MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

HOLY CRAP! Forget about Christmas, there’s a Book 7 title! We discuss what the “Deathly Hallows” could be. Are they the remaining Horcruxes? Does this title encompass the theme of the series as a whole? Is there a connection with the murder of Lily and James on Halloween? Will we see Book 7 in 2007 after all? Micah predicts October 31st. You hear that, Jo? Andrew tries to interpret Jo’s HP dream....

The one and only Dylan Spartz (now 100% legal) joins the show. We listen and comment on a Fox 5 report concerning Laura Mallory and her appeal to have the Potter books banned from Gwinnett County schools. Andrew gives us an update on his wizard rock band. We delve into the world of the Hogwarts founders. Did all turmoil in the wizarding world arise from poking a sleeping dragon? Why would Gryffind...

Happy Birthday, Jamie! (You’re OLD!) Use extreme caution when playing in bouncy castles. We put faith in our listeners, meaning we don’t double-check their facts. Dementors breeding? Ewwwwww. How much of Draco will we see in OOTP? Jamie chokes, Andrew crashes, and we can’t think of an adequate tale for Ben. A discussion on traitors and innocent characters leads us into some other areas of interest...

We’re angry! Rawr! WB uses a clip from Goblet of Fire in the OOTP teaser trailer. Our conclusion: WB is cheap! Could Ginny have seen Myrtle die through Riddle’s diary? Was the stone basin Dumbledore drank out of a Pensieve? When will we hear from Viktor Krum again? Is the goblin tiara the Horcrux from Ravenclaw? What are Dementors classified as? Were Luna’s parents in the Order? Will Harry change...

Andrew makes a big career-changing announcement. We talk about the latest OOTP developments. Eric and Micah give their thoughts on the trailer. Why was Dobby left out? An explanation for why they changed the writing on Harry’s hand. Azkaban prison’s location: good or bad? HBO: First glimpses of Bellatrix and Evanna Lynch in action. Andrew and Kevin interview two creators of the OOTP video game. Re...

The co-hosts express their dismay at this very slow news week. Actually, it was just MuggleNet being broken for two days. Everyone discusses the trailer highlights. Dumbledore being cool. Snape + Harry = some awesome Occlumency scenes. …Or very bad Occlumency scenes, says Kevin. Harry and Cho kiss! Teehee giggle giggle! The OOTP promotional poster. Main Discussion: Evil and how it relates to Volde...

Jo ranks #5 in top UK fan bases. We don’t endorse the leaking of the trailer online… But feel free to purchase tickets to another movie and sit on the “Happy Feet” previews! Main Discussion: The Forbidden Forest. Is Hagrid the only one who goes in there? Why is it “forbidden”? Did it become this way because of Aragog? Could Voldemort be hiding a Horcrux there? Is Sirius’s bike keeping the Ford Ang...

The crew discusses the latest update to Jo’s site. A third title?! What could this mean? Apology for the Gilmore Girls comment. We figure out a new way to stay safe against criticism. Listener rebuttals on Peeves. Main Discussion: Luna Lovegood. Is she related to Ollivander? Lupin? Is she as “Loony” as everyone makes her out to be? Her relationship with Harry and the comfort she provides him. Cons...

This week we welcome you to the show with our sweet new intro. Why is WB so adamant about keeping the movies 2 1/2 hours long? Check out MuggleNet’s new book, MuggleNet.com’s What Will Happen In Harry Potter 7. Probably Prophecy! (Nudge, nudge, wink, wink!) Jamie’s lack of Halloween enjoyment as a child explains his bitter disposition as an adult. Main Discussion: Ghosts, Poltergeists, and Ghouls,...

Eric enlightens us as to how Dumbledore could be a hairless Demiguise. Sadly, we will not be getting blimps from the Australia Nick Kids’ Choice Awards. Jamie knows his French better than he was given credit for last week. Listener Rebuttals twist our brains with more time talk. Main Discussion: Department of Mysteries finale discussion. Why was the Ministry so easy to infiltrate? Did Ron suffer a...

Purchase yer MuggleCast t-shirts! Transcripts are up to date. Episode 57 is finally released. This week’s main discussion: Time. What kind of control does the Ministry have over it? Can anyone with the right tools change time? Is the Time-turner the only device that can affect time? Will time play a role in Book 7? Why is it so important that you are not seen when traveling back in time? A second...

Spy on Spartz kicks off the show. Ben addresses a listener’s concern. We celebrate our big win at the 2006 Podcast Awards. Micah makes yet another request of Jo. This time, he’s 100% sure it’s going to happen. Our main discussion this week is the Veil. Has Ginny seen anyone die? How can Sirius come back? Andrew makes a pun! A small discussion about Laura Mallory leaves us so angry that we try to g...

Lots of empty promises Too many bad jokes Ben and Jamie’s Subway Challenge Embarrassingly late name introductions A 4-week old birthday wish Character Discussion: Aunt Petunia Is Aunt Petunia a Squib? Where’s the love for Lily and Harry? Where did Petunia get all this info about the magical world? What is Dudley afraid of? What would Harry’s boggart be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Listener Rebuttals talk about last week’s Butterbeer and our Voldemort VS Dumbledore discussion. What’s Buggin’ Micah gets results! Don’t believe it was Micah? Andrew finds a hint Jo dropped. Our main discussion: Why did James give Dumbledore the invisibility cloak? Micah’s getting bugged again… look out! Send in the top 10 items on Dumbledore’s will. Dumbledore/Norris Facts. Voicemails concerning...

Two-Way Mirror Listener Rebuttals. A mai- discussion for you this week! Does the magical abilities of Dumbledore and Voldemort differ from the rest of the wizarding community? Crackpot Theory of the Week. Eric’s useless! He fails at life! He calls himself a fan?! Another Editorial Discussion with Brandon Ford. Laura, Micah, and Brandon discuss what Wormtail could be up to, Dumbledore’s death, and...

Read the winning California lyrics here! PO Box Update. Click here to see the sketch of the MuggleCasters. Our new catch-phrase: Pickle. We learn Jamie can talk really-really-super-super-lyk-omg fast. California song winners and the sketch will be posted soon! Main Discussion: the Two-Way Mirror. Our brand new debate segment: SHOULD Hogwarts stay open? The group takes sides and goes at it. More Du...

Rupert intros the show! He’s got something for Micah next week. Guess who’s featured in the newspaper for being the coolest. person. ever. Listener Rebuttals tackle last week’s heavy discussion. Character Discussion: Aberforth Dumbledore. Goats. Riiiight. Reading, PA is about to get a bad reputation. We try our hand at a new crackpot-theory segment, but we need your help! A few voicemails. Jamie h...

MuggleNet staffer Claire joins us as a co-host. Any takers on a MuggleCast dating service? New T-shirts are on the way! “Squares” and “MicBolt” are almost out of stock. They’re going in the Disney vault forever! US writing a book? Pure blasphemy! Main Discussion: Defense Against the Dark Arts. What happened to all its teachers prior to SS? Was there more to Lupin leaving the position? Snape as the...

Ben is truly dedicated to the show. …but Jamie thinks his recording circumstances are even more dedicated. Listener Rebuttals “Too much music!” cries Andrew. What’s up with Harry’s eyes? Has Lily given Harry some sort of eye barrier? It’s like when a piece of dirt hits your contact lense. “Uhh…Not really,” says Eric. The deal with black and gray eyes mentioned in the books. Who was at Godric’s Hol...

Happy Birthday, MuggleCast! 50 Shows… wow… Just Put Your Food in the – Micahwave? Listener rebuttals. JKR’s explanation of Wizard population? Homeschooling and the Harry Potter world. Nostalgia! Our first times doing the show together. The absolute worst recording experiences ever. Lumos 2006 and New York City reminiscence. Main Discussion: An Evening with Harry, Carrie, and Garp. John Irving, gre...

Our first ever live episode of MuggleCast! Featuring a JKR book reading giveaway, a 12-year old dissing Eric, Hogwarts discussion, and much more! It’s a different (and kinda late) episode of the show because we’re busy in Vegas…excuse the less-than-perfect quality that you expect every week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Micahscope. We’re getting down and dirty with Podcast Alley votes this week. Save Gas Money! gasmoney@staff.mugglenet.com Listener Rebuttals cover the Mirror of Erised and Snape. This week we discuss the Room of Requirement. How DOES it really work? You can’t make something out of nothing. Perhaps the room has to have the item you require in stock. Is there any way to empty it out? Using it to...

Listener Rebuttals tackle last week’s hot topics. Can the Mirror of Erised reveal where the final Horcruxes are? Much more Mirror of Erised discussion. The Spice Girls make a guest appearance. Dumbledore and Harry’s relationship in Half-Blood Prince is analyzed. Jamie and Ben see each other in the mirror. Moundridge High School doesn’t teach the English language properly. Jo says that the POA film...

Jamie, Kevin, and Laura return for MuggleCast LIV – nevermind. Nominate us in the 2006 Podcast Awards! Top 10 reasons to buy 11 MuggleCast T-shirts. Listener Rebuttals extend on the Book 7 title analysis, Rowena Ravenclaw’s Horcrux, and memories. Jamie has another use for the title Chariots of Fire. Character Discussion: Volllldemort. Was Voldemort born evil? What were his motives from the start?...

Listener Rebuttals and Voice Rebuttals We make a PSA about Juvenille Arthritis (learn more here) We go back to answering some book seven questions Horcruxes revisted…where are the 3 unknowns? Pettigrew’s final debt to Harry: giving him a Horcrux? What will become of Draco? What role will the Ministry of Magic play? This week’s Butterbeer discusses the actors and actresses’ privacy Voicemails are b...