Listener Rebuttals tackle last week’s hot topics. Can the Mirror of Erised reveal where the final Horcruxes are? Much more Mirror of Erised discussion. The Spice Girls make a guest appearance. Dumbledore and Harry’s relationship in Half-Blood Prince is analyzed. Jamie and Ben see each other in the mirror. Moundridge High School doesn’t teach the English language properly. Jo says that the POA film foreshadowed events in the final two books. Like what? MuggleCast interviews Warwick Davis, who pla...
Jul 09, 2006•1 hr 26 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast Jamie, Kevin, and Laura return for MuggleCast LIV – nevermind. Nominate us in the 2006 Podcast Awards! Top 10 reasons to buy 11 MuggleCast T-shirts. Listener Rebuttals extend on the Book 7 title analysis, Rowena Ravenclaw’s Horcrux, and memories. Jamie has another use for the title Chariots of Fire. Character Discussion: Volllldemort. Was Voldemort born evil? What were his motives from the start? Why was Voldemort offering Lily so many chances to live? Why is Dumbledore the only man Voldemort ev...
Jul 01, 2006•1 hr 6 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Listener Rebuttals and Voice Rebuttals We make a PSA about Juvenille Arthritis (learn more here) We go back to answering some book seven questions Horcruxes revisted…where are the 3 unknowns? Pettigrew’s final debt to Harry: giving him a Horcrux? What will become of Draco? What role will the Ministry of Magic play? This week’s Butterbeer discusses the actors and actresses’ privacy Voicemails are back! Does Trelawney remember Snape hearing part of the prophecy? Legilimency and Harry Do we get mad...
Jun 25, 2006•1 hr 7 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast Guess who’s back (everyone down to the dance floor) Micah rips on the Georgian lady who hates Harry Listener Rebuttals respond to Prophecies and Trelawney New names for Micah Some great quotes from Chapter 17 of Sorcerer’s Stone Where do we see foreshadowing of Horcruxes? Matt Vines makes a funny Character Discussion: Percy Weasley Matt makes another funny! Boy, he’s on a roll Will Percy ever make up with the family? Which side is Percy on? The differences between Percy’s and Voldemort’s equal g...
Jun 18, 2006•1 hr 5 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast We finally got rid of Andrew! Even though National Wear Your MuggleCast T-shirt Day is over, you can still support the show by purchasing your MuggleCast T-shirt today! There are two different logos available in five sizes. Send Subway gift cards to Ben, and maybe heíll send your letters and packages to the other Casters… Listener Rebuttals What happens when people under the Fidelius Charm die? Main Discussion, part one: Horace Slughorn Slughorn is selfish! Could Slughorn unify Slytherin with th...
Jun 11, 2006•1 hr 3 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast National Wear Your MuggleCast T-Shirt Day was a success! June 7th is part two, and coincidentally Eric’s graduation day We premiere Voice Rebuttals and go through our regular Listener Rebuttals Why is Dumbledore’s office password protected? In our latest Editorial segment, Laura and Micah talk to Robbie Fischer who runs The Book Trolley and The Magic Quill This week’s Gimme a Butterbeer: Blame it all on Harry What does a “No Comment” from Jo mean? Who was at Godric’s Hollow that fateful night? C...
Jun 04, 2006•1 hr 26 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast Andrew apologizes for spoiling the OC Eric reveals what’s in this week’s PO Box (look out, Ben!) National Wear Your MuggleCast T-Shirt Day is THIS FRIDAY Listener Rebuttals cover our listener’s thoughts on translations, cursing, and Christianity It’s the one year anniversary of the MuggleCast idea being born For the first time ever, we tell the story of how MuggleCast was born, how Micah made it on, and more Chapter by Chapter: Ch 15 of Sorcerer’s Stone, “The Forbidden Forest” Occlumency, Red vs...
May 28, 2006•1 hr 24 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast MuggleNet staffer Jess joins in the discussion! Pokeflutes wake Snorlax up; they don’t put them to sleep. DUH, Andrew. Laura provides a real-life example of the way people look at Lucius More parallels are drawn between real-world and wizarding-world governments Why is Lucius so hard on Draco? How much political influence does he have? Was Lucius in on a plot to abduct Professor Trelawney? We learn Ben tried to mingle with Jason Isaacs but was robbed of the opportunity by Leaky’s Sue and John Ch...
May 21, 2006•1 hr 29 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast We discuss Jo’s upcoming trip to the USA Our new monthly Book 7 discussions commences Will Harry return to Godric’s Hollow? We wrap up our long-running discussion about Hogwarts’ staying open the seventh year. Ben uses a clever analogy to illustrate how the government’s reactions to the September 11th attacks are similar to Hogwarts’ reaction to the Death Eaters’ infiltrating Hogwarts. Will we be seeing Aberforth? Who’s Harry going to rely on when finding Horcruxes? Spy on Spartz returns with a ...
May 15, 2006•1 hr 10 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast Andrew works with Congress and President Bush to bring you our next contest Character discussions are back! This week: Mad-Eye Moody What does the name Alastor mean? Where did Moody get his magical eye from? Why did imposter Moody suggest that Harry become an Auror? More Horcrux talk Chapter by Chapter: Chapter 12, “The Mirror of Erised” Does Filch know Snape is onto Quirrell? Will Harry run across the mirror once again? Invisibility discussion Dueling club: Hippogriff vs Thestral What is Dumble...
May 07, 2006•1 hr 12 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast Chapter 11 of Sorcerer’s Stone: “Quidditch” Further proof of our house point discussion Do Filch’s actions in this chapter suggest he’s on the bad side? Keep Jordan under control Why did Quirrell use dark magic during the match? What other enchantments are on broomsticks? Hermione is ALWAYS right – except when she’s emotional Would Hermione be able to keep her cool in a situation like the veil? Countercurses Why do Hagrid and Dumbledore trust Snape? DADA: Why did Dumbledore give Snape the positi...
Apr 30, 2006•58 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast Snape…good or evil? Could Snape be just working for himself? The debate over Malfoy knowing of Filch’s presence is finished Discussion on the delivery of the Nimbus 2000 Why doesn’t Oliver know what basketball is? What will Harry do after Hogwarts? We already know that Jo doesn’t enjoy writing about Quidditch, and now we find the proof in the books Please Jo: Make Harry a hot dog vendor! What are the requirements for nonverbal spells? Laura proves the crazy I-Hate-Harry-Potter-Georgian-Lady wron...
Apr 23, 2006•1 hr 10 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast The answer to converting Muggle money to Wizarding money The answer to why Quirrell had Voldemort on the back of his head Astronomy tower discussion More debate over the HP7 release date Chapter-by-Chapter discussion: Chapter 9 of Sorcerer’s Stone Ben looks like a swan? Harry the natural flyer What’s the deal with the school brooms? Trophy room protection Why are students forbidden from walking around at night? Why does the Bloody Baron patrol the halls? Did Peeves’ voice put Fluffy to sleep? Ne...
Apr 16, 2006•1 hr 7 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast Katie Couric leaves NBC and Micah Tannenbaum stands in Micah gets upset over his score on the WOMBATs WOMBAT discussion OOTP release date is official…what does this mean for HP 7? Listener Rebuttals Our thoughts on Jim Dale versus Stephen Fry Grindelwald’s relation to Hitler and World War II Chapter 8 of Sorcerer’s Stone discussion Meanings behind the flashes of light Potions with Voldemort and Horcruxes The opal necklace revisited Jamie’s British Joke of the Day Learn more about your ad choices...
Apr 08, 2006•1 hr 19 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast The real MuggleNet Greg guest-hosts Listener Rebuttals Chapters 6 and 7 are discussed Why is the Killing Curse green? Why does Dumbledore want to be on the Chocolate Frogs? Is Grindelwald gone? And why doesn’t anyone talk about him? Scabbers wasn’t a real rat What if Harry had shaken Malfoy’s hand? Why did Hermione want to be in Gryffindor? Voicemails British joke of the day Soothin’ babies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 02, 2006•55 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Mar 26, 2006•1 hr 7 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast 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 an...
Mar 19, 2006•2 hr 37 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Mar 12, 2006•1 hr 16 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast N/A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2006•1 hr 17 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Grin...
Feb 19, 2006•56 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast 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? Wh...
Feb 12, 2006•1 hr 6 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Mugg...
Feb 05, 2006•1 hr 12 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast 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 powe...
Jan 29, 2006•1 hr 22 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast On our January 23rd, 2006 edition of MuggleCast… Boarhounds. Acromantulas. Hippogriffs. Dragons. Hellhounds. Is Hagrid’s understanding of magical creatures a reflection of how others misunderstand him? While his lack of magical training could be an issue, could his knowledge of Tom Riddle prove useful in the Final Book? And just why has Jo kept him around for so long? All those close to Harry throughout the series have met an untimely demise. Ciaran guest hosts Andrew occasionally sounds like a ...
Jan 23, 2006•1 hr 5 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 09, 2006•1 hr 17 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast On our January 01st, 2006 edition of MuggleCast… Note: If interested in being one of the first to be a part of “Advice from MuggleCast,” call us (1-218-20-MAGIC) on Monday, January 2nd anytime between 1-3 PM EST with your HP dilemma! While the crew debates whether Harry can finish the job in the final book, just what were James and Lily’s occupations? How is it that Harry can fight the Imperius Curse so easily – does it depend on the power of the wizard? And look out! We got a real cat fight on ...
Jan 01, 2006•1 hr 25 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast On our December 25th, 2005 edition of MuggleCast… If there is so much to talk about concerning Christmas in the Harry Potter series, just why do we know so little about Professor Sinistra and her Astronomy class? Are a person’s Patronus and Animagus form the same? Is Tom Felton too different from Draco’s character to be a success in later films? And while the crew debates the disappearance of Harry’s scar upon the fall of the Dark Lord, will the veil and Sirius’ mirror reappear in the Final Book...
Dec 25, 2005•1 hr 13 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast On our December 18th, 2005 edition of MuggleCast… The Brit is back! And he weighs in on everything from Miss Granger to Las Vegas. While Hermione’s role in the final book remains undecided, just how has Emma’s role in the movies skewed people’s perception of the character? And how much of a coincidence is it that Hermione’s Patronus has a connection to Ron’s family? Plus, the return of Jamie’s British Joke of the Day. From Gringotts to Slughorn… All that and more ahead with Andrew, Ben, Jamie, L...
Dec 18, 2005•1 hr 7 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast On our December 11th, 2005 edition of MuggleCast… Snape: good or evil, bat or spider? Is JKR pulling a fast one on the fans by leaving clues INSIDE clues, or are we reading too much into it? The cast goes around the table with their opinions on Snape’s loyalty (or lack thereof) to both sides of the war. Kevin, Laura, and Eric look at His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass to premiere the book review segment, and we debate over which characters would win in a duel. All that and more with Andrew, ...
Dec 11, 2005•1 hr 9 min•Ep 212•Transcript available on Metacast On our December 04th, 2005 edition of MuggleCast… Absent during the First War, was it for Harry’s protection or their own that Arthur and Molly joined the Order of the Phoenix this time around? While the crew debates Molly’s employment status, just what would happen if Chris Columbus landed the job for directing the final two films? And what was the intent behind Draco trying to befriend Harry in Sorcerer’s Stone – murder or power? Plus, join the cast for the premiere of “The Las Vegas Minute.” ...
Dec 04, 2005•1 hr 6 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast 
