Posts Categorized: Episodes

7.36 The Flaw in the Plan

7.36 The Flaw in the Plan

It’s all come down to this: after all, neither can live while the other survives. Put simply, Harry got to the wand weeks ago; Tom Riddle is too late. This penultimate chapter of the series has wandlore, new theories, and one final Peeves impression. And don’t forget that Slytherin House played its part (for better… Read more

7.35 King’s Cross

7.35 King’s Cross

Alice and Martha once again find themselves on different sides of the aisle regarding what exactly is happening in this chapter. However, we can all agree that the gleam of triumph in Dumbledore’s eyes following Voldemort’s return was thanks to the fact that he would no longer have to coerce Harry into becoming blood brothers… Read more

7.34 The Forest Again

7.34 The Forest Again

Come in, Command Central: Harry Potter is about to die. We repeat: Harry Potter is about to die. in a lesser reported story, Martha and Alice have a rare difference of Potter opinion and have very contrasting emotional responses to this chapter. You’ll be edge of your seat, panting like Bellatrix, to hear how those… Read more

7.33 The Prince’s Tale

7.33 The Prince’s Tale

It’s time for the prince’s long-awaited T-A-L-E, in which not only the page number is highly significant, but the number 19 (or 20?) is as well. Grawp is missing a shoe (and we all know how expensive Danskos in that size are), Ron and Hermione completely dip on Harry, and Snivellus becomes somewhat more humanized…. Read more

7.32 The Elder Wand

7.32 The Elder Wand

Alice and Martha sound like Lucius as they discuss “the boy,” who makes his way out of the castle and heads for the Shrieking Shack. Hagrid also makes his way out of the castle as the acromantulas get a bit restive. And finally, it’s the ultimate flight of the Prince. Please consider supporting us on… Read more

Sorting Hat: Survivor Season 40, Winners at War with Rob Cesternino

Sorting Hat: Survivor Season 40, Winners at War with Rob Cesternino

In this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guest Rob Cesternino (@robcesternino) and Penner’s Sorting Fedora to sort the contestants of the upcoming Survivor Season 40: Winners at War into Hogwarts houses. Be aware that the show contains spoilers from both Survivor and the Harry Potter series. Please… Read more

7.31 The Battle of Hogwarts

7.31 The Battle of Hogwarts

Luckily for you, Alice and Martha have not, to use the common phrase, done a bunk this week, though they might have to if all the Slytherin listeners start coming for them! Harry tracks down the Gray Lady, who really might want to consider taking out a restraining order on “The Baron,” and finds his… Read more

7.30 The Sacking of Severus Snape

7.30 The Sacking of Severus Snape

It’s too bad Flight of the Prince has already been taken, because that really would have been a much better title for this chapter–well, or, The Carrows Come to Call. While Ron and Hermione rush off to find a “bathroom,” Harry acts on Dumbledore’s orders and tries to tract down the missing diadem (which, in… Read more

Sorting Hat: The Circle

Sorting Hat: The Circle

In this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guest Kirsten MacInnis (@kirstensaidwhat) and the Sorting Circle to sort the contestants of season one of The Circle (US). Be aware that the show contains spoilers from both The Circle (US) and the Harry Potter series. Please subscribe to our… Read more

7.29 The Lost Diadem

7.29 The Lost Diadem

Neville’s back, and he’s a changed man, from his newfound confidence to his shrunken arm. At the same time, gossip king Terry Boot can barely contain his excitement, Michael Corner considers opening a bar (though the name is still undecided) and Cho Chang, Harry’s ex-girlfriend, is as tempting as ever. All of this chaos does… Read more