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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, 3rd Class
Points: 1493
Hedwig4eva says:
I've listened to the mugglenet podcast. It's awsome. I love the banter between the hosts. I didn't know that TLC had one. I'll have to check that one out as well.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:04 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8909
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Wow! Things have really come a long way. Amazing how people can't seem to get enough of it. Me included of course.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:05 PM EST
Slytherin's G Unit
Points: 6727
Billie Loves Adie says:
Yeah, I got the mugglecast. I really like it. It's really fun to listen to and stuff. Yeah, I suggest you people check it out.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:06 PM EST
The Last Herald-Mage
Points: 2621
darrrrkwind says:
Wow! That's really cool. It's amazing how iPods and iTunes are taking over the world. ;-) I'll have to check it out!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 809
~Hermione <3's Ron~ says:
WOW! That is totally cool! I have iTunes, so i am defiantly going to do that! I love Harry Potter!
mwa
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1661
shivon says:
I love the podcasts. There are really cool but can be a bit lengthy. I love putting them on my iPod when i travel so i have somthing entertaining to listen to besides music.
Shivon
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:17 PM EST
Squib
Points: 191
wemoonwitch says:
I love these podcasts. They're the greatest idea the sites have EVER come up with. By the way, really like the new layout HPANA (it was time for a change).
peace and love,
wemoonwitch
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
HeadmistressMcGonagall says:
These podcasts are amazing! I love hearing all the commentary that others have to say! When is HPANA gonna have one...?
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
I think some people should get a life.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1801
FatMike says:
Wow that is awesome and sounds very cool. It is shame i don´t posses any ipod device, indeed i wish i did... Is it worth, though?
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:25 PM EST
Mistress of Music
Points: 8865
ViolaNut says:
Too bad I don't have speakers on my computer! Argh! I really need to update this blasted machine, I swear...
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:27 PM EST
Witch
Points: 560
TheBabblingHousewife says:
Looks like I need to get off my rear end and upgrade my computer...I'm still on Windows ME and those services don't acknowledge ME...
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 971
IceQueen. says:
I didn't know TLC had one! I haven't checked any of them out, but I suppose I should.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
harrypotter equalslife says:
OOhh that is sooo cool! I am really exicted! I think i am going to download it to my ipod!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1547
erin4HP says:
I downloaded and listened to the Leaky Cauldron podcast and it was very good. I must listen to the mugglenet one as well. How cool is it? Technology Rocks!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:41 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
Chadick says:
Well, that's cool, I guess. But I'm not really interested into those things. I prefer just reading news reports on the websites.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:42 PM EST
Molesworth 1 & 1/2
Points: 4636
durga 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 24, 2005 at 12:46 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1789
Veela~Girl says:
Sounds interesing, I a huge HP nerd so you can bet if I had an Ipod or similar device I would check it out. Oh well, guess I'll just have to hope other HPANA'ers who do have them will fill me in on anything cool!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:47 PM EST
Witch
Points: 675
Heiress_ to_Slytherin says:
It seems like such a good idea, but I have to admit that i'm with Chadick on this one, I prefer reading the news!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:47 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 498
Not_A_Muggle says:
oh my gosh, the comments thing has been cancelled for SO long! it's great to have it back.
I don't have an Ipod but the idea sounds interesting.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 813
harrypotterfan4eva says:
Thats so cool! I don't have an I-pod. But it sounds interesting.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:54 PM EST
Squib
Points: 171
Lavender_Brown06 says:
It sounds really cool. That would be something special if they put it in the new movie.I like it, although its not the type of music I listen to, but hey it sounds good.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:56 PM EST
Honeydukes Sweetie Pie
(Moderator)
Points: 4710
Keng says:
Yeah, it's really cool. I listened to a bit of it once... great stuff!
HPANA should make one. :D
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 722
Snitch_seeker_girl says:
I was so disconet of the world and of hpana, that all the newa are so increibles but oh and i like iTunes!!!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1752
Miss Granger says:
That's pretty cool. Hey, I think I'm the first person on the second page??
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:08 PM EST
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
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