“Potterversity” Episode 18: “The Problem with House-Elves”
Episode 18 of “Potterversity” tackles the issue of house-elf enslavement and what we can learn about social change from an unresolved problem.
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“Potterversity” Episode 17: “Potter and the Pig”
Episode 17 of “Potterversity” keeps the Christmas spirit alive with a look at the holiday and shared themes in “Harry Potter” and “The Christmas Pig.”
“Potterversity” Episode 16: “You Can’t Over-Nerd Here”
Episode 16 of “Potterversity” comes fresh from the Harry Potter Academic Conference, discussing the latest developments in “Potter” studies.
“Potterversity” Episode 15: “Film, Fandom, and Podcasting in Academia”
Episode 15 of “Potterversity” looks at the “Harry Potter” movies, merchandising, and marketing – and gets a bit meta talking about fandom and podcasting.
“Potterversity” Episode 14: “Hogwarts Bullies”
Episode 14 of “Potterversity” gets tough on bullies at Hogwarts and the history of bullying.
“Potterversity” Episode 13: “Don’t Know Much About . . . Arithmancy”
Lucky Episode 13 of “Potterversity” looks into one of the more mysterious subjects taught at Hogwarts: Arithmancy. How does it all add up?
“Potterversity” Episode 12: “Harry and Aeneas in the Underworld”
Episode 12 of “Potterversity” dives deep into the underworld in both “Harry Potter” and Virgil’s “Aeneid.”
“Potterversity” Episode 11: “Reading the Signs”
Episode 11 of “Potterversity” features Tolonda Henderson, a nonbinary trans scholar of young adult literature.
“Potterversity” Episode 10: “William Shakespeare’s History of Hogwarts?”
Universes collide on Episode 10 of “Potterversity” as Ian Doescher discusses his Shakespearean retellings of “Star Wars” and how the Hogwarts founders could benefit from the same treatment.
