Celebrating 20 Years of MuggleCast, and Predicting the Future

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

26 Maalis 20061h 6min

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

19 Maalis 20061h 36min

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

12 Maalis 20061h 16min

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26 Helmi 20061h 17min

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

19 Helmi 200656min

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

12 Helmi 20061h 6min

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

5 Helmi 20061h 12min

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

29 Tammi 20061h 22min