Rated: 3.69

Released on October 04, 2005

- Part three of our three-part interview with Matt Lewis - we'll talk about book five and his preparations for filming the movie, his discussions with David Yates, how much of Neville's family history we can expect to see in the films, and more. And he even gives us a little impression of Neville in the Dept. of Mysteries.
- An announcement: The next show will be LIVE from Salem, Mass., where The Witching Hour convention is taking place this weekend. We'll be at Finz Seafood Restaurant at 76 Wharf Street, Salem, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. this Saturday with so if you're there, come by and watch Melissa mess up the audio! A call for audio help is on the table, if you're going! John seems to think this call includes kisses.
- More news and updates on the live NYC podcast with MuggleNet that will take place right after the 'Goblet of Fire' premiere in New York! (RSVP doesn't equal seat!)

Rated: 3.47

Released on September 28, 2005

- We'll be podcasting live in New York City...and you're invited!
- Andrew and Melissa think out initial security measures
- November 12th, Barnes and Noble, 66th and Broadway!

Rated: 3.22

Released on September 27, 2005

- In the news discussion, we talk Goblet scans and the correction on the Goblet gravestone.
- We discuss some upcoming segments, and Melissa apologizes to John!
- We give you a task related to banned books list have made the most impact in their lives. For John it's What is Happening to My Body, the Book for Boys, and Captain Underpants. The Following are links to the books mentioned in this week's Modcast:: Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, Forever by Judy Blume, Are you there, God? It's me, Margaret. by Judy Blume, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain,Scary Story series by Alvin Schwartz ,Goosebumps by R.L. Stine, King James Bible, The Koran, On My Honor by Marion Dane Bauer, What is Happening to My Body? by Lynda Madaras, Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

Rated: 3.66

Released on September 20, 2005

- The first part of our three-part interview with Matt Lewis, a.k.a Neville Longbottom. In this week's segment we talk all about the books, book six, horcruxes, Snape, Dumbledore, R.A.B., and Neville's future. We even find Neville's future mate (Jo, take a note!).
- Harry and the Potters, the punk band who dress as Harry and sing about his book adventures, took time at one of their recent venues to chat with Lounge moderator Brooke about their recent successes, book six and more. Then we have a special broadcast of a new book six-themed song about Harry and Ginny.
- This week's modcast: all about Godric's Hollow, and what happened on the night Harry's parents were killed and he was not. We find out quite a few of our mods are Death Eaters.

Rated: 3.44

Released on September 16, 2005

- We discuss our thoughts on the new Goblet of Fire trailer Andrew's lesson of the day: never post articles to AOL unless you've tested them first We put to bed several questions that rose up after viewers saw the trailer Michael Gambon -- a good Dumbledore? The trivia contest IS on between MuggleNet and Leaky A MuggleCast listener runs into Emerson at Notre Dame while listening to the show Melissa is dating Ben, Barty Crouch Sr, and John ...Kevin is upset Melissa speaks out for the first time about Harry/Hermione shippers
- A BIG announcement about a certain event after the GOF premiere.

Rated: 3.73

Released on September 13, 2005

- A preview of our multi-part interview with Matt Lewis, who plays Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films, which will start next week.
- A clip of an interview with Christopher Columbus in which he talks about his attraction to old English settings, working with the main trio of actors through their first acting experiences, and some of the reasons he had to step away from the franchise.
- Chris Rankin (aka Percy Weasley) joins the modcast, where Lori, Brooke and Erin and he talk iTunes, Snape and Dumbledore. Chris does his Stephen Fry impression; Lori expresses her very surprising (uh, right) view that Snape's a darling good guy, while Chris and Erin wonder who else had an Unbreakable Vow.

Rated: 2.96

Released on September 06, 2005

- Lori Damerell, otherwise known as Asphodel Wormwood, interviews Leaky Lounge member kyrane, while on the modcast, we have an unprecedented three of our staff guys turn up. John Noe displays exactly why we trust his designing over his Harry Potter trivia, while Kim and the rest of the mods wonder if they'll have a job after they finish guffawing their way through the segment! They also shoehorn in some good theory discussion.
- Our 'In the Know' segment features Daniel Ward, a reporter who saw 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' and dishes on all the details: Voldemort, Pettigrew, Mad-Eye Moody, Rita Skeeter, romantic shipping, and more. He promises it'll be the best Potter film yet. (His full review is here.)
- On our Extendable Ears segment, we hear from Alfonso Cuaron, the director of the third Harry Potter film, in a clip in which he speaks about the transition from 'A Little Princess' to 'Potter', and what it was like to work with the actors in the film.

Rated: 3.84

Released on August 30, 2005

- In the ModCast, Sue Upton turns up! Also, our Leaky Lounge moderators discuss 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' - Puffin protects Winky's honor, Doris thinks Hermione's a real Belle, and the mods defend the virtue of Ron's hippie robes.
- On the first-ever Potterania, two fans duke it out for fame, glory, honor - and a T-shirt. Chris Rankin (aka Percy Weasley) hosts, and debuts his fantastic Madame Maxime voice.
- Chris hangs around for our Extendable Ears segment, where he talks about his latest projects, his book six theories, and the woman that can kill him with her mind.

Rated: 3.74

Released on August 26, 2005

- We confess: MN and TLC don't hate each other!
- iTunes had removed us because possible copyright infringement, but in the end we had none
- Ben informs the world of what Emerson is doing at the moment

Rated: 3.76

Released on August 22, 2005

- An interview with Actress Bonnie Wright, who talks about movie four and book six
- An interview with Production Designer Stuart Craig, who talks about movies four and five, and the entire HP franchise
- An interview with movie guru Garth Franklin (who talks about new Goblet footage, the PG 13 rating, HP as a box-office savior, thoughts on Mike Newell, David Yates and more)