Mugglecast: The Harry Potter Podcast

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

On our November 12th, 2005 edition of MuggleCast… Our huge live show with PotterCast, recorded at Manhattan’s Union Square Barnes & Noble right after the premiere of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. More than 500 fans came out to say hello; we all were downright terrified. Melissa’s mom brings us reports from the official Goblet after-party – Emma Watson, Jamie Waylett, Robert Pattinson, Matthew Lewis, Katie Leung and Tolga Safer live on the show The actors about the volume of the Barnes & Noble crowd: “Oh-my-god!” Andrew is extraordinarily agreeable. “Yeah? YEAH!!!” Emerson and Melissa revisit the delusional debacle: Emerson comes face to face with an H/H’er The real Micah Tannenbaum stood up, and his news voice sat down John Noe cries GOF: Better than POA? “YEAH!!!” The crew discuss the film in full detail – spoilers everywhere and no one cares House-elves, magical creatures, the maze, angry roots and impatient fug Kevin Steck is backwards compatible Dumbledore: too aggressive? John su

On our November 06th, 2005 edition of MuggleCast… For a man so obsessed with choices, Dumbledore sure can’t seem to pick between Tom and Voldemort. While Ginny’s role in the Final Book is debated, was there more behind Lucius slipping the Diary in her cauldron? And parents brace yourselves. It’s time for that all important question: Where do dementors come from? Plus, Hagrid, Ron – will they survive the last installment? From the U.S. to Australia…all that and more ahead with Andrew, Eric, Georgia, Kevin, and Laura on this week’s edition of MuggleCast. See you in New York! Don’t forget, live podcast November 12th! Special guest: Georgia from MuggleNet Fan Fiction. NYC Live podcast updates/giggles The Wyrd Sisters are “weirdos”; Canadian fans go “Eh!” We announce our partnership with GoDaddy Warner Brothers will be arresting Kevin This week’s topic of character discussion: Ginny Whizzey Speculation on whether or not Lucius Malfoy planned to plant Tom Riddle’s diary on Ginny. Is Ginny the righ

On our October 30th, 2005 edition of MuggleCast… With the Goblet of Fire movie premiere now only two weeks away, the discussion heats up over some recently released clips. What was wrong about Harry and Ron’s argument? Do Dumbledore and Snape need anger management? Is Michael Gambon the right man for the part? Plus, just why is this spooky holiday so important to the Harry Potter series? All that and more ahead with Andrew, Eric, Laura, and Micah on this Halloween edition of MuggleCast. OoOoOooOo it’s our Halloween special! Micah reveals he stole the Ford Anglia Eric has grown three inches since he started MuggleCast We announce our partnership with Mobilcast For the next month, the show will be affiliated with PowWows.com to promote Native American month Eric suggests wizards should create Muggle Appreciation Month Halloween events occurring in the Potter books The cast discusses all of the new Goblet TV spots Andrew and Eric heavily discuss the reasons why each respectively like and disli

On our October 23rd, 2005 edition of MuggleCast… Could the Prisoner of Azkaban have escaped death? Just what would have happened if Tom Riddle’s diary had survived the Chamber of Secrets? While the crew doesn’t discuss much on the new Goblet of Fire film, they do have an exciting contest announcement. And, did the Half-Blood Prince have special feelings for a certain someone, leading to his distaste for Harry, which we have witnessed since Sorcerer’s Stone? Plus, our NYC Podcast is movin’ on up! This is Siriusly one long, action-packed episode as the Voldemort Contest winner, Cristin Atkins, joins Andrew, Eric, Kevin, and Laura on this week’s edition of MuggleCast. Is Micah still here? Our Ways to Kill Voldemort contest winner co-hosts! Whoops, Andrew deserves a detention Barnes & Noble moves us to a bigger store! Another shameless plug for voting for us Don’t vote for Leaky! (What goes around, comes around) A second contest announcement! Main topic this week: Sirius Black Kevin asks, “Are y

On our October 16th, 2005 edition of MuggleCast… Draco a werewolf? Umbridge attractive? What?s going on in this week?s show? While the crew tries to figure out Dumbledore?s greatest fear, just what Patronus did Tonks use before Half-Blood Prince? Plus, do house-elves have some magical contract with the wizarding world? And, just what would have happened if Firenze didn?t save Harry that night in the Forbidden Forest? From telescope malfunctions to record-breaking show length to coining new terms…all that and more ahead with Andrew, Eric, Kevin, Laura, and Micah on this week?s edition of MuggleCast. Micah breaks out of the Transcript Dungeon Help us out by voting for us on Podcast Alley and rating us on Yahoo! Podcasts Eric announces Voldemort contest winners Live NYC show update Main topic this week: EVERYTHING Draco Malfoy Is he evil or nice? Can he get out of the position he’s in now? Who is he loyal to? Too much Draco Malfoy discussion to list Laura coins a term that will be used for the

On our October 09th, 2005 edition of MuggleCast… Philadelphia International? The Barnes & Noble bathroom? Andrew wants you to come up with the wackiest, yet realistic places to podcast from. And as the crew discusses Harry?s most visible physical attribute and its connection to the final word in the last installment, is it possible that the dementors somehow scarred Petunia? Is her past seemingly more connected to the wizarding world than we realize? Plus, will Harry remember to check the Pensieve before he goes on his newest adventure? We?re throwing it all back with Andrew, Ben, and Kevin on this week?s edition of MuggleCast. The original three hosts reminisce on the short history of the show Andrew says we’re the number one un-promoted podcast on iTunes Take that, Al Franken Andrew and Ben reveal their plans for special journey podcast Impromptu meet-up plan: 6 PM, November 9th at Philly International! Andrew will be wearing his…uh…hmm… …oh forget it We’ll be setting new standards in podcas

On our October 02nd, 2005 edition of MuggleCast… Lupin or Greyback? To whom does Pettigrew’s hand belong? While Snape can’t seem to find a reason to like his students, why didn’t the Ministry use an owl to locate Sirius Black? Plus, will Godric, Helga, Rowena, and Salazar ever show their faces around Hogwarts? And just what is up with that furry feline called Crookshanks? From Luna and Neville’s rising importance to Dumbledore rising from the dead…all that and more ahead with Andrew, Ben, Eric, Kevin, and Laura on this week’s edition of MuggleCast. Update on live podcast meet-up Voldemort Contest Semi-finalists now up! Jamie is busy this week; Ben fills in for the Joke of the Day It’s a voicemail-athon! How do owls find their way to the recipient? What we think of the Potter actors Ben sees dead people Why does Snape dislike Neville more than he dislikes Harry? Harry’s dad came out of Voldemort’s wand first in HP4– why is this? Will Dumbledore make a Gandalf-like appearance in the next book

On our September 24th, 2005 edition of MuggleCast… While spying eyes can’t seem to find Spartz this week, just what is the connection between Harry and Lily’s? And can you compare a teacher you once had to one at Hogwarts? The crew weighs in on characterization: everything from Luna and Neville’s coin obsession to Dumbledore’s beloved profession. Plus, the polls are now open for you to decide the funniest fate for the Dark Lord. And Jamie even makes a request for rabbit voicemails. From the first-ever MuggleNet female host to the first-ever Andrew Listener Challenge…all that and more ahead with Andrew, Eric, Jamie, and Laura on this week?s edition of MuggleCast. Our first MuggleNet female staffer joins in on the discussion! Vote for your favorite entry in our Voldemort contest Andrew thanks the fans who made fan sites Main topic: Characterization in the Potter books Hogwarts VS real teachers Hermione’s friendships What would happen if Hogwarts is closed? We ask Laura how busy MuggleNet Fan Fi