Posts Categorized: Episodes

Ginny Weasley: Character Study, Part 1

Ginny Weasley: Character Study, Part 1

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/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show… Read more

Into the Pensieve: Kristy’s Great Idea

Into the Pensieve: Kristy’s Great Idea

Alice and Martha discuss Kristy’s Great Idea, the first book in the legendary Baby-Sitters Club series by Ann M. Martin. 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… Read more

Nymphadora Tonks: Character Study, Part 2

Nymphadora Tonks: Character Study, Part 2

Alice and Martha complete their conversation on the MetamorphoSis, from her mouse-brown hair to her whirlwind romance with “Romulus.” She has let ‘erself go, zat Tonks… 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… Read more

Nymphadora Tonks: Character Study, Part 1

Nymphadora Tonks: Character Study, Part 1

Alice and Martha discuss Tonks as she makes her series debut. With her signature bubble gum pink hair and pig snout nose, she’s always sure to be a laugh… in this book, at least! Whatever you do, don’t call her Nymphadora! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and… Read more

Into the Pensieve: The Berenstain Bears

Into the Pensieve: The Berenstain Bears

Alice and Martha discuss Stan and Jan Berenstain’s classic series, focusing on three books that influenced their childhood most – Too Much Junk Food, Get the Gimmes, and Forget their Manners. 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… Read more

Petunia Dursley: Character Study, Part 3

Petunia Dursley: Character Study, Part 3

It’s time to wrap up the conversation about Petunia by talking about her arc in the second set of two books and the final one book. Alice and Martha discuss her relationship with Dumbledore, the ending of her story with Harry, and memories from the Pensieve in this final Petunia episode. Please consider supporting us… Read more

The 2022 Real Weird Holiday Special

The 2022 Real Weird Holiday Special

As 2022 comes to a close, we are back to celebrate the holiday season Potter-style. First (00:05:06), Alice and Martha dive into the Pensieve to discuss Chris Van Allsburg’s classic picture book The Polar Express with special guest Shandy. Up second (00:48:03), the sisters roll the dice on a White Elephant gift exchange with a… Read more

Petunia Dursley: Character Study, Part 2

Petunia Dursley: Character Study, Part 2

This week, Alice and Martha cover Petunia’s storyline in the second set of two books, reviewing her relationship with her sister-in-law and her continued doting on Dudley. Remember the middle of the series, Petunia! 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

Petunia Dursley: Character Study, Part 1

Petunia Dursley: Character Study, Part 1

Alice and Martha move to discussing Order of the Phoenix Real Weirdos, unfortunately skipping over the realest weirdo of all (Bungy) due to lack of source material. This week’s episode focuses on the world’s greatest aunt (no, not “Aunt Figg”) in the first two books. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are… Read more

Into the Pensieve: Beezus and Ramona

Into the Pensieve: Beezus and Ramona

Alice and Martha talk about the first book of Beverly Cleary’s Ramona series, discussing ways in which they may or may not be very similar to these two iconic sisters. 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… Read more