"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

"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…

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/WZRDRadi…

"...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…

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

"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

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

"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

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

"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

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/WZRDRadioPodBy WZRD Radio

"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…

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/WZRDRadioPodBy WZRD Radio