Saturday, December 31, 2011

IntroCast Index

IntroCast is a central hub where you can find all "Introductory Podcasts" (IntroCasts) featuring spoiler free commentary on each episode of a TV Series in the style of a book club. Many IntroCasts feature longtime fans and new viewers joining together to watch and discuss a TV Series episode by episode each week until they finish the entire series. IntroCasts typically reveal interesting behind-the-scenes information on the show's production and explain how audiences initially received the program when it originally aired.
The Walking Dead (2010-Present) is Frank Darabont's Serial Survival Horror-Drama
and the Most Watched Show on Cable and its IntroCast is the Most Popular
The IntroCast format tends to favor analysis of serialized TV programs rather than more conventional and formulaic programs that push a virtual "reset button" at the end of each episode. Ongoing analysis and discussion on an IntroCast is more rewarding when the featured program has an interconnected story arc, recurring themes, and characters who change and evolve over time. TV shows that maintain the status quo from week to week, with little or no significant change, are generally less apt for study in an IntroCast.
The Talking Dead IntroCast Became Popular Enough that AMC Recruited One
of the Hosts to Run Part of it as a Talk Show with a Live Studio Audience
Pictured: Jon Heder, Felicia Day, Gale Ann Hurd, and Chris Hardwick
IntroCast participants join together to analyze the story and characters, and then share their opinions with special emphasis placed on the new viewers' reactions. Like a book club, the group helps each other process the narrative, clarify confusing points, and offer insights that can help add a new layer of meaning to the unfolding story. Special Guests often join the hosts to discuss certain episodes, and on occasion, cast and crew members of the original TV Series have been known to drop in for a chat.
The Walking Dead's Daryl (Norman Reedus) Drops by to Talk About the Show
Podcasting is a young format but is growing in importance in our digital age. We anticipate IntroCasts will become increasingly relevant as a glut of movies and TV programs become available for streaming on the internet, particularly on Netflix and Hulu Plus. IntroCasts provide an innovative approach to help classic shows get rediscovered by and stay relevant for modern audiences.
The nearly endless choices in entertainment are refreshing, but now people tend to watch things by themselves online, or with relatively select group of friends and family. IntroCasts help us regain a sense of community otherwise missing when we coast through a season or two of a TV show. New fans can also more easily connect with each other through the IntroCast's social network pages, submit feedback on the series and podcast for the hosts to read on the show, and otherwise get involved in an ongoing dialogue about the TV Series of interest.
"Why isn't everybody watching this mid-seventies British serial drama when I want to?"
–Someone Contemplating  a Viewing of Poldark (1975-77) Alone on Netflix
If we missed an IntroCast in our list below, or if a new one has begun playing on iTunes, then please let us know via Twitter, Facebook, or in the comment section below. We list the following IntroCasts in alphabetical order by title of TV Series.

TV SERIES INTROCAST INDEX
TV Series: ANGEL (1999-2004)
Website: REDEMPTIONCAST
Hosts: Gabby, Alirio, Kimberley, Stephanie, Robin
Feedback E-mail: RedemptionCast@gmail.com
Voice Mail Line: (260) 267-5274
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook Group
TV Series: ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT (2003-2006)
Website: BLUTHCAST
Hosts: Kelly Jo, Ryan, Katie, John
Feedback E-mail: BluthCast@gmail.com
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook Group
Subscribe on iTunes
TV Series: AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER (2005-2008)
Website: YIP! YIP!
Hosts: Alirio, Jamie
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook
Subscribe on iTunes
TV Series: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (2004-2009)
Website: RESURRECTION CAST
Hosts: Courtney, Melanie, Pete
Feedback E-mail: ResurrectionCast@gmail.com
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook
Subscribe on iTunes
TV Series: BREAKING BAD (2008-2013)
Website: BREAKING BAD PODCAST
Hosts: Michael, Allie, Jeromy, Amberlee
Feedback E-mail: BreakingBadPodcast@gmail.com
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook
Subscribe on iTunes
TV Series: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (1996-2003)
Website: POTENTIAL CAST
Hosts: Gabby, Alirio, Kimberley, Stephanie
Feedback E-mail: PotentialCast@gmail.com
Voice Mail Line: (270) 40-BUFFY
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook Group
Subscribe on iTunes
TV Series: CARNIVÀLE (2003-2005)
Website: CARNYCAST
Hosts: Claire, Tammy, Matt, Mel
Feedback E-mail: CarnyCast@gmail.com
TV Series: DEXTER (2006-PRESENT)
Host: Gareth Watkins
Feedback E-mail: DissectingDexter@gmail.com
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook Page
Subscribe on iTunes
TV Series: DEXTER (2006-PRESENT)
Website: THE DEXTERCAST
Host: Bob, Rachael, Thena, Janis
Feedback E-mail: DissectingDexter@gmail.com
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook Group
Subscribe on iTunes

TV Series: FARSCAPE (1999-2003)
Website: SCAPECAST
Hosts: Karen, Lou
Feedback E-mail: Feedback@ScapeCast.org
Voice Mail Line: (206) 350-6692
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook
Subscribe on iTunes
TV Series: FIREFLY (2003)
Website: STILL FLYING
Hosts: Tabz
Feedback E-mail: BetweentheLinesStudios@gmail.com
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook
Subscribe on iTunes
TV Series: FRINGE (2008-Present)
Website: OBSERVERCAST
Hosts: Ayse, Rob, Kelly, Simone
Feedback E-mail: ObserverCast@gmail.com
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook
Subscribe on iTunes
TV Series: LOST (2004-2010)
Hosts: Amberlee, Kelsey, Erin, Scott
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook
TV Series: NORTHERN EXPOSURE (1990-1995)
Website: MOOSECAST
Host: John Angus, Josh, Grady, Rosie
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook
TV Series: PSYCH (2005-PRESENT)
Website: PSYCH ANALYSIS
Hosts: Tabz
Feedback E-mail: BetweentheLinesStudios@gmail.com
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook
Subscribe on iTunes
TV Series: SHERLOCK (2010-PRESENT)
Website: CONSULTING SHERLOCK
Hosts: Tabz, Emma, Kim, Heidi, Scott
Feedback E-mail: BetweentheLinesStudios@gmail.com
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook
Subscribe on iTunes
TV Series: SIX FEET UNDER (2001-2005)
Website: FISHERCAST
Hosts: Des, Moira, Robin
Feedback E-mail: FisherCast1@gmail.com
Voice Mail Line: (541) 2-EMBALM
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook
Subscribe on iTunes
TV Series: SUPERNATURAL (2005-PRESENT)
Website: IDJITCAST
Hosts: Allie, Paul, Monica
Feedback E-mail: IdjitCast@gmail.com
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook
Subscribe on iTunes
TV Series: TWIN PEAKS (1990-91)
Website: THE TWIN PEAKS PODCAST
Hosts: Matt, Mel, Brad, Caitlin
Feedback E-mail: TwinPeaksPodcast@gmail.com
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook Group
Subscribe on iTunes
TV Series: THE WALKING DEAD (2010-PRESENT)
Website: THE TALKING DEAD
Hosts: Chris Hardwick, Jason
Feedback E-mail: TalkingDead@amctv.com
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook
Subscribe on iTunes
TV Series: THE WEST WING
Website: THE WEST WING PODCAST

Hosts: Anne, Maggie, Andreas
Feedback E-mail: Feedback@TheWestWingPodcast.com
Voice Mail Line: (917) 300-8239
Social Network: Twitter, Facebook
Subscribe on iTunes
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