Books and Butterbeer

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Books and Butterbeer is a podcast hosted by Johnna and Katie, where they revisit the stories that ignited their love for reading. Each episode takes listeners on a journey back to the books that captured their imaginations and kept them turning pages late into the night. From the enchanting world of Harry Potter to other beloved tales, Johnna and Katie explore the stories that sparked the magic of storytelling. Grab a butterbeer and join them as they dive into the books that shaped their hearts and minds.

  1. 3d ago ·  Bonus

    Bonus Episode: His Dark Materials

    Between Prisoner of Azkaban and Goblet of Fire, Katie takes a break from Harry Potter to talk about another series that has stayed with her since middle school: His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman. In this special bonus episode, Katie shares how she first discovered The Golden Compass while shelving books in her school library, why Lyra Belacqua remains one of her favorite literary protagonists, and what makes this trilogy so different from other coming-of-age fantasy stories.

    19 min
  2. Harry Potter: and the Prisoner of Azkaban Movie

    Jun 4

    Harry Potter: and the Prisoner of Azkaban Movie

    In this episode of Books and Butterbeer, Johnna and Katie review Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and ask the important question: What happened to this adaptation? From a new director and a darker visual style to missing book details, confusing character choices, and some truly questionable movie decisions, there's a lot to unpack. While the film introduced some iconic moments and beautiful cinematography, it also left out many of the relationships, explanations, and emotional beats that made the book so memorable. In this episode, we discuss: The dramatic shift in tone from the first two filmsWhy the Marauders deserved a better explanationCharacter changes that still frustrate us years laterThe strongest moments in the movieBehind-the-scenes facts and production secretsGary Oldman's Sirius BlackMichael Gambon's first appearance as DumbledoreThe infamous Hogwarts hairstyle eraAnd whether this movie deserves its reputation as a fan favoriteWhether you love this film, struggle with it, or fall somewhere in between, join us as we compare the movie to the book and share our honest thoughts on one of the most debated adaptations in the Harry Potter series.

    1h 1m

  3. May 28

    Chapter22: Owl Post Again

    After all the chaos, heartbreak, time travel, and Dementors… Chapter 22 gives us something rare in Harry Potter: Hope. In this episode of Books and Butterbeer, Johnna and Katie wrap up Prisoner of Azkaban with the final chapter, where Harry finally gets a glimpse of the life he’s always wanted—and learns that sometimes freedom looks different than we imagined. As Sirius Black escapes alongside Buckbeak, the wizarding world scrambles to explain away the disaster at Hogwarts. Snape is absolutely furious, Cornelius Fudge is desperately trying to save face, and Harry is left processing the emotional whirlwind of discovering the truth about his parents, Sirius, and Pettigrew. But then… A letter arrives. And suddenly, the ending of this book feels a little brighter. This episode dives into:• Sirius Black’s emotional goodbye to Harry • Why this ending feels so different from the first two books• Crookshanks quietly proving he’s been smarter than everyone the entire time • Snape’s total breakdown after Sirius escapes • And the bittersweet realization that Harry finally has someone who truly cares about him Johnna and Katie also talk about:• why Prisoner of Azkaban feels like the turning point of the series• the movie adaptation struggles • audiobook appreciation • and how this book quietly shifts Harry Potter from magical childhood adventure into something much deeper And of course… There’s the Firebolt. Because after everything Harry loses in this story, the chapter ends with one final reminder:joy still exists. This episode is emotional, nostalgic, funny, and the perfect ending to one of the most beloved Harry Potter books ever written.

    48 min

  4. May 21

    Chapter 21: Hermione's Secret

    This is the chapter where everything clicks into place. ✨ In this episode of Books and Butterbeer, Johnna and Katie dive into Chapter 21, where time travel, Patronuses, Hippogriffs, and one absolutely exhausted Hermione Granger collide in one of the most iconic chapters in the entire Harry Potter series. After Sirius Black is sentenced to receive the Dementor’s Kiss, Dumbledore quietly gives Harry and Hermione a cryptic instruction:👉 “Three turns should do it.” And suddenly, all of Hermione’s mysterious disappearances finally make sense. This episode explores:• Hermione’s HUGE secret and the reveal of the Time-Turner ⏳• The terrifying implications of the Confundus Charm 👀• Harry realizing he was the one who cast the Patronus all along 🦌• Why this chapter completely changes Harry’s understanding of himself• And the pure chaos of trying to save Buckbeak, Sirius, and the timeline at the same time 😅 Johnna and Katie also spiral into:• the weird logistics of time travel• whether Dumbledore secretly knows everything 🧠• why the Harry Potter movies make some baffling choices 🎬• and the deeply important question:👉 why did they stop to bow to Buckbeak during an active prison break? This chapter is emotional, brilliant, stressful, and somehow still magical. And honestly?Watching Harry realize that the powerful figure he’d been waiting for… was himself all along? That moment still hits every single time. ✨

    45 min
  5. Chapter 20: The Dementors Kiss

    May 14

    Chapter 20: The Dementors Kiss

    Just when Harry’s future finally starts to look hopeful… everything falls apart. 🌕💔 In this episode of Books and Butterbeer, Johnna and Katie dive into Chapter 20, where the chaos from the Shrieking Shack spills out onto the Hogwarts grounds in one of the darkest and most emotional chapters yet. After finally learning the truth about Sirius Black, Harry is offered something he’s never truly had before: a home. A family. A chance to leave the Dursleys forever. And for one brief moment… things feel okay. Then the moon rises. This episode unpacks:• Lupin’s devastating transformation and the consequences of one forgotten potion 🐺• Sirius Black literally fighting a werewolf to protect Harry 🖤• The absolutely terrible decision to chain Pettigrew to Ron 🙃• Why this chapter feels like nonstop panic from beginning to end• And the mysterious Patronus that appears just in time to save Harry and Sirius from the Dementors ✨ There’s fear.There’s heartbreak.There’s chaos in the woods.And somehow, there’s still hope buried underneath all of it. Johnna and Katie also spiral into:• audiobook narrator appreciation 🎧• magical creatures they would definitely not want to be chained to• the suspicious logistics of werewolf transformations 🌕• and why Lupin may actually be responsible for at least 47% of the problems in this book 👀 This chapter is short, intense, emotional, and packed with moments that completely change Harry’s future. And that ending? CHILLS.

    45 min

  6. May 7

    Chapter 19: The Servant Of Lord Voldemort

    The Servant of Lord Voldemort This chapter changes everything. In this episode of Books and Butterbeer, Johnna and Katie dive into Chapter 19, where the truth about Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew, and the betrayal of Harry’s parents finally comes crashing into the open. And honestly? It’s one emotional train wreck in the best possible way. 🚂💥 Inside the Shrieking Shack, tensions explode as Snape storms in ready to drag Sirius back to Azkaban without listening to a single explanation. Meanwhile, Lupin and Sirius reveal the devastating truth about what really happened the night Harry’s parents died… and the answers are darker than anyone expected. This episode dives into:• Why Sirius Black may be one of the most tragic characters in the series 🖤• The terrifying realization that Pettigrew was far more calculating than cowardly 🐀• Snape absolutely losing his mind in one of the most emotionally charged scenes so far 😳• The heartbreaking layers behind betrayal, friendship, guilt, and revenge• And why this might be the best twist in the entire Harry Potter series 👀 There are moments in this chapter that completely reframe the story:The finger.The motorcycle.The laughter after the explosion.The realization that Sirius lost everything in a single night. And somehow, in the middle of all that darkness… Harry still chooses mercy. This chapter is painful, brilliant, emotional, and unbelievably human. ✨

    57 min

  7. Apr 30

    Chapter 17 & 18:Cat Rat And Dog/Moony Wormtail Padfoot And Prongs

    What starts as a rescue mission… turns into one of the biggest reveals in the entire series. 😳 In this episode of Books and Butterbeer, Johnna and Katie dive into Chapters 17 & 18, where chaos explodes under the Whomping Willow and nothing—literally nothing—is what it seems. It begins with a frantic chase:A rat. A cat. A massive black dog.And suddenly—Ron is dragged into the roots of the Whomping Willow. What follows is a dark, twisting journey into the Shrieking Shack… where Sirius Black is finally revealed—and immediately proves he is not what we expected. But before anyone can make sense of it, Lupin arrives…and instead of stopping Sirius… he sides with him. 👀 Yeah. That’s when things really unravel. In these chapters, we get:• The truth about the Marauders 🗺️• A shocking identity reveal (RIP to everything we thought we knew)• Lupin’s heartbreaking backstory 🐺• The real reason behind the Shrieking Shack• And one very dramatic Snape entrance (of course he heard everything 🙃) This is the moment where the story flips—heroes, villains, loyalties… all rewritten in real time. And honestly?It’s chaos. Beautiful, stressful, unforgettable chaos.

    1h 1m

  8. Apr 23

    Chapter 16: Professor Trelawney's Prediction

    What starts as exam day at Hogwarts… ends with a prophecy that changes everything. 😳 In this episode of Books and Butterbeer, Johnna and Katie dive into Chapter 16, “Trelawney’s Prediction,” where things go from mildly stressful to deeply unsettling very quickly. The chapter kicks off with exams (which no one wants to talk about 😅), but things take a turn when Hermione’s overwhelming workload finally catches up to her—and we get a powerful glimpse into her biggest fear: failure. Meanwhile, Harry heads into his Divination exam expecting more guesswork… until Professor Trelawney suddenly slips into a trance and delivers a real prophecy—one that warns of Voldemort’s return. Yes. That escalated quickly. And it doesn’t stop there. Back in the common room, the trio learns that Buckbeak has lost his appeal, sending them rushing to Hagrid’s hut under the invisibility cloak. What follows is a tense, emotional sequence filled with panic, chaos, and one very suspicious rat. Because just when it feels like things couldn’t get worse… They hear the axe fall. Also in this episode:• A deep appreciation for the incredibly creepy voice acting in this chapter• Hermione hitting her absolute breaking point (and honestly, same)• Questions about Hogwarts’ wildly confusing exam schedule 📚• The Minister of Magic making a very questionable appearance• And Scabbers choosing the worst possible moment to go completely berserk If you love chapters that quietly build tension… and then hit you with a moment that changes the entire story, this one’s for you.

    42 min
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Books and Butterbeer is a podcast hosted by Johnna and Katie, where they revisit the stories that ignited their love for reading. Each episode takes listeners on a journey back to the books that captured their imaginations and kept them turning pages late into the night. From the enchanting world of Harry Potter to other beloved tales, Johnna and Katie explore the stories that sparked the magic of storytelling. Grab a butterbeer and join them as they dive into the books that shaped their hearts and minds.

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    BooksandButterbeer
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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