Snapecast

Snape’s Death Filmed

Rachael — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:39:02 +0000

Although any good Snape fan is well aware of the fact that the professor does not actually die in the last book, Warner Brothers has announced that the Snape death scene has been filmed. At least we know he’ll be in the last film! Now let’s hope that the scene is longer than 2 minutes…

HBP: The Corrected Version

Rachael — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:41:15 +0000

In Episode 35, some of the Snapecasters performed a dramatic reading of the “Don’t Call Me a Coward” scene from the script for Harry Potter and the Halfblood Prince. Please consider this the closest thing we will get to a corrected version of the film.

You can watch it here on the Snapecast YouTube channel.

Snapecast Episode 35

Snapecast — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:03:12 +0000

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Happy Snapeday
Someone Turns the Big Five-Oh

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, Gina, Shannon
- Our plans for celebrating the Professor’s 50th
- Richard Armitage, Shannon’s new Snapespiration : check him out here and here, here and this entire miniseries here!
- Already looking forward to Infinitus
- Coming up in this show.

The Snarky Fan - (19:10)
Panel: Rachael, Becca, Meagan, Rose
- In which we squee and snark over the HBP DVD deleted scenes (especially this one), the released HBP screenplay and the recent Rickman interview

PSA: Newly Declared International Holiday - (52:17)
Announcer: Rose
- Happy Snapeday Everyone!

Seeing Snape In - (53:17)
Panel: Shannon, Rachael, Becca, Meagan
- In which we discuss the Snapeyness of a certain pointy-eared Vulcan of Star Trek fame

Owlpost - (1:27:42)
Panel: Shannon, Gina, Rachael
- OMG! It’s Snape on a Segway!
- In which we get taken to task for neglecting Snapetastic Wrock!
- Seeing Snape in Hannibal Lector?

Closing - (1:44:44)
Hosts: Rachael, Gina, Shannon
- A Beginner’s Guide to Snape Porn (for those who are new to the Internet):
Sycophant Hex
The Restricted Section
Petulant Poetess
Adult Fanfiction.net
- An actual erudite discussion regarding the official recognition of Snape-ing as a word!!
- Annual reviews of Rachael Snapecast sought
- Leave us a voicepost on our skype account Snapecast

Occlumency - (1:54:00)
Voice: Lady Becca

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
The Snarky Fan: – Jive Ass Sleepers, “Private Eye”
PSA: - Nicholas Hooper, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: 28-The Weasley Stomp
Seeing Snape In: - Ivan Ilic, Elegance and Refinement: 02-Handel-Suite in Fa Major (Allegro)
Owlpost: - Shira Kammen, Music of Waters: 03-Unconformity
Occlumency: - Lady Gaga, “Poker Face”

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Twelve False Friends

Shannon — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 03:02:01 +0000

Day twelve of the thirteen days of Severus leading up to the Professor’s 50th birthday. Just putting the finishing touches on Episode 35.

Eleven Birthdays Waiting

Shannon — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:51:13 +0000

Day eleven of the thirteen days of Severus leading up to the Professor’s 50th birthday. The Minister of Mixing is hard at work.

Ten Points from Gryffindor

Shannon — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:08:49 +0000

Day ten of the thirteen days of Severus leading up to the Professor’s 50th birthday. Just a few more days until the next episode.

Nine Melted Cauldrons

Shannon — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:58:25 +0000

Day nine of the thirteen days of Severus leading up to the Professor’s 50th birthday. Who’s bringing the birthday cake?

Eight Hateful Letters

Shannon — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:01:34 +0000

Day eight of the thirteen days of Severus leading up to the Professor’s 50th birthday. Snarky’s been hard at work.

Seven Years of Friendship

Shannon — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:21:32 +0000

Day seven of the thirteen days of Severus leading up to the Professor’s 50th birthday. How will you be celebrating?

Six Inches of Marking

Shannon — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 04:38:32 +0000

Day six of the thirteen days of Severus leading up to the Professor’s 50th birthday. Are you ready to Snape?

Five Days Detention

Shannon — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:33:08 +0000

Day five of the thirteen days of Severus leading up to the Professor’s 50th birthday. Here’s wishing everyone a Snapey New Year! (And yes, we’re hard at work on the next Episode!)

Four Childhood Foes

Shannon — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:34:56 +0000

Day four of the thirteen days of Severus leading up to the Professor’s 50th birthday. You didn’t honestly think we’d let this momentous occasion pass without an episode…

Three Vials of Veritaserum

Shannon — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:48:54 +0000

Day three of the thirteen days of Severus leading up to the Professor’s 50th birthday.

Two Manipulative Masters

Shannon — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:43:24 +0000

Day two of the thirteen days of Severus leading up to the Professor’s 50th birthday.

One Lifelong Regret

Shannon — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:41:39 +0000

Day one of the thirteen days of Severus leading up to the Professor’s 50th birthday.

Rickman Interview With Snape Content

Rachael — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:51:41 +0000

Clips from a December 7, 2009 interview with Alan Rickman at the Hudson Society have recently surfaced. A link with the all three the videos is here. Here is a short summary of the content from a Snape fan perspective…

Video 1 (located here): Rickman talks about the importance of story telling and discusses what happens when it is mixed with commercialism.

Video 2 (located here): Rickman responds “I don’t know” to a question about what attracted him to his character in Harry Potter. His teaser for the upcoming Harry Potter film: “It’s the last one.” Not exactly true since Deathly Hollows will be a two parter. There is a bit of discussion about the different directors in the series as well.

Video 3 (located here): Rickman mentions a few scenes with just Ralph Fiennes. Will we see Snape and Voldemort strolling around the Malfoy Mansion together with the white peacocks? There is also mention of a scene with 300 kids. Headmaster Snape?

This interview definitely offers fodder about how much Snape there will be in Deathly Hollows. Will we even get a death scene?

Deleted Scene #1…with more to come hopefully

Snapecast — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:27:50 +0000

A big Snapey thank you to many of our listeners for providing this news tip. If you have not seen it already check out the haunting deleted scene from HBP which, in our opinion, is all about Snape.

Snape fen can only hope that there is more where this came from.

Snape and his elf made wine

Snapecast — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:16:04 +0000

This pic of Snape and a glass of elf made wine was recently posted on an Alan Rickman Facebook page…

Now why couldn’t the rest of the movie been more along these lines?

Snapecast Episode 34

Snapecast — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:25:41 +0000

The Flight Leisurely Stroll of the Prince
The Azkatraz Episode

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This is Snapecast - (0:00)

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

Introduction - (0:58)
Hosts: Rachael, Rose, Meagan
- Nearly two months on, we’re still recovering from Azkatraz
- Revisiting some Snapey programming including The Fully Knowable Severus Snape
- Highlights from the con included the Snape meet-up, the Snarry meet-up, the Snily meet-up, and Snape cosplayers
- Coming up in this show.

Official Report on the HBP Film - (15:53)
Panel: Rachael, Becca, Rose, Meagan, Shannon
- The Snarry movie that wasn’t
- Somebody draw Snape on a Segway, please!!!

A Snapefan in San Fran - (40:52)
Announcer: Becca
- We encounter a Snapefan who somehow still hasn’t read DH…

Detention Intervention - (44:12)
The Unhealthily Obsessed: Kristin (Megan’s sister)
Concerned Family Member (okay, not really- she did this for the LULZ): Meagan

Owlpost - (59:54)
Panel: Shannon, Rose, Rachael, Meagan
- Seeing Snape “Lost in Space”?
- Just how much influence does JKR have on the HP films?
- In which someone’s sister asks a question about Snape’s guilt.

Closing - (1:27:33)
Hosts: Rachael, Rose, Meagan
- We’re already looking forward to Infinitus!
- In which we devise a 12-step program for wannabe Snapefen.

Azkatraz Medley - (1:37:33)
Interviewees: Snape fans, Snape addicts, and the extremely depraved at Azkatraz.

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

MusicOpening: - Lara St John, Bach Violin Concertos: 01-BWV 1041 : I. Allegro
Official Report on the HBP Film: – Nicholas Hooper, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: 28-The Weasley Stomp
Snapefan in San Fran: - Janine Johnson, Chopin Recital: 12-Valse Brilliante Op.18 in Eb major
Detention Intervention: - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: 05-Double Trouble
Owlpost: - Shira Kammen, Music of Waters: 03-Unconformity
Azkatraz Medley: - Nicholas Hooper, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: 15-The Slug Party

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Remembering simons_flower

Rachael — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:30:20 +0000

Today the Harry Potter fandom realized a tragic loss. simons_flower–podcaster, prolific fan fic writer, Ravenclaw, mother, and master of snark–was laid to rest in a cemetery in Washington state. As a mentor to new writers, host of the Quaffle Talk podcast, and valued friend to all who knew her, simons _flower touched more lives than can be expressed in the form of a post to this blog. Although her death was sudden and much too soon, it served as an example to illustrate the love and kinship in this fandom. Sometimes pictures are more effective than words in expressing emotions and that may be the case here…

Art by mudblood428

Back from Snape-ing at Azkatraz

Snapecast — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:39:38 +0000

The Snapecast staff has returned from Azkatraz so be on the lookout for a recap episode shortly. In the mean time, here are a few memorable moments from the con…

Snarky was super naughty, receiving multiple arrest warrants for pooping on conference patrons, breach of employee confidentiality, tampering with mail, and other owl-related offenses…

There was also a beautiful Snape profile at the con…

Also Snape must have escaped from our hotel room because we did have a Snape-shaped hole….

If you would like to see pics from the Snapecast Meetup at The Press Club there is a Flickr group here.

Spinner’s End Squee

Snapecast — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:33:11 +0000

It looks like we FINALLY have our first glimpse of Spinner’s End in all its shabby glory…

Some more of the wig…

And there’s a video clip of the Trio and Ginny discussing the Advanced Potions book.

Windblown!Snape Confirmed

Snapecast — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:11:51 +0000

It turns out that the poster with Snape and his greasy locks blowing in the wind was legit. Click on the image below for the high res version of what Mugglenet is calling the “bad guys poster”. Man, what will it take for Snape to lose this “villain” reputation?

Snape in LA

Snapecast — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:45:42 +0000

There’s a new billboard in LA with a very airbrushed Snape…

Another Snape poster…poor quality but promising

Snapecast — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:54:27 +0000

UHP has posted 6 new HBP posters and one of them features Snape. The picture is blurry, but it has some potential.

And I do think it is slightly different than this one. In the blurred pic, the robe and hair are swishing in a semi-dramatic fashion.

Snapecast Episode 33

Snapecast — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:00:47 +0000

The Spring Cleaning Episode
Doing Martha Stewart proud…

Direct download the episode here (78:51) 38 MB

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, Rose, Shannon
- Things to look forward to at SnapeyLeakyCon.
- Plans for a Snape meetup at Azkatraz.
- In which WB claims top spot on our sh*tlist.
- Coming up in this show.

The Snape Report - (14:57)
Announcer: Jonathan
News for now. (Send your news to snapenews@gmail.com)
- WB screws with our Snape-ing YET AGAIN moves the release date for HBP.
- Despite WB’s nefarious machinations, Snapecast is organizing a meetup to ensure that Azkatraz will be full of Snapey squee.
- WB attempts to appease rabid fans with increased Snapey content in the film trailer and promotional material.
- Some bigwigs in Ireland are apparently big Rickman fans.
- Snarky currently masquerading as Snapecast on Twitter and Dreamwidth.

Deathly Hallows Medley - (17:01)
First Impressions By: Rachael, Chris, Rose, Becca, Meagan, Shannon
- Yes, we’ve been sitting on this for nearly 2 years!!!!

Top Ten Signs You’re Still a Snapefan - (23:15)
Announcer: Rose

Seeing Snape In… Roundtable - (26:07)
Panel: Becca, Rachael, Rose, Shannon
- Top 5 Snapey characteristics

PSA: Severus Big Bang Sign-Ups Opening Soon - (46:58)
Announcer: Griselda Marchbanks
-Severus Big Bang LJ Community
-Severus Big Bang IJ Community

PSA: Vote for Snape in ‘08 - (48:25)
Voices: John, Gina, Wendy, Rachael, Becca, Chris

Owlpost - (50:59)
Panel: Shannon, Rose, Rachael
- In which we actually crack open Book 7 to answer a few tricky questions.
- Howlers and e-mail from the Muggle world.

Closing - (1:07:36)
Hosts: Rachael, Rose, Shannon
- We feel pretty clean!
- Join the Azkatraz Snape Meetup Community
- Severus Big Bang sign-ups begin June 1st!
- Snupin’s Bigger, Longer & Uncut Project will debut July 1st.
- Look for a new episode after the release of the new movie!

A Poem for All Hallow’s Eve - (1:10:40)
Voice: Chris
- Apologies to Mr. Edgar Allen Poe

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

Music
Opening: - Lara St John, Bach Violin Concertos: 01-BWV 1041 : I. Allegro
The Snape Report: – music by Allan Horn, “Newscast”
Deathly Hallows Medley: - Talking Heads, “The Book I Read”
Top Ten: - Harry Potter and the Prizoner of Azkaban: 11-Hagrid the Professor
Seeing Snape In…: - Ivan Ilic, Elegance and Refinement: 02-Handel-Suite in Fa Major (Allegro)
Severus Big Bang PSA: - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 08-Room of Requirements
Vote for Snape PSA: - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: 16 Hogwarts’ March
Owlpost: - Shira Kammen, Music of Waters: 03-Unconformity
A Poem for All Hallow’s Eve: - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: 13 The-Invisibility Cloak-The Library Scene; Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: 17-The Face of Voldemort

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.

The Best HBP Poster Yet

Snapecast — Fri, 01 May 2009 02:45:38 +0000

Who cannot love this…

Click on the image for the high res version.

“It’s Over”

Snapecast — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:38:31 +0000

Although the Professor is only featured for a few seconds in the latest HBP trailer, he certainly makes an impact. In addition to the scenes from previous trailers, the latest tease from the WB features Snape hurling hexes at Harry and darkly uttering the words “it’s over” in a way that only Snape can do. We’ve captured a few screencaps which are available below. Click on the link for the larger versions…

Look at that technique. Snape definitely has some hardcore dueling experience.

I would not want to be Harry here…well then again…

…or maybe not

The scene that is giving all the Snape fans the chills.

Snape-ing one day early isn’t necessarilly a good thing

Snapecast — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:08:42 +0000

After initially delaying the release of Harry Potter and the Halfblood Prince 8 months, Warner Brothers is now giving us one extra day of Snape-ing and releasing the film on July 15, 2009. Unfortunately this may cause some stress for Azkatraz convention goers, many of whom planned their travel around a midnight release on July 17, 2009. HPEF has yet to make a decision to change show times or convention schedules, but they are keeping everyone in the loop.

Snape has expressed extreme displeasure with this situation as it will inevitably inflict an extra day of lunacy upon him. First Warner Brothers ruined his summer vacation plans and now the increase in fangirling that comes with every movie (especially this one) will start one day early. Looks like it’s time to break of the fire whiskey.

Snape fans will most certainly be financially impacted by this announcement as those of us who have already bought tickets to the July 17 midnight showing will have to purchase tickets for the new earlier release date. How could we imagine seeing Harry Potter and Severus Snape two days later than everyone else?

Thanks to Coz X for this tip!

Some Snape on Spellcast

Snapecast — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:55:20 +0000

Most of the Snapecasters have recovered from our brief affair with Rorschach and although we don’t have a new Snapecast yet, we did some Snape-ing on Spellcast a while ago when they reviewed a Snapey fic. You can listen to the episode here or direct download here.

While we’re on the topic of Spellcast, don’t forget their Azkatraz Podcast Play Sweepstakes. So submit your Snapey story ideas ASAP. If we get some crap about Dumbledore this year, Snarky will not be happy.

Snapecast Episode 32

Snapecast — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:34:20 +0000

We love ~~Snape!~~ Rorschach!

Direct Download the entire episode - 14 MB (29:01)

Content for this episode:

This is Snapecast - (0:00)
Voice: Rorschach
- Soundbyte: Jackie Earle Haley; Watchmen

Introduction - (0:57)
Hosts: Rachael, Becca
- special announcement: Snapecast is now Rorschachcast!
- why Snapefans should become Rorschachfans
- a very special Rorschach-inspired Top Ten
- stay tuned for more information!

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: 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

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.

Finally the Halfblood Prince in HBP!

Snapecast — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:57:37 +0000

Severus Snape has finally received the recognition he deserves with respect to his namesake movie. We have a very nice promo poster featuring the Professor…

Snapecast on Twitter

Snapecast — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:42:03 +0000

Snapecast finally got a Twitter account so apparate on over there when you have a chance and say hello. Snarky also couldn’t resist making one of these…

Snapecast Episode 31

Snapecast — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:25:14 +0000

My Snapey Smutty Valentine
We didn’t even try to keep this one tasteful…

Direct Download the entire episode - 36 MB (1:17:34)

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, Shannon
- Snarky is missing – oh noes!
- The particular challenge of translating the book 6 title into other languages
- In which we explore the Snarry undertones of the Japanese HBP trailer
- Speaking of the next movie, what’s up with that PG rating??!
- Plans for this summer’s HP cons

The Snape Report - (23:00)
Announcer: Jonathan
News for the month of February. (Send your news to snapenews@gmail.com)
- Fans in Japan celebrate Snape Sensei’s birthday in style
- Someone up there at WB clearly likes Japan the best
- New movie poster for Half-Blood Prince is Prince-less
- For more smexy Valentines Snape-ing, check out Snapedom’s Valentine’s Party, and the hpvalensmut and wizardlove exchanges
- Deatheater wannabes, Snarry shippers, Snupin lovers, and the generally slashy begin preparing for Snapey fun at Azkatraz

Valentine’s Telegram #1 - (25:17)
Rhyming Troll: Becca

Love Potion 9 & 3/4 - (25:46)
Warning: We earned our EXPLICIT rating on this one.
Panel: Gina, Becca, Shannon, Rachael
- Snape PWP
Walking the Plank - Snarry Archive
Idols of Perversity by bloodcultoffreud – SS/HG
Illustration for Idols of Perversity by _odella_ (NWS)
A Mutually Beneficial Arrangement by Melusin – SS/HG
An Army of Snapes by LadyoftheMasque – SS/HG
Graduation by mylittlesecret – SS/HG
The Love You Take by Subversa – SS/HG
A Pushing, Thrusting Young Man by Ad Baculum – Snarry
The Very Last by Amanuensis – Snarry
Snape/Hermione by eldivinomarques (NWS)

Valentine’s Telegram #2 - (51:43)
Rhyming Troll: Gina

Valentine’s PSA - (52:10)
Announcer: Rose
- Beware suspicious Valentine’s Owlpost

Valentine’s Telegram #3 - (53:20)
Rhyming Troll: Shannon

SnapeFest Potions Class - (53:45)
Announcer: Gina & Rachael
The Professor: Droxy
- Brewing a dung bath bomb

Valentine’s Telegram #4 - (1:09:46)
Rhyming Troll: Rachael

Closing - (1:10:15)
Hosts: Rachael, Rose, Shannon
- Continue sending us those Snapefic recs
- Rachael is still really hung up on Home Fries Nazi by pir8tfancier
- Tune in to Spellcast for their upcoming Snape fic roundtable.
- Snapey Valentine’s Love to the Professor and ALL Snapefen

Top 10 Worst Valentine’s for the Professor - (1:15:05)
Voice: Chris

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: 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
The Snape Report: - music by Allan Horn, “newscast”
Telegram: - Angel Romero, A Touch of Class: 04-Variations on Greensleeves
Love Potion 9 & 3/4: - Etta James, “I Just Want To Make Love To You”
Telegram: - Angel Romero, A Touch of Class: 04-Variations on Greensleeves
Valentine’s PSA: - Nicholas Hooper, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 02-Professor Umbridge
Telegram: - Angel Romero, A Touch of Class: 04-Variations on Greensleeves
Potions Class: - The Searchers, “Love Potion No. 9″
Telegram: - Angel Romero, A Touch of Class: 04-Variations on Greensleeves
Top 10 Worst Valentine’s: - John Williams, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: 09-Dobby the House Elf

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.

Some Snape From Japan!

Snapecast — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:37:13 +0000

The Japanese trailer for Harry Potter and the Halfblood Prince was recently released giving us all a tiny bit more Snape over which to squee. Here is link to the best version we can find.

It’s not much, but at this point, Snape fans will take what they can get. We also have some screencaps of the two “new” Snape scenes…

Expect some discussion on the Valentine’s Day episode of Snapecast….

Snapecast Episode 30

Snapecast — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:19:37 +0000

Happy Snapemas Snapukah Snapestice Birthday, Professor!
Wishing a little bit of Severus for everyone this year

Direct Download the entire episode - 50 MB (1:49:11)

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, Becca, Gina
- We may be rusty, but we’re still Snape-ing
- Vampire!Snape - definitely more sparkly than Edward Cullen
- In which we confess to not keeping up with the new “canon”
- Our resolutions for being better Snapefans this year

The Snape Report - (10:52)
Announcer: Jonathan
News for the past several months. (Send your news to snapenews@gmail.com)
- Alan Rickman discusses Potter films with fans on Uinterview.com.
- Rickman makes the rounds in yet another interview.
- The Queen couldn’t be arsed to give Rickman props.
- Boggart!Snape wins costume contest.
- Desperate Snapefen endure Sparkly!Vampire film for glimpse of HBP.
- For those uninterested in sparkle, there was plenty of thought-provoking discussion.
- Input currently being solicited for a possible Snupin Big-Bang Challenge.
- Alec Hopkins clearly a fan of Snapecast.
- Despite unfortunate Snape mishap, the Professor celebrates the big 4-9!

Snape’s Resolutions for 2009 - (15:55)
Announcer: Droxy
- Top 7 resolutions for enduring yet another year among dunderheads

Fanfic Review: Fic - (17:01)
Announcer: Meagan
Reader: Gina
- Exanimus Virtutis: A Hero’s Goodbye by LadyTuesday

Fanfic Review: Roundtable - (47:56)
Panel: Shannon, Rachael, Gina
- the viscera of a violent death
- who would have been responsible for retrieving Snape
- an unspoken connection between Snape and Hermione
- what kind of sandwich did Harry want after the final battle

Snape-ing at Azkatraz - (1:03:44)
Interviewer: Rachael
- Snape and the Snape Factor at Azkatraz

Owlpost - (1:14:43)
Panel: Shannon, Rachael, Becca, Gina
- Why Snape chose the moniker Half-Blood Prince
- Does JKR really hate Snape
- Where have all the Snape-vids gone
- Howlers and e-mail from the Muggle world.

Closing - (1:40:27)
Hosts: Rachael, Becca, Gina
- Tentative plans for a Valentine’s episode
- Plea for more Snapey programming at this year’s HP cons
- Snape apparently cursed our iTunes feed last fall

Happy Birthday from the House-elves! - (1:47:06)
Voices: Pinky, Dinky, Winky & Stinky (filling in for Spanky, who’s on a tea towel exchange to Russia)

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:
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
The Snape Report: - music by Allan Horn, “newscast”
Snape’s Resolutions: - Patrick Doyle, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: 07-Rita Skeeter
Fanfic Roundtable: - Laurel Zucker, Mozart Flute Quartets: 07-Allegro
Snape-ing at Azkatraz: Nicholas Hooper, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 01- Fireworks
Owlpost: - Shira Kammen, Music of Waters: 03-Unconformity
Happy Birthday: - “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”

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.

Snapecast iTunes Problem Fixed

Snapecast — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:12:01 +0000

Since Episode 27 we’ve been suspecting that Professor Snape somehow managed to put a curse on our iTunes feed. The Snapecast staff believes that we found an adequate counter curse and now have the problem under control. If you continue to experience problems try resubscribing or shoot us an email. Happy Snape-ing!

Third HBP Trailer Looks Promising

Snapecast — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:02:20 +0000

The latest Halfblood Prince trailer (which will be shown with Twilight opening on November 21) looks to be pretty Snapey. You catch and download various versions of the trailer here. And here are the screencaps of the Snapey bits…

I believe we have some Killing Curse action…

Dumbledore better watch out…

And the angsty burning house scene…

*shivers*

Snapecast Episode 29

Snapecast — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:00:00 +0000

We’re Late for School!
But if it earns us a detention with a certain snarky professor

Direct Download the entire episode - 55 MB (1:59:18)
Content for this episode:

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

Introduction - (00:58)
Hosts: Rachael, Rose, Wendy
- Rose recounts her whirlwind tour of all three HP conventions this summer including real silver does, Snape gangs, Draperies, and ship missionaries
- Overall opinion of the new HBP release date: we would’ve preferred socks
- Coming up in this show

The Snape Report - (20:25)
Announcer: Jonathan
- the silver lining behind the HBP release date move is that the 2009 HPEF convention Azkatraz has already secured a special showing for the conference attendees!
- while you’re waiting (and waiting) for the HBP movie, you can check out this YouTube spoof. Be warned, though, there’s a conspicuous absence of Snape
- The Huffington Post reports that DanRad’s naked bum is to blame for the new HBP release date. Well, what can’t be blamed on DanRad’s naked bum?
- the wine isn’t elf-made, but Snapefans might still want to check out Alan Rickman’s new movie, Bottle Shock
- Rickmaniacs, let your voice be heard! Sign the petition to get a wax figure of Alan placed in Madam Tussauds of London
- artist Hever has created a one-of-a-kind potions bottle with a faux bronze Snape bust
- yet another hilarious spoof to tide us over ’til next summer, Harry Potter and the Deadly Abridgment by Mr. Frisket
- Alan Rickman talks about Harry Potter: the Musical and Harry Potter porn in an interview he gave last year to Musical Talk

Live from SnapeFest: the Snape Divide - (24:02)
Moderator: Becca
Panelists: Beth (), Seema (), Amy ()
- identifying the Snape Divide and ways to cross it

Top Ten - (1:09:50)
Voice: Rose
- Top Ten reasons why Warner Brothers delayed the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

This Slytherin Life - (1:12:26)
Announcer: Becca
Essayist: Megan Delia
- How Snape came into focus
- “The Twenty” by Lenya Rountree

Fanfic Review: Fic - (1:17:49)
Announcer: Meagan
Reader: Gina
- “Ever More Tightly Bound” by Thevina

Fanfic Review: Roundtable - (1:31:23)
Panel: Shannon, Rachael, Gina
- we love Missing Moments fic!
- the significance of Snape and blood
- canon vs. fanon

Closing - (1:52:52)
Hosts: Rachael, Rose, Wendy
- Snarky needs to earn his keep! Please send us owlpost!
- reasons to share your Snape-ing with us
- stay tuned for Episode 30

Potions Master Blues - (1:56:06)
Wrockers: The Prefect Project
- thank you, Prefects! You wrock!

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/
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
The Snape Report: music by Allan Horn, “Newscast”
Live from SnapeFest: - Lara St. John, Bach Violin Concertos: 07-BMV 1043:I. Vivace
Top Ten: - Nicholas Hooper, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 13-
Umbridge Spoils a Beautiful Morning
This Slytherin Life: - Chris Harvey, Otherwake: 01-Tensor
Fanfic Review: Roundtable: - Laurel Zucker, Mozart Flute Quartets: 07-Allegro
Potions Master Blues: - The Prefect Project, Night Rounds: “Potions Master Blues”

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.

Big and Shiny Unbreakable Vow

Snapecast — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:19:16 +0000

We finally got a big, shiny, high quality UV picture. Click on the image below to see the details…

Yes, Narcissa’s hair is a bit wonky. And I don’t see any elf made wine…

Oh how they tease

Snapecast — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:51:11 +0000

The Curse of the Halfblood Prince continues with new images of Snape released from the film!

First we have a really nice Snape wand action shot…

And then the infamous Unbreakable Vow scene…

And we have to wait HOW long to see this film?

The Curse of the Halfblood Prince?

Snapecast — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:04:21 +0000

In light of today’s announcement that the release of Harry Potter and the Halfblood Prince will be pushed to July 2009, many Snape fen are wondering if the film is cursed. How are we supposed to survive the winter without our Snapey fix?

The official movie web site reflects the change and a rationalization for the move can be found here.

But there is a silver lining on this pair of graying underpants: the new release date coincides with Azkatraz, HPEF’s 2009 conference in San Fransisco. The organizers have arranged tickets at a nearby IMAX for the first midnight showing. For more information check out the announcement here or join the Azkatraz LJ community.

A Call for Contributions

Snapecast — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:21:47 +0000

There’s nothing quite like Snape-ing the day away with fellow fans
to get those snarky juices flowing! As you may have noticed, we
here at Snapecast are still riding high on the energy and excitement
of all the Snapey events this summer. And it appears that we’re not
alone; many Snapefans are experiencing fresh bursts of inspiration
and creativity when it comes to our favourite Greasy Git.

Snapecast would like to invite our listeners to share some of that
inspiration by sending us a This Slytherin Life or Detention
Intervention segment. More than a year after the publication of
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, how do you feel about Snape?
What has changed? What hasn’t?

Need some examples? Here are the timestamps for a few segments from previous episodes:

Shannon’s This Slytherin Life: Episode 1, 50:07
Peg Kerr’s This Slytherin Life: Episode 13, 44:43
Chris’s This Slytherin Life: Episode 4, 54:09
Zille’s This Slytherin Life: Episode 10, 31:41
Rachael’s Detention Intervention: Episode 3, 32:45
Laura’s Detention Intervention: Episode 6, 56:32

For more information about content and formatting for This Slytherin
Life and Detention Intervention, please visit our Contribute page. Questions regarding the
recording of your segments may be sent directly to Snapecast’s
Minister of Mixing at becca @ snapecast.com.

We look forward to hearing your Snapey thoughts!

Snapecast Episode 28

Snapecast — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:11:26 +0000

The Mostly Live One
For those who couldn’t make it to Portus…

Direct Download the entire episode - 34 MB (1:09:12)
Content for this episode:

Introduction - (0:00)
Hosts: Rachael, Becca, Gina
- Reporting on the Snapey fun of Snapefest
- Special Snapefest Tribute Video: Edited version (5:30), Downloadable Full-Length Version (14:56)
- In which Becca squees (rather loudly) over Snape’s leather jacket.
- Highlights from the Podcast Palooza, Portus, the Art Gallery, and the Swim-Up Bar.
- Rachael narrowly escapes buying a piece of Snape look alike art…

Snapecast Live! - (16:48)
Voice: Chris
Sort of Live Panel: Rachael, Meagan, Becca, Gina, Jeff, Shannon, Rose
Special Guest: Severus Snape
- Soundbyte: Alan Rickman, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
- Elf-Made Wine Supplied by Room Service

The Snape Report Special Edition: A Year in the Afterlife - (21:44)
Announcer: Jonathan
Video from Snapefest available here.
News for those who’ve been living under a rock for the past year (Send your news to snapenews@gmail.com)
- JKR’s nefarious plot to end worldwide Snape-ing not successful: Snape lives on!
- In a devious attempt to distract Snapefen from absence of Headmaster portrait, JKR announces Dumbledore is gay.
- Snapefans on LiveJournal settle on name for their collective madness.
- Deleted scenes accompanying OotP DVD not very riveting and definitely not at all Snapey.
- Professor Snape once again snubbed for Wizard of the Month recognition.
- WB’s plan to release DH as two films gives Snapefans twice the chance to get their Snape fix.
- Big-time lawsuit causes hoopla in HP fandom but really has nothing to do with Snape.
- 50+ particularly depraved Snapefen descend on Dallas for a full day of non-stop Snape-ing at Snapefest.

Searching for Snape in All the Wrong Places - (26:25)
Panel: Shannon, Rachael, Becca, Gina, Rose
- Can there ever really be a replacement for Snape?

Owlpost - (38:55)
Panel: Rachael, Shannon, Gina, Rose, Meagan and Snarky
Voice: Munchkin
- In which we ponder what might have been if Snape had been a GIRL
- The younger generation loves Snape too.
- Howlers and e-mail from the Wizarding and Muggle world.

Predictions for ~~Harry Potter & Severus Snape: The Movie~~ The Half-Blood Prince - (51:07)
Panel: Meagan, Becca, Rachael, Rose, Gina, Shannon
- What we expect to see in the next film

Trivia and Audience Q&A - (53:33)
Panel: Rachael, Becca, Meagan, Gina, Shannon, Rose and Severus Snape
Guests: Depraved lunatics in the audience
Voice: Chris

Closing - (1:05:17)
Hosts: Rachael, Becca, Gina
- Check out the Portus/Snapefest Flickr Group
- Stay tuned for Episode 29

Happy Birthday! - (1:08:00)
Voices: Jeff, Meagan
Filkster: Jeff

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: snapecast
MySpace: snapecast
Discussion Boards: Snapecast on Why Snape?
E-mail: severus@snapecast.com
Skype Username: SnapecastTranscripts
-Transcripts of this episode will be available at snapecast.com.

Music
Opening: - Lara St John, Bach Violin Concertos: 01-BWV 1041 : I. Allegro
The Snape Report: music by Allan Horn, “Newscast”
Trivia and Audience Q&A: - Lara St John, Bach Violin Concertos: 01-BWV 1041 : I. Allegro
Happy Birthday: - John Williams, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: 01-Prologue

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.

Half-blood Prince Teaser Trailer has no Half-blood Prince

Snapecast — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:37:21 +0000

We are happy to report that the teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince has finally been released and is viewable via this link. Unfortunately the previews do not include an appearance by the title character, Severus Snape. Poor Sevy.

Because Warner Brothers won’t give us our Snapey fix, Snapecast will be putting out a special “Happy Birthday Harry” episode featuring audio from the live Snapecast at Portus. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring audio from SnapeFest and full coverage of the upcoming HBP film.

SnapeFest Pics

Snapecast — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:09:09 +0000

A number of pics from SnapeFest are located here. You can also upload your pics to this group.

Top 10 Things Snapefen are looking forward to at Portus - #1

Snapecast — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:13:16 +0000

Non-stop Snape-ing at Snapefest!!!

Top 10 Things Snapefen are looking forward to at Portus - #2

Snapecast — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:13:09 +0000

Dueling at the Granger-Snape Meetup at the Marriott on Saturday.

Top 10 Things Snapefen are looking forward to at Portus - #3

Snapecast — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:38:23 +0000

Taking A Look at the Life of Severus Snape on Friday morning.

Top 10 Things Snapefen are looking forward to at Portus - #4

Snapecast — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:11:40 +0000

Voguing at the Mystery Masquerade Ball on Saturday night