Why Can't We Be Wizards

Still separated, the rest of the group tries to make their way through the Obsidian Labyrinth to find Leo. Caleb doesn't understand emotional story beats. Freya tries to be a leader. Skyler doesn't believe what they hear. Allison tries to subdue an opponent. Leo makes a choice. ✨ Special thanks to this week's guest commercial contributor Caity Gebs ! Follow them on Twitter @CaitGebhard ! Disclaim...

Most of the group is blissfully unaware of their new lives without Leo as they head to charms class for a light end of the year practice session. Caleb giggles uncontrollably. Skyler ponders the meaning of existence. Allison doesn't like Cheerios. Leo grapples with a serious threat. Freya tries to show everyone the truth. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to...

Sat down for a little bit of group therapy, the group plays a game with Emmanuel. Caleb/Hero Monster Person protects his most prized possession. Leo/Doctor Professor Wizard gives something up to get something else. Allison/Detective Spy Guy does their best salesman impression. Freya/Investigator Psychologist Boss reads minds. Seriously. Skyler/Art/Mona Lisa With Cool Guy Sunglasses/Scream put them...

Separated for the holidays once again, the group is still reeling over the events of the staircase and the confrontation afterwards. Won't everyone just make up and be friends again? Skyler becomes a linebacker. Allison goes along with it. Freya invents some magic. Caleb does a snek. Leo does a doosy of a whoopsie. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share t...

The gang learns Mean Ol’ Galway’s first name, ruins Hunter McGurkinstuffin’s shirt, then starts to head their separate ways for the holiday break. Caleb does some snooping. Freya does some research. Skyler works on the playbook. Allison is embarrassed. Leo misses some social cues. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https:...

Divided after the events of the quidditch match and the staircase incident, the group tries to pick up the pieces. Caleb feels betrayed. Skyler meets her conscience. Freya does what she thinks is right. Allison looks out for her friends. Leo keeps things to himself. ✨ Shout out to our friends at Puffcast: Your Harry Potter Happy Place! If you like our show, you should check them out too. You can...

It's the first quidditch match of the year, and everyone on this podcast is pulling for Ravenclaw to win! Or are they? Caleb solves the five second rule problem. Skyler is a little too competitive. Allison looks for some alone time. Leo is in control. Freya seeks advice, but does she follow it? ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on D...

The gang goes to Professor Wigglefin's unorthodox charms class -- although at this point, which classes aren't unorthodox? Freya tries to be reasonable. Skyler just really wants to draw. Caleb un-upside-downs himself. Leo is convinced. Allison saves the day. Sort of. ✨ We'd like to thank our very first special guest collaborator Atlas Zaina from The Athens Collective! Check them out and be sure t...

The gang meet up for breakfast on a rainy Saturday before Skyler and Caleb have Quidditch practice. That afternoon, they try to get warm in the common room. Skyler gets a present. Caleb tries a trick shot. Freya shares some drawings. Allison wants to believe. Leo has his own misadventures. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discor...

Back at school, the gang goes to their first day of class. They learn that they are definitely certainly absolutely going to take real exams this year. Later, Skyler and Caleb try again to make the Quidditch team. Caleb learns from books. Allison points out the obvious. Skyler gives some heartfelt advice. Freya tries to suss out her dreams. Leo jumps at a new opportunity. ✨ You can find all our s...

The gang takes the train back to Hogwarts for their second year. On the way, they run into a friend that has a fresh new look. Caleb reevaluates how he views others. Skyler is a prankster. Allison gets a new roommate. Freya wants to learn how to draw. Leo is tempted. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z...

The group makes their getaway from Freya's house after a daring rescue. On the way home, they contemplate their futures. Later, they head to Diagon Alley to get ready for the next school year. Freya needs a new wand. Caleb watches after his brother. Skyler makes new friends. Allison just wants a lollipop. Leo grapples with new circumstances. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw...

Back at home for the summer, everyone is having a very... different holiday. Later, most of the gang gets together at the Caller house for some brunch and some poorly thought out schemes. Skyler is the mushroom master. Allison tries to keep the gang on track. Caleb gives bad advice. Freya gives in to peer pressure. Leo finds a book. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use th...

We have a bonus episode this week! Alie sits all of us down to answer listener questions and talk about the first book of Why Can't We Be Wizards, which we're calling Caleb Murkwood and the Speckled Potion! Learn about the players behind our characters, our real Hogwarts houses, our chocolate preferences and what it's like to be first-time podcasters. We'll be back on our regular schedule next wee...

After seemingly completing the First Year House Hunt, the group finds themselves staring down a grown adult. Will first year magic be enough to get them through their toughest challenge yet? Freya gets raised up. Allison summons an angel. Skyler wants answers. Leo gets aggressive. Caleb weighs a tough choice. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the sho...

Caleb needs to sort himself out before end-of-year festivities begin. Skyler starts a new religion. Freya does her best to keep a secret. Allison sees the light. Leo draws a smiley face. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn...

Freya and Caleb sneak off at night to start brewing their own Wolfsbane potion in the secret room. Later, the group gets involved in some athletic endeavors. Allison seeks electronic help. Skyler starts her new apprenticeship. Leo goes on a grand adventure. Freya looks for a spot to hide. Caleb pulls a switcheroo. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share th...

Back at school after some time apart during winter break, the group reconnects. Later that week, they go to potions class in the dungeon and find themselves dealing with unorthodox teaching methods. Caleb confides in a friend. Leo works on his painting. Skyler finds an unlikely mentor. Freya steals and lies (not necessarily in that order). Allison finds replacement music. ✨ You can find all our s...

The group says their goodbyes for the first time since moving into school together, as everyone heads home for the break. Or do they? Skyler hears from someone unexpected. Caleb leans on a friend for guidance and help. Freya tries her best to be a perfect daughter. Leo is bad at drawing. Allison pulls a few pranks. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share t...

Caleb and Freya have a heart to heart and share some secrets. Later, the group has to present their semester group projects for Transfiguration class. Freya needs to keep up appearances. Allison plays lookout. Skyler likes to sing. Leo forgets the plan. Caleb can't stop putting feet on food. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Disc...

The group are still split up after their separate forays into the woods -- some for real, some in their dreams. As they come back together, they have a lot to discuss. Caleb isn't as hard to read as he wishes he was. Allison giggles inappropriately. Skyler shares a secret with everyone. Freya wishes she could trust her friend. Leo burned his butt. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee...

Splitting up after finishing up some work at the library, Allison Skyler and Leo go off to finish up their costumes. Hopefully everyone is getting excited for the feast! Freya looks for banned books. Caleb needs a haircut. Allison channels her inner RBG. Leo fumbles in the dark. Skyler supports their friends as much as they can. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that l...

The companions get acclimated to the castle in their first two months at Hogwarts. They meet Hagrid in his hut for the first time and learn exactly what a rock cake is. On Halloween, they face their first real threat: test results! Leo runs as fast as he can. Caleb has an idea. Freya has a new close friend. Skyler tries to cheer up her bestie. Allison ponders the importance of hard work. ✨ You ca...

In the aftermath of their first magic fight, the group heads back to the common room and disagrees on how to deal with their current circumstances. Leo keeps watch. Allison sees something concerning. Freya doesn't trust her friends. Caleb's library books are ruined. Skyler tries her hand at adventure. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join...

The group heads down to the quidditch pitch for Ravenclaw quidditch tryouts. Then, they all really stretch their legs in the first week of school. Leo does his best. Allison gets a bloody nose. Skyler meets a formidable knight. Caleb is mesmerized in Astronomy class. Freya has a dream. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw ! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! h...