Episode 31: Since Before ‘Nam

  • Andrew explains the Listener Rebuttal
  • Book Discussion: Sorcerer’s Stone Chapters 1-3
  • The first sentence examined (in-depth)
  • Introduction to the Dursleys
  • Odd occurrences observed – is the wizarding world being careless?
  • We meet Dumbledore, McGonagall, Hagrid, and see first mention of Sirius Black
  • Tabby cats don’t like brick walls (ask Andrew)
  • How strong is Dumbledore and McGonagall’s relationship at this point?
  • Harry arrives on Privet Drive
  • We discuss the Dursleys’ treatment of Harry
  • Mrs. Figg and Aunt Marge get their first mentions
  • Let’s go to the zoo – The Vanishing Glass and Parseltongue
  • The Dursleys begin to get nervous
  • We discuss the whole letter fiasco
  • Harry turns 11 and there’s a knock at the door
  • Create Your Own MuggleCast Segment Third Place Winner announced
  • How did Sirius and Voldemort get their wands back?
  • Do you think Time Turners will play a role in Book 7?
  • When you send a Howler, do you record or write it?
  • What if…Slughorn had given the Potions Book to Ron instead of Harry in Half-Blood Prince?
  • Editorial Segment: Micah and Laura talk with Brandon Ford of The Underground Lake

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