This week's episode of our Harry Potter podcast is now available! Join a big panel of co-hosts as we reminisce over July 21st, 2007, discuss the latest news, and much more. Including:

- Two co-hosts who haven't been on in a while return!
- The HBP IMAX teaser trailer blows us away.
- Ben provides a reason for why WB is doing things this way.
- How has the fandom changed in the past year?
- How long will the Potter fandom exist like it does today?
- What's next for JK Rowling?
- What's next for MuggleCast?

All that and much more can be found on Episode 154! To download for free, we recommend subscribing through Apple iTunes. Just CLICK HERE and then press "Subscribe" to the right of our album art. (Already subscribed? Refresh your feed!) No iPod or MP3 player needed! You can also visit the MuggleCast website to listen right within your browser. Enjoy!

Long overdue, our live podcast from Portus 2008 is now available! Join us for a fun episode of news discussion, fan interaction, and singing in the latest episode of our Harry Potter podcast.

- We discuss some of the more popular events at Portus.
- One news item to discuss: the IMAX HBP trailer.
- Our first and last Epilogue by Epilogue.
- A live Quote Quiz.
- Questions from the audience, including the HPA's Andrew Slack.
- Fans sing a new version of Good Morning Baltimore - MuggleCast edition.

All that and much more can be found on Episode 153! To download for free, we recommend subscribing through Apple iTunes. Just CLICK HERE and then press "Subscribe" to the right of our album art. (Already subscribed? Refresh your feed!) No iPod or MP3 player needed! You can also visit the MuggleCast website to listen right within your browser. Enjoy!

This week's episode of our Harry Potter podcast is now available! Just one week away from our live show at Portus, this week's episode includes our Chapter by Chapter discussion on the last chapter in Deathly Hallows. Plus:

- High Res Half-Blood Prince pics are FINALLY released. We discuss 'em.
- Teaser Trailer rumors continue, and we wonder if it'll every come.
- Chapter by Chapter goes over the final chapter in DH.
- Was Voldemort in limbo with Harry?
- A parallel between Hagrid carrying in DH and in SS.
- Does the US cover really match what happens in the book?
- We pick two songs to play in memory of Voldemort and Bellatrix.

All that and much more can be found on Episode 151! To download for free, we recommend subscribing through Apple iTunes. Just CLICK HERE and then press "Subscribe" to the right of our album art. (Already subscribed? Refresh your feed!) No iPod or MP3 player needed! You can also visit the MuggleCast website to listen right within your browser. Enjoy!

This week's episode of our Harry Potter podcast is now online! We discuss the penultimate chapter of Deathly Hallows, Make the Music Connection, and much more. Including:

- Only a couple of news stories to discuss this week!
- We announce a MuggleCast Meet Up at Portus 2008.
- Listen Rebuttals: Snape's Memories, Wizard Drinking Age, and the Classics.
- Chapter by Chapter: King's Cross.
- Are there any other places that could've worked?
- We recall the Order of the Phoenix book teaser. And cry.
- The final words of Albus.
- Voicemails, Favorites, and Chicken Soup.

All that and much more can be found on Episode 151! To download for free, we recommend subscribing through Apple iTunes. Just CLICK HERE and then press "Subscribe" to the right of our album art. (Already subscribed? Refresh your feed!) No iPod or MP3 player needed! You can also visit the MuggleCast website to listen right within your browser. Enjoy!

This week's episode of our Harry Potter podcast, now at a milestone, is online! Join Laura, Micah, Matt and I for a great discussion on the latest Chapter in our Deathly Hallows series, a look back at some of the best MuggleCast moments, and much more! Including:

- Two people on the panel cried while reading this chapter.
- We discuss Harry's thoughts on death, his decision to tell Neville about Nagini, and the resurrection stone.
- A connection between Harry walking with his parents and Narnia.
- Did we think Harry was a goner at the end of this chapter?
- Make the Music Connection returns with some currently hot songs.
- Chicken Soup: Canine Edition.

All that and much more can be found on Episode 150! To download for free, we recommend subscribing through Apple iTunes. Just CLICK HERE and then press "Subscribe" to the right of our album art. (Already subscribed? Refresh your feed!) No iPod or MP3 player needed! You can also visit the MuggleCast website to listen right within your browser. Enjoy!

This week's episode of our Harry Potter podcast is now online and ready for your listening pleasure! Join Matt, Laura, Micah and I for a rousing discussion of the latest Deathly Hallows chapter in our series. Plus:

- We review JK Rowling's Potter Prequel.
- Or wait... can we even call it a prequel?
- Our 150th episode is next week and we have to celebrate!
- Andrew compares Voldemort's midnight request to his one hour request.
- The sudden change of mood within Hogwarts is striking.
- Did Lupin and Tonks deserve a death scene?
- Snape's Memories and their impact.

All that and much more can be found on Episode 149! To download for free, we recommend subscribing through Apple iTunes. Just CLICK HERE and then press "Subscribe" to the right of our album art. (Already subscribed? Refresh your feed!) No iPod or MP3 player needed! You can also visit the MuggleCast website to listen right within your browser. Enjoy!

This week's episode of our Harry Potter podcast is now available! Join Laura, Matt, Mikey B and I for a great discussion on the latest chapter in our Deathly Hallows series, news talk, voicemails and much much more!

- We kick off the show with talk about our future.
- Harry Potter the MMORPG... would it be a success?
- MuggleMail address some cool foreshadowing.
- We discuss the effect of Fred's death on Harry.
- Why did Voldemort use the Shrieking Shack?
- McGonagall and her Beauty and the Beast magic.
- Sorting Hat: Laura Mallory... the squib?
- Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul.

All that and much more can be found on Episode 148! To download for free, we recommend subscribing through Apple iTunes. Just CLICK HERE and then press "Subscribe" to the right of our album art. (Already subscribed? Refresh your feed!) No iPod or MP3 player needed! You can also visit the MuggleCast website to listen right within your browser. Enjoy!

After taking a week off, we're back with another episode of our Harry Potter podcast! We discuss Chapter 31 of DH in our Chapter by Chapter series, catch up on the latest news, and much more in this very fun episode!

- Ben returns to co-host an episode of the show!
- The press prints a misleading headline with the Rob Knox story.
- Is the Sorcerer's Stone re-release something to be excited about?
- Global Wear Your MuggleCast T-shirt Day is June 2nd!
- We discuss Voldemort's Midnight Ultimatum.
- Andrew thinks Voldemort is too cool for a symbolic Midnight request.
- Ben's Top 10 List.
- Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul.
- Bloopers!

All that and much more can be found on Episode 147! To download for free, we recommend subscribing through Apple iTunes. Just CLICK HERE and then press "Subscribe" to the right of our album art. (Already subscribed? Refresh your feed!) No iPod or MP3 player needed! You can also visit the MuggleCast website to listen right within your browser. Enjoy!

This week's new episode of our Harry Potter podcast is now online! Matt, Laura, Micah and I discuss the latest Potter news stories, analyze Chapter 30 of Deathly Hallows, and much more! Including:

- We discuss our trailer blues.
- With what movie will the Half-Blood Prince teaser trailer be released?
- A small new photo appears from HBP. Was it leaked on purpose?
- Come see us and have a blast at Portus 2008!
- Chapter 30 will be Maggie Smith's time to shine in the film.
- Voicemails address some general topics.
- This Week in MuggleCast, PO Box Update, and Chicken Soup.

All that and much more can be found on Episode 146! To download for free, we recommend subscribing through Apple iTunes. Just CLICK HERE and then press "Subscribe" to the right of our album art. (Already subscribed? Refresh your feed!) No iPod or MP3 player needed! You can also visit the MuggleCast website to listen right within your browser. Enjoy!

This week's episode of our Harry Potter podcast is now online for your listening pleasure! Another great episode of Potter discussion, including Chapter by Chapter, Make the Music Connection, What If, This Week in MC History, Voicemails, and much more! Plus:

- Matt kicks off the show with his tale of being questioned by the FBI.
- News: BBC tracks Leavesden, Tonks talks, new HBP roles, and HBP yarn.
- We wonder when WB will finally start spoiling us with HBP teasers.
- Chapter by Chapter: Chapter 29, The Lost Diadem.
- "What if..." we could make one choice for DH?
- First Place winner of the Create Your Own MC Segment contest!

All that and much more can be found on Episode 145! To download for free, we recommend subscribing through Apple iTunes. Just click here and then press "Subscribe" to the right of our album art. (Already subscribed? Refresh your feed!) No iPod or MP3 player needed! You can also visit the MuggleCast website to listen right within your browser. Enjoy!

This week's episode of our Harry Potter podcast is now online, featuring Chapter by Chapter, This Week in MuggleCast, Sorting Hat, discussion on the latest news, and much more! Join Laura, Eric, Micah, Matt and I for:

- Potter leaves the NYT Bestseller list for first time in decade.
- Fans think this is the end? LOL!
- Hogsmeade is being built. We discuss, Micah tries to move on.
- Lots of MuggleMail based on last week's show and more.
- Chapter by Chapter covers Chapter 28 of DH: The Missing Mirror.
- Aberforth's fight with the Death Eaters, his story, and an actor to play him.
- We play Sorting Hat, This Week in MC History, HUH?!, and Chicken Soup.

All that and much more can be found on Episode 144! To download for free, we recommend subscribing through Apple iTunes. Just click here and then press "Subscribe" to the right of our album art. No iPod or MP3 player needed! You can also visit the MuggleCast website to listen right within your browser. Enjoy!

Another week, another new episode of our Harry Potter podcast! Join Laura, Eric, Micah, Elysa, Matt and I for a discussion of the past week's top Potter news stories, Chapter by Chapter, Make the Music Connection, and much more. Including:

- Rowling documentary, HBP video game, and court case transcripts.
- Chapter 27: The Final Hiding Place.
- How did the dragon fly over London and nobody noticed?
- We discuss Voldemort developing a very false sense of security.
- Why didn't Harry notice Voldemort only named six places the Horcruxes could be?
- Voicemails return.
- Make the Music Connection and Chicken Soup.

All that and much more can be found on Episode 143! To download for free, we recommend subscribing through Apple iTunes. Just click here and then press "Subscribe" to the right of our album art. No iPod or MP3 player needed! You can also visit the MuggleCast website to listen right within your browser. Enjoy!

On this week’s episode of our Harry Potter podcast we take an in-depth look at the ongoing trial involving J.K. Rowling and RDR Books. Join Eric, Laura, Micah, Elysa and I as we have one of the more serious discussions in our three years of podcasting (but don't worry, we still have fun).

- The trial was very emotional for both Jo and Steve but did it have to get to this point?
- We review testimony given and comments made by both sides and offer our thoughts.
- Breaking down the "fair use" doctrine, we try and get inside the head of Judge Patterson.
- Which of the four categories of fair use would go in Jo or Steve's favor?
- The negative impact this could have on the Harry Potter fandom and the "floodgates" that could open.
- Elysa brings up a few previous court cases that have dealt with the "fair use" doctrine and the precedents set seem to favor J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. (Harper and Roe Publishers vs. Nation Enterprises).
- Make the Music Connection provides some laughter after a very serious episode.

All that and much more discussion can be found on this week’s episode! To download, we recommend subscribing for free through either Apple iTunes (press Subscribe once you're there) or the ZUNE Marketplace. If you are already subscribed, just refresh your feed. You can also find full shownotes and alternate download links at the MuggleCast website.

This week's episode of our Harry Potter podcast is now online! Join Eric, Laura, Micah, Matt and I for discussion of Potter stories from last week, Chapter by Chapter, a new segment, and much more! Including:

- Andrew has a treasure chest from HP Quest!
- Micah will be first in line at Equus in NYC.
- We announce when our next MuggleCast LIVE online will be.
- Chapter by Chapter covers Chapter 26 of Deathly Hallows: Gringotts.
- A new segment: This Week in MuggleCast (Episode 35)
- HUH?! E-mail of the Week.
- Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul.

All that and much much more can be found on this week's episode! To download, we recommend subscribing for free through either Apple iTunes or the ZUNE Marketplace. If you are already subscribed, just refresh your feed. You can also find full shownotes and alternate download links at the MuggleCast website. Enjoy!

This week's episode of our Harry Potter podcast marks our 140th episode of MuggleCast. On this show, we knock out two more chapters from Deathly Hallows, play Make the Music Connection, discuss the latest news, and much more!

- We discuss JK Rowling's answers at the James Joyce Awards.
- Create Your Own MuggleCast Segment Contest returns!
- Andrew talks briefly about his visit to the Twilight set.
- Chapter by Chapter covers Chapters 24 and 25 of Deathly Hallows.
- We discuss Griphook's very intriguing view of Harry.
- Remus asks Harry to be Ted's godfather. We talk about the change of heart since their last meeting.
- John Hurt MUST come back for Deathly Hallows reprise his role as Ollivander, we decide.

All that and much much more can be found on this week's episode! To download, we recommend subscribing for free through either Apple iTunes or the ZUNE Marketplace. If you are already subscribed, just refresh your feed. You can also find full shownotes and alternate download links at the MuggleCast website. Enjoy!

This week's episode of our Harry Potter podcast brings two big events: the return of Jamie Lawrence and a big announcement concerning future episodes of MuggleCast. Plus:

- Andrew is absent, so the mockery kicks in immediately.
- We announce a brand new version of MuggleCast, starting next week.
- 1/4th Potter, 1/4th Twilight, 1/4th Narnia, and 1/4th Lord of the Rings.
- Chapter by Chapter covers Chapter 23 of Deathly Hallows.
- The Sorting Hat, a new segment, is given a shot.
- Jamie makes up for his time away with Make the Connection.
- Lots of bloopers.

All that and much much more can be found on this week's episode! To download, we recommend subscribing for free through either Apple iTunes or the ZUNE Marketplace. If you are already subscribed, just refresh your feed. You can also find full shownotes and alternate download links at the MuggleCast website. Enjoy!

This week's episode of our Harry Potter podcast covers the latest chapter in our Chapter by Chapter series, takes your voicemails, plays Make the Music Connection, and much more! Including:

- News Competition runner-up winner Ash Jackson gives us the news!
- We discuss David Heyman's interview about the DH split.
- Will each part of the film get its own DVD release?
- MuggleMail addresses some burning topics on listener minds.
- Mikey and Micah host the M&M show.
- Voicemails return with questions about female listeners, Potter conventions, and more.

To download, we recommend subscribing for free through either Apple iTunes or the ZUNE Marketplace. If you are already subscribed, just refresh your feed. You can also find full shownotes and alternate download links at the MuggleCast website. Enjoy!

NOTE: I accidentally screwed up the audio files when they were originally uploaded. If you already downloaded the show and our voices sound deeper than normal, just refresh your feed and you'll see the new episode. Or simply re-download on the Episodes page. Sorry for the mix up!

On Saturday night we brought you the first part of MuggleCast and Portus' exclusive interview with Potter audiobook narrator Jim Dale. Today, Portus has the second half of the interview online! Just visit their podcast in iTunes and press "Subscribe" to grab their latest episode for March.

Don't forget both MuggleCast and Jim Dale will be giving presentations at Portus 2008 in Dallas, Texas. Visit their site for more details, including how to register!

As promised, the latest episode of our Harry Potter podcast is here, featuring MuggleCast and Portus' interview with Jim Dale! As the narrator of the US and Canada Potter audiobooks, Jim is one of the most knowledgeable people in the Harry Potter industry. In the first part of our interview, he shares his views on the recently announced Deathly Hallows split, the process for recording the audiobooks, and MUCH more.

- One of his sons is actually a movie helicopter operator who has worked on the Potter films.
- What is his favorite Potter character voice? Which one is the hardest - or as he puts it - the most annoying to do?
- He discusses how he prepares to record the Potter books: some water and a green apple anyone?
- How long does it take him? More like how long is he given! The answer may surprise you.
- Does he ever read the books for enjoyment and what is his relationship with J.K. Rowling?
- Just what does he think about the HP fandom?

To download, we recommend subscribing for free through either Apple iTunes or the ZUNE Marketplace. If you are already subscribed, just refresh your feed. You can also find full shownotes and alternate download links at the MuggleCast website.

Part 2 of the interview will be available very soon on Portus Previews. You may remember that last week, we first told you Jim will be appearing at Portus to give several talks. Enjoy!

Our special LIVE episode of MuggleCast, recorded Thursday evening with over 1,300 people listening, is now available! Join us for over two hours of Deathly Hallows film discussion as we take your calls, bring back old co-hosts, and much more!

- Ben and Kevin return to co-host the show!
- Was the split done to make more money?
- Is the 6 month wait between part one and two THAT bad?
- Where should the split be made?
- We give Jamie a quick call and Ben messes with his head.
- We take YOUR calls about the split!

Our regular weekend show, to include an interview with Jim Dale, will still be released Sunday evening... so get listening! To download, we recommend subscribing for free through either Apple iTunes or the ZUNE Marketplace. If you are already subscribed, just refresh your feed. You can also find full shownotes and alternate download links at the MuggleCast website. Enjoy!