The HBCD
Welcome to The HBCD — the unofficial Dresden Files companion podcast where the magic is real, the spoilers are (mostly) accidental, and the nerdiness is 100% deliberate.
Every other week, we take on about a third of a Dresden Files book — which is frankly impressive, considering we’ve got the attention span of a dewdrop faerie on a sugar high. We’re four loveable nerds: two grizzled wizarding veterans who’ve read the series more times than they’ll admit, and two bold newbies diving headfirst into the supernatural mayhem for the very first time.
Expect laughs, chaos, bad jokes, worse theories, and more magical nonsense than you can shake a blasting rod at.
Got thoughts, questions, or a burning desire to yell “Parkour!” at us? Send a message to info@hbcdpodcast.com — we might just read it on air (or summon it in a ritual).
So grab your staff, throw on your best leather duster, and tune in — but be warned: side effects may include laughter, conspiracy boards, and an unhealthy attachment to fictional wizards.
New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a glowing review, and help us climb the Paranet ranks. Paranoid Gary, we’re coming for your spot.
Episodes
Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
3 min
Are you a fan of the Dresden Files? Do you want to be? Have you been dying to try the series, but just needed that final push before diving into a new modern fantasy series following the only working wizard-for-hire in Chicago? Join 4 intrepid readers as they introduce the latest podcast in the Dresden-verse...The HBCD.
Music:
Bards Theme by Monument Studios
Audiobook Clips From:
Small Favor (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher Performance by James Marsters)
Skin Game (Copyright 2014 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher Performance by James Marsters)
Oct 31, 2025
Oct 31, 2025
1 hr 8 min
Four mega-nerds explore the Dresden Files, starting with chapters 1-9 of Storm Front. Read along and listen for laughs, mayhem and an all-around good time!
Opening Music:
epic-background-orchestral-music-for-short-video-1-minute-hip-hop-beat by White Records. Used with permission under Pixa Bay’s licensing agreement
Chapter Tik-Tok Music:
Combat Sequence by Monument Studios
Apology Music:
Zimmer Atmos by Monument Studios
Outro Music:
Tension Strings and Bass by Monument Studios
Audiobook Clips from:
White Night (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher Performance by James Marsters)
Storm Front (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher Performance by James Marsters)
Nov 14, 2025
Nov 14, 2025
48 min
Four accomplished readers explore the Dresden Files, digging through chapters 10-18 of Storm Front. Read along and listen for laughs, mayhem, and an all-around good time!
Previously-on Music:
Outlandish Tavern by Monument Studios
Opening Music:
epic-background-orchestral-music-for-short-video-1-minute-hip-hop-beat by White Records.
Used with permission under Pixa Bay’s licensing agreement
Chapter Tik-Tok Music:
Combat Sequence by Monument Studios
Apology Music:
Zimmer Atmos by Monument Studios
Outro Music:
Tension Strings and Bass by Monument Studios
Audiobook Clips from:
White Night (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher Performance by James Marsters)
Storm Front (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher Performance by James Marsters)
Nov 27, 2025
Nov 27, 2025
1 hr 9 min
Four in-the-know locals explore the Dresden Files, finishing Storm Front and discussing chapters 19-27. Read along and listen for laughs, mayhem, and an all-around good time!
Opening Music:
epic-background-orchestral-music-for-short-video-1-minute-hip-hop-beat by White Records.
Used with permission under Pixa Bay’s licensing agreement
Previously-on Music:
Genesis by Monument Studios
Chapter Tik-Tok Music:
Combat Sequence by Monument Studios
Outro Music:
Tension Strings and Bass by Monument Studios
Audiobook Clips from:
White Night (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher Performance by James Marsters)
Fool Moon (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher Performance by James Marsters)
Dec 11, 2025
Dec 11, 2025
1 hr 22 min
Four wonderful people explore the Dresden Files, digging through chapters 1-12 of Fool Moon. Read along and listen for laughs, mayhem, and an all-around good time!
Opening Music:
epic-background-orchestral-music-for-short-video-1-minute-hip-hop-beat by White Records.
Used with permission under Pixa Bay’s licensing agreement
Previously-on Music:
Genesis by Monument Studios
Chapter Tik-Tok Music:
Combat Sequence by Monument Studios
Outro Music:
Tension Strings and Bass by Monument Studios
Audiobook Clips from:
White Night (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher Performance by James Marsters)
Fool Moon (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher Performance by James Marsters)
Dec 26, 2025
Dec 26, 2025
1 hr 20 min
Four readers explore the Dresden Files, covering Fool Moon and discussing chapters 13 to 22. Read along and listen for laughs, mayhem, and an all-around good time!
Opening Music:
epic-background-orchestral-music-for-short-video-1-minute-hip-hop-beat by White Records.
Used with permission under Pixa Bay’s licensing agreement
Previously-on Music:
Genesis by Monument Studios
Chapter Tik-Tok Music:
Combat Sequence by Monument Studios
Outro Music:
Tension Strings and Bass by Monument Studios
Audiobook Clips from:
White Night (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher Performance by James Marsters)
Fool Moon (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher Performance by James Marsters)
Jan 9, 2026
Jan 9, 2026
55 min
Four distinguished adults explore the Dresden Files, covering Fool Moon and discussing chapters 23 to the conclusion. Read along and listen for laughs, mayhem, and an all-around good time!
Opening Music:
epic-background-orchestral-music-for-short-video-1-minute-hip-hop-beat by White Records.
Used with permission under Pixa Bay’s licensing agreement
Previously-on Music:
Genesis by Monument Studios
Chapter Tik-Tok Music:
Combat Sequence by Monument Studios
Outro Music:
Tension Strings and Bass by Monument Studios
Audiobook Clips from:
White Night (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher Performance by James Marsters)
Jan 23, 2026
Jan 23, 2026
1 hr 38 min
Four folks with mediocre last names explore the Dresden Files, covering Grave Peril and discussing chapters 1 to 13. Read along and listen for laughs, mayhem, and an all-around good time!
Opening Music:
epic-background-orchestral-music-for-short-video-1-minute-hip-hop-beat by White Records.
Used with permission under Pixa Bay’s licensing agreement
Chapter Tik-Tok Music:
Combat Sequence by Monument Studios
Outro Music:
Tension Strings and Bass by Monument Studios
Audiobook Clips from:
White Night (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher, Performance by James Marsters)
Grave Peril (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher, Performance by James Marsters)
Feb 6, 2026
Feb 6, 2026
1 hr 9 min
Four PUMPED up folks explore the Dresden Files, covering Grave Peril and discussing chapters 14 to 25. Read along and listen for laughs, mayhem, and an all-around good time!
Opening Music:
epic-background-orchestral-music-for-short-video-1-minute-hip-hop-beat by White Records.
Used with permission under Pixa Bay’s licensing agreement
Chapter Tik-Tok Music:
Combat Sequence by Monument Studios
Outro Music:
Tension Strings and Bass by Monument Studios
Quote Music:
Life Restored by Monument Studios
Audiobook Clips from:
White Night (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher, Performance by James Marsters)
Grave Peril (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher, Performance by James Marsters)
Feb 13, 2026
Feb 13, 2026
42 min
Four PUMPED up folks finish their analysis of chapters 14 to 25 of Grave Peril. Read along and listen for laughs, mayhem, and an all-around good time!
Outro Music:
Tension Strings and Bass by Monument Studios
Dresden After Dark Music:
Elven Secrets by Monument Studios
Audiobook Clips from:
White Night (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher, Performance by James Marsters)
Grave Peril (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher, Performance by James Marsters)