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. We'll be presenting more of these interviews between now and the day we return in the second week of January! Enoy! And make sure to check out Mal and Jason's podcast, Binge Mode: Harry P...
Dec 26, 2018•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Protego Diabolica is the spell Grindelwald used to make those flames. What does that mean? What "answers will be given"? What is Mr. Blood? We...kind of can't remember FB going to Brazil Globus Mundi appears in the wizarding world More about Leta Lestrange: what did Grindelwald really say about her? Is she really gone? Is Newt on the spectrum of autism? The big magical fights in the books, vs those in the movies The return of the Mailbag! ...and more!...
Dec 17, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Dec 05, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Nov 27, 2018•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Sep 27, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Conwhen the trailer debuts, and the trio talks about the upcoming plans for the show, LeakyCons (in plural) and more! The link! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sEaYB4rLFQ...
Aug 02, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Thanks to our friends at HPatSS for the collaboration - and we can't wait to have them on PotterCast!
May 24, 2018•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
May 14, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (and it's now John's job to summarize each chapter forever). Also in this episode: a deep dive on chocolate frog cards (is this the wizarding world's version of Facebook messenger?...
Apr 12, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Watch the trailer with us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sEaYB...
Mar 16, 2018•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! In the drums it's Black Panther , surprising podcast recs, and tales of woe from inside the old PotterCast tours (including why Frankie can't eat at Subway)....
Mar 13, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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? Also! News on what's coming up for the show, Frankie shares a story about a blob, and the drums we tell you what to watch and listen to, because we care like that. :-)
Feb 09, 2018•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast 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. We discuss Johnny Depp's casting and the issues around it, as well as director David Yates's recent comments on the matter. Please be warned there may be triggering content for those suffering the effects of abuse.
Dec 08, 2017•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Nov 27, 2017•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Nov 02, 2017•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast PotterCast is back and is continuing on with the chapter by chapter of Harry Potter and theSorcerer's Stone - this week covering chapters 3 and 4. We also have some excitingannouncements for the upcoming Harry Potter convention, LeakyCon!
Aug 14, 2017•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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'sWizarding 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 t...
Jun 27, 2017•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Apr 27, 2017•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Mar 21, 2017•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Mar 04, 2017•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Feb 04, 2017•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Jan 20, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast PotterCast presents their complete 2007 interview with author J.K. Rowling following the hysteriaof thefinal 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.
Dec 29, 2016•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Dec 16, 2016•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Fantastic Beasts is finally here! PotterCast meets to discuss the new film, our first chapter time turning intoa mysterious erain J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World. Episode 263 Fantastic Beasts and When we Saw Them 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.
Nov 29, 2016•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Witches, wizards, warlocks and magical creatures of LeakyCon 2016 join the cast of PotterCast in Los Angeles, California for an emotional and far reaching discussion on the current state of affairs in J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World and what itsfuture holds for us all! Episode 262 LeakyCon 2016! 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 26, 2016•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Huge, wonderful news. Five films! Melissa has seen the first ten minutes of Fantastic Beasts, and there are feelings to discuss. In this episode, John takes his Patronus test for the first time.
Oct 14, 2016•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast PotterCast meets to discuss and theorize old and new information in one of three new volumes from J.K. Rowling and Pottermore.
Sep 15, 2016•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Remember LeakyMugs? We do! LIVE from GeekyCon 2016, PotterCast and MuggleCastdiscuss their reactions to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child , fresh off reading it!
Aug 18, 2016•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's Sortin Time! Are you a Thunderbird, Wampus, Horned Serpent, or Pukwudgie?
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