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The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter Podcast

Alice Asleson & Martha Krebill
Harry Potter
Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire
Ron Weasley
Hermione Granger
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Dumbledore
Voldemort
Neville Longbottom
Hogwarts
Quidditch
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter and the Prisoner Of Azkaban
Harry Potter Series
Goblet Of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order Of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Chamber Of Secrets
Remus John Lupin
Horace Slughorn
Sirius Black
Seamus Finnigan

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 t... more

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Latest Episodes

Alice and Martha discuss everyone's favorite "journalist," Rita Skeeter, as she makes her first appearances of the series. From her coverage of the events at the World Cup to her slander of Hermione, Harry, and Hagrid, Rita makes a splash in the four... more

Alice and Martha are joined by special guest Shut Up Tim to discuss the minute Tim thought was supposed to be on the last Take Five, as well as the four minutes after that! Draco breaks Harry's nose very convincingly, Luna practices mending bones, an... more

Who is the little old man with Harry's knobbly knees? Why is Harry's entire extended family dead? Does the Lily and James timeline even make sense? Alice and Martha discuss all the important questions about the Mirror of Erised on this week's One Pag... more

Aunt Marge arrives at the Dursleys, who were damn good to take Harry in! Alice and Martha discuss Dursley family dynamics, Colonel Fubster, Ripper and more on this week's episode!

Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirds... more

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Recent Guests

Shut Up Tim
Recurring guest on the podcast
Episode: Take Five, Take 4.27: Goblet of Fire, 130:01-135:00
Doris Krebill
Beloved grandmother of the hosts
Episode: Remembering the Real Weird Grandma
Gia Worthy
Reality TV podcaster and guest for the sorting hat segment
Episode: The 2023 Real Weird Holiday Special
Shut Up, Tim
Referred to as a recurring guest personality
Episode: Take Five, Take 4.8: Goblet of Fire, 35:01-40:00

Hosts

Martha
Co-host with strong knowledge of HP lore, impressions, and studio banter; widely cited as a driving voice of the show.
Alice
Co-host known for deep dives, witty banter, and character-focused episodes; a consistent voice in book club and special-topic episodes.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • This pod is honestly amazing

    I have listened to so many eps. In the entire series there are 4100 pages so they are doing great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #ABookyGirlyCalledFlora😃📚
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • How many pages in total

    In the entire series there are 4100 pages so they are doing great

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    #ABookyGirlyCalledFlora😃📚
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • These girls are the best - what an entertaining Potterhead pod!

    Discovered these two a long time ago but for whatever reason didn’t listen on a regular basis. I’m soooooo into the real weird sisters now though! I love Alice and Martha’s sense o’ humor and find myself giggling along with them throughout the episode! Loving the one page at a time format, the reading of the text, the pulling of band names and album titles, it’s all so good. Listening to these entertaining sisters is just as good as a trip to Honeydukes! Highly recommend if you too are a little... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aubrey Ravensmyth
    United States3 months ago
  • I love this Podcast!

    Hey,

    I am from Germany.

    Sorry if my English is not so good 😊

    I am in the 7th grande and love Harry Potter with your podcast i can learn English much better and with more fun! It’s really interesting to listen to you! Thanks

    I think you see that i am not the best at English I hope I don’t do to much spelling mistakes 😊

    Love your Podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linné Lovegood
    Germany3 months ago
  • Tim is the official 3rd real weird sister

    I recommend listening to the take fives, they are funny and great to pass the time. Also

    TIM IS THE OFFICIALLY REAL WEIRD SISTER

    thank you for your time

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    bsquadforlife
    United States9 months ago

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Loved the take five series and banter, great for fans who want humor with insight.
Takeaways and humor are balanced with thoughtful analysis, making long episodes feel engaging.
Sisters' deep dives feel like chatting with friends while exploring HP lore.

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#157
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#181
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#219
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Take Five, Take 6.3: Half-Blood Prince, 10:00-15:00
Q: What does the toothpaste scene mean in the Amortentia context, and how does it relate to Hermione's character?
The hosts discuss various interpretations, including symbolic ties to Hermione and Ron's relationship, and reference a Harry Potter wiki note about Hermione's Amortentia scents, ultimately acknowledging that the toothpaste angle is a fan theory rather than definitive canon.
Take Five, Take 4.30: Goblet of Fire, 145:01-THE END
Q: What are your thoughts on Mike Newell?
He did a fine job with Goblet of Fire, and while opinions vary, it seems we accept he is a decent director despite this film being critiqued heavily.
Take Five, Take 4.30: Goblet of Fire, 145:01-THE END
Q: Did you enjoy the credits of the movie?
It feels like there were some interesting effects and a lot of good names and insights to catch up on.
Take Five, Take 4.25: Goblet of Fire, 120:01-125:00
Q: What happened to Cedric after he was taken by Voldemort and Goblet of Fire? Did he ever recover from what happened to him at that graveyard on his birthday?
Cedric died in the graveyard, so he never recovered from what happened to him.
One Page at a Time: Book 1, Page 304
Q: What is the significance of Slytherin winning the House Cup for seven years in a row?
It symbolizes the dominance of Slytherin and ties into the legacy of Tom Riddle.

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A witty, meaningfully analytical show that dives deep into the Harry Potter books with chapter-by-chapter breakdowns, character studies, and frequent sidebars on film adaptations, fan trivia, and fan culture. Episodes mix scholarly reading with banter, impressions, and running segments like band-name polls and memes, offering a warm, feel-good hangout for fans who enjoy thoughtful analysis paired with humor. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on character exploration and lore, plus regular take-five and book-club style formats that keep conversations fresh and highly shareable for listeners and potential sponsors alike.

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