MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast

The Potter Collector (http://www.youtube.com/thepottercollector) joins us for MuggleCast’s Harry Potter Gift Guide! Harry Potter: The Exhibition is now open in Lisbon, Portugal! Harry Potter Holiday Gift Guide: What were some of the biggest items to debut in 2019? The Potter Collector talks Nimbus 2000, Mystery Wands from Walmart (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Noble-Collections-Harry-Potter-Mystery-Wand/105076249) and OutofPrint.com (https://outofprint.com/) Andrew: Hallmark has official Harry Potter ornaments (Hogwarts Castle Tree Topper (https://www.hallmark.com/ornaments/keepsake-ornaments/harry-potter-collection-hogwarts-castle-musical-tree-topper-with-light-1QXI3277.html) ) as well as a Golden Snitch Coffee Mug (https://www.hallmark.com/gifts/kitchen/mugs-and-teacups/harry-potter-golden-snitch-coffee-mug-20-oz.-1HPO1007.html) and Gringotts Vault Piggy Bank (https://www.hallmark.com/gifts/home-decor/decorative-accessories/harry-potter-gringotts-vault-bank-6003759.html) Eric: LEGO is always a safe bet for any Potter fan (Hogwarts Full Set (https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/hogwarts-castle-71043) , Hogwarts Express (https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/hogwarts-express-75955) and Grindewald’s Escape (https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/grindelwald-s-escape-75951) ) and so are PUZZLES from the New York Puzzle Company (https://www.newyorkpuzzlecompany.com/collections/harry-potter) ! Micah: The Noble Collection has some great adult Potter items (Fawkes (https://www.noblecollection.com/Item--i-STA-HP-7200) , Basilisk Book End (https://www.noblecollection.com/Item--i-BOK-HP-7148) and Fluffy (https://www.noblecollection.com/Item--i-STA-HP-7954) ) Laura:  Alex and Ani’s Harry Potter inspired jewelry (https://www.alexandani.com/time-turner-spinner.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAzuPuBRAIEiwAkkmOSMC2_mkRVVBSvQCM1fzV0xUTU62HCv_XwXuq8_yyFrriBK_GDBzlJBoCPu4QAvD_BwE) , Bioworld’s 9 & 3/4 purse (https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Deluxe-Handbag-Satchel/dp/B074WHX96D/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=harry+potter+purse&qid=1574578986&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExUTYzUDYxTVNNNEc4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzA0Njk5M0Q2WjE3T09RVzZITyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjQ3OTg2M0tUSVNPUFpSOUxKNyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl) and the Harry Potter Christmas in the Wizarding World Advent Calendar (https://www.merchoid.com/harry-potter-christmas-in-the-wizarding-world-advent-calendar/) The Potter Collector’s favorites include: the 20th Anniversary Brian Selznick Editions, the 20th Anniversary UK editions, Nimbus 2000 by Cinereplicas (https://cinereplicas.com/products/harry-potter-nimbus-2000-broom-2019-edition) , Subscription Boxes (GeekGear (https://geekgearbox.co.uk/) , Wizarding Trunk (http://www.thewizardingtrunk.com/) , Bibbidi Bobbidi Boxes (https://bibbidiboxes.com/) ) and OutofPrint.com Shirts Andrew recommends checking out BoxLunch.com (https://www.boxlunch.com/homepage) for the adult Harry Potter fan in your life! Pottery Barn has you covered around the house! Check out the Mirror of Erised (https://bit.ly/2OCAjoF) and this really cool floating candle (https://bit.ly/2riSLdS) ! Codenames (https://www.amazon.com/USAopoly-Harry-Potter-Codenames-Movies/dp/B07CJSWQBN) , Potter-themed playing cards (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078W7R6KK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dBA2Db5M180DK) , Harry Potter Munchkin (https://www.amazon.com/USAopoly-Munchkin-Deluxe-Harry-Potter/dp/B07CJZYSNV) and Cards Against Muggles (https://www.amazon.com/Box-Against-Potte-300-Cards/dp/B07QG9M97Z/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=cards+against+muggles&qid=1574622429&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-4) guarantee a fun night with friends! Patrons weigh in with their gift ideas, including advent calendars (FUNKO (https://www.hottopic.com/product/funko-harry-potter-pocket-pop-2019-advent-calendar/11944102.html?fbclid=IwAR1Jg7LSJ_S3aTU_4-upl_cfIzwmE1Tfc6zoLq47iqddtOh5BYcUR7fc8Ps) , LEGO (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NRSY3RW/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_Xtl1DbEG52FNG?fbclid=IwAR3VMUDAhQh2b1ulgDQuD8JjVkNAic57gBit9ZOKMx3WZdDNmd7omxk6zGw) and sock (https://www.target.com/p/women-39-s-harry-potter-castle-15-days-of-socks-advent-calendar-assorted-colors-one-size/-/A-54651521?fbclid=IwAR3Ui0Yaajk2ZPYw7jvvd-kyTlrICQRZS5K40a_TksUC3YQHfKsjZEAx-Cc) ), J.K. Rowling Boss The Bestseller List Like (https://www.crateandbarrel.com/j.-k.-rowling-boss-the-bestseller-list-like/s417313?st=jk%20rowling&fbclid=IwAR08DPW2kkaewNOj1KqLLMR64JBhGIM4uNsbHJoT3DyMnm01qotv7eGdS90#modal) , Harry Potter Spirit Jerseys (https://www.boxlunch.com/search?q=harry+potter+spirit+jersey) , Commissioned Art From Sydney Dean (https://www.etsy.com/shop/sydsketch) and a Christmas in The Great Hall Candle (https://www.frostbeardstudio.com/products/christmas-in-the-great-hall?fbclid=IwAR0m25rpEfBtStFow2nJgx56cxAHJ5LIaNhDOJ2PYglYOZ_ECT0m3Gmq5gE) We cover some of the classic Potter gifts: books, movies video games and more! Our Top 10 Holiday Potter Gifts! Quizzitch: What does Neville get for his 15th birthday? Join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast (http://www.patreon.com/MuggleCast) and receive magical benefits, including early access to the show via our live streams! This week, we have a very special edition of the Dueling Club where Potter holiday gift items square off against each other!

Andrew checks in from the Wizarding World... completely decked out for the holidays! Laura reveals an early Christmas present that would excite any Potter fan! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 9: The Woes of Mrs. Weasley 7-Word Summary: Harry feels envious because friends are winning What's up with Umbridge "appraising" Harry? Uh oh, Lucius has Fudge's ear! Is it worse that the Order thinks the Minister is NOT under the Imperius Curse? Why does Harry's scar burn when thinking about Dumbledore? Is it the Voldemort connection, the Horcrux or just pure emotion? Do we agree with Hermione that Sirius is acting selfishly after learning Harry has been found not guilty? We do a deep dive on the Defense Against The Dark Arts position Ron is named Prefect... and EVERYONE is stunned! Can't the kid just have his moment? Why DID Dumbledore select Ron and Hermione as Prefects? Moody tries to cheer up Harry by showing him an original Order of the Phoenix photo We discuss Gideon and Fabian Prewett (Were Fred and George's names tributes to them?), Aberforth, Edgar Bones and more The Boggart shows the very real fear Mrs. Weasley has of losing her family Why did Molly choose to take care of the boggart herself? Perspective, Harry! The Umbridge (Toad) Suck Count rises! Connecting The Threads, MVP of the Week and Rename The Chapter return! Quizzitch: What is Luna's mother's first name? This week's episode of MuggleCast is sponsored by TodayTix! For your chance to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in San Francisco, visit http://www.TodayTix.com/MuggleCast Join our community at http://www.Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including early access to the show via our live streams!

Finally... some Fantastic Beasts 3 news (https://www.hypable.com/fantastic-beasts-3-more-dumbledore-hogwarts/) ! What bigger role will Eulalie Hicks play in the upcoming film? Steve Kloves returns to his screenwriting role. What does it mean for Potter fans? We're going to Rio! Will we see Castelobruxo? Why did Crimes of Grindelwald fall flat at the box office? Let's not forget the controversies that preceded it! Fantastic Beasts 3 is taking the series back to its Hogwarts roots! Is this a good thing? Is there such a thing as too much Hogwarts? We spent seven films there, isn't it time to explore the larger wizarding world? Was J.K. Rowling unfairly blamed for the writing in Crimes of Grindelwald? Yummy! Fantastic Beasts 3 will provide more breadcrumbs for Potter fans! Patrons share how they would like to see Hogwarts and Dumbledore be further incorporated (without it feeling like it was done just to please the fans) We give our early predictions for the title of Fantastic Beasts 3! We review Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: The Journey: Behind the Scenes of the Award-Winning Stage Production. It makes a great holiday gift! It was predestined! The story behind J.K. Rowling and John Tiffany! Why did parenting play such a big role in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child? Why was Goblet of Fire such a big focus? The story behind Dobby, Sirius Black, McGonagall, Luna and Astoria Malfoy! Box office woes: why are Cursed Child tickets slumping in Year 2? We take voicemails on Dumbledore's middle names and running Dementors Join our community at http://www.Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including early access to the show via our live streams! This week's episode of MuggleCast is brought to you by AWAY Travel, a favorite company of Micah and Andrew's. Get $20 off one of their amazing suitcases by visiting AWAYTravel.com/muggle and using code 'muggle' at checkout.

Mike from Potterless Podcast joins the show! He shares why he got into the series so late and some of the moments that shocked him the most. Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 8 - The Hearing 7-Word Summary: Harry is attacked by Fudge but Dumbledore prevails Have any of us ever been before a judge? Given Harry is being charged with UNDERAGE magic, isn’t it ridiculous an adult can’t accompany him to trial? Where exactly was Harry’s owl sent? Was it even sent at all? We’re introduced to Fudge’s “right-hand“ woman... Dolores Jane Umbridge! Why do we think Dumbledore arrived at the Ministry three hours early? Given the number of people required for this trial, there is no way the time and location wasn’t changed at least the night prior! By changing the time, is the Ministry hoping Harry would need to use magic, getting him into further trouble? Is Ms. Figg a credible witness? We debate if she really saw the Dementors! Dumbledore makes Fudge SUPER uncomfortable! Who really sent the Dementors? Voldemort? The Ministry? Do we think Fudge made the decision to implement Umbridge at Hogwarts before or after the trial? Would Harry have prevailed without Dumbledore present? What’s up with Harry’s heart swelling to unnatural size? This could have all been solved with a little bit of Veritaserum!  The Umbridge sucks count grows by 2! We Connect The Threads, Rename The Chapter and give our MVPs of the Week Quizzitch: What nickname does Malfoy give Harry while at the Ministry? Join our community at Patreon.com/MuggleCast and receive magical benefits, including early access to the show via our live streams! Thanks to this week's sponsor: Wondery's new podcast Bad Batch (https://wondery.com/shows/bad-batch/) , an investigative series. 

News covers Cursed Child in San Francisco and Germany Andrew and Micah are drawn to the dark side... they're Wizarding World Gold baby! We discuss the benefits and pricing of Wizarding World Gold (https://www.hypable.com/wizarding-world-gold-membership-details/) . What would we like to see them offer in the future? Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapter 7 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, The Ministry of Magic Seven World Summary: Today will be the day Perkins alerts  Harry's restless night: can we sympathize? Name drop! Rufus Scrimgeour is suspicious of Kingsley and Tonks! Mr. Weasley can't contain his excitement in the Muggle world! What technology would fascinate Arthur in 2019? The secret behind the Ministry's Muggle visitor entrance Micah calls BS on the Fountain of Magical Brethren! Eric works at the Ministry! What other host names have appeared in the Potter series? Which Ministry department which would like to know more about? What's up with these underground windows? Ha! Kingsley is in charge of the hunt for Sirius Black! Regurgitating toilets, The Quibbler, Broderick Bode and more The Umbridge suck count grows! The Ministry has changed the time and location of Harry's hearing! Connecting The Threads, MVP of the Week, Rename the Chapter Quizzitch: What is Cornelius Fudge's middle name? Become a member of our community (http://www.patreon.com/mugglecast) today on Patreon and receive awesome, magical benefits! This week's episode is sponsored by ThirdLove (http://www.thirdlove.com/mugglecast) (Get 15% off your first perfect bra today!), Bombas (http://www.bombas.com/mugglecast) (Save 20% on your first pair) and Hello Fresh (http://www.hellofresh.com/mugglecast80) (Get your first 8 meals free)!