The Buddies read what might be their favorite book ever written in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They are joined by special guest, and Harry Potter super fan, Jimmy for the fourth installment of the greatest series to ever live. This is a long one and they touch on pretty much every topic you can imagine. From the true dark lord, to wizard gambling, to going out on top (that is to say dying on top). So hold on to your broom handles, because we’re flying right into the action on this one.

Intro (0:00-1:16)
Stock Up/Down (1:17-30:37)
Favorite Scene/Character/Magical Elements (30:38-51:48)
Love/Hate (51:19- 1:03:39)
Listener Email (1:03:40-1:07:35)
Lingering Questions (1:07:36-1:10:06)
Conclusion/Awarding the House Cup (1:10:07-1:15:03)

Next EPISODE: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - MOVIE

NEXT BOOK : Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J. K. Rowling

The Buddies apparate into the third Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They got to chatting about: Wizards and their fashion choices, romantic scenes, Hermione's workout regiment, and how Snape's redemption arc got lost somewhere between the book and the big screen. So practice your "Lumos Maxima" for those late-night reading sessions, and join the Buddies as they dissect a film that's darker than Hagrid's rock cakes.

Intro (0:00-0:44)
Stock Up/Down (0:45-27:04)
Favorite Scenes (27:05-33:28)
Love/Hate (33:29-40:35)
Listener Email & Lingering Questions (40:36-46:03)
Conclusion (46:04-48:12)

NEXT BOOK: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling

The Buddies fly into book 3 of the Harry Potter series in, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They're joined by special guest (with an appropriate name): Magic. They discuss everything from taking a page out of Willy Wonka's 'how to deal with spoiled children' book, to the questionable penal system of Azkaban. They also get into important topics around: The raging hormones of pubescent wizards, chocolate being the ultimate magical and non-magical cure, and how Snape is dead to them. So grab your Firebolt (if you can afford it), practice your Patronus charm, and join the Buddies for book 3 of the greatest series that ever lived.

Intro (0:00-1:37)
Stock Up/Down (1:38-29:13)
Favorite Scene/Character/Magical Elements (29:14-46:03)
Love/Hate (46:04-57:01)
Conclusion & House Cup Award (57:02-1:01:45)

NEXT Episode: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban MOVIE

NEXT BOOK: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The Buddies continue their marathon with movie #2, Harry Potter and the Chambers of Secrets, directed by Chris Columbus. The Buddies delved into a number of movie topics including: Mr. Weasley's book vs movie differences, the uncanny similarity between Quidditch and Star Wars space battles, and whether Moaning Myrtle's voice is more terrifying than the basilisk itself. So, grab your broken wand (and maybe consider turning it around), watch out for basilisk snakes/Lucius Malfoy in the hallways, and get your slow clap ready for this week’s episode.

Intro (0:00-1:25)
Stock Up/Down (1:20-37:11)
Favorite Scene/Character/Magical Elements (37:12-54:17)
Conclusion (54:18-55:09)

NEXT Episode: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling

The Buddies jumped into book 2 of their epic Harry Potter book/Movie Marathon, with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, by J.K. Rowling. The Buddies delved into a number of magical topics including: Mr. Weasley being a gangster, Quidditch equipment regulations, the economics of the wizarding world, and whether Moaning Myrtle's bathroom is preferable to a packed one after a feast at the great hall. So, grab your Nimbus 2000 or 2001 (if your daddy can afford it), watch out for rogue bludgers, and join us for this week's episode.

Intro (0:00-1:25)
Stock Up/Down (1:26-33:15)
Favorite Scene/Character/Magical Elements (33:16-47:57)
Love/Hate (47:58 -59:10)
Listener Email (59:11-1:01:01)
Conclusion/Awarding the House Cup (1:01:02-1:04:29)

NEXT EPISODE: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - MOVIE
NEXT BOOK: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling

After completing book one of the greatest series of all time, the Buddies sat down to watch the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie. The Buddies discussed a number of things including: the pronunciation of "Quidditch", saying 'Happy' vs. 'Merry' Christmas, the drunken tendencies of magical hats, Professor McGonagall's potential gambling addiction, and whether Hagrid is a terrible guardian or just really bad at time management. So, grab your wand, don your invisibility cloak, and join us for this week's magical episode. And remember, 'never trust anything that can think for itself if you can't see where it keeps its brain' - unless it's the Buddy Book Club podcast.

Intro (0:00-1:46)
Stock Up/Down (1:47-21:17)
Favorite Scene/Character (21:18-29:18)
Book to Movie Changes (29:19-36:24)
Sorting Hat/Lingering Questions (36:25-42:42)
Listener Email (42:43-45:56)
Conclusion (45:57-47:27)

NEXT BOOK: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling

The Buddies celebrate their 100th episode by fulfilling their promise and starting on a Harry Potter reading (and movie) marathon. The J. K. Rowling series has been a favorite of the Buddies (they’ve only referenced the books multiple times in all of their other 99 episodes) and they were eager to re-read. Strap in because the Buddies had a lot to discuss, this is a long one. The Buddies went in depth and even added a few new categories just for this series. So, pick up Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone today and join us for a summer Harry Potter marathon.

Intro (0:00-2:40)
Stock Up/Down (2:41-39:04)
Favorite Scene/Character/Magical Elements (39:05-55:13)
Love/Hate (55:14-1:06:24)
Listener Email (1:06:25-1:10:19)
Lingering Questions & Fun Facts (1:10:20-1:19:11)
Conclusion/Awarding the House Cup (1:19:12-1:23:33)

NEXT EPISODE: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - MOVIE

NEXT BOOK: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling

After reading 1,000+ pages, and dedicating 3 episodes to the Shōgun book, the Buddies finally got a chance to complete the new Shōgun FX series. They didn’t want to be the people that say “the book is better than the show”, but they spend most of the pod (hopefully not too pretentiously) saying the book was better than the show. They got to talking about the positives of subtitles, swimming naked, and seppuku. So join us as we discuss and watch Mariko, Anjin, Toranaga, and all of our other friends from Shōgun.

Intro (0:00-2:06)
Stock Up/Down & Love/Hate (2:07-30:17)
Book vs Show (30:18-33:50)
Characters & TV Show Notes (33:51-41:21)
Recapping Series & Conclusion (41:22-45:12)

NEXT BOOK: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling