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St. Mungo’s Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries feat. Michael Boothby

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Arthur is alive and Harry is a vessel for evil. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of St. Mungo's Hospital for Mag...

The Eye of the Snake feat. Matt Barger

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's not a penis joke. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Eye of the Snake or even what you think of us! We...

Hagrid’s Tale feat. Michael Hardison

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where has Hagrid been all this time? We finally get to learn... sort of. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Hag...

The Lion and the Serpent feat. Ashley

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bullying is hard, Quidditch is kind of stupid, and Umbridge sucks. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Lion ...

Dumbledore’s Army feat. Alex from My Cabbages!

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Harry has some rage and does a little rebellion and has a crush on Cho idk Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of D...

Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Weird, it's like she specifically made this rule specifically because Harry specifically did something specific she didn't like. Email us at restricte...

In the Hog’s Head

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If by "activism" you mean "I just want to hear Harry talk more about his trauma while drinking butterbeer" then yeah, this is activism. Email us at re...

The Hogwarts High Inquisitor feat. Josh from Super Scary

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dolores gets appointed Hogwarts High Inquisitor (a made-up job) and Hermione gets so mad she figures out something more worth doing than homework. Ema...

Percy and Padfoot feat. Clare

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ron gets a letter from Percy while Harry gets a visit from Padfoot. There's some quidditch thrown in there somewhere. Email us at restrictedsectionpod...

Detention with Dolores feat. Talia Franks

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Harry has the first week of school from hell. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Detention with Dolores or even...

Professor Umbridge feat. Sutton

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the Mondayest Monday of all time. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Professor Umbridge or even what you t...

The Sorting Hat’s New Song feat. Danni

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In which Harry arrives at school and gets a dire warning from a hat. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Sor...

Luna Lovegood feat. Taylor

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a stupid train chapter but at least we get to meet Luna. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Luna Lovegood ...

The Woes of Mrs. Weasley feat. Sam O’Brien from Content and Capable

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We laugh, we cry, we keep crying, it's a long chapter. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Woes of Mrs. Weas...

The Hearing feat. Nav

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Harry Potter but make it courtroom drama. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Hearing or even what you think...

The Ministry of Magic feat. Jason Hilton

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In which we visit the Ministry of Magic. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Ministry of Magic or even what ...

The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black feat. Constantin

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're just being depressed in the house with all the allergens. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Noble an...

The Order of the Phoenix feat. Dan DeShetler

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ughhhh y'all I can't keep writing chapter descriptions for chapters where nothing happens. THEY JUST CHIT CHAT OK??? Can't believe this is the eponymo...

Number Twelve Grimmauld Place feat. Lucy and Zac from Fangfiction

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Harry finds everyone he loves all in one place and shouts at nearly all of them. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you though...

The Advance Guard feat. Dan from Hogwarts: A Podcast

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The entire Order of the Phoenix comes to pick up Harry from the Dursleys in an extremely covert mission. Email us at [email protected] to...

A Peck of Owls feat. Zach from My Cabbages!

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Harry gets a lot of mail all at once. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of A Peck of Owls or even what you think ...

Dudley Demented feat. Bayana from Black Nerds Create

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the beginning of Order of the Phoenix and Harry is hot, grumpy, and hiding in the begonias. Email us at [email protected] to tell us...

Order of the Phoenix Pregame

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for Order of the Phoenix with us! Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of this episode or even what you th...

Introducing Deus Ex Media

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing Deus Ex Media. Formerly Movie Night Crew Network, Deus Ex Media is a network of fandom podcasts for nerds of all kinds. Read more about ou...

Season 5 Trailer

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Please get ready for the first episode of Season 5 next Wednesday followed by the first chapter of Order of the Phoenix on August 31!   Can't wait to...

Accio... Something Else feat. Adal Rifai

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For those who are looking to explore other fandoms, we chat about our favorite non-HP shows, movies, games, and books. Email us at restrictedsectionpo...

A Very Potter Musical

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Please join us in our discussion of A Very Potter Musical from 2009. And boy is it from 2009. Email us at [email protected] to tell us wh...

Harry Potter for Beginners

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I got 3 of my best non-nerd friends to gather round and tell me everything they can remember about Harry Potter. Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmai...

My Immortal

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's very goffick, so please listen, fangs. Here's the episode transcript and resources, including a link to the fic and related videos! https://www.m...

How Do I Book? preview: The Four Founders

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey! Thanks for listening to this preview episode of How Do I Book? by Wildling Press. How Do I Book? is going to cover all sorts of bookish topics wi...

Sorted: A Transgender Memoir

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we read the Harry Potter-themed transmasc memoir of Jackson Bird! Please check out our episode transcript and resources: https://www.movien...

Goblet of Fire Group Therapy

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In which we examine some really pressing questions about Goblet of Fire like "Do you think Neville and Ginny could have been good together?" Email us ...

Goblet of Fire Film feat. Charlie and Carrie from Fandoms Gone Wrong

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Buckle up and brace yourselves for some seriously hot takes about The Goblet of Fire movie vs. book. Email us at [email protected] to tel...

The Beginning feat. Danni

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A surprise funeral here at the end of all things. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Beginning or even what...

The Parting of the Ways feat. Sam and Emily from Harry Potter and the Half-Drunk Podcast

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Harry is freshly traumatized when two of his role models go toe to toe. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The ...

Veritaserum feat. Zac from Belated Binge

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Please join us for our 2-part confession/plot reveal/brain blast. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Veritaseru...

Priori Incantatem 4/20 Spectacular feat. Cortney Berry Vasquez

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A little bit of wand docking for your most sacred of holidays. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Priori Incant...

The Death Eaters feat. Radio Mike from Harry Potter and the Boys

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Voldy's besties come to greet him, and he punishes them with a monologue. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Th...

Flesh, Blood, and Bone feat. Tyler Carlin from Bacon and Eggs

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cedric dies and Voldemort comes back. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Flesh, Blood, and Bones or even what y...

The Third Task feat. Adele

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a-MAZE-ing! Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Third Task or even what you think of us! We’d love to...

The Pensieve feat. Adal Rifai

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Harry sticks his stupid face where he knows he shouldn't and develops what some might call a "courtroom kink." Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail....

The Dream feat. Clare Krajewski

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Widdle Hawwy has a scawy dweam. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Dream or even what you think of us! We’...

The Madness of Mr. Crouch feat. Steph from Tonks and the Aurors

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Barty Crouch Sr. is not having a good day. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Madness of Mr. Crouch or even...

Padfoot Returns feat. Harmat from ASIOAF Symposium

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Snape threatens a child, then the kids finally get to reunite with Sirius. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you th...

100th Episode Birthday Second Task Bonanza feat. Taylor from OtEG

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In which Harry does absolutely zero of his own work and somehow still comes out on top. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you...

The Egg and the Eye feat. Madeleine Bundy from Puffs

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Harry takes a very illuminating bath and then gets stuck in a trick staircase and all hell breaks loose. Email us at [email protected] to...

Rita Skeeter’s Scoop feat. Sam O’Brien from Content & Capable

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rita Skeeter absolutely ruins an innocent man's life and then has the audacity to wear banana yellow robes in public. Please enjoy the complete episod...

The Yule Ball feat. Fawna from Cats, Tea, and Witchcraft

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Watch everyone get dolled up just to be terrible to each other. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Yule Bal...

The Unexpected Task feat. Matt Barger

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yeah because what we really need to be worrying about right now is if our hero can find a date. Email us at [email protected] to tell us ...

The House-Elf Liberation Front feat. Will Ball

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Journey to a new part of the castle that hadn't even occurred to Harry before, the kitchens! Email us at [email protected] to tell us wha...

The First Task feat. Adonis Gonzalez

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Harry studies really hard in this one so he can beat the dragon! Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The First T...

The Hungarian Horntail feat. Nick Zacharewicz

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This chapter features all of our wilderness guys! Super sexy Charlie Weasley brings us dragons, Hagrid brings us to Charlie haha, and then Sirius Blac...

The Weighing of the Wands feat. Brooke Bixler

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Choose your own trauma adventure! Classes go very poorly, everyone hates Harry, he gets unethically interviewed -- and THEN he has to have his PICTURE...

The Four Champions feat. Michael Boothby from Movie Night Crew

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In which Harry is trapped in a room with very many people who are all mad and shouting at him. Email us at [email protected] to tell us w...

The Goblet of Fire feat. Zach & Alex from My Cabbages!

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In which Harry does not put his name in the Goblet of Fire. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Goblet of Fi...

Beauxbatons and Durmstrang feat. Charlie from Of the Eldest Gods

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This chapter gives us some classic back to school tedium and then we get to meet our frenemies from other schools! Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gm...

The Unforgivable Curses feat. Danni

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The first Defense Against the Dark Arts class of term is a wild ride. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Un...

Mad-Eye Moody feat. Ethan Edghill from Bacon and Eggs

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this chapter, we settle into the first week back at Hogwarts, and it's all pretty normal UNTIL MAD-EYE MOODY SHOWS UP. Email us at restrictedsectio...

The Triwizard Tournament feat. Adam

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just the ole "welcome back to school don't get murdered" shindig. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Triwiz...

Aboard the Hogwarts Express feat. Taylor from Of the Eldest Gods

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In which the golden trio takes an uneventful train ride. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Aboard the Hogwarts...

Mayhem at the Ministry feat. Victoria Bray

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For a chapter with the word "mayhem" in the title, this one has so little going on. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you tho...

The Dark Mark feat. Beth Reekles

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Come get lost in the woods with us! Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Dark Mark or even what you think of ...

The Quidditch World Cup feat. Nav from ASOIAF Symposium

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zip zap zoop on their lil broomsticks! Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of The Quidditch World Cup or even what ...

Bagman and Crouch feat. Michael Boothby from Movie Night Crew

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in the early morning, pre-headliner buildup of a festival as we meet some government officials. Email us at [email protected] to ...

The Portkey feat. Anna

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welp, we gotta get to the World Cup somehow, might as well give it its own chapter. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you tho...

Weasley‘s Wizard Wheezes

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Safely back at the Weasleys', Harry gets immediately caught up in their familial drama, and we get to meet the older brothers! Please enjoy the comple...

Back to the Burrow feat. Jason Hilton from Movie Night Crew

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When the Weasleys come to pick up Harry from the Dursleys, they of course make a dramatic entrance. Please enjoy the complete episode transcript here....

The Invitation feat. Cari from Curly Critics

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Harry receives some peculiar mail from Mrs. Weasley and Uncle Vernon is very concerned that the mailman thought it was funny. They're always worried a...

The Scar feat. Sam O‘Brien from Content & Capable

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Harry Potter was a most unusual boy" and so on. Please enjoy the complete episode transcript here. Email us at [email protected] to tell...

The Riddle House feat. Mats

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the first chapter of Goblet of Fire, and our first first chapter in several books that's even remotely interesting! Harry is nowhere to be found;...

Goblet of Fire Pregame

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Get stoked for Goblet of Fire with us! We answer listener emails and questions about the first three books and our expectations for/memories of Goblet...

The Restricted Gods

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

WE'RE BACK, BABY! Pick your best bits of food to sacrifice, because in this episode we sort the characters of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lig...

Puffs feat. Mats 💛

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summer surprise! We didn't want you to miss us too much, so please enjoy this little interlude. Puffs is a play about what was going down with the (Hu...

Prisoner of Azkaban (film) feat. Ethan Edghill from Bacon & Eggs

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Somehow this is the most controversial episode we've ever done including the one where we canceled She Who Must Not Be Named! Explore the Prisoner of ...

Unlocked Patreon Bonus Ep: Soup, Salad, Sandwich

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're just gonna have to let this one explain itself. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Soup, Salad, Sandwich ...

Owl Post Again

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the last chapter of The Prisoner of Azkaban, we race to beat the clock super literally, kiss Harry's happy future good-bye, lose only acceptable DA...

Hermione's Secret feat. Caitlin Durante from The Bechdel Cast

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hermione reveals the secret she's been keeping all rear, and Harry and Hermione do it all over again. Email us at [email protected] to te...

The Dementor's Kiss feat. Dan Deshetler

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this brief but crazy chapter, the moon comes out, the rat escapes, the dementors get romantic, and shit hits the fan. Email us at restrictedsection...

The Servant of Lord Voldemort feat. Mike Schubert from Potterless

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This chapter answers questions you didn't even know you had! Btw it was Crookshanks all along. Email us at [email protected] to tell us w...

Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs feat. Jade Gebbie

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Remus Lupin details his tragic backstory as he and Sirius Black desperately try to convince the Golden Trio that all is not what it seems. Email us at...

Cat, Rat, and Dog feat. Tyler Carlin from Bacon & Eggs

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Harry, Hermione, and Ron find themselves pulled under the roots of the Whomping Willow and into the Shrieking Shack, where we meet the man people can'...

Professor Trelawney's Prediction feat. Alexis Ortiz

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a long and arduous finals period, Harry gets an unexpected surprise in Divination, and oh yeah Buckbeak is going to be murdered. So. Email us at...

The Quidditch Final (Part 2) feat. Lelia Hilton

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The ole zip-zap-zop and we're playin Quidditch! Who's gonna win the final??? Idk!!! Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you tho...

The Quidditch Final (Part 1) feat. Danni

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Trans Day of Visibility to all of our beloved trans and nb friends! We love you, we see you, and we appreciate you. In honor of this very specia...

Snape's Grudge feat. Alex and Zach from My Cabbages! An ATLA Podcast

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Weird gang, Harry is hardheaded and stupid in this one! He goes to Hogsmeade under the Invisibility Cloak despite everyone's advice. A prank on Malfoy...

Gryffindor Versus Ravenclaw feat. Adal Rifai from Hey Riddle Riddle

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The sportsball gets real in this one, yo! Also, attempted murder and a bit of light flirting. Email us at [email protected] to tell us wh...

The Patronus feat. Taylor from Of the Eldest Gods

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Harry musters all his happy memories to make the babiest patronus ever. Meanwhile, Ron and Hermione make up... until they don't. Email us at restricte...

The Firebolt (Part 2 - Christmas)

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's Christmas at Hogwarts, the animals are fighting, Trelawney is predicting death again, and Harry's amazing gift doesn't last long. Email us at res...

The Firebolt (Part 1) feat. Ethan Hulen from True Stories of a Tryhard

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the first half of "The Firebolt," Harry tamps down his rage by channeling his feelings into consoling a friend who's having a hard time (even thoug...

The Marauder's Map feat. Charlie & Carrie from Fandoms Gone Wrong

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Harry gets a special gift from Fred and George and then a terrible revelation from his most trusted teachers. Email us at [email protected]...

Grim Defeat (Part 2 - Defeated by Hufflepuff) feat. Mats

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Harry has a no good, very bad day. It's the first Quidditch match of the season and it uhh does not go well. Email us at [email protected]...

Grim Defeat (Part 1 - Defeated by Sirius Black) feat. Adele

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of the attack on the Fat Lady portrait, the school hams up its security (aka people won't leave Harry alone) and rumors abound. Email us a...

The Flight of the Fat Lady feat. Nav from A Song of Ice and Fire Symposium

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this chapter, Harry is literally lost without his best friends, until an old friend (not his, but someone's) finds him and he finally gets a one-on...

The Boggart in the Wardrobe feat. Jason Hilton

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Harry starts out his fall term right with some light trauma and then fear embodied as a magical creature. Email us at [email protected] t...

Talons & Tea Leaves (Part 2 - Talons) feat. Tiffany Hathorne

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

HIPPOGRIFF ATTACK!!! Aka Draco Malfoy getting his comeuppance. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of Talons and Te...

Talons & Tea Leaves (Part 1 - Tea Leaves) feat. Fawna from Cats, Tea, and Witchcraft

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On our first day back at Hogwarts, we experience our first Divination class with Professor Trelawney. And it sure is...an experience. Let's read some ...

The Dementor feat. Bex Carlos from Tu Tia Bruja

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Year three is somehow Harry's worst ever travel to Hogwarts including the day he and Ron crashed the Ford Anglia into the Whomping Willow. A mass murd...

The Leaky Cauldron feat. Taylor

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's hang with Harry on his Ferris Bueller-esque vacation in Diagon Alley, just hanging out! Eventually Ron and Hermione make an appearance and we ha...

The Knight Bus feat. Liz from Nerdy Bitches

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thank the gods, the Knight Bus comes along JUST WHEN Harry was starting to think that running away from the Dursleys had been a bad move. Well, good, ...

Aunt Marge's Big Mistake feat. Jordan Bennett

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After a week straight of constant abuse from Aunt Marge, Harry uhhhh loses his shit and blows her up like a balloon. Sucks to suck, bitch!!! Email us ...