MuggleCast - Low Bandwidth Edition: the Harry Potter Podcast

- Andrew previews his time on the 'Deathly Hallows' set. - Emma Watson denies rumors of being bullied at Brown. - WB is selling a very expensive invisibility cloak that doesn't promise invisibility. - Check out www.Hypable.com - a brand new entertainment site by Andrew and friends! - Chapter by Chapter enters Order of the Phoenix with Chapters 1 and 2! - We run down some facts about the book's release. - Why would Harry only look at the first page of the Daily Prophet to find news? It's an oversight he'll regret later. - The infamous Mark Evans makes an appearance. - Harry's anger is mounting quickly. - Dumbledore's 'Remember my last' note arrive and we discuss what it really meant. - Petunia's sudden change of heart and her care for Harry are made clear in this chapter. - Favorites: Harry Potter Quote. - MuggleMail addresses last week's hot topics and birthdays.

- The 'Deathly Hallows - Part 2' trailer is here, and we're ready to talk about it! We go scene-by-scene through the entire trailer for an hour of in-depth analysis. Plus, your thoughts from Twitter are read! - Andrew discusses his new site, Hypable.com. Check out this one-stop entertainment resource!

- Jamie and Laura are back for this episode! - A trailer for 'Deathly Hallows - Part 2' will be released this Wednesday. - We review features of the 'Part 1' DVD and Blu-ray - Jamie educates us on the concept of TV licenses and reveals he lives in the stone age. - J.K. Rowling gained Steve Kloves' trust after hearing one word. - New news from Jo is so slow these days we come up with a plan to start recycling. - Many listeners wrote in about last week's discussion concerning a female lead character. - Our final Chapter by Chapter installment for Goblet of Fire! - What power to Fawkes put over Harry? - Dumbledore and the infamous gleam of triumph. - Does Fudge genuinely believe Voldemort is not back? - Through all this, classes are STILL going on? - Outside of magic, how smart are Hogwarts students? - It's clear the Ministry is beginning to look very corrupt. - Make the Connection: Family Guy, Pokemon, and homeless people watching popular television. - We are split on whether or not cutting Pettigrew's death from Part 1 was a good idea. - Twitter Question: What did YOU think of the 'Part 1' DVD/Blu-ray?

- Micah reviews the Exhibition and DVD launch events that took place in New York City. - Lots of Part 1 deleted scenes, but we're not reviewing them - yet! - Helen McCrory says multiple Malfoy endings were shot, but Andrew and Eric say "don't get your hopes up". - What If: The main character in the Potter series was a girl? - Chapter by Chapter: Goblet of Fire Chapters 34 and 35. - We look at Harry and Voldemort's duel, more luck for Harry, Death Eater oversights, and the truth about Moody/Barty Crouch Sr. - Favorites: Favorite Quidditch Position - Andrew and Eric answer Micah and fans' questions about the 'Deathly Hallows - Part 2' test screening. - Surprise character appearances, Snape's death, Narcissa, Remus, Tonks, Wormtail and more are discussed.

- Andrew and Eric host a news episode of MuggleCast! - 'How To Succeed' opens on Broadway and the Potter stars show their support for Dan. - Our thoughts on the first 'Deathly Hallows - Part 2' poster. Ketchup or Blood? - 'Deathly Hallows - Part 2' is test-screened in Chicago and Andrew and Eric were there for it! - We start with a spoiler free review. - Is the 2 hour time length a problem? - Eric was a bit emotional through some parts of the film. - Do Part 1 and Part 2 work well together? - After our spoiler-free review we get into specifics. If you don't want to be spoiled, stop at this point! - Andrew and Eric focus on specific scenes that stood out to them in good and bad ways. - We make several book VS film comparisons. - Our 'Pig for Slaughter' episode (#116) comes back to haunt us in a good way. - We take a few MuggleMails to wrap up the show.

- Richard returns to the show and is turning a new leaf. - News: 'Deathly Hallows - Part 2' sneak peek, a Potter hotel, The Exhibition hitting NYC, and more. - Micah realizes what his next job may be thanks to a little destiny. - 'What If..' segment: What if Dumbledore had given Tom Riddle the DADA job? - Chapter by Chapter: Chapters 32 and 33 of Goblet of Fire. - Why didn't Harry put up a fight against Wormtail? - Harry sees Voldemort for the first time in human form. - Had Harry ever seen a photo of him? Did anyone ever bother to take a photo of him? - Did Voldemort act the way he did because of his feelings toward his mother? - Voldemort warns Wormtail about ever letting his loyalty waver again. Err… - Today's Twitter Question: Your thoughts on the 'Part 2' sneak peek. - MuggleMail addresses last episode's hot topics, a birthday, and Ben's theory in Episode 1. - Andrew and Micah discuss their upcoming date in NYC on Wednesday.

- News covers Harry Potter Studio Tour, the Part 2 World Premiere, the Oscars and more. - The Dueling Club returns and Micah redeems himself after losing to David Heyman. - Chapter-by-Chapter: Goblet of Fire, Chapters 30 and 31. - Harry's first experience with the Pensieve... - ...why is he so quick to realize he is in a memory? - Why is Dumbledore so opposed to the use of Dementors? - Why did the Death Eaters target Frank and Alice Longbottom? - We discuss Rachel's essay submission on Harry's reaction to Barty Crouch vs. Snape - Harry starts to see Voldemort's effects on all of the Wizarding World - The Trio's training in this chapter really prepare them for Dumbledore's Army - Why is Harry so confident in The Third Task? - Was Harry really expecting to see the Dursleys at Hogwarts? - How can Cedric release sparks to submit on behalf of another student? - Twitter Question: do you plan on visiting Leavesden Studios? - Should Wizard and Witch couples make an Unbreakable Vow when getting married? - Is it possible to do the Wizarding World park in one day? - Make the Music Connection and plenty of Muggle Mail

- News: Strange Magic, BAFTAs, Rowling's projects and more. - Chapter-by-Chapter: Goblet of Fire 27-29. - Why do Ron and Hermione's lake stories differ so greatly? - Should readers have taken issue with Rita Skeeter's article on Hermione? - Things start to come together as Hermione questions Rita's reporting... - ...and Snape questions Harry about Boomslang skin. - We analyze Hermione vs. Hagrid's response to Skeeter's article. - Percy's ignorance and obsession with the Ministry surfaces. - How did Fleur have such a good guess at what the Third Task would entail? - Our first look at how the Order of the Phoenix communicate after Krum is attacked - did you catch it? - Why didn't Dumbledore take precautions and check the maze himself if he was so worried? - Foreshadowing: Snape is a bat, Ron does become a prefect. - Breaking the rules vs. blackmail: Is Hermione right in suggesting telling someone about Fred and George? - What is it with Moody/Barty Crouch Jr. suggesting students become Aurors? - We get our first look at "serious" Sirius the parental figure. - Why doesn't Harry think that Wormtail's blunder could be referring to Crouch Sr.? - Why does Fudge continue to make excuses for Bertha Jorkins? And then show blatant racism? - Your tweets on the Rowling TV movie and future projects. - Could Jo write under a pseudonym in the future? - MuggleMail: Hagrid's story, Ghosts and Merfolk, Harry's naivety and more .

- Does the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 DVD look promising? - Our thoughts on the latest Wizarding World expansion rumors. - Mr. Universal has a good laugh at one of Eric's thoughts. - MuggleCast has their Part 2 release plans set! - We'll be attending LeakyCon 2011 and putting on at least one podcast. - Andrew explains why everyone should head to Orlando for the 5 day event. If you register, use referral code MUGGLE! - Chapter by Chapter covers Goblet of Fire chapters 24 - 26 - This week's Twitter Question and MuggleMail address hot topics. - Plugs: Essay Section, WrockBox, HYPE

- News: Butterbeer, lawsuits, the Oscars and plenty of Deathly Hallows - Why have we still not seen Harry Potter in eBook format? - Chapter-by-Chapter returns with Goblet of Fire, Chapters 19 and 20 - What would happen to a reporter like Rita Skeeter in the real world? - Analyzing Harry and Ron's vs. Harry and Hermione's relationship - How can Moody see through Harry's cloak now that we know its a Deathly Hallow? - The suspicion around Karkaroff increases - why was Dumbledore so blind? - Harry tells Cedric about The First Task. What does this say about his character? - Did Moody lie about the Dark Detectors in his office? Plus, Foe Glass foreshadowing. - Cheating in the Triwizard Tournament? Moody says its common. - We break down the movie differences from The First Task - What's up with Bagman? Why wasn't he cast? - Your tweets on the biggest plot cuts from the films - MuggleMail covers AVPM, Dobby, Ron in Malfoy Manor and more

- News: Butterbeer, lawsuits, the Oscars and plenty of Deathly Hallows - Why have we still not seen Harry Potter in eBook format? - Chapter-by-Chapter returns with Goblet of Fire, Chapters 19 and 20 - What would happen to a reporter like Rita Skeeter in the real world? - Analyzing Harry and Ron's vs. Harry and Hermione's relationship - How can Moody see through Harry's cloak now that we know its a Deathly Hallow? - The suspicion around Karkaroff increases - why was Dumbledore so blind? - Harry tells Cedric about The First Task. What does this say about his character? - Did Moody lie about the Dark Detectors in his office? Plus, Foe Glass foreshadowing. - Cheating in the Triwizard Tournament? Moody says its common. - We break down the movie differences from The First Task - What's up with Bagman? Why wasn't he cast? - Your tweets on the biggest plot cuts from the films - MuggleMail covers AVPM, Dobby, Ron in Malfoy Manor and more

- News covers DH box office update, a possible teaser trailer for Part 2 and more. - When can we expect the Encyclopedia, and what will we see? - We reach deep into our mailbag to answer your questions: - Just how do you pronounce Alexandre Desplat? - What was with the nursery next-door to Bathilda's house in DH PT 1? - How, if at all does the Life and Lies of Albert Speer relate to Dumbledore? - Why didn't you give any props to Alan Rickman in DH PT 1? - The Academy Awards, Kreacher, Hedwig and Dan's acting round out the discussion. - Your Tweets cover our favorite books/movies, the Malfoy family and more. - And finally... Weird Places People Listen to MuggleCast. - See you all in 2011!

- We're live to discuss the year that was in Potter. - News covers video games, movie revenues, DVD release dates, casting and Oscars. - We play some of our favorite MuggleCast moments from 2010. - The fans hand out MuggleCasties to... - The Most Interesting Potter Star on Twitter and The Most Shocking News Story. - The Best Returning DH Part 1 Actor and Actress. - The Best New Potter Actor and Actress. - And The Best DH PT 1 Scene. - You might be surprised who wins this year's J.K. Rowling Award...or not. - We review the top 7 stories of the year and let you pick the top four. - We discuss what to look forward to in 2011.

- Part 2 of our Deathly Hallows - Part 1 discussion! Download Episode 214 for our scene-by-scene review of the film. - We clear up several mistakes from last episode. - Matt joins the show and gives us his thoughts on Part 1. - We all agree Hedwig gets a more dignified death than in the book. - Your responses to last week's show: the good and the bad. - Muggle Mail covers Bill Weasley, Mad-Eye's eye, and Dobby's speech. - Did the forest scenes feel slow at times because they were covering months of action? - Micah concedes some of the things he mentioned last episode could have payoff in Part 2. - Did Hermione and Harry have an "aha" moment when the Invisibility Cloak was mentioned? - We revisit the Dursleys departing, Malfoy Manor, the split and more. - Plus, we take tweets on your favorite scenes.

- We review Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 - The London premiere lives up to the hype...the same can't be said for New York - MuggleNet staffer Richard joins the show - There is a clear difference of opinion on the film from the hosts - We go scene-by-scene through Deathly Hallows - Part 1 - Were people satisfied with Mad-Eye's death? Why didn't Harry grab his eye? - Runcorn, Cattermole and Hopkirk actors shine at the Ministry... - ...What does that say about the rest of the acting? - Emma Watson gives her best performance of the series - Why did the producers cut Dudley's redemptive line? - Did the lack of developing Voldemort's threat to the real world make the "on the run" scenes less believable? - Will the average movie-goer get the Deathly Hallows subplot? - Dobby, the "indignant" House-Elf? Should he have been built up more in previous films? - "Did you even really know Dumbledore?" No and it's clear movie Harry never will. - Why was nothing stated about Sirius' mirror? The Voldemort taboo?