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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.

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