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The Last Episode

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Goodbye, listeners. We love you! May we offer you a Soup montage to fill the TRS-shaped hole in your heart? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9srOLEPUa...

Deathly Hallows Group Therapy

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which we struggle to keep talking about Harry Potter. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Deathly Hallows or ...

Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011) w/ Jason

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which we watch the final film. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of the DH films or even what you think of us!...

EPILOGUE

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All was well <3 Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of the epilogue or even what you think of us! We’d love to...

The Flaw in the Plan w/ Mats

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which Voldemort kills himself. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Flaw in the Plan or even what you thin...

King's Cross w/ Zac from Belated Binge

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which we do a lil chit-chat with Dumbledore. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of King's Cross or even what yo...

The Forest Again

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which Harry dies. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Forest Again or even what you think of us! We’d l...

The Prince's Tale

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which we go back through Snape’s memories. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Prince's Tale or even wh...

The Elder Wand

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which Snape dies. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Elder Wand or even what you think of us! We’d lov...

The Battle of Hogwarts w/ Danni

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which the diadem is found and destroyed and also Fred dies. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Battle of...

The Sacking of Severus Snape w/ Adal Rifai

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which Hogwarts prepares for battle. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Sacking of Severus Snape or even ...

The Lost Diadem w/ Sam O'Brien

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We gotta get back to Hogwarts! Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Lost Diadem or even what you think of us!...

The Missing Mirror

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which we go to Hogsmeade and find Neville. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Missing Mirror or even wha...

The Final Hiding Place

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which we successfully dismount a dragon in midair. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Final Hiding Place...

Gringotts w/ Jaye & Josh

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which we break a dragon out of bank prison. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Gringotts or even what you th...

Shell Cottage w/ Takenna

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which we plan a heist. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Shell Cottage or even what you think of us! We’d...

The Wandmaker

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which we have conversations with both a banker and a wandmaker but one is referred to by his species and omitted from the chapter title and the oth...

Deathly Hallows Part 1 (2010) w/ Adele

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which we discuss the first DH film. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Deathly Hallows Part 1 or even what y...

Malfoy Manor w/ Michael from Wildling Press

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which Dobby dies. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Malfoy Manor or even what you think of us! We’d love ...

The Deathly Hallows

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which Harry Potter is quite sure and everyone else is less sure. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Deat...

The Tale of Three Brothers

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which we hear a lil fairy tale and explode a lil erumpent horn Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Tale o...

Xenophilius Lovegood

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which we go find Xenophilius Lovegood Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Xenophilius Lovegood or even what ...

The Silver Doe w/ Ethan from Mysteries in the Machine

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which Harry Potter goes full Dauntless in a frozen pond and finds both the sword of Gryffindor and one Ronald Weasley Email us at restrictedsection...

The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which we read a biography. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore or even...

Bathilda's Secret w/ Josh from Super Scary

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which the aforementioned Bathilda’s secret is that she’s a snake doing weekend at Bernie’s Email us at [email protected] to tell...

Godric's Hollow w/ Radio Mike

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which we are all very sad and then we go to Godric’s Hollow to get sadder Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought ...

The Goblin's Revenge w/ Ethan Edghill & Tyler Carlin

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which Ron splits the party Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Goblin's Revenge or even what you think of...

The Thief w/ Hayley

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which Ron gets splinched and we start our super fun camping trip Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Thie...

The Muggle-Born Registration Commission w/ Matt

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which the trio’s break-in to the Ministry goes really well! Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Muggle-...

Magic Is Might w/ Michael Boothby

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which Harry, Ron, and Hermione sneak into the Ministry of Magic Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Magic Is ...

The Bribe w/ Phil from the Unsociablists

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which Lupin attempts to abandon his kid by un-abandoning his best friend’s kid Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you tho...

Kreacher's Tale w/ Clare

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which we learn what happened to the locket. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Kreacher's Tale or even what ...

A Place to Hide w/ Ginny

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which we find a place to hide. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of A Place to Hide or even what you think of ...

The Wedding w/ A Song of Ice and Fire Symposium

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which Bill and Fleur get married Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Wedding or even what you think of us...

The Will of Albus Dumbledore

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which the Minister of Magic walks into a party with a deluminator, a kids book, and a snitch Email us at [email protected] to tell us ...

The Ghoul in Pyjamas w/ Mitch

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which we get ready for the wedding and hear about all the things Ron and Hermione are doing to prepare for their journey whilst Harry has done noth...

Fallen Warrior w/ Adele

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which we wait for our husbands to come home from war Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Fallen Warrior or ev...

The Seven Potters w/ Robert from The Bits

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which Hedwig dies Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Seven Potters or even what you think of us! We’d ...

The Dursleys Departing w/ Fawna from Cats, Tea, and Witchcraft

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which the Dursleys enter into protective custody and Dudley attempts to make amends Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you...

In Memoriam

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The very special boy reads an obituary OH BOY HOWDY Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of In Memoriam or even what...

The Dark Lord Ascending w/ Zach from My Cabbages

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which the Death Eaters have a staff meeting. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Dark Lord Ascending or e...

Deathly Hallows Pregame

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready with us for the final book and final season of TRS! Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of our Deathly Ha...

Sorting Bob's Burgers Characters

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christina finally gets to sort her favorite show. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Sorting Bob's Burgers Char...

Harry Potter Sounds Like a Cult

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by Sounds Like a Cult podcast, we dive into how Harry Potter, fandom in general, and The Restricted Section itself are cults. Email us at res...

Half-Blood Prince Group Therapy

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's decompress from this stress. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Half-Blood Prince Group Therapy or even w...

Half-Blood Prince Film

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the movie of the book that we read. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of the Half-Blood Prince movie or eve...

The White Tomb w/ Sam from Content & Capable

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Featuring Dumbledore’s funeral and the end of the book Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The White Tomb or e...

The Phoenix Lament w/ Ethan Edghill

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which we’re just really sad about everything Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Phoenix Lament or even...

Flight of the Prince w/ Zac from Belated Binge

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which Snape reveals that he’s the Half Blood Prince and gets away with murder Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thou...

The Lightning-Struck Tower w/ Radio Mike

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Snape kills Dumbledore. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Lightning-Struck Tower or even what you think of...

The Cave

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which Dumbledore and Harry go caving to retrieve something that sure looks like a Horcrux Email us at [email protected] to tell us wha...

The Seer Overheard w/ Phil from The Unsociablists

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In which Harry and Ginny are official and yet he is still more obsessed with Draco Malfoy Email us at [email protected] to tell us what y...

Sectumsempra w/ The Bits

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In which Harry almost kills a guy and then kisses his best friend’s sister Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of...

Horcruxes

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In which we finally get to see Slughorn’s real memory where he explained Horcruxes to Tom Riddle Email us at [email protected] to tell ...

After the Burial

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In which Harry takes Felix Felicis and finally gets the mysterious memory from Slughorn. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what yo...

The Unknowable Room feat. Danni

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In which Harry attempts entry into the Room of Requirement... over and over... and fails. Every time. Email us at [email protected] to te...

Lord Voldemort’s Request feat. Mats

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In which we go back in some memories to see some kind of lame filler episodes in our history of Voldemort’s life Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gm...

Elf Tails feat. Jaye

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cormac McLaggen beats a beater into Harry's face. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Elf Tails or even what you...

Birthday Surprises feat. Michael Boothby

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy birthday Ron and Grace! Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Birthday Surprises or even what you think of ...

A Sluggish Memory feat. Alex from My Cabbages!

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In which we go back in time through an untampered with memory and a very tampered with memory. Email us at [email protected] to tell us w...

A Frosty Christmas

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In which Ronald gets a very silly Christmas present and the minister of magic tries to convince Harry to be his mascot. Email us at restrictedsectionp...

The Unbreakable Vow feat. Adele, Charlie, & Ethan

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In which everyone is fighting and we go to Slughorn’s Christmas party. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The...

Felix Felicis feat. Matt Barger

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is not the chapter where he takes it! This is the chapter where he fakes it. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thoug...

The Secret Riddle feat. Adal Rifai

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In which we go back into Dumbledore's memory of when he scooped young Tom Riddle from the orphanage. Email us at [email protected] to tel...

Silver and Opals feat. Ashley

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In which we go to Hogsmeade and something funny happens to Katie. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Silver and...

Hermione’s Helping Hand feat. Fawna from Cats, Tea, & Witchcraft

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quidditch tryouts and making up with Hagrid! Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Hermione's Helping Hand or even...

The House of Gaunt feat. Takenna

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Ogden is a hero!!! Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The House of Gaunt or even what you think of us! We’...

The Half-Blood Prince feat. Michael Boothby from Lovewise Media

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

THEY SAID THE THING Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Half-Blood Prince or even what you think of us! We’...

Snape Victorious feat. A Song of Ice and Fire Symposium

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From the train to the castle, Harry is passively drifting through this chapter, and that's for damn sure. Email us at [email protected] t...

The Slug Club feat. Taylor

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In which Slug forms a club. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Slug Club or even what you think of us! We’...

Draco’s Detour feat. Kara Badalamenti

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In which Harry follows Draco down a dark evil alley just because he's curious. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought ...

An Excess of Phlegm feat. Zac and Lucy from Fangfiction

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Misogyny: the chapter. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of A Excess of Phlegm or even what you think of us! We’...

Horace Slughorn feat. Clare

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The man, the myth, the legend. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Horace Slughorn or even what you think of us!...

Will and Won’t feat. Potterversity

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In which Dumbledore comes to fetch Harry from the Dursleys and finally gives them a piece of his mind. Support the SAG-AFTRA strike! https://www.sagaf...

Spinner’s End with the Wildlings

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dark academia and magical promises. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Spinner's End or even what you think of ...

The Other Minister feat. Zach from My Cabbages

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A tale told in three ministers. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Other Minister or even what you think of...

Half-Blood Prince Pregame

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's get ready to love Harry Potter again, y'all. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of the Half-Blood Prince Pre...

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Trailer

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

GET READY or just chill, whatever you need, you do you boo.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shoutout to Clare for suggesting we post this on the main feed! Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Fantastic Be...

Actual Hardest HP Trivia Ever with Mats

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of the Actual Hardest HP Trivia Ever with Mats or even what you think of us! We...

HP But Make It Gay

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Gay HP or even what you think of us! We’d love to read your email on the s...

Alien or Wizard

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Alien or Wizard or even what you think of us! We’d love to read your email...

Order of the Phoenix Group Therapy

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's decompress from... all of THAT. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Order of the Phoenix or even what ...

Order of the Phoenix film feat. Ethan and Tyler from Bacon and Eggs

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Somehow the movie is worse than the book! But at least it's shorter. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of the Ord...

The Second War Begins feat. Alex from My Cabbages!

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WE FINISHED ORDER OF THE PHOENIX! THANK FUCKING CHRIST OH MY GOD SIGN THE PETITION! HBO, say NO to platforming transphobia https://actionnetwork.org/p...

The Lost Prophecy feat. Charlie and Robert from The Bits

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're lovebombing. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Lost Prophecy or even what you think of us! We’d lo...

The Only One He Ever Feared feat. Zac from Belated Binge

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

GRAMPA FIGHT! Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Only One He Ever Feared or even what you think of us! We’...

Beyond the Veil feat. Cortney

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sirius died. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Beyond the Veil or even what you think of us! We’d love to re...

The Department of Mysteries

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In which we finally go through the door. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Department of Mysteries or even...

Fight and Flight feat. Robert from The Dam Meme Page

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Harry and Hermione lead Umbridge into the forest and then the centaurs take her away. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you t...

Out of the Fire feat. Jason Hilton

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The beginning of the end, which is brought about by Harry's dumb brain. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Out ...

OWLs feat. Adele

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In which Harry takes some standardized tests. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of OWLs or even what you think of...

Grawp feat. Mel

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In which we meet Grawp against our will and for no reason. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Grawp or even wha...

Career Advice feat. Adal Rifai

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In which the Weasley twins break bad! Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Career Advice or even what you think ...

Snape’s Worst Memory feat. Radio Mike

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In which Harry super consensually enters Snape's most private memories. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Snap...

The Centaur and the Sneak feat. Ethan Edghill from Bacon & Eggs

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This chapter features Firenze’s first Divination lesson and Marietta’s first narcing! Thanks to her—THANKS MARIETTA—Umbridge crashes a DA meet...

Seen and Unforeseen

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Seen: dreams. Wow. Incredible. Revolutionary. Unforeseen: Trelawney getting fired and replaced by a centaur. Who could have seen even part of that com...

The Beetle at Bay feat. Josh from Super Scary

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

THE WORST DATE EVER EPISODE!!!!!!!!!!! Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Beetle at Bay or even what you t...

Occlumency feat. Fawna from Cats, Tea, and Witchcraft

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Harry's brain gets externally penetrated in more ways than one AMIRIGHT Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Occl...

Christmas on the Closed Ward feat. Mats

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Harry's most socially stressful Christmas to date. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Christmas on the Closed W...