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MuggleCast is your weekly ride into the Wizarding World. Our Harry Potter podcast, hosted by four life-long friends, brings its listeners entertaining and thought-provoking discussions about the universe. With each new episode we discuss everything Harry Potter: the latest news, the Potter books, Fantastic Beasts, the theme parks, the video games, the fandom, and more! The show is currently hosting a Chapter by Chapter re-read of the original seven Harry Potter books!

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MuggleCast is your weekly ride into the Wizarding World. Our Harry Potter podcast, hosted by four life-long friends, brings its listeners entertaining and thought-provoking discussions about the universe. With each new episode we discuss everything Harry Potter: the latest news, the Potter books, Fantastic Beasts, the theme parks, the video games, the fandom, and more! The show is currently hosting a Chapter by Chapter re-read of the original seven Harry Potter books!

Listen on Apple Podcasts
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    Girls Takeover, Part 2: How Motherhood Is A Core Theme in Harry Potter

    Girls Takeover, Part 2: How Motherhood Is A Core Theme in Harry Potter

    The ladies of MuggleCast are back for Part 2 of our Girls Takeover Series! This week we’re diving deeper into the roles of women as mothers, teachers, care givers, and warriors. We’re joined by our social media manager Chloé, transcriber manager Meg, and sister-podcast host Pam. 

    This week, we dive deeper into the roles of women as mothers we didn’t get to dig as deep into on our last installment. 

    We spend time ruminating on the show’s current position in Goblet of Fire, and give Hermione props for being the friend Harry needs, even if it’s not necessarily what Harry wants. 

    Did Merope Gaunt make the ultimate sacrifice out of love for her son? 

    Is Narcissa a good mother? We examine how being a good mother and being a good person are not mutually exclusive. 

    No matter the role examined, we continue to find that for the women in Harry Potter, motherhood is a core theme. Even women who don’t have children, they still serve mother-like roles in some capacity. 

    That’s right, even Umbridge represents a particular flavor of motherhood (ugh). 

    We also examine the roles of women and fandom, and reflect on our tenure as Potterheads, and what our fandom engagement looks like outside of the podcast these days. 

    Demographics for leaders in the Harry Potter fandom has evolved in the last 20 years: a fandom where many of the site runners, content creators, and podcasters were men has seen a dramatic shift towards more women and non-binary people leading in the fandom space. 

    We look to organizations like Fandom Forward, MuggleNet, and LeakyCon as organizations that are heavily woman-led making efforts to create better inclusivity and representation in the wizarding world fan space. 

    Did you enjoy this installment of Girls Takeover? Keep an eye out for our next installment, where we’ll be taking on an installment of Chapter by Chapter! 

    This week's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/mugglecast



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    • 1 hr 51 min
    Three Writers Are Finalists for the Harry Potter TV Series

    Three Writers Are Finalists for the Harry Potter TV Series

    In our latest Bonus MuggleCast, Andrew, Eric and Micah discuss a recent report that the Max TV adaptation of the Harry Potter books is down to 3 writers to lead the production. We explore the potential candidates' backgrounds and ponder what a show helmed by each of them might look like. While an episode of the show will not air until 2026, it's nice to get some information now about what the future show may shape up to be! Thanks as always to you the listener for subscribing.

    How The Royal Family Influenced Rita Skeeter, and more MuggleMail

    How The Royal Family Influenced Rita Skeeter, and more MuggleMail

    This week, we're busting open the MuggleMail bag and listening to your voicemails on all things Goblet of Fire! So grab your (stuffed) Hungarian Horntail and Quick Quotes Quill and settle up for our latest installment, where we hear direct from you, our listeners!

    Controversy! Miriam Margolyes roasted Harry Potter fans in recent interview! The hosts react! 

    Voicemails cover Security at Gringotts, Portraits & Horcruxes, Rita Skeeter, Viktor Krum, Veelas and their ability to effect Voldemort and much more!

    A fantastic connection is made between Harry and Ron's divination homework and the three Triwizards Tasks!

    How do we feel about the way Rita Skeeter's character is first described?

    Did Dumbledoree see the name of the school Harry Potter was entered under for the Triwizard Tournament? If so, what was it?

    Could Dumbledore have used a tracking spell (Appare Vestigium) to find who placed Harry's name in the Goblet of Fire, much like how Newt was able to follow Tina in Crimes of Grindelwald?

    Why doesn't Barty Crouch Jr. (emphasis on the Jr.) show up on the Marauder's Map?

    Do the first three Harry Potter books mirror the three Triwizard Tasks?

    Would the Sorting Hat have done a better job than the Goblet of Fire?

    Who does the laundry at Hogwarts?

    One mom makes the case for why Hogwarts students are generally ignorant to how their food is made!

    Did Barty Crouch Jr. teach the students the Imperius Curse as a means of protection, having experienced the curse himself?

    What if Percy told Barty Crouch Sr. his name was Weatherby so as not to be associated with his father while working at the Ministry?

    Quizzitch: What is the first bit of Professor Moody’s advice to Harry about the First Task?

    Visit MuggleCast.com for episode transcripts, social media links, our full episode archive, our favorite episodes, and to contact us!

    Coming up in Bonus MuggleCast, we discuss the final three candidates chosen to write the new Harry Potter TV series! And its upcoming 2026 release date! For twice-monthly Bonus MuggleCast, as well as other great benefits, visit Patreon.com/MuggleCast!


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    • 1 hr 30 min
    No Rest For Cousin Harry (GOF Chapter 19, The Hungarian Horntail) feat. Kierra Lewis

    No Rest For Cousin Harry (GOF Chapter 19, The Hungarian Horntail) feat. Kierra Lewis

    This week it's into the woods we go as the MuggleCasters read and discuss Chapter 19 of Goblet of Fire, the Hungarian Horntail. And they are joined by someone who is reading the books for the very first time!

    Welcome to the show, TikTok icon Kierra Lewis! Harry Potter reaction videos from Kierra are reminding us how fun it was to read the Potter series for the first time! (Find her on Instagram and YouTube, too)

    Kierra tells us what it's like having hundreds of thousands and people following her reading the Harry Potter books, and how she has successfully avoided spoilers.

    Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 19: The Hungarian Horntail

    7-Word Summary: Karkaroff sneaks around Hogwarts suspiciously one night

    Hagrid invites Harry to a clandestine meeting in the woods, but it turns out that he's a third wheel.

    Harry watches as 8 grown wizards stun a dragon into submission. Is any ONE Triwizard champion in grave danger?

    Charlie Weasley warns Hagrid that he's counted the eggs of the dragons. So, he definitely knows his old mentor well!

    Harry discovers Karkaroff trying to cheat. Is some level of cheating to be expected across all Houses? Does Dumbledore know what the tasks are, and if so, is that fair?

    Harry finally gets quality time with Sirius, and Sirius is his sounding board for everything that's been bothering him. Aw.

    The clues multiply that Karkaroff may be the one who put Harry's name in the Goblet.

    Why wouldn't Sirius be sharing everything he knows about Snape, to Harry here?

    If Dumbledore knows Karkaroff's history (he does), and suspects him, would he have suggested a replacement representative from Durmstrang for the tournament?

    Sirius is just about to tell Harry how to defeat a dragon, when Ron ruins everything.

    Ron and Harry have their first real confrontation and it breaks all of our hearts (while feeling sort of good).

    Quizzitch question: What class does Cedric Diggory have next, when Harry catches up with him?

    Visit MuggleCast.com for episode transcripts, social media links, our full episode archive, our favorite episodes, and to contact us!

    Coming up in Bonus MuggleCast, we discuss a recent Wall-Street Journal article describing the tempestuous relationship between Warner Bros and JKR. For twice-monthly Bonus MuggleCast, as well as other great benefits, visit Patreon.com/MuggleCast!


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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Bonus: New WSJ Article Delves Into the Relationship Between WB and JKR

    Bonus: New WSJ Article Delves Into the Relationship Between WB and JKR

    A new article from the Wall Street Journal has been published which offers a rare insight into the relationship between Warner Bros Pictures and Potter author, J.K. Rowling, describing how WB's current C.E.O. David Zaslav has worked to secure a profitable future for the HP property under unusually restrictive guidelines set up long ago. Your MuggleCast hosts read from excerpts of the article and offer their thoughts on some of the many revelations, including what may be changes made to upcoming video game titles. Thanks, as always, to our Patrons and those subscribed to us on Apple for their support.

    The Beetle Has Landed (GOF Chapter 18, The Weighing of the Wands)

    The Beetle Has Landed (GOF Chapter 18, The Weighing of the Wands)

    It's a tough week being The Chosen One! Join the hosts as they avoid insults from Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff, stumble through Hogwarts classes, and hunker down in the nearest broom cupboard for an uncomfortable interview with Rita Skeeter!

    Welcome back, Pam! She co-hosts #Millennial Podcast with Andrew and Laura every Tuesday. Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

    Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 18: The Weighing of the Wands

    7-Word Summary: Rita hijacks Harry’s innocence by broom closet

    Main Discussion #1: POTTERSTINKS

    Why is nothing being done about the mass-scale bullying towards Harry?

    We get the hate from Hufflepuff and Slytherin, but what's up with Ravenclaw?

    Why does Harry fail to recognize the effect his fame has on his friends?

    Would Harry actually have been able to cast the Cruciatus Curse on Snape?

    Main Discussion #2: The Beetle Has Landed

    How does the Quick Quotes Quill Work?

    Rita corners Harry in a closet! Where are the adults?

    What does Rita's character say about the media in general?

    How did Dumbledore know where to find Harry in the broom closet?

    Welcome back, Ollivander! Get ready for some wandmaker shade!

    Do we think Dumbledore gave Ollivander instructions not to mention Harry’s wand history?

    Odds & Ends cover Fleur & Cedric, Gregorovitch and Harry's toast!

    Next week: Goblet of Fire, Chapter 19: The Hungarian Horntail

    Quizzitch: What is the Capital of Hungary?

    Visit MuggleCast.com for episode transcripts, social media links, our full episode archive, our favorite episodes, and to contact us!

    Coming up in Bonus MuggleCast, we discuss the popular Draco/Hermione fan fiction “Manacled” and how it is getting the “50 Shades” treatment. For twice-monthly Bonus MuggleCast, as well as other great benefits, visit Patreon.com/MuggleCast!


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    • 1 hr 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
3.9K Ratings

3.9K Ratings

EveryNicknameIsTaken14 ,

All Female/Woman Ep and Meg

Looking forward to the new all female mugglecast. The normal show is 75% Eric talking, 10% Laura and Micah and Andrew 5%. Although, Andrew is my favorite along with Laura; Andrew invests so much into the show. Just wish we heard more out of the other 3 but Eric has an opinion on every question and topic whereas the rest seem to respond and move on; Eric always has a strong opinion on everything. Although, I did time it out once because I’m a numbers persons; it wasn’t 75/25 but it was 60/40 just being a bit hyperbolic. I’m not trying to add in any negativity to the show or towards Eric (good to have conviction) but the show does take a breath when Eric is away… I just like hearing more from the other hosts. Anyway, the first all female mugglecast was awesome which I wrote a long review for but I love adding more diversity and perspective into the show. Its a great show, even at my old Gen X age.

leviosa123 ,

Amazing podcast!!

I love all the people on Mugglecast and it is the first podcast I have ever listened to. Shoutout to Katie on the most recent episode, who got her voicemail on the show.

Carousel 5678 ,

Love it so much!

Hey y’all, love the podcast! I listen to you guys every night to go to bed (in a good way, don’t worry). You guys make me laugh every time you play the dumbledore lying sound effects lol. I just wanna put as a disclaimer, don’t listen to this podcast if ur reading the series for the first time. There’s a lot of spoilers. I love it tho

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