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Harry Potter

MuggleCast is your weekly ride into the world of Harry Potter, including the books and upcoming TV show! Our Harry Potter podcast, hosted by four life-long friends, brings its listeners entertaining and thought-provoking discussions about the Wizarding World. With each new episode we discuss everything Harry Potter: the latest news, the Potter books, the upcoming MAX TV Show, Fantastic Beasts, the theme parks, the video games, the fandom, and more! We're currently hosting a Chapter by Chapter re-read of the original seven Harry Potter books while keeping listeners up to date on the Harry Potter TV show.

MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast

Join us as we begin Chapter-by-Chapter of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! Harry's abuse rises to new levels, the Dursleys obtain Death Eater status, and Dobby complicates Harry's life despite his good intentions. From horcruxes to house-elves, from animal cruelty to servitude, there's lots to unpack from on this weeks' episode!

We reflect on reading Chamber of Secrets for the first time and what we're expecting to get out of our re-read

Main Discussion #1: Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 1: The Worst Birthday

7-Word Summary: The Day Harry Was Beaten By Family

We deeply analyze the Dursley's mistreatment of Harry and add animal cruelty to the list of offenses

Wouldn’t Petunia know that Harry can’t do magic outside of school? Perhaps she does not want to reveal her knowledge of the wizarding world to Vernon?

How could Harry overcome the Dursleys’ restrictions except for the rescue from the Weasleys?

How does Dumbledore allow for this level of abuse to go on for so long?

Don't use THAT word (MAGIC)... are the Dursleys the Death Eater equivalent in the Muggle world?

Can we glean anything positive from Dudley remembering Harry's birthday?

Main Discussion #2: Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 2: Dobby's Warning

7-Word Summary: Surprises await Harry in his bedroom tonight 

We analyze the Mystery of Dobby's Ownership

When would Lucius Malfoy have begun planning to unleash the Diary Horcrux?

Connecting the Threads: we compare the behavior of Dobby in this book to Kreacher in Order of the Phoenix

What is our general consensus on Dobby? Helpful or super, super annoying?

Harry and Dobby: both are servants in their respective households, both are bound by magical contracts and both are treated horribly!

Next week: we're off for Thanksgiving... (or are we)?

Quizzitch: In Chapter 3 of Chamber of Secrets, what is the last of Harry's possessions to leave Privet Drive?

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588: The Chamber of Drills (Chamber of Secrets, Chapters 1 and 2)

It's our fourth Harry Potter holiday gift guide episode! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they share their latest favorites Harry Potter-adjacent merchandise. Autobiographical works from several of the films' biggest stars are now published, and certain handcrafted and fan-made items are too good to resist. Looking for the gift that your HP-obsessed friend doesn't already have? Start here, with us, on this week's MuggleCast!

This year's holiday gift guide episode features largely Harry Potter-adjacent items for the HP-obsessed friend who has everything, or so they think!

We'd like to draw attention to BookShop.org, where with their special Store Locator page you can support your local bookstore through the purchase of books mentioned on this episode, and all books in general. Check it out!

This year's fiction recommendations include 'The Magicians' by Lev Grossman, the 'Percy Jackson' series by Rick Riordan, the 'Simon Snow' trilogy of books by Rainbow Rowell, Michael Scott's 'Immortal Nicholas Flamel' series, and the 'Eerie-on-Sea' mystery books by the delightful Thomas Taylor.

MuggleCast Patrons chime in with their favorite fiction recommendations, including a series by a familiar name for some of us.

In our "From the Stars" category, Evanna Lynch's Kinder Beauty Box subscription service, her deeply personal autobiography, Bonnie Wright's how-to book 'Go Gently', the posthumously released diaries of Alan Rickman, and Tom Felton's hilarious memoir.

Friend of the show Tylor Starr has recently released The Unofficial Harry Potter Vegan Cookbook, with over 75 mouth-watering recipes we can't wait to try.

Our fanmade recommendations include Heartwood Wands on Etsy, customized HP Bobbleheads for you or your friends, Expedition Roasters' 'Accio Coffee', Frostbeard Studio's magical assorted candle line, and even these flameless floating candles for your home decoration.

Finally, we go truly wild with celebrity prayer candles, celebrity Cameo videos, toilet decals, vintage HP merch from eBay, and more favorites from The New York Puzzle Co.!

If you want even more gift ideas, check out our previous gift guides on Episode 444, Episode 493, and Episode 540.

If you want to support us, consider asking someone to gift you a subscription to our Patreon!

Next week: We return with Chapters 3 and 4 of Chamber of Secrets Chapter-by-Chapter!

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589: 2022 Holiday Gift Guide: If You Like Harry Potter...

Harry has been cleared of all charges! Ron and Hermione have been made Prefects! We're throwing a banger of a party at Grimmauld Place! Come join us as we discuss The Woes of Mrs. Weasley, just leave the boggart at home, please!

Welcome, Slug Club Member Rex!

 It's the holiday season and the MuggleCast Merch Store is open for all your gifting needs! Grab brand-new, original MuggleCast designs. We have t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, hats, and more! And don't forget, you can now gift a Patreon subscription!

Mark your calendars! A special holiday edition of Quizzitch Live is headed your way Sunday, December 15 at 12 PM ET. Stay tuned for more details!

We discuss some exciting Harry Potter TV Show news: Paapa Essiedu is rumoured as the favorite for Snape, while we get confirmation that filming is set for Summer 2025.

David Holmes, the stuntman for Daniel Radcliffe, who was injured on the set of Deathly Hallows: Part 1 has released a new book called The Boy Who Lived.

Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 9: The Woes of Mrs. Weasley. Our Time Turner segment has us spinning some old recordings from past discussions! Be sure to check out Episode 443 and Episode 241 for prior Chapter 9 analysis!

Why was Dumbledore in such a rush to exit the trial chamber? And why didn't he bother to give Arthur the good news about Harry?

What was Lucius Malfoy doing down on Level 9? How does he know enough about Harry's situation to call him "Patronus Potter"? We analyze his level of (financial) influence over Ministry officials.

What does it say about Fudge that despite being surrounded by Death Eaters, Dumbledore believes he's acting of his own free will?

Arthur explains Muggle Baiting to Harry. Do Fred and George’s actions from last summer with ton-tongue toffee fall into this category?

Why doesn't Sirius seem to be happy for Harry? When is he going to grow up?

Are we surprised that everyone was surprised that Ron was made Prefect? Who would have made a better choice? Neville? Dean? Seamus?

What are the pros and cons if Dumbledore had made Harry a Prefect?

Molly's Greatest Fear and the many lessons it teaches us as readers

What would each of our boggarts be (within the context of Grimmauld Place)?

Lynx Line: Should Dumbledore have made Harry a Prefect instead of Ron? Why or why not?

Quizzitch: What fountain gets the most money thrown into it per year, in the real world?

Don’t forget you can support the show over at Patreon.com/MuggleCast! You’ll get great benefits such as Bonus MuggleCast, live streams, yearly stickers, Lynx Line participation, a physical gift, a video message from one of the four of us made just for you, our private Facebook and Discord groups where you can hang out with fellow Potter fans, and so much more!

On this week's Bonus MuggleCast, we debate whether or not the Harry Potter Movies are Christmas movies?

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The Not-So-Chosen One (OOTP Chapter 9, The Woes of Mrs. Weasley)

After a tumultuous summer, it’s time to go back to Hogwarts! Harry is still navigating his feelings of Ron and Hermione being made prefects, and he’s about to meet an entirely new character who might refresh his perspective, all in the latest Chapter-by-Chapter segment from the MuggleCasters, covering Chapter 10 of Order of the Phoenix, Luna Lovegood.

It’s the holiday season and the MuggleCast Merch Store is open for all your gifting needs! Grab brand-new, original MuggleCast designs. We have t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, hats, and more! And don’t forget, you can now also gift a Patreon subscription!

Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 10: Luna Lovegood. Our Time Turner segment has us spinning some old recordings from past discussions! Be sure to check out Episode 241 and Episode 445 for prior Chapter 10 analysis!

Harry is dreaming again. What can we make of this latest barrage of symbolism and metaphor?

Why does Harry’s security entourage keep changing? Is it a mark of safety, or dwindling numbers in the Order?

Sirius makes an unfortunate move. Bad dog, Snuffles!

Should we be concerned for Sturgis Podmore?

Hogwarts’ practice of prefects in place of real security might fall short. But at least their carriage is probably nice!

Will the upcoming HP tv series have the most trouble re-casting Luna?

Can Ginny be considered Luna’s friend? Can Neville?

Hermione’s foot enters her mouth regarding the Quibbler. Should she know better than to pick a fight about something a stranger is reading in front of her?

Unfortunately Harry’s arrival at Hogwarts reveals that not a lot has stayed the same how he wanted it. Sad.

Lynx Line: the Best made up Quibbler headlines

Quizzitch: Which UK tabloid, known for its sensationalist journalism, was founded in the year 1896 by a man who would later become 1st Viscount Northcliffe?

Don’t forget you can support the show over at Patreon.com/Mugglecast! You’ll get great benefits such as Bonus MuggleCast, live streams, yearly stickers, Lynx Line participation, a physical gift, a video message from one of the four of us made just for you, our private Facebook and Discord groups where you can hang out with fellow Potter fans, and so much more!

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The Fudgerator (OOTP Chapter 10, Luna Lovegood)

In our final episode of 2024, MuggleCast hosts a live Harry Potter trivia game! We're joined by special guest Rohan Gotobed as we quiz fans on the Hogwarts Houses, the origins of Hogwarts, and the Holidays in Harry Potter.
Even though this was recorded earlier in December, you get to play along as we read each of the questions and possible answers. Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year - The show is one of the great joys of our life, and we absolutely love being your Harry Potter besties.
For more Quizzitch Live episodes, visit our YouTube page!
Listener support is the only reason we can conjure this show and Quizzitch Live events. Please consider supporting us on Patreon today, and in return you'll receive many magical benefits! For example, you'll receive two new Bonus MuggleCast episodes each month. In our latest, we discuss what a trivia night would look like within the Wizarding World.
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How Well Do You Know The Holidays at Hogwarts? It's HP Trivia Night!

We're off this week because of the holidays, so enjoy this release from our Patreon! Listener discretion advised. This Bonus MuggleCast asks the hard question: would you date a witch or wizard if you were a Muggle, and how would you feel about the challenges ahead? Andrew comes up with a few ground rules and Eric, Laura and Micah engage them on this very fun, mature-rated bonus. Patrons weigh in on some pros and cons, and we consider whether our partner having magic would be overall a good thing, or make things more complicated.
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Would You Date a Wizard or Witch? We Debate the Pros and Cons

MuggleCast returns January 14 with new episodes in which we continue to explore Order of the Phoenix! Until then, we present this episode of our other podcast What the Hype?! in which we look at what we're most looking forward to in pop culture in 2025!
And before looking ahead, we look back at the fandoms we adored in 2024, with the goal being to share the ones we haven't spoken about on the show. We were addicted to games like Balatro and WWE 2k24, and were grooving to music from Maggie Rogers. We also loved the Sonic film franchise and TV shows like Arcane and English Teacher.
2025 topics include the next Hunger Games spinoff Sunrise on the Reaping, Grand Theft Auto 6, Yellowjackets Season 3 , the Stranger Things finale, and so much more!
Thank you to everyone for joining What the Hype?! this year! Make sure to follow us in your favorite podcast app and on YouTube. We'd also deeply appreciate a review!
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What We're Hyped For in 2025: Hunger Games, Stranger Things, and More!

New year of Hogwarts, new song from the Sorting Hat! That’s the way it goes this week as our first Chapter by Chapter of 2025 delves into Chapter 11 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Join Eric, Laura and Micah on a fun adventure past thestrals, toady new teachers, and unexpected conflicts with dorm mates.

But first, a reminder! Still rolling from the holidays? The MuggleCast Merch Store is open year-round for all your gifting needs! Grab brand-new, original MuggleCast designs. We have t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, hats, and more! And don’t forget, you can now also gift a Patreon subscription!

Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 11: The Sorting Hat’s New Song. Our Time Turner segment has us spinning an old recording from past discussions! Be sure to check out Episode 446 for our prior Chapter 11 analysis!

Harry sometimes sees things others don’t, but how often is death involved in the process? Laura connects some threads for us.

How fair or unfair is Luna’s assertion that Hagrid is not well-loved by the Ravenclaws?

According to the Sorting Hat, Godric and Salazar were BEST FRIENDS!

The Hat could use some career advice right about now, it’s second guessing its own mission.

Someone interrupts Nick talking about previous times the Hat has given a warning. So, we guess at when that might have occurred.

Enter Umbridge, an Orwellian villain who talks way too much to bury her sinister intent.

Fortunately, HermioneGPT can explain the speech to Ron, Harry, and anyone who accidentally fell asleep.

Harry’s own House mates are on their way toward believing the lies of the Daily Prophet. But Neville is coming into his own, and defends Harry. You love to see it.

Our What If? segment covers: What If Seamus moved out?

Lynx Line: Which Hogwarts teachers and lessons could use the most reform, and how would you reform them?

Quizzitch:In light of Umbridge’s long and boring speech, what is the length of the longest speech ever given in the UK, presented by Henry Peter Brougham in 1828?

Don’t forget you can support the show over at Patreon.com/Mugglecast! You’ll get great benefits such as Bonus MuggleCast, live streams, yearly stickers, Lynx Line participation, a physical gift, a video message from one of the four of us made just for you, our private Facebook and Discord groups where you can hang out with fellow Potter fans, and so much more!

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Mall Santa Sorting Hat (OOTP Chapter 11, The Sorting Hat’s New Song)

Crack open a pack of your favorite biscuits and pull up a comfy chair because this week we’re discussing Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Professor Umb*tch. And put your hand down, Hermione, because we're not answering any of your questions (that's next week's episode)!

Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 12: Professor Umbridge. Our Time Turner segment has us spinning an old recording from past discussions! Be sure to check out Episode 448 for our prior Chapter 12 analysis!

Main Discussion #1 The Worst Monday Ron Has Ever Seen

Hermione remarks that she wishes there could be better House unity. But what does Hogwarts actually do to promote this?

As prefect, Ron struggles to reprimand his brothers. Should Harry have said something to Fred and George in private about their "extracurricular activities"?

Have Ron and Harry become too reliant on Hermione for academic support? Or has she enabled them too much over the years?

Why does Ron behave so rudley towards Cho? Could he be jealous of her?

Why are there seemingly no decent teachers at Hogwarts? Binns, Snape and Umbridge have Harry's fifth year off to a rough start!

We rank the previous Defense Against The Dark Arts Professors

Main Discussion #2: Hermione the Rebel

Did Hermione's raised hand in Umbridge's class land Harry in detention?

Does Umbridge have a point in criticizing the very fragmented nature of the students DADA education?

Did the Ministry ever release a detailed account of what happened to Cedric?

We analyze McGonagall and Harry's conversation about Umbridge

MVP: What's the greatest zinger that Gryffindor students use against Umbridge in this chapter?

Lynx Line: What is a wild dream that you have had which either came true shortly after, or was just very weird?

Quizzitch: Which US fast-food chain was the first to add savory biscuits to their menu, in the 1970s?

Bonus MuggleCast: It's Part 2 of Would you date a wizard? Who specifically would we invite out on a date? What appeals to us? What would appeal to them? And what's our bedroom life look like?

Don’t forget you can support the show over at Patreon.com/Mugglecast! You’ll get great benefits such as Bonus MuggleCast, live streams, yearly stickers, Lynx Line participation, a physical gift, a video message from one of the four of us made just for you, our private Facebook and Discord groups where you can hang out with fellow Potter fans, and so much more!

The MuggleCast Merch Store is open year-round for all your gifting needs! Grab brand-new, original MuggleCast designs. We have t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, hats, and more! And don’t forget, you can now also gift a Patreon subscription!

Visit MuggleCast.com for transcripts, social media links, our full episode archive, our favorite episodes, and to contact us!

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A Case of the Mondays (OOTP Chapter 12, Professor Umbridge)

Our first Muggle Mail episode of the year is here! And more than ever, listeners are boldly telling us who we have been too critical of in our latest read-through of Order of the Phoenix. Does planning things out make them worse? Can Sirius be blamed for his behaviors? And where does little Dumbledore go when he's not on the Chocolate Frog cards? All this and more on Episode 690.

Welcome to the show Slug Club guest Evalynda!

In the middle of this Winter season our Comfy Coz Combo Pack is nearly sold out! Containing our MuggleCast show beanie and our specialty throwback socks, grab these soft and warming items before it's too late over at the MuggleMillennial Etsy store!

In our first voicemail of 2025, a listener points out something very interesting about the Triwizard competitors and their Hogwarts house affiliations.

We look back on our Books 4 and 3 discussions with a round of MuggleMail regarding Karkaroff and Remus Lupin.

Given the importance to Dumbledore of his appearing on the Famous Witch and Wizard Cards, could he be using them to spy on unsuspecting kids like Harry?!

On the upcoming TV show, what changes to Snape might be concerning, and which ones wouldn't?

Petunia and Vernon's relationship to each other and to the Potters is examined in depth!

Are all of the adults in the Order just disorganized? Does Arthur Weasley deserve a pass for not scouting the route?

Are Muggle primary schools looking for the M.I.A. Hogwarts students?

Why doesn't Sirius ever seek out his favorite cousin, Andromeda?

Should the role of Hogwarts Prefect come with a set of clear instructions?

The Lynx Line segment asks for everyone's takeaways regarding our Book 5 read-through so far.

Quizzitch: Which US fast-food chain was the first to add savory biscuits to their menu, in the 1970s?

Don’t forget you can support the show over at Patreon.com/Mugglecast! You’ll get great benefits such as Bonus MuggleCast, live streams, yearly stickers, Lynx Line participation, a physical gift, a video message from one of the four of us made just for you, our private Facebook and Discord groups where you can hang out with fellow Potter fans, and so much more!

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Does Dumbledore Spy Through Chocolate Frog Cards?! and More Muggle Mail

On our October 02nd, 2005 edition of MuggleCast…

Lupin or Greyback? To whom does Pettigrew’s hand belong? While Snape can’t seem to find a reason to like his students, why didn’t the Ministry use an owl to locate Sirius Black? Plus, will Godric, Helga, Rowena, and Salazar ever show their faces around Hogwarts? And just what is up with that furry feline called Crookshanks?

From Luna and Neville’s rising importance to Dumbledore rising from the dead…all that and more ahead with Andrew, Ben, Eric, Kevin, and Laura on this week’s edition of MuggleCast.

Update on live podcast meet-up

Voldemort Contest Semi-finalists now up!

Jamie is busy this week; Ben fills in for the Joke of the Day

It’s a voicemail-athon!

How do owls find their way to the recipient?

What we think of the Potter actors

Ben sees dead people

Why does Snape dislike Neville more than he dislikes Harry?

Harry’s dad came out of Voldemort’s wand first in HP4– why is this?

Will Dumbledore make a Gandalf-like appearance in the next book?

What’s going on with Charlie Weasley these days?

Have we ever seen the portraits of the four founders? What importance could the pictures hold?

What could Luna and Ginny’s role in HP7 be?

Magical standards and effects and the Ministry of Magic

Does Crookshanks have any importance?

Could Wormtail repay Harry using…his hand?

Ron and Hermione theories

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Andrew’s Listener Challenge (last week’s entries can be found here)

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