
First Years is a podcast for adult first-time readers of Harry Potter, who need a space to enjoy each book and have adult conversations about it. Join us for literary discussions along your journey! Spoiler free! Read Harry Potter before? This is a perfect excuse to reread the series. Come join us!
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 69 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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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?! Ge... more
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... more
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 U... more
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! @firstyearspo... more
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 ... more
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, y... more
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 ... more
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 (I... more
Hi my name is akash and im in grifindor I love the podcast it helps me with things i don’t like it means the world to me this is the best podcast i’ve ever herd
Sarah’s voice is so soothing and the entire podcast is just a labor of love when it comes to Harry Potter
This is really good , love Harry Potter so much ❤️ only complaint :
Being a ravenclaw myself why are we last , in the house points !
Harry Potter for life
I met the host at a convention, and I thought they were positively charming! So of course, I had to check out their show. Very insightful and entertaining. Precisely what you would want from a podcast like this 😊
Just heard about this and I couldn’t be more excited! Always happy for an excuse to do a reread…
This is a great Harry Potter podcast! I love how Sarah goes beyond what’s on the page and really makes you think about what’s taking place within the context of the Wizarding World… This is an awesome place to put yourself in the shoes (trainers?) of the characters and think critically about these books. She has cool guests too!
(Ravenclaw per potter-no-more)
If you want to read Harry Potter for the first time, or even for the 10th, listen to this podcast! Sarah is a great host and uses all kinds of fun literary and historical context as she goes. It’s the best parts of a book club! 10/10 recommend. #slytherin
I really love this podcast - Sarah does an amazing job at weaving intellectual curiosities with fun moments of levity, and really drives the books forward in a refreshing, easy manner…. PUFFPRIDE
Really enjoying your podcast so far! So cool that we are reading the book in the same place, even though it’s not my first time!
-The Book List
Such a soothing podcast to listen to with some really great research! Love this take on a reread! Keep up the FANTASTIC work! 💛🖤
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Apple Podcasts | #218 |









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