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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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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
Head Girl
Points: 465
hp_luver says:
I think that this is really cool and I want to see that Ginny Weasley interview.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 2:06 PM EST
Student
Points: 290
hairypawter90 says:
I would love to hear that!! It sounds interesting. Except for the fact that I dont have an iPod because they are a ripoff. I would convince my friends to get the interviews but none of them like Harry Potter. blech.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 2:27 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
That is so awsome! I'm going to go and download it right know! This is a really good idea because I'd like to hear what they think on the HP books.Thankx.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 2:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 935
fizzingwhizbees says:
thats awesome i gonnn get it right Now...ywha harry
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 3:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
Wow this sounds like it is going to be really kool, what will they think of next - honestly - they really know how to keep HP fans satisfied he he
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 7:02 PM EST
Magical Owl Rising
Points: 4643
Hoots says:
I wish I had one of the pod thingys! I have an MP3 player on my phone, I wonder if I could get them that way. I am not tech savvie!
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 7:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1688
Woodfan says:
Too bad I don't have an ipod. If there was ever an excuse to get one, this would be it.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 7:34 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 487
Gizymotor says:
Mugglecast was my only sanity on my flight from Reno to Baltimore!! I love them!! I didn't know about Pottercast tho, I guess I'll have to download that one too!!
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 7:52 PM EST
Witch
Points: 739
Morgan Evans says:
Wow that's really cool!! I think I may have to go and get me an IPod now!!
(Anyone got an extra $200 dollars!! HAHAHAHA!!)
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 8:51 PM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Thats great!! But I havent got a MP3 or IPOD or any music devices, so oh well....
~MP~
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 9:24 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
I need to go check this out. I have been having problems with my puter. But I will catch up with all things Potter, oh yes.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 9:35 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2138
Happy Pancakes says:
That is so awesome. I think i'm getting an Ipod for my next birthday. Oh well. I'll have to wait until then!
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 6:50 AM EST
Voldie’s Psychotherapist
Points: 3693
Thursday Next says:
Hey this sounds awesome.
Another reason why I should try and con my parents into getting an ipod - hehehe
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 7:37 AM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
This is so cool!
I've listened to some video game sites podcasts but one for Harry Potter is great!
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 8:45 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
I actually didn't have the time to download, but I've read about both . . . I'm trying to download the podcast of TLC right now . . .
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 8:54 AM EST
Witch
Points: 544
hedwig1017 says:
That's really cool - and fun for us fanatics deciding on what will happen next!
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 10:57 AM EST
Witch
Points: 562
nearly-headless-spring says:
I love it, since I got my ipod I have become a big itunes fan. I will definately have to check this out!
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 11:13 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1492
*PotterPrincess* says:
I like it. I'll have to see this.
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 1:16 PM EST
Gutter Girl Fabulous
Points: 8712
SamhainWitch7 says:
Wow I feel so technologically insufficient, I don't have an ipod, so that whole thing looked like Japanese to me. No idea what he's talking about, but it sounds cool. Wish I had the money to buy an ipod.
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 2:38 PM EST
Student
Points: 230
we are anti says:
wow... i don't think too highly of podcasting. but it's nice to see something less.. trashy on the newly metaphorical airwaves. unfortunately, i think the subject matter runs the risk of going stale... however, it is always worth a go around once or twice in a lifetime, don't you think?
pottercast rolls off the tongue a little bit better, i ahve to say... but both shows have similar merrit.
sincerely,
ANTI
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 2:41 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1208
danradcliffelovr says:
Hey - that's pretty cool. But too bad I don't have an ipod. I've been seeing more of them now. Guess I need to get one.
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 3:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 762
bewitched_gal says:
Its brilliant!i've heard tha mugglenet podcast!!!!its amazing :)!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 3:11 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 376
FanaticalGrim1 says:
Wow i really want an iPod now. I already wanted one because pretty much all my friends have them but harry potter makes me want it really bad. They're expensive though...i need monnneeeyy!
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 5:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 543
HogwartsAhistory says:
sounds cool, I have to try it out! It will definatly be something new for me!
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 7:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2913
Pema says:
OHH! I'd love to see Bonnie Wright interviewed! I really gotta check that out!
Posted Aug 27, 2005 at 4:10 AM EST
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