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:

174: Episode #174: It's All Coming Back May 08, 2009

Show notes

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.

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173: Episode #173: Mad Times Apr 16, 2009

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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.

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172: Episode #172: Interviewing The Illustrator Mar 07, 2009

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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.

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171: Episode #171: Trailer Idol Mar 05, 2009

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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!

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170: Episode #170: Do The Patrick Doyle Feb 16, 2009

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We discuss the latest Harry Potter news stories.
Emma and Rupert are both afraid to kiss each other?
Our thoughts on the recently released HBP posters.
A podcast competition at Azkatraz 2009!
A new MuggleCast.com coming soon!
Matt and Micah interview Goblet of Fire film composer Patrick Doyle.
Patrick Doyle dishes on Syracuse University, Goblet of Fire, and his other works.
We learn that the waltz in Goblet was actually improvised.
Valentine’s Day discussion: Who would we date in the Potter series?
The boys get a little immature.
Chicken Soup: bad economy edition.

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169: Episode #169: A Vision From Benlawney Jan 23, 2009

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We’re live to discuss the Japanese Half-Blood Prince trailer!
We attempt to hit 10,000 members on MuggleSpace while on the air.
Have Michael Gambon and Emma Watson changed their tune for this film?
And why again is this rated PG?
Live callers tell us what their favorite parts of the trailer are.
Are there any scenes we’d like to see cut?
What are they doing instead of Dumbledore’s funeral?
We give the MPAA a call to see why it was rated PG.
Hagrid calls in to ask Laura a serious question.
When will the next trailer be out? Ben has a vision.

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168: Episode #166: LIVE and Rated PG Jan 15, 2009

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We’re live to usher in the new year!
MuggleNet staff member Nick joins us!
A nice big panel of hosts to discuss the hot topics.
HBP is rated PG – wtf?
Eric, having already seen the film, tells us if the rating is justified.
Nick points out that the trailers in the UK are rated 12A. What does this mean for the UK rating?
The other hot news topics, analyzed.
Main discussion: What to expect for 2009?
Will we see Jo’s encyclopedia or at least get news on it?
Are COS and POA anniversary editions coming this year?
Live calls!
And finally, extremely sad news about a MuggleCast listener.

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167: Episode #167: Looking Back at 2008 Dec 28, 2008

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It’s time for our annual Year in Review show!
But first, the latest news. Or lack of it.
MuggleMail addresses last week’s hot topics.
MuggleSpace is now open for business!
We countdown the top seven stories of 2008.
Twitter responses: What did YOU think was the top story?
The 1st Annual MuggleCasties Awards!
… all while looking at the best show moments from this year.
Chicken Soup: Surgery Edition!

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166: Episode #166: Appreciating The Moment Dec 19, 2008

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The latest Movie, Beedle, and Exhibition news.
Happy Birthday, Laura!
MuggleMail addresses our Beedle show.
Book Discussion: Was the final battle between Harry and Voldemort a disappointment?
We look at why some people were hoping for more.
We discuss the reasons why the battle was short, Harry’s signature spell, and much more.
A cool parallel between Snape’s lessons to Harry and the final battle.
Lupin’s influence on Harry throughout Deathly Hallows.
Holiday Discussion! Questions sent in via Twitter.
Voicemails address various topics.
Chicken Soup: Finals Edition.
What do with the MuggleCast Australia voicemail number?

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165: Episode #165: Beedle The Bard, Analyzed Dec 07, 2008

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MuggleCast reviews Beedle the Bard!
But first, the latest news.
We start the discussion off with our general thoughts.
What was our favorite tale?
Would Laura Mallory approve of the tales?
Our thought’s on Dumbledore’s commentary.
We go Tale by Tale through the book, pointing out the most interesting tidbits.
Interesting parallels between Beedle tales and the Potter books.
We discuss the timing of when Dumbledore wrote these notes and their significance.
New MuggleCast interaction: we read questions sent in via Twitter!

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