Minerva McGonagall: Character Study, Part 4

Alice and Martha discuss Professor McGonagall in one of her most stressful books yet, as she tries to make sure her students don't embarrass her in front of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. Luckily, she still has a chance to, er, let her hair down at the Yule Ball! <br /><br />Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters<br /><br />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!<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement</a>

00:57:13

Minerva McGonagall: Character Study, Part 3

Alice and Martha are on "barrier watch" again this week as Professor McGonagall takes on the important new role of blocking Harry from going to Hogsmeade and confiscating his Firebolt. Plus, with the introduction of her rival, "Sybill Trelawney," McGonagall once again shows her quick wit and sharp tongue. Just wait til we tell Buckbeak!! <br /><br />Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters<br /><br />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!<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement</a>

00:56:53

Minerva McGonagall: Character Study, Part 2

Alice and Martha resume their study on Queen McGonagall. While her main role in <i>Chamber of Secrets </i>may be to deliver bad news to the students and respond to basilisk attacks, no one can deny she does it in style! <br /><br />Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters<br /><br />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!<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement</a>

00:56:23

Into the Pensieve: Sideways Stories from Wayside School

It's a good thing this isn't the 19th episode of Into the Pensieve, or it wouldn't exist! This week, Alice and Martha climb thirty flights of stairs to discuss the world's strangest class of kids.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters<br /><br />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!<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement</a>

01:19:26

Take Five, Take 4.7: Goblet of Fire, 30:01-35:00

Alice and Martha are once again joined by special guest Shut Up Tim to discuss the next five minutes of a very Newell-that-just-happened five minutes. Fred and George have one of their characteristic brawls, Krum and Hermione share in some intense eye contact, and Dumbledore begins his evolution into the DIDYOUPUTYOURNAMEINTHEGOBLETOFFIRE Dumbledore that we'll be seeing before we know it! <br /><br />Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters <br /><br />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!<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement</a>

01:34:28

Hedwig: Character Study, Part 3

The time for fun and games has come to an end as Alice and Martha conclude their discussion on Queen Hedwig and she flies off into the sunset. Though Hedwig faces some horrible trials in the fifth, sixth, and seventh books, she gets a brief reprieve when she comes face to face with another powerfully magic woman, Queen GP! Ultimately, though, nothing could save Hedwig from an awful fate (there was just no other way for her to leave Privet Drive...), and it's time to finally properly eulogize her. <br /><br />Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters<br /><br />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!<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement</a>

00:52:24

Hedwig: Character Study, Part 2

Heh! Hooooot!! Alice and Martha are excited to continue their discussion of Real Weird Queen Hedwig. Though Harry is awfully rude to her numerous times throughout the fourth and fifth books, Hedwig doesn't stand for disrespect, even from "The Chosen One." And don't worry, it's not time to properly eulogize her yet; this week is all hoots, nibbles, and pecks! <br /><br />Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters<br /><br />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!<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement</a>

00:53:32

Hedwig: Character Study, Part 1

After all this time... Alice and Martha finally get the chance to honor Queen Hedwig! Reproachful glances and helpful nibbles abound on this week's legendary character study! <br /><br />Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters<br /><br />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!<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement</a>

00:54:34

Into the Pensieve: Half Magic

Alice and Martha wish that you would listen to this podcast about Edward Eager's <i>Half Magic. </i>They wish it twice! While they may not be the biggest fans of the Knights of the Round Table or "the charm," the sisters are big fans of Uncle Huge and FitzCarrie, and Martha is a big fan of Martha, even when she's only half there.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters<br /><br />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!<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement</a>

01:19:31

Take Five, Take 4.6: Goblet of Fire, 25:01-30:00

Shut Up Tim makes yet another guest appearance on this week's Take Five, covering Moody's questionable teaching methods, a hilarious slapstick montage, and some hard-hitting symbolism in the Hogwarts windows. And if you think an Aging Potion is going to be enough to allow the Weasley twins to enter their names into the Goblet of Fire... well, it's not going to woooo-oooork! <br /><br />Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters <br /><br />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!<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement</a>

01:40:50