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 060: The Invitation
06/03/2018 Duration: 27minThe Invitation.While Dudley deals with his diet and everyone in the house suffers along with him, everyone except Harry who has been supplied by his friends with owl post goodies, Harry eagerly anticipates an invitation to the Quidditch World Cup. 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 Goblet of Fire. We discuss the reasons for the diet, Harry's new edge, the letter, a message from Ron and the power of love. 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 059: The Scar
27/02/2018 Duration: 15minThe Scar.Harry wakes up with a start, in the middle of the night and is struggling to remember the dream he was just having. 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 Goblet of Fire. We discuss Harry's dream, so much has happened, debunking unwritten letters, Harry's need to connect and Dudley's diet. 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 058: The Riddle House
20/02/2018 Duration: 27minThe Riddle House.For the first time since the first book, the story starts with something other than Harry and we find ourselves in a dark mirror version of Pivot Drive with a family who's last name we're very familiar with. 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 Goblet of Fire. We discuss starting like the first book, more about the Riddles, the gardener, milking a snake, Wormtail's debt, living up to his name, complete arrogance and the death of a Muggle. 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 057: Owl Post Again
13/02/2018 Duration: 52minOwl Post Again.Harry and Hermione my have saved Buckbeak and Sirius but they still have to find there way back to the infirmary before time runs out. 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 Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss back in time and getting back to the door, Snape unhinged, the time turner, prejudice, Lupin and Harry's conversation, revelations about Harry's family, making a difference, all about family, Harry's growth and wrapping up the book. 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 056: Hermione's Secret
06/02/2018 Duration: 41minHermione's Secret.Harry wakes up in the hospital wing as Snape pontificates about his greatness to the Minister of Magic, but will anyone believe a teenager over a teacher in time to save Sirius? 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 Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss how much more there is to the chapter, Snape's victory lap, a Harry-shaped blindspot, something Dumbledore can't fix, dynamics at play, time travel, Harry's dad, the patronus and saving 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 055: The Dementors' Kiss
30/01/2018 Duration: 19minThe Dementors' Kiss.Harry is feeling so much better as this strange group makes it's way through the tunnel, back to the castle knowing his godfather is not actually a murderer and Sirius has invited him to come live with him, away from the Dursleys! 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 Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss a scary chapter, a wonderful conversation, trusting Sirius, a victim, the moon comes out and a pack of dementors. 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 054: The Servant of Lord Voldemort
23/01/2018 Duration: 33minThe Servant of Lord Voldemort.Just when the night couldn't get anymore complicated, Snape shows up from underneath the invisibility cloak to derail the explanation that Black and Lupin had been giving. 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 Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss snark and making more sense, Snape loses it, Harry's logic, why Black broke out, Crookshanks means something, unveiling Peter, surviving Azkaban and the puzzle is almost complete. 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 053: Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs
16/01/2018 Duration: 25minMoony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs.The situation just keeps getting stranger, the "grim" is actually Sirius Black and now he's claiming that Scabbers is actually a man called Peter Pettigrew. 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 Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss an info dump done right, more dynamic, the explanation begins, things get really interesting, similarities, Snape's role, filling in the middle, Snape's hate history and reveal. 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 052: Cat, Rat and Dog
09/01/2018 Duration: 35minCat, Rat and Dog.Things go from bad to worse as Harry, Ron and Hermione try to sneak back to the castle and come face to face with something the didn't expect. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the seventeenth chapter of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss a pivotal point, Harry's humanity, dealing with pets, Harry's detective side, meeting Black, do I kill the cat?, Lupin arrives, preconceived ideas, filling in the blanks and it's all about the rat. 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 051: Professor Trelawney's Prediction
02/01/2018 Duration: 28minProfessor Trelawney's Prediction.The weather at Hogwarts could not be nicer and it beckons the students to enjoy the school grounds, soaking up the sun by the lake with cold pumpkin juice in hand, alas they are too busy with finals to revel in it. 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 Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss being so busy, the appeal is set, imperfection, finals, Ron's indigence, a big Hermione moment, being there for a friend and Scabbers isn't dead. 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 050: The Quidditch Final
28/12/2017 Duration: 40minThe Quidditch Final.Hogwarts is abuzz as the final approaches and tensions are high as Gryffindor and Slytherin prepare to battle it out for the championship. 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 Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss a new review, ramifications, coming back together, Hermione's had enough, divination surprises, holidays, too much work, the school going crazy, Harry sees the grim? and the quidditch final. 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 049: Snape's Grudge
12/12/2017 Duration: 31minSnape's Grudge.With a second Black attack on the castle, Hogwarts' finds itself on crackdown, as already tight security gets even tighter. 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 Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss dealing with ramifications, thirteen year-old logic, poor Neville, a letter from Hagrid, challenging the boy's character, ultimatums, escaping, confrontation with Malfoy, caught by Snape, Lupin steps in and his important lecture. 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 048: Gyffindor versus Ravenclaw
05/12/2017 Duration: 28minGyffindor versus Ravenclaw.Ron and Hermione are still not talking to each other so Harry's left in the middle and trying to get ready for the big quidditch game as the treat of Sirius Black continues to loom over the castle. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirteenth chapter of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss melodrama, taking care of friends, Ravenclaw's new player, the Firebolt celebrity, not really about the game, not dementors, feeling ecstatic, Harry's heart, bad dreams and Black attack. 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 047: The Patronus
28/11/2017 Duration: 42minThe Patronus.The holidays have come and gone at Hogwarts and it's time to get back to classes and for Harry, to start his dementor defense lessons. 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 Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss Wood catching up with Harry, the trinity's spat continues, dementor lessons, hearing his dad, life gets busier, the Harry/Hermione connection, lying about butter beer, the soul, getting back the Firebolt and another fight. 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 046: The Firebolt
21/11/2017 Duration: 30minThe Firebolt.Harry is not even sure how he gets back to the castle, but one thing he is sure of, he's doesn't want to talk to anyone about what he just overheard at The Three Broomsticks. 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 Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss a change for Harry, good reasons for his anger, who can understand, Ron has a good idea, who we treat our creatures, getting the world's most expensive broom, a fun Christmas dinner, staring at the broom and the moment ruined. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.c
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Chapter 045: The Marauder's Map
14/11/2017 Duration: 41minThe Marauder's Map.This weekend is not going the way Harry thought it would, he figured he'd be celebrating a huge quidditch win, instead he finds himself in the infirmary surrounded by get well cards. 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 Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss Ginny's card, Harry's secret, Lupin asking Harry to stay after class, making Black scary, Fred and George to the rescue, no invisibly cloak and the Sirius Black bombshell. 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 044: Grim Defeat
07/11/2017 Duration: 37minGrim Defeat.This chapter picks up immediately after the last with the professors at Hogwarts searching for Siris Black and the students have a campout in the Great Hall. 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 Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss Dumbledore being wonderful, hushed conversations, the biggest BA, a summons from McGonagall, a new character, a substitute teacher, the quidditch game and what Harry hears. 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 043: Flight of the Fat Lady
31/10/2017 Duration: 24minFlight of the Fat Lady.Life at Hogwarts is continuing much as it always does, Malfoy continues to be a jerk to everyone and Harry, Ron and Hermione deal with third year's increased class load. 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 Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss Malfoy being a jerk, how classes are going, quidditch practice, a cat attack, a prophecy comes "true", no Hogsmede for Harry, hanging out with Lupin, Snape interrupts and the Fat Lady disappears. 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 042: The Boggart in the Wardrobe
24/10/2017 Duration: 28minThe Boggart in the Wardrobe.Harry's two biggest enemies really know how to make his day, gang up on him and his friends in a class and make their lives miserable. 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 Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss a more homey feel, two different classes, caught between Snape and Malfoy, superiority complexes, confusion, Hermione shifting places, Peeves, a complete difference, plus Harry and 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 041: Talons and Tea Leaves
17/10/2017 Duration: 40minTalons and Tea Leaves.Harry's first morning back at Hogwarts has been rubbish as Malfoy has made it his mission to make sure the entire school is aware that Harry fainted because of the Dementors and that's all before classes have even started. 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 Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss a rubbish morning, bringing the castle to life, divination, the grim, Harry confesses, worldview clashes, the care of magical creatures, flying on Buckbeak, true friendship and friendship with all ages. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts