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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 HBO TV Show, 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

This week, don't believe everything you read in the paper, because we’re reading criticism of the great Albus Dumbledore, penned by the untrustworthy Rita Skeeter. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they continue the read-through of Deathly Hallows!

 Quizzitch Question: What is the term used for when students take a year for travel between secondary and tertiary education?

 Chapter-by-Chapter of Deathly Hallows continues with Chapter 2, "In Memoriam"

 Our DH2 Seven-Word Summary: Rita maliciously attacks Dumbledore’s back in media

 Could the reader infer maybe there was more going on between Elphias Doge and Albus Dumbledore, from the tone and content of his memorial essay in print?

 How was Dumbledore making money for his family right after he left school? Was he borrowing some from Nicolas Flamel?

 We connect Elphias' mention of the Grindelwald and Dumbledore battle back to Book One and Dumbledore's Chocolate Frog Card writeup.

 Briefly, the hosts talk about how that moment was never brought to life in Fantastic Beasts (R.I.Parked)

 Who would bring Grindelwald and Dumbledore to life in a TV Adaptation? Would it be someone who's played the role before?

 While Harry feels left out of knowing Dumbledore better, would Dumbledore ever have really confided in him?

 Rita Skeeter is selling something! It stinks. How accurate can it be, if it is kind of a rush job, we ask? And, there is real life precedent to hastily published biographic works.

 The Mirror makes its appearance, and we imagine James and Sirius using them as boys.

 On our Lynx Line, we asked our patrons what the Dursley's did with all of Harry's left-behind possessions.

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Hero-Zoned (DH Chapter 2, 'In Memoriam')

This week, we hope you brought your appetite, because we’re joining Nagini for dinner. Pull up a chair alongside Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura at the dining room table inside Malfoy Manor for some delicious Death Eater tea!

 We're going chapter-by-chapter through Deathly Hallows for the first time since 2007!

 Deathly Hallows: A History: we reflect back on the ultimate midnight release party and the fastest selling book ever in a 24-hour period!

 Chapter-by-Chapter returns with Deathly Hallows, Chapter 1 - The Dark Lord Ascending

 7-Word Summary: Voldemort hosts his people menacingly around updates 

 Can Voldemort trust the portraits inside Malfoy Manor?

 Snape and Yaxley jostle for Voldemort's affection: who has the better intel on Harry Potter?

 The Ministry has been infiltrated!

 The Castration of Lucius Malfoy: we discuss the symbolism of Voldemort taking his wand and utter humiliation the Malfoy family receives inside their own home

 The irony of Voldemort discussing blood status

 So long, Charity Burbage!

 We asked our patrons via our Lynx Line: Lucius has peacocks strutting around his property - what creature would you want to live on yours?

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Burbage Burgers (DH Chapter 1, 'The Dark Lord Ascending')

Ahead of our Chapter-by-Chapter re-read of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1, which first premiered in 2010.

The film is a favorite of several of the hosts for its time spent on characterization and the acting quality of the leads, so this is a real treat to experience. As usual, you will need to bring your own copy of the movie and be sure to follow instructions in order to sync up the film with your own TV!

Thanks also to our Patrons who were watching and listening live as well as commenting on our Patron-only Discord server. Their comments added greatly to the discussion!
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'Deathly Hallows, Part 1' Movie Commentary Track

We're less than six months away until the premiere of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on HBO Max (!), and this week we're sharing some exciting casting news, looking at the possibility of characters being introduced earlier than they were in the Harry Potter books, and more!

 Welcome back, friend of the show Ivana! Check out her Tumblr and her Charlie Weasley fan fiction!

 Peeves has been cast! Why did the news come so late? We break down the poltergeist's history in the Potter films!

 Ginny has been recast for Season 2 due to "unforeseen circumstances". What does this mean for the character's screen time in Season 1?

 A "new" clip of Ollivander?! We debate his somewhat sinister tone, and why fans love a relatively minor character!

 Should we anticipate a new Harry Potter TV show trailer on September 1? If not, when?

 MAX That: Philosopher's Stone: Charlie Weasley. There's LOTS that could be brought to screen!

 What other Weasleys should be getting more screen time? Or a better performance?

 Prediction Lynx Line: What character do you believe will be introduced EARLY (that we aren’t already aware of being involved), and why?

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Peeves Cast For The Harry Potter TV Show, Trailer Rumors, Charlie Weasley?

This week, we hope you can sing in Mermish or fire an arrow cleanly, because we’re paying tribute to the great Albus Dumbledore. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they wrap the sixth book in the Harry Potter series!

 Welcome Slug Club Member Sam!

 Chapter-by-Chapter of Half-Blood Prince concludes with Chapter 30, "The White Tomb"

 Harry has developed a mantra of all of the remaining Horcruxes. Did we ever establish similar practices when we were younger?

 Could the rope ladder turning to snakes in Harry's dream actually be the Horcrux within him preventing him from obtaining the others?

 Harry makes some astute observations about Snape and Voldemort. Do we think it's a fair comparison? 

 Pity for Draco: What does this say about Harry’s character development?

 Is Dumbledore’s funeral is as much about paying tribute to him as it is about a transfer of responsibility?

 Should Harry have accepted the offer to have Auror protection/assistance?

 Dumbledore is clearly beloved by the wizarding community. Is his funeral a reflection of the unity he was so desperately working toward?

 We celebrate and question the presence of certain characters who attend Dumbledore's funeral

 The Symbolism of The White Tomb

 
On our Lynx Line, we asked our patrons how they would pay tribute to Dumbledore?

 Quizzitch: With an in-person attendance of only 2,000 people, what funeral took place in the UK during the 90’s whose television audience is estimated to be 2.5 billion?

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A Horcruxy Road Ahead (HBP Chapter 30, 'The White Tomb')

Has everyone got their tissues handy? Our chapter-by-chapter segment at last reaches the penultimate chapter of Half-Blood Prince, wherein the recent actions of a certain “Prince” are discovered by Harry and friends. Also, there’s a new headmistress in town and she intends to rule by committee?! Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura discuss all of that and more on episode 756 of MuggleCast.

 Chapter by Chapter: Half-Blood Prince Chapter 29, “The Phoenix Lament”

 Harry retraces Snape’s final steps. And they involve knocking out Flitwick! Is this protective or adversarial behavior from Snape?

 Could Snape have helped the Order when they were pinned in the corridor? Did he, and we just don’t know it?

 Harry refuses to tell McGonagall about his and Dumbledore’s mission. He thinks he’s being faithful, but is this smart?

 Is Harry’s decision partly to protect Minerva?

 Andrew has a HUGE foreshadow alert

 Micah blows Eric’s mind with a comparison between Hogwarts founders and the current heads of house

 Harry forces a funeral to happen for Dumbledore before the students leave. Is this safe?

 Odds and Ends: what does Horace mean that he thought he knew Severus Snape?

 You, like Bill Weasley, are bitten by a magically cursed beast, but not during the beast’s “time of the month.” What’s the beast you wanna be bit by and why?

 In this chapter, Harry feels the healing power of Fawkes’s song. In a 1984 study done by Roger Ulrich, he examined the healing properties of bird song in real life. Ulrich’s research, done between 1972 and 1981, took place in a hospital in which US State?

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Dumbledoubt (HBP Chapter 29, 'The Phoenix Lament')

This week, saddle up your Hippogriff and prepare for the hunt - there's a fleeing Potions Master on the loose. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Laura as they pursue Snape across the Hogwarts grounds, determined to avenge their fallen Headmaster.

 Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 28 of Half-Blood Prince, “Flight of The Prince”

 With Dumbledore Dumbledead, Harry has no choice but to step up. Has Dumbledore adequately prepared him for the road ahead?

 MAX THAT BATTLE!

 Keep your mouth shut and your mind closed! Despite the circumstances, is Snape actually teaching Harry?

 Given the need to maintain Harry's hatred and preserve his cover, could Snape have acted differently during his escape, or was his approach the only one that could have worked?

 What is it about being called a coward that rocks Snape to his core? 

 Buckbeak to The Rescue: Connecting The Threads to Chamber of Secrets and Prisoner of Azkaban

 Locket Loss: Who is RAB?

 Lynx Line: You’re Harry Potter, enraged at Severus Snape for killing your boy Albus Dumbledore. You’re ready to call him a name to accuse him of being the weak mean you think he is. But the word COWARD doesn’t come to mind. What’s the word you’re throwing at him to shake Snape to his core?

 Reminder: Year 5 of the MuggleCast Collectors Club is here! You can receive SIX exclusive stickers by joining us on Patreon. These stickers can go on the custom Collectors Club Card we released a few years ago, or you can put them wherever else you like! Sign up by June 10!

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Dumbledead (HBP Chapter 28, 'Flight of the Prince')

This week on MuggleCast: “SNAPE KILLS DUMBLEDORE!” It’s time to discuss one of the biggest shocks in the entire Harry Potter series. Join us as we begin to wrap up our chapter-by-chapter re-read of Half-Blood Prince!

 Chapter by Chapter continues with Chapter 27 of Half-Blood Prince, “The Lightning Struck Tower” (cue Andrew pitching Universal his attraction idea once again)

 Draco thinks he has the upper hand here, but Dumbledore shows grace and humility. Is Draco trying to blame Albus for the trouble they’re both in?

 Did Dumbledore know about the Vanishing Cabinet? This chapter offers us a couple of clues.

 Micah offers several fascinating bits of symbolism concerning the Lightning-Struck Tower itself.

 We look at how the idea to use coins to communicate has come around full circle, from Death Eaters, to Hermione, and back to Death Eaters.

 Did Dumbledore think such a large audience would witness his death? For a big planner like Albus, he may not’ve seen that twist coming.

 The Astronomy Tower has made several appearances across the Harry Potter series to date. We review the times that it’s popped up.

 Lynx Line: You’re Dumbledore in the afterlife. When Snape gets there next year, what’s the first thing you’re saying to him?

 Reminder: Year 5 of the MuggleCast Collectors Club is here! You can receive SIX exclusive stickers by joining us on Patreon. These stickers can go on the custom Collectors Club Card we released a few years ago, or you can put them wherever else you like!

 
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Severus, Please... Order Fries (HBP Chapter 27, 'The Lightning Struck Tower')

On this week's episode... are Molly and Vernon are having an affair?! Join Andrew, Micah, Laura and special guest Amanda as we catch up on the latest Harry Potter TV show news and have fun discussing the newly released Full-Cast Audiobooks!

 Welcome to The Leaky Cauldron's Amanda Kirk, who visited the Harry Potter TV Show Set! Read her TV show set report.

 What was it like being on the set of the show, and how does one feel after getting to experience it? Amanda shares how she's feeling about the show after getting a first-hand experience!

 It's a Harry Potter TV Show-themed episode and Chamber of Secrets has been renewed for Season 2! What do we think this means for its release date?

 Basilisk Blasphemy! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chamber of Secrets is the most disliked book! Do we agree?

 Why are Molly and Vernon so chummy in this paparazzi photo?!

 We discuss what we're most looking forward to in Philosopher's Stone and reveal what we think Will Be Impossible to Do Better Than The Movies!

 All seven Harry Potter Full-Cast Audiobooks are now available through Audible! What were some of our favorite chapters? Which voice actors stood out?

 Reminder: Year 5 of the MuggleCast Collectors Club is here! You can receive SIX exclusive stickers by joining us on Patreon. These stickers can go on the custom Collectors Club Card we released a few years ago, or you can put them wherever else you like!

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Visiting The 'Harry Potter' TV Show Set Turned a Skeptic Into a Believer

On this week's episode, we're following Dumbledore and Harry into an unholy place... and finding deep comparisons between the chosen location for Voldemort's most protected Horcrux, and the legacy of the item it is contained within. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Laura as they discuss a particular cave filled with water you wouldn't want to drink, and an important bonding moment between Harry and his headmaster.

 This week we're discussing Half-Blood Prince Chapter 26, “The Cave”

 The hosts analyze a new metaphor for the Cave by comparing it to a mother's womb.

 Harry and Dumbledore hope to retrieve a life form from the center, but it will cost them.

 What is the significance between Voldemort choosing his mother's locket, and this natural formation as its hiding spot?

 Real Talk, Part One: Could Harry have ever "beaten" the cave without Dumbledore's help?

 Real Talk, Part Two: Does the punishing difficulty of the Cave set an unreasonably high standard for readers regarding future Horcrux retrievals?

 Are Dumbledore's secrets being revealed while he takes the potion? Just what can we make of what he is experiencing, based on what he says?

 Micah's new theory about Dumbledore's visions stuns Eric.

 Do our Ariana Dumbledore theories re: the cave and Albus's protestations still hold water?

 Lynx Line: You are drinking from the basin and going through all the feelings. What are you screaming to the person who is forcing the liquid down your throat?

 Quizzitch: With a span of over 426 mapped miles, made of limestone, WHERE is the world’s longest known cave system located?

 In Bonus MuggleCast, we watch and react to 5 classic episodes by the Potter Puppet Pals! Only half of the hosts have ever seen these classic fan entries into canon, despite their popularity! What things new and old will we find in the content? Watch along with us and discover, only on our Patreon, located at Patreon.com/MuggleCast!

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Hero-Zoned (DH Chapter 2, 'In Memoriam')

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