Podtrificus Totalus

This week's episode of Podtrificus Totalus covers the second Halloween that Harry spends at Hogwarts, and it's even spookier than the last! Nearly Headless Nick asks Harry and his friends to attend his Deathday Party, a celebration of the anniversary of his death. There, the kids get a glimpse into the world of ghosts, but as they leave, Harry once again hears the mysterious voice, and they stumble upon poor petrified Mrs. Norris under a message about the Chamber of Secrets being opened.

We make a number of references to outside sources, which are listed below:

Ghost World (2001)

Steve Buscemi, of fellow kids fame

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving

Sleepy Hollow (1999)

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Squibs on J.K. Rowling's Official Site

The Vanishing Cabinet on the Harry Potter Lexicon

Dennis's campaign speech in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

The Skeleton Dance, a Disney short

The Deathday Party on the Harry Potter Lexicon, which includes Nick's cut ballad

Lewis Carroll, author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There (1871)

"Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll

Hogwarts Ghosts on Pottermore

Wanda from The Fairly Odd Parents

Moaning Myrtle's full name on J.K. Rowling's Twitter

Moaning Myrtle on the Harry Potter Wiki

Mew the Pokemon

Moaning Myrtle on the Harry Potter Lexicon

Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)

Babu Frik from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

Okja (2017)

The Pepperup Potion on the Harry Potter Wiki

The Potter Family on Pottermore (spoiler warning for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows)

Glover Hipworth on the Harry Potter Wiki

Our Spell of the Week for this episode is the Pepperup Potion, which Madam Pomfrey administers to students suffering from colds and which leaves the drinker's ears smoking. We also answer a listener email from Becca about Harry's family's fortune.

This week on Podtrificus Totalus, a Harry Potter podcast done chapter by chapter, book by book, Cassie and Joe talk about racial allegory and The Voice for chapter seven of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, "Mudbloods and Murmurs."

Oliver Wood wakes Harry up early for Quidditch practice, but they find that the Slytherins also have a claim on the Quidditch pitch. The team gets into a scrap that ends with Malfoy calling Hermione a Mudblood and Ron burping up slugs. Later, Harry serves his detention with Gilderoy and hears a mysterious voice.

We make a number of references to outside sources, which are listed below:

Chaucer's Losers, Nintendo's Children, and Other Forays in Queer Ludonarratology by Tison Pugh (Published by University of Nebraska Press in 2019)

Leering to a Man by Fanfiction.net user ShadowChik

Ultimate Unofficial Guide to the Mysteries of Harry Potter by Galadriel Waters (Ed. Astre Mithrandir; Published by Wizarding World Press in 2003)

Edinburgh "cub reporter" press conference, ITV, (16 July 2005)

Channel 4 interview with J.K. Rowling (Richard Madeley & Judy Finnigan; 26 June 2006)

Gladys Gudgeon on the Harry Potter Lexicon

The Slug-vomiting Charm on the Harry Potter Compendium

Our Spell of the Week is the Slug-vomiting Charm, which Ron attempts to use on Malfoy, but it backfires.

We're coming at you a few hours later than usual with a new episode of Podtrificus Totalus, a Harry Potter podcast done chapter by chapter, book by book.

In chapter six of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Ron gets a Howler from Mrs. Weasley and must deal with his broken wand, Harry unwillingly gets a few lessons in fame from Gilderoy Lockhart, and Hermione cleans up the mess of their incompetent Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.

We make a number of references to outside sources, which are listed below:

Fantastically Wrong: The Murderous Plant That Grows From the Blood of Hanged Men on Wired

Mandrake on the Harry Potter Lexicon

Falstaff's reference to mandrakes in "Henry IV," Act I, Scene 2 and "Henry IV," Part II, Act III, Scene 2

The Earl of Suffolk's reference to mandrakes in "Henry VI," Part II, Act III, Scene 2

Juliet's reference to mandrakes in "Romeo and Juliet," Act IV, Scene 3

Justin Finch-Fletchley on the Harry Potter Lexicon

Ultimate Unofficial Guide to the Mysteries of Harry Potter by Galadriel Waters (Ed. Astre Mithrandir; Published by Wizarding World Press in 2003)

Colin on Behind the Name

Order of Merlin on Wizarding World

The Freezing Charm on the Harry Potter Wiki

Our Spell of the Week is the Freezing Charm, which Hermione uses to stop the pixies that Lockhart releases in class

It's Monday, and this week we have a super exciting new episode of Podtrificus Totalus, a Harry Potter podcast done chapter by chapter, book by book. In this episode, we are joined by our first guest: Zoë from the Tea & Strumpets podcast. We had an amazing chat with Zoë about her history with the Harry Potter series, but if you want to jump straight to the chapter discussion, fast forward in your podcast app to the 24 minute mark.

This chapter sees Harry and Ron stranded at King's Cross station. The barrier to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters has mysteriously closed, and the two friends must find their own way to Hogwarts -- which ends in disaster and adventure.

We make a number of references to outside sources and popular culture, which are listed below:

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

Hamilton, a musical by Lin Manuel Miranda

Dr. Filibuster’s Fabulous Wet-Start, No-Heat Fireworks on the Harry Potter Lexicon

Filibuster in the Oxford English Dictionary

George of the Jungle (1997)

Apparition on the Harry Potter Wiki

Our Spell of the Week is Apparition, which adult wizards use to get around instead of flying cars.

You can hear more from Zoë on the Tea & Strumpets podcast, which covers Regency romance novels from a modern perspective. Follow them on Instagram @tnstrumpets or on Twitter @tnstrumpets, and subscribe to them anywhere you find podcasts!

It's Monday, which always brings a new episode of Podtrificus Totalus, a Harry Potter podcast done chapter by chapter, book by book, by two people who know a medium amount about Harry Potter.

In this chapter, Harry makes an unintended detour on his way to Diagon Alley, and he spots Draco and Lucius Malfoy visiting some unsavory shops to unload some unsavory goods. Harry is rescued by Hagrid, who reunites him with the Weasleys. All visit Flourish and Blotts and meet the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, Gilderoy Lockhart.

We make a number of references to outside sources and popular culture, which are listed below:

Gildory Lockhart's published works on the Harry Potter Wiki (spoiler warning for Chamber of Secrets)

The Wizarding World Currency Exchange on the Harry Potter Lexicon

Floo Powder on Wizarding World

Ultimate Unofficial Guide to the Mysteries of Harry Potter by Galadriel Waters (Ed. Astre Mithrandir; Published by Wizarding World Press in 2003)

William Burke, an Irish serial killer

Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" and "Titus Andronicus," both of which feature a character named Lucius

The Hand of Glory on the Harry Potter Wiki

Flourish on the Oxford English Dictionary

Roi, the French word for king

Our Spell of the Week (or, in this case, Magical Object of the Week) is Floo Powder, which Harry and the Weasleys to reach Diagon Alley.

It's Monday, and that means a new episode of Podtrificus Totalus, a Harry Potter podcast done chapter by chapter, book by book.

We've finally reached the big one: with the help of Ron and his brothers, Harry visits the Burrow for the first time and spends time with (objectively) the best character in the Harry Potter universe, Molly Weasley. There are also gnomes.

We make a number of references to outside sources and popular culture, which are listed below:

Barnes & Noble interview with J.K. Rowling (1999)

The original UK cover illustration for Chamber of Secrets

Cliff Wright interview with Harry Latino (2007), archived by the Wayback Machine

The license plate on the flying car in the films, on Pottermore, and from Hogwarts Mystery

Fred and George's namesakes on the Harry Potter wiki (spoiler warning up to and including Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows)

Fred and George's names on J.K. Rowling's Official Site, archived by the Wayback Machine

Fred and George's birthday on Pottermore

J.K. Rowling's favorite characters on J.K. Rowling's Official Site, archived by the Wayback Machine

Leaky Cauldron Interview with J.K. Rowling (16 July 2005)

Errol on the Harry Potter Lexicon

Errol on the Harry Potter Wiki

Where is the Burrow? on Stack Exchange

Why Ottery St. Mary, an episode of the Harry Potter Lexicon Minute

Location: Ottery St Catchpole

Burrow Hill Farm on the Harry Potter Lexicon

CS4: Privet Drive vs. The Burrow, an episode of the Harry Potter Lexicon Minute by Eileen Jones

Molly Weasley on the Harry Potter Wiki

J.K. Rowling on the Rosie O'Donnell Show (18 October 2000)

Pride & Prejudice, a novel by Jane Austen

Clueless (1996)

Emma, a novel by Jane Austen

J.K. Rowling on Jane Austen (21 May 2000)

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016)

Celestina Warbeck on Pottermore

The Scouring Charm on the Harry Potter Wiki

Our Spell of the Week for this episode is the Scouring Charm, which can make objects clean, wash childrens' mouths out, or clear the green goo off of treasure chests at Hogwarts.

It's Monday, and that means a new episode of Podtrificus Totalus, a Harry Potter podcast done chapter by chapter, book by book.

This episode continues our coverage of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. In the second chapter, we meet Dobby the House Elf, who reveals a dangerous plot at Hogwarts that he'll do anything to keep Harry away from -- including spelling out trouble with the Dursleys.

We make a number of references to outside sources and popular culture, which are listed below:

Dobby's birthday is June 28th, according to this Tweet

Hobgoblin and dobby in Oxford English Dictionary

Dobby on the Harry Potter Lexicon

Ultimate Unofficial Guide to the Mysteries of Harry Potter by Galadriel Waters (Ed. Astre Mithrandir; Published by Wizarding World Press in 2003)

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Mafalda Hopkirk on the Harry Potter Wiki

The Hover Charm on the Harry Potter Wiki

Our Spell of the Week for this episode is the Hover Charm, which Dobby uses to levitate Petunia's pudding and land Harry in a heap of trouble with the Dursleys.

It's time to begin Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets this week on Podtrificus Totalus, a Harry Potter podcast done chapter by chapter, book by book.

On this episode, we cover the rather sparse first chapter of the second book in the series, in which Harry spends his birthday scrubbing floors and tending to gardens in preparation for the Dursley's dinner party.

We make a number of references to outside sources and popular culture, which are listed below:

Séan P.F. Harris, childhood friend of J.K. Rowling, described on Wales Online and the Harry Potter Lexicon (see dedication section)

Accio Quote, a phenomenal resource that compiles interviews and archives of statements Rowling has made on the series and who we are constantly indebted to

J.K. Rowling on writer's block in a live interview with Scholastic.com (16 October 2000) (spoiler warning up to & including Goblet of Fire)

The plotline of Half-Blood Prince almost appeared in Chamber of Secrets, quoted from various interviews listed on Accio Quote (spoiler warning for Chamber of Secrets)

Ultimate Unofficial Guide to the Mysteries of Harry Potter by Galadriel Waters (Ed. Astre Mithrandir; Published by Wizarding World Press in 2003)

Wouldn't Aunt Petunia know that Harry couldn't use magic outside school? on Stack Exchange (spoiler warning through Deathly Hallows in some replies)

Lacarnum Inflamari on the Harry Potter Wiki

Our Spell of the Week for this episode is Lacarnum Inflamari, which Harry might have used to set a bush on fire in the Dursley's garden. We also answer an email from Becca on Quidditch classism, an email from Joseluis on money in the UK and the Hero's Journey, and an email from Robin on Madam Pince.

We're a little late on this one, but we're finishing off* Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone* on Podtrificus Totalus this week, a Harry Potter podcast done chapter by chapter, book by book.

On this episode, we talk about the Power of Love, which Harry uses to save the school (and the wizarding world) from Lord Voldemort. Dumbledore lets slip a few truths, the House Cup is doled out, and our trio returns home for the summer break.

We make a number of references to outside sources and popular culture, which are listed below:

Janus, the Roman god of duality

Professor Quirrell on Pottermore

Iago in Shakespeare's "Othello," particularly this line

Ultimate Unofficial Guide to the Mysteries of Harry Potter by Galadriel Waters (Ed. Astre Mithrandir; Published by Wizarding World Press in 2003)

Into the Pensieve: The Philosophy and Mythology of Harry Potter by Patrick McCauley (Published by Schiffer Publishing in 2015)

The Incarcerous Spell on the Harry Potter Wiki

The Rope Bind Trading Card via the Harry Potter Wiki

Our Spell of the Week for this episode is Incarcerous, which Professor Quirrell uses to bind Harry during their final confrontation.