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!
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Aug 19
Ear Today, Gone Tomorrow (DH Chapter 5, 'Fallen Warrior')
This week, avoid using your most obvious spells and be careful who you let through the door! A stressful battle with Death Eaters has left Harry and co. on edge during our Chapter-by-chapter reread. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura for this holey harrowing readthrough. Chapter- ... Show More
57m 25s
Aug 12
Zero Potters, Maximum Chaos (DH Chapter 4, 'The Seven Potters')
This week, we hope you like the taste of Polyjuice Potion because we're all transforming into Harry to (narrowly) escape Privet Drive! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura and Grace as they climb aboard Hagrid's motorbike for a fun ride to the home of Ted and Andromeda Tonks! Welcome ... 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