Each episode covers a section of the book series and later the movies and fan material as Schubert and at least one guest analyze the story, writing, and characters.

[1] In an interview with The Rowling Library magazine, Schubert explained the origin of the name "Potterless" as a double pun based on both Pottermore (now Wizarding World) and the fact he had not read the series and so was Potter-less.

"[4] Schubert began reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and the first episode of the podcast launched in October of that year.

Schubert decided to move onto the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan; the podcast's first full episode was released on September 6, 2021, and is named The Newest Olympian.

Even with focusing on a new young adults book series, Schubert is planning on releasing content via Potterless from events such as live shows.

"[15] The Student said Schubert's "complete lack of understanding of everyday British words and phrases threatens to irritate rather than amuse" and that the series might be better led by "a Brit.