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Episode 191: February 4th, 2010

  • It's an all-guy show, and Andrew predicts extra madness.
  • Micah updates us on the fandom's Helping Haiti Heal fundraising and the latest Potter news.
  • Coming soon: Deathly Hallows - an epic opera road movie.
  • Lots of updates on the theme park, as Ben reveals he's not *that* excited.
  • Our thoughts on Deathly Hallows being a 3D film.
  • MuggleMail addresses recent hot topics and other Potter canon.
  • Chapter by Chapter returns with the start of our Prisoner of Azkaban analysis!
  • We discuss the Dursley's ongoing stubbornness, Aunt Marge's rudeness, and MUCH more.
  • An e-mail arrives from a listener who doesn't think the Harry Potter series is as great as we make it out to be.
  • We can FINALLY say we'll be doing a podcast at Infinitus!

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Running time: 1:21:09, 48.8 MB
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Episode 190: January 29th, 2010

  • This audio file includes several special episodes of the Harry Potter fandom's favorite podcasts. MuggleCast kicks off this special four-hour event to help raise money for Haiti recovery efforts.
  • The Harry Potter Alliance has united with fan communities across the world, raising over $97,000 for Helping Haiti Heal! That money will charter an multiple cargo planes that will bring critical life-saving supplies to thousands of Haitians and more.

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Episode 189: January 14th, 2010

  • News: Potter auction, theme park update, Half-Blood Prince nomination and more.
  • What has been up with MuggleNet over the last few weeks?
  • MuggleMail covers Dumbledore and the Invisibility Cloak, magical pull, the Ultimate Editions in Australia and more.
  • We discuss the final three chapters of Chambers of Secrets.
  • Why didn't Harry and Ron pay more attention to Ginny?
  • Did Harry and Ron use Professor McGonagall's emotions to their advantage?
  • Why was Ginny being taken into the Chamber treated so lightly? From the owl home to asking Lockhart to save her?
  • We get our first real look at a Horcrux: Tom Riddle's diary
  • Would any wand work against the creature whose feather or hair is in its core?
  • Why are Dumbledore and McGonagall just waiting idly around? Shouldn't they have tried to help?
  • In one of Dumbledore's quotes, we get a glimpse of Harry being a Horcrux.
  • Most Interesting New Character, Most Meaningful Moment and Best Quotes from Chamber of Secrets.
  • We take your tweets and e-mails on the final chapters of the second book.
  • British Joke of the Day returns.

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Running time: 1:29:00, 42.8 MB
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Episode 188: December 30th, 2009

  • It's time for our 2009 Year in Review episode!
  • The term BobFail is created on the show as Micah tells the story of putting a USA Today writer in his place.
  • The 2nd Annual MuggleCasties Awards are here!
  • We ask listeners to vote LIVE as we announced each category on the air. We then read the results and discussed if we agreed/disagreed with the consensus.
  • Best Harry Potter Video? Most Interesting Potter star on Twitter? All questions are asked and answered!
  • Who will win this year's JK Rowling award?
  • What were the 7 biggest Potter stories of the year?
  • We recall the best MuggleCast moments of 2009.
  • We host a trivia contest where winners receive copies of Half-Blood Prince on DVD!
  • What things do we have to look forward to in 2010?

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Running time: 1:31:17, 58.4 MB
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Episode 187: December 21st, 2009

  • News: Potter top Twitter trend, HBP screening, DH filming update and more.
  • We touch briefly on the SS and CoS Ultimate Edition DVDs.
  • Laura and Mikey give their thoughts on the DH trailer.
  • Muggle Mail includes Harry and the Sorting Hat, petrified people, wizard genetics, and health at Hogwarts.
  • Chapter by Chapter returns with Chamber of Secrets 13-15.
  • Is there a secret to each Chapter 13 in the Potter series?
  • Does Harry have a Horcrux moment when he first encounters Riddle's diary?
  • Why doesn't the Trio just present all their findings to the staff instead of getting into more danger?
  • Did Dumbledore sense the presence of a deathly hallow in Hagrid's hut?
  • And did the governors really believe Hogwarts would be safer without Dumbledore?
  • Also, why is Chapter 14 called Cornelius Fudge? We don't think it makes much sense!
  • Was Malfoy asking Snape about the headmaster's position foreshadowing to DH?
  • Were the students really safe being escorted around by professors?
  • We meet Aragog. Hagrid continues to underestimate the danger of certain creatures.
  • Ford Anglia to the rescue! Did it grow a mind of its own?
  • Thanks to everyone who vote for us at the 2009 Podcast Awards!

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Running time: 1:26:34, 49.7 MB
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Episode 186: December 9th, 2009

  • The Deathly Hallows trailer is released and we identify all the scenes!
  • Eric reveals that he hates all things trailers.
  • David Yates reveals nude scenes in Deathly Hallows. What's the deal with these? Are they justified?
  • Thanks to all the listeners, we beat Tiger Woods and Santa in the Twitter trends!
  • Is that BLOOD on Hermione's hands?
  • We review the various parts of the DVD. Which were bad, which were great

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Episode 185: November 22nd, 2009

  • What's up with all the Ultimate DVD previews?
  • We learn about the initial relationship between David Heyman and Chris Columbus...
  • ...and that Dan Radcliffe almost wasn't Harry Potter.
  • Speaking of Dan, we discuss his upcoming appearance on The Simpsons.
  • MuggleMail covers the Deathday Party movie omission, Ben's trend-setting, Muggle-borns and more.
  • Chapter-by-Chapter: Chamber of Secrets 10 - 12.
  • What is the deal with Hermione's rule-breaking? Does it have to do with Malfoy?
  • Lockhart continues to show he's a fraud. Why does no adult seem to notice?
  • Is the concept of The Dueling Club a good idea for the school and its students?
  • Why is Dumbledore so accepting of Harry's lies?
  • Lady Dumbledore and Fawkes Gaga sing us some songs.
  • We discuss all the flaws with Polyjuice Potion plan.
  • Avada Kedavra, Imperio, Love Potion returns.
  • Vote for us at the 2009 Podcast Awards in the Best Produced and Entertainment categories!

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Running time: 1:21:28, 39.2 MB
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Episode 184: November 9th, 2009

  • The cafe where JKR started Potter reopens - how should they recognize Jo there?
  • Auditions for the Wizarding World are coming up and Ben submits his audition.
  • Andrew's story of proposing the Dumbledore's Tower of Terror ride to Universal execs.
  • Deathly Hallows filming updates galore.
  • Ben debuts a brand new Top 10 List.
  • Chapter by Chapter highlights Chamber of Secrets Chapters 7 - 9
  • Hedwig holds a grudge against Harry. She needs to get over it!
  • A mini debate is sparked over Quidditch teams and what brooms they use - should all teams use the same brooms? "Broom Equality!" cries Andrew.
  • Listener Feedback addresses last week's hot topics.
  • What if JK Rowling secretely released her next book under a different name?!
  • Ben writes a letter to Emma in attempt to make his feelings be known.
  • We've been nominated at the 2009 Podcast Awards! Thank you!
  • Roller Coaster Tycoon contest winners can be found at this link.

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Episode 183: October 26th, 2009

  • Emerson makes his pre-recorded MuggleCast debut!
  • Someone is almost fired by the boss after slacking off from his news duties.
  • News: Potter DVD features, Dan may be in a musical, and Deathly Hallows filming updates.
  • MuggleMail looks last episode's hot topics.
  • This week's Chapter by Chapter looks at Chapters 4 - 6 of Chamber of Secrets.
  • Tons of foreshadowing within Borgin and Burkes!
  • Gilderoy Lockhart - what's his deal?
  • We take your e-mails and tweets about these chapters.
  • We ask Emerson about the origins of MuggleNet. How it started, how it grew, why it grew.
  • What is the all-time best moment Emerson has had with the site?

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Running time: 1:46:06, 58.6 MB
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Episode 182: October 6th, 2009

  • JK Rowling creates a Twitter and hints at a writing project.
  • Will she use the Twitter account often? And what is she writing?
  • We predict when the Encyclopedia will be released (if that is what she's writing).
  • Chapter by Chapter returns in a new format!
  • We start with Chapters 1 - 3 from Chamber of Secrets.
  • What is the deal with the Dursleys? They're extremely abusive.
  • Does Dobby know about the Horcruxes from this early point?
  • Andrew points out an example of Jo forwarding a death in Deathly Hallows.
  • Listeners send in their questions about these chapters via Twitter.
  • Quote Quiz and Make the Music Connection return.
  • The show wraps up with MuggleMail and Chicken Soup.

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Episode 181: September 26th, 2009

  • We discuss the recently announced release dates for the HBP DVDs..
  • ...and get into all the details surrounding the Ultimate Editions.
  • Quick Deathly Hallows filming update.
  • Announcements include Infinitus, Twitter and Chapter-by-Chapter?!?!
  • Laura and Nick offer their thoughts on the theme park.
  • What would have happened if Harry chose the Hallows?
  • We tell what one thing we would change about the series and why.
  • Which professor (aside from Dumbledore) was the most influential for each member of the Trio?
  • What if Hermione had a brother or a sister, how would her character change?
  • This Week in MuggleCast history goes way back to our "lost" episode.

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#186 (December 9th, 2009): The first trailer for Deathly Hallows is released, and MuggleCast is live to discuss what we see. We also give a review of the Half-Blood Prince DVD and have a lot of fun with our live audience!

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