#257: Cursed Child Party at GeekyCon!
The PotterCast gang is back to talk about their plans for the midnight release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, getting PotterCast back on track, and a lot more!
May 31, 2016•35 min
PotterCast: The Harry Potter Podcast (since 2005)
Join PotterCast in a continuing adventure through J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World. For eleven years PotterCast has remained your trusted source for discussion, celebration, and interviews with creators and actors from the Harry Potter Universe.
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#256: The 8th Book!
The PotterCast gang returns from hibernation after the incredible announcement of an 8th Potter story - The Cursed Child.
Feb 12, 2016•27 min
#255: Equality FTW!
It's been seven years since we talked about the HPA like this! Learn about how the organization has been changing the world! It's NOT about those dang tweets, not yet! We will be back soon for those. Right now we are doing a LONG OWED update with the HP Alliance! It's been seven years since we talked about the HPA like this! Seven years! Learn about how the organization has been changing the world, how fans are becoming heroes, and how you can help! We also talk about Emma Watson at the UN, the ...
Oct 08, 2014•2 hr 39 min
#254: Live from LeakyCon 2014
We are back and we are live from the last day of LeakyCon 2014! Talk about WWoHP, Fantastic Beasts, live Canon Conclundrums AND MORE await... also welcome to special guest Mark Oshiro!
Sep 09, 2014•45 min
#253: PotterCast Filch
Lots of fun stuff to discuss in this one, such as the new expansion of the Harry Potter park! Episode 253 — PotterCast Filch 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 Wizard World.
Feb 26, 2014•1 hr 26 min
#252: CuckooCast Part 0!
Join John, Frankie and Melissa as they embark on a mission to discover J.K. Rowling's latest mystery together. Episode 252 —CuckooCast Part 0! 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 Wizard World.
Jan 27, 2014•51 min
#251 J/K!
Welcome to volume two of PotterCast! Just when we thought we were out, she pulls us back in. We gave the show a hearty goodbye this summer but then J.K. Rowling decided to write a few books and announce a new series of Harry Potter-related movies, so we are back. Goodbyes are hard, but reunions are awesome! Join John, Frak and Melissa as they navigate another set of Harry Potter news tidbits. In this episode: The upcoming series of films based on "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" as well...
Oct 01, 2013•51 min
#250: Nearly There and Back Again
PotterCast is back with our yearly episode! ;) We're so sorry to have kept you waiting this long, but we hope you enjoy this look back at some of our favorite PotterCast moments, as well as some news of what's in store for Melissa, John, AND FRAK! Check back soon for PotterCast 250, live from LeakyCon 2013. Lots of love to all of you who have stuck with PotterCast until the very end. Episode 249.5 — Nearly There and Back Again Find the latest episode and explore PotterCast interviews, discussion...
Jul 07, 2013•1 hr 29 min
#249: Shoot for your own hand!
PotterCast 249 is here, 1 episode away from our 250th show, which will be live at LeakyCon! This episode features some spoilers on Pottermore book 2, and includes some intense debate on muggle/wizard money/wealth. Episode 249 — Shoot for your own hand! 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 Wizard World.
Aug 08, 2012•49 min
#248: Starkid or not a Starkid
PotterCast is back for episode 248! LeakyCon major announcements! What did you think of the Chamber of Secrets update to Pottermore? LeakyNews roundup includes chat on the new Spiderman as well as Legend of Korra! Episode 248 — Starkid or not a Starkid 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 Wizard World.
Jul 27, 2012•1 hr 3 min
#247: Frankie's Fired
PotterCast is back with an all new episode! We get all caught up on all the Potter news we've missed since our last show, including some chat on the upcoming Ultimate edition of the Potter films (though we recorded prior to learning of the new Jo interview with Kloves, which we'll surely talk about next ... Episode 247 — Frankie's Fired 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 H...
Jul 11, 2012•1 hr 7 min
#246: Casually Late Casual Debate
Hey PotterCast fans! We're back with a new episode featuring much discussion on The Casual Vacancy. The PotterCast hosts debate their many predictions about the plot, characters, and conspiracy theories around the book's release. No spoiler alerts required this time; John's penchant for accurate predictions notwithstanding. Episode 246 — Casually Late Casual Debate Find the latest episode and explore PotterCast interviews, discussions and more at PotterCast.com Visit the-leaky-cauldron.org for t...
Apr 30, 2012•54 min
#245: Buttercup Kills President Snow
PotterCast is back again with episode 245, featuring speculation on JK Rowling's new book and new fandom favorite, The Hunger Games' upcoming film! Book spoilers for The Hunger Games are all over the second half this episode, you've been warned! Episode 245 — Buttercup Kills President Snow 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 Wizard World....
Mar 23, 2012•1 hr 8 min
#244: Deathly Hallows Part 2 DVD Commentary
Melissa John and Frankie got together last month and watched the final Deathly Hallows film and recorded a DVD commentary! Instructions on how to listen are included in the first 3 minutes. Enjoy! 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 Wizard World.
Jan 03, 2012•2 hr 17 min
#243: Happy Haunts of Hogwarts
The PotterCast hosts have received your sympathetic vibrations and have materialized for an all new Halloween themed episode. This week in addition to the top 5 Potter news stories, we talk all about the many Halloween nights in the Potter series, including a blast from Canon Canondrums past and the mystery of the Missing 24... Episode 244 — Happy Haunts of Hogwarts Find the latest episode and explore PotterCast interviews, discussions and more at PotterCast.com Visit the-leaky-cauldron.org for ...
Oct 31, 2011•1 hr 4 min
#242: Pottermore Redux
PotterCast is BACK after a long hiatus. This episode is our first crack at playing catch up on all the news we've missed since our last show at LeakyCon! We also begin digging into what we all know about Pottermore and where the PotterCast trio were sorted! Episode 243 — Pottermore Redux 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 Wizard World....
Oct 09, 2011•1 hr 3 min
Special: Deathly Hallows Part 2 Live At LeakyCon!
At long last - enjoy our post Deathly Hallows Part 2 episode of PotterCast recorded live at LeakyCon FEATURING EVANNA LYNCH (Luna Lovegood) and SCARLETT BYRNE (Pansy Parkinson) and many of YOUR questions about the film! Episode 242 — Deathly Hallows Part 2 Live At LeakyCon! 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 Wizard World.
Jul 23, 2011•2 hr 38 min
#241: So THIS is Pottermore
The day of the big announcement, we now know what Pottermore is!.. Right? The PotterCasters got together today live on Livestream with Ben Schoen of Mugglecast to talk about what today's announcement means for Harry Potter fans and what all we know now! Episode 241 — So THIS is Pottermore 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 Wizard World....
Jun 24, 2011•46 min
#240: What is Pottermore?
What is Pottermore? Seriously, we want to know! We called many of you in this special call out episode episode and Frankie and John grilled everyone for their best guesses. We also talked a lot about the incredible Final Deathly Hallows Trailer! Episode 240 — What is Pottermore? 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 Wizard World....
Jun 20, 2011•38 min
#239: The Calm Before
Alex Carpenter of the Wizard Rock band The Remus Lupins fills in for Melissa this week, with a new chapter Bit by Bit of Deathly Hallows, some Canon Conclumdrums, and the latest in Harry Potter news! Episode 239 — The Calm Before 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 Wizard World.
Jun 15, 2011•50 min
#238: Second Sight
PotterCast is back with an all new episode featuring the return of Hottttt Cheryl, a new Bit by Bit, and more of the latest Harry Potter news. Enjoy! Episode 238 — Second Sight 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 Wizard World.
May 09, 2011•1 hr 13 min
#237: The Final Spoiler Alert
Well this is it, everyone. Leaky's own "bootleg" Edward was in attendence today for a public screening of Deathly Hallows Part 2. The following show is a relatively unedited account of his conversation with Melissa and John with his thoughts and their reactions. Episode 237 — The Final Spoiler Alert 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 Wizard World....
Apr 03, 2011•42 min
#236: Chunk By Chunk
We've resurrected the Bit By Bit segment! Breaking down Deathly Hallows a bit at a time, now moving forward as Chunk By Chunk! Helping us get through it all by July! Episode 236 — Chunk By Chunk 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 Wizard World.
Mar 26, 2011•1 hr 6 min
#235: Harry Potter Today
Episode 235 brings you a new segment this week, we are calling it "Harry Potter Today", which focuses on fan contributions, creations, and the things that matter to a Harry Potter fan today. This week we talked about the fan parody of popular Ke$ha song "We R who we R". Episode 235 — Harry Potter Today 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 Wizard World....
Mar 05, 2011•56 min
#234: Good Ship Bad Ship
Happy Valentines Day! Love is in the air this week on PotterCast. In addition to the latest HP news we talk a lot about the canon (and non-canon) romances in the Potter books, as well the the world of Fan Fiction. We have some Romantic Conclumdrums as well as a new bit called Good Ship ... Episode 234 — Good Ship Bad Ship 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 W...
Feb 15, 2011•1 hr 9 min
#233: What's the deal with Remus?
PotterCast is back with a smattering of Canon Conclumdrums and more with guest host, Andrew Slack of the Harry Potter Alliance, and performances from The Remus Lupins and The Whomping Willows! Episode 233 — What's the deal with Remus? 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 Wizard World.
Feb 08, 2011•54 min
#232: A Little Bit Smaller Than The Other One
PotterCast returns with the latest Harry Potter news and an extended e-Mailbag segment! Willy the Wizard gets tossed out of court, and a new attraction at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter? Join Melissa John and Frak for PotterCast 232 Episode 232 — A Little Bit Smaller Than The Other One 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 Wizard World....
Jan 14, 2011•41 min
#231: Harry Potter Year In Review 2010!
Join us and reminisce about the many events that occurred this year in Potter. Happy New Year! Episode 231 — Harry Potter Year In Review 2010! 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 Wizard World.
Dec 28, 2010•23 min
#230: Starkid Potter is Going to LeakyCon!
This episode features an interview with Starkids Joe, Brian, and Dylan, talking about everything from their new upcoming Musical, Starship, as well as their big performance at this Summer's LeakyCon! Episode 230 — Starkid Potter is Going to LeakyCon! 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 Wizard World.
Dec 28, 2010•56 min
#229: Deathly Hallows Part 1 Review
Hey everyone! Melissa John and Frankie had a chance to see the movie and sit down together to talk about what they loved and what they loved to nit pick about here on Episode 229! Enjoy! This episode was edited by Andrew Garner, Thanks Andrew! Episode 229 — Deathly Hallows Part 1 Review 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 Wizard World....
Nov 22, 2010•48 min