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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 summons the (clumsy) ghost of Sirius Black Sue has a close encounter of the real kind with Jason Isaacs, who we learn enjoys a nice Potter podcast on his morning jog Hi, Jason! The scoop on Skeeter in Movie 4 Dan Radcliffe: looking forward to filming the Book 6 scenes with Ginny Andrew “row’s” with the audience over pronunciation Mama Sue warns about Goblet’s intense ending A fan chooses the podcast over DisneyWorld (we tried to make it up to her) Was it a good time? Yeah. Yeah? YEAH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Nov 20051h 25min

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 right girl for Harry? Andrew and Laura think Ron is doomed …while Kevin begs to differ What role will Hagrid play in HP7? Where do dementors come from? Did JKR consider horoscopes when selecting birthdays? Why did Dumbledore call Tom Riddle “Voldemort” after he had stated in HP6 that he would not call him that, and would that have affected HP2? Spy on Spartz Andrew/Eric’s Listener Challenge Thanks to Julian for this week’s remix! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Nov 20051h 32min

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 dislike Michael Gambon and Richard Harris We’ll be looking forward to Miranda Richardson in her role as Rita Skeeter Discussion on how Imelda Staunton (possible Umbridge actress) has to play her role in HP5 Movies to Book comparisons Lots of Prisoner of Azkaban movie discussion Next week’s main topic: Ginny Weasley in-depth Spy on Spartz Andrew’s Weekly Challenge Thanks to Ralph for this week’s remix! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Okt 20051h 10min

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 you serious?!” Is Harry’s uncle really dead? More Sirius talk than could possibly be listed Eric explains the relationship between the Beatles and the Marauders Angelica from Canada asks, “What would’ve happened if the diary survived?” Brianne from Arizona asks, “Does Snape have feelings for Lily?” Spy on Spartz Andrew’s Listener Challenge A third remix (thanks to Tarney from Australia) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Okt 20051h 15min

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 ages A depressing Spy on Spartz Andrew’s Listener Challenge results from last week and this week’s challenge (1, 2, 3: Thanks to Alyssa, Hannah and Promo!) Micah thinks Umbridge is quite the looker What is Dumbledore seeing when he’s drinking the Horcrux potion? House-elves…what keeps them from leaving their master? How are they assigned? What was Tonks’ prior Patronus? If Veritaserum makes you tell the truth, why is it not used in trials to determine a Death Eater? Does a quote from Firenze in Book 1 foreshadow the start of the war? Why do the movies make the Durmstrang and Beauxbatons schools look like they are all boy, all girl schools? Thanks to Michael in Indiana for Remix 1 and Tiffany in California for Remix 2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Okt 20051h 17min

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 podcasting during the NYC premiere Will Philly International Security stop us from recording? Main topic: GOF media madness Are all these pictures too much for the fans? TV Spots go high-res online Don’t date the show! Mad-Eye Moody mini-section Actor/Character comparisons GOF video game/soundtrack release date screw-up Andrew tells a secret Will the Dursleys make an appearance in the 7th book? Why does Petunia act strangely around Harry? Ben tells what he thinks is the “Ultimate Plot Twist of All Time” Our thoughts on the GOF video games Andrew calls out EA for a free video game to review. He promises a positive review! …while Kevin says he’ll review one honestly. Has Aunt Petunia had a run in with dementors in the past? What does the last word being “scar” in HP 7 mean? Is it possible that Dumbledore stored his memories in a Pensieve? Andrew’s Listener Challenge x2 (NYC podcasting ideas and remixes) Spy on Spartz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Okt 200544min

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? What’s going on with Charlie Weasley these days? Have we ever seen the portraits of the four founders? What importance could the pictures hold? What could Luna and Ginny’s role in HP7 be? Magical standards and effects and the Ministry of Magic Does Crookshanks have any importance? Could Wormtail repay Harry using…his hand? Ron and Hermione theories MuggleCast theme song can be found here Another Spy on Spartz Andrew’s Listener Challenge (last week’s entries can be found here) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Okt 200551min

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 Fiction is Spy on Spartz Jamie’s British Joke of the Day (x2) The Brit puts out a request for rabbit impressions New segment: Andrew’s Listener Challenge Harry having his mother’s eyes– how could it affect HP7? Neville and Luna with those coins How long could HP7 possibly last? Could it be years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Sep 200554min