WZRD Radio

"You can do it wherever you are in your room, in a closet. You just put a blanket over your head and start singing into that microphone into your computer." -Erin of House of Black Content Warning This episode contains extensive conversations about the Remus Lupins, Ministry of Magic, and Tom Felton. If you're not up for hearing about any of those people, go ahead and skip this one. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Things your hostwitch managed to forget to include despite her best efforts: On June 28th we'll be watching Puffs in the wizard rock Discord, so please join us and bring popcorn! AND Brand new wizard rocker Veil Into Black actually did release a new song last month! It's titled "Snakes to the Pit." Sorry about that! Special Correspondent in the Field's segment starts at about 11:15. Upcoming events is at 24:45.   The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"Just start doing it. Just start recording it and it'll feel like you're in a vacuum because that's certainly how I feel. But before you know it, you end up on a podcast talking about wizard rock." - Julie of Priori Incantatem   The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Keep your ears open for a special appearance by Hufflekitten in this one, magical friends! This month's #BBEFJ theme is sunshine! So get out there and enjoy some inspiration. SCitF report begins at 12:15 May events start at around 23: 15   The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"As far as themes, love is evergreen. So inspiration can come with new perspective, but love is always there." - Kyle of Wingardium Leviosa The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

April Fools, magical friends! SCitF Report at 12:20. Upcoming events at 27:00.   The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"Keep making art and doing things with other people. That's how you'll keep checking in with yourself and with your own truths. That's the privilege and the joy of being in a fandom together, we can use the common stories we have to be with each other better." -Lorrie Kim of HP After 2020 The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"I should add...I was trying to impress Trina at the time because I liked her. And we are married nowadays and, happily so. At the time it was a little bit of flirting, but regardless of that it all worked out all right." -Paul Thomas of the 8th Horcrux The Uplift articles mentioned in the interview: Creator-Fan Relationships, Creator Responsibilities, Fan Responsibilities, Event Staff Responsibilities. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

It's our 5th anniversary, magical friends! Let's get ready to PARTY! Super-exciting announcement begins at about 11:20. Upcoming events starts at 23:15. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"Hey, if you come up with a song about Ginny and Snape having it on, then come up with a song about Ginny and Snape having it on. I don't care. There's space for that." -Harrison of The Galleon Guy The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Happy February, magical friends! Friends of Wizard Rock begins at 12:30. Upcoming events begin at 24:45.   The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"I just think that wizard rock is one of the most accessible forms of song making and one of the most accessible forms of music making." -Lillian of Hope and the Howlers Lillian's vocal warmup playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjE4Y99H-n5HHOw-2LMg66M7SEo1tdgRs The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Happy new year! Please forgive any audio oddness, I'm still setting up the new recording studio. This month's shout out to the CWF is at 10:05. January events begin at 20:40. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

WZRDFest Music Player: https://wzrdfest.listen.wzrdradiopod.com/ Get all volumes of The Wizard Rocker here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WZRDRadioPod 2024 Yule Ball: https://www.youtube.com/live/JzKr7G8OGyc?si=mNP7Pg1sGOA4h9LT

Happy Holidays, magical friends! I forgot to mention it in the episode, but The Wizard Rocker, Volume 4 is coming and will probably be on the WZRD Radio shop by December 8, so keep an eye out! DQ's field report on WZRD Presents begins about 13:00. Upcoming events is at 29:00. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"But just have fun, because the community will accept you no matter what you do. As silly as it is, as ridiculous as you can make it, it's going to be well received and people will enjoy it." -Ludo of Ludo Bagman and the Trash The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Happy November, magical friends! Special news announcements begin at 19:40. Upcoming events are at 36:25. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"For example, the songs in my album, "Hufflepuff," and "Kiss," and "Better," and even "Saturday" were all very inspired by my own personal growth and my own insecurities, like low self-esteem and going through depression. And I thought it would be easier to write about those things, but that's where the Harry Potter came in, that was my channel for my ideas. It helped me anchor onto something." -Nick of HEADBOY WZRD Presents & WZRDFest are coming up! Join us if you can. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

It's October! Do you know where your Halloween costume is? DQ's field report begins around 12:00. October events are at 27:55. **Please note, Holly's Mischief & Magic is in Michigan, not Missouri!   The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"Neville is the greatest character. There's nothing you can tell me to convince me otherwise, that Neville is not the best character in that series." -Bryce of Neville's Diary The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Happy September, magical friends! This month we're getting DQ's first field report on their experiences at Confluence. I think you're really going to like it. Their report begins at about 12:05. Upcoming events are at 27:30.   The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"And you'll often find the process of either singing someone else's song or trying to write a song will be cathartic in ways that you didn't realize it was going to be." -Daniel Kelly The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Happy August, magical friends! Who's excited for the special announcement? Spotlight at 12:20. August events begin around 21:50. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"How many songs are there about love, you know? And the main theme of Harry Potter is love, so there's endless things you can write about." Amy of WZRD Radio   The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Welcome to July, magical friends! I hope you're all finding new fun ways to engage with the community. This month's spotlight is on Tranfiguring Adoption and begins at 12.20. Our many July events begin at 22:00. Places you can review WZRD for our 100 for 100: [Spotify] [how-to for Apple reviews] [Audible] [Podchaser] [GoodPods] The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"Because when it comes to making music, there is nothing stopping you from just starting. And any age is really a good age to start. So the only thing that's stopping you is a wall of "oh you need to learn how to write the songs or write the lyrics." But everything is skill and every skill can be learned." -Andri of Rubeus and the Hagrids Places you can review WZRD for our 100 for 100: [Spotify] [how-to for Apple reviews] [Audible] [Podchaser] [GoodPods] The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Happy June! We've got a lot going on, so hold tight to your broom! This month's spotlight is on the Forbidden Forest Apothecary and starts at 10:40. June events are at around 23:50. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod  

"A lot of people start learning an instrument in order to make wizard rock, which I think is really amazing and really kind of brave." -Chris of Sonorus Places you can review WZRD for our 100 for 100: [Spotify] [how-to for Apple reviews] [Audible] [Podchaser] [GoodPods] The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Special shout-out to Susannah, who got episode 93's theme of 'colors!' Not enough songs have the word 'orange' in them, magical friends. This month's spotlight is on Milton Mudblood, and begins around 7:40. The May events roundup starts at 20:50. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"Some of my best memories are from wizard rock and I'm really glad it's still going and that you are still working on it. It's really nice to know it's still there and if I want to return then I can." -Georgia of RiddleTM *Please note, this episode mentions Alex Day, Ministry of Magic, and the Remus Lupins. If you're not comfortable hearing those names, feel free to skip this one. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Happy April, magical friends! The Care of Magical Shippers shout-out begins at about 10:35. April events begin around 22:40. See the transcript (in English and Roman Urdu) at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Happy anniversary, magical friends! Go listen to the story how how Why Can't We Be Wizards saved WZRD here: https://www.whycantwebewizards.com/episodes/wzrd-radio-crossover-bonus-why-cant-we-save-wzrd   The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"And I also think partially as someone who is queer, I've always had that sense of, "and if I put my grubby little hands on it, she'll hate me for it, because she doesn't want me to touch her medium." So ha ha ha, look at me putting my queer all over your things." -JD, The Fizzing Whizbees   The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Happy fourth anniversary, magical friends! Today's special gift to you is the Community Wrock Fund! Check it out, apply, or donate a dollar or two to help our wrockers thrive. This month's shout out to The Gayly Prophet starts at about 9:55. March events begin around 19:20. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"It's about music, it's about friends, it's about creating and sharing art. It's punk, it's social justice, it's community. It's showing up to a space where you can be your most unironic, fullest, weirdest, nerdiest self, and everyone celebrates that. And that's what I think is so beautiful about wizard rock." -Autumn Brooke **The song Timeturner is dedicated to all who are nostalgic for what--at least to me now--feels like simpler time in the Harry Potter fandom -Moritz** The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

It's February! If you had fun with this 'crossovers' theme, go check out the Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Jam on the 'Pedia. Creator shout-outs begins at about 11:55. February events begin around 20:10. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"I think really the important thing is to just be yourself and figure out what you are doing that nobody else is doing or what you're doing that not enough people are doing. Or that some sad traumatized kid somewhere needs to see you specifically being successful so that they can keep going. And kind of just be that person that you needed when you were there." - Eron of Errand of Mercy The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Sorry about the slight sound quality drop, but it's nice to start the year without an expectation of perfection? Yew wandoscopes begin at about 12:20. January events are at 24:40. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Happy holidays! The third volume of WZRD's annual zine, The Wizard Rocker, is now available in the WZRD shop [https://www.etsy.com/shop/WZRDRadioPod]. Volumes 1 and 2 are back again as well! They're only here for December, so grab 'em if you want 'em! Willow wandoscopes begin at about 9:35. December events start at: 20:35. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"That's what it is in general...with the wizarding community, just kind of brings you in and takes you in as family. And I was like "Yeah, I wanna get even deeper in it." - Kalysta Flame   The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Walnut wandoscopes begin around 14:30. November events start at 23:46.   The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"And it's so much more towards the fandom, which is such an interesting... just joyous and kind of radical act. And that's what I think keeps me involved in the community myself." -Kathy of Hogwarts Therapist   Coming out of the cupboard: A phenomenological exploration of fandom and LGBTQ identity   The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

October is here, and so is some more music! Vine wandoscopes begin at: 10:55. October events can be found at: 22:55.   The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"So I do wanna take a moment to say thank you to the people out there who cared about it all this time and who kept that little, uh, flame lit. That is something that I was really touched by and it motivated me way more than me wanting to make a prettier sounding album... And so I wanted to give something back." -Eric of Striking Down Diggory   The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

What an amazing summer, magical friends! I hope you've all been having a fabulous time. Tamarack wandoscopes begin at 12:10. September events begin around 23:15.   The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

" And that was just such a cool experience. Everyone's so nerdy and very into it. And that's exactly my jam." - Adam of Potterwatch The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Caution! A song with a lot of unpleasant noise begins at 2:20 and ends at 3:55. Sycamore wandoscope begins at 7:45. Community events begin at about 20:30. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"And now we're kind of a little bit of everything, which is even better. Like, honestly, bring in the soup!" -Lara of The Weirdos Are out The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

I may have gotten the Striking Down Diggory release date wrong. Follow them for those updates! Wandoscopes for swamp mayhews start at 9:25. July events begin about 19:35. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

"And I was really, really happy that I was onstage as a wizard rocker and not just in the audience, because that turned out to be great fun. But initially it was sort of a master plan to try to see if someone else could be foolish enough to do this thing that I had persuaded my brother to do with me." -Anna See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod

Wandoscopes for sugar maples start at about 11:15. June events begin at 24:00. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod