Mugglecast: The Harry Potter Podcast

The answer to converting Muggle money to Wizarding money The answer to why Quirrell had Voldemort on the back of his head Astronomy tower discussion More debate over the HP7 release date Chapter-by-Chapter discussion: Chapter 9 of Sorcerer’s Stone Ben looks like a swan? Harry the natural flyer What’s the deal with the school brooms? Trophy room protection Why are students forbidden from walking around at night? Why does the Bloody Baron patrol the halls? Did Peeves’ voice put Fluffy to sleep? New segment: FAVORITES PO Box update Jamie’s British Joke of the Day A big Collectormania podcast announcement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Couric leaves NBC and Micah Tannenbaum stands in Micah gets upset over his score on the WOMBATs WOMBAT discussion OOTP release date is official…what does this mean for HP 7? Listener Rebuttals Our thoughts on Jim Dale versus Stephen Fry Grindelwald’s relation to Hitler and World War II Chapter 8 of Sorcerer’s Stone discussion Meanings behind the flashes of light Potions with Voldemort and Horcruxes The opal necklace revisited Jamie’s British Joke of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The real MuggleNet Greg guest-hosts Listener Rebuttals Chapters 6 and 7 are discussed Why is the Killing Curse green? Why does Dumbledore want to be on the Chocolate Frogs? Is Grindelwald gone? And why doesn’t anyone talk about him? Scabbers wasn’t a real rat What if Harry had shaken Malfoy’s hand? Why did Hermione want to be in Gryffindor? Voicemails British joke of the day Soothin’ babies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A full cast of MuggleCasters…or is it? Our first batch of Listener Rebuttals “Right, Andrew?!” cries Ben Won’t/Shan’t revisited So who IS the milkman? Discussion on Chapters 4 and 5 from Sorcerer’s Stone Is it All a dream? Harry’s father’s mother’s daughter-in-law’s eyes Darth Potters – Lily and James on the Dark Side? Fudge and the Muggles Is Slytherin the only house for bad guys? Secret Magic within Ollivander’s? And that’s where…whaaa? Next week: the normal segments and normal co-hosts return Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew explains the Listener Rebuttal Book Discussion: Sorcerer’s Stone Chapters 1-3 The first sentence examined (in-depth) Introduction to the Dursleys Odd occurrences observed – is the wizarding world being careless? We meet Dumbledore, McGonagall, Hagrid, and see first mention of Sirius Black Tabby cats don’t like brick walls (ask Andrew) How strong is Dumbledore and McGonagall’s relationship at this point? Harry arrives on Privet Drive We discuss the Dursleys’ treatment of Harry Mrs. Figg and Aunt Marge get their first mentions Let’s go to the zoo – The Vanishing Glass and Parseltongue The Dursleys begin to get nervous We discuss the whole letter fiasco Harry turns 11 and there’s a knock at the door Create Your Own MuggleCast Segment Third Place Winner announced How did Sirius and Voldemort get their wands back? Do you think Time Turners will play a role in Book 7? When you send a Howler, do you record or write it? What if…Slughorn had given the Potions Book to Ron instead of Harry in H

Andrew forgets how to do the show We give everyone the scoop on our new show segments Goblet of Fire DVD wrap-up Thoughts on special features Looking back at the movie Main discussion: Sibyl Trelawney Connection to ancient mythology to play role in Book 7? Is she really a seer? Did Jo take the easy way out with the prophecy? Why did Dumbledore and Trelawney originally meet at the Hog’s Head? What is Jo insinuating about divination and prophecies in general (since predictions by the main seer are wrong)? Is Trelawney a risk? What’s up with all the drinking in HBP? Who’s better with divination: Trelawney or Firenze? Will we see much of her in Book 7? Our thoughts on Emma Thompson playing the crazy teacher MuggleCast listeners ask… Do you think Trelawney is toast? What is the reason she is still at Hogwarts? What are McGonagall’s thoughts on her? What house was she in? Why doesn’t Harry defeat Voldemort first then destroy the Horcruxes at his leisure? Can Voldemort come back as a ghost? Sec

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MuggleNet Staffer Rachel co-hosts this week! Lumos registration is now closed; but never fear, you can still come to the show! Create your own MuggleCast segment contest now closed. Winners will be announced on episode 29. Our reaction to WB’s podcast. Main discussion ? Minerva McGonagall (suggested by Terri) What reason does she have for being an animagus? Is she a pureblood? Does it matter? Why would she begin teaching at Hogwarts in December? Possible connection to Dumbledore’s defeat of Grindlewald and/or Tom Riddle opening the Chamber of Secrets? Was she in the original Order of the Phoenix? What will her role in the Order be now that Dumbledore is gone? How close was she to Dumbledore? Is Harry receiving special treatment from her? Is she definitely the new (and permanent) Headmistress of Hogwarts? We give our opinions on Harry Potter Fan Fiction. Could you make a snake your secret keeper? The Dueling Club: Cormac McLaggen (Rachel) vs. Professor Flitwick (Laura) Next week’s character: Re

Dylan joins the show We address comments from last week’s show Where did the older episodes go on the feed? Keep sending in those contest entries! Ben’s Top 10 ‘Ships Happy Valentine’s Day We discuss love in the Harry Potter world Harry’s first date with Cho Ginny’s valentine in Chamber of Secrets? Is Jo influenced by the shipping world? Does she feel forced to use it in the series? Main Discussion – Dolores Umbridge What’s with the toad imagery? Is she truly evil? What House would she be in? What makes Umbridge act the way she does? Could Hermione have grown up to become like Umbridge without Ron and Harry? The Inquisitorial Squad and Educational Decrees Why does she cling to rules and power in the face of truth? Has she made any valuable contributions to Harry’s education? What happened between her and the Centaurs? What will her role be, if any, in Book 7? Dueling Club Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Pettigrew – not your average garden rat. While it is clear that Wormtail aligns himself with those in power, it seems unclear as to which Death Eater the Dark Lord trusts more: Snape or Wormtail? Plus, while Andrew spy’s on a First Lady, just who was spying on who at Spinner’s End? And will Wormtail’s silver hand play an instrumental role in repaying Harry’s debt? From Evanna Lynch to Imelda Staunton…all that and more ahead with Andrew, Eric, Laura, and Micah on this week’s edition of MuggleCast. We discuss the Black Family Tree donation by JKR to Book Aid Order of the Phoenix casting rundown It’s February – vote for us on Podcast Alley Stop by our store and buy some shirts We pitch our new Editorial Segment Support OperationSudan.org: a site created by Laura and Elysa to raise awareness and support the crisis in Sudan Main Discussion – Peter Pettigrew What drew him to Lord Voldemort? Why did Dumbledore let him become Secret Keeper? If he was all about self-protection, why wasn’t he in

On our January 29th, 2006 edition of MuggleCast… MuggleNet Greg joins the show And insists he’s not a pyromaniac! We reveal our new T-shirts Main Topic – Ron Weasley Did Ron’s early friendship prevent a Harry-Draco alliance? Ron’s Quidditch abilities Being known as “Harry Potter’s stupid little friend” What was it like “Growing Up Weasley”? Is Ron perfect for Hermione? Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley Will Ron’s talent for strategy play a role in Book 7 and the defeat of Voldemort? How magically powerful is the Weasley family? Did the chess match in Sorcerer’s Stone foreshadow Ron’s sacrifice in the Final Book? Forget Harry – will Ron sacrifice himself for Hermione? K’lyssa asks, “What would Amortentia smell like to you?” Dueling Club: Trelawney vs. Luna and Ron vs. Seamus Spy on Bon Jovi Andrew’s Listener Challenge – Design A MuggleCast Segment Contest Next week: Peter Pettigrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our January 23rd, 2006 edition of MuggleCast… Boarhounds. Acromantulas. Hippogriffs. Dragons. Hellhounds. Is Hagrid’s understanding of magical creatures a reflection of how others misunderstand him? While his lack of magical training could be an issue, could his knowledge of Tom Riddle prove useful in the Final Book? And just why has Jo kept him around for so long? All those close to Harry throughout the series have met an untimely demise. Ciaran guest hosts Andrew occasionally sounds like a robot because of a glitch with his mic We got the scoop on John Noe’s first days in his college dorm Main Topic: Rubeus Hagrid Why does he have a love for magical and usually dangerous creatures? We discuss his training as a wizard What happened with Hagrid the night of Voldemort’s demise? Where’s the motorcycle? How much does Hagrid know about Tom Riddle? We explore his parentage and his relationship with Grawp Why has JKR kept him alive and what role will he play in Book 7? Will he survive Book 7?

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On our January 01st, 2006 edition of MuggleCast… Note: If interested in being one of the first to be a part of “Advice from MuggleCast,” call us (1-218-20-MAGIC) on Monday, January 2nd anytime between 1-3 PM EST with your HP dilemma! While the crew debates whether Harry can finish the job in the final book, just what were James and Lily’s occupations? How is it that Harry can fight the Imperius Curse so easily – does it depend on the power of the wizard? And look out! We got a real cat fight on our hands as McGonagall takes on Umbridge, and a battle of Ministers as Fudge battles Scrimgeour in the Dueling Club. Plus, are the Marauders dying in reverse order? Advice is even offered for those in need. From a look back on the year that was to New Year’s resolutions and anticipation of things to come…all that and more ahead with Andrew, Ben, Eric, Kevin, Laura, and Micah on this week’s edition of MuggleCast. Happy New Year! The Boss was gracious enough to open and close our show this week We reminis

On our December 25th, 2005 edition of MuggleCast… If there is so much to talk about concerning Christmas in the Harry Potter series, just why do we know so little about Professor Sinistra and her Astronomy class? Are a person’s Patronus and Animagus form the same? Is Tom Felton too different from Draco’s character to be a success in later films? And while the crew debates the disappearance of Harry’s scar upon the fall of the Dark Lord, will the veil and Sirius’ mirror reappear in the Final Book? Plus, who initiated contact first: Wormtail or Voldemort? From MuggleCast Christmas stories to song parodies…all that and more ahead with Andrew, Ben, Eric, Kevin, Jamie, and Laura on this week’s edition of MuggleCast. Our biggest group ever with six co-hosts GOF Soundtrack winners to be announced next week 10 Things NOT to get Harry for Christmas Does Christmas matter in the Harry Potter series? We hit the voicemail box and go in-depth Why did the Dursleys get Harry glasses? What role will Neville pl

On our December 18th, 2005 edition of MuggleCast… The Brit is back! And he weighs in on everything from Miss Granger to Las Vegas. While Hermione’s role in the final book remains undecided, just how has Emma’s role in the movies skewed people’s perception of the character? And how much of a coincidence is it that Hermione’s Patronus has a connection to Ron’s family? Plus, the return of Jamie’s British Joke of the Day. From Gringotts to Slughorn… All that and more ahead with Andrew, Ben, Jamie, Laura, and Micah on this week’s edition of MuggleCast. Jamie returns (with two British Jokes of the Day) Goblet of Fire Soundtrack Contest is now closed, winners to be announced next week You can now call us at 1-218-20-MAGIC …and now send us your fan-mail:MuggleCast PO Box 223 Moundridge, Kansas (“Central Location!” cries Andrew) 67107 Character Discussion: Hermione Granger What’s her role going to be in Book 7 – Powerful witch or Horcrux hunter? Can she perform under pressure? What is her Patronus’ si

On our December 11th, 2005 edition of MuggleCast… Snape: good or evil, bat or spider? Is JKR pulling a fast one on the fans by leaving clues INSIDE clues, or are we reading too much into it? The cast goes around the table with their opinions on Snape’s loyalty (or lack thereof) to both sides of the war. Kevin, Laura, and Eric look at His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass to premiere the book review segment, and we debate over which characters would win in a duel. All that and more with Andrew, Ben, Eric, Kevin, and Laura on this week’s exciting, nineteenth episode of MuggleCast! Ben’s Top 10 List Send us your MuggleCast Christmas Carols in order to win a copy of the GOF Soundtrack! We are not responsible for any injuries that may result in our singing them. Andrew is NOT humble. This week’s character: Severus Snape Possible foreshadowing in the Triwizard Tournament? Andrew thinks Snape has an evil twin. Snape’s Patronus: bat or spider? Is he good, evil, or working for himself? Why didn’t H

On our December 04th, 2005 edition of MuggleCast… Absent during the First War, was it for Harry’s protection or their own that Arthur and Molly joined the Order of the Phoenix this time around? While the crew debates Molly’s employment status, just what would happen if Chris Columbus landed the job for directing the final two films? And what was the intent behind Draco trying to befriend Harry in Sorcerer’s Stone – murder or power? Plus, join the cast for the premiere of “The Las Vegas Minute.” Sue returns the favor as Micah’s News goes on hiatus Andrew releases our Listener Survey demographic results Kevin and Laura’s Book Review begins next week (“His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass” by Phillip Pullman) Micah announces the new transcriber…and faces jail time The return of Jamie Lawrence? All access character discussion on Molly Weasley How will she react to Snape’s betrayal? Is she employed? How do the Weasleys afford to get by? Why did she and Arthur wait to join the Order and what’s her

On our November 27th, 2005 edition of MuggleCast… What kind of video game should the HP fan-base get? Do Harry Potter movies make you feel all fuzzy inside? What about Barty Crouch, Jr., he’s not all that bad, is he? Join Andrew, Ben, Kevin, Eric and Melissa Anelli (from PotterCast) as they tackle a few remaining topics before MuggleCast resumes its weekly character discussion – with voicemails, too! Special guest Melissa from “Pottah-Cast” Leaky has a new address: b-e-n-s-c-h-o-e-n.com New Section: Ben’s Weekly Top Ten List Adverts, adverts, adverts… Transcription humans or transcription elves? MuggleCast’s official fanlisting, MuggleCastFan.Net! Or, something… Santa Claus, y’all Goblet of Fire Video Game: It’s okay… and three-player co-op! Sorcerer’s Stone sales at stake? Hypocrisy in Harry Potter? The “Fuzz Effect” Politics on MuggleCast! An underlying theme in Harry Potter: Barty Crouch Jr. is… good? Voicemails; Can Voldemort produce a Patronus? George Lucas working on a future HP Fi

On our November 20th, 2005 edition of MuggleCast… The guys discuss Goblet of Fire. Join Ben, Andrew, Kevin, Eric and Micah on this week’s edition of MuggleCast. MuggleCast finally gets the plug on iTunes! The group spends a few minutes reminiscing about the fun we had in NYC Andrew and Joe Fulton from MillionairePlayboy.com reveal the two Lego contest winners We provide complete Goblet of Fire coverage So much coverage that we can’t even list it here OOTP is also right around the corner, so what can we expect? David Yates as the director of the fifth movie: is he a good choice? Book Reviews update Spy on Spartz Andrew’s Listener Challenge (Note: Andrew is now responsible for any federal consequences involved in this task) Thanks to Kelly for creating this picture of Micah taking a break from transcribing and this picture of the MuggleCasters podcasting at Barnes & Noble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices