Mugglecast: The Harry Potter Podcast

Quizzitch Live: The Fandom of Secrets was a huge success! Keep an eye for our next hangout! Rupert Grint is going to be a DAD! Muggle Mail covers a random Lockhart encounter and when J.K. Rowling actually revealed Dumbledore's sexuality (see J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life) Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix – Chapter 24: Occlumency 7-Word Summary: Harry’s journey back into his mind fails  Snape vs. Sirius A grim goodbye! Should we have known then? What's the deal with The Knight Bus? Can't they "magic" a smoother ride? Cho and Harry: he picks up on what's she putting down relatively quickly for a teenage boy! See you on Valentine's Day! Nagini and The Department of Mysteries: Snape gives Harry the information Dumbledore and the Order of the Phoenix have refused to! What in the world is Dumbledore thinking letting Snape penetrate Harry's mind? Why doesn't Harry get the opportunity to remove memories he doesn't want Snape to see? Would Harry fair better if he actually listene

Quizzitch Live: The Fandom of Secrets returns this Thursday, April 9 at 7:15 p.m. ET! Keep an eye on our social media channels for the link to participate! J.K. Rowling offers up a Character Personality quiz on Twitter! The hosts share which Harry Potter character they are most like... and the answers may surprise you! News covers Harry Potter at Home, The Tales of Beedle The Bard audiobook release and the LEGO Harry Potter video game for only $6! Muggle Mail covers Harry's relationship with Mad-Eye Moody, Nagini and Dumbledore's past, a maternity ward at St. Mungo's and Harriet Potter Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix – Chapter 23: Christmas on The Closed Ward 7-Word Summary: Harry heads to see Arthur in recovery  We Connect the Threads to... Chamber of Secrets?!?! Possession by Voldemort, the importance of house elves and Professor Lockhart Horcrux Takeover on the London Underground! Harry's having a nervous breakdown! Can someone HELP HIM? Odd that Dumbledore has a direct l

We had a blast with our first-ever Quizzitch Live! J.K. Rowling returns to Twitter to comfort Voldemort, reveal her favorite Mario Kart character and more! Muggle Mail covers why Harry didn't see thestrals at the end of Goblet of Fire! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix – Chapter 22: St. Mungo's for Magical Maladies and Injuries (Part Two) 7-Word Summary: Harry ventures to the hospital with family  Why does Harry feel as if he is an intruder upon the Weasley family's guilt? Is he not a member of their family? Why doesn't Sirius take Harry seriously when he explains what really happened? What if... J.K. Rowling had killed Arthur Weasley (as he had originally intended)? Welcome to St. Mungo's for Magical Maladies and Injuries! Why couldn't the hospital have been built underground like the Ministry? How is the hospital funded? Do wizards have health insurance? How does a wizard become a Healer? There are no classes at Hogwarts! Broderick Bode has a visitor! St. Mungo's is a SECU

We had a blast at our Forget About The World live show earlier in the week! Tune in for a show and tell and a few rounds of Harry Potter Heads Up! The hosts receive candles from our listener Devin, including a goat-scented one for Micah! Check out Devin's website - Worndoll.com J.K. Rowling loosens guidelines on recording Harry Potter books for schools  To liven things up we play a fun Sporcle game - Harry Potter Name Chain Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix – Chapter 22: St. Mungo's for Magical Maladies and Injuries (Part One) 7-Word Summary: Arthur survives by receiving care from portraits  What's up with Dumbledore's passwords? They seem kind of... weak! Portrait Party! Is this is a nightly occurrence? How annoying for Dumbledore! Why does Dumbledore not acknowledge Harry... or Ron? Portrait Superstars: Everard and Dilys Why does the Order not have better security alert measures in place? Phineas Nigellus Black says Sirius always had odd houseguests. Really? Like who? In

Welcome Slug Club member Abbey, who has her own podcast for Grey's Anatomy fans: The On Call Room! Coronavirus shuts down Cursed Child and the Wizarding World theme parks The leaked Harry Potter RPG will finally be announced this year! Fantastic Beasts 3 filming is now underway! Or at least, that was the plan. Since recording this episode, we've now learned that the movie has halted production. We get a sneak peek at the Quidditch Through the Ages Illustrated Edition! What's with the U.S. cover being so boring? Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix – Chapter 21: The Eye of the Snake 7-Word Summary: Harry heads towards Arthur in peril snakily  The first part of the chapter takes us back to our Prisoner of Azkaban days Thestrals: was it wise for Hagrid to put students who have seen death in this situation? Dumbledore rides thestrals?!? What?!? Did no professor prepare Hagrid for what to expect from Umbridge's evaluation? Umbridge treats Hagrid like he is mentally challenged and mani

Muggle Mail covers angry librarians and Harry-Draco shippers We're at the midway point of Order of the Phoenix! How has this recent read changed our feelings about the book? What are our biggest takeaways? Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix – Chapter 20: Hagrid's Tale 7-Word Summary: Hagrid returns and fails to reveal lies The Trio take a massive risk in going to see Hagrid given recent punishments! Can Harry, Ron and Hermione really fit under the Invisibility Cloak? Why doesn't the snow wipe away their footprints? What is Hagrid's true level of trust in Harry, Ron and Hermione? What do we know about Vampires in the Wizarding World? We discuss real world parallels to the Giants being an ostracized community What’s the value of aligning with the Giants?  Is Hagrid the best envoy? The best negotiator? Could the Ministry be inadvertently tipping off the Death Eaters? Does Hagrid blow his load on the first gift to the Gurg? Name Origins: Karkus, Golgomath and Grawp What could t

Some of your favorite Potter actors are back to voice The Tales of Beedle The Bard audiobook MuggleCasTBT recalls a time when we discussed J.K. Rowling potentially writing under a pseudonym. Muggle Mail covers becoming inspired to teach, the Hog's Head and the Room of Requirement. Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix – Chapter 19: The Lion & The Serpent. 7-Word Summary: The Quidditch match features Draco falling out. Dumbledore's Army is going swimmingly. Harry really IS a teacher! Is Luna the best representation of inter-house cooperation at Hogwarts? We discuss whether "Weasley Is Our King" is bullying or just typical sportsmanship. It's insane how the staff reacted to Harry and George’s attack versus the taunting on the field, which no one tried to stop. WHERE is Dumbledore? And where was Hermione to set another fire in the stands? Isn’t there a charm for earplugs? Ron doesn’t need to hear to be a good Keeper. Honestly, is Draco any good at Quidditch? McGonagall vs. Umbridge

News covers Cormoran Strike Book 5 "Troubled Blood," Cursed Child Japan and Fantastic Beasts 3 Muggle Mail: Harry's post-Hogwarts career, a sibling rivalry, and Dumbledore's boggart Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix – Chapter 18: Dumbledore's Army 7-Word Summary: Hogwarts is holding a group defense meeting Harry can Accio a bullfrog? J.K. Rowling has said you can't accio inanimate objects Are the Hogwarts professors secretly teaching DADA in their own classes? How exactly did that conversation go between Dumbledore and Umbridge about the Gryffindor Quidditch Team? Is Hermione right to reconsider forming Dumbledore's Army? Is Sirius truly “reckless” and “living through” the trio? Harry's connection with Voldemort strengthens! Why doesn't Harry consult an adult ? Dobby, Winky, Hedwig and the Room of Requirement We compare the Room of Requirement's use in Order of the Phoenix to it's use in Half-Blood Prince We rate the the proposed names for Dumbledore's Army Professor Potter

We offer our thoughts on the recent Johnny Depp / Amber Heard case Another Illustrated Edition: MinaLima joins the party! Muggle Mail covers Harry's battle with Dementors and his post-Hogwarts career Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix – Chapter 17: Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four 7-Word Summary: Sirius is in trouble with Umbridge’s reach Harry's finally HAPPY! It lasts for two pages... We discuss the symbolism of the educational decree covering everything else on the Common Room notice board! Hogwarts is becoming a police state! Umbridge is monitoring all non-class student activity as well as the lines of communication Is it possible Umbridge was planning this decree prior to the formation of Dumbledore’s Army? Shouldn’t students be able to complain to their heads of House about this? To their parents? Hedwig, Thestrals, McGonagall and Grubbly-Plank Neville and Draco:  always be mindful of thinking before you speak Snape and Umbridge Trelawney is on probation - are we sur

MuggleCast has launched a listener survey so we can hear what you think of the show. Please take a couple minutes to fill it out This week's episode is sponsored by ThirdLove, makers of the perfect fitting bra. Visit ThirdLove.com/MuggleCast for 15% off! J.K. Rowling announces the next Cormoran Strike novel is finished! Kobe Bryant: how Harry Potter inspired his Wizenard Series Muggle Mail covers some clever questions from a 10-year-old listener! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 16: In The Hog's Head 7-Word Summary: Shady happenings occur within Aberforth's dingy bar What in the world is up with the chapter art? Harry's internal struggle: to teach or not to teach Defense Against Dark Arts? A mummy, two Yorkshire dementors and a shifty-looking witch walk into a bar... Undercover thief! Is it pure coincidence or on Dumbledore's orders that Mundungus is in the Hog's Head? Aberforth looks familiar to Harry. Oh, really? Is the Hog's Head really that dirty and grimy or i

Ember Sirius or Flaming Sirius - our listeners settle the debate! Muggle Mail covers Gary Oldman, Hermione, Fred & George's true intentions and more! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 15: The Hogwarts High Inquisitor 7-Word Summary: Umbridge oversees the Hogwarts professors teaching classes The Daily Prophet announces Umbridge as Hogwarts High Inquisitor! Fair and balanced reporting? YEAH, RIGHT! What level of credibility does Percy have to be quoted in The Daily Prophet? Are there really THAT MANY concerned parents? What were the first 21 Educational Decrees? We offer some our thoughts! Umbridge visits each teacher's classroom: Is there not already a system in place to evaluate teachers? Is Umbridge qualified to evaluate these subjects? Poor Trelawney! Umbridge vs. McGonagall - has Dolores met her match? Should Hermione have considered the consequences of her actions in Umbridge's class? Harry, Hermione and the birth of Dumbledore’s Army The power of self-doubt W

Micah's back and FINALLY received a Wizarding World Gold pin! Muggle Mail covers Founder wands, House points, SPEW and Harry Potter tattoos Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 14: Percy and Padfoot 7-Word Summary: Saturday begins with letter sending from Harry Harry does a really good job of hiding the truth when writing to Sirius. Do we think this a quality that Harry possesses or just JKR’s clever writing? The hosts take a shot at cryptically describing each other Thestrals Alert! If we were Harry, would we be concerned we’re seeing ominous creatures randomly around Hogwarts? We compare it to the grim in Book 3 and the basilisk in Book 2! The hosts discuss what it means for Cho to believe in Harry The Daily Prophet: Padfoot and Podmore Why was Slytherin allowed to watch Gryffindor’s Quidditch practice? Shouldn’t it be closed, especially to opposing teams? Percy's letter: what does it reveal about the Ministry? About his true character? We read several of Percy's passag

Reminder: MuggleCast is moving to Tuesdays! Each week we'll have a new episode available bright and early. A 'flagship' Harry Potter store has been announced, where we'll be able to grab coffee, Butterbeer, and... 'House Wands'?! Chapter by Chapter: Order of the Phoenix Chapter 13, Detention with Dolores This chapter is very unlucky for Harry. Are all Chapter 13's in the Harry Potter series the same way? Theory: Every chapter ever is unlucky for Harry. Fred and George are getting away with their testing -- until Hermione steps in. Why this moment was truly 'below the belt' for the twins. What's going on with Hermione and her crusade to free the elves? We don't see her doing any work that the elves do. We learn that Bowtruckles can actually be quite evil. How could Newt keep one so close to his eye balls? It's Security Nightmare: Pickett Edition! Then again, they have leafy hands. How peaceful! What an enigma. Malfoy drops some information that's of interest to Harry, while Luna sticks up for The Chos

Andy from Harry Potter Fan Zone joins the show and shares the history of his website and how he received the prestigious J.K. Rowling Fan Site Award The hosts share the Harry Potter gifts they received during the holidays Chapter-by-Chapter returns with Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 12: Professor Umbridge Seven Word Summary: Classes begin for the term despite attitudes Harry’s troubles continue: Seamus bolts early in the morning, Dean is at a loss for words and Lavender isn’t buying Harry’s story either. Hermione once again raises the importance of House unity. But is Hogwarts set up well for such a thing? Does Dumbledore, in fact, not want to draw attention to Hagrid's absence? Fred & George are in search of test subjects! Why couldn’t the Gryffindor Head Boy or Head Girl handle them? Why doesn't Harry own up to giving the Weasley twins their money for the joke shop? Kissy Kissy! Cho is back. Enter Ron - Master Wandblocker!  Is J.K. Rowling trying to tell the reader something about jumping on band

In this special installment, Rori Porter, a transfemme member of the Harry Potter fandom, joins the MuggleCasters to discuss why J.K. Rowling's December 19th tweet was transphobic and hurtful. Rori explains the court battle the tweet is in reference to, what Rowling's doing by saying this, and how it affects trans people. We also discuss the role inclusion and acceptance has played in the Harry Potter fandom, and where we go from here. Check out TransStudent.org to learn more about the trans community, and click here to read Rori's piece published to Medium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please note: This episode was recorded prior to J.K. Rowling's controversial tweet, which was harmful to the transgender community and allies. As we stated on Twitter, trans rights are human rights. We see you, we love you. You are valid. We will always welcome you! We'll share additional thoughts on the situation in Episode 448. In our final episode of 2019, we take a look back at another Decade of Harry Potter by reliving the biggest moments and surprises of the past 10 years. What were we feeling then, how do we feel now, and what does it all mean for the decade ahead? Events discussed include:  June 18, 2010: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter officially opens in Orlando (and basically saves Universal theme parks)! November 19, 2010: Deathly Hallows: Part 1 hits theaters. It sets a trend for a single book to be split into two films, but this trend may've died this decade too. July 15, 2011: The final Harry Potter film, Deathly Hallows: Part 2, is released worldwide! The hosts share their feeling

Our first ‘new’ Chapter-by-Chapter for Order of the Phoenix since October 2011! Remember when we started this book then stopped for some reason? Good times.  Micah shares his convo with an inspiring 8-year-old Harry Potter fan! Potter booze cruise... Yes, please! Eric's Book Corner: Law Made Fun Through Harry Potter & Pod Life: Podcaster Stories Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 11: The Sorting Hat's New Song 7-Word Summary: Umbridge takes Dumbledore’s spotlight down during dinner  Loyalty vs. judgment: We debate whether or not Hagrid is a "joke" of a teacher Welcome to Hogwarts, Professor Umbridge (not really)! What other times in history has the Sorting Hat given advice? We compare Slytherin and Gryffindor's falling out to that of Grindelwald and Dumbledore How the importance of unity at Hogwarts is a microcosm for that of the larger Wizarding World House unifiers: Narcissa Malfoy and Horace Slughorn Does Umbridge interrupt Dumbledore as payback for the Ministr

Vanessa from Harry Potter and The Sacred Text joins us! MuggleMail covers feedback from our recent holiday gift suggestion episode! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 10: Luna Lovegood 7-Word Summary: Chaos reigns during the journey to Hogwarts James and Lily, Molly and Kreacher, Ron and Hermione: what's up with Harry's dreams? On your own head be it - did Sirius' trip to King's Cross cost him his life? Shouldn't Mad-Eye Moody have been more concerned about Sturgis Podmore's recent absences? Harry's isolation continues aboard the Hogwarts Express Welcome to the Potter series, Luna Lovegood! Why do so many fans identify with Luna? Luna's clearly an outcast, just like Harry, Ron, Hermione and Neville, so why do they treat her differently? We tell the story of how Evanna Lynch found out about the role of Luna Lovegood Harry gets caught in a compromising situation by Cho. We've all been there with our crush, right? What do we make of the new prefects from Slytherin, Raven

The Potter Collector joins us for MuggleCast’s Harry Potter Gift Guide! Harry Potter: The Exhibition is now open in Lisbon, Portugal! Harry Potter Holiday Gift Guide: What were some of the biggest items to debut in 2019? The Potter Collector talks Nimbus 2000, Mystery Wands from Walmart and OutofPrint.com Andrew: Hallmark has official Harry Potter ornaments (Hogwarts Castle Tree Topper) as well as a Golden Snitch Coffee Mug and Gringotts Vault Piggy Bank Eric: LEGO is always a safe bet for any Potter fan (Hogwarts Full Set, Hogwarts Express and Grindewald’s Escape) and so are PUZZLES from the New York Puzzle Company! Micah: The Noble Collection has some great adult Potter items (Fawkes, Basilisk Book End and Fluffy) Laura:  Alex and Ani’s Harry Potter inspired jewelry, Bioworld’s 9 & 3/4 purse and the Harry Potter Christmas in the Wizarding World Advent Calendar The Potter Collector’s favorites include: the 20th Anniversary Brian Selznick Editions, the 20th Anniversary UK editions, Nimbus 2000 by C

Andrew checks in from the Wizarding World... completely decked out for the holidays! Laura reveals an early Christmas present that would excite any Potter fan! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 9: The Woes of Mrs. Weasley 7-Word Summary: Harry feels envious because friends are winning What's up with Umbridge "appraising" Harry? Uh oh, Lucius has Fudge's ear! Is it worse that the Order thinks the Minister is NOT under the Imperius Curse? Why does Harry's scar burn when thinking about Dumbledore? Is it the Voldemort connection, the Horcrux or just pure emotion? Do we agree with Hermione that Sirius is acting selfishly after learning Harry has been found not guilty? We do a deep dive on the Defense Against The Dark Arts position Ron is named Prefect... and EVERYONE is stunned! Can't the kid just have his moment? Why DID Dumbledore select Ron and Hermione as Prefects? Moody tries to cheer up Harry by showing him an original Order of the Phoenix photo We discuss Gideon an