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 hosts to take sides in a Harry Potter date debate! Plus, we have fun paging through the beautifully illustrated Order of the Phoenix by Jim Kay.
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Respectful Ron (DH Chapter 14, 'The Thief')
This week, make a trip to your local camping store and gear up because we're officially on the run with Harry, Ron and Hermione. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they handle splinching, tempermental Horcruxes and mind-penetrating Dark Lords, all while trying not to say Volde ... Show More
54m 36s
Oct 28
Ministry of Oops ('Deathly Hallows' Chapter 13, The Muggle-Born Registration Commission)
We're right in the thick of things this week on MuggleCast, as Chapter by Chapter continues where we left off, with the trio having infiltrated the Ministry of Magic. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura for the fun as they run for the exits and hope to get away toward safety witho ... Show More
1h 7m
Oct 21
Polyjuice and Panic (Deathly Hallows Chapter 12, 'Magic is Might')
This week, best learn how to apparate properly back on the top step of Grimmauld Place because we're taking turns scouting the Ministry of Magic! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they undertake the most absurd plan in wizarding world history with the help of a little, Polyju ... Show More
58m 18s
Oct 2023
Chapter 5: Diagon Alley | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 4 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss wizarding currency, Hagrid’s method of travel, Gringotts underground, people recognizing Harry, Quirrell’s innocuous intro, meeting Malfoy, wand details, hamburgers, and the Invisibility Cloak. Have ... Show More
1h 13m
Nov 2023
Chapter 11: Quidditch | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 11 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss broomsticks, the connection between Quidditch and the House Cup, Hogwarts textbooks, the teachers lounge, Fluffy’s bite, Oliver’s speech, Lee’s commentary and other details of Harry’s first Quiddit ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2024
Chapter 12: The Polyjuice Potion | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 12 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss Harry’s conversations with the Sorting Hat and Dumbledore, the faithfulness of Fawkes, more Ginny and Percy herrings, Malfoy staying for Christmas, the Christmas feast, the Slytherin Common Room, Dr ... Show More
1h 45m
Nov 2023
Chapter 9: The Midnight Duel | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 9 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss the threat of expulsion, soccer, student math, Madam Hooch, Harry’s first time on a broom, Wood, Quirrell’s iguana, Quidditch, duels, past and present character parallels, the Bat Bogey Hex, Hermion ... Show More
1h 15m
Feb 2024
Chapter 3: The Burrow | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 3 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss Harry’s letters from Ron’s perspective, more trace ridiculousness, bewitched muggle artifacts, warlocks vs. wizards, the raids, the shape of the Burrow, home names, Mrs. Weasley’s intro, Charmed Chee ... Show More
1h 15m
Oct 2023
Chapter 4: The Keeper of the Keys | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 4 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss Hagrid’s entrance, his umbrella/wand, the use of “squashy” throughout the series, Lily doing magic at home, the original Order, and Hagrid’s coat.Relevant Links:Name of the Wind - https://en.wikiped ... Show More
48m 59s
May 2024
Chapter 18: Dobby’s Reward | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 18 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss floo powder, more getting expelled fear, horcrux setup, Harry’s imposter syndrome, the properties of the Sword of Gryffindor, the DADA position, Lucius Malfoy, Harry’s signature spell and snogging. ... Show More
1h 32m