Alohomora!: The Original Harry Potter Book Club

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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August 30, 2025 136 mins
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?!"

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August 23, 2025 91 mins
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"

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August 16, 2025 133 mins
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

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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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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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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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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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