Alohomora!: The Original Harry Potter Book Club
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.
Episodes
August 9, 2025 • 138 mins
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
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→ 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
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August 2, 2025 • 149 mins
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
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→ 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
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July 26, 2025 • 132 mins
On Episode 462 we discuss...
→ Hermione's Evolution: Breaking the Rules for Friends
→ House-Elves: Folklore and Ethical Dilemmas
→ Complexity of Freedom and Choice
→ Dobby and Winky
→ Entrepreneurial twins
→ Alexa Rowe
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→ Hermione's Evolution: Breaking the Rules for Friends
→ House-Elves: Folklore and Ethical Dilemmas
→ Complexity of Freedom and Choice
→ Dobby and Winky
→ Entrepreneurial twins
→ Alexa Rowe
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July 20, 2025 • 135 mins
On Episode 461 we discuss...
→ Hagrid's Teaching Methods
→ Cats, Spiders, and Surprising Discoveries
→ Crookshanks: The Intelligent Feline
→ The Role of Trust in Harry's Relationships
→ Lupin and Snape's Complex Relationship
→ The Halloween Feast and Its Significance
→ Percy's Unhelpful Advice
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→ Hagrid's Teaching Methods
→ Cats, Spiders, and Surprising Discoveries
→ Crookshanks: The Intelligent Feline
→ The Role of Trust in Harry's Relationships
→ Lupin and Snape's Complex Relationship
→ The Halloween Feast and Its Significance
→ Percy's Unhelpful Advice
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July 12, 2025 • 122 mins
On Episode 460 we discuss...
→ Dumbledore's Army: Resilience in the Face of Adversity
→ Chaos and Charm
→ Charms and Dark Magic: A Complex Relationship
→ Bias and Fairness
→ The Accidental Heroics of Ron Weasley
→ Umbridge's Power Play and Bias
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→ Dumbledore's Army: Resilience in the Face of Adversity
→ Chaos and Charm
→ Charms and Dark Magic: A Complex Relationship
→ Bias and Fairness
→ The Accidental Heroics of Ron Weasley
→ Umbridge's Power Play and Bias
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July 5, 2025 • 130 mins
On Episode 459 we discuss...
→ Harry and Ginny's Relationship Dynamics
→ Feminism and Female Representation in Harry Potter
→ Teenage Relationships and Gossip
→ The Dark Mark: Book vs. Movie
→ Ron, Ginny, and the Dynamics of Family
→ Dumbledore: The Great Deceiver
→ The Infamous Interview and Manipulation
→ IncorrectHarryPotter
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→ Harry and Ginny's Relationship Dynamics
→ Feminism and Female Representation in Harry Potter
→ Teenage Relationships and Gossip
→ The Dark Mark: Book vs. Movie
→ Ron, Ginny, and the Dynamics of Family
→ Dumbledore: The Great Deceiver
→ The Infamous Interview and Manipulation
→ IncorrectHarryPotter
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June 28, 2025 • 148 mins
On Episode 458 we discuss...
→ Fangirling Over Sports Personalities
→ Cultural Differences in Wizarding Schools
→ Darty Crouch Jr. and the Goblet's Manipulation
→ The Role of Cedric Diggory
→ The Goblet's Sentience and Entertainment Factor
→ Karkarov's Return and Its Implications
→ Amber the Magical Minimalist
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→ Fangirling Over Sports Personalities
→ Cultural Differences in Wizarding Schools
→ Darty Crouch Jr. and the Goblet's Manipulation
→ The Role of Cedric Diggory
→ The Goblet's Sentience and Entertainment Factor
→ Karkarov's Return and Its Implications
→ Amber the Magical Minimalist
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June 21, 2025 • 81 mins
On Episode 457 we discuss...
→ Exploring the Weasley Family Dynamics
→ The Ministry of Magic's Secrets
→ House Elf Duties and Teenage Drama
→ Molly's Boggart and Maternal Fears
→ Emotional Tug of War
→ The Baddies Need Hobbies
→ Where Does The Nothingness End?
→ Hufflepuff Melissa
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→ Exploring the Weasley Family Dynamics
→ The Ministry of Magic's Secrets
→ House Elf Duties and Teenage Drama
→ Molly's Boggart and Maternal Fears
→ Emotional Tug of War
→ The Baddies Need Hobbies
→ Where Does The Nothingness End?
→ Hufflepuff Melissa
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June 14, 2025 • 82 mins
On Episode 456 we discuss...
→ Aberforth's Goat Connection and Family Dynamics
→ Hagrid's Self-Loathing and Avoidance
→ Love Knows no Species
→ Lions Don’t Have Babies with Humans
→ Contrasts in Themes: Purity vs. Scandal
→ Draco is a grade-A git
→ Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Character Development
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→ Aberforth's Goat Connection and Family Dynamics
→ Hagrid's Self-Loathing and Avoidance
→ Love Knows no Species
→ Lions Don’t Have Babies with Humans
→ Contrasts in Themes: Purity vs. Scandal
→ Draco is a grade-A git
→ Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Character Development
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June 7, 2025 • 172 mins
On Episode 455 we discuss...
→ Exploring Gender Dynamics in Quidditch
→ Resilience Amidst Adversity in the Wizarding World
→ The Mystery of Occlumency Lessons
→ Dreams as Reflections of Reality
→ Voldemort's Psychological Manipulation
→ The Quibbler's Role in Society
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→ Exploring Gender Dynamics in Quidditch
→ Resilience Amidst Adversity in the Wizarding World
→ The Mystery of Occlumency Lessons
→ Dreams as Reflections of Reality
→ Voldemort's Psychological Manipulation
→ The Quibbler's Role in Society
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May 31, 2025 • 119 mins
On Episode 454 we discuss...
→ Mandrakes: A Deeper Look into Their Nature
→ Curriculum Choices at Hogwarts
→ Hagrid's Crossbow and Past Trauma
→ The Politics of Corruption
→ Hagrid as a Mentor and Friend
→ Not all passions need to be turned into professions
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→ Mandrakes: A Deeper Look into Their Nature
→ Curriculum Choices at Hogwarts
→ Hagrid's Crossbow and Past Trauma
→ The Politics of Corruption
→ Hagrid as a Mentor and Friend
→ Not all passions need to be turned into professions
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May 24, 2025 • 141 mins
On Episode 453 we discuss...
→ Fashion Faux Pas at the Quidditch World Cup
→ The Statute of Secrecy: A Double-Edged Sword
→ Quidditch Is a Bonus
→ Arthur Weasley Is Your Friend
→ Big Broom Money
→ Sweep it Under the Rug
→ Flying carpets were banned for a reason
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→ Fashion Faux Pas at the Quidditch World Cup
→ The Statute of Secrecy: A Double-Edged Sword
→ Quidditch Is a Bonus
→ Arthur Weasley Is Your Friend
→ Big Broom Money
→ Sweep it Under the Rug
→ Flying carpets were banned for a reason
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May 17, 2025 • 128 mins
On Episode 352 we discuss...
→ Government overreach in education
→ Media Manipulation in the Wizarding World
→ The Dangers of Informants in History
→ Fear Tactics
→ Harry's Humility and Self-Doubt
→ Militant Peer Tutoring Program
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→ Government overreach in education
→ Media Manipulation in the Wizarding World
→ The Dangers of Informants in History
→ Fear Tactics
→ Harry's Humility and Self-Doubt
→ Militant Peer Tutoring Program
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
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May 10, 2025 • 150 mins
On Episode 451 we discuss...
→ Why is this whole movie gray?
→ Romantic Elements vs. Dark Themes
→ The Complexity of Adaptation
→ The Role of Memory and Horcruxes
→ Dramatic High School Moments
→ Friendship Dynamics and Misunderstandings
→ The Role of Luna Lovegood
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→ Why is this whole movie gray?
→ Romantic Elements vs. Dark Themes
→ The Complexity of Adaptation
→ The Role of Memory and Horcruxes
→ Dramatic High School Moments
→ Friendship Dynamics and Misunderstandings
→ The Role of Luna Lovegood
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May 3, 2025 • 121 mins
On Episode 450 we discuss...
→ Sectumsempra and Its Risks
→ Hermione vs. Creativity: The Logic Debate
→ Dementors: Defending Against Darkness
→ Teenage Love: Ron, Lavender, and Heartbreak
→ "Ghosts are transparent"
→ It's for the plot
→ Myrtle is low key the Hogwarts therapist
→ Sippin' with the Shannons
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→ Sectumsempra and Its Risks
→ Hermione vs. Creativity: The Logic Debate
→ Dementors: Defending Against Darkness
→ Teenage Love: Ron, Lavender, and Heartbreak
→ "Ghosts are transparent"
→ It's for the plot
→ Myrtle is low key the Hogwarts therapist
→ Sippin' with the Shannons
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April 26, 2025 • 156 mins
On Episode 449 we discuss...
→ Harry needs a hug
→ Righteous Rita Revenge
→ Mouse Trap!
→ Down a Hagrid Hole
→ Pleas of "Silence me, Bianca"
→ The Transition to Adult Themes
→ Survivor: Wizard Edition
→ The Role of Journalism in Shaping Perception
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→ Harry needs a hug
→ Righteous Rita Revenge
→ Mouse Trap!
→ Down a Hagrid Hole
→ Pleas of "Silence me, Bianca"
→ The Transition to Adult Themes
→ Survivor: Wizard Edition
→ The Role of Journalism in Shaping Perception
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April 19, 2025 • 132 mins
On Episode 448 we discuss...
→ The Cloak Conundrum: Lessons from Chapter 15
→ Gryffindors and Ravenclaws: A Clash of Houses
→ Unsung Hero
→ Weight of Secrets
→ Loyalty Among Friends
→ Complexity of Character Growth
→ Dumbledore's Master Plan
→ The No-No Place
→ First Encounters with Centaur Kind
→ MKT PUPPO
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→ The Cloak Conundrum: Lessons from Chapter 15
→ Gryffindors and Ravenclaws: A Clash of Houses
→ Unsung Hero
→ Weight of Secrets
→ Loyalty Among Friends
→ Complexity of Character Growth
→ Dumbledore's Master Plan
→ The No-No Place
→ First Encounters with Centaur Kind
→ MKT PUPPO
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April 12, 2025 • 135 mins
On Episode 447 we discuss...
→ Death clues
→ Domesticated Tonks
→ What's cooking?
→ Halloweentown!
→ Textbook Gryffindors
→ Where are the adults
→ One had to die
→ Take-Out Girly
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→ Death clues
→ Domesticated Tonks
→ What's cooking?
→ Halloweentown!
→ Textbook Gryffindors
→ Where are the adults
→ One had to die
→ Take-Out Girly
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April 4, 2025 • 110 mins
On Episode 446 we discuss...
→ The Weight of the Past
→ The layers added by Regulus Black
→ Nepotism Always Wins
→ Sirius listens to the Sex Pistols
→ What happened to the cat?!
→ Creating Magic Podcast
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→ The Weight of the Past
→ The layers added by Regulus Black
→ Nepotism Always Wins
→ Sirius listens to the Sex Pistols
→ What happened to the cat?!
→ Creating Magic Podcast
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March 29, 2025 • 100 mins
On Episode 445 we discuss...
→ Voldemort's hesitance to stop talking and kill Harry
→ Peter is a god among rats
→ The implications of the Dark Mark
→ Bravery and cowardice
→ Voldemort's complex relationships with his Death Eaters,
→ The dreaded villain monologue
→ Is the hand alive?
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→ Voldemort's hesitance to stop talking and kill Harry
→ Peter is a god among rats
→ The implications of the Dark Mark
→ Bravery and cowardice
→ Voldemort's complex relationships with his Death Eaters,
→ The dreaded villain monologue
→ Is the hand alive?
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