Episode 266: Growing Up

  • Laura’s back!
  • We reflect on 10 years since Order of the Phoenix.
  • Pottermore site revamp: where did Laura get sorted?
  • Annotated Sorcerer’s Stone sells for $227,000. Shouldn’t that content be in Pottermore?
  • Bear vs. Honey Badger.
  • Is Quidditch the result of a lover’s quarrel?
  • Is J.K. Rowling’s next project in the works…?
  • …and are Emma Watson, David Heyman and WB involved?
  • Your tweets on Dan saying “no” to Wizarding World video.
  • Grow up Rupert! Grow up Helena!
  • Make The Music Connection returns.
  • Favorites: Order of the Phoenix character.
  • Podcast plugs: Andrew’s Hype and Eric and Micah’s Game of Owns.

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Running time: 1:14:21, 34.0 MB

Episode 265: Streets of Fire

  • Universal Orlando (FINALLY) confirms its theme park expansion!
  • Does it meet expectations?
  • What surprises did we learn?
  • Is a fire breathing dragon a good idea in 100 degree weather?
  • How will the Hogwarts Express train work?
  • We listen to voicemails from listeners.

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Running time: 0:55:40, 25.5 MB

Episode 264: Fired

  • The Royal Family visits the Harry Potter Studio Tour, and J.K. Rowling appeared! Was it her first time there?
  • Wizarding World Orlando expansion and Wizarding World Hollywood updates. When will they open?
  • Chris Columbus releases his first children’s book, and he gets help from J.K. Rowling.
  • Pottermore releases new Prisoner of Azkaban chapters, and we analyze what’s new from Rowling. Hogwarts portraits, the Maruader’s Map, Gobstones, Firebolts, and more are discussed.
  • Voicemails address support for the show, new questions about the books, what rides we would want in the theme parks, and much more.

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Running time: 1:17:42, 37.3 MB

Episode 263: Midnight Squib

  • Ben Schoen joins us.
  • Are the next batch of Pottermore chapters on the horizon?
  • J.K. Rowling says she won’t write a Harry Potter prequel.
  • New Harry Potter paperbacks to debut August 27, Scholastic changes their mind on the bonus material.
  • Mayor of Orlando says Wizarding World expansion opening in 2014.
  • Stephen Fry will co-star in the new CBS comedy with Rupert Grint.
  • Voicemails address Harry Potter fan clubs and more.
  • We announce that MuggleCast will end its regular episode releases this August.
  • We explain why we’re making this decision and what’s to come over the next few months.
  • MuggleMail takes on a kind thank you note, the Elder Wand, and Aunt Petunia.
  • Plugs: Andrew’s new podcast Hype discussing all things fandom, and Eric and Micah’s Game of Owns.

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Running time: 1:20:04, 36.6 MB

Episode 262: New Covers

  • Pottermore C.E.O releases insightful two-part interview
  • 15th Anniversary Book Covers! Did we analyze all of the others?
  • Voicemails are back! Submit yours: (323) 984-8547
  • What happened to the RoR?
  • What do we think about fanfic?
  • Where did the missing score from Movie 1 go?
  • MuggleMail includes several What-If?’s
  • Three Chicken Soups to warm your soul
  • Twitter responses to our Book Cover question

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Running time: 1:01:29, 29.6 MB

Episode 261: Year Eight

  • Wizarding World construction begins in Japan.
  • How is a Pottermore moment created?
  • The Studio Tour is launching Wand Week.
  • Michael Gambon’s on-set prank.
  • Pottermore Discussion: The Knight Bus, Boggarts, and Sir Cadogan.
  • Listeners submit ‘Would You Rather’ situations.
  • MuggleMail addresses horcruxes and weird places to listen to the show.
  • Twitter Question of the Week: What item close to you would you choose to put into your soul?
  • A Voicemail!

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Running time: 1:04:41, 31.1 MB

Episode 260: The Aunt Marge Revelation

  • We review the first few chapters of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban within Pottermore.
  • How much money does Universal make from Butterbeer?
  • The Harry Potter cast are filming a new movie? A ninth movie? Or none of the baove?
  • Dan Radcliffe oddly joins Google+ to fight Twitter and Facebook imposters.
  • Andrew plugs HYPE, his weekly general talk/entertainment podcast. Visit HYPEpodcast.com to sign up!
  • We read some of the listeners’ favorite moments of the year.
  • Eric reveals the Top 7 Potter moments of 2012.
  • What are we looking forward to in 2013?
  • Micah has a big announcement.

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Running time: 1:29:37, 43.1 MB

Episode 259: Crickets

  • We recap J.K. Rowling’s visit to New York City.
  • Harry Potter: The Exhibition is returning to NYC. Is it worth a second visit?
  • New Pottermore chapters are due out this week.
  • Tennis pro Andy Murray says Harry Potter stopped him from reading.
  • What book is next for Rowling?
  • The Casual Vacancy review.
  • Listeners sound off with their thoughts on the book.
  • Would we read a Casual Vacancy sequel?
  • Those who foliow MuggleCast on Twitter sound off on the book as well.
  • Plugs for Potter fandom related events as well as other podcasts.

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Running time: 1:13:32, 35.4 MB

Episode 258: Casually Vacant… Story

  • Note: We have not finished the book so you don’t have to worry about spoilers!
  • The Casual Vacancy is here!
  • None of the hosts have FINISHED the novel but discuss what they think so far.
  • Is the book different than the book that was marketed? What was our impression of what the book would be like from the advertisement (or lack thereof)?
  • Are there any Potter references in the book?
  • As a novel, do the opening pages grab you?
  • Let’s talk about sex.
  • Twitter feedback from fans/readers like YOU!
  • What has J.K. Rowling said in Interviews so far about the book? What have critics thought?
  • Andrew and Eric review the “Perks of Being a Wallflower” movie, newly released.
  • John and Bre, makers of “Finding Hogwarts” discuss their fan film, out now on DVD and Blu-Ray! Use coupon code “muggle” for a 5% discount when ordering!
  • Plans to discuss the Casual Vacancy in future MuggleCast episodes.

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Running time: 1:31:03, 44 MB

Episode 257: Would You Rather

Micah, Eric, and Selina host the latest (overdue!) episode of MuggleCast. The three catch up on some of the latest news stories, gear up for The Casual Vacancy, and talk about past and future Harry Potter conferences.

Programming note: We’ll have a new episode out a few days after The Casual Vacancy is released to share our review and recap all of the news out of J.K. Rowling’s slew of interviews!

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Running time: 1:24:34, 38.8 MB