The Real Weird Sisters

Alice and Martha discuss Grawp, Hagrid’s absolutely miniscule younger brother. From his special bond with Hermy to his role in the Battle of Hogwarts, Grawp’s amazing arc in the series provides plenty of conversation fodder!  Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released perio...

In this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guest Chappell (@Chappells_Show), and the Sorting Beret to sort the contestants of the second season of The Traitors US into Hogwarts houses. Be aware that the show contains spoilers from The Traitors US, original shows of the contestants, and the... Read more The post Sorting Hat: The Traitors (US), Season...

Alice and Martha review Mrs. Piggle Wiggle by the highly memorable Betty MacDonald. Mid-century kids misbehaving and being disciplined… what could go wrong? In this series, Alice and Martha reminisce on shared memories, inside jokes, and experiences reading both classic and lesser-known children’s books, including favorite segments such as Quora Question of the Week, and... Read more T...

Alice, Martha and special guest Shut Up Tim are back for another Take Five! Find out what significant figures, Willem Dafoe, and teenage tragedy have to do with this week’s five minutes. Just don’t ask Hermione to deliver any messages, because she’s NOT an owl… cut to the fire! Please consider supporting us on Patreon!... Read more The post Take Five, Take 4.10: Goblet of F...

Alice and Martha resume inferring things about tiny little Professor Flitwick. Find out why he wasn’t a member of the Order, what was really going on with dear old Pomona, and whether or not Charms really is a soft option on this week’s character study!  Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are... Read more The post Professor Flit...

Without much source material to go off of, Alice and Martha are left to make a lot of interferences about this week’s character, Filius Flitwick! Luckily, the Wiki seems to have a lot of information about this tiny little miniature professor as well. Pour yourself a Shirley Temple (with umbrella, of course!), smack your lips... Read more The post Professor Flitwick: Character Study, Part 1 a...

In this podcast (a word which here means “a recorded discussion between two real weird sisters”), Alice and Martha delve into The Bad Beginning, the first book of Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. In this series, Alice and Martha reminisce on shared memories, inside jokes, and experiences reading both classic and lesser-known children’s... Read more The post...

Alice and Martha discuss Cho, Cho from Harry’s point of view, and Cho from Hermione’s point of view on this week’s episode. From really good Quidditch player to the person Cedric would miss most, to the human hosepipe, Cho goes through a lot during her time at Hogwarts.  Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters... Read more The post Cho Chan...

As 2023 comes to a close, we are back to celebrate the holiday season Potter-style. First, Alice and Martha are joined by special guest Shandy to speculate about how Wizarding World characters would act at an “office” holiday party. Up second (00:40:55), the sisters Take Five on Christmas classic Fred Claus, with special guest Shut... Read more The post The 2023 Real Weird Holiday Spec...

Alice and Martha reminisce on Mary Pope Osborne’s hit children’s series, Magic Tree House, in which Jack and Annie stumble across a treehouse filled with books (both old AND new), and enter a world which is entirely their own, book after book after book after book! In this series, Alice and Martha reminisce on shared... Read more The post Into the Pensieve: Magic Tree House appeared fi...

Believe it or not, Alice and Martha manage to fit Phineas Nigellus Black’s entire character arc into one podcast! The thin, reedy voice comes out more than a few times, as well as the voices of many of the old headmasters, who, by the way, are honor-bound to serve the current headmaster!  So, pull up... Read more The post Phineas Nigellus Black: Character Study appeared first on The Rea...

Alice, Martha, and special guest Shut Up Tim are back to discuss another five minutes of Mike Newell’s cinematic masterpiece! These five minutes are heavy on Sirius, birds (finally!) and amazing acting by Harry (as usual). Plus, the world goes topsy-turvy when it comes time for all the segments!  Please consider supporting us on Patreon!... Read more The post Take Five, Take 4.9: Goblet...

Alice, Martha, and special guest Shut Up Tim are back to discuss Mike Newell’s most unhinged five minutes yet. McGonagall proves to be the only sane adult in the room, as well as possibly the only good actor in the five minutes. Plus, Harry and Ron get into a very convincing fight and Tim picks... Read more The post Take Five, Take 4.8: Goblet of Fire, 35:01-40:00 appeared first on The Real...

Alice and Martha enjoy their privilege as first and second children as they discuss Margaret Peterson Haddix’s twisty thrill ride, Among the Hidden. This top secret podcast can be found on “The Net”… and the super secret password is free. In this series, Alice and Martha reminisce on shared memories, inside jokes, and experiences reading... Read more The post Into the Pensi...

Alice and Martha gather to properly eulogize Professor McGonagall, although luckily, her body doesn’t end up lying next to the Creevey brothers in the Great Hall. What’s more, she doesn’t seem to be Hogwarts Headmistress 19 years later, saving us all a massive eye roll. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are... Read more The po...

Alice and Martha discuss McGonagall in the penultimate book, as she helps verify timetables and performs some very cool magic, reprimands Malfoy (to Snape’s irritation?) and steps into the role of deputy headmistress.   Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically...

Harry and Professor McGonagall bond over a shared enemy as Umbridge enters the series. Have a biscuit and settle in to listen to Alice and Martha’s analysis of McGonagall’s arc in the fifth book!   Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t... Read...

Alice and Martha discuss Professor McGonagall in one of her most stressful books yet, as she tries to make sure her students don’t embarrass her in front of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. Luckily, she still has a chance to, er, let her hair down at the Yule Ball! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New... Read more The post Minerva McGonagall: Character St...

Alice and Martha are on “barrier watch” again this week as Professor McGonagall takes on the important new role of blocking Harry from going to Hogsmeade. Plus, with the introduction of her rival, “Sybill Trelawney,” McGonagall once again shows her quick wit and sharp tongue. Just wait til we tell Buckbeak!!  Please consider supporting us... Read more The post Minerva McGon...

Alice and Martha resume their study on Queen McGonagall. While her main role in Chamber of Secrets may be to deliver bad news to the students and respond to basilisk attacks, no one can deny she does it in style!  Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows... Read more The post Minerva Mc...

It’s a good thing this isn’t the 19th episode of Into the Pensieve, or it wouldn’t exist! This week, Alice and Martha climb thirty flights of stairs to discuss the world’s strangest class of kids. In this series, Alice and Martha reminisce on shared memories, inside jokes, and experiences reading both classic and lesser-known children’s... Read more The post Into the...

Alice and Martha are once again joined by special guest Shut Up Tim to discuss the next five minutes of a very Newell-that-just-happened five minutes. Fred and George have one of their characteristic brawls, Krum and Hermione share in some intense eye contact, and Dumbledore begins his evolution into the DIDYOUPUTYOURNAMEINTHEGOBLETOFFIRE Dumbledore that we’ll be... Read more The post Take F...

The time for fun and games has come to an end as Alice and Martha conclude their discussion on Queen Hedwig and she flies off into the sunset. Though Hedwig faces some horrible trials in the fifth, sixth, and seventh books, she gets a brief reprieve when she comes face to face with another powerfully... Read more The post Hedwig: Character Study, Part 3 appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters .

Heh! Hooooot!! Alice and Martha are excited to continue their discussion of Real Weird Queen Hedwig. Though Harry is awfully rude to her numerous times throughout the fourth and fifth books, Hedwig doesn’t stand for disrespect, even from “The Chosen One.” And don’t worry, it’s not time to properly eulogize her yet; this week is... Read more The post Hedwig: Character...

After all this time… Alice and Martha finally get the chance to honor Queen Hedwig! Reproachful glances and helpful nibbles abound on this week’s legendary character study! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to... Read...