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Every week I will be rereading a chapter from the Harry Potter books from the beginning of the series to the end from my perspective as a Black woman through the lens of current social issues, activism, social justice, and other things with guest hosts!

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    • Oct 16, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES


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    The Controversy of Thirst (and Other Ramblings)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 76:05


    This week, me and friend of the podcast Eden are talking about our objects of thirst in the Potterverse, problematic ships/crushes, and our thoughts on some of the actors! Don't forget to leave reviews on Apple Podcasts or share your thoughts on Twitter! Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    I Just Think It's Funny How...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 34:28


    In our first episode back after our extended hiatus, I discuss chapter 3 in Goblet of Fire, "The Invitation", through the themes of happiness and care (and lack thereof). Don't forget to leave reviews on Apple Podcasts or share your thoughts on Twitter! Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    Some Scurry Shit Goin' On

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 48:03


    In our 1 year anniversary episode and our first episode back from hiatus, I discuss chapter 1, "The Riddle House", through the theme of horror. Don't forget to leave reviews on Apple Podcasts or share your thoughts on Twitter! Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    Abolish Dementors!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 71:12


    This week, I'm reading the final three chapters of Prisoner of Azkaban ("The Dementor's Kiss", "Hermione's Secret", & "Owl Post Again") through the themes of happiness, safety, belief, father-son bonds, and hope! Don't forget to leave reviews on Apple Podcasts or share your thoughts on Twitter! Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod !Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    This Is A Sirius Black Stan Account

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 69:01


    In this week's episode I read chapter 18, "Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs", and chapter 19, "The Servant of Lord Voldemort", of Prisoner of Azkaban through the themes of loyalty and innocence. I also discuss how Harry COMPLETELY fumbled the bag and why Sirius Black is a master of ELITE shade. Don't forget to leave reviews on Apple Podcasts or share your thoughts on Twitter! Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod !Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    Harry Goes Ghost (Pepper)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 124:41


    This week, special guest Eden Fenwick is on to discuss chapters 15-17 of Prisoner of Azkaban, fancasts of the movie, theories, tv shows, and some harmless Ron slander! Don't forget to leave reviews on Apple Podcasts or share your thoughts on Twitter! Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod !Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    Spicy Harry: The Threepeat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 63:18


    In our 25th episode, I read chapter 13, "Gryffindor v. Ravenclaw", and chapter 14, "Snape's Grudge", of Prisoner of Azkaban through the themes of confidence, resentment, and protection.  And Spicy Harry makes a reappearance to read Snape like a Sunday paper. Don't forget to leave reviews on Apple Podcasts or share your thoughts on Twitter! Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod !Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    A Siriusly Special Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 82:09


    This week, I'm joined by special guests Jesi Taylor-Cruz and Kai Mills for a timely discussion on racism, oppression, trauma, and policing in the Poterrverse. Don't forget to leave reviews on Apple Podcasts or share your thoughts on Twitter! Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod !Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    Abracademon!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 62:39


    On this week's episode, I'm joined by my little sister as we hilariously discuss chapter 11, "The Firebolt", and chapter 12, "The Patronus" in Prisoner of Azkaban Be sure to leave reviews on Apple Podcasts or share your thoughts on Twitter! Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod !Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    The Great Betrayal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 46:02


    This week, I'm reading chapter 9, "Grim Defeat", and chapter 10, "The Marauder's Map", through the themes of ominousness and revelation. Be sure to leave reviews on Apple Podcasts or share your thoughts on Twitter! Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod !Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    Why Does Snape Work Here?!?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 51:47


    This week, I'm reading chapters 7, "The Boggart in the Wardrobe", and chapter 8, "The Flight of the Fat Lady", through the themes of good vs. bad teaching, honesty, and intention. I'm also reading the Sirius/Remus fic that you guys voted to create in the polls on the Twitter page so be kind and leave reviews on Apple Podcasts or share your thoughts on Twitter! Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod !Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    The Not So Mini FanFic Minisode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 42:19


    This week I'm discussing the world of fanfiction and its value to the Potterverse with special guest Eden! We dive into some of our favorite (and not so favorite) ships, our fanfic journeys, and whether or not fanfic is a legit artform! Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod !Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    Wake Me Up When Dementors End

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 51:54


    This week, I read chapter 5, "The Dementor", and chapter 6, "Talons and Tea Leaves" through the themes of policing, trauma, and fortune. Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod !Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    There's Only No Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 44:57


    This week, I read chapter three, "The Knight Bus", and chapter four, "The Leaky Cauldron" through the themes of rules and safety! Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod !Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    The Return of Spicy Harry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 43:14


    In the first episode for Prisoner of Azkaban, I read the first two chapters of the book, "Owl Post" and "Aunt Marge's Big Mistake", through the theme of dehumanization and talk about how the Harry Isn't White fire just got a lot more gas added to it. Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod !Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    Mystery Basement Dead People Area

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 130:45


    Me and my good friend Eden read the final 3 chapters of Chamber of Secrets through the themes of bravery, worship, truth, masks, and exposition! We also discuss some of our petty gripes about Chamber of Secrets and who we're looking forward to seeing in Prisoner of Azkaban! Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod !Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    An Army of Infinite Spider Babies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 59:04


    In this episode, I read chapter 14, "Cornelius Fudge", through the themes of blame and transformation and chapter 15, "Aragog", through the themes of terror, accusation, and loyaly. Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod !Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    If Circumstances Had Circumstanced

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 57:20


    In this episode, I read chapter 12, "The Polyjuice Potion", through the themes of blame and transformation and chapter 13, "The Very Secret Diary", through the themes of memory and deception. Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod !Support the show

    Make It Make Sense!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 52:12


    In this episode, I read chapter 10, "The Rogue Bludger", through the themes of theft and consent and chapter 11, "The Dueling Club", through the themes of suspicion and xenophobia. Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod !Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    The One Time I Felt Bad for Filch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 45:34


    In this episode, I read chapter 8, "The Deathday Party", through the theme of imposter syndrome and chapter 9, "The Writing On the Wall", through the themes of rumors and fraud and discuss why I feel bad for Filch. Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod !Support the show

    MINISODE: We Will Go Down With These Ships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 27:02


    On this minisode, me and special guest Jeiaza discuss our favorite and least favorite ships in the Harry Potter universe! Follow Jeaiza on Twitter @GyulMeetsWorld and find her podcast, The Beautiful People Podcast, on Apple and Spotify! Be sure to follow The House of Black Podcast on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and support on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod !Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    The Astronomy Teacher Was Prolly Fine As Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 76:03


    In this episode, me and my friend Jack discuss chapter six, "Gilderoy Lockhart", and chapter seven, "Mudbloods & Murmurs" through the themes of hearing vs. listening, blood, and fame. Unfortunately, I have a really bad cold this week and couldn't record my intro for the Patreon shoutouts. So, I will be thanking you guys here. Whitney, Brit, Jeaiza, and Maggie, thank you so much for everything you do to support the podcast!.Theme song is called SK by Text Me Records/Social Work. Follow on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod. Support the podcast at patreon.com/houseofblackpod.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    Classic Mom Shit

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 57:57


    In this episode, I cover the fourth chapter of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, "Flourish and Blotts" and the fifth chapter, "The Whomping Willow", through the themes of care, safety, consent, danger, bravery, and rationality. Theme song is called SK by Text Me Records/Social Work. Follow on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod. Support the podcast at patreon.com/houseofblackpod.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    The ONE Time Ron Was A Ride or Die

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 38:41


    In this episode, I cover the third chapter of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, "The Burrow" through the themes of freedom, captivity, and chosen family.Theme song is called SK by Text Me Records/Social Work.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    These Bitches Got A Owl Living In They House

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 35:00


    In this episode, I cover the first two chapters of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, "The Worst Birthday" and "Dobby's Warning" through the themes of control, imprisonment, and surveillance.New theme song is called SK by Text Me Records/Social Work.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    MINISODE: Founders and Headcanons

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 22:15


    In this minisode, I discuss some of the headcanons I have about the Founders! Is Salazar Slytherin REALLY a bad guy? Are Hufflepuffs REALLY doormats? Is Rowena Ravenclaw REALLY the bad bitch we assume her to be? Is Helga Hufflepuff REALLY a glass case of emotion? We're talking about it! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    Dumbledore Slander Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 48:48


    In the final episode of Sorcerer's Stone, I read the final two chapters of the book, "Through the Trap Door" and "The Man with Two Faces", through the themes of invisibility, courage, and fear of death. And Dumbledore slander.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    Firenze Thee Stallion and Mama Hagrid

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 58:00


    In this eighth episode, I read chapters fourteen, "Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback", and fifteen, "The Forbidden Forest" through the themes of irresponsible children, believing the best of everyone, and impending war.Support the House of Black Podcast by following us on Twitter @HouseOfBlackPod and supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/houseofblackpod. Support the show

    Is Dumbledore Spying On These Kids?!?!?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 62:38


    In this episode, I read chapter twelve, "The Mirror of Erised", and chapter thirteen, "Nicolas Flamel" of Sorcerer's Stone through the themes of lost family, deepest desires,  and jumping to the wrong conclusions. Visit patreon.com/houseofblackpod to support the show and follow our Twitter page @HouseOfBlackPod. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    Ron Is Still Garbage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 50:30


    In this episode, I read chapters ten, "Halloween", and eleven, "Quidditch", through the themes of insecurity, controlling uncontrollable things, and friendships neglected.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    MINISODE: Where Does Magic Come From?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 18:18


    In this minisode, I kick around some theories about where magic comes from in the Potterverse!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    Snape Is the Fucking Worst

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 56:40


    In this episode, I read chapter eight, "The Potions Master", and chapter nine, "The Midnight Duel" of Sorcerer's Stone through the themes of abusive authority figures, hating children, and weak ass bitchness. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    Hermione Is Black! She Just Is!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 61:09


    This week, I read chapters six and seven of Sorcerer's Stone, "The Journey from Platform 9 3/4" and "The Sorting Hat" through the themes of feeling second, imposter syndrome, and proving oneself.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    Goblins, Owls, & White Supremacists, oh my!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 57:04


    In this episode, I discuss chapter 5 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, "Diagon Alley", through the themes of supremacy, identity and culture, and things left behind. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    Dumbledore Is Trash!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 80:27


    In the second episode of The House of Black Podcast, me and Jeaiza discuss the next two chapters of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone ("Letters From No One" and "Keeper of the Keys") and delve into the themes of trust, abuse, and the violence of remembering!  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

    Imagination Approved!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2019 101:14


    In the inaugural episode of The House of Black Podcast, me and Jesi discuss the first two chapters of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and delve into the themes of imagination, trauma, and the violence of forgetting!  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/houseofblackpod)

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