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Episode 196: A Place Called Petzkaban

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  • JK Rowling reads at the White House! Aw, how nice.
  • Andrew has a strong reaction upon hearing the Harry Potter Exhibition has only one more North America stop.
  • While there, she reveals a couple interesting facts which we discuss.
  • Deathly Hallows filming updates are plentiful.
  • Dan Radcliffe is returning to Broadway – Eric prepares to assist Dan.
  • We are putting together a new MuggleCast remix! For details on how you can contribute, visit MuggleCast.com.
  • This week Chapter by Chapter looks at Chapters 16 and 17 of Prisoner of Azkaban.
  • The Ministry wastes no time in deciding to execute Buckbeak. We analyze their corrupt system.
  • Hermione has a new attitude in this book and we explain why she’s got it.
  • Trelawney is making predictions once again. Are THESE legitimate?
  • Did Buckbeak see the time traveling Harry and Hermione as Dumbledore and company approached?
  • We discuss Crookshanks’ manipulation of The Whomping Willow to gain access and how this didn’t make it to the film.
  • Harry’s decisions in the chapter Cat, Rat, and Dog are crucial. Why didn’t go ahead and actually kill Sirius?
  • Ron shows a bit of a bias while speaking to Lupin.
  • MuggleMail addresses last week’s hot topics, and Chicken Soup returns with a touching story.
  • Don’t forget to come to Infinitus 2010 this Summer to see a live MuggleCast!

Download Now Running time: 1:22:35, 39.7 MB

Episode 195: The Betting Man Returns

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  • We discuss all the latest Wizarding World theme park news a bit more.
  • Listen to our MuggleMiniCast and read Eric’s reviews for more!
  • Andrew visited the Deathly Hallows set but can’t say much at all.
  • Emma Thompson is back for Deathly Hallows! How’d they convince her?
  • Deathly Hallows footage screened at ShoWest – why they showed it to them and not us (the fans).
  • Why on earth is Bloomsbury re-releasing the Potter books this soon?
  • Chapter by Chapter covers Chapters 13 – 15 of Prisoner of Azkaban.
  • Our first look at the love between Harry and Cho.
  • How could Draco and co. have been so stupid?
  • Why does Ron refuse to let go of his grudge against Hermione?
  • We analyze Sirius’ actions in this latest attack.
  • Snape starts to reveal some history between him and James – we bask in it.
  • Hermione’s anger towards Trelawney and vise versa – is it all justified?
  • Listeners write in with what they think our patronous’ would be.
  • MuggleMail address last episode’s hot topics.
  • Eric makes a new friends and tries to taking it to the next level.
  • Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul.
  • We’ll be hosting a live podcast and more at Infinitus 2010.
  • Andrew talks about MuggleCast’s new regular release schedule.
  • This week’s episode of MuggleCast is sponsored by AudiblePodcast.com/MuggleCast!

Download Now Running time: 1:32:01, 44.2 MB

Episode 194: Not My Firebolt, You…

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  • Jason Isaacs reveals he made a change to his character’s ending! What could he be talking about?
  • Andrew admits he applied for Ellen’s Wizarding World contest.
  • Listeners send in ‘Not My Daughter, You [Bleep]” Clips for us to play.
  • MuggleMail addresses last week’s hot topics.
  • Chapter by Chapter covers Prisoner of Azkaban Chapters 10 – 12
  • Harry’s lost childhood, bad substitutes, passageway theories, Harry’s poisonous feeling, Christmas dinner, Oliver’s ignorance, and much more are discussed.
  • Eric and Micah make a connection between Sirius and Jesus.
  • Andrew reveals Harry’s true reaction to Hermione telling McGonagall about his Firebolt, via Jim Dale.
  • Who is our favorite Death Eater? And what would our Patronus’ be? And how did we manage to mix together these conversations?
  • We announce the latest inductee to our MuggleCast Wall of Fame!

Download Now Running time: 1:30:25, 43.5 MB

Episode 193: Scandalous

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  • Finally, some Deathly Hallows information straight from the stars!
  • Jamie hopes the Lucius wig is made from unicorn hair.
  • JK Rowling updates Twitter to let people know why she isn’t tweeting.
  • Ben smells scandal all over the JK Rowling/Stephenie Meyer Oscar invite and subsequent turn down.
  • MuggleMail addresses last episode’s hot topics.
  • Chapter by Chapter this week covers Chapters 7 – 9 of Prisoner of Azkaban.
  • We talk boggarts, Snape’s anger, house points, Crookshanks VS Scabbers, Harry’s protection, and much more.
  • What would each of our boggarts be?
  • Did Trelawney actually make an accurate prediction?
  • Is Percy more like Slughorn or Umbridge?
  • Make the Music Connection returns – each host connects a Top 40 song to Harry Potter.
  • MuggleCast has surpassed 10,000 followers on Twitter!
  • Andrew’s friend Mason has a Relay for Life team to benefit the American Cancer Society – please donate if you can < a href="http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?px=5023159&pg=personal&fr_id=21667">at this link.

Download Now Running time: 1:28:50, 42.7 MB

Episode 192: Battle of the Pets

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  • Our news block is filled with LEGO product announcements!
  • We read your tweets about LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 – 4.
  • MuggleMail addresses last week’s hot topics.
  • One of our listeners points out another amazing symmetry example in the series!
  • Chapter by Chapter: Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapters 4 – 6.
  • We discuss Hermione’s desire to take so many classes. Plus, why is she taking Muggle Studies?
  • Why is Harry’s BIGGEST problem the fact that he won’t be able to go to Hogsmeade?
  • Are there any parallels between Ron/Scabbers and Hermione/Crookshanks?
  • Tralawney and Ron can actually predict the future together?!
  • We look at the death omens throughout the whole series.
  • Why was drunk Hagrid missing from the Prisoner of Azkaban film, but ever present in the Half-Blood Prince film?
  • This Week in MuggleCast History looks at Laura’s Dumbledore/McGonagall ship theory which had been created by many fans.
  • Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast soul returns.
  • Check out Andrew’s new website: LadyGagaLive.net!

Download Now Running time: 1:35:29, 45.9 MB

Episode 191: Epic Road Operas

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  • It’s an all-guy show, and Andrew predicts extra madness.
  • Micah updates us on the fandom’s Helping Haiti Heal fundraising and the latest Potter news.
  • Coming soon: Deathly Hallows – an epic opera road movie.
  • Lots of updates on the theme park, as Ben reveals he’s not *that* excited.
  • Our thoughts on Deathly Hallows being a 3D film.
  • MuggleMail addresses recent hot topics and other Potter canon.
  • Chapter by Chapter returns with the start of our Prisoner of Azkaban analysis!
  • We discuss the Dursley’s ongoing stubbornness, Aunt Marge’s rudeness, and MUCH more.
  • An e-mail arrives from a listener who doesn’t think the Harry Potter series is as great as we make it out to be.
  • We can FINALLY say we’ll be doing a podcast at Infinitus!

Download Now Running time: 1:21:09, 48.8 MB

Episode 190: Helping Haiti Heal, A Fandom Charity Event

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  • This audio file includes several special episodes of the Harry Potter fandom’s favorite podcasts. MuggleCast kicks off this special four-hour event to help raise money for Haiti recovery efforts.
  • The Harry Potter Alliance has united with fan communities across the world, raising over $97,000 for Helping Haiti Heal! That money will charter an multiple cargo planes that will bring critical life-saving supplies to thousands of Haitians and more.

Download Now Running time: 4:17:53, 59.1 MB

Episode 189: High Roller

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  • News: Potter auction, theme park update, Half-Blood Prince nomination and more.
  • What has been up with MuggleNet over the last few weeks?
  • MuggleMail covers Dumbledore and the Invisibility Cloak, magical pull, the Ultimate Editions in Australia and more.
  • We discuss the final three chapters of Chambers of Secrets.
  • Why didn’t Harry and Ron pay more attention to Ginny?
  • Did Harry and Ron use Professor McGonagall’s emotions to their advantage?
  • Why was Ginny being taken into the Chamber treated so lightly? From the owl home to asking Lockhart to save her?
  • We get our first real look at a Horcrux: Tom Riddle’s diary
  • Would any wand work against the creature whose feather or hair is in its core?
  • Why are Dumbledore and McGonagall just waiting idly around? Shouldn’t they have tried to help?
  • In one of Dumbledore’s quotes, we get a glimpse of Harry being a Horcrux.
  • Most Interesting New Character, Most Meaningful Moment and Best Quotes from Chamber of Secrets.
  • We take your tweets and e-mails on the final chapters of the second book.
  • British Joke of the Day returns.

Download Now Running time: 1:29:00, 42.8 MB

Episode 188: BobFail 2009

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  • It’s time for our 2009 Year in Review episode!
  • The term BobFail is created on the show as Micah tells the story of putting a USA Today writer in his place.
  • The 2nd Annual MuggleCasties Awards are here!
  • We ask listeners to vote LIVE as we announced each category on the air. We then read the results and discussed if we agreed/disagreed with the consensus.
  • Best Harry Potter Video? Most Interesting Potter star on Twitter? All questions are asked and answered!
  • Who will win this year’s JK Rowling award?
  • What were the 7 biggest Potter stories of the year?
  • We recall the best MuggleCast moments of 2009.
  • We host a trivia contest where winners receive copies of Half-Blood Prince on DVD!
  • What things do we have to look forward to in 2010?

Download Now Running time: 1:31:17, 58.4 MB

Episode 187: Magic is Muscle

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  • News: Potter top Twitter trend, HBP screening, DH filming update and more.
  • We touch briefly on the SS and CoS Ultimate Edition DVDs.
  • Laura and Mikey give their thoughts on the DH trailer.
  • Muggle Mail includes Harry and the Sorting Hat, petrified people, wizard genetics, and health at Hogwarts.
  • Chapter by Chapter returns with Chamber of Secrets 13-15.
  • Is there a secret to each Chapter 13 in the Potter series?
  • Does Harry have a Horcrux moment when he first encounters Riddle’s diary?
  • Why doesn’t the Trio just present all their findings to the staff instead of getting into more danger?
  • Did Dumbledore sense the presence of a deathly hallow in Hagrid’s hut?
  • And did the governors really believe Hogwarts would be safer without Dumbledore?
  • Also, why is Chapter 14 called Cornelius Fudge? We don’t think it makes much sense!
  • Was Malfoy asking Snape about the headmaster’s position foreshadowing to DH?
  • Were the students really safe being escorted around by professors?
  • We meet Aragog. Hagrid continues to underestimate the danger of certain creatures.
  • Ford Anglia to the rescue! Did it grow a mind of its own?
  • Thanks to everyone who vote for us at the 2009 Podcast Awards!

Download Now Running time: 1:26:34, 49.7 MB