Happy New Year! As we begin 2023, and celebrate the 25th anniversary of Chamber of Secrets, we examine the some of the book's and series' biggest themes! Join us as we hit the Quidditch pitch, visit Hagrid's hut, spend detention with Lockhart and celebrate Halloween with Nearly-Headless Nick on our latest episode of MuggleCast!
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'Deathly Hallows, Part 1' Movie Commentary Track
Ahead of our Chapter-by-Chapter re-read of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1, which first premiered in 2010. The film is a favorite of several of the hosts for its time spent on cha ... Show More
2h 24m
Jul 1
Peeves Cast For The Harry Potter TV Show, Trailer Rumors, Charlie Weasley?
We're less than six months away until the premiere of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on HBO Max (!), and this week we're sharing some exciting casting news, looking at the possibility of characters being introduced earlier than they were in the Harry Potter books, and m ... Show More
49m 33s
Jun 24
A Horcruxy Road Ahead (HBP Chapter 30, 'The White Tomb')
This week, we hope you can sing in Mermish or fire an arrow cleanly, because we’re paying tribute to the great Albus Dumbledore. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they wrap the sixth book in the Harry Potter series! Welcome Slug Club Member Sam! Chapter-by-Chapter of Half-Blo ... Show More
1h 10m
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
Mar 2024
Chapter 7: Mudbloods and Murmurs | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 7 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss the copious amount of slugs, Wood’s Quidditch mania, photo agency, the strength of the slug belching curse, the trio going to Hagrid’s hut, good misdirects, detentions, and the voice in the walls.Wat ... Show More
1h 11m
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
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
Mar 2024
Chapter 8: The Deathday Party | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 8 of the Chamber of Secrets and Halloween recurrences, more evidence that Filch is a poltergeist, the canon timeline, Myrtle wearing glasses, the concept of Death Days, immortality, food at the party, and the basilisk. Watch on Youtube: ht ... Show More
1h 13m
Feb 2024
Chapter 4: At Flourish and Blotts | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 4 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss cleanliness, ghouls, electricity, Lockhart’s book list scam, bad brooms, Percy’s OWLs, Floo Powder, wizard economy, Borgin and Burkes Easter eggs, Lucius’s scheming, PB&J, and all the interactions in ... Show More
1h 40m
Mar 2024
Chapter 11: The Dueling Club | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 11 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss quidditch point logistics, gossip, wizard plumbing, the dueling club and Dumbledore’s potential involvement, very vs. pretty, tickle fights and dance battles, Harry talking to snakes, and Harry at t ... Show More
1h 19m
Mar 2024
Chapter 10: The Rogue Bludger | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 10 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss Lockhart reenacting stuff, werewolves, ghouls, the library, polyjuice potion, the quidditch match, Harry’s boneless arm, Harry’s hospital wing stay, Dobby’s visit, and Colin and the grapes. GET YOUR ... Show More
1h 15m
Mar 2024
Chapter 9: The Writing on the Wall | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 9 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss the scene of the crime, Lockhart’s paintings, Snape and Dumbledore reading Harry’s mind, squibs, Professor Binns, the introduction of the Chamber of Secrets, Slytherin’s locket, prefect points, and H ... Show More
1h 13m
Feb 2024
Chapter 5: The Whomping Willow | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 5 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss the serendipitous Checkov’s guns, wand woods, the last night at the Weasleys, chaos of leaving the Burrow, Arthur’s impact on the twins, taking the car, magical object sentience, and why Dumbledore i ... Show More
56m 7s