Monthly Archives: December 30, 2019

7.26 Gringotts

7.26 Gringotts

The trio flies by the seats of their pants to make good on a premise laid out in book one, banking on one evil hair to disguise Hermione (and her voice) perfectly. Griphook keeps a tight grip on ol’ Hook, Travers finds an amazing hiding spot in the Gringotts caverns, stalagmite’s got an “M” in… Read more

The 2019 Real Weird Holiday Special

The 2019 Real Weird Holiday Special

As 2019 comes to a close, we are back to celebrate the holiday season Potter-style. Join us as we rank the best magical locations to celebrate the holidays with returning guest Kate Hildner (@khildner11), go on a choose-your-own-corny-Holiday-adventure with new guest Angela Bloom (@angpalaggi), and sort some classic Christmas characters with the Real Weird Husband/Brother-in-Law,… Read more

7.25 Shell Cottage

7.25 Shell Cottage

Harry concocts a despicable plan to double-cross Griphook, though it’s not nearly as vile as breaking into Dumbledore’s tomb – he could never have done that. Fleur–who is not an owl–escapes from ze Grindylows long enough to give Aunt Muriel back her tirahrah, which is easier done than said! And finally, Remus John Lupin arrives… Read more

7.24 The Wandmaker

7.24 The Wandmaker

It’s back to the book club as Alice and Martha dive into “The Wandmaker,” alternatively named “The Banker.” Harry makes his decision in the Horcruxes vs. Hallows debate, and he is incredibly confident and assured in the wake of Dobby’s funeral. Actually, he’s highly logical, which allows him to look past extraneous detail. Meanwhile, You-Know-Who… Read more

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 Movie Review

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 Movie Review

Alice and seven Marthas are joined by Jessica Liese (@HaymakerHattie) and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named (@ShutUpTim) to review Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters Spoiler warning! Please be aware that our show contains spoilers for events which take place later in the series. Book club episodes are released every… Read more

7.23 Malfoy Manor

7.23 Malfoy Manor

Numerous plots converge in what is definitely (SPOILER ALERT!) the best chapter of the book so far. Luna, Ollivander, Dean, Aberforth, Draco, Bellatrix, Griphook, Greyback, Grindelwald, and Wormtail all play important roles in the action, but none as important as our fallen warrior, Dobby, a free elf, who knows no master! From new character impressions,… Read more