Through the Griffin Door

Chapter 4: Horace Slughorn | Half-Blood Prince

This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN [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 [https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/234878138-caller-unknown]   Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ [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 [https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9] Get your Sorting Candle HERE: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle [https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle]  Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor [http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor]  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ]  Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod [https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod] Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/ [https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/]  Follow SCB on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en]  Want more Harry Potter Content? Harry Potter Theories: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84 [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84] Dumbledore’s Big Plan: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn]  What If Harry Was in Slytherin: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn]     Edited by :: Ethan Edghill Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/griffin for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/griffin for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Chapter 3: Will and Won’t | Half-Blood Prince

This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN [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 [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 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=911s&v=nOVkVHkuMyM]  Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ [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 [https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9] Get your Sorting Candle HERE: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle [https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle]  Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor [http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor]  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ]  Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod [https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod] Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/ [https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/]  Follow SCB on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en]  Want more Harry Potter Content? Harry Potter Theories: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84 [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84] Dumbledore’s Big Plan: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn]  What If Harry Was in Slytherin: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn]     Edited by :: Ethan Edghill Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/griffin for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/griffin for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

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 [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/ [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 [https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9] Get your Sorting Candle HERE: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle [https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle]  Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor [http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor]  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ]  Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod [https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod] Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/ [https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/]  Follow SCB on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en]  Want more Harry Potter Content? Harry Potter Theories: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84 [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84] Dumbledore’s Big Plan: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn]  What If Harry Was in Slytherin: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn]     Edited by :: Ethan Edghill Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/griffin for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/griffin for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

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/ [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 [https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9] Get your Sorting Candle HERE: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle [https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle]  Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor [http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor]  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ]  Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod [https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod] Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/ [https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/]  Follow SCB on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en]  Want more Harry Potter Content? Harry Potter Theories: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84 [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84] Dumbledore’s Big Plan: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn]  What If Harry Was in Slytherin: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn]     Edited by :: Ethan Edghill Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/griffin for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/griffin for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

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/ [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 [https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9] Get your Sorting Candle HERE: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle [https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle]  Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor [http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor]  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ]  Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod [https://twitter.com/GriffinDoorPod] Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/ [https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/]  Follow SCB on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@super_carlin_brothers?lang=en]  Want more Harry Potter Content? Harry Potter Theories: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84 [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcbxi40YpdLla30rsxtizc7&si=SAPeUtfANZZHoK84] Dumbledore’s Big Plan: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTfMVfRN3VwYN4trN0CXIBxI&si=sEacnvbgAtkL22Jn]  What If Harry Was in Slytherin: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcJm1P391rp3tl8W0_ksFwc&si=LwKyPy-69M7GgVqn]     Edited by :: Ethan Edghill Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/griffin for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/griffin for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]