The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter Podcast

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Take Five, Take 4.3: Goblet of Fire, 10:01-15:00 Jun 12, 2023

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Alice and Martha are once again joined by not-so-special guest Shut Up Tim to discuss a riveting five minutes of Mike Newell's almost-magnum opus.
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Luna Lovegood: Character Study, Part 3 Jun 05, 2023

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It's Luna's final episode, so we've donned our sun colors and prepared the pudding to celebrate! Luna's seventh book arc includes new friendships with Mr. Ollivander and Dean, helping Harry through some tough emotional moments, and a possible case of the Gernumblies. In any case, Luna ought to have enough Plimpies soon...
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Luna Lovegood: Character Study, Part 2 May 29, 2023

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Alice and Martha dive into Luna's highly complex sixth book arc. Hope you've dyed your eyebrow yellow and donned your spangled silver robes in order to listen to this podcast, as friends!
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Luna Lovegood: Character Study, Part 1 May 22, 2023

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Find out if you're more of a Crockford or a Purkiss on this week's show, as Alice and Martha begin their deep dive into one of the quirkiest main characters of the series! Luna's arc in the fifth book includes radish earrings (sort of), nargles, the Kacky Snorgle, and much better dialogue than the movie.
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Into the Pensieve: Frindle May 15, 2023

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For the first time in Into the Pensieve history, Alice and Martha discuss a book they may not still love as adults, Frindle by Andrew Clements.
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.
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Arabella Figg: Character Study May 08, 2023

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Find out Mrs. Figg's real middle name, secret profession, possible relatives, and more from this week's character study! She may not always use the right verbs to describe dementors, but you can't deny - Mrs. Figg's got interior decorating skillz. So get up, you useless lump, and listen to the episode!
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Take Five, Take 4.2: Goblet of Fire, 05:01-10:00 May 01, 2023

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In this week's Take Five, we resume our Microwave Minute as Harry and his friends (sort of) attend the World Cup. Fudge practices his commentator skills, Malfoy exercises his bragging skills, and Harry LOVES MAGIC!
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Into the Pensieve: Amelia Bedelia Apr 24, 2023

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Alice and Martha dive into the pensieve to discuss literature's most "successful" maid, Amelia Bedelia. She may take things way too literally, but at least she's an amazing baker!
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.
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Kreacher: Character Study, Part 2 Apr 17, 2023

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It's time for Alice and Martha to round out their discussion on the Kreacher from the Black Lagoon! Stick to this episode like a couple of wart plasters and you'll learn everything you need to know about Kreacher in the sixth and seventh books!
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Kreacher: Character Study, Part 1 Apr 10, 2023

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He may be small, but his arc is long enough to warrant a two-parter, if you can believe it! Alice and Martha are joined by Kreacher to discuss his story in the fifth book.
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