Hermione knits hats for House Elves (she’s getting better, she can do patterns and bobbles and all sorts of things now!), Ron has the sickest burn of the book so far, and Harry spends four miserable detentions with the evil, twisted, mad, old toad. Listen to this episode for as long as it takes for the message to sink… Read more
Ooh, Crackpot’s feeling cranky! This chapter is a bigger downer than double potions with the Slytherins (and if that means we’re supposed to get to get matey with them, fat chance). Harry just can’t handle Ron and Hermione bickering anymore, he’s mortified when he puts his foot in his mouth with Cho, and he’s livid when Snape vanishes… Read more
Alice and Martha are back to discuss the first night back at Hogwarts! The Sorting Hat branches out a bit, Umbridge has no idea how things are done at Hogwarts, and Harry has a go at Seamus’s mam. Make sure you listen to this episode on a full stomach, or you may end up groaning in hunger… Read more
Alice and Martha admire JK Rowling’s ability to write chaotic scenes, as evidenced several times throughout Harry’s hectic journey back to Hogwarts. The first appearance of Luna Lovegood, the mention of Stubby Boardman and Doris Purkiss, and the return of Wilhelmina, AKA “Queen” Grubbly-Plank make this week’s Real Weirdo the toughest decision in recent memory! Please consider… Read more
This episode is well done. Brilliant. Perfect. Great. Alice and Martha are back with their most horrible hearty voices to break down the shoddy reasons Dumbledore gives for not making Harry a prefect, the misguided actions of Moody, and, of course, the woes of Mrs. Weasley. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please… Read more
Once again, Alice and Martha discuss the concerning practices of the Wizarding World’s criminal justice system, as Harry faces a full trial in front of the Wizengamot. Alice and Martha also take issue with Dumbledore’s aloof demeanor, uncover the Bones family catchphrase, and empathize with Mrs. Figg as she take the witness stand. And of… Read more
Alice and Martha break down everything about Harry’s first visit to the Ministry of Magic, from the confusing reverse-numbering floor plan to the Fountain of Magical Brethren. And we have a new impression for you, from a most unexpected source. Hint: it is both cool AND female! Any questions? Simply dial 62442. Please consider supporting us on… Read more
Recording together in person for the first time in awhile, Alice and Martha analyze the Black family tree and the R.A.B. foreshadowing in this chapter. And most importantly, with the introduction of a new character, Martha has a new impression to try out… Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our… Read more
It’s time for the (almost) once every book occurrence of the chapter title being the same as the book title! Alice and Martha debate whether Sirius or Harry had a worse summer, analyze gender roles within the Order of the Phoenix, and feel sorry for poor baby Ginny. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler… Read more
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 so much to all of our patrons for making this show possible, we couldn’t have done it without you! Please subscribe to our show! Book club episodes are released every Monday.
