Best MuggleCast Podcasts (2024)

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'Outlander': What's the Hype Around This Time Traveling Series? 1:02:45

1h ago1:02:45

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Calling all Sassenachs! This week on What The Hype, we’re diving into the world of ‘Outlander’! Join Pam, Laura, and Micah as they break down the basics of this beloved television series adaptation of Diana Gabaldon’s best selling book series, which follows Claire— a World War II combat nurse who suddenly finds herself time traveling back to 18th c…

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COS, 7 Revisit: All Talk, No Show 1:55:09

2h ago1:55:09

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On Episode 424 we discuss... → Oliver's got moves → Word salads → Brussels Sprouts Cha-Cha → The Bite is Right → Oliver Wood's undying passion → Uncalled for wizard slurs Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.…

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Harry Potter and the Graveyard of Goods 1:06:52

1d ago1:06:52

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Happy Halloween! Welcome to Harry Potter and the Graveyard of Goods! Join us as we discuss the official projects by Wizarding World Inc. that’ve perished over the decades. These’ve been rejected by the Sorting Hat. They're on display in Diagon Fail-ey. You get the point. Our Time Turner segment takes us back to the echoes of Halloween episodes past…

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Book 6, Chapter 16: A Very Frosty Christmas

8d ago

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Book 6, Chapter 16: A Very Frosty ChristmasBy Dan Ryno

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DH 30, Revisit: Brave Little Ravenclaw 2:32:06

4d ago2:32:06

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On Episode 423 we discuss... → REAL Death Eaters → Fake Locket Reactions → Spitting at the Homegirl → Dystopian Hogwarts → Cookie Cutter Evil Characters → Math not mathing → Dads? → A tribute to Caleb Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.…

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Scary Movies: Digging Up their Purpose, Thrills, and Psychological Impact 1:10:49

9d ago1:10:49

1:10:49

It's Spooky Szn! We're celebrating by diving into the world of Halloween movies! We're exploring the thrill of fear, our earliest memories of scary films, and the evolution of horror as a genre. We celebrate iconic films and their impact on audiences, look at the psychological aspects of fear and the cultural significance of horror narratives, and …

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Disorder of the Phoenix (OOTP Chapter 5, The Order of the Phoenix) 1:14:27

8d ago1:14:27

1:14:27

More like DISorder, are we right? The cracks against Dumbledore keep coming as the MuggleCasters discuss the events of Book 5, Chapter 5 in our continuing re-read. Join Andrew, Eric, Pam and Micah as they discuss Sirius’ godfatherliness and Molly’s intentions. And more! Reminder! The MuggleCast Merch Store is now open! Grab brand-new, original Mugg…

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OOTP Chapter 17, Revisit: Hoo Hurt Hedwig 2:29:58

11d ago2:29:58

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On Episode 422 we discuss... → Little owls, cloaks, and Sprout → "People," and ghosts' arrested development → Floo zoom meetings → Vanishing vomit → Geoff and itchy skin → History that never gets finished Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.…

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Pop Culture Conventions Help us Escape Reality (But Please Bring Deodorant) 1:11:27

12d ago1:11:27

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This week, What the Hype?! looks at the vibrant world of pop culture conventions! Tapping into our personal experiences attending cons like SDCC, NYCC, Harry Potter fan events, Star Wars Celebration, WonderCon, we share the highs and lows of con-going, and why so many people see it as an escape from reality. We also talk about the sense of communit…

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Sugar Daddy Harry (OOTP Chapter 4, Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place) 1:32:08

15d ago1:32:08

1:32:08

This week, just let it all out! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they listen in to Harry unloading on his best friends and get the latest Order of the Phoenix goss. But be sure to tiptoe down the hall quietly because we don’t want to wake up any maniacal pureblood portraits! BIG NEWS! The MuggleCast Merch Store is now open! Grab brand-new, ori…

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POA, 17 Revisit: The Walking Willow 2:10:58

18d ago2:10:58

2:10:58

On Episode 421 we discuss... → Living in distress → How Sirius really sees Harry → Sensory Overlord → People in a bin → Aggressively Defensive → Finding cloaks → PotterKidReads Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.…

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'Heartstopper': Reviewing Season 3, and How The LGBTQ Series Has Matured 41:39

19d ago41:39

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In our second What the Hype?! on Heartstopper, the hosts react to season 3 of the Netflix graphic novel-to-TV series! We look at Heartstopper's character development, how the show has matured, and its balance between happiness and realism in LGBTQ storytelling. Plus, we look at when to expect Heartstopper Season 4 / Graphic Novel 6, the series' evo…

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Lawn Enthusiast Dumbledore (OOTP Chapter 3, The Advance Guard) 1:19:01

22d ago1:19:01

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On this week's episode, Harry is rude to his owl. Then someone breaks into his home. It's very exciting to be leaving Privet Drive! Join us for a chapter of highs and lows as Chapter-by-Chapter covers Chapter 3 of "Order of the Phoenix," and the hosts as well as Slug Club member Katie discuss the recent passing of Maggie Smith, take answers from ou…

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DH, 32 Revisit: Mental Tchotchkes 1:59:18

25d ago1:59:18

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On Episode 420 we discuss... → Death reactions → Percy's redemption arc → The Malfoys and overstaying their welcome → Voldy and Bellatrix on a date → The Lavender debate → Peeves Gabfest Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.…

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Banned Books: Why These Stories Are The Most Important of All 56:10

26d ago56:10

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Grab your pitch forks because in this episode of What the Hype?!, we're looking at why Banned Books deserve ALL the attention! We discuss the significance of Banned Books Week, explore the reasons behind book censorship and its impact on youth, identity, and society. We share our own personal experiences with censorship, and review the top challeng…

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Big Fudge is Watching (OOTP Chapter 2, A Peck of Owls) 1:16:02

29d ago1:16:02

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On this week's episode, we learn things are never as they appear to be as Ms. Figg reveals herself as a Dumbledore informant and Petunia recalls her last correspondence with the Wizarding World! Plus, there are owls... EVERYWHERE! Welcome back, Meg! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 2: A Peck of Owls. And our Time Turn…

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OotP, 6 Revisit: House of Black Mold 2:31:36

1M ago2:31:36

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On Episode 419 we discuss... → The dawn of "cool girl" Ginny → Arthur supporting the twins → Bogeyman or boogers → Enough about doxies → Falco the owl is not dead → The saga of secret keepers Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.…

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Music Biopics: What's the Hype, and How Honest Are They? 51:44

1M ago51:44

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In this week's episode of What the Hype?!, we're looking at music biopics! From Elton John to Whitney Houston to Queen to a forthcoming biopic about Britney Spears, these films give us inside-looks at lives of artists who we adore. But how much truth bending can we tolerate, and how do artists and viewers benefit from these stories? Plus, Eric, And…

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Figg's Bat Phone (OOTP Chapter 1, Dudley Demented) 1:13:52

1M ago1:13:52

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This week, our Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix re-read begins! We examine the protections surrounding Harry now that Voldemort is back, and ask whether Dudley Dursley is a good boy now. News: There is an open casting call for children to become the next Potter trio for the HBO series. We’ll be talking more about it in Bonus MuggleCast, av…

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GOF Movie Watch: Movie Commentary with Special Guest Composer Patrick Doyle 2:48:17

1M ago2:48:17

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On Episode 418 we discuss... → Long hair for everyone → Darker sound → Capturing other countries → All the motifs → Loving "Harry in Winter" → Scenes that never were → Inspiration and Wizard Rock → Composer Patrick Doyle Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/suppo…

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'Survivor': Why This Long-Running Reality Series Still Burns Bright 1:03:18

1M ago1:03:18

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Grab your torches and dip them into the fire because on this week’s episode of What They Hype?! we’re talking all about Survivor! Join Micah, Andrew and friend of the show Christine Riccio as we dive into what's made Survivor arguably the most successful reality television show of all-time. What drew us in, what's kept us watching and why should yo…

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'Order of the Phoenix' Movie Commentary Track! 2:16:46

1M ago2:16:46

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Before we start our Chapter by Chapter re-read of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, this week we're watching the fifth Harry Potter movie together! Bring your own copy of the Order of the Phoenix movie and watch the film with us. We offer commentary, behind-the-scenes info, wonder why there are so many montages, and fun facts about the pro…

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GOF, 35 Revisit: Violently Infatuated 2:12:30

2M ago2:12:30

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On Episode 417 we discuss... → Dorito cat → FamMoody → One peg leg in the grave → Winky doesn't even go here → Shotgun burial → How Harry is not a "Scream" heroine → Pepper up for everyone → Check out the Magical Blonde Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/suppor…

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‘Beetlejuice’: What’s the Hype For This Spoky, Campy Classic? 1:07:03

2M ago1:07:03

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It's showtime! Spooky szn is here and we're excited to kick it off with 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' but first we need to explain the hype behind the 1988 original. We surprise even ourselves when we realize what a cultural touchstone from our childhoods this movie is. Is that the secret ingredient that made audiences still turn out for Beetlejuice 3…

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Listeners Share 'Goblet of Fire' Theories, and 'Cursed Child' Star Joel Meyers Speaks With Us! 1:30:23

2M ago1:30:23

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It's time to put Goblet of Fire in the rear-view mirror as we conduct our ceremonial book wrap episode, featuring our 7-Word Chapter Summary redo, 7 Word Book Summary, and more MuggleMail than you can shake a non-plot-holed Portkey at! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah for this fun-filled episode catching up with all that our listeners have had to…

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DH, 4 Revisit: Big Boy Pants 2:15:26

2M ago2:15:26

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On Episode 416 we discuss... → Twelve father figures → Where's Charlie → Harry and missing the Dursleys → Being stupidly noble → Losing Hedwig → Moody's overly complicated plan → maybe too many people came to save Harry → Check out Professor Wamble Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-pot…

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'Reputation': Why Taylor Swift's Edgiest Album Stands Out Amongst the Rest 1:04:54

2M ago1:04:54

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Baby, let the games begin! This week on What The Hype, Pam (our resident Swiftie) is joined by Andrew, Eric, and special guest, Meg, to talk about Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation!’ In an effort to better understand Swift’s sixth studio album, Pam takes us through a brief history of the events that lead to the birth of ‘Reputation.’ Armed with a crash co…

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The MuggleCasters Reunite in Washington D.C.! 1:14:50

2M ago1:14:50

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This week, the four MuggleCasters are all under one roof for the first time since 2010! While attending Podcast Movement in Washington, D.C., we held a listener meet-up and later gathered around a single hotel room desk to answer questions about the show and each other. The entire experience was relaxing and fun, which you can hear for yourself now…

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Book 6, Chapter 15: The Unbreakable Vow

2M ago

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Book 6, Chapter 15: The Unbreakable VowBy Dan Ryno

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POA, 3 Revisit: Personality Over Pimples 1:42:36

2M ago1:42:36

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On Episode 415 we discuss... → Muggle buddies → Mobile AirBnB → Stan is Gossip Girl → "What you fell over for?" - Stan Shunpike → Anything between a cell phone on vibrate and a cow in the distance → Biggest fart in history → Spilling the hot chocolate → Personality over pimples → Check out the Magical Blonde Become a supporter of this podcast: http…

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'Ghostbusters': Why This Sci-Fi Series Withstands the Test of Time 42:57

2M ago42:57

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The supernatural comedy from 1984 starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis has stood the test of time. While some things (the proton pack) aged more well than others (Dr. Pete Venkman), this episode is devoted to exploring the movie as a whole. Have we learned everything we need to know about New York from the movie? What does each ghostb…

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MuggleCast Live at LeakyCon 2024! 1:01:24

2M ago1:01:24

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Eric, Micah, and Chloé record a special, 19 years later-themed episode of MuggleCast live from LeakyCon in Portland, Oregon! We reflect on the show's journey so far, revisit the epilogue in Deathly Hallows, and play two of our show's games (Make the Connection and What If...) with listeners! This week's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Explore y…

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Book 6, Chapter 14: Felix Felicis

2M ago

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Book 6, Chapter 14: Felix FelicisBy Dan Ryno

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HBP 3, Revisit: Bubbie Coded 1:18:16

2M ago1:18:16

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On Episode 414 we discuss... → Yenta energy → A Christopher Robin opening → Narcissa yapping around to everyone → Keep Calm and Don't Carry On → Harry is just like us → Check out Ring Theory already → Ties between Percy and Regulus → Dobby and Winky, sitting in a tree → Petunia is trapped and Dudley melts → Check out the “Noble House of Black” seri…

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'Fourth Wing': What's the Hype About This Viral, Dragon-Led Fantasy Series? 53:20

2M ago53:20

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Dragons, Magic, Romance, oh Gods! Andrew and Pam introduce the Fourth Wing series to fandom newbies Laura and Eric, and the panel discuss why the first two books in the Empyrean series have gone viral online. We catch those who haven't read up to speed, look at what makes the books unique, and take on readers who've claimed that the story is unorig…

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Hermione the Vigilante (GOF Chapter 37, The Beginning) 1:09:36

2M ago1:09:36

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This week, we wrap up our fourth year at Hogwarts, say goodbye to some new friends and prepare for what's to come! Join Andrew, Micah and Laura as we raise a glass to Cedric, Harry and our journey through Goblet of Fire! 7-Word Summary: Relationships blossom when the trio parts ways Chapter-by-Chapter concludes with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 37: The …

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OOTP 3, Revisit: The Moody Operation 1:56:43

3M ago1:56:43

1:56:43

On Episode 413 we discuss... → Voldemort and Harry's double trouble → Burgled → Maybe everyone is wrong about Lupin and Tonks → Math that doesn't math → Kiki in flight → Just add maxima → Hangry Harry → Owls with boundaries → Check out Professor Wamble Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry…

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Song of the Summer: 2024's Highlights, and How Hits Are Made 52:00

3M ago52:00

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Pam and Andrew welcome special guest and fellow podcaster Kaylan (host of Long Live Taylor Podcast) to talk about the annual pop cultural event that is the Song of the Summer. Together, they run through the history of the concept, break down the key components a contending single must have to qualify for the coveted title, and reminisce over past h…

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