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Rating
4.8from
This podcast has
298 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Nathan BrownExplicit
Yes
Date created
2020/10/08
Latest episode
2026/10/21
Average duration
41 min.
Release period
7 days
Description
A podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective. Breaking down trash such as Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga, E.L James' erotic romance Fifty Shades of Grey, Blanka Lapinska's Polish nightmare fuel 365 Days, and Veronica Roth's dystopian YA novel Divergent with weekly chapter by chapter analysis. Visit www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks to gain access to all the bonus episodes including full coverage of Midnight Sun, the Fifty Shades Trilogy, and the Short Second Life of Bree Tanner. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapter 18
2026/10/21
*This episode originally aired on Patreon in 2025*
Join me for a break down of Chapter 18 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 'Dobby's Reward', in which Harry explains the whole plot of the book in 15 minutes, Dobby goes on a school excursion, and Harry and Ron get awarded their own award for special services to the school...
'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective.
Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban every week, as well as a back catalogue analysing Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.
Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at [email protected].
Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapter 17
2026/10/14
*This episode originally aired on Patreon in 2025*
Join me for a break down of Chapter 17 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 'The Heir of Slytherin', in which Harry enters Salazar's man cave, Tom Riddle does some air anagrams, and Fawkes is the undisputed MVP: Most Valuable Pheonix...
'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective.
Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban every week, as well as a back catalogue analysing Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.
Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at [email protected].
Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapter 16
2026/10/07
*This episode originally aired on Patreon in 2025*
Join me for a break down of Chapter 16 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 'The Chamber of Secrets', in which Harry and Ron get guilt tripped into visiting Hermione, Ginny gets taken by the monster, and Gilderoy accidentally becomes important at his work...
'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective.
Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban every week, as well as a back catalogue analysing Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.
Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at [email protected].
Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapter 15
2026/09/30
*This episode originally aired on Patreon in 2025*
Join me for a break down of Chapter 15 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 'Aragog', in which Harry and Ron follow the spiders, Fang gets defanged by treacle toffee, and Aragog speaks perfect English....
'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective.
Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban every week, as well as a back catalogue analysing Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.
Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at [email protected].
Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapter 14
2026/09/23
*This episode originally aired on Patreon in 2025*
Join me for a break down of Chapter 14 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 'Cornelius Fudge', in which Ginny takes her anger out on Travels with Trolls, Hermione is stiffer than usual, and Hagrid greets his guests with a crossbow...
'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective.
Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban every week, as well as a back catalogue analysing Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.
Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at [email protected].
Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapter 13
2026/09/16
*This episode originally aired on Patreon in 2025*
Join me for a break down of Chapter 13 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 'The Very Secret Diary,' in which a fragment of Voldemort's soul is flushed down a toilet, Harry's eyes are as green as a fresh pickled toad, and why find out why Tim Riddle was given an award for special services to the school...
'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective.
Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban every week, as well as a back catalogue analysing Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.
Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at [email protected].
Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapter 12
2026/09/09
*This episode originally aired on Patreon in 2025*
Join me for a break down of Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 'The Polyjuice Potion', in which Harry and Ron cosplay as Crabbe and Goyle, Hermione pussies out of the mission, and Percy is getting some Christmas nookie in the dungeons...
'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective.
Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban every week, as well as a back catalogue analysing Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.
Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at [email protected].
Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapter 11
2026/09/02
*This episode originally aired on Patreon in 2025*
Join me for a break down of Chapter 11 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 'The Duelling Club,' in which Hermione plots a heist, Harry talks to a snake, and Ernie the Hufflepuff builds a case as a good faithful...
'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective.
Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban every week, as well as a back catalogue analysing Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.
Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at [email protected].
Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapter 10
2026/08/26
*This episode originally aired on Patreon in 2025*
Join me for a break down of Chapter 10 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 'The Rogue Bludger,' in which Wagga Wagga gets a shout out, Gilderoy does more damage than a bludger, and Dumbledore and Minerva carry a statue...
'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective.
Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban every week, as well as a back catalogue analysing Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.
Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at [email protected].
Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapter 9
2026/08/19
*This episode originally aired on Patreon in 2025*
Join me for a break down of Chapter 9 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 'The Writing on the Wall,' in which Professor Binns finally teaches an interesting class, Harry returns to the scene of the crime, and Hermione hatches up the most complicated plan possible...
'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective.
Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban every week, as well as a back catalogue analysing Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.
Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at [email protected].
Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapter 8
2026/08/12
*This episode originally aired on Patreon in 2025*
Join me for a break down of Chapter 8 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 'The Deathday Party,' in which Nearly Headless Nick receives ghost mail, no one ever helps Filch out, and Myrtle has a crash out at a party with bad catering...
'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective.
Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban every week, as well as a back catalogue analysing Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.
Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at [email protected].
Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapter 7
2026/08/05
*This episode originally aired on Patreon in 2025*
Join me for a break down of Chapter 7 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 'Murmurs and Mudbloods,' in which Harry deals with morning Wood, Ron eats slugs, and Ginny gets busy...
'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective.
Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban every week, as well as a back catalogue analysing Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.
Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at [email protected].
Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapter 6
2026/07/29
*This episode originally aired on Patreon in 2025*
Join me for a break down of Chapter 6 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 'Gilderoy Lockhart', in which Ron gets a Howler, Colin Creevey paps Harry, and Professor Sprout repots a future plot device...
'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective.
Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban every week, as well as a back catalogue analysing Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.
Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at [email protected].
Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapter 5
2026/07/22
*This episode originally aired on Patreon in 2025*
Join me for a break down of Chapter 5 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 'The Whomping Willow, in which Harry and Ron go for a joy ride, Arthur created sentient life, and the Daily Prophet owls deserve a raise...
'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective.
Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban every week, as well as a back catalogue analysing Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.
Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at [email protected].
Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapter 4
2026/07/15
*This episode originally aired on Patreon in 2025*
Join me for a break down of Chapter 4 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 'At Flourish & Blotts', in which Harry fumbles floo powder, Lucius tries to offload some dodgy goods, and Gilderoy boosts his book sales...
'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective.
Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban every week, as well as a back catalogue analysing Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.
Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at [email protected].
Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Doxie mum 2025/08/17
Brilliant!!
Nathan is hilarious, sharp, and such a delight to listen to. If you want something smart, funny, and addictive, hit play!
Nyrve22 2025/04/24
A perfect addition to your daily podcast binging
Nathan’s witty and hilarious remarks, references, and sarcasm are the cherries on the cake of this podcast. I loved listening to his takes on populari...
Debra-Marie 2022/11/21
Fantastic
Solo radio is hard to do correctly, but Nathan nails it.
DGS4487 2022/07/27
Hilarious
I love Nathan! He does an amazing job and I have been crying laughing listening to his hilarious take on these bad books! Highly recommended!!
Ashley Eucie 2022/04/01
Always looking forward to the next listen!
I spend time traveling for work and Nathan’s podcast makes me laugh out loud. This is often followed by strange looks from fellow passengers on United...
AnnabelKaye 2021/09/23
Why do I do it?
In the whole wide world of great literature, why do I return to making fun of trash? Am I a masochist? Am I secretly afraid of success? Who knows, but...
LeighUNC2013 2021/08/28
Fantastic!
This podcast has brought me so much joy and so many laughs. It’s especially hilarious to hear the minute details that trip Nathan and guests up.
Potato Lady Bex 2021/07/07
My New Favorite Podcast
There is nothing better than hearing Nathan struggle his way through a thoroughly inadequate novel. I was hooked after just one episode, and I binged ...
O Captain my Captain 2021/06/26
The Perfect Guilty Pleasure
I like so many people read the twilight books, as well as other best sellers that I knew weren’t high literature. I seriously enjoy this podcast break...
Robin spelled like the bird 2021/05/10
Perfect for Reformed Twihards
Just started listening! I love a good roast of Bella, Edward, and the gang any day! It’s like Nathan’s reading my mind with his dry wit. So glad to he...
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