Posts Categorized: Episodes

Phineas Nigellus Black: Character Study

Phineas Nigellus Black: Character Study

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

Take Five, Take 4.9: Goblet of Fire, 40:01-45:00

Take Five, Take 4.9: Goblet of Fire, 40:01-45:00

Alice, Martha, and special guest Shut Up Tim are back to discuss another five minutes of Mike Newell’s cinematic masterpiece! These five minutes are heavy on Sirius, birds (finally!) and amazing acting by Harry (as usual). Plus, the world goes topsy-turvy when it comes time for all the segments!  Please consider supporting us on Patreon!… Read more

Take Five, Take 4.8: Goblet of Fire, 35:01-40:00

Take Five, Take 4.8: Goblet of Fire, 35:01-40:00

Alice, Martha, and special guest Shut Up Tim are back to discuss Mike Newell’s most unhinged five minutes yet. McGonagall proves to be the only sane adult in the room, as well as possibly the only good actor in the five minutes. Plus, Harry and Ron get into a very convincing fight and Tim picks… Read more

Into the Pensieve: Among the Hidden

Into the Pensieve: Among the Hidden

Alice and Martha enjoy their privilege as first and second children as they discuss Margaret Peterson Haddix’s twisty thrill ride, Among the Hidden. This top secret podcast can be found on “The Net”… and the super secret password is free. In this series, Alice and Martha reminisce on shared memories, inside jokes, and experiences reading… Read more

Minerva McGonagall: Character Study, Part 7

Minerva McGonagall: Character Study, Part 7

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

Minerva McGonagall: Character Study, Part 6

Minerva McGonagall: Character Study, Part 6

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

Minerva McGonagall: Character Study, Part 5

Minerva McGonagall: Character Study, Part 5

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

Minerva McGonagall: Character Study, Part 4

Minerva McGonagall: Character Study, Part 4

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

Minerva McGonagall: Character Study, Part 3

Minerva McGonagall: Character Study, Part 3

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

Minerva McGonagall: Character Study, Part 2

Minerva McGonagall: Character Study, Part 2

Alice and Martha resume their study on Queen McGonagall. While her main role in Chamber of Secrets may be to deliver bad news to the students and respond to basilisk attacks, no one can deny she does it in style!  Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows… Read more