The Weasleys’ Wizarding Twincast

The Weasley Siblings (Lauren, David, & Daniel)

This TWINCAST features twin brothers reading the Harry Potter series for the very first time in parallel. Unbelievably, they made it over a quarter-century before even being spoiled on the first book! Although they’ll be reading the same chapters at the same pace, they’ll be recording separate podcasts with me, their older sister and wizarding guide, as they read (and listen) to the Harry Potter book series a couple chapters at a time. As they venture through their independent Hogwarts adventures, their parallel universes will collide with upcoming crossover episodes, movie watch parties, and live chapter readings! Stay tuned for how two fantasy gamer dudes navigate the biggest fantasy craze since they’ve been born! read less

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David - Intro & Ch.1 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

David - Intro & Ch.1 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

As the elder twin, David gets to start this journey. In this inaugural episode, he'll discuss what he thinks he knows about the series so far. Then, we'll discuss the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, "The Boy Who Lived."

Episodes

David - Intro & Ch.1 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

David - Intro & Ch.1 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

As the elder twin, David gets to start this journey. In this inaugural episode, he'll discuss what he thinks he knows about the series so far. Then, we'll discuss the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, "The Boy Who Lived."

Daniel - Intro & Ch.1 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

Daniel - Intro & Ch.1 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

Daniel, the younger twin, begins his Harry Potter journey! In this second episode, he'll discuss what he thinks he knows about the series so far. Then, we'll discuss the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, "The Boy Who Lived."

David - Ch. 2-4 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

David - Ch. 2-4 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

David covers some additional memories he has for scenes he expects to see in the series. Then, we recap chapters 2-4 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone! At the end, David shares his starting theory for the series.

Daniel - Ch. 2-4 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

Daniel - Ch. 2-4 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

Daniel gets introduced to Harry's magic and backstory in Chapters 2-4. He also addresses his "mana" theory of what Voldemort is up to these days!

Daniel - Ch. 5-7 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

Daniel - Ch. 5-7 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

Today's episode covers chapters 5-7 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone with DANIEL. We review the events in depth as Daniel missed some story details after he listened in the car. Catch his initial reactions to some major plot points for the first time!

David - Ch. 5-7 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

David - Ch. 5-7 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

Today's 90min podcast is chock full of David's theories. As the experienced wizard he is, he explains wandlore including the concept of "attunement." He also comments on goblin stereotypes, questions the relevance of ghosts "chilling at Hogwarts," and presents his Voldemort & Harry are "one in the same" theory. All while forgetting the name of the book and what could possibly be in the "grubby little package!" Oh, and apparently Scabbers becomes a human at some point? Stay tuned for today's Weasley's Wizarding Twincast!

David - Ch. 8-11 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

David - Ch. 8-11 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

Today is David's turn again to recap Chapters 8-11 of Sorcerer's Stone. Good news! David remembered the name of the book, and although he has no idea what a sorcerer's stone is, he has some great insight into something called a philosopher's stone...

Daniel - Ch. 8-11 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

Daniel - Ch. 8-11 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

In today's Podcast, Daniel lays down his thoughts about the beef between Snape and Harry dating back to Snape's own school days. He also reviews what he thinks he knows about the series' end including the "not permanent" death of Harry Potter and a final battle.

David - Ch. 12-15 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

David - Ch. 12-15 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

We're back with David today in some of the most action-packed (and clue-packed) chapters yet! Luckily for us in the know, he doesn't pick up on most of them. In other news, the brothers' Dungeons and Dragons campaign has come to an end after 4 years. In that campaign, there was a "vampiric" villain, who David believes can be compared to Voldemort, that sought to overpower another group of wizards. But where is Voldemort now? David believes he's "ethereal," or on another plane, trying to figure out how to get his body back. Enjoy!

Daniel - Ch. 12-15 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

Daniel - Ch. 12-15 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

It's Daniel's turn to find out who is killing the unicorns! We recap how these three 11-year-olds come to discover that it's their responsibility alone to defend the Sorcerer's stone! Hagrid hosts the most unreasonable detention in the history of wizardkind and we meet some "stoner Centaurs" along the way. After this episode, I'll be posting live readings of the end of the book so you can hear both David's and Daniel's raw reactions to these mind-blowing chapters! Enjoy!

David - Ch. 16-17 LIVE READ (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

David - Ch. 16-17 LIVE READ (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

Happy Season 1 Finale!!! Today's podcast features a LIVE READ of the final chapters of Book 1. David is much more vocal in Ch. 17, so check out the time stamps below if you want to skip ahead! Ch. 16 Live Reading Starts: 6:30 Ch. 16 Ends/Brief Recap: 40:00 Ch. 17 Live Reading Ends/Final Recap: 01:14

Daniel - Ch. 16-17 LIVE READ (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

Daniel - Ch. 16-17 LIVE READ (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

Happy Season 1 Finale, Part 2!!! Today's podcast features a LIVE READ of the final chapters of Book 1. Daniel has a blast with it and you all will, too!