OOTP, 20 Revisit: Raising the Steaks
On Episode 485 we discuss...→ Hagrid's unique side quest→ His tale is unique and engaging→ The giants' lore adds depth to the wizarding world→ Hagrid's love quest→ Everlasting Fire: Myths and Real-World Parallels→ Magic Truthers and the Internet Age→ The Mystery of Dragon MeatBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
3 Jan 2h 4min
POA, 19 Revisit: Dog Brain
On Episode 484 we discuss...→ The dynamics between adult characters in the series reveal their immaturity→ Snape and Sirius serve as foils to each other throughout the series→ Hermione's intelligence is often undermined by adult characters→ The characters often revert to their childhood selves in moments of trauma→ Dementors symbolize the weight of despair and obsession→ The Complexity of Protection→ Harry's Perceptiveness and the Outlandish Truth→ The Complexity of Peter PettigrewBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
27 Dec 20252h 14min
HBP, 23 Revisit: Flaunt the Gaunt
On Episode 483 we discuss...→ The Politics of Power: Slughorn and Riddle's Relationship→ The Political Undercurrents of Voldemort's Choices→ Unpacking the Magic and Philosophy of Soul Splitting→ The Prophecy and Its Impact→ Felix Felicia→ Fuzzy At Best→ Inaction can be seen as complicityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
20 Dec 20252h 38min
GOF, 36 Revisit: Vincenzo Tigre
On Episode 482 we discuss...→ Barty Crouch Jr.: A Study in Loyalty→ The Complexity of Dumbledore's Decisions→ Exploring the Whodunit Element in Harry Potter→ The Powers of Fawkes→ Harry's Need for Affection and Role Models→ Barty Crouch Jr.'s Fate and Ethical DilemmasBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
13 Dec 20252h 7min
DH, 3 Revisit: Such A Low Bar
On Episode 481 we discuss...→ Good Riddance, Honestly→ Solid Dislike: Harry and the Dursleys' Relationship→ Vernon's Paranoia and Projection→ Packing for Uncertainty→ Filler or Essential? The Role of Transitional Chapters→ Dudley's Indirect Communication→ Petunia's Unspoken Thoughts→ Mrs. Fig's Role in the StoryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
6 Dec 20251h 51min
OOTP, 34 Revisit: Mundane & Exceptional
On Episode 480 we discuss...→ Navigating Uncertainty in Leadership→ The Role of Arrogance in Group Dynamics→ Open Communication Can Mitigate Chaos→ Arrogance in Leadership → Admitting When You Are WrongBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
29 Nov 20252h
Movie Watch: Deathly Hallows Part 1 Movie Commentary
On Episode 479 we discuss...→ Character Insights and Casting Choices→ Themes of Death and Darkness→ The Art of Acting and Character Portrayal→ Thematic Elements of Darkness and Humor→ The Complexity of Young Love→ Emotional Moments and Adaptation Choices→ Dobby's Sacrifice and Its Impact→ The Beauty of Cinematic LocationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
22 Nov 20252h 26min
DH, Chapter 2 Revisit: Harry Gonna Harry
On Episode 478 we discuss...→ Radishes are for eatin' not wearing→ Secret Animagus→ They Were & They Weren't→ What We Stay Alive For→ Big Risk, Let's Go→ Faith and Skepticism: Harry and Hermione's Conflict→ Ron’s Leadership: Stepping Up in Crisis Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
15 Nov 20252h 11min
