Join us for the second part of our recepts of The Last of Us, as we break down what happened to Tess and discuss how useful we would be in the apocalypse. This episode is hosted by Frak, John, and Melissa! ~*~ Don't forget to follow us on @pottercast on Twitter and @pottercastpod on Instagram! This episode was produced by Melissa Anelli. PotterCast…

Something a little different this week! We are going to start talking about the things other than Potter that are currently occupying our thoughts and minds. Right now we're deep into The Last of Us, a show based on a game that most of us have been playing repeatedly for the better part of a decade. If you've ever enjoyed our banter about anything,…

It's our live show from LeakyCon Orlando 2022! This episode features Chris Rankin, Mike Schubert of Potterless, and Hannah and Charlie of the Goblet of Wine pod! We talk about the weekend we had, we play some games, it's a lot of fun. Our next episode is not far away, and it's going to be a fun one. Thanks for hanging in with us as always, Potterhe…

We haven't seen it yet, but we've seen all the trailers and we have THOUGHTS. John, Frak, and Melissa discuss the "Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore" revelations — like the fact that it's almost certainly the last one. ~*~ Don't forget to follow us on @pottercast on Twitter and @pottercastpod on Instagram! Join our patreon! patreon.com/potter…

Happy 2022 and welcome to season 17! This one was recorded a little bit ago, when we got the title of the next Potter movie, but it's chock full of theories and ideas about what could be coming in the third movie. More soon! We are still going through your emails for guest hosts! Also, we are still looking for editors so if that's you email us at s…

Welcome back! This week (or, when we recorded this, so awhile ago) we have lots of Potter news to discuss. In Potter Ponderings, we're also getting into what Muggle work the wizards could or should be taking on. And on Hey Netflix... you know what, you're going to have to tell us. We are still going through all your amazing emails for guest hosting…

Woo hoo it's PotterCast time and it hasn't even been six months! This week, we are talking about what a TV series starring Arthur and Molly would look like, and pondering what you would or should do if you were to wake up as 11 year-old Harry with all seven books' knowledge in your head. Trippy. We are still going through all your amazing emails fo…

The internet went crazy today when a rumor seemed to break through about the always-destined Harry Potter television show — specifically that while no series is actually in the works, WB is now officially shopping for writers and pitches for an HBO Max event. We did a quick-and-dirty reaction pod with our three hosts and our good friend Proma Khosl…

When your 2020 wrapped congratulates you on all four episodes of content you produced this year, it must be PotterCast! Welcome to season 16, in which we are, we swear, on the edge of actually producing this thing at a normal clip. See how it's going to start to work in this episode in which we introduce a few new segments — a bit of opening chatte…

It's our 15-year PotterCast anniversary! WHAT!? This is our live show that we did to celebrate, the video of which you can access at fb.com/pottercast. In this episode, we do some nostalgia, we do some mailbags, we do some Q&A, we play some Quiplash, and we reflect on the magic of the past and the promise of the future. Here are ways to support the…

In this episode, Frak, John, and Melissa do what they had not yet done together as hosts and friends: discuss and unpack J.K. Rowling's harmful rhetoric regarding transgender people. We strongly encourage you to listen to 15.2: Sorting It Out, the episode we released right after her tweet in December, for information and facts on why what she is do…

We asked what you wanted us to talk about, and here are the results, yet more Potter silliness while we're all in lockdown! Reminders! CHECK OUT OUR MERCH, omg it's so good. http://mischiefmerch.com Join our patreon! http://patreon.com/pottercast - Now, you can also join our Discord community there!

We are isolating together for this freewheeling hour of silliness where we take your Harry Potter questions and have some fun. ALSO, SOME NEWS: Now there are TWO Patreons: One for just PotterCast, one for Roll 9 3/4 and all the other Mischief Media shows. BOTH get you access to our discord, where there are Harry Potter, gaming, television, movies. …

Welcome to a very special episode of PotterCast! This week, J.K. Rowling angered and saddened many fans when she came out in support of a woman whose company had not renewed her employment contract because she refused to recognize the legally protected rights of trans people. In coming back from a months-long Twitter hiatus, J.K. Rowling mischaract…

Check out our new naming system! It's Season 15, episode 1! Featuring MuggleCast's Micah Tanenbuam and Eric Scull, as well as Louis Cordice (who played for MuggleCast) and Chris Rankin, who hosted! There are three games in this episode! We recommend putting yourself into the mode of a contestant as you listen to the first. Remember! Visit Mischief …

LIVE FROM LEAKYCON 2019: BOSTON – OUR 300TH EPISODE! In this episode, we discuss our fandom-packed weekend at the 10th anniversary of LeakyCon and discuss the last ten years of PotterCast. We also revisit some of our favorite old-school PotterCast segments – Canonconclundrums (with Chris Rankin!), Are You Smarter Than John Noe?, and a Dueling!We al…

LIVE FROM LEAKYCON: PotterCast's Spotlight with Dan Fogler! In this episode, we talk with Dan Fogler about how he approached Jacob's characterization in the Fantastic Beasts films, what it's like to film knowing the magical creatures will be added in post-production, Jacob's complicated relationship with Queen, and more! Don’t forget that we have a…

So this is a special PotterCast, in which we TRY A NEW THING for the first time in 15 years? WELCOME TO THE FIRST ROLL 9 3/4 OMG AHH!! Frankie came to us a few months ago and wanted to try doing Harry Potter-themed D&D. First, we said "How do you D&D?" and then we just said "let's do it." This is mostly us being silly and ridiculous together and we…

Welcome to PotterCast 297! In this episode: - What happened in Times Square with Cursed Child, again? - In How About That: Hagrid in the first few chapters! How he got to Harry, what he knew, what magic he used, and what was really up with the pink umbrella. - HAGRID CAN SPELL HAPPY BIRTHDAY THANK YOU - Can you convict an owl of theft? - In the dru…

This week: we go through the week's Potter news, including the new Wizarding World app as well as the upcoming release of the graphic edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! This week's What About That: Arabella Figg is here to change all our SEO results. Who was she? What's her history? Was she married? Was she gay? Also: squibs in the wiz…

Live from LeakyCon 2019: Dallas – Melissa interviews Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) and he tells stories from filming, discusses the passion of fandom, and answers audience questions! Remember – LeakyCon is coming! Join us in Boston, MA from October 11-13th for our TENTH anniversary! Get your tickets now. PotterCast is a Mischief Media podcast! Check ou…

It's PotterCast 294! In our march to get to 300 before LeakyCon Boston, we'll be releasing episodes weekly! Hurrah! This week: What the heck was that all about with Cursed Child? We go back with our "What about that?" segment to discuss the Sorting Hat, wizard internet, post-Hogwarts education, and more The Mischief corner delves into who knew Harr…

Don't be alarmed when we call this PotterCast 291. It's really 293. We recorded this one a bit ago, so there's some old info. NO WORRIES! It's PotterCast, and we are here like always to chat about Harry Potter with you. Happy back to school! John, Frak, and Melissa are back! This time we're doing the RELOOK, where we don't go bit by bit or chapter …

A whole episode about the game! THE GAME! THE NEW WIZARD GAME! John, Frak, and Melissa detail the new game from Niantic and all their experiences with it. Also, check out Extraneous, where we are giving the His Dark Materials books the deep-diving PotterCast treatment!

What would a PotterCast with Harry and the Potters be if Draco and the Malfoys weren't on next? PC 291 features John and Melissa live at PodX, the podcasting convention - and features a performance from Brian of Draco and the Malfoys and a guest spot with Mike from Potterless! Lots of McGonagall chatter inside as well...…