Mugglecast: The Harry Potter Podcast

"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/

Andrew is back and talks about his time in London! A controversial statement (of sorts) about the Harry Potter Studio Tour How did the studio tour compare to Andrew's set visits back in the day? Another Illustrated Edition is on the way (and it's probably not the one you think) Patreon Question: What book from the Wizarding World would you like JKR to write next? Our main discussion focuses on the newly released Fantastic Beasts book Newt was a spy for Dumbledore (according to Rita Skeeter) Dumbledore's relationship with Newt was "more than a schoolteacher" Six new beasts make the cut and one goes missing A key word in Newt's foreword is changed Our voicemail line is now open and Micah gets generous with our first callers Bonus MuggleCast: New theme park expansion See you in April for weekly episodes and our review of the Fantastic Beasts Blu-ray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MuggleCast will be returning to weekly format in April! Thanks, Patrons! An unprepared/underwhelming Oscars acceptance speech Fantastic Beasts now on digital release - new clips abound! The Studio tour is expanding again! Audiobooks, new words and theater nominations for Cursed Child. Listener question: What is your earliest Harry Potter memory? Main Discussion: Prisoner of Azkaban illustrated edition cover is revealed! Is Ernie Prang related to Dumbledore? The colors remind us of Goosebumps books. Listeners also weigh in. One more early HP experience to note Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew's worlds collide when The Boss' Harry Potter song finally surfaces! Cursed Child auditions are underway - we're all too tall! Dumbledore casting update Fantastic Beasts is nominated for two Oscars - we're not holding our breath! Our main discussion takes listener questions on the Fantastic Beasts core four How will Newt factor in to the larger wizarding war and the Dumbledore vs. Grindelwald battle? How much does Jacob truly remember? Will he make it out alive? Will he be more than the silly sidekick? Did Jacob and Queenie have a family? Quentin Kowalski would seem to suggest so. What will Tina's new role be? Will she take Graves' position? And possibly lead U.S. magical forces against the growing threat in Europe? What was the relationship between Tina and the real Graves like? Can Queenie turn off her powerful legilimancy abilities? How does she handle all of that information? What other talents can wizards and witches be born with? How can Queenie use her powers in the war to come? We an

We review the new House editions of Sorcerer's Stone from Bloomsbury Andrew reveals his true allegiance(s) Kreacher has passed on at age 666 What tweet about a popular Fantastic Beasts theory did J.K. Rowling like three times? Zoe Kravitz talks Newt and Leta Fantastic Beasts Mailbag We theorize a bit more on why Newt left Hogwarts Was Dumbledore a target of Grindelwald's from the onset? Will Dumbledore be portrayed in a less than positive light in future films? Will his relationship with Grindelwald be showcased at all? Chances we get a Tom Riddle cameo? What other families/characters can we expect to run into? What will happen to Credence in the next film? The creepy Death Cell inside MACUSA What exactly happens to witches and wizards born to No-Majs in the U.S.? The Dueling Club and Make The Connection return! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We pay tribute to the late John Hurt The truth behind Never Sever Us The Rubbish Bin on JKR's site returns... with a Cursed Child focus Follow The Spiders - what does it mean? The Fantastics Beasts DVD/Blu-ray gets a release date! We listen to the deleted scene featuring the Ilvermorny house song! Eddie Redmayne will read the new Fantastic Beasts audiobook We revisit Fantastic Beasts: Jeanna compares the screening in Chicago to the final product Jacob's fiancee How the big Grindelwald reveal went down Theme park expansion rumors abound in Bonus MuggleCast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew's now a published author! ...and has tasted hot Butterbeer! ...and has traded houses to become a Slytherin! What does it mean that Grindelwald was a seer? The new Fantastic Beasts covers have been revealed! We dive deep into the launch of JKR's new website (which definitely has a nostalgic feel) Jo answers some FAQs about Fantastic Beasts and we analyze Why couldn't Newt just apparate to the USA? Why did he go through No-Maj customs? Why couldn't Newt 'accio' all of his beasts safely back to his briefcase? Why isn't Veritaserum used in interrogations? Why did 'revelio' undo the effects of the Polyjuice Potion? Why didn't Harry Potter develop an Obscurus? Twitter Question: What uncommon element(s) from the HP books or films do you want to see become important in the FB series? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our final episode of 2016! To send out an amazing year, we recap our latest trip around the sun, discuss recent news, and more. We're joined by Hypable.com's Danielle Zimmerman, a longtime listener making her on-air debut. Scorbus may be real after all Cursed Child tops Amazon's Best-Selling Books of 2016 Our Main Discussion centers around Newt's expulsion from Hogwarts New info surrounding Newt and Leta is found in the Case of Beasts! Parallels to Hagrid and Aragog - did Newt's situation set a precedent? It's clear Newt took the blame for Leta, but why? The beast in question is revealed: what is a Jarvey? Patrons weigh in with their thoughts on Newt and Leta's relationship We take a look back on the Year in Potter, including Fantastic Beasts, The Cursed Child, Ilvermorny, The Patronus Quiz and Alan Rickman Twitter Question: What more would you want to learn about the American Wizarding World? Thanks to Renee for the Christmas card! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch

Lin-Manuel Miranda sparks Half-Blood Prince/Deathly Hallows debate Hot Butterbeer has arrived at the Wizarding World in Los Angeles A new spider honors a Hogwarts founder and his sorting hat Main Discussion: Was Ariana Dumbledore an Obscurus? We analyze the evidence from Credence and Aberforth Dumbledore How will her death play into future Fantastic Beasts films? Did Grindelwald's interest in Ariana as an obscurus lead to his falling out with Albus? Pottermore releases new writing on Ariana just weeks after Fantastics Beasts - coincidence? Obscurus Books... the official publisher of Fantastic Beasts actually exists in Diagon Alley! What Fantastic Beasts creature are you? Find out! Email: Was the death of Credence not properly handled? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our spoiler-filled review of Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them! Those opening credits! We're back in the wizarding world (with no expectations) and it's massively refreshing! Our initial thoughts on Newt, Tina, Jacob, Queenie, Graves and Creedence Another wizarding family gets name-dropped (and its not the Dumbledores) Obscurus: say what? And why this may not be the first time we've encountered one! Inside the Newtcase: will the beasts be used to fight in the future? Even thought we're leaving New York, have we seen the end of certain characters? We breakdown the clues leading up to the big reveal! We anticipate Nifflers and Bowtruckles will top fan holiday wish lists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

– The gang is all together in NYC for a special charity screening of Fantastic Beasts – We’re recording in-person for the first time in 9 years – There may or may not be some hand-holding – We discuss the recent casting of Johnny Depp and the news of the series spanning 19 years – Our initial reactions to Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, all presented in a spoiler-free manner – Returning to the Wizarding World five years after the release of Deathly Hallows: Part 2 – Characters, beasts, 1920s New York – it’s all on the table for discussion (with Eric’s sorta-working microphone) – Our full spoiler episode coming later this week! – Congrats to our Halloween Contest winners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We review what we’ve been up to and fandom and discuss the MAJOR news about Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them! – Andrew reminisces about LeakyCon while Eric reviews Sorcerer’s Stone in IMAX – Does the Fantastic Beasts soundtrack offer huge insights into what we can expect to see in the film? – We review what we know about the Fantastic Beasts mobile game… – And Micah thinks Warner Bros is missing a big opportunity in NYC! – Celebrating 20 Years of Magic! Make sure to get your copy of Newsweek today! – Main Discussion: Fantastic Beasts is now a five-part movie series! – Will all five films be focused on beasts? Or is it this all building toward the First Wizarding War? What’s Newt’s connection to Grindelwald? And could we be headed to other wizarding institutions around the world? – We discuss what will determine the overall success of the series. – David Yates addresses whether this is all just a money-grab… and name drops a major Potter character for the Fantastic Beast seque

Lots of news to discuss in our first episode of October! Hypable’s Hype podcast host Pamela joins us to discuss all of the latest and greatest news. Expecto Patronum! The long-awaited quiz is finally here and the hosts reveal their Patronuses! Listeners share Patronus quiz results and if they’re happy with the outcome Chamber of Secrets: The Illustrated Edition hits store shelves and we have some questions! Why are their less illustrations? How will the length of future books impact the number of illustrations? Do these editions take away from the imaginations of younger readers? What’s up with Dobby’s bare ass? The final Fantastic Beasts trailer is released… with the mention of a very familiar dark wizard! Will Dumbledore help Newt fight Grindelwald? Will Newt be the only one capturing beasts? Whose side is Graves really on? Get your tickets! All 8 Harry Potter movies are returning to theaters for one week only! A great opportunity to see the earlier films. The main theme for Fantastic Beasts is revealed