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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

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On this week’s episode, we're headed to the Ministry to save Sirius! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Meg as we cram into a telephone booth, descend below the streets of London and explore our way through the Department of Mysteries!

 Happy Birthday, Harry! Don't miss our birthday wishes to our favorite Boy Wizard.

 Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 34: The Department of Mysteries. Our Time Turner segment takes us back to Episode 471 of MuggleCast, titled “Punk’d.”

 Should Harry have considered alternative transportation to the Ministry of Magic given half the traveling party can't see their ride? Could they have doubled up?

 So cold! Do thestrals have seat warmers? Did anybody bother to ask them?

 Where do thestrals rank among the modes of magical transportation?

 Why didn't Harry notice his Voldemort meter was on low?

 Inside the Ministry of Magic - another security nightmare!

 The Brain Room: what exactly is being studied here? And why do these brains seemingly have minds of their own?

 The Love Room aka The Break Room! Apparently, it's an Amortentia rager!

 The Death Room: was the Ministry of Magic built around The Veil? Meg offers a theory that will blow your mind! And we analyze why each of the characters present react so differently.

 Our Lynx Line patrons answer the question, “What other rooms should be represented at the Ministry of Magic / Department of Mysteries?”

 Quizzitch: When entering the Dept. of Mysteries, Harry and friends first encounter a room with many unmarked doors. Similarly, the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, CA (USA) has over 2,000 doors in its mansion, which contains 160 rooms. How many windows are present in the Winchester Mystery House? a) 2,001 b) 10,000, c) 665, or d) 4,000? Join in on the fun!

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Pickup On Aisle 97 (OOTP Chapter 34, The Department of Mysteries)

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On this week’s episode, we discuss the events of Chapter 33 of Order of the Phoenix, “Fight “and Flight Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Laura as they cover the removal of Professor Umbridge from the equation of the greater Sirius rescue mission.

 Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 33: Fight and Flight. Our Time Turner segment takes us back to Episode 471 of MuggleCast, titled “Punk’d.”

 Does the Ministry really value Umbridge’s life over Harry’s, as she claims?

 Could Hermione have reasonably predicted to run into the Centaurs, and what was her plan exactly?

 Overall how brilliant is Hermione’s attempt to be free of Umbridge? It works, doesn’t it?

 Does Hermione’s talk with Bane show us that she’s prejudiced, when compared to her earlier comment on Firenze to Lavender and Parvati?

 Do we feel bad for Grawp?

 A number of threads can be connected between this moment in Book 5 and the end of Book 3. Micah and Laura find a few.

 Is it right for Harry to allow Ginny, Neville and Luna to tag along to London? Could he have stopped them?

 Who SHOULD Harry have taken with him to London instead? The hosts discuss.

 Our Lynx Line patrons answer the question, “Hermione obviously chose the wrong thing to say to the Centaurs explaining why they led Umbridge into the Forest. What should she have said instead? [Wrong answers only]”

 
Quizzitch: Psychologically, human beings respond to threats in one of four ways, all starting with the letter F. TWO of them are “fight” and “flight,” what are the other two? Join in on the fun!

 
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Good Harry, Good Harry (OOTP Chapter 33, 'Fight and Flight')

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On this week’s episode, news continues to roll in on the new Harry Potter TV Show. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they talk the latest casting news and first looks before busting open the MuggleMail bag to take your feedback on the last few chapters of Order of the Phoenix!

 News: Our first look at Dominic McLaughlin as The Boy Who Lived and Nick Frost as Hagrid! Plus, four new casting announcements: Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander. And those Dursleys are looking mighty 90s in these behind-the-scenes photos!

 Voicemails cover Snape's Worst Memory, Harry's Career Aspirations, Grawp and how the Pensieve could have altered the end of Order of the Phoenix!

 Why is Harry so obsessed with Dumbledore? He barely knows the guy!

 How exactly did Tom Riddle's curse on the Defense Against The Darks Arts position work?

 Old habits die hard! Did Rita Skeeter actually turn over a new leaf?

 One listener questions if there really was a binding magical contract with the Goblet of Fire or if it was all secretly part of Dumbledore's larger plan!

 Put your memories away! Did Snape bait Harry to look in the Pensieve?

 Were Hermione's comments about Firenze really a commentary on Lavender and Parvati's fawning over their new Divination teacher?

 Comparing the Marauder's treatment of Snape to the Death Eaters treatment of the Roberts family

 Reducto! Why couldn't Voldemort just shrink himself to gain access to the Ministry and get the prophecy himself?

 Chicken Soup For The MuggleCast Soul

 Chapter-by-Chapter returns next week with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 33: Fight and Flight

 
Quizzitch: In this chapter Umbridge placed Stealth Sensor Spells around her office door. Founded by Edward Calahan over 150 years ago, the company which currently holds at least 15% of the market share for home security systems, is called ADT. What does ADT stand for? Join in on the fun!

 In this week's Bonus MuggleCast, we look back at the Summer of Potter - 2007 saw the release of both Deathly Hallows and the Order of the Phoenix movie!

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The Harry Potter TV Show Reveals First Looks and More!

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On this week’s episode, we discuss the events of Chapter 32 of Order of the Phoenix, "Out of the Fire." Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Pam as they cover the second attempted break-in to Professor Umbridge's office, and the fallout.

 Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 32: Out of the Fire Our Time Turner segment takes us back to Episode 470 of MuggleCast, titled “Silky Smooth Snape.”

 Should Harry have known that his vision was a ruse? The hosts go all-in on listing several signs, and whether they alone reveal the truth.

 Micah connects the threads between Sirius and Harry in books 3 and 5.

 What is Hermione getting at by mentioning Harry's 'saving people thing'?

 Often times, Harry has legitimately been left to fix the Hogwarts problem and save people. Can we blame him?

 We discuss the power lust present in both Umbridge and Draco, and how they need each other at this time.

 Umbridge's treatment of Snape is interesting, since she does trust he's as horrible as she is.

 What Hermione does works perfectly on Umbridge. Why?

 Why aren't the two other heads of House, Flitwick and Sprout, also members of the Order? Is Dumbledore skeptical of their loyalty, or is he just giving them a break??

 The hosts have differing ideas about what being a 'bad mofo' means, when rating who the baddest was in this chapter.

 Our Lynx Line patrons answer the question, when was a time that you successfully thought on your feet the way Hermione does with Umbridge?

 
Quizzitch: In this chapter Umbridge placed Stealth Sensor Spells around her office door. Founded by Edward Calahan over 150 years ago, the company which currently holds at least 15% of the market share for home security systems, is called ADT. What does ADT stand for? Join in on the fun!

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No Honor Among Snakes (OOTP Chapter 32, 'Out of the Fire')

We're off from a regular episode this week due to the 4th of July holiday at Ilvermorny and around America. But as we approach the end of our Order of the Phoenix re-release, we have a Bonus MuggleCast to share with you from our Patreon! 

In it, Laura leads a discussion on the Order of the Phoenix scenes in the book that didn't make the movie, but absolutely SHOULD be in the TV Show! #MAXThat

Laura has us break down our adaptation ideas with the "MAGIC Method" that she developed for this episode. We're joined by Slug Club member Nicole, who was a co-host in Episode 703.

What scenes do YOU want to see adapted from Order of the Phoenix in the Harry Potter TV Show? Let us know!
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MAX These 'Order of the Phoenix' Book Scenes, HBO!

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On this week’s episode, break out the scantrons and No. 2 pencils because Harry, Ron and Hermione are finally sitting their O.W.L.s. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura and Slug Club member Stacy for the stress-inducing conclusion to Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts. And if exams weren't enough, Hagrid's been sacked and Voldemort has Sirius!

 Welcome Slug Club member, Stacy!

 Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 31: O.W.L.s. Our Time Turner segment takes us back to Episode 468 of MuggleCast, titled “Rubeus Hagrid's Punch Out.”

 Ron cannot stop talking about his big Quidditch win! Did we ever have a friend who just wouldn't shut it about a big accomplishment?

 Magical Moment: Ron reminds Harry of his father James

 After learning about Grawp, Ron raises a fantastic point: “Have we ever come off better for mixing with one of Hagrid’s monster mates?”

 How do the O.W.L. exams reflect real-world academic pressures?

 Draco drops some real world knowledge: "It’s not what you know, but who you know!"

 Why do the students have to wait until July for their scores? Shouldn't magic allow for instant results?

 Wingardium Leviosa, Polyjuice Potion & Patronuses! During Harry's O.W.L.s, we get several throwbacks to the first three books!

 Speaking of Patronuses, is Professor Tofty playing favorites? Does he offer the other students bonus points?

 What does the nighttime ambush of Hagrid suggest about the Ministry’s tactics?

 Sirius Problem: Voldemort has Harry's godfather in the Department of Mysteries!

 What would Harry’s post-exam life look like if he didn’t have a Dark Lord inside of his head?

 The hosts share which O.W.L. they would most like to sit!

 Harry overhears Professor Marchbanks tell Professor Umbridge that Dumbledore “Did things with a wand I’d never seen before!” In our Lynx Line segment for the week, we ask our Patrons what kind of things do you imagine Dumbledore doing to impress the examiners?

 
Quizzitch: Harry struggles to name all of the moons of Jupiter for his Astronomy O.W.L. WHICH of the FOLLOWING is NOT one of Jupiter’s moons? Io, Metis, Europa, Ganymede, Calypso, Themisto, Pandia, and S/2003 J 2. Join in on the fun!

 Tilda Swinton? Peter O'Toole? James McAvoy? Michael Cera!? On this week's Bonus MuggleCast, we discuss the actors who turned down Harry Potter roles!

 
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Bigger, Bolder, Beast-ier (OOTP Chapter 31, 'O.W.L.s.')

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This week we find Hogwarts in a state of open rebellion with many students (and professors) practicing the subtle art of malicious compliance, a thing which Laura knows something about, as we will learn! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they discuss Hagrid's awful plan for the trio to put themselves at even greater risk for next to no obvious reward, because it's time to cover Chapter 30 of Order of the Phoenix, Grawp!

 Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 30: Grawp. Our Time Turner segment takes us back to Episode 467 of MuggleCast, titled “Stranger Danger.”

 How Fred and George's departure sparked an uprising. Was it the 'permission' everyone needed to misbehave?

 Does Filch have buyers' remorse for backing Umbridge? Weren't things better for him (and his cat) under Dumbledore?

 Forgetting who really put the Niffler in Umrbidge's office, the hosts choose their favorite culprits (and then get the correct answer from Micah.)

 A connection between Bubble Head Charms that would make them useful to this day.

 Laura explains how to expertly hobble the willpower of a malicious HOA.

 McGonagall forms an unexpected alliance, and the hosts chat about Montague's situation.

 Why doesn't Harry care about pursuing Occlumency when everybody has told him how important it is?

 Is desperation the leading cause of Hagrid's unbelievable request?

 Could Hagrid simply retire somehwere with Grawp, instead of leaving him behind with the kids?I/li>

 Micah's name origins return!

 The hosts decide on their favorite resistance strategies for Umbridge.

 In our Lynx Line segment for the week, we ask our Patrons whether Hagrid is really in the right to bring Grawp back with him to the UK?

 
Quizzitch: What wrestler, who stood at a giant height of 7 feet 4 inches, was also an actor, starring in a film that featured not a Forbidden Forest, but a Fire Swamp?

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Forbidden Forest Free For All (OOTP Chapter 30, 'Grawp')

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This week’s episode dives into some serious daddy drama as Harry throws caution to the wind and breaks into Umbridge’s office to have a heart-to-heart with Sirius about his father. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Laura for career advice, a few cough drops, and plenty of laughs. Plus, things get slightly unhinged as we're upping the sexy factor for every character in the new Harry Potter TV show!

 
News: Hogwarts? More like HOTwarts! The new Harry Potter TV Show announces nine new actors, including Draco, Molly, and the Dursleys! And the internet has feelings about the Vernon and Petunia actors.

 Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 29: Career Advice. Our Time Turner segment takes us back to Episode 466 of MuggleCast, titled “Weasleys Victorious.”

 Harry feels betrayed and disillusioned after witnessing James's behavior. Is it fair to let this one memory define James as a character?

 Should Harry have shared the contents of the memory with Ron and Hermione? Could McGonagall or Hagrid have helped to ground him a bit?

 Snape's Worst Memory explains quite a bit, but it doesn't validate his treatment of Harry! Should Harry feel bad for Snape?

 Despite the author's commentary, some of us are still befuddled as to how memories viewed in the Pensieve are unbiased.

 Mirror, Mirror: why didn't Harry remember Sirius' gift? And why didn't Sirius point this out to Harry during their Floo conversation?

 Super Petty Snape: the symbolism of him smashing Harry’s Invigoration Draught

 MAX THAT entire Career Advice scene between McGonagall and Umbridge!

 It’s nice to see McGonagall balance encouragement with realism when giving Harry advice. But is too much emphasis being put on O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s?

 Make the Real Life Connection: Did the hosts ever have career conversations like Harry when we were in school? 

 Should Umbridge even be present for Harry’s career consultation? 

 We discuss the "sirius" risk(s) Harry took by breaking into Umbridge's office!

 Does the conversation with Sirius & Lupin actually do anything to reassure Harry?

 The Great Weasley Escape and... Hot Peeves?!

 The hosts share the best advice Harry actually receives in this chapter!

 In our Lynx Line segment for the week, we ask our Patrons what’s really going through McGonagall’s head as she is constantly interrupted by Umbridge?

 
Quizzitch: Filch seeks approval for whipping from Umbridge. The sound of a bullwhip cracking is caused by what specific thing occurring with the whip?

 
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Hotwarts (OOTP Chapter 29, 'Career Advice')

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This week Chapter-by-Chapter returns, and so does our guest! Professor Julian Wamble, who we first had on our show back in 2023 on MuggleCast #619, once more graces us with his presence as we discuss Chapter 28 of Order of the Phoenix, "Snape's Worst Memory." Julian teaches Political Science at George Washington University, and his podcast Critical Magic Theory as well as Instagram and TikTok content are worth checking out!

 Welcome back to the show, Professor Julian Wamble!

 
News: Tom Felton to reprise his role as Draco Malfoy, in New York's production of Cursed Child!

 Chapter-by-Chapter returns with Chapter 28 of Order of the Phoenix, "Snape's Worst Memory."

 Our Time Turner segment takes us back to Episode 465 of MuggleCast, titled "How I Met Your Mother." How are we going to top that title on *this* re-read? (Speaking of reading, here is that episode's transcript.)

 Umbridge's ascent to headmistress of Hogwarts has some classic authoritarian playbook strategies. The hosts dissect.

 Is the appointment of the Inquisitorial Squad merely a natural response to the thought that Dumbledore was raising an army? Andrew explains.

 We look at what Umbridge promised Filch, and consider whether she intends to keep those promises.

 Harry would've been poisoned, if it weren't for a singularly interesting cat... that reminds us of a scene from Deathly Hallows...

 Would Snape have actually given truth serum to Umbridge, and why not? The hosts discuss his loyalties.

 Fred and George have a perfect tonic for Umbridge's control, and it perfectly exploits her vulnerabilities.

 It's a good thing Harry's Occlumency lesson is interrupted... because he didn't do the homework!

 What makes Harry enter the pensieve despite how dangerous the threat of being caught is?

 What Marauders' personality traits did the hosts most enjoy on this readthrough?

 How will the Harry Potter TV show handle Snape's Worst Memory? Professor Wamble has thoughts.

 Are there more traits between Harry and his dad, or Harry and his mom, and what are they?

 The hosts pick a favorite moment of mayhem from this chapter.

 In our Lynx Line segment for the week, we ask our Patrons to build their own Inquisitorial Squad to serve a purpose at Hogwarts that is currently underserved, and ask what the team would do.

 
Quizzitch: What band had a song at the top of the UK music charts for every week of May, 1976? A] ABBA, B] Billy Joel, C] Aerosmith, D] David Bowie

 
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How I Met My Father (OOTP Chapter 28, 'Snape's Worst Memory')

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On this week's episode, we’re starting Pride Month 2025 off by revisiting the topic of Potter series author J.K. Rowling, whose recent actions along with the continued assault on the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide, warrant further discussion. We are joined by a guest who is an ethicist, philosopher and college instructor, and all of our hosts dive head-first into sharing their feelings on what is happening. And to lead off our discussion, we cover the topic of the casting of the new trio for HBO’s upcoming TV series.

 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Receive 10% off your first month of therapy at BetterHelp.com/mugglecast

 
News: Harry, Ron and Hermione have now been cast in HBO’s Harry Potter TV series! The hosts react.

 Welcome to the podcast, Sunny Williams! Sunny’s roots in fandom and wizard rock, and her impressive academic career, make her a perfect fit for our episode today.

 We revisit the topic of J.K. Rowling, whose new ’Women’s Fund’ will help advance anti-trans legal cases.

 Our previous episodes that addressed the author were Episode 447b and Episode 469, both worth a re-listen.

 The hosts share their thoughts on the last 5 years of disappointment, from infinite double-downs to behavior that is antithetical to the works which we celebrate.

 Eric takes us through the most recent year in anti-trans legislation, featuring two huge pseudoscientific reports, not peer reviewed and forcefully discredited by major medical organizations, which are nevertheless being used to strip transgender people from accessing healthcare through legislation.

 The actual science is so in-favor of trans people receiving healthcare, that its opponents have suggested other ways of measuring its efficiency, like whether receivers currently have a job.

 Rowling’s astonishing cruelty is on display daily on X, and her initiatives and gender-policing have been shown to affect ALL women, as the rise on assaults of women in rest areas has grown around hostility towards anyone seen as gender non-conforming by strangers empowered to act.

 The hosts use scenarios from the Potter books to illustrate what’s presently happening.

 Sunny guides us through the ethics of financially supporting problematic creators, with thoughts from Socrates, Hannah Arendt, Henry David Thoreau, and others!

 To wrap, we discuss our continued strategy for keeping the fandom progressive and inclusive.

 Next week, a return to Chapter-by-Chapter will see us introduced to another bully, as it’s time to experience Chapter 28, “Snape’s Worst Memory.”

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A New Trio, and That Same Author

Ben returns to co-host an episode of the show!

The press prints a misleading headline with the Rob Knox story.

Is the Sorcerer’s Stone re-release something to be excited about?

JK Rowling is wring a Potter prequel.

SuperCon, John Hurt hints at a return, and more leaked HBP photos.

Global Wear Your MuggleCast T-shirt Day is June 2nd!

MuggleMail covers some topics on Episode 146.

Chapter by Chapter: Chapter 31, The Battle of Hogwarts.

We discuss Voldemort’s Midnight Ultimatum.

Andrew thinks Voldemort is too cool for a symbolic Midnight request.

Ben’s Top 10 List.

Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul.

Bloopers!

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