Episodes
The End. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing discuss some listener emails, answer the questions that have swirled around as to what is next and look at what has made Harry Potter stand the test of time. Hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @JoinNerdParty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdparty Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts
Published 05/04/21
Nineteen Years Later. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the the Epilogue of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We share a message from a very special person and then dive into our thoughts on this last look at the lives of the beloved trinity of characters, as they enjoy the rewards of their years of struggle against Voldemort. Hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing Send us your...
Published 04/20/21
The Flaw in the Plan. Harry awakes in the forrest and the end is nigh, the final battle for the Wizarding World is about to begin. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirty-sixth chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We discuss waking up, calling out the centaurs, Neville steps up, chaos, pulling together, Molly Weasley, the final showdown, needing peace and quit, thunderous applause, the Deathly Hallows...
Published 04/08/21
King's Cross. Harry finds himself in a place that is totally unexpected when he wakes up from Voldemort's killing curse. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirty-fifth chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We discuss waking up, Dumbledore is here, Harry's blood, the wand, an old man's failings, the Hallows, Grindelwald, being worthy and choosing to return. Hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing Send...
Published 03/31/21
The Forest Again. As Harry comes out of Snape's memories he has a clarity about his life and his mission that he never expected to have. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirty-fourth chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We discuss a strange realization, belief system, small moments, needing Neville, seeing Ginny, the Resurrection Stone and the end. Hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing Send us...
Published 03/24/21
The Prince's Tale. Snape has died and Voldemort has announced that Harry Potter has one hour to turn himself in or everyone dies. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirty-third chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We discuss the intercom, more tragedy, Snape's memories and the implications they have on the series. Hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing Send us your...
Published 03/16/21
The Elder Wand. In the chaos of the battle the group try to hide the body of Fred and then figure out where Voldemort is so they can finish this, once and for all. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirty-second chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We discuss the repercussions of Fred's death, dealing with emotion, seeing where Voldemort is, lots of action, getting to the Shrieking Shack, call backs,...
Published 03/09/21
The Battle of Hogwarts. Harry still cannot find Ron and Hermione as the time has come, the final battle is about to begin. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirty-first chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We discuss much different, organizing the defense, a voice over, Harry' perspective, the Grey Lady's story, Harry knows, Ron and Hermione, a fight for the diadem, Malfoy, an explosion and death. ...
Published 03/02/21
The Sacking of Severus Snape. It is a good thing that Harry took Luna with him to the Ravenclaw tower because otherwise he'd have been captured quite quickly. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss Luna to the rescue, McGonagall is the best, under Dumbledore's orders, a fight with Snape, occlumency, the Slytherins, defending the castle, old friends...
Published 02/16/21
The Lost Diadem. Harry, Ron and Hermione are still stunned to see Neville as they make their way down the corridor to Hogwarts and discuss the things that have happened while they've been away. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss a little bit of joy, a new Neville, Aberforth's attitude, what's been going on at Hogwarts, letting people help, going...
Published 02/02/21
The Missing Mirror. Harry, Ron and Hermione land in Hogsmeade and are immediately surrounded by Death Eaters with Dementors on the way. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss a bad start, saving his friends, excuses, the other mirror, arguing with Aberforth, the history of the Dumbledore family, it's about sacrifice and an old friend. ...
Published 01/26/21
The Final Hiding Place. The trinity have escaped Gringotts on a dragon but getting off this ride might be harder that they thought. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the twenty-seventh chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We discuss a few different reactions, dismounting a dragon, things go south, Voldemort's thought process, revealing the Horcruxes, Voldemort's arrogance and heading to Hogsmeade. ...
Published 01/19/21
Gringotts. The trinity's time at Shell Cottage has been anything but restful as they have spent every waking moment with Griphook planning their heist. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss Hermione not loving it, wands, unpleasantness, a final resting place, running into Travers, the landless, using any means necessary, everything unravels and...
Published 01/12/21
Shell Cottage. It's not been the holiday that Harry had hoped for so far, he's not had a scrap of news about Voldemort's activities, his friends aren't sending him any information and it's not helping that the weather keeps turning up the heat. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss still being unsure, grip hook wants to talk, the deal prejudice and...
Published 12/22/20
The Wandmaker. Dobby successfully delivered everyone to Shell Cottage but was struck by Bellatrix's knife in the process and dies in Harry's arms on the beach. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss dealing with Dobby's death, love, the funeral, understanding, talking to Griphook, knowing Voldemort, talking to Ollivander, wand lore and explaining to...
Published 12/15/20
Malfoy Manor. It's not looking good for Harry, Ron and Hermione as they find themselves surrounded by snatchers. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss starting with a band, running with Fenrir Greyback, Malfoy Manor, what Voldemort is doing, the mighty have fallen, Draco's response, setting Bellatrix off, Dobby appears, Wormtail's sacrifice and...
Published 11/24/20
The Deathly Hallows. Because of Hermione's ingenuity the trinity is able to escape the Death Eaters at the Lovegood's and begin to process all they learned. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss Hermione is genius, different angles, good evidence in the middle, the struggle, a shift, Potterwatch, what Voldemort is up to and a mistake. ...
Published 11/17/20
The Tale of the Three Brothers. The trinity has really peaked Xenophilius' interest with the mention of the Deathly Hallows and help them understand what they are, he directs them to an unexpected source. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss a quest, reading a story, truth from a children's tale, looking for proof, which one would they choose,...
Published 11/10/20
Xenophilius Lovegood. Having Ron back in the group is already starting to help the moral of Harry and Hermione, even if Hermione is not willing to admit it just yet. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss Ron's growth, the jinx, seeing Dumbledore's plan, Ron's importance, the blackthorn wand, traveling to the Lovegood's house, a chilly reception, a...
Published 11/03/20
The Silver Doe. Harry and Hermione are barely talking as they move from place to place, trying to get away from the bitter cold of winter. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss not talking too much, the Forest of Dean, following a doe, finding the sword, saved by Ron, deeper magic, Ron's deepest fears, Hermione's furry, Ron's story and Harry gets a...
Published 10/27/20
The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore. Harry is still reeling from the loss of his wand and his anger at Dumbledore that will only deepen as he reads Rita Skeeter's book. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss the loss of a wand, Harry's furry, the boy in the picture, a salacious discussion, crumbling foundations and an unreliable source. ...
Published 10/20/20
Bathilda's Secret. It has been a very moving visit to the cemetery of Godric's Hollow but as they leave Harry and Hermione get the feeling like they are being watched. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss being watched, magical graffiti, following Bathilda, all heck breaks loose, the fateful night, a shared experience and a broken wand. ...
Published 10/13/20
Godric's Hollow. Harry and Hermione are having a very difficult time dealing with the fallout of the argument with Ron and his leaving the trinity. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss living without Ron, Talking to the portrait, questions about a symbol, going to Godric's Hollow, a memorial, a beautiful inscription, life after death and the symbol on...
Published 10/06/20
The Goblin's Revenge. Harry is wakes up before the others and spends a few moments in the woods paying tribute to a lost warrior. 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 Deathly Hallows. We discuss a moody chapter, searching for Horcruxes, comfort, wearing the locket, burying Mad-Eye, arguing about food, overhearing news, a fake, the real news, talking to the portrait and Ron goes...
Published 09/29/20