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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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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
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
Thats cool!! I'll have to listen to them sometime. That is a great idea! Gotta love technology! I bet they are really interesting!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 3:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1780
TheOtherMinister says:
I wish I had an ipod, they're so cool. It would be fun to be in a class and listen to Harry Potter news all day long.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 3:35 PM EST
Vader's Veela
Points: 3858
seekerfan says:
I have an iPod and I might check the Mugglenet one out. I check the sites all the time, so I can't imagine that they'd have anything on the podcast that I wouldn't have already heard/read about.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 3:36 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Ooooo I really should try listening to that! It sounds really great!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 3:45 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 465
Kathy_Riddle says:
*Laughs*
would you believe me if i say i didnt get a single word?
it is just sliping of my brain with no effect at all...
i need to take my medicine...
bu-bye
XxX.Kathy_Riddle.XxX
_-_-_.Honor.Gerard.Way._-_-_
_-_.Forever._-_
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 3:46 PM EST
Squib
Points: 159
moonys_missus says:
awesomeness! I'm going to subscribe to both.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 3:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
I have an iPod and am trying to upgrade my version of itunes to get the podcasts!! I read the transcripts, though..
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 3:49 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
.:harrylover:. says:
I've heard of them but I've never had time to listen too them.. But now i just might have to:)
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 3:49 PM EST
Student
Points: 254
Lithlius Greyback says:
Now those are news I,ll be sure to check that out now i can have some direct info atleast, hear it not read it!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 3:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 699
Toph Rox!!! says:
That's cool, I think I might have to do it too. I had no idea that you could do that with Harry Potter stuff, I thought that it was just music
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 3:58 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 371
Mamaille says:
Wow, thant's cool. I just need a I-pod the I'm in the zone. hearing HP evet day is good.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 4:04 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 66
monkeykh1313 says:
Ya. i love mugglecast and pottercast. i suggest that you try it out. they're intresting if you want other point of views on Harry Potter stuff.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 4:13 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1357
swiffy says:
That's really cool even though I haven't listened to either of them. Now I have a reason to get an Ipod, hehe. Ive been meaning to get one anyway so now I just gotta blackmail my dad into getting me one...
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 4:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 968
Jesyka Gronewg says:
Of course, I do not have an iPod. I have an iRiver, which is better, but does not use the mac software...it uses microsoft, which I prefer.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 4:23 PM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
I looks like im going to have to get an ipod now. I have been putting it off, but now i have a harry potter excuse.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 4:24 PM EST
Hogwarts Valedictorian
Points: 2807
Lily*R/Hr says:
That's so awesome! I've only read the transcripts for Mugglecast, it's really interesting stuff. I'll have to catch myself up now...
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 4:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 713
umbridgehater_DanielLover says:
Wow!!!! thats so awsome!!! now i can rave and catch up on Harry Potter through my mini ipod!!! i wonder how many mb it takes up???
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 4:31 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 475
Vortex7 says:
That's so cool! Daddy, I need an iPod!!!!!!!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 4:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1937
Deepti says:
Ahh...I have been saving up for an ipod since forever...other things kept coming up though ^_^ But I'm nearly there, so hopefully I'll be able to join in when I get one!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 4:40 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 421
Jared Raschke says:
Thats so cool it's so awsome.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 4:48 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
well, I don't have an Ipod. But if I did, I am sure I would be listening to said things. And I also wonder, when will there be a H'cast?
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 4:57 PM EST
Squib
Points: 122
XxMLExX says:
That's awesome! I'll have to download it on my ipod!! Amazing what technology can do!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 5:03 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1023
hpff_#1 says:
Man I dont have an Ipod and if it costs me then I'm not sure if I'll be able to buy it. I would if I could but I cant. Maybe for some really good ones where there are interviews but other than that I might not be able to.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 5:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 833
hplover731 says:
These are so awesome. I just subscribed to PotterCast.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 5:13 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4116
Padfoot4387 says:
Well, now I have an excuse to get an iPod. I've never really wanted one before now. I can't get enough of HP, seriously! I'll take every little thing! Cool new layout, by the way, hpana:)
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 5:46 PM EST
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