A.P.B.:
00:00:39 – John recently saw the dark and terrifying film, “Stakeland” which somehow leads to a discussion about “Fringe”, and whether or not it’s in danger of cancellation. Meanwhile, Heidi sings the praises of the Academy Award Nominated film, “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close”. In absence of a News Segment this week, John discusses this advertisement, and discusses the idea of it being more than a car commercial. You can now see the full ad here.

Recap:
00:24:54 – 4×13, “An Embarrassment of Bitches”.

Review:
00:30:35 – Heidi and John share their thoughts on this episode including guest stars, undercover agents and dogs.

Feedback:
00:52:17 – Pierre plays catch up as he writes in his thoughts on “Cuffed”, “Til Death Do Us Part” and “Dial M for Mayor”.
00:56:25 –  Jesse also writes in on “Dial M for Mayor”, with favorite lines and some positive remarks about Captain Gates.
00:59:18 – Europa sends in her thoughts on “Til Death Do Us Part”, specifically about the wedding scene, or lack thereof.
01:03:30 – Zoe takes a moment to share a little about herself, in her own personal APB Segment.
01:13:53 – Gayna writes in with her thoughts on this episode including favorite moments and a few clever references that went over John’s head.

The Murder Board:
01:23:40 – April, Beth, Miranda and Tabz seemed to really enjoy the episode. Becca and Anna were not as impressed.

Music Apprectiation:
01:29:30 – “Precinct” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
01:30:26 – Breaking Bad Podcast.

Spoilers:
01:32:00 – Episode titles and air dates for new, upcoming episodes.
01:34:46 – Title and synopsis for the next new episode.

Outro:
01:35:49 - Support the economy and buy something from our store! Be sure to follow us on Twitter, send us an e-mail and 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.

A.P.B.:

00:00:49 – John and Heidi give their thoughts on the first two episodes of JJ Abrams’ new television production, Alcatraz. Additionally, John talks about his latest commentary on the Sofa Dogs podcast, for the film, Three O’Clock High. Meanwhile, Heidi reviews Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows and We Bought A Zoo. This discussion results in talk of the BBC series, Sherlock, Heidi’s guest appearance on the Battlestar Galactica podcast, ResurrectionCast and John’s Top 10 Films of 2011.

News:

00:18:54 – Castle will have a panel at the Paley Festival on March 9th. More information available here.

00:20:50 – Scheduling news for the next few weeks.

00:22:15 – Interview with Stana Katic by The Hollywood Reporter. Spoilers abound, so proceed here with caution.

Recap:

00:24:04 – 4×12, “Dial M For Mayor”.

Review:

00:29:23 – In addition to navigating through the plot of the episode, Heidi and John debate on a name for Castle’s elusive mystery man.

Emails & Contact Information:

00:51:02 – Anna in Salt Lake writes in about this week’s episode, including Ryan’s lack of a Honeymoon, a “Squinty” guest star and Six Degrees of Joss Whedon.

00:59:14 – Zoe in Anchorage writes in with disdain for “Til Death Do Us Part”, but praise for “Dial M For Mayor”.

01:07:29 – Gayna in the UK writes in with a helpful, point-by-point explanation of the happenings in the episode.

01:22:21 – Cathie in Australia writes in with a pretty cool conspiracy theory about this episode that blows our minds.

The Murder Board:

01:25:24 – Lawrence, April, Gayna, Brooke and Jesse attack the Facebook group with high praise for the episode, including a need for a re-watch. The consensus seems to be that 50 times should suffice.

Music Appreciation:

01:28:44 – “Castle Meets Beckett” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:

01:29:42 – Fullcast Podcast (A guide for the quality production and distribution of podcasts and audio books).

Spoilers:

01:31:45 – Courtesy of Andrew Marlowe, TVGuide.com has air date and plot details for the upcoming “Film Noir” episode, entitled “The Blue Butterfly”.

01:33:52 – Title and synopsis for the next new episode.

Outro:

01:37:28 - Support the economy and buy something from our store! Be sure to follow us on Twitter, send us an e-mailand 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!

A.P.B.:

00:00:38 – John gives his full thoughts on Attack The Block and the remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still. Meanwhile, Heidi reviews Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing and Brad Bird’s first live-action feature, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.

News:

00:21:12 – Nathan Fillion and Castle won big at the People’s Choice Awards. Check out his acceptance speech here.

00:24:37 – Jose Molina (Firefly, Castle) was one of the guests on the latest episode of The Nerdist Writers Panel. Warning: Contains Adult Language.

00:28:14 – Crave Online lists Molly Quinn and Seamus Dever in their respective lists of People To Watch In 2012.

Recap:

00:29:48 – 4×11, “Til Death Do Us Part”.

Review: 

00:34:47 – Heidi and John discuss the fun of the episode including guest stars and the idea of internal body cleansing.

Feedback:

00:58:12 – Jesse Jackson sends in a voice mail to clarify a reference he made in a previous email regarding “Cuffed”.

01:02:41 – Another voice mail from Jesse, this one references a scene from the latest episode and asks about eating Chinese food using Chopsticks.

Emails & Contact Information:

01:05:14 – Gayna in the UK provides us with comprehensive lists involving how many times our heroes have saved each other, which you can check out here and here. She also writes in her thoughts on this week’s episode and links to Seamus Dever’s live tweets of Til Death Do Us Part.

01:16:23 – Cathie from Australia writes in with a short and sweet email about this episode, focusing specifically on Caskett.

01:18:14 – Jesse Jackson writes in with favorite lines from the episode and a “Wedding Edition” of Six Degrees of Joss Whedon.

The Murder Board:

01:22:22 – April, Lawrence, Jonathon and Mike talk about the wedding, heat between Castle and Beckett and anticipation for the next episode.

Music Appreciation:

01:26:22 – “End Titles” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:

01:26:53 – Critical Myth Podcast.

Spoilers:

01:27:56 – TVLine.com reveals season-long details that tie back to the finale from last season!

01:30:39 – Title and synopsis for the next new episode.

Outro:

01:33:02 - Support the economy and buy something from our store! Be sure to follow us on Twitter, send us an e-mailand 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!

Blooper:

01:33:35 – John really likes the taste of Root Beer. That is all.

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

A.P.B.:

00:01:33 – John laments the end of Movie Night at Geekshow, as well as his surprising and sudden expulsion from the Book of the Month Podcast. John also talks about adding Blu-ray discs to his Netflix account, which results in discussions about The American, Attack The Block and Buffy: Season 8 Motion Comic. Meanwhile, Heidi talks about starting a new semester at college, what she’s majoring in and her class schedule.

News:

00:17:26 – Chuck Bowman is directing an episode of Castle!

Review:

00:24:52 – Heidi and John give their general impressions on “The Objective”.

00:34:12 – A more in depth, spoiler-heavy discussion about the film.

Emails & Contact Information:

00:46:46 – Left over from last week’s Feedback Special, Heidi and John clean out the email inbox, starting with a letter from Feliciana about bookstores, the online branch of CBS Television and some of her other favorite podcasts!

00:56:37 – Wendy from Australia writes in about “Cuffed”, with a question about a possible continuity error.

o1:o1:02 – Jesse writes in about “Cuffed”, including favorite lines and the unique, narrative structure of the episode.

01:06:03 – Cathie from Australia writes in about Christmas, Boxing Day and her excitement for the new episodes of Castle.

The Murder Board:

01:09:07 – In the Facebook Group, Cathie talks about her experiences attending the Australian Castle Convention and the Q&A session with Seamus and Juliana Dever.

Music Appreciation:

01:12:41 – “Plastic Bag/Plastic Surgeon” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:

01:14:10 – The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine (Two hosts – and a robot – read and review Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror stories).

Spoilers:

01:15:17 – Guest star info from TVLine.com on February’s two-part episode.

01:16:32 – Adam from TV Guide’s Mega Buzz gives plot details on an upcoming episode.

01:18:18 – Title and synopsis for the next new episode.

Outro:

01:23:23 - Support the economy and buy something from our store! Be sure to follow us on Twitter, send us an e-mailand 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.

A.P.B.:

00:01:10 – Heidi and John share their experiences and gifts from this past Christmas. Thor, Chuck and Supernatural come up.

Feedback:

00:16:20 – Corina writes in about “Demons”, as well as her unique perspective on being from Australia and migrating to New York.

00:25:44 – Jesse writes in about “Demons”, including favorite lines and a hearty dose of Six Degrees of Joss Whedon.

00:29:28 – Pierre writes in about “Demons”, and comes up with a fun, Halloween-themed Twitter Poll.

00:40:33 – Natasha talks about her writing, asks for help from fellow Australians on how to watch current Castle and provides us with a comprehensive list of how many times Caskett have saved each other.

00:48:36 – Mike in Central California writes in about “Demons”, supports the APB segment and submits a theory as to why voice mail for the podcast is scarce these days.

00:56:23 – Becca writes in about “Kill Shot”, especially the dynamic between Beckett and Esposito in the episode.

00:59:06 – Laura writes in about “Kill Shot”, with a surprising opinion about Captain Gates, love for Jon Huertas and Stana Katic and a minor criticism regarding the pacing and use of a guest star.

01:07:15 – Pierre writes in about “Kill Shot”, specifically the performances, Captain Gates, the scene in the Evidence Room with the Sniper Rifle and ultimately, he marks it down as a new favorite episode.

01:14:18 – Cathie writes in about “Kill Shot”, including thoughts on the acting, Beckett’s scars and PTSD.

01:18:56 – Cathie writes in again, this time to lecture us about causing her to exceed her download limit by totally pointing that really real gun at her and completely forcing her hand to download every episode of the podcast, absolutely against her will. Totally.

01:21:03 – Gayna writes in about “Kill Shot”, particularly about favorite lines, product placement and misleading promos.

Outro:

01:31:58 – Next week, we’ll be focusing on Jon Huertas for a new “Priors” episode and the film, “The Objective”. Support the economy and buy something from our store! Be sure to follow us on Twitter, send us an e-mail and 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.

A.P.B.:
00:01:32 – John has been putting his fan commentaries onto custom DVDs, while Heidi was in a podcast reading of A Christmas Carol, which you can listen to here.

News:
00:06:37 – ABC has ordered an extra episode of Castle, bringing the total this season to 23!

Review:
00:09:12 – Heidi and John give their general impressions of “Deadly Storm”.
00:13:20 – a more in depth, spoiler-heavy discussion about the graphic novel.

The Murder Board:
00:37:56 – Skipping emails this week, we turn to our Facebook Group to get thoughts about “Deadly Storm” from Mike and Jonathon.

Music Appreciation:
00:41:08 – “Cold/Does Beckett Know?” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
00:43:37 – All Things Geek Podcast

Spoilers:
00:44:10 – TVLine.com interviews Stana Katic about the first new episode of the new year, which features a big wedding, and she talks about what effect this might have on Caskett and their relationship.
00:48:10 – TVGuide.com has big plot and special guest star news about a two-part episode, slated for February sweeps week!

Outro:
00:50:53 – Join us next week as we dig through the inbox for our all feedback episode! Support the economy and buy something from our store! Be sure to follow us on Twitter, send us an e-mail and 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.

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

A.P.B.:

00:00:35 – Heidi and John share their experiences from this past Halloween and talk about The Mummy Trilogy.

News:

00:05:43 – Castle managed a solid increase in ratings during Halloween!

00:07:03 – TVLine.com has an interview with Susan Sullivan about this episode!

Recap:

00:08:28 – 4×07, “Cops and Robbers”.

Review:

00:13:59 – John and Heidi laugh hysterically while also holding their breath during this turbulent episode. It’s the best kind of multi-tasking.

Emails & Contact Information:

00:40:52 – Jeff responds to our discussion of his iTunes review from episode 72. You can read his full comments here.

00:54:17 – Holly in Wisconsin loves the brisk pace of this episode, but doesn’t shed a tear for the loss of Ashley.

00:56:36 – Jesse Jackson loves Baseball, but also loves Castle as he inadvertently stays up past his bedtime to watch both. He also offers up some Six Degrees of Joss Whedon.

00:59:52 – Wendy from Australia had a blast with this episode, except for the scene between Beckett and Alexis.

01:02:32 – Gayna in the UK is especially fond of all the great lines from this episode, and even points us to Buddy TV’s slideshow from the Top 25 Quotes from Cops and Robbers!

01:09:23 – Zoe in Alaska finds many similarities between “Demons” and “Vampire Weekend”. She also talks about “Cops and Robbers”, walking with crutches and a boy she likes at school (Awwww).

01:15:01 – Pierre briefly talks about “Demons”, before sharing his thoughts on the latest episode. He also discovers the shocking truth behind our recap segment!

The Murder Board:

01:17:55 – Laura Smith, Lawrence, Jesse, Robin, Jim and Jason all weigh in on “Cops and Robbers”, including suspension of disbelief, Caskett and the eternal question of, “Who saved who the most?”

Music Appreciation:

01:22:24 – “Castle Vs. Sorenson” by Robert Duncan’

Guest Promo:

01:22:51 – Super Number One! (a podcast combining comics, science and beer!)

Spoilers:

01:24:40 – Title and synopsis for the next new episode.

Outro:

01:26:41 - Support the economy and buy something from our store! Be sure to follow us on Twitter, send us an e-mailand 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.

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

A.P.B.:

00:00:46 – John got caught up on South Park and Breaking Bad, while Heidi got sick and read The Girl Who Played With Fire. They also talk briefly about American Horror Story and Wentworth Miller on House.

News:

00:06:32 – TVline.com declares a ratings boost from the previous week with this episode!

00:09:39 – Nathan Fillion is signing “Heat Rises” at The Grove in LA on the 24th.

00:11:16 – Nominate Castle for the People’s Choice Awards!

00:13:20 – Check out this YouTube video tour of composer, Robert Duncan’s studio! You can also follow him on Twitter!

Recap:

00:16:17 – 4×05, “Eye of the Beholder”.

Review:

00:21:26 – It’s all about the Kristin Lehman love, except for when John rages out over Captain Gates.

Feedback & Contact Information:

00:46:27 – Jonathan from Birmingham, Alabama leaves voice mail about how much he’s enjoying the season, so far, particularly the interplay between Castle and Beckett.

00:51:49 – Gayna in the UK is full of joy over Beckett’s jealousy and also clues us in on the mystery of Marvin Candle.

00:58:20 – Holly from Wisconsin goes back and forth on her feelings about Serena, but ultimately enjoys the episode.

01:00:45 – Pierre chimes in with his thoughts on the previous two episodes, “Head Case” and “Kick the Ballistics”.

01:04:37 – Wendy writes in to point out many references here that call back to past episodes.

01:06:38 – Zoe from Anchorage, Alaska flaunts her giant, superior brain at us by discovering the murderer before us and getting straight As’ in school…. Nerd.

The Murder Board:

01:11:20 – In the Facebook group, Lawrence revels in Beckett’s jealousy over Castle’s affections toward Serena.

Music Appreciation:

01:13:57 – “Personal Connection” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:

01:14:40 – Tuning Into Sci-Fi TV (a podcast devoted to, of course, science fiction television).

Spoilers:

01:15:59 – Jon Huertas reveals to TVline.com some future details about Lanie and Esposito’s relationship.

01:16:59 – Titles for the next few episodes.

01:18:31 – Synopsis for the latest episode.

Outro:

01:19:43 - Support the economy and buy something from our store! Be sure to follow us on Twitter, send us an e-mailand 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.

A.P.B.:

00:00:39 – John is trying to play catch up with his favorite television shows, and the networks are making it very difficult for him to find, enjoy or even stay committed to their product. As a result, a lot of shows are getting cancelled before they really get going. Within that, Heidi and John talk about Ringer, Charlie’s Angels and Person of Interest.

00:09:16 – With the help of Heidi’s niece, Aly a winner is announced in the Castle-prize drawing to support Autism Speaks!

News:

00:14:13 – Stana Katic interviewed Seamus Dever for her newsletter. Check it out!

Recap:

00:15:57 – 4×04, “Kick the Ballistics”.

Review:

00:21:02 – Heidi and John share their thoughts on the episode, giving particular praise to Seamus Dever for his outstanding performance this week.

Emails & Contact Information:

00:41:42 – Maheen in Pakistan, is catching up and gives a review of last week’s episode, “Head Case”.

00:44:06 – Holly in Wisconsin, talks about this week’s episode and the return of 3XK.

00:48:57 – Gayna in the UK, campaigns for Seamus Dever’s Emmy nomination, and also wonders how long it will take for ABC to renew Castle for another season.

The Murder Board:

00:55:31 – Laura points out the good of the episode, meaning the Ryan-specific narrative and the potential for more Alexis this season. Lawrence and Anna help to solve the mystery of the “other episode” that refers to cryogenics and a frozen body.

Twitter Poll:

00:58:13 – In addition to our responses, we have a wealth of answers from our recent Twitter Poll, “What Superhero/Superpower would you like to be/have?”. Amanda, Leah, Lawrence, Gayna, Ashley, Laura and Jaime all weigh in. Anna even went a step further and recorded a video answer!

Music Appreciation:

01:11:24 – “First Gun Battle” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:

01:12:32 – The SeekerCast (a fan podcast for Legend of the Seeker).

Spoilers:

01:13:31 – Ausiello gives the inside scoop on certain character developments and another guest star for next week’s episode.

01:16:11 – Title and synopsis for the next new episode.

Outro:

01:18:41 - Support the economy and buy something from our store! Be sure to follow us on Twitter, send us an e-mail and 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.

A.P.B.:

00:00:38 – John has been having internet connection and quality woes. Also, a discussion about the first block of episodes missing from the RSS feed and iTunes. Also, Heidi has closed the Castle themed contest in Walk Now For Autism Speaks. Your donations helped her reach her goal!

News:

00:17:00 – “Heat Rises” has released at Number 1 on the New York Times Bestseller List!

Recap:

00:23:18 – 4×03, “Head Case”.

Review:

00:28:26 – Heidi and John were both surprised at how much they enjoyed this episode. More importantly, John begins his Emmy campaign on behalf of Molly Quinn.

Emails & Contact Information:

00:54:08 – Gayna in the UK supports the APB segment and joins John in the Hate Tank against Gates, while sharing her thoughts on the episode.

01:00:40 – Feliciana clicks “Like” on the made-up, Facebook page for the APB segment.

01:02:59 – Holly from Wisconsin touches on the finer, more dramatic beats of this episode.

01:04:33 – Wendy from Perth, Australia also makes moon eyes at the APB segment, and smiles at the elderly when listening to the podcast.

The Murder Board:

01:07:39 – Laura and Lawrence bring up some of their favorite threads from this episode, such as the killer’s identity and the slight progressions in Caskett’s behavior.

Music Appreciation:

01:10:38 – “Theater Chooses You” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:

01:10:56 – The Midnight Spookshow (a Horror genre news and review podcast).

Spoilers:

01:12:00 – Courtesy of TV Guide.com, Penny Johnson Jerald (who plays Captain Gates) says her treatment of Beckett should be considered, “tough love”.

01:14:13 – Title and synopsis for the next new episode.

Outro:

01:15:50 – Support the economy and buy something from our store! Be sure to follow us on Twitter, send us an e-mail and 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.

00:00:39 – Instead of an All Points Bulletin segment, we read a couple of reviews of the podcast from Tabz and Horgar, which leads into a peek behind the curtain at how this show is made.

00:11:01 – There’s one more week left to donate to Walk Now For Autism Speaks!

00:12:06 – Castlecast now has its very own CafePress Store, where you can buy shirts, buttons, messenger bags and more!

News:

00:14:22 – Castle is #1 in TV Guide’s Top Moments of the Week!

00:15:45 – The season 4 premiere, “Rise” is tearing up the charts in iTunes and is also being made available to the UK iTunes as well!

00:19:12 – Check out this video of the Deadly Storm Graphic Novel author, Kelly Sue DeConnick being interviewed at Fan Expo Canada 2011!

Recap:

00:21:04 – 4×02, “Heroes & Villains”.

Review:

00:26:01 – Heidi and John share their thoughts on the episode, but mostly, John gets all nitpicky and yells at the new precinct Captain.

Emails & Contact Information:

00:52:39 – Gayna from the UK writes in again, this time to discuss the latest episode.

00:57:44 – Jesse from Texas writes in with thoughts on “Heroes & Villains” and some Six Degrees of Joss Whedon.

01:00:38 – Pierre gives reviews for both “Rise” and “Heroes & Villains”, as well as inadvertently coming up with a new Twitter Poll!

01:07:37 – Holly from Wisconsin raves about Castle’s latest book, “Heat Rises” and shares her thoughts on this week’s episode.

01:09:57 – A listener by the handle of Europa, clears up some concerns we had about a scene from the previous episode.

01:12:44 – Feliciana examines the Alexis scenes in this episode and shows some love to the podcast.

The Murder Board:

01:15:24 – Laura DS, Anne, Xelina and Laura WM all chime in with thoughts on this episode and how it compares to a few previous episodes.

Music Appreciation:

01:18:45 – “Dad’s Watch” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:

01:19:10 – TVLine.com shares some details on Castle’s upcoming Halloween episode.

01:20:32 – Title and synopsis for the next new episode.

Outro:

01:22:07 – Be sure to follow us on Twitter, send us an e-mail and 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.

A.P.B.:

00:01:17 – John has been busy podcasting and beating the Summer heat by going to the movies. Meanwhile, Heidi went to the Zoo, attended a Peach festival and is still taking donations for the Walk Now For Autism Speaks campaign, so there’s still time to win Castle-themed prizes!

News:

00:07:22 – Announcement for the first Charity-based, Castle Convention!

00:10:57 – Heat Rises is available now! So is the Season 3 DVD set of Castle! Also, pre-order the Deadly Storm Graphic Novel, arriving Wednesday, the 28th!

00:12:52 – TVLine.com interviews Andrew Marlowe about the season 4 premiere.

00:13:35 – Nathan Fillion appears in episode 3 of Jane Espenson’s new web series, “Husbands”.

Recap:

00:15:41 – 4×01, “Rise”.

Review:

00:20:44 – Heidi and John share their thoughts on the first episode of the new season.

Emails & Contact Information:

00:42:49 – Castlecast is taking Britain by storm, as evidenced by new listener and Fillionaire, Gayna!

00:49:26 – Alex in Florida welcomes the new Captian and says good riddance to Josh.

00:54:42 – Mike in Central California lists his biggest surprises from this episode and starts the season right with Six Degrees of Joss Whedon.

01:04:20 – Holy bucket of noodles! Zoe in Alaska is having a tough time starting the 8th grade, but is getting through the best way possible: Castle!

01:07:25 – Gayna writes in again, this time with thoughts on the episode in question.

The Murder Board:

01:15:58 – Amanda, Anna, Doreen, Laura and Lawrence chat about the new Captain, Caskett, guest stars and calling the ending.

Music Appreciation:

01:19:38 – “Outsmarting A Monster” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:

01:23:35 – FisherCast (a Six Feet Under introductory podcast, spoiler-free!).

Spoiler:

01:24:35 – Ausiello talks to Andrew Marlowe about Alexis and her character development for this season. Ausiello also talks to Jon Huertas about Ryan and Esposito, specifically relating to an upcoming episode.

01:26:45 – Episode titles and air dates for the next 5 episodes!

01:28:22 – TVLine.com talks more with Andrew Marlowe and gets some more plot details for the next episode.

01:29:38 – Plot synopsis for the next new episode.

Outro:

01:30:28 - 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.

A.P.B.:

00:01:23 – John has been busy with volunteering on Project Halp for Down In Front. Meanwhile, Heidi is asking for you to support her in Walk Now For Autism Speaks. Furthermore, your donation enters you into a drawing to win one of three Castle-themed prizes to choose from!

News:

00:09:24 – Support Castle in EW.com’s 4th annual EWwy Awards on Facebook!

00:12:23 – TNT is running a 7-hour Castle marathon on September 15th!

00:14:03 – Nathan Fillion appeared in this week’s episode of The Guild, titled “Revolving Doors”.

Review:

00:16:17 – Heidi and John give their general impressions of “Their Eyes Were Watching God”.

00:21:51 – A more in depth, spoiler-heavy discussion about the film.

The Murder Board:

00:44:50 – Anna and Michael give their opinions on our previous “Priors” subject, “Avalon High”.

Music Appreciation:

00:47:17 – “Interrogating Amanda” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:

00:49:16 – The Podcast Podcast! (That’s not a typo. It’s literally a podcast about other podcasts!)

(Castle) Spoilers:

00:50:18 – “I love Beckett! PUNCH!”

00:51:45 – TVLine.com has a new promo video for Castle’s 4th season premiere!

00:54:52 – TVLine.com also reveals a new, recurring guest this season, and John goes bananas with joy!

Outro:

00:58:23 – Next episode, we’ll be revisiting episodes specific to Beckett’s Mother’s murder investigation! Send us your thoughts about the following episodes: A Death In The Family, Sucker Punch, Knockdown and Knockout. 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.

A.P.B.:

00:00:56 – Friend of the podcast, Jim Watari sends John and Heidi all kinds of goodies from this past San Diego Comic-Con. They decide to open their boxes for the first time during the recording! Also, John adds yet another show to his big ball of podcasts he’s involved in, BluthCast, an introductory podcast for Arrested Development.

News:

00:17:34 – Season 4 of Castle is adding 2 writers to the team!

00:19:52 – The first 4 pages of the Derek Storm graphic novel, “Deadly Storm” are available for preview at abc.com.

Review:

00:21:17 – Heidi and John give their general impressions of “Avalon High”.

00:26:50 – A more in depth, spoiler-heavy discussion about the film.

Emails & Contact Information:

00:43:25 – Anna shows some excitement for Heidi’s new Psych Analysis podcast, and John’s new fan commentaries for Fringe. She also gives her opinions on “Avalon High”.

00:49:33 – Jesse accepts the challenge of connecting Nathan Fillion to the Whedonverse, without using a Joss Whedon show!

The Murder Board:

00:50:31 – Becca, Traci, Amanda and Jonathon share their thoughts on “Avalon High”, which sends John into a lecture about spoilers on the Facebook page.

Music Appreciation:

00:53:28 – “Yankman” by Robert Duncan.

(Castle) Spoilers:

00:55:12 – A new, recurring character is added to the cast in season 4.

00:58:16 – Special guest star news for a season 4 episode set to air on October 3rd.

Outro:

01:01:18 – The next episode will be another “Priors” installment, and will focus on a project starring Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Not sure what that project is just yet, but we will keep you posted. 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.

A.P.B.:

00:00:57 – John gives his brief thoughts on Captain America: The First Avenger. Meanwhile, Heidi has started another TV show appreciation and review podcast, called Psych Analysis.

News:

00:06:50 – You can now watch the full 2011 San Diego Comic-Con panel for Castle!

00:08:32 – Don’t forget to also check out this clip, revealing the first few minutes of Castle’s Season 4 Premiere!

00:08:55 – Speaking of Castle, the full 2011 SDCC panel for the game, Batman: Arkham City is also available, featuring Stana Katic.

Review:

00:09:57 – Heidi and John give their general impressions of “Waitress”.

00:15:48 – A more in depth, spoiler-heavy discussion about the film.

Emails & Contact Information:

00:38:44 – Mike in Central California, gives his review of the film. He also brings up some Six Degrees Of Joss Whedon.

00:49:11 – Jesse Jackson in Dallas, also talks about the film and contributes his own example of the Joss Whedon game.

00:51:32 – Zoe in Alaska, talks about her adventures in Athens and Rome, as well as shares some theories about what to expect from season 4 of Castle.

The Murder Board:

00:57:59 – Becca shows some love for “Waitress”, and Tabz reminds us of the terrible tragedy behind the film. With that in mind, we ask that you please visit and donate to The Adrienne Shelly Foundation.

iTunes Review:

00:59:17 – A short and sweet iTunes review from Cole Quyle.

Music Appreciation:

01:00:27 – “That’s What Friends Do” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:

01:01:33 – Knights Of The Guild Companion-cast (Episode specific, behind-the-scenes podcast devoted to Felicia Day’s web series, The Guild).

(Castle) Spoilers:

01:02:30 – Jesse Jackson sends in a voice mail message about a casting and character addition to season 4.

01:04:38 – Heidi shares some tidbits on season 4 that were revealed at the SDCC panel for Castle.

Outro:

01:16:22 – The next episode of the podcast will be another “Priors” installment, this time for the 2010 Disney Channel Original Movie, “Avalon High”, co-starring Molly Quinn. 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.

A.P.B.:

00:00:57 – John talks about being down with the sickness and the perpetual sounds of fireworks. He goes on to give a shout outs to Annie Burnaman, Can’t Stop The Serenity and The Velvet Kittens. Unfortunately, John runs into some technical difficulties while trying to share his love of Felicia Day’s The Guild with a bar full of strangers. Additionally, John provides his mini-review of Browncoats: Redemption. He also manages to get his own shout out, thanks to Kevin Smith and Smodcast Internet Radio! Meanwhile, Heidi goes through ear surgery and during recovery, decides to treat herself to the vast, episodic epicness of Star Wars, Harry Potter and The Lord Of The Rings.

News:

00:31:32 – Castle will be all over the San Diego Comic Con this year. We tell you when and where.

Feedback & Voice Mail:

00:35:13 – Jonathan in Alabama, agrees with John about the pacing and progression of Castle and Beckett’s relationship, particularly within “To Love And Die In LA”.

Emails & Contact Information:

00:40:32 – Mike in Central California, gives his review of “It Happened One Night”.

00:45:28 – Jesse Jackson in Texas, shares his thoughts on the film as well, including (similar to Mike) some Six Degrees Of Joss Whedon.

00:51:41 – Lawrence from Canada, maps out his own speculative timeline for season 4, even extending into early season 5!

00:54:23 – Maheen in Pakistan, provides some predictions for the season premiere and leaves the rest up to the other listeners who share similar hopes and expectations.

00:56:47 – Jesse Jackson writes in again, this time with a list of predictions broken up into what he expects and what he wants to happen in the new season.

The Murder Board:

01:00:58 – In our Facebook Group, Laura provides a list of either/or scenarios in her thoughts on season 4.

01:05:10 – Chiara has some fun with her predictions by suggestion some great and inventive stunt casting and guest stars.

01:10:09 – Mike simply wishes for progress regarding Beckett and Castle. Tabz wants to break the Joss Whedon game by putting Joss IN the show! Andre goes to a dark and personal place regarding Joanna Beckett’s murder. Britainy speculates about Captain Montgomery’s last-minute postage and looks forward to Ryan and Jenny’s wedding. Jonathan shares similar predictions with both Andre and Britainy. Amanda wants to see an episode devoted to Ryan and Jenny’s wedding and can’t wait for Josh to go away.

Music Appreciation:

01:16:38 – “Bathroom” by Robert Duncan

Spoilers:

01:18:23 – Ausiello spills the beans on exactly where the start of season 4 will take place. He also confirms what most of us already know regarding the big event at the end of this past season.

01:20:03 – Excerpts from TVGuide.com’s interview with Andrew Marlowe about the events of the season finale and what they mean for season 4. You can check out the whole thing here.

01:28:08 – A member from CastleTV.net shares a wealth of spoiler information about the 12th Precint’s new boss for season 4.

Outro:

01:30:34 – In two weeks, we’ll be reviewing the film “Waitress”, for our next “Priors” episode! Be sure to watch the film and send us your thoughts! 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.

A.P.B.:

00:01:07 – John shares his experience of joining Jesse Jackson to see Mike Phirman and Chris Hardwick perform stand-up comedy. Meanwhile, Heidi talks about seeing Grease and The Little Mermaid performed on an outdoor stage. The two of them also talk about the films Super 8 and X-Men: First Class.

News:

00:14:48 – Special Features information for the season 3 boxset of Castle.

00:17:59 – TNT acquires Castle!

Recap:

00:21:18 – General thoughts on “It Happened One Night”.

Review:

00:27:50 – A more in depth, spoiler-filled review.

Emails & Contact Information:

00:44:12 – Cathy from the UK, is making her way through season 3 of Castle.

The Murder Board:

00:46:48 – Chiara and Ashley share their thoughts on “It Happened One Night”. The recently-wrapped Smallville comes up, and gets a rise out of Heidi.

Outro:

00:49:01 – In two weeks, Heidi and John cover the accumulated batch of spoilers and fan speculation for Season 4. 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!

00:51:03 – Surprise!

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

A.P.B.:

00:00:52 – John is trying to beat the heat by going swimming and Heidi has been actively exercising, which results in a conversation about being health conscious and trying to eat right.

News:

00:12:29 – Molly Quinn is Perfect (Funny or Die video)!

00:15:01 – Castle repeats all Summer on Sundays, starting June 19th.

Feedback & Voice Mail:

00:18:33 – Pierre calls in with questions and speculations about Beckett’s fate.

00:23:05 – Despite his hatred of answering machines, Mike calls in to express his love for the podcast.

Emails & Contact Information:

00:27:01 – Playing catch-up, Mike in California writes in with his thoughts on “Pretty Dead”, and hits another home run on Six Degrees of Joss Whedon.

00:34:49 – Jesse in Dallas, was a bit let down by “Pretty Dead”, but still finds lots to enjoy about the episode, especially the many guest stars.

00:39:18 – The final scene in “Knockout” has left Mike feeling lost, with a possible urge to give up on the series. Thankfully, as stated in his voice mail from earlier, he’s going to stick around.

00:51:09 – The season finale cliffhanger affected Alex in Florida so much, she would just prefer the next season go ahead and start now, please.

00:52:52 – Beth in Ohio, writes in with pre-watch predictions about the finale, and then writes in again with her reactions.

00:57:00 – Zoe in Alaska, explodes all over the place in response to the twists and turns of the season finale!

01:04:07 – Genevieve in California, feels “Knockout” is quite the fitting title and hasn’t been this emotional over a show since “Lost”.

01:07:11 – Melissa in Cleveland, feels cheated by the finale, but still cried during all the important moments.

01:19:28 – Maheen in Pakistan, raves about the episode and its many surprises!

01:24:42 – Lawrence in Quebec, brings up some possibly inconsistent character behavior from Richard Castle in “Knockdown” and “Knockout”.

01:27:12 – Cornelia in Germany, loved the episode, but also has a theory that’s absolutely mind-blowing!

01:32:22 – Jaime in Utah, appreciated the episode’s cinematic quality and is especially excited for the upcoming, Derek Storm Graphic Novel.

o1:35:08 – Ciara Jessica in New York, wrote in about the episode, but we just want to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Sorry it’s late.

01:38:58 – Jesse sent in another voice mail, and we’re playing it here. Crazy, right? This episode is total anarchy!

Outro:

01:42:15 – Two weeks from now, we’ll be watching and reviewing the film, “It Happened One Night”, which seemed to be the inspiration behind 3×22, “To Love And Die In LA”. Be sure to watch the film so you can be part of the discussion. 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.

A.P.B.:
00:02:26 – It’s a light, family-friendly week for movies as John saw Rio and Heidi saw Hop and Water For Elephants.

News:
00:14:05 – Ruben Santiago-Hudson is now on Twitter!

Recap:
00:16:44 – General thoughts on “Forbidden Planet”.

Review:
00:26:50 – A more in depth, spoiler-filled review.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:41:24 – Jesse Jackson sends in a voice mail about a “goof” he noticed in Forbidden Planet.
00:44:24 – Jesse Jackson gives his thoughts on the film and somehow manages to pull an amazing act of Six Degrees of Joss Whedon!
00:50:04 – Danielle from Virginia makes her first attempt at the Joss Whedon game and knocks one out of the park for “The Dead Pool”.
00:51:44 – Mike in Central California gives his in depth review of “Forbidden Planet”, while also giving a twist to the Joss Whedon game by playing Six Degrees Of Castle!

Outro:
01:00:03 – NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the second half of this episode was lost. We will continue to answer your emails about “The Dead Pool” and “Forbidden Planet” next week, and don’t forget to send in your feedback for the newest episode! 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.

A.P.B.:
00:00:41 – Heidi is all caught up on Doctor Who, but they are both way behind on Fringe. Meanwhile, John is working on his other podcasts, planning theater excursions with his family and is catching up on The Chicago Code.

News:
00:12:01 – Cover art and plot description for “Heat Rises”, Richard Castle’s latest book.
00:14:07 – Castle makes the cover of TV Guide again, and wins two categories in the Fan Awards.

Recap:
00:15:36 – 3×21, “The Dead Pool”.

Review:
00:19:45 – Heidi and John share their thoughts on the episode, including a surprising guest star appearance and Six Degrees Of Joss Whedon, naturally.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:41:55 – Jesse Jackson comments on the previous episode “Slice Of Death”, while also making another Whedon connection.
00:44:17 – Holly in Wisconsin talks about Castle’s paranoia regarding Alex and the episode’s tribute to Stephen Cannell.
00:46:56 – Mike in CenCal shares our surprise about a guest star from this episode and manages to connect it to one from last week! He also gives his opinions on this episode and suggests (along with Heidi) that Josh’s days are numbered.
00:54:27 – Jesse Jackson lists his favorite lines from the episode and has even more fun playing the Whedon game.

The Murder Board:
00:57:27 – Jennifer didn’t care for the Alex character, but loves the actor who played him. Also, Lawrence comes up with a pretty hilarious theory regarding the comically large basket of muffins featured in this episode.

Music Appreciation:
00:59:30 – “He Never Showed” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
01:00:35 – TVLine.com talks to Andrew Marlowe and gets all kinds of goodies about Beckett’s Mother, the season finale and the progression of Castle and Beckett’s relationship.
01:05:41 – Possible spoilers about a specific character’s fate in the season three finale.
01:08:13 – More from the Andrew Marlowe interview, this one regarding an upcoming episode set to take place in Hollywood and Los Angeles.
01:09:53 – Title and description for the next new episode, set to air on May 2nd.

Outro:
01:11:25 – Next week, experience Castle and Beckett’s movie date along with us as we watch and review the 1956 classic, Forbidden Planet! 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.

A.P.B.:
00:00:43 – John was in a lighter, more family friendly mood this week and decided to watch a double bill of Tangled and Megamind. Meanwhile, Heidi is making her way through the Syfy mini-series, Tin Man and she also reviews the updated fairy tale, Beastly. If that wasn’t enough, you can check out Heidi’s guest appearance on Sofa Dogs, recording a commentary for Supernatural 1×07, “Hook Man”.

News:
00:15:53 – Richard Castle gets a website!
00:19:08 – Schedule info, resulting in no new episodes of Castle until May 2nd!
00:20:59 – Molly Quinn reads for the new Audiobook, Mortal Instruments: The City Of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare.

Recap:
00:23:05 – 3×20, “Slice Of Death”.

Review:
00:27:47 – Heidi and John both have no notes for this episode, mainly because John is lazy and Heidi lost hers. Still, they manage to share plenty of thoughts on the episode. Additionally, John manages to alienate an entire demographic of our potential audience.

Feedback & Voice Mail:
00:43:09 – Jesse Jackson calls in to suggest we take a look at the sci-fi classic film Castle and Beckett were raving about last week, “Forbidden Planet”.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:46:00 – Mike in Central California reviews the episode, including some solid points about the Alexis subplot and he manages a Six Degrees Of Joss Whedon that’s so epic in scale, it turns John’s brain to pudding.
00:53:50 – Playing catch up with the email bag, Holly in Wisconsin shares her thoughts on the previous episode, “Law and Murder”.
00:56:32 – Also from last week, Paul in Rochester has mixed feelings about the Alexis subplot from that episode.
00:59:36 – As an actual, teen girl, Zoe in Alaska writes in with some insight on the Alexis subplot of this episode.
01:02:43 – Jesse Jackson succeeds in our challenge from last week to connect Corbin Bernsen to Joss Whedon, while also including yet another connection for Bruce Davison!

The Murder Board:
01:04:11 – Mike also takes the Six Degrees challenge from last week, and Laura gives us the inside scoop on the true, New York inspiration behind the Pizza Wars in this episode.

Music Appreciation:
01:06:51 – “Tiffany” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
01:07:05 – Sofa Dogs (celebrating 5 years of alternative DVD commentaries!)

Spoilers:
01:08:14 – First Look from TVGuide.com at the latest episode.
01:10:36 – Slight plot spoiler about the season finale.
01:11:54 – Title and description for the latest episode.

Outro:
01:12:55 – 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.

News:
00:12:08 – Another new season-high in ratings for Castle, with 12.83 million viewers!
00:16:34 – Stana Katic won the Actress category in the Shorty Awards!

Recap:
00:17:34 – 3×19, “Law & Murder”.

Review:
00:21:41 – John and Heidi discuss staying on the same  page as the story and the bonds of trust between Rick and Alexis, as they share their favorite moments of this episode.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:40:19 – Mike in Central California shares his thoughts on the episode, including a twisty edition of Six Degrees Of Joss Whedon, involving Bruce Davison.
00:47:39 – Jesse Jackson talks about Alexis, Forbidden Planet and Bruce Davison. Pretty much the best parts of this episode.

The Murder Board:
00:50:40 – Over in our Facebook Group, Britainy, Michael, Kaitlyn and Lawrence all weigh in with their feelings on the Rick and Alexis arguments involving trust and discretion between a parent and child.

Music Appreciation:
00:57:15 – “Precinct” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
00:58:01 – Title and description of the next new episode.

Outro:
01:00:12 – 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.

A.P.B.:
00:00:38 – Heidi has been visiting with podcast buddies Kim and Tabz and watching Doctor Who, while John has been watching some insanely long movies like Amadeus, Strange Days and the Director’s Cut of The Frighteners.

News:
00:05:19 – TVGuide.com has an interview with writer, Michael Connelly who shares some of his favorite TV addictions, including Castle!
00:11:16 – Director, Rob Bowman talks extensively with Motion.Kodak.com about his career as a film maker, including his work on Castle.
00:13:38 – Unbeknownst to John, Nathan Fillion was apparently on the cover of the March 18th issue of Entertainment Weekly!
00:17:24 – This episode of Castle reached a season-high in ratings with 12.7 million viewers!
00:18:46 – Also at TVGuide.com, check out the article, “5 Reasons We Love Molly Quinn“!

Recap:
00:20:48 – Invading the Recap, Heidi and Kim have a special review of Richard Castle’s book, “Naked Heat”! Warning: Though the killer in this novel is not revealed, the review does still contain some spoilers!
00:30:54 – 3×18, “One Life To Lose”.

Review:
00:35:45 – Heidi raves about all the great guest stars, while John has no clue who most of these talented folks are. However, they both go nuts over one surprise guest in particular, and they manage to play Six Degrees Of Joss Whedon with almost all of them!

Feedback & Voice Mail:
01:03:24 – Jesse Jackson calls in to wish Nathan Fillion a Happy 40th Birthday!
01:06:09 – Jesse also calls in to serenade the podcast, through the lyrics of Billy Joel’s “Piano Man”.
01:09:34 – Jonathan from Birmingham, Alabama calls in to share his thoughts on the episode.

Emails & Contact Information:
01:12:34 – Anna gives her opinions on the episode, as well as some much-deserved admiration of the guest stars.
01:15:28 – Zoe has mixed feelings about the episode, but is mostly positive, and she loves the progression of Castle & Beckett’s relationship. She also talks more about her thoughts on “Countdown”.
01:18:47 – Mike from Central California, raves about the episode and once again knocks it out of the park in Six Degrees of Joss Whedon.
01:25:34 – Alex in Florida, welcomes the lighter tone in this episode, especially after the intensity present in the previous two-parter.
01:27:16 – Jesse Jackson gets nostalgic, and puts the fear of “Evil Weather Machines” in us all!
01:29:12 – Holly in Wisconsin, brings up a theory about one of the guest stars that’s so amazing, it blows John’s mind and he can no longer tie his shoes.

The Murder Board:
01:31:46 – Ashley, Laura and Anna list each of their favorite lines from this episode.

Music Appreciation:
01:34:21 – “Castle Meets Beckett” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
01:35:19 – Nutty Bites!

Spoilers:
01:35:50 – Casting news for an upcoming episode.
01:38:05 – Matt Roush answers a question about expanded screen time for some of the supporting characters in the remainder of this season.
01:40:29 – Plot and special guest star news for an episode set to air this Spring.

Outro:
01:43:42 – 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.

A.P.B.:
00:03:26 – John manages to apply Six Degrees Of Joss Whedon at least 4 times to the 1996 family film, House Arrest.
00:10:07 – In anticipation of the upcoming comic book, Heidi is revisiting Dollhouse.

News:
00:12:24 – Apple has a new “share over the air” feature for iOS4.3, and the publicity for this new operating system includes several shout-outs to Castle!
00:14:42 – Molly Quinn has joined Twitter! Please follow her and tell her how great she is on Castle. I can’t do it all by myself.

Recap:
00:17:10 – 3×17, “Countdown”.

Review:
00:22:07 – Heidi and John share their thoughts on the episode, including the cinema-quality direction and the progression of Castle and Beckett’s relationship.

Feedback & Voice Mail:
00:38:56 – Christina sends in some praise for the podcast, in audio form.
00:42:24 – Zoe reveals all about her mysterious abbreviation from the previous episode.
00:46:51 – Jonathan is growing impatient with the frustrating back-and-forth nature of Castle and Beckett’s romantic relationship.
00:52:31 – Pierre suggests an inconsistent shift in character for Beckett from “Setup” to “Countdown”. Unfortunately, Google Voice Mail cut his message at the 3-minute mark.
00:58:26 – Two new iTunes reviews this week! One from PenguinluvR428, the other from Pierre!

Emails & Contact Information:
01:01:09 – John reads a section of Pierre’s iTunes review that pertains to the episode in question, “Countdown”.
01:03:28 – Mike in Central California writes in with some well written opinions on this episode and even a surprise entry for the Joss Whedon game.
01:13:47 – Jesse Jackson addresses the widely shared frustration from fans with the final moments of the episode. He instead finds it amusing, rather than aggravating. He also takes a moment to mention his recent appearance on the CNI Podcast for episode 318, where he talks about the whole, “Help Nathan buy the Firefly rights” campaign.
01:16:46 – Speaking of podcasts, Episode 65 of Nerdist with Nathan Fillion is now out!
01:18:12 – Cornelia from Germany points out a potential reuse of a location in “Countdown” that may have also been used in “Boom!” from last season.
01:22:48 – Cathy. from London informs us that Castle is playing well across the pond, without breaks in between seasons. She also wonders if she’s our first emailer from the UK. Unless we hear otherwise, we’re going to assume she is.

The Murder Board:
01:26:02 – Michael points out one more Six Degrees of Joss Whedon in The Librarian: Curse Of the Judas Chalice. Meanwhile, Jason mentions a certain moment in “Countdown” that he feels represents Richard Castle very well.

Music Appreciation:
01:29:03 – “End Titles” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
01:29:37 – Geekshow Sound Check (a music podcast with Scott Carelli & John Pavlich)

Spoilers:
01:31:31 – Guest stars and plot description for an upcoming episode, airing in April.
01:34:45 – Titles for the next handful of episodes, including the season finale!
01:36:27 – Character and relationship development for the next episode, as well as some slight plot description for an unknown episode set to air in May sweeps.
01:39:25 – Title and synopsis for the next new episode.

Outro:
01:41:14 – 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!

Bloopers:
01:41:54 – John messes up his closing line in the outro (like that’s never happened before) and we hear from a Castle fan of the feline persuasion.

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

A.P.B.:
00:01:09 – John takes a moment to highly recommend the 2010, Teen Comedy, “Easy A” starring Emma Stone. Also, Heidi talks about what’s in store for her Jericho podcast, “Future Traditions”.

News:
00:04:46 – Castle is on the cover of this week’s TV Guide Magazine, and tvguide.com features an exclusive article: Inside TV’s Hottest Romance.
00:07:01 – In terms of scheduling, after the conclusion of this episode, new episodes won’t return in March until the 21st.
00:10:18 – Castlecast listener Ana found a blastr.com article that lists the 7, currently known nods to Firefly that have appeared in Castle.
00:12:29 – Speaking of Firefly, Nathan Fillion kicks around the notion of buying the rights to the show and bringing it back to the masses, said fandom immediately takes the next Red Eye out of town on Insanity Airways, and Heidi and John attempt to bring the plane back in for a landing, via Logic Clouds. They then wait patiently for all expected Spider-grams to arrive.

Recap:
00:20:27 – 3×16, “Setup”.

Review:
00:25:23 – John and Heidi rave about the episode, particularly the music, editing and guest stars. There’s also another edition of John’s game that’s sweeping across dozens and dozens of ipods, “Six Degrees of Joss Whedon”.

Feedback & Voice Mail:
00:42:20 – Jonathan from Birmingham, Alabama calls in to point out a Firefly reference in this week’s episode.
00:46:21 – A new iTunes review from Jim Watari, full of praise!

Emails & Contact Information:
00:48:31 – Michael in Central California, writes in with his point-by-point opinions on the episode.
00:55:35 – Alex in Florida, loved this episode to bits, especially the guest performances but wishes both parts of this episode had aired together as a two-hour event. We strongly concur.
00:56:27 – Zoe from Anchorage, Alaska shares her thoughts on the episode, as well as her big Lottery dreams. She also leaves a cryptic message that she plans to decipher for us in the next episode of the podcast. Quick, someone get Jake Gyllenhaal on the case! The Zo(e)diac Killer strikes again!
01:03:45 – Natasha from Australia, shares a bit more about her fan fiction writing and then gives her reviews for “The Final Nail” and “Setup”.

The Murder Board:
01:12:05 – Jennifer is hyperventilating, Frances can’t wait for the next episode, Jonathan is tortured by Caskett’s interrupted heart-to-heart, Jaime loved the Firefly reference and Kari blows all our minds with the idea of keeping the episode on DVR and waiting to watch it back to back with Part 2!

Music Appreciation:
01:15:59 – “Plastic Bag, Plastic Surgeon” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
01:17:27 – Ace Of Geeks!

Spoilers:
01:18:00 – “Duuuuude!!!”

Outro:
01:19:35 – Next week’s episode will be Part 2, 3×17, “Countdown”. 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.

News:
00:00:41 – Heat Rises (the new Nikki Heat novel by Richard Castle), is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com. The book will be released on September 20th, 2011.
00:02:04 – There now exists a music video for the rap song, “Get On The Floor” from the previous episode, “Lucky Stiff”.
00:03:36 – Nathan Fillion was a guest on The Late Show with David Letterman this past Thursday Night. Our occasional guest host and friend to the podcast, Frank was in the audience and shares his experience!

Recap:
00:12:36 – 3×15, “The Final Nail”.

Review:
00:17:01 – John and Heidi discuss their issues with this episode, particularly in the first half, and the moments that helped redeem it, somewhat.

Feedback & Voice Mail:
00:32:33 – Jesse from Dallas, Texas calls in to recommend Nathan’s appearance on Kevin Pollak’s Chat Show. More on that later.
00:36:47 – Two new iTunes reviews this week, courtesy of Jennifer Mickler and OppyMWrite.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:42:19 – Natasha from Australia (Happy Birthday!), talks about her recent discovery of the podcast, her proud love for all things Castle and her secret affair with Fan Fiction and Deviant Art.
00:47:50 – Anna shares her thoughts on this week’s episode, including her favorite moments.
00:51:16 – Michael from California, is a new listener to the podcast and has been mainlining episodes, while also staying up to date on Castle. He sends in answers to the Twitter Poll, suggests another actor for a new Priors spotlight and shares his thoughts on “The Final Nail”.
00:59:04 – Jesse Jackson gives his opinion on this week’s episode and has more great things to say about Nathan appearing on KPCS, including the Larry King Game. This leads John to try it himself!

The Murder Board:
01:04:35 – Jason gives a shout out to Heidi and her Jericho podcast, Future Traditions! Meanwhile, Jonathan liked “The Final Nail” so much, he decided to watch it again.

A.P.B.:
01:06:01 – John and Heidi briefly give their reviews of the first two films adapted from the popular vampire books by Stephenie Meyer, Twilight and New Moon.
01:08:24 – John shares some relevant excerpts from Down In Front‘s commentary for Twilight, due to references for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Nathan Fillion.

Music Appreciation:
01:12:15 – “Cold/Does Beckett Know?” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
01:14:45 – Kevin Pollak’s Chat Show (This is a 4-minute excerpt from the 100th episode with Nathan Fillion)

Spoilers:
01:19:09 – A mystery member of the crew posts a picture on Twitter, revealing some plot twists on the set for an upcoming episode.
01:20:53 – Some interesting plot and character revelations for the next new episode.
01:23:06 – A brief interview with one of the writers and a guest star about the next two episodes.
01:26:45 – Title and description for the big, two-part episode, starting on Monday night.

Outro:
01:28:11 – 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! Question: Speaking of Fan Fiction, is this still considered an Easter Egg, if I deliberately point it out?

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

News:
00:00:43 – Andrew Marlowe interview with givememyremote.com about Knockdown and the Castle/Beckett relationship.
00:02:24 – Vote for Castle in the TV Guide fan favorites awards.
00:05:27 – Hear an excerpt from Laura Prepon’s appearance on Kevin Pollak’s Chat Show, wherein she talks about her time working on Castle and playing Nikki Heat.
00:08:01 – Nathan Fillion will be appearing on the Chat Show LIVE on Sunday, the 13th. The video stream will begin broadcasting online at 3pm Pacific/6pm Eastern.

Recap:
00:10:39 – 3×14, “Lucky Stiff”.

Review:
00:15:22 – Heidi and John share their thoughts on the episode, including what they would do if they won the Lottery.

Feedback & Voice Mail:
00:39:11 – Jonathan from Birmingham, Alabama calls in to suggest more spotlight titles for the next “Priors” episode of the podcast.
00:42:47 – This leads John to recommend the recently recorded fan commentary for Serenity, by Down In Front. You can hear an excerpt from that within this section of the podcast.
00:45:22 – Jesse Jackson from Dallas, Texas calls in to talk about Castle and Beckett’s relationship and also cries out for more Alexis stories and screen time.
00:48:25 – More love for the podcast, via iTunes. This time courtesy of a user named lilaznchken.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:51:39 – Jesse Jackson shares his thoughts on the episode and gets in on the fun by telling us what HE would do if he won the Lottery.

Twitter Poll:
00:54:08 – In 140 characters or less, what would YOU do if YOU won the Lottery?

The Murder Board:
00:54:57 – Becca and Jonathan express their opinions about the end of the episode, via the podcast’s Facebook Page.

A.P.B.:
00:57:07 – Before this week’s music selection, John talks about Robert Duncan’s latest work scoring the new Fox series, The Chicago Code. He also gives a brief review of the pilot episode.
00:59:49 – John also takes a moment to promote the latest episode of his Sofa Dogs podcast. The milestone 200th episode features special guest, writer/director, Tim Minear and their commentary for Dollhouse 1×12, “Omega”.

Music Appreciation:
01:01:12 – “Home Video” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
01:01:46 – Have You Met Ted? (a How I Met Your Mother episode discussion podcast)

Spoilers:
01:02:59 – Major plot revelations and guest star discussions for an upcoming episode, set to air in March.
01:07:02 – Title and synopsis for the next new episode.

Outro:
01:09:24 – 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.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:03:02 – Lisa in Chicago, Illinois shares her love of the episode and an article she found on tvguide.com, which you can read here.
00:06:41 – Jesse Jackson takes time out from his hectic personal life to comment on “Knockdown”.
00:08:38 – New listener and self-proclaimed super geek, Anna raves about the podcast and her recent addiction to it!

Music Appreciation:
00:12:11 – “Good Cop, Bad Ed” by Robert Duncan.

Review:
00:13:08 – Heidi and John give their general thoughts and recommendations for “The Librarian: Curse of The Judas Chalice”.
00:16:01 – A more in depth, spoiler-heavy discussion about the film.

(Castle) Spoilers:
00:34:36 – Episode titles for the entire month of February.

Outro:
00:36:05 – Next week’s discussion is for 3×14, “Lucky Stiff” airing February 7th.

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.

News:
00:01:34 – Interview with Andrew Marlowe and Will Beal at EW.com.
00:03:14 – Adam’s Mega Rave from TV Guide’s Mega Buzz.
00:04:20 – No new Castle for January 31st. New episodes return February 7th.
00:05:30 – Andrew Marlowe talks about Richard Castle’s next book, coming this Fall.

Recap:
00:09:40 – 3×13, “Knockdown”.

Review:
00:23:38 – John and Heidi rave and gush about this episode, including discussions on the performances and Robert Duncan’s exceptional score.

Feedback & Voice Mail:
00:43:49 – Zoe from Anchorage, Alaska calls in to set the record straight on the “typo” in her e-mail about the previous episode of Castle.
00:46:14 – Rave reviews of the podcast on iTunes, from yodelbell and CastleAnonymous.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:48:28 – New listener, Lisa from Chicago is blasting through the podcast while at work, and has some highly positive things to say about Castlecast and the series proper.
00:54:49 – Alex in Florida updates us with her thoughts on the past few episodes.
00:59:29 – Zoe from Anchorage, Alaska joins the consensus to rave about this episode.
01:04:04 – Melissa in Cleveland, Ohio sends in her overall thoughts as well, along with the recap for this episode.

The Murder Board:
01:09:59 – Over on our Facebook page, Kaitlyn holds her breath, Jonathon wants more discussion about “The Kiss” and Becca cries a little.

Music Appreciation:
01:11:44 – “Over Easy” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
01:13:30 – Tuning Into SciFi TV

Spoilers:
01:14:54 – Guest stars and plot synopsis for episode set to air on March 21st.
01:18:49 – More guest star news for upcoming two-part episode.
01:21:27 – Title and description for next new episode, airing February 7th.

Outro:
01:23:20 – 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.

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.

News:
00:00:45 – Castle has been renewed for a fourth season!
00:02:44 – No new Castle episodes until January 24th, but we’re planning something special in its absence.
00:04:56 – Castle and One Life To Live are having double crossover references!
00:07:00 – Castle featured as the answer to a question on Jeopardy!

Recap:
00:08:47 – 3×12, “Poof, You’re Dead”.

Review:
00:21:14 – Heidi and John share their thoughts on what they consider to be a very good, but not great episode.

Voice Mail:
00:40:13 – Johnathon from Birmingham, Alabama swears he recognizes an actress who appeared in this episode, but he just can’t place her and from where.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:43:15 – Becca didn’t love this episode and cites an important decision in casting as the reason.
00:47:41 – Zoe expresses her enjoyment of the episode, but a small typo has us scratching our heads.

Murder Board:
00:51:15 – Kaitlyn, Becca and Traci sing the praises of the episode, particularly a favorite line.

Music Appreciation:
00:54:00 – “Castle Vs. Sorenson” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
00:54:29 – Series Pass (a genre TV fan podcast)

Spoilers:
00:55:06 – Guest star news and synopsis for special, sweeps two-parter in February.
00:58:02 – Title and synopsis for the January 24th episode.

Outro:
00:59:32 – Have your Castle Season 2 DVD set ready next week, as the podcast reaches the 50th episode!

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.

News:
00:10:24 – Nathan Fillion posts his recipe for seven layer bean dip (of the gods).
00:11:32 – Castle lost the “Best show of 2010” poll, but awareness was raised for the show, so it was a win (sort of).
00:16:08 – The Shorty Awards are back! Go here for rules and how to nominate.  It’s a good way to get recognition for some of our favorite actors who are on Twitter.

Recap:
00:17:14 – 3×11, “Nikki Heat”. (Thanks to uber-fan, Melissa!)

Review:
00:32:30 – Heidi and John share their thoughts on what proves to be a very polarizing episode. More on that later.

Voicemail:
00:48:31 – Jonathon from Birmingham, Alabama has been listening to the 7th Son podcast books and recognized a familiar voice!
00:52:30 – Jonathon calls once again, this time to share his thoughts on the episode, as well as present a potential plot hole!

iTunes Reviews:
00:57:18 – iTunes users Vaquera76 and Lord Bowler 2k3 thank the podcast for honest reviews and having a good eye for inside jokes and subtle references on the show.

E-mail & Contact Information:
01:03:02 – Zoe from Anchorage, Alaska chimes in with her thoughts on the episode, declaring it her absolute favorite episode ever in the history of ever!

The Murder Board:
01:08:54 – Jennifer, Kaitlyn, Mike and Steph hit us up on Facebook to debate the quality of this episode. Some liked it, some hated it. Which side are you on?

Music Appreciation:
01:14:39 – “It’s All About Choices” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
01:15:39 – Nutty Bites

Spoilers:
01:16:47 – Plot and character news for “Knockdown”, airing January 24th.
01:19:26 – Episode title and synopsis for the next, upcoming episode, including a surprise revelation that makes John’s eyeballs explode! (not literally, ’cause gross!)

Outro:
01:21:55 – Heidi sent John a box of homemade cookies for Christmas! 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.

News:

00:02:56 – Check out the Castle extras over at the ABC website.

00:03:37 – We talk about the December Castle schedule.  Anatomy of a Murder will air Dec. 27.

00:04:01 – Matt Roush at TV Guide asks who should join Castle’s poker game.

Recap:

00:06:58 – 3×09 Close Encounters of the Murderous Kind

Review:

00:11:47 – Heidi and Steph give their thoughts on the episode, along with favorite moments and quotes.

Feedback:

00:25:38 – Jason emails as a huge X-Files fan, so he loved the episode.  He also thinks Lance Henrickson should’ve had a bigger role.

00:29:15 – Alex might believe in aliens now.  She enjoyed the meet the parents storyline, and has started a new blog.

00:31:18 – Jesse comments on the Firefly reference and his love of the ‘Verse.

00:32:10 – Melissa gives her thoughts on the episode.

00:40:39 – A comment from our Facebook group.

Promo:

00:42:48 – Potentialcast

Spoilers:

00:43:48 – We discuss a very spoilery picture!

00:48:42 – MegaBuzz Triple Killer spoiler.

Outro and Contact Information:

Our next episode will be Last Call.

Email us at castlepodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter, and leave us a voicemail at 478-227-4328 (HEAT).

You can find Steph at Potentialcast, What’s on with Steph and Des, and Confessions of an Internet Addict.

News:

00:03:05 – Buy the DVD from the Castle Paley Festival Panel on Amazon.

00:05:25 – Check out this Castle video on Hulu.

00:06:27 – Jump the Shark article.

00:08:04 –  Nathan and Stana at the AMAs.

Recap:

00:08:41 – 3×08  Murder Most Fowl

Review:

00:12:58 – Frank and Heidi give their thoughts on and favorite moments from Murder Most Fowl.

Feedback:

00:35:19 – Jonathon’s voicemail about Molly Quinn in Avalon High.

00:38:26 – Zoe’s voicemail includes her answer to the poll and a 3XK theory.

00:41:44 – MJ showers us with praise.

00:45:26 – Jesse educates us on the title of the episode.

00:46:58 – Alex wasn’t as impressed with Murder Most Fowl as we were.

00:49:32 – Twitter comment.

Promo:

00:51:47 - Firefly Between the Lines

Spoilers:

00:53:08 – Megabuzz question about Beckett’s mother’s murder.

00:54:11 – Megabuzz question- will we get more Caskett?

00:55:38 – Episode airing order change and more episode titles.

00:56:28 – Last Call description.

Outro and Contact Information:

Next week’s episode will be Close Encounters of the Murderous Kind.

You can find Frank at Echo Alert, Tech Ramblings, and Thought Bubble Audio.

You can email us at castlepodcast@gmail.com.  Find us on Twitter.  Join our Facebook group.  Also, leave us a voicemail at 478-227-4328 (HEAT).

News:

00:01:15 – ABC orders two more episodes of Castle for season three, which brings the total to 24.

00:01:57 – Stana Katic and Seamus Dever participate in the Alternative Travel Project.

Recap:

00:04:28 – 3×07 Almost Famous

Review:

00:08:28 – Heidi and Kim talk about their favorite lines from Almost Famous, and also discuss the problems of the episode.

Feedback and Contact Information:

00:18:11 – Alex’s email is full of love for Almost Famous, and tales of strippers.

00:21:16 – Melissa sends in her recap and thoughts on the episode.

00:26:00 – Twitter replies.

00:26:31 – Our Facebook Group offers some insight.

Promo:

00:28:48 – The Mars Effect

Spoilers:

00:30:09 – Spoilers from TV Guide’s Mega Buzz.

Outro:

Please email us at castlepodcast@gmail.com.  Follow us on Twitter.  Leave us a voicemail at 478-227-4328 (HEAT).

News:

00:00:49 – Join our new Facebook group.

00:02:53 – Airing schedule for November, December, and January.

00:05:27 – A non-spoilery review of Naked Heat.

Recap:

00:08:11 – 3×06  3XK

Review:

00:13:34 – John and Heidi discuss 3XK and how it was the most intense episode in a long time.  Also, quotes and favorite moments.

Feedback:

00:27:30 – We listen to Zoe’s voicemail about the Castle and Beckett relationship and her disappointment in Anatomy of a Murder.

0036:57 – Alex emails about her love of serial killer stories.

00:38:37 – We read Zoe’s email with thoughts on 3XK and enjoying the friendship between Castle and Beckett.

00:44:25 – Melissa sends her notes on 3XK.

00:54:00 – Jesse’s email reveals how much he loved 3XK.

00:56:22 – We have some feedback from the Facebook group.

00:59:13 – We also have some Twitter replies.

Promo:

01:00:48 - Future Traditions Podcast

Spoilers:

01:01:34 – Actors come to Castle from Brothers and Sisters and that 70s Show.

01:02:46 – We have episode titles for 3×10 to 3×14.

01:04:01 – Episode summary for 3×09, Close Encounters of the Murderous Kind.

Outro:

00:05:46- Next week’s discussion will be on 3×07, Almost Famous. Send feedback on the episode and this podcast to castlepodcast@gmail.com. Call our voicemail line at 478-227-4328 (HEAT).

iTunes Review:
00:01:25 – Since there is no News for this episode, we instead read a new iTunes review for the podcast from Hollymac79.

Recap:
00:02:29 – 3×05, “Anatomy Of A Murder”.

Review:
00:07:43 – John and Jesse share their thoughts on what they believe is the first disappointment of this season, which proves to be an unpopular opinion once they get to feedback.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:21:23 – Alex in Florida shows some love for this episode, particularly the guest stars.
00:22:52 – Melissa in Cleveland brings us her rundown of the episode, which leads to some more discussion and insight.
00:35:17 – JT from Gulf Breeze, Florida watches Castle episodes in a row, so he doesn’t have to put up with the baseball season ruining his TV schedule.
00:38:50 – Holly in Wisconsin saves the day by being our lone supporter in our views on this episode.

Music Appreciation:
00:41:34 – “Personal Connection” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
00:42:21 – Relationship spoilers for this season as well as an exciting new guest star!

Outro:
00:47:27 – Next week’s episode for discussion is “3XK”. 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.

News:
00:00:47 – You can vote for Castle in a number of different categories, for the People’s Choice Awards.
00:02:37 – You can also vote for Stana Katic in TV Guide’s Hottest TV Cop Poll.
00:03:52 – Make sure to also vote Castle for the Cover of a December issue of TV Guide.
00:07:28 – Seamus Dever and Jon Huertas participated in 5th Annual Race for the Rescues Day Charity.

Recap:
00:10:57 – 3×04, “Punked”.

Review:
00:15:51 – John and Heidi share their favorite moments and lines from the episode, while also declaring it their favorite episode of the season, so far.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:35:51 – Melissa in Cleveland gives us her rundown and opinions on the episode, pointing out some great stuff we neglected to talk about in our review.
00:47:22 – Alex in Florida talks about her love of Steam Punk, Molly Quinn and the tribute to Stephen J. Cannell at the end.
00:50:34 – Becca provides her thoughts on the episode, in a holdover email from the previous week.

Twitter Poll:
00:52:19 – Since there are no official commentaries to be found on the DVD box set, what episode of Castle would you like us to record fan commentary for in season 2?

Music Appreciation:
00:54:20 – “First Gun Battle” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
00:55:31 – Title and plot synopsis for the latest, upcoming episode.

Outro:
00:57:31 – 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.

ABC

John and Heidi discuss Italian motor scooters, buried treasure and breakfast in bed as they take a look at the third episode from Castle’s third season, “Under The Gun”.

News:
00:01:39 – ABC.com has started an official, video podcast. The first episode features Molly Quinn, Ken Bauman and Nathan Fillion. You can watch it here.
00:05:10 – Ratings for Castle have reached a new, all-time high!

Recap:
00:08:28 – 3×03 “Under The Gun”.

Review:
00:13:40 – John and Heidi discuss their favorite moments from the episode and agree that the vibe feels more like the classics from early season one.

iTunes Review:
00:32:47 – JT from Gulf Breeze gives the show high marks, but worries about us being too hidden within the iTunes store and search results, which means we need more reviews like this one.

Voicemail:
00:39:11 – Zoe from Anchorage points out a guest star from a previous episode that we had missed. 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!

Emails & Contact Information:
00:42:08 – Melissa from Cleveland once again hits us with her own brand of running commentary for the episode, giving her thoughts and opinions along the way.
00:49:55 – Alex from Florida wants to start listing favorite lines from the episode, but doesn’t have the time or space to write out a full transcript. It’s safe to assume she loved it.
00:50:55 – Zoe from Anchorage writes in about how surprised she was to find herself enjoying this episode so much.
00:55:14 – Jesse from Dallas talks about his favorite parts of the episode, as he’s been power-watching Castle and his other favorites, trying to make a dent in his DVR.
00:59:31 – Becca from Millville gives her two cents on the episode and adds another vote for Stana Katic in our Twitter Poll. She recommends, The Librarian: Curse of The Judas Chalice.
01:02:47 – Speaking of Stana Katic, Zoe writes in again to make a small correction, regarding the film, The Truth About Kerry. Also, Zoe has a new blog!

Music Appreciation:
01:06:05 – “Theater Chooses You” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
01:06:29 – Title and synopsis for this week’s new episode.

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

ABC

Heidi has fallen ill, but insists that we release an episode this week, so as not to fall further behind. That’s just how much she loves you. Not me, though. I’ve been making torture dolls of each and every one of you. There, I said it.

News:
00:03:09 – Naked Heat, the second novel by Richard Castle has finally been released, and is climbing the charts on various bestseller lists.
00:05:20 – Stephen J. Cannell has passed away. We stop to pay our respects to the man and his work.

Recap:
00:14:40 – 3×02 “He’s Dead, She’s Dead”.

Review:
00:19:53 – John and Heidi share their favorite moments from the episode, while also discussing the notion of psychics and mediums and giving some props to Susan Sullivan.

Voicemail:
00:40:21 – 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!
00:41:13 – Jesse from Dallas calls in to express his appreciation for the second episode of the season, especially the final scene.
00:42:58 – Jonathan from Birmingham leaves two messages. The first raises the possibility of killing off a character too soon, in order to get other characters to a certain emotional state sooner rather than later. The second expresses his loyalty and support to his favorite podcast that’s all about Castle. He also reveals that much like the other fans who contributed to our previous Twitter poll, his favorite episode from season 1 is “Flowers For Your Grave”.
00:49:17 – Melissa from Cleveland also calls in to shower the podcast with love and devotion. Meanwhile, John tries not to get too choked up…. Or rather BEER, FOOTBALL, GUNS and BOOBS!
00:52:38 – Zoe from Anchorage is without Twitter, but that doesn’t stop her from being the first submission to our current Twitter Poll. She recommends we take a look at “The Truth About Kerry”, starring Stana Katic. Unfortunately, it’s not available for rent at this time.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:59:52 – Melissa writes in with her very own running commentary, which is to say she took notes while watching the episode.
01:10:25 – Jesse shares his favorite moments and lines from the episode.
01:13:06 – Alex in Florida flaunts her big brain and calls the episode predictable. John suggests she become a detective. It’s all in good fun.

Music Appreciation:
01:16:05 – “Dad’s Watch” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
01:16:42 – Plot synopsis for episode 4 of season 3.
01:18:39 – Guest star info and plot synopsis for an upcoming episode.

Outro:
01:21:14 – Next week’s episode discussion will be 3×03 “Under The Gun”.

Blooper:
01:22:21 – You know, it’s not like we’ve been doing this show for over a year or anything. Oh, wait.

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

ABC

The Fall TV season kicks off with the return of everyone’s favorite mystery writer-turned crime fighter! John and Heidi take a look at the first new episode from Castle’s third season, “A Deadly Affair”.

News:
00:00:48 – Click here to check out an interview with Nathan Fillion over at collider.com.
00:02:03 – Castletv.net has accumulated some cast and crew video interviews from various sources.
00:02:33 – We have a list of special features for the Season 2 DVD box set that was released this past Tuesday. Sadly, there are no audio commentaries. A riot ensues. And by riot, we mean John throws a tantrum like a hungry, angry baby.

Recap:
00:06:24 – 3×01, “A Deadly Affair”.

Review:
00:11:54 – John and Heidi discuss all the plot details of the mystery, the little character moments throughout and their favorite lines from this episode.

Voicemails:
00:35:08 – Jonathan from Birmingham, Alabama leaves a couple messages, pointing out a Firefly reference we missed and a callback to season one.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:38:59 – Melissa in Cleveland shares her thoughts on the episode and wonders about Castle not becoming a Trending Topic on Twitter, despite its popularity that night.
00:44:06 – Alex in Florida lists off her favorite lines from the episode and shows some love for the cinematography.
00:47:31 – Jesse Jackson from Dallas expresses his excitement for the season, as well as his loyalty to our little podcast.
00:50:57 – We decide to play a voicemail here from Zoe in Anchorage, as it relates to the results of our previous Twitter poll. Alex also chimes in and settles the winning, favorite episode of season one.

Twitter Poll:
00:54:48 – Which cast member would you like us to discuss their previous works? If you have a specific example from their filmography you want us to take a look at, let us know. These poll questions will be open for one month, so get those thinking caps on!

Music Appreciation:
00:58:02 – “Outsmarting A Monster” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
01:01:59 – Guest star and plot details for episode 9 of this season. Also title and synopsis for the latest, upcoming episode.

Outro:
01:07:05 – We’re taking a week off, so we’ll be an episode behind in our discussions for a few weeks. 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.

00:01:06 – CastleTV.net now has their own podcast devoted to the series, which is to say please don’t leave us for the much cooler sitter up the street who has their own pool, a pony, lets you stay up late, eat junk food and watch R-rated movies! We can make lemon squares and we’ll put in that Bouncy Castle you’ve always wanted, we promise! Seriously though, make sure you check out their first episode here.

News:
00:02:12 – James Cameron is developing a TV series based on his 1994 film, True Lies (which starred Arnold Schwarzenneger, Jamie Lee Curtis and Eliza Dushku). Former Castle Executive Producer, Rene Echevarria will be the showrunner on the project.
00:07:42 – For those who simply cannot wait any longer, you can watch the first 8 minutes of the Castle Season 3 Premiere right now.
00:08:29 – Check out Nathan Fillion on Good Morning America here.
00:09:05 – Follow the creator of Castle, Andrew Marlowe on Twitter!
00:09:36 – Nathan Fillion (and a host of other celebrities) participating in a charity auction where he will follow the winning bid on Twitter. Other prizes are also available.

Recap:
00:10:50 – 1×10, “A Death In The Family”.

Review:
00:18:32 – Heidi and John have high praise for this one as they share their favorite moments and lines from the episode.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:40:49 – Becca sent in a Castle themed Desktop Wallpaper for us!

Twitter Poll:
00:42:53 – Favorite episode of Season 1? So far, the pilot (Flowers For Your Grave) is in the lead. We want folks to keep sending in their votes, but try to email them to us this time, so we can make sure we get them all. You have until Wednesday evening.

Music Appreciation:
00:50:28 – “Interrogating Amanda” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
00:52:26 – Casting news and plot details for Season 3.

Outro:
00:56:47 – 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.

News:
00:02:29 – Nathan Fillion on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Check it out here.
00:04:18 – Chapter 6 of Naked Heat is now available to read at abc.com.
00:05:07 – Castletv.net has video of roundtable interviews with the cast and crew from SDCC.
00:06:33 – Check out stanakatic.com for her interview with Jon Huertas.

Recap:
00:09:15 – 1×09, “Little Girl Lost”.

Review:
00:16:43 – John and Heidi share their favorite moments and lines from the episode, especially focusing on the guest stars and the music.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:34:45 – Jesse Jackson shows some love for this episode and plays a Castle edition of Jeopardy, in anticipation for season 3.
00:38:16 – Melissa in Cleveland revisits “Little Girl Lost” for this episode and shares her thoughts of having gone back to it after so long.
00:47:34 – Zoe from Alaska chimes in about episode 9, polar bears and mascots.
00:53:46 – Becca hits us via Twitter with a great idea for a Facebook page.

Music Appreciation:
00:58:49 – “Yankman” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
01:00:32 – Synopsis for the upcoming season 3 premiere episode!

Outro:
01:03:40 – Next episode up for recap and review is the season 1 finale, “A Death In The Family”. 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.

News:
00:00:46 – Chapter 5 of Naked Heat is now available to read over at abc.com.
00:02:28 – You can now read the full Castle Summer Mystery over at castletv.net.
00:03:08 – Also available on that site, you can check out new promotional images of the show’s cast.
00:04:30 – Nathan Fillion was a presenter at The Emmy Awards ceremony, with Emily Deschanel from Bones.

Recap:
00:08:23 – 1×08, “Ghosts”.

Review:
00:20:58 – Heidi and John discuss their favorite moments and lines from the episode, including some overdue praise of the show’s technical aspects.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:36:23 – Zoe from Alaska writes in to pronounce “Wrapped Up In Death” as her favorite episode from season 2. She also pinpoints “Inventing The Girl” as containing her favorite scene and showcases some keen observations about minor details from the series we’ve missed.

Twitter Poll:
00:44:28 – The results are in for the “favorite episode of season 2″ question. Alexjotkoff, TVMusicLover, ART1032, VerseAndy, Runningfan21, Malbene, Ah_zut, Poisonyoulove and Longklaw give their votes, and the winning answer may surprise you.
00:51:33 – New Twitter Poll Question: What’s your favorite episode from season 1? You have two weeks to send in your votes!

Music Appreciation:
00:54:07 – “That’s What Friends Do” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
00:55:13 – Video interview at EW.com with Nathan Fillion from The Emmys about a season 3 guest star.
00:56:38 – Ausiello shares some news regarding two characters possibly “hooking up” in the future.
00:58:50 – Shocking revelations abound for episode 2 of season 3!
01:00:44 – Further plot details for the fifth episode of the new season.

Outro:
01:02:23 – The next episode up for discussion will be 1×09, “Little Girl Lost”. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You can post a brief thought or two on twitter.com/castlepodcast. If 140 characters just won’t do, you can elaborate in the comments section of this very posting at castlecast.net. If you’re feeling inspired to write an essay on Caskett and their undying moon-eyes for each other, you can do so by emailing castlepodcast@gmail.com. And finally, if you need to express yourself through the magic of cellular audio, you can call our voicemail line at 478-227-4328 (HEAT). Remember to leave us at least your first name and what city you’re calling from.

Got a favorite character? Favorite moment? Favorite line? Favorite guest star? Favorite writer? Favorite episode? Let us know your answers and why. Be sure to get your thoughts and opinions in by Monday, May 24th, 8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific. I myself will be turning 31 on Sunday, the day before, so this episode of Castlecast will be like my own personal, Castle-themed birthday party/present. We will continue to cover season one of Castle during the Summer hiatus and we look forward to hearing from all of you as we discuss “A Deadly Game”.

Take care.

News:
00:05:39 – You can see the cover for Naked Heat over at castletv.net, or at Amazon when you preorder. Castletv.net also has a promotional video featuring authors Stephen J. Cannell and Michael Connelly.
00:07:37 – This week’s episode (Overkill) has a text commentary by Susan Sullivan (Martha) over at abc.com.
00:08:48 – Speaking of Susan Sullivan, was listed in People Magazine’s Most Beautiful People edition, under “Beaty at Every Age”.
00:10:46 – Firefly: Still Flying releases on Amazon, May 25th. The book features new stories and unseen photos from the show. One of the stories was written by Jose Molina.

Recap:
00:12:23 – 2×23, “Overkill”.

Review:
00:17:23 – John & Frank fall all over themselves in general praise of “Overkill”.

Voicemail:
00:35:28 – Mo (aka, Rani) from Vegas calls in about the Farpoint Media/iTunes feed snafu. share her appreciation of the Music Appreciation segment, which leads to a discussion about the music of Castle.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:43:25 – Melissa in Cleveland, shares her favorite moments and quotes from the episode. Mo from Vegas, reiterates some of her voicemail message but also expresses her appreciation of the Music Appreciation segment, which leads to a discussion about the music of Castle. Jesse from Dallas, talks about “Food To Die For”, specifically focusing on Alexis (played by Molly Quinn) and guest star, Julie Gonzalo. His email also results in talk of Castle’s “bonus episodes” for the season.

Music Appreciation:
01:02:44 – “Precinct” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
01:03:30 – The Seeker Cast (a Legend of The Seeker fan podcast).

Spoilers:
01:04:40 – Title and description for the season 2 finale.

Outro:
01:12:07 – 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.

News:
00:00:40 – On castletv.net, Jose Molina officially confirms his move to “Haven” and why. Additionally, Rene Echevarria is also leaving Castle. He’s preparing to executive produce on a pilot for MTV called, “Teen Wolf”. Speculation ensues on this new show’s connection to the 80s’ comedy hit of the same name.

Recap:
00:03:09 – 2×22, “Food To Die For”.

Review:
00:07:10 – Heidi & John discuss their mutual passion for food, as well as favorite moments and quotes from the episode.

Voicemail:
00:30:04 – Jesse from Dallas calls in to let us know he’s alive and well, so we should not “release the Kraken!”, meaning our half dozen team of highly trained wiener dogs.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:33:30 – Melissa from Cleveland sends her love and talks about how much she enjoyed Den of Thieves, including a list of her favorite scenes. Alex from Florida chimes in with his thoughts on Food To Die For, including some love for Veronica Mars, naturally.

Music Appreciation:
00:42:52 – “Castle Meets Beckett” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
00:43:51 – Milk Carton TV (a cancelled television shows memorial podcast).

Spoilers:
00:45:02 – Title and description for the next latest episode, and a vague tease from Ausiello about the season finale!

Outro:
00:47:55 – 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.

News:
00:00:43 – Act 3 of the 8-bit Dr. Horrible video has been released. Watch the whole thing here.
00:03:52 – Jose Molina is no longer writing episodes of Castle. Could he be set to work on Stephen King’s new series, “Haven”? NOTE: After this episode had been recorded, Jose confirmed to Heidi via Twitter that yes, he will in fact be writing for “Haven”.

Recap:
00:09:50 – 2×21, “Den Of Thieves”.

Review:
00:14:44 – Heidi and John share their favorite moments and lines from the episode, as well as discussing an excellent performance by Jon Huertas, the vast array of solid guest stars and great use of a Pearl Jam song.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:37:13 – Jesse Jackson heard the plight of our empty inbox and sent us two emails. He weighs in with his thoughts on “The Late Shaft” and “Den Of Thieves”.

Music Appreciation:
00:45:15 – “Personal Connection” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
00:45:58 – Angel Between The Lines (an audio drama series inspired by Joss Whedon’s “Angel”).

Spoilers:
00:47:47 – Title, description and guest star for the next upcoming episode. Also, big news for the season finale, airing May 17th.

Outro:
00:53:33 – 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.

News:
00:00:42 – Castletv.net has posted a few video clips from Jimmy Kimmel Live, two of which are Nathan Fillion’s recent appearance on the late night talk show.
00:04:13 – Act 2 of Doctoroctoroc’s 8-bit, Nintendo-style version of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog is now available.
00:05:37 – We now have airdates for the remaining episodes of Season 2.
00:06:35 – Happy Two-Year Anniversary to Castletv.net!

Recap:
00:07:43 – 2×20, “The Late Shaft”.

Review:
00:12:51 – Heidi and John talk about their favorite moments and quotes from the episode, as well as all the great performances from the many guest stars this week.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:35:49 – Emails this week come from Melissa in Cleveland and Alex in Florida, regarding the Heat Wave paperback book, meta-referencing and a shout out for Lanie Parish as a favorite character. NOTE: Tamala Jones does excellent work on Castle, but you also might want to check her out in the 2007, minimalist indie comedy, What Love Is. After watching, feel free to listen to John’s guest appearance on the Geekscape Movie Club, where he discusses the film with the hosts. The movie and the podcast both contain adult language, so listener discretion is advised.

Music Appreciation:
00:51:02 – “Money At Your House”, by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
00:53:55 – BeingHumanCast (a Being Human fan podcast).

Spoilers:
00:55:51 – Title and description for the latest episode, as well as title and airdate for the season finale.

Outro:
00:59:30 – 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.

John and Heidi rave about Mummies, museums and murder in episode nineteen from Castle’s second season, “Wrapped Up In Death”. NOTE: Apologies for the occasional bits of echo effect in the sound quality. We hope to remedy the problem by the next episode.

News:
00:00:48 – To promote Castle’s syndication on Alibi in the UK, check out Nathan Fillion’s interview for the site, Metro.
00:02:21 – With the magic of Flash Animation, uber geek DoctorOctoroc has turned the first act of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog into an 8-bit, Nintendo-type video game, music and all! Watch it here!
00:04:38 – Castletv.net has a full report on the recent Paley Festival event. You can read it here.
00:05:26 – You can now pre-order Castle: Season 2 on DVD at Amazon.com. The set will be released on September 21st, 2010.
00:07:19 – Castle fan, Tally recently made an original song about the show and was named Fan of the Week at stanakatic.com. Check out video of her performing the track here.
00:09:00 – Castle writer Kate Sargeant (The Mistress Always Spanks Twice) has written, produced and directed a new web series for the web, “You Can’t Do That on the Internet”. Watch it here on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Recap:
00:12:00 – 2×19, “Wrapped Up In Death”.

Review:
00:17:13 – Heidi and John share their favorite moments and lines from the episode while also talking about Mummies, curses and how to survive inside a falling elevator.

Voice Mail:
00:38:53 – Jesse Jackson talks about the Indiana Jones reference during the episode.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:41:22 – Lots of love for this week’s episode as well as the previous two-parter from Jesse Jackson, Alex, Chelsea and another Alex, this one from Florida. Don’t forget to send in your emails and tweets for the show.

Music Appreciation:
00:52:45 – “Bathroom” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
00:54:30 – The Doctor’s Companion (a Doctor Who podcast).

Spoilers:
00:55:22 – Title, description and guest stars for the latest, upcoming episode.

Outro:
00:58:20 – 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.

News:
00:01:55 – Due to extremely high ratings, Castle has been renewed for a 3rd season!
00:07:38 – The UK network Alibi will be airing Castle on Wednesdays at 9pm, starting April 7th.
00:09:45 – There’s a “new” behind the scenes video with Nathan Fillion on Hulu.
00:11:08 – Be sure to check out the trailer for My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend, starring Alyssa Milano. In theaters April 22nd.
00:14:40 – Titan Books is working on Firefly: Still Flying, a collection of short stories written by contributors of the original television program. Releasing on May 25th, you can pre-order the book here.
00:18:03 – Make sure to sign up for the email newsletter at stanakatic.com, to get exclusive insights into Castle.

Recap:
00:19:58 – 2×17, “Tick, Tick, Tick…”
00:24:58 – 2×18, “…Boom!”

Review:
00:29:56 – Heidi and John talk for over a half-hour about this epic, 2-part event, including their favorite moments and quotes.

Book Talk:
01:02:58 – Heidi and guest Kim Butler share their thoughts on Richard Castle’s first Nikki Heat novel, Heat Wave.

Voicemail:
01:16:11 – Fan of the show, Jesse Jackson calls to share the news of Castle’s 3rd season pick up.

Emails & iTunes Reviews:
01:17:41 – Well known fans and contributors write in to share their love for the 2-parter including Melissa from Cleveland, Jesse from Dallas and Ryan from Toronto. Also, we check the Twitter feed for comments by @Tvmusiclover and @Ah_zut, and more praise on iTunes, from lorwyn and basketmaker.

Music Appreciation:
01:30:46 – “End Titles” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
01:31:18 – Upside Down & Halfway To Happyland (a Joss Whedon fan podcast).

Spoilers:
01:32:09 – Titles and descriptions for upcoming episodes, as well as an approaching guest star appearance.

Outro:
01:36:47 – 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.

News:
00:00:41 – A schedule change for the special 2-part episode of Castle reveals that each part will air in the regular Monday night time slot, instead of Sunday. Details within.
00:04:34 – Since An Evening With Castle at the Paley Center has come and gone, you can click here to check out some video interviews with a few cast members, conducted at the event.

Recap:
00:07:20 – 2×16, “The Mistress Always Spanks Twice”.

Review:
00:11:58 – Heidi and John share their favorite moments and quotes from the episode, as well as brief discussions about various guest stars.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:31:52 – Castlecast now has a voice mail line! You can call and leave a message at 478-227-4328 (HEAT). When voicing your comments and questions, please remember to include your name and location, such as city and state.
00:34:16 – Jesse, Jen and Laura all send in positive feedback for “The Mistress Always Spanks Twice”.

Music Appreciation:
00:39:58 – “Plastic Bag, Plastic Surgeon” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
00:41:27 – Future Traditions, a Jericho Podcast.

Spoilers:
00:42:13 – Titles and descriptions for the next new episode, as well as one airing on April 12th.

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

News:
00:02:35 – Richard Castle’s second Nikki Heat novel has a title. You can pre-order the book at Amazon, to be released September 28th.
00:04:29 – Nathan Fillion appeared on The View on March 1st. Click here to watch the video.
00:05:43 – To celebrate Castle’s one year anniversary of being on television, CastleTV.net held a chat session with various members of the cast and crew. The transcript is now available.
00:07:08 – The Paley Center will be hosting a Castle panel with cast and crew from the show on Tuesday, March 16th in LA.
00:08:45 – Nathan Fillion won the Shorty Award in the celebrity Twitter category. In other news, fire is hot.
00:09:49 – Castle will be all over the airwaves this month. Listen to this portion of the podcast to find out all the dates and times.

Recap:
00:13:41 – 1×03, “Hell Hath No Fury”.

Review:
00:19:03 – Heidi and John share their long overdue thoughts on this season one episode, including favorite moments and quotes.

Emails & iTunes Reviews:
00:41:25 – Jesse Jackson saves the day, yet again by providing us with his thoughts on “Hell Hath No Fury”. Also, highly positive iTunes reviews from users Ms. Rondee and jwj170104.

Music Appreciation:
00:51:43 – “Over Easy” by Robert Duncan.

Guest Promo:
00:53:29 – The Sofa Dogs Podcast.

Spoilers:
00:54:30 – Titles and descriptions for new episodes in March.

Outro:
00:56:36 – Be sure to check out Far Point Media for a list of many great podcasts!

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

News:
00:01:19 – Castle is set to air on UK TV this Spring, for the crime network, Alibi.
00:02:16 – Stana Katic visited Vancouver for the Winter Olympics. She posted a picture on her Twitter feed.
00:03:12 – What would you do to be crowned Castle Fan of the Week?

Recap:
00:04:15 – 2×15, “Suicide Squeeze”.

Review:
00:09:32 – John and Jesse explore the emotional resonance of Family as a key theme in the episode, as well as share their favorite scenes and quotes.

Emails & iTunes Reviews:
00:29:34 – Two new iTunes reviews from JesusChica94 & Pugmom1, both very positive.
00:32:18 – Melissa from Cleveland cried over Suicide Squeeze, but in a good way and Ryan from Toronto forgot to tune in (gasp!). Thankfully, it should only cost him a couple bucks on iTunes to catch up.
00:38:56 – Due to some of Ryan’s Canadian-based trivia, Jesse theorizes some similarities between Nathan Fillion and William Shatner. Perhaps it’s time for a guest appearance? After all, we still haven’t met Castle’s father.

Music Appreciation:
00:41:54 – “Cold; Does Beckett Know?” by Robert Duncan.

Outro:
00:44:18 – Since there are NO SPOILERS for this week, John and Jesse simply say their goodbyes and close out the show.

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

News:
00:00:44 – ABC orders an additional two episodes for this season, bringing the total number to Twenty Four, instead of the traditional Twenty Two.
00:01:52 – The episode “Sucker Punch” brought in 9.44 million viewers, beating out the top contender for that hour, CSI: Miami. “The Third Man” reached a record-high of 10.5 million viewers, making the possibility for a Season 3 all the more likely and inevitable.
00:03:36 – The episode “Famous Last Words” has been nominated for a Golden Reel Award in Sound Editing. The winner will be announced in Los Angeles on February 20th.

Recap & Review:
00:06:40 – 2×14, “The Third Man”.
00:12:58 – Heidi and John discuss the labyrinthian mystery for this episode, as well as some of their favorite moments and quotes.

Email & iTunes Review:
00:32:59 – Frank from Echo Alert writes in about “Sucker Punch” and the “Heat Wave” novel, and we receive another glowing iTunes review, this one from a user named, Da No.

Music Appreciation:
00:39:50 – “Home Video” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
00:40:25 – Episode title and description for the latest episode, including titles for following episodes to be aired in March, after the Winter Olympics.

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

News:
00:00:47 – In a recent issue of TV Guide magazine, you’ll find a spotlight article on the Castle set, particularly the writer’s home.
00:02:27 – No new episode of Castle on the week of February 1st. A repeat of “The Double Down” will air that Monday instead.
00:03:40 – An article on Stana Katic appears in the February issue of Esquire magazine.
00:04:45 – Thanks to Tabz and Nathan Fillion, his fans have been properly informed: The independent film Trucker, is now available on Netflix Watch Instantly.
00:07:48 – Nathan Fillion and Zachary Levi (from the NBC series, Chuck) are apparently Twitter pals.

Recap:
00:09:23 – Recap for 2×13, “Sucker Punch”.

Emails & Contact Info:
00:14:56 – Jesse & Melissa both send in emails with their thoughts on the previous episode, “A Rose For Ever After”.
00:26:17 – Nathaniel (from our podcast on the episode, “Vampire Weekend”) & Jesse both send in emails with their thoughts on this week’s episode, “Sucker Punch”.

Review:
00:33:42 – Those last two emails help us to transition into a deeper discussion for “Sucker Punch”, including favorite quotes, moments and music.

Music Appreciation:
00:53:58 – “Good Cop, Bad Ed” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
00:54:55 – Title & description for the newest episode to air on January 25th.

Bloopers:
00:57:25 – John + Large Energy Drink + Podcasting = Bad Idea.

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

News:
00:01:58 – Richard Castle’s “Heat Wave” novel has been so successful, a paperback edition is being planned, as well as a second novel, furthering the adventures of Nikki Heat & Jameson Rook.
00:05:38 – Clarification on “Love Song” by Golden State, which can be heard in the episode, during the wedding scene.
00:07:13 – “A Rose For Ever After” pulled in 9.5 million viewers. Castle was highlighted by ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson at the Television Critics Association Press Tour.
00:09:11 – Matt Roush features Castle in his list of “Episodes that make Monday a happy place.”

Recap & Review:
00:11:58 – Recap for 2×12, “A Rose For Ever After”.
00:17:07 – Heidi and John share their favorite quotes and moments from the episode, or as it’s more commonly known around here, “Alyssa Milano can do no wrong.”
00:21:37 – The CastleTV chat room is a fun place to visit, but if you put the moves on Richard Castle, and your name isn’t Kate Beckett, watch your back.
00:22:55 – Charmed was a fun, lively program that entertained millions. Even sweet, little old ladies. Who’s The Boss? is also well regarded in this discussion.

Emails, iTunes Reviews & Twitter Comments:
00:45:32 – The great debate about Alexis continues, thanks to an email from Melissa in Cleveland.
00:52:29 – Jesse tells of his “Castle Christmas”, filled with a few Fillion-related gifts.
00:54:09 – Twitter love for Castle from Susie The Geek, and a glowing review for the podcast from iTunes user, Rocket Science Mom.
00:57:51 – If any English-speaking, Skype-using Castle fans would like to be a guest host on the podcast, please email us.

Music Appreciation:
00:59:17 – “Castle vs. Sorenson” by Robert Duncan.
00:59:46 – Please let the composer know how much you enjoy his music for Castle and his other works such as Buffy, Tru Calling and The Unit. Tell him we sent you.

Spoilers:
01:00:58 – Titles and descriptions for upcoming episodes, including special guest news, courtesy of Michael Aussiello.

Outro:
01:05:20 – Castle will be taking a month-long break in February, due to the Winter Olympics broadcast. We’ll keep you posted on further developments.

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

News:
00:03:55 – Alyssa Milano did an interview for Yahoo about her appearance on Castle and her new ABC comedy, Romantically Challenged. You can check out the complete interview here.
00:06:58 – Nominate Castle in the Twitter-related, Shorty Awards! You can do that by going here.
00:10:16 – Stana Katic lands a part in Steve Allen’s play, “Meeting Of Minds”. She’s performing with an all-star cast on January 17th at the Steve Allen Theatre in LA.
00:11:47 – Nathan Fillion will be appearing on Live With Regis & Kelly on January 11th. Check your local listings.

Recap & Review:
00:13:27 – Recap for 2×11, “The Fifth Bullet”.
00:18:31 – John and Heidi share their thoughts on the episode including favorite quotes, scenes, the mystery aspect and discussions about the guest stars.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:35:22 – In an attempt to keep the party alive, regular listener Jesse sends numerous emails in our absence. We also receive appreciation from a new listener, Melissa. The army continues to grow!

Music Appreciation:
00:48:50 – “It’s All About Choices” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
00:49:50 – Title and description for the newest, upcoming episode.
00:53:30 – Big season 2 developments for the January 18th episode.
00:54:38 – Double dose of casting news for the February 8th episode.

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

The podcast will be returning soon after the Christmas celebration and with any luck, we will be settled into our new home with FarPoint Media. We hope you will join us for the new year.

Happy Holidays! We’ll see you soon!
–John & Heidi

News:
00:01:55 – Series creator, Andrew Marlowe chats with TVGuide.com, which can be read here.
00:02:49 – Castletv.net has now added an mp3 widget to their site, so fans can better identify songs heard in the series.
00:05:00 – Tons of new content is now available at Castletv.net, including chat transcripts and video interviews for folks to enjoy during the break.
00:06:19 – You can now follow Detective Esposito himself, Jon Huertas on Twitter. We’re taking a poll here on Castlecast to see who is funnier, Jon or Nathan Fillion? Send us emails or tweets with your decision!
00:08:00 – Castle receives a few nominations for the Satellite Awards on December 20th. We’ll let you know the results as soon as we do.
00:09:20 – December 7th will conclude the last new episode of Castle for 2009, as they go on a holiday break. Fortunately, reruns for season 2 will still be airing on Mondays and Saturdays, until the show returns in January.

Recap & Review:
00:11:16 – Recap for 2×10, “One Man’s Treasure”.
00:16:13 – We share our favorite lines and scenes of the episode, as well as talk about the guest stars this week. Can someone please start a petition already for a spin-off series featuring Alexis, maybe called “The Unclaimed”?

Emails & Contact Info:
00:29:06 – Frequent contributors to the podcast, Ryan & Jesse send in their thoughts on the most recent episodes. Also, John apparently resembles some of America’s most wanted.

Music Appreciation:
00:40:56 – “Theater Chooses You” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
00:41:14 – Title and description for the last new episode of 2009, including special guest stars! Castle returns in January, 2010.

Outro & Bloopers:
00:46:44 – After the December 7th episode, the podcast will go back and try to cover more episodes from season one of Castle, since we only made it through two or three. More season two coverage returns when the show does as well.
00:47:39 – We fail at life sometimes, but at least there’s popcorn!

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

News:
00:00:48 – Two new episodes of Castle remain for Australian television this year. The show will return in February of 2010.
00:02:02 – Heat Wave continues to stay strong on the Bestseller lists for Barnes & Noble and The New York Times. Additionally, the book and the season one DVD set are both currently available online for exceptionally low prices. Christmas presents!
00:02:54 – Alyssa Milano is talking on Twitter about her experiences filming Castle. Nathan Fillion declares, “she smells like cupcakes.” I KNEW IT!
00:05:32 – Nathan hints at another Buffy-related connection coming up on the show.
00:06:28 – Some information regarding the schedule for new episodes in the remainder of this year.

Recap & Review:
00:07:54 – Recap for 2×09, “Love Me Dead”.
00:12:52 – Reviewing the episode, we debate the validity of a certain subplot involving Alexis, which also leads to a discussion about her character in general.
Note: Heidi was unable to provide her thoughts on the episode this week, as she is currently stranded on a mysterious island, dealing with time travel, teleportation and a smoke monster.

Emails:
00:40:20 – Regular contributors, Ryan and Jesse both send in more love for Castle and the podcast this week.

Music Appreciation:
00:44:58 – “Dad’s Watch” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
00:45:24 – Title and description for the next available episode, as well as titles for more episodes coming up this season.

Outro & Announcement:
00:51:29 – The podcast is soon moving to FarPoint Media! We’ll keep you posted on exactly when that happens.

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

News:
00:00:42 – Welcome to oblivion.
Recap & Review:
00:02:00 – Recap for 2×08, “Kill The Messenger”.
00:06:55 – Heidi chimes in with her belated thoughts on “Famous Last Words”, as well as this episode. She also asks listeners to vote for Buffy Between the Lines in the Podcast Awards. A promo will be included at the end of this episode.
Emails & Contact Information:
00:11:54 – Ryan provides another Halloween picture and the answer to last week’s mystery costume.
Music Appreciation:
00:15:18 – “Precinct” by Robert Duncan.
Spoilers:
00:16:04 – Big, exciting guest star revealed for later in the season. Also, title and description for the latest, upcoming episode.
Outro & Guest Promo:
00:20:42 – Buffy Between the Lines.

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

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Castle fan, Nathaniel joins the podcast this week. Heidi is still M.I.A. She is currently sleepwalking to stop the doomsday prophecies of an imaginary bunny rabbit, during Halloween of the late 80s’.

00:50:00 – John talks about his impulse buy of Richard Castle’s book, Heat Wave.

News:
00:07:07 – Castletv.net now has transcripts of the special guest appearances from the live chat sessions.
00:09:06 – Molly Quinn has lent her voice to Robert Zemeckis’ motion-capture adaptation of “A Christmas Carol”.
00:11:13 – Visit http://www.bluepill.com for more information on Haley Blue’s music from Famous Last Words. You can even buy the songs from iTunes.

Recap & Review:
00:11:49 – Recap for 2×07, “Famous Last Words”.
Note: Heidi was not able to provide her thoughts for this episode, as she is currently locked in a safe room, protecting her family from criminals in her home.

Emails & Contact Information:
00:22:16 – Emails from Ryan and Jesse this week. We also have a new iTunes review!

Music Appreciation:
00:30:35 – “Interrogating Amanda” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
00:32:32 – Title and description for the latest episode, as well as a title for episode eleven.

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

Introductions:
00:01:23 – Crystal, Frank, Larissa and Nathaniel storm the Castle… Podcast, that is.

News:
00:02:55 – In addition to Heroes, Jason Badower lends his artistic talents to Castle as well.
00:03:38 – Heat Wave continues to burn up the charts on the New York Times Bestseller List.
00:04:54 – Current.com interviews Stana Katic. Visit castletv.net to see the video.
00:05:10 – Writer and producer, Terri Miller joined the live chat this past Wednesday. Looking to not be outdone, Jose Molina will be following suit this upcoming Wednesday, so make sure to login to castletv.net.
00:05:32 – Nathan Fillion reveals the Firefly Easter Egg, hidden in plain sight on the set of Castle!
00:06:30 – Wendy from Sending A Wave (a UK Firefly podcast), gives the heads up on an art project that Nathan is involved with. For all you Central London residents, make sure to visit completehero.com to learn about Nathan’s attendance for the project.

Recap & Review:
00:09:06 – Recap for 2×06, “Vampire Weekend”.
00:14:03 – The gang gives their thoughts on the episode, which includes a pre-recorded contribution from Heidi. She is currently speeding through Florida in a 1972 Dodge Challenger, competing in a secret, illegal, cross-country road race.
00:22:20 – After much glee over the Firefly references, as well as a few tangent discussions, we finally dig into the mystery plot of the episode.
00:29:46 – Larissa points out some structure issues with the episode, mostly involving a few too many vampire jokes. We take these concerns into consideration and discuss further.

Email & Contact Information:
00:39:08 – Ryan from Toronto, Canada heard a nasty rumor that Castle was in danger of cancellation. We do our best to set the record straight.

Music Appreciation:
00:46:02 – “Tiffany” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
00:46:16 – Title and description for the next episode of season two.

Podcast Numbers & Outro:
00:49:00 – The number of downloads for the podcast have spiked immensely. Somehow, a few Buffy references are made.
00:53:46 – We finally say goodbye, wish everyone a happy Halloween and then Crystal scares us all!

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

Special reminder at the top of the podcast, asking you to nominate Castle for the People’s Choice Awards.

News:
00:03:27 – Due to Castle’s strong ratings, ABC has ordered the back 9, for a full 22-episode set for season 2.
00:04:35 – Speaking of things that are doing well, Richard Castle’s book, Heat Wave has sold out at Barnes & Noble’s online store and is currently on back order. Amazon still has books available at the time of this recording. This leads to cries for an audio book to be released, preferrably read by Nathan Fillion.
00:06:38 – The Heat Wave signing at The Grove was a huge success, which even included appearances by a few members of the cast!
00:07:29 – Castle and Firefly writer, Jose Molina apparently joined the live chat on Castletv.net last week! Word on the street is it may happen again (for West Coast viewers), so be sure to tune in and log on.

Recap & Review:
00:10:21 – Recap for 2×05, “When The Bough Breaks”.
00:14:54 – John and Crystal share their thoughts on the episode.
00:27:44 – Heidi chimes in with her mini-review, by way of mp3.

Contact Information & iTunes Reviews:
00:30:42 – No emails this week, but Frank was nice enough to post a review of the podcast on iTunes, before he was even asked to be on the podcast! Thank you, sir!

Music Appreciation:
00:36:20 – “Yankman” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
00:38:03 – Title and description for the upcoming Halloween episode, including talk of preview clips.

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

News:
00:01:48 – Richard Castle’s novel, Heat Wave is tearing up the bestseller charts at both Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com.
00:03:45 – The book is doing so well in fact, ABC has begun running commercial advertisements for it.

Recap & Review
00:06:40 – Recap for “Fool Me Once”.
00:11:26 – Heidi could not provide her thoughts on the episode this week, as she has time-traveled to a devastated future to lead the human resistance against an army of machines in a post-apocalyptic war zone.

Music Appreciation:
00:29:27 – “That’s What Friends Do” by Robert Duncan.

NOTE: No emails this week.

Spoilers:
00:30:33 – The Halloween episode of Castle is fast approaching. Here’s the photo to prove it.
00:38:43 – Titles for upcoming episodes, all the way to number 10.
00:39:43 – Title and description for the latest episode, including guest stars.

NOTE: The last few minutes of the show has a slight, distracting echo effect on Frank’s voice. I’d like to say it was a joking, deliberate reference to his podcast, but it’s not. Sorry for the audio mishap.

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

NOTE: Due to time constraints, there is no transitional music for this episode, aside from the normal bookend pieces and the Music Appreciation segment.

News:
00:00:50 – Richard Castle’s book, “Heat Wave” is number 26 on the New York Times’ Bestsellers.
00:01:51 – Castle set to air in Australia, beginning October 18th.
00:03:09 – Nathan Fillion co-stars in the new independent drama feature, Trucker. The film is currently in limited release.

Recap & Review:
00:05:24 – Recap for “Inventing The Girl”.
00:09:58 – Heidi could not provide her thoughts on the episode this week, as she is under attack by Ghost Pirates, or Pirate Ghosts. We’re not sure which.

Emails & iTunes Reviews:
00:14:50 – Maurissa from DC and Mo The Enthusiast. Also, some love from iTunes reviews by Castle fan in Michigan and TV_Addict.

Music Appreciation:
00:29:44 – “He Never Showed” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers & Contact Information:
00:33:23 – Title and description for the latest, upcoming episode.

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

News:
00:01:03 – Jewel Staite visited Nathan Fillion on the set of Castle. Jose Molina witnessed the whole, bone crushing event. Please follow these fine folks on Twitter. Also, do you know what and where the Firefly Easter egg is on the set?

Recap & Review:
00:06:05 – Recap for Season Two’s second episode, “The Double Down”.
00:11:30 – Once again, Heidi sends an mp3 of her thoughts on the episode.
00:18:08 – Ever played the game, “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon”?

Emails:
00:22:44 – Mo offers up a helpful suggestion concerning the use of music in the podcast. Frank shows his love for the humor that helps to balance out Castle’s tone. Be sure to check out his Dollhouse-related podcast, Echo Alert.

Music Appreciation:
00:33:16 – “Morgue” by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
00:34:30 – “Your coat is sort of a brownish color.”

Outro & Reminder:
00:36:17 – Heat Wave in book form. Castle on DVD. Enough said.

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

News:
00:01:01 – Richard Castle wants to beat Dan Brown in the Bestseller list.
00:02:22 – In an effort to make that happen, Nathan Fillion made an appearance at The Apple Store to a packed audience on September 18th in Soho, New York. You can listen to the event on iTunes.
00:03:40 – Upcoming book signings for Heat Wave will be occurring at Barnes & Noble in LA on the 19th, as well as Borders in Northridge, California on the 29th.
00:04:43 – The ratings for the season 2 premiere are in.

Recap & Review:
00:06:45 – Episode recap for "Deep In Death" (2×01).
00:12:10 – John & Larissa give their thoughts on the episode.
00:18:12 – Through the magic of editing, Heidi chimes in with her opinion of the season premiere.

Emails:
00:20:22 – Santa got our letters! We have email! Not from Santa. It’s from Ashley. She asks us to consider the idea of moving Castle an hour before it’s current air time, and what that would mean for the show’s ratings.

Music Appreciation:
00:35:13 – "Castle Meets Beckett" by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
00:36:11 – Title and description for the next upcoming episode of Castle.

Outro & Contact Information:
00:38:24 – Please email us and follow us on Twitter.

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

News:
00:01:17 – Big thanks to castletv.net for being such an important source of information on all things Castle.
00:02:18 – You can now follow Stana Katic on Twitter and visit her newly designed website!
00:03:26 – Nathan Fillion will be appearing at a Barnes & Noble’s Bookstore in Los Angeles on October 19th, to sign Richard Castle’s new book, Heat Wave.
00:04:45 – The complete list of special features for the Season One DVD release of Castle are now in.
00:06:21 – Award-winning Author, Michael Connolly will make an appearance in the first episode of the new season.
00:07:35 – ABC.com has released two video preview ads for Castle’s upcoming, second season premiere.

Contact Information:
00:09:42 – Please email us an follow us on twitter.

Music Appreciation:
00:11:25 – "Outsmarting A Monster" by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
00:15:23 – A new recurring character will be added to the show this Fall, and Seamus Dever talks briefly about the plot for this season’s second episode, as well as working with the new addition to the cast.

Outro & Reminders:
00:18:18 – Don’t forget to watch the Emmys to see if Robert Duncan takes home the statue for his work on Castle.

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

Introductions & Catching Up:
00:00:28 – Heidi saw Nathan Fillion at Comicon, but that’s all. The insanity of the convention is discussed. John has kidney stones. He’s taking medication. Let’s see if anyone notices.
00:07:51 – Castle’s composer Robert Duncan has been nominated for an Emmy. His assistants celebrate by giving us free music. We celebrate by discussing the music’s greatness.

News:
00:14:32 – Castle is now available on Hulu. Please go watch.
00:16:36 – The line between fiction and reality is blurred as Richard Castle joins Twitter!
00:20:51 – Nathan Fillion gives a tour of the Castle sets on Hulu.

Recap & Review:
00:21:30 – Episode recap for "Nanny McDead (1×02).
00:32:23 – John and Heidi give their thoughts on the episode.
00:42:00 – Prolific author, Ray Garton has heard of Castle.

Contact Information:
00:44:21 – Please email us and follow us on twitter. Also, don’t forget to leave your thoughts on Castle in The Murder Board (the comments section of this post)
00:47:10 – Debbie Egurrola is awesome and therefore, you should follow her on Twitter.

Music Appreciation:
00:49:11 – "First Gun Battle" by Robert Duncan.

Spoilers:
00:50:16 – Upcoming episode titles and brief scene descriptions for season 2.

Outro & Guest Promo:
00:54:44 – "Fiends" by Paul Elard Cooley.

Meanwhile, we lament Castle’s severe lack of any sort of convention appearance (we’re looking at you, SDCC). Oh well, maybe next year. Also, castletv.net is holding a fan-art competition to help promote the upcoming second season. The contest closes on the 27th (just a few days from now), so be sure to post your submissions!

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

NOTE: Big thanks goes out to Rob and his assistants, James Sullivan and Layla Minoui for providing us with so many great tracks for the podcast!

If you would like us to feature a promo for your podcast in a future episode, let us know by email or in the murder board (comments section of this post).

They also talk about Detective Ryan’s online blog, as well as news on Richard Castle’s upcoming novel, Heat Wave which is available for pre-order here

Be sure to send in your emails to be read on the show, and follow us on Twitter for all the latest news.

In this episode, introductions are made and contact information is setup. Thanks to Castletv.net, we also have excerpts from an interview with actor, Seamus Dever. Be sure to visit them for the full interview. Don’t forget to email us to have your thoughts and questions read on the show and leave us feedback on the Murder Board as well (the comments section of this post).

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