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Join PotterCast in a continuing adventure through J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World. Since 2005, PotterCast has remained your trusted source for discussion, celebration, and interviews with creators and actors from the Harry Potter universe.

#290: Accio Hagrid (with Harry and the Potters!) 05/22/2019

#290: Accio Hagrid (with Harry and the Potters!) It's PotterCast #290 and we are back with our very old friends and absolute PotterCast veterans Paul and Joe DeGeorge, the band Harry and the Potters! They have just recorded and are about to release LUMOS, their first album in more than 13 years. This pod is full of exclusive sneak peeks into the album, plus a lot of fun and nostalgia with the guys — including a few extra canon conclundrum. Accio Hagrid, accio fish, Hedwig is not dead, goblin magic, and more. /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/9881708

#289: Gross Beer and Other Magic 05/15/2019

#289: Gross Beer and Other Magic Emma's news is back, and the crew goes over the Fantastic Beasts delay and what it may mean. Also, a new segment! The Mischief Corner, which this time goes DEEEEEEP down the rabbit hole with Floo Powder. Contains all sorts of spoilers. Plus a mailbag segment! What is this, 2007? /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/9797462

#288: I Need a Map 04/26/2019

#288: I Need a Map This episode was produced by Adam Molina and production assisted by Kylie Madden; and named by our patron, Adam Davis! Thank you, Adam! /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/9547688

#287: That's Not My Baby (Fantastic Beasts Extras) 03/12/2019

#287: That's Not My Baby (Fantastic Beasts Extras) The PotterCast crew gets into it on the Fantastic Beasts extra scenes (part 1)... /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/8974997

#286: S-Town 02/11/2019

#286: S-Town Medieval Wizarding Relieval: Pottermore emphasizes the methods of medieval relieval, and we get fully into it. A true s---storm. Our most mature episode to date. /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/8604653

#285: Live with Alison Sudol at LeakyCon 2018 12/26/2018

#285: Live with Alison Sudol at LeakyCon 2018 Happy holidays! This week we are going back to LeakyCon in Dallas, where The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion interviewed Alison Sudol about Queenie Goldstein, writing, creation, and more. This was conducted BEFORE CoG came out in theaters, so maybe now is a great time to revisit everything we heard. /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/8046845

#284: Alexa: What is Mr. Blood? 12/17/2018

#284: Alexa: What is Mr. Blood? Protego Diabolica is the spell Grindelwald used to make those flames. What does that mean? /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/7953911

#283: The McGonagall of It All 12/05/2018

#283: The McGonagall of It All The PotterCast Trio is still unpacking thoughts, feelings, and theories about the Crimes of Grindelwald and all it means for the canon and the fandom. Two episodes in and we have barely scratched the surface! Be sure to tell us your feelings and thoughts on @PotterCast everywhere, or by emailing staff@pottercast.com, or joining our Patreon! /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/7810589

#282: ORLY?us 11/27/2018

#282: ORLY?us We've all seen Fantastic Beasts 2: Crimes of Grindelwald, and we are here to discuss and discuss and discuss and discuss. We barely scratch the surface over this 90 minutes, but we get into the big reactions, the big reveals, and the McGonagall of it all. /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/7700585

#281: Nagini 09/27/2018

#281: Nagini SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT WHERE DO WE START?!?!! PotterCast breaks down the revelations, theories, and more in the final trailer for "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Or, Episode II. /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/7097192

280: Grindelwald and the Sorcerer's Stone 08/02/2018

280: Grindelwald and the Sorcerer's Stone PotterCast goes over the latest Crimes of Grindelwald trailer in deep and in some cases excruciating detail, with a watch-along that you can join in at the link below. Plus, Melissa details what it was like at San Diego Comic Con when the trailer debuts, and the trio talks about the upcoming plans for the show, LeakyCons (in plural) and more! /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/6882276

Special: Sacred Text! 05/24/2018

Special: Sacred Text! We have a special episode for you today: a full episode of "Harry Potter and the Sacred Text," a podcast you should really check out. Melissa was a guest on one of their shows, and speaks about chance, J.K. Rowling, and the Harry Potter fandom. Then hang with Vanessa and Casper as they break down "The Dream" chapter from Goblet of Fire! /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/6631375

#279: Semiregular! 05/14/2018

#279: Semiregular! We are back and we are getting close to the 280 mark, which has been eluding us for several years now! This week, we talk about the new Harry Potter app, get Cursed Child review from Charlie Weasley, and more! /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/6590634

#278: LeakyNews! 04/12/2018

#278: LeakyNews! PotterCast 278 brings back the news roundups! Emma from The Leaky Cauldron joins us to keep us updated about the latest goings on in Harry Potter news (with all the info on the newest Harry Potter video game, the Cursed Child Broadway premiere, and Dan Fogler's podcast...). We also break down Ch. 6 of Sorcerer's Stone! /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/6473804

#277: Dapperdore 03/16/2018

#277: Dapperdore The PotterCast trio watch the new "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" together live and break it down into the tiniest bits and discussions the way only fans can do. LOTS of Dapperdore/Dudebrodore/Youngledore discussion, Theseus, the wizarding circus, what's a maledictus?, is this wizarding appropriate fashion?, why is Johnny Depp still there?, Nagini theories, Credence Barebone's ancestry..and more. Watch along with us! /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/6373027

#276: No Noe 03/13/2018

#276: No Noe Oh no! No Noe! Melissa and Frak discuss their reactions to Jo's reactions to the Johnny Depp controversy; we play your reactions to last week's episode, Queer. And we mean to cover Ch 5/6 of book one, but there was just too much to discuss and we only make it through Ch 5! /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/6360875

#275: Queer 02/09/2018

#275: Queer Welcome to 2018! We are talking about the latest developments in the Potter news — including the odd statements made recently regarding Dumbledore's sexuality in Fantastic Beasts 2. Is it straightwashing, ineffective PR, or just a misunderstanding? /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/6243161

Extra: The Crime of Grindelwald 12/08/2017

Extra: The Crime of Grindelwald We recorded this conversation BEFORE J.K. Rowling's recent comments on this issue; we'll discuss that in our next episode, but didn't want this to get lost in the meantime. /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/6024798

#274: Frankie's Offensive Irish Sounds 11/27/2017

#274: Frankie's Offensive Irish Sounds Our live PotterCast from LeakyCon 2017! We recount the amazing weekend we had in Dublin hanging with hundreds of Harry Potter fans. We also hear from a lot of you and give you a glance behind-the-scenes at how LeakyCon gets made. Pluuuusss we talked about LeakyCon 2018 in Dallas, which was recorded before the whole dang thing sold out... /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/5984517

#273: The Dumbledore's Army Panel from LeakyCon 2017! 11/02/2017

#273: The Dumbledore's Army Panel from LeakyCon 2017! PotterCast 273 is the first of our episodes from LeakyCon Dublin! And this time we have Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Katie Leung (Cho Chang), Alfie Enoch (Dean Thomas), and Afshan Azad (Padma Patil), here to tell us all about life as the Harry Potter films' Dumbledore's Army. Great stories from their time filming - a must-listen! /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/5903919

#272: Misunderstood Snakes (B1Ch3-4) 08/14/2017

#272: Misunderstood Snakes (B1Ch3-4) PotterCast is back and is continuing on with the chapter by chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - this week covering chapters 3 and 4. We also have some exciting announcements for the upcoming Harry Potter convention, LeakyCon! /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/5641561

#271: The Boy Who Lived (B1Ch1) 06/27/2017

#271: The Boy Who Lived (B1Ch1) On the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, PotterCast begins its magical chapter-by-chapter podcasting adventure through J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World! Episode 271 — The Boy Who Lived Harry Potter and the Sorceror's/Philosopher's Stone chapters: 1. The Boy Who Lived 2. The Vanishing Glass PotterCast is hosted by Melissa Anelli, John Noe, Frankie Franco, and Zack Luye. Find the latest episode and explore Pottercast interviews, discussions and more at Pottercast.com Visit the-leaky-cauldron.org for the latest and greatest from Harry Potter's Wizarding World. /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/5484440

#270: The Young Dumbledore 04/27/2017

#270: The Young Dumbledore We have a new Dumbledore! Episode 270 — The Young Dumbledore Pottercast is hosted by Melissa Anelli, John Noe, Frankie Franco, and Zack Luye. Find the latest episode and explore Pottercast interviews, discussions and more at Pottercast.com Visit the-leaky-cauldron.org for the latest and greatest from Harry Potter's Wizarding World. /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/5313144

#269: Troll in the Timeline! 03/21/2017

#269: Troll in the Timeline! We thought you ought to know.. J.K. Rowling's social and political commentary is always hot news. Her views on morality, equality, compassion and love are no secret to fans of her work, and no secret to users of Twitter. Join PotterCast for a discussion of fame, social responsibility (or not) and tweets. Episode 269 — Troll in the Timeline! Pottercast is hosted by Melissa Anelli, John Noe, Frankie Franco, and Zack Luye. Find the latest episode and explore Pottercast interviews, discussions and more at Pottercast.com Visit the-leaky-cauldron.org for the latest and greatest from Harry Potter's Wizarding World. /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/5187613

#268: Conjuring Conclumdrums 03/04/2017

#268: Conjuring Conclumdrums Pottercast is back for conclumdrum conjuration as they attempt to answer your burning questions from the Wizarding World! Episode 268 — Conjuring Conclumdrums Pottercast is hosted by Melissa Anelli, John Noe, Frankie Franco, and Zack Luye. Find the latest episode and explore Pottercast interviews, discussions and more at Pottercast.com Visit the-leaky-cauldron.org for the latest and greatest from Harry Potter's Wizarding World. /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/5139806

#267: Hogwash 02/04/2017

#267: Hogwash Three quarters of PotterCast unite to consider Ilvermorny, its song, and the wizarding world beyond its borders. Episode 267 — Hogwash PotterCast is hosted by Melissa Anelli, John Noe, Frank Franco, and Zack Luye. Find the latest episode and explore PotterCast interviews, discussions and more at PotterCast.com Visit the-leaky-cauldron.org for the latest and greatest from Harry Potter's Wizarding World. /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/5054267

#266: The New Year 01/20/2017

#266: The New Year PotterCast meets to look back at a unique year of magic and forward to what could be an even more exciting time for the Wizarding World and Harry Potter fandom! Episode 266 — The New Year PotterCast is hosted by Melissa Anelli, John Noe, Frank Franco, and Zack Luye. Find the latest episode and explore PotterCast interviews, discussions and more at PotterCast.com Visit the-leaky-cauldron.org for the latest and greatest from Harry Potter's Wizarding World. /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/5011117

#265: Interview with J.K. Rowling 12/29/2016

#265: Interview with J.K. Rowling PotterCast presents their complete 2007 interview with author J.K. Rowling following the hysteria of the final Harry Potter book's release. Episode 265 — Interview with J.K. Rowling PotterCast is hosted by Melissa Anelli, John Noe, Frank Franco, and Zack Luye. Find the latest episode and explore PotterCast interviews, discussions and more at PotterCast.com Visit the-leaky-cauldron.org for the latest and greatest from Harry Potter's Wizarding World. /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/4947896

#264: Fantastic Theories 12/16/2016

#264: Fantastic Theories It's round two for PotterCast and Fantastic Beasts! The show picks up where it left off and dives back in with your submitted questions and theories to guide them. Episode 264 — Fantastic Theories PotterCast is hosted by Melissa Anelli, John Noe, Frank Franco, and Zack Luye. Find the latest episode and explore PotterCast interviews, discussions and more at PotterCast.com Visit the-leaky-cauldron.org for the latest and greatest from Harry Potter's Wizarding World. /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/4917697

#263: Fantastic Beasts and When We Saw Them 11/29/2016

#263: Fantastic Beasts and When We Saw Them Fantastic Beasts is finally here! PotterCast meets to discuss the new film, our first chapter time turning into a mysterious era in J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World. /episode/index/show/pottercast/id/4867946

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