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Potter And Daughter

by Joel Watson

In each episode Joel and Lily cover about 1/4 to 1/5 of a book, discussing what happened, why it happened and what lessons Lily is learning from the books as she reads them. It's part Cliff's Notes and part cute and instrospective conversation between a father and daughter who love the same books for the same (and sometimes totally different) reasons.

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Episodes

  1. Potter And Daughter 01 – Book 1, Episode 1

    In this first episode of Potter And Daughter, cartoonist Joel Watson talks to his seven year old daughter, Lily, about the first six chapters in Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone. They spend some time on the current state of Harry’s life and how it rapidly begins to change with his…

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  2. Potter And Daughter 17 – Book 5 Episode 1

    In episode seventeen of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily start out on Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix and cover chapters 1-6. This is the first book in the series that Lily has not read all the way through as of the time of our recording. Harry isn’t being kept in the cupboard any…

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  3. Potter And Daughter 16 – Book 4, Episode 5

    In episode sixteen of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily wrap up Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire with a discussion of chapters 32-37. Harry is transported to an unexpected place and finally meets his greatest foe face to noseless face. After a final act of love and protection from his parents,...

  4. Potter And Daughter 15 – Book 4, Episode 4

    In episode fifteen of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily cover chapters 27-31 of Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. Harry reunites with his godfather, and has several visions courtesy of his Divination Class dreams and Dumbledore’s Pensieve. Armed with more knowledge of Death Eaters past and a…

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  5. Potter And Daughter 14 – Book 4, Episode 3

    In episode fourteen of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily discuss the events of chapters 19-26 of Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. Harry is a Tri-Wizard Champion whether he likes it or not, and that means being tasked with… tasks! He faces the first two which see him in a sky high dragon…

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  6. Potter And Daughter 13 – Book 4, Episode 2

    In episode thirteen of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily tackle chapters 10-18 of Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. After the life threatening danger at the Quidditch World Cup, Harry heads to Hogwarts (the place where his life is USUALLY in danger) which is hosting the Tri-Wizard Tournament,...

  7. Potter And Daughter 12 – Book 4, Episode 1

    In the twelfth episode of Potter And Daughter, Joel and Lily discuss the the first 9 chapters of Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire, which deals almost exclusively with the Quidditch World Cup. It’s all nearly all Quidditch, mostly all of the time. At least it is until the Death Eaters show up…

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  8. Potter And Daughter 11 – Book 3, Episode 4

    In the eleventh episode of Potter And Daughter, Joel and Lily’s discuss the dramatic conclusion of Harry Potter And The Prisoner of Azkaban, covering chapters 19 through 22. Harry’s world is turned upside down by what he’s learned from Sirius and Lupin, Peter Pettigrew’s true allegiance is...

  9. Potter And Daughter 10 – Book 3, Episode 3

    In the tenth episode of Potter And Daughter, Joel and Lily attempt to cover the remainder of book 3, Harry Potter And The Prisoner of Azkaban, but only manage to get through chapters 15-18 in an hour. There’s just too much to talk about in the final riveting act of this book (which happens to be…

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  10. Potter And Daughter 09 – Book 3, Episode 2

    In the ninth episode of Potter And Daughter, Joel and Lily tackle chapters 8-14 of Harry Potter And The Prisoner of Azkaban and discuss Harry’s very brave and very stupid visits to Hogsmeade Village, new revelations about Sirius Black and his connection to the Potters, Oliver Wood’s Quidditch...

  11. Potter And Daughter 08 – Book 3, Episode 1

    In the eighth episode of Potter And Daughter, Joel and Lily tackle the first seven chapters of Harry Potter And The Prisoner of Azkaban and ask the questions, “Who is Sirius Black, and why does everyone think he’s after Harry?” They also discuss magical pets, new Hogwarts professors (Remus Lupin...

  12. Potter And Daughter 07 – Book 2, Episode 4

    In the seventh episode of Potter And Daughter, Joel and Lily pick up right where the last episode abruptly left off with Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets at chapter 14. Things start calming down around Hogwarts until Riddle’s diary goes missing. A main character gets petrified, and Harry…

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  13. Potter And Daughter 06 – Book 2, Episode 3

    In the sixth episode of Potter And Daughter, Joel and Lily pick up their discussion of Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets at Chapter 11. They talk about the Polyjuice Potion plan, petrified people and poltergeists and Potter penetrating the pages of Riddle’s personal paperback. Our theme…

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  14. Potter And Daughter 05 – Book 2, Episode 2

    In the fifth episode of Potter And Daughter, Joel and Lily pick up their discussion of Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets at chapter 7. They talk about Harry and Draco’s prospects on their respective Quidditch teams, Wizard blood status (Pure Bloods, Mudbloods, Muggleborns and Squibs), the...

  15. Potter And Daughter 04 – Book 2, Episode 1

    In the fourth episode of Potter And Daughter, Joel and Lily start their discussion of Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets including the introduction of Dobby, the role of house elves in the Wizarding world and the introduction of Professor Gilderoy Lockhart. This episode covers chapters 1...

  16. Potter And Daughter 03 – Book 1, Episode 3

    In the third episode of Potter And Daughter, Joel and Lily discuss chapter 12 through the end of Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone. They spend some time talking about The Mirror of Erised and what each of them might see in the mirror. Our theme song is “This Book Is So Awesome” by Harry and…

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  17. Potter And Daughter 02 – Book 1, Episode 2

    In the second episode of Potter And Daughter, cartoonist Joel Watson talks to his seven year old daughter, Lily, about chapters 7 through 11 in Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone. They cover the events from the sorting hat through Harry’s first game of Quidditch. Our theme song is “This Book…

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  18. Potter And Daughter 32 – Book 7 Episode 5

    In episode thirty-two of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily review chapters 26-31 of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows. Harry, Ron and Hermione execute a daring daylight heist, then Harry’s connection with Voldemort finally reveals the location of the final Horcrux. Harry meets another...

  19. Potter And Daughter 31 – Book 7 Episode 4

    In episode thirty-one of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily discuss the events of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows chapters 20-25. Harry and his friends visit a friend’s father and learn that a famous fable might hold the key to defeating Voldemort. Harry becomes obsessed with a new quest at…

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  20. Potter And Daughter 30 – Book 7 Episode 3

    In episode thirty of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily tackle Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows chapters 14-19. Harry and his friends, with no safe haven to return to, are on the run. Harry learns that Voldemort is after a previously stolen item, and a possible method for destroying Horcruxes,...

  21. Potter And Daughter 29 – Book 7 Episode 2

    In episode twenty-nine of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily pick up their discussion of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows with chapters 9-13. Harry, Ron and Hermione are on the run from the Death Eaters and need to find a safe place to hide. Kreacher sheds some light on the origination and...

  22. Potter And Daughter 28 – Book 7 Episode 1

    In episode twenty-eight of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily begin discussing Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows, covering chapters 1-8. Snape takes his place at his master’s table, Harry says goodbye to #4 Privet Drive for the last time, seven Potter’s take to the skies and Harry loses more…

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  23. Potter And Daughter 27 – Book 6 Episode 5

    In episode twenty-seven of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily finish covering Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince with chapters 26-30. Harry and Dumbledore go spelunking for Horcruxes, which isn’t nearly as fun as it sounds, then, upon returning to Hogwarts, stumble onto an assassination plot…

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  24. Potter And Daughter 26 – Book 6 Episode 4

    In episode twenty-six of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily discuss Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince chapters 21-25. Harry knows where Draco is hiding, but can’t see to catch him in the act, but with a little liquid luck Harry is able to complete the mission Dumbledore assigned to him at the...

  25. Potter And Daughter 25 – Book 6 Episode 3

    In episode twenty-five of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily cover Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince chapters 14-20. Harry slips Ron a Quidditch confidence boost in his drink… or does he? Ron and Hermione are on the outs and Harry is stuck in the middle. Harry attends the Slug Club Christmas...

  26. Potter And Daughter 24 – Book 6 Episode 2

    In episode twenty-four of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily delve into Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince chapters 7-13. Harry is more suspicious of Draco than he’s ever been, Professor Slughorn courts Harry for the Slug Club, and Snape lands his dream job which might turn into a nightmare…

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  27. Potter And Daughter 23 – Book 6 Episode 1

    In episode twenty-three of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily begin Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince by discussing chapters 1-6. We get our first glimpse of Ministry/Muggle intergovernmental cooperation, Professor Snape is definitely a double agent, though his true loyalties are now unclear...

  28. Potter And Daughter 22 – Book 5 Episode 6

    In episode twenty-two of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily wrap up Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix by discussing chapters 33-38. Harry is in a hurry to save Sirius, but first he must deal with the meddling Professor Umbridge. Harry and his friend take flight to London, and find a...

  29. Potter And Daughter 21 – Book 5 Episode 5

    In episode twenty-one of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily discuss Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix chapters 27-32. Hogwarts gets a new teacher who’s half creature, The DA is betrayed, Dumbledore is ousted from Hogwarts and Fred and George stage a spectacular exit of their own. Harry…

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  30. Potter And Daughter 20 – Book 5 Episode 4

    In episode twenty of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily discuss Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix chapters 20-26. Hagrid gets back from his secret mission and, from the looks of him, things didn’t go as well as he’d hoped. Umbridge sets her “evaluating eye” squarely on Hagrid as Harry…

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  31. Potter And Daughter 19 – Book 5 Episode 3

    In episode nineteen of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily discuss Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix chapters 13-19. Harry begins to see what happens when the paranoid and fearful hand of The Ministry begins to tighten its grip around Hogwarts. Harry has his first of several detentions with...

  32. Potter And Daughter 18 – Book 5 Episode 2

    In episode eighteen of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily pick up on Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix at chapter 7 and discuss everything through chapter 12. Harry faces expulsion (AGAIN) and has a trial at the Ministry of Magic. Dumbledore provides aid, but is still distant. Hogwarts has...

  33. Potter And Daughter 33 – Book 7 Episode 6

    In episode thirty-three, the final regular episode of Potter And Daughter Joel and Lily discuss chapters 32 through The Epilogue of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows. Our theme song is “This Book Is So Awesome” by Harry and The Potters.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In each episode Joel and Lily cover about 1/4 to 1/5 of a book, discussing what happened, why it happened and what lessons Lily is learning from the books as she reads them. It's part Cliff's Notes and part cute and instrospective conversation between a father and daughter who love the same books for the same (and sometimes totally different) reasons.

HOSTED BY

Joel Watson

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In each episode Joel and Lily cover about 1/4 to 1/5 of a book, discussing what happened, why it happened and what lessons Lily is learning from the books as she reads them. It's part Cliff's Notes and part cute and instrospective conversation between a father and daughter who love the same books...

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Potter And Daughter is created and hosted by Joel Watson.
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