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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...
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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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Expecto Podtronum: A Harry Potter Podcast
Expecto Podtronum: A Harry Potter Podcast
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15 APR 2026 · Main Discussion:
- Trauma = ability to cast a Patronus?
- Hogwarts needs a councilor
- Remus would have put Tonks on the moon if possible
- LET YOURSELF BE HAPPY LUPIN!
- How is Tonks/Lupin different from Snape/Lily?
- James & Lily have a soulmate link
- Platonic love is still love
- Harry and Ginny are individuals before a couple
- They are bonded through trauma
- Hot Take: Snape’s Patronus changing is the only one that is valid
- Tonks needed Taylor Tomlinson in her life
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
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8 APR 2026 · All about this Patronus form:
- Luna’s Patronus!
- Little Bunny Foo Foo is violent for kids
- Bunnies are fast AF & thick
- Ladies fight off unwanted suitors
- Protected under UK Wildlife and Countryside Act
- “Mad as a March Hare” finally makes sense!
- Luna gives Alice vibes
Personality Traits:
- Artistic
- Tough
- Ambitious
- Virtuous
- Cever
- Selfish
- Jokester
- Unreliable
Patronus is Right
We know this is Luna’s Patronus, but does it make sense? Lucy thinks she needs something more magical, but the rest of us feel some traits fit while others aren’t even close.
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
1 APR 2026 · All about this Patronus form:
- We love owls!
- Owls are always judging you
- They can be found all over the world
- Strong birb
- Eagle owl or Sri Lanka Devil Bird?
- Is this Owl from Winnie the Pooh?
- Carolyn’s notes make us laugh
- Inner voice and intrusive thought are not the same
- Trelawny is the Oprah of death
- Lucy confuses her owls
Personality Traits:
- Logical
- Reserved
- Intuitive
- Resilient
- Avoidant
- Detail oriented
- Perfectionist
Whose Patronus is it anyway?
The eagle owl is not a known Patronus of any characters in the Harry Potter series. Carolyn pitches Grindelwald as a potential candidate for this Patronus form. We agree it doesn't fit Malfoy, like Stephanie originally thought.
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
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25 MAR 2026 · All about this Patronus form:
- We're joined by special guests Katy McDaniel and Emily Strand from https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/potterversity-a-potter-studies-podcast/id1271599703 podcast!
- Slytherin pride!
- Fluffier than a greyhound, but bodies are similar
- We forget metrics conversions (again)
- Standard lifespan of a dog
- “Science & History with Liz!”
- Hunting kangaroos seems dangerous
- Can be noble without being knighted
- Emily barks all the time 😂
- A 3 foot dragonfly sounds terrifying
- We are still not a fan of the Patronus list
Personality Traits:
- Adaptable
- Playfull
- Docile
- Friendly
- Dignified
- Bravery
- Outdoorsy
- Good with kids
The Patronus is Right
We take a break from canon speculation to determine if the deerhound Patronus fits our guest, Emily from Potterversity.
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
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18 MAR 2026 · All about this Patronus form:
- Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed didn’t get enough love in The Lion King
- Cat-like mammal, not a horse shaped horse
- Science with Liz getting its own spin off??
- You will hear them laugh before you see them
- Were-hyenas are a thing
- MORE DUALITY
- Cannon vs non-cannon Patronus suggestions
Personality Traits:
- Socially intelligent
- Territorial
- Vocal
- Assertive
- Easily excitable
- Cunning
- Cooperative
Whose Patronus is it anyway?
In a non-cannon suggestion Carolyn pitches Whoopi Goldberg or Cheech Marin, due to The Lion King connection. While Liz keeps it cannon pitching a few well known Hufflepuffs.
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
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11 MAR 2026 · All about this Patronus form:
- The oldest captive crow was almost 60!
- Birds look smaller because they are far away
- Crows don't like it when it is hot
- BABY”S ARE SO FLUFFY!
- Flock vs Murder
- Lucy is here for the morbid
- Use pinecones as protection
- Misunderstood in mythology & symbolism
Personality Traits:
- Intelligent
- Curious
- Cautious
- Protective
- Emotionally Intelligent
- Playful
- Mischievous
The Patronus Game
Should this really be a Patronus? Our hosts wrap it up pretty quickly by agreeing and even throwing out a few candidates for who could have this 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
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4 MAR 2026 · All about this Patronus form:
- Not boopable!
- Not nearly enough tigers in the world
- BIG CATS GOTTA EAT
- They guard the underworld in Chinese mythology
- Tigers are fiery and fearsome, radiating power
- Never tickle sleeping tiger
Personality Traits:
- Confident
- Ambitious
- Competitive
- Protective
- Strong
- Valiant
- Level-headed
- Leader
Whose Patronus is it anyway?
The tiger is not a known Patronus of any characters in the Harry Potter series. Carolyn asks us to hear her out after she pitches Aunt Muriel. Amy brings Grubbly-Plank back into the fold as an option too.
Is This the Cat?
BONUS SEGMENT! While we know it's not, it's still fun to discuss their personalities.
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
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25 FEB 2026 · Main Discussion:
- Special guest Maja Bloom (Carrow in the Fantastic Beasts films) joins us for this episode!
- Amy finds her Patronus sibling
- Maja can keep secrets!
- Fat Thursday is our new favorite holiday
- Wands are locked down
- Tina’s Patronus could be a lynx or a rottweiler
- Does being a Legilimens affect your ability to cast a Patronus?
- New favorite quote: “We aren’t evil, we are just committed.”
- Cats are basically liquid
- Does Leta fall on “Snape’s Sliding Scale?”
- Is Grindelwald’s Patronus Dumbledore?
- Our burning question: Can Carrow cast the Patronus Charm?
You can stay up to date with Maja on social media at the links below!
Instagram/TikTok: PlanetMaja
Twitter: Planet_Maja
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
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18 FEB 2026 · All about this Patronus form:
- Magical Patronus Episode!
- Unicorns have beards?
- Flashback to 2010 YouTube
- A rhino would make an ugly unicorn
- It's the national animal of Scotland
- If a unicorn loses its horn how do you know it's a unicorn?
- Voldy does what Voldy wants
Personality Traits:
- Purity
- Grace
- Innocent
- Solitry
- Shy
- Independent
- Intuitive
Whose Patronus is it anyway?
The unicorn 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 Hagrid, Madame Maxine, Bunty, or Professor Grubbly-Plank.
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
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11 FEB 2026 · All about this Patronus form:
- Smooth or wiry?
- They are “the gentlemen of the terrier world”
- Hoity-toity in pop culture
- Riding side saddle on fox hunts
- What makes a dog clunky?
- High prey drive
- Native Americans view them as a representation of wit
- Constant Vigilance!
- I am sorry Dennis!
Personality Traits:
- Smart
- Sturdy
- High Energy
- Loyal
- Adaptable
- Cunning
- Observant
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
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...
show more
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.
show less
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