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Retold: A Fantasy Podcast

Barry Watson
Harry Potter
Quidditch
Hogwarts
Hermione Granger
Ron Weasley
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Sirius Black
Harry Potter and the Chamber Of Secrets
Hagrid
Goblet Of Fire
Chamber Of Secrets
Diagon Alley
Slytherin
Prisoner Of Azkaban
Dementors
Gilderoy Lockhart
Wizarding World
Quidditch World Cup
Peter Pettigrew
Dobby

Welcome to Retold! A podcast where I retell you my favorite stories of all time, mainly Harry Potter. Every week, my guests and I do a chapter by chapter retelling of the Potter books and we discuss our favorite lines, lore, and love for this series. We also will retell other amazing fantasy stories somewhat randomly alongside our Potter episodes.

New Harry Potter episodes every Monday!

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Latest Episodes

Join me and Jonathan as he tries to highlight several different plotholes in my favorite story ever as we discuss chapters 35 & 36 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

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Join me and Jessie in this Patreon teaser episode as we recap the plot to Hogwarts Mystery and find out is this game actually good? Is the lore interesting/canon? And what happened to our brother!!!!???

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Join me and Jessie as we share Harry Potter Jokes and gush over Mr. Darcy as Voldemort in chapters 33 and 34 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

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Join me, Scott, and William as we talk about Potter Trivia, their deep love for the harry potter movies, and when to introduce the books to your children,

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Recent Guests

Brett from Brett's Thoughts
Guest discussing potential changes to HP canon for HBO adaptation
Brett's Thoughts
Episode: Ten CANNON CHANGES We want to see in the Harry Potter TV Show with @BrettsThoughts
Monica Mischief by Monica
Harry Potter content creator known as Mischief by Monica
Personal brand/Mischief by Monica
Episode: GOF Chs 19&20 with Monica (@mischiefbymonica)
Cory Wheezy the Red
Episode: GOF Chs 17&18 with Cory (Weasey_the_red)
Professor Julian
A professor who teaches Harry Potter and has his own podcast called Critical Magic Theory.
Critical Magic Theory
Episode: GOF Chs5&6 with Professor Julian (Critical Magic Theory Podcast)
Stephanie Spencer
First-time guest, Gryffindor, shares love for Harry Potter.
Stephanie's Pensive
Episode: GOF Chs3&4 with Stephanie (@stephaniespensieve)
Tony AguamentiYT
YouTuber and Instagram personality known for Harry Potter content
YouTube and Instagram
Episode: POA Chs 19&20 with Tony (AguamentiYT)
Chris Ford
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Episode: Sorting Characters With Avatar The Last Podcasters
Cory Weasy
Professional chef, Potter collector, and avid Harry Potter fan
Episode: COS 15&16 with Cory (Weasy the Red)
Kristin Weber
Professional comedian, author, and former co-worker of Barry
Episode: COS Chapters 3&4 with Kristin

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Barry
Host of Retold and a core member of the show's founder group.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • So fun!

    Half-point Barry is great! Exceptional wit, fun bits, and refreshing silliness. Totally recommend!

    #completelyunbiased 😉

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonathan_Plot
    United States18 days ago
  • Love this Podcast

    Barry cares deeply about the source material and about his fans! This is best re-read podcast I’ve listened to. I love all the segments and the variety of guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ballin232323
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great insights!

    Really clever format! “Quizzitch” 😆 I enjoy all the extras and stuff I’ve completely missed reading the books myself.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EvelynBrownHogwartsLegacy
    United States7 months ago

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Guests from Potter communities boost credibility and cross-promo opportunities.
Fans appreciate the depth of lore and the entertaining host banter.
The format's 'Quizzitch' segment is a standout moment for audience interaction.
Listeners praise the show's clever format and engaging trivia.

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GOF Chs 33&34 with Jessie
Q: What was the potion for Voldemort's rudimentary body made from?
Venom from Nagini and a bone from his father (with unicorn blood as another ingredient); this combination created the rudimentary body and allowed his return.
GOF Chs29&30 with Rachel (The Menuscript)
Q: Okay. So in chapter 30, when we are down in the pensive, we see Moody and something is different about him. What is different?
Moody has both eyes and his full nose, indicating a dramatic physical change.
GOF Chs29&30 with Rachel (The Menuscript)
Q: All right. So in chapter 29, Sirius writes Harry a letter and tells him to focus on two spells slash skills. What does he tell Harry to focus on for the third task?
The answer is Hexes and Jinxes, with emphasis on stunning and disarming.
GOF Chs 17&18 with Cory (Weasey_the_red)
Q: What does Ollivander make Harry's wand do?
The wand produces a spell (he mentions a reaction of sparks and a flower; the explicit spell is not named in the line), but the correct recognition is that his wand
GOF Chs 17&18 with Cory (Weasey_the_red)
Q: What do the Slytherins' badges say, in the two-part question?
They say 'Support Cedric Diggory, the real Hogwarts champion' and 'Potter stinks'.

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This show delivers chapter-by-chapter retellings and lively discussions around a beloved fantasy universe, with guests from Harry Potter-focused communities joining the hosts to analyze plot details, lore, and character moments. Episodes blend recap, trivia, and cross-media comparisons (book vs. film), plus behind-the-scenes anecdotes and listener engagement segments. Notable strengths include a playful quiz format, passionate fan perspectives, and a community vibe that invites cross-promotion with other Potter-focused creators. The format often expands into broader fantasy discussions (e.g., other series or anime) while keeping Harry Potter at the core, making it appealing to devoted fans who enjoy deep lore, humor, and friendly banter.

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2. Monica Mischief by Monica
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