In episode 16, the Twilight Newborns discuss the year Edward died (1918) and Edward-era slang.

Intro

* Parody of the Joker from Steve Miller Band

Twilight News

* Rob Pattinson’s funny Vancouver fan encounter (Read more at RPattzDaily)

* Debunking of rumor of Stephenie Meyer getting sued (See Stephenie Meyer’s official website)

* E! The Soup—Harry Potter nerd sabotaging Twilight (Read more about The Soup here)

* Bella’s house filming (Read more at Surrey Now)

* Wolf Pack photo in USA Today (See USA Today)

* ET New Moon interview. (See ET Twilight news here)

* David Slade to be Eclipse Director (See HisGoldenEyes.com)

Newborn News

* Polls: Which one of the New Moon actors is the most ‘Dork Hot’? Which Twilight characters are most likely to hook up if the series were to continue? and Should the Twilight Newborns record a DVD commentary?

* Fans of the Week: Jedee and Smile ‘Ox from iTunes

* new phone number for voicemail

* Renasty Award Winner tshirt to go on CafePress store this week

Meat of the Discussion: 1918—The Year Edward died

* See Wikipedia article

* U.S. President was Woodrow Wilson

* World War I (1914-1918) 15 million killed

* Czar Nicholas II and family assassinated

* Chicago Restaurant Poisonings arrests- more than 100 waiters are taken into custody, for poisoning restaurant customers with a lethal powder called Mickey Finn (drugs).

* The Spanish Flu becomes pandemic; over 25 million people die in the following 6 months (almost twice as many as died during the war).

* Marriage age: 1900: For men: 25.9 years in 1900. For Women: 22 years. Currently the average age at marriage in the US is 26.8 years for men, and 25.1 years for women. (From wisegeek.com)

Slang terms from Edward’s time

LISTEN NOW!

Intro

* Twilight Apples commercial

Twilight News

* Cam Gigandet had a baby girl with girlfriend Dominique Geisendorff. (See MTV)

* Life & Style Magazine – Rumors of onset romance. Truth? (See Life & Style’s article)

* Entertainment Tonight – Exclusive New Moon set interviews April 23 (Watch teaser from ET.com here)

* New Moon cast list announced  (See Yahoo Movies for more info):

* Jane—Dakota Fanning

* Alec–Cameron Bright

* Aro–Micheal Sheen

* Caius–Jamie Campbell-Bower

* Harry Clearwater–Graham Greene

* Heidi–Noot Seear

* None of “Jacob’s friends” from Twilight are returning

* Billy Burke was left off Summit press release but he is returning

Newborn News

* Poll: Who does the Cullens’ taxes?

* Poll:  So far, which Twilight book or movie is your favorite?

* Fan of the Week – Harriet2000 on twitter

* New Video – YouTube channel www.youtube.com/twilightnewborns

* Top Twilight Sites – please vote for us!

Meat of the Discussion – The Meadow Scene

* Pocketpiece Theater: Edward quotes “You can’t imagine how that feels”

* Hard to understand smell in books

* Alcoholic reference (brandy) and drug reference (heroin) not usual teen book fodder

* Bella – “a demon from my own personal hell”

* Esme and Edward’s relationship – talks about upsetting Esme that Edward to live in Alaska

Renasty Award Winner

* “Eye-verts” for Twilight DVD release in United Kingdom (See Trendhunter.com)

Twilight Shippers

Listen Now!

In episode 14, we compare the television drama, My So-Called Life, to the Twilight Series.

Intro

* My So-Called Life quote (Episode 9 “Halloween”) See episode guide here from mscl.com.

Twilight News

* Kristen Stewart’s birthday

* Set Photos of New Moon (See HisGoldenEyes.com)

* Dossier Photos of Rob Pattinson (see MTV)

* Twilight author Stephenie Meyer continues to dominate USA TODAY’s Best-Selling Books list.

Newborn News

* New design on CafePress store,  Proud Member of the Newborn Army. See design here.

* Poll: Who usually wins the Easter egg hunt at the Cullen house?

My So-called Life

* See http://www.mscl.com, “The world’s largest, most-visited tribute web site devoted to ‘My So-Called Life'”

* Love triangle between Angela, Jordan and Brian. Similar to love triangle between Bella, Edward and Jacob.

* Difference and similarities of Edward Cullen and Jordon Catalano

* Difference and similarities of Brian and Jacob

* Bella and Angela comparison. First person narration.

* Brian is like Edward as protector

* Jordan and Jacob—Love to get in trouble

What vampire power would the cast of My So-Called Life have?

Outtakes

Listen Now!

In episode 13, the Twilight Newborns discuss the Twilight DVD deleted scenes and Pocket Edward’s excursions.

Intro

* Christen has a Bill O’Reilly meltdown (See the real one on YouTube here)

Twilight News

* Twilight DVD sales – 3 million sold on the first day (see Variety)

* Twilight Newborns’ DVD release party (See post)

* Twilight: Director’s Notebook, will debut at #1 on this Sunday’s New York Times bestseller list (See Entertainment Weekly)

* Rob Pattinson’s stinky rumors reach an apex (See MTV)

* Biting child (see Des Moines Register)

* New Moon countdown: 229 days

Newborn news

* Poll: What is your favorite special feature on the Twilight DVD?

* Twilight Game review

* Pocket Edward Got frisked at the airport

* Vancouver spy

Meat of Discussion – More DVD review

* Deleted scenes

* Nomads kissing scenes

* Esme and carlise

* DVD commentary – eyebrows

* Target edition: Edward’s fantasy in the classroom

Bloopers

Listen Now

In episode 12, the Twilight Newborns discuss their Twilight DVD release plans and the DVD deleted scenes.

Intro

* Alarm clock, excited for DVD release day

Twilight News

* St. Marcus Day 3/19 – fans wore red for Edward (see Twilight Treasury)

* DVD Release! Parties, Walmart cake

* Wolf Pack cast (See NewMoonMovie.org)

* Cliff Diving scene filming now – part will be CGI (See MTV)

* Director’s Notebook book review

Newborns News

* Going to party!!! – early start to get to Target

* Fandom and false info – ran around trying to find game (our Andy Rooney-esque rant)

* MySpace at www.myspace.com/twilightnewborns

* Grad School and License Plate blog posts

* Poll update: What do the Cullens do to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

* Fan of the week: twitter.com/Cari_tx

Meat of the Discussion: DVD RELEASE!

* Biting scene

* Yanking kiss scene

* Midnight Sun deleted scene

* Edward’s bedroom extended scene

Newborn Outtakes

Listen now!

Intro

* 12 Days of Twilight sung by the Newborns

Twilight News

* Filming on New Moon starts Monday 3-16-09 (See Just Jared Jr. story)

* Set photos from Spoiler TV

* Eclipse Director, Juan Antonio Bayona, announced and then denied. (See LA Times)

* Robert Pattinson in GQ Magazine (See story and photos here)

* Cool stuff releasing soon: Twilight Board Game (3/15/09), Twilight Director’s Notebook (3/17/09)  and Twilight DVD (3/21/09)

Newborn News

* Café Press Store is up (See our shop here)

* 2 Polls: What vampire super power would you like to have? and  Which RPattz mega-do do you prefer?

* Fan of the Week: Naomi via Facebook

Please talk on the podcast on how to explain rationally to fellow adults our current fixation with Twilight, 22 year old actors, 17 year old vampires and make it not sound like I’m having a mid life crisis?? I’m 32 and a wife and mother of 3. My daughter is a fellow fan but husband and colleagues think I’m nuts. 🙂

Meat of the Discussion – The Wedding of the Century

* Location

* Alice’s involvement

* Lack of Bella’s involvement

* Lack of showers or rehearsals

* Renee’s role

What gifts would the guests bring?

Listen Now!

In episode 10, the Twilight Newborns discuss Bella’s super vampire powers and the Cullens’ Oscar Night.

Intro

* Local TV news from Forks, WA

Twilight News

* More Kristen Stewart interviews (KStew Apology-gate) (See E! Online Exclusive)

* Twilight board game is being released (See product details at Amazon)

* Need for a Twilight video game

* Twilight DVD update (See our post about DVD purchasing options)

* Find a Twilight DVD release party near you at Twilightthemovie.com

* Discussion of MSN’s “Real Life Vampires” story

Newborns News

* T-shirts to be available on Café Press – Jazz hands for Christen’s “The Boyfriend” for great design!

* Now on Skype. Leave us a voicemail for possible inclusion in the podcast. Skype ID: Twilightnewborns

* Drooling over fan’s New Moon Poster (see link here)

* Fan of the week: Lara from Denver, Colorado, via email

Meat of the Discussion – Bella’s Super Power and Usefulness of super powers in general

* Chris of Las Vegas, Nevada, writes:

I think Bella is a shield because she constantly cares for others and gladly sacrifies herself for her mother [twilight], and edward [eclipse].  Then why are her powers essentially for self-preservation?

* Discussion of Bella as shield

* Is it part of her personality?

* How does her being a mother affect her shield making abilities?

* The usefulness of super powers in general in Breaking Dawn

* Need for an encyclopedic listing of other vampires and super powers in BD (See Lion_Lamb Community’s post on Live Journal)

Cullens at the Oscars

* Surely, Alice has dragged the Cullens to an Oscar ceremony as some point.

* What stars would the Cullens be drawn to?

Listen now!

In Episode 9, the Twilight Newborns discuss Kristen Stewart’s non-Oscar appearance and imprinting.

Intro

* Pocket Edward (aka Edward Cullen action figure), so named by Lauren’s Bite blog.

Twilight News

* Robert Pattinson appearance at the Oscars. “It’s more organized. At Twilight premieres, you think you’re going to die.” (See Pattinson Online)

* Kristen Stewart’s non-appearance at the Oscars. See Twilight-Headed’s post and MTV’s post. Is it comparable to Kirsten Dunst’s attitude towards Spiderman (The Curse of the Kstens)?

* Rumors of Drew Barrymore as the director of Eclipse (See E! Online)

* Twilight’s movie premiere in Japan (See MTV blog)

* Hugh Jackman and Robert Pattinson’s karoke duet (See E! Online)

* DVD update: Borders: Special editions won’t be available at midnight release party on March 21. Hot Topic: Midnight release party. Suncoast: Photos given at time of pre-order

Newborn News

* Poll: What mythical creature did Robert Pattinson most resemble at the 2009 Academy Awards

* Fan of the Week: twitter.com/twilightish

Meat of the Discussion-Imprinting

* Is it love?

* Why does it happen?

* Is is comparable to arranged marriages?

* Implications for those who go through the process

* Impact of Jacob’s imprinting on outside the tribe

Renasty Award

* Jacob Black for imprinting on Renasty

Is Jacob Black an abusive boyfriend?

* Same checklist as used when Newborns discussed whether Edward Cullen is an abusive boyfriend

* Questionnaire from loveisrespect.org

Listen Now!

In episode 8, the Twilight Newborns discuss Edward as heir apparent and Twilight scandals.

Intro

* Newborns perform J-A-C-O-B

Twilight News

* DVD updates

* Eclipse release date of June 30, 2010 (See MTV blog)

* New Moon the Movie’s official name and logo (See MTV blog)

* Entertainment Weekly sneak peek

* Robert Pattinson scheduled to attend the Oscars

Newborn News

* The Newborns on New & Notable on iTunes

* New to Top 21 Twilight Sites

* poll update: Who would you vote for President?

Meat of Discussion: Edward as heir apparent for Carlisle

* Is Edward Carlisle’s succession plan?

* Would the coven stay together if Carlisle died?

Twilight Scandals

Renaming Twilight “The Top 10”

Website of the Week

* twitter.com/fakerpattz

Listen now!

In episode 7, we discuss the theme of courtly love in the Twilight Series and Valentine’s Day plans with Edward.

Twilight News

* DVD editions: Borders in the top running for the Twilight Newborns (suggested by “Fan of the Week Emeritus” Chris)

* Entertainment Weekly—cover story featuring Twilight and director Catherine Hardwicke (See EW’s Twilight Central here)

Newborns News

* Origins of Déjeuner, our podcasting mascot and mountain goat

* Physical description of the goat

* Name meaning: Lunch in French

* Name inspiration: Robert Pattinson’s running abilities (see MTV interview)

* Poll update: Which Twilight Character do you want to spend Valentine’s Day with?

* Fan of the Week: Jolene for her website comment

Meat of the Discussion: The theme of courtly love in the Twilight Series

* Description of courtly love on Wikipedia (Wik it!)

Courtly love was a medieval European conception of nobly and chivalrously expressing love and admiration.[1] Generally, courtly love was secret and between members of the nobility.[2] It was also generally not practiced between husband and wife.

Source: Wikipedia

Stages of courtly love

•    Attraction to the lady, usually via eyes/glance

•    Worship of the lady from afar

•    Declaration of passionate devotion

•    Virtuous rejection by the lady

•    Renewed wooing with oaths of virtue and eternal fealty

•    Moans of approaching death from unsatisfied desire (and other physical manifestations of lovesickness)

•    Heroic deeds of valor which win the lady’s heart

•    Consummation of the secret love

•    Endless adventures and subterfuges avoiding detection

Source: Wikipedia

Valentine’s Day and Edward

* Sidetracked to “What chores do the Cullens do around the house?”

Listen now!