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WZRD Radio

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WZRD Radio is your wizard rock podcast. Twice a month hostwitch Bess plays half an hour of the best wizard rock. In between songs you get the latest wandoscopes, upcoming Harry Potter events, and even interviews with your favorite wizard rockers. Let's wrock out together!
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Episodes

Episode 122: Bubble Gum Wrappers

Happy birthday to the Boy Who Lived, and happy Summer! Of! Fun! to the rest of us! SCitF report starts at about 11:30. Upcoming events at 23:45. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

Jul 01, 202537 minEp. 122

Episode 121: The House of Black

"You can do it wherever you are in your room, in a closet. You just put a blanket over your head and start singing into that microphone into your computer." -Erin of House of Black Content Warning This episode contains extensive conversations about the Remus Lupins, Ministry of Magic, and Tom Felton. If you're not up for hearing about any of those people, go ahead and skip this one. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https:/...

Jun 15, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 121

Episode 120: The Battle of Hogwarts

Things your hostwitch managed to forget to include despite her best efforts: On June 28th we'll be watching Puffs in the wizard rock Discord, so please join us and bring popcorn! AND Brand new wizard rocker Veil Into Black actually did release a new song last month! It's titled "Snakes to the Pit." Sorry about that! Special Correspondent in the Field's segment starts at about 11:15. Upcoming events is at 24:45. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv ...

Jun 01, 202537 minEp. 120

Episode 119: Priori Incantatem

"Just start doing it. Just start recording it and it'll feel like you're in a vacuum because that's certainly how I feel. But before you know it, you end up on a podcast talking about wizard rock." - Julie of Priori Incantatem The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

May 15, 20251 hr 20 minEp. 119

Episode 118: Song for Unconventional Public Transportation

Keep your ears open for a special appearance by Hufflekitten in this one, magical friends! This month's #BBEFJ theme is sunshine ! So get out there and enjoy some inspiration. SCitF report begins at 12:15 May events start at around 23: 15 The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

May 01, 202537 minEp. 118

Episode 117: Wingardium Leviosa

"As far as themes, love is evergreen. So inspiration can come with new perspective, but love is always there." - Kyle of Wingardium Leviosa The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

Apr 15, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 117

Episode 116: Weatherby

April Fools, magical friends! SCitF Report at 12:20. Upcoming events at 27:00. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Apr 01, 202540 min

WZRD After 2020

"Keep making art and doing things with other people. That's how you'll keep checking in with yourself and with your own truths. That's the privilege and the joy of being in a fandom together, we can use the common stories we have to be with each other better." -Lorrie Kim of HP After 2020 The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

Mar 26, 20251 hr 18 min

Episode 115: The 8th Horcrux

"I should add...I was trying to impress Trina at the time because I liked her. And we are married nowadays and, happily so. At the time it was a little bit of flirting, but regardless of that it all worked out all right." -Paul Thomas of the 8th Horcrux The Uplift articles mentioned in the interview: Creator-Fan Relationships , Creator Responsibilities , Fan Responsibilities , Event Staff Responsibilities . The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See ...

Mar 15, 20251 hr 9 min

Episode 114: Through the Looking Glass

It's our 5th anniversary, magical friends! Let's get ready to PARTY! Super-exciting announcement begins at about 11:20. Upcoming events starts at 23:15. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

Mar 01, 202540 min

Episode 113: The Galleon Guy

"Hey, if you come up with a song about Ginny and Snape having it on, then come up with a song about Ginny and Snape having it on. I don't care. There's space for that." -Harrison of The Galleon Guy The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

Feb 15, 20251 hr 10 min

Episode 112: All the Magic I Got

Happy February, magical friends! Friends of Wizard Rock begins at 12:30. Upcoming events begin at 24:45. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

Feb 01, 202541 min

Episode 111: Hope and the Howlers

"I just think that wizard rock is one of the most accessible forms of song making and one of the most accessible forms of music making." -Lillian of Hope and the Howlers Lillian's vocal warmup playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjE4Y99H-n5HHOw-2LMg66M7SEo1tdgRs The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

Jan 15, 20251 hr 5 min

Episode 110: no dark mark, no crime

Happy new year! Please forgive any audio oddness, I'm still setting up the new recording studio. This month's shout out to the CWF is at 10:05. January events begin at 20:40. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

Jan 01, 202539 min

Happy 2024 Christmas!

WZRDFest Music Player: https://wzrdfest.listen.wzrdradiopod.com/ Get all volumes of The Wizard Rocker here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WZRDRadioPod 2024 Yule Ball: https://www.youtube.com/live/JzKr7G8OGyc?si=mNP7Pg1sGOA4h9LT

Dec 25, 20242 min

Episode 109: So Much Love

Happy Holidays, magical friends! I forgot to mention it in the episode, but The Wizard Rocker, Volume 4 is coming and will probably be on the WZRD Radio shop by December 8, so keep an eye out! DQ's field report on WZRD Presents begins about 13:00. Upcoming events is at 29:00. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

Dec 01, 202443 minEp. 109

Episode 108: Ludo Bagman and the Trash

"But just have fun, because the community will accept you no matter what you do. As silly as it is, as ridiculous as you can make it, it's going to be well received and people will enjoy it." -Ludo of Ludo Bagman and the Trash The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

Nov 15, 202457 min

Episode 107: The Pensieve

Happy November, magical friends! Special news announcements begin at 19:40. Upcoming events are at 36:25. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Nov 01, 202459 min

Episode 106: HEADBOY

"For example, the songs in my album, "Hufflepuff," and "Kiss," and "Better," and even "Saturday" were all very inspired by my own personal growth and my own insecurities, like low self-esteem and going through depression. And I thought it would be easier to write about those things, but that's where the Harry Potter came in, that was my channel for my ideas. It helped me anchor onto something." -Nick of HEADBOY WZRD Presents & WZRDFest are coming up! Join us if you can . The HP Fans Against ...

Oct 15, 202457 min

Episode 105: Halloween is Fun But...

It's October! Do you know where your Halloween costume is? DQ's field report begins around 12:00. October events are at 27:55. **Please note, Holly's Mischief & Magic is in Michigan , not Missouri! The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

Oct 01, 202440 min

Episode 104: Neville's Diary

"Neville is the greatest character. There's nothing you can tell me to convince me otherwise, that Neville is not the best character in that series." -Bryce of Neville's Diary The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

Sep 15, 20241 hr 17 min

Episode 103: Hey, It's Can(n)on

Happy September, magical friends! This month we're getting DQ's first field report on their experiences at Confluence. I think you're really going to like it. Their report begins at about 12:05. Upcoming events are at 27:30. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

Sep 01, 202440 minEp. 103

Episode 102: Daniel Kelly

"And you'll often find the process of either singing someone else's song or trying to write a song will be cathartic in ways that you didn't realize it was going to be." -Daniel Kelly The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

Aug 15, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 102

Episode 101: Dobby, Bang Your Head

Happy August, magical friends! Who's excited for the special announcement? Spotlight at 12:20. August events begin around 21:50. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

Aug 01, 202436 min

Episode 100: The Original WZRD

"How many songs are there about love, you know? And the main theme of Harry Potter is love, so there's endless things you can write about." Amy of WZRD Radio The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

Jul 15, 20241 hr 17 min

Episode 99: I Don't Want to be the Chosen One

Welcome to July, magical friends! I hope you're all finding new fun ways to engage with the community. This month's spotlight is on Tranfiguring Adoption and begins at 12.20. Our many July events begin at 22:00. Places you can review WZRD for our 100 for 100: [ Spotify ] [ how-to for Apple reviews ] [ Audible ] [ Podchaser ] [ GoodPods ] The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at...

Jul 01, 202437 min

Episode 98: Rubeus and the Hagrids

"Because when it comes to making music, there is nothing stopping you from just starting. And any age is really a good age to start. So the only thing that's stopping you is a wall of "oh you need to learn how to write the songs or write the lyrics." But everything is skill and every skill can be learned." -Andri of Rubeus and the Hagrids Places you can review WZRD for our 100 for 100: [ Spotify ] [ how-to for Apple reviews ] [ Audible ] [ Podchaser ] [ GoodPods ] The HP Fans Against Transphobia...

Jun 15, 20241 hr 1 min

Episode 97: Mother, Forgive Me

Happy June! We've got a lot going on, so hold tight to your broom! This month's spotlight is on the Forbidden Forest Apothecary and starts at 10:40. June events are at around 23:50. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

Jun 01, 202435 minEp. 97

Episode 96: Sonorus

"A lot of people start learning an instrument in order to make wizard rock, which I think is really amazing and really kind of brave." -Chris of Sonorus Places you can review WZRD for our 100 for 100: [ Spotify ] [ how-to for Apple reviews ] [ Audible ] [ Podchaser ] [ GoodPods ] The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

May 15, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 96

Episode 95: The Year Harry Went Emo

Special shout-out to Susannah, who got episode 93's theme of 'colors!' Not enough songs have the word 'orange' in them, magical friends. This month's spotlight is on Milton Mudblood, and begins around 7:40. The May events roundup starts at 20:50. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

May 01, 202439 min
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