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Episode 215: Won’t Get Fooled Again

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  • 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

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  • 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

Episode 213: Bring Your Sunday Best

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  • Eric and Micah agree to disagree on The Simpsons “Treehouse of Horror”
  • Our thoughts on Desplat scoring DH Part 2
  • Fans sound off on the number of DH clips
  • Main Discussion: Half-Baked Prince/Half-Baked Harry
  • We analyze what book Harry knows vs. what movie Harry knows heading into the final films
  • Did the main plot in Half-Blood Prince take a back seat to teenage romance?
  • Harry’s lack of Horcrux knowledge could pose major problems
  • Bad character development: Greyback, Lupin, Tonks, Umbridge and Scrimgeour
  • How will they explain the two-way mirror and the locket? What about Harry owning Kreacher and Grimmauld Place?
  • Movie Harry’s knowledge of Voldemort (Tom Riddle) is nowhere close to the book
  • Did Harry appear weak throughout the HBP movie? Was Snape and Harry’s relationship developed enough?
  • Muggle Mail: Goblet of Fire rebuttals and the DH soundtrack
  • Be sure to nominate us at the 2010 Podcast Awards

Download Now Running time: 1:30:07, 34.6 MB

Episode 212: Hufflepuff Represent

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  • Eric’s Halloween costume is Harry Potter themed in an unexpected way.
  • Deathly Hallows TV spots are appearing all over the place.
  • Samples from the Deathly Hallows soundtrack are released. We listen to a few and give our early review.
  • The 2010 Podcast Awards nomination period begins soon. We want to be in the running!
  • Chapter by Chapter covers Goblet of Fire Chapters 16 – 18.
  • Does it say something that Durmstrang sits with Slytherin and Beauxbatons sit with Ravenclaw? Eric realizes something clever about this.
  • Why are there strict guidelines to enter the TriWizard Tournament?
  • Can a reader tell from this point that Karkaroff put Harry’s name in the Goblet?
  • The wonderful double meaning Moody/Barty Crouch Jr.’s hated towards Karkaroff.
  • Of all people, why was it Cedric who was selected to compete for Hogwarts?
  • Why does Bagman enjoy the idea of this four-person tournament so much?
  • Ron doesn’t trust Harry, and his reasoning is extremely weak.
  • Rita Skeeter and her man hands – what is Jo trying to say?
  • MuggleMail addresses last week’s hot topics, an answer to Trelawney’s inaccurate predictions, and cheesy Potter movie endings.
  • Dueling Club: Ghost Edition!
  • What are some of our listeners doing for Halloween that’s Potter related?

Download NowRunning time: 1:30:07, 43.3 MB

Episode 211: Order of Micah

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  • How to tell apart two English accents.
  • WB cancels Deathly Hallows, Part 1 in 3D, plus other surprising film news.
  • Listeners tell us whether they are happy or disappointed with this decision.
  • Our thoughts on Jo’s appearance on Oprah.
  • A brief review of Harry Potter Film Wizardry.
  • Chapter by Chapter: Goblet of Fire Chapters 13 – 15.
  • A big theme in these chapters is the questionable teaching styles of Sprout, Hagrid, and Moody.
  • Is it right to teach children about the Unforgiveable Curses at this age?
  • Is it right to perform said curses on these children?!
  • MuggleMail covers last episode’s hot topics.
  • Dueling Club: Dumbledore VS Merlin, Ravenclaw VS Slytherin.
  • Lots of updates going on around MuggleNet to go over!

Download Now Running time: 1:20:29, 38.7 MB

Episode 210: Reaching Floo Heights

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  • DH poster analysis: Why the hell is Ron by a power plant?
  • Part 2 casting, Rowling on Oprah, Alexandre Desplat and Wizarding World expansion
  • Chapter-by-Chapter: Goblet of Fire Chapters 10-12
  • We’re introduced to the name Rita Skeeter and the character of Mad-Eye Moody
  • Percy’s early loyalty to the Ministry and Hermione’s passion for S.P.E.W. are evident
  • Why does Mrs. Weasley constantly make Ron an easy target?
  • We know what Muggles see if they happen to pass Hogwarts, but if what if they tried to enter?
  • We learn of Lucius Malfoy’s connection to Igor Karkaroff
  • Why endanger first-years on an overflowing lake?
  • Do ghosts change clothes? Eric is intrigued.
  • Does Hermione overreact to the idea that House-Elves work at Hogwarts?
  • Eric recounts the real story of Natalie MacDonald
  • Does Hogwarts and the Ministry use the Triwizard Tournament to overshadow last year’s incident with Sirius Black?
  • Favorites returns: New actor/actress in Deathly Hallows, Part 1
  • Chicken Soup

Download NowRunning time: 1:28:40, 53.3 MB

Episode 208: Wannabe Wizards

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  • Pictures, pictures and more pictures from Deathly Hallows
  • We discuss the new DH TV spot, theme park expansion and more
  • Micah interviews Jonathan Smith, Head of Production for LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
  • Chapter-by-Chapter covers Chapters 7-9 of Goblet of Fire
  • Ludo Bagman and Winky – why were they omitted from the films?
  • Why did the Quidditch World Cup seem like one giant, disorganized event?
  • Could Jo be the next ESPN sportscaster? She’s good at writing live Quidditch.
  • Why didn’t Harry ever question how Winky knew Dobby?
  • Could Harry’s dream about Quidditch foreshadow a later event in the book?
  • Wands are like cell phones! How did Harry not notice it was gone?
  • Hermione the know-it-all shows up quite a few times in these chapters.
  • This week’s episode is brought to you by Audible.com – get your free audiobook today!

Download NowRunning time: 1:46:16, 51.1 MB

Episode 207: Mother Knows Best

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  • We discuss the newest reviews of Deathly Hallows, Part 1.
  • The trailer for Deathly Hallows, Part 1 is complete, but when will WE see it?
  • This week’s Chapter by Chapter segment focuses on Chapters 4 – 6 of Goblet of Fire.
  • The Dursleys can never have a peaceful encounter with wizards.
  • How typical of Harry to have a crush on his best friend’s sister.
  • Lots of hints about the future for the Weasleys in this chapter.
  • Why can’t Mrs. Weasley embrace her son’s interest in starting a joke shop instead of fighting it?
  • Jo shows here you don’t have to be academic to be successful. And to follow your passion!
  • … but there are some limits.
  • Some support for Mrs. Weasley and why she may be right to worry about The Twins’ future.
  • A bit of talk about the business side of running a joke shop.
  • In Chapter six we learn about more than just one mode of wizard transportation.
  • What’s our favorite mode of magical transportation?
  • We bring the use of Portkeys to a whole new level.
  • The awkwardness Amos creates.
  • The first mention of the Lovegoods! But we won’t see them just yet…
  • Matt predicted the Deathly Hallows split spot on Episode 140.. we replay the clip!

Download Now Running time: 1:09:01, 33.2 MB