Alice and Martha review Mrs. Piggle Wiggle by the highly memorable Betty MacDonald. Mid-century kids misbehaving and being disciplined… what could go wrong? 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… Read more
Alice and Martha resume inferring things about tiny little Professor Flitwick. Find out why he wasn’t a member of the Order, what was really going on with dear old Pomona, and whether or not Charms really is a soft option on this week’s character study! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are… Read more
Without much source material to go off of, Alice and Martha are left to make a lot of interferences about this week’s character, Filius Flitwick! Luckily, the Wiki seems to have a lot of information about this tiny little miniature professor as well. Pour yourself a Shirley Temple (with umbrella, of course!), smack your lips… Read more
Alice and Martha discuss Cho, Cho from Harry’s point of view, and Cho from Hermione’s point of view on this week’s episode. From really good Quidditch player to the person Cedric would miss most, to the human hosepipe, Cho goes through a lot during her time at Hogwarts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters… Read more
Believe it or not, Alice and Martha manage to fit Phineas Nigellus Black’s entire character arc into one podcast! The thin, reedy voice comes out more than a few times, as well as the voices of many of the old headmasters, who, by the way, are honor-bound to serve the current headmaster! So, pull up… Read more
Alice and Martha gather to properly eulogize Professor McGonagall, although luckily, her body doesn’t end up lying next to the Creevey brothers in the Great Hall. What’s more, she doesn’t seem to be Hogwarts Headmistress 19 years later, saving us all a massive eye roll. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are… Read more
Alice and Martha discuss McGonagall in the penultimate book, as she helps verify timetables and performs some very cool magic, reprimands Malfoy (to Snape’s irritation?) and steps into the role of deputy headmistress. 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 forget… Read more
Harry and Professor McGonagall bond over a shared enemy as Umbridge enters the series. Have a biscuit and settle in to listen to Alice and Martha’s analysis of McGonagall’s arc in the fifth book! 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
Alice and Martha discuss Professor McGonagall in one of her most stressful books yet, as she tries to make sure her students don’t embarrass her in front of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. Luckily, she still has a chance to, er, let her hair down at the Yule Ball! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New… Read more
Alice and Martha are on “barrier watch” again this week as Professor McGonagall takes on the important new role of blocking Harry from going to Hogsmeade. Plus, with the introduction of her rival, “Sybill Trelawney,” McGonagall once again shows her quick wit and sharp tongue. Just wait til we tell Buckbeak!! Please consider supporting us… Read more
