The Boy and His Dad Pod

Wesley Jansen and Josh Jansen
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The Boy and His Dad Pod is a chapter-by-chapter journey through the entire Harry Potter book series, told from two perspectives: a thoughtful kid reading the story for the first time and a dad revisiting the magic with experience and insight. Together, they break down each chapter’s plot, characters, themes, and details—no skipping ahead, no rushing the story. It’s a podcast for longtime fans, first-time readers, and families who love discovering great stories together, one chapter at a time.

  1. Jan 4

    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Full Cast Audio Edition - Episode 2 (Chapters 3 & 4) Deep Dive

    The Letters from No One and The Keeper of the Keys. We get to breakdown two fun chapters that focus on the differences between Vernon Dursley and Hagrid. How will Harry Potter react as he learns of his identity as a wizard for the first time?

    24 min

  2. 12/28/2025

    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Full Cast Audio Edition - Episode 1 (Chapters 1 & 2) Deep Dive

    Join us as we breakdown Chapters 1 and 2 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone! We are taking a deeper dive into the Full-Cast Audio Books. The legend becomes an outcast! Take a listen and drop a comment.

    35 min

  3. 11/23/2024

    We are BACK! Recap of Friday's Amazing Jeopardy Episode

    Good to be back on the pod! Still loving Jeopardy, but hating the cold. Back and better than ever.

    11 min
  4. INTERVIEW: With Mark Fitzpatrick, a 5-Day Jeopardy Champ!

    11/05/2024

    INTERVIEW: With Mark Fitzpatrick, a 5-Day Jeopardy Champ!

    SPECIAL GUEST POD! We loved talking to Mark Fitzpatrick on his journey to Jeopardy. We learned some new and awesome facts about what it is like being on the show.

    22 min
  5. Jeopardy! Recap, November 1, 2024

    11/02/2024

    Jeopardy! Recap, November 1, 2024

    Exciting round of Jeopardy! These rounds are fantastic when the contestants are great at trivia. Looking forward to our interview with Mark Fitzpatrick on Monday Night!

    12 min
  6. Jeopardy! Recap October 30, 2024 AND a special announcement

    10/31/2024

    Jeopardy! Recap October 30, 2024 AND a special announcement

    Stay tuned till the end to hear a special announcement about Monday's episode! Thanks for tuning in!

    14 min
  7. The Boy and his Mom and Dad! Recap, October 28, 2024

    10/29/2024

    The Boy and his Mom and Dad! Recap, October 28, 2024

    Will Will become a 5-Day champ or will hearts be broken? Exciting episode of Jeopardy, and we are here to break it down.

    13 min
  8. DOUBLE JEOPARDY! And 5-Day Champion Watch

    10/28/2024

    DOUBLE JEOPARDY! And 5-Day Champion Watch

    Join us as we recap the Thursday and Friday episodes of Jeopardy. Will is on a tear, and are we going to see a FIVE DAY CHAMP?

    20 min
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About

The Boy and His Dad Pod is a chapter-by-chapter journey through the entire Harry Potter book series, told from two perspectives: a thoughtful kid reading the story for the first time and a dad revisiting the magic with experience and insight. Together, they break down each chapter’s plot, characters, themes, and details—no skipping ahead, no rushing the story. It’s a podcast for longtime fans, first-time readers, and families who love discovering great stories together, one chapter at a time.

Information

  • Creator
    Wesley Jansen and Josh Jansen
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Wesley Jansen and Josh Jansen
  • Show Website
    The Boy and His Dad Pod