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Harry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 29 - The Phoenix LamentHosts David and Kyle discuss The Phoenix Lament, essentially the aftermath of the big battle in Hogwarts. Hosts David and Kyle discuss how this chapter wraps up a few of the loose ends from the book, including what has made Tonks so upset, how Fleur will fit in with the Weasley family and who exactly is the Half-Blood Prince.2025-02-2843 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 26 - The CaveA Horcrux. Inferi. Fire. And Dumbledore swimming? Hosts David and Kyle break down Harry and Dumbledore's trip to the cave to retrieve a Horcrux and go in-depth about Voldemort's plan to protect it.2025-01-1026 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 25 - The Seer OverheardOur hosts are back for one of the final chapters before we get to the action in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. David and Kyle discuss Trelawney's admission to Harry, which fuels his distrust for Snape event more. Plus we see our first signs of what is come to close out this book. 2025-01-0323 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 24 - SectumsempraLove is in the air. But so is some nasty dark magic. We reach a peak in the Harry-Ginny relationship, but we also see Harry using some careless magic to get back at his long-time rival Draco. Plus, hosts David and Kyle discuss seeing a more sympathetic side of Draco.2024-12-2735 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 21 - The Unknowable RoomEver have that one idea that you can't shake and get out of your head? Hosts David and Kyle discuss this concept as Harry learns something new about what Draco's been up to this school year and how it becomes a distraction. Plus the hosts review a really enjoyable exchange between Dobby and Kreacher who have become quite the dynamic duo.2024-11-0827 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 20 - Lord Voldemort's RequestThings are picking up in the Half-Blood Prince as hosts David and Kyle discuss the two latest memories Dumbledore shares with Harry, peaking with a strained exchange between Dumbledore and Lord Voldemort. Which wizard ultimately had the upper hand?2024-10-2450 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 19 - Elf TailsHosts David and Kyle explore the aftermath of Ron's poisoning, which includes a visit from the Weasley family, a hint at a Ron/Hermione reconciliation and terribly played quidditch. Plus, the hosts are on point when it comes to giving Madam Pomfrey her due credit for a killer line this chapter.2024-10-1827 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 18 - Birthday SurprisesHosts David and Kyle discuss some of the recently rumoured cast to be involved in the new Harry Potter HBO reboot. Then they break down the next chapter of the Half-Blood Prince, which involves Harry managing his friendships with Ron and Hermione, why there are no books on Horcruxes in the Hogwarts Library and why Ron thinks he's entitled to floor chocolate.2024-10-0436 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 17 - A Sluggish MemoryWould Voldemort have succeeded more in his goals if he relied on charm instead of terror? Hosts David and Kyle ponder this as they take a look at some of the new memories Dumbledore has procured: A visit back to where Lord Voldemort's mother grew up and then a tampered memory from Professor Slughorn, which opens up the concept of Horcruxes.2024-09-2736 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 16 - A Very Frosty ChristmasHosts David and Kyle get their first in-depth look at the new Minister for Magic, Rufus Scrimgeour. It turns out the new Minister is different than his predecessor but more of the same when it comes to operating a functioning government. That, plus a return to the Burrow for Christmas, means we revisit Molly's reluctance to accept Fleur into the family and an update on what Remus Lupin has been up to.2024-09-2042 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 15 - The Unbreakable VowThere ain't no party like a Slughorn Party because a Slughorn Party don't stop. Hosts David and Kyle discuss the practicality of hosting such an extravagant party during peril and heightened security, and Harry's overheard conversation between Snape and Malfoy, which confirms a lot of his suspicions. 2024-09-1324 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 14 - Felix FelicisIn the latest chapter re-cap, hosts David and Kyle dive into Ron's lucky day on the Quidditch pitch and how it shapes into an emotional rollercoaster as he and Hermione sort out their relationship.2024-08-3041 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 13 - The Secret RiddleLet's dive deeper into Lord Voldemort's villain origin story. Hosts David and Kyle break down Dumbledore's memory of meeting Tom Riddle Jr. for the first time: How his desire to be extraordinary started from an early age, how Harry and Voldemort's upbringings compared and contrasted, and how he probably could have been immortal if he wasn't obsessed with trinkets and trophies.2024-08-2332 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 12 - Silver & OpalsHarry continues down a reckless path of trusting everything that is written in his textbook by the Half-Blood Prince. Hosts David and Kyle discuss how this will backfire, and review the first trip of the school year to Hogsmeade, which ends in harm to Katie Bell and more suspicion on Draco Malfoy (if you're Harry, anyway).2024-08-1639 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 11 - Hermione's Helping HandHow would hosts David and Kyle run a quidditch tryout? Probably not in the manner that Harry ran his. The hosts break down the ever-popular Gryffindor quidditch tryout, a resolution with Hagrid over not taking Care of Magical Creatures and if the price of textbooks are impacted by wizard inflation.2024-08-0932 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 10 - The House of GauntIf you're into Harry Potter lore, then this is the episode for you. Hosts David and Kyle break down Harry and Dumbledore investigating Voldemort's villian origin story. And much like any other villain origin story, it starts with some generation trauma. Listen on as we explore Voldemort's parents: Merope Gaunt and Tom Riddle.2024-08-0236 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 9 - The Half-Blood PrinceIsn't it fun when we get to the title chapters? This week classes start at Hogwarts, but this time hosts David and Kyle are taking it more in stride than previous books. The hosts discuss their first impressions of Snape in the Defence Against the Dart Arts role and the new Professor Slughorn in Potions. Also, there's a good amount of romantic foreshadowing in this book that is fun to pick up on during the re-read.2024-07-2640 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 8 - Snape VictoriousHarry and his friends are back at Hogwarts, and it got hosts David and Kyle thinking: What is the quickest it takes Harry to arrive at school in each of the books? Listen now and see how soon it takes the students to arrive at Hogwarts in The Half-Blood Prince compared to other books in the series; the answer may surprise you. Oh, and Snape finally achieves his life-long dream.2024-07-1933 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 7 - The Slug ClubHosts David and Kyle get another look at the new professor, Horace Slughorn, and one host finds his presence on the Hogwarts Express a little gross. Harry becomes fixated/obsessed with spying on Draco, which doesn't end well for him in this chapter. Plus, is Hermione a psychopath? The answer isn't necessarily a straight no.2024-07-1242 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 6 - Draco's DetourSneaky little Draco is off doing sneaky little things in Diagon Alley, so Harry, Ron and Hermione decide to try and be sneaky themselves in a chapter full of stealth, cabinets and extendable ears. Hosts David and Kyle discuss the success of Fred and George's new store and why it was very irresponsible for our three lead characters to sneak off after Draco Malfoy.2024-07-0539 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 5 - An Excess of PhlegmHarry is back at The Burrow and there is a surprise guest joining them this summer. Hosts David and Kyle discuss Harry's return to the Weasleys and their first impressions of how the main characters treat this new guest. Also, the hosts discuss that while the Ron/Hermione romance might come out of left field for many readers, a lot of off-page development occurs during chapters like this one.2024-06-2832 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 4 - Horace SlughornIt's what you Harry Potter fans are looking for 42 minutes on Horace Slughorn! Hosts David and Kyle break down their first impressions of Professor Slughorn along with the first conversation Dumbledore has with Harry adult-to-adult. Slughorn is an interesting character and our hosts have differing views on his first impression in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.2024-06-2142 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 3 - Will & Won'tIt's a chapter that hosts David and Kyle had completely forgotten about during the latest reread podcast episode. This chapter almost reads like a crossover episode as Albus Dumbledore visits the Dursley's residence and soon whisks Harry away back into the magical world. Plus, what do "will" and "won't" exactly mean in this chapter? 2024-06-1423 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 2 - Spinner's EndAnother chapter, not from the vantage point of Harry and hosts David and Kyle, are impressed. In this chapter, they discuss a meeting between Snape, Narcissa Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange at Spinner's End. It starts with intrigue and ends with some pretty lofty promises. What's going on, and how does this chapter do such a good job of shaping Snape's character for the rest of the series?2024-06-0730 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastHBP: Chapter 1 - The Other MinisterHosts David and Kyle are ecstatic to open the sixth season of the podcast and begin discussing Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The book kicks off with one of the best opening chapters in the series2024-05-3133 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP: The MovieIt is the longest book and the second shortest movie. Does Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix exceed the (low) expectations of the book? Hosts David and Kyle are joined by special guests for a round-table discussion about the fifth Harry Potter movie, including some new outstanding cast members, how the movie adaptation fares to the book and concepts that could have been different. Tune in now and stay tuned for the next season featuring a re-read of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.2024-05-241h 21Harry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 38 - The Second War Begins & OoTP Overall Book ThoughtsWe made it! David and Kyle recap the final chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and recap the book in general. Discussion includes their most and least favourite parts, what they had forgotten, and what they now think of the least-favoured book after a re-read. While there are certainly some ups and downs in the book, there's no denying how crucial this one is to setting up the overall plot. Enjoy!2024-03-1550 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 37 - The Lost Prophecy*100th EPISODE!*
David and Kyle celebrate 100 episodes of the Reread Podcast with the best chapter of the series so far. We see a range of emotions shared by Harry and Dumbledore in their most in-depth conversation yet. This chapter arguably begins the next Act of the overall series and our hosts are here for it. 2024-03-0836 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 36 - The Only One He Ever FearedThe duel continues and after what's been a very long and - at times - arduous read, hosts David and Kyle are treated to one of the best battles of the entire book: A Dumbledore vs. Voldemort showdown inside the Department of Mysteries. This chapter marks a turning point in the series as Dumbledore and Harry go from scapegoats to leaders and heroes of the upcoming war against Voldemort, and it's a thrill to read. 2024-03-0231 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 35 - Beyond the VeilIf you're a fan of action sequences, then this chapter is just for you. But for one of our hosts, it's just too much. It does of course end with the death a beloved (?) character. Join hosts David and Kyle as they work their way through the action during this Department of Mysteries battle and why it looks terrible if your name is Lucius Malfoy.2024-02-2333 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 34 - The Department of MysteriesThes-trals? Thres-trals? Thres-tals? Whatever they are, our cast of young wizards and witches have disbanded in the heart of London and have finally discovered the Department of Mysteries. But much like any unhealthy fixation, Harry discovered the end goal isn't what he expected. Join hosts David and Kyle for the latest episode. 2024-02-1638 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 33 - Fight and FlightWe get a fight and we get flight. Harry, Hermione and Umbridge are heading out to the Forbidden Forest looking for the 'weapon' in an attempt to get rid of Umbridge. However, the plan backfires until Hargid's half-brother comes along and then hosts David and Kyle wonder if they'll ever see him again in the series? Plus, Harry is still honed in on the Department of Mysteries and makes the escape to London on deathly wings.2024-02-0930 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 32 - Out of the FireWell, Harry is like a dog without a bone in this chapter and he's pretty serious about finding Sirius. Will his friends be able to convince him that his reactive plan might make things worse? Hosts David and Kyle talk about the plan to break into Umbrdige's office to contact Sirius and some of the unexpected help from some minor characters. 2024-02-0246 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 31 - O.W.L.SIf you love books full of descriptions of students going to classes and taking tests, then do we have the podcast for you! Hosts David and Kyle make their way through the next chapter, O.W.L.S., where the fifth-year students at Hogwarts take their standardized tests and cap things off with a dreamy outro with severe consequences for Harry. 2024-01-2624 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 30 - GrawpSo what the heck has Hagrid been up to this year at Hogwarts? Turns out he's hoarding a secret half-brother in the woods and decides to get Harry and Hermione in on the fun. PLUS more Quidditch. How practical is Hagrid's plan? Hosts David and Kyle discuss more on this week's episode. 2024-01-1927 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 29 - Career's AdviceWhat do you want to be when you grow up? This is the question being asked of fifth years in the latest chapter of the OoTP. But hosts David and Kyle wonder about the timing of this type of discussion. Regardless, this chapter features an incredible scene between McGonagall and Umbridge trading verbal darts, breaking into Umbridge's kitten-themed office and a glorious exit from the Weasley twins.2024-01-1235 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 28 - Snape's Worst MemoryHave you ever had a core belief of yours totally shattered? Well, it happens to Harry in the latest chapter recap. But as we know, Harry is totally capable of managing his emotions and works his way through, right? Of course not. Hosts David and Kyle discuss Snape's Worst Memory, the Inquisitorial Squad, a suspicious tea time with Umbridge and more in the latest episode. 2024-01-0537 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 27 - The Centaur & The SneakHosts David and Kyle break down the latest OoTP chapter and discuss the new style of Divination classes provided by Firenze the Centaur. But that's only the start, as there's some drama within the DA, which leads to an epic escape from Hogwarts from its illustrious Headmaster. When will Cornelius Fudge ever score a win? Spoiler alert: Not in this chapter. 2023-12-2940 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 26 - Seen & UnforeseenDavid and Kyle are back to review the latest Order of the Phoenix chapter. Does Hermione's Rita Skeeter plan work out? Harry continues to have "dreams" involving Voldemort and our hosts wonder: is he EVEN trying with the Occlumency? And Trelawney gets the long-awaited book, but why is it so important that she stays in Hogwarts?2023-12-2850 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 25 - The Beetle at BayVoldemort's happy because all of his little friends from Azkaban have come out to play, and the culprit - in the eyes of the Ministry, at least - is none other than Sirius Black. Hosts David and Kyle discuss this, along with Harry's awkward first date with Cho, Hermione's missteps, and Rita Skeeter's return. Check it out! 2023-12-2844 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 24 - OcclumencyThe Christmas break is over and Harry is back at Hogwarts and taking err...remedial Potions? Just kidding, he and Snape are practising Occlumency in this chapter. Sirius Black, who has been fairly chipper over the past couple of chapters is also making some decisions that our hosts David and Kyle think will come back to bite him. 2023-12-2846 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 23 - Christmas on the Closed WardIt's a Christmas miracle! Hosts Kyle and David totally forget about the return of this character in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It makes for a fun bit of reading in what's otherwise kind of a dark chapter where Harry finds himself in a spiral and we learn some more about Neville's family life. Get all the deets now! 2023-12-0131 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 22 - St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and InjuriesHarry has just had a terrible vision and he's heading straight off to the office of the aloof Albus Dumbledore. Hosts David and Kyle agree that Dumbledore handles the situation quite well and are impressed with a cool new reveal about how portraits can travel between various photos of themselves to new locations for intel. All that, plus our first look at St. Mungo's Hospital and the return of Sirius who actually acts like an adult for once?2023-11-1747 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 21 - The Eye of the SnakeHosts David and Kyle are back to discuss the recent events at Hogwarts following the return of Hagrid. Our cast of main characters have their first Care for Magical Creatures class with Hagrid and we learn a couple of things: 1) Harry hasn't gone insane, and 2) Professor Umbridge is racist....like really really racist. There are some awkward romantic feelings Harry has to work through, and we end the chapter with an interesting attack on a beloved character from an interesting point of view.2023-11-1047 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 20 - Hagrid's TaleHe's baaaaaaack! Hagrid has returned to Hogwarts, and the crew meets up with him to see what the lovable oaf has been up to while away from the school. Hosts David and Kyle talk about Hagrid's journey through the mountains to recruit Giants and also have to give Professor Umbridge her flowers in this chapter. While she is not liked in this podcast, she's on top of things. 2023-11-0634 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 19 - The Lion and The SerpentGuess what? It's a Quidditch chapter! Hosts David and Kyle work their way through the Gryffindor vs Slytherin quidditch match and the "muggle duelling" that occurs afterwards and leads to serious consequences for Harry. Oddly enough, one of our hosts actually agrees with the severity of Umbridge's punishment. 2023-10-2735 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 18 - Dumbledore's ArmyDumbledore's Army is officially here. Hosts David and Kyle review Harry's first Expelliarmus lesson and why it is a practical first choice of lesson. Is naming the group after Dumbledore a smart idea, though? This episode also features a discussion on how the Room of Requirement is one of the best plot devices in the series and also the return of Dobby the House Elf.2023-10-1342 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 17 - Educational Decree Number Twenty-FourOur hosts discuss the controversial Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four, which was introduced at Hogwarts and how it provides Umbridge with even more control at the school. Kyle and David discuss a small part of this chapter that's used within the Hogwarts Legacy video game and question the many loopholes and inadequacies of the Decree itself.
NOTE: Some technical difficulties were experienced while recording, please excuse some of the audio.2023-10-0637 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 16 - In the Hog's HeadThis week, Kyle and David take on In The Hog's Head in the latest Order of the Phoenix review. Both hosts agree it is nice to read about something beyond classes for once. We meet a ton of new characters, as well as learn some new revelations about secondary characters we've come to know throughout the series. 2023-09-2254 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 15 - The Hogwarts High InquisitorDelores Umbridge has made her mark in Hogwarts. In this chapter, her new role as Hogwarts High Inquisitor is announced and hosts David and Kyle break down her first order of actions: assessing all of the teachers. Harry also has trouble keeping his tongue under wraps and continues to pile on detentions higher than a wingardium leviosa'd feather.2023-09-1641 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 14 - Percy & PadfootDavid and Kyle are back with their recap of the latest Order of the Phoenix chapter, Percy and Padfoot where we learn more about the titular characters, Percy Weasley and Sirius Black. Percy is becoming further estranged from his family, which the hosts remember during their re-read, but they spend some time discussing the key differences between the movie Sirius and the book Sirius, with the latter being not as likeable. Also, a minor character continues to be mentioned in the fifth book and the hosts clue in on what kind of impact they'll have in the plot later...2023-09-0839 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 13 - Detention with DeloresIn this week's episode, David and Kyle discuss Harry's infamous detentions with Delores Umbridge and question how something like this can happen within the confines of a school. Ron is also named keeper of the Gryffindor quidditch team and the hosts have very different opinions on his appointment. 2023-09-0143 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 12 - Professor UmbridgeDavid and Kyle are back to discuss the first day of classes during Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts: History of Magic (how does one make Giant Wars boring?), Potions (Snape is still terrible to Harry), Divination (Can confirm that Hermione still doesn't take it) and Defence Against the Dark Arts. It's in this last class where things get interesting. Why are the students not practising defensive spells? Was Harry's outburst warranted? Plus we get to see a new side of a professor who steals the show this chapter. 2023-08-2538 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 11 - The Sorting Hat's New SongDavid and Kyle discuss these three key topics from the 11th chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 1. The Sorting Hat's new song (why aren't people more concerned?; how brave can an 11-year-old really be?), 2. Professor Umbridge's introduction speech (i.e. how to out your evil plan to everyone without really outing your evil to everyone.) and 3. Harry vs. Seamus (who was in the wrong? and a debate on whether Ron handled the situation properly as prefect).2023-08-1136 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 10 - Luna LovegoodAll aboard the Hogwarts Express! Harry and his friends board the train to school in this chapter but hosts David and Kyle spend a lot of time talking about a decision Sirius Black makes en route to the station. Once on the train, Harry is separated from Ron and Hermione and we meet a new key character in the series: Luna Lovegood. Plus, the appreciation for Ginny Weasley continues this week.2023-08-0444 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 8 - The HearingToday's reread episode is all about the wizarding justice system. Should it come as any surprise that hosts David and Kyle can't make sense of it? Where are the wizard lawyers? Do they really just vote on people's innocence with a casual showing of hands? Is Minister Fudge still a terrible character? All of this is answered and more!2023-07-0727 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 7 - The Ministry of MagicA short episode for a chapter where not much goes on. Here's the summary: Harry arrives at the Ministry of Magic for his trials early. He learns it's been moved to a different location and earlier time. He rushes to get there. Hosts David and Kyle break down who might be responsible for this last-minute change and why, along with some other small details from the latest chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. 2023-06-2319 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 6 - The Noble and Most Ancient House of BlackA secret weapon you say? The Order of the Phoenix mentions one and says that Voldemort is after it. Kyle and David discuss what it is, and if it's *actually* a weapon or not. Plus we learn more about the family of Sirius Black and how the pure-bloods of the world are kind of...err...incestuous. 2023-06-1638 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 5 - The Order of the PhoenixHosts David and Kyle ring the bell on the battle between Sirius Black and Molly Weasley over Harry's right to know what's been going on within the Order of the Pheonix. Which character has the moral high ground? Spoiler alert: neither; both are pretty nasty to each other. In this chapter, we discuss the argument as well as how Harry and Sirius can bond over feelings of inadequacy and uselessness. 2023-06-0933 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 4 - Number 12, Grimauld PlaceFollow us on Instagram, @harrypotterreadreadpodcast
How much is your original edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone worth? Hosts David and Kyle discuss this after watching a video about the book's worth before diving into the latest Order of the Phoenix Chapter. In this episode, Harry's temper tantrum is evaluated. Is it understandable why he's losing it on his friends? Or is he worthy of another Least Valuable Player selection this week? Also: The Ministry is going to great lengths to smear Harry's name. Why? 2023-06-0247 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 3 - The Advance GuardFollow us on Instagram, @harrypotterreadreadpodcast
Harry has way too many wizards visiting his aunt and uncle's home. Most of them are on the verge of irrelevance, but there's a few key returning characters and a new one who will likely become a fan favourite. On this week's podcast hosts David and Kyle discuss the Advance Guard's plan to move Harry out of the Dursley home, and why Harry continues to be a little bit of a brat.2023-05-2636 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 2 - A Peck of OwlsFollow us on Instagram, @harrypotterreadreadpodcast
Is 'A Peck of Owls' a candidate for the best HP chapter title ever? Hosts David and Kyle think so! In this episode, the hosts review the next chapter of Order of the Phoenix where Mrs. Figgs, Harry, Dudley and Mr. and Mrs. Dursley deal with the aftermath of the Dementors attack. Also, a surprising character steps up to reveal they know more about the wizarding world than they're letting on. And of course, there's a peck of owl deliveries to discuss as well.2023-05-1935 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastOoTP Chapter 1 - Dudley DementedFollow us on Instagram, @harrypotterreadreadpodcast
The guys are back! David and Kyle return for a re-read of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Will it remain the most boring book of the series? Or will our hosts find some redeeming qualities that were missed on past reads? It certainly starts hot with arguably the greatest opening chapter of the series so far. Also: a Hogwarts Legacy discussion and an orchestra performance of the Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets score.2023-05-1230 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF: The MovieDavid and Kyle are joined by special guests Lindsay and Katrina to discuss the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire movie. Join us for some lively discussion as a the crew gets down to business talking some new characters, some book movie differences, and of course ranking stuff. 2023-02-171h 05Harry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 36, 37 & Book recap - The Parting of Ways / The BeginningFollow us on Instagram, @harrypotterreadreadpodcast
The guys have done it! Hosts David and Kyle have finished Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. What were their favourite parts? Their least favourite parts? And how does this book's ending set up what is essentially the second act of the over-arching plot of the Harry Potter series? All this and more in our final book recap for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. 2023-01-271h 08Harry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 34 & 35 - Priori Incantatem / VeritaserumFollow us on Instagram, @harrypotterreadreadpodcast
Hosts David and Kyle re-witness a very cool piece of magic that occurs when brother wands meet in combat and it is something that manages to save Harry from a deadly experience. The hosts discuss Harry's final intense moments in the graveyard with Voldemort and which dead character returns to nearly ruin the moment. From there, we're back at Hogwarts with another major reveal: Mad-Eye Moody is not who we thought he was. All that and in more as we get closer to the end of the fourth Harry Potter book. 2023-01-2056 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 32 & 33 - Flesh, Blood and Bone / The Death EatersFollow us on Instagram, @harrypotterreadreadpodcast
The entire series is about to take a dark turn. Hosts David and Kyle discuss a major death from Harry Potter and Goblet of Fire, the rise of Voldemort and the return of his Death Eaters. Our hosts break down some of Voldemort's characteristics and cockiness while also discussing the surprisingly small amount of Death Eaters in the wizarding world despite the group's control over the wizarding world 13 years earlier.2023-01-1339 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 31 - The Third TaskFollow us on Instagram, @harrypotterreadreadpodcast
David and Kyle are all about the Third Task on this week's episode. Is it a good spectator event? How could Harry and Cedric have handled the whole portkey thing differently? Why was Harry's path to the cup so easy? And was Sirius Black the LEAST valuable character? Tune in now.2023-01-0642 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 29 & 30 - The Dream / The PensieveFollow us on Instagram, @harrypotterreadreadpodcast
Voldemort is inching closer to his return to the world of Harry Potter, and it is becoming more clear after hosts David Janssen and Kyle Jahns tackle two recap chapters in today's episode: The Dream and The Pensieve. The hosts discuss Harry's "dream", followed by the aftermath in the second chapter which introduces a really cool magical instrument that will be featured in every book from here on out - the Pensieve. Check out the latest episode today.2022-12-3052 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 28 - The Madness of Mr. CrouchFollow us on Instagram, @harrypotterreadreadpodcast
You know a book is getting pretty good when an old man in a fugue state starts galloping around the woods. Hosts David Janssen and Kyle Jahns are talking The Madness of Mr. Crouch in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. In addition to a mad Mr. Crouch, the hosts discuss Hermione's maturity when coming under public fire from a Rita Skeeter article and share their shame and disappointment in a well-respected character who shows their disdain for Hermione. 2022-12-2357 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 27 - Padfoot ReturnsHe's back! A fan-favourite character returns in this chapter of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Sirius Black is back, and he reveals a lot of crucial information about a key character in the book. Hosts David and Kyle break down the return of Sirius Black and how it sets up the rest of the book. They also discuss the latest Witches' Weekly gossip column written by Rita Skeeter and how it's pretty sad for a grown woman to be attacking a teenage girl. Hermione, to her credit, responds perfectly, and it sets her forward in her ultimate...2022-12-1637 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 26 - The Second TaskOn to the Second Task! Hosts David Janssen and Kyle Jahns take a deep dive into Chapter 26 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: The Second Task. We learn more about Harry's inner psyche in this chapter (does he really ALWAYS need to be the hero?), how Dobby is the true MVP of the chapter and a bit on the task itself and the methods each champion used to find (or in one case not find) success. Listen now! 2022-12-0931 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 25 - The Egg and the EyeThe Egg and the Egg...we mean the Egg and the Eye. In this episode, hosts David and Kyle break down Harry FINALLY figuring out what kind of clue the golden egg contains, as well as a tense discussion Harry overhears between Professors Snape and Mad-Eyed Moody. A character narrowly avoids having their mastermind plan ruined in this episode, but some quick thinking on getting the Marauders Map out of Harry's hands closes a pretty big plot hole in the book. 2022-12-0230 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 24 - Rita Skeeter's ScoopRita Skeeter releases her embellished and scathing article on Hagrid that sends the latter into hiding for a while at Hogwarts. Hosts David Janssen and Kyle Jahns discuss the article and its fallout, Harry's continued avoidance of the Golden Egg and touch on a lot of foreshadowing on display in chapter 24 of Harry Potter and Goblet of Fire.2022-11-2536 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 22 & 23 - The Unexpected Task / The Yule BallHosts David and Kyle take a break from reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire to read something produced by the WB Network for a couple of chapters. Just kidding, it's the 'hormone' chapters from the fourth book in the series as Harry and Ron try and find dates to the upcoming Yule Ball. This episode breaks down all of the drama, awkwardness and developing relationships that will set the tone for much of the series to come. 2022-11-1847 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 21 - The House-Elf Liberation FrontOn this week's episode, David and Kyle get a look at the Hogwarts kitchen and are re-introduced to a legendary character in the Harry Potter series, while also discussing some of the topics relating to Hermione's house elf movement. Rita Skeeter also makes another appearance in the book, which only spells bad news for Hagrid later on. 2022-11-0429 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 20 - The First Task"The Chinese Fireball! Ooooooooooooh!"
Our four champions are taking on The First Task in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Hosts David and Kyle break down the dragon-fuelled first task and how each champion takes on the event, the book title "Men Who Love Dragons Too Much", and how "Accio golden egg" probably could have made everyone's lives a little easier.2022-10-2832 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 19 - The Hungarian HorntailWe're inching closer to the First Task in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, but first hosts David and Kyle discuss the aftermath after the initial shock of learning dragons will be involved. Are dragons a good fit for a first task? (Spoiler alert: No) But before we learn about the dragon, the feud between Harry and Ron continues, and our hosts are surprised to learn that Harry is acting pettier between the two. All of that, plus a visit from Sirius Black in this week's episode. 2022-10-2129 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 17 & 18 - The Four Champions / The Weighing of the WandsOur hosts are back and reacting to...well...Harry reacting to being entered in the Triwizard Tournament and the divide it is causing not only between Harry and his classmates but also his best friend. David and Kyle learn more about the champions competing in this prestigious event, but also have some questions about the secretive 'Weighing of the Wands' ceremony. 2022-10-1455 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 16 - The Goblet of FireIs it really a Harry Potter Reread podcast unless hosts David and Kyle question some of the logic of the wizarding world? That's certainly the case as they explore the structure associated with naming the champions of the Triwizard Tournament and how an inanimate object might not have been the way to determine the three - we mean four! - students who will compete in the Triwzard Tournament. 2022-10-0738 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 15 - Beauxbatons and DurmstrangTune in as David and Kyle discuss the two new schools that will play a major part in Harry Potter and Goblet of Fire: Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. The two schools don't have much in common and certainly stand out from what we as readers have grown to assume is the norm at Hogwarts. From a literal giant to dark arts and alleged Death Eater ties, this episode takes a closer look at the school and how they juxtapose Hogwarts. 2022-09-3034 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 13 & 14 - Mad-Eyed Moody / The Unforgivable CursesTurning your student into a ferret. A good idea of a bad idea? David and Kyle are back with recaps of the next two Goblet of Fire chapters. This week we're back in the classroom at Hogwarts and talking a little bit about Mad-Eyed Moody. The new Defence Against the Dark Arts professor makes a big impression by turning a student into a ferret and also gives the students a front-row seat to the 'Unforgiveable Curses', which impacts a few students more than others. Check out the latest episode!2022-09-221h 01Harry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 12 - The Triwizard TournamentThe guys discuss the Triwizard Tournament in the latest Reread episode. David and Kyle take on topics such as how this chapter title probably would have been a better title for the book, Harry's first time seeing the Sorting Hat ceremony since his first year, Dumbledore's ulterior motives to wanting to hold the Triwizard Tournament for the first time in over 100 years, an official introduction to Mad-Eyed Moody, and more!
Music by: Kenez Nonwar/YouTube2022-09-0842 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 10 & 11 - Mayhem at the Ministry / Aboard the Hogwarts ExpressLet's be honest, there isn't too much to occur in Chapters 9 & 10 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, but hosts David and Kyle break them down and sift out some subtle - yet important - foreshadowing when it comes to characters we are yet to meet in the book. Listen on as they discuss more about a Rita Skeeter plot point in Mayhem at the Ministry and a Mad-Eyed Moody hint in Aboard the Hogwarts Express.2022-08-2749 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF Chapter 9 - The Dark MarkWe're back this week, and it's all about the Dark Mark on the Harry Potter Re-read Podcast. David and Kyle break down the chaos following the Quidditch World Cup final and discuss some of the decisions and accusations the characters lay upon each other. There's a lot going on in this chapter, and a re-read provides some clarity on why Barty Crouch reacts the way he does when the Dark Mark emerges in the middle of the night.2022-08-1942 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF: Chapters 7 & 8David and Kyle are back for an episode almost entirely on the logistics of the Quidditch World Cup and its entirely flawed system. Listen in as the guys talk about everything from the chaos occurring inside the muggle-run campground to the Quidditch World Cup final where there was just as much to watch on the pitch as there was in the air. We also meet two new Ministry of Magic characters who both carry plenty of baggage that we'll learn more about later in this book.
Music by: Kenez Nonwar/YouTube2022-08-1249 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF: Chapters 5 & 6The trek to the Quidditch World Cup begins! Hosts David and Kyle discuss meeting some new members of the Weasley family, the logistics of travelling to the world cup through portkey and meeting another pair of new characters en route to the campground in this week's episode.
Music by: Kenez Nonwar/YouTube2022-08-0642 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF: Chapters 2, 3 & 4Three for the price of one! David and Kyle take on three Goblet of Fire chapters this week on the podcast. The hosts discuss tropical messenger birds, a fan-fiction-like meeting between muggles and wizards and more.
Music by: Kenez Nonwar/YouTube2022-07-2942 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastGoF: Chapter 1David and Kyle crack open Harry Potter and Goblet of Fire for the first time in a long time. The book begins in a different way than the previous three. The hosts break down the narrative and how it sets up what will surely be an enjoyable 636-page read.
Music by: Kenez Nonwar/YouTube2022-07-1532 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastPoA: MovieDavid and Kyle are joined by special guests Michelle and Katrina to discuss the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban movie, and the varying opinions of the film were surely going to cause a rift greater than the one seen between Ron and Hermione in the book. But surprisingly, the crew come to an understanding and had some great discussions about how both the book and movie have cemented themselves as one of the most influential editions in the Harry Potter series. Check out the debate and discussion in the latest Harry Potter Reread Podcast episode.2022-07-091h 27Harry Potter and the Reread PodcastEpisode 23: CoS chapters 17 & 18Lord 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.2021-08-131h 20Harry Potter and the Reread PodcastEpisode 22: Cos Chapter 16Bask-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.2021-08-0640 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastEpisode 21: Cos Chapter 14 & 15Talking 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. 2021-07-3059 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastEpisode 20: Cos Chapter 12 & 13Crabbe 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.2021-07-231h 00Harry Potter and the Reread PodcastEpisode 19: Cos Chapter 11We 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. 2021-07-1640 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastEpisode 18: CoS Chapters 9 & 10In this week's recap of the Chamber of Secrets, Kyle and David review The Writing on the Wall and The Rogue Bludger. The pair discuss the (quite young) history of the Chamber of Secrets, the practicality of Polyjuice potions, Dobby's lack of planning and more. Join them now as we get further into the book and the plot starts to thicken.
NOTE: Experienced some audio issues in the LVP section of the Rogue Bludger, removing a portion of David's rationale. Segment has been edited for clarity.2021-07-0954 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastEpisode 17: Cos Chapters 7 & 8Chapter 7 Mudbloods and Murmurs! Chapter 8 The Death Day Party! Are these the worst chapters we've read yet? Maybe! We're back to break down the next two chapters in the Chamber of Secrets, David thinks these are terrible Kyle provides a much better opinion. The guys also get into a lengthy discussion on broom regulation for a game that doesn't exist and much more!2021-07-0256 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastEpisode 16: CoS Chapters 5 & 6David and Kyle are back for Chapters 5 and 6 of the Chamber of Secrets: The Whomping Willow and Glittery.....Gliddery.....Gilderoy Lockhart? Tune in for their take on the infamous car ride to Hogwarts and some epic mispronunciation of the name of the newest Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts. 2021-06-251h 04Harry Potter and the Reread PodcastEpisode 14: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets chapters 1 & 2David and Kyle are back for season two of Harry Potter and the Re-read Podcast. The guys sit down to discuss the first two chapters of the book, how they set up a reader who isn't familiar with the series and provide their first impressions of one of the most memorable characters in the Harry Potter series. 2021-06-1151 minHarry Potter and the Reread PodcastEpisode 1In this episode, hosts Kyle and David discuss their excitement in re-reading the Harry Potter series. The pair review how the podcast will work, their first experiences with the acclaimed franchise and what they’re most looking forward to as they begin to re-read the first book, Harry Potter and the Philospher’s Stone.2021-01-2130 min