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 after everyone's favorite headmaster. Dumbledore apologists beware!
News: Leslie Phillips, voice of the Sorting Hat passes away at 98
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Oct 7
Grimmauld Goss (DH Chapter 10, ‘Kreacher’s Tale’)
Because the past sure can hurt a lot, MuggleCast this week celebrates a direct connection between Harry Potter and his mother Lily. Hopefully her letter isn't the only secret hidden away in the dusty corners of Grimmauld Place. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura, and special Slug Cl ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 30
A Lethal Individual (DH Chapter 9, 'A Place To Hide')
This week, WHAT'S THAT?! Keep one eye over your shoulder because Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura are podcasting live from The Luchino Cafe off Tottenham Court Road. Best watch out for Death Eaters disguised us ugly workmen! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 9 of Deathly Hal ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 23
Two Weddings and a Podcast (DH Chapter 8, 'The Wedding')
There's something in the air! Wedding season has come to our chapter-by-chapter readthrough of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as we discuss Bill and Fleur's wedding in Chapter 8, "The Wedding," but this episode also features newlyweds Eric and Meg, fresh off of their own we ... Show More
1h 13m
Jan 2024
Chapter 17: The Man with Two Faces | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 17 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss how concise this chapter is, an actual “Dumbledore’s Big Plan” breakdown, the details of Harry and Quirrell’s confrontation, Dumbledore trailing behind the trio, what Voldemort would look like if t ... Show More
1h 8m
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
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
Dec 2023
Chapter 12: The Mirror of Erised | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 12 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss the snowballs hitting Voldemort, Malfoy’s taunting tactics, Hagrid dragging in the trees, points system, Christmas decorations, wizards’ chess, Harry’s gifts, the Christmas feast, the mirror, Pever ... Show More
1h 26m
Oct 2023
Chapter 7: The Sorting Hat | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 7 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss the First Years’ lack of knowledge about the Sorting Hat, Dumbledore’s nonsense words, the Founders, the Hat’s song, the random students, food at the feast, ghosts, family backgrounds, Filch, Geoman ... Show More
1h 9m
Oct 2023
Chapter 3: The Letters from No One | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 3 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss Dumbledore’s passive aggression, Harry’s zingers, Smeltings colors, welks, the Dursley’s weird logic, socks, and cliffhangers.Have a question you’d like answered for a future episode? Submit it here ... Show More
44m 48s
Nov 2023
Chapter 8: The Potions Master | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 8 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss the staircases and other details of the castle, Peeves vs. Filch, soft magic systems, Harry’s classes, Quirrell’s turban, porridge, Snape being a bad teacher, the points system, and Mrs. Norris. Rel ... Show More
58m 7s
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
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
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