Episode 226: Permit to Podcast

  • Check out Hypable.com – a MuggleNet for the rest of the fandoms in the world, created by MuggleNet staff!
  • Jamie and Laura are back for this episode!
  • A trailer for ‘Deathly Hallows – Part 2’ will be released this Wednesday.
  • We review features of the ‘Part 1’ DVD and Blu-ray
  • Jamie educates us on the concept of TV licenses and reveals he lives in the stone age.
  • J.K. Rowling gained Steve Kloves’ trust after hearing one word.
  • New news from Jo is so slow these days we come up with a plan to start recycling.
  • Many listeners wrote in about last week’s discussion concerning a female lead character.
  • Our final Chapter by Chapter installment for Goblet of Fire!
  • What power to Fawkes put over Harry?
  • Dumbledore and the infamous gleam of triumph.
  • Does Fudge genuinely believe Voldemort is not back?
  • Through all this, classes are STILL going on?
  • Outside of magic, how smart are Hogwarts students?
  • It’s clear the Ministry is beginning to look very corrupt.
  • Make the Connection: Family Guy, Pokemon, and homeless people watching popular television.
  • We are split on whether or not cutting Pettigrew’s death from Part 1 was a good idea.
  • Twitter Question: What did YOU think of the ‘Part 1’ DVD/Blu-ray?

Download Now Running time: 1:16:33, 36.8 MB

Episode 225: Harietta Potter

  • Micah reviews the Exhibition and DVD launch events that took place in New York City.
  • Lots of Part 1 deleted scenes, but we’re not reviewing them – yet!
  • Helen McCrory says multiple Malfoy endings were shot, but Andrew and Eric say “don’t get your hopes up”.
  • What If: The main character in the Potter series was a girl?
  • Chapter by Chapter: Goblet of Fire Chapters 34 and 35.
  • We look at Harry and Voldemort’s duel, more luck for Harry, Death Eater oversights, and the truth about Moody/Barty Crouch Sr.
  • Favorites: Favorite Quidditch Position
  • Andrew and Eric answer Micah and fans’ questions about the ‘Deathly Hallows – Part 2’ test screening.
  • Surprise character appearances, Snape’s death, Narcissa, Remus, Tonks, Wormtail and more are discussed.

Download Now Running time: 1:27:10, 41.9 MB

Episode 223: A New Leaf

  • Richard returns to the show and is turning a new leaf.
  • News: ‘Deathly Hallows – Part 2’ sneak peek, a Potter hotel, The Exhibition hitting NYC, and more.
  • Micah realizes what his next job may be thanks to a little destiny.
  • ‘What If..’ segment: What if Dumbledore had given Tom Riddle the DADA job?
  • Chapter by Chapter: Chapters 32 and 33 of Goblet of Fire.
  • Why didn’t Harry put up a fight against Wormtail?
  • Harry sees Voldemort for the first time in human form.
  • Had Harry ever seen a photo of him? Did anyone ever bother to take a photo of him?
  • Did Voldemort act the way he did because of his feelings toward his mother?
  • Voldemort warns Wormtail about ever letting his loyalty waver again. Err…
  • Today’s Twitter Question: Your thoughts on the ‘Part 2’ sneak peek.
  • MuggleMail addresses last episode’s hot topics, a birthday, and Ben’s theory in Episode 1.
  • Andrew and Micah discuss their upcoming date in NYC on Wednesday.

Download Now Running time: 1:12:26, 34.8 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