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
April 18, 2026 • 157 mins
On Episode 500 we discuss...
→ Remembering Caleb Graves
→ Discovery of self in the afterlife space
→ "Baby Mort"
→ Dumbledore’s complexity
→ "Do not pity the dead, pity the living”
→ The uncertainty of Dumbledore’s presence
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→ Remembering Caleb Graves
→ Discovery of self in the afterlife space
→ "Baby Mort"
→ Dumbledore’s complexity
→ "Do not pity the dead, pity the living”
→ The uncertainty of Dumbledore’s presence
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April 11, 2026 • 168 mins
On Episode 499 we discuss...
→ Phoenix's song
→ Emotional responses to Dumbledore's death
→ The significance of disarming
→ Fleur’s strength, and parental love
→ Lupin and Tonks’ relationship
→ The importance of individuality
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→ Phoenix's song
→ Emotional responses to Dumbledore's death
→ The significance of disarming
→ Fleur’s strength, and parental love
→ Lupin and Tonks’ relationship
→ The importance of individuality
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April 4, 2026 • 137 mins
On Episode 498 we discuss...
→ The significance of Harry's achievements
→ House elf magic, loyalty, and the allegory of slavery
→ Plot holes and unresolved questions about Horcruxes
→ Harry's relationship with Hedwig
→ Magical law
→ Dobby’s perceived rebellion
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→ The significance of Harry's achievements
→ House elf magic, loyalty, and the allegory of slavery
→ Plot holes and unresolved questions about Horcruxes
→ Harry's relationship with Hedwig
→ Magical law
→ Dobby’s perceived rebellion
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March 28, 2026 • 127 mins
On Episode 497 we discuss...
→ Is It Evil?
→ Champion of the Muggleborns!
→ Stolen Glory
→ High-Minded Idealism
→ Complexities of Trust
→ Snap Back to Reality
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→ Is It Evil?
→ Champion of the Muggleborns!
→ Stolen Glory
→ High-Minded Idealism
→ Complexities of Trust
→ Snap Back to Reality
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March 21, 2026 • 198 mins
On Episode 496 we discuss...
→ The magical abilities and symbolism of centaurs
→ The role of divination and nature magic in Hogwarts
→ Patronus symbolism and mythology
→ House elf loyalty and conditioning
→ Magical plants and their creative uses
→ Dumbledore's Intentions and Student Perspectives
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→ The magical abilities and symbolism of centaurs
→ The role of divination and nature magic in Hogwarts
→ Patronus symbolism and mythology
→ House elf loyalty and conditioning
→ Magical plants and their creative uses
→ Dumbledore's Intentions and Student Perspectives
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March 14, 2026 • 88 mins
On Episode 495 we discuss...
→ Weird Baby Form
→ "He's British"
→ Dumblestore
→ Disney discussion galore
→ Harry's dreams underwhelm
→ Tropical bird delivery
→ Unsubtle exposition
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→ Weird Baby Form
→ "He's British"
→ Dumblestore
→ Disney discussion galore
→ Harry's dreams underwhelm
→ Tropical bird delivery
→ Unsubtle exposition
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March 7, 2026 • 93 mins
On Episode 494 we discuss...
→ The Aural Library
→ Exploring Harry's Recklessness
→ The Complexity of Patronuses
→ Harry's Recklessness and Emotional State
→ Snape's Cruelty and Its Impact
→ Legilimency and Misunderstandings
→ The DADA Curse and Harry's Reactions
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→ The Aural Library
→ Exploring Harry's Recklessness
→ The Complexity of Patronuses
→ Harry's Recklessness and Emotional State
→ Snape's Cruelty and Its Impact
→ Legilimency and Misunderstandings
→ The DADA Curse and Harry's Reactions
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February 28, 2026 • 125 mins
On Episode 493 we discuss...
→ Unforgivable Casualties
→ The Power of Aberforth
→ Looks like a chicken wing
→ People die every day
→ Overstimulation and Chaos in Battle
→ Visual Storytelling and Symbolism
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→ Unforgivable Casualties
→ The Power of Aberforth
→ Looks like a chicken wing
→ People die every day
→ Overstimulation and Chaos in Battle
→ Visual Storytelling and Symbolism
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February 21, 2026 • 137 mins
On Episode 492 we discuss...
→ Writing Style Evolution in Harry Potter
→ Dementors and Horcruxes: A Unique Connection
→ Harry's Growth and the Power of Friendship
→ Aberforth's Duality
→ Ariana's Story
→ The Greater Good and Personal Sacrifice
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→ Writing Style Evolution in Harry Potter
→ Dementors and Horcruxes: A Unique Connection
→ Harry's Growth and the Power of Friendship
→ Aberforth's Duality
→ Ariana's Story
→ The Greater Good and Personal Sacrifice
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February 14, 2026 • 150 mins
On Episode 491 we discuss...
→ Scared into a stutter
→ Corpse hygiene
→ Voldemort Prime
→ Alison's KFC story
→ Quirrell and Moody
→ He Hears Voices
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→ Scared into a stutter
→ Corpse hygiene
→ Voldemort Prime
→ Alison's KFC story
→ Quirrell and Moody
→ He Hears Voices
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February 7, 2026 • 145 mins
On Episode 490 we discuss...
→ Potterversity
→ Luna's Perspective on Hagrid
→ Debating the Thestrals Plot Point
→ The Role of the Sorting Hat
→ Tensions Rise: Harry's Return to the Dormitory
→ Escalation: How Miscommunication Fuels Conflict
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→ Potterversity
→ Luna's Perspective on Hagrid
→ Debating the Thestrals Plot Point
→ The Role of the Sorting Hat
→ Tensions Rise: Harry's Return to the Dormitory
→ Escalation: How Miscommunication Fuels Conflict
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January 31, 2026 • 130 mins
On Episode 489 we discuss...
→ Dumbledore's Manipulation of Snape
→ The Time Turner Dilemma
→ "It's everybody's fault."
→ Fudge's Political Maneuvering
→ The Role of Peeves
→ Lupin's Self-Perception and Absence
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→ Dumbledore's Manipulation of Snape
→ The Time Turner Dilemma
→ "It's everybody's fault."
→ Fudge's Political Maneuvering
→ The Role of Peeves
→ Lupin's Self-Perception and Absence
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January 24, 2026 • 94 mins
On Episode 488 we discuss...
→ The point of Peeves
→ Would Harry of entered the Tournament on his own?
→ Moody terrifies everyone
→ Fleur is underestimated
→ First days of faking it
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→ The point of Peeves
→ Would Harry of entered the Tournament on his own?
→ Moody terrifies everyone
→ Fleur is underestimated
→ First days of faking it
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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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