Posts Categorized: Episodes

Take Five, Take 4.15: Goblet of Fire, 70:01-75:00

Take Five, Take 4.15: Goblet of Fire, 70:01-75:00

It may take nineteen minutes before getting to the meat of the show, but Alice, Martha, and special guest Shut Up Tim are so excited to talk about the next five minutes of Mike Newell’s magnum opus! This week, twins start getting their own personalities (and looks), Cho stumbles over her words while accusing Harry… Read more

Cormac McLaggen: Character Study

Cormac McLaggen: Character Study

Alice and Martha talk through 100 great saves by Cormac McLaggen, even though it’s not quite clear where he has actually played Quidditch before. McLaggen may not be Harry’s favorite, but he’s a great decoy date for Hermione and practically King Slug!  Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and… Read more

Take Five, Take 4.14: Goblet of Fire, 65:01-70:00

Take Five, Take 4.14: Goblet of Fire, 65:01-70:00

Alice, Martha, and special guest Shut Up Tim discuss the fourteenth five minutes of Mike Newell’s classic masterpiece. There’s plenty to talk about this week, including twinspeak (times two), alliterations, dancing lessons, and the return of the OG MVB Nigel! And by the way, who’s Pinch?? Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes… Read more

Into the Pensieve: Because of Winn-Dixie

Into 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 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… Read more

Horace Slughorn: Character Study, Part 3

Horace Slughorn: Character Study, Part 3

It’s time to propery eulogize our favorite Slytherin head of house! Alice and Martha discuss Harry’s successful procurement of the memory and Slughorn’s impressive seventh book arc. “To friendship! To generosity! To ten Galleons a hair!” Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically…. Read more

Horace Slughorn: Character Study, Part 2

Horace Slughorn: Character Study, Part 2

Alice and Martha continue their discussion about ol’ Sluggy, who throws an amazing and not at all problematic Christmas party. Harry makes a valiant atttempt to get the memory from him (although the tampered memory was very convincing!). Finally, when in doubt, just shove a bezoar down their throats!  Please consider supporting us on Patreon!… Read more

Take Five, Take 4.13: Goblet of Fire, 60:01-65:00

Take Five, Take 4.13: Goblet of Fire, 60:01-65:00

Two full minutes of a joyride / dragon chase around the Hogwarts grounds, how thrilling! Harry nearly DIES, but luckily lives to revel in the glory of amping up the Gryffindor Common Room crowd. Meanwhile, Alice, Martha, and special guest Shut Up Tim compete to see who can tell the most compelling Microwave Minute story. … Read more

Horace Slughorn: Character Study, Part 1

Horace Slughorn: Character Study, Part 1

Alice and Martha discuss everyone’s favorite Slytherin, Professor Slughorn! This giant slug loves collecting creature comforts, knows how to amp up the drama for Potions class, and doesn’t mess around with Death Eaters or the likes of Abraxas Malfoy.  Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows… Read more

Into the Pensieve: The Mouse and the Motorcycle

Into 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 Remy, but he’s miles ahead of Stuart… and remember, mice grow up much faster than human boys! #boymouse In this series, Alice and Martha reminisce on shared memories, inside jokes, and… Read more

Seamus Finnigan: Character Study, Part 3

Seamus Finnigan: Character Study, Part 3

Yes, it really has taken three character studies to analyze Seamus’s complex arc! In this episode, Seamus “apologizes” to Harry for the error of his ways, leaving Harry free to angle for his approval once again.  Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically…. Read more