MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

Dr. Sarah Steelman, a marriage and family therapist specializing in LGBTQ+ issues, joins to dissect J.K. Rowling's controversial remarks on trans rights. The conversation highlights the importance of inclusive language and the impact of public figures' statements on the transgender community. Dr. Steelman emphasizes the need for empathy, understanding, and informed dialogue around gender identity. They address the shared struggles of cis and trans women, advocating for solidarity and allyship while navigating the complexities of fandom in light of harmful public discourse.

MuggleCast opens with a listener email addressing current events in America. Also, please note we recorded this episode before JKR's latest hurtful tweets. Some suggested recommendations and resources that can help us all learn: Understand racism doesn't "go away" - it mutates. Learn from organizations like The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, The Vera Institute of Justice, The National Civil Rights Museum, The Innocence Project, and The MBK Alliance. Everyone has biases , many of them unconscious - find ways to confront your implicit biases Amplify the voices of people of color, but recognize when to be quiet and listen VOTE for candidates and legislation that will hold authorities accountable Visit Ethel's Club, which provides free grieving and healing sessions to African Americans around the world, led by licensed black therapists. Support black businesses in your area: Official Black Wall Street, EatOkra (iOS and Android). Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler and Whoopi Goldberg read the latest chapters from Sorcerer's Stone! Harry Potter face coverings are now available from WizardingWorld.com MuggleMail covers yet another definition of the word punting! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 31: O.W.L.S 7-Word Summary: Exams can cause severe headaches and visions  Ron has a little bit of James in him! Malfoy Career Advice: "It's not what you know, it's who you know." Comparing the O.W.L.S to standardized testing here in the United States Anxiety, all-nighters, drugs, cheating and more! Griselda Marchbanks: Dumbledore can "do things with a wand she's never seen before!" Oh, reallllly? Patronus Extra Credit The Removal of Rubeus Hagrid Why does Umbridge choose to sack Hagrid in this manner? Is this even about his job? We discuss the connection to current events. A History of Magic exam gone Siriusly bad! Why wasn't Harry provided more information about what Voldemort was after? The Umbridge Suck Count climbs to 94! Quizzitch: Who is the head of the Wizarding Examinations Authority? Join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! This week's episode is sponsored by BeachBody On Demand: Work out from the comfort of home and still get super effective workouts, making you feel better! Text 'mugglecast' to 30-30-30 to get a free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a new children's story from JKR, and she's releasing fresh chapters every week day! All eight Harry Potter movies have been made available for streaming on HBO MAX. In Bonus MuggleCast, available now on Patreon, the hosts and listeners share their go-to HP films, and Micah tears apart Deathly Hallows, Part 2. The MuggleCast 15th Anniversary T-Shirt is here! Become a Patron by June 30 at the Dumbledore’s Army level or higher to get yours! MuggleMail topics include Sirius' relationship with Harry, bullying at Hogwarts, and Snape's maturation process. Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 30: Grawp 7-Word Summary: Hagrid reveals another giant secret mistake, Grawp Hogwarts professors and students are in open rebellion. Who put the Niffler in Umbridge's office? Harry comes clean about the Triwizard Winnings Can Harry be expected to pick up Occlumency after what happened? The hosts share their meditation tips for Harry. Is Hagrid's strategy for grabbing Hermione and Harry a good one? Laura reveals the Greek origin of centaurs and the hosts compare book events that line up What was Hagrid THINKING bringing Grawp into an inhabited forest? Ron's Mirror of Erised moment happens! Quizzitch: Who is the head of the Wizarding Examinations Authority? This week’s episode is sponsored by MeUndies, underwear that's so good, Dobby would never take it off his head! Get 15% off your first order and free shipping by going to MeUndies.com/MuggleCast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome Slug Club member Ryan! WizardingWorld.com's reread continues with Eddie Redmayne and Stephen Fry The MuggleCast 15th Anniversary T-Shirt is here! Become a Patron by June 30 at the Dumbledore's Army level or higher to get yours!  Muggle Mail covers lots of feedback on Snape's Worst Memory Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix – Chapter 29: Career Advice 7-Word Summary: Harry speaks to McGonagall about career opportunities Harry struggles with what he saw in Snape's Worst Memory Why doesn't Harry consult Hagrid or Professor McGonagall about his concerns? Harry wonders how James and Lily Potter could have fallen in love We discuss the importance of Ginny and the chocolate Easter Egg Harry isn't half bad at Potions when Snape isn't breathing down his neck! The Great Potter Debate: McGonagall vs. Umbridge! The hosts reenact the infamous Career Advice scene! BAD IDEA OF THE WEEK: Let's break into Umbridge's office! How flawed is Harry's plan to contact Sirius? Why can't Harry recall Sirius gave him something for this very situation? Was contacting Sirius worth the risk? Sirius and Remus provide some serious Marauder nostalgia The Great Weasley Escape The Umbridge Suck Count climbs to 84! The hosts give their MVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter! Chicken Soup For The MuggleCast Soul returns! Quizzitch: Who is the first person to score a goal against Ron in Chapter 30? This week's episode is sponsored by Quip, makers of an excellent electric toothbrush. Visit GetQuip.com/muggle to 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

WizardingWorld.com is hosting a video reread of Sorcerer's Stone and Daniel Radcliffe kicks things off! Don't miss Quizzitch Live: The Goblet of Popcorn next Sunday, May 17 (11 am ET)! The MuggleCast 15th Anniversary T-Shirt is here! Become a Patron by June 30 at the Dumbledore's Army level or higher to get yours!  Muggle Mail covers Ministry toilet access, Hermione's advice to Harry and memory perspective! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix – Chapter 28: Snape's Worst Memory 7-Word Summary: Discoveries are difficult to watch in Pensieve  Why didn't Professor McGonagall take over as Headmistress? We reveal something in Hogwarts that ISN'T a security nightmare! The Inquisitorial Squad The Weasley Twins, their loyalty to Dumbledore and their ability to perform exceptional magic Connecting The Threads between Montague and the Vanishing Cabinet Is it fair that Filch is Caretaker of Hogwarts when he can't perform magic? Drink up! Could Umbridge's attempts be any more obvious? As far as apologies go, where does Cho's rank? Inside Snape’s Worst Memory: should Harry have taken this magical leap? How does time work inside people's memories? Why doesn't Harry recognize his mother's initials? Why does Harry see this memory from the third person? Why does he have such freedom of movement? We analyze the younger versions of James, Sirius, Lupin, Peter, Lily and Snape How are the Marauders any different than Malfoy, Crabbe and Goyle? Is it Snape's Worst Memory because he calls Lily a mudblood? We discuss the future implications this scene has for both James and Harry The Umbridge Suck Count climbs to 80! The hosts give their MVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter! Quizzitch: What punishment does Umbridge instruct Filch to apply to the Weasley Twins for their Swamp? Workout at home and see great results with BeachBody On Demand! Text 'mugglecast' to 30-30-30 to receive a free trial! Join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts while discussing J.K. Rowling's apologies for character deaths. Hermione's changing attitude towards Firenze fuels debate, and they analyze the ethical ramifications of memory modification with Marietta's story. Dobby's self-punishment highlights the struggles of house-elves amidst Hogwarts' chaos. The complexities of authority and rebellion in Dumbledore's Army come into focus, alongside playful theories about Dumbledore's magical traits. They also reveal trivia winners and unveil a special anniversary t-shirt.

Happy Birthday, Eric! Quizzitch Live: The Prisoner of Knowledge was a huge success! We hope you joined us and had fun! Muggle Mail covers COVID-19 at Hogwarts and more Hagrid/Harry comparisons! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix – Chapter 26: Seen and Unforeseen 7-Word Summary: Dreams enter the mind through Snape’s lessons  How much legitimacy does Rita Skeeter provide to Harry's story? Umbridge's latest Educational Decree: does it violate freedom of speech and freedom of the press? Should Hermione have given Harry advice about Cho BEFORE their date? Does Quidditch create bad blood amongst the Hogwarts Houses? Inside Harry's Dreams: Neville, McGonagall, Voldemort, Rookwood and more! How is Voldemort not aware of proper prophecy protocol? The truth about Broderick Bode and Sturgis Podmore is revealed! Bad Hermione! Should Harry have told someone what he saw in his dream? Does Snape share what he is seeing inside Harry's mind with Dumbledore? The door to the Department of Mysteries finally opens! Snape's childhood was a rough one! Trelawney and Firenze The Umbridge Suck Count climbs to 62! The hosts give their MVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter! Quizzitch: Who retrieves the list of Dumbledore’s Army members for Umbridge? This week's episode is brought to you by MeUndies! Get 15% off your first order and free shipping by going to MeUndies.com/MuggleCast 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 covers JKR's childhood home and her recent thoughts on Prisoner of Azkaban and Order of the Phoenix. One of these was her easiest Potter book to write. Muggle Mail includes Voldemort's possession of Ginny and The Knight Bus in Goblet of Fire Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix – Chapter 25: The Beetle at Bay 7-Word Summary: Valentine’s Day happens amidst many bad choices Mass Breakout from Azkaban! Why doesn't Ron react at all to hearing Antonin Dolohov's name? Is Fudge wrong to think Sirius Black could be behind the breakout? Neville's shift in mentality: the hosts each submit his "glow up" track! Add yours to this Spotify list! Bye bye, Broderick Bode! We hardly knew ye! Hagrid and Trelawney: were their classes destined for scrutiny and failure since Prisoner of Azkaban? How is Umbridge able to attend every Care of Magical Creatures and Divination class? Doesn't she have classes to teach herself? Educational Decree No. 26 - joke's on you Dolores!  Harry and Cho's first date: Quidditch, dementors, Madam Pudifoot's, Roger Davies, Cedric, Hermione and more! Is The Daily Prophet getting pressured by the Ministry?  Hermione’s clever plan to have Rita Skeeter tell Harry’s story in The Quibbler The Umbridge Suck Count climbs to 56! The hosts give their MVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter! Quizzitch: What topic does Xenophilius Lovegood tell Luna that Harry’s story is outselling? This week's episode is brought to you by Literati (get 25% off your first two orders by visiting Literati.com/MuggleCast) and Quip (get your first refill kit free by visiting GetQuip.com/Muggle) Join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts celebrate Rupert Grint's exciting news of impending fatherhood. They dissect Harry's emotional turmoil during Occlumency lessons with Snape, questioning the ethics of their mentor-student relationship. A lively discussion touches on the chaotic nature of the Knight Bus and its magical quirks. With insights into teenage love, they explore Harry's relationship with Cho. Finally, the dark connection between Harry and Voldemort raises intriguing questions about identity and fate, adding layers to their intertwined stories.

Quizzitch Live: The Fandom of Secrets returns this Thursday, April 9 at 7:15 p.m. ET! Keep an eye on our social media channels for the link to participate! J.K. Rowling offers up a Character Personality quiz on Twitter! The hosts share which Harry Potter character they are most like... and the answers may surprise you! News covers Harry Potter at Home, The Tales of Beedle The Bard audiobook release and the LEGO Harry Potter video game for only $6! Muggle Mail covers Harry's relationship with Mad-Eye Moody, Nagini and Dumbledore's past, a maternity ward at St. Mungo's and Harriet Potter Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix – Chapter 23: Christmas on The Closed Ward 7-Word Summary: Harry heads to see Arthur in recovery  We Connect the Threads to... Chamber of Secrets?!?! Possession by Voldemort, the importance of house elves and Professor Lockhart Horcrux Takeover on the London Underground! Harry's having a nervous breakdown! Can someone HELP HIM? Odd that Dumbledore has a direct line to Harry’s bedroom at Grimmauld Place? Why doesn't Harry think of consulting Ginny earlier about being possessed by Voldemort? Did they two bond over this shared experience in later years? Opening presents in your bedroom? What's up with Christmas at Grimmauld Place? Harry makes an important observation about Kreacher. Should Sirius be more concerned he's "missing"? Welcome back Gildeory Lockhart! Do we think the former DADA professor ever recovers from his condition? Goodnight Broderick! Is there no screening presents at St. Mungo's? How is a venomous tentacula safe to put next to a patient's bedside? Hey, Augusta!  We compare grandma Longbottom's evaluation of the trio to that of Lucius Malfoy's from Chamber of Secrets! Bubblegum wrapper theory galore! The big Bellatrix reveal! Somebody better really check on Kreacher now... The Umbridge Suck Count climbs to 50! The hosts give their MVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter! Chicken Soup For The MuggleCast Soul returns! Quizzitch: Who teases Harry about taking remedial potions? Join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices