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Episode 105: Halloween is Fun, But…

Hello magical friends, and welcome to episode 105 of WZRD Radio! I’m your hostwitch Bess and before we get in to today’s episode I’ve got a bit of business.

As you know, WZRD is now a team of two, with your hostwitch staffing the main office and our beloved Special Correspondent in the Field DQ gallavanting about and meeting you all in person. Well, it felt important that we have some sort of token for folks who might happen across Dream Quaffle while they’re Corresponding. To that effect we’ve knocked up three potential designs of buttons but we need your help making the final decision on which one will be the official Special Correspondent in the Field swag.

I’ve made a public poll on the WZRD Patreon, with a picture of each button option, that anyone can vote on. You don’t have to be a magical patron! Just pop on over to Patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod and tell us which one you think is best.

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Episode 100: The Original WZRD

Hello magical friends, and welcome to episode 100 of WZRD Radio! One Hundred! Can you believe it? We’ve heard so much music and met so many amazing musicians and done so much in that time—including roughly doubling the number of reviews WZRD has on places like Apple podcasts and Spotify, so thank you so, so much to everyone that took the time to star, like, and review. I was a little anxious about asking for reviews and you responded with such generosity and enthusiasm.

In honor of our 100 episodes, I decided this interview would take a look back at where it all began…with the original WZRD! Amy and Jamie came on to chat about the good old days and you know what? They can take over for me any time.

Before we dive into this pensieve, here’s our first block of music. This is Amy Snow with “Fat Lady.”

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Episode 73: Sara Idani

Hello magical friends, and especially The Cruciatus Curse, my newest magical patron friend, whose support makes these interviews possible.

Today I’m making a new friend and chatting with Sara Idani! Her new project is so much fun and I can’t wait to share her insights with you.

But first we’ve got “Not My Son” by QuickSpell and a couple other songs to hear.

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Episode 71: The Cruciatus Curse

Hello magical friends, especially my magical patron friends, whose generous support lets me do these interviews!

I’m hostwitch Bess, and today you’re going to hear from a very cool guest—The Cruciatus Curse!

We’ll get into his history with wizard rock in a little but you know the music comes first.

Here’s “Flyin’ My Broom” by A Couple of Harrys.

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Ep 16: Ariel Factor Birdoff

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Hello magical friends, especially my WZRD Radio patrons whose support not only makes these episodes possible, but who have enabled me to make our first donation to the Yes All Witches grant this month!

I’m your hostwitch Bess and today’s special guest is Ariel Factor Birdoff of Madam Pince and the Librarians. In “Rogue Librarian” she overthrew both The Author and Dewey of the decimal system so it’s safe to say she’s got a lot going on.

We’ll dig into that in a minute, but first we’ve got some music to play! First up is “I’m Neville Longbottom” by Luna Wants a Long Bottom.

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