Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast

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, mourning Dumbledore and a note. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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, a Gandalf moment and no worry. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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 Dumbledore, the importance of the truth, a Lord of the Rings connection and instructions for Ron and Hermione. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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 argument, Ginny to the rescue, detention and kissing Ginny. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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 his own nemesis. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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 with it and taking things seriously. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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 catching up with Ron and Hermione. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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, where Voldemort is now, through a house elf's eyes, Dumbledore's memory and confirmation of a rumor. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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 into Malfoy, a new commentator, waking up in the infirmary and a unique tail. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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, where we left Tom, Tom's followers, Morfin's memory, a flaw in magical law, an altered memory, homework and loyalty. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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, the half-blood prince and a showdown with the minster. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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 conversation, famous guests, Hermione's bad date, Harry's potion brilliance, Malfoy and Snape. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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 Dumbledore. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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 Slughorn and classic Snape. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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 for that story, confronting the Gaunts, putting the pieces together and permission to share. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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 with Hermione, learning potions, losing her mind, a new mystery and a date with Dumbledore. HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts