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
January 17, 2026 • 122 mins
On Episode 487 we discuss...
→ The Complexity of Resistance
→ Gryffindor Impulsiveness
→ Flaws in the Plan: Polyjuice Potion Dilemmas
→ Consequences of Youthful Decisions
→ Burden of Secrecy
→ Reality of Adulting
→ Consequences of War
→ Check out Julian Wamble!
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→ The Complexity of Resistance
→ Gryffindor Impulsiveness
→ Flaws in the Plan: Polyjuice Potion Dilemmas
→ Consequences of Youthful Decisions
→ Burden of Secrecy
→ Reality of Adulting
→ Consequences of War
→ Check out Julian Wamble!
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January 10, 2026 • 139 mins
On Episode 486 we discuss...
→ Understanding Voldemort's Cruelty
→ Dumbledore's Underestimation of Youth
→ The Tragic Legacy of Voldemort's Mother
→ Magic and Memory: The Power of Persuasion
→ The Cave: A Site of Horror or Magic?
→ Harry's theories often clash with his friends' perspectives
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→ Understanding Voldemort's Cruelty
→ Dumbledore's Underestimation of Youth
→ The Tragic Legacy of Voldemort's Mother
→ Magic and Memory: The Power of Persuasion
→ The Cave: A Site of Horror or Magic?
→ Harry's theories often clash with his friends' perspectives
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January 3, 2026 • 124 mins
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
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→ 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
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December 27, 2025 • 134 mins
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 weight of despair and obsession
→ The Complexity of Protection
→ Harry's Perceptiveness and the ...
→ 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 weight of despair and obsession
→ The Complexity of Protection
→ Harry's Perceptiveness and the ...
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December 20, 2025 • 158 mins
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
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→ 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
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December 13, 2025 • 127 mins
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
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→ 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
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December 6, 2025 • 111 mins
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
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→ 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
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November 29, 2025 • 120 mins
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
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→ 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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November 22, 2025 • 146 mins
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
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→ 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
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November 15, 2025 • 131 mins
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
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→ 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
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November 8, 2025 • 142 mins
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
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→ 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
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November 1, 2025 • 119 mins
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?
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→ 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?
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October 25, 2025 • 133 mins
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!
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→ 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!
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October 18, 2025 • 123 mins
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
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→ 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
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October 11, 2025 • 131 mins
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
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→ 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
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October 4, 2025 • 121 mins
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
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→ 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-club--5016402/support.
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September 27, 2025 • 136 mins
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
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→ 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
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September 20, 2025 • 87 mins
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
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→ 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
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September 13, 2025 • 161 mins
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
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→ 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
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September 6, 2025 • 128 mins
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
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→ 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/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
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