Hogwarts Dropout Radio

By Matt and Reba

Reba, a wizened Harry Potter Scholar and Matt, the last Brit to not read the series, are going on an audio expedition to critique, riff, and theorise about the most popular Wizard Boy books around.

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How many episodes does Hogwarts Dropout Radio have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

Hogwarts Dropout Radio episodes:

July 22, 2022 HDR Ep 13: Chamberpot of Secrets
With Chamber of Secrets completed, Matt and Reba take some time to discuss the book as a whole. Topics include new heights of peak Rowling, magic church and why Dumbledore can't keep getting away with this.

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Our links!
Matt's twitter:
https://twitter.com/prpgecko

Reba's masterpiece:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/271...
https://www.reddit.com/user/rebaMacnc...
https://rebamacncheese.tumblr.com/
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.ph...

PSA: JK Rowling's advocacy for trans-exclusionary feminism is heinous, active bigotry that is doing real harm to the cause of trans rights in her country and the world. Trans rights are human rights. Trans liberation now.

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1h 11min
July 15, 2022 HDR Ep 12: Dear Diary
In the finale of Chamber of Secrets, Reba and Matt cover chapters 16, 17 and 18. Topics include the downfall of Gilderoy Lockhart, Tom the Teenage Lich and the greatest practice of street magic ever seen.

[This episode came out after an unfortunate hiatus due to my (Matt) computer going kaboom. I'm now able to edit again so expect your usual programming!]

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Our links!
Matt's twitter:
https://twitter.com/prpgecko

Reba's masterpiece:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/271...
https://www.reddit.com/user/rebaMacnc...
https://rebamacncheese.tumblr.com/
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.ph...

PSA: JK Rowling's advocacy for trans-exclusionary feminism is heinous, active bigotry that is doing real harm to the cause of trans rights in her country and the world. Trans rights are human rights. Trans liberation now.

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1h 49min
May 30, 2022 HDR Ep 11: Interview with a Spider
This week Reba and Matt cover chapters 13, 14 and 15 of Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. Topics include polite spider society, dwarven love warriors and the diary of a wimpy wizard.

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Our links!
Matt's twitter:
https://twitter.com/prpgecko

Reba's masterpiece:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/271...
https://www.reddit.com/user/rebaMacnc...
https://rebamacncheese.tumblr.com/
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.ph...

PSA: JK Rowling's advocacy for trans-exclusionary feminism is heinous, active bigotry that is doing real harm to the cause of trans rights in her country and the world. Trans rights are human rights. Trans liberation now.

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1h 33min
May 20, 2022 HDR Ep 10: Moste Potente Pruno
This week Reba and Matt cover chapters 10 11 and 12 of Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. Topics include fun things to make in a cistern, Crabbe, Goyle, Malfoy BFFs and practical application of street magic.

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Our links!
Matt's twitter:
https://twitter.com/prpgecko

Reba's masterpiece:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/271...
https://www.reddit.com/user/rebaMacnc...
https://rebamacncheese.tumblr.com/
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.ph...

PSA: JK Rowling's advocacy for trans-exclusionary feminism is heinous, active bigotry that is doing real harm to the cause of trans rights in her country and the world. Trans rights are human rights. Trans liberation now.

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1h 53min
May 13, 2022 HDR Ep 9: The Hideous Haunts of Hogwarts
This week Reba and Matt cover chapters 7 8 and 9 of Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. Topics include parties for goffs, cat murder and gatekeeping in marginalized communities.

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Our links!
Matt's twitter:
https://twitter.com/prpgecko

Reba's masterpiece:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/271...
https://www.reddit.com/user/rebaMacnc...
https://rebamacncheese.tumblr.com/
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.ph...

PSA: JK Rowling's advocacy for trans-exclusionary feminism is heinous, active bigotry that is doing real harm to the cause of trans rights in her country and the world. Trans rights are human rights. Trans liberation now.

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1h 33min
May 06, 2022 HDR Ep 8: Defence against the Paparazzi
In this episode Reba and Matt go over chapters 4, 5 and 6 of Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. Topics include vehicular treeslaughter, Tumblr Sexymen and Weasley street justice.

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Our links!
Matt's twitter:
https://twitter.com/prpgecko

Reba's masterpiece:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/271...
https://www.reddit.com/user/rebaMacnc...
https://rebamacncheese.tumblr.com/
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.ph...

PSA: JK Rowling's advocacy for trans-exclusionary feminism is heinous, active bigotry that is doing real harm to the cause of trans rights in her country and the world. Trans rights are human rights. Trans liberation now.

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1h 33min
April 29, 2022 HDR Ep 7, Book 2 Premiere: Vernon Builds a Child Prison
CW: Discussion of fictionalised child abuse, and self harm.

In the seventh episode, and the start of book 2: Reba and Matt go over chapters 1, 2 and 3 of Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. Topics include the magical Surveillance State, why Dobby is like that, and how to ethically de-gnome your garden.

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Our links!
Matt's twitter:
https://twitter.com/prpgecko

Reba's masterpiece:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/271...
https://www.reddit.com/user/rebaMacnc...
https://rebamacncheese.tumblr.com/
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.ph...

PSA: JK Rowling's advocacy for trans-exclusionary feminism is heinous, active bigotry that is doing real harm to the cause of trans rights in her country and the world. Trans rights are human rights. Trans liberation now.

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1h 38min
April 22, 2022 HDR Ep 6: Potter Silvia
In the season finale of HDR, Reba and Matt tackle the last two chapters of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone. Topics include Snape's daily Wordle, the perils of finding competent evil underlings, who Dumbledore was really lying to.

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Our links!
Matt's twitter:
https://twitter.com/prpgecko

Reba's masterpiece:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/271...
https://www.reddit.com/user/rebaMacnc...
https://rebamacncheese.tumblr.com/
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.ph...

PSA: JK Rowling's advocacy for trans-exclusionary feminism is heinous, active bigotry that is doing real harm to the cause of trans rights in her country and the world. Trans rights are human rights. Trans liberation now.

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1h 44min
April 15, 2022 HDR Ep 5: The Sex-Negative Forest
In the fifth episode, Reba and Matt go over chapters 14 and 15 of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone. Topics include the British schooling system, sapphire-eyed centaurs, and Pr. McGonagall's decision.

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Our links!
Matt's twitter:
https://twitter.com/prpgecko

Reba's masterpiece:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/271...
https://www.reddit.com/user/rebaMacnc...
https://rebamacncheese.tumblr.com/
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.ph...

PSA: JK Rowling's advocacy for trans-exclusionary feminism is heinous, active bigotry that is doing real harm to the cause of trans rights in her country and the world. Trans rights are human rights. Trans liberation now.

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
1h 24min
April 08, 2022 HDR Ep 4: Warhammer Weasleys
This episode, Reba and Matt go over chapters 11-13 of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone. Topics include screenwriting, spirituality, and Snape/Filch OTP.

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Our links!
Matt's twitter:
https://twitter.com/prpgecko

Reba's masterpiece:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/271...
https://www.reddit.com/user/rebaMacnc...
https://rebamacncheese.tumblr.com/
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.ph...

PSA: JK Rowling's advocacy for trans-exclusionary feminism is heinous, active bigotry that is doing real harm to the cause of trans rights in her country and the world. Trans rights are human rights. Trans liberation now.

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
1h 47min

FAQs about Hogwarts Dropout Radio:

How many episodes does Hogwarts Dropout Radio have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.