E56: Back to Hogwarts 2026 Recap!

In this episode, Mitchell shares his experience visiting London’s new official Harry Potter store, from its immersive design and fresh merchandise to its disappointing food. Then, the hosts continue their read-along of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone with Chapter 11, “Quidditch.”They revisit Harry’s first Quidditch match, Hermione’s growing friendship with Harry and Ron, and the clues that make Snape look suspicious. Along the way, they explore the chapter’s school-life details, compare the book with the film, and discuss what the upcoming series should preserve, expand, or change.Find us on the YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@HPTVPodcastHosts:Mitchell MarshallJaime RamosSteven Marshall

Harold J. Potter is in the thick of it. After breaking down the newest casting news and premiere rumours, the Philosopher's Stone book club begins. Dive into the start of Harry's midnight wanderings and creature encounters. From his rivalry with Malfoy to the evolution friendship with Hermione. Plus a NIMBUS 2000!Which moments do we know we will see on screen for the first time? Which are most critical to a faithful and funtastic adaption?Find us on the YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@HPTVPodcastHosts:Mitchell MarshallJaime RamosSteven Marshall

We made it to HOGWARTS! Time for Chapter 7: The Sorting Hat and Chapter 8: The Potions Master. We discuss what class we would enjoy most and where JUST 30 SECONDS could incredibly improve characters and scenes. From plot holes to incredible exposition. From burritos and mac salad to the yin and yang of Hagrid and Snape, we have Harry's sorting and first week covered. Which moments do we know we will see on screen for the first time? Which are most critical to a faithful and funtastic adaption?Find us on the YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@HPTVPodcastHosts:Mitchell MarshallJaime RamosSteven Marshall

All aboard the Hogwarts Express! Join us as we explore “The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters”—Chapter 6 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone!From new friendships to a compartment full of sweets, which moments are we most excited to see on screen? And which details are essential to a faithful and fun adaptation?Find us on the YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@HPTVPodcastHosts:Mitchell MarshallJaime RamosSteven Marshall

Into the MAGICAL world we go. Join our intrepid hosts to explore 'Diagon Alley' - Chapter 5 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone! Which moments do we know we will see on screen for the first time? Which are most critical to a faithful and funtastic adaption?Find us on the YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@HPTVPodcastHosts:Mitchell MarshallJaime RamosSteven Marshall

Catch up on all the latest Harry Potter news!Then dive into chapters 3 and 4 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone! Which moments do we know we will see on screen for the first time? Which are most critical to a faithful and funtastic adaption?Watch us on the YouTube! https://youtube.com/@hptvpodcast?si=s3s7QyNeZYj6l21THosts:Mitchell MarshallJaime RamosSteven Marshall

Catch up on all the latest Harry Potter news including location filming updates, leaks, and new TV show specific merch!Then dive into chapters 1 and 2 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone! Which moments do we know we will see on screen for the first time? Which are most critical to a faithful and funtastic adaption?Watch us on the YouTube! https://youtube.com/@hptvpodcast?si=s3s7QyNeZYj6l21THosts:Mitchell MarshallJaime RamosSteven Marshall

This week on HP TV, we catch up on the latest Harry Potter TV series news, from Chamber of Secrets casting and Hans Zimmer’s score to the proposed Paramount–Warner Bros. deal and the show’s production schedule. Plus, we’re starting a weekly reread of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, come read along with us!Follow us on the Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@hptvpodcast?feature=shared⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact the podcast:[email protected], TikTok and Twitter: @HPTVPod Hosts:Jaime RamosMitchell MarshallSteven Marshall

The newest Harry Potter HBO teaser trailer is here!In this episode, we watch the brand-new trailer released September 2 and break it down as we go, pausing, reacting, overanalyzing, and sharing all of our thoughts on this new version of the Wizarding World.Watch the trailer with us and tell us: Are you ready to go back to Hogwarts?Follow us on the Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@hptvpodcast?feature=shared⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact the podcast:[email protected], TikTok and Twitter: @HPTVPod Hosts:Jaime RamosMitchell MarshallSteven Marshall

In this episode, Mitchell, Steven, and Jaime discuss the recent Harry Potter Back to Hogwarts event, trailer release, and upcoming franchise updates. Mitchell shares insights on the event's highlights. They give trailer expectations, and future theme park plans, providing fans with an overview of the latest Harry Potter news.Follow us on the Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@hptvpodcast?feature=shared⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact the podcast:[email protected], TikTok and Twitter: @HPTVPod Hosts:Jaime RamosMitchell MarshallSteven Marshall