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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:

#413: Horcrux Hangover (HBP 22, After the Burial) Apr 15, 2019

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Slug Club member Sara joins the show!
Muggle Mail covers Bunty The Spy, Snape The Protector and Snape The Bully
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 22 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, After The Burial
7-Word Summary: Aragog causes Harry no issues with Slughorn
Despite its dark undertones, is this one of the funniest chapters of the series?
Eric tells us why Hagrid's letter defined his Potter reading experience
Aragog is one of our biggest (literally) connecting threads between Half-Blood Prince and Chamber of Secrets
Will we see Aragog make an appearance in the Fantastic Beasts series?
Thanks to Ron... it's time for Harry to GET LUCKY!
Thoughts of Ginny... are they romantic or a bit disgusting?
If the placebo Felix Felicis effect worked on Ron, do we think it could have done the same for Harry?
Is Slughorn so elusive because he considered Harry would eventually use Felix Felicis?
Venomous tentacula, acromantula venom, unicorn hair... Slughorn has a side-hussle!
House-Elves as poison taste-testers! What does this reveal about Slughorn's character?
I Will Remember You: our patrons pay tribute to Aragog
Let's get drunk! Is this becoming a recurring theme in Half-Blood Prince?
Does Slughorn feel guilty, maybe even responsible, for what happened to Lily?
Francis The Fish is possibly the best addition the filmmakers made to the series
Rename The Chapter and MVP of the Week
Quizzitch: Who tells Nearly-Headless Nick about Dumbledore's whereabouts?

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#412: Determinedly (HBP 21, The Unknowable Room) Apr 08, 2019

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The latest on JKR's assistant's credit card fraud
Quidditch Through The Ages is getting an illustrated edition!
Team StarKid is turning 10 and they're planning an event in LA!
Muggle Mail covers the cursed DADA position, Dumbledore lecturing Harry and the powers of Hufflepuff's Cup
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 21 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, The Unknowable Room
7-Word Summary: Harry searches for Draco unsuccessfully but determinedly
JKR drops yet another subtle hint to the identity of the Half-Blood Prince
Dobby and Kreacher report back their findings on Malfoy!
Despite the result, should Harry have been more explicit with his instructions?
Why does Harry never consider that Draco could be entering the Room of Requirement?
What combination of words would we use to try and enter the room?
Given her persistence, should Hermione have offered Harry suggestions on how to acquire the Slughorn's memory?
Snape is having a really bad day (again), but should he be taking it out on his students?
Why was Tonks in this chapter? What did she need to see Dumbledore about?
We draw connections between Moaning Myrtle, Draco and Tom Riddle
The hosts Rename The Chapter and give their MVPs of the Week!
Quizzitch: When Professor Slughorn gets plant leaves from Professor Sprout, what group of students does he say they are for?
In Bonus MuggleCast (available on Patreon): The creators of the amazing graphic art within the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series visit Chicago, and Eric recaps their event.
Don't forget to follow @MuggleCastPod on Instagram!
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#411: RiddleGin (HBP 20, Lord Voldemort's Request) Apr 01, 2019

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We're now on Instagram! Follow us: @MuggleCastPod!
A first edition Potter book sells for $90,000! Have any hosts ever been tempted to buy a rare piece of Potter memorabilia?
Patreon update: Get ready! Signed album art and our 2019 gift are coming! Pledge now to become eligible to receive the goods.
We take feedback on last week's J.K. Rowling discussion
Voicemails cover a listener who doesn't like JKR (but is nice about it), Fawkes, Horcruxes and Cursed Child San Francisco
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 20 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Lord Voldemort's Request
7-Word Summary: Voldemort tries again to obtain Dumbledore’s allowance
Just how is Draco getting the "ingredients" he needs for Polyjuice Potion?
Hogwarts staffing problem: what's the deal with Trelawney and Firenze?
Dumbledore calmly shames Harry for not retrieving Slughorn's memory. Have we ever experienced anything like this in real life?
Given everything Harry has been through recently, is this a fair request? Why doesn't Dumbledore get off his ass and do it himself?
How might the course of history have changed if Tom Riddle had been allowed to teach at Hogwarts?
Hepzibah, Hokey and Horcruxes
What was Voldemort truly after in Dumbledore's office?
It is clear Dumbledore had inside information on Voldemort early on. Why didn't he do more to stop him?
From tour guide to caretaker, the hosts give Voldemort a job at Hogwarts!
Rename The Chapter and MVP of the Week return!
We make several connections between this chapter and Order of the Phoenix
Quizzitch: How many points does Harry lose for being later to DADA class?
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#410: What Happened To This Fandom? Mar 25, 2019

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Welcome Slug Club member Kayla!
The cover for Goblet of Fire: The Illustrated Edition is here -- could it be the best one yet?
Micah may've discovered a Cursed Child reference on the cover....
Details concerning Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure are revealed. Micah was on the scene for an event.
What mysterious beast will we encounter that never made it into the films?
The man behind Fantastic Beasts is out at Warner Brothers -- will JKR say anything?
Main Discussion: J.K. Rowling and The Fans Who Now Attack Her
The hosts react to the recent misleading headlines about Dumbledore and Grindelwald's "intense sexual" relationship
How far apart are the headlines from what J.K. Rowling actually said?
Do fans of the Potter series owe it to themselves to fact check before reacting?
The Complex History of JKR and Controversy: outing Dumbledore, Ron and Hermione's relationship, Cursed Child, Native Americans and more
Is there a very real possibility that we have burned our bridge to JKR as a fandom?
The hosts and patrons share what they would like to see from JKR in the future. Everyone's responses are available to read on Patreon.
Quizzitch: In her first memory, what time does Tom Riddle come calling for Hepzibah Smith?
Bonus MuggleCast (available on Patreon): we discuss the latest news on the upcoming iOS and Android game Harry Potter: Wizards Unite!

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#409: 'Crimes of Grindelwald' Commentary Track Mar 18, 2019

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Join the MuggleCasters as they watch Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald together! This is a commentary track in which we watch the entire movie and discuss everything that's going on. Don't stop once the credits start rolling -- we end up talking all the way through them, and after. We're those people in the theater who refuse to leave!

This is a movie commentary track meant to be played in sync with your own copy of the film. This commentary is designed to work with American DVDs (which are in NTSC format) and all digital and Blu-ray copies of the movie.

At the beginning of the commentary we help you sync up with us. ENJOY!

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#408: Ron Is Relevant? (HBP 19, Elf Tales) Mar 11, 2019

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News on Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is coming!
MuggleMail covers the Goldstein last name, Accio-ing bullfrogs and the Deathly Hallows
Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 19 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Elf Tales
7-Word Summary: Quidditch takes a backseat to Draco’s activities
Horace Slughorn: Death Eater or Target? Is Dumbledore being reckless again?
Hermione's voice of reason: is anyone listening?
Harry has saved most of the Weasley family. Where was he when Fred needed him most?
Hagrid's conversation with Harry and Hermione has strong ties to Chamber of Secrets
Why is Dumbledore angry with Snape?
Hagrid displays a side of him we haven't seen before!
What does it say about Ron that more people aren't concerned about what happened to him?
A "rogue" bludger lands Harry in the hospital... sounds familiar!
Harry takes his stalking of Draco to a new level with Kreacher and Dobby
Connecting The Threads, Rename The Chapter and MVP of the Week
Voicemails cover Fawkes, Newt as an Animagus, Dumbledore and more
Quizzitch: Who was the DADA teacher when Lord Voldemort was at Hogwarts?
Our Crimes of Grindelwald commentary is headed your way next week!
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#407: G.O.A.T. (HBP 18, Birthday Surprises) Mar 04, 2019

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News: WB CEO speaks out on the Crimes of Grindelwald
Harry Potter Wizards Unite will be released this summer!
JKR returns to Twitter… sort of…
MuggleMail: One listener surprises her daughter in a very cool way on her 9 3/4 birthday
Chapter-by-Chapter returns with Chapter 18 of Half-Blood Prince, Birthday Surprises
7-Word Summary: Ron doesn't really love Romilda Vane wholeheartedly
Harry must juggle telling Ron and Hermione about Dumbledore's task
Why aren't more questions about Horcruxes being asked?
Harry once again masters Potions Class: is it foretelling of what's to come later in the chapter?
JKR drops another subtle hint that Snape is the Half-Blood Prince
Do we feel bad that Hermione is working her butt off while Harry is essentially cheating his way through Potions?
Harry and his mother: A deep discussion about Lily, Snape, Potions and Slughorn
Would the Internet have helped Hermione's Horcrux search?
The hosts debate which mode of transport is better: flying or Apparition
Maraudering Malfoy: Is Harry borderline stalking Draco at this point?
How do all of these tainted/poisoned items continue to get into Hogwarts?
Patreon Question of the Week: Should anyone in Lavender’s situation forgive Ron due to the love potion? Is it an excuse? Or does it destroy a relationship?
Connecting The Threads, MVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter
Quizzitch: Who is the “big Hufflepuff” player that gets the Quaffle from Ginny during Quizzitch?
In Bonus MuggleCast, the gang work together to play BuzzFeed's viral "How many Harry Potter characters can you name?" quiz. We won't spoil how well we did, but we were pretty pleased with our results.
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#406: Crimes of Grindelwald Deleted Scenes Analysis Feb 25, 2019

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Slug Club member Jac joins the show all the way from Australia!
Fantastic Beasts 3 is seemingly delayed! When can we expect it in theaters?
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is set to open this June!
We dive deep in the Crimes of Grindelwald deleted scenes & featurettes
Credence and Nagini: why was their budding romance left on the cutting room floor?
There was a completely different opening to this film and we discuss why it would have worked!
Dumbledore reveals the truth behind why he sent Newt to New York!
Who is the man Grindelwald fears above all others? Is it truly Dumbledore?
The Romance That Will Never Be: Dumbledore & McGonagall
Hello, Yaxley!
Leta's mysterious ballroom dance: Can she hear other people's thoughts just like Queenie? What does “her brother will lead us from the shadows…” mean?
Newt's Basement gives us more Augurey screen time and another look at those Baby Nifflers
We geek out with Ezra & Evanna as they watch select scenes from Crimes of Grindelwald
It's clear Dumbledore knows something about Credence, but Ezra can't divulge!
J.K. Rowling: A World Revealed includes her feelings on the differences between the first two films, Heyman's analysis of Grindelwald vs. Voldemort and a great Yates' hero quote!
JKR makes it clear that the line between good and bad is not as defined in this series: "Good guys cross over, bad guys are redeemed!"
What?!? "Make no assumptions. Whatever you think you know at the end of the movie may not be the case when you get to the end of the third movie."
Quizzitch: What prop did the art department make 100 copies of to place in the French Ministry of Magic?
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Bonus MuggleCast, available on Patreon.com/MuggleCast: Distinctly Dumbledore - we discuss some notable revelations, including that Jude Law now knows everything Rowling does about Dumbledore and that there was, in fact, a sexual component to the Dumbledore-Grindelwald relationship.

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#405: Through and Through (HBP 17, A Sluggish Memory) Feb 11, 2019

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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 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?
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#404: Furry Little Problems (HBP 16, A Very Frosty Christmas) Feb 04, 2019

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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?
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