Category: Episodes

Listen to every episode of MuggleCast since 2005. Click here for our Chapter by Chapter Archive.

Episode 129: Pensive Possibilities

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  • We discuss what we’re most looking forward to about Half-Blood Prince and what we think may be cut.
  • Small update on the East Coast Tour.
  • Vote on Podcast Alley…or else!
  • Muggle Mail on movie intermissions, cliffhangers and Chapter 10.
  • Interview with Freddie Highmore.
  • Chapter-by-Chapter: Chapters 11 and 12.
  • The hosts draw some excellent comparisons in these chapters to Nazi Germany.
  • The story begins to take on a very dark tone.
  • We analyze the argument between Harry and Remus from both perspectives – sorry Harry, seeing this one from just your point of view doesn’t cut it.
  • One listener writes a very good defense of Lupin.
  • Kreacher and the saucepan: finally some comedy!
  • Jo shows just how good she is in her revelation that Umbridge has the locket.
  • What is up with this plan to infiltrate the Ministry? Micah doesn’t buy it.
  • Snape named Headmaster of Hogwarts – was he there to actually protect the students?
  • Why does Hermione keep nagging Harry to close his mind? It actually helps him!
  • Chicken Soup.

Download Now Running time: 1:35:57, 33 MB

Episode 128: Questionable Questions

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  • Andrew boasts about the new Wizard Rock section.
  • Rumors concerning a two-part Deathly Hallows surface.
  • Harvard announces JK Rowling to give commencement keynote. We fantasize.
  • A possible MuggleCast spring break east coast tour?
  • Listener e-mails cover last week’s discussion on the dust figure and more.
  • Chapter by Chapter: Kreacher’s Tale.
  • We sympathize for Harry seeing Hermione and Ron holding hands.
  • How does the fidelius charm actually work?
  • How does Bathilda Bagshot visit Lily if Pettigrew is the only secret keeper?
  • Favorites: We each talk about our favorite song from the Potter soundtracks.
  • Chicken Soup.
  • Dog Bloopers!

Download Now Running time: 1:16:00, 26.2 MB

Episode 127: Making Connections

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  • JKR Documentary discussion.
  • Jo talks about her family and religious views.
  • What was the character name she took from the book in the church?
  • Universal adds a new poll to their website and we discuss the pros and cons of where we would like to have a drink.
  • Andrew, Matt and Laura review Sweeney Todd.
  • Our thoughts on the recent Helen McCrory interview.
  • We respond to some Muggle Mail from our Holiday and New Year’s shows.
  • Chapter-by-Chapter: A Place to Hide.
  • Is Hermione the genie in the Potter world?
  • Tottenham Court Road and Grimmauld Place.
  • Make the Connection returns.
  • Chicken Soup.
  • Andrew attempts the fastest show close ever.

Download Now Running time: 1:27:55, 40.4 MB

Episode 126: Flying Ford Angela

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  • Further discussion about HBP casting and TIME’s “Person of the Year”.
  • Andrew places a call to WB about his defective DVD.
  • Top 10 Moments of 2007.
  • Favorite Memories of 2007.
  • Chapters 7 & 8 of Deathly Hallows.
  • Should Harry really be opening his mind to Voldemort?
  • Is Voldemort that stupid to be letting Harry see his actions?
  • Harry’s birthday and a visit from the Minister.
  • What good would it do the Ministry to know of Harry’s plans?
  • The mark of Grindelwald: another Nazi-WWII reference?
  • Character analysis: Xenophilius Lovegood, Aunt Muriel, Elphias Doge.
  • Why did Dumbledore never tell Harry he lived in Godric’s Hollow?
  • “The Ministry has fallen” becomes our first holy *%&$ moment of the series.
  • Scrimgeour gets his swan song.
  • Countdown to 2008.

Download Now Running time: 1:40:40, 46.2 MB

Episode 125: Holiday Joy

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  • It’s another holiday season!
  • Jamie is back and recounts his problems with Christmas.
  • We discuss the latest news, including casting, TIME, and the Jo documentary.
  • Jamie and Laura add their input to the show ending announcement.
  • MuggleMail address DVD issues and Chapter by Chapter.
  • This week, Chapter by Chapter covers Chapters 5 and 6 of Deathly Hallows.
  • Was Harry right to use Expelliarmus against the Death Eaters?
  • Did Lupin have a right to discipline him?
  • Was Mrs. Weasley’s motherly protection justified?
  • Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione tension.
  • Measures taken for the Horcrux hunt.
  • British Joke of the Day returns!
  • The hosts read a Holiday poem sent in by a listener.

Download Now Running time: 1:24:06, 29 MB

Episode 124: Co-workers at Play

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  • Amazon.com revealed as winning bidder for The Tales of Beedle The Bard.
  • We announce a big change coming to our show.
  • Order of the Phoenix DVD discussion.
  • Andrew has pixilation problems.
  • Were the deleted scenes really that good?
  • Trailing Tonks one of the best special features.
  • Hidden Secrets of Harry Potter: was it necessary?
  • We read some Muggle Mail from last week’s show.
  • Chapter-by-Chapter: The Seven Potters.
  • Ties to previous books: Polyjuice Potion and the Motorcycle.
  • Hedwig’s death sets an early tone to the novel.
  • Was Expelliarmus the weakest explanation for the Death Eaters recognizing Harry?
  • The mysterious wand reaction that saved Harry’s life.
  • Chicken Soup Finals Edition.

Download Now Running time: 1:27:53, 21.3 MB

Episode 123: Anger

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  • Where are the other co-hosts?!
  • We discuss the Golden Compass and its controversy.
  • MTV’s list of Wizard Rock bands is unfair and inaccurate.
  • Happy Birthday Jamie!
  • Next week we’ll be talking about the OOTP DVD – send in your thoughts!
  • MuggleMail covers last week’s Chapter by Chapter discussion.
  • This week we talk about Chapter 3 of Deathly Hallows.
  • What were the Dursley’s feeling when they left Harry?
  • Would Harry come back to save them?
  • Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast soul.
  • We reminisce over the old Sorcerer’s Stone VHS tape.
  • Bloopers.
  • This week’s episode brought to you by Audible.com.

Download Now Running time: 1:01:49, 21.3 MB

Episode 122: Special Positioning

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  • MuggleCast to podcast from Portus 2008!
  • Check out our new holiday album art!
  • David Heyman and his wife.
  • A look at Beedle the Bard.
  • MuggleMail checks out some of last week’s discussion.
  • Chapter by Chapter: Chapter 2 of Deathly Hallows
  • Mutual Attraction
  • Comparing the Doge and Rita articles.
  • Listener e-mails about Chapter 2.
  • New game: QUOTE QUIZ quiz quiz.
  • Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul.
  • This week’s episode brought to you by Audible.com.

Download Now Running time: 59:00, 20.3 MB

Harry Potter Alliance Podcast #2: DarfurFast

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  • Visit http://www.thehpalliance.org/darfurfast for full details.
  • This special Harry Potter Alliance podcast covers a call to action by Harry Potter fans called DarfurFast. Listen for details on the effort, and hear from some special guests, including:
  • Sifa Nsengimana who is the Executive Director of Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village, a JDC special project which strives to provide a family-like life and a High School education to 500 orphans in Rwanda as well as co-chair of the Massachusetts Coalition to Save Darfur.
  • Stephanie Nyombayire, one of the founding members of the Genocide Intervention Network.
  • Sabina Carlson, STAND’s National Community Outreach Coordinator.
  • John Prendergast Co-Founder of the ENOUGH Project.
  • Edited by Paul DeGeorge of Harry and the Potters.

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Running time: 59:18, 27.2 MB

Episode 121: Bellatrix Needs Some Love

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  • Harry Potter theme park update.
  • JK Rowling named Entertainer of the Year.
  • Ian McKellen discusses why he didn’t become Dumbledore.
  • In fact, it’s good that he wasn’t Dumbledore. Andrew explains.
  • MuggleMail covers Potter in schools, Potter’s influence on reading, and HD/Blu-Ray DVDs.
  • Chapter by Chapter returns!
  • We give a brief history and explain what we’re doing this time.
  • First segment: Chapter 1, The Dark Lord Ascending.
  • Is Bellatrix leading a less-than-exciting love life?
  • Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul.
  • An on-the-spot HUH?! Facebook message of the week.

Download Now Running time: 1:10:36, 24.3 MB