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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
Voldemort
Hogwarts
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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Latest Episodes

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 ... more

Don’t put the remote down just yet, because Andrew, Micah and Laura are diving into all of your feedback on the latest Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone TV Show trailer and discussing some major Chamber of Secrets casting news!

• Welcome ba... more

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Knock knock, who's there? Just the Minister for Magic, and he has questions about these 'random' things that Dumbledore has left behind for the Trio. Even after death, Albus knows how to mess with the Ministry, and we're here for it! Join us as we di... more

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Choo Choo! We’re truly headed Back to Hogwarts, as a new trailer for HBO Max's Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone TV Show is here! We break it down scene-by-scene, spot familiar faces, point out the book-to-TV loyalty, and question what's going... more

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Recent Guests

Grace Candido-Beecher
Harry Potter fandom author; wrote Voldemort: An Unofficial Exploration
Author
Episode: Zero Potters, Maximum Chaos (DH Chapter 4, 'The Seven Potters')
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
Kierra Lewis
Social media influencer known for her Harry Potter journey
Personal social media channels
Episode: Kierra Lewis Returns, and MuggleMail (Are We Too Hard on Draco?)
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

Hosts

Andrew
Host of MuggleCast with recurring participation across episodes.
Eric
Host and frequent co-host, known for analysis and discussion, sometimes with a critical edge.
Micah
Co-host and recurring panelist, contributes insights and humor.
Laura
Co-host providing reactions, context, and thoughtful insight.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.8k ratings
  • Best Podcast Ever!

    Hi! My name is Leo and I am an 11 year old Slytherin and listen to this podcast before bed every night. I just want to say that my quizitch name would The house elves washing Ron’s shirt wondering why it is covered in dog slobber.

    - Leo the Harry Potter super-fan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leo the 11 year old
    United Statesa month ago
  • MuggleCast is AWESOME!!!

    I've been listening to MuggleCast since the first episode came out, and every show just gets better. The hosts are VERY funny and have great insights into the Harry Potter world. I laugh so much while listening to each episode! They even do live shows at big Harry Potter events, which is really cool. I look forward to the show every week. If you are a fan of Harry Potter, then you will definitely love MuggleCast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hpintwense
    United Statesa month ago
  • I just love their passion and how they really know what they are doing and love to do it!

    I loved how they put in jokes and talked about headcannons. Favorite podcast for ever!

    Audible
    5
    Meredith Heilman
    United Statesa month ago
  • Make it just HP related

    They just can’t stop talking about their political opinions and hating on JK Rowling. While profiting off of her.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    avann17
    United Statesa month ago
  • 😲

    I have been searching, but I still can’t find a better hp podcast so…

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    The chocolate frog
    United States2 months ago

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Listener feedback often highlights the hosts' strong chemistry and humor.
Fans appreciate deep dives into lore and TV adaptation discourse.
Listeners enjoy fan-centric moments and nostalgia.

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#48
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#136
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Apple Podcasts
#62
Canada/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#67
United Kingdom/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#168
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#190
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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')
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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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A lively, long-running show that revisits the Harry Potter books chapter by chapter while tying in news about the HBO TV adaptation and broader fandom lore. Episodes typically feature multi-host debates, guest deep-dives on characters and lore, and fan-forward segments that blend analysis with humor. The format often includes nostalgic looks at the books, live audience interactions, and discussions of potential TV adaptations, making it a resource for dedicated HP fans and podcast sponsors targeting book-loving, media-savvy listeners. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on deep lore, community participation, and candid conversations about authorial influences, film/TV differences, and fan theories—contributing to a warm, knowledgeable, and eng... more

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1. Grace Candido-Beecher
2. Amanda Kirk
3. Julian Wamble
4. Sunny Williams
5. Kierra Lewis
6. Rohan Gotobed
7. Christine Riccio
8. Joel Meyers

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