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Potterversity: A Potter Studies Podcast

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Harry Potter Studies

In the hallowed halls of Potterversity, hosts Katy McDaniel (Marietta College) and Emily Strand (Ohio Dominican University) explore the Harry Potter series and wider Wizarding World from a critical academic perspective with scholars from a variety of fields, finding new ways to read and opening new doors.

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Latest Episodes

Harry Potter is a global phenomenon - but how has it been received in Russia?

Katy and Emily are joined Dr. Eliot Borenstein, professor of Russian and Slavic studies at New York University, to discuss his recent book The Politics of Fantasy: Magic, ... more

Why is it important to read Harry Potter critically?

Katy and Emily talk about bridging the academic and fan worlds with Dr. Julian Wamble, who teaches a course called Harry Potter and Social Identity at George Washington University. Julian's class... more

We're going back to school, and specifically Latin class, on this episode.

Dr. Mitchell Parks (Knox College) joins us once again to connect classical studies to Harry Potter, but this time, we're not looking as far back as ancient times. Inspired by... more

This special episode is a call to join us at our favorite event of the year - the Harry Potter Academic Conference!

The 15th annual conference is back in person at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia this October and accepting proposals until Apri... more

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Eliot Borenstein
Professor of Russian and Slavic Studies, NYU; author of The Politics of Fantasy, Magic, Children's Literature, and Fandom in Putin's Russia
New York University
Episode: Potterversity Episode 73: Harry Potter in Russia
Julian Wamble
Associate Professor of Political Science at George Washington University; author and podcaster
George Washington University
Episode: Potterversity Episode 72: Harry Potter and Identity
Lauren Camacci
Harry Potter Academic Conference Coordinator
Harry Potter Academic Conference
Episode: Potterversity Episode 70: Harry Potter and the Call for Papers
Laurie Beckoff
Producer and board member; frequent presenter
Potterversity production team
Episode: Potterversity Episode 70: Harry Potter and the Call for Papers
Laurie Bekoff
Potterversity producer, board member, frequent presenter at the Harry Potter Academic Conference
Potterversity
Episode: Potterversity Episode 69: Potter Gets Stranger
Ian McLaughlin
Librarian-scholar focused on inclusive libraries and media in Harry Potter, with interdisciplinary research
University of North Carolina, Greensboro (Ph.D. candidate)
Episode: Potterversity Episode 68: When in Doubt, Go to the Library
John Dunne
Potter scholar
(as introduced)
Episode: Potterversity Episode 67: The Best Hope We Have
Lorrie Kim
Potter scholar
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Episode: Potterversity Episode 67: The Best Hope We Have
Mark-Anthony Lewis
Potter scholar
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Episode: Potterversity Episode 67: The Best Hope We Have

Hosts

Katy McDaniel
Host, Professor of History, Marietta College
Emily Strand
Co-host, Professor/Director of Campus Ministry, Ohio Dominican University

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • *** Warning: Content vacuum ….

    Talking about talking about Something. Without talking about it.

    Vacuous nonsense.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    I stand with JK Rowling
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Overall, this is a phenomenal podcast if you can get past the episodes featuring heavy contributions by John Granger. His spastic stammering, constant interrupting of guests, and condescension and dismissal of anyone who is not as severely religious as he is are absolutely unbearable. He’s absolutely insufferable and detracts from every episode he is in

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    TheSteveOfRock
    United States4 years ago
  • Niffler-approved

    One of the best HP pods out there - it’s intellectual, captivating, easy to listen to, overall an excellent show. Even my Niffler is a fan. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kimira VP
    United States5 years ago
  • My favorite

    I’ve been writing books and essays and editing collections of works on Harry Potter for 15 years. This is my favorite Potter podcast. Don’t miss it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PubCaster
    United States5 years ago
  • Outstanding!

    I was a listener of MuggleNet Academia, so was really glad to discover Potterversity. I was sad to find out that John Granger left, but apparently he is a raging transphobe so good riddance, the show doesn’t need him to be amazing (and without him everyone else gets to talk more, which is a plus). The discussions are always very in-depth and clearly well-researched, the hosts are insanely smart and learned. I look forward to the releases and can’t wait to hear what they discuss next.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RubyWizard
    United States5 years ago

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High-quality, rigorous analysis; guests bring strong academic perspectives.
Listener feedback praises production quality and breadth of topics across Potter studies and related media.
A few episodes polarized by strong personalities, but overall consistently insightful.
Smart, deeply scholarly discussions with accessible prose and clear expertise.

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Potterversity Episode 72: Harry Potter and Identity
Q: How does your podcast influence your classroom teaching?
The podcast informs classroom discussions through character surveys and diverse essays, which are then brought into class to deepen analysis and connect theory with reader perspectives.
Potterversity Episode 72: Harry Potter and Identity
Q: When did you first encounter Harry Potter and decide to apply a critical lens to it?
Julian describes a long arc from reading the books in childhood to graduate school, where the Potter series became a springboard for teaching about race, identity, and political psychology.
Potterversity Episode 66: Back to Wizarding Business
Q: How does secrecy influence wizarding businesses interacting with the Muggle world?
The group agrees that secrecy and the Statute of Secrecy restrict cross-over services and necessitate discreet handling of any muggle-facing business, which may limit or shape entrepreneurial opportunities in the wizarding community.
Potterversity Episode 66: Back to Wizarding Business
Q: Why might wizarding society favor labor performed by magic over manual labor, and what does that imply for economic activity?
The discussion suggests a cultural norm that devalues manual labor among witches and wizards, preferring magical labor or specialized skills; this shapes which services are seen as legitimate or prestigious and can constrain entrepreneurial activity in the wizarding economy.
Potterversity Episode 66: Back to Wizarding Business
Q: What is the core distinction between products and services in the Wizarding World, according to Emma's outpost?
Emma argues that products leave a tangible item, whereas services rely on specialized knowledge or labor, such as goblin financial services or house elf maintenance, which creates a status hierarchy around who can perform or provide certain kinds of labor.

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What is Potterversity: A Potter Studies Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers rigorous, interdisciplinary discussions centered on the Harry Potter universe and related Wizarding World lore, frequently pairing literary analysis with cultural and educational critique. Recent episodes spotlight the relationship between school stories and magical schooling, the politics of fascism and resistance in fantasy, librarianship and access to information in magical settings, and cross-genre conversations with other franchises (e.g., Star Trek) to probe memory, identity, and ethics. Guests are often academic scholars or industry insiders who bring specialized expertise to unpack pedagogy, world-building, and cultural impact, making complex ideas accessible to engaged listeners. The format blends close textual r... more

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7. John Dunne
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