MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast MuggleCast

This week, get ready to be undoubtedly stimulated by the extraordinary clairvoyant vibrations of Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as your hosts deal with being grounded by not one, but two adults, processing wild dreams and battling Voldemort-inducing headaches!
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Welcome, Slug Club guest Feryal!

News: Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown fancies himself a Harry Potter fan


Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 29: The Dream

7-Word Summary: Sirius grounds Harry because he is naughty

Main Discussion #1: Grounded for His Own Good

Why wasn't the Ministry called to investigate immediately?

Did Harry, Ron and Hermione's experiences with Mad-Eye Moody (Fakey) and Barty Crouch Sr. feed the Ministry distrust we see develop in Order of the Phoenix?

How many more "perfect cover" situations does Mad-Eye Moody (Fakey) have left in his arsenal? Are there signs he is starting to crack under the weight of it all?

Does Harry's lack of a true parental figure inform his reaction to Sirius' letter?

Main Discussion #2: The Dream and its Aftermath

Why does Harry get regularly triggered inside of Trelawney's classroom?

Why is Harry's perspective during the dream so erratic?

While not mentioned by name, should Harry have picked up on the letter (he helped deliver) being about Barty Crouch Sr.?

Could this be THE moment when Voldemort realizes the connection between himself and Harry?

Why is Dumbledore's office password-protected? Shouldn't he at least have a doorbell? Or an assistant?

Fudge begins to reveal his true colors! How delicious of a moment is the Dumbledore's office scene for Barty Crouch Jr.?

Odds & Ends cover Fred and George's private business matters, Mars, humming insects, Snape the Bat and Cockroach Clusters!

What If?! Barty Crouch Sr. had not fired Winky? Could she have saved him (and Cedric) from a horrible fate?

Quizzitch: After Ludo Bagman’s trial, what Quidditch match does a jury member congratulate him on?

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It's time for another video game update from the world of "Portkey Games"! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they cover a Hogwarts Legacy patch that's a whopping 10 GB in size, and review the latest information available on "Quidditch Champions." It's a fun bonus that has us reminiscing on the good times and less good times of Harry Potter video gaming.

What's the Hype about Audiobook listening? This week we have the full panel on board to discuss the pro's and con's of listening to audiobooks, and we compare it to reading a normal book. Some on the panel are a little rude when it comes to the idea of listening to an audiobook versus traditional reading, but we try to convince them otherwise. Elsewhere, we share the state of audiobook listenership (It's growing!). Later, we try our hand at narrating an audiobook and share the best ways to listening to audiobooks for free or cheap!
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What's that in the bushes? It's another introduction into the horrors of true crime as we follow Harry and Viktor Krum into the woods of the Forbidden Forest! Joining us for this episode are Nicole and Lexi of Fantasy Fangirls podcast! With plenty of laughs and deep coverage of another massive chapter of Book 4, listen now as we discuss "The Madness of Mr. Crouch!"

Welcome back Nicole and Lexi of the Fantasy Fangirls podcast!

Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 28: The Madness of Mr. Crouch

7-Word Summary: Harry finds Crouch disturbed inside the forest

Main Discussion #1: Drinky has a winking problem

Down in the kitchens, Harry and Hermione uncover more clues at the expense of making every situation worse.

Laura has calculated Winky's BAC, and it's not good.

Is Crouch Sr. careless to not have taken Winky back, and does he rely on House-Elf magic to feel confident that she'll keep his secrets, which she does?

Main Discussion #2: a wild Mr. Crouch appears!

Down on the pitch, we learn that the points so far haven't mattered... much.

Nicole explains why she would quit the Triwizard Tournament at this point.

Krum pulls Harry aside... to talk about girls!

Has Crouch Sr. traveled all this way on FOOT? Or by magic?

Should Harry have asked Crocuh Sr. more direct follow-up questions before leaving Krum alone with him?

Does Dumbledore fear Krum, or fear for Krum in this moment?

Does Igor Karkaroff kind of have a point about fairness?

Is Hagrid about to be revealed to be Uncle Vernon in disguise?

Odds & Ends include the principality of Andorra! Cornelius Fudge's wife! Christmas Nifflers, Barty Crouch Jr.'s test scores, and more.

Quizzitch: Who is the second person Mad-Eye Fakey tells should become an Auror as a career?

Visit MuggleCast.com for episode transcripts, social media links, our full episode archive, our favorite episodes, and to contact us!

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Welcome to a brand new podcast from the creators of MuggleCast and #Millennial, called What the Hype?!
What The Hype?! is the class you always wanted, but were never offered in school! Each week, a panel of pop culture junkies educate each other on today’s biggest books, shows, movies, and more. No matter your experience, there’s something for everyone. Total Noob? We'll educate you on why the fandom took off and what makes someone a true fan! Already an expert? We’ll just see about that! Our subsequent episodes will take you on a deep dive and really test your stan-hood! And, if you’re somewhere in the middle, teetering on the edge of fandom, we’ll show you What The Hype is all about!
What The Hype?! is from the creators of MuggleCast (the original Harry Potter podcast diving deep into the books, movies, and Wizarding World fandom) and #Millennial (featuring pretend adulting and real talk about the Gen Y lifestyle).
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Our album art was designed by Emily Kardamis, and our theme song was created by Riley Horbacio.
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From the creators of MuggleCast is a brand new podcast: What the Hype?! For more information, see the episode titled 'What's the Hype about What the Hype?!'
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Bridgerton is a television show based on the bestselling book series by Julia Quinn. Its first season premiered on Netflix in December 2020, and is produced by Shonda Rhimes’ production banner, Shondaland. In this episode of What the Hype?!, Pam, Micah, and Laura are joined by special guest Natasha Polis of the podcast Those Forking Fangirls to discuss this book-to-TV adaptation! We discuss who the show is for, why it's so damn good, the show's diversity, and much more!
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