CastleCast

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This one is all about playing Catch Up! John and Heidi go over listener feedback, iTunes reviews and the seventh episode from Castle’s first season, “Home is Where the Heart Stops”.

News:
00:01:38 – Chapters 1 through 4 of Naked Heat are now available to read online.
00:02:46 – The Tubey Award results are in from Television Without Pity.

Recap:
00:04:26 – 1×07, “Home is Where the Heart Stops”.

Review:
00:10:38 – John and Heidi share their thoughts, including favorite moments and lines of dialogue.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:27:34 – We backtrack a bit to an email from Zoe, which was originally intended for last week’s episode. She shares her thoughts on the season 2 finale, Alexis as a character and asks a question about the show’s Murder Board.
00:43:43 – Jesse Jackson writes in with his opinions on the previous episode, Always Buy Retail. This leads to John talking about what it was like to actually meet Jesse and attend the CSTS in Dallas.
00:48:30 – Jesse also discusses this week’s episode as well, sharing some of his favorite moments.

iTunes Reviews:
00:51:36 – iTunes users synicalrules and vampwekendfan!!!!!!!!!! send out some love for the podcast. One of them proclaims to also love exclamation points. Can you guess which one?

Polls:
00:55:42 – Who is your favorite Supporting Character and why? (This one is still tied between Alexis and Lanie) What is your favorite season 2 episode and why?

Music Appreciation:
00:58:43 – “Bathroom” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
01:00:27 – Potential Cast (a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast).

Spoilers:
01:01:21 – Titles and air dates for the first 5 episodes of season 3. Also, some character-related spoilers and guest star news for the fourth episode in that list.

Outro:
01:10:00 – Let us know your thoughts on the podcast and the show proper by calling the voice mail line at 478-227-4328 (HEAT). Be sure to include your name and what city you’re calling from. We’ll play it on the show. Thanks!

Next week’s episode up for discussion is 1×08, “Ghosts”.

Music for this podcast courtesy of Emmy-nominated, series composer, Robert Duncan. Used with permission.

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While Heidi is off fighting some dude’s seven evil exes, Robin steps in for this discussion of Castle’s sixth episode from the first season, “Always Buy Retail”.

News:
00:02:27 – Head on over to castletv.net to read a full report on the Castle panel from the San Diego Comic Con, including video footage.
00:05:28 – Follow Richard Castle on Twitter to keep up with his Summer Mystery.
00:06:46 – To see interviews with cast members after the Comic Con panel, visit Whedonopolis.

Recap:
00:08:10 – 1×06, Always Buy Retail.

Review:
00:16:46 – John and Robin share their thoughts on the episode, including favorite moments and lines.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:22:38 – Becca clears up the mystery of her occupation for us.
NOTE: Due to technical difficulties during the recording, all other emails for this episode will be addressed next week.

Voice Mail:
00:25:37 – Zoe from Anchorage, Alaska asks about the possibility of the podcast playing soundtrack selections from Castle, in addition to the score.
00:29:49 – Occasional co-host, Jesse Jackson chimes in with his thoughts on the teaser footage for season three.

Music Appreciation:
00:31:40 – “Morgue” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
00:32:55 – Thought Bubble Audio.

Spoilers:
00:33:27 – Video interview with Nathan Fillion, with Castle and Beckett relationship developments for season three.

Outro:
00:37:43 – Let us know your thoughts on the podcast and the show proper by calling the voice mail line at 478-227-4328 (HEAT). Be sure to include your name and what city you’re calling from. We’ll play it on the show. Thanks!

Music for this podcast courtesy of Emmy-nominated, series composer, Robert Duncan. Used with permission.

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For this special episode of the podcast, Larissa from Future Traditions provides us with an audio recording of Castle’s first panel from this year’s San Diego Comic-Con!

Panel:
00:02:30 – Larissa describes a video concerning Richard Castle on vacation in The Hamptons.
00:03:10 – Moderator of the panel, TV Guide Magazine’s William Keck introduces members of the cast and crew.
00:06:31 – What’s going on with Castle and Beckett? Are they going to “hook up” this season?
00:08:51 – Nathan and Stana take turns performing their dramatic reading of a certain page from “Heat Wave”.
00:14:59 – Molly answers a question about the unique qualities of Alexis’ relationship with her Dad.
00:15:53 – How will Rick be responding to his Daughter dating more?
00:16:30 – Aside from Nathan, who else in the cast can sing? Is a Musical Episode of Castle in the cards?
00:17:50 – What about the idea of introducing Serial Killers into the show with mysteries that span more than one episode?
00:18:45 – If it were up to Nathan, who would play Rick’s Father?
00:19:28 – What can we expect to learn this season about Kate’s Mother and the mystery within?
00:20:30 – So, what’s the real deal with Ryan and Esposito? No, really?
00:22:50 – Larissa describes a video featuring John Huertas and Seamus Dever, which will be included on the upcoming Season 2 DVD set.
00:23:57 – The hijinks and hilarity during the panel causes an audience member to ask, “How do you guys get anything done?”
00:24:26 – Any chance we may see what Rick and Kate were like as children?
00:25:09 – Does anyone on the set ever get squeamish around all the realistic-looking makeup effects?
00:26:40 – What is the shooting schedule like?
00:27:31 – Stana talks about the importance of having a strong, female character like Beckett on TV.
00:29:08 – Would it be possible for Neil Patrick Harris to guest star on Castle? Andrew and Nathan challenge the actor to appear on the show.
00:31:18 – Will we see a conflict between Rick and Alexis as she gains more independence?
00:33:30 – Regarding references on the show to the actors’ past works, what other shout-outs can we expect this season?
00:34:31 – What was it that got Nathan interested in acting?
00:36:20 – Any plans for a Castle video game?
00:37:00 – How do all those great, meta-references get into the show and where do they come from?
00:39:59 – What kind of pranks do the cast and crew like to play on each other?
00:42:20 – Will there be more undercover work this season, similar to previous episodes?
00:43:06 – What favorite Authors do the cast and crew like to read?
00:45:51 – Andrew answers a question about the show’s amazing chemistry between the cast and the characters.
00:48:00 – Which famous person would each character be excited to meet?
00:48:55 – What about the idea of bringing Alyssa Milano back for another guest appearance?
00:50:52 – Will we see more episodes inspired by reality TV? What about a Comic-Con episode?
00:52:14 – Most humiliating moment working on the show?

Spoilers:
00:54:23 – Larissa describes footage from the opening of Season 3.
NOTE: All videos can be viewed here, thanks to CastleTV.net.

Outro:
00:55:14 – The next episode of Castle up for recap and review is 1×06, Always Buy Retail. Let us know your thoughts on the podcast and the show proper by calling the voice mail line at 478-227-4328 (HEAT). Be sure to include your name and what city you’re calling from. We’ll play it on the show. Thanks!

Music for this podcast courtesy of Emmy-nominated, series composer, Robert Duncan. Used with permission.

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Heidi is busy busting bad guys with the help of her four-legged partner, a Dogue de Bordeaux French hound. Jesse Jackson steps in to talk about the fifth episode in Castle’s first season, “A Chill Goes Through Her Veins”.

News:
00:00:42 – Castle has received 3 Emmy Award nominations, all of them for Vampire Weekend!
00:03:39 – Check out this new promo for the Summer Wednesday broadcasts. Remind you of anything?

Recap:
00:05:13 – 1×05, A Chill Goes Through Her Veins.

Review:
00:15:11 – John & Jesse discuss the developing season arcs in this episode, as well as share their favorite moments and lines.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:33:02 – Becca, from Utah gives thanks to the podcast for making work more fun.
00:34:57 – The podcast becomes meta, as Jesse reads from his own email, reiterating how this episode is a turning point for the series.
00:36:16 – Some email and twitter submissions for Heidi’s “Favorite Supporting Character” poll. We currently have a tie, so far! Keep those votes coming, folks!
00:39:06 – Heidi also has a new poll question for the listeners: “What is your favorite season 2 episode, and why?”

Music Appreciation:
00:42:13 – “Money At Your House” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
00:45:06 – Knights Of The Guild (an official fan podcast for The Guild web series)

Spoilers:
00:45:38 – Title and subplot description for the season 3 premiere.

Outro:
00:47:47 – Jesse closes out the show by discussing this photo from Nathan Fillion. Let us know your thoughts on the podcast and the show proper by calling the voice mail line at 478-227-4328 (HEAT). Be sure to include your name and what city you’re calling from. We’ll play it on the show. Thanks!

Music for this podcast courtesy of Emmy-nominated, series composer, Robert Duncan. Used with permission.

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Continuing our run through of Castle’s first season during the Summer hiatus, we tackle “Hedge Fund Homeboys”, the fourth episode. Yes, fourth. We don’t care what IMDB has been telling you!

News:
00:03:44 – During the Summer hiatus, some of the cast members are working on film projects and theater productions. Visit castletv.net to get tickets for the various plays going on this season.
00:10:53 – Castletv.net also now has an Ask Castle Video Series, wherein you can watch members of the cast and crew answer questions submitted by fans.
00:11:55 – Executive Producer, Laurie Zaks announced via Twitter that Castle will have a panel at the San Diego Comic Con, on Sunday, July 25th at 10:30am to 11:30am. All of the cast and some of the crew are expected to attend.
00:13:16 – Castle has received a couple nominations for separate categories in Television Without Pity’s Tubey Awards.
00:13:55 – TV.com’s Now Awards has also nominated Castle & Beckett for Best Crime-Solving Duo.
00:14:24 – Season Three of Castle is set to premiere on September 20th, 2010!

Recap:
00:15:15 – 1×04, “Hedge Fund Homeboys”.

Review:
00:21:38 – John and Heidi share their thoughts on the episode, with some surprising revelations about the plot and overall pacing.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:37:19 – Laura, Jesse and Alex each write in with their opinions on the episode, leading to a discussion about Alexis and relating to her almost Saint-like personality.
00:51:44 – Heidi asks (challenges) the listeners to weigh in via twitter and email with their pick for favorite supporting character. Alexis already has one vote from John, and in other news, water is wet.
00:53:51 – iTunes user, ~yodamyers~ , writes up a highly favorable review for the podcast, but is then revealed to be Heidi’s BFF, which may or may not have skewed their perspective.

Music Appreciation:
00:59:18 – “He Never Showed” by Robert Duncan.

Outro:
01:00:23 – The next episode to be discussed is 1×05, “A Chill Goes Through Her Veins”. Let us know your thoughts on the podcast and the show proper by calling the voice mail line at 478-227-4328 (HEAT). Be sure to include your name and what city you’re calling from. We’ll play it on the show. Thanks!

Music for this podcast courtesy of Emmy-nominated, series composer, Robert Duncan. Used with permission.

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It’s time to discuss Castle’s season 2 finale, episode 24, “A Deadly Game”. To mark the occasion, Heidi & John have invited fellow fans and podcasters Jesse, Kim, Larissa, Nathaniel and Tabz to join in the celebration! NOTE: There are no spoilers this week, so feel free to enjoy the entire episode of this podcast!

News:
00:01:13 – Chapter 1 of Naked Heat has been released over at ABC.com.  There’s a tab on the Castle page titled “Naked Heat”, and you can download the first chapter there.
00:04:24 – The first ever CastleCon will be held in Manhattan on June 5, 2010.
Pre-Registration price is $15. Tickets at the door will be $20.

Recap:
00:07:28 – 2×24, “A Deadly Game”.

Review:
00:12:22 – The gang share their favorite moments and quotes from the episode, including some love for guest star, Mitch Pileggi as well as speculations on what this all means for season 3.

Voicemail:
00:55:16 – Jesse shares his immediate response to the episode in this week’s voice mail. The heartbreak in his voice is strong, but in that satisfying way Castle does so well.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:58:19 – After correcting us on her gender (oops), Alex in Florida shares her thoughts on the episode.
01:01:42 – Melissa in Cleveland gives a list of her favorite parts in the episode, and finds the value and potential in making Castle and Beckett an actual couple next season. We couldn’t agree more!
01:06:41 – We pulled from Twitter to hear from Castle fans, TVmusiclover and Luvmydautr.

Music Appreciation:
01:16:45 – “Tiffany” by Robert Duncan.

Outro:
01:16:58 – Let us know your thoughts on the podcast and the show proper by calling the voice mail line at 478-227-4328 (HEAT). Be sure to include your name and what city you’re calling from. We’ll play it on the show. Thanks!

Music for this podcast courtesy of Emmy-nominated, series composer, Robert Duncan. Used with permission.