This week Snape demonstrates the famous Disarm Charm to a clearly impressionable Harry. Harry, meanwhile, throws a well-placed firework into Goyle's cauldron. And it's pandemonium when Harry is revealed to be a Parselmouth, leading the entire school to suspect him of being Slytherin's heir (except Dumbledore, who weirdly lets Harry leave without interrogatio ... Show More
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
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
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 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
May 2024
Chapter 17: The Heir of Slytherin | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 17 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss the appearance of the Chamber, the founders, not realizing Tom is the bad guy, Ginny’s possession, anagrams, Fawkes, the Basilisk fight, Ginny’s explanation, and escaping the Chamber. GET YOUR THROU ... Show More
1h 26m
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
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
Apr 2024
Chapter 14: Cornelius Fudge | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 14 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss Hogwarts monsters, 3rd year classes, Ginny stealing the Diary, McGonagall canceling quidditch, visiting Hagrid’s hut, Dumbledore’s animagus is a phoenix, and cryptic messages.GET YOUR THROUGH THE GR ... Show More
1h 8m
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
Feb 2025
Chapter 12: The Triwizard Tournament | Goblet of Fire
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 12 of the Goblet of Fire and discuss, thestrals, Voldemort’s Pokemon team, Peeves, the sorting, the Creevy brothers, where the founders are buried, the Bloody Baron, Moody’s entrance, the tournament details and the age line. Relevant Links ... Show More
1h 53m