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==Segments==
===Current regular segments===
* '''Intro''': A pre-recorded introduction of the show and its hosts by J. K. Rowling has been used since her appearance in episode 130. Previously, the introduction was recorded by [[Rupert Grint]] (episodes 112-129) and [[Matthew Lewis (actor)|Matthew Lewis]] (for a few episodes prior to the release of ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'').
* '''News''': Led by rotating hosts. Replaced the '''Leaky Lowdown/Newswrap''' in September 2007, combining them into one segment relating and discussing the past week's Potter-related news updates. Formerly hosted by Sue Upton, but had a changed title due to Sue leaving the show in late 2009 (episode 211).
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* '''Quick Fire Canon Concludrums''': An on-and-off segment in which the hosts discuss canon related topics.
===Irregular segments===
* '''PotterCast Acting Troupe''': A segment that will span multiple episodes, featuring voice actors performing a [[radio play]] written by a [[fanfiction]] author from "The Sugar Quill." The story focuses on the next generation of Hogwarts students, including Harry Potter's children in a story called, "Albus Potter and the Founder's Fountain".
* '''Fan Thoughts''': Premiered in October 2007. Voice messages from listeners with thoughts about the current or previous week's topics of discussion.
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* '''Potter [[Pundit (expert)|Pundits]]''': A segment where more intellectual discussion is held. Hosted by university professors, authors, etc.
* '''Are YOU Smarter Than John Noe?''': Premiered in episode 140. A game where listeners call in to compete with John by answering ''Harry Potter'' trivia questions, based on the TV show ''[[Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?]]''. In one episode it was determined that a voicemail was in fact smarter than John.
* '''Canon Conundrums''': Premiered in April 2006. The hosts tackle an unanswered question from the Harry Potter series, such as "How does the Fidelius Charm work?". [[Steve Vander Ark]] of the [[Harry Potter Lexicon]] cohosted these segments until his site and The Leaky Cauldron dropped their association. Since the release of ''Deathly Hallows'', the hosts have renamed this segment '''Canon Concludrums''', using 'concludrums' as a portmanteau of 'conclusions' and 'conundrums'.<ref>[http://pottercast.the-leaky-cauldron.org/transcript/show/155?ordernum=6 Transcript of PotterCast 121: Jingle Spells - pottercast.com]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
===Retired segments===
* '''Leaky Lowdown/Newswrap''': Analysis and discussion of the latest Potter-related news. Replaced in September 2007 with "Sue's News."
* '''Phoenix Files''': Similar to "Bit by Bit," discussion of the film ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' a few minutes at a time. Premiered in August 2007 and concluded in summer 2008.
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Other staff participants include audio editors, transcription "elves," Scribbulus editors, and moderators from The Leaky Cauldron's forum, the Leaky Lounge.
===Former hosts===
* Sue Upton, senior news editor for The Leaky Cauldron (left after episode 211 after Upton resigned from The Leaky Cauldron website duties)
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==Awards==
*'''[[iTunes]] Best of 2007 Podcasts''' - In the "Classics: Audio" category.<ref>[http://pottercast.the-leaky-cauldron.org/blog/show/275 PotterCast - The Harry Potter Podcast<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20071221020018/http://pottercast.the-leaky-cauldron.org/blog/show/275 |date=2007-12-21 }}</ref><ref>http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewCustomPage?name=pageBestPodcasts2007</ref>
*'''2007 [[Parsec Awards]]''' - Nominee for Best (Speculative Fiction) News Podcast, Best Audio Production, and Best Fan Podcast.
*'''2006 [[Parsec Awards]]''' - Nominee for Best Fan Podcast
*'''2006 [http://www.podcastawards.com Podcast Awards]''' - Winner of Best Entertainment Podcast<ref>[http://www.podcastingnews.com/archives/2006/08/peoples_choice.html Podcasting News: People's Choice Podcast Awards Announced<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20120914083051/http://www.podcastingnews.com/archives/2006/08/peoples_choice.html |date=2012-09-14 }}</ref>
*'''2006 [http://www.podcastawards.com Podcast Awards]''' - Nominee for Podcast of the Year (People's Choice)
*'''[[iTunes]]''' - Around August 24, 2005 it was ranked as iTunes #1 podcast. Ranked #13 when the interviews with J.K. Rowling were released (PotterCast episodes 130-131).
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