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Episode 230: Trendsetter

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  • News covers the latest on Deathly Hallows – Part 2
  • Exclusive clip to air at MTV Movie Awards – what could it be?
  • What was Alan Rickman really referring to in his letter to JKR?
  • LeakyCon is sold out and announces several keynotes you don’t want to miss!
  • Chapter-by-Chapter: Order of the Phoenix, Chapters 5 & 6
  • Is Sirius acting immature? Treating Harry too much like James?
  • We see the first of several death omens for Sirius
  • Who really has Harry’s best interests at heart?
  • What did we all think the weapon was that Voldemort was after?
  • Did Mrs. Weasley really think putting the kids to work would really prevent them from talking?
  • We discuss how Kreacher was supposed to be cut from the films
  • The Black Family Tapestry: Andrew gives his take on it from when he was on set
  • Does only marrying pure-bloods limit true love?
  • Favorite: Harry Potter Name
  • MuggleMail covers Harry’s Patronus, Vernon, Harry’s safety at Privet Drive and more
  • Plus, is it becoming common to split books into multiple films?

Download Now Running time: 1:16:59, 37 MB

Episode 229: Sunglasses Not Recommended

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  • New Deathly Hallows – Part 2 posters – cool or disappointing?
  • Location set for DH PT 2 U.S. premiere – we provide some tips to premiere-goers
  • LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 is coming this winter
  • Andrew talks about his experiences in the Wizarding World
  • Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix Chapters 3-4
  • Does Dumbledore make a bad situation worse by not talking to Harry?
  • Is it abusive Vernon tells Harry not to take food from the fridge?
  • We take a look at the Advance Guard character by character…
  • …and analyze Harry’s reaction to Dumbledore keeping everyone in the loop but him
  • Is the Daily Prophet guilty of slander?
  • Make the Music Connection: Lady Gaga edition
  • MuggleMail and Chicken Soup from tornado-devastated Alabama

Download Now Running time: 1:21:54, 39.4 MB

Episode 228: Overprinced Non-Invisibility

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  • Andrew previews his time on the ‘Deathly Hallows’ set.
  • Emma Watson denies rumors of being bullied at Brown.
  • WB is selling a very expensive invisibility cloak that doesn’t promise invisibility.
  • Check out www.Hypable.com – a brand new entertainment site by Andrew and friends!
  • Chapter by Chapter enters Order of the Phoenix with Chapters 1 and 2!
  • We run down some facts about the book’s release.
  • Why would Harry only look at the first page of the Daily Prophet to find news? It’s an oversight he’ll regret later.
  • The infamous Mark Evans makes an appearance.
  • Harry’s anger is mounting quickly.
  • Dumbledore’s ‘Remember my last’ note arrive and we discuss what it really meant.
  • Petunia’s sudden change of heart and her care for Harry are made clear in this chapter.
  • Favorites: Harry Potter Quote.
  • MuggleMail addresses last week’s hot topics and birthdays.

Download Now Running time: 1:15:39, 36.4 MB

Episode 226: Permit to Podcast

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  • 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

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  • 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 224: Bet The Flight

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  • Andrew and Eric host a news episode of MuggleCast!
  • ‘How To Succeed’ opens on Broadway and the Potter stars show their support for Dan.
  • Read Eric’s exclusive interview with Dan!
  • Our thoughts on the first ‘Deathly Hallows – Part 2’ poster. Ketchup or Blood?
  • ‘Deathly Hallows – Part 2’ is test-screened in Chicago and Andrew and Eric were there for it!
  • We start with a spoiler free review.
  • Is the 2 hour time length a problem?
  • Eric was a bit emotional through some parts of the film.
  • Do Part 1 and Part 2 work well together?
  • After our spoiler-free review we get into specifics. If you don’t want to be spoiled, stop at this point!
  • Andrew and Eric focus on specific scenes that stood out to them in good and bad ways.
  • We make several book VS film comparisons.
  • Our ‘Pig for Slaughter’ episode (#116) comes back to haunt us in a good way.
  • We take a few MuggleMails to wrap up the show.

Download Now Running time: 1:18:55, 37.9 MB

Episode 223: A New Leaf

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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