Skillful deception from Hermione leads her, Harry and Umbridge into the Forbidden Forest. Join hosts Eric, Michael, Alison and special guest author Mindee Arnett as they dodge bat-bogeys in effort to dissect each layer of this complex foray into the forest.

Sirius is captured in London and for the first time Harry is realising he really needs help from Adults in this situation. Join Eric, Kristen, Rosie, and special guest Author Shelby Bach as they jump “Out of the Fire” in Chapter 32 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Students' worst fears have come true: O.W.L. exams are here! Some go relatively smoothly, but it doesn't take long for a couple of tests to be met with unforeseen circumstances. Join Caleb, Michael, Alison, and special guest Grace as they battle test anxiety in Chapter 31 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, "O.W.L.s."

Fred and George have left the castle, and a rebellion kicks into gear against High Inquisitor Umbridge. Join Michael, Kat, Rosie, and Eric as they follow an important Quidditch match and get to know Hagrid's half-brother in Chapter 30 of Order of the Phoenix.

The James Potter and Severus Snape discussions from recent weeks are still quite hot, not unlike the flames of Umbridge's fireplace that Harry travels through in this chapter. Kat, Eric, Michael and special guest David discuss listener feedback, podcast questions of the week, and all the joy that is Chapter 29 of Order of the Phoenix.

Dumbledore has taken off, and Dolores Umbridge reigns supreme at Hogwarts. But can she handle the job? Join hosts Rosie, Eric, Caleb, and special guest host and Alohomora! editor Kara as they discuss the reaction at Hogwarts and discover a momentous memory from Snape's past in Chapter 28 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, "Snape's Worst Memory."

Come and lay down in the Forbidden Forest for a lesson in divination podcasting. Join hosts Michael, Kat, and Kristen from Hogwarts Radio as they discuss Chapter 27 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, "The Centaur and The Sneak" with very special guest host, author of the Divergent series, Veronica Roth.

Big news hits Hogwarts this week with the latest edition of The Quibbler. Join hosts Kat, Michael, Caleb, and special guest host Xenia as they discuss Chapter 26 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, "Seen and Unforeseen."