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Look for us at LUMOS

// July 24th, 2006
Posted by Snapecast in Announcements

Snapecast at Lumos

Come meet a few of the masterminds behind the mic and tell us what you think of the show. We’ll be setting up shop at a few of the events to record listener comments regarding everyone’s favorite Potion’s professor. And don’t forget to pick up a few goodies.
Here’s where you can find us:
Thursday
4:30 – 6:00PM – bracelet handout at the Irish Pub
6:00 – 8:00PM – Welcoming Feast
8:00 – 10:00PM – Harry and the Potters Concert
Friday
10:00 – 10:50AM – How to Create Your Own Podcast Panel (Marquis 1)
-Rachael of Snapecast, Robert of Spellcast and Emma Grant of Slashcast discuss the nuts and bolts behind creating and running a podcast.
12:00 – 1:00PM – Luncheon (Seville Room)
4:30 – 4:55PM – Of Dementors, Dark Lords and Depression (Marquis 2 & 3)
-Jo and her co-presenter Kimberly DeCina discuss mental illness in Harry Potter.
7:00 – 8:00PM – Recording Listener Comments by the Pool
-While enjoying the Quidditch finals, come by and tell us what you think about Snape.
Saturday
10:30 – 10:55AM – Lessons from the Fandom (Marquis 4)
-Shannon presents HP influenced web-based teaching activities for the foreign language classroom.
12:00 – 1:00PM – Creativity Booth
-Shannon sketches on command. If you’re really nice, she might even do your own Hogwarts portrait Snapecast style.
1:30 – 1:55PM – Lies, Damned Lies, and the Daily Prophet (Marquis 7)
-Jo discusses journalism and ethics in the Harry Potter series.
6:30 – 8:30PM – Leaky Mug Podcast
-Some of us will be fangirling with the rest of the mob, especially Meagan.
Sunday
9:00 – 11:00AM – Recording Comments and Reflections on Lumos at the Leaving Feast
-All good things must end, but before they do, share and record your memories and reflections with us.
11:00 – 1:00PM – Auction
- Retail therapy for the Harry Potter Snape obsessed.

See you at Lumos!


Rachael – Rose – Laura – Madelyn

Jo – Meagan – Shannon

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One week left for July Fanfic/Fanart submissions!

// July 15th, 2006
Posted by Becca in Announcements

Only one week left to get your fanfic and fanart entries to severus@snapecast.com for Snapecast’s July Fanfic/Fanart Contest! Submissions for the fanart category are particularly encouraged! For guidelines and deadlines, please visit this page. Any questions may be sent to severus@snapecast.com. Good luck and happy Snaping!

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Snape Sighting #2

// July 9th, 2006
Posted by Snapecast in Announcements
And the saga continues…

Severus Snape had just settled down for an evening of pleasure reading, his well-worn copy of How to Betray Friends and Humiliate People by D.V.S. Naipaul on his lap when a sudden noise interrupted the quiet.’Hullooo, Professor Snape!’Snape nearly spilled his glass of firewhiskey, Wormtail having polished off the last of the wine during another one of his pathetic late night binges.

‘Nigel,’ he said irritably to the head protruding from the grate in the fireplace, ‘it’s late. Someone important had better be dead.’

Nigel had the sense to look a bit shocked, ‘Sorry sir. Just thought you might like an update on that Muggle wireless show about you.’

Snape put down his book, ‘Have they finally heeded my warning and ceased this nonsense?’

‘No sir,’ Nigel said nervously, ‘They even released another show, and the other Muggles really seem to like it.’

Snape glared at him.

‘Of course, it’s still not as popular as that show about onions and some other show about Muggles,’ Nigel added.

‘Aren’t all their ridiculous shows about Muggles?’ Snape asked bitingly.

‘No sir, not all of them.’ Nigel gulped, ‘In fact, one of them’s about Harry Potter.’

‘Potter.’ Snape’s lip curled.

‘Of course, that show’s a lot more popular than the one about you,’ Nigel said helpfully.

Snape simply glared.

Nigel’s head lingered in the grate a moment as if he had something more to report.

‘Are you quite through Nigel?’ Snape hissed.

‘One more thing sir,’ Nigel said hastily as he tossed a small brown parcel out of the fireplace. ‘The missus sent these along. She thought you might want to give them a try. Says they’re much more hygienic than what you’ve got on now.’

And with those cryptic words, Nigel was gone.

Snape retrieved the small package and unwrapped it. Inside were several pairs of cotton undershorts decorated with the most garish patterns in colors hideous enough to make one’s eyes bleed: tiny pink cauldrons spewing clouds of purple smoke, cuddly green snakes grinning madly upon a field of lemon yellow, and bright orange and blue houselves cavorting with lumpy red trolls.

‘Idiot woman,’ Snape muttered and obliterated the offensive undergarments. What business was it of hers what he wore beneath his robes anyway.

Before he could settle back down with his book, however, a tapping at the window caught his attention. There, perched on the sill was an odd assortment of post owls, all of them clutching parcels very similar in size to the one Nigel had just given him, and suddenly Snape had a sinking suspicion that this was somehow the fault of that rotten muggle wireless show.

Shameless Plug: If you think crisp new troll covered underpants are more hygienic than old graying ones, vote for Snapecast on Podcast Alley.

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Some great Snapecast icons, banners, etc.

// July 7th, 2006
Posted by Snapecast in Announcements

Selina Enriquez contributed some incredible Snapecast icons, wallpapers, and banners here: http://www.hostingphpbb.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=119&mforum=snape

Stop by to pick some up and you can also discuss our favorite Potions Master on the message board. Make sure to credit her though.

Here’s a little preview…

Snapecast Green Banner

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Snapecast Episode 2

// July 1st, 2006
Posted by Snapecast in Podcasts

Even longer for your Canada Day/Independence Day/Bastille Day listening pleasure.
By part: Part I (18MB), Part II (28.6MB), and Part III (17MB)

This is Snapecast – (0:00)
Voice: Chris
-Soundbyte: Alan Rickman, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Introduction – (0:59)
Hosts: Rachael, Wendy, Chris (chaeche, shark_girl)
-What’s in our show?
-Fandom News: Look for Snapecast Staff at Lumos and in New York
-Listener Challenge: What is the ultimate question that you would ask JKR about Snape if you could attend the event in New York.

Snapecast PSA: Useful Safety Tips – (11:35)
Announcer: Rose (lampblack)
-Stay safe this summer with Snapecast.

Snarky Chapters – (12:39)
Panel: Rachael, Wendy, Rose, Shannon (chaeche, shark_girl, lampblack, pennswoods)
The Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 5: The Whomping Willow
The Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 11: The Dueling Club

Snape’s Favorite Chat-Up Lines – (37:30)
Voice: Chris

Fan Interview – (39:09)
Interviewer: Gina (gina_r_snape)
Guest: snapesforte (snapesforte)
- Fic: Soul Play
- Art: snapesforte on deviantart
- Website: The Half-Blood Prince

Ad The Voice of Reason – (1:08:22)
Intro: Rachael, Becca (chaeche, msavi)
Announcer: Jon (steyt)
-If you think Snape is really on Voldemort’s side, then drop us a line.

This Slytherin Life – (1:10:29)
Intro: Shannon (pennswoods)
Essayist: Rachael (chaeche)
-The signifcance of family relationships.

Love Potion 9 3/4 – (1:17:29)
Disclaimer: The segment may not be appropriate for younger listeners
Panel: Gina, Rachael, Becca, Jeff (gina_r_snape, chaeche, msavi)
-Snape/Narcissa

Contest Winners Annoucement – (1:41:40)
Announcer: Becca (msavi)
-Congratulations to this month’s winners
-Fic: Believing the Truth by crystalusagi
-Art: Mr. Broody by Stephanie (a.k.a. cellancoly)
-Next month’s contest deadline: Saturday, July 22nd at 11:59pm EST

Breaking News – (1:44:01)
Announcer: Jon (steyt)
-How grey is Snape?

Snape & Roundtable – (1:44:47)
Panel: Becca, Rose, Gina, Shannon, Chris (msavi, lampblack, gina_r_snape, penswoods)
Topic: Snape & FanFiction Part I

Where’s Dumbledore – (1:58:52)
Voices: Chris (Yes. All of them. He’s that good)

PSA: Snapecast at Lumos – (2:02:24)
Announcer: Rose (lampblack)
-Look for us at Lumos and pick up some snapecast goodies.

Owlpost – (2:03:06)
Panel: Shannon, Rachael, Wendy (pennswoods, chaeche, shark_girl)
Voice: Chris
-Our owl has a name! Thanks to hikaru_daydream for the winning entry.
-Howlers and e-mail from the wizarding world & Muggle world

Closing – (2:15:15)
Hosts: Rachael, Wendy, Chris (chaeche, shark_girl)

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