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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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