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MuggleCast is your weekly ride into the Wizarding World. Our Harry Potter podcast, hosted by four life-long friends, brings its listeners entertaining and thought-provoking discussions about the universe. With each new episode we discuss everything Harry Potter: the latest news, the Potter books, Fantastic Beasts, the theme parks, the video games, the fandom, and more! The show is currently hosting a Chapter by Chapter re-read of the original seven Harry Potter books!

MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast MuggleCast

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MuggleCast is your weekly ride into the Wizarding World. Our Harry Potter podcast, hosted by four life-long friends, brings its listeners entertaining and thought-provoking discussions about the universe. With each new episode we discuss everything Harry Potter: the latest news, the Potter books, Fantastic Beasts, the theme parks, the video games, the fandom, and more! The show is currently hosting a Chapter by Chapter re-read of the original seven Harry Potter books!

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    How The Royal Family Influenced Rita Skeeter, and more MuggleMail

    How The Royal Family Influenced Rita Skeeter, and more MuggleMail

    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 Horntail and Quick Quotes Quill and settle up for our latest installment, where we hear direct from you, our listeners!

    Controversy! Miriam Margolyes roasted Harry Potter fans in recent interview! The hosts react! 
    Voicemails cover Security at Gringotts, Portraits & Horcruxes, Rita Skeeter, Viktor Krum, Veelas and their ability to effect Voldemort and much more!
    A fantastic connection is made between Harry and Ron's divination homework and the three Triwizards Tasks!
    How do we feel about the way Rita Skeeter's character is first described?
    Did Dumbledoree see the name of the school Harry Potter was entered under for the Triwizard Tournament? If so, what was it?
    Could Dumbledore have used a tracking spell (Appare Vestigium) to find who placed Harry's name in the Goblet of Fire, much like how Newt was able to follow Tina in Crimes of Grindelwald?
    Why doesn't Barty Crouch Jr. (emphasis on the Jr.) show up on the Marauder's Map?
    Do the first three Harry Potter books mirror the three Triwizard Tasks?
    Would the Sorting Hat have done a better job than the Goblet of Fire?
    Who does the laundry at Hogwarts?
    One mom makes the case for why Hogwarts students are generally ignorant to how their food is made!
    Did Barty Crouch Jr. teach the students the Imperius Curse as a means of protection, having experienced the curse himself?
    What if Percy told Barty Crouch Sr. his name was Weatherby so as not to be associated with his father while working at the Ministry?
    Quizzitch: What is the first bit of Professor Moody’s advice to Harry about the First Task?
    Visit MuggleCast.com for episode transcripts, social media links, our full episode archive, our favorite episodes, and to contact us!
    Coming up in Bonus MuggleCast, we discuss the final three candidates chosen to write the new Harry Potter TV series! And its upcoming 2026 release date! For twice-monthly Bonus MuggleCast, as well as other great benefits, visit Patreon.com/MuggleCast!

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

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

    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 someone who is reading the books for the very first time!

    Welcome to the show, TikTok icon Kierra Lewis! Harry Potter reaction videos from Kierra are reminding us how fun it was to read the Potter series for the first time! (Find her on Instagram and YouTube, too)

    Kierra tells us what it's like having hundreds of thousands and people following her reading the Harry Potter books, and how she has successfully avoided spoilers.

    Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 19: The Hungarian Horntail

    7-Word Summary: Karkaroff sneaks around Hogwarts suspiciously one night

    Hagrid invites Harry to a clandestine meeting in the woods, but it turns out that he's a third wheel.

    Harry watches as 8 grown wizards stun a dragon into submission. Is any ONE Triwizard champion in grave danger?

    Charlie Weasley warns Hagrid that he's counted the eggs of the dragons. So, he definitely knows his old mentor well!

    Harry discovers Karkaroff trying to cheat. Is some level of cheating to be expected across all Houses? Does Dumbledore know what the tasks are, and if so, is that fair?

    Harry finally gets quality time with Sirius, and Sirius is his sounding board for everything that's been bothering him. Aw.

    The clues multiply that Karkaroff may be the one who put Harry's name in the Goblet.

    Why wouldn't Sirius be sharing everything he knows about Snape, to Harry here?

    If Dumbledore knows Karkaroff's history (he does), and suspects him, would he have suggested a replacement representative from Durmstrang for the tournament?

    Sirius is just about to tell Harry how to defeat a dragon, when Ron ruins everything.

    Ron and Harry have their first real confrontation and it breaks all of our hearts (while feeling sort of good).

    Quizzitch question: What class does Cedric Diggory have next, when Harry catches up with him?

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

    Coming up in Bonus MuggleCast, we discuss a recent Wall-Street Journal article describing the tempestuous relationship between Warner Bros and JKR. For twice-monthly Bonus MuggleCast, as well as other great benefits, visit Patreon.com/MuggleCast!


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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Bonus: New WSJ Article Delves Into the Relationship Between WB and JKR

    Bonus: New WSJ Article Delves Into the Relationship Between WB and JKR

    A new article from the Wall Street Journal has been published which offers a rare insight into the relationship between Warner Bros Pictures and Potter author, J.K. Rowling, describing how WB's current C.E.O. David Zaslav has worked to secure a profitable future for the HP property under unusually restrictive guidelines set up long ago. Your MuggleCast hosts read from excerpts of the article and offer their thoughts on some of the many revelations, including what may be changes made to upcoming video game titles. Thanks, as always, to our Patrons and those subscribed to us on Apple for their support.

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

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

    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 hunker down in the nearest broom cupboard for an uncomfortable interview with Rita Skeeter!

    Welcome back, Pam! She co-hosts #Millennial Podcast with Andrew and Laura every Tuesday. Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

    Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 18: The Weighing of the Wands

    7-Word Summary: Rita hijacks Harry’s innocence by broom closet

    Main Discussion #1: POTTERSTINKS

    Why is nothing being done about the mass-scale bullying towards Harry?

    We get the hate from Hufflepuff and Slytherin, but what's up with Ravenclaw?

    Why does Harry fail to recognize the effect his fame has on his friends?

    Would Harry actually have been able to cast the Cruciatus Curse on Snape?

    Main Discussion #2: The Beetle Has Landed

    How does the Quick Quotes Quill Work?

    Rita corners Harry in a closet! Where are the adults?

    What does Rita's character say about the media in general?

    How did Dumbledore know where to find Harry in the broom closet?

    Welcome back, Ollivander! Get ready for some wandmaker shade!

    Do we think Dumbledore gave Ollivander instructions not to mention Harry’s wand history?

    Odds & Ends cover Fleur & Cedric, Gregorovitch and Harry's toast!

    Next week: Goblet of Fire, Chapter 19: The Hungarian Horntail

    Quizzitch: What is the Capital of Hungary?

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

    Coming up in Bonus MuggleCast, we discuss the popular Draco/Hermione fan fiction “Manacled” and how it is getting the “50 Shades” treatment. For twice-monthly Bonus MuggleCast, as well as other great benefits, visit Patreon.com/MuggleCast!


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    • 1 hr 11 min
    Bonus MuggleCast: A Popular Dramione Fanfic is Becoming a Novel

    Bonus MuggleCast: A Popular Dramione Fanfic is Becoming a Novel

    Our newest Bonus MuggleCast is devoted to discussing Manacled, a Draco/Hermione fanfic that is going to become a published novel under a different name, with the character names changed and any infringing copyrights removed. While the subject matter of the story, as well as our bonus discussing it, is mature content with TW: SA and other very adult themes, Laura guides the hosts through the story and we discuss the process between fan fiction and novelization. The book series "50 Shades of Grey" once began as Twilight fanfiction, and we discuss the connection that the two stories might have. Then, Andrew and Micah re-enact a Draco and Hermione excerpt from the fic.

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

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

    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 while you’re at it, can you call Ron a WAMBULANCE, please?

    Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 17: The Four Champions

    7-Word Summary: Cedric fails to be the only Champion

    Main Discussion #1: WHO PUT YA NAME IN DA GOBLET OF FIYAH?!

    The hosts do their best Dumbledore impersonations

    Our primary suspects: Ludo Bagman, Igor Karkaroff and Mad-Eye Moody

    Why is Ludo behaving so mysteriously? Could Karkaroff be using the power of deflection? How is nobody picking up on what Moody/Crouch Jr.'s is putting down?

    Dumbledore asks Harry if he had another student put his name in on his behalf… WHAT?! Talk about the easiest way ever to break the rules!

    Other suspects include: Barty Crouch Sr, Severus Snape and... Madam Maxime?!

    How delicious is this moment for Barty Crouch Jr.?

    Mini Discussion: The Magical Contract

    Do we think it's fair Harry has to compete in this tournament? What does a magical contract with the Goblet of Fire actually entail?

    Are we to assume some level of sentience for the Goblet of Fire, similar to The Sorting Hat? Is the Goblet of Fire tracking performance in every task?

    What’s the penalty for failing to compete? Would Harry die? Was this the precursor to The Unbreakable Vow?

    Main Discussion 2: The Backlash

    Should Karkaroff and Maxime really “fear” Harry’s inclusion in the Triwizard Tournament?

    Snape continues to take shots at Harry's expense. Why is he even in the room?

    How do we feel about Ron’s response? 

    Next week: Goblet of Fire, Chapter 18: The Weighing of the Wands

    Quizzitch: Rita Skeeter’s Quick Quotes Quill first describes her by using which adjective?

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


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    • 1 hr 16 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
3.9K Ratings

3.9K Ratings

stephepooh ,

Best Podcast with the Best Potterheads!!

Can’t believe I didn’t know about this podcast! So good, love all your takes! #TeamSlytherin🐍💚

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Such a great podcast!

My only complaint is the large amount of political opinions and talk about other things. Other than that, the conversations are SO interesting and I love tuning in!

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I love this fun podcast, I have just finished the whole book series. This podcast is great because I travel A LOT. I do hope that muggle cast gold gets a little bit cheaper because my allowance is very small❤️❤️❤️

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