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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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Squib
Points: 114
boRN MuGGLe says:
I love the podcasts they are really kewl!
Happy Birthday Rupert!!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:10 PM EST
Student
Points: 263
JuicY22 says:
I just bought my sister an Ipod, and I dont have anything like it, so I'm outta luck. It is kool and Maybe I'll figure out how to listen to it somehow.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:15 PM EST
Queen of the Yarn Ball
Points: 3829
red&gold says:
sounds like a lot of fun... if I had an ipod I would be all about this!!! :)
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:15 PM EST
Dumbledore's Protégé
Points: 3558
Harree Potter says:
Wow, that is wicked. HPANA should have one. I'd prefer to give my business to them.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:16 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2767
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
I might go check out TLC's first podcast. I wonder what Bonny had to say about the films.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1921
Kirathena says:
I've listened to the mugglenet one but didn't know TLC had one. I will check it out too.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:18 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2119
hpchik898 says:
Yes I have already listened to the Mugglenet one and I think I'm going to stay with that one. It's great to hear others talking in depth about HP.
~hpchik898
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:24 PM EST
Boredom's G-Unit
Points: 6616
Hermy's Homeboy says:
Snap..its pretty cool. I listened to one and it was sweet.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 823
jade_eyes says:
I think this is a great thing, I'm a huge fan of podcasts, and a huge fan of Harry Potter, so this will be the perfect thing for me!! Its great they can do this!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:36 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1070
azkaban_wannabe says:
What will they think of next??? I mean come on! It's crazy!!!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:40 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1601
Silhouette says:
I agree with most people saying that the muggleCast is great: It's almost superb.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:40 PM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
That sounds pretty cool!
I will have to check that out at home since we have iTunes...
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:45 PM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
Wow that is really cool and I think that I am going to go and try to download that interview with Ginny Weasly.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:46 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23477
KT Lady says:
Oh SUHWEEEEEEEEEET!
I lovelovelove podcasting! ♥
Downloading it right now.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:49 PM EST
Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
THIS IS SOO COOL! OH MY GOD, THIS IS SOOO GOOD! I'm Listening to PotterCast at the moment, hehehe..
I love it. Will listen to Mugglenet's later!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 790
The Flying Ford Anglia says:
That sounds really cool. Too bad I don't have an iPod.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 2:04 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 613
dietbrand says:
Happy 17th birthday Rupert Grint. Shame on you HPANA! To forget it like that
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 2:06 PM EST
Witch
Points: 569
HP_Nutter says:
ooh wow i wanna catch them! They seem so cool!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 2:13 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2856
Oliver Wood is Fit says:
That's a good idea. I really need to persuade my dad to get broadband, I bet it'll take an absolute hour to load.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 2:17 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2231
Harry's Detour says:
Emerson and Melissa are always on top of things, aren't they? I don't have an iPod, so I haven't listened to any of the shows...they are available online though I am sure. I just love the craziness of us Potterheads! We can never get enough.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 2:23 PM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3333
Devilish Katlyn says:
Wish I had a way to listen to them, but I don't have any mobile devices. D@mn it! *g*
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 2:32 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
That's great for everyone. I can download & play windows video on my pocket PC, so I have got the latest goblet of fire trailer too.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 3:07 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 422
Dannylover says:
That's real awesome! Oh and Happy B-day Rupert! I almost forgot...>.<
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 3:18 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3157
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
Hmmm, I didn't know about the Leaky Cauldron one. I've already subscribed to Mugglecast, I'll have to check out Pottercast!! I can't wait!!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 3:20 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 371
*)Blueyedwitch(* says:
Well I dont have an Ipod or anything but it does sound interesting. Anything to do with Harry is ok with me.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 3:24 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Ive seen the podcast on my iTunes but i havent got around to actually listening to it. Maybe i should do so. haha.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 3:28 PM EST
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