Potterless

From our 10/9/22 live show in Dallas, it's a new episode of Potterless starring Mike, his sister, and his niece as they rank their favorite characters from the LEGO Harry Potter video game series! Topics include: gaming for work, 212, Guitarist, BTS’ form, Retro Radio, Dragomir Despard, Shifty Wizard, flying, Toy Story, wafting hair, Charlie Weasley, Rice University, HP PJO cabins, Frozen, Overcooked, LEGO, couples costumes, and more! See Potterless live in Baltimore (2/92/25), Richmond (2/23/25), Des Moines (4/13/25), Montreal (5/3/25), and Buffalo (5/9/25) this year! Tickets: www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveGet access to all the old Potterless patreon posts for just $4: www.patreon.com/potterlessGet Potterless digital merch: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch —Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: PotterlessPodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)Created/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert, 

07/02/2025 • 47:06

Live from Portland, OR in September of 2022, it's Potterless! Schubes was joined live on stage by Bachelor franchise expert, Kelly Schubert, to run some Slytherins through the ultimate Winter dating game extravaganza! Topics include: Slytherin House, Millicent Bulstrode, skeleton/luge, faintfyre, Raclette party, Malfoy theatrics, water slides, the Catacombs, “I, Tonya,” Champs-Élysées, Hugh Hefner, WINE CAVE, death by cheese, and more!Potterless live in NOLA: http://www.potterlesspodcast.com/live—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: PotterlessPodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)Created/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert, Production Assistance from Sherry Guo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23/10/2024 • 34:01

From our live show in Salt Lake City on 9/11/22, it's a special fanfic episode of Potterless! Mike is joined by Fanatical Fics and Where to Find Them's Kim Harris as they each break down their top 5 favorite Ludo Bagman fanfics. There are some absolutely absurd tales in this crop, and prepare yourself for their #1 picks. Topics include: Fanfiction.net, fanfic trilogies, pumpkins, hiking buddies, declensions, Ludo Sadman, exploding toilets, Australia, local theme parks, tongue shapes, exploring characters, Betazoids, gift fics, commas, Toxic by Britney Spears, Pride & Prejudice & Zombies, A Crown of Thorns and Roses, 5-on-5 basketball, and more!Get access to all Potterless patreon content for just $4/month: www.patreon.com/potterlessSee Potterless live in NOLA: www.schub.es/tourThanks to our sponsor, Through the Griffin Door! Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch video versions at https://www.youtube.com/@ThroughTheGriffinDoor—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: https://store.dftba.com/collections/potterless (REP THE SHOW!)DISCORD: (For patrons!)Created/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Beckman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02/08/2024 • 87:36

From our live show in Philly on 8/31/22, it's Potterless! Kelly, a Survivor expert, takes the stage with Mike to run another edition of this Survivor-inspired format, this time featuring contestants that are all second fiddles in various ways. Topics include: Survivor writer’s room, puzzles, gender reveals, pig’s brain, Boston Rob, Jeff Probst, “Come on in, guys!”, specific duels, corrupt government, Indian food, the Pansy wrench, Boy Scouts Of America, swimming, Mario, and more!WATCH THE MAR. 10 LIVESTREAM: http://www.potterlesspodcast.com/live—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: www.potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: www.patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: www.twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)MIKE’S OTHER SHOWS: www.schub.esCreated/Hosted/Produced/Edited by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

06/03/2024 • 52:52

Live from St. Louis, it's Potterless! From their August 2022 live show, Schubes and Johnny are back at it with a bracket, this time to determine which moment from the HP books produced the most laughs. What will win? LISTEN TO FIND OUT! Topics include: Prom-posals, telegrams, Route 1, innit, gym signs, A Tribe Called Quest, Microsoft Office Communicator, tattoos, lanky Krum, Craig Biggio, Tucker Carlson, Adolescent Agonizing, drunk old ladies at weddings, Lucile Bluth, Roonil Wazlib, stamps, USPS, rhyming spells, Common Core, Lupe Fiasco, Doug, middle school art projects, science fair, Medieval Times, Pop Tarts, Gooey Butter Cake, Toasted Ravioli, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Newest Olympian, basketball jerseys, cabbages, Don’t Wake Daddy, defensive schemes, Hit Clips, Tech Decks, and more!Get access to every Potterless patreon post for just $4: www.patreon.com/potterlessSee Potterless live: www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveThanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: www.potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: www.patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: www.twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)MIKE’S OTHER SHOWS: www.schub.esCreated/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17/02/2024 • 85:39

Live from LeakyCon Orlando 2022, it's Potterless Live! Schubes is joined by Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley in the Harry Potter films) and Chanel Williams (McGonagall TikTok impressionist) to see what situations would be like if Percy Weasley was in McGonagall's shoes and vice versa! Topics include: CTRL+F, weekend McGonagall, bossing about, genius 8-year-olds, reading, Percy’s patronus, Popscotch, love letters, ghostbusters, Hogwarts parents, ACAB Percy, Will Smith, one-trick cats, mojitos, airy fairy magic, Sassy Burns, J Jonah Jameson, shirty, McG vs. Ludo, vengeance, interrogations, Sense & Sensibility, Prefect’s bathroom, and more!Get access to every past Potterless patreon post for just $4 at www.patreon.com/potterlessPOTTERLESS LIVE IN TX, FL, and CO: www.potterlesspodcast.com/livePOTTERLESS LIVE SHOW VLOGS: www.youtube.com/@potterlessThanks to our sponsor, Bombas! Get 20% off your first order with code POTTERLESS at www.bombas.com/potterless—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: www.potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: www.patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: www.twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)Created/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert (http://schub.es), Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30/11/2023 • 66:57

We're back with another bracket! This audio is from the March 2022 Atlanta live show where Schubes and Johnny use their foolproof system to determine the best book quote from the Harry Potter series. Topics include: ATL traffic, Spring Splendor, career-enders, Sean Kingston, he looming Heat, Liam Neeson, Jesus, BTS, steel toed boots, Italian Hogwarts, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Jesus Christ, the Olympics, bias wreckers, normal reading, #TeamBitch, and more!Watch the mini-documentary about this live show: https://youtu.be/_rFTw886FgYSee Mike at a future live show: www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveGET ACCESS TO ALL PAST POTTERLESS PATREON CONTENT FOR $4: www.patreon.com/potterlessCREDITS:Everything besides music: Mike Schubert (www.schub.es)Music: Bettina Campomanes—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: PotterlessPodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)DISCORD: (For $2+ patrons!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13/09/2023 • 84:10

Mike Schubert returns to his homeland of New Jersey with Eric Hamilton Schneider to play out an improvised game of Wizard On Survivor where it's all NJ-themed! Topics include: gas stations, Aunt Judy, Hans Gruber, torch, Asbury Park, Central Jersey, pork roll, West Windsor, lightbulb, challenge beasts, Grounds For Sculpture, The Shrine of the Silver Monkey, Crossing the Delaware, George Voldemortshington, Liberty Science Center, lighthouses, Frank Sinatra, The Jonas Brothers, NJ Transit, the Amish, BTS, and more!GET ACCESS TO ALL PAST POTTERLESS PATREON CONTENT FOR $4: www.patreon.com/potterlessThanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: https://store.dftba.com/collections/potterless (REP THE SHOW!)DISCORD: (For patrons!)Created/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Beckman, Production Assistance from Erin Burke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31/07/2023 • 94:50

From the Milwaukee live show on June 20, 2022, it’s a different spin on Potterless. In this show, Schubes give two comedic TED Talks (FRED Talks) about 1) why his theory about what was going on in Prisoner of Azkaban was better than the actual reveal and 2) how Ludo Bagman actually could’ve been an incredible villain and not just a red herring. It’s a good time with a fun crowd! Topics include: clip Art, trademarked names, The Matrix, time travel, apologizing, Deadric Diggory, particular HP fans, timely nerds, backpacks, laughing at yourself, Severence, split versions, fan fiction, Adam Silver, planted lies, Daniel Day Lewis, Voldemort pouncing, teenage nemesis, pretzel sticks, Michael Jordan’s gambling, the sausage race, grapefruits, sass levels, the Brewers’ slide, dedication, squeaky cheese curds, The Recombobulation Area, millennial deathly hallows, Broadway, sneaker heads, yellow, snails, and more!POTTERLESS LIVE in Cleveland, Detroit, Toronto, and Hartford: www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveMike's D&D Show: www.20tomidnight.comGet access to all Potterless Patreon posts for $4: www.patreon.com/potterlessCREDITS:Basically everything - Mike Schubert (www.schub.es)Music - Bettina Campomanes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29/05/2023 • 91:52

Live from Nashville on 3/3/22, Mike and Johnny are back with another bracket and holy moly is this timely since we recorded this in March AND NOW I'M RELEASING IT THE FOLLOWING MARCH! Bracket season, BAYBEE. Come hear these two nerds determine the best food in all of Harry Potter with the help of the crowd! Topics include: hot chicken, Bud Light, Tinder, peppermint humbug, The Wu Tang Clan, alligator, dragon butcher, spicy candy, grandma food, Mary Berry, Rainforest Cafe, Bo Burnham, Team Pumpkin, Nashvillains, Harry Potter board games, The Lion King, porches, The Pancake Pantry, What’s New Scooby Doo?, Degrassi, Eric Nam, and more!Potterless live: www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveGet access to all Potterless Patreon posts for $4: www.patreon.com/potterlessThe Newest Olympian: www.thenewestolympian.comMike’s D&D Stream: www.20tomidnight.comCREDITS:Basically everything - Mike Schubert (www.schub.es) Music - Bettina Campomanes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27/03/2023 • 85:58

Live from Chicago on 6/19/22, Schubes is joined by Mugglecast's Eric Scull to take your favorite HP characters and put them through a Hunger Games-style tournament to see who reigns supreme! It's a wonderfully goofy time. Topics include: Malort, Father’s Day, Stanley Tucci, theatrics, PS1 Hagrid, safety precautions, Vegas dice, chess, bathroom trolls, Super Mario, couch prices, pixies, Pokemon Go, Simon Cowell, Erumpent horns, dead people boogers, Bob the Builder, dad stories, wand-weighing Eric Munch, anti-rice crowd, poodles, Roosevelt Island, magic ice cream, Percys, and more!WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/Oqbz5Yh92D4POTTERLESS LIVE SHOWS: www.potterlesspodcast.com/live–Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On! WEBSITE: www.potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: www.patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: www.twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)MIKE’S OTHER SHOWS: www.schub.es Created/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30/01/2023 • 94:47

Live from Seattle on 4/21/22, it’s Potterless! Schubes was joined by Brandon Grugle and Lauren Shippen in his old stomping grounds of Seattle to take 11 Harry Potter characters and have them compete in a slew of competition reality tv shows. See who comes out on top! Topics include: West Seattle Bridge, Macklemore, The Amazing Dogs, Great Pottery Throwdown, Project Runway, Alaska Airlines, Starbucks unionization, The Toadies, sea shanties, Tyra Banks, modeling, Dragon’s Den, The Dallas Mavericks, Raya, Jungle Speed, Canada, donut pudding, GBBO, Taskmaster, Paul Hollywood, D&D, the Fear Factor experience, Marimoto, pull ups, Stumbledore, Top Chef, Tim Gunn, Archie, Season 2 of Project Runway, FroZone, dress codes, BTS, The Seattle Storm, Missy Elliot, Kirby, jet lag, Poo Poo Point, and more!Potterless Live shows: www.potterlesspodcast.comPotterless YouTube: www.youtube.com/@PotterlessMike’s D&D Steam: www.20tomidnight.comThanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On! WEBSITE: www.potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: www.patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: www.twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)MIKE’S OTHER SHOWS: www.schub.es Created/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27/12/2022 • 101:37

From Phoenix, AZ on 5/18/22, it's Potterless live! Schubes is joined by Grant Raun (@grantraun) to cover another wild portion of the infamous HP mobile game, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. They finish up Year 5 and begin talking about Year 6! Topics include: Old tweets, bluemoongame.com, Voldemort beef, Blue Ska-dooing, chunky peanut butter, D.A.R.E., pranks, Evil Picasso, Rembrandt, Hey Arnold, tooth fights, RPG rules, PJO recaps, centaur shirts, good jokes, Shaggy, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, communication, Talbot’s Kids, Curaco, tulips, the rule of 3s, Flipendo, story deaths, the Phoenix Suns, Fantastics Beasts 3, wizard drugs, Cat Magic, and more!WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE: www.youtu.be/00T-4bLPHaAThanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: www.potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: www.patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: www.twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)MIKE’S OTHER SHOWS: www.schub.esCreated/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31/10/2022 • 91:48

Live from the Washington D.C. in March of 2022, it’s Potterless! Schubes and Johnny are back and doing another bracket (timely, eh?), this time to determine which HP book action scene reigns supreme! Topics include: license plates, open caskets, cherry blossoms, trampolines, Amber Alerts, 24, Boot Scoot & Boogie, Sia, tentacle brains, Fred Schneider, comeuppance, Hans Zimmer, Seven Nation Army, Scooby Doo, Mission Impossible, Marvel vs. Capcom, cookies, Fireball, Ted Lasso, and more!VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EP: https://youtu.be/7ticCYexsRASEE US LIVE OR VIA STREAM: www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveThanks to our sponsor, Lumi Labs! For 30% off and free shipping, use code “POTTERLESS” at www.microdose.comThanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: www.potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: www.patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: www.twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)MIKE’S OTHER SHOWS: www.schub.esCreated/Hosted/Produced by Mike Schubert, Edited by Sherry Guo, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29/08/2022 • 90:43

SURPRISE! Another live show episode, this time from our 8/30/21 live show in Philadelphia, PA! Mike and Johnny took the stage to determine what is the best place to buy things in the Wizarding World. It's a hoot and a half and it took place on the day the final weekly episode of Potterless went live! Topics include: La Colombe, snack bars, Jim Tavare, The Victoria and Albert Museum, teeth brushing, Rube Goldberg, Dervish & Bangers & Mash, book stores, apothecaries, Vineyard Vines, Art SMart’s Dart Mart, Louis De Joy, LeVar Burton, The Los Angeles Lakers, Marvel, Jim’s Cheeseteaks, Wawa chocolate milk, High School Musical 2, Great British Bake-Off, and more!SEE US IN ST. LOUIS ON AUGUST 4TH 2022! Tickets: www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveTo see the live stream of the upcoming 8/31/22 Philly show, go to www.bit.ly/ptr831stream (tickets get you access to one week stream replay as well)--Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: www.potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: www.patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: www.twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)MIKE’S OTHER SHOWS: www.schub.esCreated/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03/08/2022 • 90:35

Recorded on 8/19/21 in Chicago, IL… it’s Potterless Live! Schubes and Johnny are back with another bracket, this time to determine which magical item from the Harry Potter universe reigns supreme. Topics include: The World Series of Poker, Charizard, flash drives, almond milk, Jewel, Wizarding traffic cops, Need For Speed, Mark Jackson, Mt. Illinois, MALORT, hairdresser sage wisdom, and more!Get tickets for the livestream of the 6/19/22 live show at www.bit.ly/potterlessstream619Here’s the info about upcoming Potterless live shows and when the next set of tickets goes on sale:Potterless PHI - 8/31 - Presale 6/1, Public sale 6/3Potterless SLC - 9/11 - Public sale 6/6Potterless POR - 9/25 - Public sale 6/6Potterless DAL - 10/9 - Public sale 6/6Tickets and more info at www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveThanks to Leaky for sponsoring the tour, you can get 10% off tickets to LeakyCon 2022 (Mike will be at both!) with code POTTERLESS at www.leakycon.comFor Potterless digital merch, go to www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch and for access to all the old Patreon posts for just $4 a month, go to www.patreon.com/potterless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30/05/2022 • 91:31

Is your March Madness bracket busted? Well, fear not, because we've got a better bracket for you! From our live show in Grand Rapids, MI in August 2021, Johnny and Schubes determine which Wizarding World spell is the best with another foolproof bracket! Topics include: Tickle types, McG & Ginny, Cheeto locks, speed limits, DO NOT OPEN, Monopoly, prank snakes, vague blasts, Pokemon confusion, Inception, the wizard housing market, Dawn dish soap ads, arseholes, RDKKLS, the Nalgene challenge, unlocking cuisine, Captain Underpants, Meijer’s, Song of the South, and more!TICKETS TO POTTERLESS LIVE: www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveTICKETS TO A TRIBE CALLED YES: www.bit.ly/schubestribeThanks to our sponsor, Leaky! Use code "POTTERLESS" for 10% off LeakyCon tickets at www.leakycon.com and 10% off merch at www.mischiefmerch.com—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: www.potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: www.patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: www.twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)Created/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert (http://schub.es), Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28/03/2022 • 89:10

Hello! This is edited audio from the NAMI-OC Happy Hour, Harry Potter and the Missing Therapist, on 8/24/21. The folks at NAMI-OC were kind enough to ask Mike to be a part of their Happy Hour series, and Amanda Wilson led a lovely discussion with Schubes about the good, bad, and in-between of some mental health situations that took place in the Harry Potter series. Topics include: Lupin’s condition, other werewolves and giants, Luna being bullied, Harry’s PTSD, Neville’s family life, Ginny’s possession, standoffish Dumbledore, talking to McGonagall, Cho Chang’s mistreatment, House Counselors, living with the Dursleys, mental health stigmas, and more!If you want to check out more of NAMI-OC's happy hours, visit https://www.namioc.org/nami-happy-hourFor the video version of this episode, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RIb44nHNpIIf you want to see Potterless live, check out http://www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveIf you want Potterless merch before the merch store goes fully digital, check out http://www.potterlesspodcast.com/merchOTHER RELEVANT LINKS:PATREON: www.patreon.com/potterless ($4/month for access to all Potterless posts!)TWITTER: www.twitter.com/potterlesspodINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/potterlesspodcastFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/potterlessTHE NEWEST OLYMPIAN: www.thenewestolympian.comMODERN MUCKRAKER: www.modernmuck.comMIKE'S PERSONAL SITE: www.schub.es Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02/02/2022 • 56:34

Schubes is joined live in Ohio by Jordan Edwards of Mischief Management to continue recapping the story of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. Things start to get weird as they make their way into year 5, so be prepared for the plot to eventually go off the rails. Topics include: OG Cursed Vault, the letter R, petrificus totalus durations, inconspicuous flight, Build-A-Bear, Redcaps, Snape Sense, Charlie Weasley, That’s So Raven, the uncanny valley of boring, payment in exposure, interesting results, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Arthur Ashe, Club Cool, Ina Garten, The TVA, legilimency, The Undisclosed, hair routines, Taylor Swift, and more!Watch the video version of this live show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2UbyrgjQvEThanks to our sponsor: LeakyCon/Mischief Merch! Use code "POTTERLESS" to get 10% off LeakyCon tickets at www.leakycon.com and 10% off Mischief Merch at www.mischiefmerch.com—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: PotterlessPodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)DISCORD: (For $2+ patrons!)Created/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03/01/2022 • 88:57

In the first ever episode that is both Potterless and guest-less, Schubes took the stage live in Pittsburgh, PA in August of 2021 seeking to determine what the heck is going on with the most notorious Harry Potter mobile game. He made... progress? Topics include: Grapefruits, Two-do Bagman, life at the Schubert’s, smart ice, intense rugs, cool Bill Weasley, Inspendio, junk drawers, Bilton Blimes, Raichu, The Wobble, Footloose, and more!NEW POTTERLESS LIVE SHOWS AS LONG AS IT'S SAFE ENOUGH TO DO SO: http://www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveThanks to our sponsor, Leaky! Save on LeakyCon tickets with code "POTTERLESS" at www.leakycon.com and save on Mischief Merch with code "POTTERLESS" at mischiefmerch.com—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: PotterlessPodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)DISCORD: (For $2+ patrons!)Created/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29/11/2021 • 86:56

Live from City Winery in NYC, it's Potterless! Jackson Bird joins Schubes to determine the best non-human HP character via a bracket. Topics include: Pimp My Ride, BuzzFeed listicles, #AllVibes, Trevor fanfic, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Fluffy’s future, youfellasleepwatchingadvd.com, CaddyShack, tiny dog syndrome, Firenze pronunciation, The Weakest Link, enchanted plants, ESPN narratives, Mrs. Florris, hangover Netflix, the USWNT, wizarding murder mysteries, wizard elections, and more!See the completed bracket here: https://bit.ly/augustabsurdityThanks to our sponsors:LEAKYCON: Get 10% off tickets with code "POTTERLESS" at www.leakycon.com !MISCHIEF MERCH: get 10% off merch with code "POTTERLESS" at www.mischiefmerch.com !HBOMAX: Stream all the Harry Potter movies through Oct. at hbom.ax/potterless !—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: PotterlessPodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)DISCORD: (For $2+ patrons!)Created/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

05/10/2021 • 82:51

Hey remember how I mentioned I was making a podcast about Percy Jackson and the Olympians? Well, here's episode 1! You can subscribe and listen to all future episodes by searching "The Newest Olympian" wherever you get your podcasts, or you can go to https://www.thenewestolympian.com!POTTERLESS LIVE IN BOSTON: https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveMEDDLING ADULTS LIVE IN NYC & VIRTUAL: https://www.bit.ly/meddlingadultsnyc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

06/09/2021 • 60:44

Schubes chats with some of the most important folks in Potterless' history as we take one last look back before stopping weekly episodes of Potterless and starting his new journey covering Percy Jackson on The Newest Olympian! Topics include love, joy, happiness, kindness, memories, fondness, laughs, warm fuzzy feelings and more!MEDDLING ADULTS LIVE: www.bit.ly/meddlingadultsnycPOTTERLESS LIVE: www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveThanks to our sponsor, Tab For a Cause! Raise money for charity just by using the internet at www.tabforacause.org/potterless—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: www.potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: www.patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: www.twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)MIKE’S OTHER SHOWS: www.schub.esCreated/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert, Editing Assistance from Sherry Guo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30/08/2021 • 113:24

TikTok's resident queen of the McGonagall impression, Chanel Williams, joins Schubes to discuss more fan theories from Potterless listeners! Topics include: Cringey TikToks, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Hermione’s parents, horse handedness, Ben Simmons, Ted Lasso, McG’s motivations, Leo McGary, Salazar Slytherin’s intentions, Quirrell, BCJ: Method Actor, Mike’s earliest memory, Voldemort's soul revolt, Madame Pomfrey, Miriam Margolyes, Filch’s mom, Scottish Harry, Coach McG, Mean Girls, and more!NEW "Yo, Shut the Fuck Up, Bird!" PIN: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merchLIVE SHOWS: www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveThanks to our sponsor, Modern Muckraker! Listen to Mike's most ambitious podcast at www.modernmuck.com—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: www.potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: www.patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: www.twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)MIKE’S OTHER SHOWS: www.schub.esCreated/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert today's ep edited by Sherry Guo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23/08/2021 • 59:21

The Super Carlin Brothers, masters of HP fan theories, discuss with Mike fan theories submitted by Potterless listeners! Topics include: drawing JK’s ire, Harold Potter, SCB’s greatest hits, Filch & Mrs. Norris, Santa, Book of Admittance and Quill of Acceptance, Cornelius Fudge’s crush, implied shrunken heads, catbus, Prime Ministers, Evada Kedavra lightning, Gotta be on Spooky Day, The fine print of the Sword of Gryffindor, 41:40 potential for THEY MADE IT, fiendfyre, lack of Malfoy redemption arc, and more!Take the 2021 Multitude Survey to help us improve the shows! http://www.multitude.productions/surveyThanks to our sponsors:SHAKER AND SPOON: Get $20 off!—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: www.potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: www.patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: www.twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)MIKE’S OTHER SHOWS: www.schub.esCreated/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16/08/2021 • 57:10

Delia (@deliaistyping) and Michael (@Lupinpatronus) return to continue our discussion about elements of diversity that fell flat in Harry Potter! Topics include: being beautiful, white voice, Bart Simpson, Lupin, vampires, Fenrir, “You’re welcome, GAYS.” queercoding, pink pants, queerbaiting, Wolfstar, Black Hermione, patting herself on the black, #OwnVoices, ’97 Cinderella, other wizarding schools, Magic in North America, fictional colonialism, Navajo lore, and more!POTTERLESS LIVE: http://www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveLINKS:Magic in North America Part 1. Ugh. - https://nativeappropriations.com/2016/03/magic-in-north-america-part-1-ugh.htmlNative Americans to J.K. Rowling: We’re Not Magical - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/160311-history-of-magic-in-north-america-jk-rowling-native-american-stereotypesThe Harry Potter Universe Still Can't Translate Its Gay Subtext to Text. It's a Problem - https://www.vox.com/2016/9/4/12534818/harry-potter-cursed-child-rowling-queerbaitingHarry Potter and the Possible Queerbaiting: Why Fans Are Mad Over a Lack of Gay RomanceHow Harry Potter Fans Are Coping with J. K. Rowling - https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2016/aug/16/harry-potter-possible-example-queerbaiting-cursed-childJ. K. Rowling (ContraPoints) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gDKbT_l2usResponding to J. K. Rowling's Essay | Is It Anti-Trans? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Avcp-e4bOs—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: www.potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: www.patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: www.twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)MIKE’S OTHER SHOWS: www.schub.esCreated/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09/08/2021 • 84:58

Delia Gallegos (@deliaistyping) & Michael Harle (@Lupinpatronus) explain some of the areas in which the Harry Potter series fell short in terms of representation through the use of stereotypes and imperfect metaphors. Topics include: secret conventions, Dean’s absentee father, redlining, Cho’s mistreatment, Kinsley’s last name, Angelina Johnson, Afrofuturism, gaslighting, SPEW, white knights, Jar Jar Binks, minstrel shows, and more!Rachel Rostad's To J. K. Rowling From Cho Chang - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6xU3mYY3CwPBS' It's Lit - https://www.pbs.org/show/its-lit/Hogwarts BSU - https://archives.blacknerdscreate.com/hogwartsbsu/Thanks to our sponsor:CALM: Get 40% off Calm Premium at www.calm.com/potterless—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: www.potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: www.patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: www.twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)MIKE’S OTHER SHOWS: www.schub.esCreated/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02/08/2021 • 71:55

The Goblet of Wine x Potterless crossover is finally here as we discuss the main series of Harry Potter video games, plus one surprising addition! Topics include: wimpy gamers, Spyro, PS1 Hagrid, hammer throwing gnomes, Flipendo, bonus bean room, evil washing machines, Stephen Fry, Eye Toy, Nintendo saying LOL, Uncharted, Valheim, The Nordic Team, casting Ludo Bagman, Greg Davies, in-laws, rugby, Euro 2020, and more!POTTERLESS LIVE SHOWS IN AUGUST: http://www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveThanks to our sponsors:KNOWABLE: Get 20% off with code "POTTERLESS"—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: www.potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: www.patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: www.twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)MIKE’S OTHER SHOWS: www.schub.esCreated/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26/07/2021 • 63:49

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text co-host Vanessa Zoltan returns to talk about the most famous/infamous Harry Potter fan theories! Topics include: Disney villain prequels, Beowulf, the terrible Dursleys, Dumbledore’s affair, The Bottlecap Game, Pet Watch 2021, The TJ Maxx of souls, Macklemore, SpongeBob, true & mean, 11/22/63, "everyone is Ron," and more!POTTERLESS LIVE SHOWS: http://www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveThanks to our sponsors:LOOTCRATE: Get 15% off your first order at www.lootcrate.com with code "POTTERLESS"!—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: www.potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: www.patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: www.twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)MIKE’S OTHER SHOWS: www.schub.esCreated/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19/07/2021 • 57:00

Micah is back and joins Schubes to close the book on our Lego Harry Potter episodes of Potterless! Topics include: Bob Ogden cosplay, chugging milkshakes, Cormac’s love language, trial by fire, LEGO three stooges, Ocean’s 11, the evil hand, The Exorcist, Book Ginny, Monster’s Inc., improved puzzling, The Raspberries/Minute Ratio, The Lion King, Voldemort’s tea obsession, A New Hope, and more!POTTERLESS LIVE SHOWS: www.potterlesspodcast.com/liveThanks to our sponsor:CALM: Get 40% off Calm Premium at www.calm.com/potterless—Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On!WEBSITE: www.potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: www.patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: www.twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)MIKE’S OTHER SHOWS: www.schub.esCreated/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12/07/2021 • 76:37