Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast

Snape Victorious.The chapter starts and we're right where we left off with Harry, under his invisibility cloak, bleeding from his broken nose and with no hope of escape. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the eighth chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. We discuss Harry bleeding, being saved by Tonks, Snape comes to retrieve Harry, interesting feast, a new potion's master, Dumbledore's message and running into Hagrid. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

The Slug Club.The summer is gone and it's time for the first term of the year at Hogwarts to begin, but this train ride to the school will be like none before. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the seventh chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. We discuss no one's on Harry's side, Tonks, saying goodbye, talking to Mr Weasley, not like the summer, changes for Neville, melancholy thoughts, true friendship, the Slug Club and spying on Malfoy. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

Draco's Detour.Harry's time at The Burrow has been wonderful but as school approaches the news of what's happen in and out of the Wizarding World continues to get worse. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the sixth chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. We discuss more bad news, some good news, frustrations in the Wizarding World, Harry's entourage, a ghost town, conforming the Malfoys, teasing Ginny and following Draco. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

An Excess of Phlegm.Harry and Dumbledore make their way into The Burrow, scaring Mrs Weasley half to death. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the fifth chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Pince. We discuss being easily started, running into Tonks, active Deatheaters, working late, Fred and George, waking up to friends, hating her, sharing with Ron and Hermione and O.W.L. results. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

Horace Slughorn.Harry and Dumbledore navigate some awkwardness before they aparrate to a small town to recruit a new professor for Hogwarts. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the fourth chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Pince. We discuss an awkward beginning, scar questions, recruiting a new professor, a call back to The Daily Prophet, meeting Slughorn, picking up the plan, a new type of character, muggle-borns, Harry's recruitment pitch, explaining Horace and a couple more things. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

Will and Won't.It's not been the holiday that Harry had hoped for so far, he's not had a scrap of news about Voldemort's activities, his friends aren't sending him any information and it's not helping that the weather keeps turning up the heat. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the third chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Pince. We discuss being better than the movie, waiting for Dumbledore, paper clippings, lack of hospitality, Harry's inheritance, return of a friend, one more request and one last thing. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

Spinner's End.The second chapter begins as mysteriously as the first and still there is no sign of Harry when two figures pop into existence in a mining town and knock on a door. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the second chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. We discuss still no Harry, miles from London, Severus' house, a more strategic Voldemort, who served better, answering Bellatrix, news about Dumbledore, Narcissa's requests and all the intrigue. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

he Other Minister.The weather is the exact opposite of the last summer, misty and cold, as one catastrophe after another has hit Britain and the Prime Minister awaits his counterpart from the Ministry of Magic. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. We discuss starting in an unlikely place, why it matters, more politics, a muggle lens, through the years, the reason behind things, meeting Scrimgeour, setting the stakes and being at war. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

The Second War Begins.The Wizarding world is coming to grips with the revelation that Harry and Dumbledore have been telling the truth about Voldemort's return all along as Harry tried to deal with the revelations and loss of the past few days. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirty-eighth chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss the media's role, a new family, school happenings, rescuing Umbridge, divination, the struggle, a change in Harry, finding the gift, joy with Luna, getting back to normal and being known and loved. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

The Lost Prophecy.Harry has had one of the worst nights of his life and the quit of Dumbledore's office is only allowing him to ruminate on everything that went wrong. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the third-seventh chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss self-flagellation, recontextualisation, truth over feels, bringing it all together, getting the truth, the Sirius point, the prophecy and one more explanation.HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

The Only One He Ever Feared.Harry is still dealing with the shock of his godfather disappearing beyond the veil as the chapter opens. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirty-sixth chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss a heartbreaking beginning, death, running after Bellatrix, Voldemort arrives, Dumbledore saves the day, a conversation, true power, possession, straight to the point, a new mystery and the enormity of the night. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

Beyond the Veil.Harry Potter has lead his friends into a trap, they are surrounded by Death Eaters with no good options for escape. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirty-fifth chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss Harry's thought process, dreams and reality, absurd things, Neville, another level, help, a broken prophecy, Dumbledore arrives, Sirius' death, almost good enough, danger and death. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

The Department of Mysteries.All Harry can think about is getting to the Department of Mysteries and so he can save Sirius. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirty-fourth chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss an invisible ride, arriving at the Ministry, the doors, an arch and veil, something extra magical, a surprise and a cliffhanger. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

Fight and Flight.Hermione continues to lie through her teeth to get them out of Umbridge's office and with a plan in mind that Harry just can't seem to figure out. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirty-third chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss putty in Hermione's hand, shouting in the forest, surrounded by centaurs, saying something insensitive, Grawp, running into help and an invisible ride. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

Out of the Fire.Harry wakes up in his exam and knows he has one mission, find McGonagall and tell her what he's seen in his vision. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirty-second chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss waking up from a test, feeling lost, challenging Harry, making a plan, Ginny, talking to Kreacher, interrogation, Snape's still there, revelations and Hermione's lie. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

O.W.L.S..Harry and Hermione are having a very hard time trying to tell Ron that the not only missed his Quidditch heroics but that Hagrid has a very dangerous mission for them that they have no idea how they are going to pull off. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirty-first chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss confessing to Ron, loyalty, growth for Ron, dealing with the stress, memory enhancers, Professor Marchbanks, a small win, sacking Hagrid and a daymare. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

Grawp.Hogwarts is still reeling with the fallout from Fred and George's incredible escape from Umbridge. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirtieth chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss the fallout, an interesting conversation, the money, an uncomfortable question, it's just too much, Hagrid interrupts Quidditch, the balance of the forest and Ron's the hero. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

areers Advice.The revelation from Snape's memory has had a mighty impact on Harry and he's desperate to talk to Sirius to know if what he saw was true. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the twenty-ninth chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss no more lessons, perspective, Harry and Ginny, the twins' help, a strange Hagrid moment, potions, a hero, a decision, learning about his parents. freaking out, growing up differently, Filch and leaving school. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

Snape's Worst Memory.It is no surprise when the students wake up to the news via a new Educational Decree that Dolores Umbridge has been named the Head of Hogwarts in Dumbledore's place. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the twenty-eighth chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss the New Educational Decree, the brute squad, Fred and George, fireworks, a fun day, more to the dream, a run-in with Cho, Draco interrupts, Snape's memory, a shifted foundation and being banished. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

The Centaur and the Sneek.It's a new week at Hogwarts with a new divination teacher and even some of our most respected characters are not reacting to the new teacher well. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the twenty-seventh chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss being dismissive of Firenze, breaking down barriers, centaurs, a new look at divination, a message for Hagrid, the DA interrupted, Dumbledore's office, an aside and an escape. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts