Hepzibah Smith and Hokey: Character Study
Alice and Martha discuss another dynamic duo this week – Hepzibah Smith and Hokey the House Elf! Though he only gets to see them...
Episodes
Remus Lupin: Character Study, Part 2
Alice and Martha resume the Lupinversation after just a little time off! It is he, Remus John Lupin in the fourth and fifth books,...
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February 3, 2025
Bob Ogden and Mrs. Cole: Character Study
Alice and Martha start the Bobversation at the House of Gaunt and Coleminate at Tom Riddle’s orphanage. This week’s dynamic duo of characters is thick as thieves and...
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January 27, 2025Take Five, Take 4.20: Goblet of Fire, 95:01-100:00
It may be the end of Goblet of Fire’s microwave minutes, but Mike Newell’s magnum opus is far from over! There might not be much dialogue...
Character Studies
Remus Lupin: Character Study, Part 2
Alice and Martha resume the Lupinversation after just a little time off! It is he, Remus John Lupin in the fourth and fifth books,...
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February 10, 2025
Hepzibah Smith and Hokey: Character Study
Alice and Martha discuss another dynamic duo this week – Hepzibah Smith and Hokey the House Elf! Though he only gets to see them...
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February 3, 2025
Bob Ogden and Mrs. Cole: Character Study
Alice and Martha start the Bobversation at the House of Gaunt and Coleminate at Tom Riddle’s orphanage. This week’s dynamic duo of characters is thick as thieves and...
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January 20, 2025
Ron Weasley: Character Study, Part 7.6
The Ronversation comes to a close as Alice and Martha discuss Ron’s part in the battle of HogWARTS and his many full circle moments at...
Into the Pensieve
Into the Pensieve: Horton Hears a Who
Take a trip into the Pensieve and all the way down to Whoville this week! But is it the same Whoville as the Grinch...
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July 8, 2024Into the Pensieve: Because of Winn-Dixie
Alice and Martha take a break from stories about mice to cover a story about a dog, Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Is...
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June 3, 2024Into the Pensieve: The Mouse and the Motorcycle
It’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...
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May 6, 2024Into the Pensieve: Curious George
Alice 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...
News
The Real Weird Sisters: Where We’ve Been and What Comes Next
Alice and Martha walk through the history of the podcast and discuss plans for the new direction of the show. Thank you all for...
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March 27, 2016Coming Soon: The Real Weird Sisters!
We are about to make our debut! In preparation for the podcast premiere, check out the answers to some of our frequently asked questions about the...
Take Five
Take Five, Take 4.20: Goblet of Fire, 95:01-100:00
It may be the end of Goblet of Fire’s microwave minutes, but Mike Newell’s magnum opus is far from over! There might not be much dialogue...
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December 16, 2024Take Five, Take 4.19: Goblet of Fire, 90:01-95:00
Special guest Shut Up Tim is back to discuss the Second Task with Alice and Martha. Neville might have killed Harry Potter, but the...
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October 14, 2024Take Five, Take 4.18: Goblet of Fire, 85:01-90:00
Special guest Shut Up Tim joins Alice and Martha to break down the next five minutes of Goblet of Fire, in which Harry gets ogled...
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September 23, 2024Take Five, Take 4.17: Goblet of Fire, 80:01-85:00
Alice and Martha are once again joined by special guest Shut Up Tim to discuss another brilliant five minutes of Mike Newell’s magnum opus!...
Book Club
8.4 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Act 4
It’s time for the Extraordinary General Podcast. Albus and Scorpius find themselves trapped in 1981, and by the grace of Dumbledore, they figure out...
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April 13, 2020
8.3 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Act 3
In an alternate timeline, The Scorpion King teams up with Granger, Weasley, and Severus to set things right. Back in the real world, McGonagall...
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April 6, 2020
8.2 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Act 2
Alice and Martha discuss the Greatest Showman on Earth, Myrtle Elizabeth Warren, and time travel confusion as they continue through Act 2 of Harry...
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March 30, 20208.1 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Act 1
Bing, bang, boing! It’s time for story of 19 years later (oh wait… 22 years later), when the characters are all super consistent and...
Movie Reviews
Harry Potter Movie Ranking
The Real Weird Sisters are joined by Shut Up Tim to rank all eight Harry Potter movies, with input from the other moviecast guests....
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December 9, 2019
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 Movie Review
Alice and seven Marthas are joined by Jessica Liese (@HaymakerHattie) and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named (@ShutUpTim) to review Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1. Please...
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June 24, 2019
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Movie Review
This may be J.K. Rowling’s favorite film of the series (we have some theories as to why that is), but it is certainly none...
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November 19, 2018
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Movie Review
The Real Weird Sisters review the movie of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix with special guests Tim Ahlin (@shutuptim) and Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType). Please...
Special Topics
The 2024 Real Weird Holiday Special
As 2024 comes to a close, we are back to celebrate the holiday season Potter-style. First, Alice and Martha are joined by special guest...
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February 11, 2024Sorting Hat: The Traitors (US), Season 2
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...
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December 25, 2023The 2023 Real Weird Holiday Special
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...
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December 26, 2022The 2022 Real Weird Holiday Special
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...
Sorting Hat Crossovers
Sorting Hat: The Traitors (US), Season 2
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...
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December 25, 2023
The 2023 Real Weird Holiday Special
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...
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June 16, 2022Sorting Hat: Survivor 42
In this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guests Gia Worthy (@classicallygia), Sarah Carradine (@sarahcarradine), and the...
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December 8, 2021Sorting Hat: Survivor 41
In this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guests Gia Worthy (@classicallygia), Sarah Carradine (@sarahcarradine), and the...
Interviews
Getting to Know Sarah Walt Weaver
Special guest Sarah Walt Weaver (@sarahwaltweaver) joins the Real Weird Sisters to discuss her web comic, Adventures with Vrah (www.adventureswithvrah.com), her story “Harry Potter...
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August 14, 2020Exploring Asian Representation in the Harry Potter Series with Andrew Shim
Alice and Martha are joined by special guest Andrew Shim (@andrewwshim) to discuss issues of Asian representation in the Harry Potter books and movies...
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July 31, 2020Exploring Mental Health Themes in the Harry Potter Series with Lital Ruderman
Alice and Martha are joined by Lital Ruderman, PhD, MA, LPC, NCC, (she/her) to discuss themes of mental health in the Harry Potter series...
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July 28, 2020Combatting Transphobia from a Clinical Psychology Perspective with Oak Reed
Alice and Martha are joined by clinical psychology doctoral candidate Oak Reed (he/him) to discuss ways to combat transphobia and practice self care in...
Reactions
#BlackLivesMatter, #TransLivesMatter
We are taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming this week to respond to current events and unpack our thoughts on the Black...
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March 25, 2018
A Very Potter Musical: The Real Weird Sisters React
The time has finally come! Alice has finally watched A Very Potter Musical and is here to share all of her thoughts with Martha. Thank you...
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November 20, 2016Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Real Weird Sisters React
The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) react to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Be aware that the show will contain spoilers from the...
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September 13, 2016Pottermore Presents: The Real Weird Sisters React
The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) react to the Pottermore Presents eBooks: Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists; Short Stories...