The latest weather forecasts from around the world. We talk about the latest OOTP pics. What would Mrs. Norris do? More talk on the deathly cries discussed last week. Could Harry use his and Voldemort’s wands at the same time? Look out, Voldemort – Fawkes wants his feather back. Andrew has a big revelation: Harry HAS to die. Eric makes a Bruce Willis reference. Two of our hobbit wannabes talk about Lord of the Rings. Mikey tells us a fact about shampoo that blows our minds. Learn more about your...
Feb 17, 2007•1 hr 20 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast After opening the show with a concrete statement, we have a cozy little news discussion. The Ben is back… again. MuggleNet’s book reviewed in the New York Times! Andrew shares his theory on why Jo wrote on the bust of Hermes. OH-EM-GEE – we explore various examples of fun facts and how they can be taken too far. Is there more of a meaning behind the statue of Hermes at the Balmoral? Despite quotes to the contrary, is it possible there’s anything more to Petunia or Dudley? This week our main disc...
Feb 11, 2007•1 hr 4 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast Laura offers her thoughts on the release date. We examine some things Jo said in her Diary we should have paid more attention to. Did Jason Isaacs know the truth all along? Just why was Jo writing at a hotel? The debate continues on who decides the release date. We’re all expecting to hear from Jo in the near future. Reactions from fans to the release date. What will the cover of the book look like? Equus pictures discussion: Eric labels Dan “Harry Chest” Did we all miss an important line in Gob...
Feb 03, 2007•2 hr 33 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast Live from New Zealand…Eric Scull. We clear up the Albania-Romania-Bulgaria mix-up. Is Ravenclaw’s wand a Horcrux? And was it in Ollivander’s shop? One listener makes us debate the Horcruxes and we ask for your help. Main Discussion: Does Voldemort deserve to die? Should Harry give Voldemort what he fears most? Could Harry even cast the Killing Curse? Would the Death Eaters rally after Voldemort’s downfall? Would killing Voldemort make Harry a martyr? More JKR Quotes: Umbridge, Snape, Lily and gr...
Jan 28, 2007•1 hr 23 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re joined by guest Mikey B. After a bit of grumbling about Laura Mallory’s recent sure-to-fail appeal, we bring you a few show announcements, as well as some Prophecy 2007 information. DEB. Some bright listeners point out a couple more “hallow/gallow” references in the books. Could Deathly Hallows come out on “Harry Potter Day”? We revisit the connection between the title and Arthurian legend for a closer look. Jo can’t imagine Harry growing up, or it will “ruin the plot”; is this o...
Jan 21, 2007•1 hr 23 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jan 14, 2007•57 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Hogwa...
Jan 09, 2007•1 hr 4 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast 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 fea...
Dec 30, 2006•2 hr 43 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast 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 p...
Dec 22, 2006•1 hr 19 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Dec 17, 2006•1 hr 2 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast 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 des...
Dec 10, 2006•1 hr 17 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Dec 03, 2006•1 hr 29 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast 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 staffro...
Nov 26, 2006•1 hr 17 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast The co-hosts express their dismay at this very slow news week. Actually, it was just MuggleNet being broken for two days. Everyone discusses the trailer highlights. Dumbledore being cool. Snape + Harry = some awesome Occlumency scenes. …Or very bad Occlumency scenes, says Kevin. Harry and Cho kiss! Teehee giggle giggle! The OOTP promotional poster. Main Discussion: Evil and how it relates to Voldemort in HP. Do we think Voldemort is evil only because we sympathize with Harry? He was born evil, s...
Nov 20, 2006•1 hr 11 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast Jo ranks #5 in top UK fan bases. We don’t endorse the leaking of the trailer online… But feel free to purchase tickets to another movie and sit on the “Happy Feet” previews! Main Discussion: The Forbidden Forest. Is Hagrid the only one who goes in there? Why is it “forbidden”? Did it become this way because of Aragog? Could Voldemort be hiding a Horcrux there? Is Sirius’s bike keeping the Ford Anglia company? What are Aragog’s kids up to? The Dueling Club makes a comeback with Snape vs. Hermione...
Nov 12, 2006•1 hr 2 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast The crew discusses the latest update to Jo’s site. A third title?! What could this mean? Apology for the Gilmore Girls comment. We figure out a new way to stay safe against criticism. Listener rebuttals on Peeves. Main Discussion: Luna Lovegood. Is she related to Ollivander? Lupin? Is she as “Loony” as everyone makes her out to be? Her relationship with Harry and the comfort she provides him. Considering that she does not seem to fear death, will Luna be a pivotal character in Book 7? Why is she...
Nov 05, 2006•1 hr 7 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast This week we welcome you to the show with our sweet new intro. Why is WB so adamant about keeping the movies 2 1/2 hours long? Check out MuggleNet’s new book, MuggleNet.com’s What Will Happen In Harry Potter 7. Probably Prophecy! (Nudge, nudge, wink, wink!) Jamie’s lack of Halloween enjoyment as a child explains his bitter disposition as an adult. Main Discussion: Ghosts, Poltergeists, and Ghouls, oh my! How should we take Nearly Headless Nick’s advice to Harry at the end of OOTP? What’s with th...
Oct 31, 2006•1 hr 14 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast Eric enlightens us as to how Dumbledore could be a hairless Demiguise. Sadly, we will not be getting blimps from the Australia Nick Kids’ Choice Awards. Jamie knows his French better than he was given credit for last week. Listener Rebuttals twist our brains with more time talk. Main Discussion: Department of Mysteries finale discussion. Why was the Ministry so easy to infiltrate? Did Ron suffer any long-lasting damage from the attack by the brain? Eric’s brain isn’t worthy to float in the “thin...
Oct 22, 2006•2 hr 40 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast Purchase yer MuggleCast t-shirts! Transcripts are up to date. Episode 57 is finally released. This week’s main discussion: Time. What kind of control does the Ministry have over it? Can anyone with the right tools change time? Is the Time-turner the only device that can affect time? Will time play a role in Book 7? Why is it so important that you are not seen when traveling back in time? A second attempt to call Laura Mallory: Andrew pushes for an interview. Blooper: This Week in Steck. We’ll ha...
Oct 14, 2006•1 hr 4 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast Spy on Spartz kicks off the show. Ben addresses a listener’s concern. We celebrate our big win at the 2006 Podcast Awards. Micah makes yet another request of Jo. This time, he’s 100% sure it’s going to happen. Our main discussion this week is the Veil. Has Ginny seen anyone die? How can Sirius come back? Andrew makes a pun! A small discussion about Laura Mallory leaves us so angry that we try to give her a call. This week’s HUH?! is from YouTube. Chicken Soup. After 58 episodes, Micah finally bu...
Oct 07, 2006•1 hr 17 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast Lots of empty promises Too many bad jokes Ben and Jamie’s Subway Challenge Embarrassingly late name introductions A 4-week old birthday wish Character Discussion: Aunt Petunia Is Aunt Petunia a Squib? Where’s the love for Lily and Harry? Where did Petunia get all this info about the magical world? What is Dudley afraid of? What would Harry’s boggart be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 18, 2006•55 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast Listener Rebuttals talk about last week’s Butterbeer and our Voldemort VS Dumbledore discussion. What’s Buggin’ Micah gets results! Don’t believe it was Micah? Andrew finds a hint Jo dropped. Our main discussion: Why did James give Dumbledore the invisibility cloak? Micah’s getting bugged again… look out! Send in the top 10 items on Dumbledore’s will. Dumbledore/Norris Facts. Voicemails concerning Home-schooling, Lily’s Eyes, and Fawkes. Dating Service update. The winner of last week’s song cont...
Sep 17, 2006•1 hr 3 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast Two-Way Mirror Listener Rebuttals. A mai- discussion for you this week! Does the magical abilities of Dumbledore and Voldemort differ from the rest of the wizarding community? Crackpot Theory of the Week. Eric’s useless! He fails at life! He calls himself a fan?! Another Editorial Discussion with Brandon Ford. Laura, Micah, and Brandon discuss what Wormtail could be up to, Dumbledore’s death, and more. A new segment titled “What’s Buggin’ Micah?” shows a new side of our news man. More Dumbledore...
Sep 10, 2006•2 hr 33 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast Read the winning California lyrics here! PO Box Update. Click here to see the sketch of the MuggleCasters. Our new catch-phrase: Pickle. We learn Jamie can talk really-really-super-super-lyk-omg fast. California song winners and the sketch will be posted soon! Main Discussion: the Two-Way Mirror. Our brand new debate segment: SHOULD Hogwarts stay open? The group takes sides and goes at it. More Dumbledore/Norris Facts. See Walker Texas Ranger on Conan right here. Crackpot Theory of the Week. A s...
Sep 03, 2006•1 hr 23 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Eas...
Aug 27, 2006•1 hr 10 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast 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. “...
Aug 20, 2006•55 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Aug 13, 2006•1 hr 9 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast 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 websi...
Aug 09, 2006•1 hr 11 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Jul 25, 2006•2 hr 36 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast 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?...
Jul 16, 2006•1 hr 14 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast 
