Harry Potter and the First Time Readers: Introduction to the Universe

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Ch 1-5: At that moment, Harry Potter felt just like everyone else: glad, for the first time in his life, that it was his birthday...and we are glad that it's Harry's birthday too so we can keep getting joy from this amazing series. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 1-5 of the Prisoner of Azkaban. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and how massive you would get if you ate ice cream sundaes every half hour. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

100 min listen

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Ch 1-5: Dobby has heard of this podcast's greatness, sir, but of its goodness, Dobby never knew. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 1-5 of the Chamber of Secrets. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and how bad of a pet owner Harry Potter is. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

83 min listen

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Ch 6-10: There are some things you can't share without ending up liking each other, and listening to this podcast with us (and knocking out a twelve-foot mountain troll) is one of them. Join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 6-10 of the Sorcerer's Stone. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and the possibilities that WW2 was a cover-up for some kind of wizarding war. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

102 min listen

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Ch 15-17: It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends and especially our podcasting friends when we've been recording for hours and hours and we're tired and hungry. But the podcast must go on! So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 15-17 of the Sorcerer's Stone. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and how ridiculous the punishment of going into the forbidden forest is for first years. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

88 min listen

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Ch 1-5: Harry, Yer a Wizard! Not the other way around. Join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over the first five chapters of The Sorcerer's Stone. They talk over some theories about what will happen, first impressions of the characters, and how irresponsible Dumbledore is for leaving a child on a doorstep in the middle of the night with just a note. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

99 min listen

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Ch 15-18: Harry Potter is greater by far than Dobby ever knew. And it's greater by far than all of us podcasters know. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 15-18 of the Chamber of Secrets. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and what Percy was doing... by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

69 min listen

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Ch 11-14: You will find that Dumbledore will only truly have left the school when none here are loyal to him. You will also find that help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it. And you will find that this podcast on Harry Potter is the very best podcast to relive reading Harry Potter for the first time. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 11-14 of the Chamber of Secrets. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and what house we think Albus Dumbledore is in. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

76 min listen

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Movie: Why can't we just follow the butterflies? So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over the movie version of the Chamber of Secrets. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and best and worst book to movie changes. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

97 min listen

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Ch 11-14: It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live, remember that. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 11-14 of the Sorcerer's Stone. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and the absurdity of the quidditch match that had all 700 fouls committed. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

71 min listen

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Ch 11-15: You can exist without your soul, you know, as long as your brain and heart are still working. But you’ll have no sense of self anymore, no memory, no … anything. But you can always listen to this pod to make things better. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 11-15 of the Prisoner of Azkaban. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and we just learned what our Patronus forms are too, so it's super fun over here. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

128 min listen

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Ch 31-32: Whiter than a skull, with wide, livid scarlet eyes and a nose that was flat as a snake with slits for nostrils... Lord Voldemort had risen again. TERRIFYING! Join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 31-32 of Goblet of Fire. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and who is the Dark Lord's most devoted servant. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

91 min listen

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Ch 16-17: If you want to kill Harry, you'll have to kill us, too! All of us First Time Readers and First Time Listeners. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 16-17 of the Prisoner of Azkaban. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and what your biggest fear would be. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

100 min listen

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Movie: We're talking about this movie! So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over the movie of Prisoner of Azkaban. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and see how Hogwarts should have a Weeping Willow that can cry with you rather than a Whomping Willow. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

107 min listen

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Ch 6-8: “Always the same.” said Mr Weasley, smiling, “we can’t resist showing off when we get together.” And we're the same...we want to show off with this podcast. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapter 6-8 of Goblet of Fire. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and if they think of the movie characters when they read or not. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

84 min listen

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Ch 6-10: If Albus hadn’t been on the way downstairs for hot chocolate, who knows what might have happened to this podcast. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 6-10 of the Chamber of Secrets. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and what exactly happens to animals after they have been transfigured. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

92 min listen

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Movie: SILENCE! and join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 15-17 of the Sorcerer's Stone. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and why the youngest seeker in a generation cannot catch one out of a thousand letters floating around his living room. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

91 min listen

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Ch 8-10: This little beauty's taught us more than all the teachers in the school, and this podcast will bring you back to the first time you read Harry Potter. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 8-10 of the Prisoner of Azkaban. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and how good of an ending chapter 8 is! by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

91 min listen

Harry Potter and the First Time Readers: Introduction to the Universe: We're talking all things introduction to the Harry Potter universe. Jenn, Danny, Kristen, and Jon all talk about what drew them into Harry Potter and why they are even starting this podcast to begin with. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Ch 13-14: Can we have a look at Uranus too, Lavendar? so join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapter 13-14 of Goblet of Fire. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and who the first timers think might die in this series. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

76 min listen

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Ch 2-5: The school nurse had seen what Aunt Petunia's eyes – so sharp when it came to spotting fingerprints on her gleaming walls, and in observing the comings and goings of the neighbors – simply refused to see: that, far from needing extra nourishment, Dudley had reached roughly the size and weight of a young killer whale. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapter 2-5 of Goblet of Fire. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and Jon's bowel movements and diarrhea by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

96 min listen

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Ch 1: The villagers of Little Hangleton still called it “the Riddle House,” even though it had been many years since the Riddle family had lived there. What an intro! So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapter 1 of Goblet of Fire. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and what the heck is going on in the first chapter of Goblet of Fire. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

77 min listen

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Ch 21-22: You think the dead we have loved ever truly leave us? You think that we don’t remember them more clearly than ever in times of great trouble? Your father is alive in you, Harry. One of the best lines in the book so join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 21-22 of the Prisoner of Azkaban. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and see how Jenn tries to remember the Marauder's names. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Ch 6-7: It’s always best to have company when you’re dealing with a Boggart...and this podcast, so join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 6-7 of the Prisoner of Azkaban. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and how whether or not Trelawney is a fraud or the greatest teacher the world has ever seen. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

79 min listen

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Ch 15-16: Automatically, it seemed, Dumbledore reached out a long hand and seized the parchment. He held it out and stared at the name written upon it. There was a long pause, during which Dumbledore stared at the slip in his hands, and everyone in the room stared at Dumbledore. And then Dumbledore cleared his throat and read out—”Harry Potter.” What an end! So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapter 15-16 of Goblet of Fire. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and who will win the Triwizard Tournament. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

107 min listen

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Ch 18-20: Sirius would have died before he betrayed them. And at long last, Harry believed him. Throat too tight to speak, he nodded. And we all tear up and cry as well...so join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 18-20 of the Prisoner of Azkaban. They talk over some theories about what will happen, impressions of the characters, and what would be worse: death or Azkaban for a life? by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

123 min listen

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Ch 23-25: But he understood at last what Dumbledore had been trying to tell him. It was, he thought, the difference between being dragged into the arena to face a battle to the death and walking into the arena with your head held high. Some people, perhaps, would say that there was little to choose between the two ways, but Dumbledore knew – and so do I, thought Harry, with a rush of fierce pride, and so did my parents – that there was all the difference in the world. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 23-25 of Half Blood Prince. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and we finally figure out what Horcruxes actually are. Jenn was right! by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Ch 26-27: If you want to know what a mans like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 26-27 of Goblet of Fire. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and whether Sirius is trying to eat Peter Pettigrew. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

79 min listen

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Ch 31-32: "But you do… sort of… I mean ‐ donʹt you think youʹve got a bit of a ‐ a ‐ saving‐people thing!ʹ she said. And we all agree, which is why we love Harry! So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 31-32 of Order of the Phoenix. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and what to make of not only Cho and Harry's relationship, and what the first-timers think will happen in the rest of this book. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

117 min listen

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Ch 11-12: “It is my pleasure to inform you that the Triwizard tournament will be taking place at Hogwarts this year.” “You’re joking!” We are not joking, Fred and George...so join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapter 11-12of Goblet of Fire. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and whether house-elves should be enslaved or not. by Harry Potter and the First Time Readers

83 min listen

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