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Episode 205: By The Way

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  • Spoiler warning: We reveal where Deathly Hallows Parts 1 and 2 will split!
  • We record an episode earlier than scheduled to talk about where the Deathly Hallows split will be!
  • We discuss the pros and cons of the split being here.
  • We’ve got a list of all the big scenes that will be in Part 1.
  • Did WB mean for this split to get out, or did EW not realize what they were doing?
  • Should we know where the split is before seeing the film?
  • We catch up on other news, including the launch of the ‘Join the Final Battle’ campaign and the Harry Potter: The Exhibition heading to Seattle.
  • MuggleMail addresses last week’s hot topics.
  • Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul.

Download Now Running time: 44:26, 21.4 MB

Episode 204: Comes Around, Goes Around

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  • It’s our fifth birthday! At the start did we think this would run for five years?
  • We recap Infinitus and how nice it was to meet all the fans!
  • Andrew provides a report from Comic Con 2010, where new Deathly Hallows footage was revealed.
  • Two important voices will be missing from the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 video game. Why?
  • Will a Harry Potter theme park really come to fruition in India?
  • Happy Birthday to JK Rowling and Harry Potter! Andrew plays a song for ’em.
  • We kick off Chapter by Chapter for Goblet of Fire. This episode looks at Chapters 1 – 3.
  • We analyze small towns, the importance of review chapters, the Dursleys, and more.
  • MuggleMail addresses some recent news, partying at Hogwarts, and more.
  • Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul.

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Running time: 1:17:05, 37.1 MB

Episode 203: LIVE From Infinitus 2010 and The Wizarding World

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  • The MuggleCasters are in Orlando to podcast in front of a live audience! This episode actually includes two shows in one. The first show is from within the hotel where the Infinitus Harry Potter conference was held. The second is live from within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park! Join us as we talk about the latest Harry Potter news, our thoughts on the Wizarding World park, and much more.

Download NowRunning time: 58:43, 28.3 MB

Episode 202: On His Knees

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  • MuggleCast is LIVE on Ustream just one hour after the new Deathly Hallows trailer premieres to dissect every single scene! We figure out which scene each shot is from, point out some odd moments, wonder why this trailer covers Parts 1 and 2, and MUCH more. Get ready to have lots of fun watching the trailer with us!

Download Now Running time: 1:10:53, 34.1 MB

Episode 201: ButterSugarBeer

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  • Andrew visits the Wizarding World and shares stories about the VIP grand opening, public grand opening, and the park itself.
  • How is Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey?
  • Is the size of the park acceptable? How does it feel?
  • The secret attraction at the park that has no line and will entertain you for as long as you like.
  • Would a Harry Potter park make sense, business wise, in the United Kingdom?
  • Deathly Hallows filming ends, and stars comment on the feeling of closure.
  • We host a MuggleCast Mailbag segment to catch up on some e-mail!
  • We bring back our Debate segment: did Ron and Hermione have a happy marriage?
  • What if… we could use some Polyjuice Potion?
  • Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul.

Download NowRunning time: 1:06:26, 39.9 MB

Episode 200: Admit Defeat

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  • A special intro, and David Heyman introduces the show!
  • We talk about MuggleNet 2.0.
  • Lots of Deathly Hallows news to catch up on.
  • Our thoughts on the MTV Movie Awards Deathly Hallows montage.
  • Reviews from the Wizarding World are starting to appear.
  • David Heyman confirms that they HAVE selected where the split will be in Deathly Hallows – hear him discuss how they made the decision.
  • David favorites book, villain, and what his patronus would be.
  • David tells us his favorite scenes from Deathly Hallows and why.
  • The props David has taken and his upcoming meeting with the prop department
  • David plays our Dueling Club segment with us. Micah chooses Bellatrix, David chooses Snape. David tells us why he chose Snape and why he would certainly defeat Bellatrix.
  • We bring back a classic segment: Make the Connection.
  • A few e-mails congratulate us on 200 shows.

Download NowRunning time: 1:54:26, 68.7 MB

Episode 199: jOprah

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  • We’re so close to 199, Ben thought it was 200.
  • How Virgin Atlantic could’ve made a cooler Harry Potter plane.
  • Robbie Coltrane, Emma Watson, and other stars visit the park. We discuss their visit.
  • As we lead up to Episode 200, we look back at 199 episodes by discussing the show’s life so far.
  • How MuggleCast began, how the show has changed, what’s next, and more.
  • MuggleMail addresses last weeks hot topics.
  • We gather your tweets about Prisoner of Azkaban.
  • Look forward to a special interview on Episode 200!
  • MuggleCast Episode 200 will be released June 9th.

Download Now Running time: 48:15, 23.2 MB

Episode 198: Brick by Brick

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  • Two news stories this week worth discussing, which is why we don’t do the show weekly no mo.
  • Micah tells us all about his experience playing the new LEGO Harry Potter video game.
  • We realize he was just at the LEGO sponsored bar the entire time.
  • This week we host our final Chapter by Chapter segment for Prisoner of Azkaban!
  • Why does Harry get so excited by Sirius’ offer when he hardly knows the man?
  • Eric points out a writing technique Jo used to uniquely describe Lupin’s transformation.
  • Why do Harry and Hermione leave Ron behind when a werewolf is on the loose?
  • Eric’s new least favorite character is Snape, and we debate why.
  • Why does the time turner transport Harry and Hermione to the Hogwarts main entrance?
  • Drunk Hagrid makes an appearance.
  • In the final chapter, this is the first time we hear of Trelawney correctly making a prediction once before. Why doesn’t Harry ask about the prediction?
  • Hermione finally admits she can’t handle all of her school work! Hurrah!

Download Now Running time: 1:26:42, 41.7 MB

Episode 197: Swish and Flick

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  • We attempt to guess which book was the Most Banned/Challenged of the decade.
  • When can we expect the Deathly Hallows trailer to be released?
  • Will WB aim for a PG-13 rating?
  • Our thoughts on a LEGO: Harry Potter Collector’s Edition.
  • A Harry Potter visitor attraction is approved at Leavesden and we give our take.
  • MuggleCast interviews Warwick Davis in celebration of his new book Size Matters Not.
  • We talk about his time on the Harry Potter set, his favorite book, his favorite memories, and his career outside of Potter.
  • Chapter by Chapter: Chapters 18 and 19 of Prisoner of Azkaban.
  • Why did the trio find it so hard to believe Pettigrew was an animagus?
  • How did Dumbledore never once spot the group of animagus friends?
  • We look at how Dumbledore really believes in taking risks.
  • Snape is one grumpy man in this chapter. Is it truly because of the childhood grudge?
  • Why should Harry be the only one who decides whether Pettigrew lives or dies? The others had valid reasons to kill him.
  • An abbreviated MuggleMail segment looks at your feedback.
  • Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul: Mother and Daughter edition.
  • MuggleCast Episode 198 will be released on May 12th.

Download Now Running time: 1:43:01, 49.5 MB