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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, 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.')

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!

This week the hosts are joined by Andy of Harry Potter Fan Zone, and Chapter by Chapter continues with chapters 13 and 14 of Sorcerer's Stone. Listen as we discuss the real-life origins of Nicolas Flamel, debate whether 'Sorcerer's Stone' or 'Philosopher's Stone' is a better title, and revisit a fan theory about what Dumbledore did with alchemy. Then, the trio visit Hagrid's Hut and Harry uses his powers of persuasion that he may or may not have inherited from Voldemort?! All this and more, including:

Welcome back, Andy! Check out Harry Potter Fan Zone, the top Australian HP fan site.

News: Many new books are now available including Tom Felton's autobiography, Alan Rickman's posthumous diary, and Order of the Phoenix illustrated by Jim Kay. The hosts discuss which ones they'll be checking out.

Main Discussion #1: Sorcerer's Stone, Chapter 13: Nicolas Flamel

7-Word Summary: Secrets are revealed when chocolate is eaten.

We never did find out what work Dumbledore and Nicolas did on alchemy. Did Fantastic Beasts reveal more?

We review an old fan theory that we love about Credence's origins.

In talking about the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone, Andrew explains who was responsible for the title change.

Which is better, saying "Sorcerer's Stone" (snappy, alliterative) or "Philosopher's Stone" (boring)? Andy and the American hosts all debate.

The hosts review some early Mary GrandPré artwork including an alternate cover that Andy shares with the title "Harry Potter and the School of Magic".

In fact, Harry Potter Fan Zone has the most impressive gallery of official artwork, exhaustingly sourced and categorized by Andy. Worth your time to check out!

Main Discussion #2: Sorcerer's Stone, Chapter 14: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback

7-Word Summary: Hagrid reveals illegal practices inside his hut

This rare chapter is, in many ways, completely self-contained. The conflict presented is resolved at the end.

Life lessons from HP #???: Flattery will get you ev-erywhere!

Andrew's new proposal of an HBO Max television show features Hagrid and his pet dragon. We're in love.

Hagrid clearly has a soft spot for clearly dangerous creatures. Is this intentional foreshadowing to his plotline in Chamber of Secrets?

Is it reckless for Ron not to be honest with Madame Pomfrey about his bite? What if it's magically infected?

The scene with Charlie's friends is unspoilt by adaptation. What do we see when we see it in our heads?

We close out the chapter with our MVPs of the Week

Next Week: It's a MuggleMail episode! Send us your thoughts on our recent chapters or tell us what's on your mind!

Quizzitch: Which real-life Wizard Rock artist wrote a classic spurned love ballad titled "1991 - Charlie Weasley"

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584: Harry Potter and the Hotly Debated Book Title (Sorcerer's Stone, Chapters 13 - 14)

On this week's episode we dig deep into our MuggleMail bag as listeners weigh in on our latest chapter-by-chapter discussions. One voicemail leads the hosts to take sides in a Harry Potter date debate! Plus, we have fun paging through the beautifully illustrated Order of the Phoenix by Jim Kay.

We review the Order of the Phoenix Illustrated Illustrated Edition. There's SO much to love in this one!

Speaking of books, don't forget to check out The Magic of MinaLima, which is an exhaustive look at MinaLima's work for the Harry Potter movies.

Voicemails cover magic's origin, a Harry Potter first date, a Draco-focused Harry Potter TV show and more

Several listeners write in about Christmas gifts and Quidditch rules

Why doesn’t Hermione use her own wand to stop the troll? 

Why did Hagrid really go to get Harry from the Dursleys?

Should Ron be allowed to have a rat at Hogwarts?

Is it the job of the Sorting Hat to equally divide the first year students?

One listener presents a strong defense of Petunia Dursley

Is the Hogwarts Express super inconvenient for students who already live close to Hogwarts?

Troll in the Dungeon: is Dumbledore sending the Slytherins to their doom?

Quizzitch: When McGonagall gives detentions to the trio and Neville in Book 1, she says she's "never heard of such a thing before." What is the "thing" to which she is referring?

Next week: Chapter-by-Chapter returns with Chapters 15 (The Forbidden Forest) & 16 (Through The Trapdoor) of Sorcerer's Stone

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585: Does the Sorting Hat Divide Students Equally Across Hogwarts Houses? And More MuggleMail

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This week the hosts are joined by Slug Club guest Michele, and Chapter by Chapter continues with chapters 15 and 16 of Sorcerer's Stone. Listen as we discuss how the Centaurs may have been right all along, while Harry serves detention in "The Forbidden Forest." After that, follow along as the trio go "Through the Trapdoor"! And we analyze each of the obstacles designed to protect the Sorcerer's Stone. All this and more, including:

Welcome Slug Club guest Michele! If you would like the chance to guest-host on our show, visit our Patreon

News: New Warner CEO David Zaslav wants "More Harry Potter movies!" What does that mean?!

Main Discussion #1: Sorcerer's Stone, Chapter 15: The Forbidden Forest

7-Word Summary: Mars might tell of future conflicts forthcoming 

Harry experiences exclusion like never before, after Gryffindor is down so many points. Have we ever disappointed our classmates in this way?

What If? Harry told McGonagall the truth about Hagrid and the dragon. Would things have turned out the same?

This detention in the Forbidden Forest is WAY too dangerous! And Hagrid even wants to split up!

What are the Centaurs seeing in the sky, and why are they so hesitant to interfere?

Main Discussion #2: Sorcerer's Stone, Chapter 16: Through the Trapdoor

7-Word Summary: Voldemort is hiding behind Quirrell’s incompetence – keys 

Would it have made more sense for Ron to impersonate the Bloody Baron? Still, props to Harry for pulling it off!

Hermione has a tendency to freeze up under pressure. When else has this occurred?

Why wasn't Snape's logic puzzle included in the movie?

We close out the chapter with our MVPs of the Week

Next Week: we finish our Chapter by Chapter re-read of Book One!

Quizzitch: What does Voldemort tell Harry that he will do once he has the Elixir of Life?

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586: The Forest of Destiny (Sorcerer's Stone, Chapters 15 - 16)

On this week's episode of MuggleCast, we dive deep into the final chapter of Sorcerer's Stone, connect some serious threads to Deathly Hallows and get after everyone's favorite headmaster. Dumbledore apologists beware!

News: Leslie Phillips, voice of the Sorting Hat passes away at 98 

The 6th Annual MuggleCast Patreon Holiday Gift Exchange is now live!

Chapter-by-Chapter for Sorcerer's Stone concludes with Chapter 17: The Man With Two Faces

7-Word Summary: Dumbledore comes at the situation with lies

Main Discussion 1: Dumbledore’s Task - we draw some strong parallels between Sorcerer's Stone and Deathly Hallows

Does Voldemort read Harry’s mind, is it the Horcrux connection or just a lucky guess? 

What made Dumbledore initially move the stone from Gringotts? What tipped him off? Do we know how Quirrell found out about its location?

Could Dumbledore not trust himself enough to keep the Stone in his own possession?

We analyze Snape's "protection" of Harry throughout his first year

Main Discussion #2: YOU LIAR!

We dissect the conversation Harry and Dumbledore have in the hospital wing

“Humans do have a knack of choosing precisely those things that are worst for them.” How much is Dumbledore referring to himself in this moment?

Does Dumbledore's refuse to tell Harry the truth for his own protection or to serve Dumbledore's own selfish purposes?

How much is Dumbledore himself a Security Nightmare?

Odds & Ends cover iconic quotes, Quirrell's twitching, Hagrid's drinking and more

The Dumbledore Liar count finishes Sorcerer's Stone at 8 while we revisit all of our 7-Word Summaries

Next Week: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets begins!

Quizzitch: What color are Dobby the House-Elf’s eyes?

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587: Another Dangerous Year Gone (Sorcerer's Stone, Chapter 17)

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?

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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.
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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 celebrates the month of August with this LIVE recording from LeakyCon 2023 at McCormick Place in Chicago IL! Recorded on Saturday, August 5 our audience-participatory mega show includes fan-favorite game segments such as Dueling Club, Make the Connection, and a new segment titled, "Is MuggleCast Older Than...?" Join Eric, Micah, Chloé with a special guest appearance by LeakyCon's founder, Melissa Anelli, as they play games and reflect on the fandom space across 18 years of Harry Potter podcasting!

Welcome to LeakyCon 2023! We're old but we brought a cake... for Micah.

How did we each get started with MuggleCast? The hosts reflect.

Game: Is MuggleCast Older Than...? Rounds include "Taylor Swift's debut album" and "The iPhone."

What have been some of our favorite moments in MuggleCast history?

Game: The Dueling Club. Nonhumans edition, DADA professors, and Weasley family members!

What moments in fandom were the most surprising and unbelievable when they happened in the moment?

Game: Make the Connection returns! This one you have to hear to believe. (Chloé crushes it.)

Thanks to all who came out to see us in Chicago!

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625: MuggleCast LIVE from LeakyCon 2023

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