MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

508: How To Tell Fred and George Weasley Apart, and More Twin Talk

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  • News: Warner Bros' recent deal with Regal means a shorter window between theaters and streaming for future Wizarding World films.
  • This week, we focus our attention on Fred and George Weasley, in celebration of their April 1st birthday.
  • Following up on our Ron discussion, we read the Twins' horoscope (Aries) for insight into their personality.
  • Is it strange for George to marry Angelina Johnson, after Fred's death? The hosts weigh in.
  • The Weasley Twins have traits that can be found in each of their other family members, like Percy's ambition and Arthur's ingenuity.
  • Are Fred and George the most entrepreneurial characters in Harry Potter?
  • Eric asks: Can readers readily tell the twins apart from one another in the books? It turns out, Fred and George really do have different personalities!
  • One of the twins often "goes too far," while the other is more restrained. The hosts read textual evidence to support the findings.
  • From harming childhood pets to forcing Unbreakable Vows and feeding acid pops, one Weasley Twin sure has a mean streak, even toward his family members!
  • Check out MuggleCast #235 for our interview with Oliver Phelps.
  • Our patrons weigh in on the top Weasley Twins moments... together.
  • On Bonus MuggleCast, available on Patreon this week, the hosts celebrate March Madness by competing in a Weasley Twins Quotes bracket
  • The MuggleCasters gift each other one product from Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes.
  • Quizzitch: What TWO things do the Twins bewitch Percy's badge to say in the books? Visit MuggleCast.com/Quizzitch to submit your answer!
  • Support us on Patreon and receive magical benefits, like access to our recording studio, Bonus MuggleCast a personalized thank you video from one of the hosts and more!
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