Potterversity Episode 49: Playing Potter
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, Pot...
11 Mar 202442min
Potterversity Episode 48: Self and Others
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 wizard...
26 Feb 202440min
Potterversity Episode 47: A Question of Character
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 t...
12 Feb 20241h 9min
Potterversity Episode 46: Ancient Magic
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 ...
22 Jan 202455min
Potterversity Episode 45: Occult Knowledge
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 Univers...
8 Jan 202459min
Potterversity Episode 44: The Stars Are Bright
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 th...
11 Des 20231h 3min
Potterversity Episode 43: Live! From the Chestnut Hill Harry Potter Academic Conference 2023
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 Pot...
13 Nov 202359min
Potterversity Episode 42: Thoughts on Book Banning for Wizards and Muggles Alike
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, f...
9 Okt 202350min
