Dialogue Alley
Episodes
Order of the Phoenix Illustrated Edition: Our Thoughts
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to Season 3, Episode 2 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie discuss:News: Order of the Phoenix Illustrate...
All Over the World: Harry Potter Translation Collecting (with The Potter Collector)
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Season 3 debut of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie are joined by Peter, The Potter Collector. They discuss:New...
Magic in a Box 4: The Spectacular Slovak Set
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Magic in a Box 3: The Brian Selznick American 20th Anniversary Set
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
**Please note that in this episode, the illustrator, Mila Launis, is sometimes mistakenly referred to as she/her. This is an honest and unintentional ...
Audiobooks: Can You Hear Me Now??
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Season 2, Episode 22 of Dialogue Alley! News: Harry Potter Translation Wiki is no longer run by PotterGlot, Armenian book 5Ma...
Basque-a-Palooza: All About the Amazing Basque Translation!
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Season 2, Episode 21 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly and Erik have a guest: Brock! Listen as they discuss the amazin...
Magic in a Box 2: The Green German Four-Book Box!
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Season 2, Episode 20 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie discuss:News: Melanie and Erik got new boo...
Art Adventure! Ranking the US Cover Art for Books 1-7
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Season 2, Episode 19 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Melanie discuss:News: Melanie goofed on her website which ...
Magic in a Box 1: Thai Anniversary Box Set
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Season 2, Episode 18 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie discuss:News: Carly and Erik got some new ...
WHAT IF - A Series: Sorcerer's Stone
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Season 2, Episode 17 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Melanie discuss:News: A new Funko Pop! Erik finally watche...
The Unexpected Task: Carly and Erik Take on an Internet Harry Potter Quiz. Play Along With Us!
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Season 2, Episode 16 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie discuss:News: Erik maybe got a new book, a...
25 Years of Magic in 25 Minutes! Happy 25th Anniversary, Philosopher's Stone!!
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Season 2, Episode 15 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie discuss:News: News? What news? This whole ...
Even More Flourish and Fonts: A Deeper Dive Into Pre-movie Book Covers
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Season 2, Episode 14 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie discuss:News: Melanie got some new books! ...
Film Series: Chamber of Secrets Reactions as Adults
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Season 2, Episode 13 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Melanie discuss:News: Amazing email from a listener about Yi...
Call us the Weasleys Because We Are Seeing Double: Books That Come in Two Volumes!
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Season 2, Episode 12 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, and Melanie discuss:News: Melanie has a new bookcase and is goi...
All Your Bits and Bobs! Questions are Answered and Exciting News is Shared!!
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Season 2, Episode 11 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik and Melanie talk about:Current Events: The Secrets of Dum...
Film Series - Fantastic Beasts Movies 1 and 2 Discussion: Are They Fantastic?
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to season 2, episode 10 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie talk about:News: Secrets of Dumbledore is ou...
The Harry Potter Specialist: An Episode About Signed Books with an Authentic Authentication Expert
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Season 2, Episode 9 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik, and Melanie have a guest, Adam from the Harry Potter Spec...
Wait!! How Many Translations Are There??!! Find Out With Sean from Potterglot!
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Season 2, Episode 8 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, and Melanie have a guest, Sean from Potterglot! Listen as they t...
Is That Real or a Movie Prop?
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to season 2, episode 7 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, and Carly talk about:News: The Harry Potter Specialist, New Japa...
Deluxe Illustrated Editions: Our Heaviest Episode Yet!
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to season 2, episode 6 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, and Melanie talk about:News: New Cursed Child book, Order of the...
Goblin Made Armor: Playing EXPERT Harry Potter Trivia!
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to season 2, episode 5 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik, and Melanie talk about:News: New Japanese covers! Another...
A Twist of the Time Turner: Melanie Catches us up with some Harry Potter Adventures
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to season 2, episode 4 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik, and Melanie talk about:Main Topic: Catching up with Melan...
A Series of Unfortunate Collecting Lulls
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to season 2, episode 3 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly talk about:Current Events: Carly got a new book! More F...
We Solemnly Swear That We Won't Change Our Minds: A "Definitive" Ranking of our Favorite Books
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to season 2, episode 2 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik and Melanie talk about:Current Events: Order of the Phoeni...
Oui! A Deep Dive into All the French Books
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to the first episode of Season 2 ! In this episode, Erik and Melanie talk about:Current Events: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament...
Fantastic Questions and Where to Find Answers!
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 34 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Melanie talk about:Current Events: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament o...
Constant Vigilance: Keep a Mad-Eye out for Fake Signed Books this Season!
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 33 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik and Melanie talk about:Current Events: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tourn...
Limited Time Episode: Collectables That Have Limited Releases. Listen NOW Before It Goes Away Forever!
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 32 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik and Melanie talk about:Current Events: New Harry Potter TV eventsMa...
Harry Potter Hype: Crazy Fan Theories Before Books 6 and 7
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 31 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik and Melanie talk about:Current Events: Melanie's VR experience revi...
Wizarding World Orlando: Magical Tips to Make Your Visit Amazing! With Special Guest, The Potter Collector
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 30 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik and Melanie welcome back Peter, The Potter Collector to talk about ...
The Magic of Harry Potter in Braille: Learning More About This Amazing Writing System
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 29 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly welcome back Harrison to talk all about Braille!Current Events: ...
Unauthorized Harry Potter Translations: An Authorized Episode
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 28 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Melanie welcome a special guest. Sean McAllister is back, and they are...
MinaLima Series 1: A Closer Look at the Amazing Philosopher's Stone Illustrated Edition
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 27 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik and Melanie talk about:Current Events: MinaLima preorders. Show For...
Advance Reader's Editions: Information About These Rare and Interesting Books!
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 26 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik and Melanie talk about:Current Events: New Vera Bradley Patterns, O...
We Are a Community of Collectors: A Chat About the Harry Potter Community with Peter The Potter Collector
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 25 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik and Melanie welcome a special guest. Peter, The Potter Collector, j...
Herbology In Real Life: The Lore Behind the Plants Used in Harry Potter From the Mouth of an Actual Horticulturist
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 24 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik and Melanie welcome a special guest. Tom, a Horticulturist and Harr...
Dumbridge and Dad Jokes: Catching Up on Listener Mail
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 23 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik and Melanie respond to YOUR questions. They also mention:Current Ev...
Film Series - Our Reactions After Rewatching the First Movie
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 22 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie discuss:Current Events: New Funko PopsMain Topic: We W...
Using the Pensieve: Original Cover Art that was Quickly Replaced and Forgotten
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 21 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie discuss:Current Events: New Taiwanese Book 6, New Esto...
Spanish Books, A History: An Interview with a Collector from Argentina
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 20 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik, and Melanie have a guest, Patricio! Listen as they dive into the S...
Educational Decree Number 95*: The Books We Currently Count for Translation Collecting
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
**And now it might be more than 95** Thanks for Listening to Episode 19 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Melanie talk more about the list ...
Magical Me: Fun Facts and Information About Carly, Erik, and Melanie
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 18 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie discuss:Current Events: Book Sales and Soccer Scores!M...
Hör dir das an Episode! A Deep Look into German Translations!
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 17 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie discuss:Current Events: Book Sales and Soccer Scores!M...
Veritaserum: The Truth About Some Questionable Ebay Listings
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 16 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly discuss:Current Events: Book Sales and New Book Mail!Main Topic:...
Marauder's Map of Manhattan: A Tour of Harry Potter New York!
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 15 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode Carly, Erik, and Melanie talk about: Current Events: New Book Pick-ups, Books Sa...
Owl Post AGAIN: Answering More of Your Questions
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 14 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Melanie respond to YOUR questions. They also mention:Current Events: H...
Riddles From a Sphynx: Playing Harry Potter Trivia With a Special Guest!
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 13 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Melanie answer some Harry Potter trivia questions with fellow collecto...
All the Pretty Books: Our Favorite Cover Art from Translations
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 12 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik, and Melanie discuss some of their favorite book covers from around...
A Knut For Your Thoughts: Erik and Melanie Interview Each Other for the Daily Prophet
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 11 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Melanie and Erik take a more casual tone to chat about Harry Potter books. Carl...
Artwork of the US Harry Potter Books: You'll Want to Mary GrandPLAY This Episode. Melanie's Debut!
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 10 of Dialogue Alley! We have a new co-host! In this episode Carly, Erik, and Melanie talk about: Current Events: Boo...
You Need a Niffler For These: The Six Rarest Book 1 Translations
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 9 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode Carly and Erik talk about: Current Events: Half Blood Prince in Bosnian, Transla...
The Tale of the Three Books: US Deluxe Slipcase Editions
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 8 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode Carly and Erik talk about: Current Events: Deathly Hallows House Editions Preord...
Owl Post and Howlers: Answering Galleons of Listener Mail
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 7 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode Carly and Erik talk about: Current Events: Pre-orders for MinaLima Illustrated E...
Wand Collecting: Ollivander, Gregorovitch, and More!
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 6 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly and Erik are joined by Robbie, a wand collector. They talk about: Current...
Flourish and Fonts: Pre-Movie and Movie Fonts on Book Covers
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 5 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode Carly and Erik talk about: Current Events: New Taiwanese Goblet of FireMain Topi...
Hunting for Horcruxes: Ways to Find Rare Translations
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for Listening to Episode 4 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode Carly and Erik welcome a guest and fellow collector, Sean! They talk about:Curren...
India: One Country, So Many Translations!
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 3 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode Carly and Erik talk about: Current Events: New Mongolian translation of Half Blood Prince. Pl...
The Basics: First Editions, Rare Books, and Rat Hats!?
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 2 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode Carly and Erik talk about: Current Events: New Italian editions and Bloomsbury House Editions...
Start of Term: We Get Things Sorted
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the debut episode of Dialogue Alley! In this series premier, Carly and Erik talk about: Current Events: New Taiwanese edition released for...