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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 66: Get Me To An Apothecary

Happy New Episode Day, magical friends! I always struggle with what to put here. What would be fun? The wandoscope, for magical friends with rosewood wands, begins at about 10:30. February's fandom events begin at about 21:20. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Feb 01, 202338 minEp. 66

Episode 65: Lauren Fairweather

"It ended up being something that was so scary, that I was so nervous to do that I just put off doing for so long. But I was so glad that I finally did it, and it was really fun." -Lauren Fairweather See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Jan 15, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 65

Episode 64: It's Real For Us

Happy New Year, magical friends! I hope this episode finds you well, after our long absence. Wandoscopes (for reed wand carriers) begin at about 15:50. January events (and they are exciting!) being around 30:10. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Jan 01, 202344 min

Episode 63: Flaming Christmas Pudding

It's the last episode of 2022, and you'll never guess what the theme is! Wandoscopes for redwood wand carries begin at about 13:50. Events begin around 23:45. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Dec 01, 202237 minEp. 63

Episode 62: Bisexual Harry

"Harry Potter(TM) might be theirs, but the queer Harry Potter fandom is ours and I just love it and I feel good about supporting it and it really helps me live my truth." -Lan of Bisexual Harry Once again, magical friends, patrons got an extended cut of our interview! It's over on the Patreon if you're interested. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

Nov 15, 20221 hr 11 min

Episode 61: Pick Up Your Wands

Oops, I misspoke! Draco and the Malfoys released "An Anthology of Slytherin, Volume 2" not 1. Sorry about that! Here's the Goblet of Wine fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/2s554-in-memory-of-alex Wandoscopes begin at 12:45. November events being at 23:20. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod...

Nov 01, 202237 min

Episode 60: Draco and the Malfoys

"And I really think it's a community thing, more than anything. And it's a story thing. It's not that these stories are so amazing and this is the best thing ever so we need to explore and make stories about this amazing piece of work...It's just that it's stories that everyone knows...We're all singing these songs about these stories because we all know these stories. Like, that's what music has been forever." -Bradley of Draco and the Malfoys There's almost a full hour of extra stories, tips, ...

Oct 15, 20221 hr 20 min

Episode 59: Nerve

It's spooky month--how are you celebrating? If you're not sure, I've got some ideas! Events are at 24:30. Wandoscopes for magical friends with prickly ash wands are at about 9:00. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Oct 01, 202243 min

Episode 58: Chasitherin

"That's what wizard rock taught me, is that music doesn't have to be this ideal that so many conservatories and schools of music tell you it has to be. It doesn't. It can be something that's communal and beautiful for people to share." -Didi Baker of Chasitherin See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Sep 15, 202258 minEp. 58

Episode 57: Leaving in a Blue Ford Anglia

Happy September, magical friends! I hope you're all staying safe and have many lovely adventures planned. Wandoscopes for magical friends with poplar wands start at 11:00. September events (and there are some brilliant ones!) start at 22:20. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Sep 01, 202241 minEp. 57

Episode 56: Nanzdemort

"...in the end, the message is if you want to do it, if you are curious about it, just follow your heart. Your heart never lies." -Nancy of Nanzdemort Here's Nanzdemort's favorite sound effects website: https://freesound.org/ See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Aug 15, 20221 hr 16 min

Episode 55: Battle Cedric Diggory

Happy August, magical friends! Pine wands' wandoscopes begin at about 11:50. August's fandom events being at about 23:00. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Aug 01, 202236 min

Episode 54: Chloe Ament

"I think people also like to have their hearts broken, and the Marauders story does that so well." -Chloe Ament See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Jul 15, 20221 hr 7 min

Episode 53: In Which I Kick Harry Potter in the Face

I hope I'll see you at LeakyCon Orlando, magical friends! This month's wandoscope, for pear wood wands, starts at about 10:17. Upcoming fandom events begin at about 19:15. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Jul 01, 202238 minEp. 53

Episode 52: Slytherspouse

"When I do anything--almost anything--it's just to make people laugh. Well, it's mostly to make me laugh and hope that people laugh with me." - Kevin of Slytherspouse See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Jun 15, 202255 minEp. 52

Episode 51: Lucky Tonight

Happy June, magical friends! I hope it's a gentle month with lots of little joys. Wandoscopes for laurel wands starts at about 12:05. June's events start at about 23:20. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Jun 01, 202239 min

Episode 50: Luna (not) Lovegood

"And so I feel like, anybody who's listening who is not sure if they should do it--just do it." Luna of Luna (not) Lovegood See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

May 15, 20221 hr

Episode 49: Expecto Patronum

Happy May, magical friends! Wandoscopes for laurel wands start at 12:30. Events begin at 22:40. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

May 01, 202237 minEp. 49

Episode 48: Dream Quaffle

"So I thought “you know what? I could do that. I should try that.” And when I did, I was very glad that I tried it because I was actually pretty pleased with what came from it." -Geoff of Dream Quaffle See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical patron at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioP

Apr 15, 20221 hr 16 min

Episode 47: I Love Ginny

Happy April, magical friends! Wandoscopes for magical friends with laurel wands starts about 10:50. Events start at about 20:45. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Apr 01, 202236 minEp. 47

Fanatical WZRD Bonus Episode

Happy anniversary, magical friends! The hosts of Fanatical Fics stopped by to talk about the fandom siblings that are wrock and fan fiction and play a few party games. Catch Fanatical Fics at https://www.fanaticalfics.com/ See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Mar 22, 20221 hr 5 min

Episode 46: Pottörhead

"Don't hesitate. Be open for positive feedback, be open for positive energy. Try as much as you can to have fun. Drop something if it's not fun. If you get stuck, pick it up later." -Jutze of Pottörhead See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical patron at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Mar 15, 20221 hr 4 min

Episode 45: Walking the World

Happy second anniversary, magical friends! I hope you're ready for a month of magic. Wandoscopes for larch wands begin at approximately 9:50. Events start at 23:40. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical patron at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Mar 01, 202237 min

Episode 44: SlytherPuff

" But you start to think, like “I need a very specific sound for this song idea I have.” And then you just buy the sound." -Morgan of SlytherPuff See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical patron at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Feb 15, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 44

Episode 43: 99 Death Eaters

Don't let Professor Lockhart get you this month, magical friends! Wandoscopes for ivy wands begins at about 14:10. February's events start at 24:00. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/

Feb 01, 202236 minEp. 43

Episode 42: Aguamenti

"The wizard rock community, definitely. Man, I just have such a big love for it." - Ash of Aguamenti See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical patron at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Jan 15, 202256 min

Episode 41: Potions Yesterday

Happy New Year, magical friends! Wandoscope for hornbeam wands starts at about 8:30. January events begin at about 22:00. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Jan 01, 202236 min

Episode 40: The Twelve Days of Wizard Christmas

It's the last episode of the year, magical friends! But there's lot of exciting news inside, so don't despair. And, of course, we'll be back again next year. Stay warm! Holly wands' wandoscope starts at 9:03. Events begin at 21:35. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical patron at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Dec 01, 202138 minEp. 40

Episode 39: Kwikspell

"And I was like 'this is my chance to fill this one little dream that I have; my tiny little Harry Potter dream.' And so I went and I performed Wrockstock. It was amazing. I cried. It was great." -Kosmo of Kwikspell See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical patron at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Nov 15, 20211 hr 16 min

Episode 38: Niffler Parade

Our first-ever patron-chosen theme episode! Wandoscopes for hazel wand carriers stars at 9:09. HP and wrock events begin at 23:10. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical patron at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Nov 01, 202137 min
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