In the hallowed halls of Potterversity, hosts Katy McDaniel (Marietta College) and Emily Strand (Mt. Carmel College and Signum 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.
- “Potterversity” Episode 50: “Teaching, the Hogwarts Way” (April 8, 2024) - On Episode 50 of "Potterversity," discover what we can learn from two very different Hogwarts professors: Dumbledore and Umbridge.
- “Potterversity”: “A Harry Potter History Holiday” (March 25, 2024) - On this episode of "Potterversity," sponsored by History Bites, learn about UK locations that inspired "Harry Potter" and how to see them this summer.
- “Potterversity” Episode 49: “Playing Potter” (March 11, 2024) - Episode 49 of "Potterversity" brings the fun for a chat about games in and about "Harry Potter."
- “Potterversity” Episode 48: “Self and Others” (February 26, 2024) - Episode 48 of "Potterversity" examines diversity and empathy in the wizarding world and our own world.
- “Potterversity” Episode 47: “A Question of Character” (February 12, 2024) - Episode 47 of "Potterversity" analyzes characters in Harry Potter's found family: Sirius Black and some Weasleys.
- “Potterversity” Episode 46: “Ancient Magic” (January 22, 2024) - Episode 46 of "Potterversity" travels to the past to explore ancient magic in "Harry Potter" and "Fantastic Beasts."
- “Potterversity” Episode 45: “Occult Knowledge” (January 8, 2024) - Episode 45 of "Potterversity," the first of our companion episodes to our new book, delves into the darkness and mystery of "Harry Potter."
- “Potterversity” Episode 44: “The Stars Are Bright” (December 11, 2023) - Episode 44 of "Potterversity" peers through the telescope for a look at astronomy in the wizarding world.
- “Potterversity” Episode 43: “Live! From the Chestnut Hill Harry Potter Academic Conference 2023” (November 13, 2023) - We gathered virtually at the Harry Potter Academic Conference for "Potterversity" Episode 43 to chat about the conference and our upcoming book.
- “Potterversity” Episode 42: “Thoughts on Book Banning for Wizards and Muggles Alike” (October 9, 2023) - Episode 42 of "Potterversity" examines why books are challenged or banned in the Muggle and wizarding worlds.