Harry Potter and the Reread Podcast

Harry takes a ride on the Knight Bus all the way to Diagon Alley. He learns that fortunately he will not be getting expelled but unfortunately Cornelius Fudge cannot sign his Hogsmeade permission slip (obviously). Then Harry lives out a dream two weeks in Diagon Alley getting more ice cream than any child should reasonably be given. Ron and Hermione join the party and Harry learns more about Sirius Black. Also, Hermione buys a cat! Join us to discuss all that and more!

28 Jan 202242min

It's time for book #3 Prisoner of Azkaban! We talk bit about the book as a whole and then break down the first two chapters. We get a coles notes summary of everything we need to know to this point. Then one of the worst characters in the series, Aunt Marge, arrives to terrorize Harry. He makes a good bargain with Uncle Vernon but can't follow through after he blows her up.

21 Jan 202236min

It's been a hot sec but we are finally back! And with friends! Joined by a panel of esteemed guests the guys are back to discuss Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: The Movie. We talk some new characters, favourite scenes, rank some stuff, and more! Listeners note: this was recorded in the fall and then just sat in the edit bay but we have a good backlog of episodes ready to go so get ready for some weekly releases!

15 Jan 20221h 13min

Lord Voldemort is many things, but he is not vain. At least that's what David and Kyle have determined after finishing Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Listen in on their final thoughts about the second book in the Harry Potter series as they recap the final two chapters and tally up the scores for the most and least valuable characters of the book. Hint: The name of the least valuable character sounds like Glittery.

13 Aug 20211h 20min

Bask-il-isks? Basil-isks - like the herb? After getting tripped up on some slight pronunciations, we get the Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Chapter 16 recap underway, conveniently called the Chamber of Secrets. David and Kyle discuss one of Lockhart's actual talents and how their adult sense of humours have ruined some of the innocence of the book this chapter.

6 Aug 202140min

Talking spiders. Doggy dental care. Adolescent partying Mandrakes. All this and more as David and Kyle take on Chapters 14 and 15 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Cornelius Fudge and Aragog. Trust our friend Hagrid to get the young duo of Ron and Harry webbed up into a tricky situation.

30 Jul 202159min

Crabbe and Goyle really needed to watch the old Canadian 'Don't You Put It In Your Mouth' PSA's. David and Kyle talk about how Malfoy's gluttonous sidekicks fail at protecting themselves from the gang's polyjuice potion plan. They also talk about the benefits of learning more from Malfoy through the plan, and give their impressions about the infamous T.M. Riddle. Listen now for their 'The Polyjuice Potion' and 'The Very Secret Diary' chapters.

23 Jul 20211h

We challenge you to a duel! David and Kyle are back with a one-chapter episode today - The Dueling Club. In this chapter, they talk about the practicality of such a club, about how Snape is actually shown in a positive light and some of the adversity Harry is facing due to some rumours flying around the school about him being a pretty bad dude. Don't miss it, tune in today.

16 Jul 202140min