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Episode 240: Join The Weasleys

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  • The ‘Deathly Hallows – Part 2’ DVD/Blu-ray features are announced, and we dissect!
  • What are we most looking forward to, and why is the UK the last country to get it?
  • Pottermore announces changes to its beta process and delays the launch of the eBooks.
  • With the eBooks now missing the Holiday season, how does Sony feel?
  • Does this mean the Chamber of Secrets book will be delayed as well?
  • Chapter by Chapter returns with more Order of the Phoenix analysis!
  • Why did Arthur Weasley take Harry into the Ministry of Magic via the phone booth when he could do side-along apparition?
  • Why do Death Eaters not have someone representing them during the hearing?
  • Dumbledore makes a surprise appearance but does not talk with Harry.
  • Percy is separated from the rest of the Weasley family.
  • MuggleMail addresses another early-MuggleCast Deathly Hallows prediction and a question about a potential Deathly Hallows Part 1 AND 2 DVD.
  • We preview what’s to come on the next few episodes of MuggleCast!

Download Now Running time: 1:19:30, 38.2 MB

Episode 239: Feed Your Owl

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  • It’s back to school time again with MuggleCast!
  • Andrew, Micah and Matt all reveal their new jobs. MuggleCast will be making some behind-the-scenes changes and Eric may be taking a seat on Dateline.
  • Deleted Scenes from Deathly Hallows titles released. Do we think that they will be special and/or exciting?
  • Ultimate Edition DVDs. Press conference footage from when the children were young is touching! What will the documentary on HP8’s Ultimate dvd be? We speculate.
  • J.K. Rowling a possible victim of phone hacking scandal
  • All of the hosts have been sorted on Pottermore, and each Hogwarts House is represented on today’s show!
  • What do we think about Pottermore? What are some of the disadvantages of gaining BETA access?
  • Just how accurate IS the sorting on Pottermore, is it rigged, and were we misled?
  • Is there good replay value or will there be, once Pottermore is open to all?
  • We come with feature ideas for the site. Hint: Neopets and Farmville.
  • Favorites: Creature
  • Listener e-mails include a potential for Oscar Success DHP2, a favorite chapter, Andrew’s remarkable prediction from Episode 71, and a new “Awesome” place to listen from.
  • Next episode of MuggleCast will air October 16th!

Download Now Running time: 1:18:52, 37.9 MB

Episode 238: Reasonably Supple

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  • Deathly Hallows – Part 2 has done extremely well at the box office. Is it a surprise?
  • Andrew is the only one in Pottermore so far. Eric and Micah ask spoiler-free questions about the site.
  • We run through what’s great and what’s not so great about Pottermore.
  • The Harry Potter Studio Tour has released concept art of the building as well as ticket prices. Is it worth it?
  • Fans of Dan Radcliffe get a trailer for his upcoming film The Woman in Black.
  • E-mails address last episode’s hot topics, thoughts on Pottermore, and more.
  • Micah interviews Will Dunn (James Sirius Potter) and Arthur Bowen (Albus Severus Potter) for MuggleCast.
  • Fun segments: What If…, Favorites, and The Dueling Club!
  • Twitter users tell us their thoughts on Pottermore.

Download Now Running time: 1:30:36, 43.5 MB

Episode 237: Cranky Magical Folk

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  • Deathly Hallows – Part 2 continues its box office surge.
  • Warner Brothers is pushing Deathly Hallows – Part 2 for the Oscars. Do they have a shot?
  • Pottermore updates! We run through the latest developments.
  • One listener didn’t like our Pottermore complaints. We respond.
  • Matt shares his thoughts on the film.
  • Lots of listeners have e-mailed in with their thoughts on Deathly Hallows – Part 2 so we react to their comments.
  • We also read tweets from listeners who tell us their favorite scene.
  • Was there anything that was in the book we wish was in the film?

Download Now Running time: 52:48, 25.4 MB

Episode 236: DumbleDip

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  • Deathly Hallows – Part 2 has surpassed the $1 billion mark. How high will it go?
  • Pottermore registration opens and we explain the positives and negatives.
  • Andrew’s painful initial sign up.
  • What our are usernames? Listeners share theirs as well via the MuggleCast Twitter account.
  • We talk more about Deathly Hallows – Part 2 and analyze particular scenes.
  • Ben and Richard hate 3D and sweating a lot.
  • Why are we paying for 3D if we hardly see it at times in Part 2?
  • Were average movie-goers, who aren’t big fans, able to comprehend exactly what was going on?
  • Have we gotten so used to seeing Dan as Harry that we judge him based on Dan’s Harry or book Harry?
  • Molly Weasley’s non-canon face.
  • Are Eric and Alan Rickman enrolled in de-aging programs?
  • An announcement concerning the frequency of new MuggleCast episodes.

Download NowRunning time: 1:21:12, 39 MB

Episode 235: Exclusive Interviews with David Yates and Oliver Phelps

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  • We have two exclusive interviews with Deathly Hallows – Part 2 director David Yates and actor Oliver Phelps!
  • But first, a Deathly Hallows – Part 2 box office update.
  • How high will the film go?
  • Micah talks with David Yates about changes he made to JK Rowling’s story, the emotional moment at the World Premiere, and much more.
  • Universal announces a new Harry Potter park event – is it worth it?
  • Micah talks to Oliver Phelps about his work throughout the franchise and the challenges of Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
  • A reminder about a project that Eric is involved with for the Harry Potter Alliance.
  • We’ll be back with another episode in a few days to discuss the film as well as the Pottermore beta!

Download Now Running time: 55:35, 26.7 MB

Episode 234: Live Discussion of Deathly Hallows – Part 2

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  • We’re live in Orlando at LeakyCon 2011!
  • Before discussing Deathly Hallows – Part 2 we run through some of the Pottermore news announce at LeakyCon.
  • Fans chime in with their thoughts on the website.
  • Everything Deathly Hallows – Part 2 is discussed! Favorite scenes, characters, disappointments, and much more.
  • Will Alan Rickman get an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor?
  • Those in the audience ask the panel questions and share their thoughts.
  • We’re joined by special guest Evanna Lynch, who plays Luna Lovegood in the films! She shares her thoughts on the movie and participates in a live Dueling Club segment.

Download Now Running time: 1:49:01, 52.4 MB

Episode 233: That’s TOO Much!

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  • It’s our final show before the release of Deathly Hallows – Part 2!
  • There’s a ton of news so we only run through some of the bigger things going on surrounding the film’s release.
  • We update everyone on the latest Pottermore developments.
  • Will everyone be able to get a Pottermore beta invite? What new information can we expect to receive?
  • Back to the film! Will it be the top grossing Potter film ever?
  • What are our general expectations for it?
  • We take your thoughts/feelings as we approach the end.
  • Don’t forget: our big Deathly Hallows – Part 2 review will be recorded live at LeakyCon. The episode will be online after we record!

Download Now Running time: 47:10, 22.7 MB

Episode 231: Pottermore

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  • Pottermore: What the heck is it?
  • Did the hack ruin the announcement?
  • Will it extend the life of the fandom?
  • Will it be something all fans can enjoy?
  • The owls are gathering… who is cleaning up the waste?
  • We break down the final Potter trailer ever
  • Micah and Eric point out two deceptive scene cuts
  • Should they have shown Harry confronting Snape?
  • What about the Resurrection Stone scene?
  • Who is casting that big blue spell? Hint: he may like goats.
  • News covers: Deathly Hallows – Part 2 rating, run-time, score and more
  • We take your tweets on both the trailer and Pottermore

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Running time: 1:30:50, 43.7 MB