MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast

On our September 18th, 2005 edition of MuggleCast…
Did Draco have a different task? Did Dumbledore have an Unbreakable Vow? Who ordered the removal of ‘the truth’ about R.A.B. from the Harry Potter Lexicon? Plus, while JK Rowling squares off against eBay, various Potter sites team up to support the victims of Hurricane Katrina. We’ll even tell you the Top 13 Reasons You Know You Listen To MuggleCast.
From yelling out spells to making up words… all that and more ahead with Andrew, Ben, Eric, John (TLC), and Melissa (TLC) on this week’s edition of MuggleCast.

• Micah reports from the brand new New York City news center
• Top 13 Reasons You Know You Listen to MuggleCast When…
• Spy on Spartz is back!
• Who’s at fault in the JK Rowling vs. eBay battle?
• Will eBay’s purchase of Skype help prevent these occurrences happen in the future?
• Reminder to Andrew: Melissa wants to talk about ‘the deal’ after recording
• An update on Potter Fans for Katrina
• Big props to HPANA for helping promoting
• We preview the new Goblet of Fire Lego sets with Joe of MillionairePlayboy.com
• “CRUCIO!” cries Ben
• Does the Potions book have any significance hidden in the Room of Requirement in HP7?
• John invents a new plural form of ‘Horcrux’: ‘Horcri’
• Why did Dumbledore drop out so easily?
• What happened with the “RAB” revelation on the HP Lexicon?
• Malfoy chosen to get the Death Eaters in the castle?
• We cover more Unbreakable Vow theories.
• Check out this EXCELLENT piece of fanart. Thanks to “Emerson Lover” Mamatha!

On our September 11, 2005 edition of MuggleCast…
While the Voldemort Contest has come to a close, just why was the door to 12 Grimmauld Place wide open for Mundungus Fletcher? And though it is clear those closest to Harry may be in grave danger in the final book, the Harry-Horcrux connection remains rather blurred. Plus, why was Professor Slughorn so knowledgeable about Tom Riddle’s objects of desire?
From Dumbledore-faced whole-wheat toast to Billy Joe’s great audio-post… all that and more ahead with Andrew, Ben, Eric, and Jamie on this week’s edition of MuggleCast.

• Micah buys Dumbledore toast on eBay…and eats it
• Our ‘101 Ways to Kill Voldemort’ ends right now!
• Ben tells us about different ways people listen to the show
• Andrew planned to speak at the Apple keynote with Steve but had no plane ticket
• Note to JKR: audiobooks can be pirated from iTunes!
• Why could Mundungus get into Grimmauld place?
• Our new favorite voicemail caller: Billy Joe
• A fellow staff member asks how we make the show
• We discuss Fortescue’s involvement
• If Harry or his scar were a Horcrux, why would Voldemort try to kill him?
• Are Ron and Hermione on death’s door?
• What stops Voldemort from creating more Horcruxes?
• How did Slughorn find out about the Horcruxes?
• Jamie’s British Joke of the Day

On our September 03, 2005 edition of MuggleCast…
While the debt Pettigrew owes to Harry is something to remember, will only one classroom scene in Goblet of Fire be an Unforgivable act? And, is your vote for the U.S. or U.K.? Which one deserves the world premiere? * Phone rings * The crew also tells the tale of how they got hooked on the boy wizard. Plus, is there a prized possession right under our noses — one of the Dark Lord’s Horcruxes hiding at Hogwarts? * Phone rings *
From contest prize announcements to proper name pronouncements… all that and more ahead with Andrew, Ben, Eric, Jamie, and Kevin on this week’s edition of MuggleCast.

• We announce the prizes that can be won in our contest
• Andrew promotes the “Free iPod Book” found on our new downloading blog
• Thanks to “King of All Losers” for this great illustration of Andrew yelling at a child in Mr. Nelson’s class
• Eric raves about Ralph Fiennes’ role in The Constant Gardener
• The MuggleCasters look into scene priorities for GOF
• Jamie’s British Joke of the Day (“bee-side”!)
• Another exciting edition of Spy on Spartz
• Reasons for the world premiere in the UK?
• A special guest appearance by Jamie’s phone
• Does Voldemort know when one of his Horcruxes are destroyed?
• Is Tom Riddle’s trophy a possible Horcrux?
• Andrew apologizes for his terrible pronunciation of “Christine”
• Peter Pettigrew’s debt to Harry- playing a role in HP7?
• One listener asks how we got into reading the Potter series
• Trust the Brit, trust the Brit

On our August 28, 2005 edition of MuggleCast…
While there is debate on whether Ralph Fiennes will make a convincing Lord Voldemort, there is no doubt that the special effects in Goblet of Fire are up to par. Just check out the film’s recently released official trailer. And why did Snape’s Killing Curse send Dumbledore sailing through the sky? It’s because he had Air Jordans on, of course. Plus, we’ve got Horcruxed hats, Inheritance interviews, a crazy contest, and a brand-new news segment. Even Yoda stops by. This was one wild show.
From a Brit attempting an American accent to an American attempting a British accent…all that and more ahead with Andrew, Eric, Ben, Eric, Jamie, and Eric on this edition of MuggleCast.

• We announce our Voldemort 101 contest
• Is Ralph Fiennes a good choice for GOF?
• How will all the visual effects effect the film?
• Jamie tries on an American accent
• Yoda makes a surprise appearance on the show and asks, “RAB is who? Clever you are!”
• Does Snape perform an authentic Killing Curse in HBP?
• Possible Horcrux: the Sorting Hat?
• Snape must’ve put quite a mighty spell on Dumbledore…what happened?
• Andrew talks with Mike from Shurtugal.com about the new Eldest book
• Ben puts in yet another shameful promotion for Galadriel Water’s HP Super Sleuth books

On our August 21, 2005 edition of MuggleCast…
While Dumbledore got a black hand in The Half-Blood Prince, will Goblet of Fire get a black eye at the box office? New clips were revealed this week of the fourth Harry Potter film, as well as its official PG-13 rating. As the time frame for the release of the final book gets debated, just how long will HP 7 be? One fan suggested it will rival War and Peace. And just who will help Harry with his heroic Horcrux hunt? Plus, did somebody forget to clean up underneath Fawkes’ perch? Why did everybody’s favorite phoenix fail to come to Dumbledore’s aid?
From the Ministry of Magic to the Order of the Phoenix…all that and more ahead with Andrew, Ben, Eric, and Jamie on this edition of MuggleCast.

• Special co-hosts: Eric Scull and Jamie Lawrence
• Our take on the international teaser trailer
• How will WB handle filming of future movies?
• What about an extended version on DVD for diehard fans?
• Eric’s dentist goes through a chapter of the books each night with his child
• Where was Fawkes when Dumbledore was in danger?
• We consider the options for a HP 7 release date of 7-7-07
• And how about length?
• Andrew’s closing MuggleNet the moment HP7 is released, but Eric will keep his Caption Contest open forever
• Who will help Harry search for Horcruxes?
• Was Dumbledore’s hand burnt because of his weakness?
• Is the Order in danger of being found out?
• An interesting theory on where Ollivander went
• Ministry of Magic’s role in HP7
• No cheating on iTunes!
• Thanks to Andrew and Kenneth for their great rendition of Hedwig’s theme!

On our August 14, 2005 edition of MuggleCast…
The Goblet of Fire and American Pie… two movies with something in common? As the fourth HP film receives a verdict on its official rating, the jury is still out on Draco Malfoy. From Ontario to Missouri, the people want to know… just who will the newest Death Eater side with? And as the clock counts down to a South Pacific world premiere, just whose time will be up by the end of Book 7? Two years… too long to conceal our thoughts. Plus, while our favorite wandmaker has gone missing, something huge was discovered about Lily Potter.
From Dark Marks to Dark Secrets… all that and more ahead with Andrew, Kevin, and a special co-host on this edition of MuggleCast.

• Special co-host: Aris Janetakos
• Special guest announcer: Ben Schoen (after feeling bad he missed out on taping the actual podcast)
• Bear with poor Kevin…he’s got a wisdom tooth coming in
• Main Topic: GOF is rated PG-13
• Andrew says this one will appeal to more teens, less parent/child groups
• Deaths = given PG-13
• We think movies 5, 6, and 7 will also receive this prestigious award
• Whose side is Draco on?
• Aris and Kevin think Draco’s going to end up helping Harry
• What did the Pensieve mean?
• Unbreakable Vows… what are the rules?
• Snape loves Lily
• Poor Ollivander…where could he have gone? (Andrew’s expecting a letter from him soon)

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• This week: Discussing HBP
• Top News: New GOF Pictures, GOF release dates
• Andrew thinks this movie will be one of the best
• Kevin says this one will be better for the Harry Potter fans
• Yet Ben thinks WB focuses the appeal on the general public, rather than the fans
• Discussion of PG/PG-13 rating
• Do younger kids read the series?
• GOF release dates
• July 16th = huge success
• JKR is using HBP to setup HP7 perfectly
• Harry will return to Hogwarts… but not for normal reasons
• Misprinted copies are bound to happen
• Horcruxes…what are they?
• So who IS R.A.B? We discuss clues and different options
• Relationships in HBP
• Ben has an excellent Shakespeare-like mind
• We highlight [Deceased Character]isnotdead.com and discuss that character’s future effects on the book
• Is Snape evil or is he really on the good side?
• Portraits: how well can you communicate with them?
• Discussion of book seven