Category: Episodes

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Episode 180: MuggleMiniCast – Wizarding World News Reactions

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  • In an impromptu mini episode, we discuss the news from the recent press conference at the Wizarding World.
  • Andrew is still live in Orlando with plenty of interesting info.
  • Park to open in Spring 2010: we’re not surprised there’s no date yet.
  • The three main rides: our thoughts and fan reaction.
  • We offer our theories on the mystery surrounding Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.
  • Just what is up with that lake?
  • The attention to detail of the shops and stores in Hogsmeade is unreal.
  • Plus John Williams, park characters and much more.

Download Now Running time: 34:03, 19.2 MB

Episode 179: Grand Theft Dragon

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  • We’re back with a worldwide panel this week!
  • News: Half-Blood Prince box office update, Deathly Hallows filming continues, theme park updates, John Williams performs Potter at the Hollywood Bowl.
  • Registration for Infinitus 2010 is now open!
  • ESPN’s Fantasy Focus podcast challenges MuggleCast.
  • MuggleMail addresses Episode 178’s hot topics.
  • For our main discussion, we go in-depth on several different topics submitted by listeners:
  • Could Dumbledore have stopped Voldemort from becoming what he did?
  • Why did JK Rowling get rid of Harry’s father figures?
  • Who that died in Deathly Hallows would have become a ghost?
  • How does Harry get away with so many crimes?
  • How will kids discover Potter in 20 – 30 years?
  • Chicken Soup: Back to School Edition!

Download Now Running time: 1:17:14, 37.1 MB

Episode 178: Out of Diapers

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  • HBP continues to make money at the box office while DH filming surges on.
  • Potter Exhibition is heading to Boston, but where will it go next?
  • Jamie Waylett isn’t returning for DH and Joshua Herdman reveals where the split will be.
  • What happened with HBP IMAX 3D? Andrew explains how it was a rip off.
  • Happy Birthday, Micah!
  • Micah and Andrew discuss the HBP video game.
  • MuggleCast turns 4; the listeners and hosts celebrate!
  • This Week in MuggleCast History, Make the Music Connection, Jamie’s British Joke of the Week, and Chicken Soup!

Download Now Running time: 1:19:13, 38.1 MB

Episode 177: The Astronomy Tower of Terror

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  • MuggleCast is back in a pre-recorded format and we’re all about Half-Blood Prince today!
  • Micah gets us up to date with all the news over the past few weeks.
  • How’d Half-Blood Prince perform in the box office? Why did hamsters beat wizards in the second week?
  • Ultimate Collector’s Edition DVDs… is it too soon?
  • Theme Park news and Half-Blood Prince give us a new idea for a ride at the upcoming theme park.
  • Azkatraz recap! We had a ton of fun meeting and hanging with the listeners!
  • Our 4 year anniversary is coming up very soon. We discuss how we’ll celebrate.
  • MuggleMail addresses listener reaction to Half-Blood Prince.
  • The rest of our show goes through lots of Half-Blood Prince talk. Best film? Best acting? Scariest scenes? What did WB miss? We talk about it ALL!

Download Now Running time: 1:23:55, 38.5 MB

Episode 176: LIVE in New York City!

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  • MuggleCast is LIVE in New York City the day after the premiere to discuss what happened!
  • Andrew and Emerson conducted interviews from the red carpet and have some juicy details to share.
  • Having all the seen the film, we try to give our best spoiler-free review.
  • Fans ask us questions about the film one by one!
  • Emerson and Ben discuss their new book, MuggleNet.com’s Harry Potter Should Have Died.

Download Now Running time: 1:14:39, 34.3 MB

Episode 175: Fireside Chats

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  • We’re kickin’ it old school this episode with a traditional hosting panel.
  • We cover Deathly Hallows casting and Presidential set visits.
  • So much Half-Blood Prince news we don’t even know where to begin.
  • Will IMAX regret its contractual obligations?
  • Should the MPAA take notice of the BBFC’s 12A rating?
  • Does anyone care about the run-time with a two-part series finale?
  • MuggleMail on e-books and movie splits.
  • We introduce two brand-new segments you do not want to miss!
  • AudioFiction and Chicken Soup return.
  • Plus, Azkatraz is less than one month away!

Download Now Running time: 1:05:54, 30.2 MB

Episode 174: It’s All Coming Back

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  • It’s MuggleCast May, and Jamie has returned!
  • We catch up on all the latest Potter news stories.
  • Eric visited the Harry Potter Exhibition and he provides a review.
  • Deathly Hallows is filming on location and Jamie wonders if it’s arrogant.
  • Premiere dates are set, why are they three days in a row?
  • New segment: Twitter Question Mailbag!
  • We take your questions about all Potter subjects as submitted through Twitter and answer ’em.
  • Topics like why’d Jo kill Fred instead of George, what’s with Harry’s potion skills, and many more.
  • Another new segment: AudioFic!
  • … where MuggleNet FanFiction provides you with a reading of their best Fan Fiction.
  • Jamie’s British Joke of the Day is back with three jokes!
  • Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul.

Download Now Running time: 1:25:55, 39.4 MB

Episode 173: Mad Times

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  • The best trailer yet? If not, where does it rank?
  • The hosts breakdown the trailer and analyze the new scenes.
  • The Unbreakable Vow, the Quidditch Pitch and the Dark Mark.
  • Harry and Ginny get closer while Ron takes a beating from Hermione.
  • There’s a lady in a London scene who looks absolutely petrified.
  • Slughorn yelling, Katie Bell attacked and a wand tribute.
  • Draco gets some airtime: what’s with the whiny voice?
  • Snape’s story finally exposed! “It’s over!”
  • Does WB President Alan Horn sing the hit song ‘Circus’?
  • We take your live calls and Tweets.
  • Other news covers the release date change, Jamie Waylett, J.K. Rowling, Jamie Campbell Bower, HBP posters and the DH Epilogue.

Download Now Running time: 1:42:36, 46.9 MB

Episode 172: Interviewing the Illustrator

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  • 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.

Download Now Running time: 1:11:57, 33.0 MB

Episode 171: Trailer Idol

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  • We’re live on Ustream to discuss the newly released Half-Blood Prince trailer!
  • Darkest yet? Darkest film yet?
  • We go through some of the new things that stood out.
  • Eric, having seen the film already, gives his (spoiler free) input.
  • Live calls come in from around the world, asking questions about the trailer.
  • We announce a special guest coming on a new MuggleCast episode this weeekend: Mary GrandPre!

Download Now Running time: 1:31:34, 41.9 MB