MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

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Episode #333: Book Snobs Aug 21, 2017

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Andrew and Eric are joined by longtime listener and Hypable writer Katie. How to you convert someone who isn't a Harry Potter fan into a big one? We discuss various options after being inspired by a Pottermore article. Later, we take lots of great voicemails as well as an e-mail responding to one of our recent discussions.

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Episode #332: The Hollow Goblet Aug 14, 2017

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JKR is the highest paid author of 2017... but should she be?
We celebrate 12 years of podcasting with a special PO Box update
Main Discussion: What has Potter changed about pop culture?
We talk about how Potter normalized nerd culture and made reading "cool"
Is Harry Potter a gateway fandom?
How Harry Potter rode the wave of the Internet
Fansites, podcasts, FRAPR maps, fan listings, phpBB forums and more
The evolution of JKR's website
Book release dates, book titles, trailers exclusives and major announcements all happened via the Internet
Having the ability to interact directly with the author, cast and crew
Making friends through the internet
When Jo tweets... it's international news
If you were to create a fansite today, what would it be?
We'll see you in a few weeks for MuggleNet Live in Orlando

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Episode #331: Projections Aug 07, 2017

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Slug Club member Cherise joins the show
We remember actor Robert Hardy who played Cornelius Fudge
The original cast of Cursed Child is headed to Broadway... including the owl?
Cursed Child's Jack Thorne is set to pen Star Wars: Episode IX
Andrew breaks down the differences between the Cursed Child rehearsal and final editions
Our main discussion centers around consumerism and Harry Potter
Take a guess at what percentage of Harry Potter's $21 billion empire merchandising accounted for!
Harry Potter grapes & Coca-Cola bottles: have we ever seen something we thought was too much?
Do all of the spinoff books for the movies cheapen the series written by J.K. Rowling?
Should publishers keep releasing different editions of the core books?
Each host provides two good ideas for new pieces of Potter merchandise - some are NSFW!
We share our favorite piece of non-book/movie Harry Potter merchandise that we each own
We'll see you on September 1 at MuggleNet Live in Orlando

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Episode #330: Constant Jul 31, 2017

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Slug Club member Justin joins the show
Eric is celebrating J.K. Rowling and Harry's birthday this year in a different set of robes
Don't forget to check out our Fantastic Beasts commentary
We reveal and discuss the big surprise from JKR's interview with CNN
Fans celebrate the 10th anniversary of Deathly Hallows
Devil's Advocate: Micah and Justin defend the encyclopedia STILL not being released
Wizarding World expansion is coming! We discuss the latest and share your tweets!
Credence will have a growing role in Fantastic Beasts 2 - what exactly does that mean?
Illustrated editions get animated for Amazon Kindle!
Mailbag: Circus Arcanus, Nurmengard, stripping magical powers and more!
Voicemails are "mostly" sober this week and include a theory on how Grindelwald will escape!
One month until we will be in Orlando for MuggleNet Live!

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Episode #329: Fantastic Beasts Movie Commentary Jul 24, 2017

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Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Jeanna as they watch Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them from start to finish! You'll need to bring your own copy of the movie to the party, and we tell you when to hit play on your DVD/Blu-ray/Digital copy. Throughout our viewing of the whole film we discuss specific scenes, offer theories, and complain about the number of endings. Enjoy!

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Episode #328: Beedle the Ba(r)d Jul 18, 2017

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We reflect on the 10-year anniversary of Deathly Hallows, which is this Friday!
And give our top 10 (or so) moments since 2007
The conversation gets heated over Beedle The Bard
Pottermore: then and now
JKR revealing Dumbledore is gay was the first big post-Potter revelation
The Wizarding World and Studio Tour open and expand
The Casual Vacancy and Robert Galbraith hit bookshelves
Cursed Child and Fantastic Beasts revive the fandom
Alan RIckman and John Hurt remembered
The first Fantastic Beasts film did in fact tease Circus Arcanus
Disney announces a Star Wars hotel. Will Universal respond?
We'll be at MuggleNet Live in Orlando on September 1!

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Episode #327: Center Of The Ring Jul 10, 2017

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Slug Club member Cullen joins the show
We discuss the latest Fantastic Beasts filming news
We're headed to the circus!
Circus Arcanus: Museum of Human Oddities will play a key role in Fantastic Beasts 2
Our thoughts on the film taking place in NYC, Paris and London
How will Grindelwald break out of prison? Who will aid in his escape?
Will he hide out with the circus before it departs for Europe? Will he rally the circus wizards to his cause? Could he attack the circus since it's a public event?
Why is Albus Dumbledore joining this fight so early? It's still roughly 20 years before he "defeats" him.
Who are these new characters: Grimmson, Yusuf Kama, Skender?
Theseus is confirmed with Credence, Leta and Abernathy returning! Abernathy?!? Really?
Is there a connection between Newt and Grindelwald much like Harry and Voldemort?
Will J.K. Rowling reveal big news in her upcoming interview with CNN?
Make The Connection
We'll be at MuggleNet Live this September in Orlando!

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Episode #326: Newt, with Evanna Lynch Jun 26, 2017

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Evanna Lynch joins the show!
See Evanna on London's West End in "Disco Pigs"
She gives her thoughts on The Cursed Child and Fantastic Beasts
So... how is J.K. Rowling doing?
Fantastic Beasts Character Discussion: Newton Artemis Fido Scamander
Eric talks about what it means to have a Hufflepuff take centerstage
Newt's strong connection to creatures; what are his ethics towards them?- Newt and Leta: we explore the very little of what's known of their relationship
What makes Dumbledore so fond of Newt? Does it have to do with Arianna?
Did Newt give Fawkes to Dumbledore? Aragog to Hagrid?
How will Newt bring down Grindelwald a second time with beasts? Are they a vulnerability?
Make The Connection returns!
We'll be at MuggleNet Live! on September 1 in Orlando!

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Episode #325: Fleurble The Fake Jun 19, 2017

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Happy Father's Day and congrats Mikey B!
We acknowledge several of the dads and father figures in the Potter series!
Pottemore continues to troll Andrew
Who the eff is Fleurble Laffalo?
We review the new 20th Anniversary editions of Philosopher's Stone
Amazon.co.uk has some questionable shipping methods
Can we expect future anniversary editions of other Potter books? What special content would they feature?
We discuss some of the notable members of each of the Hogwarts houses
Flitwick the dueling champion, Draco the occlumens and Lockhart the momma's boy!
Snape was the only Death Eater able to produce a patronus - Eric takes issue!
Listeners share what they would change about Sorcerer's Stone
Next week we conclude our Fantastic Beasts character discussion with Newt Scamander and a very special guest!

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Episode #324: The Barebones Jun 11, 2017

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We discuss the latest Fantastic Beasts casting news
Young Dumbledore, Grindelwald, Newt & Leta - are we headed back to Hogwarts & Godric's Hollow?
And we theorize on Sebastian? Who is he? A sibling? A goat? A likely casualty?
What about Aberforth and Ariana?
Fantastic Beasts Character Discussion: The Barebones Family
Rowling draws parallels to institutional orphanages
Do Mary Lou and Grindelwald share a similar objective in exposing the wizard community?
Did she know the truth about Credence?
Who, if anyone, will continue her cause?
This Week in MuggleCast History
Voicemails cover Grindelwald, House sortings and a new Potter fan film

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