Episode

Episode 135: Accio Equality

Hello magical friends, and welcome to episode 135 of WZRD Radio. You’ve probably noticed that I am not your usual hostwitch, who is currently under the weather with a terrible case of dragonpox. Bess is expected to make a full recovery but she asked me, Lillian, also known as Hope & the Howlers, to fill in for her until she’s no longer breathing fire when she talks. We’re sending our thoughts and prayers by owl, Bess!

Speaking of magical diseases, and because I can’t resist, here’s a trivia question to start off the show:
In Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, what disease does Luna Lovegood speculate that Chaser Zacharias Smith was suffering from as she commentated for the Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff quidditch match?

Continue reading “Episode 135: Accio Equality”
Episode

Episode 122: Bubble Gum Wrappers

Hello magical friends, and welcome to episode 122 of WZRD Radio! I’m your hostwitch Bess and I hope you’re all having just the best Summer! Of! Fun!

While you’re planning your next adventure, here’s some music to soundtrack your plans.

First up is Slytherin Soundtrack and “Frank and Alice.”

Continue reading “Episode 122: Bubble Gum Wrappers”
Episode

Episode 115: The 8th Horcrux

Hello magical friends, with an extra special hello to my newest patron, Harrison, whose support lets me do these interviews!

Our anniversary interview is with Paul of the 8th Horcrux! He’s got so many fun memories and some wonderful advice for new bands, I can’t wait to get into it with you.

But first! Some anniversary interview music. Here’s “Stay By My Side” from The Whomping Willows.

Continue reading “Episode 115: The 8th Horcrux”
Episode

Episode 101: Dobby, Bang Your Head

Hello magical friends and welcome to episode 101 of WZRD Radio! I’m your hostwitch Bess and since it’s now August, I’m ready to start celebrating my birthday. (My family motto is “celebrate all the things.”) One of the ways I’m doing that is by officially adding another member to the WZRD team! They’ll be introducing themselves after this music break, so stay tuned!

We’re kicking things off with Anvil and the Hints and “Farewell, My Friend.”

Continue reading “Episode 101: Dobby, Bang Your Head”
Episode

Episode 99: I Don’t Want to be the Chosen One

Hello magical friends, and welcome to episode 99 of WZRD Radio. I’m your hostwitch Bess and it’s so hot here that Slytherspouse, Ravencat, and Hufflekitten are all lying on the hardwood and panting. I hope you’re keeping cool where you are.

Thank you again to everyone who’s been rating and reviewing WZRD in your podcast apps. It’s a huge help to the show, and episode 100 is coming before you know it.

July is a big month in the fandom so let’s dive right in.

Here’s Miranda Puffskein and “The Chosen One.”

Continue reading “Episode 99: I Don’t Want to be the Chosen One”
Episode

Episode 87: Resistance

Hello magical friends, and welcome back to WZRD Radio! This is episode 87, and I’m your hostwitch Bess. I hope you had a warm winter and celebrated as many holidays as possible.

I’m thrilled to be back for another year of wizard rock, so let’s kick it off with “Marietta’s a Sneak” by Hawthorn and Holly.

Continue reading “Episode 87: Resistance”
Episode

Episode 68: Key To Ron’s Heart

Hello magical friends, and welcome to episode 68, WZRD Radio’s third birthday! I’m your hostwitch Bess, and I’m so happy we’re still together three years in.

It’s time for the party, so of course I brought treats!

Here’s “Hermione’s Favorite Food” by Harry and the Potters.

Continue reading “Episode 68: Key To Ron’s Heart”
Episode

Episode 66: Get Me To An Apothecary

Hello magical friends, and welcome to episode 66 of WZRD Radio. I’m your hostwitch Bess, and I hope you are all doing brilliantly. Here at the hostwitch house, we’re excited to watch the days getting incrementally longer.

I’m sure you’re eager to get started, so without further ado, here’s MC Gryf and “Chocolate Cauldrons of Love.”

Continue reading “Episode 66: Get Me To An Apothecary”
Episode

Episode 53: In Which I Kick Harry Potter in the Face

Hello magical friends, and welcome to episode 53 of WZRD Radio. I’m your hostwitch Bess and this month—July—is one of the busiest in the Harry Potter fandom. So don’t forget to stay hydrated, stay vaxxed, and stay masked as you meet up with all your magical friends.

We’ll get into some of the wonderful fandom events soon, but here at WZRD, the music comes first.

Here’s “In Which Moaning Myrtle Moans” by The Moaning Myrtles.

Continue reading “Episode 53: In Which I Kick Harry Potter in the Face”