MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

'You Available To Be Stolen This Friday?' (GOF Chapter 26, The Second Task)

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grab your House-themed pennants and something to do for an hour, because today we’re heading down to the Black Lake and celebrating a Triwizard Task...

Imagine Dumbledore's Bathroom (GOF Chapter 25, The Egg and The Eye)

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Crank up the hot water and pour the bubbles, because this week we’re soaking in the Prefects bathroom with, eh, Moaning Myrtle! Then grab your Invis...

Does Goblet of Fire feel like a rushed book? And more MuggleMail

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we revisit the ever-exciting MuggleMail bag and listen to your voicemails on all things Goblet of Fire. The debate about Cedric's clue to H...

Rita and Micah's Hagrid Hot Take (GOF Chapter 24, Rita Skeeter's Scoop)

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, open up your copy of The Daily Prophet and settle in for some hot goss as the hosts break down Rita Skeeter's Scoop on Rebeus Hagrid and hi...

Hogwarts is an Insecurity Nightmare (GOF Chapter 23, The Yule Ball)

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can YOU dance like a Hippogriff? Nananananananana! It's Yule Ball season and this week, we’re fraternizing with the enemy, proving our emotional spa...

Witchcraft and Rizzardry (GOF Chapter 22, The Unexpected Task)

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, we interrupt your regularly scheduled schoolwork to announce (quite last minute) that there will be a Yule Ball this year! Gra...

Dobby Lobby (GOF Chapter 21, The House-Elf Liberation Front)

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, the band is back together! So grab your golden eggs and bring ‘em to the Gryffindor Common Room, because it’s a PAR-TAY an...

Accio, Golden Egg (GOF Chapter 20, The First Task)

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Chapter by Chapter returns as Harry faces off against the CLEARLY most-dangerous dragon. Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah and special Slug...

Girls Takeover, Part 2: How Motherhood Is A Core Theme in Harry Potter

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ladies of MuggleCast are back for Part 2 of our Girls Takeover Series! This week we’re diving deeper into the roles of women as mothers, teacher...

How The Royal Family Influenced Rita Skeeter, and more MuggleMail

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're busting open the MuggleMail bag and listening to your voicemails on all things Goblet of Fire! So grab your (stuffed) Hungarian Hornt...

No Rest For Cousin Harry (GOF Chapter 19, The Hungarian Horntail) feat. Kierra Lewis

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week it's into the woods we go as the MuggleCasters read and discuss Chapter 19 of Goblet of Fire, the Hungarian Horntail. And they are joined by...

The Beetle Has Landed (GOF Chapter 18, The Weighing of the Wands)

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a tough week being The Chosen One! Join the hosts as they avoid insults from Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff, stumble through Hogwarts classes, and hunk...

Professor DUMB-ledore (GOF Chapter 17, The Four Champions)

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, join your Harry Potter friends by putting on your detective caps and trying to figure out who put Harry’s name in the Goblet of Fire. And...

For the Love of Chicken Tendies (GOF Chapter 16, The Goblet of Fire)

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Arriving with the foreign visitors to Hogwarts is a whole new set of cuisine options in the Great Hall, and - like some of the MuggleCast hosts - Ron ...

Dumbledore the Matchmaker (GOF Chapter 15, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang)

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we find out which of our co-hosts should switch to Divination as their primary hobby as we check back in on our predictions about one anoth...

Constant, Never-Ceasing Vigilance (GOF Chapter 14, The Unforgivable Curses)

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

CONSTANT VIGILANCE! On this week's episode of MuggleCast, you must be prepared for what awaits outside the walls of Hogwarts! Join us as we level up b...

Karma is Crookshanks Purring in My Lap (GOF Chapter 13, Mad-Eye Moody)

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, it’s a competence competition between several Hogwarts professors. As Harry attends his first day of his fourth year, we follow along and...

Mad-Eye Fakey (GOF Chapter 12, The Triwizard Tournament)

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, the security nightmare meter is off the charts! Grab your galoshes and some treacle tart, and treat yourself to the rainy Sort...

Freshly Floo'd Toast (GOF Chapter 11, Aboard the Hogwarts Express)

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Choo Choo! It's time to return to Hogwarts as our Chapter-by-Chapter series continues with Goblet of Fire Chapter 11, "Aboard the Hogwarts Express." J...

Rita Skeeter: A Voice For Potter Podcasters (GOF Chapter 10, Mayhem at the Ministry)

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! It's our first episode of 2024 and we’ll be watching our words carefully, lest Rita Skeeter twists any of our statements to create s...

Welcome to MuggleCast!

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MuggleCast is your weekly ride into the Harry Potter fandom! Join us every Tuesday as we discuss each book in the series. We are currently hosting a f...

What Harry Potter Fans Have To Look Forward to in 2024

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We'll be back to normal episodes next week! In the mean time, enjoy this Bonus MuggleCast installment from our Patreon! In this installment, we discu...

Favorite Headcannons: Holiday Edition

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What would an upgraded, Wizard version of Santa Claus look like? Would he have any need for reindeer, or could he Apparate? This and other holiday-rel...

639: Christmas Lights or Chaos? (GOF Chapter 9: The Dark Mark)

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of MuggleCast, we're wrapping up 2023 at the Quidditch World Cup! Grab your best pair of running shoes and dont forget your wan...

638: Nothing About Quidditch Is Fair (GOF Chapter 8, The Quidditch World Cup)

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Quidditch World Cup is a security nightmare! (Are you really surprised?) This week, the MuggleCasters dive in (from no less a height than the Top ...

637: Crouchy Ouchy (GOF Chapter 7, Bagman and Crouch) feat. Fantasy Fangirls

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grab your plainest clothing, because we’re journeying to the Quidditch World Cup under cover and meeting Ludo the Gamblin' Man and Grouchy Crouchy! ...

Our Favorite Harry Potter Headcannons

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday we are not releasing a new episode this week. Instead, we're opening up the Patreon vault and sharing one of our favor...

636: You Are Boot-iful (GOF Chapter 6, The Portkey)

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wake up! It's time to go stand on a hill until our boot is ready! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah for the latest episode of MuggleCast in which we ...

635: Percy The Parrot (GOF Chapter 5, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes)

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Burrow, but stay out of Molly’s kitchen because the sauce ain’t the only thing boiling over, tonight! Join Eric, Micah, Laura and K...

634: Analyzing the Representation of Women in Harry Potter

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is a very special one, and long overdue: For the first time in our podcast's history, we have a women-only panel assembled, and th...

633: Quizzitch Live: H.O.W.L. Edition! (Halloween and O.W.L Trivia)

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for the latest installment of Quizzitch Live! There are some TRICKs in this edition, but we find it all to be quite a TREAT. Join Andrew, Er...

632: The Benefits of Electric Fireplaces (GOF Chapter 4, Back to the Burrow)

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to unblock your fireplace and let our hosts into your living room! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as things heat up inside No. 4 Privet ...

631: Mmmm, Grapefruit and Floor Cake (GOF Chapters 2 & 3, The Scar and The Invitation)

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The recaps are back! We thought we had escaped getting summaries for Harry's friends, his lifestyle, his family, and his situation but we were vastly ...

630: Nagini the Narc (GOF Chapter 1, The Riddle House)

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been 13 years, but the hosts are finally ready to revisit Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts! Join us as we sneak into The Riddle House to see proph...

629: 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' Movie Commentary Track!

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we prepare to launch our Goblet of Fire Chapter-by-Chapter series, we're excited to finally do a movie commentary track for the fourth Harry Potter...

628: Did the Dursley's Gifts to Harry Foreshadow 'Deathly Hallows'? And More MuggleMail

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to reflect on our recent re-read of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Laura as they open the MuggleMai...

627: A Normal Friday Night at Hogwarts (POA Chapter 22, Owl Post Again)

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're closing the book on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura and Melissa as they avoid Snape's wrath...

626: Snape's Best Memory (POA Chapter 21, Hermione's Secret)

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Three turns ought to do it, MuggleCast! This week we plumb the depths of time with Harry and Hermione as Chapter-by-Chapter covers Chapter 21 of Priso...

625: MuggleCast LIVE from LeakyCon 2023

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MuggleCast celebrates the month of August with this LIVE recording from LeakyCon 2023 at McCormick Place in Chicago IL! Recorded on Saturday, August 5...

624: Where's the Moonscreen? (POA Chapter 20, The Dementor's Kiss)

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

KISSY KISSY! This week, be sure to put on your chapstick because the Dementors are ready to pucker up! Join our hosts as they exit the Whomping Willow...

623: Double Double-Crosser (POA Chapter 19, The Servant of Lord Voldemort)

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The rat is revealed! We finally understand the events of this school year at Hogwarts as well as how Sirius Black escaped from Azkaban prison. Join An...

622: Sneaky Snack for the Dumbledrama (POA Chapter 18, Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs)

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Orca, Pigeon, Racoon & Lemur! Well, it's not exactly Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs, but it sounds way cooler, right?!?! On this week's episode, ...

MuggleCast Turns 18 Years Old! Time For A Birthday Party!

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MuggleCast was born on Sunday, August 7, 2005, and this week we're releasing a special episode of Bonus MuggleCast from our Patreon to celebrate our 1...

621: Did Snape Know About the DADA Curse? And More MuggleMail

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to re-open the MuggleMail bag as we prepare to read the closing chapters of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Join Andrew, Eric, Lau...

620: Holy Cheese! (POA Chapter 17, Cat, Rat, and Dog)

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The threads are slowly starting to connect themselves as we head toward the final few chapters of Prisoner of Azkaban! Join Andrew, Micah, Laura and M...

619: Unfogging the Fraud (POA Chapter 16, Professor Trelawney's Prediction)

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's exam time again! On this week's episode we are joined by Professor Julian Wamble, PhD. (@ProfW on TikTok), who teaches a college course on Harry ...

618: The Eruption of Mt. Hermione (POA Chapter 15, The Quidditch Final)

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our crystal ball told us that we can expect a lot of emotions this week as Chapter by Chapter continues with Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 15, "The Quid...

617: Wizarding World BBQs and Daddy Issues (POA Chapter 14, Snape's Grudge)

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're hosting a Wizarding Wold BBQ! See who is invited and what they would bring to the party! Then, your Harry Potter friends attempt to b...

616: Scabbergrew (POA Chapter 13, Gryffindor Versus Ravenclaw)

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The friendship between Ron and Hermione receives its greatest test to date, while the friendship of your MuggleCast hosts remains solid as ever. We ta...

615: Dementor Duck (POA Chapter 12, The Patronus)

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Expecto Patronum! On this week's episode of MuggleCast, Andrew, Micah, Laura and Chloé join Harry as he faces down his biggest fears under the tutela...

614: The Real Housewives of Hogwarts (POA Chapter 11, The Firebolt)

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of MuggleCast, it's Christmas break at Hogwarts and the castle is full of emotions... and mostly the not-so-good kind. Since Ho...

613: More Mead, More Secrets (POA Chapter 10, The Marauder's Map)

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From pranksters to marauders, this week’s chapter by chapter episode of MuggleCast is PACKED with all of our favorite characters and overflowing wit...

MuggleMiniCast: Reviewing The Harry Potter Exhibition

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're taking a break from your regularly scheduled programming! BUT, Micah recently got a chance to preview Harry Potter: The Exhibition in...

612: Bad Moon Rising (POA Chapter 9, Grim Defeat)

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, join us as we elude mass murderers with a sleepover in The Great Hall, attend a brutal Defense Against The Dark Arts class and...

611: Flight of the Friends (POA Chapter 8, Flight of the Fat Lady)

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Hogsmeade weekend approaches! Will Harry get his permission slip signed by a stand-in guardian in time? This week we are joined by Slug Club guest A...

610: Severass Snape (POA Chapter 7, The Boggart in The Wardrobe)

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Waddiwasi! On this week’s episode, grab your wand and get ready for the best magical classroom session to date …following the WORST magical classr...

609: Listeners React To The Harry Potter TV Show, and More MuggleMail

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week the hosts dive deep into the MuggleMail bag to bring listeners' latest thoughts on recent Chapter-By-Chapter segments, as well as the new Ha...

608: Is Trelawney Truthful or Trippin'? (POA Chapter 6, Talons and Tea Leaves)

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, get ready to broaden your minds and see past the mundane as we take our first Divination class! And remember to bow and blink ...

607: Third Time's The Charm (POA Chapter 5, The Dementor)

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

CHOO CHOO! On this week's episode, we’re on the Hogwarts Express for what is sure to be another lovely… enchanting… peaceful… safe….. ride t...

606: A Harry Potter TV Reboot is Coming!? We React and Pitch Opportunities

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week saw news of a Harry Potter television series cascading across the interwebs as it seems like Warner Bros and HBO are in final talks to devel...

605: The Immortal Rat (POA Chapter 4, The Leaky Cauldron)

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, we kick back, relax and enjoy some ice cream every half hour from our pal Florean Fortescue! Join us for some delicious sundae...

604: Call Me Neville (POA Chapter 3, The Knight Bus)

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Harry is saved by a (violently purple) knight in shining car wax as the Knight Bus whisks him away to London, where Uncle Corn...

603: Hi Marge, Bye Marge (POA Chapter 2, Aunt Marge's Big Mistake)

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, we get a visit from one of Harry's favorite relatives, Aunt Marge! They share wine, brandy and have so much fun that she even ...

602: New Wand, New Ron (POA Chapter 1, Owl Post)

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, we begin our third year at Hogwarts as we open up the pages of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Harry celebrates his ...

601: Is 'Hogwarts Legacy' Easy For Non-Gamers Who Want To Explore? And More MuggleMail

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, we delve into our MuggleMailbag for the first time in 2023! Coming off our recent review episode of Hogwarts Legacy, listeners...

600: 'Hogwarts Legacy' Review: Flying, Combat, Monies, Oh My!

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, we immerse ourselves into the Wizarding World in a completely different way! Our 600th installment welcomes back an old favori...

599: Dumby's Back, Tell a Friend (Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 18)

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Harry and Ron rack up substantial points for Gryffindor, and Dobby is freed! It's the final Chapter-by-Chapter segment of our ...

598: Old Immortal Lover (Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 17)

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Harry finally enters the Chamber of Secrets! But does he leave with more questions than he had coming in? And, knowing what th...

597: Built Ford Tough (Chamber of Secrets, Chapters 15 and 16)

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly did the Forbidden Forest do to the Flying Ford Anglia? What did the teachers do all day when Ginny Weasley was discovered missing? And, s...

596: Horcrux Meet Cute (Chamber of Secrets, Chapters 13 and 14)

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Another episode, another attack at Hogwarts! Join us as we enter the pages of a secret diary, get treated to a special Valentine's Day by Professor Lo...

595: The Great Potions Heist (Chamber of Secrets, Chapters 11 and 12)

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Snape demonstrates the famous Disarm Charm to a clearly impressionable Harry. Harry, meanwhile, throws a well-placed firework into Goyle's c...

594: Basilisk Photobomb (Chamber of Secrets, Chapters 9 and 10)

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Chamber of Secrets is officially opened! But as Dumbledore says, the question is not who, but how? Join us as we learn more about the Chamber's le...

593: Nepo Baby Draco (Chamber of Secrets, Chapters 7 and 8)

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! As we begin 2023, and celebrate the 25th anniversary of Chamber of Secrets, we examine the some of the book's and series' biggest them...

Alan Rickman's Shocking Diary Entries About Working on Harry Potter

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MuggleCast returns January 10th with new episodes, but until then we're releasing one of our favorite episodes of Bonus MuggleCast that we initially r...

592: What's To Come For Harry Potter Fans in 2023

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Holidays! Join us for our final episode of the year! What were some of our top moments? Our favorite episodes of the show? Then we open up our M...

591: I Always Wanted to Use That Howler (Chamber of Secrets, Chapters 5 and 6)

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Harry and Ron invent a new way to get to Hogwarts, but break a few international statutes! Settling in to classes would be eas...

590: Battle of Flourish and Blotts (Chamber of Secrets, Chapters 3 and 4)

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, we make our first visit to The Burrow and meet several characters for the first time in Diagon Alley! Plus, hold onto your Sor...

589: 2022 Holiday Gift Guide: If You Like Harry Potter...

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's our fourth Harry Potter holiday gift guide episode! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they share their latest favorites Harry Potter-adjacent...

588: The Chamber of Drills (Chamber of Secrets, Chapters 1 and 2)

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we begin Chapter-by-Chapter of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! Harry's abuse rises to new levels, the Dursleys obtain Death Eater ...

587: Another Dangerous Year Gone (Sorcerer's Stone, Chapter 17)

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of MuggleCast, we dive deep into the final chapter of Sorcerer's Stone, connect some serious threads to Deathly Hallows and get...

586: The Forest of Destiny (Sorcerer's Stone, Chapters 15 - 16)

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Americans! Don't forget to vote in the 2022 Midterms by Tuesday, November 8! Visit IWillVote.com to find your local polling place. This week the host...

585: Does the Sorting Hat Divide Students Equally Across Hogwarts Houses? And More MuggleMail

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we dig deep into our MuggleMail bag as listeners weigh in on our latest chapter-by-chapter discussions. One voicemail leads the...

584: Harry Potter and the Hotly Debated Book Title (Sorcerer's Stone, Chapters 13 - 14)

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the hosts are joined by Andy of Harry Potter Fan Zone, and Chapter by Chapter continues with chapters 13 and 14 of Sorcerer's Stone. Listen ...

583: High Flying Hijinks (Sorcerer's Stone, Chapters 11 - 12)

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, we pay tribute to Robbie Coltrane, whose iconic role as Rubeus Hagrid made him beloved to costars and fans alike. Chapter-by-C...

582: Have a Broomstick, Potter (Sorcerer's Stone, Chapters 9 - 10)

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are certain things you can't do without becoming best friends, and podcasting about Harry Potter together is one of them! Chapter-by-Chapter ret...

581: What if Petunia Had Been Accepted to Hogwarts? And More MuggleMail

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, we're busting open our MuggleMail bag as listeners send in owls about the first several chapters of Sorcerer's Stone! We enter...

580: Sorting Too Soon (Sorcerer's Stone, Chapters 7 - 8)

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, we are joined by Potter film actor and director Rohan Gotobed! He joins Andrew, Eric, Laura, and Micah as they continue their ...

579: Stop the Huffle-Hate! (Sorcerer's Stone, Chapters 4 - 6)

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapters 4 - 6 of Sorcerer's Stone! Join us as Harry learns he's a wizard, ventures to Diago...

578: Chapter by Chapter Begins! Harry Deserves a Zoo Day (Sorcerer's Stone, Chapters 1-3)

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on MuggleCast we bring back the most heavily listener-requested segment, Chapter by Chapter! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they begi...

577: Back to Hogwarts! We're Teaching Our Own Magical Lessons!

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate going Back to Hogwarts, each MuggleCaster brings their own Hogwarts Lesson to the table, and you better pay attention because House Point...

576: How Are Spells Created? Discussing the Physics of Harry Potter

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, the subject of many a late night with Laura and her boyfriend is made into a main discussion for MuggleCast as the hosts and M...

575: Why is Professor Binns Still Teaching? And More Indefensible Harry Potter Characters

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, we’ll be continuing our conversation that began in Episode 568, where we argued in defense of some of the most controversial...

574: What Did 'Good' Harry Potter Characters Do That Got On Our Nerves?

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by a popular Reddit thread, this week's episode asks the question: what was something that a 'good' character from the Harry Potter series di...

573: 'MuggleCast, A History' Trivia Game!

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Birthday, MuggleCast! To celebrate our 17th year of podcasting, we host a very special edition of Quizzitch Live! Do you think you know everythi...

572: 'Secrets of Dumbledore' Screenplay Review and Revelations, and Perspective-Changing MuggleMail

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Armed with the brand new Secrets of Dumbledore: The Complete Screenplay book, the MuggleCasters go to work finding answers for mysteries that were not...

571: What if 'Deathly Hallows' Played Out Very Differently?

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we wrap up our month-long Deathly Hallows 15th anniversary celebration by discussing a number of "What If" scenarios from the final install...

570: 'Deathly Hallows' Turns 15! Revisiting Our Dramatic First Impressions

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the hosts grab their Time Turners and summon all the nostalgia that will fit in their beaded bag as they revisit the day after receiving Ha...

569: What Happened to the Room of Requirement? And More Questions 'Deathly Hallows' Didn't Answer

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of MuggleCast, we begin our celebration of the 15th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by looking at the burni...

568: Indefensible Characters in Harry Potter, and How to Understand Them

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's MuggleCast, the hosts take on the most indefensible characters, and figure out what about them gets under our skin. How can we defend t...

567: 'Philosopher's Stone' Illustrator Thomas Taylor Reveals the Secrets Behind the Cover

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of MuggleCast, we're joined by a very special guest, Mr. Thomas Taylor, who originally illustrated Harry Potter and the Philoso...