Episode 153: Live From Portus!

  • MuggleCast is live from Dallas, Texas this week!
  • We discuss some of the more popular events at Portus.
  • One news item to discuss: the IMAX HBP trailer.
  • Our first and last Epilogue by Epilogue.
  • A live Quote Quiz.
  • Questions from the audience, including the HPA’s Andrew Slack.
  • Fans sing a new version of Good Morning Baltimore – MuggleCast edition.

Download Now Running time: 1:00:58, 28 MB

Episode 152: By The Way…

  • High Res Half-Blood Prince pics are FINALLY released. We discuss ’em.
  • Teaser Trailer rumors continue, and we wonder if it’ll every come.
  • Portus is next week!
  • We discuss details of our MuggleCast Meet Up.
  • Listener Rebuttals cover last week’s hot topics.
  • Chapter by Chapter goes over the final chapter in DH.
  • Was Voldemort in limbo with Harry?
  • A parallel between Hagrid carrying in DH and in SS.
  • What if we were in the perspective of someone other than Harry after he was in limbo?
  • Does the US cover really match what happens in the book?
  • High expectations, or naysayers?
  • We pick two songs to play in memory of Voldemort and Bellatrix.
  • Favorites: Chapter in Deathly Hallows.
  • Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul.

Download Now Running time: 1:26:57, 39.9 MB

Episode 151: Google, Define: Goat

  • The intro is, well, intro-less.
  • Only a couple of news stories to discuss this week!
  • It’s a new month, so vote for us on Podcast Alley!
  • We announce a MuggleCast Meet Up at Portus 2008.
  • Listen Rebuttals: Snape’s Memories, Wizard Drinking Age, and the Classics.
  • Chapter by Chapter: King’s Cross.
  • The symbolism of the location is AWESOME.
  • Are there any other places that could’ve worked?
  • Does everyone buy Dumbledore’s story?
  • We recall the Order of the Phoenix book teaser. And cry.
  • Harry finally gets everything he needs from Dumbledore.
  • The final words of Albus.
  • Voicemails, Make the Music Connection, Favorites, and Chicken Soup.

Download Now Running time: 1:18:00, 35.8 MB

Episode 150: Cry Babies

  • It’s our 150th regular episode of MuggleCast!
  • Entertainment Weekly names Potter a classic. What IS a classic in this case?
  • Some moments make us realize how much we’ve changed. Or how mean we were.
  • MuggleMail answers some questions we had last week.
  • Chapter by Chapter, Chapter 34, The Forest Again.
  • Two people on the panel cried while reading this chapter.
  • We discuss Harry’s thoughts on death, his decision to tell Neville about Nagini, and the resurrection stone.
  • A connection between Harry walking with his parents and Narnia.
  • Did we think Harry was a goner at the end of this chapter?
  • We listen to some of the best MuggleCast moments as entered on by YOU.
  • Make the Music Connection returns with some currently hot songs.
  • Chicken Soup: Canine Edition.
  • The end of the show includes our thoughts on the show as a whole.

Download Now Running time: 1:23:50, 38.4 MB

Episode 149: I Love You, Laura

  • Micah graces us with his presence.
  • We review JK Rowling’s Potter Prequel.
  • Or wait… can we even call it a prequel?
  • Portus 2008 is coming up and it’s the definition of awesome!
  • More teaser trailer speculation.
  • Our 150th episode is next week and we have to celebrate!
  • MuggleMail: MC future, a song for Snape, and The Shrieking Shack.
  • Chapter by Chapter: Chapter 32, The Prince’s Tale.
  • Andrew compares Voldemort’s midnight request to his one hour request.
  • The sudden change of mood within Hogwarts is striking.
  • Did Lupin and Tonks deserve a death scene?
  • Did they even deserve to die?
  • Snape’s Memories and their impact.
  • Favorites, Voicemails, and Chicken Soup!

Download Now Running time: 1:11:45, 32.9 MB

Episode 148: POOF!

  • We kick off the show with talk about our future.
  • JK Rowling’s speech at Harvard was, well, awesome.
  • Harry Potter the MMORPG… would it be a success?
  • Portus 2008 is just over a month away!
  • 3rd Annual Wear Your MuggleCast T-Shirt Day was a success!
  • MuggleMail address some cool foreshadowing.
  • Chapter by Chapter: Chapter 32, The Elder Wand.
  • We discuss the effect of Fred’s death on Harry.
  • Why did Voldemort use the Shrieking Shack?
  • McGonagall and her Beauty and the Beast magic.
  • Voicemails tackle a broad range of Potter topics.
  • Sorting Hat: Laura Mallory… the squib?
  • Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul.
  • Mikey B! Mikey B! MIKEY B! POOF!

Download Now Running time: 1:27:00, 39.9 MB

Episode 147: Ben Ten

  • Ben returns to co-host an episode of the show!
  • The press prints a misleading headline with the Rob Knox story.
  • Is the Sorcerer’s Stone re-release something to be excited about?
  • JK Rowling is wring a Potter prequel.
  • SuperCon, John Hurt hints at a return, and more leaked HBP photos.
  • Global Wear Your MuggleCast T-shirt Day is June 2nd!
  • MuggleMail covers some topics on Episode 146.
  • Chapter by Chapter: Chapter 31, The Battle of Hogwarts.
  • We discuss Voldemort’s Midnight Ultimatum.
  • Andrew thinks Voldemort is too cool for a symbolic Midnight request.
  • Ben’s Top 10 List.
  • Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul.
  • Bloopers!

Download Now Running time: 1:11:56, 33 MB

Episode 146: Trailer Blues

  • MuggleCast is recorded one last time from its Medford-based studios.
  • We discuss our trailer blues.
  • With what movie will the Half-Blood Prince teaser trailer be released?
  • A small new photo appears from HBP. Was it leaked on purpose?
  • Tom Felton sings. We listen and give our thoughts on his talent.
  • Come see us and have a blast at Portus 2008!
  • MuggleMail discusses last weeks hot topics and some corrections.
  • Chapter by Chapter covers Chapter 30: The Sacking of Severus Snape.
  • This chapter will be Maggie Smith’s time to shine in the film.
  • Voicemails address some general topics.
  • This Week in MuggleCast, PO Box Update, and Chicken Soup.
  • Micah receives a goat shirt from a fan, but isn’t the most thrilled.

Download Now Running time: 1:11:05, 32.6 MB

Episode 145: Yarning For Half-Blood Prince

  • 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

Episode 144: Manly Mathematical Men

  • Eric crunches some numbers to compare wait times for movie releases.
  • What can we look forward to at the Potter Exhibition?
  • Potter leaves the NYT Bestseller list for first time in decade.
  • Fans think this is the end? LOL!
  • Hogsmeade is being built. We discuss, Micah tries to move on.
  • It’s MuggleCast May, so vote for us on Podcast Alley!
  • Follow us on Twitter!
  • Lots of MuggleMail based on last week’s show and more.
  • Chapter by Chapter covers Chapter 28 of DH: The Missing Mirror.
  • We discuss the cloak and why the Death Eaters couldn’t accio it.
  • Aberforth’s fight with the Death Eaters, his story, and an actor to play him.
  • The 2nd place winner in our MuggleCast Segment Contest is aired!
  • We play Sorting Hat, This Week in MC History, HUH?!, and Chicken Soup.
  • Andrew and Eric address some common issues with downloading the show.

Download Now Running time: 1:37:49, 44.8 MB