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
Mar 12, 2026
Mar 26, 2026
Mar 26, 2026
1 hr 25 min
Four folks who can make an hour and half podcast just off the note ‘Sex Vampires’ explore the Dresden Files, covering Grave Peril and discussing chapters 26 to the end. 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
Last Time Music:
Genesis by Monument Studios
Chapter Tik-Tok Music:
Combat Sequence by Monument Studios
Flashback Music:
Paladin by Monument Studios
Audiobook Clips from:
White Night (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher, Performance by James Marsters)
Apr 11, 2026
Apr 11, 2026
48 min
Four folks who know, firsthand, the meaning of joint pain explore the Dresden Files. We cover Grave Peril, discussing chapters 26 to the end. 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
Song Clips:
Clip from “Love is a Losing Game” by Amy Winehouse copyright Island Records, used under a fair use umbrella.
Clip from “If We Were Vampires” by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unite copyright Southwestern records, used under a fair use umbrella.
Clip from “Teardrop” by Massive Attack copyright Southwestern records, used under a fair use umbrella.
Clip from “Something I Could Never Have” by Nine Inch Nails copyright TVT records, used under a fair use umbrella.
Duck Sounds:
Duck sound effect by Eduardo Rodrigues from Pixabay. Used with permission under Pixa Bay’s licensing agreement.
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)
Apr 24, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
33 min
Two Bozos insult each other through three Dresden Files short stories. Chris will ask insightful questions about A Fistful of Warlocks, Restoration of Faith and B is for Bigfoot. Mars may have drooled on himself a little bit.
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
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)
Summer Knight (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher Performance by James Marsters)
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
1 hr 40 min
Four folks who know the value of Touch Up Filters on Zoom talk about the Dresden Files. We cover Summer Knight, discussing chapters 1 to 11. 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
Tik Tok Music:
Combat Sequence B 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)
Summer Knight (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher Performance by James Marsters)
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
1 hr 27 min
Four folks who are impressed by PARKOUR! talk about the Dresden Files. We cover Summer Knight, discussing the magic and characters of chapters 1 to 11. 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
Whats More Likely Theme:
Big Band Show by Anastasia Chubarova. Used with permission under Pixa Bay’s licensing agreement
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)
Summer Knight (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher Performance by James Marsters)
Jun 12, 2026
Jun 12, 2026
1 hr 31 min
Four near-villians make an hour and half podcast exploring Summer Knight from the Dresden Files. They cover the plot of chapters 12-24. 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
Last Time 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)
Summer Knight (Copyright 2008 by Penguin Audio. Text by Jim Butcher Performance by James Marsters)