MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

Andrew's prophecy comes true... almost! Hogwarts Legacy is coming to a video game console near you in 2021! What are our initial reactions to the trailer for this open-world video game? We offer some suggestions on what fans can do who are hesitant about purchasing this game. Muggle Mail covers The Pizza Wizard, The Lost Day, Neville, Sirius, a Harry Potter television station and more! Main Discussion: Fantasy Casting The Harry Potter Television Series Peeves, Professor Binns, Ludo Bagman, Augusta Longbottom and The Gaunts: we cast the characters from the books that never made it on screen! Who would play the Founders? Would James Cosmo or Paul Giamatti make a better Gryffindor? Would you cast Viola Davis or Indira Varma for Ravenclaw? John Malkovich as Slytherin? Rebel Wilson as Hufflepuff? In recasting the trio of Harry, Ron and Hermione, can the Potter series catch lightning in a bottle twice? Who did the hosts recast in the roles of Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall and Voldemort? How would Patton Oswalt fair as Rubeus Hagrid? Tom Ellis as Sirius Black? For Quizzitch: Which famous British actor put in two weeks notice and quit a role they had been cast in for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets? You can join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast!! This week's episode is brought to you by BetterHelp (Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/mugglecast) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Muggle Mail answers some of our questions regarding Neville's sorting, and asks why Harry isn't more grateful to Lupin. This week the hosts ask, What are key, never-before-seen moments from the Harry Potter books that we want to see adapted in the TV series? This is our chance to FINALLY see some critical scenes that never made it into the books or films! Andrew kicks things off with light and grim moments: The creation of the Marauders Map, and the entire night of James and Lily's deaths. Will we finally get to see Azkaban in person, and answer how grown wizards interact with Dementors? What about Moody being overtaken by Pettigrew and Crouch, and other Death Eater things? Fresh off our Order of the Phoenix re-read, Laura asks that we see where Dumbledore ran off to. Will the show track Snape becoming the HBP? What about Dumbledore searching for Horcruxes? What scenes might we see in a future Fantastic Beasts film? What pizza toppings exist in the Wizarding World? Hippogriff? Niffler? Bowtruckle? Micah recounts the Top 7 scenes that were never adapted for the film: Winky, Nearly Headless Nick, and more! For Quizzitch: In GOF, what does "Mad-Eye" say ambushed him? Andrew has a show-stopping revelation about how to make the TV series happen. You can join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast!! This week's episode is brought to you by Quip (Visit GetQuip.com/Muggle and get your first refill free) and BetterHelp (Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/mugglecast) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the fascinating parallels between Harry and Neville as they navigate their intertwined destinies. Discover the influence of prophecy on their journeys and how both characters share striking similarities in their upbringings. The conversation even draws humorous biblical comparisons, likening Harry to Christ and Neville to John the Baptist. Plus, relish memorable moments featuring Neville's transformation into a courageous leader in the fight against Voldemort, highlighting themes of friendship, growth, and overcoming adversity.

This week, the hosts rate every Hogwarts professor, comparing their effectiveness and teaching styles. Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Snape are put under the microscope for their unique approaches, while the contrasting methods of Lockhart and Lupin spark lively debate. The discussion even touches on special educators like Arthur Weasley. Listeners participate with a poll, and the dynamic between mentors and students is explored, showcasing the profound effects of good teaching in the wizarding world.

The hosts celebrate two decades since the iconic casting announcement of Harry, Ron, and Hermione. They share updates on the franchise, including box office successes and the future of the Fantastic Beasts series. The discussion dives deep into what makes a chapter truly exceptional, highlighting emotional connections and pivotal moments. Fans voice their love for Goblet of Fire, while the hosts reveal their favorite chapters. A fun trivia segment adds to the engagement, rounding off a vibrant and nostalgic exploration of the beloved series.

Welcome to the show Marissa, co-author of MuggleNet's new Character Compendium, available now in bookstores everywhere! MuggleMail has Umbridge fever! An e-mail from Matt suggests actress Olivia Coleman for the future role of Umbridge in a Harry Potter TV series! Here is a highlight reel for your consideration. Should MuggleCast make Umbridge pillows that you can punch? And, finally, a mention of Umbridge from Half-Blood Prince is brought to our attention. In our Main Discussion, we ask Marissa about the creation of The Unofficial Harry Potter Character Compendium: MuggleNet's Ultimate Guide to Who's Who in the Wizarding World. How did this book come about, how did they gather information on over 700 characters, and which characters stood out to her in her research?! Special sections in the Barnes & Noble edition discuss MuggleNet's favorite non-canon characters, and who is the REAL hero of the Harry Potter series? What is the role of a fan site in 2020? We discuss the early days of MuggleNet and where it stands today The hosts play GUESS. THAT. CHARACTER! Quizzitch: What is Daisy Pennifold known for? This week's episode is sponsored by Quip! Visit GetQuip.com/muggle and get your first refill FREE. Join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

News: The Harry Potter film series is moving to Peacock and leaving HBO Max. Muggle Mail covers Potter People The Podcast and an interesting fan fiction about Voldemort's return! It's our Order of the Phoenix Rewind episode! Acceptable. Troll. Exceeds Expectations. Just how good were our 7-Word Summaries during Chapter-by-Chapter? The grades are in! Dumbledore vs. Voldemort. The Lost Prophecy. Harry's trial. What were the Top 7 Most Critical Moments of Order of the Phoenix? We take a Time Turner back to 2003! What were fans theorizing most about between the Order of the Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince book releases? From Peter Pettigrew to Dumbledore's mysterious absence, what burning questions did Order of the Phoenix and the final two books leave unanswered? Luna Lovegood. Dolores Umbridge. Bellatrix Lestrange. We discuss Order of the Phoenix's Most Notable New Characters and how they translated on screen! The hosts give their Favorite Moments and Rename The Book Quizzitch: What do Jamie Parker, Jim Dale and Evanna Lynch all have in common (besides Harry Potter)? This week's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (visit BetterHelp.com/mugglecast to get 10% off your first month of therapy)! Join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPOILER WARNING: Do not listen if you haven't finished Book 6 yet, but today we're celebrating 15 YEARS OF MUGGLECAST! Welcome back everyone's favorite Brit, Jamie! He has some huge life updates for everyone. Why in the world did we ever decide to start a podcast? Who is this mystery "Sarah" person? We dig deep into the archive to roll clips from Episode 1! Were our predictions any good? Or totally wrong? From Steve Jobs to David Heyman to Pickle Pack and more, Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura and Jamie share their favorite MuggleCast Moments! The hosts give their best fandom moments and top Potter news items over the last 15 years What will be the state of the Harry Potter fandom 15 years from now? We think the current state of the Star Wars and Marvel fandoms should clue us in. Make The Music Connection returns, with music from 2005! Why we still love doing MuggleCast after all this time...and... British Joke of the Day! After the outro, listeners share their favorite moments from over the years This week's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (visit BetterHelp.com/mugglecast to get 10% off your first month of therapy) and BeachBody On Demand (text 'mugglecast' to 30-30-30 for your free trial membership! Join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our final Chapter-by-Chapter episode! The reading archive is now complete! Congratulations to our recent Quizzitch Live winners Morg97, Molly, Melissa, Kate, and Kiran. Eric has a new podcast, Thank You For Spieling! Find it on your favorite podcast app. MuggleMail includes Occlumency lessons, the Marauders watching Snape and Lily, and whether you can grow out of reading Harry Potter books. Chapter-by-Chapter CONCLUDES with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix – Chapter 38: Second War Begins 7-Word Summary: Hogwarts is not the most safe space  Fudge's behavior following Voldemort's return leaves the hosts all bothered. What really happened to Umbridge, and how did Dumbledore leave the Forest unscathed? Malfoy means business, but is his anger misplaced? Snape and McGonagall square off. Why can't Hagrid make Harry feel better? Can anyone? To add insult to injury, Harry discovers Sirius' mirror... ...and Nearly-Headless Nick is roped into a counselor role for his fellow Gryffindor. Luna offers hope. Why doesn't Harry talk to Lupin? And the book ends! Our final Umbridge Suck Count segment is Brutal! Listen for the final tally. MVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter To wrap up this book, we each share our favorite character and a lesson we each learned from Order of the Phoenix. Quizzitch: Multiple Choice! How many times does the word “grim” appear in Book 5, including in ‘Grimmauld Place’? A) 50-79 times B) 80-119 times C)120-149 times D)150+ times This week's episode is brought to you by Thirdlove. Find your perfect fitting bra by going to Thirdlove.com/mugglecast, and get 15% off your first order! Join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our next Quizzitch Live is Tuesday, July 21 - The topic is Deathly Hallows! Harry Potter at Home has wrapped up their chapter readings for Book One. In Muggle Mail, the hosts are asked how Harry Potter led them to branch out into being a fan of other things. We debut a brand new listener-inspired segment, Wizard Court! Bellatrix is on trial for killing Sirius. Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix – Chapter 37: The Lost (?) Prophecy 7-Word Summary: Dumbledore tells Harry some of the truth  A portrait tells Harry that Dumbledore thinks highly of him. What do we think? Dumbledore says, "I know how you're feeling, Harry." But does he? At multiple times, Dumbledore refers to his own age while seeking forgiveness from Harry. Is this fair? Do we blame Kreacher, or do we blame wizards, including Sirius, for Kreacher's betrayal? Snape has shows his heroic side, but Dumbledore is keeping his secret from Harry still. Why? The hosts discuss the blood magic that keeps Harry save on Privet Drive, and if Dumbledore had to withhold this information for so long. We dig into the Prophecy, the part that was overheard, and Laura makes a Bible connection. The significance of Dumbledore counting Harry's escapes from Voldemort. MVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter Quizzitch: What is the last word of Book 5? This week's episode is brought to you by Quip. Get your first refill FREE by visiting GetQuip.com/muggle. Support MuggleCast by supporting our sponsors! Join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices