Some interesting things from previous Darlton podcasts

[Jon]

I was reading through some old podcasts during season 3 and found some interesting things, mentioned by the powers that be, that could be good for discussion...

The Producers reiterate that once a character is dead on the Island, they're dead for good.

http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/Official_Lost_Podcast/October_17%2C_2006 (http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/Official_Lost_Podcast/October_17%2C_2006)

The polar bears escaped during the downfall of DHARMA

http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/Official_Lost_Podcast/October_30%2C_2006

When Locke was in his sweat lodge, Damon says that Locke was speaking to The Island, which means that Boone was merely the shape used to communicate with him.

http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/Official_Lost_Podcast/December_06%2C_2006

Desmond really did go back in time in when he turned the key.

The Others didn't know about the Swan. Dharma kept it top secret.

http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/Official_Lost_Podcast/March_20%2C_2007

Jacob is not an alien

We will see how Candle lost his arm. Probably next season along with Rousseau flashbacks.

What happened to Annie is another chapter of Ben's story that will be seen at some point.

http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/Official_Lost_Podcast/May_11%2C_2007

[Monkey-Hands]

We will see how Candle lost his arm.

What!? Lost his arm!?

[Brother Desmond]

In regards to the Swan, the Others must have had little to no knowledge of the Swan's true function. Even if they didn't know the station existed at first, eventually they learn of its existence. This is evident when we see Ben and Juliet go to the Pearl station in order to monitor Jack.