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Expecto Podtronum

Expecto Podtronum

Expecto Podtronum is a weekly 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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16:39

S2E3: Shrew

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/10/29

All about this Patronus form:The Niffler of the real world! Where don’t they live? Witchy associationsThey are venomousHave strong connections to the earth and groundDoes this fit a Creevy brother? Swarm? Hoard? Army?Shrews want you to be productive today! Personality Traits:ResilientUnassumingAgileGroundedAdaptableProactiveThe Patronus GameThe hosts have mixed opinions on if this makes a good Patronus. Two to one say “yes!” It is small, but mighty. We’d love to hear from you!Send some Patronus Post

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22:01

S2E2: Piebald Horse

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/10/22

All about this Patronus form:It is a horse shaped horse! Piebald = Pattern, not breedLow Key Science with Liz ;)Europe got bored with them, so they sent them to America. Lucy’s Question of the Episode: Can we see patterns in patronuses? Skewball, throwing curveballsWe use one of the more common Piebald horses, Irish Cobb, to narrow down personality traits for this PatronusFrequently seen in art through the agesAnimal yin and yangAmy dreams of dairy farmingPersonality

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22:51

S2E1: Sphynx Cat

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/10/15

All about this Patronus form:Don’t pet a stranger!Originated in CanadaSphynx Cat gained popularity between 1960 and 1970They use you for your heatThey come in all different colors! Just as picky as other cats when it comes to companionshipA symbol of good luck in Russian cultureNo connection to Egypt other than then nameLuna (Amy’s cat) joins the chat with opinionsPersonality Traits:OutgoingCuriousIntelligentNeedyVocalSocialSnugglyIs this the Cat?While the outward personality of the cat does not fit

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25:59

Episode 32: Albatross

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/05/21

All about this Patronus form:It’s the last episode of the season!Stephanie apparently doesn't know real animals from fictional ones.Roughly 22 species of albatross.They are carnivores with a diet consisting mainly of squid and fish.Both partners take turns caring for the egg and incubating it.Seen as a symbol of mystery, fortune, freedom, beauty, good luck, and strength.Personality Traits:SuccessfulAdmirableVisionaryCallousAloofSensitiveMisfitPowerfulInnocenceWhose Patronus is it Anyway?Yet another

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19:30

Episode 31: Mountain Hare

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/05/14

All about this Patronus form:One of the two hare Patronus optionsDoesn’t dig burrows but instead resides in “forms”During warmer months it has a gray-brown coat with a bluish tintWitches had a reputation of shape-shifting into haresThe hare is an intricate symbol used in various culturesPersonality Traits:ShyCharmingEndearingSolitaryCautious SensitiveNervous Whose Patronus is it Anyway?Could this be Luna’s hare? Or could it be Tonks’s original Patronus? We’d love to hear from you!Send some Patronus

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13:28

Episode 30: Sparrowhawk

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/05/07

All about this Patronus form:Little bird of preyEats smaller birds (sparrows, finches), small mammals, and insectsFemales are 25% larger than malesThey care for their young up to a month after they have left the nestConsidered to be spiritual messengersA symbol of hope and new beginnings.Personality Traits:SecretiveSolitaryIntelligentAdaptableFierceWhose Patronus is it Anyway?Amy wows us with another character out of nowhere and Stephanie realizes she needs to brush up on everything in the wizarding

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37:31

Episode 29: Animagi & Patronuses

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/04/30

What are the connections between animagi and Patronuses?Both are considered very advanced magic.Patronus forms represent the “hidden self”Becoming an animagus seems a little too involved for Liz.Do electrical storms happen a lot in Scotland?Teenagers have no problem taking on tedious tasks if they are of their own choosing.According to harrypotter.com, animagi sometimes find that their Patronus matches their animal form, but not always.We manage to bring up My Little Pony.Horse-shaped reprise.Can a

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26:15

Episode 28: Dragonfly

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/04/23

All about this Patronus form:A group of about 3,000 species of aerial predatory insectsHave long bodies with two narrow pairs of wingsOne species of dragonfly migrates 3,730 miles (6,000 km) yearlyOne of the most effective aerial predatorsSteph traumatizes Lucy and Liz with folkloreDragonflies are often associated with luck, good fortune, and spiritual awakeningPersonality Traits:DominateDirectProblem SolverStrong WilledTerritorialAdaptablePowerfulSwiftPatronus Feud Why is this the only insect

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19:17

Episode 27: Jack Russell Terrier

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/04/16

All about this Patronus form:A British breed of small terrierFirst and foremost a working terrierThey are “jaunty little fellows”A Jack Russell named Bothie made history in 1982 as part of the Transglobe ExpeditionHave the ability to learn quickly and adapt easily to new situationsSymbolizes the importance of hard work and dedicationPersonality Traits:IntelligentEnergeticVocalClownishAthleticStubbornFearlessThe Patronus is Right! We analyze Ron Weasley and his Patronus form, the Jack Russell

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34:14

Episode 26: Peacock

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/04/09

All about this Patronus form:Peacock is the name for a male peafowl. The female is called a peahen.The tail fans out as part of a mating ritual to attract the females.Peacocks get all the ladies! National bird of India since 1963Often considered a symbol of vanity and pridePersonality Traits:ConfidentCreativePridefulTeamplayersEnthusiasticPersuasiveDirectWhose Patronus is it Anyway? We chat about the Malfoy family and see if this Patronus form could belong to one of them. Also, Lockhart once again

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41:35

Episode 25: Dapple Grey

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/04/02

All about this Patronus form:Dappling can occur on any horse, not just greys, so our discussion focuses specifically on the grey horse color.The gene for a grey colored horse is dominant, so you only need one in there to have the chance of the horse being greyGrey horses often aren’t born greyYou know it’s grey if it has white hair and black skinUnicorn revelations! Grey horses are known in astrology and symbolism to represent patience, wisdom, and balancePersonality

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23:45

Episode 24: Husky

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/03/26

All about this Patronus form:They are giant balls of fur and energyBred to work in packsThe chattiest of all dog breedsHave a double coat to help keep them warm Might not be the best watch dogBalto is a classic movieChukchi legend states two sled dogs guard the gates of heaven where they can reject anyone who was mean to dogs while alivePersonality Traits:FriendlyDetail OrientedMischievousEnergeticTrustingIndependentWhose Patronus is it Anyway? Could this patronus be that of a legendary wand maker

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21:33

Episode 23: King Cobra

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/03/19

All about this Patronus form:The king cobra has a wide distribution in South and Southeast AsiaWorld's longest venomous snakeRarely bites humansIt isn’t often seen in the wild and avoids being around civilizationDoesn’t need to eat often due to slow metabolismHisses in a frequency close to humans They can reproduce asexuallyIt's a faking, faker! Personality Traits:TransformationDangerousCunningCautiousIntelligentRitualisticSolitaryShyWhose Patronus is it Anyway? We chat and try to figure out if this

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32:16

Episode 22: Is Ginny's Patronus Actually a Thestral?

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/03/12

Prepare for the unhinged as we speculate whether or not Ginny’s Patronus form is actually a Thestral, not a horse!Recap of the ThestralHow do you think Ginny’s patronus came to be?HORSE SHAPED! Amy is set out to irritate Stephine Lucy gets what Stephanie is pitching. Everyone else? Not so much.Pause for Dean and Alfie love Has Ginny seen and understood death enough to see Thestrals in fourth year? We’d love to hear from you!Send some Patronus Post our way at expectopodtronum@gmail.com or find us on

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31:30

Episode 21: Tonkinese Cat

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/03/05

On this episode, our hosts are joined by special guest Flick Miles. Flick was Emma Watson's body double on the first three Harry Potter films and currently hosts Behind the Wand, a podcast featuring the many talented individuals who worked behind the scenes on the Potter films.All about this Patronus form:Domestic cat breed made by crossing a Siamese and a Burmese cat.The first Tonkinese came to the U.S. around the 1930s was named Wong Mau.Also known as the TonkHas a short hair coat that can be

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24:01

Episode 20: Vulture

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/02/26

All about this Patronus form:23 different species of vultures across the worldOur hosts think the Patronus would be a Griffon VultureMoves in flocks as it searches for dead animals to scavenger Unlike other birds, they are super calorically efficient with their flyingLiz is jealous of their thermoregulation abilitiesCultures view the bird as impure and a symbol of purificationPersonality Traits:OpportunisticLoyalPhilopatric (likes to return home)Family OrientedIntelligentWhose Patronus is it

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24:53

Episode 19: Badger

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/02/19

All about this Patronus form:Puffs unite! The fifteen species of mustelid badgers are grouped into four subfamiliesTheir tails vary in length depending on speciesBadgers can run or gallop at 25–30 kmh (16–19 mph) for short periods of timeThe badger is the state animal of WisconsinThe Punxsutawney Phil of EuropeBadgers often appear as wise and kind characters in booksMost mythology paints badgers in negative lightPersonality Traits:LonersPersistentDeterminedResilientGroundedBraveWhose Patronus is it

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26:37

Episode 18: Thestral

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/02/12

All about this Patronus form:Considered one of the rarest Patronus formsSIDNEY’S PATRONUS!Name comes from the Old English word “thestre,” meaning “dark” or “gloomy”Sleek, black coats that are so thin their bones are easily seen underneath.Thestrals are actually relatively peaceful creaturesCan only be seen by those who have witnessed death and accepted its significanceCan fly immense distances at very fast speeds and have a great sense of direction.The core of the Elder Wand (aka “deathstick”) is a

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22:07

Episode 17: Leopard

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/02/05

All about this Patronus form:The leopard is one of 5 species in the genus PantheraIt has a pale yellowish to dark golden fur with dark spots grouped in rosettes.Solitary creatures, they do not live in big groupsBlack panthers are just leopards with melanismMany cultures have deities with connections to leopardsSpots are often associated with beauty, mystery, and complexityPersonality Traits:PowerfulStrongCourageousResourcefulAdaptableMediatorsWhose Patronus is it Anyway? While Liz gives us two wild

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29:51

Episode 16: Familial Ties

Expecto Podtronum ·

2025/01/29

Our hosts give a breakdown of the Potters’ PatronusesCould Harry have a stag because he is holding on to the family he never knew? Should Ginny’s Patronus match Harry’s?Why does the Weasley family have different Patronuses? Stephanie thinks the Weasley family should have different Patronuses within the weasel family. 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

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