The Ronversation continues as Alice and Martha begin discussing Ron in the fourth book, starting with his relationship with Harry. From their biggest fight yet to the bulging bag of Dungbombs Ron gives Harry for Christmas, there are some high highs and low lows this book! 

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Alice and Martha finally resume the Ronversation, discussing Ron’s plots in the third book! In this book, Ron gets a little taste of fame, his relationship with Scabbers takes several turns for the worst, and he proves that he might be more than just a little stitious. 

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It may take nineteen minutes before getting to the meat of the show, but Alice, Martha, and special guest Shut Up Tim are so excited to talk about the next five minutes of Mike Newell’s magnum opus! This week, twins start getting their own personalities (and looks), Cho stumbles over her words while accusing Harry of being a mumbler, and the OG MVB makes its appearance. AWKWARD!!

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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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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??

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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. 

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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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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! 

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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. 

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Alice and Martha discuss everyone’s favorite Slytherin, Professor Slughorn! This giant slug loves collecting creature comforts, knows how to amp up the drama for Potions class, and doesn’t mess around with Death Eaters or the likes of Abraxas Malfoy. 

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