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Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast

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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.
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Chapter 170: The Wedding

The Wedding. It's time to celebrate as Bill and Fleur are getting married at The Burrow! 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss Harry in disguise, a big wedding, Luna knows, a rude aunt, some serious fun, Krum is back, the wedding, valuable information, conflicting information and another reminder. Hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! ...

Jul 28, 202040 min

Chapter 169: The Will of Albus Dumbledore

The Will of Albus Dumbledore. Harry's birthday starts of ominously as he's awakened by Ron from a dream were Voldemort is searching for a man named Gregorovitch. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss more dreams, magic is fun, Ron has a book, a birthday present, in Ginny's room, compliments, a fun party, crashing the party, the will, no sword and decompression...

Jul 21, 202039 min

Chapter 168: The Ghoul in Pyjamas

The Ghoul in Pyjamas. Life at The Burrow is anything but mundane as the household gets ready for the wedding and Mrs Weasley tries to pry out of Harry what mission Dumbledore left him. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss a bit of a break, a unique response, progression, Ginny's eyes, speechless, dinner table conversation, major sacrifices, a disguise and learn...

Jul 14, 202034 min

Chapter 167: Fallen Warrior

Fallen Warrior. Harry is just barely able to find Hagrid's body after the crash before he loses consciousness. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss Hagrid is alive, settling Harry down, tying things together, mourning Hedwig, questions at The Burrow, the Ginny/Harry connection, Harry at war, Mr. Weasley returns, Ron the hero, sad news, trust in one another, try...

Jul 07, 202041 min

Chapter 166: The Seven Potters

The Seven Potters. With the Dursleys gone, Harry has a few moments alone in the house, allowing him some time to reminisce about his time there. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss memories, in the middle, magical rules, no time to catch up, an adult decision, changing into Harry, the last time, immediate loss, trying to escape, the wand saves the day and a c...

Jun 23, 202036 min

Chapter 165: The Dursley's Departing

The Dursley's Departing. It just might be one of Harry's most surprising days as he sees them off his Uncle, Aunt and cousin as the Order of the Phoenix takes them into hiding. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss how it starts, Uncle Vernon's stubbornness, failed institutions, Dudley's decision, saying something nice, shaking hands with a nemesis and a last mo...

Jun 16, 202037 min

Chapter 164: In Memoriam

In Memoriam. Harry's room is a mess as he tries to clean out his school trunk to figure out what he should take with him since he won't be returning to Hogwarts for his final year. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss preparing for different year, more media lies, a eulogy, parallels, filling in Dumbledore's story, a hit piece and seeing something in the shard...

Jun 02, 202032 min

Chapter 163: The Dark Lord Ascending

The Dark Lord Ascending. We've finally reached "The Deathly Hallows" and the start of this final book in the series is darker than ever before. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss a dark start, Malfoy Manor, jockeying for position, Voldemort's plan, an unhappy reunion, her pleasure and feeding Nagini. Hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedb...

May 26, 202020 min

Chapter 162: The White Tomb

The White Tomb. It would be the best time of the year at Hogwarts if it were not for the emotional cloud hanging over everyone after the loss of Dumbledore. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss students being picked up early, she's not that bad, Hermione's research, reaction to death, a different feeling, the funeral, a conversation with Ginny, Ron and He...

May 19, 202044 min

Chapter 161: The Phoenix Lament

The Phoenix Lament. Harry is stunned, sitting next to Dumbledore's lifeless body when the hand of a trusted friend urges him to get up and follow them to the hospital. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss the journey to the infirmary, Bill's bite, telling everyone about Dumbledore, the lament, the Snape question, pulling things together, a chunk of lov...

May 12, 202046 min

Chapter 160: Flight of the Prince

Flight of the Prince. Harry barely as time to process what just happened to Dumbledore when he finds himself finally able to move and instinctively takes off after Snape and Malfoy. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss it being dramatically different, Ginny is alive, Hagrid in danger, the fight with Snape, Buckbeak saves the day, telling Hagrid, mourn...

May 05, 202020 min

Chapter 159: The Lightning-Struck Tower

The Lightning-Struck Tower. Harry and Dumbledore are able to make it back to Hogsmeade but things are ominous at Hogwarts as the Dark Mark hangs over it's ramparts. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss back to Hogsmeade, into action, Draco revelations, trying to save the Malfoys, Fenrir's arrival and pleading with Snape. Hosts Andrea Coffman and Matth...

Apr 28, 202034 min

Chapter 158: The Cave

The Cave. Harry and Dumbledore have arrived at the hiding place of the Horcrux yet neither of them know exactly what Voldemort has in store for them as they seek to enter. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss arriving by the sea, finding the entrance, disappointment, teaching, underestimating youth, drinking the potion, keeping his word, needing water,...

Apr 21, 202038 min

Chapter 157: The Seer Overheard

The Seer Overheard. It's been one of the best times in Harry's life now that he and Ginny are finally together, it has been so good in fact that he doesn't even care that their relationship has become the talk of the school. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss new gossip, not dropping the Prince, running into Trelawney, a revelation, confronting Dumbl...

Apr 14, 202041 min

Chapter 156: Sectumsempra

Sectumsempra. After the late night with Dumbledore, finally getting a chance to direct Slughorn's unaltered memory, Harry is beat and falls asleep with ease. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss the response, break up news, Ron's sister, Katie Bell returns, that's not how it works Quidditch practice, a bathroom battle, book search, an interesting argu...

Apr 07, 202054 min

Chapter 155: Horcruxes

Horcruxes. Harry is able to make is way back to the castle and when he can't get into the common room, he finds out Dumbledore is at the castle and hurriedly makes his way to the headmaster's office with the memory. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the twenty-third chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. We discuss becoming clear, so important, spectacular news, the memory, Horcruxes, failing Voldemort and creating...

Mar 31, 202036 min

Chapter 154: After the Burial

After the Burial. Harry has continued to have no luck in persuading Slughorn to give him the memory, Ron is still dodging Lavender and Hermione is fed up with both of them. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss frustrations, Aragog as died, Ron's plan, a reminder of the stakes, doing his best, test results, taking Felix, movie changes, getting away wit...

Mar 24, 202034 min

Chapter 153: The Unknowable Room

The Unknowable Room. Harry is having the hardest time trying to figure out how to get Slughorn to share his memory but thankfully there has been a break in the case of the missing Malfoy. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss really trying, apparition woes, Ron and Lavender, an elf repot, issues in Snape's class, no admittance, running into Tonks and ca...

Mar 17, 202017 min

Chapter 152: Lord Voldemort's Request

Lord Voldemort's Request. Thankfully Harry and Ron have made full recoveries from their injuries and the near-death experience has helped mend the friendship between Ron and Hermione. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss a pivotal chapter, friendship restored, pressing for details, running into Luna, Ron's growth, Trelawney, Dumbledore's frustration, wher...

Mar 10, 202047 min

Chapter 151: Elf Tails

Elf Tails. Thankfully Ron will make a full recovery from his poisoning, but the paranoia at the castle grows, especially as Harry's obsession with Malfoy intensifies. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss meeting in the infirmary, a quiet Hermione, not enough to go on, Hagrid arrives, making Harry uncomfortable, a Snape slip, no pease and quiet, running i...

Feb 27, 202030 min

Chapter 150: Birthday Surprises

Birthday Surprises. Harry has a new mission from Dumbledore, to retrieve the memory from Slughorn and his friends are divided on how easy they think this will be. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss insight into the characters, antidotes, Harry's cheek, talking to Slughorn, no luck, apparition training and a bad birthday. Hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthe...

Feb 21, 202030 min

Chapter 149: A Sluggish Memory

A Sluggish Memory. Christmas is over and it's back to Hogwarts where Harry finally gets the opportunity to share with Hermione and Dumbledore everything that happened over the holiday break. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss leaving The Burrow, talking with Hermione, apparition famous, talking with Dumbledore, a special moment, a contentious moment, ...

Feb 11, 202048 min

Chapter 148: A Very Frosty Christmas

A Very Frosty Christmas. Harry doesn't even get an opportunity to talk to Hermione about what he over heard because the Christmas holiday has arrived meaning he and Ron are at The Burrow. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss the unbreakable vow, family life, Harry keeping a promise, who to trust, a big dose of Lupin, influences, not having the same issue,...

Feb 04, 202046 min

Chapter 147: The Unbreakable Vow

The Unbreakable Vow. The relationship between Ron and Hermione has become as frosty as the winter weather and it puts Harry in the awkward position of being in the middle of arguing friends. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss mistletoe and snogging, getting love potions, another clash, Luna's assessment, an invite, Harry's good character, an interesting...

Jan 28, 202036 min

Chapter 146: Felix Felicis

Felix Felicis. As Harry tries to figure out the reason for learning about Voldemort's past an explosion of teenage angst hits Hogwarts. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss 98% teenage angst, arguing in Herbology, class systems, dealing with feelings, Harry's problem and genius, swooning and Hermione's jealousy. Hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing S...

Jan 14, 202034 min

Chapter 145: The Secret Riddle

The Secret Riddle. It's been very eventful at Hogwarts as Dumbledore has been away on a secret mission, but he's back on time for his next lesson with Harry. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss an update on Katie Bell, portrait interruptions, answers are coming, a moment of humanity, visiting the orphanage, meeting Tom, implications and a younger Dumble...

Jan 07, 202032 min

Chapter 144: Silver and Opals

Silver and Opals. The term is flying by for the students and as the weather gets worse for the season, it's time for their first trip to Hogsmeade. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss Harry feeling abandoned, learning new spells from The Prince, responsibility, a note and an invitation, a bad trip, Mundungus' theft, things go crazy and not believing Harry....

Dec 17, 201935 min

Chapter 143: Hermione's Helping Hand

Hermione's Helping Hand. Ron was wrong and Hermione was right, again, as the sixth years struggle with the workload of classes and the increased difficulty of the assignments. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss no free time, growing up, arresting the wrong people, switching covers, Quidditch tryouts, a cheating hand, going to Hagrid's, stopped by Slughor...

Dec 10, 201934 min

Chapter 142: The House of Gaunt

The House of Gaunt. Harry has become a potions wiz thanks to the help of The Half-Blood Prince's notes in his book and thankfully his detention with Snape is postponed so he can have his first private lesson with Dumbledore. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss being famous in potions, a Trelawney run-in, a deeper relationship, time for conjecture, not time f...

Dec 03, 201925 min

Chapter 141: The Half-Blood Prince

The Half-Blood Prince. This looks to be a very different year for the 6th years, if they though the O.W.L.S. were difficult, it will be nothing compared to their N.E.W.T. level classes. 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 Half-Blood Prince. We discuss an interesting conversation, new schedule, an important year, nonverbal spells, Harry is extra cheeky, an unexpected response, impressed w...

Nov 26, 201931 min
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