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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

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.

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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)

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

On this week's episode, bust out your day planner because we've got plenty of classes, loads of homework and a few detentions! And keep your hands off of the knitted hats, those are for the House-Elves!
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Welcome Quizzitch master and winner, James!

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Chapter-by-Chapter returns with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 13: Detention with Dolores. Our Time Turner segment has us spinning an old recording from past discussions! Be sure to check out Episode 449 for our prior Chapter 13 analysis!

Could there be a common theme running through the Chapter 13s of the Harry Potter series?

Main Discussion #1: Radical Hermione

Spin Cycle: Have the hosts ever gotten caught up in the news and believed something that turned out to be false?

Why is Umbridge allowed to teach the students during their O.W.L.s year?

Could Hermione be working smarter, not harder, by threatening to write to Mrs. Weasley about Fred & George? We debate the ethics of them testing products on first years! And did the Twins drug Hermione later in the chapter?

Should Hermione be tricking House-Elves into freedom by hiding knitted hats beneath bits of rubbish? Would she even have the authority to free the Hogwarts House-Elves?

Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff Unite: Luna and Ernie show support for Harry!

Main Discussion #2: Detention

Our initial reactions to one of the most cringe-worthy moments in the Harry Potter series!

How is The Black Quill legal? Does it have any relation to the Quick Quotes Quill?

Why is Harry suffering in silence? Could past abuse and trauma be at play?

How much is Dumbledore to blame for Harry's resistance to go to an authority figure?

We discuss the significance of Umbridge giving Harry his second permanent scar!

Quidditch Tryouts: is Ron a nepo baby?

When Umbridge touches Harry, his scar burns. Should we assume she's connected to Voldemort or was this pure coincidence?

Odds & Ends cover Hagrid's absence, McGonagall's confidence in Neville, angry bowtruckles and more!

MVP: What would we have thought if we’d been onlookers at the Third Task in Goblet of Fire and seen Harry return from the maze clutching Cedric’s dead body?

Lynx Line: Our patrons weigh in on what they would do to resist the Umbridge regime at Hogwarts.

Quizzitch: In this chapter, Harry is tasked with completing an illustration of a Bowtruckle. What English children's book author started out as a biological illustrator, a subject matter which certainly influenced the animal characters of their books?

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On this week's Bonus MuggleCast, we have a blast re-sorting the Weasley family! Percy to Slytherin? Ron to Hufflepuff? Splitting up the Twins?

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I Declare Loyalty! (OOTP Chapter 13, Detention with Dolores)

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On this week's episode, we're taking deep breaths and going through Percy's letter to Ron, as Chapter-by-Chapter tackles Chapter 14 of Order of the Phoenix.

Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 14: Percy and Padfoot. Our Time Turner segment has us spinning an old recording from past discussions! Be sure to check out Episode 450 for our prior Chapter 14 analysis!

Despite lots of folks being divided, we focus on examples of residents at Hogwarts helping fellow students out! Including: Nearly-Headless Nick saving Harry's life (probably).

What is the meaning behind Filch's baseless claims against Harry?

Ron Weasley, a smart character, has an idea that even Hermione agrees with!

When Percy's letter arrives, Harry and Ron are shocked. We go through what the worst parts are about what he wrote to his brother and why.

Andrew asks: Have we ever been asked by a family member to 'sever ties' with another? And what were the consequences?

The chapter ends with Sirius's conversation, and a few Odds and Ends.

MVP: What should Ron have said (or written) back to Percy?

Lynx Line: Our patrons have drafted their coded messages to Sirius, describing the plot of their favorite movie in a way that Umbridge would not understand.

Quizzitch: First discovered in the year 1610, the four largest moons of the planet Jupiter are called Io, Europa, Ganymede, and… __what?

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New Quill Who Dis? (OOTP Chapter 14, Percy and Padfoot)

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On this week's episode, we're preparing to be inspected as the new High Inquisitor of Hogwarts sets her eyes on some easy prey. Chapter-by-Chapter covers OotP 15, and we also discuss the latest (huge) Dumbledore casting rumor for the HP TV series!.

Welcome to the show, Slug Club guest host Jordan!

The latest HP TV Show news is that actor John Lithgow is close to finalizing talks to play Albus Dumbledore. The hosts react!

Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 15: The Hogwarts High Inquisitor. Our Time Turner segment has us spinning an old recording from past discussions! Be sure to check out Episode 451 for our prior Chapter 15 analysis!

Laura takes us back through the history of various “inquisitors.”

How clued-in is Percy to the inner workings of Umbridge and Fudge’s plot?

Did Dumbledore know the Ministry would pass midnight legislation if he did not fill the DADA vacancy? Did he choose not to act?

Do we think the Ministry SHOULD have greater oversight into Hogwarts?

Snape gets a T for Tool. Or, is that Troll?

Have any of the hosts ever been inspected while doing their job?

Where does Hermione err in her confrontation with Umbridge?

What was Dean Thomas doing to his mouse in Transfiguration?

Lynx Line: What educational decree would YOU pass / what rule would YOU enforce at Hogwarts? Our Patrons were asked!

Quizzitch: in the USA, the College Board administers the SAT, which has a possible perfect score of 1600. What is the lowest score possible to receive on the SAT?

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C's Get Degrees (OOTP Chapter 15, The Hogwarts High Inquisitor)

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On this week's episode, grab a dirty bottle of Butterbeer from the bartender who kind of looks familiar and pull up a seat or two, because Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura are hosting underground meetings in Hogsmeade's most iconic dive bar!

News covers the recently announced interactive edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and new Cursed Child city and tour dates

Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 16: In The Hog's Head. Our Time Turner segment has us spinning an old recording from past discussions! Be sure to check out Episode 452 for our prior Chapter 16 analysis!

The Hog's Head: site of many an important event in the Harry Potter series

We give our initial reactions to Hogsmeade's most iconic dive bar!

Given it is quiet and off-the-beaten-path, was the Hog's Head the best choice for the first, unofficial meeting of Dumbledore's Army?

FINALLY! Some inter-House unity! Well, kind of...

Do we fault Cedric's housemates for wanting to know more about his death?

Should Hermione have prepared Harry more for this moment?

What would it have taken to convince each of us to sign up for Dumbledore’s Army?

Luna vs. Hermione: our favorite Ravenclaw does not back down!

Odds & Ends cover a pair of eavesdroppers in Mundungus Fletcher and Willy Widdershins

Micah plays bartender, whipping up some Hog's Head cocktails for Andrew, Eric and Laura

Lynx Line: If you had to disguise yourself as someone in the Hog’s Head, what would you dress up as and how would you avoid detection?

Quizzitch: In the mid-20th century United Kingdom, pint glasses replaced what type of drinking vessel, commonly made of glass, ceramic, or pewter?

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Rookie Rule Breaker (OOTP Chapter 16, In The Hog's Head)

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On this week's episode, put on your ballet shoes and meet us on the Seventh Floor of Hogwarts, because we're holding secret meetings, breaking rules and firing defensive spells at each other. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Pam for the first official meeting of Dumbledore's Army!

Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 18: Dumbledore's Army. Our Time Turner segment takes us back to Episode 454 for our prior Chapter 18 analysis!

Should Umbridge be thrown in jail for opening Harry's mail?

Connecting the Threads between Vernon Dursley, Dobby and Umbridge! 🤯

Why does Hermione have buyer's remorse about Dumbledore's Army?

Horcrux Alert: Harry ponders the weird connection between himself and Voldemort that Dumbledore has (still) failed to explain!

Did House-Elves use their magic to help build the Room of Requirement?

The Tapestry of Barnabas the Barmy: is it more than just trolls trying to do ballet?

How do we rate Harry on his first lesson as the new Defense Against The Dark Arts professor?

Lynx Line: What do the House-Elves use the Room of Requirement for?

Quizzitch: The abbreviation D.A. may most commonly refer to this position as chief prosecutor in a United States criminal case. What is the position, with those initials, that has a history stretching back to 1813?

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Expelliarmy! (OOTP Chapter 18, Dumbledore's Army)

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On this week's episode, don't forget when sneaking out of the house to cover your footprints in the snow! We're getting the lowdown from Hagrid on what he's been up to for the last few months, until, of course, we're interrupted by one, giant b*tch!

Chapter by Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 20: Hagrid's Tale. MuggleCast last discussed the chapter on Episode 456!

Upon his return to Hogwarts, do readers and the trio experience a different side to Hagrid?

Honestly, can Harry, Ron and Hermione give Hagrid a minute to get settled in?

It seems like Hagrid is simultaneously annoyed and proud of the trio for being able to put two and two together about his journey.

Could Umbridge have been responsible for putting a tail on Hagrid and Maxime?

Our first and only real exposure to Giant Culture in the Wizarding world: a fascinating dynamic to another marginalized community.

How is Dumbledore recruiting the giants any different than Voldemort?

Did Hagrid and Maxime's gifts to Karkus ultimately get him killed?

What does it say about the giants that some are closed off to new ideas, but others can be open to them?

Mommy Issues: Hagrid doesn't speak too kindly about his mother. Fridwulfa

Does Umbridge spend all her time spying? Is this what Petunia would have been like at Hogwarts?

Did Harry, Ron and Hermione visiting Hagrid open the door for Umbridge's visit?

The hosts share their Best Hagrid Moment from this chapter they want to see get the MAX treatment!

Lynx Line: If you could go on a magical adventure with any wizarding world character to do Dumbledore’s bidding, who would it be and why?

Quizzitch: In the English fairy tale “Jack and the Beanstalk,” Jack, who later meets a husband and wife that are giants, trades WHAT to obtain a handful of magic beans?

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Gurg Wars (OOTP Chapter 20, Hagrid's Tale)

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On this week's episode, listen during Chapter-by-Chapter as the MuggleCasters discuss Harry juggling TWO dates in Hogsmeade. One which may have been doomed from the start (with Cho), and another which likely changes the course of Wizarding history (with Rita). Andrew, Eric, Laura, Micah, and Slug Club guest Katie dig in, because it's time for Chapter 25 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

 Welcome Slug Club member, Katie!

 The hosts wish to reassert their disavowal of J.K. Rowling for her role in making women less safe in the U.K. Please visit GLAAD's amazing page for links including FAQs, resources, and tips for allies.

 Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 25: The Beetle at Bay. MuggleCast last discussed this chapter on Episode 462!

 Harry's feelings toward his fellow students in light of the Azkaban breakout headlines have us once more feeling like we are living in the books today.

 The Ministry's control of information and issuance of propaganda, the extent which is confirmed in this chapter, is massive but not perfect. Some who look deeper are beginning to see the cracks in the facade.

 Umbridge's power grabs are becoming unenforceable. The hosts discuss how her main goal appears to be to frighten and dissuade dissenters, even among the staff.

 Harry and students are impressed by Neville's recent hard work in the D.A. This reminds us about when we made the "Neville Gets Swole" Spotify playlist, perfect for your summertime runs and workouts!

 Is Hermione single-handedly changing the course of the Wizarding world? We think so.

 Is there anything the students can/should be doing about Hagrid and his probation? Or is his behavior just too weird, and the students too buried in coursework?

 Ron has a fair idea, but Hermione shuts him down cold. We hold a memorial service for Ron's strategical aptitude subplot from Book 1.

 In what ways was "Madame Puddifoot's" NOT the perfect Valentine's spot, and whose fault is it that Harry and Cho's date is a disaster? Was it doomed from the start?

 Is Rita Skeeter looking for redemption, or just some hot goss?

 Odds & Ends asks why Ron, Fred or George do not seem to know about Antonin Dolohov's connection with their uncles, nor do they mention it.

 Most #RealTalk moment of the week? Hosts weigh in.

 Lynx Line: we asked our Patrons to submit a one-sentence headline sure to grab all of the attention.

 Quizzitch: What prison was the site of the largest jailbreak in British history - when 38 inmates, members of the Irish Republican Army, overpowered guards in 1983?

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Keep Your Friends Close And Your Beetles Closer (OOTP Chapter 25, The Beetle at Bay)

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On this week's episode, get your copy of The Quibbler (and quickly transfigure it) before Umbridge bans it! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they enjoy a brief compliment from Snape and finally get through *that* door at the Department of Mysteries!

 Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 26: Seen and Unforseen. MuggleCast last discussed this chapter on Episode 463!

 Could Hermione have been a little softer on Harry concerning Cho? Does she share any blame for double-booking him in Hogsmeade?

 Hermione criticizes her friends reactions to the outcome of the Quidditch match. Does she have any fun outlets?

 Harry is having FOMO watching Ravenclaw vs. Gryffindor. But let's face it, it's not easy watching from the sidelines!

 Shockingly, Snape comes the closest he ever has to actually caring about teaching Harry Occlumency, but... of course... has to have the last laugh!

 We draw comparisons between Lupin teaching Harry the Patronus Charm and Snape teaching Harry Occlumency. Should Harry be farther along given he's been at this for two months?

 How did Harry get through the Department of Mysteries door during his Occlumency lesson when he's never been there in his dreams?

 The hosts agree that Dumbledore had Firenze in his back pocket to take over for Trelawney. Who did Dumbledore have on tap as a replacement for Hagrid?

 Voldemort finally learns only he or Harry can retrieve the prophecy. How is this not more common knowledge in the Wizarding World? How would’ve things been different if Voldemort never wasted time with this plan?

 Harry has direct line of sight into Voldemort's plan with Lucius Malfoy, Sturgis Podmore, Broderick Bode and Avery. Why not leak this info to The Quibbler?

 Odds & Ends cover The Streisand Effect and The Astronomy Tower

 MVP: Best All-Time Trelawney Moments (before she was fired)

 Lynx Line: Our patrons write Harry a short piece of fan-mail OR hate-mail to be delivered via Owl Post to the Great Hall at breakfast!

 Quizzitch: In banning The Quibbler, Umbridge only raises more interest in it. The concept of banning something only making it more popular is colloquially known as The Streisand Effect, after actress Barbara Streisand sued a photographer for publishing a photo in 2003. What was the photo of?

 
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Radio Voldy (OOTP Chapter 26, Seen and Unforeseen)

It’s our 150th regular episode of MuggleCast!

Entertainment Weekly names Potter a classic. What IS a classic in this case?

Some moments make us realize how much we’ve changed. Or how mean we were.

MuggleMail answers some questions we had last week.

Chapter by Chapter, Chapter 34, The Forest Again.

Two people on the panel cried while reading this chapter.

We discuss Harry’s thoughts on death, his decision to tell Neville about Nagini, and the resurrection stone.

A connection between Harry walking with his parents and Narnia.

Did we think Harry was a goner at the end of this chapter?

We listen to some of the best MuggleCast moments as entered on by YOU.

Make the Music Connection returns with some currently hot songs.

Chicken Soup: Canine Edition.

The end of the show includes our thoughts on the show as a whole.

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