MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

This week’s show starts off with some very good news about live shows! We announce a very BIG interview. Apparently some of us didn’t see the connection between the hangman game on Jo’s site and the “Deathly Hallows”. Speaking of Deathly Hallows, we have yet more ideas what it might mean! We give everyone at home a short cultural lesson about death and its place in the world. If the title is a reference to Halloween, does this mean spirits will return to earth? Could “Hallows” be the spirits of those Voldemort murdered to create his Horcruxes? Would they be able to help Harry kill Voldemort? Why are Fred and George allowed to use their wands, and Hagrid can’t? Is Scrimgeour evil? British Joke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Jan 200756min

Ben cries over The OC. We discuss the hanged man and his significance to Deathly Hallows. “Hallow” is an archaic word for “gallow”. Perhaps there is a greater meaning to James hanging Snape upside down in OOTP than most of us realized. Will Hermione’s ability to read Runes be useful? Debate: Jo should release book 7 in July of 2007. Jamie and Andrew (negating) vs. Eric and Laura (sort of) (affirming). Can someone transform into a younger version of themselves using Polyjuice potion? How is Hogwarts fighting childhood obesity without Phys Ed? We wrap this week’s show up with a heart warming Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Jan 20071h 3min

In order to entertain you this New Year, we discuss all of the highlights of 2006! We regale one another with all the laughter, touching moments, and practical jokes we’ve shared. Remember, ladies and gentlemen, hotels don’t give out iPod fans for free in the lobby! Did any of us actually fulfill our New Year’s Resolutions? For the billionth time, we ponder a 2007 release for Deathly Hallows. The moment you’ve all been waiting for: the premiere of Andrew’s Wizard Rock single! As promised, we feature your variety remixes: “What’s Coming” “12 Days of MuggleCast” “Love Room” All this and more on this special New Year’s edition of MuggleCast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Dec 20061h 43min

HOLY CRAP! Forget about Christmas, there’s a Book 7 title! We discuss what the “Deathly Hallows” could be. Are they the remaining Horcruxes? Does this title encompass the theme of the series as a whole? Is there a connection with the murder of Lily and James on Halloween? Will we see Book 7 in 2007 after all? Micah predicts October 31st. You hear that, Jo? Andrew tries to interpret Jo’s HP dream. Somehow this turns into analyzing life as she writes the final book. We dream of each other. Jamie presents a plethora of puns and jokes. We each discuss what we’ll be doing in the coming week to celebrate the holidays. Have a happy and safe Holiday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Dec 20061h 19min

The one and only Dylan Spartz (now 100% legal) joins the show. We listen and comment on a Fox 5 report concerning Laura Mallory and her appeal to have the Potter books banned from Gwinnett County schools. Andrew gives us an update on his wizard rock band. We delve into the world of the Hogwarts founders. Did all turmoil in the wizarding world arise from poking a sleeping dragon? Why would Gryffindor be friends with Slytherin? What happened between them? Does Hogwarts have a mind of its own? How was Slytherin able to create the Chamber of Secrets without the other founders knowing? Just how closely related are pureblooded wizarding families? “Favorites” makes a comeback, during which Laura provides insight on her secret fondness for violence. Dylan gives an inspirational quote. (Or does he…?) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Dec 20061h 2min

Happy Birthday, Jamie! (You’re OLD!) Use extreme caution when playing in bouncy castles. We put faith in our listeners, meaning we don’t double-check their facts. Dementors breeding? Ewwwwww. How much of Draco will we see in OOTP? Jamie chokes, Andrew crashes, and we can’t think of an adequate tale for Ben. A discussion on traitors and innocent characters leads us into some other areas of interest: Is McGonagall a spy? Will Ginny be used as a traitor in book 7? What happens when a Horcrux is destroyed, but a fraction of it resides inside of a host? Could Draco build up enough hatred to AK anyone? Will Micah survive the terrible accident Kevin predicts will befall him? Bill Clinton plays the saxophone? We announce the winner of Andrew’s listener challenge for the month of November! Bloopers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Dec 20061h 17min

We’re angry! Rawr! WB uses a clip from Goblet of Fire in the OOTP teaser trailer. Our conclusion: WB is cheap! Could Ginny have seen Myrtle die through Riddle’s diary? Was the stone basin Dumbledore drank out of a Pensieve? When will we hear from Viktor Krum again? Is the goblin tiara the Horcrux from Ravenclaw? What are Dementors classified as? Were Luna’s parents in the Order? Will Harry change his Patronus? How could a werewolf be killed? Would AK not work? Where would a wizard find a silver bullet? How long will Harry spend at the Dursleys in Book Seven? Is Luna a seer? How stable is Vernon and Petunia’s relationship? Dudley’s greatest fear: Petunia in an Unbreakable Vow? An update on Robin’s Challenge. Crackpot Theory of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Dec 20061h 29min

Andrew makes a big career-changing announcement. We talk about the latest OOTP developments. Eric and Micah give their thoughts on the trailer. Why was Dobby left out? An explanation for why they changed the writing on Harry’s hand. Azkaban prison’s location: good or bad? HBO: First glimpses of Bellatrix and Evanna Lynch in action. Andrew and Kevin interview two creators of the OOTP video game. Rebuttals concerning Voldemort being evil. Did Snape not want to reveal his own boggart in the staffroom? Why did Dumbledore have different people deliver notes to Harry in Half-Blood Prince? Older listeners: reveal yourselves! Dumbledore/Norris Facts. Two British Jokes. An update on the McDonald’s challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Nov 20061h 17min