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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

Episode 186: Wearing Only A Smile

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  • The Deathly Hallows trailer is released and we identify all the scenes!
  • Eric reveals that he hates all things trailers.
  • David Yates reveals nude scenes in Deathly Hallows. What’s the deal with these? Are they justified?
  • Thanks to all the listeners, we beat Tiger Woods and Santa in the Twitter trends!
  • Is that BLOOD on Hermione’s hands?
  • We review the various parts of the DVD. Which were bad, which were great

Download Now Running time: 2:01:24, 58.4 MB

Episode 183: Kah Noots

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  • Emerson makes his pre-recorded MuggleCast debut!
  • Someone is almost fired by the boss after slacking off from his news duties.
  • News: Potter DVD features, Dan may be in a musical, and Deathly Hallows filming updates.
  • MuggleMail looks last episode’s hot topics.
  • This week’s Chapter by Chapter looks at Chapters 4 – 6 of Chamber of Secrets.
  • Tons of foreshadowing within Borgin and Burkes!
  • Gilderoy Lockhart – what’s his deal?
  • We take your e-mails and tweets about these chapters.
  • We ask Emerson about the origins of MuggleNet. How it started, how it grew, why it grew.
  • What is the all-time best moment Emerson has had with the site?

Download Now Running time: 1:46:06, 58.6 MB

Episode 182: Tweets to Micah

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  • JK Rowling creates a Twitter and hints at a writing project.
  • Will she use the Twitter account often? And what is she writing?
  • We predict when the Encyclopedia will be released (if that is what she’s writing).
  • Chapter by Chapter returns in a new format!
  • We start with Chapters 1 – 3 from Chamber of Secrets.
  • What is the deal with the Dursleys? They’re extremely abusive.
  • Does Dobby know about the Horcruxes from this early point?
  • Andrew points out an example of Jo forwarding a death in Deathly Hallows.
  • Listeners send in their questions about these chapters via Twitter.
  • Quote Quiz and Make the Music Connection return.
  • The show wraps up with MuggleMail and Chicken Soup.

Download Now Running time: 1:22:39, 39.7 MB

Episode 181: Nothing Less Than Ultimate

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  • We discuss the recently announced release dates for the HBP DVDs..
  • …and get into all the details surrounding the Ultimate Editions.
  • Quick Deathly Hallows filming update.
  • Announcements include Infinitus, Twitter and Chapter-by-Chapter?!?!
  • Laura and Nick offer their thoughts on the theme park.
  • What would have happened if Harry chose the Hallows?
  • We tell what one thing we would change about the series and why.
  • Which professor (aside from Dumbledore) was the most influential for each member of the Trio?
  • What if Hermione had a brother or a sister, how would her character change?
  • This Week in MuggleCast history goes way back to our “lost” episode.

Download Now Running time: 1:16:28, 36.8 MB

Episode 180: MuggleMiniCast – Wizarding World News Reactions

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  • In an impromptu mini episode, we discuss the news from the recent press conference at the Wizarding World.
  • Andrew is still live in Orlando with plenty of interesting info.
  • Park to open in Spring 2010: we’re not surprised there’s no date yet.
  • The three main rides: our thoughts and fan reaction.
  • We offer our theories on the mystery surrounding Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.
  • Just what is up with that lake?
  • The attention to detail of the shops and stores in Hogsmeade is unreal.
  • Plus John Williams, park characters and much more.

Download Now Running time: 34:03, 19.2 MB

Episode 179: Grand Theft Dragon

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  • We’re back with a worldwide panel this week!
  • News: Half-Blood Prince box office update, Deathly Hallows filming continues, theme park updates, John Williams performs Potter at the Hollywood Bowl.
  • Registration for Infinitus 2010 is now open!
  • ESPN’s Fantasy Focus podcast challenges MuggleCast.
  • MuggleMail addresses Episode 178’s hot topics.
  • For our main discussion, we go in-depth on several different topics submitted by listeners:
  • Could Dumbledore have stopped Voldemort from becoming what he did?
  • Why did JK Rowling get rid of Harry’s father figures?
  • Who that died in Deathly Hallows would have become a ghost?
  • How does Harry get away with so many crimes?
  • How will kids discover Potter in 20 – 30 years?
  • Chicken Soup: Back to School Edition!

Download Now Running time: 1:17:14, 37.1 MB

Episode 175: Fireside Chats

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  • We’re kickin’ it old school this episode with a traditional hosting panel.
  • We cover Deathly Hallows casting and Presidential set visits.
  • So much Half-Blood Prince news we don’t even know where to begin.
  • Will IMAX regret its contractual obligations?
  • Should the MPAA take notice of the BBFC’s 12A rating?
  • Does anyone care about the run-time with a two-part series finale?
  • MuggleMail on e-books and movie splits.
  • We introduce two brand-new segments you do not want to miss!
  • AudioFiction and Chicken Soup return.
  • Plus, Azkatraz is less than one month away!

Download Now Running time: 1:05:54, 30.2 MB

Episode 174: It’s All Coming Back

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  • It’s MuggleCast May, and Jamie has returned!
  • We catch up on all the latest Potter news stories.
  • Eric visited the Harry Potter Exhibition and he provides a review.
  • Deathly Hallows is filming on location and Jamie wonders if it’s arrogant.
  • Premiere dates are set, why are they three days in a row?
  • New segment: Twitter Question Mailbag!
  • We take your questions about all Potter subjects as submitted through Twitter and answer ’em.
  • Topics like why’d Jo kill Fred instead of George, what’s with Harry’s potion skills, and many more.
  • Another new segment: AudioFic!
  • … where MuggleNet FanFiction provides you with a reading of their best Fan Fiction.
  • Jamie’s British Joke of the Day is back with three jokes!
  • Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul.

Download Now Running time: 1:25:55, 39.4 MB