“MuggleCast” Episode 307: “Thank You, Cursed Child” Now Available!

by · December 21, 2016

It’s our final episode of 2016! To send out an amazing year, we recap our latest trip around the sun, discuss recent news, and more. We’re joined by Hypable’s Danielle Zimmerman, a longtime listener making her on-air debut.

On Episode 307, you will find discussion on:

  • Scorbus may be real after all
  • Cursed Child tops Amazon’s Best-Selling Books of 2016
  • Our Main Discussion centers around Newt’s expulsion from Hogwarts
  • New info surrounding Newt and Leta is found in the Case of Beasts!
  • Parallels to Hagrid and Aragog – did Newt’s situation set a precedent?
  • It’s clear Newt took the blame for Leta, but why?
  • The beast in question is revealed: what is a Jarvey?
  • Patrons weigh in with their thoughts on Newt and Leta’s relationship
  • We take a look back on the Year in Potter, including Fantastic Beasts, The Cursed Child, Ilvermorny, The Patronus Quiz and Alan Rickman
  • Twitter Question: What more would you want to learn about the American Wizarding World?
  • Thanks to Renee for the Christmas card!

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Running time: 1:12:31, 42.6 MB

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.