MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

#432: Connecting Prisoner of Azkaban to Order of the Phoenix

Sep 2, 2019

Exciting changes are afoot with Pottermore's new Sorting Hat, sparking fan anxieties about house reassignments. The hosts share hilarious experiences from Wizards Unite Fan Fest, including a trivia night that left Andrew scratching his head. They explore the connections between 'Prisoner of Azkaban' and 'Order of the Phoenix', highlighting Harry's evolving dynamics with familiar characters like Lupin and Umbridge. The discussion dives into the implications of differing teaching styles and the themes of friendship, power, and the complexities of the wizarding world.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Celebrating Back to Hogwarts and Podcast Promotions

01:31 • 2min

Sorting Hat Sentiments

03:17 • 11min

Celebrating Back to Hogwarts Day: Live Streaming and Wizarding Games

14:15 • 2min

Trivia, Dragons, and Wizarding Adventures

16:13 • 10min

Navigating Growth and Conflict

26:02 • 14min

Support and Guardianship in Harry's Journey

40:24 • 7min

Contrasting Attitudes in Education

47:46 • 13min

Time Travel and Trust in the Wizarding World

01:00:50 • 11min

Thematic Connections in Harry Potter

01:12:09 • 15min

Literary Explorations and Audience Engagement

01:27:19 • 4min

Summer Memories and Exciting Conventions

01:31:19 • 2min

Upcoming Meetup and Unique MuggleCast Bookmarks

01:33:07 • 2min

Happy Back to Hogwarts y'all!
Enough already! Pottermore announces a new "reimagined" Sorting Hat is coming. Are we about to receive new House assignments?
We've shipped MuggleCast tote bags to our first 150 patrons, with more going out in the weeks ahead!
Andrew recaps Harry Potter Trivia Night at Wizards Unite Indianapolis, but he can't remember anything!
Beautiful park, great community event, dragons, cool merchandise and more! Andrew shares his experience from Wizards Unite Fan Fest!
Before beginning our chapter-by-chapter analysis of Order of the Phoenix, we connect the threads to Prisoner of Azkaban, since the Harry Potter series is a frame narrative (We recently did this with Sorcerer's Stone and Deathly Hallows on Episode 427).
The grim, dementors and what happens when Harry runs from the Dursleys
Aunt Marge, Dudley and the first chapter magical impact on the Dursley family
Character appearances and reappearances: Lupin, Sirius, Luna and more!
Is it a coincidence Harry meets Lupin and Luna the same way?
The contrasting teaching styles of Remus Lupin and Dolores Umbridge
Hermione takes on Trelawney in Prisoner of Azkaban and Umbridge in Order of the Phoenix for their ineffective teaching methods
Ministry Interference: comparing Fudge's actions towards Harry in Prisoner vs. Order
Lucius Malfoy and his meddlesome nature: first Buckbeak then Harry's trial
We take a look at a similarity between Hermione and Umbridge (Say what?!?)
How Dementors and time turners play a critical role in both books
Sirius Black is a prisoner in both books
Dumbledore undermines the Ministry at the end of both books: the escape of Sirius and the return of Voldemort
Quizzitch: What type of flower bed does Harry find himself laying in as Order of the Phoenix opens?
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