The group is still reveling from Skyler's rousing speech and their success with the poster campaign. The whole school is riled up, and they decide to have a pool party to celebrate on the night before exams! Skyler is really not sure when airplanes were invented. Leo tries to make tearaway pants a thing again. Allison provides the tunes. Freya adjusts to her new normal. Caleb has a drink. ✨ Special thanks to this week's guest contributors Caity Gebs ( @CaitGebhard ), Alice B ( @AliceBStreaming )...
Jan 28, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 12
The group all try their best to juggle school and all of their concerns about the impending election. They do their best to uncover some surprising secrets, and work together to tell their classmate's stories, but will that be enough? Skyler comforts a friend. Leo considers poison as an option. Caleb consults his map. Freya confronts her future. Allison finds a new use for Laundry Hammer™️. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Disc...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 11
The group gets back into the swing of things after the holidays, and the work is piling up for the third years. Meanwhile, they've also got to do something to turn the tide of this election. But what can a bunch of 13 year old kids who are stuck at a magical boarding school do? Caleb tries to play it cool. Skyler tells their stories. Allison plays lookout. Leo wins a very important fight. Freya avoids her dreams. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share th...
Dec 31, 2021•56 min•Season 3Ep. 10
The group talks with the rest of the partygoers about what to do next, and Jonas has a few ideas to make a real statement. Later, everyone heads across town to count down to the new year. Freya uses some new instruments. Leo gets the spotlight. Allison literally breakdances. Caleb meets a new friend. Skyler contemplates what's to come. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about th...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Everyone catches their breath after a very scary encounter at the Shrieking Shack's Horror Night of Horrors. Later, they all get an invite to hang out with the cool kids. Leo confronts his biggest fear. Skyler continues their definitely-not-Jedi training. Allison jumps in the way to protect a friend. Freya lets herself get pranked. Caleb finds a new path. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc C...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 8
The group all find themselves in an escape room with precious galleons on the line. Will they be able to solve the puzzles and make it out in time? Skyler makes another rousing speech. Allison channels her inner Jack Sparrow. Leo tries a lot of combinations. Freya faces her fears. Caleb makes a daring sacrifice. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts m...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 7
The group talks with a recovering Skyler in the hospital wing. As the year goes on, they finally get a chance to head to Hogsmeade, on Halloween no less. Freya works on her gambling addiction. Skyler does their best Solid Snake impression. Allison does a sweet guitar solo. Leo wishes he read the fine print. Caleb gets a very special gift. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 6
The group starts a book club where both old and new friends meet for some fun discussion. Later, everyone can't help but unpack a few things while they're not paying attention to Professor Binns in History of Magic. Leo spoils a sequel. Allison writes her own gospel. Caleb talks to strangers. Freya is definitely not afraid of heights. Skyler gets a new power. Or is it a curse? ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://d...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 5
We head back in time to see what Caleb was up to this summer. Then, the whole group finds out what their class load looks like for the year. Caleb does a Walter White. Leo makes good use of a bucket. Freya takes something useful. Allison can't wait to meet the coolest creatures. Skyler makes a special portrait. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts me...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 4
The group heads back to Hogwarts for their third year. Later, they take a new class together. Caleb tries to make friends. Skyler ponders how to handle their family. Leo thinks he knows what he's doing. Freya draws something. Allison joins a new club. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Epis...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 3
The group finally gets back together at the end of the summer, just in time for a shopping trip to Diagon Alley! Leo wants sweets. Allison gets a special gift. Caleb lives in a box. Freya learns a terrible truth. Skyler looks for some answers. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Episode tran...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 2
The group finds themselves in a sparkly magical fairy filled forest. There, they self actualize while somebody talks to them about a quest they don't really care about. Caleb does his best Jack Nicholson impression. Allison comforts a friend. Leo waxes philosophical. Freya didn't learn much Spanish this summer. Skyler turns into the Magic School Bus? I guess?! ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYH...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Another book closed, another bonus Q&A episode! Mike tries to keep us all on topic while we ramble about ourselves, our characters and our world, and answer some questions from our wonderful listeners. Learn about our favorite creatures, our patronuses (patroni?), the candy that represents us, Leo's motivations, and the best/worst food we could enleggen. Thanks again for sending all your questions! Yes, we did actually create an #enleggen channel for your food-feet ideas on the Discord . And...
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 15
The gang regroups to discuss what to do next after a horrifying trip across time and space. Caleb confronts his future. Allison writes a response. Leo recons with his actions. Skyler discusses the pros and cons of capes. Freya fights her fears. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Episode tra...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Still separated, the rest of the group tries to make their way through the Obsidian Labyrinth to find Leo. Caleb doesn't understand emotional story beats. Freya tries to be a leader. Skyler doesn't believe what they hear. Allison tries to subdue an opponent. Leo makes a choice. ✨ Special thanks to this week's guest commercial contributor Caity Gebs ! Follow them on Twitter @CaitGebhard ! Disclaimer: these tweets are 50% TTRPG and 50% accessibility. Caity is a regular on another show you should c...
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Most of the group is blissfully unaware of their new lives without Leo as they head to charms class for a light end of the year practice session. Caleb giggles uncontrollably. Skyler ponders the meaning of existence. Allison doesn't like Cheerios. Leo grapples with a serious threat. Freya tries to show everyone the truth. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share ...
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Sat down for a little bit of group therapy, the group plays a game with Emmanuel. Caleb/Hero Monster Person protects his most prized possession. Leo/Doctor Professor Wizard gives something up to get something else. Allison/Detective Spy Guy does their best salesman impression. Freya/Investigator Psychologist Boss reads minds. Seriously. Skyler/Art/Mona Lisa With Cool Guy Sunglasses/Scream put themselves in harms way. ✨ The Doctor Professor Wizard Magical Roleplaying Experience is based on Super:...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Separated for the holidays once again, the group is still reeling over the events of the staircase and the confrontation afterwards. Won't everyone just make up and be friends again? Skyler becomes a linebacker. Allison goes along with it. Freya invents some magic. Caleb does a snek. Leo does a doosy of a whoopsie. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwart...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The gang learns Mean Ol’ Galway’s first name, ruins Hunter McGurkinstuffin’s shirt, then starts to head their separate ways for the holiday break. Caleb does some snooping. Freya does some research. Skyler works on the playbook. Allison is embarrassed. Leo misses some social cues. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points...
May 21, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 9
Divided after the events of the quidditch match and the staircase incident, the group tries to pick up the pieces. Caleb feels betrayed. Skyler meets her conscience. Freya does what she thinks is right. Allison looks out for her friends. Leo keeps things to himself. ✨ Shout out to our friends at Puffcast: Your Harry Potter Happy Place! If you like our show, you should check them out too. You can find them on all podcast apps as Puffcast and on all social media as @puffcastpod. https://linktr.ee/...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 8
It's the first quidditch match of the year, and everyone on this podcast is pulling for Ravenclaw to win! Or are they? Caleb solves the five second rule problem. Skyler is a little too competitive. Allison looks for some alone time. Leo is in control. Freya seeks advice, but does she follow it? ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photo...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 7
The gang goes to Professor Wigglefin's unorthodox charms class -- although at this point, which classes aren't unorthodox? Freya tries to be reasonable. Skyler just really wants to draw. Caleb un-upside-downs himself. Leo is convinced. Allison saves the day. Sort of. ✨ We'd like to thank our very first special guest collaborator Atlas Zaina from The Athens Collective! Check them out and be sure to subscribe: https://linktr.ee/theathenscollective If you're interested in making a guest appearance ...
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 6
The gang meet up for breakfast on a rainy Saturday before Skyler and Caleb have Quidditch practice. That afternoon, they try to get warm in the common room. Skyler gets a present. Caleb tries a trick shot. Freya shares some drawings. Allison wants to believe. Leo has his own misadventures. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, ea...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Back at school, the gang goes to their first day of class. They learn that they are definitely certainly absolutely going to take real exams this year. Later, Skyler and Caleb try again to make the Quidditch team. Caleb learns from books. Allison points out the obvious. Skyler gives some heartfelt advice. Freya tries to suss out her dreams. Leo jumps at a new opportunity. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discor...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 4
The gang takes the train back to Hogwarts for their second year. On the way, they run into a friend that has a fresh new look. Caleb reevaluates how he views others. Skyler is a prankster. Allison gets a new roommate. Freya wants to learn how to draw. Leo is tempted. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your hous...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 3
The group makes their getaway from Freya's house after a daring rescue. On the way home, they contemplate their futures. Later, they head to Diagon Alley to get ready for the next school year. Freya needs a new wand. Caleb watches after his brother. Skyler makes new friends. Allison just wants a lollipop. Leo grapples with new circumstances. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us ab...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Back at home for the summer, everyone is having a very... different holiday. Later, most of the gang gets together at the Caller house for some brunch and some poorly thought out schemes. Skyler is the mushroom master. Allison tries to keep the gang on track. Caleb gives bad advice. Freya gives in to peer pressure. Leo finds a book. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the s...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 1
We have a bonus episode this week! Alie sits all of us down to answer listener questions and talk about the first book of Why Can't We Be Wizards, which we're calling Caleb Murkwood and the Speckled Potion! Learn about the players behind our characters, our real Hogwarts houses, our chocolate preferences and what it's like to be first-time podcasters. We'll be back on our regular schedule next week with the first chapter of Book Two! ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use ...
Jan 22, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 15
After seemingly completing the First Year House Hunt, the group finds themselves staring down a grown adult. Will first year magic be enough to get them through their toughest challenge yet? Freya gets raised up. Allison summons an angel. Skyler wants answers. Leo gets aggressive. Caleb weighs a tough choice. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts meme...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Caleb needs to sort himself out before end-of-year festivities begin. Skyler starts a new religion. Freya does her best to keep a secret. Allison sees the light. Leo draws a smiley face. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Episode transcripts and more are available on our website: https://wh...
Jan 01, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 13
