Potterversity: A Potter Studies Podcast
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Get swept away by the cinematic sounds of the Wizarding World.We're joined by musicologist Dr. Daniel White (University of Huddersfield), who has a new book about the music of two major fantasy franchises, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings.
In the last of our episodes featuring contributors to our book, Potterversity: Essays Exploring the World of Harry Potter, take a look at two very different teachers: Albus Dumbledore and Dolores Umbridge.Our guests are Dr. M'Balia Thomas (Un
Hop on a tour of the UK this summer to see Harry Potter and more beloved works of fantasy come to life.On this episode, sponsored by History Bites Tours, Katy and Emily speak with History Bites founder Solomon Schmidt about the literary-inspi
We're in for a bit of fun as we look at games in the wizarding world and using games to bring the wizarding world to the classroom.Katy and Emily are joined by two more contributors to our book, Potterversity: Essays Exploring the World of Ha
On this episode, two more contributors to our book talk about their chapters on equality, inclusion, and compassion.Travis Prinzi and Mark-Anthony Lewis join Katy and Emily to discuss how the wizarding world serves as a lens through which to
Featuring more of our book contributors, this episode is about various members of Harry's found family.Katy, technical director Emma Nicholson, and Louise Freeman (Mary Baldwin University) discuss their chapters focused on character analysis:
The next topic from our book up for discussion is old magic steeped in myth and tradition.Katy talks with co-host and co-editor Emily Strand and contributor Lana Whited (Ferrum College) about their chapters "The Real Magic of Christmas in Har
We're starting off the companion episodes to our new book with the dark side of Harry Potter.Dr. Beatrice Groves (Oxford University and Bathilda's Notebook) and Dr. Amy Strugis (Lenoir-Rhyne University and Signum University) join us to discus
Venture to infinity and beyond for a look at astronomy in the wizarding world.We're joined by Jane Bright, a PhD candidate in astronomy and astrophysics at the University of Arizona. Astronomy is the one subject wizards and Muggles seem to ha
On this episode, we dish about this year’s Harry Potter Academic Conference and preview our new book, Potterversity: Essays Exploring the World of Harry Potter (McFarland).Katy and Emily welcome Potterversity producer Laurie Beckoff and techn
In honor of Banned Books Week, this episode explores the causes and effects of book banning in the Muggle and wizarding worlds.Harry Potter is one of the most challenged works of the 21st century, frequently appearing on the American Library
Harry Potter may not technically be considered a work of horror, but there are plenty of horrifying aspects to explore in this episode.Katy and Emily speak with Dr. Jeff Ambrose about the scariest parts of the series and the lasting effects
Join us for a special episode recorded live from LeakyCon Chicago!Katy, Emily, and producer Laurie give LeakyCon attendees an overview of the current state of Potter studies, including areas of interest, such as social justice, responses to t
Return with us to the realm of refreshment in the wizarding world!Following up on Episode 29, Katy and Emily continue our conversation about the food foundations of Harry’s magical universe, joined by guests Louise Freeman and Emma Nicholson.
Explore connections between the works of Jane Austen and Harry Potter.Katy and Emily compare Austen's novels to the Potter series with Dr. Beatrice Groves (Trinity College, Oxford University), author of Literary Allusion in Harry Potter and c
Unpack mental health in the wizarding world and how Harry Potter can serve as bibliotherapy for readers.For insight into these topics, Katy and Emily talk to Nishi Ravi, a psychotherapist pursuing a PhD in Counseling Psychology at Marquette U
Fresh off of May the 4th, Emily and Katy talk about their love of and academic interest in Harry Potter alongside another fandom they hold dear: Star Wars.Emily came to Star Wars relatively recently, after the birth of her son and a class at
Find out how breaking the rules leads to seeking justice in the wizarding world - and our own.An early critique of the Harry Potter series complained that Harry, Hermione, and Ron often break the rules and don’t always get in trouble for it.
We gotta get back to Hogwarts in this episode, where we chat about MuggletNet's Ultimate Unofficial Harry Potter Hogwarts Handbook.Katy and Emily are joined by Potterversity producer Laurie Beckoff and Marissa Osman, two of the authors of the
Whether it’s love for Hogwarts or love at Hogwarts, this episode will satisfy your wizard school Valentine’s cravings.What theme is more central to the Harry Potter series than love? On this special interactive episode, Emily and Katy open up
This episode grapples with two omnipresent themes in Harry Potter: death and immortality.Although the series has sometimes been deemed too dark for children, death can happen to anyone at any time, making it not purely an adult theme but some
For the second part of our discussion about the 2022 Harry Potter Academic Conference, we discuss current themes in Potter scholarship, including the special section on the transgender community.Katy and Emily continue their conversation with
Join us as we reflect on one of our favorite annual events, the 2022 Harry Potter Academic Conference at Chestnut Hill College.Katy and Emily talk with attendees and presenters from the 11th annual HPAC: Laurie Beckoff, Lauren Camacci, Louise
It’s the holiday season, so it’s time for the magic of food on this month’s episode.Food has a special role at this time of year . . . and in the Harry Potter series. Katy, Emily, and Louise Freeman talk about the food of the wizarding world:
For all its growth into a global media franchise, Harry Potter is first and foremost a work of literature.Katy and Emily talk to Dr. Cecilia Konchar Farr, Professor of English and Dean of the College of Liberal and Creative Arts at West Liber
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