MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

High Res Half-Blood Prince pics are FINALLY released. We discuss ’em. Teaser Trailer rumors continue, and we wonder if it’ll every come. Portus is next week! We discuss details of our MuggleCast Meet Up. Listener Rebuttals cover last week’s hot topics. Chapter by Chapter goes over the final chapter in DH. Was Voldemort in limbo with Harry? A parallel between Hagrid carrying in DH and in SS. What if we were in the perspective of someone other than Harry after he was in limbo? Does the US cover really match what happens in the book? High expectations, or naysayers? We pick two songs to play in memory of Voldemort and Bellatrix. Favorites: Chapter in Deathly Hallows. Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Heinä 20081h 29min

The intro is, well, intro-less. Only a couple of news stories to discuss this week! It’s a new month, so vote for us on Podcast Alley! We announce a MuggleCast Meet Up at Portus 2008. Listen Rebuttals: Snape’s Memories, Wizard Drinking Age, and the Classics. Chapter by Chapter: King’s Cross. The symbolism of the location is AWESOME. Are there any other places that could’ve worked? Does everyone buy Dumbledore’s story? We recall the Order of the Phoenix book teaser. And cry. Harry finally gets everything he needs from Dumbledore. The final words of Albus. Voicemails, Make the Music Connection, Favorites, and Chicken Soup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Kesä 20081h 20min

It’s our 150th regular episode of MuggleCast! Entertainment Weekly names Potter a classic. What IS a classic in this case? Some moments make us realize how much we’ve changed. Or how mean we were. MuggleMail answers some questions we had last week. Chapter by Chapter, Chapter 34, The Forest Again. Two people on the panel cried while reading this chapter. We discuss Harry’s thoughts on death, his decision to tell Neville about Nagini, and the resurrection stone. A connection between Harry walking with his parents and Narnia. Did we think Harry was a goner at the end of this chapter? We listen to some of the best MuggleCast moments as entered on by YOU. Make the Music Connection returns with some currently hot songs. Chicken Soup: Canine Edition. The end of the show includes our thoughts on the show as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Kesä 20081h 26min

Micah graces us with his presence. We review JK Rowling’s Potter Prequel. Or wait… can we even call it a prequel? Portus 2008 is coming up and it’s the definition of awesome! More teaser trailer speculation. Our 150th episode is next week and we have to celebrate! MuggleMail: MC future, a song for Snape, and The Shrieking Shack. Chapter by Chapter: Chapter 32, The Prince’s Tale. Andrew compares Voldemort’s midnight request to his one hour request. The sudden change of mood within Hogwarts is striking. Did Lupin and Tonks deserve a death scene? Did they even deserve to die? Snape’s Memories and their impact. Favorites, Voicemails, and Chicken Soup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Kesä 20081h 14min

We kick off the show with talk about our future. JK Rowling’s speech at Harvard was, well, awesome. Harry Potter the MMORPG… would it be a success? Portus 2008 is just over a month away! 3rd Annual Wear Your MuggleCast T-Shirt Day was a success! MuggleMail address some cool foreshadowing. Chapter by Chapter: Chapter 32, The Elder Wand. We discuss the effect of Fred’s death on Harry. Why did Voldemort use the Shrieking Shack? McGonagall and her Beauty and the Beast magic. Voicemails tackle a broad range of Potter topics. Sorting Hat: Laura Mallory… the squib? Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul. Mikey B! Mikey B! MIKEY B! POOF! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Kesä 20081h 29min

Ben returns to co-host an episode of the show! The press prints a misleading headline with the Rob Knox story. Is the Sorcerer’s Stone re-release something to be excited about? JK Rowling is wring a Potter prequel. SuperCon, John Hurt hints at a return, and more leaked HBP photos. Global Wear Your MuggleCast T-shirt Day is June 2nd! MuggleMail covers some topics on Episode 146. Chapter by Chapter: Chapter 31, The Battle of Hogwarts. We discuss Voldemort’s Midnight Ultimatum. Andrew thinks Voldemort is too cool for a symbolic Midnight request. Ben’s Top 10 List. Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul. Bloopers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Kesä 20081h 14min

MuggleCast is recorded one last time from its Medford-based studios. We discuss our trailer blues. With what movie will the Half-Blood Prince teaser trailer be released? A small new photo appears from HBP. Was it leaked on purpose? Tom Felton sings. We listen and give our thoughts on his talent. Come see us and have a blast at Portus 2008! MuggleMail discusses last weeks hot topics and some corrections. Chapter by Chapter covers Chapter 30: The Sacking of Severus Snape. This chapter will be Maggie Smith’s time to shine in the film. Voicemails address some general topics. This Week in MuggleCast, PO Box Update, and Chicken Soup. Micah receives a goat shirt from a fan, but isn’t the most thrilled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Touko 20081h 13min

Matt kicks off the show with his tale of being questioned by the FBI. News: BBC tracks Leavesden, Tonks talks, new HBP roles, and HBP yarn. We wonder when WB will finally start spoiling us with HBP teasers. Vote for us on Podcast Alley, and follow us on Twitter! MuggleMail covers last week’s hot topics. Chapter by Chapter: Chapter 29, The Lost Diadem. “What if…” we could make one choice for DH? Voicemails and Make the Music Connection return! This Week in MuggleCast History. 1st place winner of the Create Your Own MC Segment contest! Chicken Soup: AP Edition. Andrew discusses what’s to come in the next few weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Touko 20081h 37min