MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

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**MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast**

MuggleCast is your weekly ride into the world of Harry Potter, including the books and upcoming TV show! Our Harry Potter podcast, hosted by four life-long friends, brings its listeners entertaining and thought-provoking discussions about the Wizarding World. With each new episode we discuss everything Harry Potter: the latest news, the Potter books, the upcoming HBO TV Show, the theme parks, the video games, the fandom, and more! We’re currently hosting a Chapter by Chapter re-read of the original seven Harry Potter books while keeping listeners up to date on the Harry Potter TV show.

Latest Episodes:

Episode #204: Comes Around, Goes Around Aug 06, 2010

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It’s our fifth birthday! At the start did we think this would run for five years?
We recap Infinitus and how nice it was to meet all the fans!
Andrew provides a report from Comic Con 2010, where new Deathly Hallows footage was revealed.
Two important voices will be missing from the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 video game. Why?
Will a Harry Potter theme park really come to fruition in India?
Happy Birthday to JK Rowling and Harry Potter! Andrew plays a song for ’em.
We kick off Chapter by Chapter for Goblet of Fire. This episode looks at Chapters 1 – 3.
We analyze small towns, the importance of review chapters, the Dursleys, and more.
MuggleMail addresses some recent news, partying at Hogwarts, and more.
Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul.

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Episode #203: LIVE From Infinitus 2010 and The Wizarding World Jul 20, 2010

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The MuggleCasters are in Orlando to podcast in front of a live audience! This episode actually includes two shows in one. The first show is from within the hotel where the Infinitus Harry Potter conference was held. The second is live from within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park! Join us as we talk about the latest Harry Potter news, our thoughts on the Wizarding World park, and much more.

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Episode #202: On His Knees Jun 28, 2010

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MuggleCast is LIVE on Ustream just one hour after the new Deathly Hallows trailer premieres to dissect every single scene! We figure out which scene each shot is from, point out some odd moments, wonder why this trailer covers Parts 1 and 2, and MUCH more. Get ready to have lots of fun watching the trailer with us!

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Episode #201: ButterSugarBeer Jun 23, 2010

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Andrew visits the Wizarding World and shares stories about the VIP grand opening, public grand opening, and the park itself.
How is Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey?
Is the size of the park acceptable? How does it feel?
The secret attraction at the park that has no line and will entertain you for as long as you like.
Would a Harry Potter park make sense, business wise, in the United Kingdom?
Deathly Hallows filming ends, and stars comment on the feeling of closure.
We host a MuggleCast Mailbag segment to catch up on some e-mail!
We bring back our Debate segment: did Ron and Hermione have a happy marriage?
What if… we could use some Polyjuice Potion?
Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul.

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Episode #200: Admit Defeat Jun 09, 2010

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A special intro, and David Heyman introduces the show!
We talk about MuggleNet 2.0.
Lots of Deathly Hallows news to catch up on.
Our thoughts on the MTV Movie Awards Deathly Hallows montage.
Reviews from the Wizarding World are starting to appear.
David Heyman confirms that they HAVE selected where the split will be in Deathly Hallows – hear him discuss how they made the decision.
David favorites book, villain, and what his patronus would be.
David tells us his favorite scenes from Deathly Hallows and why.
The props David has taken and his upcoming meeting with the prop department
David plays our Dueling Club segment with us. Micah chooses Bellatrix, David chooses Snape. David tells us why he chose Snape and why he would certainly defeat Bellatrix.
We bring back a classic segment: Make the Connection.
A few e-mails congratulate us on 200 shows.

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Episode #199: jOprah May 26, 2010

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We’re so close to 199, Ben thought it was 200.
How Virgin Atlantic could’ve made a cooler Harry Potter plane.
Robbie Coltrane, Emma Watson, and other stars visit the park. We discuss their visit.
As we lead up to Episode 200, we look back at 199 episodes by discussing the show’s life so far.
How MuggleCast began, how the show has changed, what’s next, and more.
MuggleMail addresses last weeks hot topics.
We gather your tweets about Prisoner of Azkaban.
Look forward to a special interview on Episode 200!
MuggleCast Episode 200 will be released June 9th.

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Episode #198: Brick by Brick May 12, 2010

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Two news stories this week worth discussing, which is why we don’t do the show weekly no mo.
Micah tells us all about his experience playing the new LEGO Harry Potter video game.
We realize he was just at the LEGO sponsored bar the entire time.
This week we host our final Chapter by Chapter segment for Prisoner of Azkaban!
Why does Harry get so excited by Sirius’ offer when he hardly knows the man?
Eric points out a writing technique Jo used to uniquely describe Lupin’s transformation.
Why do Harry and Hermione leave Ron behind when a werewolf is on the loose?
Eric’s new least favorite character is Snape, and we debate why.
Why does the time turner transport Harry and Hermione to the Hogwarts main entrance?
Drunk Hagrid makes an appearance.
In the final chapter, this is the first time we hear of Trelawney correctly making a prediction once before. Why doesn’t Harry ask about the prediction?
Hermione finally admits she can’t handle all of her school work! Hurrah!

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Episode #197: Swish and Flick Apr 28, 2010

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We attempt to guess which book was the Most Banned/Challenged of the decade.
When can we expect the Deathly Hallows trailer to be released?
Will WB aim for a PG-13 rating?
Our thoughts on a LEGO: Harry Potter Collector’s Edition.
A Harry Potter visitor attraction is approved at Leavesden and we give our take.
MuggleCast interviews Warwick Davis in celebration of his new book Size Matters Not.
We talk about his time on the Harry Potter set, his favorite book, his favorite memories, and his career outside of Potter.
Chapter by Chapter: Chapters 18 and 19 of Prisoner of Azkaban.
Why did the trio find it so hard to believe Pettigrew was an animagus?
How did Dumbledore never once spot the group of animagus friends?
We look at how Dumbledore really believes in taking risks.
Snape is one grumpy man in this chapter. Is it truly because of the childhood grudge?
Why should Harry be the only one who decides whether Pettigrew lives or dies? The others had valid reasons to kill him.
An abbreviated MuggleMail segment looks at your feedback.
Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul: Mother and Daughter edition.
MuggleCast Episode 198 will be released on May 12th.

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Episode #196: A Place Called Petzkaban Apr 16, 2010

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JK Rowling reads at the White House! Aw, how nice.
Andrew has a strong reaction upon hearing the Harry Potter Exhibition has only one more North America stop.
While there, she reveals a couple interesting facts which we discuss.
Deathly Hallows filming updates are plentiful.
Dan Radcliffe is returning to Broadway – Eric prepares to assist Dan.
We are putting together a new MuggleCast remix! For details on how you can contribute, visit MuggleCast.com.
This week Chapter by Chapter looks at Chapters 16 and 17 of Prisoner of Azkaban.
The Ministry wastes no time in deciding to execute Buckbeak. We analyze their corrupt system.
Hermione has a new attitude in this book and we explain why she’s got it.
Trelawney is making predictions once again. Are THESE legitimate?
Did Buckbeak see the time traveling Harry and Hermione as Dumbledore and company approached?
We discuss Crookshanks’ manipulation of The Whomping Willow to gain access and how this didn’t make it to the film.
Harry’s decisions in the chapter Cat, Rat, and Dog are crucial. Why didn’t go ahead and actually kill Sirius?
Ron shows a bit of a bias while speaking to Lupin.
MuggleMail addresses last week’s hot topics, and Chicken Soup returns with a touching story.
Don’t forget to come to Infinitus 2010 this Summer to see a live MuggleCast!

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Episode #195: The Betting Man Returns Apr 01, 2010

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We discuss all the latest Wizarding World theme park news a bit more.
Listen to our MuggleMiniCast and read Eric’s reviews for more!
Andrew visited the Deathly Hallows set but can’t say much at all.
Emma Thompson is back for Deathly Hallows! How’d they convince her?
Deathly Hallows footage screened at ShoWest – why they showed it to them and not us (the fans).
Why on earth is Bloomsbury re-releasing the Potter books this soon?
Chapter by Chapter covers Chapters 13 – 15 of Prisoner of Azkaban.
Our first look at the love between Harry and Cho.
How could Draco and co. have been so stupid?
Why does Ron refuse to let go of his grudge against Hermione?
We analyze Sirius’ actions in this latest attack.
Snape starts to reveal some history between him and James – we bask in it.
Hermione’s anger towards Trelawney and vise versa – is it all justified?
Listeners write in with what they think our patronous’ would be.
MuggleMail address last episode’s hot topics.
Eric makes a new friends and tries to taking it to the next level.
Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul.
We’ll be hosting a live podcast and more at Infinitus 2010.
Andrew talks about MuggleCast’s new regular release schedule.
This week’s episode of MuggleCast is sponsored by AudiblePodcast.com/MuggleCast!

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