Why Can't We Be Wizards

It's the first quidditch match of the year, and everyone on this podcast is pulling for Ravenclaw to win! Or are they? Caleb solves the five second rule problem. Skyler is a little too competitive. A…

The gang goes to Professor Wigglefin's unorthodox charms class -- although at this point, which classes aren't unorthodox? Freya tries to be reasonable. Skyler just really wants to draw. Caleb un-ups…

The gang meet up for breakfast on a rainy Saturday before Skyler and Caleb have Quidditch practice. That afternoon, they try to get warm in the common room. Skyler gets a present. Caleb tries a trick…

Back at school, the gang goes to their first day of class. They learn that they are definitely certainly absolutely going to take real exams this year. Later, Skyler and Caleb try again to make the Q…

The gang takes the train back to Hogwarts for their second year. On the way, they run into a friend that has a fresh new look. Caleb reevaluates how he views others. Skyler is a prankster. Allison ge…

The group makes their getaway from Freya's house after a daring rescue. On the way home, they contemplate their futures. Later, they head to Diagon Alley to get ready for the next school year. Freya …

Back at home for the summer, everyone is having a very... different holiday. Later, most of the gang gets together at the Caller house for some brunch and some poorly thought out schemes. Skyler is t…

We have a bonus episode this week!

Alie sits all of us down to answer listener questions and talk about the first book of Why Can't We Be Wizards, which we're calling Caleb Murkwood and the Speckled P…

After seemingly completing the First Year House Hunt, the group finds themselves staring down a grown adult. Will first year magic be enough to get them through their toughest challenge yet? Freya ge…

Caleb needs to sort himself out before end-of-year festivities begin. Skyler starts a new religion. Freya does her best to keep a secret. Allison sees the light. Leo draws a smiley face.

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Freya and Caleb sneak off at night to start brewing their own Wolfsbane potion in the secret room. Later, the group gets involved in some athletic endeavors. Allison seeks electronic help. Skyler sta…

Back at school after some time apart during winter break, the group reconnects. Later that week, they go to potions class in the dungeon and find themselves dealing with unorthodox teaching methods. …

The group says their goodbyes for the first time since moving into school together, as everyone heads home for the break. Or do they? Skyler hears from someone unexpected. Caleb leans on a friend for…

Caleb and Freya have a heart to heart and share some secrets. Later, the group has to present their semester group projects for Transfiguration class. Freya needs to keep up appearances. Allison play…

The group are still split up after their separate forays into the woods -- some for real, some in their dreams. As they come back together, they have a lot to discuss. Caleb isn't as hard to read as …

Splitting up after finishing up some work at the library, Allison Skyler and Leo go off to finish up their costumes. Hopefully everyone is getting excited for the feast! Freya looks for banned books.…

The companions get acclimated to the castle in their first two months at Hogwarts. They meet Hagrid in his hut for the first time and learn exactly what a rock cake is. On Halloween, they face their …

In the aftermath of their first magic fight, the group heads back to the common room and disagrees on how to deal with their current circumstances. Leo keeps watch. Allison sees something concerning.…

The group heads down to the quidditch pitch for Ravenclaw quidditch tryouts. Then, they all really stretch their legs in the first week of school. Leo does his best. Allison gets a bloody nose. Skyle…

The group meets some of their teachers and finds out exactly what it's like to go to wizard school on their first day. Freya gets a present. Skyler makes a daring catch. Leo gets egg on his face. All…