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PotterCast 150 and the Unsung (Unvoiced?) Heroes
PotterCastToday we celebrated our 150th Harry Potter podcast, PotterCast, and instead of a big celebratory show we decided on a celebratory post. It takes a village of house-elves to make this show go, and the ones who you rarely, if ever, hear on the show are who we celebrate today.
(Thanks to Frankie “Frak” Franco for the excellent drawing!)
It’s hard to believe this show has lasted this long with such enthusiasm and hard work behind it. You may hear only a handful of voices on the show each week, but behind each one of those voices are many equally important contributors to the show who don’t get nearly the attention their work merits. So let’s thank our non-vocal PotterCast talent:
First, our transcription team, who work their fingers down each week:
The Transcription Elves: Abbey, Alysia (Starlysh), Amber (ladymadaysia), Candace (freedomstar), Catherine (words of wisdom), Delana (Overcast), Jeff (JeffHpFan), Joan (Chinagrrl), Josh (always_a)sidekick), Kate (mugglebornkat), Kayla (bubblehead), Kelli (eponine244), Lily (MissJubilee), Lisa (bitznbats), Maryann (SusannaMio), Melissa D. (FelixFelicis1980), Pascal (nebka), Patty (theleakyflasher), Quinn (nrossi), Sarah W. (Poet), Shawna (dumbledore18).
The Proofers: Corena (lilinferi), Delana (Overcast), Leah (Padfoot4Eva), Maryann (SusannahMio), Melissa P. (mollymom)
Our coder, Sarah (stampsgal) and finalizer Doug (BigD)
The Witchy Helpers: Kimmers (flipendo) and Kimberley (kimpopo)
Our Elf Manager Stephanie (StephanieElf) and elf managers emeritus kadi, kimmyblair, sunnyelf and kimmparker.
Next, our PotterCast editors: Stede Bonnett, Andrew G., Jeff Gregory, Samantha and Liz T.
And last but certainly not least, all of you who are still listening and come to our live shows. 150 shows ago we would have never thought that you’d still be downloading the show now, so thank you! Everyone mentioned here deserves a huge round of applause; thank you all, it honestly would not be PotterCast without you.
Here’s to another 150!
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Thank you soooo much PotterCast! You don’t know how much you saved me from my Post-Potter Depression. So thank you from the bottom of my heart, I wish I could have been there from the beginning (in the process of downloading old episodes). And last, but certainly not least(probably second) a big shot out thanks to…Abbey, Alysia (Starlysh), Amber (ladymadaysia), Candace (freedomstar), Catherine (words of wisdom), Delana (Overcast), Jeff (JeffHpFan), Joan (Chinagrrl), Josh (always_a)sidekick), Kate (mugglebornkat), Kayla (bubblehead), Kelli (eponine244), Lily (MissJubilee), Lisa (bitznbats), Maryann (SusannaMio), Melissa D. (FelixFelicis1980), Pascal (nebka), Patty (theleakyflasher), Quinn (nrossi), Sarah W. (Poet), Shawna (dumbledore18), Corena (lilinferi), Delana (Overcast), Leah (Padfoot4Eva), Maryann (SusannahMio), Melissa P. (mollymom), Our coder, Sarah (stampsgal) and finalizer Doug (BigD) Kimmers (flipendo) and Kimberley (kimpopo), Our Elf Manager Stephanie (StephanieElf) and elf managers emeritus kadi, kimmyblair, sunnyelf and kimmparker,Stede Bonnett, Andrew G., Jeff Gregory, Samantha and Liz T. And finally to the PotterCast Quartet…to many more years of squees, buritos, pelligrino, and good dicussion!
HERE’S TO ANOTHER 150! CHEERS POTTERCAST!!
Thank you soooo much PotterCast! You don’t know how much you saved me from my Post-Potter Depression. So thank you from the bottom of my heart, I wish I could have been there from the beginning (in the process of downloading old episodes). And last, but certainly not least(probably second) a big shot out thanks to…Abbey, Alysia (Starlysh), Amber (ladymadaysia), Candace (freedomstar), Catherine (words of wisdom), Delana (Overcast), Jeff (JeffHpFan), Joan (Chinagrrl), Josh (always_a)sidekick), Kate (mugglebornkat), Kayla (bubblehead), Kelli (eponine244), Lily (MissJubilee), Lisa (bitznbats), Maryann (SusannaMio), Melissa D. (FelixFelicis1980), Pascal (nebka), Patty (theleakyflasher), Quinn (nrossi), Sarah W. (Poet), Shawna (dumbledore18), Corena (lilinferi), Delana (Overcast), Leah (Padfoot4Eva), Maryann (SusannahMio), Melissa P. (mollymom), Our coder, Sarah (stampsgal) and finalizer Doug (BigD) Kimmers (flipendo) and Kimberley (kimpopo), Our Elf Manager Stephanie (StephanieElf) and elf managers emeritus kadi, kimmyblair, sunnyelf and kimmparker,Stede Bonnett, Andrew G., Jeff Gregory, Samantha and Liz T. And finally to the PotterCast Quartet…may you have many more years of squees, buritos, pelligrino, and good dicussion!
HERE’S TO ANOTHER 150! CHEERS POTTERCAST!!
Opps, sorry about that everyone XD (tried to make a correction AFTER I hit the “post” button XP)
Awww MELISSA! We love PotterCast and unvoiced or not we would never remove our tea cozies, not even after the great rebellion in which we take over the world!
Thanks for the thanks and here’s to 150 more PCs to proof!
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Thanks for making cleaning the kitchen the funniest hour of my day! Keep it up the great work.
That is so true. I’m so glad these people are willing to spend time and effort on Pottercast every week. Being a fan wouldn’t be the same for me without it. Thanks guys!!!!! :)
Been with you guys since the beginning. I don’t listen much anymore, far too busy and my iPod doesn’t work, but when I do, it’s like hanging out with old friends. Keep going strong guys!
thanks for all your hard work, everyone! You guys (and gals) rock! :)
thanks for all your hard work, everyone! You guys (and gals) rock! :)
Thanks to everyone involved with the PotterCast!! Love you all! You make my life all that more enjoyable :D
I didnt realise it was such a big team! Unsung heroes, indeed. Thanks Pottercast team for 150 hours of entertainment, interviews, discussions, opinions and quite often, hilarious comedy! You’ve all worked hard behind the scenes to give us the best podcast than anyone else in the world, and I am not just talking about Harry Potter podcasts. You all rock.
Oh I didn’t know so many people were involved in PotterCasts!
Thank you everyone – your hard work is much appreciated xD
And great drawings Frak ;)
YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!!
Thanks for helping me thru my work day :-)
WOW!!!
I never paid attention to the drawings, but Frak is wonderful!!!
We love you, PotterCast staff! Thank you so much for all your work!
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Leaky Poll
Moving the HBP film to July 2009 is:
- Completely unforgivable35 (45%)
- Annoying, but I'll get over it28 (36%)
- Not something I care about.4 (5%)
- Cool; who wants to go to the movies in the winter anyway?1 (1%)
- Awesome! I get to save $10 until next year.3 (3%)
- Awesome! I get to save $10 because now I'm skipping this movie!4 (5%)
- I've made a Facebook group, started a protest, called my local councilman, staged a sit-in, started a boycott, and organized a million-fan march because we won't stand for the - wait, what was this about again?2 (2%)
Thanks Pottercast,
We are so grateful for the time and effort you put into making such a great show for us.. words can’t express the joy it’s brought to so many people…
And the great things you’ve done for the fandom and the wider world.. I hope you guys are proud of yourselves, all of you, because we all are immeasurably grateful for all you’ve done.