PotterCast is back with an all new episode this Halloween! We talk about some of the new Deathly Hallows TV spots and just what of DH Part 1 we HAVEN'T seen yet anyhow! More news including the release of the DH soundtrack and extended editions of the 3rd and 4th Potter film.

Episode 228 — Down the Toilets

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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The PotterCast gang returns from hibernation after the incredible announcement of an 8th Potter story - The Cursed Child.

Remember LeakyMugs? We do! LIVE from GeekyCon 2016, PotterCast and MuggleCast discuss their reactions to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, fresh off reading it!

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 263 — Fantastic Beasts and When we Saw Them

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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.

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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.

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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.

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We have a new Dumbledore! 

Episode 270 — The Young Dumbledore

Pottercast is hosted by Melissa Anelli, John Noe, Frankie Franco, and Zack Luye.

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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.

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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!

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.

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! 

YEmma'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? 

Post-episode to-do list:
- Send us your thoughts on any of our social accounts (@pottercast on twitter, @pottercastpod on instagram - yes john we got an instagram)
- Send us thoughts, comments, etc at staff@pottercast.com.
- Rate and review!

Hosts: Melissa Anelli, Frank Franco, John Noe
Emma's News: Emma Pocock
Mischief Corner: Sierra Fox, Sam Harris, Kylie Madden
Producer: Adam Molina
Production Asst.: Kylie Madden 

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...

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 wizarding world: what does it mean to be a squib? What's the deal with the book and the quill? Why was it mean to Neville? WHY WOULD ANYONE EVER BE MEAN TO NEVILLE?

Also this week from Mischief Media: Listen to A Story Most Queer, now available wherever you listen!

Don't forget that we have a Patreon where you can get extra (sorting-related!) content!

By the way: never listen to what number we call the show inside the recording. We're gonna stop doing that.

Also, in the drums: John explains Brexit! 

Produced by Adam Molina // Assoc. Produced by Kylie Madden

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. cooking, crafting, and a ton of other amazing conversations happening. PLUS lots of amazing bonus content updated weekly.

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Also visit Mischief Merch!  We have so much cool swag there.

Also, there is a LOT of content to entertain you on your quarantine on the Mischief twitch channel — and there will be PotterCast streaming there soon. Watch the hashtag #MischiefFromHome for more!

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Today, May 4th, is International Firefighters’ Day. Each year on this day, firefighters are celebrated – and rightly so.   Most people have an image of firefighters clad in heavy coats, over-sized boots and sturdy helmets, rushing into

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The number of vulnerable adults reported to protection agencies in Dundee by police doubled to more than 2,300 in just two years.

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The new ‘national living wage’ has seen the sector’s pay bill rise by 6.9%, and further promised increases will add a total £2.3bn to wage costs

Increasing demand “may impact negatively” on Angus social work services unless it is matched by greater resources. That’s the warning sounded by Angus Council’s chief social work officer Tim Armstrong.

New campaign to promote human rights across the third sector.

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Our latest viewpoint in a series on neurological conditions comes from Gerard Gahagan, Head of Service - Epilesy, Quarriers.

Many parents of autistic children face long battles to get their child the right education and support, despite the government introducing a new system two years ago that was meant to make things easier and less adversarial, according to a report.

Today, May 4th, is International Firefighters’ Day. Each year on this day, firefighters are celebrated – and rightly so.   Most people have an image of firefighters clad in heavy coats, over-sized boots and sturdy helmets, rushing into

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