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Potterless

American podcast about Harry Potter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Potterless
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Potterless is an audio podcast created by Mike Schubert. The podcast follows Schubert as he reads the Harry Potter series for the first time. Each episode covers a section of the book series and later the movies and fan material as Schubert and one or more guests analyze the story, writing, and characters.

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Schubert wanted to start a podcast believed that an adult reading the series for the first time would be an interesting topic.[1] He invited fans of the series on as guests as counterpoint to his experience.[2] The podcast was conceptualized as one that would "pick apart the story and dethrone it from its lofty perch" but turns into one that "celebrates as the story gets richer."[3]

The first episode of the podcast launched in October of 2016.[4] Episodes were initially released bi-weekly, but the release schedule was switched to weekly in 2019. The last book material was covered in episode 89,[5] after which Schubert began covering the Harry Potter films and spin-off materials such as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.[4] The last regular episode of Potterless was released on August 30, 2021.

Schubert then moved onto the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan for his next podcast with a similar concept; this podcast's first full episode was released on September 6, 2021, and is named The Newest Olympian.[6] Schubert still releases content for Potterless from events such as live shows.

Besides The Newest Olympian, Schubert hosts or co-hosts three other podcasts: Horse, Meddling Adults, and Modern Muckraker.

On October 4, 2022, it was announced by Multitude, the podcast network which hosted Potterless, that Schubert and his shows had left the production company.[7][8]

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Format

Each episode of the first 89 is dedicated to a chapter or chapters of the book series in chronological reading order. After Schubert finished the books, the episodes moved to discussing the movies. Later, he discussed other Harry Potter-related media, such as the spin-off books and movies, A Very Potter Musical, and Puffs.[1] Episodes are approximately 60 minutes in length, and consist primarily of Schubert and his guest(s) summarizing the plot and providing commentary.[9]

Recurring segments include British Quandaries, in which British citizen Dottie James answers questions from Schubert and his American guests regarding "British-isms".[2]

Schubert donates a portion of his Patreon revenues to charity.[9]

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Reception

Potterless has been featured by Buzzfeed in lists of recommended podcasts.[10][11]

The Post called Potterless "the perfect podcast for anyone who has wanted to reread the series but doesn't have the time… [it] provides listeners with opportunity to recall the first time they read the books and follow along on the beautiful journey of listening to someone else do the same."[12] Brighton Journal wrote that Schubert's "genuine enthusiasm for the books is charming."[2]

The Maine Campus called Schubert "cynical" and "too critical."[13] The Student said Schubert's "complete lack of understanding of everyday British words and phrases threatens to irritate rather than amuse."[14]

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