MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast

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MuggleCast is your weekly ride into the Wizarding World. Pioneering the Harry Potter podcast phenomenon in August 2005, MuggleCast has continued to bring its listeners entertaining and thought-provoking discussions about J.K. Rowling's expanding universe. With each new episode we discuss everything Harry Potter: the latest news, the Potter books, Fantastic Beasts, The Cursed Child, the theme parks, the video games, and more!

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	EPISODES LIST
		#405: Through and Through (HBP 17, A Sluggish Memory) * News covers Cursed Child in San Fran, Fantastic Worlds and Crimes of Grindelwald * Uh oh! Dan Fogler says Fantastic Beasts 3 is bigger than the first two films combined! * Voicemails cover a furry little correction, mother in-laws and unbreakable vows * Chapter-by-Chapter continues with A Sluggish Memory * 7-Word Summary: Young wizards can make Horcruxes from murders * What is the Fat Lady getting at by making the common room password “abstinence”? * Is Hermione too harsh to Ron when she returns, ignoring his existence entirely? * Is it time for Hermione to put a little more stock in Harry's theory about Draco? * Harry is Dumbledore's man through and through. Based on the headmaster's reaction, is this his final happy moment? * Were we surprised by Dumbledore’s reaction to Harry’s story about Snape & Draco? Is it fair for him to tell Harry to just cast his thoughts aside? * Is it impressive how advanced Tom Riddle is at this young age? Given his ability to change the memory of his uncle Morfin? * Tom’s good looks are noted multiple times in this chapter. Is it a coincidence that both he and Harry are said to look like their fathers? * When did Slughorn alter his memory? * Why doesn't Harry ask what Horcruxes are? * Connecting The Threads to Chapter 17 of Chamber of Secrets - The Heir of Slytherin * The hosts give their MVPs of the Week and Rename of the Chapter * Quizzitch: What is the name of the Apparition instructor? * In Bonus MuggleCast, we dive deeper into the motley crue that Tom surrounded himself with at Hogwarts. Why didn't Dumbledore keep a closer eye on them? What other teachers did Tom charm? * This week's episode is brought to you by Care/Of (Visit TakeCareOf.com and use code MuggleCast50 for 50% off!) and Robinhood (Get a free stock at mugglecast.robinhood.com)!	02.11.2019
		#404: Furry Little Problems (HBP 16, A Very Frosty Christmas) * What’s up with JKR’s Twitter? * Larry Potter gets nixed from the latest LEGO movie * Chapter-by-Chapter continues with A Very Frosty Christmas * 7-Word Summary: Rufus tries to convince Harry by persuasion * Do the words unbreakable vow finally make Ron a believer? * Harry’s Draco argument has been rejected so many times he can hear Hermione’s response to the latest development in his head * Arrests for the sake of arrests. Perception vs. reality. We dive deep into the Ministry under Rufus Scrimgeour. * Does Lupin’s current state make him more sympathetic to Snape? * Lupin may unknowingly provide some hints to the identity of the Half-Blood Prince * How is Lupin able to go undercover without other werewolves knowing who he is? * Could the Ministry take a page out of Voldemort’s book - playing to the underserved and underrepresented? * We discuss how Scrimgeour goes about his conversation with Harry all wrong. * Why, why would the Minister use Umbridge’s name to try and strengthen any argument he made? * Is it fair Harry takes out all of his frustration towards the Ministry on Scrimgeour? * Could Harry and Dumbledore have benefited from working with the Ministry? * Connecting the Threads, MVP of the Week and Rename the Chapter * Quizzitch: How much does it cost to take Apparition lessons? * This week's episode is brought to you by [Away Travel](http://www.awaytravel.com/mugglecast) (Get $20 off your suitcase by using promo code MuggleCast) and [AMC Shudder](http://www.shudder.com) (Use promo code MuggleCast for a free 30-day trial)!	02.04.2019
		#403: Partygood (HBP 15, The Unbreakable Vow) * Welcome Slug Club member Kristy to the show! * Chapter-by-Chapter continues with The Unbreakable Vow * 7-Word Summary: Harry parties hard when with Luna Partygood * Harry has taken to secret passageways to avoid his admirers - is he overreacting? * Ron's behavior toward Hermione: toxic masculinity or teenage immaturity? * Hermione cautions Harry about being a target for Love Potions. Are Fred and George creating a security risk at Hogwarts? * Argus Filch and Madam Pince? OTP or a casual Harry joke? What would Mrs. Norris say? * Why Luna is a better friend to Hermione and Harry than we may realize * Why does Harry immediately regret asking her? Why didn't he ask Hermione? Why didn't he go stag? * Hermione announcing her date for all to hear - over-the-top or perfectly justified? * Slughorn's Christmas party: vampires, drunk seers and the Rotfang Conspiracy * The hosts and patrons take a crack at titling Harry's biography * Draco gatecrashes and we discuss why Snape shows a hint of fear * Should Draco take Snape up on his offer to help? * Connecting The Threads: Harry The Auror. What other professions could he have pursued? * MVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter * Voicemails cover Tom Riddle The Obscurus, old Illustrated Edition predictions, Cursed Child Australia and more * Quizzitch: What Christmas gift does Harry receive from Kreacher? * This week's episode is brought to you by OpenFit! Text MUGGLECAST to 303030 for a free 30-day trial. * Bonus MuggleCast: Is Ginny a Mary Sue? Available at Patreon.com/MuggleCast	01.28.2019
		#402: Snogging (HBP 14, Felix Felicis) * Wizard dogs! Anna joins the show to talk about her Internet famous pup and how she taught Remus all of those spells! * What can we expect in the Crimes of Grindelwald Extended Edition arriving in March? * Our thoughts on why Fantastic Beasts 3 production has been delayed until Fall 2019 * Will this impact the release date in 2020? * Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Felix Felicis * 7-Word Summary: Ron hates being left out of snogging * LOTS OF TEENAGE ANGST! * Harry, for the first time, acknowledges the possibility of a Ron-Hermione relationship * What if… Ron and Hermione did get together and then broke up? What if… they became like Bill and Fleur? * We explore Harry's feelings to seeing Ginny with Dean. Sorry Harry, it's more than you just being like a big brother! * Ginny OWNS Ron in an epic sibling duel! * The Slug Club & snogging: Is Ron just upset that he's always the one who gets left out? * Eric makes an important observation about the "girl" with the toadspawn in the seventh floor corridor * Harry fakes putting Felix Felicis into Ron's pumpkin juice and calls out Hermione on her Confundus Charm! * How hypocritical in his reaction to Hermione when he learns that there was no Felix Felicis? * Would Ron have snogged Lavender if he wasn't treated so poorly throughout the chapter? * Connecting the Threads, MVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter * Quizzitch: In Chapter 15 of Half-Blood Prince, what is the title of the book that Harry is assigned to read for Charms class?	01.21.2019
		#401: Old Testament Dumbledore (HBP 13, The Secret Riddle) - News covers a Goblet of Fire Illustrated Edition release date and a Cursed Child cast change - Chapter-by-Chapter returns with Chapter 13 of Half-Blood Prince: The Secret Riddle- 7-Word Summary: Tom is very disturbed by Albus’ presence - Exactly what does Dumbledore know about the necklace situation? Is he aware Draco is responsible? - How was Harry able to watch Caractacus Burke on the surface of the Pensieve? - How do we feel about Dumbledore confunding Ms. Cole and then getting her drunk? - Do Hogwarts professors normally make house calls to witches or wizards headed to Hogwarts? Or were Harry and Tom the exceptions because of their situations? - When we first meet young Tom Riddle in this memory, is he beyond saving? - Why does Dumbledore let Tom believe the lie that his mother couldn’t have been a witch? - We realize Dumbledore visits Tom's orphanage during the Fantastic Beasts timeline! Was he the only one? - If Tom hadn’t been left to fester in an orphanage for his first 11 years, would he have turned out differently? - Collecting trophies: Dumbledore drops a major Horcrux clue at the end of the chapter! - From Harry entering a memory about Tom Riddle to Dumbledore's auburn hair, we connect the threads to Chapter 13 of Chamber of Secrets: The Very Secret Diary - MVP of The Week and Rename The Chapter are back! - Quizzitch: At what time is the first Gryffindor quidditch practice without Katie Bell held?	01.14.2019
		#400: Evanesco! * Laura returns as we hit 400 episodes! * What Potter gifts did the hosts get for the holidays? Does Andrew have to return his to NJ Transit? See a photo of the gift on [MuggleCast.com](http://mugglecast.com/episode-400-evanesco/). * Our patrons put Laura on the hot seat as she answers some tough Potter questions * Pottermore's #NationalTriviaDay tweet creates a real sht storm by saying Hogwarts didn't have bathrooms pre-18th Century So… did they really just do their business wherever they stood? * Who teaches younger students how to wipe up after themselves? * Why bother adding bathrooms to Hogwarts at all? * Did wizards never see a need for a private place for them to relieve themselves? * We dig deep into our MuggleMail bag and retrieve some vintage emails just for Laura * After six years, Laura finally becomes Lady Geek of the Week, learns she correctly predicted Neville's head on fire and has a best friend named Eve * Voicemails cover a Kowalski descendant, Newt's expulsion, Queenie's mental state, a Leta horcrux and more * The Dueling Club is back featuring characters from The Crimes of Grindelwald * Quizzitch: Which Slytherin student prevented the Chamber of Secrets from being discovered? * Chicken Soup comes all the way from Pakistan! * And the hosts entertain this Crackpot Theory: Is Aurelius Dumbledore a homunculus? * In Bonus MuggleCast, [available on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-mugglecast-23816495), we discuss a strange Harry Potter book, Crimes of Grindelwald's prophecy, and Hermione's actions in Half-Blood Prince.	01.07.2019
		#399: 2018 Review, 2019 Preview * Our final episode of 2018 & our last of the 300s. We count down our Top 7 Potter Moments of 2018! * 7\. A great year for us at MuggleCast * 6\. The New Wizarding World logo (Seriously!!) * 5\. Hogwarts Mystery * 4\. Harry Potter RPG trailer leaks * 3\. From Nagini to Aurelius Dumbledore, 2018 was full of canon additions * 2\. Cursed Child opens on Broadway * 1\. Crimes of Grindelwald hits theaters worldwide * What can we look forward to in 2019? * Harry Potter Wizards Unite? A new Wizarding World theme park attraction? * Will we learn the title of Fantastic Beasts 3 and get our first promo? * When will Goblet of Fire: Illustrated Edition hit store shelves? * Quizzitch: Graduates of the magic school Uagadou are particularly skilled in these subjects: Self-Transfiguration, Astronomy, and ???	12.23.2018
		#398: Order Of The Zouwu * This week’s episode is brought to you by Wondery’s [Imagined Life podcast](http://wondery.fm/muggle) — listen to their Fantastic Beasts episode! It’s also brought to you by Care/Of, makers of monthly vitamin and supplement subscriptions. Visit TakeCareOf.com and use code ‘MuggleCast’ for 25% off your first month. * Laura is back and gives us her thoughts on the Crimes of Grindelwald! Plus, we share an exciting announcement about the future of the show. * Cursed Child is a go in San Francisco * Main Discussion: Predicting Fantastic Beasts 3 (it's never too early!) * Are we headed to Rio? Austria? Both? We examine JKR's tweets. * Laura gives us a World War II history lesson * Will Castelobruxo make an appearance? Ilvermorny? * What amount of time will pass between Movies 2 & 3? * What Harry Potter-era character will make his or her debut? * Are we about to see the original Order of the Phoenix? * Each host has an interesting take on Movie 3's opening scene * Will McGonagall actually have a bigger role, like the actress' publicist says? * Will Queenie be revealed as a double agent? * Where is Yusuf Kama and does his Unbreakable Vow still apply? * Is Leta alive? * Will Newt finally stand up to Dumbledore? * Will Dumbledore destroy the Blood Pact? * Can we expect a Dumbledore / Grindelwald confrontation? * Will Dumbledore open up about his relationship with Grindelwald? * Will Eulalie Hicks save the day? * Quizzitch: Which Castelobruxo alum is/was Captain of the world-renowned Quidditch team… the Tarapoto Tree- Skimmers?	12.17.2018
		#397: Blue Fire Toasted - Zoe Kravitz tells Dan Fogler that Leta getting "Blue Fired Toasted" may've been a "last minute change" -- What does that mean? - Fantastic Beasts 2 raised a lot of questions, but what about the questions the first movie raised? We revisit the first movie to see what FB2 didn't answer. Including.... - What's going on with that Obscurus in Newt's suitcase? - Where is the real Graves? - WHO is taking care of Jacob's bakery? - Which bad memories were erased by the Swooping Evil? - Why was Newt expelled? - Inconsistencies between FB1 and FB2: MACUSA, Credence's haircut, Queenie, and Accio - Voicemails address a theory on Voldemort making Nagini a Horcrux, McGonagall and Time Turners, and why Credence must go 'freely' to Grindelwald. - Quizzitch: What historical accuser of witches, later among the accused herself, is name dropped by Tina Goldstein and is also a character in Arthur Miller’s ‘the Crucible?’ - This week's episode of MuggleCast is brought to you by [Robinhood](http://mugglecast.robinhood.com)! Start investing today and receive a free stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint.	12.10.2018
		#396: Aurelius Dumbledore Theories - Welcome Slug Club member Jamima! - Crimes of Grindelwald continues to struggle at the box office - what can they do to improve future numbers? - Harry Potter: Wizards Unite releases their first official trailer - Andrew speaks with Universal Orlando's Manager of Entertainment Creative Development, Lora Sauls, to discuss the Wizarding World's holiday plans - Main Discussion: Aurelius Dumbledore Theories - Does Ariana's obscurus live within Credence? - Is Grindelwald speaking to the obscurus or Credence at the end of the film? - Could it be possible Dumbledore is unaware of his brother's existence? - Are Ariana and Aurelius twins? - Why was Aurelius never mentioned by Aberforth? Unearthed by Rita Skeeter? - Why was Aurelius being shipped off to the United States? - Is there still a chance that Credence is Corvus Lestrange Jr.? - Could Credence be Ariana? - One patron provides an alchemy theory and another asks if Dumbledore and Grindelwald created Credence through their blood pact? - Did the fandom misjudge how old Professor McGonagall actually is? - Could Queenie be a double agent? - Quizzitch: What does Yusuf Kama say upon awakening in Nicolas Flamel's home?	12.03.2018
		#395: What We Noticed In 'Grindelwald' The Second Time * We check our initial predictions - who got the opening weekend box office total right? * Eric and Andrew give their thoughts after seeing the movie for a second time * Could an elusive iceberg creature have caused the Atlantic shipwreck? * What's up with the Deathly Hallows being carved into a Hogwarts desk? * How did Dumbledore know to warn Theseus about Grindelwald's rally? Did he tip off Nicolas Flamel as well? * Mirror of Erised: Is Dumbledore's greatest desire now undoing the blood pact? * Andrew and Micah dive deep into the Crimes of Grindelwald script book * Do a few initially missed moments suggest Grindelwald is leading Credence on? * We analyze Dumbeldore's description of an obscurus and The Predictions of Tycho Dodonus * Did we miss an early clue when Leta says to Dumbledore: "not unless you had a brother who died too"? * Dumbledore was in the Room of Requirement when he looks into the Mirror of Erised * Was Leta's death intentionally ambiguous? If both her and Corvus Jr. are gone, how does the Lestrange bloodline continue on? * JKR has been hinting at Aurelius for over two years on her website! * Voicemails cover calls from inside the theater, Queenie's allegiance, Tina, Leta, Nagini and more! * A great email analysis on Aurelius, Credence, Corvus and the raven/phoenix chick * Listeners call in live with their thoughts and questions! * Quizzitch: According to the “Crimes of Grindelwald” screenplay / film, what is Travers' official position at the Ministry of Magic? * This week's sponsors are Stamps.com (enter code 'MuggleCast' for a four-week trial plus postage) and Bombas (visit Bombas.com/MuggleCast and use code 'MuggleCast' to get 20% off your first order)	11.20.2018
		#394: 'Crimes of Grindelwald' SPOILER Review! - [Hypable's](http://www.hypable.com) Danielle joins the show as we review The Crimes of Grindelwald! - What better place to start than with THAT ending! - Is Grindelwald lying to Credence about who he really is? - What we know (or think we know) about the Dumbledore family - The blood pact: what happens if you attempt to break it? - Who initially turned Credence on to trying to discover his family history? - The Lestrange red herring: were Leta and Yusuf even necessary? - Why was Yusuf still beholden to an Unbreakable Vow given... - ...that night on the boat in the middle of the ocean - Most talked about pre-release spoilers: Nagini and McGonagall - Going back to Hogwarts! - Newt and Dumbledore: was their relationship well established? - Jacob and Queenie: were we surprised by the sides they chose? - Who exactly did the Prophecy implicate? - Nicolas Flamel, Abernathy, Spielman and Grimson - Favorites: New Beast & Scene - What exactly are the Crimes of Grindelwald? - Quizzitch: What is the Crimes of Grindelwald's Opening Weekend U.S. box office total?	11.16.2018
		#393: Final 'Crimes of Grindelwald' Predictions * Welcome back Patrick, and Slug Club member Shannon joins the show! * News: a shifty JKR assistant and several new Crimes of Grindelwald promos! * MuggleMail covers Dumbledore understanding parseltongue and nonverbal spells * The hosts give their official Crimes of Grindelwald predictions! * What characters will be Team Grindelwald by the end of the movie? * What will be the big shock about Credence that JKR mentioned? * Will we learn where Fantastic Beasts 3 is set by the end of the film? * Will Nagini be more than Credence's emotional friend? * How will Jacob remember Queenie? * What other Potter characters will be name-checked? * How explicit will the Grindelwald/Dumbledore relationship be? * Why can Dumbledore not move against Grindelwald? * What does it mean that Leta is implicated by prophecy? * Who will be the unsuspecting hero of the movie? * Will the core four make it through the film? Who else likely won't? * Will we see Jacob's bakery? Nurmengard? * We reveal our Most Anticipated New Character and Most Anticipated New Beast! * Quizzitch: What are the names of Newt’s three pet Kneazles? * Next week: Our Crimes of Grindelwald spoiler-FILLED review! Call or e-mail us after you see the movie with your own thoughts! * This week's episode is sponsored by Casper (Visit [Casper.com/MuggleCast](http://www.casper.com/mugglecast) and use code 'MuggleCast' at checkout) and Robinhood (Visit [MuggleCast.Robinhood.com](http://mugglecast.robinhood.com) for a free stock!)	11.12.2018
		#392: #ProtectTheSecrets - Laura's back! - #ProtecttheSecrets! Some fans have gotten to see Crimes of Grindelwald early! We speak to Lucas, one of the lucky few. - JKR all but reveals that Rio will be the location for Fantastic Beasts 3! - HQ Trivia - Harry Potter Edition is coming November 14! If we can't win this one, we've got issues. - Voicemails cover Hermione confunding Cormac, Potter Halloween costumes, Potter pickup lines, Dumbledore and parseltongue and a theory on Draco's real father - Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Silver and Opals - 7-Word Summary: Draco is trying out poisoned necklaces hooray! - Harry continues to test spells from the Half-Blood Prince. Is this safe to be doing on fellow students? Filch? Ron? - How do we think wizards create spells? - Clues abound over Snape being the Half-Blood Prince! - Why does Hermione take a liking to the Slug Club meetings? - Harry and Dung square off in Hogsmeade - How good is Draco's plan to get the cursed necklace to Dumbledore? - Where's the security to prevent all of this Imperius-ing in Hogsmeade? - Is Draco being given orders or coming up with these plans on his own? - Should Harry put more trust in McGonagall? - The hosts give their MVPs of the Week and Rename The Chapter - Quizzitch: To date, the Wizarding World film series has won ONE Academy Award. In what category was the award?	11.05.2018
		#391: Sluggybear * Slug Club member Nicole joins the show! * Claudia Kim weighs in on the Nagini controversy * The hosts predict the U.S. opening weekend box office total for The Crimes of Grindelwald * MuggleMail covers obsessive love and Care of Magical Creatures * Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Hermione’s Helping Hand * 7-Word Summary: Harry tries to prune Buckbeak’s big lunch * Hermione reveals why Harry is so appealing... and it definitely bothers Ron! * Did people think this provided a window for Harry and Hermione? Or was it always Hermione and Ron? * Stan Shunpike's comments land him in Azkaban. What does this tell us about the current state of wizarding affairs? * Gryffindor tryouts - whose vetting these people?!?! * Why is Hagrid letting Buckbeak just chill outside his hut? Couldn't he be recognized? * Shouldn't Hagrid be more mature in his initial reactions to the Trio? * Time Turners: were they really all destroyed? Cursed Child begs to differ! * Did Hermione confunding Cormac help along the Ron/Lavender relationship? * Is Harry to blame at all for not replacing Ron with Cormac after he found out the truth? * Connecting The Threads: The Evening Prophet, Stan Shunpike & Aragog * The hosts give their MVPs of the Week and Rename The Chapter * Quizzitch: Who delivers the message to Harry about Dumbledore's second lesson?	10.29.2018
		Episode #391: Sluggybear * Slug Club member Nicole joins the show! * Claudia Kim weighs in on the Nagini controversy * The hosts predict the U.S. opening weekend box office total for The Crimes of Grindelwald * MuggleMail covers obsessive love and Care of Magical Creatures * Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Hermione’s Helping Hand * 7-Word Summary: Harry tries to prune Buckbeak’s big lunch * Hermione reveals why Harry is so appealing... and it definitely bothers Ron! * Did people think this provided a window for Harry and Hermione? Or was it always Hermione and Ron? * Stan Shunpike's comments land him in Azkaban. What does this tell us about the current state of wizarding affairs? * Gryffindor tryouts - whose vetting these people?!?! * Why is Hagrid letting Buckbeak just chill outside his hut? Couldn't he be recognized? * Shouldn't Hagrid be more mature in his initial reactions to the Trio? * Time Turners: were they really all destroyed? Cursed Child begs to differ! * Did Hermione confunding Cormac help along the Ron/Lavender relationship? * Is Harry to blame at all for not replacing Ron with Cormac after he found out the truth? * Connecting The Threads: The Evening Prophet, Stan Shunpike & Aragog * The hosts give their MVPs of the Week and Rename The Chapter * Quizzitch: Who delivers the message to Harry about Dumbledore's second lesson?	10.29.2018
		#390: Falling Softly * Welcome Slug Club member Sam! * News: JKR shares why everyone is headed to Paris… Credence! * Voicemails cover Book 1 and 7 connections, Hogwarts professors, Leta Lestrange and more * Chapter-by-Chapter continues with 'The House of Gaunt' * 7 Word Summary: A memory comes before another big reveal * Sam shares why this chapter is one of her favorite in the series * Why can't Hermione accept following alternate directions? * Does Slughorn remember Snape as a student? * Do Trelawney's mumblings shed insight on future Pensieve memories? * Stepping inside Bob Ogden's memory * Pureblood mania is alive and well inside the House of Gaunt * Merope is part of a horrible family dynamic with Marvolo and Morfin. Is her family lineage at all to blame for her actions? * Do we blame Tom Riddle Sr. for abandoning his son? What if he didn't? * Horcrux alert: the ring and the locket * As readers, what are we to make of all this guesswork by Dumbledore? * Who is the worst character in this chapter? Merope? Marvolo? Morfin? * Connecting the Threads: Parseltongue, snakes on doors and Bob Ogden * The hosts give their MVPs of the Week and Rename The Chapter * Quizzitch: How old is Stan Shunpike? * In Bonus MuggleCast, [available exclusively on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/posts/22220660) for Dumbledore's Army members and above, we discuss news on Yusuf Kama, Queenie & Grindelwald, the Chupacabra and the French Ministry escape	10.22.2018
		#389: Quirky Walrus * This week's episode is brought to you by [ZipRecruiter](http://www.ziprecruiter.com/mugglecast) and [Bombas](http://www.bombas.com/mugglecast)! * News covers Harry Potter: A History of Magic in NYC, Beedle The Bard Illustrated Edition and a cool Funko Advent Calendar * The hosts try and guess the official runtime of the Crimes of Grindelwald and analyze recently released photos and posters * Fans can see Crimes of Grindelwald early at your their AMC! * We take voicemails on Nagini, Moody, Cursed Child, Hogwarts Mystery and more * Chapter-by-Chapter continues with 'The Half-Blood Prince' * 7 Word Summary: Potions is taught by a quirky walrus * Harry is still trying to convince his friends Draco is a Death Eater * Is Hagrid even qualified to teach a N.E.W.T. level course? * Why do teachers accept certain O.W.L.s for N.E.W.T. level courses but others don't? * Snape is again the focal point of the chapter. Are there any clues in this chapter to suggest that he is the Half-Blood Prince? * What do we think of Snape's remodeling of the DADA classroom? * The importance of non-verbal spells * Do we think Hermione's DADA comparison of Snape and Harry is a fair one? * Potions Class: should Harry really be using a mysterious book with mysterious handwriting? * What if Ron had gotten the book instead? * Patrons joint he hosts in sharing their MVPs of the Week and Rename the Chapter * Quizzitch: What is the topic of Hermione's essay in Chapter 10? * In Bonus MuggleCast, available exclusively on Patreon: Johnny Depp finally talks Fantastic Beasts	10.15.2018
		#388: Grudge Victorious * This week's sponsor is BeachBody OnDemand! Text 'MuggleCast' to 303030 to try it for free! * Welcome Slug Club member Lottie! * Our first glimpse at the new ride coming to Wizarding World Orlando! * Is a new open world Harry Potter video game on the way? We discuss the recently leaked trailer! * Lethal White is headed to the BBC in a four-part series! * Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Snape Victorious * One listener writes in to reveal Slughorn's full name * 7 Word Summary: Harry feels really frustrated by Snape's attitude * Connecting The Threads: Late arrival to Hogwarts and a confrontation with Snape * Tonks finds Harry on the train; much like the movie, would we have preferred Luna? * Why aren't alarms going off and an official manhunt underway if Harry is missing? * The security measures in place set a much darker tone at Hogwarts * We discuss Snape's behavior towards Tonks, Harry and as a professor overall * Did Dumbledore appointing Snape DADA professor seal his own fate? * Why does Ron think Moody was a professor - does he not know the truth about Barty? * Why won't Ron still not believe Harry about Draco being a Death Eater? * Grawp's New Mountain Home - could it play a role in Fantastic Beasts? * We give our MVPs of the Week and Rename The Chapter * Quizzitch: What is Snape's first DADA arts lesson about?	10.08.2018
		#387: Evil Pickett * We take listener feedback and voicemails on the latest Crimes of Grindelwald trailer * Chapter-by-Chapter continues with The Slug Club * 7 Word Summary goes off the rails: The tasty pheasant boards scrumptiously Belby’s mouth * Connecting the Threads: this isn't the first time Harry has suspected Malfoy of something very serious! * Why do Ron and Hermione have such a hard time believing Draco could be a Death Eater? Is his age a legitimate concern? * Why does Arthur Weasley not take Harry seriously? * Crushes and The Cool Kid's Table: the hosts share their experiences * Harry acknowledges that Neville could have been The Chosen One * Hugh "H.E.F." Slughorn... what does the E.F. in his name stand for? * What are our initial impressions of the Slug Club? Elitist or a chance for house unity? * If Draco were a true Death Eater, why didn't he just off Harry in the train compartment? * We give our MVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter * Quizzitch: Who comes to Harry’s rescue when he finds himself locked out of Hogwarts?	10.01.2018
		#386: That's Newt, Man (Final FB2 Trailer Discussion!) * Welcome Slug Club member Laura! * Andrew and Eric recap their trivia party * The final Crimes of Grindelwald trailer is released! * Our reactions to the big Nagini reveal! * Will this change how we think about Nagini in the Potter series? * Why is she on Voldemort's side in later years? * Is it possible she's our first thread between Grindelwald and Voldemort? * Could Credence be helping her try to control her power much like himself? * Why is Nagini at Circus Arcanus? Is it by choice? Or is she being held captive? * Do we really believe JKR has been keeping this secret for 20 years? * Jamie Campbell Bower & Toby Regbo reprise their roles as young Grindelwald & Dumbledore * What does this mean for future films? Will their relationship finally be explored? * Why can't Dumbledore move against Grindelwald? Convenient excuse or something more magical? * Is Nicolas Flamel's home the "safe house" Dumbledore tells Newt about? * What's Tina doing in the Parisian sewer system? * What's draping all of the buildings in Paris? * New beasts, bomber jets, cool portkeys, Newt's basement and more!	09.26.2018
		#385: Half-Blood Prince Movie Commentary You asked, we answered: Our latest movie commentary is for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince! This audio file features our commentary on the sixth Potter movie as we all watch it. The beginning of the file offers instructions on how to sync up with us so that you can watch along! (The movie's audio is not included in this commentary track.) Patrons were able to join us as we recorded the commentary, and we incorporate their feedback throughout the episode. Enjoy!	09.19.2018
		#384: Nobody Screams For Ice Cream * Special guest Kamilah joins the show! * A plug for Alanna Bennett's [excellent piece](https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/alannabennett/seeing-a-black-hermione-in-2018) on what a Black Hermione represents * Evanna Lynch is Dancing With The Stars! Eric has all of the info. * Lethal White hits store shelves next week! * Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Draco's Detour * Our seven word summary makes a little more sense this week: Diagon Alley looks really sad and desolate * End of the Innocence: they kidnapped the ice cream guy and the wandmaker! * JKR provides some insight on Fortescue‘s intended role * Quidditch Captain = preferred bathroom access * Why has Molly's perspective on security changed in one chapter? * How is Hagrid a viable security guard? * Harry and Narcissa face off in Madam Malkin's * Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes provides some much needed levity in an otherwise dark chapter * We’re all impressed by the twins’ level of magic * Inside Borgin and Burkes: Vanishing cabinets, necklaces, dark marks and more * Why does Hermione take such a uncalculated risk? * The hosts given their MVPs of the Week and Rename The Chapter * Quizzitch: Who is in the first train compartment that the trio run into on the Hogwarts Express?	09.17.2018
		#383: She Existed * News: Back to Hogwarts featurette, JKR's old website returns and just when was SS released in the US? * Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 5 of Half-Blood Prince * We rename the chapter to... the best of our ability: Fleur was entering Harry’s room and existed * Harry and Dumbledore arrived to The Burrow sooner than expected. What else did the Headmaster have up his sleeve to pursue Slughorn? * What business does Dumbledore have with the Minister? * Why is Tonks so visibly upset? * Slughorn taught Molly and Arthur. Could there be a Fantastic Beasts cameo in the works? * We discuss the themes of security, comedy and xenophobia * Harry lets Ron and Hermione in on the fact that he will be having lessons with Dumbledore and the truth about the prophecy * OWL mayhem * Quizzitch returns! What classic childrens' game gets a magical upgrade in Chapter 6, Draco's Detour?	09.10.2018
		#382: Mail Cats * This week's episode is sponsored by Puffs the Play! Receive [a special discount on tickets](http://puffstheplay.com/mugglecast)to see Puffs at New York City's New World Stages. * Slug Club member Matt joins the show! * Back to Hogwarts: Eddie Redmayne and Jude Law surprise fans at King's Cross * Potter movies return to theaters this September * Get your velvet Slytherin bath robe! Pottery Barn releases an amazing new line up of Potter stuff! * It's the 20th anniversary of Sorcerer's Stone - the hosts and patrons share their memories of picking up the first book! * Main Discussion: Crimes of Grindelwald Set Report (spoiler alert) * We explore Paris' version of Diagon Alley... and their sewer system! * Credence has drawn everyone to Paris and is himself in search of someone important * Grindelwald escapes! Who will he be able to rally to his cause? Will we see Nurmengard? * Magic lungs, ministerial hearing parchments and sorcerer's stones * What interesting information could be found inside the French Ministry's Ancestral Archives? * New Beasts are revealed as we are introduced to the Matagot, Zouwu, Firedrake and Leucrotta * The latest on Yusuf Kama and the Maledictus, plus several of Grindelwald’s supporters have familiar names * Voicemails cover owls, wizarding jobs and trivia night in Chicago * Introducing our new Chapter by Chapter archive! * Quizzitch and Chapter-by-Chapter return next week!	09.03.2018
		#381: Chair Today, Gone Tomorrow * Pat joins the show and shares his Wizarding World experience and why he still plays Hogwarts Mystery * The hosts review two recent interviews with Eddie Redmayne and David Heyman * Newt's apartment, his relationship with Theseus, Dumbledore's manipulation and more * Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 4 of Half-Blood Prince * The hosts recap the chapter in 7 words with a new Group Summary game! * Harry is allowed to use magic outside of school, but is it his first time truly Apparating? * We learn that Voldemort is now on the defensive (against Harry's mind) * Dumbledore continues to put his final plan in motion by recruiting Slughorn * References two and three - what's up with Dumbledore's blackened hand? * Why does Harry never check that Dumbledore... is in fact Dumbledore? * How does Dumbledore know where Slughorn is living - has he been tracking him? * Does Slughorn recognize what's truly happened to Dumbledore's hand? * Is Horace correct that he would be better off/safer not at Hogwarts? * The Master Collector: why does Dumbledore want Harry to become a member of the Slug Club? * Harry will receive private lessons this year - about time! * The hosts give their MVPs of the Week and Rename the Chapter * We receive an email on the recent Crimes of Grindelwald trailer specific to Leta Lestrange's Hogwarts house * Quizzitch: The night Harry arrives at the Burrow, which characters does he spot who aren't in the film adaptation, and which characters does he NOT interact with that he does in the movie?	08.27.2018
		Episode #380: Privet Drive Payoff - [Hypable.com](http://www.hypable.com) writer Kendra joins the show! - Eric recaps a great LeakyCon weekend in Dallas! - We meet a brand-new Fantastic Beast - the chupacabra - and get our first glimpse at baby nifflers - Newt is headed to Paris to "track" Credence, but how does he even know he's alive? - Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 3 of Half-Blood Prince - Are the media headlines meant to make readers and the wizarding community feel safe despite Voldemort's known return to power? - Why has Dumbledore been reinstated as Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot? - Our first (passing) mention of Inferi - Is Harry's lack of trust in Dumbledore showing up at Privet Drive a result of their relationship from Order of the Phoenix? - Why didn't Harry tell the Dursleys that Dumbledore would be visiting? How would they have reacted if he did? - We discuss Dumbledore and Petunia's prior correspondence. Was Dumbledore ready to play that hand if necessary? - Privet Drive Payoff: Dumbledore puts the Dursleys in their rightful place! - Are we seeing a Grindelwald-era Dumbledore based on the way he intimidates the Dursleys or is he just setting affairs in order? - Dumbledore's hand, mead, Grimmauld Place, Kreacher and more! - We learn that Harry must return to Privet Drive one more time - The hosts give their MVPs of the Week and Rename the Chapter; plus a great Crackpot Theory on Felix Felicis - Quizzitch: Who gave Ambrosius Flume his first job, thanks to Slughorn?	08.20.2018
		Episode #379: Baby Micah * … Did that work? Is he listening to this episode? * With Micah gone this week, we're joined by two of our listeners, Alex and Stefanie, who do their best impressions of the NY News Anchor. * Patrons in the U.S. have received their mugs, but we need to know if they arrived okay! And if yours arrived broken (rare but possible), let us know. * This week's episode is [sponsored by Puffs the Play](http://puffstheplay.com/mugglecast)! Receive a special discount on tickets to see Puffs at New York City's New World Stages. * Chapter by Chapter continues with Chapter 2 of Half-Blood Prince: Spinner's End. * The brilliance of this chapter is how Snape is playing Bellatrix and Naricissa simultaneously but in different ways. * How much does Voldemort know about Dumbledore's injury? He can't know about the Horcrux… right? * Does one line from Bellatrix help make Delphi's existence canon? * Why would Bellatrix have such a hard time trusting Snape's word when Voldemort is content with his reasoning? And what should she do if she had ever learned the truth? * Who is the MVP of the chapter? Those poor elves… * We rename the chapter to reflect what really happens. * Crackpot Theory: Has Bellatrix made an unbreakable vow before? * Have questions or comments about HBP Chapter 3? E-mail mugglecast@gmail.com, or use the voicemail line or feedback form on our website!	08.06.2018
		Episode #378: Worst to Better * Happy Birthday Harry & Jo! * We rank Harry's birthdays from worst to best * MuggleCast turns 13 years old on August 7! * We break down the details of two new Crimes of Grindelwald posters * ZouWu? JKR reveals the mysterious beast in the recent Crimes of Grindelwald trailer! * Ezra Miller talks about Credence's character development * The biggest Harry Potter LEGO set ever hits store shelves August 15 * Patrons share their thoughts and questions on the latest trailer * Does Dumbledore see Grindelwald in the Mirror of Erised because he desires him to be captured? * What role exactly will Nicolas Flamel play in The Crimes of Grindelwald? * How will Jacob find himself with Newt? * Will Credence be reunited with his true family? Will he ever get the chance to go to wizarding school? * Was Abernathy working for Grindelwald the whole time? Did he help him capture Graves? * We compare Grindewald's populist movement and Dumbledore's timid response to that of the U.S. in the 1930s * Voicemails cover the Deathly Hallows, splitting the films into five parts, Johnny Depp and more * Chicken Soup For The MuggleCast Soul returns * Don't forget: Cormoran Strike is back in Lethal White on September 18 * Quizzitch: What floor is Vernon Dursley's office on at Grunnings?	07.30.2018
		Episode #377: Sockers (Crimes of Grindelwald trailer discussion!) * Andrew and Eric reminisce on their latest trivia night battle, which leaves Andrew and friends with a huge prize. * The new Crimes of Grindelwald trailer is here and we go scene-by-scene! * There is some mixed reaction to Dumbledore's DADA lesson with Newt * What interests Credence so much about Circus Arcanus? * Who is Grindelwald addressing when he says hiding in the shadows serves us no longer? * A flying black curtain - is this a new obscurial effect or perhaps a Lethifold? * Dumbledore's deepest desire is not socks - he sees Grindelwald in the Mirror of Erised! * Newt, Tina and Leta team up to escape the French Ministry of Magic! * The Niffler is back! What's up with those cats? And is Newt trying to rescue the Oni Oni? * Is Leta referring to herself when she tells Newt he never met a monster he couldn't love? * Could Grindelwald be referring to his own failed relationship with Dumbledore when he asks Newt if Dumbledore will mourn for him? Could it be a reference to Ariana? * Does Abernathy help Grindelwald escape from prison? * What are Newt and Jacob up to in Nicolas Flamel's home? * The hosts react to Johnny Depp's in-character appearance at Comic-Con * Patrons weigh in with their thoughts on the new trailer * Quizzitch: On what historic date was the actor who plays Grimmson born?	07.22.2018
		Episode #376: Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 1 * Slug Club member Chris joins the show * David Heyman says Grindelwald is scarier than Voldemort! * Why is Dumbledore teaching a young Newt Defense Against the Dark Arts? * "After all this time," Chapter-by-Chapter returns! And just in time for HBP's birthday! * We analyze the chapter that had been brewing in JKR's mind for more than 13 years * Would The Other Minister have worked earlier in the series? * Where's Harry? Our first Potter book that doesn't begin with the boy wizard! * Voldemort is on the rise and its clear the tone of the series has shifted * Fireplace entrances, shady portraits, secret staff - do wizards have a superiority complex? * Should the Ministry have considered lifting the International Statute of Secrecy? * Does Fudge ever consider enlisting the help of the Muggle Prime Minister? * Do other heads of state have similar relationships with their Muggle counterparts? * Rufus Scrimgeour: our thoughts on the new Minister and do we have cause to trust him? * Kingsley Shacklebolt "Undercover Secretary" * Whatever came of the Ministry's inquiry into the death of Sirius Black? * How much control do magical governments have over their Muggle counterparts? * Two new segments debut with Character MVP and Rename The Chapter! * Patrons weigh in with their thoughts on the first chapter of Half-Blood Prince! * Quizzitch: What is the name of the bridge that gets destroyed by Death Eaters?	07.16.2018
		Episode #375: 13 Years Later * Cursed Child is coming to two new cities... San Francisco (2019) and Hamburg, Germany (2020). Could a Midwest location be next? * Chamber of Secrets turns 20 years old! * We begin our Half-Blood Prince discussion looking back at some popular fan theories * Patrons share their midnight release party memories! * We discuss how parts of Half-Blood Prince were originally written for Chamber of Secrets and that it was Book 2’s working title * The hosts revisit some of MuggleCast’s theories following the release of the sixth book * Who is the Half-Blood Prince? Harry? Voldemort? Felix Felicis? * We dive deep into The Underground Lake, one of MuggleNet’s notorious series of editorials * What did Dumbledore mean by Remember My Last, Petunia? * Who will take over the DADA vacancy? * Why does Dumbledore trust Snape? * Voicemails cover a Deathly Hallows symbol in Goblet of Fire, deluminators, Cho Chang and more! * Quizzitch: What two Order members does Harry bump into (in order) in the HBP chapter, "Silver and Opals"?	07.09.2018
		Episode #374: The Department of Mysteries * Slug Club member Sarah joins the show! * Warner Brothers cracks down on unofficial fan events * Main Discussion: The Department of Mysteries & The Prophecy * Who are The Unspeakables? * The Brain Room: just what are they studying in there? * What does each of us think is beyond The Veil? * Does the Veil have magical properties to draw one in? * Was the Ministry built around the amphitheater that houses the Veil? * How is security so lax around such a dangerous room? * The Love Room: why is it locked? * The Planet Room: what can you do in here that makes it worthy of the Department of Mysteries? * Are there alien wizards? * The Time Room: do we believe this is where Time Turners were invented? * The Hall of Prophecies: why are they kept locked away? * Should who the Prophecy concerns be able to hold onto the prophecy? * Do we forgive Dumbledore for withholding this information until now? * Patreon Question of the Week: What other rooms could be within the Department of Mysteries? * Quizzitch: What is the spell that Hermione uses to mark the doors in the revolving room? * Coming this July... chapter-by-chapter for Half-Blood Prince!	06.25.2018
		Episode #373: Burned By Goblet * Slug Club member Karen joins the show * Listeners share their Order of the Phoenix release party memories * Cursed Child cleans up at the Tony Awards * Universal Orlando adds Harry Potter to their nighttime water show * Main Discussion: Major Events of the Phoenix * Grimmauld Place: Was this truly the safest place for the Order to be headquartered? * Do Sirius and the Order underestimate the threats within the Black Family home? * Ministry Interference at Hogwarts: What are Umbridge's credentials for becoming DADA professor? * Was it always Fudge's intention for Umbridge to become Headmistress? * Do the Educational Decrees expose weaknesses in Dumbledore's leadership? * The Formation of Dumbledore's Army: we discuss the Hog's Head, the Room of Requirement and the importance of unifying (almost) all of the Houses * Welcome to St. Mungo's: why was it cut from the film? * Augusta Longbottom, Neville's parents, Lockhart and Harry's connection to Nagini * We reminisce on those gum wrapper theories! * Patrons share their top 5 moments from Order of the Phoenix * Don't worry, we'll spend Episode 374 inside the Department of Mysteries and discussing The Prophecy * Quizzitch: Who was the last member of the Dumbledore's Army to sign up in the Hog's Head? * Bonus MuggleCast ([available on Patreon](http://www.patreon.com/mugglecast)) includes memorable lines from the fifth book and Crimes of Grindelwald trailer speculation	06.18.2018
		Episode #372: Faces Of The Phoenix * Paris, London, New York: Pottermore offers fans the chance to attend the Fantastic Beasts 2 premieres for charity * Cursed Child is up for 10 Tony Awards * Main Discussion: Fresh Faces of the Phoenix * What would have happened to Harry without the support of Luna and her father? * We discuss Bellatrix exposing Harry's ignorance and her unwavering loyalty to Voldemort * Does Tonks make the Order of the Phoenix cool? * Dolores Umbridge has one redeeming quality - she's the reason for Dumbledore's Army! * Do we overlook the importance of Ms. Figg? Was she best equipped to keep Harry safe? * What's up with the relationship between Squibs and cats? * Mundungus Fletcher... enough said! * What if these characters were introduced earlier in the series? What if they never were? * This episode's lone voicemail asks about a Hermione-based movie with Emma Watson * Quizzitch: Who did JKR say would win in a fight: Crookshanks or Mrs. Norris? * MuggleCast Vault: [Luna Lovegood](http://mugglecast.com/episode-62/) and [Dolores Umbridge](http://mugglecast.com/episode-27/) character discussions	06.11.2018
		Episode #371: Nancy Figg? * Slug Club member Amy joins the show! * The Crimes of Grindelwald screenplay cover is revealed... * And we analyze every beast, symbol and little detail * Did Alan Rickman feel Snape was an underutilized character in the films? * JKR reveals her next project will be a children's book! * We start June off with our first Order of the Phoenix discussion * What were the biggest theories prior to Order of the Phoenix being released? * Like: What exactly is the Order of the Phoenix? Will Snape ever teach DADA? Is he a spy? Is Lupin really James Potter in disguise? What is the gleam of triumph and what does it mean? What's up with Ms. Figg? Which character(s) won't make it through Book 5? * Quizzitch: A witch or wizard who is gifted at reading minds is called a what?	06.04.2018
		Episode #370: Origins * Summer is here - we reflect on some favorite Potter memories * J.K. Rowling reveals the toughest chapter for her to write in the Potter series * Main Discussion: Whose origin story would we like to see brought to life on the big screen? * Aren't Potter fans already getting that with Dumbledore in Fantastic Beasts? * Quirrell, McGonagall, Slughorn, Hagrid… who has the best backstory and who would end up on Lifetime? * Patrons give their top choices: Helena & Rowena Ravenclaw, Molly Weasley, Tom Riddle, Remus Lupin and Kingsley Shacklebolt * Voicemails cover Cursed Child, Percy being sorted into Gryffindor and the hosts roles at MuggleNet and in the fan community overall * We'll be celebrating the 15th anniversary of Order of the Phoenix in June with some Book 5-themed discussions * And don't forget we'll see you in Dallas this summer for LeakyCon 2018! * Quizzitch: What is the form of Kingsley Shacklebolt’s Patronus? * Bonus MuggleCast, [available on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/posts/19083971/): The Elder Wand's Allegiance in Fantastic Beasts	05.28.2018
		Episode #369: The Battle of Hogwarts - With Micah out for the week, MuggleCast welcomes our friend Nasim and one of our Patreon supporters Andy to the show! - The MuggleCast community lost a listener and friend this week. Hug your loved ones. - The Beedle the Bard Illustrated Edition covers are out now, and they're gorgeous! - We forgot to discuss Tonks on last week's Mother's Day episode, so this week we share some thoughts about her decision to head to the Battle of Hogwarts as newborn Teddy stayed at home. - Annnd that leads perfectly into our main discussion this week: The Battle of Hogwarts turns 20 (fictional) years old! - We share our feelings reading the iconic scenes again 11 years after it was originally published. Do our feelings on it change now that we're adults? - Was it responsible to allow students who were 'of age' to fight? What role would we have taken in defending the school? What GOOD came out of the battle (besides Voldemort's downfall)? - Eric quizzes us on the Battle of Hogwarts. And of course, Quizzitch wraps up the show.	05.21.2018
		Episode #368: Growin' Up * Slug Club member and mom Cherise returns for a Mother's Day discussion * How would raising a young witch/wizard differ from raising a child in the Muggle world? * What would be the most difficult part of parenting? * No schooling until Hogwarts? What do working parents do? * What happens when your child begins exhibiting signs of magic? * Would you be comfortable sending your child off to boarding school? * We discuss notable mothers and mother-like figures in the Potter series * From Lily and Molly to Narcissa and Petunia * Patrons vote on who they think is the best mother in the wizarding world * Listeners tweet their thoughts on the biggest parenting challenges * Quizzitch: Which mother in the Harry Potter series is named after a Roman Catholic saint, whose Feast Day is famously preceded by a gathering of Witches?	05.14.2018
		Episode #367: Sorry, Dobby * Cursed Child wrap up: Andrew sees it again, Hogwarts merch and Tony nominations * JKR confirms Jessica Williams will play Ilvermorny professor Eulalie Hicks * What's up with Dumbledore teaching DADA in a recent Crimes of Grindelwald clip? * On the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts, JKR apologies for killing Dobby * Main Discussion: Hogwarts Mystery * The hosts give their initial reactions to the new Potter mobile game * How far have we each advanced? Are we sold on the story? * Do stories differ depending on which House your were sorted into? * Is Merula the antagonist even if you were sorted into Slytherin? * Time and energy issues! Patrons shared their mixed reactions to the game. * Voicemails cover Hogwarts memorials, Teddy Lupin in Cursed Child, Puffs The Movie and more * Quizzitch: In the trio's third year, what is the Care of Magical Creatures exam?	05.07.2018
		Episode #366: Cursed Child on Broadway Review Moments after seeing Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, Andrew, Micah, and Eric are back in their hotel room to share their thoughts on the show. Have Micah and Eric changed their stances on Cursed Child? Did Andrew notice anything different? Did Micah buy an owl? This and more is discussed in this week's episode!	04.30.2018
		Episode #365: Predicting The Cursed Child * Slug Club member Molly joins the show! * The votes are in for the most evil character in the Potter series (besides Voldemort)! * Main Discussion: Predicting Cursed Child * JKR checks out the newly refurbished Lyric Theatre * What character are the hosts most looking forward to seeing? What scene? * Will Part 1 or Part 2 be better? * How much will be spent on merchandise? * Will we keep an open mind about seeing the show despite our thoughts on the plot? * Check out Episodes 295, 298 and 299 for prior Cursed Child discussions * If there were to be an eighth Potter story, what would we want it to be about? * Quizzitch: Where in Britain is the Railview Hotel? * Don't forget Hogwarts Mystery hits your mobile phones this week! * We'll be live on Patreon from NYC this Wednesday with our initial thoughts on Cursed Child!	04.23.2018
		Episode #364: Goblet / Of Fire * Slug Club member Stephen joins the show * The Quidditch World Cup is underway in Round Rock, Texas * The hosts share their Quidditch World Cup experiences * We get our first look at the Tales of Beedle the Bard Illustrated Edition * The [Goblet of Fire Illustrated Edition](https://www.hypable.com/goblet-of-fire-illustrated-edition-release-date/) won't hit bookstores until 2019\. Can we expect it to be published in two parts? * The Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Edition covers get mixed reactions from the hosts * Cursed Child sets a Broadway sales record * Main Discussion: Who, besides Voldemort, is the most evil character in the series? * Each host makes and defends their pick: Rita Skeeter, Bellatrix, Umbridge or Fudge? * Patrons weigh in with their thoughts from the Dursleys to Peter Pettigrew to Salazar Slytherin * MuggleMail covers wand allegiance and Voldemort and Bellatrix's relationship * Quizzitch: What is Professor Quirrell's first name?	04.16.2018
		Episode #363: Muggle Mail Bag * Welcome Slug Club member Laura! * Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Warwick Davis lend voices to Hogwarts Mystery * Main Discussion: Did Dumbledore & Grindelwald make an unbreakable vow? * Since Voldemort is incapable of love, how was he able to father a child? * Does Moody know what a boggart looks like because of his magical eye? * How do wizards watch Quidditch matches? * Do all the professors have permanent residences at Hogwarts? What about their families? * Did the Shrieking Shack exists prior to Remus Lupin coming to school? * How come Hermione's parents are cool with her never being home for the holidays? * How did Voldemort acquire a rudimentary body? * What happened to the chambers connected to Fluffy's bedroom? * Did Credence ever get an Ilvermorny acceptance letter? * Plus, plenty more emails, voicemails and text messages * PO BOX Update! * Quizzitch: For Harry's 17th birthday, what color did Hermione turn the leaves of the Weasley's crabapple tree?	04.09.2018
		Episode #362: An interview with the Harry Potter Film Concert Series Team * With Micah and Eric both out for the weekend, Andrew welcomes Hypable writer Nasim to the show! * Andrew's April Fools Day article hits a little too close to home for some readers. * Andrew visited The Cursed Child NYC giftshop and spent a little too much money. * We discuss Nasim's recent article "The Problem With Pottermore" * What would we like to see Pottermore become? * Micah and Eric interview the team behind the Harry Potter Film Concert Series * Voicemails address the Pottermore news, the Fantastic Beasts trailer, and the new Wizarding World logo. * Quizzitch: What does Imposter Moody make Lavender Brown do under the Imperius Curse, in the classroom scene from Goblet of Fire?	04.02.2018
		Episode #361: Uncle Yusuf * Pottermore makes some staffing changes- Scholastic confirms release of Crimes of Grindelwald screenplay * The mystery behind Hogwarts Mystery is revealed! * Main Discussion: Crimes of Grindewald trailer roundup * We breakdown the Lestrange family tree in more detail * What does it mean that Leta and Credence are half-siblings? Will this test allegiances? * Who is Yusuf Kama? Could it have been him staring at the family tree? * Listeners fact check us on the Minister for Magic, DADA professor and headmaster during the late 1920s * Did Dumbledore's comment about Newt not following directions mean Newt really isn't supposed to be in Paris? * Could Grindelwald been standing before a group of peers presenting his crimes? * Could the dance Leta attended be her own wedding or engagement party? * What role does Leta have in all of this? Is she a casual observer to the unfolding events or does she pick a side? * J.K. Rowling Sez covers Lethal White, Newt & Kennilworthy Whisp's friendship and 85-year-old grandmothers * We respond to tweets on Grindelwald's cell, Dumbledore's put-outer, the DADA classroom and the history of transport to Hogwarts * Quizzitch: In Chamber of Secrets, what three nonsense spells does Harry aim at the bush before Dudley calls for his mother?	03.26.2018
		Episode #360: More Crimes of Grindelwald Secrets Reveal * Trailer recap: is Credence able to separate himself from the Obscurus now? * Why is the circus scene outdoors? Are the French more lackadaisical with secrecy? * Andrew hates on Hedwig's Theme (really) * Voicemails touch on ground pounds, Apparition at Hogwarts, Jacob's memory, Corvus Lestrange, and why nobody's dressed like a wizard! * The hosts pick a favorite trailer moment * Main Discussion: JK Rowling's Wizarding World gets a dedicated logo for the first time! * Whose wands are represented in this 'book' design? * Is JK Rowling being removed from the equation? * We play Quizzitch and thank our Patrons for helping us reach the 777 Challenge!	03.19.2018
		Episode #359: Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald trailer analysis * The first Crimes of Grindelwald trailer is here! * The hosts give their initial thoughts and break things down scene-by-scene * It's good to see you again, Hogwarts * You can apparate on the grounds of Hogwarts? * Our first look at Jude Law as Dumbledore. Is he never not having run-ins with the Ministry? * Why was Dumbledore being confronted in the DADA classroom? * DumbleDAYUMMMMM * Why did he send Newt to Paris? * Grindelwald and Rosier: who are they speaking to? * Credence and the Maledictus: how did he learn to channel his inner obscurus? * Inside the French Ministry of Magic: what's with all the beasts on the ceiling? * Ride that Kelpie, Newt! * Just who is checking out cryptic messages on walls in underground rooms? * Credence and Leta... long lost siblings? * The circus is finally in town! Is this how Credence made his way from New York to Paris? * Grindelwald's escape - did LEGO spoil a major plot point? * Why can't Dumbledore move again Grindelwald? Why does it have to be Newt? * The brothers Scamander battle in a graveyard	03.14.2018
		Episode #358: Are Voldemort, Snape, Harry The Three Brothers? * Slug Club member Alex joins the show * Cursed Child surprises fans with preview tickets - can we expect more of this in the future? * Andrew shares a letter from his 11-year-old self * The 777 Challenge is officially underway through March 31! * Main Discussion: Were Harry, Snape & Voldemort modern-day versions of The Three Brothers? * Did Dumbledore represent Death? JKR likes this theory! * We break down Voldemort as Antioch (the one who died for power), Snape as Cadmus (the one who died for love) and Harry as Ignotus (the one who greeted Death as an old friend) * Does Dumbledore actually fit better as the second brother? Or could he be representative of all three brothers at different stages of his life? We discuss. * Did we ever consider these possibilities after reading Deathly Hallows? * Patrons share their thoughts * Owl Post covers potion regulations, boggarts and video games * Quizzitch: What is the name of the goblin (besides Griphook) that Harry encounters with the Potterwatch crew? * Bonus MuggleCast: Crookshanks and The Potters	03.12.2018
		Episode #357: Potions * Slug Club member Greg joins the show all the way from Singapore * A new Hogwarts Mystery trailer has been released * Cursed Child announces their Friday Forty program * We reveal our plans for the 777 Challenge! Learn more and see the mug design at MuggleCast.com * Main Discussion: Potions in the Wizarding World * We react to JKR stating that muggles can't properly brew potions * From Ageing Potions to the Elixir of Life to Mandrake Draught we run down the list of different types of potions * Would the hosts be good at making them? Are we patient enough? Careful with instructions? * Which potion does each host wish they could have in real life? * Is there a time we wish we could have used Veritaserum? Felix Felicis? * Over/under: How many times will Polyjuice Potion be used in Fantastic Beasts? * The hosts create their own potions (assuming we're wizards of course) * Patreon Question of the Week: If you could take Polyjuice Potion for an hour, who would you turn into and why? * Voicemails cover Cedric Diggory, Mrs. Black, and feedback on our Fudge episode * Quizzitch: Name the members of The Advance Guard that come to Privet Drive to pick up Harry in Order of the Phoenix * Bonus MuggleCast: We explore the theory that the Dursleys' feelings towards Harry were magnified by the presence of a horcrux!	03.05.2018

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* News covers Cursed Child in San Fran, Fantastic Worlds and Crimes of Grindelwald * Uh oh! Dan Fogler says Fantastic Beasts 3 is bigger than the first two films combined! * Voicemails cover a furry little correction, mother in-laws ...