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**MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast**

MuggleCast is your weekly ride into the world of Harry Potter, including the books and upcoming TV show! Our Harry Potter podcast, hosted by four life-long friends, brings its listeners entertaining and thought-provoking discussions about the Wizarding World. With each new episode we discuss everything Harry Potter: the latest news, the Potter books, the upcoming HBO TV Show, the theme parks, the video games, the fandom, and more! We’re currently hosting a Chapter by Chapter re-read of the original seven Harry Potter books while keeping listeners up to date on the Harry Potter TV show.

Latest Episodes:

#423: 'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' review Jul 01, 2019

Show notes

Introducing MuggleCasTBT! Each week on the show and on social media, we'll be sharing a clip from an old episode in which we make a prediction about Harry Potter or Fantastic Beasts.
In our first clip, Micah correctly predicts that Dumbledore will be a crucial part of the Fantastic Beasts film series when we still had no idea that he would even be in it.
The MuggleCasters review Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, the highly-anticipated game from the creators of Pokemon GO!
What are our overall impressions of the game? Is it living up to expectations?
What are we liking and hating most about Wizards Unite? Elements like graphics, mechanics, spell points, and desolate areas are discussed.
Does Laura enjoy playing it in the bathroom, or is she just going to the bathroom while recording?
Has it inspired us to get up and move around more?
Why is it not as popular as Pokemon GO?
The first official Wizards Unite event is happening in Indianapolis, and Andrew's thinking about going.
In Bonus MuggleCast, available exclusively on Patreon, we talk about what Harry Potter video games we would kill to see next.
Quizzitch: What material do Fred and George wear to DD’s funeral?
Reminder: Next week is our analysis of the final chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince!

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#422: Fawkes Unites (HBP 29, The Phoenix Lament) Jun 24, 2019

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Welcome Slug Club member Chloe!
Wizards Unite is out and we discuss what we like about the game so far!
Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is dealing with some launch pains
Chapter-by-Chapter returns with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 29 The Phoenix Lament
7-Word Summary: After Dumbledore's death, Harry regroups with friends
Harry breaks the news of Dumbledore's death and reveals the truth about Snape and Draco
Lupin's loses control when learning of Dumbledore's death in a way Harry has never seen. Is this because of everything Dumbledore has done for Lupin?
We discuss the healing impact of Fawkes' phoenix song on the Order
Why did Lupin or Sirius never tell Harry about Snape and Lily?
Given Harry had been right about Draco all year, if you were Ron and Hermione, how would you feel?
The Vanishing Cabinet and Hand of Glory have strong threads connecting them back to Chamber of Secrets
When Flitwick comes to get Snape and is mysteriously unconscious, why aren't Hermione and Luna quicker on the uptake?
Shouldn't the fact that Snape didn't kill Flitwick tell us that more is happening than meets the eye? Does Snape actually save Luna and Hermione's lives?
With Death Eaters in Hogwarts, do we think Snape is trying to act as quickly as possible to prevent them from harming the students/?
Why didn't the Order stop Snape and Malfoy? Why didn't they alert the Ministry?
Much like in Goblet of Fire, why didn't the Dark Mark trigger an immediate Ministry response?
We react to Fleur's response to Bill's condition and Tonks' big reveal about Lupin
Is Harry not trusting in McGonagall about the Horcruxes a mistake?
Should Hogwarts remain open?
The hosts give their MVPs of the Week and Rename The Chapter
Quizzitch: In the final chapter of Half-Blood Prince, who is sitting in Snape's seat in the Great Hall?
This week's episode is sponsored by the Eaglemoss' Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts figurine collections! Get figurines of Harry and Hermione, plus free shipping, for just $9.95 by going to HeroCollector.com/Wizards!

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#421: Sidecar Blues (Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Ride Review) Jun 17, 2019

Show notes

Universal Orlando's Wizarding World of Harry Potter has just opened its latest coaster, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, and we review it!
We're joined by The Insider's Kirsten Acuna, who rode the Motorbike Adventure with Andrew.
Check out Kirsten's review of the ride and her report on the queue's easter eggs! And here's Andrew's review on Hypable.
The ride's queue is intriguing: It's the ruins of Hogwarts, with inscriptions and art from students over the decades. It's here where Hagrid also birthed a Blast-Ended Skrewt.
Soooo about this Blast-Ended Skrewt: What large hole is spraying us while we're on the Motorbike Adventure???
Andrew and Kirsten review the ride, which is a thrilling technological marvel. And riding it at night is a whole different experience!
The fandom has a new debate on their hands: Is the Motorbike or Sidecar the better vehicle to ride in?
We take questions from Patreon supporters: How does this ride compare to the others? How intense is it?
In this week's Bonus MuggleCast, available exclusively on Patreon, we analyze the connection between Fawkes and Dumbledore, and what makes it so special.
This week's episode is sponsored by HelloFresh (For $80 off your first month, go to HelloFresh.com/MuggleCast80 and use promo code MuggleCast80) and the Harry Potter Figurine Collection (Visit HeroCollector.com/Wizards to get two figurines for $9.95, and free shipping).

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#420: Really Loose Pockets (HBP 28, Flight of the Prince) Jun 10, 2019

Show notes

Unplug your Alexa's: Our Slug Club guest this week had her name stolen from Amazon!
Vans' new line of Harry Potter shoes is causing some ripples amongst fans -- how'd Hufflepuff gets the short end of the stick?
Andrew is in Orlando for the opening of Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. Follow us on Instagram to get looks at the new ride!
MuggleMail: What would've happened if the Death Eaters weren't waiting for Dumbledore back at Hogwarts? And the best DVD/Blu-ray collection question gets answered.
Chapter by Chapter: Half-Blood Prince Chapter 28, Flight of the Prince.
Have we ever felt like Harry did in the opening of this scene, as if we're hurling through space because of a life-changing event?
Hogwarts Is A Security Nightmare Example #9134891: Kids running around while hearing ruckus. Where's the lock-down?
Warning: Never light Laura's house is on fire while her dog is inside. She will be enraged.
Harry has to remind Hagrid to put out his burning home. He ALSO has to remind him how to conjure one of earth's core elements: WTF?
Even while working for the Greater Good, Snape still takes the opportunity to besmirch James. Why so mean?
The Half-Blood Prince is revealed, and Snape can't stand being called a coward. What's going through his mind in this moment?
The movie version of this chapter is different to say the least. We compare and contrast.
Dumbledore's pockets are now available for everyone to peruse, and the locket presents itself. Uh oh.
Quizzitch: From whom does Lupin learn that Dumbledore has died?
Thank you to this week's sponsors: The Harry Potter Figurine Collection (HeroCollector.com/Wizards), Scentbird (Scentbird.com/MUGGLECAST for 50% off), and ThirdLove (Thirdlove.com/MuggleCast for 15% off). Support the show by supporting supporting our advertisers!

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#419: Snape Loves Dumbledore (HBP 27, The Lightning Struck Tower) Jun 03, 2019

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We're joined by Slug Club member Alicia, who wants to know: How does Ollivander's stay in business?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Canada -- it's the sixth production!
MuggleMail: Horcruxes probably can't be made via assisted suicide; what's the best DVD/Blu-ray set available?; thank goodness the Trio didn't have to go into The Cave; in defense of Harry Potter.
We've passed 1,000 Patrons, an amazing milestone! Thank you to everyone for their support.
Chapter by Chapter: Half-Blood Prince Chapter 27, The Lightning Struck Tower.
Harry has to face one of the worst situations for a child to be in.
Dumbledore once again experiences The Surge: He's damn good on a broom.
Dumbledore speaks to Draco in a way that's reminiscent of how he'd speak to Tom.
Harry needs a cloak that deflects spells -- he's been frozen under the cloak twice in one book.
Why is Draco incapable of killing Dumbledore?
Would this have been a different situation if Draco were a few years older?
Severus... Please: This line was an amazing bit of work from Rowling.
Snape's Avada Kedavra isn't written like the Killing Curse typically is. Is it because Snape was also trying to A) Prove he meant it, and B) move the body away from further harm?
To say goodbye to Dumbledore, we read Patrons' favorite Dumbledore lines in Dumbledore (and Micah) voices.
In light of analyzing this scene, we revisit Andrew's Astronomy Tower of Terror ride idea. This time it has exciting new twists!
Quizzitch: Who did Draco mistake for being dead?
This week's episode is brought to you by The Wizarding World Figurine Collection from Eaglemoss Hero Collector (get two figurines for the price of one, plus free shipping, at HeroCollector.com/Wizards) and OpenFit (text MuggleCast to 303030 for a FREE month trial)!

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#418: Wizarding World Gold May 20, 2019

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We're live from Andrew's living room in Chicago!
The new WizardingWorld.com website (sort of) goes live and we get our official passports!
Question is… what do we do with them?
Wizarding World Gold: what is it and how much is it going to cost fans?
Following Crimes of Grindelwald and a Fantastic Beasts 3 delay, is this news breaking at the wrong time?
What benefits would we like to see from a premium Wizarding World service?
Muggle Mail covers where people listen, politics, The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore, security at Hogwarts and "good" Horcruxes
Why did Voldemort put so little protection around his other Horcruxes?
Did Dumbledore experience a "surge" before his inevitable fate on the Lightening-Struck Tower?
Why didn't we talk more about the fact that Draco was crying when Harry found him in the bathroom?
Did Snape create Sectumsempra for James Potter and Sirius Black?
Quizzitch: Where do Harry and Dumbledore apparate to upon their return from The Cave?
We're off next week!
Bonus MuggleCast (available on Patreon): What if… Dumbledore had told Harry the truth about Snape in that moment of hesitation?
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#417: Next Level Magic (HBP 26, The Cave) May 13, 2019

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Welcome Slug Club member Natalie!
News: we get our first look at animatronic Hagrid and discuss the changes coming to Pottermore!
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Chapter 26, The Cave
7-Word Summary: Together they enter the mysterious boat ride
The perfect breaststroke: what do we make of Dumbledore's new-found agility? Is it pure adrenaline? His eagerness to find the Horcrux?
Next level magic: it leaves traces and can be felt! Might J.K. Rowling explain this further in the Fantastic Beasts series?
Why does this Horcrux have the highest level of protection? Is it because it once belonged to Voldemort's mother?
Has Voldemort visited the cave since he placed the Horcrux here?
Why is Harry's blood more valuable upon entering the cave but not for exiting?
The simple approach: even in the most dangerous of situations, Dumbledore is still teaching Harry
Is it possible that because part of Voldemort resides within Harry, that the magic within the cave is mistaking him for Voldemort?
Magical weight vs. human weight and how Voldemort's tends to overlook those he considers to be "less than himself"
Does Dumbledore's reaction to the bodies in the lake reflect the fact that he's resigned himself to his fate?
What do we think Dumbledore is seeing when he drinks the potion? We recall we didn't have the context of Ariana when we first theorized about this in 2005!
Dumbledore's Ring of Fire: what spell does he cast to ward off the Inferi?
Despite her absence Laura does an amazing job Connecting The Threads (and planning the discussion)!
The hosts reveal their Horcrux Hidey Hole, MVPs of the Week and Rename The Chapter!
Quizzitch: Which Death Eater calls Dumbledore "Dumby"?
We've finally got @mugglecast on Instagram! Thanks for the help, Amy and Amanda!
This week's episode is sponsored by AWAY. Get $20 off a suitcase by going to AwayTravel.com/mugglecast20 and using promo code MUGGLECAST20.

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#416: Not Sorry (HBP 25, The Seer Overheard) May 06, 2019

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For the first time in five years, J.K. Rowling stays quiet on the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts
Fantastic Beasts 3 filming is delayed until 2021! How will this impact the fandom? Will people lose interest in the series?
This Week in MuggleCast History returns!
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 25 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, The Seer Overheard
7-Word Summary: Harry discovers who listened to the prophecy
Harry and Ginny: why did Rowling gloss over some of the happiest moments of Harry's life?
Hermione begins to unravel the identity of the Half-Blood Prince... and Harry "just knows" it isn't a woman! Is he being sexist?
Why is Harry still so defensive of the Half-Blood Prince? Truth is, we've seen him behave this way before!
The Room of Requirement: easier to access than previously thought - you just need to be drunk!
Why has Dumbledore been so reluctant to see Trelawney lately?
Harry learns Snape was the one who overheard the prophecy! Would Dumbledore have ever told him?
What does it say about Snape's character that despite playing a role in Harry's father's death, he still continues to insult James?
Is Albus and Aberforth's relationship as contentious as we're led to believe in Deathly Hallows?
Lax security: is there any reason to think the school will be safe with Harry and Dumbledore headed to The Cave?
The hosts Rename The Chapter and give their MVPs of the Week
Quizzitch: What is the first spell Harry casts at the Inferi?
Bonus MuggleCast (available on Patreon): what if Hermione had discovered the identity of the Half-Blood Prince in this chapter? Would it have been too much for Harry to deal with?

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#415: The Worst at Everything He Does (HBP 24, Sectumsempra) Apr 29, 2019

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Which character, if any, will JKR pay tribute to on May 2?
MuggleMail covers the power of love, Felix Felicis and interesting listening locations
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 24 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Sectumsempra
7-Word Summary: Harry almost gets discovered by Snape bathroom
Breakup Central: Ron and Lavender and Dean and Ginny are splitsville!
Charms Class and Quidditch: we reflect on how Harry's time at Hogwarts is coming to an end
Katie Bell has finally returned and Harry remains convinced Draco was behind her attack
Harry is hung up on Felix Felicis and Hermione draws an interesting conclusion about the effects on the potion
Ravenclaws and Gryffindors: how Quidditch championship matches bring out their wild side!
Let's go to the bathroom… because it's where all the important shi*t happens in the Potter series
Sectumsempra: Why would Harry use a spell on Draco when he has no clue of its effect?
Why doesn't Harry argue that he was defending himself against an Unforgivable Curse?
Was Snape also keeping tabs on Draco? Was Moaning Myrtle assisting him?
Should a professor be able to use Legilimency on a student to find out the truth?
Does Harry's punishment fit the crime? Shouldn't it have been more severe?
The Room of Requirement: we get brief glimpses of the Vanishing Cabinet and the Diadem Horcrux
The Half-Blood Prince's book has done a lot of good for Harry and he lets Hermione know it!
Ginny rushes to Harry's defense and SLAMS Hermione not once, but twice!
Snape detention has an interesting twist to it!The hosts believe it's important that Gryffindor wins the Quidditch Cup without Harry
Harry and Ginny: did it feel rushed? Forced? Or about damn time?!?!
We Rename The Chapter and give our MVPs of the Week!
Quizzitch: What unlikely companion does Harry find outside the Room of Requirement?
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In Bonus MuggleCast, available exclusively on Patreon, we discuss what would have happened if Draco had died as a result of the Sectumsempra attack!

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#414: Secrets Discovered (HBP 23, Horcruxes) Apr 22, 2019

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Universal reveals the beasts we can expect to see on Hagrid's motorbike adventure including one never seen in the films!
We take voicemails in defense of Slughorn, on the Room of Requirement, Harry's daydreaming and Hufflepuffs ability to find things
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 23 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Horcruxes
7-Word Summary: Secrets are discovered inside the Slughorn office
Compromised security: what's up with the Fat Lady denying Harry entrance to Gryffindor Tower? Could Felix have still been at work?
Dumbledore is initially shocked that Harry has acquired the memory. Did he really think Harry could do it?
Do we actually know where Tom first learned about Horcruxes?
We contrast Tom and Harry's approach to extracting information from Slughorn
Wizards of a certain caliber have always been drawn to Horcruxes... really?!?! Like who?
We learn Dumbledore is particularly fierce about Horcruxes. Why is that? Could Grindelwald have made one?
Horcrux Breakdown: the diary, the ring, the locket, the cup, Nagini and something of either Gryffindor's or Ravenclaw's
Did part of Dumbledore's prophecy explanation reveal that Harry is a Horcrux?
Can Voldemort feel when one of his Horcruxes is destroyed? Not in the books, but it works in the films!
Does Dumbledore's rant about tyrants creating self-fulfilling prophecies mean even more now that we know more about Grindelwald?
The hosts rename the chapter and give their MVPs
Quizzitch: How long does it take to make Felix Felicis?
In celebration of recording on 4/20, we offer thoughts on which characters in the wizarding world like the ganga!

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