Episode 224: Bet The Flight

  • Andrew and Eric host a news episode of MuggleCast!
  • ‘How To Succeed’ opens on Broadway and the Potter stars show their support for Dan.
  • Read Eric’s exclusive interview with Dan!
  • Our thoughts on the first ‘Deathly Hallows – Part 2’ poster. Ketchup or Blood?
  • ‘Deathly Hallows – Part 2’ is test-screened in Chicago and Andrew and Eric were there for it!
  • We start with a spoiler free review.
  • Is the 2 hour time length a problem?
  • Eric was a bit emotional through some parts of the film.
  • Do Part 1 and Part 2 work well together?
  • After our spoiler-free review we get into specifics. If you don’t want to be spoiled, stop at this point!
  • Andrew and Eric focus on specific scenes that stood out to them in good and bad ways.
  • We make several book VS film comparisons.
  • Our ‘Pig for Slaughter’ episode (#116) comes back to haunt us in a good way.
  • We take a few MuggleMails to wrap up the show.

Download Now Running time: 1:18:55, 37.9 MB

Episode 222: A Spectacular Warning

  • News covers Harry Potter Studio Tour, the Part 2 World Premiere, the Oscars and more.
  • The Dueling Club returns and Micah redeems himself after losing to David Heyman.
  • Chapter-by-Chapter: Goblet of Fire, Chapters 30 & 31.
  • Harry’s first experience with the PensieveÉ
  • …why is he so quick to realize he is in a memory?
  • Why is Dumbledore so opposed to the use of Dementors?
  • Why did the Death Eaters target Frank and Alice Longbottom?
  • We discuss Rachel’s essay submission on Harry’s reaction to Barty Crouch vs. Snape
  • Harry starts to see Voldemort’s effects on all of the Wizarding World
  • The Trio’s training in this chapter really prepare them for Dumbledore’s Army
  • Why is Harry so confident in The Third Task?
  • Was Harry really expecting to see the Dursleys at Hogwarts?
  • How can Cedric release sparks to submit on behalf of another student?
  • Twitter Question: do you plan on visiting Leavesden Studios?
  • Should Wizard and Witch couples make an Unbreakable Vow when getting married?
  • Is it possible to do the Wizarding World park in one day?
  • Make the Music Connection and plenty of Muggle Mail

Download Now Running time: 1:32:17, 44.4 MB

Episode 221: Podcasting Hard

  • News: Strange Magic, BAFTAs, Rowling’s projects and more.
  • Chapter-by-Chapter: Goblet of Fire 27-29.
  • Why do Ron and Hermione’s lake stories differ so greatly?
  • Should readers have taken issue with Rita Skeeter’s article on Hermione?
  • Things start to come together as Hermione questions Rita’s reporting…
  • …and Snape questions Harry about Boomslang skin.
  • We analyze Hermione vs. Hagrid’s response to Skeeter’s article.
  • Percy’s ignorance and obsession with the Ministry surfaces.
  • How did Fleur have such a good guess at what the Third Task would entail?
  • Our first look at how the Order of the Phoenix communicate after Krum is attacked – did you catch it?
  • Why didn’t Dumbledore take precautions and check the maze himself if he was so worried?
  • Foreshadowing: Snape is a bat, Ron does become a prefect.
  • Breaking the rules vs. blackmail: Is Hermione right in suggesting telling someone about Fred and George?
  • What is it with Moody/Barty Crouch Jr. suggesting students become Aurors?
  • We get our first look at “serious” Sirius the parental figure.
  • Why doesn’t Harry think that Wormtail’s blunder could be referring to Crouch Sr.?
  • Why does Fudge continue to make excuses for Bertha Jorkins? And then show blatant racism?
  • Your tweets on the Rowling TV movie and future projects.
  • Could Jo write under a pseudonym in the future?
  • MuggleMail: Hagrid’s story, Ghosts and Merfolk, Harry’s naivety and more .

Download Now Running time: 1:22:08, 39.5 MB

Episode 220: Uncle Hagrid

  • Does the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 DVD look promising?
  • Our thoughts on the latest Wizarding World expansion rumors.
  • Mr. Universal has a good laugh at one of Eric’s thoughts.
  • MuggleCast has their Part 2 release plans set!
  • We’ll be attending LeakyCon 2011 and putting on at least one podcast.
  • Andrew explains why everyone should head to Orlando for the 5 day event. If you register, use referral code MUGGLE!
  • Chapter by Chapter covers Goblet of Fire chapters 24 – 26
  • This week’s Twitter Question and MuggleMail address hot topics.
  • Plugs: Essay Section, WrockBox, HYPE

Download Now Running time: 1:27:56, 42.3 MB

Episode 219: A Progressive Castle

  • The first still from Part 2 appears while Part 1 breaks more records.
  • Snape’s death scene is changed for Part 2, and we discuss if it was a good idea.
  • Chapter by Chapter covers Chapters 21 – 23 of Goblet of Fire.
  • What is it in Dobby’s character that makes him enjoy being free, unlike the other elves?
  • The Unexpected Task: a task even Muggles experience.
  • Why is The Yule Ball only open to students in Years 4 through 7?
  • Andrew has a solution to Harry and Ron’s find-a-date problems.
  • Hermione reveals she had her teeth shrunken. What else can be enlarged/shrunken?
  • The ups and downs of the Yule Ball.
  • Your Twitter responses to the question: What do you think of Snape’s death scene change?
  • MuggleMail addresses last week’s hot topics. Plus: Is the Tournament boring for attendees to watch?

Download Now Running time: 1:22:22, 39.6 MB

Episode 218: Save The Trees

  • News: Butterbeer, lawsuits, the Oscars and plenty of Deathly Hallows
  • Why have we still not seen Harry Potter in eBook format?
  • Chapter-by-Chapter returns with Goblet of Fire, Chapters 19 and 20
  • What would happen to a reporter like Rita Skeeter in the real world?
  • Analyzing Harry and Ron’s vs. Harry and Hermione’s relationship
  • How can Moody see through Harry’s cloak now that we know its a Deathly Hallow?
  • The suspicion around Karkaroff increases – why was Dumbledore so blind?
  • Harry tells Cedric about The First Task. What does this say about his character?
  • Did Moody lie about the Dark Detectors in his office? Plus, Foe Glass foreshadowing.
  • Cheating in the Triwizard Tournament? Moody says its common.
  • We break down the movie differences from The First Task
  • What’s up with Bagman? Why wasn’t he cast?
  • Your tweets on the biggest plot cuts from the films
  • MuggleMail covers AVPM, Dobby, Ron in Malfoy Manor and more

Download Now Running time: 1:21:14, 39 MB

Episode 217: Knock Knock

  • News covers DH box office update, a possible teaser trailer for Part 2 and more.
  • When can we expect the Encyclopedia, and what will we see?
  • We reach deep into our mailbag to answer your questions:
  • Just how do you pronounce Alexandre Desplat?
  • What was with the nursery next-door to Bathilda’s house in DH PT 1?
  • How, if at all does the Life and Lies of Albert Speer relate to Dumbledore?
  • Why didn’t you give any props to Alan Rickman in DH PT 1?
  • The Academy Awards, Kreacher, Hedwig and Dan’s acting round out the discussion.
  • Your Tweets cover our favorite books/movies, the Malfoy family and more.
  • And finally… Weird Places People Listen to MuggleCast.
  • See you all in 2011!

Download NowRunning time: 1:05:15, 31.4 MB

Episode 216: Tweet At ‘Em

  • We’re live to discuss the year that was in Potter.
  • News covers video games, movie revenues, DVD release dates, casting and Oscars.
  • We play some of our favorite MuggleCast moments from 2010.
  • The fans hand out MuggleCasties to…
  • The Most Interesting Potter Star on Twitter and The Most Shocking News Story.
  • The Best Returning DH Part 1 Actor and Actress.
  • The Best New Potter Actor and Actress.
  • And The Best DH PT 1 Scene.
  • You might be surprised who wins this year’s J.K. Rowling Award…or not.
  • We review the top 7 stories of the year and let you pick the top four.
  • We discuss what to look forward to in 2011.

Download Now Running time: 1:24:54, 40.8 MB

Episode 215: Won’t Get Fooled Again

  • Part 2 of our Deathly Hallows – Part 1 discussion! Download Episode 214 for our scene-by-scene review of the film.
  • We clear up several mistakes from last episode.
  • Matt joins the show and gives us his thoughts on Part 1.
  • We all agree Hedwig gets a more dignified death than in the book.
  • Your responses to last week’s show: the good and the bad.
  • Muggle Mail covers Bill Weasley, Mad-Eye’s eye, and Dobby’s speech.
  • Did the forest scenes feel slow at times because they were covering months of action?
  • Micah concedes some of the things he mentioned last episode could have payoff in Part 2.
  • Did Hermione and Harry have an “aha” moment when the Invisibility Cloak was mentioned?
  • We revisit the Dursleys departing, Malfoy Manor, the split and more.
  • Plus, we take tweets on your favorite scenes.

Download NowRunning time: 1:10:26, 33.9 MB

Episode 214: Hollowed Hallows

  • We review Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1
  • The London premiere lives up to the hype…the same can’t be said for New York
  • MuggleNet staffer Richard joins the show
  • There is a clear difference of opinion on the film from the hosts
  • We go scene-by-scene through Deathly Hallows – Part 1
  • Were people satisfied with Mad-Eye’s death? Why didn’t Harry grab his eye?
  • Runcorn, Cattermole and Hopkirk actors shine at the Ministry…
  • …What does that say about the rest of the acting?
  • Emma Watson gives her best performance of the series
  • Why did the producers cut Dudley’s redemptive line?
  • Did the lack of developing Voldemort’s threat to the real world make the “on the run” scenes less believable?
  • Will the average movie-goer get the Deathly Hallows subplot?
  • Dobby, the “indignant” House-Elf? Should he have been built up more in previous films?
  • “Did you even really know Dumbledore?” No and it’s clear movie Harry never will.
  • Why was nothing stated about Sirius’ mirror? The Voldemort taboo?

Download NowRunning time: 1:46:30, 51.2 MB