295 episodes

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.

The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter Podcast Alice Asleson & Martha Krebill

    • Arts
    • 4.8 • 1.2K Ratings

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.

    Neville Longbottom: Character Study, Part 5

    Neville Longbottom: Character Study, Part 5

    I dink it's time for our fifth Neville character study, in fact I'b sure id is! After Christmas on the closed ward, Neville takes an "alarming" and "unnerving" turn as he becomes a master dueler, which he shows off at the Department of Mysteries -- a completely error-free enterprise on Neville and all the DA teens' behalf. This episode covers Neville's arc in the second half of Order of the Phoenix.

    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!

    • 58 min
    Neville Longbottom: Character Study, Part 4

    Neville Longbottom: Character Study, Part 4

    It's time for Neville Part 4, which of course covers Neville in the first half of the fifth book! Alice and Martha discuss his amazing birthday present, a potential new nickname, and the turning point for his character arc in this week's episode. 

    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!

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Neville Longbottom: Character Study, Part 3

    Neville Longbottom: Character Study, Part 3

    Alice and Martha pick up their conversation on Neville from several years ago, this time, hopefully, without repeating any content! In the fourth book, Neville continues his arc as the class dunce and is often the butt of the narrator's jokes. But with the revelation about what happened to his parents, Harry and readers begin to see Neville in a new light. 

    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!

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Professors Tofty and Marchbanks: Character Study

    Professors Tofty and Marchbanks: Character Study

    It's time to break down everyone's favorite dynamic duo of professors! With help from the Wiki, Alice and Martha speculate on whether old Griselda Marchbanks is really a close friend of the Malfoys, how old Professor Tofty really is, and what these two legendary proctors do for the rest of the school year.

    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!

    • 53 min
    Into the Pensieve: Make Way for Ducklings

    Into the Pensieve: Make Way for Ducklings

    Alice and Martha dive into Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. This super cute picture book includes some yaasss queen moments, a deadbeat dad, and some questionable duck-feeding tips. In any case, it's not The Borrowers... and that's for the best!

    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!

    • 52 min
    Take Five, Take 4.11: Goblet of Fire, 50:01-55:00

    Take Five, Take 4.11: Goblet of Fire, 50:01-55:00

    Mike NeWELL, it's time for another Take Five! Special guest Shut Up Tim joins the sisters to discuss Moody's transfiguration tactics and tongue antics. Find out which sister scares Tim more, and listen for a first on the Quora Question of the Week segment!

    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!

    • 1 hr 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
1.2K Ratings

1.2K Ratings

ivy bugs ,

Hi

Sooooooo, i have been trying to make a song(cause Tims is DREADFUL) for the podcast, but i don't know what you guys would like. I have been trying to melody Hedwig’s theme with the name of the take fives(and failed) but i realized that i should make sure that the sisters AND Tim( who is a Real Weird Idiot for thinking he is a third sister, cut to the fire) would and will approve of the song i’m trying to put together, if you do ever even see this i would like you to talk about it on the podcast, cause its not safe to put my email on the apple podcast app, btw i am ten years old and trying to melody the song on my piano. I doubt that ur ever gonna see this but i may as well try. I LOVE the podcast and anxiously check apple podcasts every day and when i see there's a new episode i get so excited especially when it is a take five! From ivy the 10 year old

Tayrae99 ,

The weird sisters you always wanted!

This podcast is a wonderful mix of goofy fun and obvious deep lore knowledge. Martha and Alice are so witty and know the series very well. The tone makes it feel like you are just hanging out with friends talking about your favorite series. I have been listening to them since 2017 and have enjoys multiple relistens and read alongs. Definitely worth the time for any new listeners to catch up to current!

Yankeesgirlc21 ,

A Great Revisit of the Potter Series

I’ve been listening for about a year and am not caught up but I have finished the reread podcasts. This podcasts hosts are fun to listen to. They are smart, charming, and funny and obviously knowledgeable Potterheads. I especially love Martha’s impressions. I really enjoy the special topic episodes (the annual hunger games specials are my favorite). A great listen for any Potterhead.

Top Podcasts In Arts

The Bright Side
iHeartPodcasts and Hello Sunshine
Fresh Air
NPR
The Moth
The Moth
99% Invisible
Roman Mars
The Recipe with Kenji and Deb
Deb Perelman & J. Kenji López-Alt
McCartney: A Life in Lyrics
iHeartPodcasts and Pushkin Industries

You Might Also Like

The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive
Alice Asleson & Martha Krebill
MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast
Harry Potter
Swish and Flick: A Harry Potter Podcast
Swish and Flick Podcast
Harry Potter Theory
Harry Potter Theory
Hot and Bothered
Not Sorry Productions
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
Not Sorry Productions