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MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

Harry Potter
Harry Potter
Order Of the Phoenix
Goblet Of Fire
Dumbledore
Half-Blood Prince
Hogwarts
Voldemort
Sirius Black
Harry Potter TV Show
Hermione Granger
Rita Skeeter
Snape
Umbridge
Triwizard Tournament
Death Eaters
Ron Weasley
Dolores Umbridge
Cedric Diggory
Hagrid
Quidditch

MuggleCast is your weekly ride into the world of Harry Potter, including the books and upcoming TV show! Our Harry Potter podcast, hosted by four life-long friends, brings its listeners entertaining and thought-provoking discussions about the Wizarding World. With each new episode we discuss everything Harry Potter: the latest news, the Potter books, the upcoming HBO TV Show, the theme parks, the ... more

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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... more

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 ... more

Has everyone got their tissues handy? Our chapter-by-chapter segment at last reaches the penultimate chapter of Half-Blood Prince, wherein the recent actions of a certain “Prince” are discovered by Harry and friends. Also, there’s a new headmistress ... more

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This week, saddle up your Hippogriff and prepare for the hunt - there's a fleeing Potions Master on the loose. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Laura as they pursue Snape across the Hogwarts grounds, determined to avenge their fallen Headmaster.

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Recent Guests

Amanda Kirk
Senior editor at The Leaky Cauldron
The Leaky Cauldron
Episode: Visiting The 'Harry Potter' TV Show Set Turned a Skeptic Into a Believer
Julian Wamble
Podcaster and Harry Potter educator
Critical Magic Theory
Episode: How I Met My Father (OOTP Chapter 28, 'Snape's Worst Memory')
Sunny Williams
Instructor of philosophy specializing in ethics and social and political philosophy, especially gender and race
Southern Illinois University
Episode: A New Trio, and That Same Author
Rohan Gotobed
Played young Sirius Black in Harry Potter films
Episode: How Well Do You Know The Holidays at Hogwarts? It's HP Trivia Night!
Christine Riccio
Author and host of Those Forking Fangirls podcast
Those Forking Fangirls
Episode: 'Survivor': Why This Long-Running Reality Series Still Burns Bright
Joel Meyers
Actor playing Albus Severus Potter in 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'
Broadway
Episode: Listeners Share 'Goblet of Fire' Theories, and 'Cursed Child' Star Joel Meyers Speaks With Us!
Ivan Guerrero
Guest speaker and film enthusiast
Episode: 'Ghostbusters': Why This Sci-Fi Series Withstands the Test of Time
Kaylan Moody
Podcaster and music industry professional
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Jennifer Hennessy
Author known for young adult and new adult romance books.
Episode: Spicy Romance Books: The Good, The Bad, and the Cringe

Hosts

Andrew
Host of MuggleCast, one of the four friends guiding the discussion
Eric
Host of MuggleCast, joins discussions with analysis and commentary
Micah
Host of MuggleCast, contributes to conversation and insights
Laura
Host of MuggleCast, provides reactions and context

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.8k ratings
  • Did not age well with time

    I came back to MC after about 15 years away and was really excited to jump back in to HP discussion about the books and coverage of the TV show. Unfortunately, there’s just the niggling thing about JK Rowling. How do they get away with repeatedly criticizing and badmouthing her for speaking freely about an issue that frankly most folks agree with? Trans ideology harms women and children. Period. It’s possible to believe that and also not hate people. Shocking, I know. But these guys have swallow... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ogmugglecastfan
    United States8 days ago
  • Love it, but…

    It’s really great, but I do wish they would include non subscribers a bit more!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Wadeldradel
    United States8 days ago
  • LOVE IT!!

    I love muggle cast !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hermione's cousin lily
    United States25 days ago
  • The best podcast ever

    This is an amazing podcast! This is my favorite of every Harry Potter podcast I’ve listened to. Thanks, and keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rowena's diadem
    United Statesa month ago
  • I JUST STARTED WATCHING THE HP MOVIES

    so my mom has been trying to get me to watch it,read it,everything! And I never did until recently and I LOVE it! I’m on the fourth movie and I already have an oc! It’s amazing for magic lovers! Recommend it totally!

    Your HP fan weirdo,

    💎Crystal Hopper 🐇

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lunarrkit
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the cast's chemistry and long-running coverage of both books and TV news.
Fans praise deep-dive analysis and engaging banter, useful for fans seeking theory and context.

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#46
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#141
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#165
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#219
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#70
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#202
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Visiting The 'Harry Potter' TV Show Set Turned a Skeptic Into a Believer
Q: Amanda, what are you most looking forward to seeing adapted from book one?
Amanda anticipates a more properly paced journey from Harry's birthday to his arrival at King's Cross, which could deepen the emotional resonance of meeting the Weasleys and the broader wizarding world.
Subtle As A Freight Train (HBP Chapter 16, 'A Very Frosty Christmas')
Q: What are you discussing in the new bonus episode coming this week?
We're discussing our personal romantic history in terms of Hogwarts House and which houses we find our most romantically compatible among people that we ourselves have dated.
Subtle As A Freight Train (HBP Chapter 16, 'A Very Frosty Christmas')
Q: How long have you two been doing the Real Weird Sisters podcast?
We started the podcast almost 10 years ago, 2016.
Gin and Tomic (HBP Chapter 13, 'The Secret Riddle')
Q: How do we approach securing the software we build in the age of AI?
Find out on a new season of Compiler, Red Hat's original podcast exploring important tech topics beyond the buzzwords.
Silent Chaos (HBP Chapter 11, Hermione's Helping Hand)
Q: So, what do you think her motives are for confunding Cormac?
It's mostly about Hermione's feelings for Ron, but she also believes in his Quidditch skills and wants him to win.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively HP re-reading show that combines close literary analysis with broad fandom chatter. Across chapters, hosts dissect motifs, character arcs, and series lore (Horcruxes, Dumbledore's trauma, memory retrieval) while weaving in listener questions, fan theories, and production notes for audiobook and Patreon extras. In addition to book talks, there's steady coverage of the upcoming TV adaptation, related news, and pop-cultural comparisons, giving listeners a steady mix of deep analysis and fan-friendly banter. A standout trait is the group's ability to blend rigorous text discussion with humor and nostalgia, making it approachable for long-time fans and newcomers alike, with a persistent emphasis on the evolving Wizarding World beyond th... more

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