For today's episode you need to have read CHAPTER of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! We chat about the power of thought, how thoughts play into magic, ghosts, and more! We're officially done with Order of the Phoenix! How do we feel?! Get ready for Half Blood Prince coming up! We will be doing an episode on OOTP the movie since the strike is over, so that's coming up. In the meantime, we'll be taking a quick break to prep for all things Half Blood Prince. I hope you guys are as...

For today's episode you need to have read CHAPTER 37 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! We chat about the aftermath of the ministry visit and Dumbledore's audacity! Thank you to everyone who came to my Leaky panels or tuned in via live stream! You guys are the best! For next episode, finish OOTP and get ready to jump into Half Blood Prince! Follow us: @firstyearspod  Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com

For today's episode you need to have read CHAPTER 36 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! We chat about Harry's heartbreak, what happens when spells go wrong, and dive a little deeper into the veil. Catch me at Leaky Con: Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Your Favorite Series Death as a Symbol in Harry Potter Can You Hear Me Now? The Chosen One's Chosen Girl Follow us: @firstyearspod Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com

Okay, but seriously...who works security and the front desk at the Ministry of Magic?! We're joined by Dani and Paula from Creating Magic today to cover chapters 34 and 35 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! Connect with us! @firstyearspod Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com Follow Creating Magic: @creatingmagicpodcast SOURCES: Bryant, Megan. “Numerology 9 Meaning: Growth and Attainment.” The Coolist, 11 Jan. 2023,...

For today's episode, you need to have read CHAPTERS 32 & 33 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We're going to chat about McGonagall's absence, Snape's motives, Umbridge's "methods", and we'll deep dive into torture and why it doesn't work and into the mythology of centaurs. Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com Follow us: @firstyearspod (IG & Twitter) SOURCES: Chaliakopoulos, Antonis. “9 Facts about the Centaurs of Greek Mythology.” TheCollector, 3 Apr....

For today's episode, you need to have read CHAPTER 31 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! We'll chat about promises, Ron's newfound confidence, O.W.L.s, Umbridge's effect on an entire generation of students, and more!  For next episode, you need to read chapters 32 and 33! :) Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com Follow us: @firstyearspod (IG & Twitter) @veritasarahm (IG and TikTok - not spoiler free!)

For today's episode you need to have read CHAPTERS 29 & 30 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We'll chat about James Potter, Fred & George, higher education in the wizarding world, Grawp, and invasive species.  For next episode you need to read chapter 30!  Follow us: @firstyearspod (Insta and Twitter) @veritasarahm (Insta & TikTok - not spoiler free!) Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com 

For today's episode you need to have read CHAPTERS 27 & 28 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We'll talk about Umbridge's role as headmistress, the ministry interfering at Hogwarts, and Snape's worst memory.  Follow us: @firstyearspod (Insta & Twitter) @veritasarahm (Insta & TikTok -- not spoiler free!) Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com  For next episode, 29 & 30 

For today's episode, you need to have read CHAPTER 26 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We'll talk about the reaction to Harry's interview, deep dive into doors/doorways, Snape's past, and Trelawney.  Follow us: @firstyearspod (Insta & Twitter) @veritasarahm (TikTok - NOT spoiler free!) Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com  For next episode, you need to read chapters 27 & 28!  Sources:  Curator, FaB. “Fringe Arts Bath - the Symbolism of Doorways.” Fringe...

Hey guys!  First off: we are not going anywhere! We are just taking a break for the summer. Recently I've been having trouble keeping up with things and I have several trips planned over the next two months. So instead of rushing through and giving you episodes I haven't taken the time to really dive into just to keep on schedule, I've decided we'll take a break for this summer.  We will be back in September with our regularly scheduled programming :)  In the meantime, you can still earn...

For today's episode you need to have read CHAPTERS 24 & 25 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We chat about occlumency, deep dive into telepathy, and why people are starting to turn to Harry for answers.  Follow us: @firstyearspod (Insta & Twitter) @veritasarahm (TikTok - NOT spoiler free!) Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com  For next episode, you need to read chapter 26!  SOURCES:  “Extra-Sensory Perception.” New World Encyclopedia,...

For today's episode, you need to have read CHAPTERS 22 & 23 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We talk about visions, prophetic dreams, Harry's frustration with Dumbledore, St. Mungo's, and more.  Current house points:  Hufflepuff: 880  Slytherin: 450. Gryffindor: 315  Ravenclaw: 295  Follow us: @firstyearspod (Insta & Twitter) @veritasarahm (TikTok - NOT spoiler free)  Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com  For next episode, you need to read chapters 24 &...

For today's episode, you need to have read CHAPTERS 20 & 21 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We go over Hagrid's story, deep dive into giant mythology and thestrals, chat about Harry and Cho, and more!  Follow us: @firstyearspod (Insta and Twitter)  Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com  For spoiler-full HP content: @veritasarahm (TikTok)  For next episode, you need to read chapters 22 & 23!  SOURCES:  “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia...

For today's episode you need to have read CHAPTERS 18 & 19 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We chat about the DA, the Room of Requirement, Quidditch, Umbridge, and more!  Follow us: @firstyearspod (Instagram and Twitter) Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com  Follow my TikTok (not spoiler free!): @veritasarahm  For next episode, you need to read chapters 20 & 21.  I also wanted to apologize for the recent audio quality not being as good as you guys are used to. I...

For today's episode you need to have read CHAPTERS 16 & 17 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We'll be chatting about the meeting in the Hog's Head, romantic interests, whether Trelawney was singled-out or any divination teacher would have suffered the same, Hedwig's interception, and more!  Go check out Belated Binge! Shoutout to Zac for leaving a review and winning points to Ravenclaw! https://anchor.fm/belated-binge  Follow us: @firstyearspod (Instagram &...

For today's episode you need to have read CHAPTERS 14 & 15 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We have a lot to discuss in this episode, including: Harry and Cho, Sturgis Podmore, Ron's first quidditch practice, the High Inquisitor, Percy's letter, Parents' involvement in education, and more! Follow us: @firstyearspod (Insta & Twitter) Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com  For next episode, you need to read chapters 16 & 17. 

For today's episode you need to have read CHAPTERS 12 & 13 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We're talking about Umbridge, Harry's "temper", OWLs, Secrecy, and Dumbledore.  Follow us: @firstyearspod (Insta and Twitter) Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com  For next episode, read chapters 14 and 15! 

For today's episode you need to have read CHAPTERS 10 & 11 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I am joined by Zac from Belated Binge. We discuss Harry's arrival at school, the Quibbler and the Daily Prophet, the Sorting Hat's song, and more!  Follow us: @firstyearspod (Insta and Twitter) Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com  Follow Zac:...

For today's episode you have to have read CHAPTERS 8 & 9 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I'm joined by Dani and Steven from Creating Magic to celebrate episode 50 and chat about Harry's hearing. We discuss Azkaban, Fudge, Mrs. Figg, the influence of Lucius Malfoy, the odd behavior of Dumbledore, and more!  Follow: @firstyearspod (Insta & Twitter) Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com  Follow Creating Magic: @creatingmagicpodcast (Instagram) For next episode, you...

For today's episode you need to have read CHAPTERS 6 AND 7 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We'll discuss Sirius Black's family, Secret-Keepers, Doxies, Dumbledore's behavior, and the first look we get at the Ministry of Magic.  For next episode, you need to read chapters 8 and 9!  Follow us: @firstyearspod (Instagram & Twitter) Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com 

For today's episode you need to have read CHAPTER FIVE of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We chat about goblin folklore, Sirius and Harry's summers, Voldemort's plans, and whether or not there's a "first amendment" within the wizarding world.  This is the blog with the art history timeline and photos: artistchristinacarmel.com/blog/a-very-brief-history-of-portrait-painting Follow us: @firstyearspod (Insta and Twitter) Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com  I also just...

For today's episode you need to have read CHAPTER FOUR of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We chat about where we see division and hidden things/secrecy in this chapter.  Follow us: @firstyearspod (Insta & Twitter) Email us: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com  For next episode, you need to read chapter five! :) 

For today's episode you need to have read CHAPTERS 2 & 3 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We'll be going over abandonment, the threat of the ministry, Dumbledore's power, animaguses/metamorphmaguses, and whether or not your magical talent is genetic.  Follow us: @firstyearspod (Insta & Twitter) Email us your best theories: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com  For next episode, you need to read chapter 4! :) 

**Trigger Warning for this episode -- we dive into the links between PTSD, depression, and anger in this episode. So please be aware that we'll be mentioning some criteria for these and mentioning self-destructive behavior.** For this episode you need to have read CHAPTER ONE of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! So happy to be diving back in with you guys! We'll be discussing this action-packed, emotional chapter, as well as FOMO, Harry's anger, and the link between anger, PTSD, and...