514: Revisiting Harry Potter Fansites During Summer 2007

The Cursed Child will not reopen with other Broadway shows this Fall as it rethinks its length and structure, targeting a 2022 return

What's at the heart of this decision? We discuss a few ways The Cursed Child could accomplish a cutdown version of the show.

Main Discussion: Revisiting The Best of MuggleNet and other Potter Fan Sites, particularly during the biggest year for Harry Potter

The hosts revisit their roles and how they got their start in the Potter fandom

The layouts, the countdowns, the breaking news: what were some of our favorite parts of MuggleNet?

The Wall of Shame, Editorials, MuggleSpace and more!

Be sure to check out older versions of MuggleNet using The Wayback Machine!

What was the rivalry like with other Harry Potter fansites?

The hosts read their old staff profiles from 2007 - laughter... and cringing ensue!

Our patrons share their favorite parts and memories of MuggleNet

Quizzitch: Some of the earliest Harry Potter fan conventions were run by a group called HPEF. What does HPEF stand for? Visit MuggleCast.com/Quizzitch to submit your answer!

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Next week: We'll be releasing a brand-new movie commentary on Prisoner of Azkaban. The following week we'll be off for the Memorial Day holiday. So, we'll see you on June 7! In the meantime, check out some of our past episodes on the Wall of Fame!

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