MuggleCast takes a close look at Chapter 2 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, “In Memoriam.” Get MuggleCast in your podcast app Stream the episode above, and scroll down for a rundown of our thoughts on the chapter. Harry’s First Cut Shows How Much He Needs His Friends “In Memoriam” opens with Harry packing…

MuggleCast’s Chapter by Chapter series continues with Chapter 1 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, “The Dark Lord Ascending.” Get MuggleCast in your podcast app Press play on the episode above, or keep reading for a breakdown of our biggest takeaways. A Dark Opening Inside Voldemort’s World Unlike almost every other Harry Potter opening,…

On the latest MuggleCast, the hosts dig into Chapter 30 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, “The White Tomb,” the final chapter of the book, with MuggleCast patron and Slug Club member Sam joining Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Laura. Get MuggleCast in your podcast app The full episode is above. Below, you’ll find the…

MuggleCast heads into Chapter 29 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, “The Phoenix Lament.” Get MuggleCast in your podcast app Give the episode a listen above, and keep scrolling for a recap of what we talked about. A Grieving Hogwarts and a Grayer View of Snape The chapter opens on a castle in shock….

This week on MuggleCast, we unpack Chapter 28 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, “Flight of the Prince.” Get MuggleCast in your podcast app Catch the full episode in the player above, and read on for our favorite moments and theories from the discussion. A Chapter Defined by Grief and Urgency For the hosts,…

The MuggleCast crew takes on Chapter 27 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, “The Lightning Struck Tower.” Get MuggleCast in your podcast app You can listen to the full episode above. Below are the biggest takeaways from our conversation. Draco Malfoy’s Defining Moment Laura called Half-Blood Prince “really the Draco character development book in…

MuggleCast breaks down Chapter 26 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, “The Cave.” Get MuggleCast in your podcast app Hit play on the episode above, then read on for the highlights of our discussion. The Cave as a Symbolic Womb The cave in Half-Blood Prince is both a physical obstacle and a setting packed…

The latest MuggleCast episode explores Chapter 25 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, “The Seer Overheard.” Get MuggleCast in your podcast app Listen to the episode above, and check out some of our key takeaways from the chapter and our episode discussion below. Should Harry Go Back for the Half-Blood Prince’s Book? The chapter…

MuggleCast takes a close look at Chapter 24 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, “Sectumsempra.” Get MuggleCast in your podcast app Stream the episode above, and scroll down for a rundown of our thoughts on the chapter. Harry’s Obsession With Draco Leads to an Impulsive Confrontation Harry has spent much of the school year…

MuggleCast’s Chapter by Chapter series continues with Chapter 23 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, “Horcruxes,” with special guest Rachel joining Eric, Micah, and Laura. Get MuggleCast in your podcast app Press play on the episode above, or keep reading for a breakdown of our biggest takeaways. The Real Slughorn Memory Reveals More Than…