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POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Potternyms
102 episodes
4 days ago
Join sister and brother duo Al (the Harry Potter Super Fan & Word Nerd) and Erik (the Harry Potter Novice & Audio Geek) as they have quick chats about various characters, places, spells, or creatures and tell you all about why the names are so awesome and clever. One thing is clear, J.K. Rowling used etymology, mythology, lore, cultural references, and historical legends to create multi-layered and metaphorical names. So, whether you're a super fan or brand new to the Harry Potter universe, you're sure to find some new and interesting layer to this magical series!
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Join sister and brother duo Al (the Harry Potter Super Fan & Word Nerd) and Erik (the Harry Potter Novice & Audio Geek) as they have quick chats about various characters, places, spells, or creatures and tell you all about why the names are so awesome and clever. One thing is clear, J.K. Rowling used etymology, mythology, lore, cultural references, and historical legends to create multi-layered and metaphorical names. So, whether you're a super fan or brand new to the Harry Potter universe, you're sure to find some new and interesting layer to this magical series!
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POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Patreon Teaser: Bonus Clip Compilation

We're taking a mental health break from our normal episodes this week and bringing you a montage of a few of the bonus clips that are normally only available to our Patreon supporters. Learn extra info about our favorite Marauders Sirius & Lupin, take the Gilderoy Lockhart pop quiz along with Erik, and laugh at all our flubs and interruptions with a blooper reel!

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3 years ago
12 minutes 43 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Metamorphmagus: Right on the Big Funny Nose

The etymology of this rare magical ability is right on the big, funny nose! This week we're discussing metamorphmagi!

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3 years ago
10 minutes 57 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Harry Potter: The Ethical Leader of Found Family

It's our 100th episode!!!! The wait is over - this week, we're discussing the nominally normal name (that's actually quite fitting) of the most famous wizard ever, Harry Potter!!!

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3 years ago
21 minutes 23 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Deathly Hallows: The Grim Reaper's Infinity Stones

It's a four-for this week as we chat about the Invisibility Cloak, Resurrection Stone, Elder Wand, and their power's combined - the Deathly Hallows!

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3 years ago
19 minutes 44 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Helga Hufflepuff: The Original Montessori Teacher

It's all about goodness, food, and hard work this week as we discuss the last of the four Hogwarts founders, Helga Hufflepuff! Plus, how does her name relate to the Holy Grail and Little Red Riding Hood?

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3 years ago
14 minutes 38 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Peter Pettigrew: Small Scabby Sidekick

Is the rat really redeemed? We're delving deep into weaknesses and fading stature of the betraying marauder this week - it's Peter Pettigrew (aka Wormtail, aka Scabbers...)!

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3 years ago
19 minutes 2 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Inferi: Zombies But Not Zombies

We're fired up about Voldemort's undead puppet army this week - it's the inferi!

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3 years ago
10 minutes 8 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Lucius Malfoy: Evil's Right-Hand Man (Unless Evil's Losing...)

The generally evil, self-serving, ice blond patriarch is on the docket this week - let's chat Lucius Malfoy!

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3 years ago
19 minutes 16 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Petrificus Totalus: Totally Stoned Patricia

Freeze, you've been Medusa'd! It's the totally body-bind curse this week - petrificus totalus.

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3 years ago
8 minutes 57 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Horace Slughorn: Epicurean War Cry

The name of the only decent Slytherin (in this house, Snape doesn't count...) actually says a lot about him. Let's discuss Horace Eugene Flaccus Slughorn!

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3 years ago
19 minutes 10 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Hogwarts: The 'Boaty McBoatface' of Magic Schools

We laugh our way through learning about the (let's face it, slightly silly...) name of the institution at the heart of this story - it's finally time for Hogwarts!

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3 years ago
19 minutes 11 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Ginny Weasley: The Quidditch Queen

It's all about love, innocence, and ghost stories this week as we delve into the etymology of the youngest Weasley. Does she fit in with the family naming tradition? Find out as we chat about Ginny!

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3 years ago
18 minutes 57 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Hogwarts Textbook Authors Pt. 2: Fiesta in a Bottle

We're back with a second helping of Hogwarts textbooks and their fabulously named authors. Despite not quite making the cut in part 1, these are super fun!

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3 years ago
16 minutes 50 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Cornelius Fudge: Voted Most Incompetent Minister in History

Break out your lime green bowler hats and look the other way - it's Fudgy time!

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3 years ago
18 minutes 40 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Dobby: Woven into our Hearts

Grab your tissues... It's time for the annoyingly lovable house elf hero - Dobby!

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3 years ago
13 minutes 42 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Apparate: Wiiizaaaards iiin Spaaaace

This week we chat about the Wizarding World's totally "tubular" magical transport - apparition! Plus, somehow we relate it to fish and pirates...

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3 years ago
14 minutes 5 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Firenze: Trailblazer of the 'Centauraissance'

This week we chat about a centaur with a simple name that has tons of cool connections to geography, history, mythology, and astronomy - it's Firenze!

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3 years ago
16 minutes 36 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Stan Shunpike & Ernie Prang: A Road-Slang Tribute

The driver and conductor of the Knight Bus have surprisingly similar name origins. Let's chat about Ernie Prang & Stan Shunpike!

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3 years ago
14 minutes 56 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Buckbeak/Witherwings: Full Circle

We're finally getting around to everyone's favorite volatile but loyal hippogriff, Buckbeak, and his alias, Witherwings!

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3 years ago
15 minutes 15 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Rowena Ravenclaw: Broken-Hearted Brilliance

So many etymologies and literary connections this week, befitting the third of the Hogwarts founders we've discussed - it's clever and creative Rowena Ravenclaw!

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3 years ago
16 minutes 12 seconds

POTTERNYMS - A Harry Potter Podcast About Wizarding World Words
Join sister and brother duo Al (the Harry Potter Super Fan & Word Nerd) and Erik (the Harry Potter Novice & Audio Geek) as they have quick chats about various characters, places, spells, or creatures and tell you all about why the names are so awesome and clever. One thing is clear, J.K. Rowling used etymology, mythology, lore, cultural references, and historical legends to create multi-layered and metaphorical names. So, whether you're a super fan or brand new to the Harry Potter universe, you're sure to find some new and interesting layer to this magical series!