In this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guest Jacob Sager Weinstein (@jacobsw) and the Sorting Cat (in the Hat) to sort the characters from the world of Dr. Seuss into Hogwarts houses. Be aware that the show contains spoilers from many of Dr. Seuss’s works as well as the Harry… Read more
If you thought you heard our dulcet tones, you were right! Alice and Martha are back to discuss Harry’s first night at the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix (the wat?), as Harry loses his temper, Hedwig hoots glumly, and Ron urges Hermione to let Harry breathe! Admist all this chaos, Ginny begins to take after her… Read more
Alice and Martha analyze Harry’s first interaction with the real Mad-Eye Moody, empathize with Tonks’s inclination to show off for a celebrity, and poke fun at Lupin’s ability (or lack thereof) to flirt. Make sure to finish this episode before the Dursleys return home from the non-existent All-England Best-Kept Lawn Competition! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler… Read more
Do squibs have a special gift for communicating with cats? Did Mrs. Polkiss slip something into Dudley’s tea? And why is Harry obsessed with going on the run and becoming a fugitive? Alice and Martha (and Bungy) are back to answer your most pressing questions about this chapter! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning!… Read more
Alice and Martha are beyond excited to start Order of the Phoenix, and the first chapter of the book does not disappoint! Take a seat in the nearest hydrangea patch to eavesdrop as we discuss water skiing budgerigars (water skiing what?!), wilting salads, and Big D’s newly acquired affinity for “the noble sport.” Please consider supporting us on… Read more
In this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guest Antonio Mazzaro (@acmazzaro) and the Sorting Mustache to sort the characters of Parks and Recreation into Hogwarts houses. Be aware that the show contains spoilers from both the Parks and Recreation and Harry Potter series. Please subscribe to our show! Book club episodes are released every… Read more
The Real Weird Sisters review the movie of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with special guests Tim Ahlin (@shutuptim) and Chelsea Patton (@chelseakpatton). Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every Monday and special… Read more
The Beginning (and the end) of Goblet of Fire has finally arrived! Alice and Martha wrap up the book by breaking down Harry’s recovery from the trauma in the graveyard, analyzing Dumbledore’s Leaving Feast speech, and discussing the parallels between Harry’s first trip on the Hogwarts Express and his trip home in this book. Don’t forget to stick around… Read more
In the penultimate chapter of Goblet of Fire, Alice and Martha marvel at J.K. Rowling’s writing abilities, break down Sirius — er, Snuffles — and Harry’s relationship, and find themselves surprisingly impressed with and proud of a certain Potions professor. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains… Read more
Find out if Martha appropriately hyped or over-hyped this long awaited, possibly climactic chapter of the book! If you don’t enjoy this episode, Dumbledore’s eyes will quit twinkling, and you might realize why he was the only wizard You-Know-Who ever feared. Let us know what you think of the show! Fill out our 2018 feedback survey… Read more
