WZRD Radio

"F or 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 my ideas. It helped me anchor onto something." -...

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 Patreon at  https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"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.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

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://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at  https://w...

"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://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

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/WZRDRadioPod

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 Transphobia petition:  https://actionnet...

"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 you can review WZRD for our 100 for 100: [ Spotify ]...

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://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod  

"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/nohptv See the transcript at  https://wz...

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 at  https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical P...

"S ome 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 names, feel free to skip this one. The HP Fans Aga...

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 Patreon at  https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadio...

"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://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at...

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/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at  https://wzrdrad...

"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 is dedicated to all who are nostalgic for what--at...

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 magical Patreon at  https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioP...

"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 were there." - Eron of Errand of Mercy The HP Fans...

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://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

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 Transphobia petition:  https://actionnetwork.org/peti...

"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  https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

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://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the trans...