Harry Potter and the Reread Podcast
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It’s been a few years since podcast hosts Kyle and David have picked up a Harry Potter book. Join them on the Harry Potter and the Re-read Podcast as they dust off their old HP books and re-explore the magic of Hogwarts and the Harry Potter universe. In each episode, Kyle and David will break down a few chapters from the series, providing fun and engaging takes and re-living the Harry Potter experience.
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HBP: Chapter 7 - The Slug Club
July 12, 2024 15:39 - 42 minutes - 27.8 MBHosts 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.
HBP: Chapter 6 - Draco's Detour
July 05, 2024 15:19 - 39 minutes - 25.8 MBSneaky 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.
HBP: Chapter 5 - An Excess of Phlegm
June 28, 2024 14:51 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBHarry 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.
HBP: Chapter 4 - Horace Slughorn
June 21, 2024 17:14 - 42 minutes - 28.6 MBIt'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.
HBP: Chapter 3 - Will & Won't
June 14, 2024 17:00 - 23 minutes - 15.6 MBIt'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?
HBP: Chapter 2 - Spinner's End
June 07, 2024 16:05 - 30 minutes - 20.3 MBAnother 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?
HBP: Chapter 1 - The Other Minister
May 31, 2024 16:27 - 33 minutes - 21.7 MBHosts 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 series
OoTP: The Movie
May 24, 2024 15:39 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBIt 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 Pri...
OoTP Chapter 38 - The Second War Begins & OoTP Overall Book Thoughts
March 15, 2024 16:34 - 50 minutes - 33.9 MBWe 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!
OoTP Chapter 37 - The Lost Prophecy
March 08, 2024 16:16 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB*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.
OoTP Chapter 36 - The Only One He Ever Feared
March 02, 2024 16:04 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBThe 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.
OoTP Chapter 35 - Beyond the Veil
February 23, 2024 17:32 - 33 minutes - 20.9 MBIf 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.
OoTP Chapter 34 - The Department of Mysteries
February 16, 2024 17:25 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThes-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.
OoTP Chapter 33 - Fight and Flight
February 09, 2024 17:15 - 30 minutes - 20.1 MBWe 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.
OoTP Chapter 32 - Out of the Fire
February 02, 2024 17:08 - 46 minutes - 31.5 MBWell, 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.
OoTP Chapter 31 - O.W.L.S
January 26, 2024 17:01 - 24 minutes - 16.2 MBIf 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.
OoTP Chapter 30 - Grawp
January 19, 2024 20:01 - 27 minutes - 18.3 MBSo 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.
OoTP Chapter 29 - Career's Advice
January 12, 2024 18:12 - 35 minutes - 23.3 MBWhat 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.
OoTP Chapter 28 - Snape's Worst Memory
January 05, 2024 17:44 - 37 minutes - 24.9 MBHave 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.
OoTP Chapter 27 - The Centaur & The Sneak
December 29, 2023 17:26 - 40 minutes - 26.7 MBHosts 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.
OoTP Chapter 26 - Seen & Unforeseen
December 28, 2023 17:49 - 50 minutes - 32.8 MBDavid 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?
OoTP Chapter 25 - The Beetle at Bay
December 28, 2023 17:49 - 44 minutes - 29 MBVoldemort'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!
OoTP Chapter 24 - Occlumency
December 28, 2023 17:48 - 46 minutes - 31.5 MBThe 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.
OoTP Chapter 25 - Seen & Unforeseen
December 22, 2023 17:21 - 50 minutes - 32.8 MBDavid 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?
OoTP Chapter 24 - The Beetle at Bay
December 15, 2023 15:42 - 44 minutes - 29 MBVoldemort'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!
OoTP Chapter 23 - Occlumency
December 08, 2023 17:25 - 46 minutes - 31.5 MBThe 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.
OoTP Chapter 23 - Christmas on the Closed Ward
December 01, 2023 16:58 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIt'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!
OoTP Chapter 22 - St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries
November 17, 2023 16:31 - 47 minutes - 30.6 MBHarry 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?
OoTP Chapter 21 - The Eye of the Snake
November 10, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 31.6 MBHosts 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.
OoTP Chapter 20 - Hagrid's Tale
November 06, 2023 19:49 - 34 minutes - 23.2 MBHe'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.
OoTP Chapter 19 - The Lion and The Serpent
October 27, 2023 21:19 - 35 minutes - 23.9 MBGuess 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.
OoTP Chapter 18 - Dumbledore's Army
October 13, 2023 18:52 - 42 minutes - 28.1 MBDumbledore'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.
OoTP Chapter 17 - Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four
October 06, 2023 14:34 - 37 minutes - 24.9 MBOur 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.
OoTP Chapter 16 - In the Hog's Head
September 22, 2023 19:40 - 54 minutes - 35.9 MBThis 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.
OoTP Chapter 15 - The Hogwarts High Inquisitor
September 16, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 26.9 MBDelores 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.
OoTP Chapter 14 - Percy & Padfoot
September 08, 2023 19:24 - 39 minutes - 26 MBDavid 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 an...
OoTP Chapter 13 - Detention with Delores
September 01, 2023 13:19 - 43 minutes - 27.8 MBIn 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.
OoTP Chapter 12 - Professor Umbridge
August 25, 2023 16:43 - 38 minutes - 25.2 MBDavid 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 ...
OoTP Chapter 11 - The Sorting Hat's New Song
August 11, 2023 13:49 - 36 minutes - 24 MBDavid 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).
OoTP Chapter 10 - Luna Lovegood
August 04, 2023 13:27 - 44 minutes - 29.2 MBAll 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.
OoTP Chapter 9 - The Woes of Mrs. Weasley
July 14, 2023 17:10 - 48 minutes - 31.3 MBHarry is a free boy! Hosts Davis and Kyle talk about the aftermath of Harry's trial, the two new Gryffindor prefects and Mrs. Weasley's deepest and greatest fears as Voldemort rises to power. This chapter really shows the reader how dangerous the upcoming war will be and foreshadows some of the trauma the Weasleys will experience down the line.
OoTP Chapter 8 - The Hearing
July 07, 2023 16:57 - 27 minutes - 19.5 MBToday'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!
OoTP Chapter 7 - The Ministry of Magic
June 23, 2023 16:15 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBA 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.
OoTP Chapter 6 - The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black
June 16, 2023 16:04 - 38 minutes - 25.5 MBA 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.
OoTP Chapter 5 - The Order of the Phoenix
June 09, 2023 16:37 - 33 minutes - 22.4 MBHosts 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.
OoTP Chapter 4 - Number 12, Grimauld Place
June 02, 2023 14:39 - 47 minutes - 31.8 MBFollow 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 l...
OoTP Chapter 3 - The Advance Guard
May 26, 2023 16:46 - 36 minutes - 23.4 MBFollow 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.
OoTP Chapter 2 - A Peck of Owls
May 19, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 23.7 MBFollow 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 t...
OoTP Chapter 1 - Dudley Demented
May 12, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MBFollow 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.
GoF: The Movie
February 17, 2023 16:50 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBDavid 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.