The Fox and the Foxhound: Love, Marriage, and Harry Potter
Episodes
Do You Like Apples?: Harry Potter and Haiku with Craig Kittner
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by a very special guest- Ghosts on Vacay founder and haikuist Craig Kittner! Craig guides us through what haiku is, what it&ap...
Pick Me Girl: Cursed Child Act III, Scenes 14-19
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cursed Child has taken a darker and more murder-y turn this week as we cover Scenes 14-19 of Act III. Now that Delphi has shown her true colors, has K...
Sneaky Gifts: The Tale of the Three Brothers
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Snuggle up kids, it's storytime. This week, we're digging deep into the Tale of the Three Brothers- both the canon-confirmed context and the...
Revisiting the 15 Best Harry Potter Chapters: #11- The Servant of Lord Voldemort
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for the last entry on the Barnes and Noble list of best Harry Potter chapters before we enter the top ten, and up to bat this week is B...
The Time Knife: Cursed Child Act III, Scenes 8-13
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue with Cursed Child we're getting all up in the weeds of double-back time-travel and facing the important questions. Questions like:...
When the Moon is in The 7th House: Harry Potter and the Zodiac
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're putting on our horse pants and looking to the stars as we discuss Harry Potter and the Zodiac. Whose sign do you share? How much...
Our Lord and Savior: The Deep-Dive on Rubeus Hagrid
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to give everyone's favorite loose-lipped, animal-loving, half-giant his due- we're diving deep on Rubeus Hagrid! What makes a...
Scorpion King, R U Ok?: Cursed Child Act III, Scenes 1-7
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The time has come to crack open the ice cold can of time-travel that is Act III of Cursed Child. As the story gets more and more in the weeds of alter...
Revisiting the 15 Best Harry Potter Chapters: #12- The Mirror of Erised
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 9 Foxies! We're kicking things off by continuing our progress through Barnes & Noble's 15 Best Harry Potter Chapters a...
The FFH Season 9 Pre-Premiere Extravaganza!
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our Season 9 Premiere has moved to July 18th (owing to a slight miscalculation with calendars) and we know you've missed our dulcet tones so we&a...
Lost Wands: The Season 8 Finale Grab Bag!
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For our Season 8 finale, we're doing a little bit of everything: some listener emails, some HP trivia, some hypothetical questions, and one very ...
Give Me Hair: Cursed Child Act II, Scenes 15-20
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're wrapping up Part I of Cursed Child with some seriously sticky time-travel, Moaning Myrtle continuing to be just incredibly appropriate, and...
Revisiting the 15 Best Harry Potter Chapters: #13- The Only One He Ever Feared
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The trek through the Barnes and Noble '15 Best Harry Potter Chapters' list continues this week with #13- “The Only One He Ever Feared” f...
I Ams Who I Ams: Parenthood in the Wizarding World
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What makes great parents? What parenting style is superior? Who are the good, bad, and most complicated parents in the Wizarding World? We may not hav...
Boomer Energy: Cursed Child Act II, Scenes 9-14
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're covering the next chunk of Cursed Child, also known by it's other title- Back to the Future. Plus, Draco and Harry (Taylor&...
Revisiting the 15 Best Harry Potter Chapters: #14- The Other Minister
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue making our way through the 15 best chapters in the Harry Potter series (at least according to Barnes and Noble), we’ve reached #14- t...
Hollaback: Ring Narrative in Harry Potter
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, two literary dumb-dumbs get their minds blown when they learn that Ring Structure is a thing. Plus, we open the mailbag, do some music fanc...
Another' One: Cursed Child Act II, Scenes 4-8
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cursed Child is heating up, things between Harry and Albus are getting super tense, and The Wilsons are here to cry about it. Plus, a journey back to ...
Revisiting the 15 Best Harry Potter Chapters: #15- The Boggart In The Wardrobe
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're kicking off our journey through the 15 best Harry Potter chapters (according to Barnes & Noble) with the first entry on the list, Book ...
Trust Fund Kid: The Deep-Dive on Sirius Black
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're tackling our next Character Deep-Dive and immersing ourselves in the tragedy that is Sirius Black's story. From surviving o...
Candy Pants: Cursed Child Act I, Scene 17-Act II, Scene 3
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to continue our Cursed Child journey, and we've finally crossed into Act II! We're talking Daddy issues, polyjuice brain pretzel...
Third or Nothing: 'Puffs' and the Role of Unlicensed Homages in a Controversial Franchise
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we proudly don our yellow-and-black best and discuss ‘Puffs’, the quintessential underdog story. Plus, what role do unlicensed homages ...
They Don't Know I'm Naked: Harry Potter Would You Rather and F/M/K
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hogwarts painting or Hogwarts Ghost? Be pranked by Fred and George daily or have to tolerate milktoast Dudley? And in a rousing round of F/M/K, what a...
Edward *Redacted*Hands: Cursed Child Act I, Scenes 11-16
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re plotting more ground in Cursed Child and covering Act I, Scenes 11-16 and the spikey-handed Trolley Witch of it all. Plus: Janet(s)...
With or Without Pants: The Deep-Dive on The Golden Trio
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our next deep-dive is focused on none other than the Holy Trumvirate of Harry, Hermione, and Ron (who we establish are NOT a throuple). Are they truly...
Time After Time: Cursed Child Act I, Scenes 5-10
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're diving back in to Cursed Child and covering Act I, Scenes 5-10. It's big father/son dramatic energy, and the return of the ...
8 Legs, 1 Heart: The Future of Wizarding World Screen Adaptations
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's bourbon-fueled episode, we're exploring the current goings-on with Wizarding World screen adaptations, including the doomed(?...
Broom Impotence: Cursed Child Act I, Scenes 1-4
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The time has come to crack the spine of the truly weird Harry Potter and The Cursed Child. For this first installment, we're discussing the lead-...
The SkateRat House: Sorting and The Hogwarts Houses
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we revisit the four Hogwarts Houses and the concept of sorting children in general. What would old-school psychologist B.F. Skinn...
Holding Out For A Hero: Harry Potter and The Hero's Journey
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're putting on the literary analysis hats we are in no way qualified to wear and discussing the narrative template The Hero's J...
Emo As F**k: The Deep-Dive on Albus Dumbledore
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a better way to start 2023 than by somewhat ruthlessly dissecting the morals and ethics of the patriarch of the Harry Potter universe, Albus ...
A Very Foxie Christmas!
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Christmas, but Foxie-fied. We share our favorite Christmas memories and traditions, recap Christmas throughout the original Harry Potter boo...
Light-Up Dragon Bambi: Secrets of Dumbledore
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we cover the third (and final?) of the Fantastic Beasts franchise- Secrets of Dumbledore. We speculate how the narrative got so d...
Shook: The Wilsons Take Harry Potter Quizzes
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're revealing the deepest inner workings of our Wizarding Souls- in the form of online quizzes. And some of the results are...surpri...
Stan By Me: The Deep-Dive on The Marauders
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The time has come friends- we're talking everyone's favorite HP subplot and the story that launched one million fanfics, The Marauders! Were...
Dumbledaddy: Crimes of Grindelwald
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are bravely facing the narrative mess that is Crimes of Grindelwald and its 1,000 separate storylines, weaving in and out of the kelpie-s...
We Don't Talk About Lupin: ACEs in Harry Potter
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're discussing ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) within the Harry Potter series. While it is a heavy topic fear not! There is sti...
Hurt People Hurt People: The Deep Dive on Severus Snape
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our first character deep dive, we're jumping straight into the deep end and tackling the most polarizing character in the Harry Potter univers...
He's A Mumbler: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to jump into the Fantastic Beasts series with the titular first movie, and we're coming in hot with our love for Jacob Kowalski an...
Headcanon Accepted: Harry Potter Headcanons and Origin Stories
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
FFH is BACK! For the premiere post-first-series-reading episode, we're talking Harry Potter Headcanons and Origin Stories. Who do the Weasleys ha...
Episode of Requirement: Hot Wands!
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for Hot Wands, the show with spicy spells and even spicier questions- and this season's Episode of Requirement! The Wilsons and Ma...
Hope Is A Thing With Feathers (Harry Potter: The Series As A Whole)
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cue sweeping orchestral music for our sweeping discussion of the entire Harry Potter series. Listen in wrapt attention as Kev scrambles to provide one...
The Jim Dale/Keith Morrison Venn Diagram (Book 7 Prophecy Round-Up and Owl Post)
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time again for that old End-of-A-Book Hootenanny known as The Kevlawney Prophecy Round-Up and the HOOTenanny known as Owl Post. How many of ...
Drunk History: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 (The Movie)
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Keep the Milk Duds flowing and the popcorn poppin' because FFH is back with another movie episode and The Wilsons aren't feeling quite as ch...
Quickies After Dark?
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tech Week is currently kicking Amanda's a**, so forgive us as we put off DH2 for one week!Support the showSupport FFH on Patreon: patreon.com/the...
Scrappy Doo: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 (The Movie)
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your popcorn, Twizzlers, and Helena Bonham Carter opinions and make yourself comfy- it's movie time as The Wilsons cover Deathly Hallows: Pa...
Legend (Book 7, Chapter 36)
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The time has come! Kev has finally finished the series and we're covering The Flaw in the Plan and the Epilogue, Nineteen Years Later. Which mome...
The Wilsons Go To LeakyCon 2022!
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, it's time to talk LeakyCon 2022! Come for your hosts discussing the inclusive and heart-warming community lovefest that is LeakyCon, s...
Mama Magic: Part 2 (Book 7, Chapter 35)
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Wilsons have made amends after last week and are ready to finish up their discussion of King's Cross. Things get deep when discussing Dumbled...
Mama Magic: Part 1 (Book 7, Chapter 35)
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, your hosts argue about and may divorce over the logistics of Harry's survival in part one of covering HP All-Time chapter King's ...
Tears and Beers (Book 7, Chapter 34)
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We warned you with the title of this week's episode- have your tissues handy. The Forest Again proves to be a Forest of Emotion as The Wilsons di...
Firestarter: Part 2 (Book 7, Chapter 33)
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to dive into the remainder of Snape's memories as we finish The Prince's Tale. Big feelings and opinions about the Half Blood...
Firestarter: Part 1 (Book 7, Chapter 33)
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we try to distract ourselves from the current dystopian hellscape that is the US by tackling one half of the hellscape that is Snape's...
Don't You Know Who I Am? (Book 7, Chapter 32)
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another chapter, another major character death in the Battle of Hogwarts- this one a bit more emotionally complicated than last week's. The Wilso...
Air Raid: Part 2 (Book 7, Chapter 31)
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're finishing the recap of Chapter 31- The Battle of Hogwarts. Amanda forces Kev to cry, the Hedwig's Digital Getdown makes bot...
Air Raid: Part 1 (Book 7, Chapter 31)
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's our 150th episode and what better way to celebrate than going to war in the hallowed halls of Hogwarts? This week we begin our discussion of...
Big McG Energy (Book 7, Chapter 30)
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hide your wife, hide your kids, Harry's throwing Unforgivables at everybody out here- while we dodge all the spit and torture curses, McG is casu...
Punk Rock Neville (Book 7, Chapter 29)
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're bustin' in to Fascist Hogwarts with a Revolutionary Neville Longbottom this week, all while Voldemort flies to the school...maybe on t...
Uncle Ab (Book 7, Chapter 28)
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the gang pays a visit to the other Dumbledore and The Wilsons are getting some serious Stranger Things vibes from Ariana's story. Plus...
Where Is Boy? (Book 7, Chapter 27)
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hop on your dragon and try your best to keep Tommy Riddle out of your head- it may be a short chapter but it's rife with revelations and The Wils...
Team Dragon (Book 7, Chapter 26)
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week's break allowed The Wilsons to regroup and recharge for one helluva bank heist. This week it's all dragons, unforgivable curses, a...
Ma and Pa Wilson Need a Break!
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Wilsons are taking the week off, but they have some burning questions for you! Send your answers to [email protected] or record a voi...
It's a Werewolf-onderful Life (Book 7, Chapter 25)
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a (tense and weird) Shell Cottage vacay, ya'll! This week, your hosts are talking Goblin/Wizard relations, toasting Lupin's good n...
Heartbombs (Book 7, Chapter 24)
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week your hosts are diving deep and gettin' emotional over Dobby's funeral, and speculating wildly about the decor of Shell Cottage. Pl...
Trick or Treat: Part 2 (Book 7, Chapter 23)
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Wilson (now) Trio is here with the rest of the mega chapter that is Malfoy Manor. This week, they memorialize a beloved character, get into charac...
Trick or Treat: Part 1 (Book 7, Chapter 23)
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now that your hosts have successfully created and brought new life onto the planet, they're back to discuss the first half of MAJOR chapter Malfo...
The Family Peverell: Part 2 (Book 7, Chapter 22)
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For only the second time in FFH history, one chapter is so meaty that it's taking up two episodes! This week, The Wilsons are tackling the second...
The Family Peverell: Part 1 (Book 7, Chapter 22)
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For only the second time in FFH history, one chapter is so meaty that it's taking up two episodes! This week, The Wilsons are tackling the first ...
Juicy Souls (Book 7, Chapter 21)
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Foxie Story Time! The Wilsons are back with a fable that, what with its murder and self-unaliving, is totally fit for children! Plus Kev lay...
I've Got A Blank Space, Baby (Book 7, Chapter 20)
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the gang goes on a field trip to see a disheveled Xeno Lovegood, and Kev feels like something isn't quite right. Ron makes a surprising...
The Greater Good (Book 7, Chapters 18-19)
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the second week in a row, The Wilsons are tackling two chapters! But this time, instead of Bathilda's gross house, graveyards, and horrifying...
Going Through Something Real Quiet (Book 7, Chapters 16-17)
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a brief hiatus, The Wilsons are back- just in time to explore Bathilda Bagshot's disgusting (and, as it turns out, dangerous) home. Kev is ...
Announcement!
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a busy week, and in the midst of baby prepping, we are taking the week off. But we have a great question for you all to answer in the meantime, ...
Ronald McDonald Weasley (Book 7, Chapter 15)
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salmon and fighting and Wings (the band), oh my! The trio are splitting up this week, but not before learning some crucial info about Goblin-made silv...
Blonde Wand (Book 7, Chapter 14)
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After Hermione made the hood hot at Grimmauld Place, it's time for a Golden Trio camping trip! The Wilsons are discussing all the woodsy details,...
Chaotic Good (Book 7, Chapter 13)
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Three teenagers are loose in the Ministry with little to no plan, Harry is losing his absolute sh*t, and Poor RegRon just wants to stop the office rai...
Voldemort Who? (Book 7, Chapter 12)
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Trio are proving themselves quite the daredevils by infiltrating the suuuuper Death-Eater-heavy Ministry, and it has Kev incredibly worried. Plus,...
Uncle Werewolf (Book 7, Chapter 11)
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the trio learns a bit more about post-wedding events, the return of Mundungus, and Remus Lupin is delivering the not good-est of looks. Spoi...
It's Hard Out Here For A Wizard Boy (Book 7, Chapter 10)
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This one got a little heavy, people! Turns out the RAB reveal brings on discussions of audience manipulation, immortality, and the right and wrong way...
Kiss My Grits (Book 7, Chapter 9)
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Golden Trio are on the run! The Wilsons are breaking it all down, from diner fights to Ron's actual contributions to...well...anything, to th...
Squid Sister (Book 7, Chapter 8)
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Barney Weasley's in the house and it's time for a good old fashioned WEDDIN'! In true HP fashion, all does not go exactly according to ...
Wandwork (Book 7, Chapter 7)
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well Harry's now a man, which means birthday presents are given to him in private in his ex-girlfriend's bedroom. The Wilsons are back to ta...
Accio Grandpa's Wallet (Book 7, Chapter 6)
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who's signed up for Horcruxes 101? There's a lot to learn and The Wilsons are here for it. Join your hosts as they talk weddings, Poundland,...
Not All Heroes Have Two Eyes (Book 7, Chapter 5)
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to say goodbye to that crazy ol' so-and-so Mad-Eye Moody, and The Wilsons are doing it with plenty of constant vigilance. Plus, a ...
Dark Duke (Book 7, Chapter 4)
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first battle (and first major death) of Book 7, and The Wilsons are turning to RoboCop comparisons, Napoleon Dynamite impressions, and t...
Southpaw Snogging (Book 5, Chapter 3)
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a short chapter this week to say awkward goodbyes to the Dursleys and debate the pronunciation of Dedalus. Plus, The Wilsons discuss adult e...
Much Death, Very Remembrance (Book 7, Chapters 1-2)
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Wilsons are back baby! Book 7 is starting just the way Kev likes- strong and disturbing! Some murder, some blood, and...Dumbledore's Grammy...
Episode of Requirement: The Wilsons' Desert Island Picks!
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Amanda and Kev give you their top three favorites in every category from movies to theme park attractions. Come see just how questionable t...
The Dog Father: The Season 6 Owl Post and Prophecy Round-Up!
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time in FFH history, we're combining the season's remaining Owl Post with the Book 6 Prophecy Round-Up and we're topping ...
Shoot 'Em Up Bang Bang: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (The Movie)
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well, Kevin has seen the Half-Blood Prince movie and he has a lot of thoughts. Spoiler alert: most of them are very rant-y. What do the Death Eaters h...
Ride Or Die (Book 6, Chapter 30)
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
That's a wrap for Book 6, and The Wilsons are ending Half Blood Prince with a very flashy funeral, Harry sassing the Minister for Magic yet again...
Merely A Flesh Wound (Book 6, Chapters 28-29)
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin has made it past his denial and Dumbledore's demise is hitting him hard. In this double-stuffed episode The Wilsons talk major Hospital Win...
Rainbow Bridge (Book 6, Chapter 27)
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dumbledore may have taken an AK to the chest, but Mr. Wilson isn't too worried- he doesn't think things are as they seem. Join us as we disc...
Accio Pimp Cup (Book 6, Chapter 26)
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Wilsons are joining Harry and Grandpa on a Goonies-style adventure to a zombie cave, but first they have some huge news to spill for you all! Sup...
Lettah From The Guvnah (Book 6, Chapter 25)
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Harry and Grandpa are about to go on an adventure, but first it's the (all too brief) return of CAPS LOCK HARRY after Sybill's supreme post-...
Nothing Good Happens At The Three Broomsticks (Book 6, Chapter 24)
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Wilsons are back, and just in time to see some serious sh*t go down in the boys' bathroom. Kev has some thoughts about Harry's serious l...
Answer These Questions Four (While We Take A Week Off)
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Wilsons are taking a short last-minute break and before they return next week to embark on the Home Stretch of Half-Blood Prince, they have some q...
Deborah Gryffindor (Book 6, Chapter 23)
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hooray, Kev has finally learned about Horcruxes! The Wilsons are breaking it all down, from the age old debate "is Dumbledore a puppet master or ...
He's Really Sorry About Your Spider (Book 6, Chapters 21-22)
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
RIP Aragog, you giant effing terrifying beast. This week The Wilsons join Harry as he finally figures out where Malfoy's been going, runs into a ...
Hey Buddy, You Ok? (Book 6, Chapters 19-20)
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Albus Percival Emotionally Unavailable Brian Dumbledore is bringing Harry into two more Voldy-tales and The Wilsons are tagging along. But before that...