The Quibbler: A Harry Potter Book Club
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ep. 26—The Gaslighting of Severus Snape
15 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's the end of the book as we know it, and we feel worried! This week, Snape has a meltdown, Lupin gets the boot, Dumbledore drops some knowledge and...
Ep. 25—Buckbeak to the Future
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Let's do the time warp again! This week, Harry and Hermione try not to rend the very fabric of space-time as they carry out Dumbledore's latest hairbr...
Ep. 24—These Death Eaters Ain't Loyal
28 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Don't go 'round tonight, it's bound to take your life, there's a SERIOUSLY bad moon on the rise this week. Snape can't grow up; Peter can't take respo...
Ep. 23—Unlikely Animagus Friendships
21 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, it's a Matryoshka doll-like set of crazy stories within crazy stories. Scabbers has a secret; the Whomping Willow has an off switch; Sirius...
Ep. 22—Ethics in Quidditch Journalism
15 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cats and rats and hippogriffs, oh my! This week, quidditch gets down and dirty, Oliver Wood achieves his life's great purpose (but the come-down might...
Quibbler After Hours: Fantastic Pokémon and Where to Find Them
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Heather is in Los Angeles on Muggle business, which means Alex is holding down the fort at Quibbler studios. But help is always given at Hogwarts to t...
Ep. 21—Committee for the Disposal of BS Slytherins
03 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Harry's broomstick feels extra-special this week (heh heh heh). Another Weasley makes an unsound financial decision. The twins throw a mostly straight...
Ep. 20—My Patronus is Wellbutrin
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Only one chapter this week, but it's a doozy! Harry takes up a new extracurricular activity (it's demon-fighting). Hermione needs to learn whatever sp...
Ep. 19—This is Why Harry Can't Have Nice Things
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone's messy in the wizarding world this week. Harry manages some mischief but also learns a horrifying secret. Ron basically just talks about can...
Ep. 18—We Have to Find a Murderer, So Don't Get Pregnant
02 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into our Pensieve as we lightning-round some minor quibbles, from parchment length to Peeves. Then, Hermione girl-splains pet death, Snape and Lu...
Ep. 17—Harry, You in Danger, Girl
24 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
According to Professor Trelawney, we're all going to die. Hermione isn't buying it. Ron can't tell the difference between a dog and a bowler hat. Trev...
Ep. 16—Dementors in Your Candy-Mobile
14 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stuff gets a little bit heavy for Harry. Sirius Black wants to murder him and the only things protecting him are soul-sucking demons. But it's OK, bec...
Ep.15—Like Uber, but for Wizards
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Privet Drive! Harry finally gets some birthday presents. The Weasleys mishandle a windfall and maybe rob a bunch of tombs. Aunt Marge ...
Movie Mini 2—Premature Avada Kedavra
02 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our second bonus film episode! We discuss the movie adaptation of Chamber of Secrets. Topics include over-long action sequences, the absolute perfecti...
Ep. 14—Snakes in a Drain
29 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chamber of Secrets ends with many bangs (including the one between Percy and Penelope Clearwater, heh heh heh). Tom Marvolo Riddle teaches Harry a han...
Ep. 13—Oh My Aragog!
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Aaah, real monsters! The kids pick some magical electives, Hermione gets pwned by the Beast of Slytherin, Hagrid gets extrajudicially tortured, Dumble...
Ep. 12—At Hogwarts, Diary Writes You
08 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Get those cauldrons brewing! The Polyjuice Potion is ready, and the pals go cavorting in disguise. We also discuss Gilderoy's Valentine dwarfs, a misl...
Ep. 11—What We Talk about When We Talk to Snakes
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Everything has gone to hell at Hogwarts. Harry loses all his bones; Dobby tells us some bleak news; Colin, Justin, and Nearly Headless Nick succumb to...
Ep. 10—It's My Deathday and I'll Die if I Want To
24 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Much is afoot at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! School spirits, chambers so big because they're full of secrets, and a very sad magical c...
Ep. 9—President-elect Gilderoy Lockhart
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Heather and Alex talk howlers, mandrakes, and racing brooms, and then things get serious. What does Mudblood mean in 2016? And what other "golden"-hai...
Ep. 8—Floo Powder? I Barely Know Her!
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Quibbles abound as Harry accidentally visits Knockturn Alley thanks to some magical surveillance glitter and a mouthful of fire. Also featuring Malfoy...
Ep. 7—How the Muggle Half Lives
27 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Chamber of Secrets has been opened. We welcome Dobby (creepy bugger that he is), wonder whether the Dursleys need to be quite so awful (definitely...
Movie Mini 1—Put an Iguana On It
23 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, we talk about the movie adaptation of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. A+ grownup acting, sweet kid acting, terrible owl ...
Ep. 6—A Real Messy Dumbledore Who Lives for Drama
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The grand finale of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Final wizardry exams, more Hagrid problems, extreme pride in the trio's FRIENDSHIP SKILLZ, ...
Ep. 5—Get Drunk, Buy Monsters
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mars is bright tonight. Let's hear it for Hagrid's monster problems, draconian (heehee) wizarding discipline, half-horse stargazers, and Voldemort's v...
Ep. 4—Hogwarts Needs a Guidance Counselor
04 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Talking quidditch (what?), the Mirror of Erised (sob), the Sorcerer's MacGuffin, and wizard religion. With special guests, matching Weasley sweaters.
Ep. 3—What the Bleep is Mrs. Norris?!
03 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Heather and Alex discuss chapters eight, nine, and ten of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Points of interest: Severus Snape, Hogwarts as vocati...
Ep. 2—Ashamed Hufflepuff
02 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Heather and Alex break down chapters six and seven of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Topics include magical logistics, new fr...
Ep. 1—Yer a Podcaster, Harry
02 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In the inaugural episode of The Quibbler podcast, Heather and Alex discuss chapters 1-5 of Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone. Thoughts on Uncle Vern...