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

#66: Dumbledore's Audacity

Nov 13th, 2023 21m 12s

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

#65: Mourning

Jul 30th, 2023 20m 2s

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

#64: The Department of Mysteries

Jun 14th, 2023 1h 20m

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! @firstyea

#63: Centaurs and Ministry Methods

May 2nd, 2023 21m 54s

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

#62: O.W.L.s

Mar 14th, 2023 13m 27s

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 episod

#61: Adaptation

Feb 21st, 2023 16m 58s

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 n

#60: Ministry Control & Unlikely Empathy

Jan 31st, 2023 32m 15s

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: @firstyearspo

#59: Seen and Unforeseen

Oct 11th, 2022 20m 27s

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 (Ins

Summer Update!

Jun 28th, 2022 1m 38s

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 gi

#58: Occlumency

Jun 7th, 2022 24m 35s

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 (I

#57: Visions

May 24th, 2022 28m 51s

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: 8

#56: Giants

May 3rd, 2022 24m 31s

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 (I

#55: The DA

Apr 19th, 2022 21m 3s

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:

#54: Secret Rebellious Meetings

Apr 6th, 2022 20m 9s

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 woul

#53: Percy's Letter & The Hogwarts High Inquisitor

Mar 22nd, 2022 32m 16s

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, P

#52: Umbridge

Mar 10th, 2022 38m 34s

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: fir

#51: Wizarding NPR with Belated Binge!

Feb 22nd, 2022 1h 33m

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, an

#50: Unmet Expectations with Creating Magic Podcast!

Feb 8th, 2022 54m 28s

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. Fig

#49: The Black Family & The Ministry of Magic

Jan 25th, 2022 22m 35s

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. Fo

#48: Rights Within the Wizarding World

Jan 11th, 2022 30m 56s

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 wizardi

#47: Division & Things That Are Hidden

Jan 4th, 2022 21m 10s

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: firstyear

#46: Abandonment

Dec 14th, 2021 24m 20s

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

#45: Dementors & Anger

Nov 30th, 2021 26m 7s

**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 y

#44: MOVIE Analysis: Goblet of Fire with Jesse Boone!

Sep 28th, 2021 1h 25m

For today's episode you need to have finished Goblet of Fire and watched the movie! Jesse Boone joins me again to discuss how this movie matches up against Prisoner of Azkaban, how it lands as an adaptation, as well as things we noticed as far