Common Room Talk

Episode 2. The Worst Birthday.

In this episode we start the first chapter. We dive into Harry's hardships while at the Dursley's for the summer and does Petunia attempt to murder Harry??? Also, what is in Harry's bed???

A Common Room Update

Where have I been for the last year??? Why are people still downloading this??? Also, is there a baby version of me crawling around now??? Yes... 

Episode 29. The Man With Two Faces P.3

In this episode we finish the final chapter of the first book. Uncle Vernon is still Uncle Vernon. Neville saves the day and apparently defeating Voldemort is only slightly more impressive than winning at chess in regards to house points. 

Episode 28. The Man with Two Faces P.2

In this episode we continue in the final chapter. Harry tries to snatch Dumbledore's glasses. He also learns about his parent's death and why is my favorite flavor Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Bean the vomit flavor?

Episode 27. The Man With Two Faces P.1

In this episode we start the final chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. We find out who was standing in the chamber and why it was Snape or Voldemort. Does Harry kill a man and why are there so many changes from the book to the movie here?

Episode 26. Through the Trapdoor P.3

In this episode we finish the 16th chapter. We get a look at the rest of the enchantments guarding the stone. Hermione declares Harry a "Great wizard" after being defeated by logic and we get the cliff hanger of all cliff hangers. 

Episode 25. Through the Trapdoor P.2

In this episode we continue the 16th chapter. How many underground cavernous areas does Hogwarts have underneath it? Can fluffy really be defeated with a flute and is Hermione a witch or not?!

Episode 24. Through the Trapdoor P.1

In this episode we start the 16th chapter, Through the Trapdoor. This being the first part of a chapter that has Hagrid letting slip some info that he shouldn't. We get a good look into some of the expectations of the exams and what the heck is a snuff box?

Episode 23. The Forbidden Forest P.2

In this episode we finish the 15th chapter, The Forbidden Forest. If you really want to teach some kids a lesson, send them into a dark and dangerous forest at night time to find something that is killing other large animals as a disciplinary action. Also, Breaking news, Draco Malfoy is a coward. 

Episode 22. The Forbidden Forest P.1

In this Episode we start the 15th Chapter. Neville get his first taste of the cost of being Harry Potter's friend and why do the teachers think that the best way to teach kids not to be out of bed at night is to give them a detention that keeps them out of bed at night?

Episode 21. The Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback P.2

In this episode we finish up the 14th chapter. Malfoy gets a detention, Ron has a swollen hand from a "dog bite" and we see a dragon get smuggled out of the school.  

Episode 20. Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback P.1

In this episode we start the 14th chapter. We explore why it was a selfish reason behind the Dursleys buying Harry glasses. Why is Ron telling people off for making fun of Professor Quirrell's stutter? Also, lets learn about a dragon.

Episode 19. Nicolas Flamel

In this episode we explore the story behind Nicolas Flamel. Were they real people and are him and his wife still alive today? How does Ron get a black eye and why is Neville knocked out cold? Lastly, as if setting a teacher on fire wasn't enough, why does Hermione want to curse a teacher as well? 

Episode 18. The Mirror of Erised P.2

In this episode we finish the 12th chapter, The Mirror of Erised. In what may be the saddest chapter of the entire series we get our first look at Harry's family. Also, not breaking news, Dumbledore is amazing and what the heck are "Spoonerisms"???

Episode 17. The Mirror of Erised P.1

Merry Christmas! At least for Harry. In this episode we start the 12th chapter, The Mirror of Erised. It's Christmas at Hogwarts and Harry learns Wizard's Chess. Also, are Fred and George the most gnarly dudes ever??? Based on this episode, I think so.

Episode 16. Quidditch

In this episode we cover the 11th chapter, Quidditch. This is our first look into the exciting wizard sport played up in the air  on broomsticks. Why does dean want the red card and why does Hermione set her teacher on fire?

Episode 15. Halloween

Happy Halloween! In this episode we are going through chapter 10, "Halloween" and it just so happens to also be Halloween! Check out Snape being straight sus and why does beating a fully grown mountain troll as a first year only get you 5 points.... the same as answering a question in class correctly.

Episode 14. The Midnight Duel

In this episode we go through chapter 9, The Midnight Duel. Do Harry and Malfoy fight in the middle of the night? Also, who the heck is Gary and why is his name now Dean?

Episode 13. The Potions Master.

In this episode we cover the 8th chapter. Harry and Ron break their teeth on rock cakes and surprise, Snape is a bully.

Episode 12. The Sorting Hat P.2

In this episode we finish up the 7th chapter, The Sorting Hat. What is Hat stalling and Why did it happen to Neville and Hermione? And also aggressive buts.... you'll know when you listen.

Episode 11. The Sorting Hat P.1

In this episode we start the first Half of the 7th chapter, The Sorting Hat. Why is Professor McGonagall wearing Slytherin robes? Also, Why is Harry being led to his doom?

Episode 10. The Journey from Platform Nine and Three Quarters P.2

Episode 10! In this episode we finish chapter 6. Neville loses his toad, Scabbers fights Goyle and does Ron stink at magic because his wand didn't choose him?

Episode 9. The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters P.1

In this episode we start the sixth chapter. Harry boards the Hogwarts express, Dudley has his pig tail removed and has 9 3/4 always been the platform number or does it change?

Episode 8. Diagon Alley P.2

In this episode we finish up chapter 5 Diagon Alley. Journey through Diagon Alley as Harry buys his school supplies and we get some of the best sass from Hagrid while he tries not to throw up.

Episode 7. Diagon Alley P.1

In this episode of Common Room Talk, we get into the first half of the 5th chapter "Diagon Alley". Harry confronts the fact that the creatures he has only dreamed of or heard in fairy tails are real and is Hagrid secretly a powerful wizard??? 

Episode 6. Interview with Fintastic Studios.

This episode we conduct our first interview with none other than the people who got me into podcasting, the wonderful and intelligent duo of Fintastic studios. We talk about things like their  favorite books, spells and characters as well as the ways Harry Potter has changed their lives. Also, listen to find out how Cruising and Harry Potter have something interesting in common. 

Episode 5. The Keeper of the Keys.

In this episode we make our way through Chapter 4. We explore some of the history of Petunia and Vernon and talk about how it shapes the way they treat Harry. Also How did James make head boy without being a prefect???

Episode 4. The Letters From No One

This episode is full committed to the 3rd Chapter. We see Harry get his first letter from Hogwarts and we talk about Dudley throwing his pet through a roof....

Episode 3. The vanishing glass.

In this episode we look at some misconceptions about whether or not Harry Potter is evil and why some think it is. We also work our way through the second chapter of the Sorcerer's Stone.

Episode 2. The boy who lived P.2

We finish the second half of the first chapter.

Episode 1. The boy who lived P.1

The first episode of Common Room Talk! Get to know the host as well as dive into the first half of the first chapter of the Harry Potter series.

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