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Episode 171: Trailer Idol

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  • We’re live on Ustream to discuss the newly released Half-Blood Prince trailer!
  • Darkest yet? Darkest film yet?
  • We go through some of the new things that stood out.
  • Eric, having seen the film already, gives his (spoiler free) input.
  • Live calls come in from around the world, asking questions about the trailer.
  • We announce a special guest coming on a new MuggleCast episode this weeekend: Mary GrandPre!

Download Now Running time: 1:31:34, 41.9 MB

Episode 170: Do The Patrick Doyle

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  • We discuss the latest Harry Potter news stories.
  • Emma and Rupert are both afraid to kiss each other?
  • Our thoughts on the recently released HBP posters.
  • A podcast competition at Azkatraz 2009!
  • A new MuggleCast.com coming soon!
  • Matt and Micah interview Goblet of Fire film composer Patrick Doyle.
  • Patrick Doyle dishes on Syracuse University, Goblet of Fire, and his other works.
  • We learn that the waltz in Goblet was actually improvised.
  • Valentine’s Day discussion: Who would we date in the Potter series?
  • The boys get a little immature.
  • Chicken Soup: bad economy edition.

Download Now Running time: 1:30:11, 41.3 MB

Episode 168: LIVE and Rated PG

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  • We’re live to usher in the new year!
  • MuggleNet staff member Nick joins us!
  • A nice big panel of hosts to discuss the hot topics.
  • HBP is rated PG – wtf?
  • Eric, having already seen the film, tells us if the rating is justified.
  • Nick points out that the trailers in the UK are rated 12A. What does this mean for the UK rating?
  • The other hot news topics, analyzed.
  • Main discussion: What to expect for 2009?
  • Will we see Jo’s encyclopedia or at least get news on it?
  • Are COS and POA anniversary editions coming this year?
  • Live calls!
  • And finally, extremely sad news about a MuggleCast listener.

Download Now Running time: 1:35:01, 43.5 MB

Episode 167: Looking Back at 2008

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  • It’s time for our annual Year in Review show!
  • But first, the latest news. Or lack of it.
  • MuggleMail addresses last week’s hot topics.
  • MuggleSpace is now open for business!
  • We countdown the top seven stories of 2008.
  • Twitter responses: What did YOU think was the top story?
  • The 1st Annual MuggleCasties Awards!
  • … all while looking at the best show moments from this year.
  • Chicken Soup: Surgery Edition!

Download Now Running time: 1:25:40, 39.3 MB

Episode 160: Live HBP International Trailer Talk

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  • We’re live hours after the International HBP trailer leaks online!
  • An audio glitch prevents the very beginning of the show to make the feed. Andrew’s bad!
  • Our initial reactions to the trailer.
  • Are some of the effects finished?
  • Why all the fire?! Burn, baby, burn!
  • Dumbledore acts better when he’s dying.
  • Warner Brothers has no weekend staff.
  • What should we do for the original November 21st release date?
  • Andrew attempts to spread a movie release rumor.

Download Now Running time: 1:36:51, 44.3 MB

Episode 159: Hanging Voldemort

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  • Was it right for WB to remove the Hogwarts battle in HBP just because there’s one in DH?
  • Many many many MANY HBP pictures. Is WB upset with all the scans?
  • Is this a good thing for the companies printing the calendar? Are holiday sales better than summer sales?
  • Does modeling a printing press suggest where the DH film split will be?
  • What’s with the DH paperback delay?
  • David Heyman talks HBP/DH, and we talk back.
  • JK Rowling donates 1 million pounds to the Labour Party.
  • Sign up for the Azkatraz 2009 newsletter for an exciting MuggleCast-related announement soon!
  • Main Discussion: What happened directly AFTER the Battle of Hogwarts?
  • We ask ourselves several questions that fans have been wondering since reading the epic battle.
  • Our MuggleCast Debate segment makes a long-awaited return. We ask: Should Voldemort have a portrait in Hogwarts?
  • Guess the Scene, This Week in MuggleCast History, and Chicken Soup.

Download Now Running time: 1:29:30, 41 MB

Episode 158: Looking Into The Future

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  • We’re back on the air, and lots of things have happened since we last spoke!
  • Micah brings us all up to speed on the latest news.
  • Andrew and Matt chime in with their thoughts on Alan Horn’s statement.
  • Eric tells us all about his experience at the Half-Blood Prince screening!
  • How he got in, who was there, a spoiler-free review of the movie, and much more.
  • JK Rowling saw 20 minutes of the film, says it may be her favorite so far.
  • The JKR vs RDR Books verdict is finally in. What happens from here?
  • Half-Blood Prince video game delayed. WB owes them a $120 million loan.
  • Sorcerer’s Stone Anniversary Edition released earlier than planned. Is the book worth buying?
  • Micah provides an update on Teddy Bears for Hope.
  • We talk about an upcoming MuggleNet feature.
  • Happy Birthday to MuggleCaster Matt Britton!
  • This Week in MuggleCast History.
  • A new segment: Guess the Scene!
  • Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul.

Download Now Running time: 1:30:32, 41.5 MB

Episode 157: 11 Months Later…

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  • The news of Half-Blood Prince being delayed puts us in a frenzy.
  • What was the real reason behind this?
  • How will the fans take this in the long run?
  • Were there signs of a mistake from the beginning, dating back to 2006?
  • A few listener e-mails come in about the push back.
  • On top of all this, it’s our final weekly episode!
  • We play some old segments that haven’t been seen in a while.
  • Make the Connection, British Joke, Favorites, Dueling Club, and more.
  • Our final thoughts on the show and where it will be going.
  • Now that we have more time to produce each episode, the best is yet to come!

Download Now Running time: 1:23:13, 38.1 MB

Episode 154: Teaser Teaser Trailer

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  • One year has passed since Deathly Hallows!
  • Two co-hosts who haven’t been on in a while return!
  • We discuss the latest news stories.
  • The HBP IMAX teaser trailer blows us away.
  • Is WB getting themselves into a marketing mess?
  • Ben provides a reason for why WB is doing things this way.
  • MuggleCast Down Under footage now available!
  • MuggleMail addresses new and old topics.
  • Main Discussion: One year since DH and the state of the fandom.
  • How has the fandom changed in the past year?
  • How long will the Potter fandom exist like it does today?
  • What’s next for JK Rowling?
  • What’s next for MuggleCast?

Download Now Running time: 1:07:15, 30.7 MB

Episode 145: Yarning For Half-Blood Prince

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  • Matt kicks off the show with his tale of being questioned by the FBI.
  • News: BBC tracks Leavesden, Tonks talks, new HBP roles, and HBP yarn.
  • We wonder when WB will finally start spoiling us with HBP teasers.
  • Vote for us on Podcast Alley, and follow us on Twitter!
  • MuggleMail covers last week’s hot topics.
  • Chapter by Chapter: Chapter 29, The Lost Diadem.
  • “What if…” we could make one choice for DH?
  • Voicemails and Make the Music Connection return!
  • This Week in MuggleCast History.
  • 1st place winner of the Create Your Own MC Segment contest!
  • Chicken Soup: AP Edition.
  • Andrew discusses what’s to come in the next few weeks.

Download Now Running time: 1:35:23, 43.7 MB