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Expecto PodtronumS2E1: Sphynx CatAll about this Patronus form:Don’t pet a stranger!Originated in CanadaSphynx Cat gained popularity between 1960 and 1970They use you for your heatThey come in all different colors! Just as picky as other cats when it comes to companionshipA symbol of good luck in Russian cultureNo connection to Egypt other than then nameLuna (Amy’s cat) joins the chat with opinionsPersonality Traits:OutgoingCuriousIntelligentNeedyVocalSocialSnugglyIs this the Cat?While the outward personality of the cat does not fit Umbridge, does the symbology push this into the realm of possibility? McGon...
2025-10-1522 min
Revelio: A Wizarding World PodcastEpisode 29: The Making of Harry PotterThis time on Revelio, your source for Harry Potter and Wizarding World news, discussion, and analysis…We are joined by guest host Lucy from Expecto Podtronum!Wizarding Wireless Network: Not much news since our last episode! Our hosts talked through some recent pictures, videos and sets that have surfaced online from the filming of the HBO Harry Potter TV series.Main Discussion: We discuss the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter as well as the Studio Tour in Tokyo.Sonorus: We read listener comments answering last we...
2025-10-021h 41
The Three BroomsticksWhat If: Harry Potter was a Rom-Com?Join Sam, Sierra, Sophia, and special guest Amy (Revelio and Expecto Podtronum) as they dive headfirst into a world of magical love triangles, adapting tropes, and enough will-they-won't-they to fill the Great Hall. So grab your butterbeer, popcorn, settle in, and get ready to swoon, cringe, and laugh out loud as we reimagine Harry as a romantic lead. Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-63-what-if-harry-potter-was-a-rom-com/ In this episode: We all forget movies exist Tropes on tropes on tropes Rom-Coms, not just for adults Kreacher and Dobby OTP Forget about Ginny Book 6 is...
2025-06-212h 33
Expecto PodtronumS1E32: AlbatrossAll about this Patronus form:It’s the last episode of the season!Stephanie apparently doesn't know real animals from fictional ones.Roughly 22 species of albatross.They are carnivores with a diet consisting mainly of squid and fish.Both partners take turns caring for the egg and incubating it.Seen as a symbol of mystery, fortune, freedom, beauty, good luck, and strength.Personality Traits:SuccessfulAdmirableVisionaryCallousAloofSensitiveMisfitPowerfulInnocenceWhose Patronus is it Anyway?Yet another bird we feel could fit Draco Malfoy.Patronus Feud...
2025-05-2125 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E31: Mountain HareAll about this Patronus form:One of the two hare Patronus optionsDoesn’t dig burrows but instead resides in “forms”During warmer months it has a gray-brown coat with a bluish tintWitches had a reputation of shape-shifting into haresThe hare is an intricate symbol used in various culturesPersonality Traits:ShyCharmingEndearingSolitaryCautious SensitiveNervous Whose Patronus is it Anyway?Could this be Luna’s hare? Or could it be Tonks’s original Patronus? We’d love to hear from you!Send some Patronus Post our way at...
2025-05-1419 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E30: SparrowhawkAll about this Patronus form:Little bird of preyEats smaller birds (sparrows, finches), small mammals, and insectsFemales are 25% larger than malesThey care for their young up to a month after they have left the nestConsidered to be spiritual messengersA symbol of hope and new beginnings.Personality Traits:SecretiveSolitaryIntelligentAdaptableFierceWhose Patronus is it Anyway?Amy wows us with another character out of nowhere and Stephanie realizes she needs to brush up on everything in the wizarding world. We’d love to hear from you!
2025-05-0713 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E29: Animagi & PatronusesWhat are the connections between animagi and Patronuses?Both are considered very advanced magic.Patronus forms represent the “hidden self”Becoming an animagus seems a little too involved for Liz.Do electrical storms happen a lot in Scotland?Teenagers have no problem taking on tedious tasks if they are of their own choosing.According to harrypotter.com, animagi sometimes find that their Patronus matches their animal form, but not always.We manage to bring up My Little Pony.Horse-shaped reprise.Can a werewolf still become an animagus?Some magical creatures are Patronus forms, but can an animagi become a magical crea...
2025-04-3037 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E28: DragonflyAll about this Patronus form:A group of about 3,000 species of aerial predatory insectsHave long bodies with two narrow pairs of wingsOne species of dragonfly migrates 3,730 miles (6,000 km) yearlyOne of the most effective aerial predatorsSteph traumatizes Lucy and Liz with folkloreDragonflies are often associated with luck, good fortune, and spiritual awakeningPersonality Traits:DominateDirectProblem SolverStrong WilledTerritorialAdaptablePowerfulSwiftPatronus Feud Why is this the only insect Patronus on the official list of possible corporeal forms?We’d love to hear from you!Send some Patronus Post our way...
2025-04-2326 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E27: Jack Russell TerrierAll about this Patronus form:A British breed of small terrierFirst and foremost a working terrierThey are “jaunty little fellows”A Jack Russell named Bothie made history in 1982 as part of the Transglobe ExpeditionHave the ability to learn quickly and adapt easily to new situationsSymbolizes the importance of hard work and dedicationPersonality Traits:IntelligentEnergeticVocalClownishAthleticStubbornFearlessThe Patronus is Right! We analyze Ron Weasley and his Patronus form, the Jack Russell Terrier. We also dive into the potential connections to Hermione’s otter Patronus. We’d love to he...
2025-04-1619 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E26: PeacockAll about this Patronus form:Peacock is the name for a male peafowl. The female is called a peahen.The tail fans out as part of a mating ritual to attract the females.Peacocks get all the ladies! National bird of India since 1963Often considered a symbol of vanity and pridePersonality Traits:ConfidentCreativePridefulTeamplayersEnthusiasticPersuasiveDirectWhose Patronus is it Anyway? We chat about the Malfoy family and see if this Patronus form could belong to one of them. Also, Lockhart once again makes an appearance as a likely can...
2025-04-0934 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E25: Dapple GreyAll about this Patronus form:Dappling can occur on any horse, not just greys, so our discussion focuses specifically on the grey horse color.The gene for a grey colored horse is dominant, so you only need one in there to have the chance of the horse being greyGrey horses often aren’t born greyYou know it’s grey if it has white hair and black skinUnicorn revelations! Grey horses are known in astrology and symbolism to represent patience, wisdom, and balancePersonality Traits:GentleIntelligentLoyalHardworkingVersatile Whose Patronus is it Anyway? This ho...
2025-04-0241 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E24: HuskyAll about this Patronus form:They are giant balls of fur and energyBred to work in packsThe chattiest of all dog breedsHave a double coat to help keep them warm Might not be the best watch dogBalto is a classic movieChukchi legend states two sled dogs guard the gates of heaven where they can reject anyone who was mean to dogs while alivePersonality Traits:FriendlyDetail OrientedMischievousEnergeticTrustingIndependentWhose Patronus is it Anyway? Could this patronus be that of a legendary wand maker? Or perhaps an animal loving Ho...
2025-03-2623 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E23: King CobraAll about this Patronus form:The king cobra has a wide distribution in South and Southeast AsiaWorld's longest venomous snakeRarely bites humansIt isn’t often seen in the wild and avoids being around civilizationDoesn’t need to eat often due to slow metabolismHisses in a frequency close to humans They can reproduce asexuallyIt's a faking, faker! Personality Traits:TransformationDangerousCunningCautiousIntelligentRitualisticSolitaryShyWhose Patronus is it Anyway? We chat and try to figure out if this fits what we know about Igor Karkaroff. We’d love to hear fro...
2025-03-1921 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E22: Is Ginny's Patronus Actually a Thestral?Prepare for the unhinged as we speculate whether or not Ginny’s Patronus form is actually a Thestral, not a horse!Recap of the ThestralHow do you think Ginny’s patronus came to be?HORSE SHAPED! Amy is set out to irritate Stephine Lucy gets what Stephanie is pitching. Everyone else? Not so much.Pause for Dean and Alfie love Has Ginny seen and understood death enough to see Thestrals in fourth year? We’d love to hear from you!Send some Patronus Post our way at expectopodtronum@gmail.com or find us on social media.
2025-03-1232 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E21: Tonkinese Cat (With Special Guest Flick Miles)On this episode, our hosts are joined by special guest Flick Miles. Flick was Emma Watson's body double on the first three Harry Potter films and currently hosts Behind the Wand, a podcast featuring the many talented individuals who worked behind the scenes on the Potter films.All about this Patronus form:Domestic cat breed made by crossing a Siamese and a Burmese cat.The first Tonkinese came to the U.S. around the 1930s was named Wong Mau.Also known as the TonkHas a short hair coat that can be platinum, champagne...
2025-03-0531 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E20: VultureAll about this Patronus form:23 different species of vultures across the worldOur hosts think the Patronus would be a Griffon VultureMoves in flocks as it searches for dead animals to scavenger Unlike other birds, they are super calorically efficient with their flyingLiz is jealous of their thermoregulation abilitiesCultures view the bird as impure and a symbol of purificationPersonality Traits:OpportunisticLoyalPhilopatric (likes to return home)Family OrientedIntelligentWhose Patronus is it Anyway? We chat about two people in the wizarding world who fall into the classification of sc...
2025-02-2624 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E19: BadgerAll about this Patronus form:Puffs unite! The fifteen species of mustelid badgers are grouped into four subfamiliesTheir tails vary in length depending on speciesBadgers can run or gallop at 25–30 kmh (16–19 mph) for short periods of timeThe badger is the state animal of WisconsinThe Punxsutawney Phil of EuropeBadgers often appear as wise and kind characters in booksMost mythology paints badgers in negative lightPersonality Traits:LonersPersistentDeterminedResilientGroundedBraveWhose Patronus is it Anyway? Helga Hufflepuff is an obvious choice, but Liz also pitches Colin Creevy and Molly Weasley as conten...
2025-02-1924 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E18: ThestralAll about this Patronus form:Considered one of the rarest Patronus formsSIDNEY’S PATRONUS!Name comes from the Old English word “thestre,” meaning “dark” or “gloomy”Sleek, black coats that are so thin their bones are easily seen underneath.Thestrals are actually relatively peaceful creaturesCan only be seen by those who have witnessed death and accepted its significanceCan fly immense distances at very fast speeds and have a great sense of direction.The core of the Elder Wand (aka “deathstick”) is a Thestral tail hairDoes the caster have to be able to see Thestrals to have this Patronus form?P...
2025-02-1226 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E17: LeopardAll about this Patronus form:The leopard is one of 5 species in the genus PantheraIt has a pale yellowish to dark golden fur with dark spots grouped in rosettes.Solitary creatures, they do not live in big groupsBlack panthers are just leopards with melanismMany cultures have deities with connections to leopardsSpots are often associated with beauty, mystery, and complexityPersonality Traits:PowerfulStrongCourageousResourcefulAdaptableMediatorsWhose Patronus is it Anyway? While Liz gives us two wild suggestions (Dumbledore and Percy), Carolyn takes us on a ride to convince us this could be U...
2025-02-0522 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E16: Familial TiesOur hosts give a breakdown of the Potters’ PatronusesCould Harry have a stag because he is holding on to the family he never knew? Should Ginny’s Patronus match Harry’s?Why does the Weasley family have different Patronuses? Stephanie thinks the Weasley family should have different Patronuses within the weasel family. We’d love to hear from you!Send some Patronus Post our way at expectopodtronum@gmail.com or find us on social media.Remember, a piece of chocolate a day keeps the Dementors away!Music/Sound Credits: “Food Show” by Music_For_Video...
2025-01-2929 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E15: DeerAll about this Patronus form:There are 43 different species of deerNative to all continents except Antarctica and AustraliaCoat changes color depending on the seasonCan swim! Personality Traits:ProtectiveNurturingGentleDetermined SensitiveNobleThe Patronus is Right We do a quick rundown of the Potter Family’s Patronuses (and Snape’s) to see if they match their personalities. This discussion also prepares us for our next episode!We’d love to hear from you!Send some Patronus Post our way at expectopodtronum@gmail.com or f...
2025-01-2225 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E14: Field MouseAll about this Patronus form:Field mouse is a general term for deer miceFound in both rural and suburban/urban areasMale field mice get the attention of females by singing (you won’t be able to unhear it)Field mice are excellent navigatorsMice can be seen as a negative omenIllyius, from Hogwarts Legacy, has a mouse patronus.Personality Traits:EnduranceFocusedWittyFertileAdaptabilityInnocent Capable of large thingsWhose Patronus is it Anyway? Our hosts have a compelling theory for who could have a mouse Patronus. Lockhart. Enough said.
2025-01-1519 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E13: RottweilerAll about this Patronus form:One of the oldest surviving dog breeds, hailing to Roman times.Has a short black coat with rust markings.Have always been working dogs.Often associated with being hellhounds or aggressive guard dogs.Amy shares the adorableness of the Carl book series.Personality Traits:LoyalHardworkerProtectiveSuspiciousIntelligentStubbornPatronus Feud:Stephanie wants to know why a rottweiler and not other “bully breeds” made the list of corporeal Patronuses.Whose Patronus is it Anyway? Amy pulls a su...
2025-01-0823 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E12: Black BearAll about this Patronus form:Most common bear found in the forests of North America, including parts of northern Mexico.Black bears have an omnivorous diet.Solitary creatures, but not territorial. Promiscuity abounds! Black bears are seen as protectors and guardians in several cultures across the world. Personality Traits:CuriousSolitary Natural LeadersOpportunisticWhose Patronus is it Anyway? Lucy makes Stephanie cry with her pitch as to why she thinks this could be George Weasley’s new patronus. We’d love to hear from you! Send some...
2025-01-0122 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E11: MinkAll about this Patronus form:Mink are members of the weasel family native to the Northern Hemisphere.They eat mostly frogs, salamanders, fish, crayfish, muskrats, mice, and voles, along with aquatic birds and their eggs.To kill its prey, mink wrap their body around it and bite the back of the head.During mating season males and females mate with multiple individuals. Produces foul smell to protect against predators.Native American culture has many myths involving minks.Minks are often associated with the fashion industry. A mink in your dream can relate to materialistic tendencies.Personality Tr...
2024-12-1821 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E10: Dun HorseOn this episode, our hosts are joined by special guest Marjolaine Martin. Marjolaine is a contributor to La Gazette du Sorcier and is a former host of SpeakBeasty podcast.All about this Patronus form:Dun is not a breed of horse but a gene that dilutes and affects red and black pigments in the coat color of a horse.Dun visibly affects all the three base colors; bay, black, chestnut.Dun is thought to be the color of wild horses throughout history because a lot of the cave art depicts them in a...
2024-12-1148 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E9: Black SwanAll about this Patronus form:Lucy LOVES swansHave 27 neck vertebrae “Official bird of Western Australia” according to Perth Zoo Promiscuous in their youth Flying black swans are a “wedge”, when on the ground they are called a “bank”Personality Traits:Bold LoudMysteriousCheekyGood CommunicatorStern teacherStrong SpiritThe Patronus is Right!Cho Chang; Does it make sense?Patronus Feud: Why was the black swan selected instead of the more well known white swan?
2024-12-0426 minRevelio: A Wizarding World PodcastEpisode 7: She's Not A Real Cat LadyThis time on Revelio… Welcome special guest Stephanie from the podcast Expecto Podtronum!Wizarding Wireless News Network: Our hosts discuss some of the latest fandom news including the first episode of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, the HBO series casting rumors, and new pictures from Universal's Epic Universe theme park.Main Discussion: Animals and their roles and meanings in the Harry Potter series.Homenum Revelio: Amy gives our other hosts three clues and they have to guess which character she's thinking of!Sonorus: We read listener comments about beh...
2024-11-281h 05
Expecto PodtronumS1E8: Uses of the Patronus CharmDiving into the books!There are more uses of the Patronus Charm than you might think!Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - cast 4 timesHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - cast 1 timeHarry bops through life on vibes, and does better without thinking.Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - cast 4 timesLucius Malfoy is bad at nicknames.Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - cast 1 timeTonks is a bad-a**.Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - cast 9 timesWe’d love to hear from you! Send some Patronus Post our way at expectopodtronum@gmail.co...
2024-11-2736 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E7: Calico CatAll about this Patronus form:Calico refers to a marking pattern rather than a breedMale calicos are RARETortoise shell is not the same as a calicoCalico cats are thought to bring good luck in Japan.Cats are unlucky in IndiaCats can have jobs too!Personality Traits:Sassy SpunkyBoldAffectionateIndependentLoyalIs This the Cat?Our first cat Patronus of the season! Listen as our hosts discuss whether this could be Umbridge or McGonagall's Patronus. We’d love to hear from you! Send some Patronus Post our way at expe...
2024-11-2020 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E6: DragonAll about this Patronus form:Large lizard-or-serpent-like creatureMost common visualization is the European versionA very important symbol in Chinese cultureCrocodiles ARE in AmericaIn the Harry Potter universe, there are 10 different varieties of dragonsSafety at Hogwarts is not a priorityWhy is the type of dragon as a patronus not specified? Personality Traits:Tend to act fast Live by their own set of rulesFierce fightersDon’t back downAssertive Ambitious Whose Patronus is it Anyway?We have two candidates for the potential possessor of this Patronus: Viktor Krum and Charlie Weasly. Our ho...
2024-11-1336 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E5: SwallowAll about this Patronus form:Swallow is a familial type of perching birdsThey are found around the world, including Antarctica occasionallyMay be monogamous, may take relationship breaksA group of swallows could be called a “flight” or “sweep”When sailing seeing a swallow meant you were close to shoreSome connect the swallow with liberty and independence.Native American, Celtic, and Asian cultures all have folktales around swallowsPersonality Traits:SocialMonogamousTerritorialLoyalFastLong EnduranceAcrobaticThe Patronus GameWhy swallows? Do they make sense as a Patronus? Is there another bird that makes more sense? Is this...
2024-11-0621 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E4: OtterAll about this Patronus form:Two main classifications: River and SeaSea otters can be up to one Stephanie long (6ft)Fur color is various shades of brown with lighter underpartsBaby otters, called pups or kittensMother otters throw their kids off the deep end No enemies, just vibesAn old Anglo-Saxon name for the otter is “water-snake”Personality Traits:SocialPlayfulEnthusiasticCuriousCreativeEmpatheticThe Patronus is Right!Our hosts discuss if the otter Patronus aligns with Hermione’s personality or if there may be a better fit. Patronus Feud...
2024-10-3027 min
Expecto PodtronumS1E3: BeagleAll about this Patronus form:Clarification: beagles, not bagels Beagles are loving and lovable, happy, and companionableBYOB Hunting Parties (Bring your own beagle)Possible colorings are lemon, red and white, and tricolorSaid to be good luck for a hunter to see one before a tripSome believe they can ward off evil spirits or intrudersDoes your Patronus grow with you? A brief discussion on the lack of structure around magical educationPersonality Traits:CuriousFriendlyFocusedOpportunisticGoal OrientedWhose Patronus is it Anyway?Our hosts present their arguments as to why this Patronus wo...
2024-10-2321 min