What do we know about the wizarding world's darkest and lightest beings? Quite a lot, actually! Join hosts Alison, Rex, Tracy and guest host Noah as they discuss the intricacies of Patronuses and Dementors.

How can the study of anthropology be applied to the Harry Potter series and its fans? Margaret-Ann Simonetta, seminar lecturer and graduate student at Harvard University in the field of anthropology, is here to teach us! Join hosts Grace, Katy, and Tracy along with Margaret-Ann as they discuss this new, impressive way of academically approaching Potter.

We are feeling allllll the things today. We cannot believe that Episode 300 is already here. Help us celebrate our 300th episode by taking a trip down memory lane with all six hosts plus our Editor, Patrick! Get ready to feel all the feelings and rock out to our brand new wrock song!!

What do we love even more than the "Potter" characters themselves? Their pets! Join Alison, Irvin, new host Grace, and biologist guest host Jason as they "ewww" and "awww" over these furry, feathery, slimy, and prickly companions.

What's just as bad as Muggle politics, but much easier to talk about? Wizarding politics! Because at least they're fictional! Or are they? Join hosts Alison, Irvin, and Rosie along with special guest Adri from "Accio Politics" as they discuss politics, propaganda, and publications - the ways in which they work and the areas where they fall short.

There would be two leap years during Harry Potter's time at Hogwarts, but weirdly they are never mentioned. Perhaps other characters had adventures on a leap day instead? On this special bonus episode of Alohomora! our listeners are taking over the airwaves.