Best Hostwitch Bess Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 133: All is Well 41:24

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5d ago41:24

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Happy New Year, magical friends! SCitF DQ reports in at: 11:30. Upcoming events are at 26:00. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

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Original WZRD: Sue and the Hufflepuffs 35:40

16d ago35:40

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Happy Hanukkah, magical friends! This is our last bonus episode! I hope you've enjoyed them. (Please remember, these are from 2006 and things have changed. Consider these a nice peek into the past.)

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Original WZRD: WizardRock.org 41:12

17d ago41:12

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Happy Hanukkah, magical friends! For the next two nights I'm going to be sharing the first eight episodes of the original WZRD, featuring your original hostwitches Jamie and Amy. (Please remember, these are from 2006 and things have changed. Consider these a nice peek into the past.)

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Original WZRD: PhoenixPost 33:36

18d ago33:36

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Happy Hanukkah, magical friends! For the next three nights I'm going to be sharing the first eight episodes of the original WZRD, featuring your original hostwitches Jamie and Amy. (Please remember, these are from 2006 and things have changed. Consider these a nice peek into the past.)

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Original WZRD: Roonil Wazlib 40:08

19d ago40:08

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Happy Hanukkah, magical friends! For the next four nights I'm going to be sharing the first eight episodes of the original WZRD, featuring your original hostwitches Jamie and Amy. (Please remember, these are from 2006 and things have changed. Consider these a nice peek into the past.)

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Original WZRD: Hollow Godric 1:03:32

20d ago1:03:32

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Happy Hanukkah, magical friends! For the next five nights I'm going to be sharing the first eight episodes of the original WZRD, featuring your original hostwitches Jamie and Amy. (Please remember, these are from 2006 and things have changed. Consider these a nice peek into the past.)

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Original WZRD: The Hermione Crookshanks Experience 31:14

21d ago31:14

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Happy Hanukkah, magical friends! For the next six nights I'm going to be sharing the first eight episodes of the original WZRD, featuring your original hostwitches Jamie and Amy. (Please remember, these are from 2006 and things have changed. Consider these a nice peek into the past.)

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Original WZRD: The Moaning Myrtles 29:44

21d ago29:44

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Happy Hanukkah, magical friends! For the next seven nights I'm going to be sharing the first eight episodes of the original WZRD, featuring your original hostwitches Jamie and Amy. (Please remember, these are from 2006 and things have changed. Consider these a nice peek into the past.)

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Original WZRD: The Remus Lupins 24:10

23d ago24:10

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Happy Hanukkah, magical friends! For the next eight nights I'm going to be sharing the first eight episodes of the original WZRD, featuring your original hostwitches Jamie and Amy. (Please remember, these are from 2006 and things have changed. Consider these a nice peek into the past.)

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Episode 132: Accio Christmas 48:45

1M ago48:45

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Happy holidays, magical friends! SCitF DQ reports in at 14:00. Upcoming events are at 33:35. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

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Episode 131: Anvil & the Hints 57:20

2M ago57:20

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"It's fun, it's great to be part of a community like that. And I think the community is so, so welcoming as well." - Lani of Anvil & the Hints See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

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Episode 130: Nevertheless, I Persisted 37:42

2M ago37:42

37:42

It's November, time to start feasting! SCitF DQ's announcement is at 11:15. Events are at 24:45. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

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Episode 129: Lordess Voldina and the Eating Dead 1:01:10

3M ago1:01:10

1:01:10

"Just have fun and do it. Because that's what everybody's really taught me in wizard rock, just have fun and do it." - Darbi of Lordess Voldina and the Eating Dead See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

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Episode 128: Remember the Good Times 43:06

3M ago43:06

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Happy October, magical friends! SCitF DQ's extra-special announcement is at 9:15. Upcoming events are at 26:30. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

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Episode 127: The Gringotts Grrls 1:15:10

4M ago1:15:10

1:15:10

"But what I'm getting to with this is that we've grown through the music just as much as the music has grown through us..." -Deirdre of the Gringotts Grrls "Yeah... You are being creative and being creative feeds creativity." -Mary of the Gringotts Grrls The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the tr…

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Episode 126: Like a Death Eater 42:03

4M ago42:03

42:03

Gotta get back to Hogwarts, magical friends! SCitF DQ's report on EnchantiCon is at about 13:20. September events are at 28:00. 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…

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Episode 125: Celestial Warmbottom 1:06:46

5M ago1:06:46

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"It's all about love. And that's it. It's all about love. Loving people, loving each other, loving everything different about us, everything the same about us. It's love. I love you all." - Deanna of Celestial Warmbottom Content note, magical friends: this episode is a little spicy, so proceed with caution. MalfoyCon: https://irvinkhaytman.com/malf…

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Episode 124: Voices In My Head 46:12

6M ago46:12

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Things I forgot to include in the round up: BBEFJ! This month the theme is "Get Silly" Veil Into Black released "Always" and The Bookish Hufflepuff gave us "Learning How To Dance" Sorry about that, magical friends! SCitF DQ's report starts at 15:35. August events are at 29:00. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/peti…

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Episode 123: Marked As His Equal 1:18:15

6M ago1:18:15

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"If you have the ability to make noise, you have music inside of you. And don't shy away from it, because someone out there wants to hear it and the only way they're going to is if you get out there and actually do it." - Mark from Marked As His Equal The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the trans…

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Episode 122: Bubble Gum Wrappers 36:34

7M ago36:34

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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…

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Episode 121: The House of Black 1:09:21

7M ago1:09:21

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"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 …

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Episode 120: The Battle of Hogwarts 37:11

8M ago37:11

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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 Fie…

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Episode 119: Priori Incantatem 1:19:57

8M ago1:19:57

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"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://wzrdradi…

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Episode 118: Song for Unconventional Public Transportation 37:23

9M ago37:23

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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…

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Episode 117: Wingardium Leviosa 1:16:44

9M ago1:16:44

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"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…

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Episode 116: Weatherby 39:58

10M ago39:58

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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

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WZRD After 2020 1:17:52

10M ago1:17:52

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"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://actionnetw…

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Episode 115: The 8th Horcrux 1:09:21

10M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

"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 Responsibilit…

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Episode 114: Through the Looking Glass 40:14

11M ago40:14

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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…

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Episode 113: The Galleon Guy 1:10:19

11M ago1:10:19

1:10:19

"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 Pa…

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Episode 112: All the Magic I Got 40:56

12M ago40:56

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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…

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Episode 111: Hope and the Howlers 1:04:53

12M ago1:04:53

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"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/petiti…

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Episode 110: no dark mark, no crime 39:20

1y ago39:20

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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.pa…

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Happy 2024 Christmas! 1:51

1y ago1:51

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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

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Episode 109: So Much Love 43:06

1y ago43:06

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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/petit…

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Episode 108: Ludo Bagman and the Trash 56:49

1y ago56:49

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"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://wzrdradi…

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Episode 107: The Pensieve 58:30

1y ago58:30

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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…

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Episode 106: HEADBOY 56:44

1y ago56:44

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"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…

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Episode 105: Halloween is Fun But... 40:14

1+ y ago40:14

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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 Pat…

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Episode 104: Neville's Diary 1:16:47

1+ y ago1:16:47

1:16:47

"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.p…

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Episode 103: Hey, It's Can(n)on 40:17

1+ y ago40:17

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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://wzrdradiop…

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Episode 102: Daniel Kelly 1:02:39

1+ y ago1:02:39

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"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…

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Episode 101: Dobby, Bang Your Head 35:58

1+ y ago35:58

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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…

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Episode 100: The Original WZRD 1:16:41

1+ y ago1:16:41

1:16:41

"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/WZRDRad…

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Episode 99: I Don't Want to be the Chosen One 36:47

1+ y ago36:47

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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 …

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Episode 98: Rubeus and the Hagrids 1:00:41

1+ y ago1:00:41

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"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 yo…

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Episode 97: Mother, Forgive Me 35:02

1+ y ago35:02

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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:/…

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Episode 96: Sonorus 1:19:25

1+ y ago1:19:25

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"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/n…

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Episode 95: The Year Harry Went Emo 38:41

1+ y ago38:41

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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…

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Episode 94: RiddleTM 1:03:50

2y ago1:03:50

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"Some of my best memories are from wizard rock and I'm really glad it's still going and that you are still working on it. It's really nice to know it's still there and if I want to return then I can." -Georgia of RiddleTM *Please note, this episode mentions Alex Day, Ministry of Magic, and the Remus Lupins. If you're not comfortable hearing those n…