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Join Harry Potter experts J and Ben Carlin of the Super Carlin Brothers YouTube show in a chapter-by-chapter read-through of the entire Harry Potter Saga from "The Boy Who Lived" to "The Flaw in the Plan."

These two brothers have made a career of studying and discussing the Wizarding World and invite you to join them on an in-depth analysis of the story from start to finish.

We plan to explore our favorite moments and characters, discuss fan theories, and the art of a good plot hole.

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Join Harry Potter experts J and Ben Carlin of the Super Carlin Brothers YouTube show in a chapter-by-chapter read-through of the entire Harry Potter Saga from "The Boy Who Lived" to "The Flaw in the Plan."

These two brothers have made a career of studying and discussing the Wizarding World and invite you to join them on an in-depth analysis of the story from start to finish.

We plan to explore our favorite moments and characters, discuss fan theories, and the art of a good plot hole.

    Chapter 12: The Mirror of Erised | Philosopher's Stone

    Chapter 12: The Mirror of Erised | Philosopher's Stone

    Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 12 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss the snowballs hitting Voldemort, Malfoy’s taunting tactics, Hagrid dragging in the trees, points system, Christmas decorations, wizards’ chess, Harry’s gifts, the Christmas feast, the mirror, Peverell brothers theories, what Ron sees, and Dumbledore in the room.  

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    Potter Puppet Pals - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx1XIm6q4r4 

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    Dumbledore’s Big Plan: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn 
    What If Harry Was in Slytherin: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn 
      
    Edited by :: Ethan Edghill




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    • 1 hr 26 min
    Chapter 11: Quidditch | Philosopher's Stone

    Chapter 11: Quidditch | Philosopher's Stone

    Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 11 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss broomsticks, the connection between Quidditch and the House Cup, Hogwarts textbooks, the teachers lounge, Fluffy’s bite, Oliver’s speech, Lee’s commentary and other details of Harry’s first Quidditch match, and Hagrid’s slip up.

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    Do Broomsticks Have Magical Cores? - https://youtu.be/iL7P5B_YJC0 

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    Dumbledore’s Big Plan: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn 
    What If Harry Was in Slytherin: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn 
      
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Chapter 10: Halloween | Philosopher's Stone

    Chapter 10: Halloween | Philosopher's Stone

    Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 10 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss end of the midnight duel, the Nimbus 2000, wizard’s shocking lack of knowledge on muggle sports, the mechanics of Quidditch, professional Quidditch, Baruffio the Wizard, social life development, Quirrell and the troll, fighting the troll, convoluted points system and the golden trio being formed. 

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    Dumbledore’s Big Plan: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn 
    What If Harry Was in Slytherin: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn 
      
    Edited by :: Ethan Edghill




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    • 1 hr 5 min
    Chapter 9: The Midnight Duel | Philosopher's Stone

    Chapter 9: The Midnight Duel | Philosopher's Stone

    Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 9 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss the threat of expulsion, soccer, student math, Madam Hooch, Harry’s first time on a broom, Wood, Quirrell’s iguana, Quidditch, duels, past and present character parallels, the Bat Bogey Hex, Hermione’s classic line and Squibs interaction with magical things.

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    The Youngest Quidditch Player - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmWw-nh000Q&t=583s 
    What If Sirius Took Harry As A Baby? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6agIh0nE2E 
     
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    Dumbledore’s Big Plan: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn 
    What If Harry Was in Slytherin: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn 
      
    Edited by :: Ethan Edghill




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    • 1 hr 15 min
    Chapter 8: The Potions Master | Philosopher's Stone

    Chapter 8: The Potions Master | Philosopher's Stone

    Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 8 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss the staircases and other details of the castle, Peeves vs. Filch, soft magic systems, Harry’s classes, Quirrell’s turban, porridge, Snape being a bad teacher, the points system, and Mrs. Norris. 

    Relevant Links: 
    The TRUTH About Hogwarts Origins - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2PzpIFMlog 
    Most Recent Video about the Elder Wand - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpMv85KbcJc 

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    Dumbledore’s Big Plan: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn 
    What If Harry Was in Slytherin: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn 


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    • 58 min
    Chapter 7: The Sorting Hat | Philosopher's Stone

    Chapter 7: The Sorting Hat | Philosopher's Stone

    Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 7 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss the First Years’ lack of knowledge about the Sorting Hat, Dumbledore’s nonsense words, the Founders, the Hat’s song, the random students, food at the feast, ghosts, family backgrounds, Filch, Geomancy, whether or not Hogwarts used to be a dragon and Harry’s dream.  

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    Nitwit Blubber Oddment Tweak Explained - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziLw-ftmb10 
    Filch is Actually a Poltergeist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwSNkTl7dDs 
    Geomantic Figures - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geomantic_figures 
    The TRUTH About Hogwarts Origins (yes we did end up making the theory into a video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2PzpIFMlog 

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    What If Harry Was in Slytherin: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn 
      
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    • 1 hr 9 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
528 Ratings

528 Ratings

Cordawgfrito ,

Great podcast and a clarification

Awesome podcast with 2 people who really know their stuff. And a bit of a clarification.

Charlie would have graduated in 1991. He attended Hogwarts from 1984-1991. Also in Prisoner of Azkaban Oliver says Gryffindor hasn’t won the Quidditch Cup in 7 years. Meaning the last time they would have won the quidditch cup is 1986. When Charlie would have been a 3rd year. Oliver didn’t start Hogwarts until 1987.

MsAshBunny ,

The Podcast I Needed

Thank you so much to the Carlin Brothers for doing this podcast. You two bring insightful conversations and reflections on my favorite series of all time.

And in defense of the food: potatoes are just the best. Even wizards know it to be true. Every form magical in its own right. In fry, baked, mashed, or scalloped form! And I also don’t blame Harry for going for the porridge. Another reliably satisfying carb made tasty with sugar.

HJL14 ,

Love this podcast!!!

Absolutely love this podcast! There’s no better start to my day than listening to you two discuss Harry Potter while I get ready for school. Question: do you think the school notified Hermione’s parents when she got petrified? I assume that they occasionally wrote to her during the school year since she’s 12 and didn’t even go home for Christmas. Unlike with most injuries, petrification lasted a while. How would the school explain what happened to muggles? Wouldn’t they want to visit their daughter?

Thanks!

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