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.
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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.
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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.
The group is still reveling from Skyler's rousing speech and their success with the poster campaign. The whole school is riled up, and they decide to have a pool party to celebrate on the night befor…
The group all try their best to juggle school and all of their concerns about the impending election. They do their best to uncover some surprising secrets, and work together to tell their classmate'…
The group gets back into the swing of things after the holidays, and the work is piling up for the third years. Meanwhile, they've also got to do something to turn the tide of this election. But what…
The group talks with the rest of the partygoers about what to do next, and Jonas has a few ideas to make a real statement. Later, everyone heads across town to count down to the new year. Freya uses …
Everyone catches their breath after a very scary encounter at the Shrieking Shack's Horror Night of Horrors. Later, they all get an invite to hang out with the cool kids. Leo confronts his biggest fe…
The group all find themselves in an escape room with precious galleons on the line. Will they be able to solve the puzzles and make it out in time? Skyler makes another rousing speech. Allison channe…
The group talks with a recovering Skyler in the hospital wing. As the year goes on, they finally get a chance to head to Hogsmeade, on Halloween no less. Freya works on her gambling addiction. Skyler…
The group starts a book club where both old and new friends meet for some fun discussion. Later, everyone can't help but unpack a few things while they're not paying attention to Professor Binns in H…
We head back in time to see what Caleb was up to this summer. Then, the whole group finds out what their class load looks like for the year. Caleb does a Walter White. Leo makes good use of a bucket.…
The group heads back to Hogwarts for their third year. Later, they take a new class together. Caleb tries to make friends. Skyler ponders how to handle their family. Leo thinks he knows what he's doi…
The group finally gets back together at the end of the summer, just in time for a shopping trip to Diagon Alley! Leo wants sweets. Allison gets a special gift. Caleb lives in a box. Freya learns a te…
The group finds themselves in a sparkly magical fairy filled forest. There, they self actualize while somebody talks to them about a quest they don't really care about. Caleb does his best Jack Nicho…
Another book closed, another bonus Q&A episode!
Mike tries to keep us all on topic while we ramble about ourselves, our characters and our world, and answer some questions from our wonderful listeners…
The gang regroups to discuss what to do next after a horrifying trip across time and space. Caleb confronts his future. Allison writes a response. Leo recons with his actions. Skyler discusses the pr…
Still separated, the rest of the group tries to make their way through the Obsidian Labyrinth to find Leo. Caleb doesn't understand emotional story beats. Freya tries to be a leader. Skyler doesn't b…
Most of the group is blissfully unaware of their new lives without Leo as they head to charms class for a light end of the year practice session. Caleb giggles uncontrollably. Skyler ponders the mean…
Sat down for a little bit of group therapy, the group plays a game with Emmanuel. Caleb/Hero Monster Person protects his most prized possession. Leo/Doctor Professor Wizard gives something up to get …
Separated for the holidays once again, the group is still reeling over the events of the staircase and the confrontation afterwards. Won't everyone just make up and be friends again? Skyler becomes a…
The gang learns Mean Ol’ Galway’s first name, ruins Hunter McGurkinstuffin’s shirt, then starts to head their separate ways for the holiday break. Caleb does some snooping. Freya does some research. …
Divided after the events of the quidditch match and the staircase incident, the group tries to pick up the pieces. Caleb feels betrayed. Skyler meets her conscience. Freya does what she thinks is rig…