293 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, Half-Blood Prince, and Deathly Hallows as well as special topics shows recorded from September 2016 through December 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

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    • 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, Half-Blood Prince, and Deathly Hallows as well as special topics shows recorded from September 2016 through December 2019 can be listened to on the feed titled The Real Weird Sisters: The Archive.

    Cormac McLaggen: Character Study

    Cormac McLaggen: Character Study

    Alice and Martha talk through 100 great saves by Cormac McLaggen, even though it's not quite clear where he has actually played Quidditch before. McLaggen may not be Harry's favorite, but he's a great decoy date for Hermione and practically King Slug! 

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    • 49 min
    Take Five, Take 4.14: Goblet of Fire, 65:01-70:00

    Take Five, Take 4.14: Goblet of Fire, 65:01-70:00

    Alice, Martha, and special guest Shut Up Tim discuss the fourteenth five minutes of Mike Newell's classic masterpiece. There's plenty to talk about this week, including twinspeak (times two), alliterations, dancing lessons, and the return of the OG MVB Nigel! And by the way, who's Pinch??

    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 35 min
    Into the Pensieve: Because of Winn-Dixie

    Into the Pensieve: Because of Winn-Dixie

    Alice and Martha take a break from stories about mice to cover a story about a dog, Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Is Miss Franny Block really a librarian? Where do Litmus Lozenges get their flavor? And did Dave Matthews kill his chances at an acting career with his portrayal of Otis? Find out the answers to these questions and more! 

    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!

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Horace Slughorn: Character Study, Part 3

    Horace Slughorn: Character Study, Part 3

    It's time to propery eulogize our favorite Slytherin head of house! Alice and Martha discuss Harry's successful procurement of the memory and Slughorn's impressive seventh book arc. “To friendship! To generosity! To ten Galleons a hair!”

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    • 59 min
    Horace Slughorn: Character Study, Part 2

    Horace Slughorn: Character Study, Part 2

    Alice and Martha continue their discussion about ol' Sluggy, who throws an amazing and not at all problematic Christmas party. Harry makes a valiant atttempt to get the memory from him (although the tampered memory was very convincing!). Finally, when in doubt, just shove a bezoar down their throats! 

    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!

    • 54 min
    Take Five, Take 4.13: Goblet of Fire, 60:01-65:00

    Take Five, Take 4.13: Goblet of Fire, 60:01-65:00

    Two full minutes of a joyride / dragon chase around the Hogwarts grounds, how thrilling! Harry nearly DIES, but luckily lives to revel in the glory of amping up the Gryffindor Common Room crowd. Meanwhile, Alice, Martha, and special guest Shut Up Tim compete to see who can tell the most compelling Microwave Minute story. 

    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 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
1.2K Ratings

1.2K Ratings

SuperHarryPotterFan ,

🤩🤩🤩 The Real AWESOME Sisters 🥳🥳🥳

I found this podcast while searching for a Harry Potter podcast. I started listening to the Real Weird Sisters last year and I have almost caught up on all the inside jokes, which I often find myself laughing along with. Just as a note, I LOVE the theme song. Keep it up! 👍👍👍

P.S. The bird bites.

BunnyBunz13 ,

Harry Potter Perfection!

I so enjoy these real sisters diving deep into the Harry Potter series. As a reader later in life, listening to Alice and Martha’s deep dives and fun rants have taken my appreciation for HP to the extreme (just ask my friends).
The character studies are a unique way to explore lesser plots and view the world from different POVs (yes, Tim, I know what a POV is)

MissLeow2388 ,

It’s a WHAT??

A GREAT Harry Potter podcast!! I love the new take 5 episodes, the sisters banter make me laugh out loud, especially when the 3rd official sister shut up Tim is with them. JUST KIDDING-I mean the official GUEST shut up Tim. I found your podcast a few months ago and have binged the whole archive and am almost done with the book 7 book club. I find myself saying all of your silly phrases and like I said, laughing out loud multiple times while listening. Keep it up sisters! Sisters (not Tim). 😂 PS-Even though he’s not official, I do love shut up Tim also.

UPDATE 2024
Please make more “game” episodes!! Family feud, hunger games, more sorting hats for reality tv series! Love yall!! -

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