Mugglecast Episodes 26 - 50

26: Episode 26

Sun, 05 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0000

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 Slytherin?
Does courage always have to be shown in a good light?
How much magical ability does he possess?
Why did the Marauders befriend him?
Why was he allowed into the Order? How did they treat him?
How did he get to the Weasleys?
Why didn’t he attack Harry before revealing himself in Prisoner of Azkaban?
Who is trusted more by Voldemort: Snape or Wormtail?
Was Snape spying on Wormtail or Wormtail on Snape?
How will he repay his debt to Harry? Who is his silver hand meant for?
What will his fate be in Book 7?
Dueling Club is back with a new format
Petunia (Eric) vs. Bellatrix (Laura) and Dobby (Micah) vs. Luna Lovegood (Andrew)
“You weren’t ready for the Dobster!”
Andrew’s Listener Challenge update
Las Vegas Minute

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27: Episode 27

Sun, 12 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0000

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

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28: Episode 28

Sun, 19 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0000

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: Remus Lupin!

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29: Episode 29

Sun, 26 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0000

N/A

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30: Episode 30

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0000

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?
Second place Create your own MuggleCast Segment winner: Katy Cartee
A heart-warming e-mail from a listener

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31: Episode 31

Sun, 19 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0000

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 Half-Blood Prince?
Editorial Segment: Micah and Laura talk with Brandon Ford of The Underground Lake

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32: Episode 32

Sun, 26 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0000

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

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33: Episode 33

Sun, 02 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0000

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

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34: Episode 34

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0000

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

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35: Episode 35

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0000

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

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36: Episode 36

Sun, 23 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0000

Snape…good or evil?
Could Snape be just working for himself?
The debate over Malfoy knowing of Filch’s presence is finished
Discussion on the delivery of the Nimbus 2000
Why doesn’t Oliver know what basketball is?
What will Harry do after Hogwarts?
We already know that Jo doesn’t enjoy writing about Quidditch, and now we find the proof in the books
Please Jo: Make Harry a hot dog vendor!
What are the requirements for nonverbal spells?
Laura proves the crazy I-Hate-Harry-Potter-Georgian-Lady wrong.
The house points system
Why did the editors want to cut the troll scene?
Is your first wand the best wand?
Veritaserum: is THE truth told?
DaVinci Code discussion
Is the boggart seen in its original form when Mad-Eye spots it?
Collectormania podcast update

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37: Episode #37: Eric Relieves Headaches

Sun, 30 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0000

Chapter 11 of Sorcerer’s Stone: “Quidditch”
Further proof of our house point discussion
Do Filch’s actions in this chapter suggest he’s on the bad side?
Keep Jordan under control
Why did Quirrell use dark magic during the match?
What other enchantments are on broomsticks?
Hermione is ALWAYS right – except when she’s emotional
Would Hermione be able to keep her cool in a situation like the veil?
Countercurses
Why do Hagrid and Dumbledore trust Snape?
DADA: Why did Dumbledore give Snape the position?
Why didn’t Legilimency appear in the first four books?
Why was McGonagall unsurprised by Dumbledore’s death?
Kevin plays Favorites
What if…Harry hadn’t been raised by the Dursleys?
Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul

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38: Episode #38: A Very Moody Podcast

Sun, 07 May 2006 00:00:00 -0000

Andrew works with Congress and President Bush to bring you our next contest
Character discussions are back! This week: Mad-Eye Moody
What does the name Alastor mean?
Where did Moody get his magical eye from?
Why did imposter Moody suggest that Harry become an Auror?
More Horcrux talk
Chapter by Chapter: Chapter 12, “The Mirror of Erised”
Does Filch know Snape is onto Quirrell?
Will Harry run across the mirror once again?
Invisibility discussion
Dueling club: Hippogriff vs Thestral
What is Dumbledore’s Boggart?
What would Hermione see in the Mirror of Erised?
We discuss our Favorite Defense Against the Dark Arts teachers

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39: Episode #39: Fluffy and the Pokeflute

Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 -0000

We discuss Jo’s upcoming trip to the USA
Our new monthly Book 7 discussions commences
Will Harry return to Godric’s Hollow?
We wrap up our long-running discussion about Hogwarts’ staying open the seventh year.
Ben uses a clever analogy to illustrate how the government’s reactions to the September 11th attacks are similar to Hogwarts’ reaction to the Death Eaters’ infiltrating Hogwarts.
Will we be seeing Aberforth?
Who’s Harry going to rely on when finding Horcruxes?
Spy on Spartz returns with a new rule that’s sure to get the fangirls excited
Chapter-by-Chapter: Chapter 13 of SS: Nicolas Flamel
We discuss the effect Harry’s dreams have on him
Less focus on the fluff, more focus on the bad guy stuff
The history of the REAL Nicolas Flamel
Ben premieres a new segment: Give Me a Butterbeer
Do Lily and James know about the prophecy?
Was it the PokeFlute that put Fluffy to sleep?

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40: Episode #40: Hatin' on Dumbledore

Sun, 21 May 2006 00:00:00 -0000

MuggleNet staffer Jess joins in the discussion!
Pokeflutes wake Snorlax up; they don’t put them to sleep. DUH, Andrew.
Laura provides a real-life example of the way people look at Lucius
More parallels are drawn between real-world and wizarding-world governments
Why is Lucius so hard on Draco?
How much political influence does he have?
Was Lucius in on a plot to abduct Professor Trelawney?
We learn Ben tried to mingle with Jason Isaacs but was robbed of the opportunity by Leaky’s Sue and John
Chapter by Chapter: Chapter 14 of Sorcerer’s Stone
Hagrid can read?
Why does Draco keep quiet about Norbert?
Jess hates Dumbledore!
This week’s Spy on Spartz completes Ben’s life
Is it possible Dumbledore left a message for Harry via Hagrid? Kevin presents the evidence.
Ben sounds off over the ongoing debate of Christianity in HP
Favorites: Umbridge’s Educational Decrees

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41: Episode #41: Fat Lady, Watch Out!

Sun, 28 May 2006 00:00:00 -0000

Andrew apologizes for spoiling the OC
Eric reveals what’s in this week’s PO Box (look out, Ben!)
National Wear Your MuggleCast T-Shirt Day is THIS FRIDAY
Listener Rebuttals cover our listener’s thoughts on translations, cursing, and Christianity
It’s the one year anniversary of the MuggleCast idea being born
For the first time ever, we tell the story of how MuggleCast was born, how Micah made it on, and more
Chapter by Chapter: Ch 15 of Sorcerer’s Stone, “The Forbidden Forest”
Occlumency, Red vs Green Sparks, how to conjure sparks, Centaurs
Why does McGonagall hate Divination?
Dumbledore returning the Invisibility Cloak
This week’s Give Me a Butterbeer calls out stereotypes and prejudice in Potter
Is there a distinguishing factor that makes someone a half-blood, pureblood, or Mudblood?
How did Fudge’s opinion on Voldemort’s being back change?
Dumbledore would trust Hagrid with his life. Would he trust Hagrid with keeping his fake death a secret?
Andrew’s driving now (stay off the roads!)

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42: Episode #42: Three Wishes From Jo

Sun, 04 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0000

National Wear Your MuggleCast T-Shirt Day was a success!
June 7th is part two, and coincidentally Eric’s graduation day
We premiere Voice Rebuttals and go through our regular Listener Rebuttals
Why is Dumbledore’s office password protected?
In our latest Editorial segment, Laura and Micah talk to Robbie Fischer who runs The Book Trolley and The Magic Quill
This week’s Gimme a Butterbeer: Blame it all on Harry
What does a “No Comment” from Jo mean?
Who was at Godric’s Hollow that fateful night?
Could those who often use the phrase “silly girl” clue us in on who was there?
Why didn’t Voldemort use an Unbreakable Vow with his followers?
Is Colin Creevey’s camera electronic? Kevin puts the question to bed with his nerdy brilliance.
Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul

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43: Episode #43: Andrew-less

Sun, 11 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0000

We finally got rid of Andrew!
Even though National Wear Your MuggleCast T-shirt Day is over, you can still support the show by purchasing your MuggleCast T-shirt today! There are two different logos available in five sizes.
Send Subway gift cards to Ben, and maybe heíll send your letters and packages to the other Casters…
Listener Rebuttals
What happens when people under the Fidelius Charm die?
Main Discussion, part one: Horace Slughorn
Slughorn is selfish!
Could Slughorn unify Slytherin with the other Hogwarts houses?
Main Discussion, part two: Prophecies
What exactly is a prophecy?
What happens if a prophecy isnít fulfilled?
What did the smashed prophecies in OOTP mean?
How often do true seers come about?
Favorites: Favorite Weasley

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44: Episode #44: Jo's Full of It (The Answers, We Mean)

Sun, 18 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0000

Guess who’s back (everyone down to the dance floor)
Micah rips on the Georgian lady who hates Harry
Listener Rebuttals respond to Prophecies and Trelawney
New names for Micah
Some great quotes from Chapter 17 of Sorcerer’s Stone
Where do we see foreshadowing of Horcruxes?
Matt Vines makes a funny
Character Discussion: Percy Weasley
Matt makes another funny! Boy, he’s on a roll
Will Percy ever make up with the family?
Which side is Percy on?
The differences between Percy’s and Voldemort’s equal goals
Magically doing “it”
Spy on Spartz asks, “Why is the world round?”
Gimme a Butterbeer speaks out against spoilers
Three years ago this week OOTP was released…where were we?

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45: Episode #45: Hey, You Snape-ing Horcrux!

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0000

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 back!
Does Trelawney remember Snape hearing part of the prophecy?
Legilimency and Harry
Do we get made fun of for loving Harry Potter?
When you extract memories from your mind, is it a copy or does it actually leave your mind?
Laura rox our sox
Does anyone else besides Voldemort have Horcruxes?
This Week in Potter: the HBP title is released
Is the title of book seven right under our noses?
Andrew is convinced, and he’s got three potential titles.
Next week: MuggleCast LIVE!
Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul
Andrew performs a MuggleCast rap by Nixi with Ben handling the beat

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46: Episode #46: Too Hot to Handle

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0000

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?
Why was Voldemort offering Lily so many chances to live?
Why is Dumbledore the only man Voldemort ever feared?
Could Voldemort come back as a ghost if Harry kills him?
Ben’s Gimme a Butterbeer calls out the media for blowing things out of proportion.
Jo’s interview on Richard and Judy.
Is Harry going to die in Book 7? We discuss the possibilities.
Jamie’s convinced Jo can’t bring herself to kill Harry
Jamie will tape himself eating 50 jumbo sausages if Harry dies.
Ben and Andrew think Harry’s death would make a great ending.
Could sequels be legally written?
Jamie’s British Joke of the Day returns.

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47: Episode #47: No Conclusions

Sun, 09 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0000

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 foreshadowed events in the final two books. Like what?
MuggleCast interviews Warwick Davis, who plays Flitwick in the Potter films.
We learn why his character’s appearance changed so dramatically from COS to POA.
Warwick explains how the crowd-surfing Flitwick scene came to be.
He tells us about his time on the OOTP set and the new director, David Yates.
He’s currently planning a new podcast of his own, titled “Small Talk.”
We learn about his filming career, his perspective on films, and much more.
British and Australian listeners can rejoice: we have foreign phone numbers now!
Jamie’s British Joke of the Day has a sad announcement

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48: Episode #48: Dumbledore's Bladder

Sun, 16 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0000

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 hide Horcruxes?
What are its limitations?
Do the effects of the room only last while you’re inside?
Don’t trust something if you can’t see where it keeps its brain!
One listener gets in an accident while listening to the show.
In unrelated news, we premiere our new car giveaway!
Favorites: End Battle Scene.
…it kinda tangents off onto Michael Gambon playing Dumbledore in the final scenes of OOTP.
This Week in Potter: the release date of Half-Blood Prince.
Jamie tells a bold face lie to the BBC.
Could Ron and Hermione’s actions in the final scenes of the first book foreshadow HP7?
Another Horcrux theory from a listener.
The effects a person can have on their spells.

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49: Episode #49: Right On Time

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0000

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!

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50: Episode #50: Everytime We Touch

Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0000

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, great questionnaire-pwner.
Whoopi, Jon Stewart, and – that other guy.
Dumbledore IS dead, and the website people are mad.
She totally avoided Snape, but gave us wands and Petunia.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione will live! Ben still disagrees.
A voicemail line just for Erica!
Here’s to another fifty shows!
Listener comments – favorite moments.
Jamie’s true singing voice comes out.

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