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==Segments==
==Segments==
==Current regular 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]]'').
* '''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).
* '''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.
* '''Quick Fire Canon Concludrums''': An on-and-off segment in which the hosts discuss canon related topics.


==Irregular segments==
===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".
* '''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.
* '''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.
* '''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.
* '''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]</ref>
* '''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==
===Retired segments===
* '''Leaky Lowdown/Newswrap''': Analysis and discussion of the latest Potter-related news. Replaced in September 2007 with "Sue's News."
* '''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.
* '''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.
Other staff participants include audio editors, transcription "elves," Scribbulus editors, and moderators from The Leaky Cauldron's forum, the Leaky Lounge.


==Former hosts==
===Former hosts===
* Sue Upton, senior news editor for The Leaky Cauldron (left after episode 211 after Upton resigned from The Leaky Cauldron website duties)
* 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==
==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 -->]</ref><ref>http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewCustomPage?name=pageBestPodcasts2007</ref>
*'''[[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.
*'''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 [[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 -->]</ref>
*'''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)
*'''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).
*'''[[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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