Snapecast Episode 42

// September 15th, 2011

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Always…
The Long Awaited Deathly Hallows (Part II) Episode

Content for this episode:

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

Host Opening – (0:57)
Hosts: Rachael, Rose, Gina
- In which the hosts attempt to explore the answers to life, the universe and everything
- Crying into a flask over the conventions we couldn’t attend this summer
- A little geeky discourse on Pottermore
- Soliciting feedback on what you’d like to see in Snapemore

The Snape Report – (11:36)
Announcer: Jon
News for now. (Send your news to snapenews@gmail.com)
- Even Snape Knows “It Gets Better”
- Snape stomps competition in Bloomsbury Favorite Character Poll
- But author/journalist Annabel Pitcher ,a href=”http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2011/aug/31/harry-potter-magical-character-dumbledore”>is flummoxed as to why so many love Snape
- Alan Rickman continues to talk about his portrayal of the Professor
- The latest whereabouts of the not-quite-late Severus Snape appear to be somewhere down under.
- The sshg_exchange is back for 2011.

Deathly Hallows, Part II Roundtable of Doom – (13:40)
Panel: Rachael, Gina, Rose, Becca, Shannon
This Slytherin Life – (51:18)
Essayist: Barbara W.
- A Eulogy for the Bravest Man

This Slytherin Life – (51:18)
Essayist: Barbara
- Eulogy for the Bravest Man

Fan Interview – (57:18)
Interviewer: Gina
Guest: RandomMumble
- The Prince’s Tale – Animation on DeviantArt

Owlpost – (1:11:21)
Panel: Shannon, Becca, Rachael
- Thanks to listener comments, our video episode is now available on YouTube. Download Part I and Part II here.
- More debate over Snape’s rather stylish forced billow/swoop.
- In we sort of get side-tracked by an excellent piece of owlpost and begin discussing the movie all over again.

Closing – (1:39:33)
Hosts: Rachael, Gina, Rose
-In which we explain why the final film is NOT the end of fandom (and Rose uses a particularly apt weed metaphor).
-We’re still working on the details for Snapefest, but stay tuned for an announcement on Halloween.
-Snape-ing, Always…

Stupefy You – (1:43:10)
Filkers: Philo’s Folly
- Download the mp3 here
- View the Video on YouTube”

Contact
Magical and Muggle listeners are encouraged to leave comments in our blogs, post to our discussion boards, send us e-mails, or leave us a voicemail. Here’s where you can reach us:
Website/Blog: http://snapecast.com
LJ: http://community.livejournal.com/snapecast/
IL: http://asylums.insanejournal.com/snapecast/
Dreamwidth: http://snapecast.dreamwidth.org/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/snapecast
MySpace: snapecast
Discussion Boards: Snapecast on Why Snape?
E-mail: severus@snapecast.com
Skype Username: Snapecast

Transcripts
-Transcripts of this episode will be available at snapecast.com.

Music
Opening: - Lara St John, Bach Violin Concertos: 01-BWV 1041 : I. Allegro
Snape Report: – music by Allan Horn, “Newscast”
DH2 Roundtable: – Alexander Desplat, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1: 02-Snape to Malfoy Manor
This Slytherin Life: - Nicholas Hooper, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: 17 – Farewell Aragog; - Patrick Doyle, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: 19 – Death of Cedric; - Nicholas Hooper, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: 02 – In Noctem
Fan Interview: – Janine Johnson, Chopin Recital: 12-Valse Brilliante Op.18 in Eb major
Owlpost: - Shira Kammen, Music of Waters: 03-Unconformity
Filk: - Philo’s Folly, “Stupefy You”

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Snapecast Episode 41

// June 1st, 2011

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Snape-ing for Newbies
An Episode Especially for Dunderheads Just Discovering their Love of Snape

Content for this episode:

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

Introduction – (0:57)
Hosts: Rachael, Shannon, Becca
- In which the hosts celebrate our 5-year Snape-iversary with a little too much wine.
- Trailer Talk: is Deathly Hallows Part II going to live up to the Snapeyness promised in this latest trailer?
- Billow versus swoop: how would you describe the awesome Snapey moment at 1:17?
- Snape, schmoopy or badass?
- What will the new film mean for Snape-ing in the fandom?

The Snape Report – (16:24)
Announcer: Jon
News for newbies. (Send your news to snapenews@gmail.com)
- The Snarry-a-thon just wrapped. Lots of fic and art available for your viewing pleasure on LJ snape_potter.
- Artists and authors are hard at work on the latest Snape/Hermione Exchange. Fic and art will begin posting in September on the LJ community sshg-exchange.
- Summer convention season is shaping up to be very Snapey indeed.
- The latest trailer for Deathly Hallows part II has sent Snapefans into a squeeing frenzy.
- Rickman quote in Empire Magazine warms hearts of Potter fans.

Vote for Snape in the Bloomsbury Character Poll! – (19:34)
Announcer: Rose

Snape for Dummies Newbies Roundtable – (20:39)
Panel: Meagan, Rose, Becca, Shannon

Some Starting Points: - Fanfiction.net; - FictionAlley; - Leaky Lounge; - Grangersnape100 on LiveJournal; - Snape_potter on LiveJournal; - Sshg_exchange on LiveJournal; - The Petulant Poetess; - Snapedom; - Snarry Reader; - Snupin_prophet on InsaneJournal; - Sycophant Hex; - Walking the Plank; - The WIKTT Archives

Help us compile our Snape resources. If you know a great place to Snape that we haven’t mentioned in the roundtable, post a comment or send us an e-mail as severus@snapecast.com

Aeternitas Medley – (1:01:59)
- Thoughts about the upcoming film by Snapefans who attended the HP con Aeternitas

Fan Interview on Snape’s Anger – (1:09:28)
Interviewer: Gina
Guest: Irvin Khaytman

Video Clips: - Snape’s Anger Part I; - Snape’s Anger Part II

Stay Tuned for Our Very First Video Episode – (1:32:25)
Announcer: Becca
- Snapey shenanigans in the WWoHP with Meagan and Rachael coming the weekend of July 15, 2011

Owlpost – (1:33:34)
Panel: Shannon, Becca, Rachael
- Just what exactly does Snape like to read?
- In which Rachael wows us with her ability to order beer in Dutch. What this has to do with Snape is anybody’s guess.
- Good and odd experiences at midnight film releases.
- A heated debate about an unfortunate mistake in the subtitles for Deathly Hallows Part I.

Closing – (1:52:21)
Hosts: Rachael, Becca, Shannon (and Jon)
- Marveling on the past five years of Snape-ing.
- Give us your feedback on Snapefest II. Are you interested? How much could you pay? When and where? Look for a poll soon or send us your comments.
- Our plans for the release of the final film.
- After five years of Snape-ing, someone gets fired?!! OMG! Too much drama!!!!11111

Transcripts
-Transcripts of this episode will be available at snapecast.com.

Music
Opening: - Lara St John, Bach Violin Concertos: 01-BWV 1041 : I. Allegro
Snape Report: – music by Allan Horn, “Newscast”
PSA: Vote for Snape: – Nicholas Hooper, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 13-Umbridge Spoils a Beautiful Morning
Snape for Newbies Roundtable: - The Rolling Stones, “Sympathy for the Devil”
Aeternitas Medley: - Nicholas Hooper, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: 15-The Slug Party
Fan Interview: – Janine Johnson, Chopin Recital: 12-Valse Brilliante Op.18 in Eb major
Ad: Video Episode: – John Williams, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: 01-Prologue
Owlpost: - Shira Kammen, Music of Waters: 03-Unconformity
Host Closing: - music by EasyAccessMusic, “Human Emotion 30sec”

Please visit www.magnatune.com to listen to and purchase many of the fabulous pieces of music you hear on Snapecast. Snape may be evil, but they are not.

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Snapecast Episode 40

// April 1st, 2011

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The Unidactyl and You

Critical Information for the Well-rounded Snapefan

Content for this episode:

This is Snapecast – (0:00)

Voice: Chris

- Soundbyte: Alan Rickman, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Introduction – (0:57)

Hosts: Rachael, Meagan, Kristin

- In which an unfortunate miscommunication lands us an awesome guest host.

- Meagan is homeless; how you can help.

- Hidden meanings behind the Deathly Hallows art director’s infamous quote.

- Coming up in this show.

The Snape Report – (11:55)

Announcer: Jon

News for now. (Send your news to snapenews@gmail.com)

- Video clips and high-quality screencaps of Deathly Hallows Part 2 from an ABC Family preview.

- Snape takes on all challengers in Suvudu’s cagematches: Corvis Rebaine and the vampire Lestat.

- Follow the youngest actor to play Snape thus far on Twitter, and give Snapecast a shout out while you’re there.

- Snape tries his luck at the Wizard Dating Channel OK Mudblood.

Snapecast Investigates: the Unidactyl – (14:38)

Panel: Rachael, Shannon, Becca, Rose, Gina, Meagan, Kristin, and Jen

-Snape’s Animagus form revealed.

PSA: Unidactyl Migration Preparedness – (37:05)

Announcer: Rose

- Be prepared for the inevitable.

Seeing Snape In… – (38:10)

Panel: Becca, Rachael, Rose, Meagan and Kristin

- Snape and… Billy Crystal?

-The shocking similarities.

Owlpost – (1:04:44)

Panel: Shannon, Rose

-in remembrence of John Nettleship, the inspiration behind our belovéd Potions Master.

-find your fellow Snapefans at Leaky Con.

-is it Snape’s or Dumbledore’s voice in the Silver Doe scene? Judge for yourself, and then compare/contrast to the Lighting Struck Tower scene.

Closing – (1:24:18)

Hosts: Rachael, Meagan, Kristin

-www.snapecastneedsmorebillycrystalcontent.org

-Snapecast’s first video episode coming soon.

“Snarky Snape” – (1:29:38)

-by Schnuffle Puffskein

Contact

Magical and Muggle listeners are encouraged to leave comments in our blogs, post to our discussion boards, send us e-mails, or leave us a voicemail. Here’s where you can reach us:

Website/Blog: http://snapecast.com

LJ: http://community.livejournal.com/snapecast/

IL: http://asylums.insanejournal.com/snapecast/

Dreamwidth: http://snapecast.dreamwidth.org/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/snapecast

MySpace: snapecast

Discussion Boards: Snapecast on Why Snape?

E-mail: severus@snapecast.com

Skype Username: Snapecast

Transcripts

-Transcripts of this episode will be available at snapecast.com.

Music
Opening: - Lara St John, Bach Violin Concertos: 01-BWV 1041 : I. Allegro
Snape Report: – music by Allan Horn, “Newscast”
Snapecast Investigates: – John Williams, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: 03-The Knight Bus
PSA: – Alexandre Desplat, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1: 09-Dobby
Seeing Snape In…: - Ivan Ilic, Elegance and Refinement: 02-Handel-Suite in Fa Major (Allegro)
Owlpost: - Shira Kammen, Music of Waters: 03-Unconformity
“Snarky Snape”: - music by Schnuffle Bunny

Please visit www.magnatune.com to listen to and purchase many of the fabulous pieces of music you hear on Snapecast. Snape may be evil, but they are not.

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Snapecast Episode 39

// January 9th, 2011

Posted by Snapecast in Podcasts

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The Epic Deathly Hallows Episode
Three Hours of Nonstop Snape-ing to Make Up for Our Lateness!

Content for this episode:

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

Introduction – (0:58)
Hosts: Rachael, Becca, Gina
- In which we explore the pros and cons of eating popcorn out of a cauldron.
- How we saw Deathly Hallows Part I.
- Looking ahead to upcoming HP cons in 2011: Aeternitas (April 28 – May 1), Lubricus (June 16-19), LeakyCon (July 13-17), and DiaconAlley (July 21-24)
- Coming up in this show.

The Snape Report – (17:33)
Announcers: Jon
News for now. (Send your news to snapenews@gmail.com)
- Fans surprisingly satisfied with the Snapeyness of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I. Someone must have spiked the popcorn!
- The latest film continues to inspire a new wave of Snape appreciators.
- Snape deemed “ultimate Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher” by very important online media source.
- Formerly relevant tv channel also
shares in the Snape love.
- Draco Malfoy Tom Felton admits to being secretly scared of
Snape.
- Latest Lego Snape keychain is seriously cute.

Deathly Hallows Part I Review – (20:30)
Panel: Becca, Rachael, Meagan, Rose, Shannon

Fan Interview – (1:01:23)
Interviewer: Rachael
Guest: Ryan

PSA: Lubricus – the Slash-focused Harry Potter Con – (1:41:05)
- For more information, visit the Lubricus website.

Tour of the Harry Potter Exhibit in Seattle – (1:42:20)
Intrepid Attendees: Rachael, Diane from Spellcast

Owlpost – (2:10:59)
Panel: Shannon, Becca, Gina, Rachael
- Our thoughts on the depiction of Snape in A Very Potter Musical and A Very Potter Sequel
- Flapping, thrusting and billowing: The physicality of Snape, Voldemort and Harry and what that says about their characters.
- On lunching with Snape.
- Other Snape merchandise at the WWoHP.
- A listener confesses her deepest darkest secret.
- Further discussion of the Silver Doe scene in DH Part I.

Closing – (2:42:53)
Hosts: Rachael, Becca, Gina
- Snarky seems a little shell-shocked since DH part I.
- In which we still can’t stop talking about the film.
- Possible plans for a video podcast

Deathly Hallow Part I Fan Predictions – (2:51:18)
Interviewer: Gina

Transcripts
-Transcripts of this episode will be available at snapecast.com.

Music
Opening: - Lara St John, Bach Violin Concertos: 01-BWV 1041 : I. Allegro
Snape Report: – music by Allan Horn, “Newscast”
Deathly Hallows Part I Review: – Alexandre Desplat, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1: 02-Snape to Malfoy Manor
Fan Interview: – Janine Johnson, Chopin Recital: 12-Valse Brilliante Op.18 in Eb major
Tour of the HP Exhibit: -Alexandre Desplat, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1: 10-Ministry of Magic
Owlpost: - Shira Kammen, Music of Waters: 03-Unconformity
DH Fan Predictions: - Alexandre Desplat, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: 21-Lovegood

Please visit www.magnatune.com to listen to and purchase many of the fabulous pieces of music you hear on Snapecast. Snape may be evil, but they are not.

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Snapecast Episode 38

// September 30th, 2010

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The Wizarding World of Severus Snape

Content for this episode:

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

Introduction – (0:58)
Hosts: Rachael, Rose, Meagan
- Our Theory of Diminishing Snape leaves us pessimistic about the Snapeyness of Film 7.
- Unspoiled predictions regarding the Snapeyness of the first Deathly Hallows film.
- We hereby challenge all Snapefans to bring plastic cauldrons to eat their popcorn out of during the film.
- Some cracktastic film casting ideas. (Billy Crystal…Srsly??)
- Coming up in this show.

Behind Snape’s Door – Review of the WWoHP – (15:25)
Panel: Rose, Shannon, Rachael, Gina, Meagan, Becca
- Photo of Snape’s Door
- Henry Jenkins’ Reflections on The Night of a Thousand Wizards

Top 10 Ways to Make the WWoHP More Snapey – (1:03:30)
Announcer: Rose

This Slytherin Life: A Fan’s Park Musings – (1:04:23)
Fan: Gina

Owlpost – (1:13:30)
Panel: Rachael, Rose, Meagan
- Speculations about Eileen and Tobias’ jobs.
- Did the Professor ever contact the writer of this personal ad? Inquiring minds want to know.
- Severitus – why have we not discussed this before?! And how do people pronounce Severitus anyway???
- More Owlpost from the Muggle world.

Closing – (1:40:27)
Hosts: Rachael, Rose, Meagan
- Plans for Snape-ing during future park visits.
- How we plan to Snape through the rest of 2010.

Snape’s Letter to Lowes Hotel – (1:43:35)
Voice: Confused Customer Service Representative

Contact
Magical and Muggle listeners are encouraged to leave comments in our blogs, post to our discussion boards, send us e-mails, or leave us a voicemail. Here’s where you can reach us:
Website/Blog: http://snapecast.com
LJ: http://community.livejournal.com/snapecast/
IJ: http://asylums.insanejournal.com/snapecast/
Dreamwidth: http://snapecast.dreamwidth.org/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/snapecast
MySpace: snapecast
Discussion Boards: Snapecast on Why Snape?
E-mail: severus@snapecast.com
Skype Username: Snapecast

Transcripts
-Transcripts of this episode will be available at snapecast.com.

Music
Opening: - Lara St John, Bach Violin Concertos: 01-BWV 1041 : I. Allegro
Behind Snape’s Door – Park Review: - Patrick Doyle, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: 16-Hogwarts’ March
Top Ten: - Nicholas Hooper, Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince: 28-The Weasley Stomp
This Slytherin Life: - Robots in Disguise, “Postcards from…”
Owlpost: - Shira Kammen, Music of Waters: 03-Unconformity
Snape’s Letter: - Nicholas Hooper, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 02-Professor Umbridge; - Nicholas Hooper, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 13-Umbridge Spoils a Beautiful Morning

Please visit www.magnatune.com to listen to and purchase many of the other fabulous pieces of music you hear on Snapecast. Snape may be evil, but they are not.

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Snapecast Episode 37

// June 1st, 2010

Posted by Shannon in Podcasts

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The Musical Anniversary Episode
Celebrating our 4-Year Snape-iversary!

Content for this episode:

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

Introduction – (0:57)
Hosts: Rachael, Shannon, Gina
- In which we blow out some birthday candles and reminisce on 4 years of Snape-ing
- Just what has and hasn’t changed in the ways we Snape
- Plans for Infinitus including a Snape meet-up and a presentation on The Theory of Diminishing Snape ”
- Take our poll regarding the Snape meet-up
- Coming up in this show.

The Snape Report – (22:40)
Singing Announcers: Jeff & Becca
News for now. (Send your news to snapenews@gmail.com)
- Deathly Hallows Snape action figure sports new improved billow
- Canadian cosplayers Snape-it-up at the Innovator’s Ball in Ontario
- The truly naughty Snape fans Snarry fen are invited to visit the Snarry Suite at Infinitus
- Snapecase community celebrates Snape throughout his life
- Way back in February (while everyone was still recovering from Snape’s big bad 50th birthday bash), Rickman’s awesome evilness recognized
- Fans pushing for Alan Rickman to portray Moriarty in Sherlock Holmes 2.

Fan Interview – (28:18)
Interviewer: Gina
Guests: Andrew and Wesley of Severus and the Snapes

Like Snape Remix – (46:25)
Wrockers: Severus and the Snapes

Snape & Roundtable – (49:44)
Panel: Becca, Rose, Shannon
Topic: Snape & the Arts
- Rickman’s inspiring tango video
- Snape moon-walking by fancy-less
- Separated at birth: Franz Liszt and Severus Snape?

PSA: Results of our Limerick Contest – (1:07:45)
Announcer: Rose
Congratulations to Proto and Professor Skrewt

Owlpost – (1:10:58)
Panel: Shannon, Gina, Rachael
- When you have a lawyer on staff, you cannot avoid the occasional legal disclaimer
- Remembering the good old days when we ALL debated Snape’s loyalty
- In which we explore how Snape might treat a blind student
- More reminiscing on our earliest Snape fanfic-reading experiences

Closing – (1:44:17)
Hosts: Rachael, Gina, Shannon
- Shout-out to new listeners and new fans of Snape
- Snuna Exchange reveals have just been posted
- SS/HG Exchange begins posting June 1st
- Snarry-a-Thon recently wrapped as well
- Should Shannon get a cat named Severus
- Happy Snape-iversary!

Suddenly Severus – (1:52:14)
Filk writer: Rebecca Webb
Filk singer: Jeff

Transcripts
-Transcripts of this episode will be available at snapecast.com.

Music
Opening: - Lara St John, Bach Violin Concertos: 01-BWV 1041 : I. Allegro
Snape Report: – John Williams, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: 01-Prologue; – John Williams, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: 09-Hogwart’s Forever – the Moving Stairs; – John Williams, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: 02-Fawkes the Phoenix; – John Williams, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: 11-Hagrid the Professor; – Patrick Doyle, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: 12-Harry in Winter; – Nicholas Hooper, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 02-Professor Umbridge; – Nicholas Hooper, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: 17-Farewell Aragog; – John Williams, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: 10-The Norwegian Ridgeback – A Change of Season
Fan Interview: – Janine Johnson, Chopin Recital: 12-Valse Brilliante Op.18 in Eb major; - Severus and the Snapes, “Like Snape Remix”
Shape &: – Shira Kammen, Wild Wood: 13-Rapaz Maneo
PSA: – Nicholas Hooper, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince:15-The Slug Club; - Nicholas Hooper, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: 13-School!
Owlpost: - Shira Kammen, Music of Waters: 03-Unconformity
Suddenly Severus: - music from Little Shop of Horrors, “Suddenly Seymour” (lyrics by Rebecca Webb)

Please visit www.magnatune.com to listen to and purchase many of the fabulous pieces of music you hear on Snapecast. Snape may be evil, but they are not.

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