Live from City Winery in NYC, it's Potterless Live! Jackson Bird joins Schubes to determine the best non-human HP character via a bracket. Topics include: Pimp My Ride, BuzzFeed listicles, #AllVibes, Trevor fanfic, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Fluffy’s future, youfellasleepwatchingadvd.com, CaddyShack, tiny dog syndrome, Firenze pronunciation, The Weakest Link, enchanted plants, ESPN narratives, Mrs. Florris, hangover Netflix, the USWNT, wizarding murder mysteries, wizard elections, and more!See the completed bracket here: https://bit.ly/augustabsurdityThanks to our sponsors:LEAKYCON: Get 10% off tickets with code "POTTERLESS" at www.leakycon.com !MISCHIEF MERCH: get 10% off merch with code "POTTERLESS" at www.mischiefmerch.com !HBOMAX: Stream all the Harry Potter movies through Oct. at hbom.ax/potterless !—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: PotterlessPodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)DISCORD: (For $2+ patrons!)Created/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert

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Ep. 192: Who is the Best Non-Human Character? (w/ Jackson Bird, Live in NYC!)

Hey remember how I mentioned I was making a podcast about Percy Jackson and the Olympians? Well, here's episode 1! You can subscribe and listen to all future episodes by searching "The Newest Olympian" wherever you get your podcasts, or you can go to https://www.thenewestolympian.com!POTTERLESS LIVE IN BOSTON: https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveMEDDLING ADULTS LIVE IN NYC & VIRTUAL: https://www.bit.ly/meddlingadultsnyc

INTRODUCING: The Newest Olympian Episode 1 (Mike's new Percy Jackson podcast!)

Hey remember how I mentioned I was making a podcast about Percy Jackson and the Olympians? Well, here's episode 1! You can subscribe and listen to all future episodes by searching "The Newest Olympian" wherever you get your podcasts, or you can go to thenewestolympian.com! POTTERLESS LIVE IN BOSTON: potterlesspodcast.com/live MEDDLING ADULTS LIVE IN NYC & VIRTUAL: bit,ly/meddlingadultsnyc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Schubes chats with some of the most important folks in Potterless' history as we take one last look back before stopping weekly episodes of Potterless and starting his new journey covering Percy Jackson on The Newest Olympian! Topics include love, joy, happiness, kindness, memories, fondness, laughs, warm fuzzy feelings and more!MEDDLING ADULTS LIVE: bit.ly/meddlingadultsnycPOTTERLESS LIVE: www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveThanks to our sponsors!BETTERHELP: Get 10% off your first month!—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: PotterlessPodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)DISCORD: (For $2+ patrons!)Created/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert, Editing Assistance from Sherry GuoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 191 - Potterless: A Look Back w/ Kelly Schubert, Dottie James, and Johnny Frohlichstein

TikTok's resident queen of the McGonagall impression, Chanel Williams, joins Schubes to discuss more fan theories from Potterless listeners! Topics include: Cringey TikToks, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Hermione’s parents, horse handedness, Ben Simmons, Ted Lasso, McG’s motivations, Leo McGary, Salazar Slytherin’s intentions, Quirrell, BCJ: Method Actor, Mike’s earliest memory, Voldemort's soul revolt, Madame Pomfrey, Miriam Margolyes, Filch’s mom, Scottish Harry, Coach McG, Mean Girls, and more!NEW "Yo, Shut the Fuck Up, Bird!" PIN: potterlesspodcast.com/merchLIVE SHOWS: potterlesspodcast.com/liveThanks to our sponsors:STITCHFIX: Get 25% off when you keep everything in your fix!CALM: Get 40% off Calm Premium!BETTERHELP: Get 10% off your first month!—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: PotterlessPodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)DISCORD: (For $2+ patrons!)Created/Hosted/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert, today's ep edited by Sherry GuoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 190 - 2 Listener 2 Fan Theories w/ Chanel Williams

The Super Carlin Brothers, masters of HP fan theories, discuss with Mike fan theories submitted by Potterless listeners! Topics include: drawing JK’s ire, Harold Potter, SCB’s greatest hits, Filch & Mrs. Norris, Santa, Book of Admittance and Quill of Acceptance, Cornelius Fudge’s crush, implied shrunken heads, catbus, Prime Ministers, Evada Kedavra lightning, Gotta be on Spooky Day, The fine print of the Sword of Gryffindor, 41:40 potential for THEY MADE IT, fiendfyre, lack of Malfoy redemption arc, and more! Thanks to our sponsors: SHAKER AND SPOON: Get $20 off! HELLOFRESH: Get up to 14 free meals plus free shipping with code "14POTTERLESS" BETTERHELP: Get 10% off your first month! — Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On! WEBSITE: PotterlessPodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!) PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!) TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!) INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!) FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!) MERCH: potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!) DISCORD: (For $2+ patrons!) Created/Hosted/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert, today's ep edited by Sherry Guo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 189 - Listener Fan Theories w/ Super Carlin Brothers

The Super Carlin Brothers, masters of HP fan theories, discuss with Mike fan theories submitted by Potterless listeners! Topics include: drawing JK’s ire, Harold Potter, SCB’s greatest hits, Filch & Mrs. Norris, Santa, Book of Admittance and Quill of Acceptance, Cornelius Fudge’s crush, implied shrunken heads, catbus, Prime Ministers, Evada Kedavra lightning, Gotta be on Spooky Day, The fine print of the Sword of Gryffindor, 41:40 potential for THEY MADE IT, fiendfyre, lack of Malfoy redemption arc, and more!Take the 2021 Multitude Survey to help us improve the shows! http://www.multitude.productions/surveyThanks to our sponsors:SHAKER AND SPOON: Get $20 off!HELLOFRESH: Get up to 14 free meals plus free shipping with code "14POTTERLESS"BETTERHELP: Get 10% off your first month!—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: PotterlessPodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)DISCORD: (For $2+ patrons!)Created/Hosted/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert, today's ep edited by Sherry GuoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delia (@deliaistyping) and Michael (@Lupinpatronus) return to continue our discussion about elements of diversity that fell flat in Harry Potter! Topics include: being beautiful, white voice, Bart Simpson, Lupin, vampires, Fenrir, “You’re welcome, GAYS.” queercoding, pink pants, queerbaiting, Wolfstar, Black Hermione, patting herself on the black, #OwnVoices, ’97 Cinderella, other wizarding schools, Magic in North America, fictional colonialism, Navajo lore, and more!POTTERLESS LIVE: http://www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveLINKS:Magic in North America Part 1. UghNative Americans to J.K. Rowling: We’re Not MagicalThe Harry Potter Universe Still Can't Translate Its Gay Subtext to Text. It's a ProblemHarry Potter and the Possible Queerbaiting: Why Fans Are Mad Over a Lack of Gay RomanceHow Harry Potter Fans Are Coping with J. K. RowlingJ. K. Rowling (ContraPoints)Responding to J. K. Rowling's Essay | Is It Anti-Trans?Thanks to our sponsors:FUNCTION OF BEAUTY: Get 20% off your first order!BETTERHELP: Get 10% off your first month!—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: PotterlessPodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)DISCORD: (For $2+ patrons!)Created/Hosted/Produced by Mike Schubert, this ep edited by Sherry Guo, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly SchubertLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 188 - Representation Shortcomings in Harry Potter (Part 2) w/ Delia Gallegos & Michael Harle

Delia (@deliaistyping) and Michael (@Lupinpatronus) return to continue our discussion about elements of diversity that fell flat in Harry Potter! Topics include: being beautiful, white voice, Bart Simpson, Lupin, vampires, Fenrir, “You’re welcome, GAYS.” queercoding, pink pants, queerbaiting, Wolfstar, Black Hermione, patting herself on the black, #OwnVoices, ’97 Cinderella, other wizarding schools, Magic in North America, fictional colonialism, Navajo lore, and more! POTTERLESS LIVE: http://www.potterlesspodcast.com/live LINKS: Magic in North America Part 1. Ugh Native Americans to J.K. Rowling: We’re Not Magical The Harry Potter Universe Still Can't Translate Its Gay Subtext to Text. It's a Problem Harry Potter and the Possible Queerbaiting: Why Fans Are Mad Over a Lack of Gay Romance How Harry Potter Fans Are Coping with J. K. Rowling J. K. Rowling (ContraPoints) Responding to J. K. Rowling's Essay | Is It Anti-Trans? Thanks to our sponsors: FUNCTION OF BEAUTY: Get 20% off your first order! BETTERHELP: Get 10% off your first month! — Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On! WEBSITE: PotterlessPodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!) PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!) TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!) INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!) FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!) MERCH: potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!) DISCORD: (For $2+ patrons!) Created/Hosted/Produced by Mike Schubert, this ep edited by Sherry Guo, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delia Gallegos (@deliaistyping) & Michael Harle (@Lupinpatronus) explain some of the areas in which the Harry Potter series fell short in terms of representation through the use of stereotypes and imperfect metaphors. Topics include: secret conventions, Dean’s absentee father, redlining, Cho’s mistreatment, Kinsley’s last name, Angelina Johnson, Afrofuturism, gaslighting, SPEW, white knights, Jar Jar Binks, minstrel shows, and more!Rachel Rostad's To J. K. Rowling From Cho ChangPBS' It's LitHogwarts BSUThanks to our sponsors:CALM: Get 40% off Calm Premium!STITCHFIX: Get 25% off when you keep your entire fix!BETTERHELP: Get 10% off your first month!—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: PotterlessPodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)DISCORD: (For $2+ patrons!)Created/Hosted/Produced by Mike Schubert, Edited by Sherry Guo & Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly SchubertLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 187 - Representation Shortcomings in Harry Potter (Part 1) w/ Delia Gallegos & Michael Harle

The Goblet of Wine x Potterless crossover is finally here as we discuss the main series of Harry Potter video games, plus one surprising addition! Topics include: wimpy gamers, Spyro, PS1 Hagrid, hammer throwing gnomes, Flipendo, bonus bean room, evil washing machines, Stephen Fry, Eye Toy, Nintendo saying LOL, Uncharted, Valheim, The Nordic Team, casting Ludo Bagman, Greg Davies, in-laws, rugby, Euro 2020, and more!POTTERLESS LIVE SHOWS IN AUGUST: http://www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveThanks to our sponsors:KNOWABLE: Get 20% off with code "POTTERLESS"TAVOUR: Get $10 after your first $25+ purchase with code "POTTERLESS"BETTERHELP: Get 10% off your first month!—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: PotterlessPodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)DISCORD: (For $2+ patrons!)Created/Hosted/Produced by Mike Schubert, Edited by Sherry Guo, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly SchubertLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 186 - Harry Potter Video Games w/ Hannah Twigg & Charlie Joe Ward

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text co-host Vanessa Zoltan returns to talk about the most famous/infamous Harry Potter fan theories! Topics include: Disney villain prequels, Beowulf, the terrible Dursleys, Dumbledore’s affair, The Bottlecap Game, Pet Watch 2021, The TJ Maxx of souls, Macklemore, SpongeBob, true & mean, 11/22/63, "everyone is Ron," and more!POTTERLESS LIVE SHOWS: http://www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveThanks to our sponsors:FUNCTION OF BEAUTY: Get 20% off your first order!LOOTCRATE: Get 15% off your first order at lootcrate.com with code "POTTERLESS"!BETTERHELP: Get 10% off your first month!—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: PotterlessPodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)DISCORD: (For $2+ patrons!)Created/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert, Production Assistance from Sherry GuoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 185 - Popular Harry Potter Fan Theories w/ Vanessa Zoltan

Micah is back and joins Schubes to close the book on our Lego Harry Potter episodes of Potterless! Topics include: Bob Ogden cosplay, chugging milkshakes, Cormac’s love language, trial by fire, LEGO three stooges, Ocean’s 11, the evil hand, The Exorcist, Book Ginny, Monster’s Inc., improved puzzling, The Raspberries/Minute Ratio, The Lion King, Voldemort’s tea obsession, A New Hope, and more!POTTERLESS LIVE SHOWS: www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveThanks to our sponsors:STITCHFIX: Get 25% off when you keep everything in your fix!HELLOFRESH: Get 14 meals plus free shipping with code "POTTERLESS14"!CALM: Get 40% off Calm Premium!—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: PotterlessPodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)DISCORD: (For $2+ patrons!)Created/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert, Production Assistance from Sherry GuoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 184 - Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 (Part 2) w/ Micah Tannenbaum

Micah is back and joins Schubes to close the book on our Lego Harry Potter episodes of Potterless! Topics include: Bob Ogden cosplay, chugging milkshakes, Cormac’s love language, trial by fire, LEGO three stooges, Ocean’s 11, the evil hand, The Exorcist, Book Ginny, Monster’s Inc., improved puzzling, The Raspberries/Minute Ratio, The Lion King, Voldemort’s tea obsession, A New Hope, and more! POTTERLESS LIVE SHOWS: www.potterlesspodcast.com/live Thanks to our sponsors: STITCHFIX: Get 25% off when you keep everything in your fix! HELLOFRESH: Get 14 meals plus free shipping with code "POTTERLESS14"! CALM: Get 40% off Calm Premium! — Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On! WEBSITE: PotterlessPodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!) PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!) TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!) INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!) FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!) MERCH: potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!) DISCORD: (For $2+ patrons!) Created/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert, Production Assistance from Sherry Guo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Mike Schubert, a grown man reading the Harry Potter series for the first time, as he sits down with HP fanatics to poke fun at plot holes, make painfully incorrect predictions, and rant about how Quidditch is the worst sport ever invented.

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