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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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Lady of the Rings
Points: 4117
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
Kathe Mera Kalimera
Points: 7720
dominor says:
Well this is nice..It is a first time thing i see..I am looking forward on downloading the torrent files so i can listen to them...I don't know if i will buy ab iPod though..I think it is not needed..
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 6:14 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
Wow that is awesome and sounds very cool. It is shame i don´t have any ipod device, i was going to get one but they costs a lot and i am on a budget..
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 6:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 564
nevada pooh says:
I think that is pretty cool. I will have to look into getting an I-pod.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 6:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 988
Yami-Tenshi says:
This is actually rather amusing....I guess I'll check it out, though I'm not too fond of Apple itunes, though my computer both at school and at home already have it, so I guess I've actually found a use for it....
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 6:27 PM EST
Squib
Points: 188
Triofan4eva says:
Ooo...that's really cool. Oh, I wish I had an Ipod so I could check in regularly!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 6:29 PM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3278
merri maven says:
Cool! I'm amazed at how hard "The Leaky Cauldron" and "Mugglenet" work to provide us with more of an interactive look at all the HP news!
Thanks!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 7:06 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2682
hplovergurl says:
I would love to hear that, but I already looked in to the prices of iPods and they are crazy! I wish I had more money so I could get that and listen to it!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 7:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1314
Lemon Drop says:
I do not have a iPod but I will have to check out how to listen to them on PC. I like mugglenet alot. I will have the check out the TLC's as well.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 7:44 PM EST
Student
Points: 212
theultimatemuggle says:
I really like the iTunes that they have its really cool. I like the things between each of the Hosts. I like both MuggleCast and PotterCast.
If you have not yet tried it i really suggest you do it is really cool.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 8:04 PM EST
Death Eater
Points: 6201
Voldemort's Heir says:
Hmm I heard about this but I wasn't sure exactly what it was. Is it free? I guess it'd be cool to get to hear all the interviews.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 8:14 PM EST
Squib
Points: 104
Italian*Bella says:
Oh My Gosh! I have to download it, like, right now! That's so awsome, my brother is going to think I'm nuts for downloading it, but like I care! I love listening to the news about the movie, it makes me so excited for it to come out!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 8:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1228
Hermy-ninny Granger says:
Horray I love harry! That's so cool that they are doing that because I love concise little summaries. Horray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 8:22 PM EST
Wind Made Solid
Points: 2579
GryffindorGrad99 says:
Oh, wow, that is really cool! I'll have to check that out. I don't have an ipod yet, but I'm glad we can listen to it on the computer.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 8:42 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 479
jenjen220 says:
That's pretty awesome! I have no idea how to use an IPOD or mp3 player, or watever they're called, so i couldn't ever listen to one.
O I just saw that once you get like 5 thousand points you become like Ravenclaws G-unit! I LOVE it!!! It's so funny. I was like cracking up when i saw it.. very original! Props to ya!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 8:56 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4499
PowerGranger says:
I have got to download these! I have read about twenty articles this past week about podcasting so I feel super lame not having checked out these two cool-sounding podcasts yet!
Glad to see the Potterverse is still on the cutting edge!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 9:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2267
Harry Houdini says:
Oh no , another reason to get an Ipod. I will be running out of excuses soon. The pc version of the casting's are OK too.....
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 9:01 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1248
Ivay says:
BY the sounds of it, it sounds pretty cool so im gonna have to check it out!But im still i little bit confused about what it actually is...?
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 9:04 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 599
chameleon says:
I now wait till the download is completed.. And I can't go on HPANA for moth or longer on my own pc.. I have to wait for my new internet provider.. So it's hard becaus I can't download things like this.. :(
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 9:08 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1050
Phoenix Lover says:
Wow. Things have really come a long way. I haven't listened to any of the casts but i'm sure they're great.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 9:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1465
Moon Dragon says:
I think its really cool I don't have though so I can't listen I'll have to wait untill I get home. I can't belive how far technology has come.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 9:17 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
AWESOME!
i have an iPOD so yeah i can pretty much do this.
i dont really know what exactly it is though but its HP related so yeah.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 9:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 725
Dobby Is My Master says:
OOOOOOOOO I should go listen to this!!! It sounds interesting. Yeah for technology!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 10:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1668
Looooney says:
I know this sounds kind of weird, but I like listening to it when I'm cleaning my closet... It's not a fun job, but my entryway is blocked. The podcast make it go by quicker! (I'm weird, I know... Oh well)
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 10:24 PM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
Harry Potter has invaded every media possible! yikes!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 10:29 PM EST
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
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