PotterCast 151: Spontaneous Combustion

The 151st episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now online with the latest in Harry Potter and much more. First up, we bring you news on the "Half-Blood Prince" film including new images, information from actress Natalia Tena, set footage, and casting announcements. Additional news about a decision regarding the privacy case filed by J. K. Rowling along with an update on media reaction to the RDR Books vs. WB/JKR lawsuit is also featured. We then jump into our latest Canon Conundrums discussion which focuses on Aberforth Dumbledore and which Hogwarts house he called home. We then have for you a new Bit-by-Bit where we turn to Chapter 12 and talk of the Death Eater presence outside Grimmauld Place along with what is going on inside the house. The third round of the first set of Acting Troupe Auditions follows with six auditions for the younger girl roles in the production. Our Scribby5 ladies the take the stage and have for you a discussion on one of their newest essays. Finally, the drums bring you to talk about comfort food, the upcoming Harry Potter Day, a possible East Coast PotterCast tour, and Terminus house talk. To listen, just hit the "Play" button on the right side of the page (--->), or use iTunes, or direct download.

"Spontaneous Combustion"

- Harry Potter and the sexy yarn.

- Film news from the actress who plays Tonks.

- To which house does Aberforth Dumbledore belong?

- Kreacher is Mr. Mom.

- Sue’s Harry Potter/Scooby Doo connection.

- The last of the first round auditions.

- Come see us in Ft. Lauderdale... it’s next week!

RT: 96:51

Editors: Stede Bonnett, Jeff Gregory, Samantha McManus, and Andrew Garner

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Acting Troupe Auditions Voting

Hey Guys -

As most of you have probably noticed, we've been having some issues with our voting poll over there to the right. We are working on making it more reliable, and will soon have a page where you'll be able to vote on all 3 parts of this first round auditions for at least an additional week.

Thanks for your patience all! :)

PotterCast 150: Every Week for Ten Years

PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now online with its 150th episode of Harry Potter news and discussion. First up in Sue's news, we update you on photos of the Harry Potter theme park that have appeared online, Emma Watson's interest in the "Napoleon and Betsey" film, the casting of Alecto Carrow in HBP, and the Harry Potter novels no longer appearing on the NYTimes Best Sellers List. A new edition of Canon Conundrums follows with a discussion on Madam Pomfrey's Hogwarts House affiliation along with another Ravenclaw vs. Hufflepuff showdown. Bit-by-Bit is up next finishing off the second half of Chapter 11 of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" where we find out more about Albus Dumbledore's family. After that, the men take the stage in the latest installment of our Acting Troupe auditions. Finally, the PotterCast Quartet reveal their wand cores, talk a little more about the Acting Troupe, and being to take a stroll down memory lane. To listen, just hit the "Play" button on the right side of the page (--->), or use iTunes, or direct download.

"Every Week for Ten Years"

- The quatro presents a new feature; Crafty Friends!

- HP books will fall off the NYTimes bestseller list after nearly 10 continuous years.

- Sue says Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff – make that Ravenpuff!

- Becoming a healer requires you to be ‘E’xceptional all-around.

- We meet the Dumbledore family.

- More acting troupe auditions.

- We talk wands with our Trio+1.

- Find your perfect wand right here!

RT: 59:47

Editors: Stede Bonnett, Jeff Gregory, Samantha McManus, and Andrew Garner

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PotterCast 149: ...A History

The 149th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is here tonight with a packed show, a possible Hogwarts professor from Hufflepuff, and a few special guests. First, we have for you news on the now confirmed release date of part one of the "Deathly Hallows" film, an upcoming Harry Potter Exhibition, the "Half-Blood Prince" video game, and a JKR documentary coming to ABC this fall. Canon Conundrums is up next with a discussion which focuses on finding a Hogwarts house for Professor Grubbly-Plank. We then have for you a MailBag segment where the PotterCast quartet and two special guests answer four listener voicemails about the recent WB/JKR vs. RDR Books trail. Our Scribby Five girls are back once again with a segment on the recently published essay from the April issue of Scribbulus. After that, the long awaited Acting Troupe auditions are here in part of one of this ongoing PotterCast feature. Finally, we have for you a Hogwarts rap, an introduction to Frankie Planky, and the first review of Melissa's upcoming book. To listen, just hit the "Play" button on the right side of the page (--->), or use iTunes, or direct download.

"...A History"

- Be there 2010-11-19.

- New JKR documentary will be aired in the fall on ABC.

- To which house does Professor Grubbly-Plank belong? Hufflepuff vs. Ravenclaw.

- We answer your questions about the trial in the MailBag.

- Acting troupe auditions: Part 1.
- Contradictions, contradictions and more contradictions!

- This month the Scribby ladies discuss an article in the Quibbler written by Xenophilious Lovegood.

- An impartial review of Melissa's book.

RT: 75:04

Editors: Stede Bonnett, Jeff Gregory, Samantha McManus, and Andrew Garner

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Remember you don't need an iPod to listen. Listen easily on iTunes, which you can download and install here, by clicking here to listen, or you can just use the streaming Flash player at PotterCast.com or just on the right side of this page. Discussion of the PotterCast is right here. Enjoy!