SpellCast: The Harry Potter Fan Fiction Podcast

SpellCast: Mayhem at Midnight

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 04:36:00 GMT

As this year comes to a close, the SpellCasters throw one last party at the Three Broomsticks in "SpellCast: Mayhem at Midnight". In this episode you can expect to hear:

Highlights:

- Jen and Ryan of PotterFicWeekly and Annie and Minnie of QuaffleTalk drop by to help ring in the new year.
- Does the Three Broomsticks use propane? Let's hope not for our sakes.
- The podcasters reflect on the past year of producing podcasts, keeping up with fandom and causing listeners to get into accidents.
- Everyone weighs in with their opinions on what's going to happen to fan fiction and the fandom over the next year.
- The party-goers counts down the seconds until the new year.

PotterFicWeekly - http://www.potterficweekly.com/

QuaffleTalk - http://www.thequidditchpitch.org/viewpage.php?page=podcasts

As always, if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to write us an e-mail at staff@spellcastpodcast.com. We'd also love to hear from you on our voicemail, so don't hesitate to call us at (559) 477-4334 or at Skype user name, "SpellCastPodcast". Thanks for downloading and enjoy the show!

SpellCast: Oh, Hi, Mr. Granger

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 19:28:00 GMT

With the holiday season in full swing, the SpellCasters take a break from shopping to bring us "SpellCast: Oh, Hi, Mr. Granger". In this episode you can expect to hear:

Featured story:

Title: Oh, Hi, Mr. Granger
Author: Grand_Admiral_Shirra
House: Astronomy Tower
Summary: Ron's disastrous attempt at proposing leads him to relive the memorable night when he and Hermione had their first date.

Highlights:

- Jen, SpellCast Theater producer, fills in as a guest host.
- Josh sneaks in some Fire Whiskey and it causes Robert to be slightly forgetful.
- Is Ron Weasley just really that unlucky?
- Should romantic comedies be housed in either the Astronomy Tower or Riddikulus house? Robert weighs in with his thoughts.
- Jen lets us know what her idea of a "perfect" marriage proposal is.

SpellCast's "Continue the Adventure" entry for Terminus:

http://www.terminus2008.org/forum/index.php?topic=248.msg3055#msg3055

As always, if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to write us an e-mail at staff@spellcastpodcast.com. We'd also love to hear from you on our voicemail, so don't hesitate to call us at (559) 477-4334 or at Skype user name, "SpellCastPodcast". Thanks for downloading and enjoy the show!

SpellCast News: Live Play at Terminus

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 01:31:00 GMT

Even though it's months away, SpellCast is proud to announce that we'll be performing a live podcast play at Terminus 2008! We couldn't contain our excitement, so we decided to share our enthusiasm in a special mini episode. In this special episode you can expect to hear:

Highlights:

- Jen, the producer of SpellCast Theater, drops by to talk about the announcement.
- Jen and Robert talk about various events that will take place at Terminus and why they're excited about them.

As always, if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to write us an e-mail at staff@spellcastpodcast.com. We'd also love to hear from you on our voicemail, so don't hesitate to call us at (559) 477-4334 or at Skype user name, "SpellCastPodcast". Thanks for downloading and enjoy the show!

SpellCast: Curiosity

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:23:00 GMT

Pull up a chair, order a drink and get ready for "SpellCast: Curiosity". In this episode you can expect to hear:

Featured story:

Title: Curiosity
Author: BeST
House: Riddikulus
Summary: Minerva, with Dumbledore's help, discovers a special magical prowess.

Highlights:

- Seven, a SpellCast audio editor, fills in as a guest host for the episode.
- Robert has a terrible time at keeping a really big secret and Zorb has to help him keep his mouth shut.
- How do you get to be an Animagus, anyway?
- The SpellCasters weigh in on young Minerva McGonagall's character and how it compares to that of Hermione Granger.

As always, if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to write us an e-mail at staff@spellcastpodcast.com. We'd also love to hear from you on our voicemail, so don't hesitate to call us at (559) 477-4334 or at Skype user name, "SpellCastPodcast". Thanks for downloading and enjoy the show!

SpellCast: I'll Take The Lot

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 07:15:00 GMT

Overstuffed on turkey and gravy, the SpellCasters take a break from playing American football to bring us "SpellCast: I'll Take The Lot". So take a break from shopping the sales in Hogsmeade and relax by listening to another great fan fiction reading and review! In this episode you can expect to hear:

Featured story:

Title: I'll Take The Lot
Author: Lorelei Lynn
House: The Dark Arts
Summary: Hogwarts had four founders, but Helga was the one with the dream. And more importantly, she had the persistence to make it happen.

Highlights:

- Robert deals with Josh and Sidney's whining about their lack of air time.
- Josh seems to get around a lot with the houses of Hogwarts.
- Sidney learns the hard way why you shouldn't drink too many butterbeers.

As always, if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to write us an e-mail at staff@spellcastpodcast.com. We'd also love to hear from you on our voicemail, so don't hesitate to call us at (559) 477-4334 or at Skype user name, "SpellCastPodcast". Thanks for downloading and enjoy the show!

SpellCast: Affected Indifference

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:36:00 GMT

After some technical difficulties, the SpellCasters are back at the Three Brooksticks for "SpellCast: Affected Indifference". So sit back, pop open a Butterbeer and get ready to dig into a great show. In this episode you can expect to hear:

Featured story:

Title: Affected Indifference
Author: Elysium
House: Astronomy Tower
Summary: Pansy Parkinson never did listen to her mother's advice on men. She thought she knew best, she thought she knew him best. She was right, and that was entirely the problem

Highlights:

- Josh talks about his experiences at MuggleCast Down Under and meeting up with Australian Harry Potter fans.
- The SpellCasters dissect Pansy Parkinson's character in the story and the perceptions of her in fan fiction fandom.
- Should stories set in modern day have an old world writing style? The hosts weigh in with their thoughts.
- Zorb lets us know how she really feels about the four houses of Hogwarts.

As always, if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to write us an e-mail at staff@spellcastpodcast.com. We'd also love to hear from you on our voicemail, so don't hesitate to call us at (559) 477-4334 or at Skype user name, "SpellCastPodcast". Thanks for downloading and enjoy the show!

SpellCast: My Friend, My Sister

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 20:28:00 GMT

The SpellCasters return from their hiatus and start things off with an explosive bang in "SpellCast: My Friend, My Sister". With fan fiction readings and reviews taking center stage at the Three Broomsticks, along with new music and sound effects, this a podcasting experience you can't miss. In this episode you can expect to hear:

Featured story:

Title: My Friend, My Sister
Author: Michelle_31a
House: The Dark Arts
Summary: During their stay at Bill and Fleur's cottage, Hermione turns to Luna in a moment of grief.

Highlights:

- Benn Mace joins the ranks of the SpellCasters and becomes the entire staff's favorite drink fetcher.
- Robert explains the reasons for the change to a focus in fan fiction content on SpellCast and it's not because he's lame.
- Hermione talks about her feelings for Ron in the story, but the hosts think there might be somebody else in Hermione's love life.
- Benn dives into the mental state of Hermione Granger and the psychological effects of magical torture.
- Robert and Sidney debate the usage of the French language in the story, but Ben just wants to get into our pants by using his sexy French accent.

As always, if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to write us an e-mail at staff@spellcastpodcast.com. We'd also love to hear from you on our voicemail, so don't hesitate to call us at (559) 477-4334 or at Skype user name, "SpellCastPodcast". Thanks for downloading and enjoy the show!

File Type Change & New Website

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 19:34:00 GMT

The launch of the second season of SpellCast is only a matter of hours away, but before we can start the party, we have to tell you about something really important. Starting with season two, SpellCast is switching file formats from MP3 to AAC. The new file format will allow us to do things such as create chapters and changing album artwork within the show. However, as awesome as the new file format is, the format only works on iTunes and iPods. So, what does this mean for all of our non-iTunes listeners?

Well, if you're currently subscribed to SpellCast using a program besides iTunes, such as Juice or WinPodder, you're going to need to subscribe to our new "Standard (MP3)" feed:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/spellcastmp3

The FeedBurner link also gives you information on how to subscribe with other programs and several web based podcatchers. Please note that the MP3 feed will not be offered in the iTunes music store, so if you want to subscribe to the MP3 feed using iTunes, follow the instructions at the FeedBurner page.

If you have any questions or need help with the switch, don't hesitate to e-mail us at staff@spellcastpodcast.com and we'll do our best to help you solve your issues.

Also, we have a new website that you can check out at:

http://www.spellcastpodcast.com

There's still some work to be done on it, so watch your step as several areas are still under construction.

SpellCast: The Lost Episode

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:55:00 GMT

With ghouls and ghosts about, it's time for a special Halloween edition of SpellCast. Everything isn't what it may seem as we're featuring a lost episode of SpellCast that was once thought dead! So, in this spooky episode you can expect:

- Detailed show notes will be released shortly, thank you for your patience.

If you have questions or comments, feel free to leave us an e-mail at spellcast@ficitonalley.org or leave a comment on our website, www.spell-cast.com.

Enjoy!

SpellCast Readings: Return to Hogwarts

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:22:00 GMT

We're back again this week with another special edition of SpellCast Readings. As always, we're featuring another great fan fiction reading along with some clarifications on some of last week's announcements regarding our second season.

Here's the story that's read in this episode:

"Return to Hogwarts", written by Zgirnius and read by Gwendolyn Grace.

If you have any comments or questions, feel free to leave us an e-mail at spellcast@fictionalley.org. Enjoy the show!

SpellCast Readings: Ginny's War

Sun, 7 Oct 2007 03:03:00 GMT

After four months without a single episode, fan fiction readings make their return for a special edition of SpellCast Readings. We also include some updated information on the start of our second season and we announce a special treat for fans of fan fiction readings.

Here's the story that we're covering in this episode:

"Ginny's War", written by Souris, read by Gwendolyn Grace.

If you have any comments or questions, feel free to leave us an e-mail at spellcast@fictionalley.org. Enjoy the show!

SpellCast Theater: Live From Sectus

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 19:48:00 GMT

Finally, Spellcast is proud to present the two podcast plays recorded live July 20th at the London Harry Potter convention, Sectus. These plays were both submitted to us by George Pushdragon and take on a humorous look at the Minister of Magic's trial and the conditions at Azkaban prison.

Honestly! Who is in charge of Occupational Health & Safety at the Ministry? Brains in tanks and unmarked dimensional portals! In this little trial transcript, Sirius' estate gets litigious, Fudge talks facial hair, Lucius struggles with life in the clink, and Albus Dumbledore has only one buttock. Naturally.

The cast of "The Estate of Sirius Black v. Minister of Magic"

Marchbanks - Purplefluffycat

Tromedlov - Mikey

Fudge - Heidi

McGonagall -

The cast for "'Who's Your Daddy' An Inquiry into the Conditions at Azkaban Prison"

Fudge - Madeleine

Percy - Dessie

Volde-Morton - Mikey

Umbridge - Flame

Reg - Sidney

Lucius - ThePinkRabbit

Of course, we would like to thank everyone who took part in the play, the Sectus Committee, as well as our wonderful live audience at the recording.

If you have any comments or would like to take part in future SpellCast Theater productions, feel free to email us, and as always, don't forget to vote for SpellCast on PodcastAlley!

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SpellCast Special: Deathly Hallows Release

Thu, 9 Aug 2007 17:29:00 GMT

Like the rest of the Harry Potter fandom, the SpellCast crew had a lot to say about the final book in the series. In this SpellCast Special Episode, you'll hear thoughts from our cast and crew as well as listeners. In particular, look for:

- Release party coverage from Boston's Harvard Square

- A plot discussion with Robert, Sidney, and Venessa

- A roundtable covering the highs and lows with Zorb, Josh, Gwendolyn Grace, and SevenSickles

- Contributed reviews from listeners Bevan, Michelle & Michelle

Deathly Hallows may be in our hands, but the Summer of Potter continues. Look for continuing coverage of major fandom gatherings in upcoming episodes!

Deathly Hallows: So, what did you think?

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:23:00 GMT

So, what did you think?

For our special Deathly Hallows episode, SpellCast wants to collect as many fan reviews as we can to be played throughout the show. We really need your contributions to get things going!

What we need:
- A one-to-three minute recording of your thoughts on the book. Make sure to include your handle at the beginning!

How to do it:
Option 1 - Using Skype, call username "fictionalley" and leave a voicemail. You can also call in our US and UK numbers.

US: 303-800-4342

UK: +44 0161 408 3427

Option 2 - Record a .mp3 file on your computer and email it to spellcast@fictionalley.org, with the subject "DH Review". (If you're not sure how to do that, email us and ask!)

Please send them in by Friday, July 28. One caveat: We'll be treating the epilogue in a separate discussion, so please leave it out of your review. If you know anyone who might like to contribute, pass this post along to them.

Thanks - we can't wait to hear what you thought!

SpellCast Special: Order of the Phoenix Movie

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:28:00 GMT

After some technical issues and most of our staff members running for the hills to get away from Deathly Hallows' spoilers or hibernating over the weekend to read the book, we finally release our special OotP episode!

However, this new episode is totally worth the wait and here's why:

- Greg Foster, president of IMAX, sits down with Gwen to talk about about the 3D conversion process of the last twenty minutes of the Order of the Phoenix movie.

- Josh finally gets his opportunity to chat with Nicholas Hooper about the music score of Order of the Phoenix.

- Sidney talks with Duff Goldman, host of Ace of Cakes on the Food Network, about the Hogwarts castle cake he made for the Order of the Phoenix premiere after party.

- Finally to wrap everything up, a group of SpellCasters sit down to discuss their thoughts and feelings on the Order of the Phoenix movie.

Also, we want to thank Hank from http://www.brotherhood2.com/ for allowing us to use his song, "Accio Deathly Hallows". Be sure to check out his and his brother's highly amusing blog, it's totally made of awesome.

This podcast is spoiler free, so there's no need to worry if you haven't finished reading Deathly Hallows. For those of you have finished, be sure to check back soon for another special podcast covering Deathly Hallows.

As always, please be sure to let us know what you think and be sure to check out our new Livejournal for updates.

Enjoy the show!

Premiere video transcripts

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:04:00 GMT

Many thanks to Michelle, who transcribed both our Order of the Phoenix Premiere videos from London and Los Angeles!

You can find both transcripts here

Remember, if you would like to become a transcriber for SpellCast, please send us an email at spellcast@fictionalley.org and we'd also like to announce, that SpellCast now has a new community Livejournal and which you can friend at spellcast_lj

Enjoy!

Los Angeles OotP Premiere Video and Hand/Foot/Wand print ceremony!

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:03:00 GMT

SpellCast was at the Hollywood premiere of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Enjoy our interviews with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Chris Rankin, David Yates, Michael Goldenberg, David Heyman, David Barron, and fans, including actors and TV personalities Rachael Harris, Duff Goldman, and (briefly!) Seth Green along with the Hand, Foot and Wand print ceremony at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood.

And don't forget to vote for SpellCast this month on PodcastAlley, enjoy!

SpellCast: Episode 23

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 06:54:00 GMT

A new film and new canon are within sight, and so Season One of SpellCast comes to a close. In this finale:

- Josh talks to Lauren from the Moaning Myrtles.

- Sidney leads a roundtable about the upcoming summer HP conferences, Sectus and Prophecy 2007.

- The hosts discuss "A Different World" by AdamantEve.

- Venessa leads the Artist's Corner in a chat about making icons.

If you haven't yet, check out Sidney's interviews from the London premiere of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Remember, the SpellCast crew will also be at the Los Angeles premiere, so keep an eye out in the next week for more cast and fan interviews, as well as a ton of other special content.

We'll see you on the other side!

Vidcast from Order of the Phoenix London Premiere

Wed, 4 Jul 2007 12:39:00 GMT

SpellCast's Sidney Parker attended the London premiere of Order of the Phoenix in London on July 3, 2007. She talked to Dan, Emma, Rupert, Tom, Devon, Imelda, Alfie, the Phelps brothers, David Heyman, David Yates and more - and even caught a few words with JK Rowling. She also spoke to a bunch of fans, and found some Death Eaters lurking around. Most of the cast weighed in with their own predictions about Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows, too!

You can also download the whole vidcast here or view it on our LiveJournal, our blog or MySpace - then discuss it in FictionAlley Park.

An iPod-friendly version of the vidcast is coming soon!

SpellCast Readings: A Different World

Sun, 1 Jul 2007 02:39:00 GMT

Feed your softer side with this week's featured fic from the Astronomy Tower! "A Different World" by Adamant Eve asks us what would have happened if the Trio were a Duo?

"In a world where Hermione told Neville they should 'split up' finding his toad, the chain of events of her supposed meeting with Harry and Ron in their train compartment took a drastic turn. How different was Harry's life without Hermione Granger by his side? Maybe not quite as different as one would think."

This H/Hr fic takes place after HBP. If you'd like to share your comments on the fic with us, be sure to get them in soon - SpellCast Episode 23 is just around the corner. You can email comments to spellcast@fictionalley.org, post them on any of our message boards, or send a voicemail to Skype username fictionalley.

Settle back with a hot or cool beverage and enjoy!

SpellCast: Episode 22

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 19:29:00 GMT

Less than a month stands between us and the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. So, lets pass the time with another episode of SpellCast! Here's what to expect in this episode:

- SpellCast had it's one year anniversary back in May and the hosts celebrate by sharing some of their favorite memories.

- Robert interviews Ryan of PotterFicWeekly the fan fiction based podcast in the Fandom Interview.

- Sidney, Venessa and Zorb discuss the upcoming theme park, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

- "Standing Up To Be Counted" by triple_trouble takes the hot seat in the Fan Fiction Review.

- Stick around to the end of the episode to hear some fantastic bloopers!

Enjoy the show, and remember we love to hear from you, so please feel free to leave us a comment! If you have any questions, you can reach us at spellcast@fictionalley.org, or leave us a voicemail on Skype at the username 'fictionalley'. Also don't forget to friend our livejournal or myspace pages for our latest updates!

SpellCast Readings: Standing Up To Be Counted

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 18:29:00 GMT

With the live podcast in the can, it's time to get back into the groove of things with an episode of SpellCast Readings. This week we're featuring:

"Standing Up To Be Counted", written by triple_trouble and read by Gwendolyn Grace.

As always, feel free to contact us at spellcast@fictionalley.org with your questions, comments and problems.

Enjoy the show!

Spinner's Alley Live: Phoenix Rising

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 02:56:00 GMT

After a long wait, we here at SpellCast are proud to announce that "Spinner's Alley Live" is now available for download! So, without any further ado, here's what you can expect to hear in our first ever live show:

- A dramatic look at three points in the life of a Potions master in the podcast play The Three Trials of Severus Snape, written by Copperbadge.

The cast of The Three Trials of Severus Snape in order of appearance:

Minerva McGonagall - Charlotte
Young Severus Snape - Dani
Poppy Pomfrey - Cynthia
Dolores Umbridge - Melody
Albus Dumbledore - Dr. Henry Jenkins
Audience Member - Mikey Bouchereau
Examiner - Julie
Salem Witch 1 - Beth
Salem Witch 2 - Genii
Salem Witch 3 - Heidi
Severus Snape - Ceriden
Nymphadora Tonks - Michelle
Draco Malfoy - Sexy Kevin
Remus Lupin - Alex Carpenter
Harry Potter - Josh Ridgeway

- Robert, Kim, Josh and Lizz talk about their Phoenix Rising experiences and the house rivalries at L'UniversitÃ des Arts Magiques.

- The Knight 62442 Werewolves, champions of the Borders Riverside Quidditch Classic, drop by to celebrate their victory.

- Josh sits down with Madam Minnie, RedBlaze and Simons Flower to talk about drabbling and do some fan fiction readings for the Writer's Corner.

- The Remus Lupins and The Parselmouths play some rockin' music and do an interview with Kim and Liz in Beyond the Books.

- Special guests Dr. Henry Jenkins, Dr. Catherine Tosenberger and Rachael of SnapeCast join the hosts for in-depth book seven discussion in Road to the Hallows.

We also want to send out a huge thank you to the following people:

Shannon of SnapeCast - for doing an incredibly awesome job of introducing the podcast play and the podcast. Sadly, for some reason the beginning of it got cut off.

Becka of SnapeCast - for helping out at the last minute with watching audio levels while we all had to be on stage hosting the show.

Amber Charleville of Phoenix Rising - for being a great help to Spinner's Alley, SpellCast and FictionAlley all throughout the conference.

Amy Tenbrink and Hallie Tibbetts of Phoenix Rising - for allowing Spinner's Alley to be a part of your awesome Phoenix Rising conference. The road was long and bumpy at times, but the overall journey was incredible. We can never thank you enough for the wonderful opportunity that you gave SpellCast.

and last, but definitely not least...

The live audience at Phoenix Rising - for taking the time to sit down and listen to the live recording session of the show. Also, for your great acting skills as an audience during The Three Trials of Severus Snape. You guys rocked!

Questions? Problems? Beignets? Feel free to contact us at spellcast@fictionalley.org.

Enjoy the show!

Beyond SpellCast: Slash Panel Podcast from Phoenix Rising

Sat, 2 Jun 2007 18:51:00 GMT

Title: Shipping the Velvet: Slash Fandom, Convergence, and Why You Should Care About Harry Potter Mpreg

Hosts: Aja, Erica George, Henry Jenkins, Mathilde Madden & Catherine Tonsenberger

Editors: Joe White, Josh Ridgeway & Robert Standring

Description: At the request of the it's moderator, Aja, Josh and I recorded this Phoenix Rising panel on slash in the Harry Potter fandom. Here's a description of the panel according to the Phoenix Rising website:

Slash fanfiction is an ever-expanding and ever-controversial subject among fandom, academia, and the media industry. But what are its connections to larger trends in pop culture and modes of artistic expression? This panel is not yet another attempt to validate slash or to explain why straight women write it. Instead, we will present slash as an authentic literary genre (yes, even mpreg), and examine its role in contemporary literature and pop culture. We will also be looking at its function within a convergence culture and discussing the ideas of our guest panelist, Phoenix Rising keynote speaker Henry Jenkins.

Download here!

Happy Birthday SpellCast!!!

Wed, 23 May 2007 17:14:00 GMT

SpellCast released its first episode exactly one year ago today and has come a long way since then! As you all know, our first joint live podcast took place at Phoenix Rising this past weekend! We'd like to thank everyone who took part in both the live podcast play and Spinner's Alley show! You guys were all wonderful, Josh and I had an amazing time and we were also glad to meet all the cool SpellCast fans there.

Also, special thanks to Dr. Henry Jenkins, who mentioned SpellCast on his official weblog and who had kindly agreed to play Dumbledore in "The Three Trials of Severus Snape".

The live podcast will be available for download soon so be on the lookout!

Live Podcast Play Details

Wed, 16 May 2007 07:13:00 GMT

Before I head off to the Big Easy, I wanted to give everyone an in-depth run down of what's happening with the podcast play.

We will be having our main auditions on Friday between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM outside of the Starbucks in the Sheraton Hotel. At 5:00 PM, we'll post the cast list, location to be determined, and the location where you can pick up your script.

If you've already sent in your audition via e-mail, be sure to still drop by so we can put a face to the audition. So, if you sent in your audition already, you won't have to stick around and read lines, but we do need for you to show up and say hello.

Any parts not filled will be open to auditioners during FictionAlley's meet and greet event at the Pelican Bar inside of the Sheraton Hotel from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Saturday. We'll also be going over how the podcast play will work and how the audience plays into it. So even if you're not looking for a part, it might be informative to stop by and see what the podcast play is all about.

Final rehearsal is at 7:00 PM and we request that all performers be in Ballroom C at 8:45, prepared to go on stage. The show will run from 9:00 PM until 9:30 PM.

That's all for now, if you have any questions, be sure to look for people in orange SpellCast t-shirts. Trust us, we'll be hard to miss!

SpellCast: Episode 21

Mon, 14 May 2007 23:18:00 GMT

Need something to listen to on your way to Phoenix Rising? Try SpellCast: Episode 21! In this episode:

- Robert interviews wizrocker Danny from Hogwarts, A History.

- Sidney, Venessa, and Josh discuss the latest trailer for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

- Reporter Shannon gives you a taste of Venessa's recent HP art exhibit at Borders, including on-site audience and participant interviews.

- In the Fan Fiction Review, Robert, Venessa, and Zorb discuss Kerichi's "Mary Sue, I Love You!"

Enjoy the show and feel free to leave us your comments on the website and send us your questions to spellcast@fictionalley.org! And don't forget to vote for SpellCast on PodcastAlley!

Also, if you're going to New Orleans this week, be sure to join us for the live podcast Saturday night; we'll be releasing the recording online for those of you - and us - who can't attend this HP gathering. The summer of HP is just getting started!

SpellCast News: Spinner's Alley Live Podcast

Sun, 6 May 2007 14:56:00 GMT

Prepare for it to get hot in herrre as Robert, Kim, Josh and Lizz sit down for a mini-podcast all about Spinner's Alley Live at Phoenix Rising New Orleans! In this mini-show you'll find out:

- We let you know how to get your hands on a elusive Spinner's Alley wristband for the show.

- We spill some information regarding which famous wizard rockers we have lined up for the show.

- We also give out more information on how to audition for the live podcast play, including how to audition while at the conference.

For more information regarding the joint live podcast happening Saturday May 19th, be sure to check both podcasts' websites over the next couple of days for updates. We'll be breaking news as we get it into our hot little hands. If you have a question, feel free to send it to either spellcast@fictionalley.org or cast@spinnerscast.com.

Enjoy the show!

SpellCast Readings: Mary Sue, I Love You

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:14:00 GMT

Much hilarity ensues this week, as we have a great fan fiction reading from the Riddikulus house of FictionAlley! This week we have:

"Mary Sue, I Love You!", written by Kerichi and read by Elanor Isolda.

For those of you who are attending Phoenix Rising, be sure to try out for a part in our live podcast play. As always, feel free to contact us at spellcast@fictionalley.org with your questions, comments and problems.

Enjoy the show!

The Three Trials of Severus Snape at Phoenix Rising

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 05:58:00 GMT

Auditions are open! SpellCast and Phoenix Rising are bringing you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in a live radio play. "The Three Trials of Severus Snape" will be performed and recorded during the SpellCast podcast recording at Artists and Authors Night. We're seeking voice actors to portray a wide variety of roles.

Who can audition?

Any Phoenix Rising attendee! You MUST be available for Artists and Authors Night, Saturday May 19, at 7:00 PM. You must also be available for one rehearsal session at a date to be announced.

What voices do we need?

Young and mature, male and female, British and American - all of these have a place in the production. Please feel free to affect an accent!

How do you audition?

Send an email to spellcast@fictionalley.org for selected canon passages to read, as well as more detailed instructions on how to record your audition.

Auditions begin today and end on May 6, so don't hesitate! Parts will be posted on May 9, along with scripts for the chosen actors.

Tell your friends, tell your roommates - you won't want to miss your chance to participate in "The Three Trials of Severus Snape"!

SpellCast: Episode 20

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 05:44:00 GMT

April showers bring doesn't bring May flowers, it brings SpellCast: Episode 20! In this lengthy episode you can expect:

-Robert sits down with Wizrocklopedia's Lizz and gets the down low on the wizard rock news site.

- Venessa, Sidney, & Josh give their thoughts and opinions on the new cover arts for Deathly Hallows.

- In the Fan Fiction Review, Sidney and Robert discuss Harry Potter & The Psychic Serpent with it's author, Barb Purdom.

As always, feel free to format us at spellcast@fictionalley.org with your questions, comments and problems. Enjoy the show!

SpellCast Readings: Psychic Serpent

Sat, 7 Apr 2007 17:27:00 GMT

The fan fiction readings are back in action with SpellCast Readings: Psychic Serpent!

The follow fics are feature in the episode:

Dung Schnoogles Nic: Death Ensues or, Manipulative!Dumbledore Strikes Again, written by SwissMiss and read by Jason Fraser.

Professor Slughorn and An Excess of Seamus, written by BeST and read by Sidney Parker.

and...

Harry Potter & the Psychic Serpent, written by Barb and read by Gwendolyn Grace.

Also, don't be an April fool! Vote for SpellCast on PodcastAlley! As always, we appreciate your feedback at spellcast@fictionalley.org or at our LiveJournal, MySpace, or FictionAlley Park.

Enjoy the show!

SpellCast: Episode 19

Mon, 2 Apr 2007 05:57:00 GMT

Happy April, SpellCast listeners! Spring has sprung, and SpellCast's own rebirth debuts with an all-new episode. You won't want to miss the excitement!

In this episode:

* The hosts bring a new spin to SpellCast, and things take a turn for the dark side.

* News from all over the fandom comes directly to your earbuds.

* The Writer's Corner examines Draco Malfoy's characterization.

* Our new Fan Fiction Review hosts look at two fics: A Match Made in Heaven and Harry Potter Is Dead Because Of Me.

We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know what you think about the revamped podcast by emailing spellcast@fictionalley.org, leaving feedback at our website, or commenting on LiveJournal, MySpace, or FictionAlley Park.

SpellCast: Episode 18

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 06:15:00 GMT

With the waning of the season, the SpellCast crew emerge from their secret hideout to bring you Episode Eighteen. In this episode:

- Robert hosts the Podcast Spotlight, featuring SpinnersCast.

- We bring you coverage of Daniel Radcliffe and Richard Griffiths's performances in Equus through interviews and reviews.

- The Fan Fiction Review takes on PS.., by thistlerose.

Enjoy the show, and don't forget - it's a new month and time to vote for SpellCast on PodcastAlley! As always, we appreciate your feedback at spellcast@fictionalley.org or at our LiveJournal, MySpace, or FictionAlley Park.

SpellCast Readings: PS...

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:46:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of SpellCast readings!

This week's fic, read by both Jason Fraser and Gwendolyn Grace, is PS... written by thistlerose. The fic is rated PG and located in the Dark Arts house.

The summary goes: The summer after his fifth year at Hogwarts, Harry receives a letter that his godfather wrote for him, but never sent, two months before he was born.

This week, we also feature the two winners of the January 2007 challenge on FictionAlley. These are Ernie Prang and the Howdy Hall Tale written by SwissMiss and Rabid Weasels, Stoned Ferrets and Bitch Beavers and Bad Hair: How To and Hints written by icefire lioness.

We'll be reviewing the main fic in Episode Eighteen, and you can participate by leaving either an email or voicemail review. You can send text reviews to spellcast@fictionalley.org or leave a voicemail at our Skype username, 'fictionalley'. We hope you enjoy the readings and look forward to your reviews!

SpellCast: Episode 17

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:09:00 GMT

SpellCast is back this week with a steamy new episode for St Valentine's Day. Be sure to listen to this week's show and feel the lurve!

In this episode:

- Anise tells us about the true role of love in Harry Potter in an all-new essay segment. (05:56)

- Sidney talks with Elanor Isolda about Sectus 2007, the Harry Potter fandom conference happening in London this summer. If you are attending or plan to attend Sectus this summer, remember to fill out their poll about the book 7 release during the conference. (14:28)

- Artist's Corner: Venessa along with fanartists Makani, Reallycorking, Glockgal and Leelastarsky discuss the art of drawing love in all its forms. (30:42) (Artist's Corner transcript)

-For the FanFiction Review, the hosts discuss 'Asinus Ad Lyram' written by Ylime and featured in SpellCast Readings 17. (49:23)

We hope you enjoy the show and have a happy Valentine's Day :)

You can post your comments about the episode on FictionAlley Park and also our Livejournal. And don't forget to vote for SpellCast this month on Podcast Alley, thanks!

SpellCast Readings: Asinus ad Lyram

Wed, 7 Feb 2007 07:03:00 GMT

With Valentine's Day on the horizon, what better gift to give your loved one than the third episode of SpellCast Readings! Bringing the love to you this week is Steve Anderson, with Asinus ad Lyram by Ylime. The fic is rated PG and is found within the Astronomy Tower. The summary goes: "Moony, Wormtail, and Padfoot feel that Prongs will never win a certain red haired girl with the tame Valentine he is writing. So, full to the brim and beyond with good intentions, they design a little Valentine of their own ..."

We'll be reviewing the fic in Episode Seventeen, and you can participate by leaving either an email or voicemail review. You can send text reviews to spellcast@fictionalley.org or leave a voicemail at our Skype username, fictionalley. We hope you enjoy the fic and look forward to your reviews!

SpellCast news - book release date & George Beahm!

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 22:56:00 GMT

With the release date of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows announced, SpellCast has recorded a special news episode in which the hosts give their thoughts on the sudden release of the last book in the series and interview George Beahm, author of the highly acclaimed book on J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter, "Muggles and Magic: An Unofficial Guide to J. K. Rowling and the Harry Potter Phenomenon", on his thoughts and theories for book 7.

We hope you enjoy it and feel free to let us know what your reaction and thoughts were on the release date of book 7!

Also, don't forget to vote for SpellCast on Podcast Alley this month, thanks!

SpellCast: Episode 16

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:32:00 GMT

Complement your eye candy from Equus with the new episode from SpellCast!

In this week's show:

- Robert talks with Christine from the wizard rock band, The Hermione Crookshanks Experience (12:37)

-Sidney discusses the LJ community snarry_games with its creator and mod, D.J. (25:14)

-For the Writer's Corner, Zorb explores the writing of Original Characters with D.M.P. and LupinsLittleSister (38:13)

- In Fan Fiction Review, the hosts take a look at "Penance and Absolution" written by Cruisedirector (51:32)

We hope you enjoy the show and don't forget to post your comments about the newest episodes on the website and FictonAlley Park and to friend our journals at LiveJournal and MySpace.

Also, please don't forget to vote for us this month on Podcast Alley, thanks!

SpellCast Readings: Penance and Absolution

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 01:57:00 GMT

Welcome to the second episode of SpellCast Readings! This week's featured fic, read by Jason Fraser, is Penance and Absolution by Cruisedirector. The fic is rated PG-13 and is housed on The Dark Arts, with the following summary: "Lupin would have recognized Snape anywhere, but it was still a shock to see him in the Muggle hospital tent."

We'll be reviewing the fic in Episode Sixteen, and you can participate by leaving either an email or voicemail review. You can send text reviews to spellcast@fictionalley.org or leave a voicemail at our Skype username, fictionalley. We hope you enjoy the fic and look forward to your reviews!

SpellCast Fifteen: Wheeze In, Rasp Out!

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:23:00 GMT

SpellCast kicks off 2007 with its fifteenth episode and new features!

- The hosts discuss the book title release and its potential meanings. (4:23)

- Josh sits down with filkmaster Caius Marcius to talk about - and demonstrate - the art of HP filking. (11:00)

- Zorb chats with Stephanie, one of the webmasters of RupertGrint.net, about the number one source for Rupert news on the web. (30:10)

- The review of Zannie's "The Difference a Day Makes" includes both the hosts' opinions and called in reviews from our listeners. (42:08)

Thanks for staying with SpellCast in the new year! Enjoy the show, and let us know what you think by commenting on our website, LiveJournal, FictionAlley Park, or by email.

SpellCast Readings: The Difference A Day Makes

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 09:54:00 GMT

SpellCast: Creativity is reborn as SpellCast Readings! For its debut, Gwendolyn Grace reads The Difference a Day Makes by Zannie. In this PG-rated Astronomy Tower fic, "Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny try to come to terms with the events at the Ministry of Magic. One-Shot. Missing moment told from Hermione and Ginny's perspective."

SpellCast invites you to send us your fic reviews, to appear in the next regular episode of SpellCast when the hosts also review the fic. You can email text reviews to spellcast@fictionalley.org or leave a Skype voicemail at (559) 477-4273. We hope you enjoy the fic!

SpellCast News: Listener Survey & SpellCast Readings

Tue, 9 Jan 2007 06:27:00 GMT

SpellCast needs your feedback! We want to get a better idea of who our listeners are and what they think about the show, so we've created a brief survey for you to fill out. Feel free to ask questions about the survey in replies to this post, but please send all completed surveys to spellcast@fictionalley.org - it's okay to skip items if you need to, but we'd appreciate as much detail as you can provide. Your comments will help us create more of the show you want to hear, so please take a moment and share your thoughts!

1. How did you find out about SpellCast? (iTunes, FictionAlley, LiveJournal - please be specific)

2. When did you first listen to SpellCast? (Episode number, Month, Day - whatever you recall)

3. Do you listen regularly (almost every episode or more), occasionally (when something strikes your interest/you think to listen), or just once?

4. How many/which other podcasts do you listen to?

5. What are your primary activities in the Harry Potter fandom?

6. Do you like the format (organization and content ordering) of SpellCast? What specifically do you like/dislike about it?

7. What is your favorite type of SpellCast segment? (i.e., Writer's Corner, Fan Fiction Review, Podcast Spotlight, Celebrity Interview, etc.)

8. What have been your favorite specific segments? (i.e., Henry Jenkins interview, Beta Reading Roundtable, Draco Malfoy discussion, etc.)

9. If you've been listening for at least four months, what changes have you noticed in the show and how do you feel about them?

10. What would you like to hear more of on SpellCast? General types of segments and specific suggestions are both welcome.

11. What would you like to hear less of on SpellCast? General types of
segments and specific criticisms are both welcome.

12. SpellCast aims to represent the Harry Potter fandom. How well does
it achieve that goal? How could it better achieve it?

13. We'd like to get our listeners more involved in the podcast. In what ways would you feel most likely to participate? Possibilities include contests, listener calls, "roving journalist" segments, roundtable participation, quizzes - your own ideas are welcome.

14. What auxiliary content (website features, transcripts, visual aids, etc.) are you most interested in having SpellCast provide?

15. Anything we missed?

Thanks again! We look forward to your feedback at any time. Please send completed surveys to spellcast@fictionalley.org.

SpellCast: Episode 14

Mon, 1 Jan 2007 00:21:00 GMT

Don't have any plans tonight? Then ring in the new year with SpellCast: Epsiode 14! In this episode you'll find Robert, Venessa and Becka talking about conferences, wizarding rock, podcasting and other things that happened this past year.

For more information or comments and feedback regarding SpellCast, check out our forum on FictionAlley Park, but also our Livejournal and Myspace pages. We hope you enjoy the show, and don't forget to vote for us on PodcastAlley at midnight!

SpellCast: Episode 13

Sun, 24 Dec 2006 19:25:00 GMT

It's that time of year again, so SpellCast is bringing you a special holiday episode to supplement your celebrations - or help you escape from their stresses. With our second podcast play's debut and holiday filks rounding out the episode, we hope you'll find it as unforgettable as we do.

- We ease into the holiday spirit with an Artist's Corner as Venessa asks Margie (cauldroncakebkr) for tips on holiday baking.

- "Letters and Maps" makes its fandom debut as our second podcast play. It will be available to read on FictionAlley on December 25.

- As a special episode treat, the hosts review two fics for the episode: Lady Ravenclaw's, A Black Christmas and Cedar's, One for Each Night.

Along the way, listen for filks sung by Zorb, Sidney, and Venessa: - Zorb channels the Basilisk for "Change 'Em to Rock" by Caius Marcius; Sidney brings us Lavender's point of view in "Won-Won Baby" by Lilac; Venessa finishes with "Norbert Roasting on an Open Fire." You can read more holiday filks at the Harry Potter Filks site.

Whether and whatever you celebrate, we hope you're enjoying the holiday season. Let us know if SpellCast brought you seasonal cheer at our LiveJournal, MySpace, or FAP forum!

SpellCast: Episode 12

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:30:00 GMT

It's the twelfth month of the year and the twelfth episode of SpellCast! Coincidence? We'll never tell.

In this episode:

- We conclude our Futures of Entertainment conference report with Gwendolyn Grace's interview with Diane Nelson from Warner Brothers.

- In the Podcast Spotlight, Sidney chats with Marisa and Anna from The Remembrall Live, a British Harry Potter podcast.

- Zorb talks with a few beta readers, Emily and Linda, about the beta's role in the fan fiction creative process.

- For the Fan Fiction Review, the hosts discuss 'How I Lost My Pink Bunny Slippers' by twin_v.

Enlightening '07 is calling for people - check it out on the Knight Bus forum in FicitonAlley Park!

Don't forget that Hot Topic have released shirts with You-Know-Who from the recently released preview poster - they're available for pre-order now!

You can listen to Episode 12 by clicking on the link below or through iTunes. For more information or to leave comments and feedback regarding SpellCast, check out our forum on FictionAlley Park, as well as our LiveJournal and MySpace pages.

We hope you enjoy the show, and please remember to vote for us on PodcastAlley!

SpellCast Creativity: Episode 4

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 10:57:00 GMT

Hold onto your pants! In episode 4 of SpellCast Creativity we intend to rock your socks off!

This week, we have three fan fiction readings:

- Five have a Magical Time, written by Lazy_Neutrino and read by Elanor Isolda

- Shelter, written by Magnolia Mama and read by Gwendolyn Grace

- Amsterdam, written by DrT and read by Jason Fraser

Also, we feature a brand new segment, Wizrock News, provided by Wizrocklopedia, as well as a wizarding rock song "And then I Died", performed by the Moaning Myrtles.

SpellCast Creativity welcomes all fan fiction entries with a PG-13 rating or below, so if you'd like your favourite fic to be heard, flick an email over to spellcast@fictionalley.org.

Enjoy!

Searching for Beta Readers for a Round Table

Fri, 1 Dec 2006 21:32:00 GMT

Sorry about the probably somewhat nonsensical string of characters at the bottom of this post, but we need to do it to 'claim' the podcast on our account at Podcastalley (no relation to FictionAlley). Don't forget, you can vote for SpellCast as your favorite podcast here

My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-7e145c6bb3afc7cef4d922d8366cf82a}

Also, we're looking for experienced beta readers to participate in a round table discussion on the process of editing fanfic; if you want to participate and you have Skype and a microphone, post a comment here!

SpellCast: Episode 11

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:51:00 GMT

SpellCast is bringing you twice the fun this week! Episode 11 is already released, and who better to double your listening pleasure than our favourite twins, James and Oliver Phelps!

In this episode:

- Gwendolyn talks with several intervenents from the Futures of Entertainment conference.

- Spellcast reporter, Elanor got the chance to interview the Phelps twins at the Collectormania G-Mex event in Manchester, England and a few Harry Potter fans attending the event. (transcript)

- Sidney talks with Andrea from Potterdelphia and Paul from Harry and the Potters about their upcoming Yule Ball event.

- For the Fanfiction Review, we take a look at 'Always Pure' written by Ronniekins.

For more information or comments and feedback regarding SpellCast, check out our forum on FictionAlley Park, but also our Livejournal and Myspace pages. We hope you enjoy the show!

SpellCast: Episode 10

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 18:42:00 GMT

After a short delay due to some technical issues, episode 10 is now online and available for your listening pleasure! This week the female staff take over SpellCast, and bring some fantastic content to your earphones.

In this episode:

- Venessa got the chance to interview Neil Ciciriega, the creator of PotterPuppetPals.

- Gwen discussed the Harry Potter books and comparative culture with Dr. Henry Jenkins, the Peter de Florez Professor of Humanities at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

- Zorb talks with two Harry Potter fans about character death predictions for book 7.

- For the Fan Fiction Review, the hosts take a look at A Local's Guide to Life in London written by Mary G.

Please remember to check out our forum on Fictionalley Park for more news and discussion on SpellCast or to leave us a comment on our website. We hope you enjoy the show!

Note: Due to the recording schedule, some content may be out of date.

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Registration: A PodcastPlay by Copperbadge

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:49:00 GMT

What's Registration, FictionAlley's first podcast play?

When they get roped into waiting to register James' unborn son for Hogwarts, Sirius and Remus have a long day's wait, and a small dilemma -- nobody's picked a name yet. Faturing the Patils, Finnigans, Longbottoms, Malfoys, and one Weasley as supporting cast...

Download the podcast play, written and adapted by Copperbadge aka samvimes, and read the original story here.

SpellCast Creativity: Episode 3

Sun, 5 Nov 2006 16:52:00 GMT

In order to make this week without SpellCast a bit more bearable, we offer you the third episode of SpellCast Creativity. In this show you can expect:

"The Government Stole My Toothbrush", written by Pennswoods and read by Gwendolyn Grace.

"Like Father, Like Son", written by Mira Miracle read by Jason Fraser.

If you have a fic you'd like read on SpellCast Creativity, send us a link to spellcast@fictionalley.org. Please keep in mind that SpellCast can only include fics that are rated PG-13 and below. We hope you enjoy!

SpellCast: Episode 9

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 07:58:00 GMT

All Hallows Eve is upon us, and with it, a special episode of SpellCast! Have no fear as we bring you tricks and treats from around the fandom in our first holiday-themed episode. Enter (if you dare) and find:

- Discussion of Halloween in Harry Potter and around the world.
- Harry Potter costuming tips and advice from Mandy Mitchell.
- How to make tasty treats for your holiday feast in an interview with cauldroncakebkr.
- Reviews of three Halloween fics on FictionAlley: Pumpkins, by Whitefeather; What Characters Do Between Books: The Halloween Party, by Fortuitous Intervent; and The After-Party Party, by Bloodyrose.

Don't go out among the boggarts and ghouls until you've downloaded SpellCast: Episode 9 at our website or through iTunes!

SpellCast: Episode 8

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 06:07:00 GMT

With the end of October fast approaching, SpellCast episodes are coming to you with the speed of a Snitch! SpellCast: Episode 8 is now online and available for download. In this episode:

- Announcements: SpellCast wants YOU!
- The hosts respond to comments and questions from SpellCast listeners in an all-new Mailbag segment.
- Writer's Corner takes on Dark!Harry fics with Becka and Cedar.
- Snape, Dumbledore, and their complicated relationship come into consideration through the fan fiction review of GMTH's Any Means Necessary.

As always, you can download the episode at our website or subscribe via iTunes. Remember to vote for SpellCast on PodcastAlley!

SpellCast: Episode 7

Mon, 9 Oct 2006 07:07:00 GMT

What do you get when you cross two Americans, an Australian, and une FranÃaise? Why, SpellCast: Episode 7, of course!

This episode includes:

- The hosts of SpellCast give their thoughts on the recently released photos from Order of the Phoenix movie.
- We continue with the second half of the podcast play, Samvimes' Registration - if you want to download Registration on its own, you can get it here!
- Josh chatted with Belinda Hobbs about her hobby of keeping up-to-date with JKR's website for the Harry Potter Lexicon and FictionAlley.
- For the Fan Fiction Review, the gang discusses Maya's If You've a Ready Mind.

Please be sure to check out our forum on FictionAlley Park and Livejournal for more information and discussion regarding SpellCast. We hope you enjoy the show!

SpellCast Creativity: Episode 2

Sat, 7 Oct 2006 04:29:00 GMT

For your listening pleasure, we have more fan fiction readings! Here's what's in store for SpellCast Creativity: Episode 2:

"Of Shadows and Swans", written by Lady Ravenclaw, and read by Gwendolyn Grace.

"Just Desserts", written by PadawanMage, and read by Sidney Parker.

We hope you enjoy!

SpellCast: Episode 6

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 06:20:00 GMT

With back-to-back episodes, SpellCast: Episode 6 is now available for download!

This episode includes:

- In the Podcast Spotlight, we take an in-depth look at Snapecast.
- Our first podcast play, Samvimes' Registration, makes it's debut!
- The Writer's Corner focuses in on everyone's favorite werewolf, Remus Lupin!
- For the Fan Fiction Review, we take a look at Eliane Fraser's Not Yet Discouraged.

Please be sure to check out our forum on FictionAlley Park for more information and discussion regarding SpellCast. We hope you enjoy the show!

SpellCast Creativity: Episode 1

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 19:26:00 GMT

It's been a long time coming, but we're finally releasing the first episode of SpellCast Creativity. These episodes of SpellCast feature fan fiction readings and other creative endeavors of the fandom. We hope you enjoy!

The following fic readings are included in this episode:

- "By Any Other Name", written by Woolly Bladder, read by Sidney Parker

- "Harry &... Mrs. Figg?!", written by BJH, read by Jason Fraser

Once you've finished listening to the episode, please let us know what you think by leaving us a comment on our website or on FictionAlley Park. Be sure to check back Monday evening for the release of SpellCast: Episode 6!

Vote for SpellCast on PodcastAlley!

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 20:17:00 GMT

If you enjoy listening to SpellCast, please vote for the show on PodcastAlley! Oh, for the record, they're not related to FictionAlley despite having simular names. Thank you for your votes!

SpellCast: Episode 5

Wed, 6 Sep 2006 08:47:00 GMT

After a rather long sabbatical, we're proud to announce that SpellCast: Episode 5 is now available for download.

This episode includes:

- A roundup of fandom news with Heidi, including a report on a Harry & the Potters concert with Barb Purdom.
- Robert sat down with Amy Tenbrink, one of the Lead Event Organizers of the upcoming Harry Potter convention, Phoenix Rising.
- Sidney had the oppertunity to talk with Dave O'Brien about his daughter, Katie O'Brien, the fan fiction they worked on together and the Katie O'Brien Memorial Scholarship Fund.
- The Artist's Corner finally makes it's debut on SpellCast. Venessa talks with midnight_ljc & leelastarsky for our first fan art discussion.

As always, be sure to check out our forum on FictionAlley Park for more information and discussion regarding SpellCast. We hope you enjoy the show!

SpellCast: Episode 4

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 06:19:00 GMT

Just in time for Lumos, it's the fourth episode of SpellCast!

This week's show includes:

- The Fan Created segement makes it's return with an interview on Harry Potter knitting.
- For the Writer's Corner, we talk about romantic relationships between Harry Potter and Hermione Granger in fan fiction.
- In the Fan Fiction Review, we take an in-depth look at Sabelle's A Fine Line. Joining the discussion is SpellCast staffer, Andrew Perry.

Once again, this episode's music has been brought to us by Lowlands Girl. Thank you so much! As always, be sure to check out our forum on FictionAlley Park for more information regarding SpellCast. We hope to see some of you in Las Vegas!

SpellCast News: Phoenix Rising Live Podcast

spellcast@fictionalley.org — Wed, 5 Jul 2006 20:13:00 GMT

We're going to the Phoenix Rising conference in New Orleans next year! Listen for more details, and tune in to Spellcast #4 next week for an interview with a Phoenix Rising organizer!

SpellCast: Episode 3

Sun, 2 Jul 2006 08:28:00 GMT

The the third episode of FictionAlley's SpellCast is now is now available for download!

This week's show includes:

- Heidi sits down with Jenna of Danradcliffe.com and talks about their upcoming plans for Dan's 17th birthday. Be sure to go here for more information!
- Heidi also had the chance to talk with Jeff of HPANA about Beyond Boundaries' upcoming trip on the Hogwarts Express.
- In the Writer's Corner, Sidney and a couple of authors take a deeper look into Luna Lovegood.
- For the Fan Fiction Review, Sidney and I talk about B. Bennett's A Certain Point of View. We have an in-depth discussion on shipping references in the fic and ... Milk Duds?

Also, a rather large thank you is in order for Lowlands Girl, who supplied this week's music for the podcast. Thank you! Be sure to check out our forum on FictionAlley Park for more information regarding SpellCast. We hope you enjoy the show!

Running Time: 44:30

SpellCast: Episode 2

spellcast@fictionalley.org — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 09:12:00 GMT

The second episode of SpellCast is now available for downloading!

This episode features a brand new segment - the Writer's Corner - and a fan fiction review of Ashre's From the Ashes, plus Harry Potter fandom news!

For more information and discussion regarding SpellCast, be sure to check out the SpellCast forum on FictionAlley Park!

SpellCast: Episode 1

spellcast@fictionalley.org — Tue, 23 May 2006 14:39:00 GMT

It gives us great pleasure to announce the launch of the first episode of FictionAlley's SpellCast! We hope that you enjoy it!

This episode features a discussion of Leni Jess's A Speaking Likeness and report on Professor Flitwick - Warwick Davis - live from Disney's Star Wars Days at MGM.

To learn more about how you can participate in our next episode's fic discussion or topical round-table, click here.