Episodes of Muffliato: A Harry Potter Podcast

Listen in to the Muffliato Podcast where Josh and Blake fill your ears to prevent you from hearing nearby conversations. Each week we explore the wizarding world of Harry Potter and bring you along with us.

ICYMI | BONUS EPISODE | ‘Our Favourite Books and Movies – RANKED’



Episode Summary

Blake and Josh are getting ready for Christmas so here's a throwback. In this BONUS EPISODE, Blake and Josh take a deep dive into their top books and movies. Find out how they each rank the Harry Potter book series as well as the movie series.

Episode Outline

  1. Blake's Favourite Books
  2. Josh's Favourite Books
  3. Blake's Favourite Movies
  4. Josh's Favourite Movies

#072 | ‘Beauxbatons and Durmstrang’ | GoF Overview (15)



Episode Summary

Blake and Josh begin their discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 15: Beauxbatons and Durmstrang.

Episode Outline

  1. Chapter Summary
  2. Key Theme– Preparation
  3. Character Development– Olympe Maxime & Igor Karkaroff
  4. World Building– Wizarding School arrivals 
  5. Significance– The arrival of the competitors of the Triwizard Tournament

Extra links

Beauxbatons
https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/beauxbatons-academy-of-magic

Durmstrang
https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/durmstrang-institute

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#071 | ‘The Unforgivable Curses’ | GoF Overview (14)



Episode Summary

Blake and Josh begin their discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 14: The Unforgivable Curses.

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BONUS EPISODE | ‘The Tales of Beedle the Bard’



Episode Summary

In this episode Josh is flying solo and talks about the Hogwarts Library and some of the extra books we have as part of the magical wizarding world.

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070 | ‘Mad-Eye Moody’ | GoF Overview (13)



Episode Summary

Blake and Josh begin their discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 13: Mad-Eye Moody.

Episode Outline

  1. Chapter Summary
  2. Key Theme– Anticipation
  3. Character Development– Mad-Eye Moody (Death Eater)
  4. World Building– Bubotuber pus & Blast-Ended Skrewts
  5. Significance– They eat Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at Hogwarts

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ICYMI | BONUS EPISODE | ‘How we got into Harry Potter’



Episode Summary

In case you missed it: Blake and Josh discuss their introduction to Harry Potter. Listen to hear how their interest in the wizarding world began and developed.

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#069 | ‘The Triwizard Tournament’ | GoF Overview (12)



Episode Summary

Blake and Josh begin their discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 12: The Triwizard Tournament.

Episode Outline

  1. Chapter Summary
  2. Key Theme– Excitement & Anticipation
  3. Character Development– Mad-Eye Moody
  4. World Building– The Triwizard Tournament, Elves
  5. Foreshadowing– Moody’s hip flask, Impartial Judge (Goblet of Fire)
  6. Significance– Harry’s first Sorting Ceremony since his own. Announcement of no inter-house Quidditch Cup. Announcement of the Triwizard Tournament

Links

Natalie McDonald
http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2000/1100-macleans-bethune.html

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#068 | ‘Aboard the Hogwarts Express’ | GoF Overview (11)



Episode Summary

Blake and Josh begin their discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 11: Aboard the Hogwarts Express.

Episode Outline

  1. Chapter Summary
  2. Key Theme– Mystery / Suspense
  3. Character Development– Mad-Eye Moody
  4. World Building– Magical Schools, Hogwarts Express
  5. Literary Devices– Plot Advancement
  6. Foreshadowing– Triwizard Tournament

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BONUS EPISODE | ‘Supporting the Podcast’



Episode Summary

Blake updates you on different ways that you can support the Muffliato Podcast.

Episode Notes

There are 4 ways you can support the Muffliato Podcast:

  1. Listening
  2. Telling a friend
  3. Apple Podcasts Rating & Review
  4. Financial Support
    1. You can now support us financially through the buymeacoffee platform. 
    2. It will cover the costs of running the podcast, things like – Domains, Website Hosting, Podcast Hosting etc.
    3. There are one-off and monthly support options. 
    4. We have designed some phone wallpapers that you can download for free.
    5. Support us here! - www.buymeacoffee.com/muffliatopod

#067 | ‘Mayhem at the Ministry’ | GoF Overview (10)



Episode Summary

Blake and Josh begin their discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 10: Mayhem at the Ministry.

Episode Outline

  1. Chapter Summary
  2. Key Theme– Consequences
  3. Character Development– Rita Skeeter, Ron Weasley
  4. World Building– Dress Robes
  5. Significance– Transitions from the book's big inciting incident into the coming trip to and the life at Hogwarts