Mugglecast: The Harry Potter Podcast

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 hurt his back. Dumbledore/Norris Facts. Andrew’s ‘HUH?!’ E-mail of the Week. The verdict from the Easy Button: That WAS easy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 DADA teacher. Who will teach it in HP7? Lots and lots of voicemails. New Dumbledore/Norris facts. “Huh?!” E-mail of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Hollow the night Lily and James were killed? Will Harry become an auror? A podcasting first: Ben drives and podcasts! Andrew scares a girl at the charity reading. A caller gives us a great theory on Snape being good. We try to do something bold and talk about the latest HP news. Are Lucky Charms REALLY lucky? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 t

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

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.

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 Learn more about

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!) Lea

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices