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Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Half Blood Pod is a Harry Potter podcast hosted by Scott and William, featuring thoughtful discussion, trivia, and deep dives into the Wizarding World. Each episode explores the Harry Potter books, canon, characters, and themes, along with comparisons to other fandoms and conversations around adaptations and audiobooks. As the companion podcast to Much Needed Book Only Ultimate Harry Potter Trivia, Half Blood Pod blends casual conversation with serious Potter knowledge for fans preparing for…
Episodes
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Did Snape REALLY Deserve to Have Harry's Son Named After Him? + More Harry Potter Debates
Did Severus Snape REALLY deserve to have Harry Potter name his son after him? And what actually happened to Dolores Umbridge when the centaurs dragged her into…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Harry Potter's Producer Just Made Us MORE Excited for HBO (Somehow)
Did the Harry Potter movies actually capture the spirit of the books? Because after listening to producer David Heyman's latest interview about the original…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
The Harry Potter Economy Makes More Sense Than You Think
How does money actually work in Harry Potter? And does the Wizarding World's economy make any sense? This week on Half Blood Pod, Scott and William are diving…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
We HATED The Cursed Child... Until We Saw It on Broadway
We finally saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, and we have some things to say. 😂 If you've listened to Half Blood Pod for a while, you probably…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
This Harry Potter Moment Sets Up EVERYTHING.
We've made it to the FINALE of our completely hypothetical HBO Harry Potter Season 1. 😂 For the final episode of our HBO Harry Potter prediction series, we're…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
How HBO Needs to Set Up the Harry Potter Season Finale
The Harry Potter movies gave us some iconic moments, but the Forbidden Forest and the challenges protecting the Sorcerer's Stone have SO much more potential…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
he Harry Potter Movies Skipped Almost ALL of This
The Harry Potter movies had less than FIVE MINUTES to cover these two chapters. So yeah… HBO has a lot to work with. 😂 For our predicted Episode 6 of HBO’s…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
What HBO Can Do Better Than the Harry Potter Movies
The Harry Potter movies gave us some iconic moments… but they also made some VERY questionable choices. 😂 As we continue predicting HBO’s new Harry Potter…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
You Have THOUGHTS About the Harry Potter HBO Trailer
You guys had A LOT to say about the new Harry Potter HBO trailer… so naturally, we had to talk about it. After our trailer reaction became our most-watched…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
The Moment Harry, Ron & Hermione Become the Golden Trio
This is where Harry, Ron, and Hermione finally become Harry, Ron, and Hermione. For Episode 4 of our HBO Harry Potter series, we’re diving into The Potions…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Our Reaction to the NEW HBO Harry Potter Trailer
Did HBO just drop the best Harry Potter trailer yet? In this episode of Half Blood Pod, we’re giving our unfiltered, instant reactions to the brand-new HBO…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
How HBO Can Make Us Fall in Love With Hogwarts Again
Harry is finally going to Hogwarts. For Episode 3 of our HBO Harry Potter series, we’re diving into Platform Nine and Three-Quarters and The Sorting Hat to…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
How Did Bellatrix Get Her Wand Back?
How Did Bellatrix Get Her Wand Back? It’s simple, instantly understandable, and creates a great curiosity gap. Plus, it fits really well with the…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
HBO Has a Chance to Give Us the REAL Hagrid
Our journey through the Harry Potter books continues as we predict what we think could become Episode 2 of HBO’s new Harry Potter series. This week, we’re…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Does Lupin Actually Need Moonlight to Transform?
Does a werewolf actually need to be in the moonlight to transform? Because Prisoner of Azkaban certainly makes it seem that way. When Lupin, Harry, Hermione…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
What the Harry Potter HBO Series MUST Get Right
We're starting a brand new journey through Harry Potter. But this isn't a reread. With the new HBO Harry Potter series on the way, we're going back through the…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Voldemort vs. Darth Vader: Who Actually Wins?
Voldemort vs. Darth Vader. Who wins? We thought the answer was obvious. Apparently, the internet VERY strongly disagreed. After a throwaway conversation about…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Can AI Beat the Ultimate Harry Potter Trivia Game?
Can artificial intelligence beat the Ultimate Unofficial Harry Potter Trivia Game? In this special episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott is joined by his…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Why Was Harry the Only One Protected by Love?
If Lily Potter's sacrifice protected Harry from Voldemort... ...why hasn't this happened hundreds of times before? In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
The 10 Worst Harry Potter Chapters (Don't Hate Us)
Every Harry Potter chapter serves a purpose... but let's be honest, some are harder to get through than others. In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Why Did Harry HAVE to Compete in the Triwizard Tournament
Why couldn't Harry Potter simply refuse to compete in the Triwizard Tournament? It's one of the most common Harry Potter "plot holes" discussed online, but is…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
The 10 Happiest Harry Potter Moments (Did We Miss Your Favorite)
What are the happiest moments in all of Harry Potter? In this episode of Half Blood Pod, we each draft our favorite feel-good moments from the Wizarding World…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Can Anyone Survive the Killing Curse?
Was Harry Potter really the only person to survive the Killing Curse?In the final episode of our Harry Potter "Plot Hole" series, Scott and William tackle one…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
The 10 Saddest Harry Potter Moments
What is the saddest moment in all of Harry Potter? In this episode, Scott and William rank the most heartbreaking scenes across all seven books. From Dobby and…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
The Hardest Harry Potter Trivia Questions
Think you know Harry Potter? This week, Scott, William, Barry from Retold Podcast, and Hunter from Triwizard Tournament go head-to-head with some of the…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Why Voldemort Hid a Horcrux in Plain Sight
In this short episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William tackle another Harry Potter fan question: Why would Voldemort hide one of his Horcruxes in the Room…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Voldemort vs Darth Vader (And Other Harry Potter Questions)
In this second Harry Potter Mailbag episode, Scott and William tackle another round of listener-submitted questions covering everything from Animagus forms and…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Could James and Lily Have Escaped Voldemort?
In this short episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William tackle another Harry Potter fan question: Why didn't James and Lily Potter simply apparate away when…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Harry Potter Fans Asked. We Answered.
In this special mailbag episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William answer listener-submitted Harry Potter questions, tackle some controversial opinions, and…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Was the Seven Potters Plan a Mistake?
In this short episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William are joined by Hunter from Triwizard Tournament and Barry from Retold Podcast to tackle another…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
The Greatest Harry Potter Chapters of All Time
What is the greatest Harry Potter chapter ever written? In this special draft episode, Scott and William are joined by Barry from Retold Podcast and Hunter…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Why Moody Can See Through the Invisibility Cloak
In this short episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William tackle another popular Harry Potter debate: How can Mad-Eye Moody see through Harry's Invisibility…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Everything We Loved (and Hated) About the Order of the Phoenix Audiobook
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William dive into the new Order of the Phoenix Full Cast Audio and break down everything they loved, hated, and…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Why Time Turners Aren't a Harry Potter Plot Hole
In this short episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William tackle one of the biggest questions in Harry Potter: Why didn't they use Time Turners for more…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Ranking All 7 Harry Potter Books
In this special episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William finally tackle one of the toughest debates in the Wizarding World: Ranking all seven Harry Potter…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Why Wasn’t James Potter the Secret Keeper?
In this short episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William tackle what might be their first real Harry Potter plot hole debate: Why weren’t James or Lily…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
People Completely Misunderstand the Harry Potter Prophecy
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William wrap up their Order of the Phoenix deep dive by tackling one of the biggest debates in Harry Potter: Did…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Why Voldemort Never Used Unbreakable Vows
In this short episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William tackle another Harry Potter “plot hole” making the rounds online: Why didn’t Voldemort force all of…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Is Harry Too Whiny in Order of the Phoenix?
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William tackle one of the biggest criticisms of Order of the Phoenix: Is Harry too angry and whiny in Book 5? From…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Why Veritaserum Doesn’t Solve Everything
In this short edition of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William tackle another popular Harry Potter debate: Why wasn’t Veritaserum used more often? If Veritaserum…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Everyone Dunking on Umbridge for 1 Hour
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William continue their defense of Order of the Phoenix by focusing on one thing the fifth book does better than…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Why Harry Couldn’t See Thestrals
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William are back with another quick-hit debate: Is this actually a Harry Potter plot hole? This time, they’re…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Let’s Talk About “Filler” in Harry Potter
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William continue their deep dive into Order of the Phoenix—but this time, they go on the offensive. After…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Is This a Harry Potter Plot Hole? (Marauder’s Map Explained)
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William tackle one of the most talked-about questions in the Wizarding World: Is the Marauder’s Map actually a…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Why Everyone Is WRONG About Order of the Phoenix
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William kick off a new series by tackling one of the biggest debates in the Wizarding World: Why do people hate…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Everything We Want in the New Harry Potter HBO Series
The new Harry Potter HBO series is officially happening… so naturally, we have thoughts. This episode is a rerun of one of our favorite conversations, where we…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Goblet of Fire Full Cast Audiobook — Our Honest Review
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William dive into the Goblet of Fire Full Cast Audiobook and share their full reactions after listening. From the…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Everything We Learned from HBO’s “Finding Harry” (Harry Potter Series)
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William break down “Finding Harry,” HBO’s behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Harry Potter series. From casting…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Who ACTUALLY Wins in a Wizard Duel? (Harry Potter March Madness Pt. 2)
We’re back with Part 2 of our Harry Potter March Madness bracket… and things get serious. Last week, we kicked off our ultimate Wizarding World showdown—but…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Who Wins a Wizard Duel? (Harry Potter March Madness Bracket)
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William are joined by special guests Taylor, Trevor and Blake for a March Madness–style bracket to determine who…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
OUR REACTION TO THE NEW HBO HARRY POTTER TRAILER
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William drop an emergency reaction episode to break down the brand-new HBO Harry Potter trailer. From emotional…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Harry Potter Spinoff Shows We Want to See
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William are joined again by Hunter and Barry to brainstorm the Harry Potter television shows they wish existed in…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Cursed Child: Harry Potter Canon or Fan Fiction?
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William take a deep dive into Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the controversial stage play that continues the…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Harry Potter Fantastic Beasts Draft: Ranking the Wizarding World's Magical Creatures
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William are joined by returning guest Hunter and special guest Barry from The Retold Podcast for a chaotic and…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Harry Potter: Beyond the Seven- McGonagall, Ministers of Magic & Ghost Lore
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William continue Harry Potter: Beyond the Seven, wrapping up the Wizarding World essays on witches and wizards…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Harry Potter: Beyond the Seven — Short Stories from the Wizarding World
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William continue Harry Potter: Beyond the Seven with a deep dive into short stories from the Wizarding World. From…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Harry Potter: Beyond the Seven — Wizarding World Essays (Part 2)
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William return for Part 2 of their deep dive into J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World essays, continuing their…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Harry Potter: Beyond the Seven — Wizarding World Essays (Part 1)
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William kick off a two-part deep dive into the essays J.K. Rowling published on HarryPotter.com, exploring the…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Harry Potter: Beyond the Seven — The Tales of Beedle the Bard
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William continue their Harry Potter: Beyond the Seven series with a deep dive into Tales of Beedle the Bard. From…
- Half Blood Pod - A Harry Potter Podcast
Harry Potter: Beyond the Seven — Quidditch Through the Ages
In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William continue their Harry Potter: Beyond the Seven series with a deep dive into Quidditch Through the Ages…