Chapter 1: The Other Minister | Half Blood Prince

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 sleep.me/GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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 sleep.me/GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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 38: The Second War Begins | Order of the Phoenix

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 38 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss the ministry finally (cowardly) telling the truth, the platinum sextants’ recovery progress, the confrontation with the “slug trio”, dumb points math, visiting Hagrid, finding the mirror (ughhh), talking to Nearly Headless Nick then Luna, the train ride home and the greeting squad at King’s Cross.  Relevant Links:  Luna Lovegood is a Maladictus - youtube.com/watch?v=HQRg27GeNYw&themeRefresh=1 [http://youtube.com/watch?themeRefresh=1&v=HQRg27GeNYw]  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 sleep.me/GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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 37: The Lost Prophecy | Order of the Phoenix

This episode is sponsored by KiwiCo - Get $10 off on your Summer Adventure Series at http://kiwico.com/SUMMERkiwico.com/SUMMER [http://kiwico.com/SUMMER], promo code GRIFFIN.  Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 37 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss Harry facing the grief alone and possibly how the Horcrux in him reacts, Dumbledore’s lengthy explanation of “an old man’s mistakes”, and the actual contents of the Prophecy. Relevant Links:  A Goofy Movie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Goofy_Movie [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Goofy_Movie]  Emperor’s New Groove - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Emperor%27s_New_Groove [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Emperor%27s_New_Groove]  What If Ron Was In Hufflepuff? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvkRzxz1ZZ8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvkRzxz1ZZ8]  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 sleep.me/GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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 36: The Only One He Ever Feared | Order of the Phoenix

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 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 36 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss Lupin’s loss, the five stages of grief, Dumbledore’s control of the Elder Wand, Bellatrix’s raw power, Voldemort arriving, the most creative, inventive battle in the whole series, Harry being possessed and Dumbledore taking charge.  Relevant Links:  Was Ginny the TRUE Master of Harry’s Wand? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jnm6zuWB92s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jnm6zuWB92s]  The DARK TRUTH Behind the Fountain of Magical Brethren - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95eZ4tEoPOU [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95eZ4tEoPOU]  Harry IS The Philosopher’s Stone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUMhZXVbekU [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUMhZXVbekU]  Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/ [https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/]  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 sleep.me/GRIFFIN for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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]