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Doug had never read the Harry Potter books. Robb has read them many times. Together they went through the books to see if the magic was still there. NOW! The Harry Potter series has concluded and the Death Readers are delving into other classic works that one (or both?) may have missed out on. If you’re reading along for the first time, Beware: Spoilers Abound. Send us an Owl! DeathReaders@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @RealDeathReader Feeling Generous? You can support the pod at patreon.com/DeathReaders
Episodes
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Welcome Back! We have FINALLY Arrived at the much lauded Prisoner of Azkaban!
In this episode The Readers try to break down DeForest Kelley, Tear apart the Wizard/Muggle Emergency Alert System, and Doug has a heart to heart with Harry
Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth
Monday Jun 10, 2019
Monday Jun 10, 2019
The Second Book Wrap Party! We did it! We made it out of the Chamber of Secrets alive. But at what cost? The second book in the Harry Potter series raises more questions than it answers!
“Who’s worse, Dumbledore or Voldemort?”
“Why is Hogwarts so important?”
“Who has the most groan-worthy pun?”
Stay tuned for Death Readers Season 3. The kid gloves are coming off. The Wizarding World starts to get intense. Join us on our return as we take a look at Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban!
Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Monday Jun 03, 2019
The Readers have produced their most mature episode yet, and have a surprisingly hard time talking about Giant Spiders. Doug tackles the subtle science and exact art of botany. Robb finds himself in the bizarre position as the Voice of Reason.
Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth
Monday May 27, 2019
Monday May 27, 2019
The Readers wonder if Lucius and Arthur could have been friends. Doug takes a controversial stance on alternative medicine, and digs himself into a Mac-Hole. Robb turns Frog D.N.A. into a verb and won't drop the Dark Lantern concept.
Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth
Monday May 20, 2019
Monday May 20, 2019
It's a SUPER FUN GHOST PARTY!!
The Readers discuss what it takes to be a hero and Doug feels that Draco has what it takes to step up to that bar. Rik Mayall still has what it takes to be in the films, even if he doesn't have a pulse. And what the hell DO Basilisks eat?
Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth
Monday May 13, 2019
Monday May 13, 2019
There is a Ghoul in the attic (or is it Grandma?) And the black market's saturated with body parts this week as the Readers make their way through book 2. Doug waxes philosophical about Colin Creevy's place in the narrative and Robb draws little hearts around Lockheart's name.
Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth
Wednesday May 08, 2019
Wednesday May 08, 2019
It's time to enter the Chamber of Secrets (after the usual few chapters of Dursley Abuse) Is the best chapter of the series early in Book 2? Even AFTER the Japanese Golfer Joke?
The Readers tackle the Chamber-pot Controversy!
Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth
Monday Apr 29, 2019
Monday Apr 29, 2019
It's the book wrap party! The Readers go off on wild tangents. Robb defends Ron, and Doug really hates Curling.
What happened in 1977?
Are the puzzles in this children’s book too... childish?
Is it Dumbledore, or Voldemort?
Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Monday Apr 22, 2019
It's our shortest episode ever! But never fear. The Readers tackle hard hitting questions, Like: Does Nicholas Flamel age like Dorian Gray? Are dragons indeed marvelous creatures? Who’s the best Weasley? Harry, Ron and Hermione figured out the answers ages ago.
Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth
Sunday Apr 14, 2019
Sunday Apr 14, 2019
Harry really starts to expand his malevolent influence, garnering special treatment AND a school sponsored broom.
Why does Hogwarts need such opulent feasts?
Quidditch? Cool...
And what’s the worst an arguably evil and undeniably pre-pubescent Wizard could do with an invisibility cloak?
Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth