Dialogue Alley

Welcome to the world of Harry Potter book collecting! Each episode, hosts Carly, Erik, and Melanie discuss the never ending adventure of collecting Harry Potter translations from all over the world. Join in as they explore the physical books that helped make Harry Potter a worldwide phenomenon. Whether it is a conversation about different cover art, spreading the need to know information about that rare translation or signed book, or everyday magical chatter, they’ve got you covered! Dialogue Alley is the offical podcast of The Potter Collector

Episodes

Did Someone Say "Dialogue Alley Merch?"

July 8, 2025 • 20 mins

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 19 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Melanie and Erik talk about:

News: Erik and Melanie met up for dinner!

The Dialogue Alley merch store is here!
Check it out here!

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Lightning!! The New Sprayed Side Edge from Spain

June 24, 2025 • 43 mins

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 18 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly and Erik talk about:

News: New Book Arrivals!

Main Segment: This episode is all about the newest book from Spain! Philosopher's Stone with lightning bolt side edge.

Translation of the Show: Philosopher's Stone (2025) from Spain

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Translation Yearbook Edition! 15 Superlatives in 15 Minutes

June 10, 2025 • 43 mins

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 17 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik, and Melanie talk about:

News: HBO Max Casting Reveal

Erik and Carly both got new books

Main Segment: Remember your high school yearbook? Remember who had be hair? Well, we discuss 15 superlatives that would go in our translation collection yearbook!

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Books Trends: These Things are SO in!

May 27, 2025 • 80 mins

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 16 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik, and Melanie talk about:

News: Epic Universe is officially open!

Main Segment: We discuss book trends! There are things these days that book publishers are doing to get people to want books.

Translation of the Show: House Editions of Philosopher's Stone

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Slovak 25th Anniversary Edition: The Best Slovak Yet???

May 14, 2025 • 76 mins

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 15 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik, Peter, and Melanie talk about:

News: MinaLima events at Chicago and New York Harry Potter Stores.

Main Segment: We discuss the new improved 25th Anniversary Slovak Edition of Philosopher's Stone.

Translation of the Show: 25th Anniversary Slovak Edition of Philosopher's Stone

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Harry Potter Chicago and a Second Epic Universe Trip!

April 29, 2025 • 77 mins

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 14 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik, Peter, and Melanie talk about:

Mild spolilers this episode

Peter went to Epic Universe again!

Also, Peter went to Harry Potter Chicago!

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From the Bookshelf: Magic in a Box 4: The Spectacular Slovak Set

April 23, 2025 • 72 mins

No new episode this week BUT, here's an oldie but goodie all about one of favorite box sets - the 20th Anniversary Edition Slovak Box Set, illustrated by the super talented Adrian Macho!

Thanks for Listening to Season 2, Episode 24 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie discuss:

News: Erik got a new Box Set! New Vera Bradley Pattern. Exclusive Ollivander Funko!
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Epic Universe: Peter Went and it was EPIC!

April 8, 2025 • 79 mins

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 13 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Peter, and Melanie talk about:

Mild spolilers this episode

Peter went to Epic Universe! Hear him give first hand experiences about this amazing, new park at Universal Orlando!

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Mini Box Sets: UK Books 1 & 2 (First one ever!)

April 8, 2025 • 39 mins

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 12 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly talk about:

News:

New Czech books!
Casting Updates for HBO Show.

Main Topic: Mini Box Sets! We dive into the very first mini box set from the UK!

Translation of the Show: The box!

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Bonus: Carly's Favorite SNART

April 1, 2025 • 4 mins

Bonus Episode!

Carly lost power during Season 5 Episode 11, so here is favorite Harry Potter book featuring Snake Art (or SNART)!

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SNART: Our Favorite Book Covers Featuring Snake Art

March 25, 2025 • 50 mins

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 11 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie talk about:

News:

Erik got bookmail
New Thai and Spanish books

Main Topic: We discuss our favorite book covers that feature snakes! (SNART)

Visit DialogueAlley to use our new flow chart!

Translation of the Show: Book Club Spanish Chamber of Secrets

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The Easy Way to ID and Value Your US Harry Potter Books!

March 11, 2025 • 78 mins

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 10 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, Peter, and Melanie talk about:

News:

John Lithgow cast as DUMBLEDORE for HBO show (rumor)
HBO Show execs say not to expect any former actors in TV Show
Harry Potter store in Chicago
Pocket Potters are now being translated as is GOF thing (say nicer possibly)
Giles art

Main Topic: We discuss our new web tool to help you identify your US ...

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Interactive Illustrated Editions Beyond MinaLima

February 25, 2025 • 41 mins

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 9 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Melanie, and Carly talk about:

News & Main Topic:

Goblet of Fire Interactice Illustrated Edition was announced. It is not MinaLima.
(Harry Potter and the Dumpster of Fire)

Translation of the Show: Lithuanian Philosopher's Stone (original cover art)

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Yiddish Chamber of Secrets: The Translator is Back to Chat!

February 11, 2025 • 81 mins

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 8 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Melanie, and Carly welcome back Arun Schaechter Viswanath, the translator of the Yiddish edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

News:

New Japanese 25th, Limited Edition Set has arrived!
Max show minor updates
Amazon UK no longer selling Bloomsbury books

Main Topic: We talk with Arun about the Yiddish Chamber of Secrets translati...

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Mini Box Sets: The Magical Adventure Begins Set from Bloomsbury

January 28, 2025 • 46 mins

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 7 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly talk about:

News:

New Japanese 25th, Limited Edition Set!
New Books for Carly

Main Topic: Mini Box Sets! We dive into the mini set from the UK: The Magical Adventure Begins

Translation of the Show: Philisopher's Stone from The Magical Adventure Begins set.

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Everything that Melanie Missed in One Episode

January 14, 2025 • 48 mins

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 6 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly talk to Melanie about everything she has missed!

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Mini Box Sets: German Green

December 24, 2024 • 50 mins

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 5 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly talk about:

News:

Nothing Earth Shattering

Main Topic: Mini Box Sets! We dive into the green mini box set from Germany.

Translation of the Show: German Book 4 (paperback) from Green Mini Box Set

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Greece and Portugal: We Love Your New Books!

December 10, 2024 • 57 mins

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 4 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly talk about:

News:

Even More New Books!
HBO MAX show update

Main Topic: We discuss TWO brand new full sets of HP Books! One from Greece and the other from Portugal.

Translation of the Show: 25th Anniversary EU Portuguese Philospher's Stone.

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2024 Advent Calendars!

November 26, 2024 • 53 mins

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 3 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Peter, and Carly talk about:

News:

New book releases
Erik went to Harry Potter New York
Epic Universe news
1/1 Philosopher's Stone sold at auction
Don't forget to buy your Hallmark ornaments!

Main Topic: Peter takes us on a deeper dive into some of his favorite HP themed 2024 Avent calendars.

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Ted Smart Books: Get Smart About Them

November 12, 2024 • 46 mins

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 2 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly talk about:

News:

Carly got books
New Scholastic stenciled edge full set announced!

Main Topic: What are Ted Smart books? Here is everything you need to know about collecting these Harry Potter editions.

Translation of the Show: Ted Smart Editions

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Dialogue Alley

Episodes

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Translation Yearbook Edition! 15 Superlatives in 15 Minutes

Books Trends: These Things are SO in!

Slovak 25th Anniversary Edition: The Best Slovak Yet???

Harry Potter Chicago and a Second Epic Universe Trip!

From the Bookshelf: Magic in a Box 4: The Spectacular Slovak Set

Epic Universe: Peter Went and it was EPIC!

Mini Box Sets: UK Books 1 & 2 (First one ever!)

Bonus: Carly's Favorite SNART

SNART: Our Favorite Book Covers Featuring Snake Art

The Easy Way to ID and Value Your US Harry Potter Books!

Interactive Illustrated Editions Beyond MinaLima

Yiddish Chamber of Secrets: The Translator is Back to Chat!

Mini Box Sets: The Magical Adventure Begins Set from Bloomsbury

Everything that Melanie Missed in One Episode

Mini Box Sets: German Green

Greece and Portugal: We Love Your New Books!

2024 Advent Calendars!

Ted Smart Books: Get Smart About Them

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