Expecto Podtronum: A Harry Potter Podcast

Expecto Podtronum
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Expecto Podtronum is a weekly Harry Potter podcast designated to all things Patronuses. Our hosts explore the Patronus Charm in depth, as well as covering each of its known corporeal forms.

  1. S2E18: Fox Terrier

    3D AGO

    S2E18: Fox Terrier

    All about this Patronus form:Smooth or wiry? They are “the gentlemen of the terrier world”Hoity-toity in pop cultureRiding side saddle on fox huntsWhat makes a dog clunky?High prey driveNative Americans view them as a representation of witConstant Vigilance! I am sorry Dennis!Personality Traits:SmartSturdyHigh EnergyLoyalAdaptableCunningObservant Whose Patronus is it Anyway? The fox terrier is not a known Patronus of any characters in the Harry Potter series. Our hosts present their arguments as to why this Patronus would be a good fit for a Creevey brother, or Sir Cadogan. 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_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Movie Score A” by DHy-Nez, Denita Smith -- “Excuse me Cat” by geoffharvey, Geoff Harvey -- “The Classical” by Music_For_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Uplifting Celebration” by makesoundmusic, Mike Kripak -- “Mysterious Music: Light Mystical Background Music for Short Video/Vlog” by White Records, Maksym Dudchyk -- “Telling the Story” by goeffharvey, Geoff Harvey

    20 min
  2. S2E17: Rhino

    FEB 4

    S2E17: Rhino

    All about this Patronus form:SAVE THE RINOS!Rhinos are 1 Stephanie tall at the shoulderSidney’s got confidence, Stephanie has confusionQuick family shout-out16 month long pregnancyUsain Bolt can’t run faster than a rhinoSidney throws shade… Personality Traits:IntelligentStrong-willedScare EasilyDefensiveGentle Whose Patronus is it Anyway? Liz’s spirit suggests a lycan for this Patronus, Bill perhaps? Xenophilius Lovegood would think it is an Eurumpet. Sidney comes from right field again. This time with Walden McNair. 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_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Movie Score A” by DHy-Nez, Denita Smith -- “Excuse me Cat” by geoffharvey, Geoff Harvey -- “The Classical” by Music_For_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Uplifting Celebration” by makesoundmusic, Mike Kripak -- “Mysterious Music: Light Mystical Background Music for Short Video/Vlog” by White Records, Maksym Dudchyk -- “Telling the Story” by goeffharvey, Geoff Harvey

    21 min
  3. S2E16: Scops Owl

    JAN 28

    S2E16: Scops Owl

    All about this Patronus form:Jaunty little owlWe found Pigwidgeon!Never google owls naked!Duets are sung to find their one true loveSidney’s got punsChat with your ancestors through themOwls are judging you Personality Traits:ElusiveAlertVigilantSolitary, except for partnerInstinctual Whose Patronus is it Anyway? Does it make sense for Ron, the secret divination master, to match his pet? Sidney pulls Marietta Edgecombe from the side and forces her into the ring.  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_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Movie Score A” by DHy-Nez, Denita Smith -- “Excuse me Cat” by geoffharvey, Geoff Harvey -- “The Classical” by Music_For_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Uplifting Celebration” by makesoundmusic, Mike Kripak -- “Mysterious Music: Light Mystical Background Music for Short Video/Vlog” by White Records, Maksym Dudchyk -- “Telling the Story” by goeffharvey, Geoff Harvey

    23 min
  4. S2E15: Rattlesnake

    JAN 21

    S2E15: Rattlesnake

    All about this Patronus form:Another Nope RopeLarge subspecies discrepancy Snakes can still swimThey don't chew their foodScience with Liz! Venom editionRattles break like nailsRattlesnakes like to cuddleDraco gets a new nicknameInstruments with AmyCan be a Stephanie-sized snakeDoes something have to be scary to be a protector?  Personality Traits:IntuitiveResilientCuriousReserved MellowShakes things off easilyAvoidant The Patronus Game Does the size of the Patronus matter? Does it bite the dementor? Who knows?! But our hosts agree, it deserves a fair shake.  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_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Movie Score A” by DHy-Nez, Denita Smith -- “Excuse me Cat” by geoffharvey, Geoff Harvey -- “The Classical” by Music_For_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Uplifting Celebration” by makesoundmusic, Mike Kripak -- “Mysterious Music: Light Mystical Background Music for Short Video/Vlog” by White Records, Maksym Dudchyk -- “Telling the Story” by goeffharvey, Geoff Harvey

    39 min
  5. S2E14: Death Eaters

    JAN 14

    S2E14: Death Eaters

    Main Discussion:Controlled chaos incoming! OG Pottermore will always be the bestDementors have no moralsHappy memories or happy feelings?The big bad- VoldemortSnape. Snape. Severus Snape. What's the prophecy timeline again? Lucius, Narcissa, and the Queen of EvilBaby Death Eaters 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_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Movie Score A” by DHy-Nez, Denita Smith -- “Excuse me Cat” by geoffharvey, Geoff Harvey -- “The Classical” by Music_For_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Uplifting Celebration” by makesoundmusic, Mike Kripak -- “Mysterious Music: Light Mystical Background Music for Short Video/Vlog” by White Records, Maksym Dudchyk -- “Telling the Story” by goeffharvey, Geoff Harvey

    43 min
  6. S2E13: Black & White Cat

    JAN 7

    S2E13: Black & White Cat

    All about this Patronus form:Not a breed of cat, just a specific coloringWhile only two colors, there are tons of patternsSidney loses her sh*tWe get science with AMYThese cats are everywhere in pop cultureCarolyn loses her sh*t over duology in symbolismWHAT KIND JOANN?!?!How can we assign this to anyone with so little informationSidney continues to lose her sh*tPersonality Traits: For this Patronus, there is such a wide variety of breeds these cats fall into it is impossible to pick personality traits based on coloring only. The Patronus Game Sidney decided this needed to be discussed further. Why is this added when there are so many better options? Is This the Cat? McGonnagall, maybe. Umbridge, heck no. 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_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Movie Score A” by DHy-Nez, Denita Smith -- “Excuse me Cat” by geoffharvey, Geoff Harvey -- “The Classical” by Music_For_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Uplifting Celebration” by makesoundmusic, Mike Kripak -- “Mysterious Music: Light Mystical Background Music for Short Video/Vlog” by White Records, Maksym Dudchyk -- “Telling the Story” by goeffharvey, Geoff Harvey

    26 min
  7. S2E12: Greyhound

    12/31/2025

    S2E12: Greyhound

    All about this Patronus form:The dog, not the bus.They just magically appeared Multi-purpose pupsBuilt for speed!Birth Importance: Sons, Greyhound puppies, everything elseReferenced in several ancient textsPersonality Traits:IndependentGentle NobleQuickSweetEnergeticFocusedWhose Patronus is it anyway? Like most Patronuses, this pup is looking for its owner. Amy throws out Madame Maxime as a hear me out, but makes very convincing points. Liz says if Princess Diana was a witch, this would be her Patronus. 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_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Movie Score A” by DHy-Nez, Denita Smith -- “Excuse me Cat” by geoffharvey, Geoff Harvey -- “The Classical” by Music_For_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Uplifting Celebration” by makesoundmusic, Mike Kripak -- “Mysterious Music: Light Mystical Background Music for Short Video/Vlog” by White Records, Maksym Dudchyk -- “Telling the Story” by goeffharvey, Geoff Harvey

    18 min
  8. S2E11: Osprey

    12/24/2025

    S2E11: Osprey

    All about this Patronus form: Osprey has Latin roots and means ‘Bone Breaker’Big BirdThey dive to catch their fish dinnersLooks like an eagle, but not an eagle2,700 miles flown in 13 daysSome ospreys are older than SidneyThese Bone Breakers are surrounded by positive symbolism Have a connection to Hermes from Greek mythologyPersonality Traits: ConspicuousLoyal FocusedIntegrityVocalPowerfulResilient  Whose Patronus is it anyway? Carolyn thinks the osprey could belong to the man himself, Mr. Harry Potter. She also thinks this Patronus form could fit Neville. Sidney thinks the osprey could also work for Trelawny.  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_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Movie Score A” by DHy-Nez, Denita Smith -- “Excuse me Cat” by geoffharvey, Geoff Harvey -- “The Classical” by Music_For_Videos, Anastasia Kir -- “Uplifting Celebration” by makesoundmusic, Mike Kripak -- “Mysterious Music: Light Mystical Background Music for Short Video/Vlog” by White Records, Maksym Dudchyk -- “Telling the Story” by goeffharvey, Geoff Harvey

    21 min
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Expecto Podtronum is a weekly Harry Potter podcast designated to all things Patronuses. Our hosts explore the Patronus Charm in depth, as well as covering each of its known corporeal forms.

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