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.
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 Harry had a scar and when
…and, what happens if a wizard goes into an Apple store?
Remember! LeakyConis coming! Boston in October for our TENTH anniversary!
PotterCast is a Mischief Mediapodcast! Check out all we have to offer. This episode was hosted by Melissa Anelli, John Noe, and Frak Fraco III, produced by Adam Molina, and associate produced by 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…
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.
Hosts: Melissa Anelli, Frank Franco, John Noe
Guests: Paul and Joe DeGeorge, Harry and the Potters
Producer: Adam Molina
Associate Producer: Kylie Madden
Music clips from Lumos by Harry and the Potters
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?
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
(Thanks to our patron, Adam Davis, for the episode title!)
On the podcast today!
– News Updates: Wizard Unite username reservation
– News Update: WB concerned about Depp’s participation in the films
– Can they recast Jonny Depp at this point?
– Horcruxes: Voldemort and Grindelwald
– Post Production Interview: Changes to the Wizarding World
– Rules of the Potterverse: Can you change McGonagall’s canon?
– International Travel in Crimes of Grindelwald
Credits
Hosts: Melissa Anelli, Frank Franco III, John Noe
Prodcuer: Adam Molina
Production Assistant: Kylie Madden
The PotterCast crew gets into it on the Fantastic Beasts extra scenes (part 1)…
– Leta and the Case of Did No One Realize This Was a Different Baby?
– Dumbledore’s lumbago
– Is It A Dumbledore Part Sixty Six Thousand
…and a lot more!
Pottermore emphasizes the methods of medieval relieval, and we get fully into it. A true s—storm. Our most mature episode to date.
Edited by: Adam Molina
Associate Producer: Kylie Madden
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!
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.