“MuggleCast” Episode 301: “A Fantastic Visit” Now Available!

by · September 20, 2016

The 301st episode of the longest-running Harry Potter podcast is now online! In it, your hosts discuss recent Harry Potter news, including new Pottermore material, seasonal updates to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and – most importantly – MuggleNet’s visit to the set of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them!

On Episode 301, you will find discussion on:

  • Andrew’s elusive quest from Episode 300 continues…
  • An exciting Patreon announcement: It’s never been easier to listen to our bonus content!
  • A Patronus quiz? We’re skeptical. Listeners share other quizzes they’d like to see on Pottermore.
  • Cormoran Strike has been cast! We discuss adapting the book series to television.
  • Halloween is coming to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Japan! Is the Orlando park missing a huge opportunity?
  • Next stop for Harry Potter: The Exhibition… The Netherlands! Hopefully, they allow photos now.
  • LEGO Harry Potter gets a makeover (and some very cool additions)! Here is our interview with Arthur Parsons, and here is Jonathan Smith’s on LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4.
  • We speak with MuggleNet’s Jessica Jordan, who visited the set of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them! (Full set report and interviews)
  • Mailbag: Our thoughts on good adaptations vs. good movies, the most shocking plot point of Cursed Child and… mandrakes!
  • Eric has a few P.O. Box updates, but sadly no live goats… yet…

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Running time: 1:35:18, 57.3 MB

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Eric S.

Eric Scull joined MuggleNet in November of 2002. Since that time, he’s presided over a number of sections, including name origins and Dear Hogwarts, but none so long as the recently revived Crazy Caption Contest. Eric is a Hufflepuff who lives in Chicago and loves the outdoors.