Posts Categorized: Episodes

Into the Pensieve: Frindle

Into the Pensieve: Frindle

For the first time in Into the Pensieve history, Alice and Martha discuss a book they may not still love as adults, Frindle by Andrew Clements.  In this series, Alice and Martha reminisce on shared memories, inside jokes, and experiences reading both classic and lesser-known children’s books, including favorite segments such as Quora Question of the… Read more

Arabella Figg: Character Study

Arabella Figg: Character Study

Find out Mrs. Figg’s real middle name, secret profession, possible relatives, and more from this week’s character study! She may not always use the right verbs to describe dementors, but you can’t deny – Mrs. Figg’s got interior decorating skillz. So get up, you useless lump, and listen to the episode!  Please consider supporting us… Read more

Take Five, Take 4.2: Goblet of Fire, 05:01-10:00

Take Five, Take 4.2: Goblet of Fire, 05:01-10:00

In this week’s Take Five, we resume our Microwave Minute as Harry and his friends (sort of) attend the World Cup. Fudge practices his commentator skills, Malfoy exercises his bragging skills, and Harry LOVES MAGIC!  Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically…. Read more

Into the Pensieve: Amelia Bedelia

Into the Pensieve: Amelia Bedelia

Alice and Martha dive into the pensieve to discuss literature’s most “successful” maid, Amelia Bedelia. She may take things way too literally, but at least she’s an amazing baker! In this series, Alice and Martha reminisce on shared memories, inside jokes, and experiences reading both classic and lesser-known children’s books, including favorite segments such as Quora… Read more

Kreacher: Character Study, Part 2

Kreacher: Character Study, Part 2

It’s time for Alice and Martha to round out their discussion on the Kreacher from the Black Lagoon! Stick to this episode like a couple of wart plasters and you’ll learn everything you need to know about Kreacher in the sixth and seventh books!  Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released… Read more

Kreacher: Character Study, Part 1

Kreacher: Character Study, Part 1

He may be small, but his arc is long enough to warrant a two-parter, if you can believe it! Alice and Martha are joined by Kreacher to discuss his story in the fifth and sixth books. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released… Read more

Take Five, Take 4.1: Goblet of Fire, 00:00-05:00

Take Five, Take 4.1: Goblet of Fire, 00:00-05:00

Take Five is back, baby! Let’s give our guest, Shut Up Tim, a proper greeting! (Insert frantic tongue waggling here!) Alfonso’s magnum opus might be over, but the task he has laid out before us is far from concluded. Mike Newell might just well give him a run for his money! Please consider supporting us… Read more

Into the Pensieve: Frog and Toad

Into the Pensieve: Frog and Toad

Alice and Martha dive into the pensieve to discuss Arnold Lobel’s masterpiece series, Frog and Toad. In this series, Alice and Martha reminisce on shared memories, inside jokes, and experiences reading both classic and lesser-known children’s books, including favorite segments such as Quora Question of the Week and Sorting Hat! Take Fives and character studies… Read more

Mundungus Fletcher: Character Study

Mundungus Fletcher: Character Study

We got it from mu’dungus (even if we’re not quite sure what that means anymore)! It’s time to break down the Wizarding World’s most noble thief, even if he has been nicking Sirius’s stuff!  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… Read more

Into the Pensieve: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Into the Pensieve: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Alice and Martha dive into the pensieve to discuss one of Judy Blume’s first novels, the first book in the Fudge series, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing! In this series, Alice and Martha reminisce on shared memories, inside jokes, and experiences reading both classic and lesser-known children’s books, including favorite segments such as Quora… Read more