Alice and Martha are joined by Lital Ruderman, PhD, MA, LPC, NCC, (she/her) to discuss themes of mental health in the Harry Potter series and how they are developed. Be aware that the episode includes spoilers from the Harry Potter series. For listeners who may be struggling or need someone to talk to, the National… Read more
Alice and Martha are joined by clinical psychology doctoral candidate Oak Reed (he/him) to discuss ways to combat transphobia and practice self care in difficult times. Important: For any trans listeners who may be experiencing thoughts of self harm or suicide, please contact the Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860. For more information on the topics discussed… Read more
It’s time to stop horsing around once and for all, and to finally have a serious conversation about the number one Hogwarts hottie, Firenze! He may not hold a candle to Mr. Tumnus, but he’s still one of the sexiest stargazers in the Wizarding World. We don’t know a whole lot about Firenze’s backstory, but… Read more
Jessie Earl (@jessiegender) of the Jessie Gender YouTube channel joins Alice and Martha to analyze JK Rowling’s transphobic views through a geek culture lens and discuss ways fans can distance themselves from these harmful ideologies without fully losing Harry Potter. Jessie, Martha and (sort of) Alice also talk Star Trek, including a mini Sorting Hat… Read more
Alice and Martha discuss their hottest, most original takes on poor, blundering Neville in the first three books. He may be worth twelve of Malfoy, but a game of Exploding Snap with him is the last thing Harry would ever want. Is your Remembrall glowing red? If so… sorry, we have no idea why, either!… Read more
Alice and Martha are joined by “family” members Kate Hildner and Shut Up Tim (@ShutUpTim) to compete in a game of Family Feud hosted by the Real Weird Husband/Brother-in-Law Paul Asleson (@paulasleson). 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… Read more
Special guest Laramie Dean (@bylaramiedean) joins the Real Weird Sisters to discuss his upcoming novel, Black Forest, his love of the horror genre, and LGBTQ+ allyship, as well as many other fun topics! Black Forest is available for pre-order at https://www.inkshares.com/books/black-forest. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and… Read more
Alice and Martha return to their discussion of Dumbledore’s questionable decision-making, from his hiring Lockhart, to his keeping Hogwarts open during a pandemic-like situation, to his inability to crack the case on the Chamber of Secrets. Not to mention the biggest question mark of all — what Dumbledore does on a daily basis. Please consider… Read more
In this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guests Aman Adwin (@AmanAdwin) and Matt Liguori (@mattliguori) of The Choir Room (@ChoirRoomPod) and the Sorting Slushie to sort the characters of Glee into Hogwarts houses. Warning! There is some adult language in this episode. Also, please be aware that… Read more
Most of the Real Weirdos so far haven’t got an ounce of logic, but oooh, Harry, it’s finally time to talk about a female character! Martha and Alice are back to discuss everyone’s favorite lovable know-it-all in the first two books. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and… Read more
