The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter Podcast
Summary: Two real weird sisters break down the Harry Potter series chapter by chapter and delve into special topics related to the Harry Potter universe.Character studies are released every Monday. Special topics episodes are released periodically.Book club episodes for Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix, and Half-Blood Prince, as well as special topics shows recorded from September 2016 through June 2019 can be listened to on the feed titled The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive.
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- Artist: Alice Asleson & Martha Krebill
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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 Week and Sorting Hat! Take Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats. 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 to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!
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 on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!
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/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!
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 Question of the Week and Sorting Hat! Take Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats. 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 to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!
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/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!
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 book. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!
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 on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!
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 will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats. 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 to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!
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/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!
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 Question of the Week and Sorting Hat! Take Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats. 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 to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!
It's time to properly eulogize wittle Ginny, wrapping up her story in the seventh book and (unfortunately) nineteen years later, too. Though Ginny isn't with Harry for much of Deathly Hallows, she makes her appearances count. There's the silver lining we've been looking for! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!
Alice and Martha continue their conversation about widdle Grin, queen of physical comedy and impressions! In the sixth book, Ginny is joined by two important new characters - King Arnold, and Harry's scaly monster. Hopefully this episode will leave you purring, not rearing your ugly head! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!
Alice and Martha cover Ginny's arc in the fifth book, as she starts to come into her own but continues to be handled with kid gloves by everyone around her. She reveals a love for speaking in codes (as any good DA member does), an emotional maturity beyond her years, and a hidden talent for Quidditch that should have been obvious to her brothers for years. In other words, Ginny does not go quietly in this book! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!
It's time to discuss Ginny in Prisoner of Azkaban and Goblet of Fire, two of her most important books! Tune in to see if Alice and Martha can pack in all the mentions into one episode, and stay to hear their analysis of Ginny's reaction to the veela and her ability to bounce back very quickly from her experience in the Chamber of Secrets! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!
Alice and Martha discuss "Gin's" arc in the first two books. Even if she won't wake and isn't really herself, she still proves why she's Harry's hashtag soulmate. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!