Hello magical friends, especially my wonderful patrons who make these interview episodes possible. I’m your hostwitch Bess and I’m excited to share the final interview of 2025 with you! We’re getting another peek into the Australian wizard rock scene and it’s very cool.
First, of course, comes the music. Here is “Wizard Solidarity Forever” by Hope and the Howlers.
Hello magical friends, and welcome to episode 108 of WZRD Radio! I’m your hostwitch Bess, and today’s interview has been actual years in the making.
Before we get to the interview, however, I wanted to do a quick recap of WZRDFest and WZRD Presents. Between the rain and the power outage you might think it was a disaster, but only if you don’t know wizard rock. We had a rave in the dark, an unplugged rap battle, a pizza party, and the most fun I can remember having, with so many of my favorite people.
It was a reminder that we never cede ground to transphobes, and that includes fandoms. We plant out feet, lock our elbows, and ensure those ideals can’t flourish in our space. It’s why we boycott, and why we write, draw, collage, and make music so joyfully.
I don’t have the words to say everything that WZRD Presents was. Luckily, the Galleon Guy did it for me in our first song, “WZRDFest for good.”
Hello magical friends, especially Bradley, the newest member of the WZRD Radio Patreon, who’s joined just in time to help me do this episode!
Speaking of my magical Patreon friends, I had so much fun talking to this month’s guest, that I couldn’t bear to cut it all, so patrons are getting a special extended version of our conversation. But don’t worry if you’re not a patron; this version is still excellent.
Hello magical friends! Especially Lara, an interesting rock, Yaritza, Steven, and Maggie, WZRD Radio’s newest patrons who made this episode possible.
Today we’re hearing from Russ of Creevey Crisis! Whether you’ve known him from the beginning or heard him for the first time at this year’s O.W.L.Fest, I think you’re in for a treat.
Before that though, I know you want to hear some music.