MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

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Polyjuice and Panic (Deathly Hallows Chapter 12, 'Magic is Might') Oct 21, 2026

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This week, best learn how to apparate properly back on the top step of Grimmauld Place because we're taking turns scouting the Ministry of Magic! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they undertake the most absurd plan in wizarding world history with the help of a little, Polyjuice, Polyjuice, Polyjuice!

MUGGLECAST NEWS REMINDER: Beginning Wednesday, December 2, MuggleCast is floo-ing to full coverage of the Philosopher's Stone TV show with two new episodes per week through March 2027!
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Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 12 of Deathly Hallows, Magic is Might
Quizzitch: Two of the four contents of Weasley Twins’ Skiving Snackboxes are used by the trio to subdue their Ministry targets . Which two Skiving Snackbox products are NOT used at this time?
7-Word Summary: The plan coalesces when the trio commit
Harry, Ron and Hermione’s Ministry stakeout is a dangerous game of chance. How long can they keep sneaking around before someone catches on?
Snape takes over as Hogwarts Headmaster, while the Carrows bring a sinister twist to the classroom. Is there any silver lining to Voldemort’s new regime?
Harry’s scar continues to connect him to Voldemort’s hunt for Gregorovitch. Is Hermione right to be upset or has this connection become a valuable asset?
Polyjuice Potion, terrible impersonations, limited intel and zero backup plan: just how reckless is the trio’s plan to infiltrate the Ministry?
Which begs the question: why go to such lengths to sneak into the Ministry? Why not just break into Umbridge’s house or send Kreacher after her?
Would Harry have been better off tackling this mission alone?
The Ministry’s new Magic Is Might statue replaces the Fountain of Magical Brethren with a chilling symbol of pure-blood supremacy. Has the Ministry changed, or has its true nature been exposed?
Lynx Line: Which Ministry official would you most like to impersonate and why?

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Get The Groit (DH Chapter 11, 'The Bribe') Oct 14, 2026

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This week, Dr. Potter's office is closed for therapy, so please leave your problems at the door! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they endure a very uncomfortable visit to Grimmauld Place from Remus Lupin.

MUGGLECAST NEWS: Beginning Wednesday, December 2, MuggleCast is floo-ing to full coverage of the Philosopher's Stone TV show! Chapter by Chapter will be parked as we go all-in on discussing and analyzing the HBO Max TV show. Full coverage continues through March 2027. After, we'll resume Deathly Hallows Chapter by Chapter.
For now, Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 11 of Deathly Hallows, The Bribe
Quizzitch: Who successfully disarms Mundungus Fletcher at Grimmauld Place?
7-Word Summary: Remus wants Harry to allow him along
Death Eaters stake out 12 Grimmauld Place, raising questions about whether the Order’s safe house is truly secure.
Lupin delivers a grim update on Voldemort’s takeover of the Ministry. With the government and Death Eaters working toward the same goals, where can witches and wizards turn for help?
The Ministry launches the Muggle-born Registration Commission, using propaganda to justify persecution. Why do people accept obvious lies, and what happens when society becomes desensitized to injustice?
Harry refuses to share Dumbledore’s mission with Lupin. Is Harry right to keep the Horcrux hunt limited to the Trio, or should he trust other members of the Order to help?
Lupin offers to join the Trio before revealing his fears about his marriage to Tonks and his unborn child. Where did this side of Lupin come from, and does his character arc feel earned?
Harry and Lupin clash over courage, fatherhood, and responsibility. Is Harry justified in calling Lupin a coward, or does he go too far?
An excerpt from Rita Skeeter’s book reveals more about Dumbledore’s family history. How much did Harry really know about his mentor, and can he reconcile the man he admired with these troubling revelations?
Lynx Line: What could Lupin have said that WOULD HAVE convinced Harry to let him go with them?

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Grimmauld Goss (DH Chapter 10, ‘Kreacher’s Tale’) Oct 07, 2026

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Because the past sure can hurt a lot, MuggleCast this week celebrates a direct connection between Harry Potter and his mother Lily. Hopefully her letter isn't the only secret hidden away in the dusty corners of Grimmauld Place. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura, and special Slug Club guest host Hanna for another Chapter-by-Chapter focused episode from Deathly Hallows!

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Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 10 of Deathly Hallows, Kreacher's Tale
Welcome Slug Club member Hanna to the show!
Quizzitch: What item of Mrs. Black’s is Mundungus said to have run off with (and presumably sold?)
7-Word Summary: Kreacher makes Harry listen to his tale.
Is Lily's letter the first time Harry is hearing directly from the *real* Lily Potter? Will it be the last?
The hosts are all impressed that Harry, at only one year old, can ride a broom so well. He was probably just born with it.
The Potter's cat may have more to it than meets the eye... according to an old fan theory.
Would Dumbledore have taken James' cloak specifically to prevent him from visiting Sirius while in hiding from Voldemort?
What if the Order had thrown the locket out? Wouldn't a landfill be the most unexpected (and therefore secure) place to hide one's soul?
Kreacher tells his tale... but doesn't tell us what specifically he saw after drinking the potion. We speculate.
How long has Kreacher been in the Black family? Did he raise family members before Sirius and Regulus?
Micah makes an apt comparison between Regulus Black and Draco Malfoy.
Harry's kind gesture to Kreacher has lasting consequences... the good kind.
Lynx Line question: "How does Sirius and Regulus’ teenage bedrooms compare to your own?" Our patrons weigh in.
Next week Chapter-by-Chapter continues as we learn about "The Bribe"!

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A Lethal Individual (DH Chapter 9, 'A Place To Hide') Sep 30, 2026

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This week, WHAT'S THAT?! Keep one eye over your shoulder because Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura are podcasting live from The Luchino Cafe off Tottenham Court Road. Best watch out for Death Eaters disguised us ugly workmen!

Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 9 of Deathly Hallows, A Place to Hide
Quizzitch: What does Hermione order for herself and Ron in the cafe off Tottenham Court Road
7-Word Summary: Uncertainty looms heavy over the muggle world
Did Harry, Ron and Hermione make the best choice in disapparating to the Muggle World? What would have been a better option?
We have a few questions about Hermione's small, beaded handbag! How exactly does the Undetectable Extension Charm work?
Even with the taboo in place, how did Dolohov and Rowle arrive at the cafe so quickly? And dressed for the occassion?
Even in a remote London cafe, shouldn't the trio have been more discreet?
Micah is not satisfied with Dolohov's performance
What in the world are these security protocols at Grimmauld Place? Dusty Dumby is scaring who exactly?
Harry's mind connection to Voldemort is back with a vengeance!

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Two Weddings and a Podcast (DH Chapter 8, 'The Wedding') Sep 23, 2026

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There's something in the air! Wedding season has come to our chapter-by-chapter readthrough of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as we discuss Bill and Fleur's wedding in Chapter 8, "The Wedding," but this episode also features newlyweds Eric and Meg, fresh off of their own wedding! We ask 'who did it better?' and so much more.

Welcome back to the show, Meg! We talk about Eric and Meg's wedding, and Andrew and Micah's repeated visits to the bar.
Quizzitch: What is the name that the Lovegoods use for the gnomes?
News covers recent casting updates for the upcoming HBO TV adaptation of Chamber of Secrets, including Arthur Weasley, Colin Creevey and Moaning Myrtle.
Chapter by Chapter continues with Chapter 8 of Deathly Hallows, "The Wedding."
Is Bill and Fleur's wedding the last time when these characters will get to let loose and have fun?
Does holding the wedding this summer constitute an act of defiance?
Is Harry at risk because he's merely present? Are the Weasleys at fault for organizing this event at a time like this?
Would it be more impactful if Percy returned now, or later in the book, to make up with his family?
Wedding battle! We compare Bill and Fleur's wedding to Eric and Meg's (recent) wedding, and Micah and Andrew vote on several categories.
Viktor Krum is back! And he wants to fight Luna's dad. We discuss the disconnect around the Deathly Hallows symbol and historical tie-ins.
Should Harry be more alarmed that Voldemort is seeking a foreign wandmaker, now that he knows who Gregorovitch is?
Are Elphias Doge and Ron's aunt Muriel two sides of the same coin? Both present conflicting ways of remembering Dumbledore.
Who is more correct? Doge or Muriel?
Post Fantastic Beasts, what can we read into regarding Ariana's backstory here?
Lynx Line: We ask our Patrons to share stories of their weddings OR of their dream weddings, and how they compare to Bill and Fleur's.
Next week, we discuss Chapter 9 of Deathly Hallows, "A Place to Hide."

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'Chamber of Secrets' TV Casting News and Your 'Philosopher's Stone' Thoughts Sep 16, 2026

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Don’t put the remote down just yet, because Andrew, Micah and Laura are diving into all of your feedback on the latest Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone TV Show trailer and discussing some major Chamber of Secrets casting news!

Welcome back friend of the show Barry, host of The Retold Podcast
Yes, we already have Harry Potter Season 2 news! Dobby, Tom Riddle and New Ginny Weasley cast for Chamber of Secrets
We're discussing your feedback on the new Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone trailer!
Could James & Oliver Phelps cameo as Gideon and Fabian Prewett?
What is Seamus so excited about: first Quidditch match or first day of classes?
Did Hermione ask McGonagall for summer reading recommendations?
Is Lavender Brown preparing the Patils to be separated for the first time ever?
Would the series dare to open with Snape overhearing the prophecy?
We analyze Dumbledore's "We can only prepare them" line and how it's a precusor to the rest of the series!
Lynx Line: Our patrons weigh in with their first takes!

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Snitches Get Stitches (DH Chapter 7, 'The Will of Albus Dumbledore') Sep 09, 2026

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Knock knock, who's there? Just the Minister for Magic, and he has questions about these 'random' things that Dumbledore has left behind for the Trio. Even after death, Albus knows how to mess with the Ministry, and we're here for it! Join us as we discuss Chapter 7 of Deathly Hallows, "The Will of Albus Dumbledore".

Welcome Slug Club member, Sara! She gets extra points for remembering her Ilvermorny House even though we didn't ask for it.
Ron has a birthday gift for Harry, but what is his intention behind it? Is he trying to genuinely be helpful, or is he just giving his bro a gag gift?
Ron also admits to having barged in on Harry and Ginny. Is this appropriate behavior? Who ultimately should Ron try to be loyal to?
Knock knock! The Minister is pulling into the Burrow with Arthur, and he has questions for Harry.
Predictably, Scrimgeour handles this meeting with the Trio poorly. Could he have actually gotten some answers out of the Trio had he been different?
Foreshadow alert! Hermione says she does NOT want to work in Magical Law after Hogwarts.
We learn about the Snitch's 'flesh memory' as well as Scrimgeour's theory about the Sword of Gryffindor, and he's not too far off.
Harry figures out the trick much sooner than expected.
Turns out Norbert is a girl. How did Hagrid NOT know this sooner?
Lynx Line: Which of Dumbledore's belongings would you have wanted?
Quizzitch: What's the original name for the Deluminator?

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Analyzing the NEW 'Philosopher's Stone' TV Show Trailer! Sep 03, 2026

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Choo Choo! We’re truly headed Back to Hogwarts, as a new trailer for HBO Max's Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone TV Show is here! We break it down scene-by-scene, spot familiar faces, point out the book-to-TV loyalty, and question what's going on in some exciting-looking scenes. We're going to be spoiled with a LOT of great scenes when the series premieres this Christmas!

Plus, we look at what did (or rather, didn't) happen on Back To Hogwarts day itself. Maybe Harry Potter Inc. needs to take a page out of Apple and Disney's books, and learn how to create genuinely exciting events.

What was your favorite part(s) of the trailer? Reach out to us via our website, social media, or comment sections!

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Albus The Book Banner? (DH Chapter 6, 'The Ghoul in Pajamas') Aug 26, 2026

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This week, make sure you know the difference between spattergroit and spaghetti, because we're squeezing the family ghoul into a pair of Ron's old pajamas. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they dodge wedding chores from Mrs. Weasley and get a crash-course in destroying Horcruxes from Professor Granger!

Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Deathly Hallows, Chapter 6: The Ghoul in Pajamas
7-Word Summary: Upstairs resides a creepy groaning nasty Weasley
With Mad-Eye gone, who should step and up and lead the Order?
What exactly was Dumbledore's plan for the adult Order members once the Trio departed? Sit patiently until the Battle of Hogwarts?
Mrs. Weasley is doing her best to keep Harry, Ron and Hermione apart: is she actively doing more harm than good?
Despite Harry's best efforts, Ron and Hermione are making plans to join him on his Horcrux Hunt!
Hermione makes the ultimate sacrifice: modifying her parents memories!
Ron, Arthur, Fred and George transform the family ghoul to have spattergroit (a condition Ron was mistaken to have at St. Mungo's in Order of the Phoenix)
Having the ghoul pretend to be Ron sounds like a good plan, but hold on a minute! Why has it been allowed to just hang out in the Weasley’s attic all these years?
Ruh Roh! Dumbledore was an active member of the Banned Booked Club!
Hermione has become quite the Horcrux expert (after pilfering Dumbledore's office)
We get a double-dose of Sword of Gryffindor foreshadowing!
Lynx Line: If you were Mrs. Weasley, what is the most outrageous task you would give Harry to keep him away from Ron and Hermione?

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Ear Today, Gone Tomorrow (DH Chapter 5, 'Fallen Warrior') Aug 19, 2026

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This week, avoid using your most obvious spells and be careful who you let through the door! A stressful battle with Death Eaters has left Harry and co. on edge during our Chapter-by-chapter reread. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura for this holey harrowing readthrough.

Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Deathly Hallows, Chapter 5: Fallen Warrior
7-Word Summary: Paranoia ensues as survivors return from danger
The chapter title has us on edge. Do we remember suspecting the worst for a different character following the battle?
Why did Mad-Eye Moody insist on bringing Mundungus, who clearly didn't want to be there?
Could Mundungus have been decent if he wants to fight? Does he know more magic than Harry, Ron and Hermione since he is older?
We are glad that George is A-OK and that Molly can now tell her twin sons apart.
Whose side are we on between Harry and Lupin's arguments surrounding the Stan Shunpike encounter?
Is Lupin unfair to bring up James Potter's betrayal?
We discuss the effectiveness of the 7 Potters escape plan, after the fact.
How comes the Order members don't always follow through on the personal question / security check? Are they being reckless?
Could Bill or someone else have recreated the magic surrounding "Thief's Downfall" at Gringotts, or only goblins?
Ron's death count has risen by 1! Blink and you will have missed it. But what does that say about his overall character? How will this death impact him?
Lynx Line: Pick a character who wasn’t forced to identify themselves, and choose an identifying fact that would have proved their identity?

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