Synopsis
Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast walks through every chapter of the Harry Potter saga one chapter at a time, touching on the characters, themes and story as we dissect J.K. Rowling's wondrous series.
Episodes
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Chapter 120: Seen and Unforseen
04/06/2019 Duration: 44minSeen and Unforseen.Harry is feeling really good about his interview with Rita and now the waiting game begins as he eagerly anticipates its release to the wizarding world. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the twenty-sixth chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss a burning desire, Harry's confession, Quidditch problems, more dreams, lots of owl post, getting a win, he's Voldemort, rejection, coming to a head and getting interrupted. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
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Chapter 119: The Beetle at Bay
21/05/2019 Duration: 35minThe Beetle at Bay.Harry does not have to wait long to find out what Voldemort was so excited about since The Daily Prophet has it splashed across its front pages the very next morning. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the twenty-fifth chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss answering a question, another death, a fascinating impact, a new edict, cracking down, Harry's revenge, getting worse, going on a date, running into Hagrid and Hermione's plan. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
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Chapter 118: Occlumency
14/05/2019 Duration: 31minOcclumency.Harry did not think that his life at Hogwarts could get any worse, but as they prepare to return from the Christmas break, Snape shows up and Grimmauld Place with some bad news. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the twenty-fourth chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss answering a question, the Black mood, a message from Snape, sniping like dogs, Mr. Weasley is cured, a gift, the Knight Bus, a bad idea, something good, lessons with Snape, an answer, the twin's invention and a happy Voldemort. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
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Chapter 117: Christmas on the Closed Ward
07/05/2019 Duration: 35minChristmas on the Closed Ward.The revelations the kids heard at the hospital leave Harry reeling and secluding himself away from everyone else, lest he attack someone again. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the twenty-three chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss dealing with the revelation, a sarcastic portrait, getting snapped out of it, Ginny's challenge, Percy ruins Christmas, a gift for Kreacher, visiting, Mr. Weasley, unexpected meetings and Neville's fear. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
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Chapter 116: St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries
30/04/2019 Duration: 26minSt Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries.The evening just continues to get more intense for Harry as he and Ron are ushered to Dumbledore's office by McGonagall after Harry's bad dream. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the twenty-second chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss Dumbledore's office, point of view, setting things in motion, a sassy portrait, a strange moment, Sirius' maturity, a writing game, a little moment, St Mungo's, the visit and some kind of connection. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
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Chapter 115: The Eye and the Snake
16/04/2019 Duration: 36minThe Eye and the Snake.As determined as Hermione is to help Hagrid with his lessons, she's less than successful at trying to keep things tame while Umbridge is evaluating classes. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the twenty-first chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss humor from the last chapter, Hagrid, Thestrals, Umbridge ruins the lesson, seeing Thestrals, pleasant news, the last DA of the year, cornered by Cho, writing to Krum and a nightmare vision. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
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Chapter 114: Hagrid's Tale
09/04/2019 Duration: 21minHagrid's Tale.It has been one of the worst days for Harry as he's just been banned from quidditch at Hogwarts for life, but things are looking up when Hermione tells him and Ron that Hagrid is back. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the twentieth chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss the passage of time, Hagrid looking like crap, giant existence, bringing gifts, chapter delivery, the tables turn, a familiar Death Eater, Hagrid's mother, Umbridge interrupts and a funny end. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
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Chapter 113: The Lion and the Serpent
02/04/2019 Duration: 28minThe Lion and the Serpent.Harry is actually feeling very good at the beginning of this chapter, but can it possibly last? In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the nineteenth chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss a feeling of joy, how clever Hermione is, coming together, quidditch is back, Luna's hat, alienating themselves, Lee's commentary, a song about Ron, a new educational decree and a positive note. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
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Chapter 112: Dumbledore's Army
19/03/2019 Duration: 32minDumbledore's Army.There has been very little happiness or joy for Harry this year but luckily, that is about to change. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the eighteenth chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss some joy, suspicions, worried about Sirius, Fred and George, scar pain, a conversation with Dobby, a room to meet, Harry as a teacher and Ginny's name. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
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Chapter 111: Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four
12/03/2019 Duration: 32minEducational Decree Number Twenty-Four.Harry wakes up on Monday much happier than he has been in a long time, sadly it will not last long as a new sign in the Gryffindor common room will ruin his mood. 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 Order of the Phoenix. We discuss a happy start, the decree, a slide, Hermione's trap, canceled groups, Hedwig at the window, hating Malfoy, Umbridge grills Snape, divination, a frustrating night and a conversation with Sirius. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
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Chapter 110: In the Hog's Head
05/03/2019 Duration: 26minIn the Hog's Head.Hermione does not bother Harry about the idea of teaching for two whole weeks before she broaches the subject again. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the sixteenth chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss two weeks passing, encouraging Harry, worried for Sirius, a little thing, the Hog's Head, why everyone showed up, Harry's accomplishments, Ginny's boyfriend and ending on a high note. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
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Chapter 109: The Hogwarts High Inquisitor
26/02/2019 Duration: 33minThe Hogwarts High Inquisitor.It does not take long for Harry, Hermione and Ron to find the news Percy told them about since it's all over the front page of the Daily Prophet. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the fifteenth chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss big news, crafting a narrative, more about O.W.L.S., mistreating Trelawney, beyond brilliant, can't keep his mouth shut, McGonagall's class, supporting Dumbledore and an idea proposed. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
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Chapter 108: Percy and Padfoot
19/02/2019 Duration: 38minPercy and Padfoot.It has been one of the toughest weeks of Harry's life at Hogwarts and luckily Saturday morning is just what he needs, some peace and quiet so he can write a letter. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the fourteenth chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss a sleepy start, writing in code, running into Cho, a rude interruption, The Daily Prophet, quidditch vs homework, bullies, teenage angst, a late night letter and Sirius fire. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
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Chapter 107: Detention with Dolores
12/02/2019 Duration: 49minDetention with Dolores.The pressure is mounting on Harry as a week of detention has made his already busy schedule that much worse. 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 Order of the Phoenix. We discuss whispers, another perspective, frustration, Hermione's threat, much to learn, a run-in with Angelina, Bowtruckles and Malfoy, who believes Harry, detention, Ron tries for Keeper and a disconnect. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
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Chapter 106: Professor Umbridge
05/02/2019 Duration: 43minProfessor Umbridge.If Harry thought a night of sleep might help cool things off between he and Seamus he was sorely mistaken. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the twelfth chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss pressure, Hermione speaks up, discord, the twins, OWLs, knowing one's enemy, refinement, awkward moments, classes, Umbridge's teaching methods, lies become the truth and McGonagall. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
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Chapter 105: The Sorting Hat's New Song
29/01/2019 Duration: 53minThe Sorting Hat's New Song.It's already been an off-putting return to Hogwarts for Harry as Hagrid is missing and he's not sure why he and Luna are hallucinating the same strange horses pulling the carriages. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the eleventh chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss little mysteries, discussing Hagrid, the pressure, Dumbledore's presence, Hufflepuff, if sorting is wrong, learning from the ghosts, Umbridge's speech, a fight in the boy's dormitory and believing Harry. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
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Chapter 104: Luna Lovegood
22/01/2019 Duration: 41minLuna Lovegood.The previous night's run in with a Boggart give Harry's dreams a nightmare like quality and the morning starts off with a rude awakening from Ron as the household is a flurry of activity getting ready to leave for King's Cross. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the tenth chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss bad dreams, a frantic morning, circle of trust, Ron's understanding, other characters, Luna, awkward moments, Ginny, Luna interjects, The Quibbler, Malfoy run-in, no Hagrid and strange creatures. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
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Chapter 103: The Woes of Mrs Weasley
15/01/2019 Duration: 46minThe Woes of Mrs Weasley.And just like that, Harry's free and left wondering if it's okay to leave the courtroom. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the ninth chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We discuss an awkward moment, full court press, no news, a familiar character, a cloud, insight into Harry, some joy, scar pain, Sirius' depression, not that great, book lists, an internal struggle, emotional rollercoaster, Weasley family issues and dealing with the Boggart. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
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Chapter 102: The Hearing
08/01/2019 Duration: 28minThe Hearing.It had been a peaceful morning for Harry, as Mr. Weasley had been showing him around the Ministry, that is it was until they found out the time for his hearing had been changed and Harry arrives late and out of breath. 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 Order of the Phoenix. We discuss arriving late, a familiar room, the tide turning, witness for the defense, the charges, impressed with Harry, another witness, Dumbledore owns Fudge, laws can be changed and what's to come. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
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Chapter 101: The Ministry of Magic
25/12/2018 Duration: 24minThe Ministry of Magic.Harry wakes up early, the morning of the hearing so that he and Mr. Weasley can take Muggle transportation to the Minstry. 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 Order of the Phoenix. We discuss the set up, Mr. Weasley, early morning conversation, things go from calm to crazy, the fountain, government work, some fun thing and anti-muggle pranksters. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts