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Through the Griffin Door

by Super Carlin Brothers · English · Film & TV

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 invi

Typical length: 1 hr 48 min
Language: English

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Chapter 17: A Sluggish Memory | Half-Blood Prince

Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/griffin Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 1 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss getting back via floo, meeting up with Hermione, Harry recounting the Scrimgeour and Snape/Draco conversations, Voldemort’s years at Hogwarts, Morphin’s exposition dump, Barty Crouch Jr. maybe being Slughorn’s son, and the altered memory. Relevant Links: We Discovered Slughorn’s SECRET Son… - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TKAwH_YrUE&t=7s We’re on Cameo!!…

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Chapter 16: A Very Frosty Christmas | Half-Blood Prince
This episode is sponsored by Shopify – Go to shopify.com/griffin to start your free trial! Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 16 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss Ron and Harry debriefing on the Unbreakable Vow, the twins nonverbal magic, Arthur and Lupin’s input on Snape, how to improve the Battle of Hogwarts, horrible Christmas gifts, and the Minister showing up and absolutely stepping in it. We’re on Cameo!! https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9 Get your Sorting Candle HERE:…
1 hr 51 min
Chapter 15: The Unbreakable Vow | Half-Blood Prince
This episode is sponsored by Shopify – Go to shopify.com/griffin to start your free trial! Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/griffin Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 15 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss mistletoe and snogging, finding the name of Charms, everlasting elixirs, a ridiculous Madame Pince moment, cute Harmione moments, Harry going to the party with Luna, Draco getting caught, strawfangs, and Snape and Malfoy’s secret discussion. We’re on Cameo!!…
1 hr 18 min
The Owlery Special Part 5!
Join J and Ben as they dive into YOUR QUESTIONS and answer the questions: How EXACTLY does the Unbreakable Vow work? What would have changed if Sirius just picked up Voldy's wand in the Godric's Hollow wreckage? Is Peter Pettigrew actually INCREDIBLY powerful? Do you want to have your questions answered on a future episode of The Owlery? Support us on Patreon: We’re on Cameo!! https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9 Get your Sorting Candle HERE: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle Watch on…
1 hr 50 min
Chapter 14: Felix Felicis | Half-Blood Prince
This episode is sponsored by Shopify – Go to shopify.com/griffin to start your free trial! Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 14 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss “weird mist”, new Voldemort “lore”, Neville crushing herbology, gross plants, the snogging conflict with Ginny, Harry’s placebo plan, Hermione’s fumble, and the beginning of WonWon and LavLav. Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 New York City, NY - 9/13/2026 Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026 Washington, DC -…
1 hr 40 min
Chapter 13: The Secret Riddle | Half-Blood Prince
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 13 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss the debrief with Dumbledore, obscurus magic, getting Mrs. Cole drunk, and Tom as a child. Relevant Links: Thanos - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanos The Pensieve’s Dark Twin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHgLjQ5B38s Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 New York City, NY - 9/13/2026 Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026 Washington, DC - 9/16/2026 Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026 We’re on Cameo!!…
1 hr 33 min
Chapter 12: Silver and Opals | Half-Blood Prince
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 12 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss Dumbledore being gone, learning Levicorpus, the Sacred 28, the sad/cold trip to Hogsmeade, Katie being cursed, and Harry’s suspicions. Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 New York City, NY - 9/13/2026 Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026 Washington, DC - 9/16/2026 Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026 We’re on Cameo!!…
1 hr 42 min
Chapter 11: Hermione’s Helping Hand | Half-Blood Prince
This episode is sponsored by Shopify – Go to shopify.com/griffin to start your free trial! Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 11 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss the trio’s “busy” class schedule, pranks, flirting, Stan’s arrest, Quidditch tryouts, finally seeing Hagrid, Cormac being confunded, the article with Arthur, and Demelza’s message. Relevant Links: Fred & George POISONED Cormac McClaggen?! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCzsxoP_9vY Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026…
1 hr 50 min
Chapter 10: The House of Gaunt | Half-Blood Prince
Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/griffin Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 10 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss Harry’s fixation with the Prince, Trelawney reading cards, the Art of War, Bob Ogden’s memory, how horrible Marvolo is, Tom Riddle passing by and Dumbledore’s debrief after the memory. Relevant Links: Slughorn's Darkest Secret - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7O14idhvFk&t=40s Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford,…
2 hr 4 min
Chapter 9: The Half-Blood Prince | Half-Blood Prince
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 9 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss Ron showing off, dropping COMC, McGonagall giving out class schedules, whether or not Harry should hold Quidditch tryouts, Snape’s DADA speech, one of the best comebacks in the series, DA LAGS, THE Potions class, and Harry finding THE book. Relevant Links: We Accidentally Proved James Potter Was The Half-Blood Prince - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUb51MlDqb8 Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT -…
1 hr 22 min
Chapter 8: Snape Victorious | Half-Blood Prince
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 8 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss the train’s schedule, nonverbal magic, werewolves underuse in the series, Snape being a jerk to Tonks, the start of term speech, and “Jerk Harry”. Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 New York City, NY - 9/13/2026 Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026 Washington, DC - 9/16/2026 Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026 We’re on Cameo!!…
1 hr 54 min
Chapter 7: The Slug Club | Half-Blood Prince
This episode is sponsored by Shopify – Go to shopify.com/griffin to start your free trial! Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 7 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss Harry’s musings about Malfoy’s plans, Fleur’s (maybe?) rudeness, getting to the platform, meeting up with Neville and Luna, going to the Slug Club, Belby not getting pies, and sneaking into the Slytherin compartment. Sign up annually for our Patreon before July 31st to get your TTGD Galleon! http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor Relevant Links: 3 WAY Better Careers for Harry Potter -…
1 hr 48 min
Chapter 6: Draco’s Detour | Half-Blood Prince
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 6 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss two aside Quidditch, Florean Fortescue’s abduction, “Harry Is Special” moments, the reverse of book 1, Draco in Madam Malkins, all the Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes inventions, and spying on Malfoy Sign up annually for our Patreon before July 31st to get your TTGD Galleon! http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor Relevant Links: Linkin Park: “Heavy is the Crown” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAt8oxY0GQo Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates:…
2 hr 1 min
Chapter 5: An Excess of Phlegm | Half-Blood Prince
This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 5 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss broom racing a la “Fast and Furious”, apparition, Slughorn’s history, the MOST awkward moment with Molly and Arthur, Hermione sitting in Harry’s bed, timeline math, Fleur’s entrance and the girls’ jealousy, telling Ron and Hermione the prophecy, and OWL grades. Relevant Links: Harry Potter's Apparition Problem, FINALLY Explained - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-tb3DCipao Slughorn's Darkest…
1 hr 35 min
The Owlery Special Part 4!
Join J and Ben as they dive into YOUR QUESTIONS and answer the questions: How would the story be different if Snape was sorted into Griffindor? How does the Pensive REALLY work? If Dumbledore never saw the destroyed diary, would he have realized Voldemort was using Horcruxes? Do you want to have your questions answered on a future episode of The Owlery? Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor Relevant Links: Caller Unknown - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/234878138-caller-unknown Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here:…
1 hr 58 min
Chapter 4: Horace Slughorn | Half-Blood Prince
This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 4 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss apparition, the bookend moments, Amelia Bones’ death, poking Slughorn, various collections, prejudices, spiders, and Dumbledore’s instructions before dropping Harry off at the Burrow. Relevant Links: Caller Unknown - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/234878138-caller-unknown Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston,…
1 hr 37 min
Chapter 3: Will and Won’t | Half-Blood Prince
This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. This episode is sponsored by AuraFrames - Exclusive $25 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/GRIFFIN Promo Code GRIFFIN Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 3 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss Harry’s snoring, the foreshadowing pamphlet, Dumbledore’s unfailing politeness, Sirius’s will, house elf magic, and coming of age. Relevant Links: Dumbledore’s Drinking Problem - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOVkVHkuMyM&t=911s Get your Through the Griffin Tour…
1 hr 40 min
Chapter 2: Spinner’s End | Half Blood Prince
This episode is sponsored by AuraFrames - Exclusive $25 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/GRIFFIN Promo Code GRIFFIN Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 2 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss the downtrodden neighborhood, the fox mystery, another cupboard under the stairs, the Snape exposition dump, and the Unbreakable Vow. Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 New York City, NY - 9/13/2026 Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026 Washington, DC - 9/16/2026 Richmond, VA…
1 hr 43 min
Chapter 1: The Other Minister | Half Blood Prince
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 1 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss the state of politics, the recap via flashbacks, Fudge getting sacked, the terrors of the Death Eaters, the intro to Scrimgeour, and Kingsley’s protection. Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 New York City, NY - 9/13/2026 Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026 Washington, DC - 9/16/2026 Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026 We’re on Cameo!!…
51 min
Dumbledore's Big Plan: Order of the Phoenix Edition
Join J and Ben as they dive into how Dumbledore’s Big Plan fits into Order of the Phoenix Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 New York City, NY - 9/13/2026 Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026 Washington, DC - 9/16/2026 Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026 We’re on Cameo!! https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9 Get your Sorting Candle HERE: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle Support us on…
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Chapter 38: The Second War Begins | Order of the Phoenix
This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 38 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss the ministry finally (cowardly) telling the truth, the platinum sextants’ recovery progress, the confrontation with the “slug trio”, dumb points math, visiting Hagrid, finding the mirror (ughhh), talking to Nearly Headless Nick then Luna, the train ride home and the greeting squad at King’s Cross. Relevant Links: Luna Lovegood is a Maladictus - youtube.com/watch?v=HQRg27GeNYw&themeRefresh=1…
2 hr 14 min
Chapter 37: The Lost Prophecy | Order of the Phoenix
This episode is sponsored by KiwiCo - Get $10 off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/SUMMER , promo code GRIFFIN. Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 37 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss Harry facing the grief alone and possibly how the Horcrux in him reacts, Dumbledore’s lengthy explanation of “an old man’s mistakes”, and the actual contents of the Prophecy. Relevant Links: A Goofy Movie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Goofy_Movie Emperor’s New Groove - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Emperor%27s_New_Groove What If Ron Was In Hufflepuff? -…
1 hr 33 min
Chapter 36: The Only One He Ever Feared | Order of the Phoenix
This episode is sponsored by AuraFrames - Exclusive $25 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/GRIFFIN Promo Code GRIFFIN This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 36 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss Lupin’s loss, the five stages of grief, Dumbledore’s control of the Elder Wand, Bellatrix’s raw power, Voldemort arriving, the most creative, inventive battle in the whole series, Harry being possessed and Dumbledore taking charge. Relevant Links: Was Ginny the TRUE…
1 hr 54 min
Chapter 35: Beyond the Veil | Order of the Phoenix
This episode is sponsored by AuraFrames - Exclusive $25 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/GRIFFIN Promo Code GRIFFIN Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 35 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss Avengers moments, Lucius being a terrible Death Eater, smashing the prophecy shelves and the ensuing battle, a plot significant dancing spell, the OotP arriving and the tragic end. Relevant Links: Was Ginny the TRUE Master of Harry’s Wand? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jnm6zuWB92s Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/…
1 hr 40 min
Chapter 34: The Department of Mysteries | Order of the Phoenix
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 34 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss riding the thestrals, Luna’s relaxed attitude, a mysterious dumpster, the Dante’s Inferno’s metaphor, Harry accepting his role as leader, the rotating doors, the pull of the Veil and other rooms, and finding the Prophecy. Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/ Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 New York City, NY - 9/13/2026…
1 hr 12 min
Chapter 33: Fight and Flight | Order of the Phoenix
This episode is sponsored by AuraFrames - Exclusive $25 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/GRIFFIN Promo Code GRIFFIN This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 33 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss Umbridge’s prejudice, Hermione’s planning abilities, and the dedication of the silver trio. Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/ Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here:…
1 hr 24 min
Chapter 32: Out of the Fire | Order of the Phoenix
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 32 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss professor Tofty’s dulcet tones, Crabbe and Goyle Boil, Voldemort’s Chipotle order, the group’s convoluted plan that immediately gets them caught, and Umbridge becoming completely unhinged. Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/ Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 New York City, NY - 9/13/2026 Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026…
1 hr 46 min
Chapter 31: O.W.L.s | Order of the Phoenix
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 31 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss Ron riding the high of the Quidditch win, Ernie comparing studying times, the crazy exam schedule, the ancient examiners, the callbacks to other books, the attack on Hagrid and McGonagall and the “vision” of Sirius. We’re on Cameo!! https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9 Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/ Get your Sorting Candle HERE:…
1 hr 51 min
Chapter 30: Grawp | Order of the Phoenix
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 30 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss the swamp, Filch “punting” students, anti-Umbridge mayhem, Ron’s relationship with his family, Hagrid taking Harry and Hermione to the forest, interacting with Grawp and them blindly agreeing to help. We’re on Cameo!! https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9 Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/ Get your Sorting Candle HERE:…
2 hr 2 min
Chapter 29: Career Advice | Order of the Phoenix
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 29 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss Harry questioning his dad, Fred and George’s ambition, confiding in Ginny, wishing Ron had become a Healer, their convoluted plan to talk to Sirius, meeting with McGonagall (and her destroying Umbridge), talking with Lupin and Sirius, the twins’ escape in style Relevant Links: We’re on Cameo!! - https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9 Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/ Get your…

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Through the Griffin Door is a English film & tv podcast from Super Carlin Brothers. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Super Carlin Brothers
Language: English
Category: Film & TV
Typical length: 1 hr 48 min
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