Tired of revising for your Herbology final? Set down your textbook and join us at the Three Broomsticks for “SpellCast: Not While I’m Around.” Accomplished fan fiction writer and published author, Jim Bernheimer, joins in to talk Hufflepuff bromance. Also, Robert comes down with a case of spattergroit and Aaron has to take the reigns. So pull up a barstool, get yourself a glass of pumpkin juice and settle in for a great episode of SpellCast!
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"I'm going to be a SpellCast junkie by three in the morning!"
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May 2009
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Take a trip to Hogsmeade and head over to the Three Broomsticks for “SpellCast: Discovering Distraction.” Our news anchor, Dianne Miller, and new staff members, Michele Chambers and Kyrie Evers, fill out the table as guest hosts. Also, Dianne learns the dirty truth about the SpellCast newsroom and Robert thinks Hermione needs to see a psychiatrist. So pull up a chair, order a butterbeer and get ready for a great episode of SpellCast! Take a break from your potions homework and head on over to the Three Broomsticks for “SpellCast: Repercussions!” The biggest Snape fan girl of them all, Rachael of Snapecast, drops in for a drink and a chat about the potions master. Also, Robert rants about Muggle public transit, and everyone wonders why James and Sirius have a thing for Snape’s undergarments. So sit down in a comfy armchair, pour yourself a glass of elf-made wine, and get ready for a great episode of SpellCast. FictionAlley announces the SpellCast Azkatraz Podcast Play Sweepstakes Spectacularrr! SpellCast is producing a live podcast play during Azkatraz’s Podcast Palooza, and this year we are hosting a contest for the featured plays. We will select three short plays to be performed live by conference attendees during the podcast. Shake the snow off your boots, unwind your scarf and pull up a bar stool at Three Broomsticks for "SpellCast: Elementary Mapmaking." Ryan of PotterFicWeekly, the 'other' Harry Potter fan fiction podcast, swings by to help guest host the episode. Also, Ryan tries his hand at singing the story and there's more references to sci-fi television than you can shake a wand at. So grab a couple cups of coffee and settle in for a great episode of SpellCast! As the seasons change, grab your sweater and coat and head over to the Three Broomsticks for "SpellCast: A Good Start." Former host of SpellCast, Zorb, stops by for a butterbeer and a chat about Harry and Hermione. Also, Aaron and Zorb do their best to restart the old shipping wars and Robert learns the value to taking cover underneath the table. So order up a slice of good fashioned pumpkin pie and get ready for great episode of SpellCast! Hang up your coat and grab your usual chair at the Three Broomsticks for "SpellCast: Not My Daughter You Git!" Longtime friend and our favorite Mudblood, Venessa Scrivano, stops by to help host the show. Also, Aaron turns out to be an old-fashioned sort of guy and Robert can't speak properly to save his life. So order up a Butterbeer, kick back and enjoy the show! It's bright and early at the Three Broomsticks and a groggy Robert and Aaron are back with "SpellCast: Changes." Sidney Parker, an old host of SpellCast, drops in to say hello and joins the boys. Also, Aaron tells us how he really feels about Draco Malfoy and Robert learns a lesson in conflict mediation. So pour yourself a cup of coffee, butter up a piece of toast, and wake up to a new morning with SpellCast! Robert and Aaron are joined by a new host, Rae Taylor, at the Three Broomsticks for "SpellCast: The House of Blue." The SpellCast trio take on the Carrow's regime of torture and discuss the strengths of Ravenclaws. So walk up to the bar, order a Firewhiskey, and get ready for a great episode of SpellCast! All Hallow's Eve is finally here and SpellCast is kicking things off with "SpellCast: Halloween Hauntings". To celebrate, we are reading the three winners of our Halloween Story Challenge. So put on a spooky costume, grab some of your favorite sweets and get ready for a chilling special episode of SpellCast! We've had a lot of fun the past couple of weeks, but now it's time to bring our live podcast play series to a close. This week we're featuring our live play from Terminus: We're back again this week with the second part of our three part live podcast play series! This week we're featuring our live play from Portus:"Yes, Minister (Wizarding Version: WWN Light Programme), Episode 5: The Principle of the Thing" written by GMW WemyssIf you have questions, comments or issues, please feel free to send us an e-mail at spellcast@fictionalley.org.Thanks for downloading and enjoy the play. After a long hiatus from podcasting, SpellCast returns to release a series of live podcast plays. Starting the series off are last year's plays from Sectus: It’s been several months in the making and now the third season of SpellCast is kicking off with “SpellCast: Nothing Like the Moon.” Robert returns to the The Broomsticks with Aaron, a new host, and they discuss everything from wizarding drinks to witches dancing skyclad. We also premiere two new segments and take our fan fiction readings to a whole new level. So grab a seat on a near by bar stool, pop open a frosty bottle of Butterbeer and get ready to dig into a great show! Robert and Aaron are back again at the Three Broomsticks this week for “SpellCast: Last Train Runnin’.” The boys decide to get snarky about Severus Snape, “canon retellings” and the wizarding afterlife. So pull up a chair, pour yourself a tall glass of pumpkin juice and get ready to enjoy another great episode of SpellCast Cooler weather and turning leaves are a sure sign that Halloween is almost upon us. To celebrate, SpellCast is holding a Halloween Story Challenge! To enter, see below: - Halloween must be a prevalent theme in the story. The deadline for entry is Friday, October 24th. Entries can be submitted to halloween@spellcastpodcast.com or on the Halloween Challenge thread at the SpellCast Book Club. A judging panel of SpellCast and FictionAlley staffers will select three winners to be featured in a special Halloween edition of SpellCast that will be released at midnight on October 31st. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave a comment on this post or make a post at the SpellCast Book Club. Happy writing and best luck
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! 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: Enjoy! Hey there Spellcasters! Have you checked out the latest from Spellcast? |

