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Episode 35: Roonil Wazlib

Hello magical friends, especially Sequoia, the newest member of the WZRD Radio Patreon, whose support lets me do these interviews!

I’m your hostwitch Bess, and today I’m talking to an absolute treasure, Eli of Roonil Wazlib!

I know, I can’t wait either.

But first, let’s get even more amped up with some music. Here’s “The Forbidden Forest” by The Swedish Shortsnouts.

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Episode 34: What’s Wrong

Hello magical friends, and welcome to episode 34 of WZRD Radio. I’m your hostwitch Bess, and I hope you’re all staying safe and sound, and getting ready to dust off your warm butterbeer recipes.

I’ve got an excellent selection of music for you today, so let’s jump right in.

Here’s Aguamenti with “I’m Magic.”

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Episode 33: Candle Wix

Hello magical friends, especially Kate, the newest member of the WZRD Radio Patreon, and Hayley, who I can’t remember if I gave a shout-out to, and would feel terrible if I missed.

I’m your hostwitch Bess, and this month I’m talk to Sagan of Candle Wix. If creating some of the funniest wizard rock around isn’t enough, they’re also the archivist over at the Wizrocklopedia.

First, however, we’ve got some music to get to, so don’t neglect your earmuffs! …I mean headphones.

Here’s ArgenPotter with “Como Un Horcrux.”

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Episode 32: Give Me The Moon

Hello magical friends and welcome to Episode 32 and, coincidentally, the first episode of my birthday month! I’m your hostwitch Bess and I’m really looking forward to seeing what cake Molly Weasley whips up.

But there’s still a bit of time before then, so how about some music?

We’re starting the show off with the Dumbledore’s Army Band and “Freedom is Only a Hippogriff Away.”

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Episode 31: Dots and Lines

 Hello magical friends! Especially Anna Maria, the newest member of the WZRD Radio Patreon, whose support lets me do these episodes.

Today I’m talking to another Yes All Witches alum, Zoe Bentley from Dots and Lines! They’re a newer band, but already a huge part of the community. I can’t wait to dive in and learn some more about them!

But, of course, we’re starting with some music.

Here’s How Airplanes Fly with “Time Turner.”

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Episode 30: A Day in the Life

Hello magical friends, and welcome to WZRD Radio. I’m your hostwitch Bess, and I’m really enjoying cooling charms this month; I hope you are too. And remember, if you can’t perform your own, store bought is fine.

Let’s kick off this month’s show with “Love Song for Chocolate” by Hayley Carr.

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Episode 29: Swish and Flick

Hello magical friends! Especially Leah, the newest member of the WZRD Radio patron, whose support lets me do these interview episodes.

Today I’m super excited to be talking with Stacy Santiago Pisani and John Pisani of Swish and Flick! The energy and Slytherin Pride they brought to wizard rock is legendary. If you’ve never heard of them before, you’re in for a real treat.

But first—the music. We’re kicking it off today with “Our Love is Magic” by Dandy Decadence.

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Episode 28: The Last Knut

Hello magical friends, and welcome to Episode 28 of WZRD Radio. I’m your hostwitch Bess, and I hope your summer is looking as promising as mine. The flutterby bushes are blooming, the jobberknolls are returning from migration, and the Everglades’ horned serpents are waking up from their hibernation.

Let’s celebrate this season with some music!

First up we have ‘ow ‘orrible ‘arry, with “My Stance.”

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Episode 27: Hawthorn & Holly

Episode 27

Hello magical friends, and welcome to episode 27 of WZRD Radio. I’m your hostwitch Bess, and this is the one where I interview Hawthorn & Holly. They forgot to mention it during the interview, but want everyone to know that they’re planning a livestream show for Memorial day weekend, so keep an eye on their social medial for that!

I know you’re all excited, but listen to your music first!

We’re kicking off this show with “Dark Arts” by Errand of Mercy.

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Episode 26: Forbidden Secrets

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Hello magical friends and welcome to episode 26 of WZRD Radio! I’m your hostwitch Bess and today is the day before the Battle of Hogwarts. Not the most cheerful date in Potterhead history, but an important one nonetheless.

And no, magical friends, that’s not today’s theme. But good guess!

First up is “Sock in the Book” by Dobby and the House Elves.

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