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Episode 123: Marked As His Equal

Hello magical friends, with a great big welcome to all my magical patrons who make these interview episodes possible. I’m your hostwitch Bess, and I think episode 123 is a very fun number, don’t you?

I hope you’re ready for this interview; it’s a particularly great one. But first and foremost, we’re all about the music. Here’s “Cheering Charm” from Grace Kendall.

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Episode 111: Hope and the Howlers

Hello magical friends, and welcome to episode 111 of WZRD Radio! I’m your hostwitch Bess and I’m so excited to be debuting a brand new wizard rock band today! Vive la music!

I’d also like to make a quick note that I’m still working on my recording room so my sound is a little echo-y. Sorry about that!

Before we meet our newest wizard rocker, let’s check in with some familiar favorites. Here’s Striking Down Diggory with “The Princess of Snakes.”

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Episode 106: HEADBOY

Hello magical friends, with a special hey hi hello to Celia, my newest magical patron, whose support lets me do these interviews!

Today’s interview is with a new friend that I think you’re going to love. It’s Head Boy!

Before we get to that, though, go vote on our Special Correspondent in the Field swag poll! I’m closing it at the end of the month so you’ve only got a couple more weeks to pick your pin. I’ve included a link to the poll in the transcript, so check that out while our first music plays. [link]

Here’s The Quaffle Kids with “The Common Welsh Green” to cheer our way!

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Episode 61: Pick Up Your Wands

Hello magical friends, and welcome to episode 61 of WZRD Radio! I’m your hostwitch Bess and I hope you’re all ready for harvest festivals! They’re my favorite.

Before we get to the music, I’d like to share a project from some dear podcast friends:

Goblet of Wine lost a member of their community last year, and are running a fundraiser for Mermaids in their memory. I’m including a link in the transcript, and the show notes, and I hope you donate if you can. It’s so important, as part of the Harry Potter fandom, to be acutely aware of what damage giving any money to the franchise does, and to fight transphobia at every turn. [link]

While you’re checking out that link, here’s “Bubble Gum Wrappers” by The House of Black.

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Episode 57: Leaving in a Blue Ford Anglia

Hello magical friends, and welcome to episode 57 of WZRD Radio! I’m your hostwitch Bess, and today you get an extra song because I couldn’t decide between them. You lucky listener, you.

We’re kicking off this episode with everyone’s favorite goodie bag, Ludo Bagman and the Trash singing “Song Against Conventional Wizarding Transport.”

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Episode 23: Percy and the Prefects

Hello magical friends! Especially Nancy, the newest member of the WZRD Radio Patreon team, whose support makes these interview episodes possible.

I’m your hostwitch Bess and today I’ll be talking with Percy and the Prefects, so everyone be on your best behavior.

Let’s get this show started. First up is “Neville’s Lullaby,” by Neville’s Diary.

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