632: The Benefits of Electric Fireplaces (GOF Chapter 4, Back to the Burrow)

<div>It's time to unblock your fireplace and let our hosts into your living room! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as things heat up inside No. 4 Privet Drive! And make sure to mind the flying ornaments and Ton-Tongue Toffee!<br /> <br /> </div> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEjZXWTRnAI&list=PLOZJBC8AAJkGT-WI4HrVAM0mBHiCKn3GE&pp=iAQB">Quizzitch Live</a> is returning! October 28th at 11 AM ET will see the latest Halloween edition of our trivia game where listeners can participate live and win prizes! Study up on your O.W.L. level Charms, Potions, Transfiguration, Defense Against The Dark Arts and more!</li> <li>Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 4: Back to the Burrow</li> <li>7-Word Summary: Arthur attempts to help with Dudley’s tongue </li> <li>We all know that the Weasleys cause some good old-fashioned havoc on Privet Drive, but was it all quite necessary?</li> <li>Offenses include: Sending multiple delegates - did Ron, Fred and George need to be there? Why didn't Molly accompany Arthur? Being insensitive to Dudley’s trauma - who, if anybody is aware of the pig tail situation? And baiting Dudley - we debate the actions of Fred and George toward Harry's cousin. Were they intentionally feeding his addiction to sweets?</li> <li>With all the magic going on at Privet Drive, why doesn't the Ministry show up?</li> <li>Despite all of the chaos, Arthur still calls the Dursleys manners into question!</li> <li>What Muggle items do we think Arthur would have enjoyed most at the Dursely home?</li> <li>WHAT IF... only Arthur and Molly came to pick up Harry? Would it have improved relations between Harry’s surrogate parents and his guardians?</li> <li>Odds & Ends cover the relentless fat shaming of both Dudley and Vernon</li> <li>Quizzitch: How many times did Harry physically visit The Burrow during the 7-book series?</li> <li> <a href="https://mugglecast.com/transcripts/">Transcripts</a> are now available for our most recent episodes of MuggleCast, with more coming each week!</li> <li>This week's episode is brought to you by MasterClass (get 15% off an annual membership at <a href="http://www.MasterClass.com/MuggleCast">MasterClass.com/MuggleCast</a>) and BetterHelp (visit <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/mugglecast">BetterHelp.com/mugglecast</a> today to get 10% off your first month)!</li> <li>And don’t forget you can join our community at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/mugglecast">Patreon.com/MuggleCast</a> and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! We have two brand-new ones headed your way this October, including a Halloween costume special and another edition of Favorite Headcannons!</li> </ul>

01:00:33

631: Mmmm, Grapefruit and Floor Cake (GOF Chapters 2 & 3, The Scar and The Invitation)

<div>The recaps are back! We thought we had escaped getting summaries for Harry's friends, his lifestyle, his family, and his situation but we were vastly mistaken. Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they delve into Chapters 2 and 3 of Goblet of Fire, covering chapters "The Scar" and "The Invitation"! We discuss the Dursleys motives and if everything would have been better had Harry contacted Dumbledore about his 'dream.'<br /> <br /> </div> <ul> <li>A MuggleCast Girls' Takeover is coming! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mugglecast/">Patrons</a> have two chances to catch Laura, Chloe, and friends of the show Pam and Meg hanging out and talking all things girly. Celebrations begin October 19! For more info, check our social channels.</li> <li> <a href="https://mugglecast.com/transcripts/">Transcripts</a> are now available for our most recent episodes of MuggleCast, with more coming each week!</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEjZXWTRnAI&list=PLOZJBC8AAJkGT-WI4HrVAM0mBHiCKn3GE&pp=iAQB">Quizzitch Live</a> is returning! October 28th will see our latest Halloween edition of the live trivia game where listeners can participate live!</li> <li>Main Discussion 1: Chapter 2 of <em>Goblet of Fire</em>, "The Scar."</li> <li>7-Word Summary for Chapter 2: Dumbledore sometimes is on the beach relaxing</li> <li>We review the stresses that went in to crafting such a large book in less time for its author.</li> <li>Whose POV was Harry's dream actually from, and how does it work? Did the rules surrounding H*rcr*xes change?</li> <li>How would things be different if Harry had chosen to write Dumbledore? Would he care?</li> <li>We review Dudley's choice in video games.</li> <li>Main Discussion 2: Chapter 3 of <em>Goblet of Fire</em>, "The Invitation."</li> <li>7-Word Summary for Chapter 3: Molly tries to save Harry’s summer funnily</li> <li>Is Vernon's behavior and his intolerance for magic similar to that of folks who are anti-LGBT?</li> <li>We review how Harry always miraculously escapes Privet Drive with a bang.</li> <li>Finally, we ask the most important question: how is Harry preserving all that birthday cake under his floorboards?</li> <li>Quizzitch: what does Arthur Weasley ask Dudley Dursley?</li> <li>This week’s episode is brought to you by Indeed (claim your $75 credit at <a href="http://indeed.com/MuggleCast">Indeed.com/MuggleCast</a>), and Better Help (Visit <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/mugglecast">BetterHelp.com/mugglecast</a> today to get 10% off your first month) and MeUndies (get 25% off your first order, plus free standard shipping at <a href="https://meundies.com/mugglecast">MeUndies.com/MuggleCast</a>).</li> </ul>

01:11:18

630: Nagini the Narc (GOF Chapter 1, The Riddle House)

<div>It's been 13 years, but the hosts are finally ready to revisit Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts! Join us as we sneak into The Riddle House to see prophecies fulfilled and Dark Lords taking (snake) milk shots. Plus, we share our favorite Dumbledore moments in honor of the late, great Michael Gambon!<br /> <br /> </div> <ul> <li>Welcome Slug Club member, Summer!</li> <li>We pay tribute to Michael Gambon, who played Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films</li> <li> <a href="https://mugglecast.com/episode-204/">For the first time since 2010</a>, we're diving into Chapter-by-Chapter for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with Chapter 1: The Riddle House!</li> <li>We reflect on the fourth book's midnight release and the last time we actually read it!</li> <li>7-Word Summary: Voldemort decides to plan an amazing murder</li> <li>The history of the Riddle House... is it cursed? Is Voldemort secretly bankrolling his family's home?</li> <li>Comparisons are drawn between The Riddles and The Dursleys</li> <li>Why is Tom Riddle Sr. depicted as worse than his parents? Is Merope to blame?</li> <li>The Significance of The Hanged Man</li> <li>The Scapegoating of Frank Bryce: do the townsfolk in Little Hangleton effectively "cancel" him? Can we draw comparisons to Harry later on in this book and in Order of the Phoenix?</li> <li>Wormtail The Snake Milker - yes, it's a real profession!</li> <li>Peter shows a resistance to using Harry in Voldemort's plan. Is it based solely on the effort required? Or does he have feelings of guilt? </li> <li>Right hands and faithful servants: Voldemort hints about the ritual to come at the end of the book!</li> <li>Pure Evil: How is Voldemort strong enough to use a wand and cast Avada Kedavra if he’s in need of a body and constant nurturing from Nagini?</li> <li>Horcuxes! Horcruxes! Horcruxes!</li> <li>Quizzitch: In opposition of his new diet, what did Dudley throw out the window?</li> <li>Next week: Chapter 2 of Goblet of Fire: The Scar</li> <li>Plus, Quizzitch Live returns in time for Halloween on October 28 - mark your calendars now!</li> <li>This week’s episode is brought to you by Indeed (claim your $75 credit at <a href="http://indeed.com/MuggleCast">Indeed.com/MuggleCast</a>), and Better Help (Visit <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/mugglecast">BetterHelp.com/mugglecast</a> today to get 10% off your first month)!</li> <li>Transcripts are BACK! Thank you, Meg!</li> <li>And don't forget you can join our community at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/mugglecast">Patreon.com/MuggleCast</a> and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! Following our Goblet of Fire movie commentary, we discussed many of the things from the book we would have liked to see adapted in the fourth film!</li> </ul>

01:37:43

629: 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' Movie Commentary Track!

<div>As we prepare to launch our Goblet of Fire Chapter-by-Chapter series, we're excited to finally do a <a href="https://mugglecast.com/wall-of-fame/">movie commentary track</a> for the fourth Harry Potter movie!<br /> <br /> Join the MuggleCasters as they watch and discuss Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. You will need to bring your own copy of the movie's standard edition in order to get the full experience. Before the movie begins, we help you sync up with us so we're all watching together (The sync point is as soon as you get through the 'WB' logo and see a skull).<br /> <br /> And have a celebratory drink prepared - like an orange juice if you're under 21 or a screwdriver if you're above 21 - for an iconic moment.<br /> <br /> Note: This episode was recorded before the passing of legendary actor Michael Gambon, who played Albus Dumbledore in this and many more Harry Potter movies. We will look back at his legacy on the next episode of MuggleCast.<br /> <br /> The MuggleCast 2023 Listener Survey is <a href="https://forms.gle/BMtEHiHYMKeV3Ptf8">HERE</a> and is open to all listeners through <strong>October 6th</strong>! We want to know what you love about the show, what you think could improve it, and what other content you’d be interested in us making.<br /> <br /> This week’s episode is brought to you by Indeed. Claim your $75 credit at <a href="http://indeed.com/MuggleCast">Indeed.com/MuggleCast.</a> </div>

02:33:11

628: Did the Dursley's Gifts to Harry Foreshadow 'Deathly Hallows'? And More MuggleMail

<div>It's time to reflect on our recent re-read of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Laura as they open the MuggleMail bag once more to tackle an array of voicemails, e-mails and chicken soup submissions following our recent excursion into Book 3's Chapter-By-Chapter.<br /> <br /> </div> <ul> <li>The MuggleCast 2023 Listener Survey is <a href="https://forms.gle/BMtEHiHYMKeV3Ptf8">HERE</a> and is open to all listeners through <strong>October 6th</strong>! We want to know what you love about the show, what you think could improve it, and what other content you’d be interested in us making.</li> <li>Check out Parts 1 and 2 of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@belatedbinge">Belated Binge Podcast</a>'s "Harry Potter: A History" and "Harry Potter: A Fandom" series with Eric!</li> <li>We begin our Book 3 wrap-up by revisiting our 7 Word Summaries and voting on which one should get a re-do!</li> <li>7-Word Summary of Book 3: Sirius prevails over Ministry officials and Snape</li> <li>Voicemails include: Is there a connection between the Deathly Hallows and the gifts Harry receives from the Dursleys?</li> <li>Does the prophecy's existence explain why Snape picks on Neville? Is there another reason why Voldemort doesn't have hair?</li> <li>Lupin's werewolf depiction may be referenced elsewhere, and the phases of the moon are more gradual than you may think!</li> <li>A listener writes in about Micah's criticism of Time-Turning.</li> <li>Why are Lupin's lesson plans so creature-centric?</li> <li>Is there a reason behind the many strained paternal relationships in HP?</li> <li>Would Veritaserum help crack a Fidelius Charm? And, is being someone's Godfather a special magical bond?</li> <li>Listeners also point out: McGonagall's anti-Divination stance goes back to Book One. And, how does Professor Binns grade papers?</li> <li>One 13-year-old listener made her parents detour around Mount Greylock (we 100% support this).</li> <li>Quizzitch: Who found the Riddle family dead?</li> <li>Next week: Goblet of Fire movie commentary!</li> <li>This week’s episode is brought to you by Better Help (Visit <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/mugglecast">BetterHelp.com/mugglecast</a> today to get 10% off your first month.)!</li> <li>And don't forget you can join our community at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/mugglecast">Patreon.com/MuggleCast</a> and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! This week, we discuss moments that were cut from Book 4 for the movie!</li> </ul>

01:06:41

627: A Normal Friday Night at Hogwarts (POA Chapter 22, Owl Post Again)

<div>This week, we're closing the book on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura and Melissa as they avoid Snape's wrath, have real talk with Lupin and Dumbledore and finally get permission to go to Hogsmeade. Oh, and be sure to check with your cat that your new pet isn't secretly a mass murderer!<br /> <br /> </div> <ul> <li>Welcome Slug Club member, Melissa!</li> <li>LAST CHANCE! Time is running out to subscribe to this year's <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mugglecast">MuggleCast Collectors Club</a> over on Patreon. Be sure to opt-in to this special benefit by <strong>September 22nd</strong>!</li> <li>The MuggleCast 2023 Listener Survey is <a href="https://forms.gle/BMtEHiHYMKeV3Ptf8">HERE</a> and is open to all listeners through <strong>October 6th</strong>! We want to know what you love about the show, what you think could improve it, and what other content you’d be interested in us making.</li> <li>Chapter-by-Chapter for Prisoner of Azkaban concludes with Chapter 22: Owl Post Again</li> <li>7-Word Summary: Justice is served by Hermione and Harry</li> <li>Snape claims he knows how Sirius escaped! Does he really KNOW it was Harry & Hermione? How secret is Hermione's Time-Turner?</li> <li>The hosts (and Fudge) react to Snape's unhinged behavior</li> <li>Dumbledore The Drama Queen is stoking the flames!</li> <li>Lupin regifts Harry the Marauder's Map forever connecting him with his father</li> <li>How did Dumbledore manage to convince Fudge that Lupin didn't aid Sirius?</li> <li>Harry is upset that Pettigrew got away, but Dumbledore tells him his choices made all of the difference. Does this moment feel authentically Dumbledore? Does it make more sense that they gave these lines to Lupin in the movie?</li> <li>By gifting Pigwidgeon to Ron, is Sirius trying to further endear himself to Harry?</li> <li>We analyze the book coming full circle and the balance of power shifting at Privet Drive</li> <li>Prophecies & Animagi - there ARE some things Dumbledore doesn't know!</li> <li>Could Trelawney be deep-linked to Harry and Voldemort? </li> <li>How did the Marauder's keep their situation secret from Dumbledore?</li> <li>Odds & Ends cover The Quidditch World Cup, the Grindylow tank, Percy's Ministry ambitions, Harry sititng by the lake and more!</li> <li>Quizzitch: Who gives Pigwidgeon his name?</li> <li>Next week: We start Goblet of Fire with a special movie commentary track!</li> <li>This week’s episode is brought to you by Indeed (claim your $75 credit at <a href="http://indeed.com/MuggleCast">Indeed.com/MuggleCast</a>), and Better Help (Visit <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/mugglecast">BetterHelp.com/mugglecast</a> today to get 10% off your first month.)!</li> <li>And don't forget you can join our community at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/mugglecast">Patreon.com/MuggleCast</a> and receive magical benefits, including Bonus MuggleCast! This week, we discuss several news stories surrounding the Fantastic Beasts film franchise and Harry Potter television reboot!</li> </ul>

01:22:05

626: Snape's Best Memory (POA Chapter 21, Hermione's Secret)

<div>Three turns ought to do it, MuggleCast! This week we plumb the depths of time with Harry and Hermione as Chapter-by-Chapter covers Chapter 21 of <em>Prisoner of Azkaban</em>, Hermione's Secret! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they ask the tough questions such as, how is Snape <br /> <br /> </div> <ul> <li>Time is running out to subscribe to this year's <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mugglecast">MuggleCast Collectors Club</a> over on Patreon. Be sure to opt-in to this special benefit by September 22nd.</li> <li>Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 21: Hermione's Secret</li> <li>7-Word Summary: Hermione saves Buckbeak with a time turner</li> <li>Somebody Call the WAMBULANCE for Snape!</li> <li>We unleash our new "Severus Lie Count" right in the nick of time!</li> <li>Is Snape pointing out the uneven leniency given to Harry helpful or harmful to his cause? He sure knows how to play Fudge.</li> <li>Could Snape actually secretly believe Harry and Hermione's side of events?</li> <li>Once Hermione busts out the Time-Turner to save the day we must ask: is traveling in time morally correct?</li> <li>What alternatives must there have been to giving Hermione a Time-Turner at age 13?</li> <li>What gives Dumbledore the authority to play God in this situation?</li> <li>What If: The Time-turning sequence all went wrong?</li> <li>We review why Time Turners may have been more hassle for the author than a help, and ask if it was worth it.</li> <li>Quizzitch: At the end of term, who arrives to see Lupin after Harry does?</li> <li>Next week: Chapter 22: Owl Post Again, the FINAL CHAPTER of POA! And two weeks from now, we'll record a Goblet of Fire movie commentary track!</li> <li>This week’s episode is brought to you by Indeed (claim your $75 credit at <a href="http://indeed.com/MuggleCast">Indeed.com/MuggleCast</a>), and Better Help (Visit <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/mugglecast">BetterHelp.com/mugglecast</a> today to get 10% off your first month.)!</li> </ul>

01:18:00

625: MuggleCast LIVE from LeakyCon 2023

<div>MuggleCast celebrates the month of August with this LIVE recording from LeakyCon 2023 at McCormick Place in Chicago IL! Recorded on Saturday, August 5 our audience-participatory mega show includes fan-favorite game segments such as Dueling Club, Make the Connection, and a new segment titled, "Is MuggleCast Older Than...?" Join Eric, Micah, Chloé with a special guest appearance by LeakyCon's founder, Melissa Anelli, as they play games and reflect on the fandom space across 18 years of Harry Potter podcasting!<br /> <br /> </div> <ul> <li>Welcome to LeakyCon 2023! We're old but we brought a cake... for Micah.</li> <li>How did we each get started with MuggleCast? The hosts reflect.</li> <li>Game: Is MuggleCast Older Than...? Rounds include "Taylor Swift's debut album" and "The iPhone."</li> <li>What have been some of our favorite moments in MuggleCast history?</li> <li>Game: The Dueling Club. Nonhumans edition, DADA professors, and Weasley family members!</li> <li>What moments in fandom were the most surprising and unbelievable when they happened in the moment?</li> <li>Game: Make the Connection returns! This one you have to hear to believe. (Chloé crushes it.)</li> <li>Thanks to all who came out to see us in Chicago!</li> </ul>

01:03:18

624: Where's the Moonscreen? (POA Chapter 20, The Dementor's Kiss)

<div>KISSY KISSY! This week, be sure to put on your chapstick because the Dementors are ready to pucker up! Join our hosts as they exit the Whomping Willow and attempt to tackle what awaits them on the Hogwarts grounds.<br /> <br /> </div> <ul> <li>Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 20: The Dementor's Kiss</li> <li>7-Word Summary: Chaos ensues on Hogwarts grounds under moonlight</li> <li>WHAT IF...<strong> </strong>Peter hadn’t escaped and Sirius’ innocence had been proven? Would Dumbledore have been forced to explain Harry’s blood protection sooner? Would the Ministry have allowed Harry to live with Sirius?</li> <li>Do we think Sirius is mature enough or in the right state of mind to care for Harry?</li> <li>Does it cross Lupin's mind at all that if the moon comes out, they’re screwed? </li> <li>Why is Pettigrew not completely immobilized? </li> <li>We rate Lupin's transformation: did the book vs. the movie do it better?</li> <li>Lupin can be controlled by his Animagus friends, but Sirius doesn’t have much luck - is he out of practice? </li> <li>Soooo, Harry and Hermione are totally cool leaving Ron and Snape helpless with a werewolf running around while they go tend to Sirius?</li> <li>Why doesn't Harry's thought of living with Sirius work on the Dementors?</li> <li>Connecting The Threads: Harry attempts to save Sirius in both Prisoner of Azkaban and Order of the Phoenix</li> <li>Quizzitch: How old was Sirius Black when he played the trick on Snape with Lupin?</li> <li>Next week: We're off, but we'll be releasing our live show from LeakyCon in Chicago!</li> <li>Don't forget! Year 2 of the MuggleCast Collectors Club is here!  Each year between now and 2026, we’re sending 4-5 exclusive, new stickers that celebrate the show’s past and present. We’re also giving you the Collector’s Club Card, on which you can place the stickers. It’s a beautiful backing card showing our MuggleCast listeners heading to Hogwarts. Pledge at the $5 or $10 level by September 22 to receive this year’s stickers and the Club Card at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/mugglecast">Patreon.com/MuggleCast</a>!</li> <li>This week’s episode is brought to you by Indeed (claim your $75 credit at <a href="http://indeed.com/MuggleCast">Indeed.com/MuggleCast</a>)!</li> </ul>

01:12:50

623: Double Double-Crosser (POA Chapter 19, The Servant of Lord Voldemort)

<div>The rat is revealed! We finally understand the events of this school year at Hogwarts as well as how Sirius Black escaped from Azkaban prison. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they discuss Chapter 19 of Book 3, including asking whether Crookshanks should be punished for stealing the password sheet and whether Sirius was selfish for not being the Potter's Secret-Keeper.<br /> <br /> </div> <ul> <li>The MuggleCast Collectors Club stickers for 2023 have now been revealed!</li> <li>Pledge <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mugglecast/">on Patreon</a> at the $5 or $10 level by September 22 to receive this year’s stickers and the Club Card!</li> <li>Main Discussion: Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 19: The Servant of Lord Voldemort</li> <li>7-Word Summary: Pettigrew begs Harry for forgiveness for murder</li> <li>Snape enters in full Prosecute Mode! Why can he not be swayed to consider alternate views?</li> <li>Do the Marauders know more than they indicate about Snape's feelings toward Lily?</li> <li>Would Snape have used an Unforgivable Curse in this moment? Would it have worked?</li> <li>What If? the Trio did not knock out Snape? How would events have unfolded differently?</li> <li>Micah has a theory on what Pettigrew's missing toe might signify.</li> <li>Should Crookshanks see punishment for stealing the Gryffindor password sheet for Sirius?</li> <li>Was Sirius selfish to push the Secret Keeping on to Peter? The hosts discuss.</li> <li>The real reason Pettigrew was in hiding is revealed and there's an unexpected connection to Book 6</li> <li>Are the others Marauders to blame for Peter's poor choices?</li> <li>Harry comes into his own, and sparing Peter will have repercussions in Book 7...</li> <li>Quizzitch:  Who leads the group first out of the Shrieking Shack?</li> <li>This week's MuggleCast is brought to you by Indeed (visit <a href="https://indeed.com/mugglecast">Indeed.com/MuggleCast</a> to start hiring now), BetterHelp (visit <a href="https://betterhelp.com/mugglecast">BetterHelp.com/MuggleCast</a> today to get 10% off your first month) and MeUndies (get 25% off your first order, plus free standard shipping at <a href="https://meundies.com/mugglecast">MeUndies.com/MuggleCast</a>).</li> </ul>

01:19:46