It’s time to discuss another unproblematic hero of the series! Alice and Martha discuss Draco’s sweet disposition and his inclusive value system, as they are clearly established 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… Read more
The two biggest Snape stans / apologists convene to praise this amazing, heroic character! Alice and Martha discuss Snape’s vast repertoire of talents, from his Potions ingenuity, to his logic skills, to his passion for refereeing Quidditch. And nothing is as impressive as his classroom management! There’s no question about it, this professor is Mature… Read more
We are taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming this week to respond to current events and unpack our thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement as well as JK Rowling’s transphobic twitter tirade. In the second half of the show, we discuss some YA book recommendations to uplift voices of BIPOC as well… Read more
Special guest Sarah Barrios (@SARAHBARRIOS) joins the Real Weird Sisters to discuss how Harry Potter has influenced her career as a recording artist and songwriter and go head-to-head against Alice and Martha in some fun Harry Potter games (activities?). Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics… Read more
Bee in your bonnet? We’ll eat ourselves if you can find a smarter podcast than this! Alice and Martha discuss everything Sorting Hat, from the original intent of the hat, to the houses that get the short end of the stick, to the Sorting Hat’s questionable sentience. Branched out a bit, haven’t we? Please consider… Read more
Alice and Martha have dirt on their noses and corned beef sandwiches packed for the first leg of the journey through Ron’s character. Even though he keeps busy mooching off his rich friends and dutifully tending Norbert, Ron still gets really good marks, and most importantly, he’s a wizard chess savant! (That part will be… Read more
Gray morals, silver eyes… it’s time to talk about one of the most complex minor characters of the series, “Garrick” Ollivander. From his passive aggressive digs at Gregorovitch to his obsession with listing wand stats, there’s plenty to discuss. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics… Read more
He may have a big mouth, but his heart is even bigger. Budge up, yeh great lump, It’s time to discuss everyone’s favorite gentle giant, Ru-BAE-us Hagrid! Oh happee dae! 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… Read more
Put on your Smeltings best and get ready to hum “Tiptoe Through the Tulips,” because it’s time to “shake ‘em off, shake ‘em off.” That’s right, we are here to talk about one of the most perfectly normal characters ever created — Vernon Dursley, Howard’s uncle. Stay tuned for Part 2: this episode focuses solely… Read more
Alice and Martha analyze Dumbledore’s arc in the first book, from his taste for lemon drops (LOL!) to his short-lived obsession with music. Before we begin, we would like to say a few words. And here they are: Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday… Read more
