Episode 172: Interviewing the Illustrator

March 7, 2009 / MuggleCast / Leave a comment

Prior to the interview, we catch up on the latest news and more.
Mary explains the process of designing the covers.
Which cover gave her the most difficulty? Who is her favorite character to draw?
What is her favorite book in the series?
She breaks down the curtain comparison between the first and last novels.
How much communication does she have with Jo? International illustrators?
She discusses future anniversary covers and the HP encyclopedia.
How difficult was it for her knowing the end of Deathly Hallows?
To wrap up the show, Make The Music Connection returns.

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Episode 170: Do The Patrick Doyle

February 16, 2009 / MuggleCast / Leave a comment

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.

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August 7, 2008 / MuggleCast / Leave a comment

We discuss the news of Beedle the Bard being published.
Will there be midnight release parties?
What’s with the major price differences?
Listener Rebuttals address last week’s hot topics.
Twilight author Stephenie Meyer comes on the show to talk about the Potter fandom, writing techniques for successful writers, and Breaking Dawn.
Who would win in a fight: Edward Cullen or Harry Potter?
This Week in MuggleCast History
Make the Music Connection
Chicken Soup

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March 16, 2008 / MuggleCast

Portus 2008 public relations director Aziza Aba Butain joins us…
…to interview the narrator of the U.S. Harry Potter books Jim Dale.
Mr. Dale gives his thoughts on the recent Deathly Hallows split as well as the movies in general.
One of his sons is actually a movie helicopter operator who has worked on the Potter films.
What is his favorite Potter character voice? Which one is the hardest – or as he puts it – the most annoying to do?
He discusses how he prepares to record the Potter books: some water and a green apple anyone?
How long does it take him? More like how long is he given! The answer may surprise you.
How well does he know Stephen Fry and Mary GrandPre?
Does he ever read the books for enjoyment and what is his relationship with J.K. Rowling?
He denies using his relationship with Dumbledore to further his career.
Just what does he think about the HP fandom?

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