MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

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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:

Episode #323: Credence Jun 05, 2017

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Welcome Slug Club member Juliana!
It's been 13 years since the release of Prisoner of Azkaban in theaters! We reminisce.
The 20th anniversary editions of Philosopher's Stone have shipped!
Fantastic Beasts Character Discussion: Credence Barebone
How much is there still to learn about him? Who was his mother? Could his father still be alive?
Can Credence control his powers? He's very targeted in his attacks, but his actions sometimes have unintended consequences (Chastity).
Is it odd given how powerful Grindelwald is that he couldn't figure out Credence was the obscurial?
Does the obscurial mask its own identity?
We discuss Credence's relationship with Graves/Grindelwald
Will Dumbledore extend a helping hand to Credence given what happened to Arianna?
The Barebone name origin conversation takes an inappropriate turn
What's next for Credence? Did he really make it onto the boat?
Voicemails: Ron, Queenie, Grindelwald, Puffs and more!

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Episode #322: "Graves" May 29, 2017

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Welcome Slug Club Member Clara
The original cast of Cursed Child close the show on an interesting note
We'll be at MuggleNet Live in Orlando this September!
Fantastic Beasts Character Discussion: Percival Graves (Grindelwald)
We discuss his name origin and other notable Percivals in the Potter series
What truly happened to Graves?
Was the Graves/Grindelwald story all a little bit too Mad-Eye Moody? We consult the Twitter poll!
When did Graves return from his overseas travel? How closely was he working with Theseus Scamander?
Can we expect to see Graves in future films? Was he detained? Imprisoned? Killed?
Grindelwald's masterful job of impersonation and manipulation
What does it say about MACUSA that NOBODY suspected him?
David Heyman describes Grindelwald as both "seductive" and a "rock star"
Does his treatment of Credence shine a light on his relationship with Dumbledore?

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Episode #321: Seraphina May 22, 2017

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"You've never heard of midnight release parties?"
Wizarding World Hollywood is getting a nighttime show
The original cast of Cursed Child calls it a wrap
Fantastic Beasts Character Discussion: Seraphina Picquery
What does Seraphina being selected by all four Ilvemorny Houses tell us about her?
Sorting Hat vs. Gordian Knot - it's on!
Picquery's term as President (1920-1928) - how exactly did it come to an end?
Seraphina's wand was made by Violetta Beauvais - we discuss the implications!
How does her leadership compare to Cornelius Fudge & Rufus Scrimgeour?
Her relationship with Tina
Listeners share their thoughts on the President of MACUSA
And a few more first-time Potter stories are shared

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Episode #320: Tina May 16, 2017

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Slug Club member Katy joins the show!
Andrew visits a Thunderbolt.. ThunderBIRD restaurant in middle-of-nowhere Utah
Pottermore launches a Harry Potter book club... been there, done that
Cursed Child sets its opening date on Broadway. We make plans to attend
Andrew steals the Potter prequel
We take listener rebuttals on last week's Jacob discussion
Fantastic Beasts Character Discussion: Porpetina Esther Goldstein
Katy gives us a breakdown of Tina's name origin
Was her character written to just not be all that interesting... initially?
Could the Goldsteins face religious persecution in future films?
Tina is the most straight-laced of the quartet but is not without her quirks or passions
What does the reasoning behind her demotion at MACUSA tell us about her character?
The Tina-Credence connection
Voicemails return with some entertaining messages... and threats

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Episode #319: Jacob May 08, 2017

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It's a two-man show with Andrew traversing the country
But he does make a pit-stop at a very interesting restaurant
Listeners give their feedback on last week's Queenie discussion
The Cursed Child has been filmed! It's not what you think...
On the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts, JKR apologizes for another character death!
Fantastic Beasts Character Discussion: Jacob Kowalski
The heart of the film and our first major, non-magical character
What is Jacob's role in the Quartet?
We discuss how he humanizes Newt and his relationship with Queenie
Why take Jacob on a ride of a lifetime only to have it taken away at the end of the movie?
What does he truly remember?
How will Jacob factor into the next film? Is he vulnerable? Can he be used against Newt?
Dueling Club: No-Maj edition

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Episode #318: Queenie May 01, 2017

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Jude Law responds to being cast as Dumbledore
Listeners give their thoughts on Theseus Scamander
We begin our first Fantastic Beasts character discussion: Queenie Goldstein
Queenie's Legilimency does not appear to be common knowledge
How her abilities could be used for both good and evil in future films
Was she forced to repress her Legilimency growing up?
Is she intentionally keeping the truth from MACUSA?
How Queenie's Legilimency differs from that of Snape
Why does she reveal so quickly to Jacob and Newt that she can read minds?
JKR: While Queenie could read your mind right now, she doesn’t always draw the right conclusions from what she’s reading. What are the implications of this statement?
Make The Music Connection returns with an interesting twist
Sage schools us on the latest Wizard Rock

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Episode #317: One Wish Apr 24, 2017

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Happy Birthday Eric!
Callum Turner cast as Theseus Scamander
What do we know about Newt's older brother besides a brief mention in Fantastic Beasts?
We analyze the letter between brothers that never made the final cut. Would it have put too much emphasis on Grindelwald early on?
What kind of relationship do the two brothers share? Micah and Eric have differing opinions.
Isn't it a bit ironic that Theseus is tasked to track down Grindelwald and its Newt who catches him? How will Theseus react?
Theseus and Graves worked together - how close did Grindelwald get to Theseus without him knowing?
Is Theseus even still alive? Could he possibly be a Grindelwald supporter?
Will the two brothers work together when Grindelwald inevitably escapes?
Will Theseus die tragically like the Greek hero for which he is named?
We share some more first Potter memories!

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Episode #316: Shaping The World Apr 17, 2017

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Slug Club member James joins the show as we discuss some of the best special features on the Fantastic Beasts DVD / Blu-ray (and Digital)! - The Wizarding World theme park is getting decked out for Christmas! - What other holidays/celebrations would listeners like to see? - Our main discussion: The Fantastic Beast Creature & Design Features - It's not all green screens and CGI - "Honey, what did you do today?" "Oh I dressed up as an erumpant and traded mating calls with Eddie Redmayne!" - Dougal the Demiguise is JKR's favorite - "If you don't like the Niffler, there is something wrong with you!" - JKR wanted to have one thing that was "quintessentially" American - Frank the Thunderbird - Which begs the question - where were the other American beasts? - Shaping The World of Fantastic Beasts - Rebuilding New York City, inside MACUSA, The Newtcase, The Blind Pig & more - What special features were missing that we would have liked to see? - Voicemails - Get your MuggleCast t-shirt while supplies last!

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Episode #315: Youngledore Apr 13, 2017

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This week's episode of MuggleCast is brought to you by Puffs the Play! Save 10% on your tickets by using code MugglePuffs at checkout
Grindelwald's line at the end of Fantastic Beasts gets an explanation (kind of)
Cursed Child cleans up at the Olivier Awards. Did they deserve it?
The super duper deluxe awesome edition of Cursed Child is coming (in paperback), and Micah isn't impressed
Jude Law has been cast as Dumbledore!
We're headed back to Hogwarts!
What other characters can we expect to see?
Beard or no beard?
Listeners share their thoughts on the news of Jude Law's casting
How deep will the movies dive into the relationship between Dumbledore and Grindelwald?
Celebrating 20 years of Potter, listeners share their Favorite Memories
Voicemails
And a new segment that will rival The Voice

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Episode #314: Mustard Apr 05, 2017

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We're back to weekly episodes and patron Sophia joins the show!
Andrew is live from Orlando
The Fantastic Beasts DVD/Blu-ray is out and we talk deleted scenes and special features
Graves, Tina & that awkward mustard moment
Jacob & Mildred
The neutered runespoor
What happened to Credence boarding a boat?
Which of the 11 deleted scenes would we like to see make the final cut?
Before Harry Potter: A New Era of Magic Begins
JKR says Fantastic Beasts is why she's always said "never say never"
Heyman, Yates, Kloves, Craig & Jo - the band is back together again
Yates was initially hesitant to return to the Potter world
Casting A Quartet: what does this mean for the foursome moving forward?
The cast discuss Yates' unique directing style
The responsibility of continuing Potter
Keep sending in your voicemails: 920-3-MUGGLE
Next week: Fantastic Beast Feature Discussion: Characters, Creatures & Design

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