Best Harry Potter And The First Time Readers Podcasts (2025)

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Impossible Sorcerer's Stone Jeopardy with Jon and Jessie 1:03:07

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Do you have what it takes to conquer the impossible book 1 jeopardy challenge that I made?! This week, we discuss some of our favorite SOS theories and Potter Pros Jessie and Jon face off to find out who can win in book 1 trivia. If you would like watch this episode and keep up with the game a little better check out the youtube link down below! Al…

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The Two Towers: Ch 4-6 1:51:10

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Chapter 4 - Treebeard Q1 - Do you think the God of Middle Earth is causing all these things to happen? ‘Hm, but you are hasty folk, I see,’ said Treebeard. ‘I am honoured by your confidence; but you should not be too free all at once. There are Ents and Ents, you know; or there are Ents and things that look like Ents but ain’t, as you might say. I’…

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Best Of SS with Jessie and Emily 1:50:40

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Join us this week as Jessie, Emily, and I talk about our favorite, and not so favorite, but mostly favorite things from book one! We also answer the question of who knows more about book one, ME? Or the wooooorrrrllldd!! Chapters 0:00 intro 3:25 Theme Song 4:04 Quizzitch final 19:00 Favorite Lines 51:00 Favorite Chapters 56:30 Favorite Main Charact…

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SS Chapter 17 With Emily P 1:17:00

25d ago1:17:00

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In this week's episode of Retold I am joined by Emily (different Emily from before ha) and we discuss Big Time Rush, Star Wars, and I receive some redemption on a particular quizzitch question as we cover chapter 17 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone! Wanna send me your quizzitch answers, favorite lines, or anything else? Message me at theret…

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SS Chapters 15&16 with Jon from First Time Readers 1:58:58

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Join Jon and me as we discuss the infamous point system of Hogwarts, stand out moments, Lord of the Rings references, and so much more in this episode Feel free to message me at [email protected] or on instagram @theretoldpodcast Jon's podcast: First Time Readers https://open.spotify.com/show/6oQMDbZvAdwoXPd95Oxrcr?si=d87f6da64ac64941 Jon'…

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The Two Towers: Ch 1-3 1:35:43

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Chapter 1 - The Departure of Boromir He turned from the North back again to North, and saw nothing save the distant hills, unless it were that far away he could see again a great bird like an eagle high in the air, descending slowly in wide circles down towards the earth. Q1 - What, if any, symbolism is there with the Eagles? Q2 - Why does Aragorn …

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SS Chapter 13&14 With Emily 1:28:33

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Join Emily and me in this week's episode of Retold as we discuss how Jesus fits in the wizarding world, helpful youtube videos, and potter ships! Feel free to message me at [email protected] or on instagram @theretoldpodcast Emily's instagram: Heart.sicc Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:22 Theme song 2:01 Introduction to Emily 8:15 Quizzitch …

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SS Chapters 11&12 with Ryan & Austin 1:50:35

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In this week's episode of Retold, Ryan, Austin, and I eat some Bertie Botts every flavor beans and we discuss Christmas, strong tea, and how SpongeBob ripped off Harry Potter in chapters 11 and 12 of the Sorcerer's Stone Feel free to message me at [email protected] or on instagram @theretoldpodcast Ryan and Austin's info: @pressure.brother…

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SS Chapter 9&10 with Dusk Cerberus 1:26:32

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In this week's episode of Retold, Dusk Cerberus and I discuss the oddities of wizard duels, the cruelty of children, and broomstick peculiarities. All this and more await you! Feel free to message me at [email protected] or on instagram @theretoldpodcast Check out Dusk Cerberus' Content on twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/duskcerberus youtube…

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Between the Books 3:20

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https://www.youtube.com/@firsttimereadersBy Jonathan Minnema

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SS Chapters 7&8 with Katelynn 1:33:13

2M ago1:33:13

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In this week's episode of Retold, Katelynn and I discuss food in the UK, Voldemort JR, and I do a remix of the Hogwarts theme song. Thank you for listening! If you wanna contact me and share your thoughts or answers to Quizzitch just message me at [email protected] or on instagram @theretoldpodcast Enjoy the show! Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:57 …

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SS Chapter 6 with Jessie Part 2 49:53

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The second half of my discussion with Jessie where we cover Chapter 6! We duel some more in trivia, talk about anime, and we take the train to Hogwarts! Chapters 0:00 intro 2:22 Theme Song 3:03 Quizzitch 9:27 Retelling of Chapter 6 35:33 Favorite Lines 38:01 Transfiguration Section 39:30 Golden Snitch Section 41:39 Restricted Section 47:41 Goodbye …

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SS Chapter 5 with Jessie Part 1 59:56

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Join me and Jessie this week for part 1 of our discussion as we cover chapter 5 of Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone. In this episode we get into some extra trivia, owl issues, and much more! Chapters 0:00 Opening 2:55 Theme song 3:41 Introduction to Jessie 10:40 Quizzitch/trivia 17:00 Chapter five retelling 50:20 favorite lines 53:30 Transfigu…

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SS Chapters 3&4 with Jonathan 1:26:22

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Join us this week as my friend Jonathan and I discuss chapters 3 and 4 of The Sorcerer's Stone. We talk about Vernon's decent into madness, Hagrid's duality, and so much more! 0:00 Intro 1:31 Theme song 2:11 Discussion start and introduction to Jonathan 10:18 Quizzitch/trivia 15:54 Chapter three retelling 44:33 Favorite Lines of chapter three 47:22…

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SS Chapters 1&2 with Emily 1:29:34

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Welcome to the very first full-length episode of Retold! This week our guest host is Emily. Join us as we cover chapters one and two of the Sorcerer's Stone! So excited for you to finally hear the first episode! Let me know what you think or if you have any questions by sending an email to [email protected] or by following me on instagram …

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Prologue 5:50

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Check out this episode to hear what Retold is all about!By Barry Watson

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The Fellowship of the Ring: Ch 19-22 1:47:52

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Chapter 19 - The Mirror of Galadriel ‘Alas!’ said Aragorn. ‘Gandalf the Grey fell into shadow. He remained in Moria and did not escape.’ At these words all the Elves in the hall cried aloud in grief and amazement. Q1 - What do you think of Lothlorian ‘I am afraid that’s only too true, Sam,’ said Frodo. ‘Yet I hope very much that before we leave we …

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The Fellowship of the Ring: Ch 16-18 1:31:27

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Chapter 16 - A Journey in the Dark ‘The road that I speak of leads to the Mines of Moria,’ said Gandalf. Only Gimli lifted up his head; a smouldering fire was in his eyes. On all the others a dread fell at the mention of that name. Even to the hobbits it was a legend of vague fear. Q1 - What do you think of Moria…it seems darker than I expected. Tu…

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The Fellowship of the Ring: Ch 13-15 1:31:06

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Chapter 13 - Many Meetings ‘There are many powers in the world, for good or for evil. Some are greater than I am. Against some I have not yet been measured. But my time is coming. The Morgul-lord and his Black Riders have come forth. War is preparing!’ Q1 - What is Gandalf talking about? ‘I suppose not,’ said Frodo. ‘But so far my only thought has …

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The Fellowship of the Ring: Ch 9-12 1:30:57

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Chapter 9 - At the Sign of the Prancing Pony The man stared after the hobbits for a moment, and then he went back to his house. As soon as his back was turned, a dark figure climbed quickly in over the gate and melted into the shadows of the village street. Q1 - What is this? ‘Mind yourself! Don’t get lost, and don’t forget that it is safer indoors…

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The Fellowship of the Ring: Ch 5-8 1:22:58

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Chapter 5 - A Conspiracy Unmasked Sam was the only member of the party who had not been over the river before. He had a strange feeling as the slow gurgling stream slipped by: his old life lay behind in the mists, dark adventure lay in front. He scratched his head, and for a moment had a passing wish that Mr. Frodo could have gone on living quietly…

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The Fellowship of the Ring: Ch 1-4 1:28:35

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Chapter 1 - A Long Expected Party Q1 - What do you think of a Hobbits coming of age at 33? Q2 - What do you think of Frodo’s parents death of drowning? Q3 - What do you think about Hobbits? Out flew a red-golden dragon – not life-size, but terribly life-like: fire came from his jaws, his eyes glared down; there was a roar, and he whizzed three time…

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The Fellowship of the First Time Readers: Introduction 53:06

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Jon, Danny, Jenn, and Lizzy embark on a journey, much like young master Frodo and the Fellowship. In this episode, they talk about the things they know about Lord of the Rings and what they expect from the series as they begin to read.By Kristen, Danny, Jon, Jenn

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Harry Potter and the First Time Readers: Q&A and Finale 1:49:49

6M ago1:49:49

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Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen talk over their last thoughts of the Harry Potter series.By Jon, Kristen, Danny, Jenn

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: A Review 46:30

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Jon, Danny, Jenn, and Lizzy all went to see Cursed Child. Here are their thoughts and reviews on all things controversial and emotional.By Jenn, Jon, Lizzy, Danny

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Ch 33-Epilogue 2:13:01

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Chapter 33 - The Prince’s Tale As Ginny and Hermione moved closer to the rest of the family, Harry had a clear view of the bodies lying next to Fred: Remus and Tonks, pale and still and peaceful-looking, apparently asleep beneath the dark, enchanted ceiling. Q1 - What do you think about Tonks and Lupin? Q2 - In the beginning of the memory what do y…

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Ch 29-32 1:17:00

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Chapter 29 - The Lost Diadem “Alecto, Amycus’s sister, teaches Muggle Studies, which is compulsory for everyone. We’ve all got to listen to her explain how Muggles are like animals, stupid and dirty, and how they drove wizards into hiding by being vicious toward them, and how the natural order is being reestablished. I got this one,” he indicated a…

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Ch 24-28 51:53

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Chapter 24 - The Wandmaker “I want to do it properly,” were the first words of which Harry was fully conscious of speaking. “Not by magic. Have you got a spade?” And shortly afterward he had set to work, alone, digging the grave in the place that Bill had shown him at the end of the garden, between bushes. He dug with a kind of fury, relishing the …

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Ch 21-23 1:01:06

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Chapter 21 - The Tale of the Three Brothers “ ‘There were once three brothers who were traveling along a lonely, winding road at twilight —’ ” “Midnight, our mum always told us,” said Ron, who had stretched out, arms behind his head, to listen. Hermione shot him a look of annoyance. We are talking about a cloak that really and truly renders the wea…

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Ch 17-20 54:31

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Chapter 17 - Bathilda’s Secret Harry, stop.” “What’s wrong?” They had only just reached the grave of the unknown Abbott. “There’s someone there. Someone watching us. I can tell. There, over by the bushes.” Q1 - What do you think of the monuments to the Potters? Was it possible that she had been waiting for them all these long months? That Dumbledor…

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Ch 13-16 1:10:26

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Chapter 13 - The Muggle Born Registration Commission Beneath the title was a picture of a red rose with a simpering face in the middle of its petals, being strangled by a green weed with fangs and a scowl. There was no author’s name upon the pamphlet, but again, the scars on the back of his right hand seemed to tingle as he examined it. Q1 - How vi…

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Ch 9-12 1:21:59

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Chapter 9 - A Place to Hide “When you say you’ve got the Cloak, and clothes . . .” said Harry, frowning at Hermione, who was carrying nothing except her small beaded handbag, in which she was now rummaging. “Yes, they’re here,” said Hermione, and to Harry and Ron’s utter astonishment, she pulled out a pair of jeans, a sweatshirt, some maroon socks,…

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Ch 5-8 1:18:02

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Chapter 5 - Fallen Warrior Q1 - How convinced were you that this was Hagrid? No sooner had Mrs. Weasley bent over her son than Lupin grabbed Harry by the upper arm and dragged him, none too gently, back into the kitchen, where Hagrid was still attempting to ease his bulk through the back door. “Oi!” said Hagrid indignantly. “Le’ go of him! Le’ go o…

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Ch 1-4 1:04:57

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Chapter 1 - The Dark Lord Ascending The dedication of this book Is split seven ways: To Neil, To Jessica, To David, To Kenzie, To Di, To Anne, And to you, If you have stuck with Harry until the very end. Oh, the torment bred in the race, the grinding scream of death and the stroke that hits the vein, the haemorrhage none can staunch, the grief, the…

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Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince: Ch 28-30 1:04:50

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Chapter 28 - The Flight of the Prince Q1 - What are your thoughts on Dumbledore’s death? Q2 - Who do you think has died so far? “Cruc —” But Snape parried the curse, knocking Harry backward off his feet before he could complete it; “Cruc —” yelled Harry for the second time, aiming for the figure ahead illuminated in the dancing firelight, but Snape…

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Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince: Ch 25-27 54:09

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Chapter 25 - The Seer Overheard Harry found himself newly and happily impervious to gossip over the next few weeks. After all, it made a very nice change to be talked about because of something that was making him happier than he could remember being for a very long time, rather than because he had been involved in horrific scenes of Dark Magic. Q1…

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Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince: Ch 21-24 1:07:00

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Chapter 21 - The Unknowable Room Harry fully expected to receive low marks on his, because he had disagreed with Snape on the best way to tackle Dementors, but he did not care: Slughorn’s memory was the most important thing to him now. Q1 - How do you think Snape takes on dementors? And is it better than Harry’s? ‘It’s one of Fred and George’s Spel…

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