Alohomora! is the second-longest-running continuously released Harry Potter podcast and the original Harry Potter book club. Join us as we re-read the entire series, spin wild theories, and share content influenced by our love of Harry Potter. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
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Alohomora Podcasts
A chapter-by-chapter discussion of the Harry Potter novels, hosted by Dan and Jessica Ryno.
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OOTP, 20 Revisit: Raising the Steaks
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On Episode 485 we discuss... → Hagrid's unique side quest → His tale is unique and engaging → The giants' lore adds depth to the wizarding world → Hagrid's love quest → Everlasting Fire: Myths and Real-World Parallels → Magic Truthers and the Internet Age → The Mystery of Dragon Meat Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc…
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Book 7, Chapter 2: In MemoriamBy Dan Ryno
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On Episode 484 we discuss... → The dynamics between adult characters in the series reveal their immaturity → Snape and Sirius serve as foils to each other throughout the series → Hermione's intelligence is often undermined by adult characters → The characters often revert to their childhood selves in moments of trauma → Dementors symbolize the weig…
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On Episode 483 we discuss... → The Politics of Power: Slughorn and Riddle's Relationship → The Political Undercurrents of Voldemort's Choices → Unpacking the Magic and Philosophy of Soul Splitting → The Prophecy and Its Impact → Felix Felicia → Fuzzy At Best → Inaction can be seen as complicity Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak…
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Book 7, Chapter 1: The Dark Lord AscendingBy Dan Ryno
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On Episode 482 we discuss... → Barty Crouch Jr.: A Study in Loyalty → The Complexity of Dumbledore's Decisions → Exploring the Whodunit Element in Harry Potter → The Powers of Fawkes → Harry's Need for Affection and Role Models → Barty Crouch Jr.'s Fate and Ethical Dilemmas Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohom…
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On Episode 481 we discuss... → Good Riddance, Honestly → Solid Dislike: Harry and the Dursleys' Relationship → Vernon's Paranoia and Projection → Packing for Uncertainty → Filler or Essential? The Role of Transitional Chapters → Dudley's Indirect Communication → Petunia's Unspoken Thoughts → Mrs. Fig's Role in the Story Become a supporter of this p…
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OOTP, 34 Revisit: Mundane & Exceptional
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On Episode 480 we discuss... → Navigating Uncertainty in Leadership → The Role of Arrogance in Group Dynamics → Open Communication Can Mitigate Chaos → Arrogance in Leadership → Admitting When You Are Wrong Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.…
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Movie Watch: Deathly Hallows Part 1 Movie Commentary
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On Episode 479 we discuss... → Character Insights and Casting Choices → Themes of Death and Darkness → The Art of Acting and Character Portrayal → Thematic Elements of Darkness and Humor → The Complexity of Young Love → Emotional Moments and Adaptation Choices → Dobby's Sacrifice and Its Impact → The Beauty of Cinematic Locations Become a supporter…
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DH, Chapter 2 Revisit: Harry Gonna Harry
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On Episode 478 we discuss... → Radishes are for eatin' not wearing → Secret Animagus → They Were & They Weren't → What We Stay Alive For → Big Risk, Let's Go → Faith and Skepticism: Harry and Hermione's Conflict → Ron’s Leadership: Stepping Up in Crisis Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harr…
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GOF, Chapter 4 Revisit: Panic! At the Dursleys
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On Episode 477 we discuss... → Big Mr. Weasley → Hate Watching → Safety Is Optional → Harry's Relationship with Food and Family → The Dursleys' Hospital Visit and Cover-Up → Imagining a Friendship Between Weasleys and Dursleys → The Ridiculousness of Panic Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-h…
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POA, 11 Revisit: Soul-Sucking Satisfaction
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On Episode 476 we discuss... → Detective Fudge → They’re Just Dead → Sweet little cinnamon roll → The Weight of Betrayal → Reckoning with Guilt and Innocence → Sweater Weather and Seasonal Fashion → Hermione's Dilemma: Snitching or Protecting? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-b…
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Book 6, Chapter 30: The White Tomb. Dan and Jess also discuss the book vs. the movie!By Dan Ryno
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PS/SS, 4 Revisit: Is This a Harry Special?
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On Episode 475 we discuss… → Keeper of what keys? → Name Dropping → Aunts, Uncle’s and Backstories → Vernon’s Battered Sausages → Accidental Damage → Maybe We Are Crazy → Go Go Horcrux Powers! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.…
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GOF, 13 Revisit: Single, Double, Triple Yuck
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On Episode 474 we discuss... → Classroom Dynamics and Character Interactions → The Future of the Triwizard Tournament → The Breakfast Table and Hedwig's Absence → Trelawney's Divination: Gifted or Fraud? → The Dueling Club and Slytherin Rivalry → The Aftermath of the Ferret Incident → Funded By Pus Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp…
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On Episode 473 we discuss... → Technicalities & Loopholes → Wildly Hypocritical → The Potter Problem → Where Are The Adults?! → Pink Menace → Institutional Oppression and Colonialism → Cruelty as Policy: The Umbridge Effect → Friendship Dynamics and Personal Struggles Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-th…
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DH, 14 Revisit: Splinched and Homeless
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On Episode 472 we discuss... → Crookshanks Erasure → Uber Elves → Hermione Granger: The Unsung Hero → Squirrel Tales → Harry's Noble Yet Foolish Decisions → The importance of food and comfort in dire situations → Fandom Identities Explored Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-…
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COS, 5 Revisit: Dang It, The Toffees
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On Episode 471 we discuss... → Altitude and Breathing: The Effects of Height → Molly's Secret Thrill-Seeking Nature → The Whomping Willow: Chaos and Magic → Dobby's Influence on Events → Dark Themes in Children's Literature → The Role of Teachers in Student Attendance → Snape's Malicious Intentions Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp…
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Book 6, Chapter 29: The Phoenix LamentBy Dan Ryno
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On Episode 470 we discuss... → Harry's Walk of Shame → The Magical Binding Contract → We do have an Astrology episode! → Confundus Charm: A Plot Convenience? → Crouch's Illness: Foreshadowing Trouble → Weasley Win → Hermione's Absence: A Plot Hole? → Ron’s Feelings: A Cycle of Jealousy → Magically Courtney Become a supporter of this podcast: https:…
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HBP, 30 Revisit: Mandatory Work Funeral
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On Episode 469 we discuss... → Dumbledore's Funeral: A Reflection → Seamus' Growth and Defiance → The Value of Knowledge Over Wealth → The Political Undertones of Dumbledore's Funeral → Intersection of Humor and Children's Media → Theories of Resurrection Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-ha…
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OOTP, 7 Revisit: Muggle Ate My Homework
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On Episode 468 we discuss... → Order Recruitment Services → It Ain't Flowing, It's Flying → Psychological Warfare → Kingsley's Involvement and Recruitment → Trust in the Legal System → Apparition Tests: The DMV of the Wizarding World → The Nature of Traitors in the Wizarding World Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast…
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PS/SS, 6 Revisit: Unintentional Muggles
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On Episode 467 we discuss... → Theories on Muggle-Born Support → The Significance of Family Presence → Harry's Journey Begins → Instant Comfort: Harry and Ron's Connection → Harry's Generosity and Understanding of Poverty → Harry's Curiosity and Future Aspirations → Arthur's Playful Plugs → Did Someone Say "Draco Malfoy?!" Become a supporter of thi…
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On Episode 466 we discuss... → Neville's Rise: A New Era of Leadership → The Room of Requirement: A Sanctuary of Hope → Leadership and Hope in Dark Times → The Carrows and the Reality of Torture → Slytherin's Role in the Resistance → Ron as a Leader: Understanding Needs → The Quest for Ravenclaw's Diadem → It is "like a room" Become a supporter of …
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GOF, 30 Revisit: No Jokes Whatsoever
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On Episode 465 we discuss... → Using a Pensieve → Death Eater Trials → Veritaserum and Plot Holes → Dementors and Their Role → The Longbottoms' Tragedy → Dumbledore's Long Term Plans → Betty Maxwell Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.…
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On Episode 464 we discuss... → Class Schedules and Educational Systems → Harry's Growth: From Student to Teacher → Character Foils: Harry, Snape, and Voldemort → The Nature of Love: Infatuation vs. True Love → Cheating or Innovation? → The representation of Hufflepuffs in the series. → The complexity of the Half-Blood Prince's identity Become a sup…
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Book 6, Chapter 28: Flight Of The PrinceBy Dan Ryno
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On Episode 463 we discuss... → The Comedic Elements of Authority → Harry's Restraint and Cognitive Bias → Language and Quirky Vocabulary → The Nature of Dementors and Their Origins → The Concept of Truth Serum → Political Motivations → Reflections on Government and Society → Kangaroo Court Unveiled → Dumbledore's Dramatic Return Become a supporter …
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