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The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastOne Page at a Time: Book 4, Page 231Alice and Martha discuss page 231 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Alice gets to practice long-form Jim Dale impressions, Barty Crouch Jr. gets to make some weird decisions as Moody, and Harry's at of defiance has the potential to become a pretty sick meme. 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 make sure you never miss an episode!2025-04-141h 02The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastRemembering the Real Weird GrandmaAlice and Martha take some time to remember their grandmother, Doris Krebill, who passed away earlier this month at age 99. Following a brief introduction is the Real Weird Grandma's interview from the 2019 Mother's Day special episode. Regular episodes will resume next week.2025-02-2419 minThe Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastThe 2024 Real Weird Holiday SpecialAs 2024 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 cast A Christmas Carol with Wizarding World characters. Up second (00:32:26), the sisters Take Five on the Christmas classic Jingle All the Way, with special guest Shut Up Tim (@ShutUpTim). And finally (01:28:30), Alice and Martha rate Harry Potter themed gifts according to their own unique rubric! Thank you so much for listening to the show. We wish you a wonderful holiday season!If you enjoyed today’s show, please consider supporting us on P...2024-12-232h 09The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: Because of Winn-DixieAlice and Martha take a break from stories about mice to cover a story about a dog, Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Is Miss Franny Block really a librarian? Where do Litmus Lozenges get their flavor? And did Dave Matthews kill his chances at an acting career with his portrayal of Otis? Find out the answers to these questions and more! 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 Fives a...2024-07-081h 03The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: The Mouse and the MotorcycleIt's another mouse book this week! Alice and Martha discuss The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary. Ralph might not be quite as sweet as Remy, but he's miles ahead of Stuart... and remember, mice grow up much faster than human boys! #boymouseIn 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 Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other tw...2024-06-031h 01The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: Curious GeorgeAlice and Martha discuss Curious George, the Man in the Yellow Hat, and H.A. and Margret Rey. Though he may not have a tail, Curious George proves to be a much more endearing main character than Stuart Little, and thankfully, he would almost certainly beat Stuart in a fight! 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 Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to...2024-05-061h 01The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: Stuart LittleAlice and Martha enter a world which is entirely E.B. White's own, which may or may not be a good thing. Is Stuart a mouse or not? What ever happened to Margolo? And what exactly were the publishers thinking? Stuart Little is quite the canoe ride and is nothing like the sisters remembered. 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 Fives and character studies will continue, with this new e...2024-04-151h 10The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastNeville Longbottom: Character Study, Part 7Alice, Martha, and Jim Dale are back to finish discussing Neville. In the seventh book, Neville becomes--there's no other word for it--cool. As usual, this is obvious to readers through his long hair, his casual demeanor, and his habit of calling people by the first syllable of their name. Neville's arc is one of the best of the series, and Alice and Martha do take a break from mocking him to praise his final moments. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t fo...2024-04-081h 10The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: Make Way for DucklingsAlice and Martha dive into Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. This super cute picture book includes some yaasss queen moments, a deadbeat dad, and some questionable duck-feeding tips. In any case, it's not The Borrowers... and that's for the best! 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 Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats. 2024-02-2652 minThe Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: Mrs. Piggle WiggleAlice 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 Sorting Hat! Take Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every...2024-02-051h 11The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: A Series of Unfortunate Events #1 - The Bad BeginningIn 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 books, including favorite segments such as Quora Question of the Week, and Sorting Hat! Take Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats. Please consider supporting us on...2024-01-081h 19The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: Magic Tree HouseAlice 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 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 Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with...2023-12-1856 minThe Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: Among the HiddenAlice 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 both classic and lesser-known children's books, including favorite segments such as Quora Question of the Week, and Sorting Hat! Take Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats. ...2023-11-201h 10The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: Sideways Stories from Wayside SchoolIt'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 books, including favorite segments such as Quora Question of the Week, and Sorting Hat! Take Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats. Please consider supporting us on...2023-10-021h 19The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: Half MagicAlice and Martha wish that you would listen to this podcast about Edward Eager's Half Magic. They wish it twice! While they may not be the biggest fans of the Knights of the Round Table or "the charm," the sisters are big fans of Uncle Huge and FitzCarrie, and Martha is a big fan of Martha, even when she's only half there.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 Fives...2023-08-281h 19The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: Charlotte's WebAlice and Martha - AKA Fern and Templeton - discuss one of their all-time favorite children's books, Charlotte's Web by E.B. White. 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 Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every...2023-07-311h 19The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: MatildaAlice and Martha discuss the Wunderkind Matilda and her sweet (albeit nerdy) teacher / best friend Miss Honey in this week's Into the Pensieve episode. 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 Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released...2023-06-191h 15The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: FrindleFor the first time in Into the Pensieve history, Alice and Martha discuss a book they may not still love as adults, Frindle by Andrew Clements. 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 Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New ep...2023-05-151h 01The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: Amelia BedeliaAlice and Martha dive into the pensieve to discuss literature's most "successful" maid, Amelia Bedelia. She may take things way too literally, but at least she's an amazing baker! 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 Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters 2023-04-241h 02The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: Frog and ToadAlice and Martha dive into the pensieve to discuss Arnold Lobel's masterpiece series, Frog and Toad. 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 Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are re...2023-03-2756 minThe Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: Tales of a Fourth Grade NothingAlice and Martha dive into the pensieve to discuss one of Judy Blume's first novels, the first book in the Fudge series, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing!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 Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters 2023-03-1356 minThe Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: Kristy's Great IdeaAlice 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 Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats.Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special...2023-01-301h 18The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: The Berenstain BearsAlice 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 such as Quora Question of the Week and Sorting Hat! Take Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats.Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com...2023-01-091h 19The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: Beezus and RamonaAlice 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 as Quora Question of the Week and Sorting Hat! Take Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats.Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters2022-12-051h 05The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: Sylvester and the Magic PebbleAlice 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 segments such as Quora Question of the Week and Sorting Hat! Take Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats.Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon...2022-10-031h 06The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: Junie B. JonesAlice 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 favorite segments such as Quora Question of the Week and Sorting Hat! Take Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats.Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www...2022-09-191h 09The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastBack to School Special with LeandraAlice and Martha are joined by special guest Leandra for a Back to School extravaganza! Alice, Martha, and Leandra rank some of Hogwarts' more questionable policies, sort Harry's professors into their teaching type, and compare wizarding school subjects to those in the muggle world.Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!2022-09-031h 36The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: Holes by Louis SacharIn the second Into the Pensieve episode (well, technically the first *official* Into the Pensieve episode), Alice and Martha discuss Holes by Louis Sachar. 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 favorite segments such as Quora Question of the Week and Sorting Hat! Take Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats.We are requesting listener feedback on this new episode format as well as suggestions...2022-08-151h 29The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastThe Boxcar Children Deep DiveAlice and Martha take a break from their usual topic of discussion to explore another influential book series from their childhood, The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner. 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 favorite segments such as Quora Question of the Week and Sorting Hat! Take Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats.We are requesting listener feedback on this new episode format as well...2022-07-181h 06The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastDobby: Character Study, Part 2Alice and Martha gather to properly eulogize Dobby. But don't worry, it's not all sad... there's also a chance for three of Martha's most notorious impressions to gather together in one room. This is one Elf Tale you won't want to miss! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!2022-01-311h 01The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastIgor Karkaroff: Character StudyAlice and Martha discuss the many mysteries surrounding Karkaroff: how exactly did he rise to his role of headmaster? Was he perhaps once a student at dear old Hogwarts? And why exactly does Alice think she can do a Moody impression? Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!2022-01-171h 03The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastThe 2021 Real Weird Holiday SpecialAs 2021 comes to a close, we are back to celebrate the holiday season Potter-style. First (00:04:03), Alice and Martha rank popular holiday songs and imagine a magical karaoke party / holiday album with music guru Aman Adwin (@AmanAdwin). Up second (01:00:00), the sisters compete in a rematch of last year's holiday game show, hosted by the Real Weird Husband / Brother-In-Law, Paul Asleson (@paulasleson). And finally (01:43:00), it just wouldn't be a Real Weird Holiday Special without an appearance from the official Real Weird Recurring Guest of the show, so Alice and Martha are joined by Shut Up Tim (@ShutUpTim) for an abbreviated Take Five...2021-12-242h 42The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastRemembering the Real Weird GrandpaAlice and Martha take some time to remember their grandfather, Paul Krebill, who passed away on February 19th from complications of COVID-19. Following a brief introduction is the Real Weird Grandpa's interview from the 2019 Father's Day special episode. Regular episodes will resume next week with the first Sirius Black character study.2021-02-2824 minThe Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastThe 2020 Real Weird Holiday SpecialAs 2020 comes to a close, we are back to celebrate the holiday season Potter-style. First (6:54), Alice and Martha compete in a Harry Potter holiday game show hosted by the Real Weird Husband/Brother-in-Law, Paul Asleson (@paulasleson). Up second is Molly Weasley's Cookie Exchange, where Alice and Martha are joined by returning guest Haley Strong (@hstrong_) to rank popular Christmas cookies and predict which characters would be most likely to bring which cookie to the party (51:53). And finally, it just wouldn't be a Real Weird Holiday Special without an appearance from the official Real Weird Acquaintance of the show, so Alice...2020-12-243h 14The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastFawkes: Character StudyAlice and Martha pay tribute to Fawkes, who really is a wondrous bird! Plus, Alice has some realizations about phoenixes, and Martha explains the history of Guy Fawkes, which she knows like the back of her hand. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!2020-11-3059 minThe Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastTom Riddle: Character StudyAlice and Martha discuss the world's creepiest child, "Cotton-Eyed Tom" Riddle! Plus, Martha reveals a new childhood memory and Miss Hepzibah makes a reappearance. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!2020-11-021h 21The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastBreaking Down JK Rowling's Transphobia from a Geek Culture Perspective with Jessie GenderJessie Earl (@jessiegender) of the Jessie Gender YouTube channel joins Alice and Martha to analyze JK Rowling's transphobic views through a geek culture lens and discuss ways fans can distance themselves from these harmful ideologies without fully losing Harry Potter. Jessie, Martha and (sort of) Alice also talk Star Trek, including a mini Sorting hat and a recasting of the Hogwarts professors. For more information on the main topics discussed in this episode, please check out Jessie Gender's videos "Breaking down JK Rowling’s Transphobic Essay" and "JK Rowling Transphobia Explained." Jessie also recommends Vox's article "The Rise of...2020-07-241h 17The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastFamily Feud: Real Weird EditionAlice and Martha are joined by "family" members Kate Hildner and Shut Up Tim (@ShutUpTim) to compete in a game of Family Feud hosted by the Real Weird Husband/Brother-in-Law Paul Asleson (@paulasleson). Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!2020-07-181h 16
The Real Weird Sisters: The ArchiveThe 2019 Father's Day SpecialAlice and Martha are joined by the Real Weird Dad to sort an assortment of fictional dads, and then joined by another very special guest, Grandpa Paul Krebill.Paul Krebill's self-published books can be found at http://bit.ly/paulkrebillbooks and http://bit.ly/paulkrebill. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show...2019-06-141h 34The Real Weird Sisters: The ArchiveThe 2019 Mother's Day SpecialTwo very special and long-awaited guests join Alice and Martha to celebrate Mother's Day. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!2019-05-121h 31The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive6.23 HorcruxesFinally, with Slughorn's original memory in hand, Dumbledore can tell Harry the truth. 100% of it! There's nothing, absolutely nothing, that he's keeping from Harry now. Alice and Martha debate the merits of censorship (and Alice seems suspiciously interested in learning more about exactly how to make a Horcrux) and the mathematics of splitting up a soul (again, Alice seems a little bit more intrigued than necessary). And most importantly, Dumbledore's unexpected promise to Harry earns a snort of disapproval from Phineas Nigellus. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be...2019-04-281h 24The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive6.21 The Unknowable RoomThe boy so solid he cannot Apparate half an inch across a room takes advantage of some extra practice sessions in Hogsmeade, while Harry continues to obsess over Malfoy and a very pretty girl who is standing guard over the Room of Requirement. Most importantly, Alice and Martha discuss a very promising fan theory about Tonks's true identity. God, we've all been stupid! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club...2019-04-151h 11The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive6.17 A Sluggish MemoryHarry and the gang return to Hogwarts via the Floo Network, and are sure not to get any ash on the carpet. In the fallout of the Fat Lady's overindulgence over the holidays, Alice and Martha finally figure out the true meaning behind some of Lupin's most enigmatic words. And finally, Slughorn does a very convincing job of covering up his darkest memory. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club...2019-03-171h 34The Real Weird Sisters: The ArchiveSorting Hat: U.S. PresidentsIn this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guest Amanda Frickle and Uncle Sam's Sorting Hat to sort prominent U.S. presidents into Hogwarts houses.Be aware that the show contains spoilers from the Harry Potter series as well as a few political discussions.Please subscribe to our show! Book club episodes are released every Monday.2019-02-162h 02The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive6.10 The House of GauntThe time is ripe for this chapter discussion, or at least, riper than it was for Humphrey Belcher’s cheese cauldron. Harry finds himself in Bob Ogden’s memory (though thankfully not in his outfit), Dumbledore is as enigmatic as ever about his hand injury, and Alice and Martha rediscover their true identities: the Half-Blood Pince and the Half-Blood Pomfrey. But don’t worry, this has everything to do with the prophecy…. and we certainly hope that it will help you survive.Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware th...2019-02-011h 37The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive6.9 The Half-Blood PrinceHarry, Ron, and Hermione enjoy their first few days back in classes such as Runes and Defense, though they continue to feel guilty about dropping Care. Snape tries his hand at interior decorating, and Slughorn discovers that Harry has indeed inherited his mother's talent for Potions. Alice and Martha are thrilled to discuss the titular chapter of the book, whose name proves to be even more apt on a reread. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later...2019-02-011h 22The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive6.8 Snape VictoriousDoes the Hogwarts Express have a conductor? Is Episkey or Tergeo more useful? Is Tonks's new Patronus a wolf, a werewolf, or an Alfonso werewolf? And what is the difference between chocolate gateau and chocolate cake? Alice and Martha are back to answer the most important questions of the book thus far. Plus, Nearly Headless Nick digs for hot gossip and Ron proves himself to be an extremely, extremely loyal friend. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later...2019-01-141h 07The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive6.6 Draco's DetourAlice and Martha find just about everything hilarious in this episode, from Arkie Philpott and the Probity Probe to the reappearance of Tom the Bartender. The trio, accompanied by baby Ginny and her parents, is met by security expert Hagrid, who (surprisingly!) fails to protect them from Draco's sick burns. Fred and George rub their success and riches in Ron's face. And finally, Hermione demonstrates her amazing acting abilities while Harry and the Master of Mystery look on in awe. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our...2018-12-311h 25The Real Weird Sisters: The ArchiveSorting Hat: FriendsIn this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guests Erin Mallory Long (@erinmallorylong), Jamie Woodham (@jwoodham), and the Sorting Turkey to sort the characters of Friends into Hogwarts houses.Be aware that the show contains spoilers from both Friends and the Harry Potter series.Please subscribe to our show! Book club episodes are released every Monday.2018-12-131h 37The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive6.1 The Other MinisterThe muggle prime minister finds himself at a loss for words as he learns why Herbert Chorley has been quacking, how the Brockdale Bridge really collapsed (it wasn't rusted rigging or corroded expansion joints after all), and why Fudge has finally been sacked as Minister of Magic. A grim mood has gripped the country, and Alice and Martha can barely conceal their own broad grins as they begin their discussion of book six! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which ta...2018-11-251h 02The Real Weird Sisters: The ArchiveFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Reaction ShowSPOILER WARNING! DO NOT LISTEN UNTIL YOU HAVE WATCHED FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD! Alice and Martha share their first impressions of the second installment in the Fantastic Beasts franchise. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!2018-11-161h 24The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive5.38 The Second War BeginsCome join Alice and Martha for a cup o' dandelion juice as they wrap up their discussion of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Everyone but Harry is back in excellent spirits, thanks to Madam Pomfrey and the fact that none of them apparently cared too much about Sirius (shhhhhh, let's not talk about him right now). Harry struggles with his grief as well as the weight of the prophecy, and he finds comfort from an unlikely source. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our s...2018-11-121h 31The Real Weird Sisters: The ArchiveSorting Hat: Mean GirlsIn this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guest Paul Asleson (@paulasleson) and the Sorting Spring Fling Crown to sort the characters of Mean Girls into Hogwarts houses.Be aware that the show contains spoilers from both Mean Girls and the Harry Potter series.Please subscribe to our show! Book club episodes are released every Monday.2018-10-031h 02The Real Weird Sisters: The ArchiveSorting Hat: Les MisérablesIn this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guests Jessica McKenna (@JessRMcKenna) and Zach Reino (@ZachReino) of Off Book Podcast (@OffBookPod), as well as the Sorting Beret to sort the characters of Les Misérables into Hogwarts houses. Be aware that the show contains spoilers from both Les Misérables and the Harry Potter series.Please subscribe to our show! Book club episodes are released every Monday.2018-09-021h 44The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive5.23 Christmas on the Closed WardHarry wallows in the wake of the Extendable Ears fiasco (this is exactly why Phineas Nigellus loathed being a teacher!) and comes up with some interesting theories about how exactly he might have attacked Mr. Weasley. Everyone forgets that Ginny almost died as a first year, and Hermione gives up a really good skiing trip in order to calm them all down. While Mr. Weasley experiments with Muggle remedies and faces the wrath of Mrs. Weasley, Ron reckons with a possible diagnosis for the unsightly blemishes upon his visage. And finally, Alice and Martha find themselves lost for words regarding on...2018-07-291h 37The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive5.20 Hagrid's TaleHagrid is back, and he recounts his tale (or is it his tail?) of his time with the giants for the three nosiest kids at Hogwarts. Harry, Ron, and Hermione learn conflicting information about Gurgs, gain new respect for Olympe (she's not afraid of roughin' it), and continue to question exactly how Hagrid got his disturbing injuries. And Hagrid is saved from spilling more info by a knock at the door from everyone's least favorite toad. Warning: Alice and Martha both try out their Hagrid impressions frequently in this super silly episode, with varying degrees of success. Please con...2018-07-091h 12The Real Weird Sisters: The ArchiveSorting Hat: 30 RockIn this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guest Daniel Erenberg (@LowStakesDaniel) and the Sorting Trucker Hat to sort the characters of 30 Rock into Hogwarts houses. Be aware that the show contains spoilers from both 30 Rock and the Harry Potter series.Please subscribe to our show! Book club episodes are released every Monday.2018-07-051h 55The Real Weird Sisters: The ArchiveSorting Hat: The Wizard of OzIn this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guest Dan Krebill (AKA The Real Weird Father) and the Sorting Funnel to sort the characters of The Wizard of Oz into Hogwarts houses. Be aware that the show contains spoilers from both The Wizard of Oz and Harry Potter series.This episode is brought to you by Green Chef. For $50 off your first order of Green Chef, visit greenchef.us/realweird. Please subscribe to our show! Book club episodes are released every Monday.2018-06-281h 51The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive5.17 Educational Decree Number Twenty-FourAlice and Martha find themselves wholeheartedly agreeing with Lav-Lav about Hedwig, Harry, Ron, and Neville get in trouble for "fighting," and Angelina can't stop obsessing about Quidditch. Meanwhile, Snuffles is back on speaking terms with Harry, and Umbridge is getting her stubby hands in the middle of everything (literally and figuratively). We hope this episode will be enough to buoy you through the week! If not, look on the bright side--at least you'll have time to do Snape's essay! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show...2018-06-171h 31The Real Weird Sisters: The ArchiveShrek Goes to HogwartsIn this crossover episode, Alice and Martha are joined by special guest Tim Ahlin (@ShutUpTim) to recast Harry Potter with characters from the Shrek universe. This is episode is definitely real weird, so just go with it! Be aware that the show may contain spoilers from both the Shrek series and the Harry Potter series.Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Please subscribe to our show! Book club episodes are released every Monday.2018-05-241h 26The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive5.11 The Sorting Hat's New SongAlice and Martha are back to discuss the first night back at Hogwarts! The Sorting Hat branches out a bit, Umbridge has no idea how things are done at Hogwarts, and Harry has a go at Seamus's mam. Make sure you listen to this episode on a full stomach, or you may end up groaning in hunger like Martha! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Mond...2018-05-071h 15The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive5.10 Luna LovegoodAlice and Martha admire JK Rowling's ability to write chaotic scenes, as evidenced several times throughout Harry's hectic journey back to Hogwarts. The first appearance of Luna Lovegood, the mention of Stubby Boardman and Doris Purkiss, and the return of Wilhelmina, AKA "Queen" Grubbly-Plank make this week's Real Weirdo the toughest decision in recent memory! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows...2018-04-301h 27The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive5.9 The Woes of Mrs. WeasleyThis episode is well done. Brilliant. Perfect. Great. Alice and Martha are back with their most horrible hearty voices to break down the shoddy reasons Dumbledore gives for not making Harry a prefect, the misguided actions of Moody, and, of course, the woes of Mrs. Weasley. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make...2018-04-231h 43The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive5.8 The HearingOnce again, Alice and Martha discuss the concerning practices of the Wizarding World's criminal justice system, as Harry faces a full trial in front of the Wizengamot. Alice and Martha also take issue with Dumbledore's aloof demeanor, uncover the Bones family catchphrase, and empathize with Mrs. Figg as she take the witness stand. And of course, the character we've all been dreading has finally arrived. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Bo...2018-04-161h 27The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive5.7 The Ministry of MagicAlice and Martha break down everything about Harry's first visit to the Ministry of Magic, from the confusing reverse-numbering floor plan to the Fountain of Magical Brethren. And we have a new impression for you, from a most unexpected source. Hint: it is both cool and female! Any questions? Simply dial 62442. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscri...2018-04-091h 24The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive5.6 The Noble and Most Ancient House of BlackRecording in person together, Alice and Martha analyze the Black family tree and the R.A.B. foreshadowing in this chapter. And most importantly, with the introduction of a new character, Martha has a new impression to try out... Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!2018-04-021h 08The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive5.5 The Order of the PhoenixIt's time for the (almost) once every book occurrence of the chapter title being the same as the book title! Alice and Martha debate whether Sirius or Harry had a worse summer, analyze gender roles within the Order of the Phoenix, and feel sorry for poor baby Ginny. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show...2018-03-251h 26The Real Weird Sisters: The ArchiveThe Cat in the Sorting HatIn this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guest Jacob Sager Weinstein (@jacobsw) and the Sorting Cat (in the Hat) to sort the characters of the world of Dr. Seuss into Hogwarts houses. Be aware that the show contains spoilers from many of Dr. Seuss's works as well as the Harry Potter series. Parents, please be advised that there is a brief discussion about Santa Claus as well! Please subscribe to our show! Book club episodes are released every Monday.2018-03-221h 45The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive5.4 Number Twelve, Grimmauld PlaceIf you thought you heard our dulcet tones, you were right! Alice and Martha are back to discuss Harry's first night at the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix (the wat?), as Harry loses his temper, Hedwig hoots glumly, and Ron urges Hermione to let Harry breathe! Admist all this chaos, Ginny begins to take after her brother, Bill, and show her innate coolness. Also, Martha has a personal revelation that might just rock her world. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoi...2018-03-181h 14The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive5.3 The Advance GuardAlice and Martha analyze Harry's first interaction with the real Mad-Eye Moody, empathize with Tonks's inclination to show off for a celebrity, and poke fun at Lupin's ability (or lack thereof) to flirt. Make sure to finish this episode before the Dursleys return home from the non-existent All-England Best-Kept Lawn Competition! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscr...2018-03-121h 17The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive5.2 A Peck of OwlsDo squibs have a special gift for communicating with cats? Did Mrs. Polkiss slip something into Dudley's tea? And why is Harry obsessed with going on the run and becoming a fugitive? Alice and Martha (and Bungy) are back to answer your most pressing questions about this chapter! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show...2018-03-041h 24The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive5.1 Dudley DementedAlice and Martha are beyond excited to start Order of the Phoenix, and the first chapter of the book does not disappoint! Take a seat in the nearest hydrangea patch to eavesdrop as we discuss water skiing budgerigars (water skiing what?!), wilting salads, and Big D's newly acquired affinity for "the noble sport." Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Visit www.hellofresh.com and use our promo code, realweird30, to receive $30 off your first order of HelloFresh. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take pl...2018-02-251h 23The Real Weird Sisters: The ArchiveSorting Hat: Parks and RecreationIn this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guest Antonio Mazzaro (@acmazzaro) and the Sorting Mustache to sort the characters of Parks and Recreation into Hogwarts houses. Be aware that the show contains spoilers from both the Parks and Recreation and Harry Potter series.Please subscribe to our show! Book club episodes are released every Monday.2018-02-231h 46The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive4.37 The BeginningThe Beginning (and the end) of Goblet of Fire has finally arrived! Alice and Martha wrap up the book by breaking down Harry's recovery from the trauma in the graveyard, analyzing Dumbledore's Leaving Feast speech, and discussing the parallels between Harry's first trip on the Hogwarts Express and his trip home in this book. Don't forget to stick around for the presentation of the Chosen Moment! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.B...2018-02-101h 29The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive4.36 The Parting of the WaysIn the penultimate chapter of Goblet of Fire, Alice and Martha marvel at J.K. Rowling's writing abilities, break down Sirius -- er, Snuffles -- and Harry's relationship, and find themselves surprisingly impressed with and proud of a certain Potions professor. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an ep...2018-02-041h 21The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive4.34 Priori IncantatemAlice and Martha are once again thrilled to spend an hour and half breaking down a ten page chapter! In this episode, we discuss a wild alternate reality which, of course, involves the shrunken heads, delve into the backstory on why one Scholastic consistency editor may have been fired, and consider reasons for why the graveyard Portkey seems to function differently than other Portkeys in the series. Let us know what you think of the show! Fill out our 2018 feedback survey at www.realweirdsisters.com/survey. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. ...2018-01-221h 23The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive4.33 The Death EatersHello, listener, our slippery friend... Alice and Martha are back to discuss Voldemort's sentimental side, pick apart the specifics of his return to corporeal form, and question J.K. Rowling's math skills, yet again. (We still think you're a genius, Jo!) Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an ep...2018-01-151h 21The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive4.32 Flesh, Blood, and BoneIn what is possibly the most pivotal chapter of the entire Harry Potter series, Alice and Martha fully eulogize Cedric and reflect on the life that was taken from us too soon. Wormtail follows a recipe moste evile to resurrect his master, and sadly, "it" doesn't drown. Lord Voldemort has returned, and Harry's life will never be the same again. Don't worry though; despite the heavy topic, there's still time for real weird questions, rabbit hole conversations, and, of course, plenty of humor. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware t...2018-01-081h 03The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive4.31 The Third TaskBill is back, acting cooler than ever, Snuffles sends his best wishes, and no one but Hermione seems to be able to remember that Muggle technology goes haywire at Hogwarts. Luckily, there are spells to point Harry in the right direction, literally! Alice and Martha also admire Cedric's true Hufflepuff characteristics and consider the ways in which Harry could have benefitted from a longer friendship with him. Devastation looms, but for the moment, everyone is grinning... Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for eve...2018-01-011h 19The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive4.30 The PensieveWith twinkling eyes, Alice and Martha delve into the inner workings of the Pensieve, the complexities of the Crouch father-son dynamic, and the possibilities of yet another Dumbledore conspiracy theory. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!2017-12-251h 24The Real Weird Sisters: The ArchiveThe 2017 Real Weird Holiday SpecialAs 2017 comes to a close, we want to offer you a chance to celebrate the holiday season Potter-style. Join us as we rank Harry's seven Christmases with returning guest Haley Strong (@hstrong_), write New Year's resolutions for some of your favorite (and least favorite) Wizarding World characters, and sort the characters of A Charlie Brown Christmas with a brand new guest host who may emerge as the Real Weirdo of the episode. We are also very happy to welcome musical guests Kanna Ann Anderson (@KannaAnn94) and Peeves the Poltergeist, as well as non-musical guest Shut Up Tim (@ShutUpTim), to perform song...2017-12-222h 19The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive4.29 The DreamAlice and Martha snuffle around as they recap The Dream, which rivals both sisters' strangest dream stories and somehow, they find a way to relate all this back to the Unabomber. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!2017-12-181h 17The Real Weird Sisters: The ArchiveSorting Hat: Game of Thrones (Part 2)In this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined once again by special guest Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and the Sorting Crown to continue sorting the characters of Game of Thrones into Hogwarts houses. Listen to Part 1 here. Be aware that the show contains spoilers from both the Game of Thrones and Harry Potter series.Please subscribe to our show! Book club episodes are released every Monday.2017-12-131h 24The Real Weird Sisters: The ArchiveThe First Annual Real Weird Hunger GamesIn this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guests Shandy and Tim Ahlin (@ShutUpTim) to cast, draft, and role play a season of The Hunger Games featuring Harry Potter characters as contestants. Be aware that the show may contain spoilers from both the Hunger Games series and the Harry Potter series.Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters.Please subscribe to our show! Book club episodes are released every Monday.2017-12-093h 09The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive4.26 The Second TaskThere is a tragic lack of Hedwig in this chapter, but that doesn't stop Alice and Martha from paying homage to the great white bird through silence and song. Also in this episode is debate of what underwater animal is the most useful Animagus, controversy over Harry's willingness to leave Hermione behind, and, of course, impressions of Dobby, Myrtle, and Fleur.Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are re...2017-11-261h 42The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive4.25 The Egg and the EyeFrom Myrtle to Mrs. Norris to Mad-Eye, it's hard to figure out which eye JK is really referring to with this chapter title. Nevertheless, Alice and Martha have fun dissecting the intricacies of this chapter and bringing back one of Martha's worse impressions. Don't be too distraught!Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to m...2017-11-201h 42The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive4.24 Rita Skeeter's ScoopAlice and Martha pick apart every aspect of the OG #FakeNews promoter, Rita Skeeter herself, and get a little too excited talking about Professor/Queen Grubbly-Plank. We're still trying to make S.P.U.G. happen.Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!2017-11-131h 18The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive4.23 The Yule BallDobby impressions abound in this extra-long Christmassy episode! Listen to this episode if you are interested in Alice and Martha’s favorite colors, Martha’s mouth problems, and *finally* hearing Krum speak. What’d you expect, turnips?Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!2017-11-061h 46The Real Weird Sisters: The ArchiveSorting Hat: Hocus PocusHappy Halloween! In this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guest Paul Asleson (@paulasleson) and the Sorting Witch Hat to sort the characters of Hocus Pocus into Hogwarts houses. Be aware that the show contains spoilers from both the Hocus Pocus and Harry Potter series.Please subscribe to our show! Book club episodes are released every Monday.2017-10-301h 05The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive4.18 The Weighing of the WandsAlice and Martha are back to discuss the potential of a mandatory gymnastics program at Hogwarts, debate the painfulness of Hermione's teeth injury, and complain a lot about Snape. And don't worry, they also complain about Ron plenty.Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!2017-10-021h 06The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive4.17 The Four ChampionsThis chapter is all kinds of awkward, so Alice and Martha do their best to remedy the awkwardness through bad French accents, horrible Moody growls, and questionable Dumbledore-Yoda comparisons. Plus, never forget: DID YA PUT YA NAME IN THE GOBLET OF FIYAH??Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss a...2017-09-241h 22The Real Weird Sisters: The ArchiveSorting Hat: Game of Thrones (Part 1)In this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guest Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and the Sorting Crown to sort the characters of Game of Thrones into Hogwarts houses. Stay tuned for part 2! Be aware that the show contains spoilers from both the Game of Thrones and Harry Potter series.Please subscribe to our show! Book club episodes are released every Monday.2017-09-211h 42The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive4.15 Beauxbatons and DurmstrangBefore they even have a chance to mispronounce foreign schools’ names, Alice and Martha get bogged down in the linguistic trenches of Harry Potter spells. But don’t worry, they give themselves plenty of chances for pronunciation humiliation throughout this episode!?Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episo2017-09-111h 22The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive4.9 The Dark MarkYou-Know-Who’s mark has been cast in the sky… and yes, Harry, when we say You-Know-Who, we mean Voldemort. Alice and Martha question the emergency protocol at the Quidditch World Cup, assess Ron’s level of privilege, and share stories of the most important things they’ve ever lost. Plus, Martha speaks French! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released peri...2017-07-301h 28The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive3.22 Owl Post AgainAlice and Martha have reached the end of Book 3 and are here to discuss all your burning questions! Why weren’t Fudge and Snape aware of Hermione’s Time Turner? What’s with Dumbledore’s obsession with being cryptic? And how on earth could one swallow a whole bottle of hot butterbeer in one gulp? Plus, Alice and Martha give out the third Chosen Moment for Harry.?Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.2017-05-221h 27The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive3.16 Professor Trelawney's PredictionIT WILL HAPPEN TONIGHT. Find yourself a nice, quiet room (or a nice quiet room) to listen to Alice and Martha nitpick Hermione’s schedule, psychoanalyze Draco’s actions, and discuss aspects of Muggle society that are perhaps more advanced than wizard society. Plus, learn way more than you wanted to know about flobberworms and hear what is most definitely Martha’s worst impression to date.Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are relea...2017-04-091h 26The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive3.13 Gryffindor Versus Ravenclaw?Hello, and welcome to Alice and Martha’s Sports Hour, in which two big sports fans talk about sports! Today’s topic: Gryffindor vs. Ravenclaw. Alice and Martha also discuss which minor Gryffindor quidditch players are their favorites, update the listeners on the status of Percy and Penny’s relationship, and dive pretty deep into Cho Chang’s psyche. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sur...2017-03-191h 09The Real Weird Sisters: The ArchiveSorting Hat: How I Met Your MotherIn this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guest Daron Asleson (@daronasleson) and the Sorting Umbrella to sort the characters of How I Met Your Mother into Hogwarts houses.Be aware that the show contains spoilers from both How I Met Your Mother and the Harry Potter series.Please subscribe to our show! Book club episodes are released every Monday.2017-03-161h 13The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive3.6 Talons and Tea LeavesHeh! Whoo!! Alice and Martha are back to talk about Chapter 6 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! In this episode, we track Professor Trelawney's predictions, analyze one of Alice's neuroses, and gripe about Harry's hippogriff ride in the movie.Be sure to respond to our feedback survey! http://www.realweirdsisters.com/feedback/Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you...2017-01-301h 04The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive3.2 Aunt Marge's Big MistakeListen to Alice and Martha crack up about the hilarity of Ripper, do a psychological analysis of the relationship between Petunia and Marge, and commiserate over the lack of welcome-home-for-the-summer gifts they've received in their lives. Plus, find out what strange item Martha has eaten and hear Alice's recommendation for a New Year's diet!Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series.Book club episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Subscribe to our show to make sure you never m...2017-01-0255 min