We got it from mu'dungus (even if we're not quite sure what that means anymore)! It's time to break down the Wizarding World's most noble thief, even if he has been nicking Sirius's stuff! 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!
Mar 20, 2023•51 min
Alice 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 oth...
Mar 13, 2023•56 min
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 every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you ne...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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 are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to mak...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 4 min
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 Quidditch that should have been obvious to her brothers for years. In other words, Ginny does not go quietly in this book! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episod...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 22 min
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 her experience in the Chamber of Secrets! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released period...
Feb 13, 2023•53 min
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 our show to make sure you never miss an episode!
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 14 min
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 Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats. Please consider...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 19 min
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 make sure you never miss an episode!
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 6 min
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 special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min
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 such as Quora Question of the Week and Sorting Hat! Take Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format be...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 20 min
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 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...
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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 very normal assortment of characters. And finally (01:40:05), special guest Haley Strong (@hstrong_) joins the show to assist in a holiday sorting... or should we say a Ho...
Dec 26, 2022•2 hr 28 min
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 forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!
Dec 19, 2022•49 min
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 released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss ...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 5 min
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 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 rotatio...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 6 min
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 are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 53 min
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. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 29 min
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 and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 8 min
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 as themselves? Be aware that the show may contain spoilers from the Harry Potter series. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon....
Nov 07, 2022•2 hr 21 min
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 and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 22 min
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 supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 10 min
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 and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 15 min
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 special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 57 min
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 segments such as Quora Question of the Week and Sorting Hat! Take Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format ...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 6 min
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 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 sub...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 8 min
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 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 ...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 10 min
In the penultimate Take Five episode on Alfonso's magnum opus, Alice, Martha, and special guest Shut Up Tim discuss the almost-final five minutes of Prisoner of Azkaban. Michael Gambon shines (no, really), the Whomping Willow takes another victim, and the Hogwarts ghosts have a final hurrah. Don't worry- there's still plenty to discuss in the final Take Five! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Alice and Martha conclude their discussion of the Pillsbury Doe Girl, including a refresher on where her iconic nickname originated. Most of this episode centers around the Prince's Tale memories of Lily, with a few short scenes from the end of Deathly Hallows to conclude Lily's extremely 3D arc. 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 sho...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Alice 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/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...
Sep 03, 2022•1 hr 36 min