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AUGUST 24, 2005 at 12:01 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: Various
Podcasting, the act of recording audio and publishing it for use with Apple's iPod and other portable media devices, has hit the Harry Potter world by storm.
MuggleNet and The Leaky Cauldron have introduced MuggleCast
and PotterCast, respectively. Each contain weekly roundups of Harry Potter news, with interviews, analysis and summaries of the latest hot topics. Both are unofficial, and not affiliated with Warner Bros. or JK Rowling.
In its debut show, The Leaky Cauldron interviewed Ginny Weasley actor Bonnie Wright and Harry Potter production designer Stuart Craig, among other features. MuggleNet is already on its second episode, and in less than two weeks, both shows have become some of the most subscribed-to and downloaded Podcasts on iTunes.
Each site offers help on how to access their shows on portable devices as well as a PC. Be sure to check them out!
UPDATE: You may be looking for this story instead, about the special-edition Harry Potter iPod and the official release of the Harry Potter audiobooks on iTunes. Incidentally, Steve Jobs mentioned the two podcasts above in his keynote address at Apple's press event on September 7.
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Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Awww...
Do you have to have an iPod to get this feature? If you do, then "AWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!! THAT'S NOT FAIR!" And do you also have to pay for iTunes? I really know nothing about this, so if anyone does - please help me...
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 11:04 PM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
Wow, thats awesome. I got a free iTunes download the other day when I went to Gap... Maybe I should download one of these things :)
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 11:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1629
Seijuro Hiko says:
I haven't listened to eithter Mugglecast or Pottercast, but I have been reading the transcripts of the Mugglecast.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 11:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1369
luv4permboy says:
Is this something that you have to pay for or can you just download it. And also, do you have to have an ipod or can you just have a PC?
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 11:24 PM EST
Squib
Points: 177
Jeffaplus says:
Awesome! I looooooove MuggleCast. And PotterCast is good too.
I hope HPANA does its own podcast eventually! That would be cool.
Only problem is, I don't have iTunes 4.9 (my operating system's too old) so I've had to download it in mp3 form. Oh well ... it's all good.
3 MONTS TILL GoF!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 11:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1908
Opera Ghost says:
I liked the ones I listened to, they brought out some really good points.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 11:43 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 467
the_pensieve says:
That is so neat. I didn't realize they had Harry Potter broadcasts now! That is something that I will most definatly be checking out. Thanks for the tip! :-)
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 11:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 778
stillDUMBLEDORESgirl says:
That sounds really cool but there is one down side.............I don't have an ipod. boohoo
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 11:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1664
Looooney says:
So now I'm a bit annoyed as I am now no longer able to download the webcasts in any language, let alone english. I hope apple fixes this mistake soon.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 12:21 AM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
I bought an i pod, and my computer won't let me download the music to the i pod, so I have an i pod I don't even use but whatever. It is amazing that you can get the hp stuff on those things.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 12:23 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2587
john_potter says:
Ok, I don't know if this has been said because I didn't feel like reading every single comment but you DON"T need an ipod to listen to this. Just download the stuff and listen to it off the computer. I thought the mugglenet one was pretty good, but the pottercast one had some audio issues. I could barely listen to that Bonnie Wright interview.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 12:25 AM EST
Weasley Garden Faerie
Points: 4481
Tamlynn says:
I have never bought an ipod, but this is a great idea for fans who have them.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 1:12 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 415
minerva1021 says:
Wow, how high tec, and so above my head!
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 1:23 AM EST
Student
Points: 234
hpfan#3 says:
That's really cool. Isn't technology amazing? :D
I don't have an iPod, but I'll have to check out the directions so that I can hear the podcasts on my computer.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 2:25 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 356
aussie_auror says:
That so cool! I have to get it!
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 5:19 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1500
krystle_clear says:
I need an ipod, first i need a job though so i can buy an ipod. i the meantime ill listen to it on my computer:}
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 5:39 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2656
Grintster says:
I've listened to all of them! ^_^ Both mugglenet's and TLC's..
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 5:44 AM EST
Hogwart's Jedi Princess
Points: 3491
Darth Amanda says:
That is really cool for people who have IPODS but I dont have one yet! Sob! Sob! I defintly need one since it seems like I am like the only person in the world without anymore. There is a contest at my library to win an IPOD Shuffle so maybe I will win! Yea!
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 7:58 AM EST
Witch
Points: 849
Konkskäpp says:
Wow!! *jumping happily*
That´s great!! I am going to listen them!!
Dam, I can´t listen them, it´s not fair.
*sobbing pitiably*
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 8:24 AM EST
Witch
Points: 619
dance_girl says:
This is a good idea for those who own an iPod. I dont have a iPod, i have MP3 player and so this doesnt chage my life in anyway. And i think its better to read the news. But everyone has their own ways of getting information. :)
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 8:31 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1090
Octavian Petronius says:
Just goes to show you how technologically advanced everything is getting. There are so many ways to hear and see things that everybody should know about it.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 8:31 AM EST
Goddess of the South
Points: 6100
Mrs S Black says:
oh my gosh oh my gosh, I don't even own an I pod and I really never even considered it, maybe I will consider this new gadget now!
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 9:11 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1726
Hermionebrain says:
Crud! My speakers are broken so I can't hear it! *sighs* I hate Thursday's........ well, only if they act like Monday's.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 9:46 AM EST
Witch
Points: 670
Gryffindor_chick says:
How cool!!! I've downloaded both PotterCast & MuggleCast and both are awesome. I love it!
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 12:47 PM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
Hey, I didn't know TLC had one, too. How exciting! I don't have an iPod (I know, I know, I'm like the only person in the whole world who doesn't have one :( ) but if I did have one, I would most definitely download!
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 1:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1338
Toms_Girl13 says:
This is so cool! I downloaded the MuggleCast and it is great! I will look forward to listening each week. It's cool to be able to hear other people point of veiw and analyzation.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 2:05 PM EST
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