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Why Can't We Be Wizards

Fantasy & Science Fiction Podc

A wizarding comedy improv storytelling podcast fated by dice. Six friends craft an original story with new characters set at a modern and inclusive Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Come be wizards with us! New episodes fortnightly on Fridays. ✨ Twenty-two years after the Battle of Hogwarts and Harry Potter's triumphant victory over He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, five young friends retrace the steps of thousands of students to discover magic, friendship, and perhaps a bit of mischief at Hogwarts. From sorting in the Great Hall to the awarding of the House Cup, these inquisitive new wizards must discover their own destiny amid the twisting walls and moving staircases of a school full of secrets not even Dumbledore claimed to know. ✨ Why Can't We Be Wizards is an all new wizarding story improvised by Kevin Rizza, Elliot Kelley, Alie and Mike Turley, and Charlotte and Mitchell Cassidy. We play a simple tabletop roleplaying game called Witchcraft and Wizardry created by Tablestory. As game master and producer, your resident Potter nerd Kevin magically transfigures our hours of tabletop nonsense into a tight, atmospheric, story-first listening experience. Come along on an adventure with Caleb, Skyler, Allison, Leo and Freya every other Friday as they cast spells, roll dice, uncover mysteries and find themselves through their time in school.

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A wizarding comedy improv storytelling podcast fated by dice. Six friends craft an original story with new characters set at a modern and inclusive Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Come be wizards with us! New episodes fortnightly on Fridays. ✨ Twenty-two years after the Battle of Hogwarts and Harry Potter's triumphant victory over He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, five young friends retrace the steps of thousands of students to discover magic, friendship, and perhaps a bit of mischief at Hogwarts. From sorting in the Great Hall to the awarding of the House Cup, these inquisitive new wizards must discover their own destiny amid the twisting walls and moving staircases of a school full of secrets not even Dumbledore claimed to know. ✨ Why Can't We Be Wizards is an all new wizarding story improvised by Kevin Rizza, Elliot Kelley, Alie and Mike Turley, and Charlotte and Mitchell Cassidy. We play a simple tabletop roleplaying game called Witchcraft and Wizardry created by Tablestory. As game master and producer, your resident Potter nerd Kevin magically transfigures our hours of tabletop nonsense into a tight, atmospheric, story-first listening experience. Come along on an adventure with Caleb, Skyler, Allison, Leo and Freya every other Friday as they cast spells, roll dice, uncover mysteries and find themselves through their time in school.

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English

Episodes

Ep. 78: Book Six, Chapter Three - The Stage

9/29/2023
On the way to save Jeevus, the group finds themselves cast in some award-winning television productions. Freya gets stage fright. Caleb is a method actor. Leo just pushes the buttons. Skyler was born for this. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Check out our website! https://whycantwebewizards.com/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards If you like our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Special thanks to Tablestory, the creators of our game system: https://www.tablestory.tv/waw/ https://twitter.com/ATablestory

Duration:01:07:35

Ep. 77: Book Six, Chapter Two - The House Inside a House

9/15/2023
The group tries to figure out how to get inside the fortress that now surrounds Caleb's house so they can hopefully find (and fix) the next spigot. Caleb reevaluates his tactical decisions. Leo tries out an acting career. Freya is a voice of reason. Skyler goes another layer deep. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Check out our website! https://whycantwebewizards.com/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards If you like our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Special thanks to Tablestory, the creators of our game system: https://www.tablestory.tv/waw/ https://twitter.com/ATablestory

Duration:01:06:25

Ep. 76: Book Six, Chapter One - A Chore to Say Goodbye

9/1/2023
The group reconvenes at the Caller's house to get ready for their epic journey. Skyler meets their old nemesis. Freya hides the truth. Leo learns that doing it right means doing it the hard way sometimes. Caleb pays his debts. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Check out our website! https://whycantwebewizards.com/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards If you like our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Special thanks to Tablestory, the creators of our game system: https://www.tablestory.tv/waw/ https://twitter.com/ATablestory

Duration:00:54:11

LeakyCon 2023 & Book Five Wrap-up!

8/18/2023
The gang answers listener questions and describes their adventures in Chicago during LeakyCon 2023, including meeting all these lovely people: @sequoiasimone@fanaticalfics@Jellyanna_runs@puffcastpod@intothefoldpod@mandrakesandmischief@unpensieveable@creatingmagicpodcast@wzrdradiopod@veritasarahm@firstyearspod@pottershippodcastSpecial thanks to Sequoia and the rest of the Wizarding Wireless Collective for organizing the wonderful LeakyCon booth where we shared the podcast love and met all these fine folks!

Duration:00:54:50

Ep. 75: Book Five, Chapter Fifteen - The Spigot

8/4/2023
The group races to save Freya's dad. And all of magic maybe too? Caleb learns the fireman carry. Skyler understands the importance of photographs. Leo remembers the past. Freya makes a choice. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Check out our website! https://whycantwebewizards.com/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards If you like our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Special thanks to Tablestory, the creators of our game system: https://www.tablestory.tv/waw/ https://twitter.com/ATablestory

Duration:01:23:27

Ep. 74: Book Five, Chapter Fourteen - Finding What Matters

7/21/2023
Delving deeper into the labyrinth, the group has to once again reveal their true selves. The maze forces them to confront their choices. Caleb holds to his convictions. Skyler is a thief. Leo doesn't like reading. Freya won't give up. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Check out our website! https://whycantwebewizards.com/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards If you like our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Special thanks to Tablestory, the creators of our game system: https://www.tablestory.tv/waw/ https://twitter.com/ATablestory

Duration:00:50:54

Ep. 73: Book Five, Chapter Thirteen - Return to the Labyrinth

7/7/2023
The group heads through the hole in pursuit of Freya's dad and the spigot. There, they wonder if they've found more questions than answers. Caleb gives up part of himself. Leo becomes a Luddite. Skyler makes good use of sign language. Freya tries to hold it together. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Check out our website! https://whycantwebewizards.com/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards If you like our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Special thanks to Tablestory, the creators of our game system: https://www.tablestory.tv/waw/ https://twitter.com/ATablestory

Duration:01:15:45

Ep. 72: Book Five, Chapter Twelve - Freya and the Machine

6/23/2023
The group rushes to action as calamity strikes. Caleb has Floo Powder Power. Leo remembers he's a Prefect. Skyler takes things into their own hands. Freya makes a choice. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Check out our website! https://whycantwebewizards.com/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards If you like our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Special thanks to Tablestory, the creators of our game system: https://www.tablestory.tv/waw/ https://twitter.com/ATablestory

Duration:01:15:23

Ep. 71: Book Five, Chapter Eleven - Anyone Can Keep Cows If You Don't Tell The Government

6/9/2023
The group gets reverse interventioned. Freya tries to speak her truth. Skyler can't stop thinking about the end of the world. Caleb is blunt. Leo somehow improved his robot. Allen changes everything. ✨ Charlotte's glorious first-grader spider drawings can be found on our Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards/status/1666984281304965120 or on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CtQGrbAtNsI/ ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Check out our website! https://whycantwebewizards.com/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards If you like our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Special thanks to Tablestory, the creators of our game system: https://www.tablestory.tv/waw/ https://twitter.com/ATablestory

Duration:01:17:03

Ep. 70: Book Five, Chapter Ten - The Golden Spire

5/26/2023
While Freya tries to figure out how to make peace with her lot in life, the rest of the group make the journey back to Mmmm's shack to see if they can get some answers. Later, the whole group heads to the Hogwarts career fair. Skyler keeps the group honest. Leo geeks out. Allen finds an interesting opportunity. Caleb does his job. Freya takes a bold step. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Episode transcripts and more are available on our website: https://whycantwebewizards.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards If you like our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Special thanks to Tablestory, the creators of our game system: https://www.tablestory.tv/waw/ https://twitter.com/ATablestory

Duration:01:07:32

Ep. 69: Book Five, Chapter Nine - Not A Toy

5/12/2023
The group rush into the gooblai base after hearing a scream. Later, they all try to reckon with what the future holds for their friendships. Caleb makes a rousing speech. Skyler channels their inner parent. Leo falls in love. Allen deals with the loss of something important. Freya makes her own trio. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Episode transcripts and more are available on our website: https://whycantwebewizards.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards If you like our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Special thanks to Tablestory, the creators of our game system: https://www.tablestory.tv/waw/ https://twitter.com/ATablestory

Duration:01:05:00

Ep. 68: Book Five, Chapter Eight - The Real Forest

4/28/2023
Freya wakes up from her unorthodox death dream to find herself in... the exact same situation she was just dreaming about. Now the group gets a do over, hopefully with better results. Skyler doesn't understand. Leo sees both sides. Allen gives bad advice. Caleb rushes into danger. Freya keeps it on the down low. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Episode transcripts and more are available on our website: https://whycantwebewizards.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards If you like our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Special thanks to Tablestory, the creators of our game system: https://www.tablestory.tv/waw/ https://twitter.com/ATablestory

Duration:01:05:32

Ep. 67: Book Five, Chapter Seven - The King of the Gooblais

4/14/2023
Later in the semester, things are getting somewhat more normal. Aside from the Silver Freya problem though, the Association of the Pterodactyl decides that the Gooblai problem needs to be dealt with once and for all. Caleb Fus Ro Dahs. Leo moderates. Freya goes with her gut. Skyler defends a friend. Allen suggests diplomacy. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Episode transcripts and more are available on our website: https://whycantwebewizards.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards If you like our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Special thanks to Tablestory, the creators of our game system: https://www.tablestory.tv/waw/ https://twitter.com/ATablestory

Duration:01:16:11

Ep. 66: Book Five, Chapter Six - Troll in the Dungeon

3/31/2023
The group rushes into a dangerous bathroom situation. Can they handle what's inside? Allen removes some opposable thumbs. Freya meets someone familiar. Caleb is Batman. Leo has theories. Skyler fishes for the truth. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Episode transcripts and more are available on our website: https://whycantwebewizards.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards If you like our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Special thanks to Tablestory, the creators of our game system: https://www.tablestory.tv/waw/ https://twitter.com/ATablestory

Duration:01:16:03

Ep. 65: Book Five, Chapter Five - Quidditch Again

3/17/2023
The group all meet up for their weekly check in for the Association of the Pterodactyl. Afterwards, they all head to Ravenclaw Quidditch tryouts. Caleb leads the team. Skyler wears an old hat. Freya normalizes things. Leo becomes a streamer. Allen flexes his biceps. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Episode transcripts and more are available on our website: https://whycantwebewizards.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards If you like our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Special thanks to Tablestory, the creators of our game system: https://www.tablestory.tv/waw/ https://twitter.com/ATablestory

Duration:01:01:36

Ep. 64: Book Five, Chapter Four - The Association of the Pterodactyl

3/3/2023
The group all talk about what happened on the train with the new headmaster, Professor Galway. Afterwards, they attend the feast and stretch their legs as upperclassmen. Freya grapples with unexpected responsibility. Caleb is dismissive. Skyler solves a riddle. Allen is relieved. Power gets to Leo's head. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Episode transcripts and more are available on our website: https://whycantwebewizards.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards If you like our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Special thanks to Tablestory, the creators of our game system: https://www.tablestory.tv/waw/ https://twitter.com/ATablestory

Duration:01:06:46

Ep. 63: Book Five, Chapter Three - Gooblais

2/17/2023
Everyone regroups to decide what to do next after the jailbreak. A few weeks later, the group heads back to Hogwarts. Caleb does some personnel scouting. Freya remembers her past. Leo learns about authority. Allen reunites with his girlfriend. Skyler rides a whale to school. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Episode transcripts and more are available on our website: https://whycantwebewizards.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards If you like our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Special thanks to Tablestory, the creators of our game system: https://www.tablestory.tv/waw/ https://twitter.com/ATablestory

Duration:01:10:16

Ep. 62: Book Five, Chapter Two - Bagels n' Stuff

2/3/2023
The group splits up, some of them going to look for Matty Tilda and the rest to visit Freya's dad in wizard jail. Skyler questions the truth. Leo creates a distraction. Caleb reassesses his priorities. Allen makes a new friend. Freya puts it all on the line. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Episode transcripts and more are available on our website: https://whycantwebewizards.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards If you like our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Special thanks to Tablestory, the creators of our game system: https://www.tablestory.tv/waw/ https://twitter.com/ATablestory

Duration:01:09:38

Ep. 61: Book Five, Chapter One - Caleb's House

1/20/2023
The group all meet up at the end of the summer and try to be as supportive as possible as Freya gets ready to meet her dad in wizard prison. Caleb invests his winnings. Skyler can't figure out eclectricity works. Allen pumps iron. Leo totally understands the complex nature of getting your hand stuck in a pickle jar. Freya tries to play it cool. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Episode transcripts and more are available on our website: https://whycantwebewizards.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards If you like our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Special thanks to Tablestory, the creators of our game system: https://www.tablestory.tv/waw/ https://twitter.com/ATablestory

Duration:01:09:42

Final Judgement & Book Four Wrap-up!

1/6/2023
Mitchell takes over the show for this season's wrap-up episode with special guest Jake Burley! Join us for a mysterious and ominous game with unclear consequences... it's Q&A. It's a Q&A episode. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn points for your house and more! Episode transcripts and more are available on our website: https://whycantwebewizards.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyNotWizards If you like our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Special thanks to Tablestory, the creators of our game system: https://www.tablestory.tv/waw/ https://twitter.com/ATablestory

Duration:01:13:55

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