Episode 270: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Film Them

  • We’re back… already!
  • J.K. Rowling to screen-write new Harry Potter spinoff series based on ‘Fantastic Beasts’
  • We break down the press release to point out the most important announcements.
  • What do we know about Newt Scamander?
  • Why did Rowling decide to do this?
  • When can we expect to see this film in theaters?
  • Will J.K. Rowling be involved with all the films in the series?
  • What does this mean for MuggleCast?

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Running time: 33:08, 19.9 MB

Episode 269: All Was Well

  • The final episode is here! We begin with a poem.
  • Several hosts are on including Andrew, Eric, Ben, Kevin, Micah, and Mikey.
  • Jamie and Laura share farewell messages.
  • News: New Harry Potter covers are here, WB announces their own Harry Potter con, and Pottermore has a new design.
  • Review of The Cuckoo’s Calling.
  • Listener Rebuttal, Ben’s latest Top 10 list, and more anti-jokes.
  • We read e-mails from listeners who express gratitude for the show.
  • Each of the hosts tells you where you can find them in the future.
  • Favorites: Fans share their favorite moments and we reminisce.
  • We have the final numbers revealing how many times each host has been on the show.
  • Micah reads a message we received from someone special.
  • Thank you, everyone!
  • The song at the end: “End of an Era” by Wizard Rock band Oliver Boyd and the Remembralls

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Running time: 1:58:09, 70.9 MB

Episode 268: British Anti-Joke

  • Jamie is back! His triumphant return causes the hosts to look back on growing up with MuggleCast
  • The full story behind Cuckoo’s Calling leak
  • Anonymity on the Internet? Who’s to blame for the leak?
  • How Jamie first heard about Cuckoo
  • Film companies competing to adapt the new book, could turn into franchise
  • Upcoming Scholastic cover parties, release parties for Potter
  • Rupert gains some ‘Mojo’ with theater
  • Character names in fiction, and whether or not Jo spoiled us with hers
  • Jamie’s British Joke, and introducing the Anti-Joke?
  • Andrew and Eric review Potted Potter
  • Listener E-mail: The Royal Half-Blood Prince
  • Favorites segment: Favorite alternate ending?
  • Unexpected Book 7 discussion regarding Voldemort as a villain
  • And… It’s All Been a Dream

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Running time: 1:24:07, 40.5 MB

Episode 267: Cuckoo For ‘Cuckoo’

  • J.K. Rowling’s BIG REVEAL: she’s written and published a new book, a crime thriller titled “The Cuckoo’s Calling” under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, two months ago!
  • Where were we when the announcement was made? Did we stop what we were doing and grab a copy?
  • Are there enough copies in stores for everyone? No. The book is heading fast towards being out of print!
  • A second print run is on its way already, but with the reveal in them. Will original books be worth something more?
  • Andrew recounts how the story broke
  • Was this reveal PLANNED by the publisher?
  • Reviews of the book before people knew. Largely positive!
  • Are Harry Potter fans also J.K. Rowling fans? Will our love transcend the genres?
  • After the reveal, Amazon sales increased 507,000%. How many copies is that?!
  • What sort of following will this book have?
  • Will the sequel also be written under the pseudonym?

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Running time: 59:28, 28.6 MB

Episode 266: Growing Up

  • Laura’s back!
  • We reflect on 10 years since Order of the Phoenix.
  • Pottermore site revamp: where did Laura get sorted?
  • Annotated Sorcerer’s Stone sells for $227,000. Shouldn’t that content be in Pottermore?
  • Bear vs. Honey Badger.
  • Is Quidditch the result of a lover’s quarrel?
  • Is J.K. Rowling’s next project in the works…?
  • …and are Emma Watson, David Heyman and WB involved?
  • Your tweets on Dan saying “no” to Wizarding World video.
  • Grow up Rupert! Grow up Helena!
  • Make The Music Connection returns.
  • Favorites: Order of the Phoenix character.
  • Podcast plugs: Andrew’s Hype and Eric and Micah’s Game of Owns.

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Running time: 1:14:21, 34.0 MB

Episode 265: Streets of Fire

  • Universal Orlando (FINALLY) confirms its theme park expansion!
  • Does it meet expectations?
  • What surprises did we learn?
  • Is a fire breathing dragon a good idea in 100 degree weather?
  • How will the Hogwarts Express train work?
  • We listen to voicemails from listeners.

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Running time: 0:55:40, 25.5 MB

Episode 264: Fired

  • The Royal Family visits the Harry Potter Studio Tour, and J.K. Rowling appeared! Was it her first time there?
  • Wizarding World Orlando expansion and Wizarding World Hollywood updates. When will they open?
  • Chris Columbus releases his first children’s book, and he gets help from J.K. Rowling.
  • Pottermore releases new Prisoner of Azkaban chapters, and we analyze what’s new from Rowling. Hogwarts portraits, the Maruader’s Map, Gobstones, Firebolts, and more are discussed.
  • Voicemails address support for the show, new questions about the books, what rides we would want in the theme parks, and much more.

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Running time: 1:17:42, 37.3 MB

Episode 263: Midnight Squib

  • Ben Schoen joins us.
  • Are the next batch of Pottermore chapters on the horizon?
  • J.K. Rowling says she won’t write a Harry Potter prequel.
  • New Harry Potter paperbacks to debut August 27, Scholastic changes their mind on the bonus material.
  • Mayor of Orlando says Wizarding World expansion opening in 2014.
  • Stephen Fry will co-star in the new CBS comedy with Rupert Grint.
  • Voicemails address Harry Potter fan clubs and more.
  • We announce that MuggleCast will end its regular episode releases this August.
  • We explain why we’re making this decision and what’s to come over the next few months.
  • MuggleMail takes on a kind thank you note, the Elder Wand, and Aunt Petunia.
  • Plugs: Andrew’s new podcast Hype discussing all things fandom, and Eric and Micah’s Game of Owns.

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Running time: 1:20:04, 36.6 MB

Episode 262: New Covers

  • Pottermore C.E.O releases insightful two-part interview
  • 15th Anniversary Book Covers! Did we analyze all of the others?
  • Voicemails are back! Submit yours: (323) 984-8547
  • What happened to the RoR?
  • What do we think about fanfic?
  • Where did the missing score from Movie 1 go?
  • MuggleMail includes several What-If?’s
  • Three Chicken Soups to warm your soul
  • Twitter responses to our Book Cover question

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Running time: 1:01:29, 29.6 MB

Episode 261: Year Eight

  • Wizarding World construction begins in Japan.
  • How is a Pottermore moment created?
  • The Studio Tour is launching Wand Week.
  • Michael Gambon’s on-set prank.
  • Pottermore Discussion: The Knight Bus, Boggarts, and Sir Cadogan.
  • Listeners submit ‘Would You Rather’ situations.
  • MuggleMail addresses horcruxes and weird places to listen to the show.
  • Twitter Question of the Week: What item close to you would you choose to put into your soul?
  • A Voicemail!

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Running time: 1:04:41, 31.1 MB