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 31: “Calling In from the Harry Potter Academic Conference – Part 2” (January 23, 2023) - Episode 31 of "Potterversity" discusses themes in "Potter" scholarship and talks on the transgender community at the Harry Potter Academic Conference.
- “Potterversity” Episode 30: “Calling In from the Harry Potter Academic Conference” (January 9, 2023) - Episode 30 of "Potterversity" reflects on the 2022 Harry Potter Academic Conference and some of the memorable presentations heard there.
- “Potterversity” Episode 29: “Pondering Pumpkin Pasties: Food in the Wizarding World” (December 12, 2022) - Just in time for the holidays, Episode 29 of "Potterversity" offers some food for thought on the meaning of food in "Harry Potter."
- “Potterversity” Episode 28: “Literary Takes on Harry Potter” (November 14, 2022) - Episode 28 of "Potterversity" features the editor of a new anthology of "Harry Potter" scholarship that focuses on the series as literature.
- “Potterversity” Episode 27: “Jim Kay’s Illustrated Harry Potter Editions” (October 10, 2022) - Episode 27 of "Potterversity" explores and analyzes Jim Kay's illustrated editions of "Harry Potter" and how he's brought the wizarding world to life.
- “Potterversity” Episode 26: “Learning Defense Against the Dark Arts” (September 12, 2022) - Episode 26 of "Potterversity" examines the many politics of "Harry Potter" and how they can function as both Dark Arts and defense.
- “Potterversity” Episode 25: “The Alchemy of Harry Potter” (August 8, 2022) - Episode 25 of "Potterversity" gets alchemical and looks at magical and personal transformation in "Harry Potter."
- “Potterversity” Episode 24: “Wrock On!” (July 11, 2022) - Episode 24 of "Potterversity" wrocks out with an exploration of wizard rock from the perspective of a musician, fan, and scholar.
- “Potterversity” Episode 23: “Secrets of Dumbledore: Outtakes and Conversations” (June 13, 2022) - Episode 23 of "Potterversity" has more analysis of "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore." Among other questions, will the series continue?
- “Potterversity” Episode 22: “Secrets of Dumbledore and the Deathly Hallows” (May 23, 2022) - A bonus episode of "Potterversity" dives into "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore" through the lens of literary allusion and bestiaries.
