"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…

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…

"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…

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…

"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…

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…

"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…

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 …

"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…

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:/…

"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…

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…

"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…

Happy April, magical friends! The Care of Magical Shippers shout-out begins at about 10:35. April events begin around 22:40. See the transcript (in English and Roman Urdu) at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Happy anniversary, magical friends! Go listen to the story how how Why Can't We Be Wizards saved WZRD here: https://www.whycantwebewizards.com/episodes/wzrd-radio-crossover-bonus-why-cant-we-save-wzrd The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical…

"And I also think partially as someone who is queer, I've always had that sense of, "and if I put my grubby little hands on it, she'll hate me for it, because she doesn't want me to touch her medium." So ha ha ha, look at me putting my queer all over your things." -JD, The Fizzing Whizbees The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnet…

Happy fourth anniversary, magical friends! Today's special gift to you is the Community Wrock Fund! Check it out, apply, or donate a dollar or two to help our wrockers thrive. This month's shout out to The Gayly Prophet starts at about 9:55. March events begin around 19:20. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitio…

"It's about music, it's about friends, it's about creating and sharing art. It's punk, it's social justice, it's community. It's showing up to a space where you can be your most unironic, fullest, weirdest, nerdiest self, and everyone celebrates that. And that's what I think is so beautiful about wizard rock." -Autumn Brooke **The song Timeturner i…

It's February! If you had fun with this 'crossovers' theme, go check out the Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Jam on the 'Pedia. Creator shout-outs begins at about 11:55. February events begin around 20:10. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magica…

"I think really the important thing is to just be yourself and figure out what you are doing that nobody else is doing or what you're doing that not enough people are doing. Or that some sad traumatized kid somewhere needs to see you specifically being successful so that they can keep going. And kind of just be that person that you needed when you …

Sorry about the slight sound quality drop, but it's nice to start the year without an expectation of perfection? Yew wandoscopes begin at about 12:20. January events are at 24:40. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://w…

Happy holidays! The third volume of WZRD's annual zine, The Wizard Rocker, is now available in the WZRD shop [https://www.etsy.com/shop/WZRDRadioPod]. Volumes 1 and 2 are back again as well! They're only here for December, so grab 'em if you want 'em! Willow wandoscopes begin at about 9:35. December events start at: 20:35. The HP Fans Against Trans…

"That's what it is in general...with the wizarding community, just kind of brings you in and takes you in as family. And I was like "Yeah, I wanna get even deeper in it." - Kalysta Flame The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at ht…

Walnut wandoscopes begin around 14:30. November events start at 23:46. 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

"And it's so much more towards the fandom, which is such an interesting... just joyous and kind of radical act. And that's what I think keeps me involved in the community myself." -Kathy of Hogwarts Therapist Coming out of the cupboard: A phenomenological exploration of fandom and LGBTQ identity The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://act…

October is here, and so is some more music! Vine wandoscopes begin at: 10:55. October events can be found at: 22:55. 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…

"So I do wanna take a moment to say thank you to the people out there who cared about it all this time and who kept that little, uh, flame lit. That is something that I was really touched by and it motivated me way more than me wanting to make a prettier sounding album... And so I wanted to give something back." -Eric of Striking Down Diggory The H…

What an amazing summer, magical friends! I hope you've all been having a fabulous time. Tamarack wandoscopes begin at 12:10. September events begin 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/WZR…

" And that was just such a cool experience. Everyone's so nerdy and very into it. And that's exactly my jam." - Adam of Potterwatch 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…

Caution! A song with a lot of unpleasant noise begins at 2:20 and ends at 3:55. Sycamore wandoscope begins at 7:45. Community events begin at about 20:30. 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/WZRDRadioP…

"And now we're kind of a little bit of everything, which is even better. Like, honestly, bring in the soup!" -Lara of The Weirdos Are out 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…

I may have gotten the Striking Down Diggory release date wrong. Follow them for those updates! Wandoscopes for swamp mayhews start at 9:25. July events begin about 19:35. 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.patreo…

"And I was really, really happy that I was onstage as a wizard rocker and not just in the audience, because that turned out to be great fun. But initially it was sort of a master plan to try to see if someone else could be foolish enough to do this thing that I had persuaded my brother to do with me." -Anna See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopo…

Wandoscopes for sugar maples start at about 11:15. June events begin at 24:00. 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

"It's so easy to get caught up in this system of trying to make it as a musician and it's so easy to lose track of the joy of it and the joy is why we're going into this. And so joy should really be the center of everything we do." - Sara Idani See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDR…

See you all at MISTI-Con, magical friends! Wandoscopes for magical friends who carry spruce are at 12:40. May events begin around 26:05. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"I mean, music is all about that, you know? It's expressionism. You make the music and if people like it, they like it. If they don't, they don't...Move on to the next thing." -Denni Towle of The Cruciatus Curse See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod…

It's April! May all your tricks be pleasant surprises. Wandoscopes for magical friends with silver lime wands begin at about 8:20. April events begin at around 17:10. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Important notes, magical friends! 1) The transcript is going to be a day late. It is coming, but I'm being a little slow. Expect it tomorrow! 2) Don't forget to check out WZRD's birthday giveaways! https://wzrdradiopod.com/2023/03/10/3rd-anniversary-giveaways/ You've only got a few days left to enter. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/…

"But I also think it's really important to just, if you enjoy it, you don't have to make it for anyone else. If you want to just make it for you, then that's totally fine. Just do it. But, like, in your own way." - Mia of NEWTs Don't forget to check out WZRD's birthday giveaways! https://wzrdradiopod.com/2023/03/10/3rd-anniversary-giveaways/ See th…

Happy third anniversary, magical friends! Make sure you get yourself a celebratory little treat while enjoying this month's offerings! This month's wandoscope, for rowan wands, begins at about 10:00. March events begin at about 19:00. See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod…

"You know, everyone has a different past. Everyone has a different life and a style. Everyone has a different way of living. And I wanna connect to all those different points so that we can bring people together." - Patrick of The Hinky Punks Content note: there is a mention of the Ministry of Magic at the 38:00 mark. You can skip 30 seconds or so …

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…

"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…

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…

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

"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://wzrd…

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.p…

"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 al…

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