Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast

The Burrow.The last chapter left us on a cliffhanger as Harry looked out his window to see none other that Ron Weasley in a flying car. 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 Chamber of Secrets. We discuss whimsy and homeliness, magical loopholes, the twin's talents, respecting Muggles, changing our opinion, de-gnoming and hints for the future.  HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

Dobby's Warning.Just when you think it can't get any worse for Harry Potter at the Dursley's, a house elf shows up and totally makes it worse. 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 Chamber of Secrets. We discuss meeting Dobby, Harry's character, wizarding world mistreatment, the mystery beginning, fear of birds, harry's busted and Ron saves the day.  HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

The Worst Birthday.Harry Potter saved the wizarding and muggle worlds when he defeated Voldemort yet now that he's back at the Dursley's for the summer, he's back to being treated like an aberration that they wish didn't exist. 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 Chamber of Secrets. We discuss a rotten birthday, magic jokes, the psychology of Harry, choosing what's harder but right, living like his parents, a role model and beating the odds.HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

The Man with Two Faces.The whole year has been building to this as Harry has come face to face with the menace that has disrupted his first year at Hogwarts and it's someone Harry didn't expect at all. 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 Philosopher's Stone. We discuss the cliffhanger answer, Snape explained, Quirrell explained, power, tempting Harry, a better explanation, Dumbledore's debriefing and the end.HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

Through the Trapdoor.Harry is feeling the pressure and it's not from his exams. He's experiencing an ever-burning scar and nightmares of Voldemort's return. In a moment of clarity he realizes something that will send the trinity on their most dangerous adventure yet. 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 Philosopher's Stone. We discuss the details, the threat of Voldemort, Hagrid's weakness, the growing friendship, the stakes, Neville's stand, movie liberties, the challenges and walking into the unknown.HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

The Forbidden Forest.It's been 15 seconds since the last chapter and Harry, Hermione and Neville are in big trouble with Professor McGonagall. 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 Philosopher's Stone. We discuss picking right back up, McGonagall, the cost to Neville, Harry endeavors to stay out of trouble, the voice of reason, strangest detention ever, exploring the depths of the wizarding world, scar on fire and enabling the kids.HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in iTunes

Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback.The trinity's life has become very busy during the Easter holidays as they study with all their might for the upcoming exams, but of course with Harry Potter nothing is every this simple. 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 Philosopher's Stone. We discuss feeling bad for Quirrell, life at Hogwarts, important connections a lot of Hagrid, perception is reality, a dragon in a wood hut and rescuing Norbert.HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in iTunes

Nicholas Flamel.Harry Potter should be ecstatic with Gryffindor in the quidditch final and he would be if not for Snape being named the referee of the game. 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 Philosopher's Stone. We discuss nightmares, Snape refereeing, the one thing Hermione is not good at, the importance of chocolate for cards, the Malfoy/Ron fight, the mounting evidence against Snape and perception.HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in iTunes

The Mirror of Erised.As we reach the holiday season, Harry settles into life at Hogwarts and not even Malfoy and Snape can steal the joy of not having class work. 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 Philosopher's Stone. We discuss wanting to slap Malfoy, Harry's new family, the holidays, Ron and chess, presents, professor's lives, using the cloak and the mirror.HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in iTunes

Quidditch.As the seasons change at Hogwarts and the weather turns colder, professors and students alike have one thing on their mind, quidditch season! 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 Philosopher's Stone. We discuss the trinity's bond, more Snape, life at Hogwarts, the quidditch game, perception problems and Hagrid's big mouth.HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in iTunes

Hallowe'en.The Harry Potter books follow a pattern. Each book starts at the end of summer, Harry then travels to Hogwarts, we follow the seasons and holidays until we wind back up at summer vacation. 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 Philosopher's Stone. We all about Malfoy's frustration, not friends yet, a new broom, special circumstances, learning about Charlie Weasley, more like home, kids being kids, school before Hogwarts and a Halloween troll fight.HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in iTunes

The Midnight Duel. As life at Hogwarts settles in, Harry begins to grow closer to the people around him, especially Ron and find out who he is in this new environment. 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 Philosopher's Stone. We discuss hating Malfoy, standing up for the little guy, the kids personalities, Remembralls, foreshadowing, school sports, Ron's role, Hermione, Neville and putting the pieces together. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in iTunes

The Potions Master.Harry is at Hogwarts and the routine of school begins to set in as he and the other first years struggle to keep up with the homework the professors have been giving them.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 Philosopher's Stone. We discuss Harry's celebrity, life at school, too  many stairs, Snape and visiting Hagrid. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in iTunes

The Sorting Hat.Harry Potter has finally made it to Hogwarts but standing in his way is a hat, waiting to sort him into a house.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 Philosopher's Stone. We discuss the reasons behind the sorting, Harry's fear, meeting the ghosts, the song, comparisons to the Dursleys, connections with the future, latent talents, subtle discrimination and so much more. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in iTunes

The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-quarters.Harry has experienced a lot of changes since he learned from Hagrid that he's a wizard and the wizarding-world continues to grow as he finally finds himself on the way to Hogwarts.In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast host Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the sixth chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. We discuss the silent treatment, Harry and Ron's insecurities, new family, faith in the unseen, the foundational myth and so much more. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in iTunes

Diagon Alley.Just when Harry Potter thought things couldn't get any stranger, he wakes up to realize that the dream he had was not a dream but reality, he is a wizard and headed to pick up his things for his new school.In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast host Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the fifth chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. We discuss this new world, a foe already, magical problem-solving, Ollivander, hints for the future, Quirriell and a security blanket.  HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in iTunes

The Keeper of the Keys.The last time, we left Harry and his relatives in a dark cabin on a small outcropping of rock that's surrounded by water and there was a large bang on the front door. 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 Philosopher's Stone. We discuss a whole new world for Harry, Hagrid, all the yelling, how much information, depth and exposition is in this chapter. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in iTunes    

The Letters From No One.Letter writing is a lost art so imagine getting letters on parchment with a wax seal, addressed to you with, not just your address but the very room you sleep in and the keep showing up in the strangest places. 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 Philosopher's Stone. We discuss letters, fear, appearances, owl post and two different worlds.HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in iTunes

The Vanishing Glass. What would happen if you woke up one morning and found a child on your doorstep with a letter explaining the reason you needed to care for them? What would you do? How would you raise this child and treat him?This week in Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the second chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. We discuss dreams, fear, cupboards, spiders, flying motorbikes and more.  HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in iTunes

Owl Post Chapter 001: The Boy Who LivedEvery story has a beginning and the Harry Potter series starts with the most unlikely of people, the muggle of muggle families, the Dursleys. In this episode of Owl Post hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing discuss the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, talking about beginning with the Dursleys as our introduction, Voldermort's first mention, name changing, scars and much more. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact