MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast

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What's MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast about?

MuggleCast is your weekly ride into the Wizarding World. Our Harry Potter podcast, hosted by four life-long friends, brings its listeners entertaining and thought-provoking discussions about the universe. With each new episode we discuss everything Harry Potter: the latest news, the Potter books, Fantastic Beasts, the theme parks, the video games, the fandom, and more!

The show is currently hosting a Chapter by Chapter re-read of the original seven Harry Potter books!

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Due to the Thanksgiving holiday we are not releasing a new episode this week. Instead, we're opening up the Patreon vault and sharing one of our favorite Bonus MuggleCast installments: Favorite Headcannons! In this installment Laura shares some crazy headcannons ...

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11.28.2023 Our Favorite Harry Potter Headcannons Due to the Thanksgiving holiday we are not releasing a new episode this week. Instead, we're opening up the Patreon vault and sharing one of our favorite Bonus MuggleCast installments: Favorite Headcannons! In this installment Laura shares some crazy headcannons ...
11.21.2023 636: You Are Boot-iful (GOF Chapter 6, The Portkey) Wake up! It's time to go stand on a hill until our boot is ready! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah for the latest episode of MuggleCast in which we have a fun Chapter-by-Chapter discussion discussing the pitfalls of magical ...
11.14.2023 635: Percy The Parrot (GOF Chapter 5, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes) Welcome to The Burrow, but stay out of Molly’s kitchen because the sauce ain’t the only thing boiling over, tonight! Join Eric, Micah, Laura and Katie as we breakdown the Weasley family, explore wizarding careers, criticize Percy's dinner conversation and ...
11.07.2023 634: Analyzing the Representation of Women in Harry Potter This week's episode is a very special one, and long overdue: For the first time in our podcast's history, we have a women-only panel assembled, and they're discussing the representation of women in Harry Potter! Laura helms this episode with ...
10.31.2023 633: Quizzitch Live: H.O.W.L. Edition! (Halloween and O.W.L Trivia) Get ready for the latest installment of Quizzitch Live! There are some TRICKs in this edition, but we find it all to be quite a TREAT. Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as we visit some O.W.L. subjects such as ...
10.24.2023 632: The Benefits of Electric Fireplaces (GOF Chapter 4, Back to the Burrow) It's time to unblock your fireplace and let our hosts into your living room! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as things heat up inside No. 4 Privet Drive! And make sure to mind the flying ornaments and Ton-Tongue Toffee! ...
10.17.2023 631: Mmmm, Grapefruit and Floor Cake (GOF Chapters 2 & 3, The Scar and The Invitation) The recaps are back! We thought we had escaped getting summaries for Harry's friends, his lifestyle, his family, and his situation but we were vastly mistaken. Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they delve into Chapters 2 and 3 ...
10.10.2023 630: Nagini the Narc (GOF Chapter 1, The Riddle House) It's been 13 years, but the hosts are finally ready to revisit Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts! Join us as we sneak into The Riddle House to see prophecies fulfilled and Dark Lords taking (snake) milk shots. Plus, we share ...
10.03.2023 629: 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' Movie Commentary Track! As we prepare to launch our Goblet of Fire Chapter-by-Chapter series, we're excited to finally do a movie commentary track for the fourth Harry Potter movie! Join the MuggleCasters as they watch and discuss Harry Potter and the Goblet of ...
09.26.2023 628: Did the Dursley's Gifts to Harry Foreshadow 'Deathly Hallows'? And More MuggleMail It's time to reflect on our recent re-read of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Laura as they open the MuggleMail bag once more to tackle an array of voicemails, e-mails and chicken soup ...
09.19.2023 627: A Normal Friday Night at Hogwarts (POA Chapter 22, Owl Post Again) This week, we're closing the book on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura and Melissa as they avoid Snape's wrath, have real talk with Lupin and Dumbledore and finally get permission to go to ...
09.12.2023 626: Snape's Best Memory (POA Chapter 21, Hermione's Secret) Three turns ought to do it, MuggleCast! This week we plumb the depths of time with Harry and Hermione as Chapter-by-Chapter covers Chapter 21 of Prisoner of Azkaban, Hermione's Secret! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they ask the ...
09.05.2023 625: MuggleCast LIVE from LeakyCon 2023 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 ...
08.29.2023 624: Where's the Moonscreen? (POA Chapter 20, The Dementor's Kiss) KISSY KISSY! This week, be sure to put on your chapstick because the Dementors are ready to pucker up! Join our hosts as they exit the Whomping Willow and attempt to tackle what awaits them on the Hogwarts grounds. Chapter-by-Chapter ...
08.22.2023 623: Double Double-Crosser (POA Chapter 19, The Servant of Lord Voldemort) The rat is revealed! We finally understand the events of this school year at Hogwarts as well as how Sirius Black escaped from Azkaban prison. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they discuss Chapter 19 of Book 3, including ...
08.15.2023 622: Sneaky Snack for the Dumbledrama (POA Chapter 18, Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs) Orca, Pigeon, Racoon & Lemur! Well, it's not exactly Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs, but it sounds way cooler, right?!?! On this week's episode, the truth about the Shrieking Shack and the Marauders is revealed, and we catch everyone's favorite ...
08.08.2023 MuggleCast Turns 18 Years Old! Time For A Birthday Party! MuggleCast was born on Sunday, August 7, 2005, and this week we're releasing a special episode of Bonus MuggleCast from our Patreon to celebrate our 18th birthday! Your Harry Potter friends look back at what was going on in the ...
08.01.2023 621: Did Snape Know About the DADA Curse? And More MuggleMail It's time to re-open the MuggleMail bag as we prepare to read the closing chapters of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they answer questions relating to class schedules, GCSE's, sports equality, ...
07.25.2023 620: Holy Cheese! (POA Chapter 17, Cat, Rat, and Dog) The threads are slowly starting to connect themselves as we head toward the final few chapters of Prisoner of Azkaban! Join Andrew, Micah, Laura and Meg as they battle the Whomping Willow and brave the Shrieking Shack, only to be ...
07.18.2023 619: Unfogging the Fraud (POA Chapter 16, Professor Trelawney's Prediction) It's exam time again! On this week's episode we are joined by Professor Julian Wamble, PhD. (@ProfW on TikTok), who teaches a college course on Harry Potter and who shares his awesome thoughts on TikTok! The hosts dive in to ...
07.11.2023 618: The Eruption of Mt. Hermione (POA Chapter 15, The Quidditch Final) Our crystal ball told us that we can expect a lot of emotions this week as Chapter by Chapter continues with Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 15, "The Quidditch Final"! Plus, there's a new Gryffindor-themed playlist to listen to, new social ...
07.04.2023 617: Wizarding World BBQs and Daddy Issues (POA Chapter 14, Snape's Grudge) This week, we're hosting a Wizarding Wold BBQ! See who is invited and what they would bring to the party! Then, your Harry Potter friends attempt to be better friends to each other than Harry is to Hagrid, Lupin and ...
06.27.2023 616: Scabbergrew (POA Chapter 13, Gryffindor Versus Ravenclaw) The friendship between Ron and Hermione receives its greatest test to date, while the friendship of your MuggleCast hosts remains solid as ever. We tackle Chapter 13 of Prisoner of Azkaban, "Gryffindor Versus Ravenclaw" and ask Micah all of the ...
06.20.2023 615: Dementor Duck (POA Chapter 12, The Patronus) Expecto Patronum! On this week's episode of MuggleCast, Andrew, Micah, Laura and Chloé join Harry as he faces down his biggest fears under the tutelage of his greatest teacher! Plus, just what's up with Oliver Wood? Was he really going ...
06.13.2023 614: The Real Housewives of Hogwarts (POA Chapter 11, The Firebolt) On this week's episode of MuggleCast, it's Christmas break at Hogwarts and the castle is full of emotions... and mostly the not-so-good kind. Since Hogwarts doesn’t have a guidance counselor, we’ll be the trio’s guiding light today! Join Andrew, Eric, ...
06.06.2023 613: More Mead, More Secrets (POA Chapter 10, The Marauder's Map) From pranksters to marauders, this week’s chapter by chapter episode of MuggleCast is PACKED with all of our favorite characters and overflowing with plot. Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah for a trip to Hogsmeade where we learn all about ...
05.29.2023 MuggleMiniCast: Reviewing The Harry Potter Exhibition This week, we're taking a break from your regularly scheduled programming! BUT, Micah recently got a chance to preview Harry Potter: The Exhibition in New York City! Enjoy this MuggleMiniCast, which includes an interview with Tom Zaller, the President & ...
05.23.2023 612: Bad Moon Rising (POA Chapter 9, Grim Defeat) On this week's episode, join us as we elude mass murderers with a sleepover in The Great Hall, attend a brutal Defense Against The Dark Arts class and play Quidditch in the worst possible conditions! What could possibly go wrong? ...
05.16.2023 611: Flight of the Friends (POA Chapter 8, Flight of the Fat Lady) A Hogsmeade weekend approaches! Will Harry get his permission slip signed by a stand-in guardian in time? This week we are joined by Slug Club guest Ashley as we discuss Chapter 8 of Prisoner of Azkaban, Flight of the Fat ...
05.09.2023 610: Severass Snape (POA Chapter 7, The Boggart in The Wardrobe) Waddiwasi! On this week’s episode, grab your wand and get ready for the best magical classroom session to date …following the WORST magical classroom session to date! We compare and contrast Snape and Lupin's teaching styles and the impact it ...
05.02.2023 609: Listeners React To The Harry Potter TV Show, and More MuggleMail This week the hosts dive deep into the MuggleMail bag to bring listeners' latest thoughts on recent Chapter-By-Chapter segments, as well as the new Harry Potter television series announcement! Voicemails include a 10 year old asking if Harry abuses Hedwig ...
04.25.2023 608: Is Trelawney Truthful or Trippin'? (POA Chapter 6, Talons and Tea Leaves) On this week's episode, get ready to broaden your minds and see past the mundane as we take our first Divination class! And remember to bow and blink while listening to this episode or your may be attacked by a ...
04.18.2023 607: Third Time's The Charm (POA Chapter 5, The Dementor) CHOO CHOO! On this week's episode, we’re on the Hogwarts Express for what is sure to be another lovely… enchanting… peaceful… safe….. ride to Hogwarts. As they say, the third time’s the charm, and this year everything’s gonna be A-OK! ...
04.08.2023 606: A Harry Potter TV Reboot is Coming!? We React and Pitch Opportunities This week saw news of a Harry Potter television series cascading across the interwebs as it seems like Warner Bros and HBO are in final talks to develop a straight adaptation of the original 7-book series, this time for TV! ...
04.04.2023 605: The Immortal Rat (POA Chapter 4, The Leaky Cauldron) On this week's episode, we kick back, relax and enjoy some ice cream every half hour from our pal Florean Fortescue! Join us for some delicious sundaes as we bum around Diagon Alley, meet up with our best friends and ...
03.28.2023 604: Call Me Neville (POA Chapter 3, The Knight Bus) On this week's episode, Harry is saved by a (violently purple) knight in shining car wax as the Knight Bus whisks him away to London, where Uncle Cornelius pats him on the back and tells him everything is fine. Join ...
03.21.2023 603: Hi Marge, Bye Marge (POA Chapter 2, Aunt Marge's Big Mistake) On this week's episode, we get a visit from one of Harry's favorite relatives, Aunt Marge! They share wine, brandy and have so much fun that she even let's Harry perform magic on her at the end of the chapter! ...
03.14.2023 602: New Wand, New Ron (POA Chapter 1, Owl Post) On this week's episode, we begin our third year at Hogwarts as we open up the pages of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Harry celebrates his birthday, Ron can't figure out how to use the telephone, Hermione is ...
03.07.2023 601: Is 'Hogwarts Legacy' Easy For Non-Gamers Who Want To Explore? And More MuggleMail On this week's episode, we delve into our MuggleMailbag for the first time in 2023! Coming off our recent review episode of Hogwarts Legacy, listeners share their thoughts and discoveries about the game. And we properly wrap up our Chamber ...
02.28.2023 600: 'Hogwarts Legacy' Review: Flying, Combat, Monies, Oh My! On this week's episode, we immerse ourselves into the Wizarding World in a completely different way! Our 600th installment welcomes back an old favorite as we review the highly-anticipated Hogwarts Legacy video game! The game has blown us away in ...
02.21.2023 599: Dumby's Back, Tell a Friend (Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 18) In this week's episode, Harry and Ron rack up substantial points for Gryffindor, and Dobby is freed! It's the final Chapter-by-Chapter segment of our read-through of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets with Andrew, Eric, Laura and our social ...
02.14.2023 598: Old Immortal Lover (Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 17) In this week's episode, Harry finally enters the Chamber of Secrets! But does he leave with more questions than he had coming in? And, knowing what the diary truly represents, the hosts dive deep into the world of Horcruxes! Join ...
02.07.2023 597: Built Ford Tough (Chamber of Secrets, Chapters 15 and 16) What exactly did the Forbidden Forest do to the Flying Ford Anglia? What did the teachers do all day when Ginny Weasley was discovered missing? And, should Hogwarts lock its front door? These questions and more are asked as your ...
01.31.2023 596: Horcrux Meet Cute (Chamber of Secrets, Chapters 13 and 14) Another episode, another attack at Hogwarts! Join us as we enter the pages of a secret diary, get treated to a special Valentine's Day by Professor Lockhart and witness an epic showdown in Hagrid's Hut between Dumbledore, Lucius Malfoy and ...
01.24.2023 595: The Great Potions Heist (Chamber of Secrets, Chapters 11 and 12) This week Snape demonstrates the famous Disarm Charm to a clearly impressionable Harry. Harry, meanwhile, throws a well-placed firework into Goyle's cauldron. And it's pandemonium when Harry is revealed to be a Parselmouth, leading the entire school to suspect him ...
01.17.2023 594: Basilisk Photobomb (Chamber of Secrets, Chapters 9 and 10) The Chamber of Secrets is officially opened! But as Dumbledore says, the question is not who, but how? Join us as we learn more about the Chamber's legend, check books out from the Restricted Section, evade Rogue bludgers and handle ...
01.10.2023 593: Nepo Baby Draco (Chamber of Secrets, Chapters 7 and 8) Happy New Year! As we begin 2023, and celebrate the 25th anniversary of Chamber of Secrets, we examine the some of the book's and series' biggest themes! Join us as we hit the Quidditch pitch, visit Hagrid's hut, spend detention ...
12.29.2022 Alan Rickman's Shocking Diary Entries About Working on Harry Potter MuggleCast returns January 10th with new episodes, but until then we're releasing one of our favorite episodes of Bonus MuggleCast that we initially recorded for Patrons earlier in the year! In this installment, we discuss the late actor Alan Rickman's ...
12.20.2022 592: What's To Come For Harry Potter Fans in 2023 Happy Holidays! Join us for our final episode of the year! What were some of our top moments? Our favorite episodes of the show? Then we open up our MuggleMail bag one last time and look ahead to what to ...
12.13.2022 591: I Always Wanted to Use That Howler (Chamber of Secrets, Chapters 5 and 6) On this week's episode, Harry and Ron invent a new way to get to Hogwarts, but break a few international statutes! Settling in to classes would be easier for Harry if Draco Malfoy and Gilderoy Lockhart weren't following him around! ...

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