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It’s time to properly eulogize wittle Ginny, wrapping up her story in the seventh book and (unfortunately) nineteen years later, too. Though Ginny isn’t with Harry for much of Deathly Hallows, she makes her appearances count. There’s the silver lining we’ve been looking for! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released...

Alice and Martha continue their conversation about widdle Grin, queen of physical comedy and impressions! In the sixth book, Ginny is joined by two important new characters – King Arnold, and Harry’s scaly monster. Hopefully this episode will leave you purring, not rearing your ugly head!  Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes... R...

Alice and Martha cover Ginny’s arc in the fifth book, as she starts to come into her own but continues to be handled with kid gloves by everyone around her. She reveals a love for speaking in codes (as any good DA member does), an emotional maturity beyond her years, and a hidden talent for... Read more The post Ginny Weasley: Character Study, Part 3 appeared first on The Real Weird Sisters...

It’s time to discuss Ginny in Prisoner of Azkaban and Goblet of Fire, two of her most important books! Tune in to see if Alice and Martha can pack in all the mentions into one episode, and stay to hear their analysis of Ginny’s reaction to the veela and her ability to bounce back very quickly from... Read more The post Ginny Weasley: Character Study, Part 2 appeared first on...

Alice and Martha discuss “Gin’s” arc in the first two books. Even if she won’t wake and isn’t really herself, she still proves why she’s Harry’s hashtag soulmate. 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...

Alice and Martha discuss Kristy’s Great Idea, the first book in the legendary Baby-Sitters Club series by Ann M. Martin. 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 Sorting Hat! Take... Read more The post Into the Pe...

Alice and Martha complete their conversation on the MetamorphoSis, from her mouse-brown hair to her whirlwind romance with “Romulus.” She has let ‘erself go, zat Tonks… 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...

Alice and Martha discuss Tonks as she makes her series debut. With her signature bubble gum pink hair and pig snout nose, she’s always sure to be a laugh… in this book, at least! Whatever you do, don’t call her Nymphadora! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and... Read more The post Nymphadora Tonks: C...

Alice and Martha discuss Stan and Jan Berenstain’s classic series, focusing on three books that influenced their childhood most – Too Much Junk Food, Get the Gimmes, and Forget their Manners. 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... Read more...

It’s time to wrap up the conversation about Petunia by talking about her arc in the second set of two books and the final one book. Alice and Martha discuss her relationship with Dumbledore, the ending of her story with Harry, and memories from the Pensieve in this final Petunia episode. Please consider supporting us... Read more The post Petunia Dursley: Character Study, Part 3 appeared fir...

As 2022 comes to a close, we are back to celebrate the holiday season Potter-style. First (00:05:06), Alice and Martha dive into the Pensieve to discuss Chris Van Allsburg’s classic picture book The Polar Express with special guest Shandy. Up second (00:48:03), the sisters roll the dice on a White Elephant gift exchange with a... Read more The post The 2022 Real Weird Holiday Special appeare...

This week, Alice and Martha cover Petunia’s storyline in the second set of two books, reviewing her relationship with her sister-in-law and her continued doting on Dudley. Remember the middle of the series, Petunia! 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... Rea...

Alice and Martha move to discussing Order of the Phoenix Real Weirdos, unfortunately skipping over the realest weirdo of all (Bungy) due to lack of source material. This week’s episode focuses on the world’s greatest aunt (no, not “Aunt Figg”) in the first two books. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are... Read more The...

Alice and Martha talk about the first book of Beverly Cleary’s Ramona series, discussing ways in which they may or may not be very similar to these two iconic sisters. 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... Read more The post Into the Pensiev...

Alice and Martha dive headfirst into the Pensieve to analyze the Prince’s tale, along with the rest of Snape’s arc in the seventh book. It’s time to properly eulogize Sev, one of the bravest men we’ve ever known. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows... Read more The post Se...

Alice and Martha finish up their discussion of Snape’s arc in the sixth book, from his handling of the Sectumsempra incident to feelin’ a bit overworked by Dumbledore. Whatever you do, DON’T call him coward! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically.... Read...

The first half of the sixth book has Snape victorious, as he intercepts Tonks’s patronus, finally lands his dream job as DADA instructor, and tries his hand at some interior decorating. At this point, Alice and Martha neither like nor dislike Severus. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday... Read more The post Severu...

The Official Real Weird Gamemaster, Shut Up Tim (@ShutUpTim) returns to host the third “annual” Real Weird Hunger Games. Alice, Martha, and special guest Logan B. Adair (@loganBadair) draft teams and compete in a DND-style game featuring the Take Five Real Weirdos. Can Martha finally claim a victory for the characters that definitely play authentically... Read more The post The Third A...

It’s another zero, then, for Potter as he continually messes up in Snape’s class and even has to start Remedial Potions. Snape continues to improve his one liners and makes some more questionable decisions as his story continues in the fifth book. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday... Read more The post Seve...

Snape’s double agent arc continues seamlessly in the fourth book, as he continues to threaten and mock students like Neville and Hermione (most certainly on Dumbledore’s orders). Harry learns of Snape’s former Death Eater identity, but we are just not going to go there again with suspecting Snape of being the bad guy! Please consider... Read more The post Severus Snape: Character...

Alice and Martha resume their Snape character studies, this time focusing on his arc in the third book. Remember, anything mean he does can be fully explained by the fact that HE WAS A DOUBLE AGENT WHO WAS IN LOVE WITH LILY! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday... Read more The post Severus Snape: Character Study, Part 3...

Alice, Martha, and special guest Shut Up Tim close out the Prisoner of Azkaban Take Five series with an in depth conversation about the freeze frame and the credits, followed by all your favorite segments, including an extra special Take Five! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and... Read more The post Take Five, Take...

Alice and Martha discuss the first picture book of the Into the Pensieve series. Hear about all of the ways Sylvester impacted Martha’s childhood, from new vocab words to birthday party themes! 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... Read more The post Into...

Was he truly the most loyal Death Eater? Did dementors change significantly over the course of the series? Didn’t we cover this in a previous episode? Alice and Martha answer all the most pressing questions surrounding JUNIOR’s full story for the very first time (believe it or not) in this week’s character study. Please consider... Read more The post Barty Crouch Jr.: Character S...

Alice and Martha discuss the Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park in the third Into the Pensieve episode. For in memories, we enter a world which is entirely our own… In this new series, Alice and Martha will reminisce on shared memories, inside jokes, and experiences reading both classic and lesser-known children’s books, including... Read more The post Into the Pensieve: Junie B. Jones ap...