SpeakBeasty: A Fantastic Beasts Podcast
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Sun, March 31, 2024
Episode 200: The Beasty Awards, A Fantastic Finale
SpeakBeasty is proud to present THE BEASTY AWARDS! Twenty categories decided by our patrons. Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter … ALL OF THEM, past and present! We literally couldn't have done it without you. Who won best glow-up? Spoopiest moment? Most dramatic? Our on- and off-air talents say their goodbyes. Thanks for listening. Your support, your love, your comments, and your downloads kept us going. Case closed.
Sun, March 17, 2024
Episode 199: The Manticore is Our Roman Empire
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Jamie! Phoenix Register: while we wait for the news that cancels the hiatus… The Harry Potter series on MAX will be out in 2026. “I hope they Riverdale it.” Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is 20 (how?!) and the Studio Tour is celebrating from May 1 - September 4. More info here . Owl Post: none, but don't worry, we're not firing the owls. Main Discussion: magical creatures in theme parks! We talk Universal, Disney, Knott’s, and Efteling. “Let's get weird and talk about dragons.” Check out Shannen going into the Blind Pig here ! Amy talks her fondest Borgin & Burke's memory. For some reason, the manticore on Hagrid’s doesn't look like the one in Secrets of Dumbledore… See Ann, Marjolaine, and their dragon friend here ! “Who cares about [Avatar]? A lot of people, apparently.” Shannen talks more in-depth about the Catawampus on episode 180, Bowling for Beasts . Time-Turner: the founding of Universal Studios! Podcast Question: What is your favorite Fantastic Beasts memory from a theme park?
Sun, March 03, 2024
Episode 198: In My Voldemort Era
Episode 200 is a party AND NOTHING ELSE. Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, VlightPhase! We appreciate you sticking with us to the end. Phoenix Register: Dawn French (The Fat Lady from the Harry Potter movies) had a real-life Erumpent mating dance moment! Listen to her interview on the Off-Menu Christmas special here . “It's giving, your skull is susceptible under force.” Wand interaction enhancements are under construction at Universal Orlando - including potential for dueling! The Forbidden Forest Experience is no longer opening in a wildlife sanctuary in Australia. Main Discussion: Grindelwald vs Voldemort: how do they compare? Which came first: Grindelwald or Durmstrang's association with the Dark Arts? Listeners, send your Grindelwald fanfic recs to Liz! Was Voldemort talking to snakes at random? Find out what phrase Liz uses regarding Dumbledore that you'll NEVER be able to unhear. “You need to separate your youth you from your evil you.” How does one travel to Albania without a body? “I don't know. They weird.” - Liz Marjolaine also needs your epistolary Grindeldore fanfics, please. Voldemort is a chaos goblin confirmed. Time-Turner: all the canon characters we could have met in the Fantastic Beasts movies “I'm glad we didn't get him ‘cause I hate him.” - Marjolaine Podcast Question: Who is the better baddie, Grindelwald or Voldemort?
Sun, February 18, 2024
Episode 197: Validated By A Wizard
Happy Valentine's, Galentine's, and/or Palentine's Day! Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Ali! We appreciate you! Phoenix Register: we have a name for the Wizarding World land in Epic Universe! It's called The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: The Ministry of Magic. More info here . Find out one of Carolyn's husband's core memories. Owl Post: Jerri writes in about sea adventures and swimming snakes. Enjoy the tangent about dog beds as well. Main Discussion: a deep dive into MinaLima's Fantastic Beasts work in The Magic of MinaLima! If you'd like to follow along in your copy: First two images pg 62–63 Ministries of Magic intro to section Pg 88-89 British Ministry of Magic Pg 90-93 MACUSA Pg 100-103 French Ministry of Magic Pg 104-105 German Ministry of Magic Pg 107-107 Newt’s home and menagerie Pg 82-83 We talk the various Ministries of Magic, Dumbledore's measurements, and more. “I think the technical term is floopy-doopy?” Who is McGonagall? Is she real? “That’s where you go for Olympus!” Can anyone actually draw a map of the US? If you need some truly killer trivia questions, listen to the numbers Shannen lists at 53:38. “France is like, we’re women!” If you’d like to purchase your own copy, you can get the ebook or the physical book ! For more MinaLima, there’s also a pop-up shop at Universal Orlando. Newtcase: changelings! The moral of changelings is “be nice to children.” Podcast Question: What’s your favorite piece of MinaLima art?
Sun, February 04, 2024
Episode 196: The Sea Serpent and the Ramora are Dating
Welcome … to SpeakBeasty After Dark, ft. Shannen's post-cold voice. Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Jasmine H.! Phoenix Register: HBO is holding pitch meetings for the Harry Potter TV series, per Deadline. TikTok doesn't understand lead times. New Harry Potter Squishmallows are coming out, featuring Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Owl Post: Jerri writes in with thoughts on Universal, Edinburgh, and the show ending. Main Discussion: the final third of the beasts that haven't appeared on-screen in Harry Potter or Fantastic Beasts. Unicorns: dangerous? Chill? Dangerously chill? “He's a funny little guy but he'll eat you!” Liz aspires to be a “create an entire magical species to destroy fishing nets” level of petty You can listen to us be so, so wrong about snallygasters in episode 141, “More Dumbledores, More Secrets.” “The Ministry … is bad.” - Shannen Bigfoots and brown bears are working together! Disco Yeti!! Time-Turner: the history of Muggle zoology! Marjolaine has proof that Charles Darwin was not a wizard. Podcast Question: Which beast, of the ones discussed today, would you like to see in the Fantastic Beasts movies?
Sun, January 21, 2024
Episode 195: A Great Big Magical World
Time isn't a real thing and we made it up. Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Allee! Phoenix Register: Hogwarts Legacy is the best-selling game in the UK and the US for 2023. It was also the most-searched game on Google. A giant elder wand has gone up at Epic Universe! Pictures here . It's acting as a beacon to mark the entrance of the Wizarding World land. Sad news: with episode 200, we're bringing SpeakBeasty to a close. It's not goodbye, it's see you later! The last episode is actually dropping 3/31, not right before the eclipse. “My dog's really cute, and so is my husband, and I'm kinda funny…” Main Discussion: Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts experiences in Edinburgh! We talk about The Elephant House Cafe, Greyfriars Kirkyard, various inspirations for Hogwarts (including Donaldson Hall ), Victoria Street, Museum Context, Loch Ness, the Kelpies, Scottish wildcats, and Edinburgh’s history with witches. Marjolaine mentions a special experience in the Elephant House's bathroom. How many bottles of whisky did Chris bring home?? Sometimes the lizard brain kicks in. Find out the daring way Ann distracted the TSA from noticing all of Chris’ whisky. No-Maj Movie Magic: location scouting! Find out what a location scout has to look for, and how it applied to the Fantastic Beasts series. We've linked it before, but the interview with Christian Manz can be read here . Podcast Question: Why do you think the Elder Wand was chosen as the Wizarding World beacon at Epic Universe? What would you have chosen?
Sun, January 07, 2024
Episode 194: If I Fits I Sits
Happy New Year from the SpeakBeasty team! Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Beth W.! Phoenix Register: congratulations to Geoff and Ashley on the newest member of the Beasty crew! Owl Post: Liz, Lorrie, and Geoff write in about their favorite Beasty moments of the year. Main Discussion: in honor of the newest baby Beasty, we're talking the care and feeding of baby Beasts! “I did heavy amounts of research … in my head.” What animal is Liz usually mistaken for? We ponder the limits of diricawl teleportation. “That's Credence just being a silly boy.” Qilins just love to frolic. New Segment: Beasts Among Us! We're talking panda diplomacy. Baby pandas (in utero) are the size of a stick of butter! Podcast Question: Which Fantastic Beasts baby is the cutest?
Sun, December 24, 2023
Episode 193: What A Year It's Been
It’s Christmas! A very Beasty Christmas to those of you who celebrate! Phoenix Register: Visions of Magic is open in Cologne! Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler, Victoria Yeates, Poppy Corby-Tuech, and Oliver Massuci reunited at German Film Comic Con and talked behind the scenes shenanigans, what role they’d like to play in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series, and the surprising location of the green room! Watch the panel on YouTube . Cursed Child is kicking off its national tour in Chicago in September! Who’s up for a show? Attraction and shop names were revealed for Epic Universe. Check out the article here . Owl Post: Jerri writes in about the beasts she thinks would have done well in the movies. Main Discussion: The SpeakBeasty Year in Review! What friend of the show was in Hogwarts Legacy? The Great Wizarding Express is maybe less great than advertised. May 2023: In our Mothman era. “And my dog was like, why aren’t you letting me sniff things?” Warner Brothers should give us a medal. Time-Turner: Christmas in America in the 1930s! Christmas during the Great Depression was, surprisingly, depressing. American Girl update: it was definitely not Samantha. Podcast Question: What was your favorite Harry Potter or Fantastic Beasts moment or memory of 2023 (and why was it listening to SpeakBeasty)?
Sun, December 10, 2023
Episode 192: Let The Jarvey Swear
Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Neeharika P.! We’re still workshopping the festive version of our name. No news this week ☹ …except that there might be a Supernatural reboot? No owl post either ☹ please send us owl post, but not your Destiel fanfics Main Discussion: The beasts we didn’t see, part 2 “Part of my brain is a horsefish?” More references: the Hodag statue in Wisconsin , clay Horklumps , …And That’s Why We Drink #173 Mongoose Cam and a New Gemini Icon , The Magnus Archives #103 “Cruelty Free,” nogtail art ( 1 , 2 , 3 ), Grand Pabbie in Frozen: The Broadway Musical Newt got expelled because his jarvey is too rude and full of ‘tude Liz is a knarl, confirmed “A venom SAC, not a venom SNACK.” Ann’s theory about the trolls from Frozen is confirmed Podcast Question: Which beast of the ones we discussed today would you like to see in an upcoming movie?
Sun, November 26, 2023
Episode 191: Fairy Dad
Do the kids still say ‘IRL?’ Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Anne S.! Phoenix Register: the House of Minalima pop-up opened in Paris, and Marjo got to go! Marjo reveals some Fantastic Beasts secrets and we learn something incredibly unsurprising about Geoff. You can see the newspaper we talk about here . There’s a connection between Hadestown and Secrets of Dumbledore. Owl Post: Jerri writes in with suggestions of where else the gang could go. Main Discussion: the beasts we didn’t see! To follow along, read the article here . “This is like if black mold had a personality …and a soul…” Shannen takes a firm stand on chizpurfle rights. KRUPPIES ! Newt could have become a fairy dad. Podcast Question: What creature would you have liked to see, or would like to see, in a future movie?
Sun, November 12, 2023
Episode 190: Where In The World Is Newton Scamander?
Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Margie! Phoenix Register: stop telling Geoff that having a kid with a birthday so close to Christmas is going to be rough!! (note from Ann: as a day-after-Christmas baby, IT IS ROUGH THOUGH) For actual news: Did WB actually commit to five FB movies, or was that just wishful thinking? We break down the infamous ‘five’ Tweet with what we know now. Owl Post: Jerri shares her theme park thoughts! Listeners, do we need an All-Day Geoff Podcast Marathon? Owl-bert suggests an expansion of the FB universe. Can one person truly encapsulate Dumbledore? Someone please cancel Liz on TikTok. Please. Main Discussion: the other countries we’d like to see Newt and the squad travel to! We suggest Brazil, Canada, and a lot of other places! Caiporas vs nifflers: who would win? We like the cold mostly for the iconic outerwear. This is a surprisingly lake-monster-heavy episode. Fun fact: It is illegal to pretend to be a witch in Canada! The children haven’t done the research! Time-Turner: Art Deco! Art nouveau vs art deco You can read the Lonely Planet article Carolyn references here . Podcast Question: Where would you like to see Newt and the gang go?
Sun, October 29, 2023
Episode 189: It's Not A Taylor Swift Podcast
We are deep into spooky and Swiftie season. Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Jemima! Happy birthday to Ann’s dad too! Phoenix Register: MinaLima’s pop-up House of MinaLima is open in Paris from October 27 to March 9! To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter, and the release of MinaLima’s Prisoner of Azkaban, the Franklin Roosevelt station in Paris has been decorated with huge Harry Potter illustrations. Check out the La Gazette article here . No owl post ☹ Tell us why your favorite public transit system should have a stop named after Newt Scamander! Main Discussion: theme parks! Amy needs immersion in her theme park experiences. Could we be getting a Wizarding World in Europe? More information on Universal’s possible acquisition of PortAventura here . (Article by Shannen!) How many of us are roller coaster people? (Spoiler: none of us) Watch a Hippogriff lesson at Universal Osaka here . Shannen tells the story of a sneaky, magical wedding. Brief spoilers for Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventures at 00:25:19 - 00:25:30. Pro-tip: ride the Hogwarts Express both ways! Watch Celestina Warbeck’s Christmas show here. Epic Universe discussion, including pretty major spoilers, runs from 00:46:45 – 01:10:45. Specific ride spoilers from 00:53:20 – 1:00:51. Skip if you want to go into Epic Universe unspoiled! We get to armchair Imagineer! SpeakBeasty meetup in 2025! Newtcase: vampires! “He was born in 1776, as all Americans were.” Some owls have a scientific name of strigoi! We discuss our first vampires. Podcast Question: What do you expect from the Circus Arcanus show in Epic Universe?
Sun, October 15, 2023
Episode 188: 2BA Master
Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Colleen S.! Congratulations on the baby! Phoenix Register: David Yates did an interview with Deadline where he spoke shooting Secrets of Dumbledore during the pandemic, and the future of the franchise. Read it here . What does the future of Harry Potter look like without David Yates? A book of Wizarding World piano music was released, featuring music from Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts. Give it a look here (US) or here (worldwide EXCEPT the US). Jerri writes in with her thoughts about the beasts' ranking. Main Discussion: Hogwarts Legacy and its beasts! This discussion is PLOT spoiler-free, but if you want to go in completely unspoiled, come back after you've played. Were the hype and community hurt by the staggered rollout? You = Newt If you're yelling at your phone "IT'S 1890," you're not alone. This was the first result on YouTube for "cozy vivarium tour." Enjoy! "You have the Dugbog … nice… I hate them." Carolyn, Marjolaine, and Shannen discuss their dream Wizarding World video games. Battle of the Beasts: Carolyn! vs! Shannen! Podcast Question: What is your dream Fantastic Beasts video game, or other kind of game?
Sun, October 01, 2023
Episode 187: She Came Down In A Bubble, Doug!
Happy birthday, Carolyn!! Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Alex L.! We appreciate your support! Phoenix Register: no news ☹ Owl Post: Jerri writes in with her thoughts about Credence, and Liz suggests a new face for Credence. Main Discussion: We rank the beasts! “Bunty could have just been Dougal.” We need the Pastries and Pickett buddy comedy now. Antonio lives in our hearts. You can tell Ann was not on this episode because of where thestrals ended up ranking. Liz on the Augurey: “Is that what I look like all the time?” We find out the surprising contender for the worst beast. Check out the full ranking list here . Time-Turner: service dogs! You can listen to the Shmanners episode Shannen references here . Podcast Question: What do you think of our ranking? What would you have done differently?
Sun, September 17, 2023
Episode 186: A Disturbance in the Forks
IT'S PUMPKIN SPICE EVERYTHING SEASON Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Robert P.! We couldn't do it without you! Phoenix Register: some news! Congratulations to Alison Sudol on her new baby! Alison's Instagram post is here . Harry Potter: Magic at Play reopens in November in Seattle Harry Potter: Visions of Magic opens in Germany in December. Check out the teaser here . Cursed Child is licensed for high schools! Ann and Geoff share their high school theater horror stories. No owl post as of the time of recording Main Discussion: Frantic Fanfic! Ann, Geoff, and Amy write the Fantastic Beasts fanfics of their dreams. If you also want to write the fanfics of your dreams, you and your friends can do it here . We're, like, really good at writing. Everything is made up and the points don't matter! If you want to read the fics featured in the show, as well as our practice stories, you can check out our AO3 account here . Time-Turner: the origins of fanfiction! The Atlantic article Amy references is here . Podcast Question: Which fic was your favorite?
Sun, September 03, 2023
Episode 185: The Universe is Obscuruses
Welcome to our special guest, Dag! Ambition + intelligence = world-conquering Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Roger B.! Phoenix Register: Leaky was great and we made so many cool friends! Happy Back to Hogwarts Day! (Did Warner Brothers announce anything cool?) MinaLima opened a store in Seoul! If you're there, check it out and tell us how cool it is. Owl Post: MissElphabaKayenta and Carolyn write in with their unanswered questions about the Beasts movies. Main Discussion: Obscurials, and obscuruses vs patronuses! Patronuses = yoga girlies Is casting a Patronus really THAT hard? "We all know guilt is one of Dumbledore's many middle names." It seems Patronuses are born from happiness and Obscuruses are born from rage. "Umbridge can cast a Patronus, which is freaking stupid - " This theory makes us want the ending of Credence's story EVEN MORE Newtcase: The cat sith! Sources: Timberbush Tours , Biddy's - Ireland's Lore and Tales , and Katethulu's Cave of Mysteries OH LAWD HE COMIN If you liked Dag and want more content, find them on Gmail, Instagram, Tumblr, or YouTube at @wrockingwriter! Podcast Question: Do you think Credence could be saved? If so, how? Also, what is your Patronus?
Sun, August 20, 2023
Episode 184: Oops! All Kowalski's! (Live from LeakyCon)
We're live from LeakyCon! Who's Geoff's favorite character? The answer might surprise you! Dumbledougal > Dumbleron The hosts each bring a theory, rank them, and the audience ranks them! "I'm just typing so it looks like I'm doing something." During Carolyn's theory, the audience member is suggesting an additional theory of two separate people's magic fighting for dominance. Marjolaine has PAGES of notes. Read Ann's theory here . Truly the Leslie Knope and Ben Wyatt of the wizarding world. Once the theories are out, we build the fourth movie! We really build THREE movies, but there's so much story. Geoff's kefta can be found here .
Sun, August 06, 2023
Episode 183: It All Started With A Bakery
No news :( Marjolaine truly is a witch - you can catch her on here, and, if you're in Chicago, at LeakyCon! Owl Post: Liz, Sal, and Jerri send in their thoughts about why Dumbledore didn't attend Queenie and Jacob's wedding Main Discussion: Threads that were (and weren't) resolved through the series Grindelwald, Jacob and Queenie, Credence got their plots resolved… …but we still have questions about Theseus, Nagini, and the Obscurus Podcast Question: What unanswered questions do you have from the Fantastic Beasts series?
Sun, July 23, 2023
Episode 182: Dressity Bessity Bibbidy Bobbidy
Happy Barbenheimer weekend to all who celebrate! Also happy birthday to Shannen! Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, JY! We appreciate you! Phoenix Register: The SAG-Aftra and WGA strikes won’t affect Fantastic Beasts! Ha ha ha … ha ha … ha … SpeakBeasty DOES stand with the writers and actors! Last reminder: Come see Marjolaine, Ann, Geoff, and Carolyn at LeakyCon! Sunday 8/6, at 2:30 PM. We’ll have ribbons! More info here . We’ll get the last two movies done even if we have to do it ourselves. Main Discussion: Scenes 96-100 of the screenplay It’s the end of the movie :( Shout-out to Liz who should have been on the episode!! We discuss all the delicious Polish foods at Jacob and Queenie’s wedding. Check out Dan’s adorable Instagram post here . “The focus is solely on Tina, as it should be.” We are here for empowered women empowering women Once again, there are issues with the timeline. “Who are you, Santa Claus?” Shannen builds the Tangled/Frozen/Fantastic Beasts crossover we’re all secretly dreaming of. Bunty IS part of the squad. Shannen finds a surprising synchronicity with Philosopher’s Stone. Battle of the Beasts: Shannen! Vs! Marjolaine! Who will win?? Podcast Question: Why do you think Dumbledore didn’t attend the wedding?
Sun, July 09, 2023
Episode 181: It's Complicated
Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Lou K.! Phoenix Register: LEAKYCON IS HAPPENING AND WE HAVE A PANEL! Come catch Ann, Marjolaine, Geoff, and Carolyn on Sunday, 8/6, at 2:30! More info here . Send us your best theories for our Leaky panel! Geoff will also be appearing on multiple other panels as well as playing wizard rock as DreamQuaffle! More info on their schedule here . The Studio Tour in Tokyo is officially open and hosts the Great Wizarding Express! Warner Brothers has announced a new Wizarding World experience: Visions of Magic. It will tour worldwide and starts in Europe. Main Discussion: Scene 95, Part 2 Mads looks mad and we're here for it. Marjolaine finds a connection to Hogwarts Legacy. Who shot first, Han or Gree - uh, Albus or Gellert? "Their statuses just got updated from 'it's complicated' to 'single.'" Grindelwald busts out his most iconic line. Wizards are not exempt from mob mentality. "Oh, Bunty." From one Dark wizard right to the next. Can Dumbledore get a break?? This scene literally nearly killed Marjolaine. No-Maj Movie Magic: The Best Duels in Movies of All Time! …including an entry from Harry Potter! Rob Roy IS real . Podcast Question: Were you satisfied with the Grindelwald vs Dumbledore duel? Why or why not?
Sun, June 25, 2023
Episode 180: Bowling For Beasts
Happy Pride month!! Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Sam S.! Phoenix Register: Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature opened in Melbourne. Lucy from MuggleNet went - check it out here . An additional video has leaked from Epic Universe. The Studio Tour in Tokyo has opened as well. No owl Post. Please write in! Main Discussion: Scene 95, part 1 The gang goes bowling. More of the Wizarding world added to Epic Universe, please Fischer has no bothers left to give Even Grindelwald's fireworks are bullies. We speculate on what could change Grindelwald's mind about Muggles. How long is Jacob under the Cruciatus curse? Find out! "Hey b, I bet you thought you'd seen the last of me." Bunty saves the day! Shannen doesn't like it and neither does Dumbledore. Newtcase: The catawumpus from Knott's Berry Farm! Read about it here . Podcast Question: Why do you think the spell cast on the dead qilin failed?
Sun, June 11, 2023
Episode 179: Stairs
Welcome back to Carolyn, our graphic designer! Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Katy C.! Phoenix Register: MinaLima presents new sketches from Newt’s field notebook. There are a total of eight postcard designs, including two mystery designs. “They’re upcharging for cuteness and mystery.” Owl Post: TinasHotDog on IG writes in about how she would have liked Jacob and Queenie’s reunion to go. Main Discussion: Scenes 91-94 of the screenplay So. Many. Stairs. Confidence is Henrietta’s best accessory. Please make Kama make sense! “Insert ridiculous fan theory: GALLEONS.” No speeches = mad Marjo. “Vogel isn’t running because nobody likes him.” Did Grindelwald love Dumbledore, or just what he represented? Time-Turner: the suitcase! How do you test if a suitcase is waterproof? Someone write in and tell Carolyn why she’s wrong about Extension Charms. Podcast Question: What do you think the candidate’s platforms were? (For our takes on it, check out Episode 154, “Ominous Vibes.”)
Sun, May 28, 2023
Episode 178: More Jingle Jingle, Less Bong Bong
Happy Memorial Day weekend to our US weekend, or if you're in France, happy Pentecost! Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, the family of Mike McDonald. We miss you, Mike. Phoenix Register: WB has released an anime-themed set of Harry Potter merch that includes Newt! Give it a look here . More theme park news courtesy of ✨️Shannen✨️!! Some of the contractors who worked on Forbidden Journey are back, including the creators of the Kuka arm! More info here . Owl Post: Sal writes in about what might have been in Newt's case. We question the composition of hippogriff, uh, 'leavings.' Main Discussion: Scenes 87 - 90 of the screenplay "Oooh, ASMR, book pages." Was Dumbledore a Seeker? We really thought the Snitch was important. David Yates makes us EVEN SADDER "It's giving Old Yeller." Shannen declares their mortal enemy. Credence's cause of death: too much cardio (#relatable) Newtcase: MOTHMAN "That is. .. two pages. Eleven point font. Single spaced." Marjolaine lands the single most solid burn on Ann EVER. And his French twin, Night Butterfly Man More about Mothman: the statue , the museum , the Other Mothman Podcast Question: How would you have wanted Queenie and Jacob's reunion to go?
Sun, May 14, 2023
Episode 177: Sometimes It's Got To Be PAF
We’re here and we have four hosts AGAIN! Happy belated anniversary to Secrets of Dumbledore and none of the news we predicted coming to fruition! Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Patricia K., aka Shannen’s mom! Phoenix Register: updates from Universal’s Epic Universe! The video Marjolaine refers to is here and the article Ann references is here . Circus Arcanus and the British Ministry of Magic all in one place! How do you balance what people know/want to see with authenticity to the films? Bandai announced a Wizarding World Tamagotchi! It goes on sale in Japan in July, then worldwide in August. “My Tamagotchi’s battery died and I felt the greatest feeling of relief.” Marjolaine’s image is here. Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature is coming to Australia! Owl Post: Jerri writes in about why the qilin doesn’t bow to Jacob or the other members of the squad. We discuss the difference between a ruler and a leader. Geoff is entering their ‘dad joke’ era. Main Discussion: Scenes 83-86 of the screenplay The one spell Jacob knows is VIOLENCE. Come for the beasts, stay for the discussion of onomatopoeia in French and English. “Maybe they’re Dark Aurors because nobody respects them on the job, HELMUT.” It’s too much Harry Potter for Marjolaine. No-Maj Movie Magic: Visual effects with Christian Manz “We’re going to throw pastries at you!” The interview Amy references is here . We learn how the VFX team ‘builds’ such realistic sets. Podcast Question: What do you think was the trap in Newt’s decoy case?
Sun, April 30, 2023
Episode 176: This Ain't a Scene, It's a Gosh-Darn Case Race
Four people?! Will wonders ever cease?! Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Megan! Phoenix Register: no news is good news until you’re on a podcast that has to talk about the news JUST KIDDING – there’s going to be a Harry Potter TV series on the new streaming service Max The adaptation will be “faithful” to the books and is expected to last a decade Owl Post: none on Sundays ☹ even on Easter ☹ Main Discussion: Scenes 76-82 of the screenplay We were so young and had so much Tina hope Walking with authority + clipboard = immediate cred “Excuse me, I need to be discreet, can I have a robe?” Lally knows if you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready. We are not affiliated with OrchardWorks Wands but Geoff loves them, so check them out here . #Thally lives We don’t normally bless David Yates, but for diricawls, we can make an exception Is ducking a Muggle concept? Time-Turner: The Great Emu War “…and then 20,000 emus arrived.” We previously referenced the Emu War in Episode 18, “Bits of Scoop.” Listen here ! Battle of the Beasts: Marjo! Vs! Geoff! Podcast Question: Who did you think the figure in the green robe was?
Sun, April 16, 2023
Episode 175: Walk of the Yak
Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Ash! Phoenix Register: No news this week Owl Post: Carolyn and Sophie write in about Grindelwald's hatred of Muggles. Main Discussion: Scenes 72-75 of the screenplay How much does Newt know about the Room of Requirement, anyway? Shannen brings the prayer wheel knowledge "They don't need papyrus, they have paper!" You can see a picture of the Tiger's Nest here Aberforth's ultimate plan is to stairs Credence to death Bhutanese butterbeer at Universal when? The local theatre troupe has a real problem with Grindelwald. Dumbledore: you're great! Anyway, bye! No-Maj Movie Magic: creating magical Bhutan Tigers Nest Monastery looks a lot like what we see on screen in Bhutan. What is a qilin doing in Brazil? Podcast Question: How do you think the prayer wheel works?
Sun, April 02, 2023
Episode 174: Grindelwald Asked Calmly
It's April and that's no joke! Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Pauline V.! Phoenix Register: The Making of Harry Potter Tokyo is opening 6/16. The Great Wizarding Express will feature! ( PRNewsWire ) Tickets are available now. Please write in with your thoughts about why Fantastic Beasts is so big in Asia! We'd love to hear from you! Owl Post: Jerri writes in with concerns about continuity and timing. Poor Newt and Theseus only get a short rest. Owl-Bert lets us know about more word on a potential Wizarding World studio. The Variety article is here . Warner Brothers, we're ready to run the studio! Main Discussion: Scenes 68-71 of the screenplay Sum up the Fantastic Beasts movies in one sentence: "We see what Grindelwald is doing and it's weird." When you're in the basement, you know you've gone too far. We ponder Credence pondering the qilin. Podcast Question: How do you think the qilin resurrection process works?
Sun, March 19, 2023
Episode 173: Repellent But Delicious
Happy (belated) St. Patrick's Day! Thanks to this week's Patreon Supporter, McKenzi! Phoenix Register: The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac will be available on October 10! It's available for pre-order now. Universal Studios is now offering a vegan butterbeer and foam topper. Big congratulations to our friends at the Protego Foundation for their hard work. Owl Post: Sal and Zoe write in with their thoughts in our Podcast Question from last episode. Main Discussion: Scenes 64-67 of the screenplay! Aberforth is so cute with the qilin. Bunty + Aberforth = awkward bffs 5ever Marjolaine has a theory about stew. "Just let her dance!" We find connections between Credence, Voldemort, and … Harry? Give us the flashbacks!! Dumbledore is spilling everything to Newt. Percival Dumbledore’s date of birth is unknowable. He is eternal. Grindelwald is definitely running a cult, right? WE KNOW YOU'RE ONE OF OUR PATREON SUPPORTERS, MADS. Time-Turner: the history of St. Patrick's Day parades in the US! Where did the first parade take place? The answer may surprise you! Sources: Washington Post , Tenon Tours , ThoughtCo , City Experiences The Chicago River dyed green (image courtesy of Parade) Podcast Question: What happened to Grindelwald to make him hate Muggles?
Sun, March 05, 2023
Episode 172: Manticore Crab Bake
We are joined again by Liz from our social media team! Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Jane S., aka Ann’s mom! Thanks Mom! Phoenix Register: Magical creatures at Universal Osaka! Visitors will encounter hippogriffs, nifflers, pygmy puffs, and dragons throughout the Wizarding World section of the park. MuggleNet article here . Owl Post: Jeri writes in about the beasts in Osaka, and hoping that the experience comes to Orlando. Jeri also wrote in about our podcast question from episode 171! The main takeaway: the wizarding justice system is Not Great. Main Discussion: Scenes 60-63 of the screenplay Could scene 60 be the actual best scene of the movie? “And by that I mean specifically us, because we would argue that.” We get a lesson on mine safety! How did the squid react to the manticore tentacle? Shannen: I love you, Percy. Do we have an exact date for the movie? Penny Clearwater is here to sabotage and destroy. You can watch the Hogwarts Great Hall scene on YouTube here ! Check out the Winged Victory of Dumbledore here . Let Dumbledore wear purple! Newtcase: BEES!!!! Specifically, bees in mythology and folklore. Shannen reads “Telling the Bees” by John Greenleaf Whittier. Full text here . Podcast Question: Why do you think it took Newt and Theseus so long to get to Hogwarts?
Sun, February 19, 2023
Episode 171: Helmut Needs A Helmet
We're all professionals and we're doing great :) Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, CritterKeeper! Phoenix Register: no news this week! We also don't have Owl Post because everyone is too busy playing Hogwarts Legacy. Main Discussion: Scenes 55-59 of the screenplay We've got it all in these scenes! Action! Comedy! Intrigue! Dancing! Shannen demonstrates their mastery of limbic mimicry. "I like that the man is alive and screaming" - Marjolaine Teddy and Pickett HBO Max series when? What's Credence's purpose in regard to Dumbledore? If everyone has a wand, why does Jacob get singled out as the assassin? Lally gets the coolest magic! Time Turner: the use of poison for political reasons throughout history (briefly)! If you think your family is bad, at least you're not in Nero's! Podcast Question: Which scene, between the prison break scene and the dinner party scene, did you think was more exciting?
Sun, February 05, 2023
Episode 170: Big Broken-Hearted Boy
Welcome Geoff and Lizzie to their first episode of 2023! Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Dani L.! Lizzie’s just dying all over the place. Phoenix Register: we’re NOT talking about the Oscar nominations Eddie Redmayne spoke with NME and talked a little about Fantastic Beasts. You can stream the Cabaret cast album (starring Eddie Redmayne) on Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon Prime! As of the time of release, the first two Fantastic Beasts movies have left HBO Max. Main Discussion: Scenes 52-55 of the screenplay Is this the first body-surf in history? “Podcast Hosts Number 1, 2, 3, and Geoff…” Victor: ??? ??? ??? “This guy is either evil or an idiot.” Lizzie is blowing ALL OF OUR minds. A theme park tangent? In my Fantastic Beasts podcast? It’s more likely than you think. When do we get the magically-refilling cups? No-Maj Movie Magic: Alexandra Reynolds, movement specialist/choreographer! Check out her website here . She’s worked with Eddie Redmayne on all but two of his movies. Podcast Question: Do you think Vogel was on Grindelwald’s side the whole time? If not, when do you think he changed?
Sun, January 22, 2023
Episode 169: I'll Be Your Bunty
Marjo's back for 2023! Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Livia! Phoenix Register: voice actors have been announced for Hogwarts Legacy. The trailer we talk about is here . "So anyway, moving on from my new thirst for Phineas Black…" Adam O'Connor, write in and tell us all about yourself! We hope we'll be getting more news soon. Main Discussion: Scenes 48-51 of the screenplay Which came first, the prison or the U-Bahn? We discover the mysterious connection between Marjolaine's job and the Erkstag! The Erkstag: you can check in but you'll never check out. We need more information on Grindelwald’s followers. Who are they?? Grindelwald LOVES a good car. We debate who does Grindelwald’s graphic design. Newtcase: The Tatzelwurm! It's a kitty!!! The photo is terrifying. (courtesy of the CryptidWiki ) "And then he died. The end." A solid German medieval rock bop: Tatzelwurm by Schandmaul Podcast Question: why does Grindelwald smile when he sees Jacob with the wand?
Sun, January 08, 2023
Episode 168: It's Reflections All The Way Down
Happy 2023, Beasties! Thanks to our Patreon supporter this week, Alicia! Phoenix Register: Secrets of Dumbledore was short-listed for an Oscar nomination for visual effects! Nominations are released on 1/24. Harry Potter: The Exhibition is coming to Paris on 4/1. There's some new stuff in Harry Potter: Magic at Play too. Owl Post: Owl-bert sends good vibes for the new year! We're crossing time and space. Main Discussion: Scenes 45-47 for the screenplay Teenagers: always mirror-texting. Kama: 🎶don't be suspicious🎶 What's the connection between Leta and Vinda? Kama is grieving Leta. Theseus is fine. #JUSTICEFORLETA Shannen finds a fascinating parallel for Leta and Kama. "The man in the dapper hat fled across Berlin, and the Obscurial followed." #GiveCredenceAScarf Amy LOVES reflections. "Do you know what it's like to not have your husband Aberforth know he's married to you?" Shannen: And, like, they're good at acting? Time Turner: Befana, the Christmas Witch! "I gotta organize my sock drawer." Podcast Question: What do you think happens between Kama and Queenie at Nurmengard?
Sun, December 25, 2022
Episode 167: The Most Magical Anniversary
It's our seventh anniversary! We're celebrating with our favorite memories from the last seven years. Thanks for being on the ride with us, and happy holidays!
Sun, December 11, 2022
Episode 166: A Different Type Of Heroine
Welcome to our VERY SPECIAL guest, Victoria Yeates! Victoria portrayed Bunty Broadacre in the Fantastic Beasts films! We gladly welcome any opportunity to talk about Bunty. Thanks to our Patreon sponsor this week, BellaBee! Victoria talks her wild audition experience and who she auditioned with. Which Fantastic Beasts movie does she like best? She also reveals which set we'll likely never see at the Studio Tour. "It was like Groundhog Day." We love to see different archetypes represented on screen. #givebuntyalovestory2k23 Tweeds! Sleeves! Unexpected costuming challenges! It's confirmed: Bunty is a Hufflepuff! Whose nonsense is Bunty completely over? Victoria needs the guinea pig in the scene with her. We discover an unused filming location. Podcast Question: Which Fantastic Beasts film set would you like to see in the studio tour or the theme parks?
Sun, November 27, 2022
Episode 165: It's Not Credence O'Clock Yet
Unfortunately, we had to fire Shannen. Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Lix! We've been spelling it Geoff, but it's actually Geoff with a W - but not where you'd expect! Phoenix Register: everyone's saying Fantastic Beasts is over, but what did Zaslav actually say? If we do get two more movies, there's gonna be some big time jumps. Owl Post: who should be the new face of the Wizarding World franchise? Seems like the people just want Newtina. As of the date of episode release, Rishi Sunak is still the PM of England. "When am I not referring to Disney Descendants?" Theseus is Zordon. Main Discussion: Scenes 41 - 44 of the screenplay How secret can something be if you have to fill out a form to visit? Jacob ponders the meaning of Dumbledore's words, and so do we. "He's an enigma wrapped in a lie wrapped in trauma wrapped in a pumpkin pasty." Amy is bringing back hats. Bunty is just as irresponsible as Newt when it comes to tiny, winged creatures. Ann reviews Harry Potter: Magic at Play! Carolyn's article is here The occamy was in a Macy's … Magic at Play is in a Macy's… there has to be a connection! Is a dragon skeleton in a mall THAT big of an ask? Oliver Wood is so disappointed in Ann right now. We found out what happened to Newt 😳 Podcast Question: how do you think Dumbledore's pocketwatch showing a vision of Credence works?
Sun, November 13, 2022
Episode 164: I Like Men Who Can Do Math
Welcome back to Liz from our social media team! Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Adrien C.! Phoenix Register: Ann's salty! Variety: David Zaslav Open to Deal with J.K. Rowling for More Harry Potter Content Time really has become meaningless. There's nothing actively in development for the Wizarding World at Warner Brothers - what does this mean for Fantastic Beasts? Owl Post: Owl-bert (aka Albert from the Wizarding World Podcast) writes and asks us who we'd like to see running the Wizarding World franchise. Fun fact: math wasn't invented until 2009 Amy should do it if we're all being honest with ourselves. Main Discussion: Scenes 37 - 41 of the screenplay Credence is a Millennial, confirmed. We try to figure out how Divination works. "Haven't seen any stray hotties around here, bye." Jacob's back must be sore from carrying this movie. Dumbledore definitely sneaks vapes to Hogwarts students. Time-Turner: Mirrors and magic! We also offer useful hotel safety tips on how to avoid ghosts and ninjas. John Dee's obsidian mirror (image courtesy of Wikipedia) Someone please help Liz spiritually cleanse herself. Podcast Question: Who would you like to see as "the new face" of the Wizarding World branch of WB?
Sun, October 30, 2022
Episode 163: Timeline Breaker
Welcome back to our graphic designer, Carolyn! Happy birthday to Ann's dad, Ray! Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Lauren S.! Phoenix Register: we were on the BBC! Check it out here at the 34 minute mark. Amy and Lizzie went to the Forbidden Forest Experience! Check out Amy's video of it here . The giant wands are officially landing at the WB Studio Tour in Leavesden. What are lumens?? The second Wizarding World attraction at Epic Universe has been canceled. Theme park chat from 13:00 - 20:45 if you want to go into Epic Universe completely unspoiled. (Despite our best efforts, it DOES get too inside baseball.) Raise a wand for Robbie Coltrane. Owl Post: Jack writes in about … TRAINS! Main Discussion: Scenes 33-36 in the screenplay Aberforth needs to share his cleaning recommended with us, stat. As promised, " Do You Know What It's Like ," from Zanna, Don't! McGonagall can teach ANYTHING. Aberforth: YIKES. Special Segment: Amy and Lizzie interview Heather McGill, producer and creative director of Unify, one of the companies behind the Forbidden Forest Experience. Heather talks Easter eggs, exclusive merch, and Hogwarts treats! Podcast Question: How do you think magical texting works?
Sun, October 16, 2022
Episode 162: Henrietta Has The Tea
Fall is here and we are LIVING for it. Thanks to this week's Patreon, Ananda! Phoenix Register: The giant touring wands might be coming to Leavesden! We talk our dream Fantastic Beasts representation at the Studio Tour. Marjolaine shares about a French FB-themed card game! We also get some extremely spicy Disney parks takes from Ann. Lizzie quits the pod fifteen minutes in. The question still remains: WHERE IS TINA?? No owls this week :( send us your thoughts! speakbeasty@gmail.com Main Discussion: Scenes 29 - 32 of the screenplay Can you really describe the head of the International Confederation of Wizards as "benign?" Theseus has Big James Potter Energy. "If you don't have tea in your tea, it's not tea." Please come on the show, MinaLima! (Also, they have a new book about designing the Wizarding World, out 10/18!) #Thally is back, baby!! Albus "The Soup" Dumbledore. Battle of the Beasts: Lizzie! vs! Marjolaine! Podcast Question: What do you think Dumbledore should have said to Vogel to change his mind?
Sun, October 02, 2022
Episode 161: Brain Empty, Only Animals
It's SPOOKBEASTY season again! Phoenix Register: new merch! Secrets of Dumbledore Loungefly collection. The Royal Ontario Museum is hosting a SPOOKTACULAR Fantastic Beasts-themed event on 10/28. Canadian listeners, go and report back! Owl Post: Jeri writes in about Vogel's possible involvement in Grindelwald’s escape. Main Discussion: Scenes 25-29 of the screenplay Berlin = cold.. "I just … I just wanna go to the station where my friends Newt and Theseus were" 🥺 We discuss new ship names for Newt/Bunty. Maybe "Booooooo-t?" Vogel does not get to be benign in THAT coat. Geoff breaches the Multiverse of Magic. We need German Ministry of Magic merch, please!! There's a brief discussion of vexillology. Peaceful as in non-violent, not peaceful as in sleepy. Theseus is notorious (and cute) Time-Turner: the history of trick-or-treating! Children used to carry burning effigies. Trick-or-treating used to be so cool. If you're gonna give out historically accurate treats, you're gonna get egged. Podcast Question: What are your headcanons about the Wizarding World in Germany, or your hometown?
Sun, September 18, 2022
Episode 160: The Dumbledorean Candidate
Does international Apparition cause jet lag? Thanks to this week's Patreon sponsor, Aureo! Phoenix Register: mostly actor news! Eddie Redmayne is receiving the Golden Eye Award at the Zurich Film Festival. He also has a new thriller on Netflix, The Good Nurse, out now. Samantha Morton (Mary Lou Barebone) will be in a Paramount+ show, The Burning Girls. (Mary Lou WOULD know about burning people….) Colin Farrell and Brandon Gleeson will be in a new Martin McDonagh movie, The Banshees of Inisherin. WB is launching the Wizarding World Festival in 2023. We have no details now, but stay tuned! Owl Post: Owl-bert suggests a timeline for a possible Dumbledore HBO Max show, and we give our own suggestions. Pic of the Reddit exchange here . Marjolaine had to Disapparate due to distinctly non-magical Internet issues. Main Discussion: Scenes 20-24 in the screenplay. “It’s a good thing we’re at a bus stop, ‘cause we’re on the struggle bus.” Lally has no bothers left. What’s Colonial Girl Flour? We don’t know, and Google is no help. Keep an eye out for Frank’s Forget-About-It-Juice, coming summer 2023! Ann has Feelings about Time and Watches and Calendars. Geoff presents his own half-baked theory. Please give us the Great Wizarding Express merch! Newt is NOT a Thally shipper. Kowalski’s Half-Baked Theories: Did Vogel help orchestrate Grindelwald’s transfer out of MACUSA and subsequent escape? We adore a username like starbucksbasic. Podcast Question: Do you agree or disagree with the theory that Vogel helped orchestrate Grindelwald’s prison break?
Sun, September 04, 2022
Episode 159: New Mirror Who Dis?
New segment idea: Shannen vs Geoff Thanks to our Patreon sponsor this week, Lucy! Phoenix Register: Mads Mikkelsen: Johnny Depp "could" come back as Grindelwald? Secrets of Dumbledore is out for home consumption in France! Finalmente! WB has also launched a new website with information on where French people can stream the Potter movies… kinda Owl Post: leslecturesdepopy comments on Instagram about their dream behind-the-scenes content, and Jerri shares amazing merch finds. Main Discussion: Scenes 15 - 19 of the screenplay! Fantastic Beasts: The men are sad and the ladies are aggressively competent. Queenie is uncomfortable and Credence is unsurprised. Like the cheese, the bride stands alone Spicy take: Jacob Kowalski is ALSO sad! “Make it work, Jacob Kowalski!” Maybe Jacob's bakery is in trouble because he's charging TWO CENTS for a PĄCZKI. No-Maj Movie Magic: Bryn Court, a sculptor! See his work at moviesculptor.com . His Potter work includes the chess pieces in Philosopher’s Stone and the Whomping Willow. He’s also done much sculptural work at the Wizarding World theme parks! Some possible hints for Queenie ended up on the cutting room floor. Podcast Question: Which statue from the "Fantastic Beasts" films would you like to see in Epic Universe?
Sun, August 21, 2022
Episode 158: Bestie, Let's Make A Blood Troth
The Core Four are back! Thank you to this week's iconic Patreon supporter, Sophie! Phoenix Register: We're getting closer to having wizard duels at Universal! Put it on the calendar: SpeakBeasty meet-up at Epic Universe, Ann and Amy are dueling. Vegan Butterbeer is also available at Universal Orlando and Hollywood! The Hogwarts Legacy release has been announced for February 10, 2023 Owl Post: DisKid gives an opinion on the Deathly Hallows video games (they're bad!) and Hadley sends in a trip report. "We don't accept dollars, only Wizard Bucks." Main Discussion: Scenes 10-14 in the screenplay. Credence is not subtle. This is the shot of Neuschwanstein Castle Ann is inelegantly referring to. It's important that Aberforth has a beard. Everyone's eyeing each other in this movie. Where is the blood troth going?? We debate if Dumbledore is more Merlin or Vader. Time-Turner: Nuremberg, Germany Nuremberg post-bombing Next meet-up location? Podcast Question: Why do you think the blood troth flies away from Dumbledore?
Sun, August 07, 2022
Episode 157: Happy Hogwarts Paradise
Everything is fine 🙂 Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Bailey! Harry Potter: Magic at Play is opening in Chicago on 11/11. It all sounds great but most importantly there's going to be BUTTERBEER. Harry Potter: The Forbidden Forest Experience is also opening in Washington, D.C. on October 29. Tickets are on-sale now. It's very spoopy. Rumors are flying about a possible Dumbledore series on HBO Max, produced by and starring Jude Law. "It's monster of the week but the monster is Pickett." Owl Post: Friend of the pod Albert (n/k/a Owl-bert) sends us some info and speculation about Hogwarts Legacy and a possible sequel. It's all in the DLC. leslecturesdepopy from Instagram writes in from about their dream deleted scenes - weddings and more politics! Jacob's wedding menu: fancy looks and bread. Main Discussion: The Secrets of Dumbledore screenplay! "Dangerous times favor dangerous men … and women… and Wizarding persons of indeterminate gender!" (I'm not cross-stitching all that.) Fix-It Steve! New plan: we make Amy do it all. Chillin' like a Cillian? Whoosh! Spells! Billowing! Newtcase: The Naga! Is there, perhaps, a connection to a character in Fantastic Beasts? Hmmm… Podcast Question: Do you like the behind-the-scenes information we got in the screenplay or would you prefer the actual screenplay?
Sun, July 24, 2022
Episode 156: Release The Yates Cut
Titles: Release The Yates Cut It's July! The screenplay is out! Thanks to this week's Patreon sponsor, Lucinda! Phoenix Register: Secrets of Dumbledore got its first award. It's also #1 for Blu-Ray/DVD sales. Owl Post: DisKid writes in regarding the qilin, and Jerri is all about the deleted scenes. WE HAVE DATE VALIDATION Main Discussion: deleted scenes! YouTube link here . "Why are you regulating the owl's diet??" #LetTheseusBeAHugger We love to see boys with baby animals. Credence has a weird way of helping people. "Grindelwald is using a mob as a form of intimidation…that's cool." I Didn't Think This Through: The Anton Vogel Story Podcast Question: What deleted scenes were you hoping to see, or what did you learn from what we did get?
Sun, July 10, 2022
Episode 155: I've Got So Many Strings
Hosts Ann and Amy sat down for an exclusive interview with Robin Guiver, the Supervising Creature Puppeteer on the first two Fantastic Beasts films. Robin gives us behind-the-scenes information on how the team of puppeteers and movement actors gave the actors something tangible to interact with on set, and Ann continues her embarrassing string of D&D questions. Podcast Question: Is there a creature from Secrets of Dumbledore that you would like to know the creative process behind?
Sun, June 26, 2022
Episode 154: Ominous Vibes
Welcome to our special guest, Chris! Thanks to our Patreon Supporter this week, Jen M.! Phoenix Register: America is not the entire world. Secrets of Dumbledore is releasing on DVD/Blu-Ray in France on 8/24. It's also performing very well on HBO Max! A new Harry Potter experience, Harry Potter: Magic at Play is opening this fall, potentially in Chicago. The SDCC-exclusive Zouwu Loungefly backpack is very cute. Owl post: no owls :( send us your thoughts! Main Discussion: The election: what happened and how can we fix it? "Wizards just perceive time differently." What year is it?? Maybe we discover an answer. We want all the lore, please. Wizarding elections are extremely complicated. New theory about what happened in Florida in 2000 just dropped. The German newspaper we use as reference can be seen here . Grindelwald’s playing 4-D chess and we're just trying keep up. Do Tao and Dumbledore know each other? Can we have more of that? You can't hate Muggles if you're wearing a sharp suit. "And now, the fanfiction portion of the show." Leave it to Marjolaine to come up with a gorgeous, cinematic magical voting system. SpeakBeasty officially endorses Santos.* *according to Ann. This is not actually a dictatorship. If you want more Chris content, you can follow him on Twitter @chrislysy, on Instagram @lysyc12 (cute dog pics!), or go to his website www.chrislysy.com . Podcast Question: We created a magical voting system. How do you think wizards would vote?
Sun, June 12, 2022
Episode 153: Thally?
Happy Pride from all of us at SpeakBeasty! Thanks to our Patreon supporter this week, Jamie! Phoenix Register: Secrets of Dumbledore is available on streaming and the DVD is out 6/28! Universal debuted dark chocolate Chocolate Frogs, perfect for Lizzie to drink red wine with. Owl Post: Yael, Jan, and Martina write in and share their thoughts on Credence, Jacqueenie, and embarrassing fan videos. Amy has Owl Post directly addressed to her! It’s a birthday month miracle! We’re all fired. Main discussion: the one, the only, Eulalie Hicks! The interview Amy references throughout is here . Can we please go to Wizard Harlem? Lizzie isn’t pronouncing Millettia laurentii. More information here . “We date, and then we’re still friends, and then we married a pair of brothers.” We get to make up multiple ship names. So much power. Newtcase: fire crabs! We just want to gently give lettuce to sparkly turtles. Where are the fire crab plushies?? It’s SpiceBeasty tonight, apparently. Podcast Question: What are you most interested to learn about Eulalie in future films?
Sun, May 29, 2022
Episode 152: Never Enough Kissing
It's not gonna be May, but it is gonna be Amy’s birthday month! Thanks to our Patreon sponsor this week, VlightPhase! Couldn't do it without you! Phoenix Register: we cover box office intake for Secrets of Dumbledore. Shannen covered Secrets of Dumbledore merchandise for Universal Orlando. Ann gets into her deeply specific Harry Potter dreams. WB has a new CEO that's allegedly prioritizing Potter. "Don't try new things. Ever." - Geoff Owl Post: we have a lot! Albert sent us a "wall of logos" of potential HBO Max Wizarding World series. Geoff was on Care of Magical Shippers talking about the Marauders! It seems pretty unanimous what the best Grindelwald scene is. There were also a ton of responses about Credence being Aberforth's son! "Sit down for a nice dinner and then Credence can die." Main Discussion: Jacob and Queenie's relationship! We love that Queenie gets to be an unapologetically feminine hero. Geoff is referring to Episode 135, " Am I the Drama ?" Shannen ships Jally! Everything about Jacqueenie in movie 3 feels rushed. Getting married in a bakery is pretty sweet. Tax fraud is SO EASY if you're magical. "We finally get a time card and place card and it says "England, 1945."" We're gonna talk ALL THE RELATIONSHIPS. Kowalski's Half-Baked Theories: does Dumbledore's wand have a twin core to the Elder Wand? Grave-robbing = very cool Podcast Question: What is your favorite Jacob and Queenie scene?
Sun, May 15, 2022
Episode 151: Mads' Magical Moments
SpeakBeasty is an essential service. Thanks to our Patreon sponsor this week, Ali F.! Phoenix Register: Marjolaine was on Alohomora! Check it out here . The WB Studios Tour in Hollywood has added Fantastic Beasts costumes. UK store EMP has lots of cute Fantastic Beasts merch too. Secrets of Dumbledore will be on HBO Max in late May! Owl Post: Hadley and Jeri share their thoughts about the timeline, Yusuf, and various grains. Main Discussion: Mads Mikkelsen as Grindelwald! The interview Marjolaine references is here . "Some actors couldn't, but Mads can." Mads has a whole backstory for Grindelwald and we need it, please. YouTube links: Grindelwald and Queenie: 1 , 2 , 3 Grindelwald and Vogel "He's gentle and soft but in a manipulating way." Grindelwald is surprisingly chill about not killing Dumbledore. Was Yusuf chillin' with the qilin? (Boy, that joke doesn't work in text.) If only we'd gotten more of the Nurmengard set. Do dark pools come standard in castle basements? We talk our favorite Grindelwald scenes. BATTLE OF THE BEASTS! Shannen takes on Ann! Podcast Question: What is your favorite Grindelwald scene?
Sun, May 01, 2022
Episode 150: A Ragtag Army of Friendship
150 episodes and still looking good! Thanks to our Patreon sponsor this week, Jasmine! Phoenix Register: The movie is out and the internet has lots of hot takes! Should Lizzie reread Twilight? Harry Potter: Magic Awakened is incorporating some beasts. Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore Movie Magic is out and there's an interview with the author on MuggleNet. Owl Post: Our listeners rate Secrets of Dumbledore. Main Discussion: Everything SpeakBeasty almost got right! It's been six months in the making! We're discussing Lizzie's notes from her chat with an insider back in November. Chillens? Aberforth has two (2) human wives and one (1) goat wife. We got the qilin! "I remember because I was wearing nylon pinafores." Lizzie and Geoff have INCREDIBLE restraint. Where's Tina? We finally know. No one expects a murderous Muggle. Who what why when Credence? Wait, none of the beasts are real?! Time-Turner: Castle Hochosterwitz in Austria "Boiling oil … or spiders…" How many beef jokes can we make?
Sun, April 17, 2022
Episode 149: Newt's Boots
SPOILER ALERT Welcome to our special guest, Carolyn Thanks to our Patreon sponsor this week, Allee! We saw the movie There are thoughts, mostly disjointed Podcast Question: How would you rate the movie?
Tue, April 05, 2022
Episode 148: We Don't Talk About Queenie
We are THIS CLOSE to the release of Secrets of Dumbledore. Thanks to our Patreon Supporter this week, Beth W.! Phoenix Register: Marjolaine saw the movie at a press screening! The movie also had its red carpet premiere on March 29, hosted by Tom Felton. The script book is coming out 7/15, and no MinaLima art. :( Owl Post: Listener Jeri writes in about the preview of the Movie Magic book on Amazon. Main Discussion: A spoiler-free discussion of the movie and coverage of the premiere and press conference Marjolaine had a wild global adventure to see the movie! First thoughts: It's good! Jessica Williams loves being in the movie and we're here for it. We get so much more of characters than we expected. Is this the best Dumbledore we've gotten? "Credence is a sad boy, he's still a very sad boy." We got beasts! Very impressive, very magical, very cute! This is a movie for the big screen, to be seen over and over again. Nearly the whole cast and a lot of crew came to the press conference on 3/28. You can check it out here ! “He’s sad and then poof! There’s Jessica Williams.” Newt and Dumbledore = Anakin and Obi-Wan. Minus the evil. Dougal lives rent-free in Geoff’s heart. Ultimately, it’s all about love. Podcast Question: Which character in Secrets of Dumbledore do you think will be most exciting?
Sun, March 20, 2022
Episode 147: The Aberforth Mustache Conspiracy
We brought Alohomora! to SpeakBeasty, y'all! Welcome to our special guest, Sam Williams! Phoenix Register: There's so much! The world premiere will be on 3/29, and UK residents can enter a contest to be there! This movie has THIRTEEN release dates. Avoiding spoilers is going to be tough. New posters, new footage, new characters on IMDb! Owl Post: positivity in the Wizarding World and an "own voices" series! Expanding the wizarding world would benefit fans as well as WB. Main Discussion: new character posters and teaser footage! WHERE'S TINA? "Everyone else got a poster, shouldn't Aberforth's goats?" Sam introduces his Time-Turner theory. Helmut: who is he? One must be very formal with one's nifflers. Shannen is a helper. Ann will forcibly induct everyone into her OTP. "This wand is unyielding. This wand is … murdery?" We're breaking The Case of the Red Tie wide open. "It's very 'this is fine.'' Oh, there she is! Kind of. No-Maj Movie Magic: aerial cinematography with Jeremy Braben! Here's a picture of the director's view of an aerial shot. The hosts of Alohomora! wrote a book, coming out 4/19! Pre-order it now ! Listen to Sam on Alohomora! as well as on Twitter and Instagram at @jabbernator, and check out his book reviews on meowmeowpowpowlit.com. Podcast Question: What is the significance of the red tie?
Sun, March 06, 2022
Episode 146: Manticore Soccer League
It's March! Phoenix Register: will the news curse strike again? (Yes) SoD costumes at the Studio Tour! We love Newt's costume! And Dumbledore's! And Queenie's! And and and… There was another SoD fan event in Japan Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History will drop in the UK on 2/27, in the US on 4/1, and in France on ???? Harry Potter: The Exhibition opened in Philadelphia, and it looks very cool Owl Post – positivity in the HP fandom! Can we be as excited about the fandom as we were 20 years ago? Ann is a Fandom Old™ and has feelings. Marjolaine made the right call and doesn’t read the comments. Main Discussion: texts and signs in the trailer! Albus and Jacob’s Big New York Adventure is totally happening. “I think we can call him a fascist.” Here ’s the Twitter thread we mention! Thanks @max_kirchi_fca for the assist! “Maybe they’re like Russian nesting suitcases.” Don’t brainwash children into killing Muggles. Newtcase: the manticore, a.k.a. “the nope monster” The manticore is the first beast with a theme song. Arachnologists – write in and tell us about baby scorpion venom, please! Student safety: not a thing that’s considered at Hogwarts. The manticore is named Mrs. Whiskers. We don’t make the rules. Podcast Question: Are there any inspiring examples of positivity from the Wizarding World fandom that you’ve experienced? Share them with us!
Tue, March 01, 2022
Bonus Episode: Can We Keep It?
Title: Can We Keep It? We have a NEW trailer! It's super-sized! Lally is the best. Ann adds another project to her "to stitch" list. Are we entering the Wizarding World multiverse? "That doesn't pass the vibe check." The niffler's name is NOT Teddy If something happens to Theseus, we riot. Podcast Question: What do you think the mirror writing says?
Sun, February 20, 2022
Episode 145: Newt's Got The Moves
Give a big Beasty welcome to Joshua Shea, who played Young Newt in Crimes of Grindelwald! He's half of a Newt. Or something like that. Phoenix Register - MuggleNet leaked exclusive (and very cute, according to Marjolaine) pics of Ariana Dumbledore from Crimes of Grindelwald Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History is finally being released by the BBC! The Wizarding World Wands exhibition is returning to celebrate the opening of Secrets of Dumbledore! Someone in Stoke-on-Trent please write to Geoff. "You got expelled from Durmstrang? Oh cool, you can come here." Owl Post: Listeners write in about Kama! Will he be a double agent or go to the dark side? Main Discussion: An interview with Joshua Shea! Josh passes the vibe check - not evil enough to be Grindelwald. "And he turned around, and it was Eddie Redmayne." We find out what a boggart actually looks like. What scene made Joshua's hands shake? Follow Josh on Instagram at @joshuashea to stay up to date on his upcoming films and his band, The Sheas! Podcast Question: What part of Newt's past would you like to see more of?
Sun, February 06, 2022
Episode 144: Niffler Tip Jar
It’s MuggleCast! Eric and Micah are crashing SpeakBeasty! This episode is sponsored by Patreon supporter Jemima R.! Thank you so much! Phoenix Register: Can Micah remember how to read the news? MinaLima has released two Fantastic Beasts-related sketches. Amy and Lizzie: Wanted by the law? More casting news! Owl Post: Eric reads some listeners’ thoughts about the Statute of Secrecy Marjolaine feels it’s kind of anti-democracy. “Muggles are people too!” Main Discussion: Pairings and team-ups! Just like this one! We’ll all be doing the fire crab dance at the next LeakyCon Ball. The Number One Diricawl Fan Club Rides Again We’re all fans of The Brothers Scamander Eric and Lizzie consider "the Voldemort route." Everyone please tell Micah where it snows in Brazil. Becoming a tip jar would be niffler heaven. Double agent to who? Podcast Question: "Do you think Yusuf Kama is going to the dark side or is he playing double agent?"
Sun, January 23, 2022
Episode 143: Desperate Times Call For Desperate Housewives
Shannen is having prophetic dreams. Thanks to our Patreon supporter of the week, Colleen S.! Phoenix Register: Release date update! It’s … a lot! We have our first official still from Secrets of Dumbledore. Why does Theseus have a lantern?? Welcome Promptly Potter to the MuggleNet podcast family! Check it out – you might catch some familiar voices amongst the hosts. Owl Post: our Common Room denizens reflect on the role of the qirin. Wait, the Desperate Housewives are making a cameo too? Geoff can’t be Mads Mikkelsen. Main Discussion: The International Confederation of Wizards “Okay, guys, we’re all gonna agree not to commit war crimes.” Grindlewald’s managing to pull some serious “not getting arrested” strings. The French love trolls. The greatest crime is not texting back. Quidditch would be great if it weren’t for the spectators. Are they really just called the wizard police? Battle of the Beasts: Geoff! vs! Shannen! This has all been an adorable misunderstanding. Podcast question: Do you think the International Statute of Secrecy is worth protecting or should it be dissolved?
Sun, January 09, 2022
Episode 142: It's Fine
Happy 2022, Beasties! Thanks to this week's Patreon sponsor, Alex L.! Another normal day at the SpeakBeasty office: crying and dad jokes Phoenix Register: more news!? We have a poster There's also a new cast member, Ramona Kunze-Libnow as "Edith" The cover for Secrets of Dumbledore: Film Wizardry leaked POTENTIAL SPOILERS FROM 10:20 - 18:05 Owl Post: we have some! Hadley suggests that Jacob's wand might be the one thing to destroy the blood pact Albert asks us what our dream Wizarding World MMORPG would be Amy reveals her shameful love of RuneScape Send us your video game ideas! Or were you a turbo-nerd like Lizzie doing HOMEWORK on VACATION? Newtcase: the qirin! It's always a good omen IT WALKS ON A CLOUD SO IT DOESN'T HURT THE GRASS They've also shown up in My Little Pony and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings "It's fine." Main Discussion: also the qirin! He's a little guy Is it a rescue mission or a game of keep-away? "You're miserable, here's some cursed blood" Grasping at straws, as usual Podcast Question: What role do you think the qirin will play in the plot?
Sun, December 26, 2021
Episode 141: More Dumbledores, More Secrets
It's Ann's birthday! Happy birthday! Happy birthday as well to Alison Sudol (12/23) and Jude Law (12/29). Thanks to our Patreon sponsor for this week, Robert! Phoenix Register: we have a trailer!! There's a bonus episode with a shot-by-shot breakdown! There was also a teaser trailer for the trailer. Amy can't be expected to know EVERY bridge. We also have two new cast members on IMDb! Wizards have elections! Owl Post: Albert writes to us about the mysterious kingdom of Bhutan. Main Discussion: Aberforth Dumbledore! There is a deeply uncomfortable mutual thirst for Aberforth. Ann reveals her Dumbledore dream cast. Could Aberforth be the avenger with wings from the water? He's got those younger sibling vibes. Maybe teenagers shouldn't have wands. There are so many secret passages in Hogsmeade. Finding Albus is not Aberforth's job. Newtcase: the Snallygaster. "That's not a legend, we know that guy!" Podcast Question: Why do you think the squad is meeting at the Hog’s Head?
Mon, December 13, 2021
Bonus Episode: Fireworks, Pickett, and Bunty, Oh My!
WE HAVE A TRAILER! Amy, Ann, Marjolaine, and Shannen break down the trailer shot-by-shot. All the Dumbledores have style. We totally saw that coming and we're here for it. Eulalie is so much more than a "school teacher." Mustaches are great disguises. Pickett, Pastries, and beasts we don't know yet! Erumpent Dance Part 2 Credence is still angry. Is it April yet?
Sun, December 12, 2021
Episode 140: My Own Private Bonsai
Doing that Geoff shuffle. Our Patreon sponsor this week is Roger B! Thanks, Roger! Phoenix Register: WB holds a Fantastic Beasts fan event in Japan. Can one of Dumbledore's secrets really be the biggest in the Wizarding world? Marjolaine is our Japan cub reporter. We're getting a Harry Potter reunion special on HBO! MuggleNet sources confirm there will be a Fantastic Beasts area in Epic Universe at Universal Orlando! "Avatar as in the blue people, not the good cartoon." Eddie Redmayne admits he wouldn't take on the role of Lili Elbe in The Danish Girl again. Owl Post: our Common Room suggests what kind of adventures they'd like to see Newt get up to in Bhutan. Someone definitely said a thing. Main Discussion: Who Interacts With Who? We love Dan Fogler because he gives us so much information. At the 7:07:37 mark, you can hear Mads and Dan chatting about Jacob and Grindelwald here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCN--_1JUMk&t=25628s Tina or Theseus don't appear in any of the confirmed scenes! "Why do all these boys want to kill me?!" Grindelwald can't be EVERYONE'S friend. The battles could potentially just get more and more epic! We hope people slip up soon so we have more information. The Secrets of Dumbledore Santa Gift Exchange! Geoff pulls character names out of a hat and we give them gifts. "The holidays are a good fun time. Talkin' 'bout dead fiancées." Podcast Question: Which characters would you like to see have scenes together in Secrets of Dumbledore? Theme Music: "Swing Has Swung," by Shane Ivers (https://www.silvermansound.com)
Sun, November 28, 2021
Episode 139: This Is Dragon Country
Aureo and Marjolaine are #squadgoals Phoenix Register: Scorbus is canon?? Twitter thread here . The subtext is finally text! As one game falls, another rises. The Harry Potter Exhibition is returning to the Franklin Institute in February 2022. Owl Post: All the owls in the whole world have disappeared. Help us find them by sending us your thoughts at speakbeasty@gmail.com! What’s Theseus and Leta’s ship name? Main Discussion: Bhutan! Bhutan is NOT Brazil. The flag is also very rad. A secret, isolated place is the perfect place for a magical adventure! More raven symbolism! What does it mean? Amy demands a real-life Battle of the Beasts. No-Maj Movie Magic: Fae Hammond, hair and makeup design! Makeup is both a technical and psychological job. Kowalski’s Half-Baked Theories: Is Queenie Snape’s grandmother? There are a lot of surprising links between them! Queenie is one-of-a-kind ❤ “A scene of Snape standing there staring at Harry would be very boring.” “...and awkward.” Podcast Question: What kind of adventure would you like to see Newt get up to in Bhutan? Theme Music: "Swing Has Swung," by Shane Ivers (https://www.silvermansound.com)
Sun, November 14, 2021
Episode 138: Dumbledore On The Roof
We’re still workshopping festive titles. Thanks to our Patreon supporter for this episode, JY! Phoenix Register: Chris Columbus is interested in making a Cursed Child movie with the original cast. “He’s made some bad movies. Who hasn’t?” Keep an eye out for Geoff on TV Trivia Pod, dropping in December! No owls ☹ send us some at speakbeasty@gmail.com or any of our social outlets! Main Discussion: The new squad! Theseus is “Mr. Steal-Yo-Person-in-General.” You GOTTA have a Dumbledore on the roof. The Wizarding world is a security nightmare. Geoff is a snake and graduated snake school. “You said Civil War but my brain heard Winter Soldier??” Tina wants to fight. Newtcase: Doxys! Don’t Google them without SafeSearch on. Flouncing is to be encouraged, flailing is never advisable. Podcast question: Which member of the new squad is your favorite? Theme Music: "Swing Has Swung," by Shane Ivers (https://www.silvermansound.com) Sound Effects: (https://www.FesliyanStudios.com)
Sun, October 31, 2021
Episode 137: Corvus The Friendly Ghost
It's the spookiest episode of all!! Thanks to our Patreon sponsor this week, Lou (aka Boo)! Phoenix Register: more news! We're on a hot streak! Earlier this month, a MuggleNet staff member attended a screening of Secrets of Dumbledore. (Don't worry, the main feed will be spoiler-free.) There is so much to unpack in the phrase "magical train person." Main Discussion: Ghosts! (Not the spooky kind. The psychological kind.) There are no actual ghosts in Fantastic Beasts. Just people haunted by trauma. Knowing what everyone is thinking about you in school would scare anyone. Pondering the ghosts of lost plotlines. Plot twist: Jacob's nana is alive?! Yusuf's Tinder profile: Seeking vengeance. Helene (and all of us tbh) want Graves back Newtcase: Ghosts! (Are you sensing a theme yet?) Can ghosts vote? The hosts share local ghost stories! Hear spooky tales from Minneapolis, Orlando, Owego, and Chicago! Podcast Question: Who would you like to see as a ghost in the Fantastic Beasts series? Theme Music: "Swing Has Swung," by Shane Ivers ( https://www.silvermansound.com) Sound Effects: ( https://www.FesliyanStudios.com)
Sun, October 17, 2021
Episode 136: Give Us Goats
Lizzie's back!! Lizzie is both a strong Ravenclaw and a fun fact. Thanks to our Patreon sponsor this week, Sam! Phoenix Register: So much news. The UK release is a WEEK ahead of the US release! We're still working out WB's marketing strategy. The nine-wand display will be back in Leicester Square. Promotional events are happening again! Nature is healing. Behind-the-scenes footage of Secrets of Dumbledore was screened at CineEurope in Barcelona. Main Discussion: Which secrets of which Dumbledore? One of Albus' secrets: Harry's entire life purpose. "Oh hi Aberforth." IT'S BABY GOATS OR NOTHING. Does Albus go to bars? Percival: he's dead! Amy isn't ready for an Ariana flashback. Kowalski's Half-Baked Theories: Credence ISN'T Aurelius...the phoenix is! How much Grindelwald knows is critical. The theory suggests what could be the BIGGEST secret of all. Ilvermorny theories are always more believable. There are other characters!! Podcast Question: Is it possible that Credence is a descendant of Slytherin? Theme Music: "Swing Has Swung," by Shane Ivers (https://www.silvermansound.com) Sound Effects: (https://www.FesliyanStudios.com)
Sun, October 03, 2021
Episode 135: Am I the Drama?
It’s the official return of SpookBeasty! Phoenix Register: IT’S ALL HAPPENING. We have a title! A new release date! Everyone asks “why is Aurelius?” but never “how is Aurelius?” We try to figure out WB’s marketing game. Geoff is unimpressed by the summary. Even when he’s the worst villain, he’s still Mads Mikkelsen. Owl Post: Is Bunty going to sacrifice herself for Newt? We ship Aberforth/Bunty now too. Main Discussion: James Newton Howard Soundtracks tell their own story. Ann reveals her embarrassing James Newton Howard faves. There’s a surprising parallel between Sisu and Newt. Is Tina musically underserved? No-Maj Movie Magic: the history of film scores Fantastic Film Scores and Where They Came From Geoff will fight you and everyone he knows about the Star Wars score. Theme Music: “Swing Has Swung,” by Shane Ivers (https://www.silvermansound.com) Sound Effects: (https://www.FesliyanStudios.com) Podcast Question: What do you think the ‘Secrets of Dumbledore’ are, or which Dumbledore’s secrets are they?
Sun, September 19, 2021
Episode 134: We Owe It to the Food
Meet our special guest, author and blogger Thea James! She wrote a cookbook! Thanks to Michael McDonald's family for their continued support. We miss you, Mike. Phoenix Register: It's been a slim news week, but Marjolaine found something! Eddie Redmayne is performing in Cabaret on the West End this fall. Tickets are really expensive, but available! Pouf, the French adaptation of Puffs, premiered in Paris and Marjolaine got to see it. Owl Post: Twitter followers chime in on what they think the 1898 on Grindelwald's skull hookah means. ANN KNOWS IT'S JAMIE CAMPBELL BOWER, NOT JAMIE BELL. IT WAS EARLY. The tragic origins of Thea's website are revealed. Main Discussion: Cooking for Wizards, Warriors, and Dragons, Thea's book! It combines everyone's two favorite things: books and food! Rereading books and writing a cookbook - truly the perfect quarantine project. While everyone else was playing the Game of Thrones, Marjolaine won the Game of Scones. Food makes fantasy worlds seem more real. Cooking = potion making Thea reveals who would win the cake stand in a fantasy baking competition! Battle of the Beasts: Amy! vs! Ann! WHO WILL WIN? Buy Thea's book! Cooking for Wizards, Warriors, and Dragons, out 9/21. Available wherever books are sold. Podcast question: What food would you like to try from a fantasy series? Theme Music: "Swing Has Swung," by Shane Ivers (https://www.silvermansound.com) Sound Effects: (https://www.FesliyanStudios.com)
Sun, September 05, 2021
Episode 133: It's The Aesthetic
Geoff's back! Shannen is an A R T I S T E Phoenix Register: Stuff is happening!! Another break between movies?! What will Megan do? This is not a podcast about David Yates' side hustles. Main Discussion: Magical Objects Is it Vanished or is it Memorex? Dumbledougal has HANDS. Grindlewald's graphic designer got paid in exposure. We find out the real reason for the "1898" on the skull hookah. Shannen thinks the Dumbledore family lore is sus. Is it alive? Fantastic Beasts: Friendship is American Magic. Time-Turner: The theremin! PepSI ... IlluminaTI ... it's all coming together. Podcast question: What is your favorite magical object in Fantastic Beasts and why? Theme Music: "Swing Has Swung," by Shane Ivers (https://www.silvermansound.com) Sound Effects: (https://www.FesliyanStudios.com)
Sun, August 22, 2021
Episode 132: Bunty is a Reddit Star
Helene's back!! And keeping secrets?! The Phoenix Register: An epic battle between Newt and Grindelwald, and streaming vs theatre release logistics We're going to the CO-PA, CO-PA-CABANAAAAAA The owls are back too, and bringing mustache-related speculation! Everyone is Dougal. It's canon. Main discussion: Bunty. She's #relatable. Bunty = Ginny? (No, Bunty = Dougal.) Can we rewrite the stars so Charlie gets together with Bunty? Time-Turners exist. New segment! No-Maj Movie Magic: Puppeteers and the work of Robin Guiver! The Newtcase: Imps are rude. We know an uncomfortable amount about the breeding habits of fairies. Podcast Question: How do you think Bunty's role will evolve in FB3? Theme Music: "Swing Has Swung," by Shane Ivers ( https://www.silvermansound.com ) Sound Effects: ( https://www.FesliyanStudios.com )
Sun, August 08, 2021
Episode 131: Like a Grand and Miraculous Mustache
WE’RE BACK! Did you miss us? (You did. It’s okay. We missed you too.) Phoenix Register: show changes! New theme music! New segments! Old hosts! Main discussion: What do we know about FB3 so far? Richard Coyle lacks a name on IMDb - interesting! Leaked pictures might show the German Ministry of Magic COVID is still the worst New segment! Kowalski’s Half-Baked Theories Dougal … Dumbledore … they both start with D! IT CAN’T BE A COINCIDENCE. New segment! Battle of the Beasts! AMY! VS! SHANNEN! Two hosts enter! And … uh … two hosts leave. Punching is truly the greatest weapon. Podcast Question: Who do you think Richard Coyle will portray with his fabulous mustache? Music: Swing Has Swung by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sun, February 14, 2021
Episode 130: I Wanna Be Your Endgame
This time on SpeakBeasty… Happy Valentine’s Day, Beasties! The Phoenix Register: HBO and the Harry Potter Hoax. Richard Coyle is in Fantastic Beasts 3. Bigger and better things are on the way. Main Discussion: The couples/pairings in the Fantastic Beasts Universe! Let the speculation begin! The Newt Case: Veela (also spelled Vila in Slavic folklore) The Time Turner: The Valentine’s Day Massacre. Podcast Question: Do you think Jacob and Queenie will end up together at the end of the series?
Sun, January 31, 2021
Episode 129: Salamanders, the Mini Dragons of the Wizarding World
This time on SpeakBeasty... The SpeakBeasty team welcomes a new member to the family, a BABY! Congratulations, Lizzie G! We’ve survived January. So far. The Phoenix Register: Fogler’s Fiction Fest 2021 (and a small plot spoiler/confirmation!) Owl Post: Nobody likes us. Please send us owls. Main Discussion: We break down the making of Fantastic Beasts- the actors on set, the beasts and the sets. The Newt Case: Salamanders! Podcast Question: If you were an extra in the Fantastic Beasts movies, what scene would you be in, and what would your character’s name be?
Sun, January 17, 2021
Episode 128: I’m Sorry Mr. Abernathy
This time on SpeakBeasty… Owl Post: Welsh Corgis. Who could ask for more? In real life, our highest classification for dangerous animals is just “Australia.” “I wanna boop the snek on its snoot.” Shannen’s husky is the heir of Slytherin. Sending your kids out to eat other people’s kids is not cool. Main Discussion: What if? We discuss six “What if” theories from the first Fantastic Beasts film that would've/could’ve played out differently. “Wanna take a peek at Queenie’s ladies things?” Sorry Mr. Abernathy, this case packs a real punch, honey! The Time Turner: 101st anniversary of the date that the prohibition officially took effect in the U.S.A. Podcast Question: What if? Send us your own or respond to our “What If” theories- we’d love to hear from you!
Bonus · Fri, January 08, 2021
Bonus Episode: Happy 5th Birthday to Us!
Happy 5th birthday to us! Couldn't make it to our birthday party on Facebook Live? No worries, we're bringing the party to you!
Sun, January 03, 2021
Episode 127: Stroke the Spine, That’s the Secret
This time on SpeakBeasty... Congratulations on surviving 2020! The Phoenix Register: Aleksandr Kuznetsov Owl Post: Happy Holiday wishes and positive reviews from kite3598! We dive into the Fantastic Beasts textbook- the Hogwarts Library edition. Do kids still write notes? Or do they all text now? Time Turner: Presidential Inauguration- 1929, President Herbert Hoover Rex and Herbert Hoover both went to the same McDonalds. Well, they would have if McDonalds was around during Herbert Hoover’s time...but basically. Podcast Question: Do you think Aragog should be given a 4 or 5 X classification?
Sun, December 13, 2020
Episode 126: Mummified Monkeyfish Mermaids
This time on SpeakBeasty: The Phoenix Register: Mads Mikkelson is official! The new movie will be a “globe-trotting adventure.” Does this confirm Brazil? Owl Post: Listeners comment on their opinions regarding Mikkelson replacing Depp, as well as the podcast questions from episodes 124 and 125. One for our Ravenclaws! Marjo and Aureo give us an inside scoop from the press release of “Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature” exhibition. Geoff wants a Chinese alligator so he can feed him treats and tell him he’s a good boy. #Goals Mummified Monkeyfish Mermaids. Say that 5x fast. The Newt Case: The Ijiraq, a shapeshifting spirit found in Greenland, Canada, and Alaska. Podcast Question: Which beast would you like to see included in the exhibition that was not mentioned?
Sun, November 29, 2020
Episode 125: Mads
This time on SpeakBeasty... Happy Thanksgiving from Ann, Shannen, and Julianna! The Phoenix Register: New HP merch and shops! City Walk is open and selling sweets at Wizarding World Sweets and Treats food cart. At the time of recording, Mads Mikkelsen was not confirmed as the replacement for Grindelwald. This news has since been verified. Owl Post: Thanksgiving Break for the owls! Main Discussion: Mads Mikkelsen! Well-established acting career...if not him, then who? Hosts name their top picks (but unanimously agree Mads is the best option.) Time Turner: Thanksgiving in the 1920’s! Podcast Question: How do you think Queenie, Jacob, Tina, and Newt celebrate Thanksgiving?
Sun, November 15, 2020
Episode 124: Seven Stages of Grief
This time on SpeakBeasty... Aureo, Marjo, Lizzie G, and Geoff...a global podcast indeed! Phoenix Register: (The only kindness was that it all happened in the days before recording.) Johnny Depp was asked to resign by Warner Brothers. The official release date was moved to July 15, 2022 Owl Post: What if Grindelwald created dementors based off of lethifolds? Do we have time to learn Portuguese? Main Discussion: First reactions to the news about Johnny Depp!! Seven stages of grief for some, excitement at the new prospective actors, excitement at simply having news to discuss, and questions of, “Why now?” Will the franchise be able to bring in a big name? Will it be enough to bring interest back to the fandom after all the damage over the last few years? Will Warner Brothers ask the same resignation of Amber Heard in Aquaman? Newt Case: The Beast of Gevandan Podcast Question: With the departure of Johnny Depp from the Fantastic Beasts series, who would you like to see take over the role of Gellert Grindewald?
Sun, November 01, 2020
Episode 123: Fantastic Foliage and Where to Grow It
This time on SpeakBeasty... Episode 123: That’s more than 100! Phoenix Register: Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature at London’s Natural History Museum. Tickets available Nov. 12 Owl Post: xoxo - Gossip Girl Main Discussion: Deep dive into the film credits! (Just kidding!!) Discussing possible locations in Brazil for FaBe 3 and possible “Beasty” appearances based on location. Shannen’s next dog will be named “Loaf." IMBD has named a new cast member- German Muggle #24 Dugbog- a log that’ll bite your head off Clabbert- a monkey frog Lethifold- sneaky shadows Will pink dolphins make an appearance? The Brazilian Revolution in 1930: Will this be FaBe 3’s political upheaval? Time Turner: US and UK voting history! Podcast Question: What is driving the films to Brazil?
Mon, October 19, 2020
Episode 122: The Other Percival
This time on SpeakBeasty... We welcome Common Room and social media team guest host, Geoff! "If you can't have a good time saying 'Pukwudgie,' I don't know how to help you." Owl Post: How do you take something that is not a sentient being and give it some level of consciousness? Plus, DisKid makes us cry. We wrap up our Crimes of Grindelwald breakdown with the very last section of the film. "He should write a book about that!" Where was the blood vial when Grindelwald was in prison? Do we agree that Jacob cannot see Hogwarts? Geoff has a sneaky theory about how Travers Jr. ends up on the dark side. Loyalty tests are a lot like COVID tests. Podcast Question: Now that we have finished watching the film, did your opinion about it change? What are your favorite theories?
Sun, October 04, 2020
Episode 121: Protego Diabolica
This time on SpeakBeasty: Welcome to SpeakBOOsty season! The Phoenix Register: Filming has started. Sets being rebuilt and reused, and new COVID rules for filming. Jude Law's beard is glorious! Could this be WB's way of showing a time gap between movies 2 and 3? Or is he simply becoming one with Dumbledore's character? Humans can be a bunch of dumb herd animals. Jack Sparrow vibes? Or "Johnny Depp plays yet another pale weirdo" vibes? "Violence is not the answer." That is our new political statement. Is that a political statement? Welcome to 2020. Why would you run if you could apparate? Wouldn't that come with some level of hollering while apparating? Protego Diabolica. Are we just making up things now? Whose hug is creepier? Grindy with Credence, or Voldy with Draco? There's a love triangle here. Read the room, Grindy. Zoe Kravitz, a secret gateway between Batman filming and FaBe2? Marjolaine gives us an awesome alchemy interpretation of the "finete" fire scene. Podcast Question: Do you think that the fire or Grindewald determined who to save and who to destroy? If the fire, how do you think that was determined? If Grindelwald, how did he protect his followers?
Tue, September 29, 2020
Bonus Episode: Live From RoberCon 2020
SpeakBeasty is live from RoberCon 2020! Join hosts Amy, Ann, Julianna, Lizzie, Marjolaine and Rex as they theorize what we know and what we think will happen in the next Fantastic Beasts film. We finally have news! Filming starts again! What is the breakdown of times spent in Germany, Brazil, and England and how do we get there? Who is Credence, what is Credence, why is Credence? Does anything make sense? Will we get closure on storylines already in progress or just more questions? We didn't go over the 45 minute time limit! YAY US! Pink dolphins and why they are the best.
Sun, September 20, 2020
Episode 120: My Brother is Gone
Good news! Rex is only 27. Lizzie now works with Richard and Emily Gilmore. “Let’s Register some Phoenixes!” Thank you for your support for our Trans Rights Fundraiser! We raised over $6,000. Your merch should be arriving very soon, if it hasn’t already. Owl Post: Who does Tycho Dodonus’s prophecy refer to? And why do wizards love roofs so much? “You tryin’ to make a Bran joke right now?” “If you have the three D’s, what else do you need?” “A boat.” “This episode’s got everything! It’s got Disney conspiracies. It’s got Rugrats. It’s got Renesmee.” “Wizard iTunes is a real thing, just like Wizard Starbucks.” “That’s smart thinking, if you ever do a baby swap.” Credence is Peter Parker. *Attraction to Theseus intensifies* Who would win? Wizards or guns? Podcast Question: Do we think Nagini is a pureblood, and if so, would that have impacted Voldemort’s relationship with her? What do you think of her implying that she and Credence would be hunted for sport?
Sun, August 23, 2020
Episode 119: Wizards Have to Eat, Too
This time on SpeakBeasty... None of us have anything to do! Phoenix Register: Epic Universe is on hold indefinitely. Surprise! But on the plus side, FB3 filming may be starting soon. Beasty meetup in Iceland! Owl Post: Blood pacts, Unbreakable Vows, and scarring. Finally, some good Newtina scenes! There are too many entrances to the record room. "She's gotta go caress a desk real quick." "These ministries are meant to be broken into." Leta is still out here being impulsive. "When you're chased by a cat, just bring out a bigger cat." "I don't know, man. Wish I could tell you." "She made up her own shipwreck, which is allowed." "I guess women are fine-ish." Podcast Question: Do you think Corvus is somehow still alive, and if not, who do you think the prophecy is referring to?
Sun, August 09, 2020
Episode 118: Everybody Loves Roofs
The time zones in the United States don’t make a lot of sense. Phoenix Register: We’re participating in a fandom-wide initiative for trans rights! It runs through midnight on 8/16, so get your merch while it’s available. Plus, new monthly perks for our Thunderbird Patrons ! If you need more room for stickers, you can always use your husband's laptop. Owl Post: Does it seem likely that Dumbledore and Grindelwald have brought in a third person to help them create an Unbreakable Vow? “Well, she only knows real birds.” “Do he and Perenelle just Magic GrubHub everything?” “If we were immortal, then we would know that we could cover every Fantastic Beasts movie.” “Wizards should lock doors by piling stuff in front of them.” Flamel needs more calcium. “There are two things you need to know about Theseus Scamander: he is a cop, and he hugs people." "You need to stand up straight, honey." Podcast Question: Do you think Flamel’s book is for the original Order of the Phoenix or something else?
Sun, July 26, 2020
Episode 117: Bowtruckle Island
This time on SpeakBeasty... Amy, Ann, and Shannen are back! Phoenix Register: Stickers are coming your way, Thunderbird patrons! Owl Post: Did Dumbledore drink the Elixir of Life in his early years...? "They were kind of short on 600-year-old actors." "it doesn't have to be a part of canon if I don't like it." "He would've just sat there and been moody." "I'm good, I want to be miserable." A spin-off series in which Leta, Dumbledore, and Theseus team up to solve crimes - coming soon! "Take the shot, Queenie!" "He didn't eat MY face!" "It's just fashion." Was Dumbledore's actual greatest desire to get the blood pact? "Unbreakable Vow Maxima!" "Dumbledore has had a prosthetic hand this entire time." "I would not brag via a sign outside my house that I may have gold." Podcast Question: Do you think that Grindelwald and Dumbledore’s pact is an unbreakable vow? Why do we think some unbreakable vows leave scars, while others don’t?
Sun, July 12, 2020
Episode 116: Hey, Pound Cake
Join hosts Helene, Rex, and guest host Kat from Alohomora! as they attempt to do math. “Your site career is in eighth grade.” Would Luna be a Thunderbird? The Ilvermorny Quiz has been taken down from Pottermore. Does this mean they are preparing to give us new info? “I think the world is cursed, I’m not sure it’s the movie.” Phoenix Register: The shirts are here! Plus, new makeup sets to check out. “I’ll just put any sh*t on my face.” Owl Post: Could Tina be a skilled Occlumens? We continue our scene-by-scene breakdown of Crimes of Grindelwald. We’ve christened one of the Baby Nifflers “Pop Tart.” “Well then, I hate that bridge.” The McGonagall moment wasn’t in the original script and was added by production later on. 👀 Will Dumbledore become the anti-hero of the series? “Maybe the DADA teacher was on maternity leave.” “Unless she was the only 2-year-old at Hogwarts.” Different timelines! “I have been confused for so long now.” Podcast Question: How do you recognize canon for yourself?
Thu, June 18, 2020
Bonus Episode: Gender, Sex, and Identity
In light of J.K. Rowling's comments on transgender women, Shannen shares some thoughts on behalf of SpeakBeasty, including reasons why the concept of sex is more complex than a binary and why Rowling's comments are wrong and ill-informed. "If you're saying that your feminist movement only includes women, then you're not making any movement." "Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts will always have magic for those who need it."
Sun, June 14, 2020
Episode 115: Avada Kedavra Maxima
This time on SpeakBeasty... We welcome new host Rex to the show! The Phoenix Register: Shannen reiterates SpeakBeasty's support for our trans family. Helene reiterates SpeakBeasty's support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, as well as shares our plans moving forward with donating Patreon funds towards helping our POC and trans communities. Owl Post: The Occamy. Do they have horns or not?! We dive deep into our continuation of the Crimes of Grindelwald movie breakdown. Cinematography- kinda like wearing a Go-Pro. Nagini's senses when entering the house... are there spooky vibes or is it her snake senses? AVADA KEDAVRA Maxima! Right? Obscuriuses...Obscuri? The fantastic beasts are the Hermiones of this movie. They are pivotal and nothing would have happened without them. Rex realizes that Pickett's name is "pick-it" for a reason... Kama has some super cool tricks. Podcast Question: How did Mary Lou Barebone end up with Corvus/Credence?
Sun, May 31, 2020
Episode 114: Niffler School
This time on SpeakBeasty... Hot take: F*** COVID. It pays to make friends with your local bodega folk. We at SpeakBeasty are pro-mask-wearing. Phoenix Register: Hurry up and stream Puffs! Also, a new children's book from JKR is coming soon. Owl Post: Credence is more powerful than your average wizard. Krall = a Hot Topic emo kid from the early 2000's. "Counterpoint: who are you?" Ann's husband is the local Avatar: The Last Airbender expert. "He's just a crotchety guy who's wearing a silly hat." "It is very on-brand for Newt to know a bunch of sketchy travel options." How do you train a Niffler? The dirt licking scene hits different during a global pandemic. Podcast Question: Why is it important that Credence comes to Grindelwald freely? Is it so he can tell himself that this plan is fated to work, or some illusion of consent?
Sun, May 17, 2020
Episode 113: You Live Here Now
This time on SpeakBeasty... The world is ending! Phoenix Register: Wholesome actors reading things to us is our favorite. Helene is a small boi. "Credence Barebone Lestrange Scamander Dumbledore." Owl Post: Is Dumbledore a coward? Queenie and Jacob make questionable decisions out of love. PATRICK THE AUGUREY! A mini Time Turner about hair dryers! You're welcome. Newt is the original hipster. Circus Arcanus vibes vs. Diagon Alley vibes Would you have felt differently about the Nagini storyline if you hadn't known about it beforehand? Is Credence a circus janitor? "The circus packs up and turns into a frisbee." "I would mace that guy for sure." Tycho Dodonus is Megan's boyfriend. Podcast Question: Why do you think Credence is the key to victory?
Sun, May 03, 2020
Episode 112: Too Sassy to Get a Permit
This time on SpeakBeasty... The new Golden Trio is back! The Phoenix Register: July 2022 seems cleared for a big theatrical release... “She and Steve can Zoom.” Owl Post: How much did Dumbledore know about Nagini? Plus, some evidence that JKR really has been planning this twist for a long time. We dig into Part 3 of our Crimes of Grindelwald movie breakdown! “I wonder if strange people are going to come by today.” “I just wanna travel.” “He also sent Newt to New York in the most roundabout way possible.” However Aureo says “Grindelwald” is the right way to say it. “Why does this man own champagne?” “When has taking the Nifflers with you ever been a good idea?” “Take a drink of water, Bunty.” Podcast Question: Why do you think it “has to be Newt” against Grindelwald?
Sun, April 19, 2020
Episode 111: Mimes in England
This time on SpeakBeasty... Tales from Quarantine! Phoenix Register: New Wizards Unite game features, new audiobooks narrated by Jude Law, and sneak peeks of the MinaLima illustrated edition of Sorcerer's Stone. "I haven't touched his face, my bad." Owl Post: Fancy creative Grindelwald magic! We continue our Crimes of Grindelwald movie breakdown. Who are these people? "It wasn't half of New York, I measured it." "Smells like a teenager!" "Who is this guy and why is he allowed to lurk at ministry hearings?" "Are they going to kiss?" Petition for a Ministry section of UO! "Also, he kills babies! He's the worst!" This is Amy's favorite scene in the entire movie. "Aha, I would love a body-less handshake." Podcast Question: Do you think that knowing a minor character’s name in a movie is important? If so, how do you think they should have been introduced?
Sun, April 05, 2020
Episode 110: Abergrindy
We hope you’re all staying safe and staying inside! Phoenix Register: We are sending our love to Alison Sudol. Plus, we got some tidbits from Dan Fogler about the script of FB3! “It’s been 84 years...and we’re still stuck in 1927.” “Tweets are the owl post of the future.” We begin our deep dive rewatch of Crimes of Grindelwald, starting with the first ten minutes of the film. “When we did this before, Michael and I did a 3 hour episode.” “And also we don’t want to have copyright battles with Warner Bros.” “What sort of magic is that?” “Nice going, Americans!” “He’s an old white dude, and I will instantly forget what he looks like.” “If you ever wondered how many Thestrals you need for a carriage...” #JusticeForThestrals “Kids, wear your seatbelts.” Podcast Question: What do you think about the magic that Grindelwald uses? Is it just advanced creative magic on his part, or is due to the Elder Wand ?
Sun, March 29, 2020
Bonus Episode: Quarantine Edition
Thank you for your questions! We have the best listeners. Special shout-out to Lizzie G. and Julianna for their work in healthcare during this time. (And to all of our listeners who are on the front lines of this pandemic. We appreciate you!) "I want to say Crimes of Grindelwald because someone has to." "And Nick Fury comes in..." "Relationships shouldn't be about changing people." "I would like a cat that can stand on its hind legs and speak English."
Sun, March 22, 2020
Episode 109: Enraged Virginian Children
Brains are melting (but hopefully everyone is staying safe). Phoenix Register: Fantastic Beasts 3 production has been paused. (The universe doesn't want us to get this movie.) Stay tuned for a discussion on Queenie's buttons. Owl Post: What constitutes a Newtina spoiler? "The spoiler is that Patronuses can be people." We have become a Pokemon podcast. Main Discussion: What are the challenging aspects of making a prequel or film against a historical backdrop, when the audience knows how the story will end? If something is a prequel or a "bridge movie," does that make it a bad movie? "Poor Martin Freeman." Okay here it is, but we're not happy about it." Is it okay to humanize a villain? Is the Fantastic Beasts series a good prequel? Time Turner: Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle! Podcast Question: Do you think Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them constitutes a prequel? Why or why not?
Sun, March 08, 2020
Episode 108: Science Bros
“Isn’t that fancy?” Phoenix Register: Filming seems to be on and poppin'! “We could just ask Marjo to help us like we always do.” “She’s born to run but lacks confidence.” Some owl post from our official Tina correspondent. Main Discussion: New theories about the origin of Credence/Aurelius. “Just because people aren’t alive yet doesn’t mean they can’t be alchemists.” Could the Sorcerer's Stone be used to create a body? Turning silver into gold “I’ve dropped the Voldemort. I’m just Lorde now.” “Man, that is a whole entire question.” “He’s a neat guy.” Newt Case: Thestrals! We bid a very sad farewell to our OG host, Ariel. Podcast Question: What is your favorite Credence origin theory?
Sun, February 23, 2020
Episode 107: It's in the Bleeping Title
This time on SpeakBeasty... Surprise guest host: Lizzie's cat “We love our time traveling on this show.” Phoenix Register: FILMING HAS MAYBE BEGUN? and Callum Turner is officially back for FB3! Owl Post: “We don’t like fan service, but we love baby niffler fan service.” Are timeline continuity issues even relevant to theorizing about overall themes? Main Discussion: Cinematography in Fantastic Beasts! “I feel like I’ve been watching movies wrong for years.” Why do films have more close-ups now than they used to? “He’s like a little ray of sunshine.” “Very dramatic. I love it.” “Special skills: Knows how to wear a hat.” Time Turner: Jean Renoir in the 1920's and 30's! Podcast Question: What is your favorite scene in Crimes of Grindelwald in terms of how it was filmed?
Sun, February 09, 2020
Episode 106: G Does Not Stand For Gryffindor
This time on SpeakBeasty: "It's just brain damage" Phoenix Register: Johnny Depp is revealed as a victim of abuse / Jude Law is growing his Dumbledore beard back / Cooper Andrews might be in Fantastic Beasts 3 Katherine Waterstone should have had her baby by now according to math and her baby will be a baby Brazilian wizard in the upcoming movie Owl Post: There were a lot more people involved in the magic of the Harry Potter films than J.K. Rowling Continuity errors in Sherlock Holmes and how that terminology is relevant to media nowadays "McGonagall was baby Yoda all along" "I'm starting to think this school doesn't make sense. There are some continuity errors in Hogwarts." "I did my waiting. 13 episodes of it. In my living room." "It's a white lie - because they are white people." Dan Fogler revealed title 4 of the Fantastic Beasts films and Molly Weasley was part of the final battle against Grindelwald Newt Case: Boggarts Do vanished objects become Boggarts? "Magical Mold and Where to Find Them" Podcast Question: How do you feel about these continuity errors at this point? Are you still feeling furious? Or are you able to laugh them off as time goes on between films? If it is the former, which makes you the angriest?
Sun, January 26, 2020
Episode 105: The Owl Air Force
This time on SpeakBeasty... "Look at us. Who would've thought." We are officially announcing our 2030 retirement. Phoenix Register: RIP Danielle Hugues. /* Plus, we now have dates for the Fantastic Beasts exhibit at the Natural History Museum in London. "I always hope Warner Bros. is not listening." Owl Post: "It's out of her hands now." "But also, I just shouldn't be spending money anyways because I'm poor." We discuss WWI veterans in Fantastic Beasts and what their experiences would've been like. "They came to Europe and then...what did they do for a year?" "It was less than 50 but more than 14." "I don't care which side I'm on, I only care where the dragons are." "I forgot the law existed." - Newt "More like EverMORON." Time Turner: Chinese New Year! "Just don't set things on fire." Podcast Question: Do you think wizards were involved in WWI? If so, how do you think they participated?
Sun, January 12, 2020
Episode 104: Sexy Water Violin Man
This time on SpeakBeasty... Join Ann, Helene, Megan, and guest host Rex! “It’s a very phallic-looking sock puppet.” The Phoenix Register: A Fantastic Beasts exhibit is coming to the Natural History Museum in London! “To take your mind off of imminent death and global warming...” We are gonna get our hands dirty. Where do we go from here as a fandom after JKR’s recent Twitter controversy? “Alternately titled, In My Feelings.” Parasocial interaction! The eras of the Harry Potter fandom (not scientifically tested). “I don’t even know how rugby works.” “That would be tragic if you missed the newest episode of Lizzie McGuire.” “Thank you, Jordan Peele.” “We are a fandom that is resilient, and full of very accepting and caring people.” The Newt Case: The Nokk! “Scandinavian. Please. The good stuff.” “We need to be like Angelina Jolie, when she was weird.” Podcast Question: Will the way you decide to consume Potter and Fantastic Beasts change after JK Rowling’s tweet? Why or why not?
Sun, December 29, 2019
Episode 103: Trelawney With a Very Deep Voice
This time on SpeakBeasty... Join Aureo, Ann, Jennifer, and Marjolaine for the last episode for the year! We’ve recorded this before Christmas, but we’ve already started eating. “Thank you Marjolaine for putting us on the spot.” Our favorite Beasty moments of the year! “Big Percy Energy.” Shannen visits to talk to us about the JKR Twitter controversy. Phoenix Register: The new HP/Beasts knitting magazine is a thing of beauty. Main Discussion: Prophecies and visions! “She was essentially high all the time.” Grindelwald just accidentally poked himself in the eye. “Constant vigilance!” "I don't think a strong French accent would suit Trelawney." We as readers are taught not to take Divination seriously. Time Turner: New Year’s food traditions from around the globe! Podcast Question: Do you think the vision Grindelwald hints at will become more relevant in the future?
Sun, December 15, 2019
Episode 102: Hey Sweetie, Are You Okay?
This time on SpeakBeasty... Michael's back, y'all! “Woo! I am awkward.” Phoenix Register: We finally got our Christmas album! It’s too cold for owls. Main Discussion: Steve Kloves is coming back as a screenwriter for the next Fantastic Beasts film. “F’ that noise.” If you want JKR to trust you, tell her Hermione is your favorite character. “I’m really busy right now writing these Harry Potter novels.” "She's totally listening." The Newt Case: The Augurey! Podcast Question: Will Kloves struggle or strive with the fact that there’s no source material (aka novels) to work from?
Sun, December 01, 2019
Episode 101: Grindelwald's Army (feat. Poppy Corby-Tuech)
Spoiler alert - we’re still Fantastic. “That’s news I’ve known for half a year, but…congrats.” “We’re just going to be brutally honest.” “No more McGonagallgates.” Take care of the props!!! We welcome the lovely Poppy Corby-Tuech, who played Vinda Rosier! “We were all kept in the dark.” “I think it was just tea served in a really aggressive teapot.” We are all on board for expanding the relationship between Vinda and Queenie. “The dark side has the best looks.” “It gives you an economy of movement.” “I think that often when things are in chaos, people will dress really well.” “100 years in the future when they do films about this era, everyone will just be in sweatpants.” Vinda probably needs a bit of a holiday. Time Turner: Fascism in France!
Sun, November 17, 2019
Episode 100: Pun Always Intended
This time on SpeakBeasty… In case you couldn’t tell, we are celebrating our 100th episode! As a celebration, we will be traveling around the globe to talk to all of our past and present team members. “Hopefully without any concussions involved.” We didn’t get Richard Ayoade, but we did get Jude Law. “Maybe the real Fantastic Beasts were the friends we made along the way.” “That was one of the coolest days of my human life.” “We built this podcast on rock and roll.” Slytherins and Hufflepuffs make great teams. “Everything comes back to SpeakBeasty.” “If I didn’t cry, it wouldn’t be real.” “The best part of growing up with Harry Potter is the theorizing.” “Everyone is everywhere.” “It really does have that magical kind of feel to it – it doesn’t matter where you are, it just takes you away.” “I always end up laughing when I’m recording.” “My favorite part of these movies is ripping them apart afterwards.” We still miss Colin Farrell. Younger siblings are a pain, confirmed. “I didn’t expect to appreciate a new story in the Wizarding World quite so much.” “I could’ve had a whole 2-hour film of just him tending to his creatures.” Meet our lovely social media team! “They’ve had two films and they haven’t kissed yet, so I keep making it happen.” “We want that book! Or five!” “I’m trying to avoid the Cursed Child of it all.” “The theorizing machine came to life again.” “I thought you guys were going to cut it out – nope. It became the title of the episode.” “I also fixed the internet, so you’re welcome world.” “It’s a podcast for dogs.” “Dumbledore keeps the lights on in here.” Thank you for 100 episodes, Beasties! Here's to many more!
Mon, November 04, 2019
Episode 99: Actual Likable Slytherins
This time on SpeakBeasty... It's a tri-lingual episode with Aureo, Marjolaine, and Shannen! The Phoenix Register: We think filming starts in February? Maybe? Also, a universe is apparently bigger than a world. "It's way too expensive and we don't want it." Owl Post: Leta's mental health struggles are not something Newt is equipped to deal with. Main Discussion: Marjolaine takes us through what she found out from her Q&A with Brontis Jodorowski, who played Nicolas Flamel! "That's why we felt so bad after the movie - because we didn't have Nicolas Flamel giving us croissants." "We are the perfect and only Fantastic Beasts podcast." How was Flamel's pursuit of immortality different than Voldemort's and Grindelwald's? “Yo - a wind could blow you away. Shut up.” "We had too many women already." "The Wizarding World, where they still use owls in the 90's and don't have phones." The Newt Case: The Erkling! Podcast Question: Do you think Nicolas Flamel and/or alchemy will play a bigger role in future movies?
Sun, October 20, 2019
Episode 98: #LetaLives
Welcome to SpookBeasty! Owl Post: Is Tina secretly following her own leads without approval? Was that postcard really from Tina? "I mean... magic." "We have a lot of questions about Leta." Did Grindelwald's blue flames actually kill people, or did they just imprison them? "I do not want her to be framed for Newt's man pain." Does Leta's death help or hinder Grindelwald in any way? "Just go buy another hookah - they have them in the Halloween section at Target." "Newt is the slow burn." "Her entire existence is just one big fail of the Bechdel test." "I think we've all had those moments, we just haven't swapped babies because of it." "Why are all these people dying before I can kill them?" The Time Turner: Le Theatre de Grand-Guignol! Podcast Question: Do you feel Leta’s story was fully-fleshed out, or was she short-changed for the purpose of Newt and Theseus’s own stories?
Sun, October 06, 2019
Episode 97: Mission Not Quite Accomplished (feat. William Nadylam)
This time on SpeakBeasty: Welcome back Jennifer! The Phoenix Register: Mina Lima wallpaper (#drool), Interactive Merchandise (screaming mandrakes, bendable Cornish Pixies, Dobby, etc.), and the Wizarding World app...over or underwhelmed? Owl Post: Response to Episode 95’s podcast question from our own host Ann Lysy! Marjolaine’s interview with William Nadylam- Yusuf Kama! Including- his thoughts on his character, Yusuf Kama, the Potterverse as a whole, the Golden Trio of David Heyman, David Yates, and Jo Rowling, the multifaceted idea of global acting, and his thoughts on Dan Fogler, Eddie Redmayne, and Ezra Miller. Also, Marjolaine translates main points of the interview with William Nadylam and Brontis Jodorowsky (Nicolas Flamel), and ends the translation with a few painful anecdotes: “I saw it coming,” and “This one has my blood on it, so it’s now truly magical.” William NAMES TWO BABY NIFFLERS. His reasonings are simply adorable, and incredibly thought-provoking. Podcast Question: Would you like to see Yusuf Kama in Fantastic Beasts 3, and what do you think his role could be in future movies?
Sun, September 22, 2019
Episode 96: DumbleDan (feat. Dan Fogler)
This time on SpeakBeasty... Hosts Amy, Helene, Lizzie, and Megan welcome back very special guest, Dan Fogler! We learn about Squolphins, the newest Fantastic Beast, and also the baked ziti to end all baked ziti’s. “I’m very heterosexual, but that man has very hypnotic, kryptonian, crystalline blue eyeballs.” Next time you talk to Jude Law, ask him to sing you a sea shanty. Owl Post: How many red herrings is too many red herrings? “When you’re acting these scenes, you call upon past relationships where you really wanted things to work out and they didn’t - it’s just so hard.” "Hold on, hold on, wait. I'm Corvus?" Capybaras are not the same as Chupacabras. "It's amazing to be able to continue a character and grow with it - it's like a living entity." "I'm gonna be nifflin' right next to ya." Kowalski's Korner: Check out Dan Fogler's 4D XPerience Podcast! Also find Dan at LeakyCon Boston and NYCC.
Mon, September 09, 2019
Episode 95: It Doesn't Match the Decor
This time on SpeakBeasty... Hosts Ariel and Julianna officially welcome new host, Craig! We have a male librarian niche on this show. Jen and Sam were featured in a Pottermore #BacktoHogwarts video! “Sorry I killed your baby.” “My wee little Puff heart!” Main Discussion: Sacrificial love magic! “Yes, but I meant to.” RIP Barb Did Harry actually love everyone fighting in the Battle of Hogwarts? #SaveRomilda The Time Turner: Love magic! Podcast Question: What do you make of Leta’s death? Do you think it enacted any sort of sacrificial protection for Newt and Theseus? Is there more to it?
Sun, August 25, 2019
Episode 94: Voldemort Can't Take a Compliment
This time on SpeakBeasty... Amy and Megan officially welcome Julianna to the team! We love a good meme on this team. The Phoenix Register: The new Wizarding World app! Owl Post: What it means to be someone with autism, and the possibility that Antonio’s untimely death was necessary character development. Main Discussion: Murdering babies and siblings! Megan puts her Aureo hat on. Children are innocent and we have an instinctual need to protect them. “That’s what I’ve always wanted from a husband!” “He did not do a great job.” “Rat brains are really small, so.” “I remember when the first Fantastic Beasts came out. I still had all my teeth.” “Dead babies. The end.” The Newt Case: The Bundium! Podcast Question: Whose baby murdering do you feel was worse - Grindelwald or Voldemort?
Sun, August 11, 2019
Episode 93: Everything is Because of Brexit
This time on SpeakBeasty... Aureo and Megan welcome new hosts, Ann and Helene! The Phoenix Register: San Diego Comic Con! Please give us the Christmas album, thank you. Owl Post: Let the characters stand on their own! Main Discussion: Aurelius Dumbledore “What is Xenophilius Lovegood wearing? He looks like an omelet.” We’re starting a support group for Aberforth. Who is Marcus Aurelius and why is he here? We discuss the “Obscurial Transfer” theory – can a parasite live without a host? “You’re mad because it makes a little bit of sense.” Check out our timeline on the site! The big question: is Grindelwald lying? The Time Turner: Coco Chanel’s life through 1927. Podcast Question: Do you think Grindelwald is lying? If not, how do you think he found out that Credence is a Dumbledore?
Sun, July 28, 2019
Episode 92: Show Me the Dragon
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Welcome back Aaron, the grand-pappy of SpeakBeasty! → “Maybe the real beast was humanity.” → Go see Aaron in the West Coast premiere of Puffs! → It's a lot of days, you guys. → Owl Post: Biologists are just as wild as wizards. Also, Sal is the MVP. → Main Discussion: We're gonna talk about beasts! → "Where did he come from, where did he go?" → Was it necessary to see Grindelwald throw Antonio? → WHAT 👏 WAS 👏 THE 👏 POINT 👏OF 👏THE 👏 BABY 👏 NIFFLERS? → Were there ways to better work in the beasts to the existing plot? → The Newt Case: Ahui Zodl! Podcast Question: Which beast do you want to see more of in future movies?
Sun, July 14, 2019
Episode 91: Mildly Interesting People and How to Make Sure They're Okay (feat. Potterless)
Join hosts Amy, Lizzie, and Michael, as well as special guest, Mike Schubert of Potterless! → Check out Potterless for a non-rose-tinted-glasses approach to the Potter series with no previous nostalgia. → Don’t be racist! → Phoenix Register: Amy and Lizzie waited 8 hours to ride the new Hagrid coaster. → Owl Post: Representation, it’s not that hard! → Idris Elba as Grindelwald? Yes please. → Main Discussion: Has Fantastic Beasts enticed an new generation of people to explore Potter? What are some similarities and differences between the characters? → “The real beasts are the friends we made along the way” → “Oh no - he hasn’t seen the sequel.” → Is Filch Gunther or Mr. Heckles? → “Hagrid is gorgeous, how dare you.” → Does Fantastic Beasts stand alone as a series or can you only enjoy it after you’ve read Harry Potter? → Time Turner: The Potter family! → “Sorry Grandma, your last name is Fleamont, so...” → “The Confundables are so confounding.” → What’s on the horizon for Potterless? → We say goodbye to our dear friend and host, Michael, as he moves on to pursue other adventures. Podcast question: Is Fantastic Beasts using Harry Potter to keep its audience captivated, and if so, how?
Mon, July 01, 2019
Episode 90: Trees Don't Have Ears
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Welcome to two special guests, Marjolaine and Julianna! → The Phoenix Register: Wizards Unite has arrived! → The non-English speaking countries deserve better. → What is the correct character count for roller coaster names? → "Drunk Seraphina" is our newest regular segment. → We gave the owls a lot of water to drink because it's stupid hot everywhere. → Main Discussion: Beasts vs. Magical Plants (a very Ravenclaw topic) → Do Dementors poop? → Newt Case: The Boobrie! → Scotland used to have penguins. Podcast Question: How do you think Beasts should be classified, and what kinds of magical plants would you like to see? (To poop, or not to poop?)
Sun, June 16, 2019
Episode 89: Glass Half Full...of Kelpies
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Happy Father’s Day! → Phoenix Register: No FaBe related news, but Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure ride is open! → Owl Post: Two posts courtesy of our SpeakBeasty Common Room! Fantastic Beasts in Frozen 2? Frozen and Indiana Jones connections → Main Discussion: Characters of Color in the Fantastic Beasts series → We explore representation in FaBe, HP, and even Hunger Games! → Some say Rowling is the champion of all people of color. Is that really true? → Could/should Newt have been cast as a person of color? (Based on Rita Skeeter’s description of his grandson, Rolf?) → Analysis of Rowling’s Native American appropriation. → Seraphina Picquery mystery SOLVED!!! → Time Turner: The origin of coffee! Podcast Question: How can future Fantastic Beasts installments learn from the missteps and lack of representation in previous wizarding world media, and better serve their characters of color?
Mon, June 03, 2019
Episode 88: Evil Shoes
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Happy summer! Only six more months 'til Christmas. → Your feet being uncomfortable can drastically affect your decisions. → "Fashion, but make it comfort." → Blood pacts and marriages go hand in hand (wink). → “It would be really nice if something made sense for once.” → “Queenie isn’t evil, but she drank the Kool-Aid.” → Did she drink the tea? And does it matter? → “I was rooting for you - we were all rooting for you!” → The Newt Case: Amazon River Dolphins! → #SaveThePinkDolphins Podcast Question: Do you think Queenie's character development between films makes sense, or do you think that we are missing information?
Sun, May 19, 2019
Episode 87: Sounds Icky
This time on SpeakBeasty... → Join hosts Ariel, Megan, and special guest, Craig! → The Phoenix Register: Fantastic Beasts 3 gets a release date of November 2021. Also, Wizarding World Gold is now a thing. → What could they possibly give us that we don’t already have and do we want it? → Percies of the world, unite. → Could Queenie have been under Grindelwald’s control for longer than we thought? → “It’s SpeakBeasty canon, thank you for your time.” → What’s the deal with the blood pact? → “You know that thing where you touch bloody hands?” → “Who knew that Summergirls by LFO was about Dumbledore and Grindelwald the whole time?” → Newt is the real mother of dragons. → “Oh, you did a blood pact? We do Unbreakable Vows now.” → “Let’s just Time Turrner this ish.” This time, we examine what happened on this day in history. Podcast Question: How do you think Dumbledore will ultimately break the blood pact?
Sun, May 05, 2019
Episode 86: Needs More Accordions (feat. Chris Rankin)
This time on SpeakBeasty... → Hosts Amy and Elayna are joined by special guest, Chris Rankin! → Harry Potter drag videos, coming soon! → Phoenix Register: You can now tour the subway station from Fantastic Beasts! → The New York subway is a terrifying place of mysteries. → All birds are valid on this show. → Owl Post: Did Corvus Lestrange live? Also, Jacob is too good for this world. → King Aegeus got Aretha Franklin pregnant. → Who has the better sibling relationship, Percy or Theseus? → Are Percy and Theseus both ambitious in the same way? → “Corrupt politicians, what are those?” → “They’re both very well dressed.” → The Newt Case: The Gorgons! → “Ancient Greek Ancestry.com for the gods.” Podcast Question: Do you think Theseus will have to make a choice when it comes to his loyalty?
Sun, April 21, 2019
Episode 85: Those Crazy Cats
This time on SpeakBeasty: → The rainbow pinwheel of death is very misleading. → Happy Easter! → Could Queenie be believing that Jacob is an exception to the “wizards first” rule? → To kill Jacob, or not to kill Jacob? → Are the words “coward” and “crazy” gendered (and not in a good way)? → We love you, Paris! And we love your Notre Dame. → Marjolaine is going to have a coronary when she hears our French. (Sorry, girl.) → What parts of Paris featured heavily in the film? What role does Paris play in Crimes of Grindelwald? → “And then we all got confused.” → How do the first and second films compare in terms of how they use their setting as a part of their story? → Do any of these intricate details inform the story of the film? Does it work for an audience uneducated in Paris locales and their history? → The Time Turner: Rio de Janeiro in the 1920's! Podcast Question: What was missing from Paris as a setting? How could the city have been better utilized in the story?
Sun, April 07, 2019
Episode 84: The Wizarding Thing
This time on SpeakBeasty... → Aureo, Megan, and Michael are here! → “Sit there and think about what you’ve done.” → Pops are a controversial topic, → The Phoenix Register: The COG DVD is killing it. Also, we gotta watch Emma. → Owl Post: Physical cowards vs. moral cowards → The world wars and their influence! → Nationalism is making everyone nervous. → How does Grindelwald’s vision impact our views of “The Greater Good?” → Wizards vs. Muggles during WWI and WWII - who has the upper hand? → “It amuses me to make allusions to things that are happening in the Muggle world.” - JKR, 2005 → “He was thwarted again and again by a teenager.” → The Deathly Hallows symbol vs. the swastika. → “Don’t be racist.” → “Dear UK listeners, prevent Brexit.” → The Newt Case: the Taniwha! Podcast question: What do you think is Rowling’s overall goal with the Fantastic Beasts series as far as it parallels WWII? What messages do you think she’s trying to convey that are different from or build upon Harry Potter?
Sun, March 24, 2019
Episode 83: Don't Be Suspicious
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Dumbledore sucks. Just kidding...he’s just a master manipulator. → Was Dumbledore’s level of trust with Newt comparable to that of Tom Riddle and/or Harry? → Discussing how we’d feel if an old school teacher hit you up for a favor... → When the last movie comes out (in a hundred years), how old will we be? Best answer- 30, flirty, and thriving! → Discussing Dumbledore’s use of and desire for Newt’s “Cinnamon Roll Energy”. → Is Dumbledore the cool dad? Is he still capable of love? Or was he ever truly? → Were Dumbledore and Grindy changed for good...or just The Greater Good?! → Delving into HP/FaBe cross theories of “what if’s” and evil alternate universes. → Bring on Rita Skeeter! She’ll find the necessary “behind the scenes info” we crave! → Newt Case: Leprechauns! Naughty naughty leprechauns...or should it be Leprecorn? → Who would win the gold...leprechauns or nifflers? Podcast Question: Is Dumbledore’s constant manipulation justified?
Bonus · Tue, March 12, 2019
Bonus Episode: A Flock of Birds
An exciting bonus tidbit in which Shannen and Megan break down the deleted scenes that came with the Crimes of Grindelwald DVD and digital download, and discuss whether they affect the film canon.
Sun, March 10, 2019
Episode 82: We Can't Hear You
This time on SpeakBeasty... → Laine is back! → Shameless plug for our social media team. → Aureo does street fighting now. → The Phoenix Register: If you're not listening to our bonus episodes, what are you even doing with your life? Also, FB3 is most likely being pushed to 2021. → Owl Post: We tend to trust Newt, but is he wrong in some ways about Queenie? Plus, listener Matthew has a theory that Leta isn't dead. → "The series is getting darker, and so is the podcast." → Our new theme song will be a funeral dirge. → Introducing Hana Walker-Brown and Ravina Bajwar, who came to talk to us about the behind-the-scenes audiobook from Audible and Pottermore! → It's disappointing that Dan isn't actually narrating our lives. → "The audiobook is meant to be a window into filmmaking." → We'll get the Beasties on it! → The Time Turner: Nobel Prize winners in 1927! → "We just like to live in the now." → Lizzie is collecting tomatoes and fresh produce, both for Brexit and for throwing. Podcast Question: If you could be a pigeon in the rafters on the Fantastic Beasts set, what would you most like to see or overhear?
Sun, February 24, 2019
Episode 81: The "C" Word
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Happy Palentine’s Day! → Listen to our show and forget about the Oscars. → Bonus episode where Amy talks about her day at work. → Owl Post: Sibling guilt is so real. → The power of words! → “Coward” has to be a theme for a reason. → Queenie being called “crazy” seems to be what pushes her over the edge. → “Why couldn’t you have just stayed calm for once, instead of flying off the handle?” → Are there similarities between Snape and Jacob? → “HBD to my fave coward, MK.” → “Sign me up for 100 years of therapy.” → “I’d rather be loca than crazy.” → “To quote Hercules…” → The Newt Case: The Chupacabra! #JusticeForAntonio → “And there’s your Hamilton connection for today.” Podcast Question: What do you think the importance is behind the themes of words like “crazy” and “coward” and their effects in the Wizarding World?
Sun, February 10, 2019
Episode 80: How I Met Your Father
This time on SpeakBeasty: → We’re so international! → Phoenix Register: There will be new beasts in FB3!!! → Owl Post: Credence’s queer coding, thanks to our pal Ezra. Plus, MACUSA needs to sort out their priorities. → Lizzie’s sister used to flush her head down the loo. → Exploring Newt and Theseus’s relationship! → Are they hiring for the position of putting freckles on Callum’s face? → “Who doesn’t like goats?” → “Sometimes you need to go far away from your family.” → Will we see more of Theseus? → “I killed my brother in the womb.” - Grindelwald → Newt Case: The Poukai! (Basically a bird-lion. King of the jungle.) Podcast Question: How do you think the Goldstein sisters’ relationship is going to change?
Sun, January 27, 2019
Episode 79: A Distinct Lack of Jumpers
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Introducing Jennifer! Plus, Elayna and Shannen are back. → "It's been 84 years..." → The Phoenix Register: Filming for FB3 has been pushed back and we are curious as heck. Also, Crimes of Grindelwald will be released digitally very soon, including an extended edition. → Owl Post: Did the whole Queenie situation need more explanation? → "Talk about failing the Bechdel test." → What is "coding?" → Queenie is "Stressed with a trademark symbol." → "I love to get dressed up and look nice and sit in my home." → Do Rosier and Grindelwald know Occlumency and Legilimency? → "I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed." → "We could've flown here on a chupacabra the whole time?!" → "Everything you love is problematic, there is no ethical consumption under capitalism." → "I killed an animal, I killed a baby, and I'll kill you too." → "If I was going to smile at anything, it would be Pickett the bowtruckle." → The Time Turner: Revisiting War of the Worlds, because it's hilarious. → Kowalski's Korner: A distinct lack of jumpers. Podcast Question: What conditions do you find in the characters of the Fantastic Beasts series that you relate to?
Sun, January 13, 2019
Episode 78: Snigglywiggly
This time on SpeakBeasty: → It’s our first episode of 2019! → Michael is slowly becoming Ariel. → The Phoenix Register: Crimes of Grindelwald has been nominated for a few awards. (It’s awards season, after all.) → Lizzie has never seen the original Mary Poppins. → Owl Post: We review your responses to last episode’s podcast question: "What do you think is in store for Newt in future films?" → “New year, new threats from Megan Kelly.” → How successful was Crimes of Grindelwald in the box offices? → What does the marketing strategy say about the film, and what we can expect in future films? → “They were pulling on the heartstrings of Potter and tying it into Fantastic Beasts.” → Hashtag hashtag hashtag → Why do so many people want to read a script? → Is it possible to easily remedy issues? → Newt Case: The ZouWou! Podcast Question: What do you think it would take for the Fantastic Beasts franchise to be overall successful?
Sun, December 30, 2018
Episode 77: Make Hufflepuff Cool Again (feat. Peyton Kennedy)
Join Amy and Ariel as they discuss our favorite 'Puff with special guest Peyton Kennedy! This time on SpeakBeasty: → You probably know Peyton from her role as Kate Messner on Everything Sucks!, or as Betty on Grey's Anatomy. But most importantly, she's a huge Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts fan. → It's the Puffiest episode ever. → A lot of controversy over hoots and flapping. → Owl Post: Responses to Episode 75’s podcast question! Why do fans say they liked this movie even though they had major problems with it? → Movie 3: Return of the Shaws → Just make another movie that shows their daily lives together. → We are still angry about Queenie. → Do Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts have two different audiences? → Main Discussion: Our deep dive into Newt's character! → “He’s so awkward. It’s fantastic.” → It’s great to see a male character who is able to be vulnerable. → “You're doing amazing, sweetie." → Will the movies stay focused on Newt and "the quartet?" → "If Newt leaves, we riot." → "The goodest person ever." → Time Turner: History of the Times Square ball drop! Podcast Question: What do you think is in store for Newt's character in the upcoming films?
Sun, December 16, 2018
Episode 76: Allow Me to Be Frank (feat. James Payton)
This time on SpeakBeasty: →We discuss the filming process with special guest, James Payton! →James played Frank Longbottom in Order of the Phoenix and Adolf Hitler in Captain America: The First Avenger. He was also a stand-in in Fantastic Beasts 1 and 2! → The Phoenix Register: Check out our crossover episode with Hogwarts Radio! Plus, Lizzie got to attend the Paris premiere of Crimes of Grindelwald. → These actors are all about the fans. → Owl Post: Come to Pittsburgh for French fry sandwiches. Is it hard to #ProtectTheSecrets? Is the skull hookah a real skull? Plus, James will fight you if you try to take his right arm. → What is the work of a stand-in like? → “He could light a brick and make it look like Audrey Hepburn.” → What’s the difference between working on the “Potter” universe and the “Marvel” universe? → Eddie is a lovely, hardworking man. (We are shocked.) → Take any stories you hear from set with a pinch of salt. → “The important thing is to have adventures.” → We have collectively lost our minds. → In conclusion, everyone loves Ezra. Podcast Question: What does the Wizarding World mean to you?
Fri, December 07, 2018
SpeakBeasty Radio #1: Amazing Animals and Where To Seek Them
On this special crossover episode between SpeakBeasty and Hogwarts Radio: What were our takeaways from Crimes of Grindelwald. Would this story have been better as books first, films second? Big reasons why people liked/disliked the movie How did we manage to appreciate the film the first and second time around? Were we able to catch more details after multiple viewings or were we still confused? Why all the negativity? Are the fans concerned with J.K. Rowling’s ability to tell a story? There is a clear division in the fandom and some fans are scared that will drive us apart. We pick out some of the top moments in the screenplay that highlight and accent the film. The hosts agree, the screenplay provided a good amount of context for certain scenes. Is Baby Corvus still alive and if so have we already been introduced to him? Segments from each podcast make it into this week’s show. We go into “The Newt Case” and play “Amortentia, Avada Kedavra, Imperio.”
Sun, December 02, 2018
Episode 75: How to Be a Fan
Join Aureo, Michael, and Shannen as they share their reactions to Crimes of Grindelwald! This time on SpeakBeasty: → Aurelia may or may not be happy about her name finally being in the Potterverse. → The Kelpie’s name is Ariel → Phoenix Register: Newt Scamander is autistic! We are excited! → This is THAT episode, listeners. → Owl Post: Grindelwald lies!!! → Will the Credence missing identity thread continue? → “One of these things is not like the other.” → Aurelia did not feel sad when Leta died. → DID JACOB EVER GET TO EAT?? → Calamari! → This film failed women and people of color. → Could it be possible that Leta’s not dead? → Moral Event Horizons → This is an Infinity War podcast. → “I know he kills a baby, but the Chupacabra!” → “We’re Americans. Sometimes we clap at movies.” → Why we as fans are so reluctant to admit that we didn’t like this movie. → “Rowling is not the auteur of this film - Yates is.” → “Don’t let the corporation behind the Wizarding World tell you how to be a fan.” Podcast Question: Why do fans who have legitimate complaints about the film still say they liked it?
Sun, November 18, 2018
Episode 74: Exposition, The Movie
This time on SpeakBeasty: → We waited two years for this movie! → Major spoilers ahead! → We were STUNNED AND CONFUSED. → It’s a new feeling, not knowing what’s going on. → Does Crimes of Grindelwald have “Movie 2 Syndrome?” → OWL POST IS BACK! → Johnny Depp’s performance validated a lot of our 15-year-old selves. → Depp’s performance helped differentiate Grindelwald even further from Voldemort. → Can Theseus become part of the Squad™? → Young Newt and young Leta were actual perfection. → “You know, Dumbledore really didn’t tell Harry anything.” → Dumbledore sent Newt to New York. Anyway, moving on. → “To quote the Backstreet Boys, ‘Tell me why.’” → That thing. You know what thing.
Sun, November 04, 2018
Episode 73: I’m Gonna Take a Shower
This time on SpeakBeasty: → It's our last episode before Crimes of Grindelwald comes out! (We did our waiting! Two years of it! → We goin' to Brazil? → Is this the beginnings of Credence gaining some control over the Obscurus? → We really want to like Seraphina, but like...come on, woman. → Classic Rowling, showing us that the world is not black and white. → And then Colin Farrell goes away. Insert sad face. → "Can you imagine if Grindelwald had a Twitter?" → "A flicker of memory..." → Does the fact that the story ends with Jacob have any ramifications for the greater story-line? → And now we'll never talk about the first movie again. → Quick recap and outlining our favorite theories: WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN COG?!
Sun, October 21, 2018
Episode 72: It Has To Be A Teapot
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Where are you seeing Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald? → The Phoenix Register: Check out the Special Fantastic Beasts "Newsweek" edition! In stores on October 30th! → Movie Breakdown #6: 01:20:01 to 01:45:00 → Was Dougal used properly and will he be used in the future? → "Tina, are you a witch or what?" → RIP Ilvermorny school song. → Arbitrary traits and where to find them. → Was Credence's character moment too late? → "The finale has pacing issues." → "We want more awesome wand moves." → Depp is the equivalent of 3 grapes. Podcast Question: What do you think about the deleted scenes and how they could have affected the movie?
Thu, September 27, 2018
Bonus Episode: Nagini?! What The Fwooper?!
On this special bonus episode of SpeakBeasty: It's #ThmagicalThursday once again as our hosts breakdown the final Crimes of Grindelwald trailer. → New posters! → Final trailer breakdown. → "Why would I need a safe house in Paris?" → Fandom: NAGINI??? → Again, with the secrets Albus. → Nicholas Flamel looking like maybe it's Maybelline. Podcast Question: What are your thoughts on the trailer? Let us know on social media!
Sun, September 23, 2018
Episode 71: Pickett in Your Pocket
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Resuming our film analysis from 1:05:00 to 1:25:00. → Let the Thestrals rest! (At a mid-Atlantic rest stop) → Parallels between the death room and methods of torture used on accused witches. → We don’t recommend dropping babies out of windows. → LADIES THINGS. Just say you have cramps. → Is Queenie the key to how Abernathy joins the Dark Side? → “Everyone’s shrieking, we don’t really know why.” → Grindelwald knows how to get what he wants from people without having to use his wand. → What is it with these films and rooftops? → The Blind Pig = sensory overload. → “Well I cant do anything, might as well take another shot.” - Jacob. → Is Chastity obsessed with flyers? → We want to know more about the relationship between Credence and Modesty please. → Mary Lou is dead - this feels like the end of Act III. Everything takes a very dramatic turn from here on out. Podcast Question: Who is coming to hang out with the SpeakBeasty/MuggleNet team at NYCC?
Sun, September 09, 2018
Episode 70: When In Doubt - Apparate
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Movie breakdown #4: 00:45:01 to 01:05:00 → "I did my waiting! 2 years of it! On SpeakBeasty!" → Newt manipulates Jacob into going with him. → Why is the Erumpent under the ice? → Newt is the only one happy about the lion. → "We ran out of music. Put in Hedwig's Theme." → Newt doesn't differentiate between animals and magical beasts. → The importance of alcohol at the Shaw event. → "Everything can be broken down to the Wizard of Oz." → The British minister is not fooled by Newt. Podcast Question: Any of you Beasties attending New York Comic Con in a few weeks? Let's hang out!
Sun, August 26, 2018
Episode 69: Ominous Back of the Head Shots and Where to Find Them
This time on SpeakBeasty: → The mighty triplet of Thunderbadgers → Movie Breakdown #3: 00:30:01 to 00:45:00 → We need more info about Legilimency → Was Pickett's reaction reversed? → "Credence's heart is not in the pamphlets" → Is Queenie good or bad? Join Team Ariel or Team Eric → "It's a future-off" or Doctor Strange meets Fantastic Beasts → Newt being grounded by the Goldsteins → Inside the case aka "a face full of CGI" → Physiology: differences between wizards and muggles → How compatible are the beasts inside the case? → Join Eric's Diricrawl fan club Podcast Question: What was your favorite beast introduced in this scene and why? Do you think it will show up in the next movie(s)? What significance will the beasts play in the next films?
Sun, August 12, 2018
Fantastic Beasts 2.5: Baby Nifflers Take Manhattan
This time on SpeakBeasty: → The Phoenix Register: Augureys and baby Nifflers! → Augurey Post: Grindelwald vs Voldemort → Movie Breakdown #2: 00:15:01 to 00:30:00 → "There are a lot of fake beasts in MACUSA." → More newspaper headlines: YAY! → Truth time: "Journalists don't know how to spell." → Newt's boggart come to live at MACUSA. → Megan's little bird study. → "And this is how invasive species happens." → "Invisibility? We gotta steal a lollipop!" → Is Langdon our muggle villain? Podcast Question: What are your theories of the Shaws?
Mon, July 30, 2018
Episode 67: Aren't We All Afraid of Paperwork?
This time on SpeakBeasty: → The Phoenix Register: All the news from San Diego Comic-Con! → Is WB trying to copy Marvel? → "Those lady's things, they really do get to you." → The trailer is so long, Megan is not allowed to be angry. → "Hogwarts just has the one wardrobe." → Both the film and the creatures get darker and scarier. → "Credence has 'a dark alleys' esthetic." → Stay tuned for "Megan on a T-Shirt." → "This is Dumbledore." → "Grindelwald's vision needs a narrator." → All about the Mirror of Erised - what does Dumbledore actually see? → "In that moment, Newt was all of us." → Igor is the boss. → Is Nicolas Flamel just a quip? Podcast Question: Who is the man in the hat? What are your theories and ideas on the trailer?
Sun, July 15, 2018
Episode 66: All The Feels
This time on SpeakBeasty: → The Phoenix Register: No News Wednesday - Michael is on, so the curse is back on too. → Gellert Grindelwald and how "being a German pays off". → New movie countdown segment! We discuss the first 15 minutes of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. → The WB logo opening gave us all the feelings. → Visual callbacks to Order of the Phoenix are everywhere. → "Prepare for ALL the newspaper headlines". → MinaLima are awesome - a weekly reminder. → "The hair-shot, because hair matters". → The fantastic actors in this film and their first performance. → Michael hates certain aspects of David Yates' movie style. → Life advice: "People who refuse food are not to be trusted". Podcast Question: Do you think that Voldemort and Grindelwald would have been friends had they encountered each other at the height of their power?
Sun, July 01, 2018
Episode 65: Don't Be A Jarvey About It
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Farewell Igor: "Here is your symbolic goodbye cake". → Welcome Catherine: Be prepared to hit the beep button a lot. → SpeakBeasty houses: Sasquatch, Augurey, Niffler, and Mooncalf. → The Phoenix Register: New MinaLima book, new Fantastic Beasts LEGO set. → "Michael couldn't be here, because he went to pet dinosaur bones". → Everything you need to know about Gellert Grindelwald. → "Getting kicked out of Durmstrang gives you some serious street cred!". → Grindelwald is a more dynamic villain than Voldemort. → Did Grindelwald reciprocate Dumbledore's feelings toward him? → "Fighting and then making out and then fighting again". → Grindelwald IS wizard Hitler. → The Greater Good vs Eternal Life. → The Newt Case: Jarveys and all that ferret business. Podcast Question: What are your thoughts and theories on Grindelwald? Hopes of what to see in the future movies?
Sun, June 17, 2018
Episode 64: And Here We Thought The Curse Was Broken
This time on SpeakBeasty: → The Megan & Michael curse is NOT broken. → This episode is a Marvel crossover - spoiler warning for Infinity War. → The Phoenix Register: Awards, screenplays, and premieres. → "And that is how Ariel became Big Foot". → Please do not punch Johnny Depp in our name. → Casting news: "Eddie Redmayne plays Newt Scamander". → Theseus is Dr. Seuss. → Count Olaf is in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. → Hugh Jackman needs to be in this movie, please. → Grindelwald has "lady problems". → "Thanos is after the Falafel Stone" - Potter-Marvel-crossover. → The Time Turner: The Bee's Knees Podcast Question: What theories do you have about the characters we have little information on?
Sun, June 03, 2018
Episode 63: We've NOT Updated Our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
This time on SpeakBeasty: →The Megan & Michael curse is broken! There's news on recording day! →The results are in: Constantine Mjolnir is a better name for a polar bear. Also, Michael IS better than a Marvel movie. →The Phoenix Register: New screenplay cover and casting news. →Pickett, Grindy's professional lock picker. →Mina Lima is once again brilliant. →Travelling in the 1920s. Muggle vs wizard vs beast. →Planes, trains and carpets, oh my! →Igor sets the record straight. →PSA: Don't travel by dragon. Unless you want to get eaten. →The Newt Case: The Boo Hag of the Carolinas. Podcast Question: What sort of travelling methods do you think we will see in the rest of the series?
Sun, May 20, 2018
Episode 62: Dumbledore? More Like Smartledore
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Welcome guest host Melanie! → The Phoenix Register: We have shirts for sale! Oh, and Crimes of Grindelwald was nominated for a Golden Trailer award. → Newt, the dweeby child. → "Wave your jazz hands around, Flamel!" → Guess who's back, back again. It's Credence! → Poor Credence, can't catch a break in the name department. → Will Dumbledore take a special liking to Credence because of Ariana? → Is Credence set up to die? With a Dobby-esque sacrifice? → Time Turner: 1920s Slang → Kowalski's Korner: If you could write yourself into the storyline, as a brand new character, who and what would you be? Podcast Question: Which character(s) do you think will die by the end of the film series and why?
Sun, May 06, 2018
Episode 61: Girl, You a Fantastic Beast
This time on SpeakBeasty: → "Insert witty banter here..." → The Phoenix Register: Hogwarts Mystery! → "The purple hair-on." → "I'M AN ALCHEMIST! THEREFORE IMMORTAL." → Dumbledore is teaching the wrong class. → Let's talk about the Lestranges! → For the Sacred 28, they sure do get around. → "Delphi doesn't count..." → Are Credence and Leta half-siblings? → "Like Rodolphus, but more rad." → Can Newt and Leta please be #justfriends? → The Newt Case: The Melusine! → Newt would save them from Starbucks. → "I want some Veela..." Podcast Question: What Hogwarts House do you think Leta will be in?
Mon, April 23, 2018
Episode 60: Apparition Fever
This time on SpeakBeasty: → "We all need therapy now, it's fine..." → The Phoenix Register: In which Ezra is us. → "They are Hogwarts adjacent!" → So much Apparition hoopla. → "Oh, David..." → Who needs sound effects when we have Michael? → Talk about Tina at all costs. → Why this movie is going to be GREAT. → Heroes journeys for days. → MORE MOONCALVES. → Should they give in to fandom expectation? → Give us sassy, flawed Dumbledore. → Hogwarts is in our hearts. → The Newt Case: The Minotaur! → "Megan's into it..." → "This is why we need feminism!" Podcast Question: How big of a role do you think Grindelwald will actually play in the second film?
Sun, April 08, 2018
Episode 59: Get on Our Level
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Shortest intro ever. → The Phoenix Register: THAT TRAILER THOUGH. → "What are they hiding from the Americans?!" → Portkey travel hair's a thing. → "Thanks to Haley's mating call..." → "Witch things! It's fine!" → Is Queenie colluding with the Murtlap? → Coincidence? NEVER! → "It's marketing, people! Marketing!" → The Avengers are Hedwig. → Basically a Hogwarts travel ad. → "Serious business at Hogwarts." → Gryffindor's back in town. → The Time-Turner: WB's first talking film! → "Now we can't shut up!" → Oops, we're a Hamilton podcast again... Podcast Question: How do you think apparation will play into the next film given all the hype surrounding it right now?
Mon, March 26, 2018
Episode 58: Dumbledore Is So Extra
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Welcome guest host Marjolaine! → The Phoenix Register: TRAILER'S HERE! → WB is scared of Megan. → Fantastic Beasts 2: Newt Escapes His Babysitter → "Take my money, whatever..." → Hogwarts. Hogwarts! HOGWARTS!? → March Madness: Apparition Edition. → "It has taken the name of Augurey in vain." → The Newt... shed? → Everyone's on a roof. → "Hi, I'm Jude Law, welcome to Fantastic Roofs..." → We're just here for the baby dragons. → The Time-Turner: History of Le Grand Palais! → Shannen is an Animagus. → Kowalski's Korner: Who's your BEAST friend? :P Podcast Question: Where do YOU think the French Ministry is located?
Sun, March 11, 2018
Episode 57: We ARE the Teaser Trailer
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Kat and Allison guest host! → The Phoenix Register: No news is annoying news. → How many editions is too many editions? → The Dark Arts in Fantastic Beasts. → Double agent Theseus? → HOW DID WE FORGET SASQUATCH? → "Other houses like to eat, too!" → Will Queenie get manipulated by Grindelwald? → We want the Leta, Queenie witch gang. → Wizarding Kardashians? → Let's hope Leta isn't evil. → What's up with the Lestranges? → The Newt Case: The Nain Rouge! → Detroit, you okay? → Kowalski's Korner: Wizard Moana. We're here for it. Podcast Question: Out of the characters we discussed, who do you think is most likely to go to the dark side? (Also, we reiterate, Detroit, you okay?)
Mon, February 26, 2018
Episode 56: Will We Die, Just a Smidge?
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Welcome new host, Lizzie G.! → Guest host Mari is the Chosen One. → The Phoenix Register: Dan and Eddie's podcast! → Where. Is. The. Trailer. Though. → Is Graves even real? → Grindelwald's charmed his way to the top. → Barty Crouch Jr. was evil but had mad skillz. → What makes a great witch or wizard? → Fantastic points and how to lose them. → Just more Colin Farrell, please. → "Frank, WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?" → Kidnap Gnarlack and get all the answers → All the feels from all the franchises. → The Time-Turner: Women's Suffrage! → "This one goes out to all the ghosts."
Mon, February 12, 2018
Episode 55: Not Explicitly
This time on SpeakBeasty: → "But is it Skinny Eddie?" → The Phoenix Register: David Yates had some words... → Where's the trailer, though? → "Owl, well..." → Albus Grindelwald's teenage diary. → "He's okay now! Well, he's dead..." → Drink some water, kids. → We do not condone a lot of things. → Shout out to our FBI agent listeners. → Can Jo write outside of her own experiences? → Fact: Warner Bros needs Jo. → Please, no one give David Yates a Twitter. → The Time-Turner: The Matagot! → Shrek was the original Fantastic Beasts. Podcast Question: How much creative control do you believe J.K. Rowling has over the Fantastic Beasts series?
Mon, January 29, 2018
Episode 54: Newt Takes Down Fascism
This time on SpeakBeasty... → Stephanie is here to guest host! → The Phoenix Register: New VR game is here! → "The future is NOW." → 50 Shades of Graves, amiright? → "It's the beasts, within..." → Squid theories & Hagrid's sketchy adoptions. → "We're going back to Hogwarts! → Flashbacks on flashbacks. → Wiffle Quaffle sounds fun. → "Not yet... *winks at camera*." → The Time-Turner: The Paris Metro! → The French version of Platform Nine and Three Quarters → "You'd have to ask Santa..." → Hobnobbing with the Non-Magique. Podcast Question: How much of a role do YOU think Hogwarts will play in the next film?
Mon, January 15, 2018
Episode 53: Newt Is a Bond Girl
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Katy is back to guest host! → "The Phoenix Register": More new photos! → "The moustache has gotta go." → O Dumby, my Dumby! → Tina = new James Bond. → "In the last one, the bank explodes." → Kiss the Dementor cook. → "Professor! Language!" → Classic egg thievery. → What was Fawkes really thinking? → This rejected theory brought to you by MATH! → The Newt Case": Lou Carcolh! → "It's REALLY HECKIN BIG." → Newt has the entirety of France in his case. Podcast Question: What are your thoughts on our weird theories we found?
Sun, December 31, 2017
Episode 52: This Feels Like a Trap
This time on SpeakBeasty: → It's almost Beasts year! → The Phoenix Register: New photo of Jacob and Newt! → Come say hi to us at Celebration of Harry Potter! → The NOT Crimes of Queenie. → Dumbledore and Flammel? #WeShipIt → Flirty Dumbledore? Yes. → Banana sandwiches. → "You too, can be a Haley!" → So many fantastic memories. → We are now a Grandma podcast. → Bring back proper midnight showings, please! → The Time-Turner: New Year's Eve around the world! → We're stealing each other's resolutions. Podcast Question: What is your New Year's resolution? What do you think Newt's would be?
Sun, December 17, 2017
Episode 51: Hipster Dumbledore
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Guest host Lizzie G. joins us! → The Phoenix Register: Straight outta the Paris sewers. → Eddie has legs for days. → Newt's coat is the new Harry's shirt. → "Albus, NO." → Plot twist: Ariana lives? → "I'M TRYING TO BE EVIL HERE!" → Warner Bros worked with her on this. → "This feels backwards." → "How did we get here in the first place?" → Let's not create a hierarchy of what's "worse". → The Newt Case: Knecht Ruprecht! → German folklore is fun. → Did Santa use house elves? Podcast Question: If Haley's theory were true, who would you want to see as Grindelwald in the next 3 films?
Mon, December 04, 2017
Episode 50: Grindy Was Here
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Laine guest hosts! → Our show is fifty, nifty, and thrifty. → The Phoenix Register: New MinaLima art! → "When to wave, and when to behave." → Jude Law is... lemonade? → This is THRILLER. → Less heteronormativity please. → Dumbledore isn't Dumbledore yet. → Will they get married? Who's gonna die? → "Le-tah Lestrange..." → Voldemort's graduation though... → #GravesSTILLLives → The Time-Turner: The invention of the polygraph! → CSI: The Crimes of Grindelwald → What came first, the abilities or the spells? → "WE NEVER CLAPPED!" Podcast Question: What do you think Queenie meant when she said, "She was a taker. You need a giver."?
Mon, November 20, 2017
Episode 49: #ThmagicalThursday
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Listener guest host Sam joins us! → "We have some feelings..." → The Phoenix Register: Buckle up, everyone. TITLE REVEAL! → Tina is DEFINITELY a pigeon. → Deus ex Frank? → Philosopher's Stone is almost of age in the Wizarding World. → Where is the Resurrection Stone? → "He's like a sexy Ulysses S Grant." → The Nagini Theory. → "It's more of a love rhombus." → No more Seraphina treatment, please. → Beasty squad cosplay at NYCC 2018? → We get critical, but only out of love. → "Well, he's got great lederhosen..." → The Newt Case: The Loveland Frogman! → The Demofrogan! → The Ohio tourism department should hire us. Podcast Question: What are your thoughts on the new image released and the title, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?
Mon, November 06, 2017
Episode 48: The Elder Gum
This time on SpeakBeasty: → "We're still here..." → Terrible impressions abound. → The Phoenix Register: Newt's book release! → Pierre is a Snallygaster CONFIRMED. → "And that's what you missed on BEASTS." → "I WISH Merlin was in Cursed Child." → The movie should end on the Island of Misfit Toys. → Lots of Karl Marx, apparently. → That Deathly Hallows symbol is EVERYWHERE. → Dumbledore sold the Elder Wand at a yard sale. → Can you transfigure wands? → The Swooping Evil is master of the Elder Wand! → "Spells don't go through clothes." → The Time-Turner: Berlin in the late 20's. → What accent is that anyway? Podcast Question: Do you think Grindelwald wanted all three Hallows, or just one?
Mon, October 23, 2017
Episode 47: Fantastic House Elves
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Amy joins us as a host! → Claire and Ariel have some announcements. → "The Phoenix Register": Newt's travel application! → "He gotta deliver that book!" → We're not a "Back to the Future" podcast → “We’ll talk the Barebones about it...no?” → Is it hard to compare Hogwarts and Ilvermorny on purpose? → More new words for Muggle? → SO MANY NEW CHARACTERS. → "He was on the decline because of evil." → Are we in for another Dobby? → Is the purple heron is a red herring? → "The Time-Turner": The first flight from NYC to Paris! → French aviators be fancy. → "He saw ghosts in the cockpit." Podcast Question: What are your character theories based on all the new details released?
Mon, October 09, 2017
Episode 46: Magical Travel Guides
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Welcome to new host, Aurelia! → The Phoenix Register: Uhm, Dan Fogler's instagram? → "We're killing you, but you're gonna have fun!" → Will the death potion be important later? → What was the point of the Ilvermorny stories? → Mont Saint-Michel, magical or nah? → But can the Dursley's swim? → Does Grindelwald talk over French wizard prison? → Is the French Ministry at Versailles? → The Newt Case: The Graoully Dragon! → "They did NOT like this dragon." → "Going to France? Don't forget your Bishop and a cross." → Dragon hunting field trip, anyone? → ALL the fandom crossovers. Podcast Question: Do you think Mont Saint-Michel could be in Fantastic Beasts 2, and if so, what could it be?
Mon, September 25, 2017
Episode 45: Justice for Snidgets
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Welcome Haley to the show! → "The Phoenix Register": Filming scenes at Hogwarts? → Apparently, we STILL need more Graves. → We want to see Nicolas Flamel. → "Look at this shiny rock I got!" → Does Grindelwald want the Philosopher's Stone? → "That's a pretty rock, but OLIVER WOOD!" → "Not with my pastries!" → Too many baguettes. → Giant baby Madame Maxime. → "So Veelas are okay because the patriarchy?" → "I wonder if Newt likes bananas." → "The Newt Case": The Golden Snidget! → #JusticeForSnidgets PODCAST QUESTION: Who of the characters we discussed would you like to see in Paris in the second film, and would you classify Veela as beings or beasts?
Sun, August 27, 2017
Episode 44: Sad Chicken Nugget
This time on SpeakBeasty: → #NoFanShaming → Jude-ception. → Grindelwald is Mrs. Norris. → "So you're gay, right?" → "That poor little chicken nugget..." → David Bowie the singing Bowtruckle. → A Fantastic Beasts theme park? → We NEED Jacob's bakery. → Ride a boat with Newt! → "I'm gonna buy that cup!" → The Time-Turner: Josephine Baker! → "I wonder if Newt likes bananas?" → The Newt Case: The Tailypo! → A scary story with Michael... PODCAST QUESTION: If they added a Fantastic Beasts portion to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, what would you want to see?
Mon, August 14, 2017
Episode 43: Queerdence
This time on SpeakBeasty: → 10 years later? → The Phoenix Register: Sasqueenie! → The great mystery of Diskid... → Grindelwald is basically Count Olaf. → "Welcome to my big gay circus!" → "He's a broken wizard..." → "How about NO ONE DIES?!" → In stories, death has to mean something. → Credence will be saved by Chocolate Frogs. → Will Dumbledore become a mentor to Credence? → "You ruined my circus time!" → The Time-Turner: Beauxbatons! → Adventures with Credence and his French boyfriend. → The Newt Case: The Obscurus! → "SNAPE'S HAIR IS AN OBSCURUS!" → Getting on a boat—REMIX! PODCAST QUESTION: Do you think Credence and Dumbledore will interact in the next films? If so, how?
Sun, July 30, 2017
Episode 42: You're Doing Amazing, Tina
This time on SpeakBeasty: → We’ve got the answers to the universe. → “Mary Grandpre is the OG.” → Manticores on Chopped? → “Did I need it? Nope. Did I buy it? Yep.” → Alfonso Croissant, our newest Niffler. → Secret magic circus tents. → “THIS. But with WANDS.” → Why must women work twice as hard to prove themselves? → If only Tina could punch us in the face… → “He’s just BUSY.” → The Indiana Jones of teeth. → Hermione… Mother of House Elves. → The Time-Turner: More historical Wizard Cards! → Mirabella Plunkett. WOMP. → The Newt Case: Fairies! → Fairy dolphin people are a thing. PODCAST QUESTION: Do you think Tina has a narrative advantage over Hermione because she is the main character’s love interest?
Mon, July 17, 2017
Episode 41: Credence Joins the Circus
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Alison's finally on an episode! → The Phoenix Register: New illustrated Fantastic Beasts covers! → Because yes, you need more copies... → Who's dressed in a filly tutu?! → Have we seen the last of the Shaws? → Casting announcements! → J.K. Rowling can do better. #RepresentationMatters → Name etymologies for days! → "We learned it from the twitter." → Fantastic... feasts? → Did Grindelwald start a gang in jail? → Does Newt know about the hallows? → "It's the camping all over again!" → The Time-Turner: Circuses and the 1920s! → It wasn't always acrobatics... → The Newt Case: The Sphinx! → "They eat themselves or jump off a cliff." PODCAST QUESTION: What do you think of the new casting news and plot details that were released?
Sun, July 02, 2017
Episode 40: Look At All the Fawkes I Give
This time on SpeakBeasty: → It's SpeakBeasty: The Musical! → The Phoenix Register: The Teen Choice Awards! → Lots of nominated beasts. → Harry Potter turns 20. → Could Newt's story have survived without Harry's? → "It's AcoroMANtula, not AcromanTULa." → Severus Weasley and Cinderella Black? → "It was I who dropped the piano!" → Ron vs Jacob: "They're both fluffy bunnies." → UNCLE JACOB?! → The SpeakBeasty strudel cleanse. → We decided on the topic of episode 240... → YES YES NO. → "Six shots and a brain exploder." → Gnarlak Jerkbutt! → The Time-Turner: Michael's Wizard Cards! → Norvel Twonk and the Barry Manilow of vampires... → The Newt Case: We gonna talk about Sasquatch. → Sasquatch needs a Teen Choice award. PODCAST QUESTION: What other famous historical witches and wizards from Jo's canon do you think we'll see in the films?
Mon, June 19, 2017
Episode 39: Your Children Are Beasts
This time on SpeakBeasty: → The Phoenix Register: The screenplay is done! → Go get cast in the movie! → "Yates don't care!" → Rolf took after grandpa. → Why wasn't Newt a person of color? → More sister dynamic please! → Alohobeasty? Speakmora! → "But mom, I'm gonna go see pretty animals!" → Newt goes Into the Woods. → We venture into fan-ficy territory. → Newt as a father figure to Credence? → "Or what if there was a bakery?" → The Time-Turner: History of Father's Day! → "It's not about cards and candy..." → The Newt Case: The Acromantula! → "Spiders can't be trusted." → "WAIT! Guuuuuyyyyssss." Podcast Question: What kind of relationship will Newt and Theseus have?
Tue, June 06, 2017
Episode 38: Graveselwald
This time on SpeakBeasty: → We're LIVE at MISTI-Con! → What would Newt's boggart be? → Everything is Graves... → Uncle Newt?! → Obama DEFINITELY knew about wizards. → We want more wizard schools! → Hogwarts study abroad? → What was Grindelwald's motivation. → Credence is an atomic bomb. → The manipulation of Credence is the saddest. → Horcruxes vs obscurials. → We've traded in Hamilton for Moana. → Jo's great at her psychological metaphors. → The movies should end with the Billywig.
Mon, May 22, 2017
Episode 37: Manic Pixie Dream Wizard
This time on SpeakBeasty: → "We've been here before..." → The Phoenix Register: CDs are here to make us feel old. → "For sure and seven years ago." → Send Ariel graduation smash cakes. → Every permutation of 19 years later... → Johnny Depp feels lucky, but do we? → How we relate to Harry and Newt is different, but the same. → Casual reminder that Jo isn't a casting director. → Cursed what? Cursed who? → "Theseus, Theseus, Theseussss!" → Filch is here to sweep and be angry. → The Time-Turner: Heroes of the 20s & 30s! → Mary Poppins is a Time Lady. → The Newt Case: The nundu! → "The most lethal-gonna-kill-ya beast." → "That is quite some halitosis." → Fantastic Beasts and the Return of Frank. PODCAST QUESTION: Do you think Newt was, is, or will be a "better protagonist" than Harry?
Sun, May 07, 2017
Episode 36: ALL the Houses
This time on SpeakBeasty : → Guest hosts, galore! → The Phoenix Register: Newt's patronus?! → Is the patronus Leta? Tina's hat? Graves? → Discount Buckbeak and Baby Groot. → "Don't say magic is the reason!" → Callum Turner as Thesues? → Jo still doesn't know how to math. → Theseus is in ALL the Houses! → "Salazar Slytherin was kind of an a-hole." → "Legit wizard, or nah?" → Were Leta and Theseus friends? → The Time-Turner: Germany leading up to WWII. → History is scary, sometimes. → The Newt Case: The Brazilian caipora! → "Here! I lit your cigar, now go away!" PODCAST QUESTION: Which House do you think Theseus was in and why?
Sun, April 23, 2017
Episode 35: Hey Jude
This time on SpeakBeasty: → "Long ago, the four hosts lived in harmony..." → The Phoenix Register: We have our Dumbledore! → Rogue One: A Graves Story? → "I want FULL Jude Law." → "BEARD HIM UP!" → "Screw wands! Time for fisticuffs!" → Dumbledore's queerness matters. → What will Dumbledore's timeline be like? → Dumbledore = Luke Skywalker? → "I loved you once. Now I don't. Prepare to die." → Will Aberforth show up in the series? → We're accidentally a Star Wars podcast today. → The Time-Turner: Gays in Paris! → Oscar Wilde and Dumbledore would be a great couple. → The Newt Case: The phoenix! → Did Newt give Fawkes to Dumbledore? → Ewan McGregor should play Hedwig's grandma. PODCAST QUESTION: Jude Law as Dumbledore—beard or no beard? Tell us why or why not!
Sun, April 09, 2017
Episode 34: Schrödinger's Fantastic Beast
This time on SpeakBeasty: → The Phoenix Register: The DVD is OFFICIALLY here! → The inside of Newt's case is actually a Target. → Schrödinger's fantastic beast? → Ariel impressions. → Why some scenes hit the cutting room floor. → WE WANT BLOOPERS! → Grindelwald will be defeated by a tea kettle to the head. → Is the Elder Wand in Boise? → Dan Stevens is a fantastic beast. *wink* → IT EATS MOONCALVES?!? → Get your own niffler named Pastries! → The Time-Turner: The Great Depression in the USA! → "The Great Depression started in America, as all great things do..." → The Newt Case: The Bunyip! → EVERYTHING'S a Bunyip!
Sun, March 26, 2017
Episode 33: Witches Be Basic
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Hayley's back to guest host! → The Phoenix Register: DVDs, audiobooks, and a new introduction! → Why was Newt's best line cut from the film? → What's left to be declassified? → Mercy Lewis and Deliverance Dane were REAL. → Moldy Voldy's three headed horcrux? → Did Dumbledore write for wizarding BuzzFeed? → Shout out to Boise. → We could all use some wakey-up brew... → #BasicWitch → Dorcus strikes again! → The Time-Turner: Paris during World War II! → How will pre-WWI Paris affect Newt's next adventure? → The Newt Case: The Quintaped! → 5 out of 5 Moms agree: do not go near this beast. → "Two households, both alike in magic!" → Will Newt sing at the Moulin Rouge? PODCAST QUESTION: How much effect do you think the muggle world events will have on Newt's story in the wizarding world?
Sun, March 12, 2017
Episode 32: You Can't Magic With Us
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Guest host Steph is back! → The Phoenix Register: THE WIZARDING WORLD WON AN OSCAR! → Awkward editing is awkward. → "Hi, I'm Grindy!" → Mary-Lou, a barebones character. EYY. → Origins of the Salem Witches Institute! → "You can't magic with us." → We know who knows... → The Time-Turner: Salem Witch Trials 2.0! → "It was a bad time to be a Sarah..." → DO NOT try witches cakes. → It's hard out here for a witch. → Never trust a Batholomew... → The Newt Case: The Runespoor! → We're basically a 90s sitcom. → Is it a patronus, though? → Magical cones of shame. PODCAST QUESTION: Do you think the real events of the Salem Witch Trials validate or take away from J.K. Rowling's explanation of the Second Salemers?
Sun, February 26, 2017
Episode 31: #GravesLives
This time on SpeakBeasty: → And now, the weather... → The Phoenix Register: Fantastic Beasts won a BAFTA! → Give the coats an Oscar. → Porpentina Esther Goldstein. → Is Newt an orphan? → "It's Harry Potter. Everyone is dead." → What's the deal with Tina's locket? → "It all connects back to Legos." → Tina takes on Grindelwald. NBD. → Graves is Barb from Stranger Things. → "Hop on a ship and follow him!" → Leta's like, "I'm gay." → The Time-Turner: The Statue of Liberty! → She stands for more than you thought she did. → The Newt Case: The White River Monster of Arkansas! → Magical alligator, snapping turtle, or elephant seal?
Sun, February 12, 2017
Episode 30: Thundersquawker
This time on SpeakBeasty: → This episode is 30, flirty, and thriving. → "The Phoenix Register": Audio books & DVD releases! → We're in love with the Ilvermorny song. → Ariel speaks Thunderbird. → Might we see Nicholas Flamel in the films? → Too many Jasons. → Who should play Theseus? Ed Sheeran or Jennifer Garner? → Queenie is basically everything. → Did she keep her Legilimency a secret at school? → Is there a Fantastic Beasts version of My Immortal yet? → Next movie, we want more Ilvermorny! → “The Time-Turner”: A 1926 apocalypse?! → Thank a priest in Scotland for War of the Worlds. → "The Newt Case": The Antipodean Opaleye! → Snarkiest segment yet brought to you by Eleanor.
Sun, January 29, 2017
Episode 29: Women Are Unicorns
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Sophie and Elayna are here! → The Phoenix Register: Fantastic Oscars and how to win them. → Meryl Streep could play Grindelwald! → We're recommending everything... → Zoe Kravitz "knows nothing". → What awaits Seraphina in movie two? → Magical Hall of Presidents! → JKR likes dropout protagonists. → Yay literature! → The universe of these films need more diversity. → #SeraphinaDeservesBetter → The Time-Turner: Women's marches in the 1910's! → Get it together, world. → The Newt Case: Unicorns! → Bob the unicorn, friend of Frank.
Sun, January 15, 2017
Episode 28: The City of Love and Pastries (feat. Dan Fogler)
This time on SpeakBeasty: → DAN FOGLER GUEST HOSTS! → Which Houses are Dan & Jacob in? → "The Phoenix Register": New book covers unveiled! → Scratch and sniff editions next? → Is Newt Scamander a super spy? → Paris, the city of love and pastries... → Niffler pocket dimensions? → Grindelwald to be defeated by nifflers. → Dan approves of Pastries!! → Opening a chain of Kowalski Bakeries. → Jacob = Indiana Jones. → Does Jacob remember Queenie? → “The Time-Turner”: World War I. → Punching Nazis and fighting the Huns. → "The Newt Case": The Occamy! → What would Jacob name his Occamy?
Sun, January 01, 2017
Episode 27: Good Old Newtles
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Listener Ann guest hosts! → Happy New Year! → The Phoenix Register: The DVD is out in April! → “It’s called Capitalism, Shannen!” → Tina belongs in every house. → Death potion? Good times. → Newt as the Crocodile Hunter? → “A sad fic waiting to happen…” → How to get on Jacob’s level. → Did Newt and Leta have a platonic friendship? → Good old Newtles. → The Time Turner: Holidays in the 1920s! → “Christmas was more flammable!” → The Newt Case: Kelpies! → Water horse demon things. PODCAST QUESTION: Which character would you like us to discuss at length next episode and why?
Sun, December 18, 2016
Episode 26: The Importance of Being Credence
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Aaron is back to guest host! → IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY! → Submit your smash cake videos. → Shannen is a British baby. → "Why is this tomato on my PB&J?" → Speakbeasty.com is LIVE! → Richard Ayoade for Dumbledore! → Is the Swooping Evil master of the Elder Wand? → We predicted Pokemon Go → "Run outside and grab a squirrel." → Moment of silence for Newt's tea kettle. → Dwyane Johnson as Grindelwald? → Hodags and Hide-Behinds, our newest band. → "The Newt Case": The Tarasque! → "It's the fruit salad of beasts."
Sun, December 04, 2016
Episode 25: Needs More Graves
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Claire, Eleanor, and Sophie share initial reactions! → Is Newt trying to forget Leta? → What's Mary Lou’s motive? → #BringBackColin → Claire’s got a theory… → Whose wand is it anyway? → “That’s not how the justice system works…” → What's up with that death potion? → Does Newt shave? → Needs more Graves. → We're STILL obsessed with coats. → "The Newt Case:" The Erumpent! → Eddie's mating dance is everything.
Sun, November 20, 2016
Episode 24: Newt Has No Chill
This time on SpeakBeasty: → MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD! → The game has changed on midnight releases. → "It felt like going home..." → "It's a better movie because it was MADE to be a movie." → PASTRIES CONFIRMED! → Zootopia: A Fantastic Beasts prequel? → "Your mom's an erumpent!" → Fantastic Beasts pick-up lines. → Newt's dance. The new bend and snap? → #JusticeForCredence → Haircuts spoil everything. → "Shut up BERNADETTE!" → Emotionally destroyed by wand umbrellas. → "Make it rain, Frank!"
Sun, November 13, 2016
Bonus Episode: We Saw Fantastic Beasts! (SPOILER FREE!)
This time on SpeakBeasty: → We saw “Fantastic Beasts” and... → WE LOVE IT!! Kat and Amy join us for a SPOILER FREE review! → “Jo’s fingerprints are all over it.” → Better than the Harry Potter films? → Will this be the film to win Jo an Oscar? → Screenplay a MUST READ, says Eddie Redmayne. → MUCH darker than “Potter”. → The niffler is a “crap ton of fun”. → David Heyman is our fave. → We tried on the “Fantastic Beasts” Hot Topic gear! → The black carpet was magical… → Warwick Davis is making a fandom documentary! → “If you thought it was over, it’s only just starting again…”
Sun, November 06, 2016
Episode 23: Breaking the Third Wall
This time on SpeakBeasty: → SpeakBeasty listener Laine guest hosts! → "We only podcast to make puns..." → “The Phoenix Register”: More on The Blind Pig! → Could Graves be a Snape? → Buckbeak is our spirit animal, AND OUR GUEST HOST?! → "That was a dramatic situation I made up." → "Monumentous? Is that even a word?" → Fantastic Beasts 2 will be set in France! → The French called the '20s the "crazy years". → Eleanor gives a better history lesson than your professors. → “The Time-Turner”: Politics of the '20s! → Do wizards vote? → “The Newt Case”: The Kraken! It gets weird... → Fantastic Beasts in Atlantis?!
Sun, October 23, 2016
Episode 22: Five Movies & Lots of Feels
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Sophie & Claire are here with BIG news! → Casually meeting J.K. Rowling with a few hundred people. → “The Phoenix Register”: FIVE MOVIES! POSTERS! EMOJIS! → "I learned that from the podcast!" → Mary-Lou and her evil centerpieces. → Monday—do nefarious things... → We're still obsessed with Graves' coat. → Stephen Hawking & Dumbledore save the world? → Will we see the wizarding side of World War II? → Is Graves the next big bad? → Newt’s like “No!” and Graves is like “I don’t care.” SPOILER ALERT: We discuss the first ten minutes of the film! SKIP FROM 1:03:35 TO 1:14:36 TO AVOID SPOILERS → “The Time-Turner”: Jazz & the music of the 20's! → This isn't just Harry's world anymore... → “The Newt Case”: The Clabbert! Cute or creepy?
Tue, October 18, 2016
Bonus Episode: Live at NYCC 2016!
This time on SpeakBeasty: → LIVE AT NEW YORK COMIC CON! → Ashley exists! (Along with Ariel, Lizzie, Megan, and Elayna) → Newt's patronus: Niffler or Hippogriff? → “The Phoenix Register”: Main Titles from the soundtrack released!! → Will Fantastic Beasts live up to the hype? → Where in the Wizarding World could Newt travel next? → Will we ever see Rolf Scamander in the films? → Our podcast is almost a year old... #CueTheFeels
Sun, September 25, 2016
Episode 21: High on Billywigs
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Special guest, SpeakBeasty listener Allie! → Patronus test results! Squirrels, dragons, & more! → CONFIRMED: Agatha Christie is legit. → There is no canon... → Newt has A BROTHER?! → Are Theseus & Graves besties? → Pickett has attachment issues. → Jacob is super loyal. Probably a Hufflepuff. → Queenie is the epitome of feminine & strong. → “The Time-Turner”: Harry Houdini! Definitely a wizard. → “The Newt Case”: Billywigs! Hallucinogen or cute floaty things? → "Hovering uncontrollably or permanent floating may ensue."
Tue, September 13, 2016
Bonus Episode: A Fantastic Set Visit
On this bonus episode of SpeakBeasty: → Join Shannen and Jessica for an exclusive interview! → Find out which FANTASTIC sets Jessica explored! → Learn more about new creature concept art! → Discover what it was like to meet the team!
Sun, September 11, 2016
Episode 20: Newt Shot First
This time on SpeakBeasty: → “The Phoenix Register”: Coloring books, posters, and covers! → Seraphina and her EPIC purple wand. → Welcome to the new generation of fans. → Should Robert Downey Jr be young Dumbledore? → Why did the Ashwinder cross the road? → Newt and Charles Darwin were probably bros. → So. Much. Complicated. Canon. → Putting DVD's and paperbacks in a blender... → Han wasn't the only one who shot first. → “The Time-Turner”: Agatha Christie (aka, Gone Girl) → "What kind of beasts live in chalk quarries?" → “The Newt Case”: The Squonk! → Scientific names for sad cinnamon rolls. PODCAST QUESTION: Will it blend? How do you define Harry Potter canon and how will Fantastic Beasts fit into your personal canon?
Sun, August 28, 2016
Episode 19: Queenie Abducted by Aliens
This time on SpeakBeasty: → It's a British invasion week! → “The Phoenix Register”: Casting directors and cake. → Get ready to throw money at the tie-in books! → Newt and Harry have Megan in common. → Are the gonna make Queenie EVIL!? → No more manic pixie dream girls! → What we know so far: it's a lot. → Less than 100 days to go! → Ariel is so very pleased. → “The Time-Turner”: First woman to swim the English channel SLAYED. → Gertrude is a BAMF. Gertrude is everything. → “The Newt Case”: The ashwinder! → Fire snakes ruined Hogwarts pantomime. PODCAST QUESTION: Given all we've learned so far, what is the ONE THING you are most excited to see in the first Fantastic Beasts film this fall?
Sun, August 14, 2016
Episode 18: Bits of Scoop
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Megan and Eleanor join us! → “The Phoenix Register”: Lots of bits of scoop! → We'll be at New York Comic Con! → Beast plushies & possible parks! → Invoking nostalgic excitement = feels. → "Could be a giant rolling octopus..." → What's up with Credence? → The abstract nature of Legilimency. → Queenie & Newt should be BFFs. → Fantastic Beasts 3: The Great Emu War. → “The Time-Turner”: 1920's literature! → Winnie the Pooh & the death of the American dream. → “The Newt Case”: The adorable, awkward mooncalf! → "They just want to dance!" PODCAST QUESTION: Do you think Credence possesses magical abilities? Why or why not?
Sun, July 31, 2016
Episode 17: Don't Be a Gytrash
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Michael and Elayna are back, along with guest Colleen! → Some sad news... → “The Phoenix Register”:We learned a lot from Comic Con! → Fantastic Beasts Legos! T-shirts! Posters! → The funniest movie in the Wizarding World? → PICKET & PASTRIES NEED A SITCOM! → Eddie is a Hufflepuff! Best moment of his life. → Graves is just not having a good day. → Fire breathing squirrels! → Subway fight with wands! → We all wanna be wizards. → “The Time-Turner”: Prohibition! → “Wouldn’t it be great if we could drink right now?” → “The Newt Case”: Don't be such a Gytrash! → Story time with Michael... PODCAST QUESTION: In the most recent trailer, we saw a shadowy figure attacking New York and a glowing beast beneath the ice. What creatures do you think they are? Do you think they could be something else?
Sun, July 17, 2016
Episode 16: What's the Ding?
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Guest host Hayley joins us! → “The Phoenix Register”: Fantastic Beasts at San Diego Comic Con! → Meet producer Elayna at SDCC! → NEWT FUNKO POPS! → Katherine & Alison became BFFs. → Feels we didn't sign up for... → Lots of playing with hair in this film. → Comprehensive Ilvermorny history. → "Dem boys have magic!!" → The power of love is strong with this one. → Poor Martha... → “The Time Turner”: Salem Witch Trails! → Damn Jo, back at it again with the foreshadowing! → “The Newt Case”: Meet the Wampus! → What's the ding???
Sun, July 03, 2016
Episode 15: A Friendly Game of Quodpot
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Shannen is back, along with Sophie! → "The Phoenix Register": Posters & stories & clips, oh my! → Newt is Dora the Explorer & Hufflepuff Batman. → This episode's hosts rep all four Ilvermorny houses! → DID WE MENTION ILVERMORNY HOUSES?! → Bowtie undone? Get it together, Newt! → Mustard face Tina is adorable. → Baby bowtruckles! → Fancy, gratuitous apparating. → "The Time Turner": Quidditch! → Was Captain America a Quidditch star? → What makes it more American? EXPLOSIONS. → "The Newt Case": The dastardly Dwayyo! → Fantastic Beasts should have been a rom-com... → "It's not beasts he finds, it's love!"
Sun, June 19, 2016
Episode 14: Moonshine with Mitchell (feat. Mitchell Thornton)
This time on SpeakBeasty: → SPECIAL GUEST: Mitchell Thornton from Fantastic Beasts! → "The Phoenix Register": Lego Newt!? → Hamilton won Tony awards because of SpeakBeasty. → Hedwig's Theme is universal. → We have faith in JK! → Interview with Mitchell! → What it's like being on set of Fantastic Beasts! → Really long days. Really good food. → Using your phone? You're fired. → Jon Voigt is delightful. → What kind of creature is the "Obscurus"? → "The Newt Case": Snallygaster! → Kill it with moonshine! Or Teddy Roosevelt... → Send cookies for Ariel. Howlers for Shannen.
Mon, June 06, 2016
Episode 13: The Cursed Episode
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Megan & Elayna join us! → "The Phoenix Register": Inside the Tenement Museum! → Could the leaked names describe tribes or dorms? → Salazar Slytherin in a hard hat... → Spoiler: We are the cursed child. → Sorting processes of Finland. → Hogwarts band geeks?! → Weaponized intertextuality manipulating our feels... → Will Newt visit Hogwarts? → Screw CGI! We want puppets! → Snape's great uncle's cousin fanfic. → "The Time-Turner": The golden age of Broadway! → "The Newt Case": The Sidehill Gouger! → Horses lead to... cat-dogs? → What intertextual symbols do you want to see in the films?
Sun, May 22, 2016
Episode 12: Sinister Pukwudgies
This time on SpeakBeasty : → Eleanor & Lizzie are back, and Steph guest hosts! → "The Phoenix Register": Will Graves be a one off? → Do David Yates & J.K. Rowling send each other snap chats? → MinaLima's 20's designs are EVERYTHING. → Similarities between Harry's trio & Newt's quartet. → Official word from Pottermore on Ilvermony! → Are they house names or mascots? → Is Ilvermorny more like Hogwarts or Greek Life? → Are you a Gryffinbirdclaw or a Wampwudgie? → "The Time-Turner": Hogwarts in the 1920's! → "The Newt Case": Sinister Pukwudgies! → Sonic the hedgehog, bitten by a zombie. → Send us your theories about Ilvermorny's possible houses!
Sun, May 08, 2016
Episode 11: HamilSquatch
This time on SpeakBeasty : → Megan & Elayna are here! → "The Phoenix Register": Screenplay & production design details! → The magical partnership of Jo & Stuart. → Pros and cons of the screenplay in book form. → Is WB & Scholastic just milking us for money? → Potter fans are having an existential crisis. → We blame Marvel & Twitter for everything. → "Newfangled technologies, kids, ugh…" → Fandom. Have it your way. → "The Time-Turner": The wonders of Transatlantic travel! → “NO! I have friends now!” → "The Newt Case": The Argopelter! → "Its basically a jerk monkey...”
Sun, April 24, 2016
Episode 10: A Niffler Named Pastries
This time on SpeakBeasty : → Sophie & Michael are back! → "The Phoenix Register": TEASER TRAILER! → We knew pokeballs were involved... → The costumes are CGI. Eddie Redmayne is a hologram. → What's up with Newt's expulsion? → Introducing WizJazz sensation, "Ariel and the Sasquatch 5" → A case of unlimited cupcakes? → Magical exposure danger levels → Some good points about newspapers. → "The Time-Turner": Ogg & Hagrid's Incredible Adventures. → "The Newt Case": Fluffy, adorable, cozy nifflers. → "I am Pastries! Give me all your gold!" → For more bloopers & shenanigans, support us on patreon.
Sun, April 10, 2016
Episode 9: Hard Out Here for a Badger
This time on SpeakBeasty : → Megan & Eleanor are here! Aaron's sorting out his priorities... → "The Phoenix Register": Filming has NOT been pushed back. → New clip coming at the MTV movie awards! → #NeedsMoreSasquatch. Always. → Peter Pettigrew's mom got the finger... → The fantastic diversity of Hufflepuff House. → "Houses are what you value, not what you are." → Badger Face Welsh Mountain Sheep. → "The Time Turner": Women of the 1920's! → "We didn't have to be pregnant all the time!" → "The Newt Case": The Diricawl! Aka, the Dodo bird!
Fri, April 01, 2016
Bonus Episode: O, Norris! My Norris!
Greetings, listeners! *hem hem* This is your High Inquisitor Dolores Umbridge, here to announce that per Educational Decree Number 24, all student organizations, societies, teams, groups, and clubs, are henceforth disbanded. However, I am pleased to bring you this new, Ministry approved episode of SpeakBeasty , featuring a moving piece of prose by Argus Filch about one of nature's most fantastic beasts, the cat.
Sun, March 27, 2016
Episode 8: Putting the Sass in Sasquatch
This time on SpeakBeasty : → Hosts Claire & Lizzie are back! → "The Phoenix Register": More "History of Magic in North America" news! → Dorcus Twelvetrees: Great name, lame person. → Jo, if you're listening, tweet us about KPop. → Fancy American wandmakers! → Shannen is coloring. → Digital beasts and how to be disappointed in them... → Are wizarding suburbs a thing? → "The Time Turner": 1920's Fashion! → "The Newt Case": The Rougarou is just weird . → "I turned into a chicken, but I can't talk about it."
Sun, March 13, 2016
Episode 7: Porpentina Ate A Bagel
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Alohomora host Michael is our special guest host! → Ariel is the birthday fairy. → The Phoenix Register : #MagicInNorthAmerica Parts I & II → Did Rowling make the right calls for inclusivity? → Go be excited about ACTUAL Native American history! → " Wanna learn magic? I've got a shack down the road!" → What the fwoop counts as canon? → This day in history, Porpentina eats a bagel... → The Time Turner: Native American life in the 20's! → The Newt Case: Skinwalkers are just not nice.
Sun, February 28, 2016
Episode 6: There's Something About Eddie
This time on SpeakBeasty: → New host Sophie joins us from the UK! → Love from listeners makes our day. → The Phoenix Register : More fantastic coats! → Not all pink is created evil. → This might actually be a Hamilton podcast... → Was Eddie the best choice to play Newt? → Ariel's Petition for Sasquatch! → The Wizarding World needs more diversity! → The Time Turner: The Harlem Renaissance! → We demand magical jazzy Speakeasies. → The Newt Case: The Hoop Snake! → Silly snakes & UFO hats, because reasons. → The Ariel Sounds KPop Remix
Sun, February 14, 2016
Episode 5: We Ship Newtina
This week on SpeakBeasty: → Welcome Eleanor, our host from Australia! → We're now on Patreon! → The Phoenix Register : SO MUCH NEWS! → Ilvermorny! Detroit or Niagra Falls? → Ilvermorny Sorority Squats... → Will Newt encounter Sasquatch from The Goofy Movie? → Tina & Queenie's family history. → Newtina. We ship it. → The Time Turner: Valentine's Day Masacre → Was Al Capone a wizard? → Fantastic Beasts 2: Gangster Wizards → The Newt Case: Shapeshifters → There's a lot of shapeshifting home wreckers... → Valentine's Day advice - avoid water & all men with hats.
Sun, January 31, 2016
Episode 4: Newt & His Flying Coat
This week on SpeakBeasty → Host Claire joins us, all the way from London! → Fantastic Coats & How To Design Them. → Matt Lewis says: “The world of Harry Potter is safe with Eddie.” → Are the Second Salemers ruining purple? → We love Hagrid. (Even if he is breaking the law.) → Why is Jo obsessed with Nessie? → Shannen shares why Magizoology Matters! → The Time-Turner : Just call him Albie... → Buddy Cop Movie with Dumbledore & Newt? → The Newt Case : The Hide Behind will haunt your dreams... → Adorable Death by Evil Pygmy Puffs!
Sun, January 17, 2016
Episode 3: Goblins Trolling Wizards
On this episode of SpeakBeasty: → We raise our wands for Alan Rickman. /* → CSI New York: Newt Edition. → New photos released for the films! → Maybe we’ll see beasts in this movie… → What do Newt & Nickelodeon’s Doug have in common? → Fantastic Wands & Those Who Make Them! → What is a beast? What is a being? → Are the Goblins trolling wizards? → Centaur, Werewolves, & House Elves Rights! → Centaurs just wanna ‘handle their biz’... → Time Turner: Will we meet Henry Potter? → Bros before Beasts! → The Newt Case: The Thunder Bird!
Sun, January 03, 2016
Episode 2: What The Fwooper
This time on SpeakBeasty : → New host Lizzie joins the discussion! → Eddie Redmayne & Hannah Bagshawe are goning to be parents! → This Boxing Day: Jigglypuffs vs Pygmy Puffs… → Was Newt Scamander a vegan? → Hippogriff farms, herded by nifflers? → The Dumblewars continue! Will someone new play Dumbledore in the films? → 2 sickles a week? Newt & JKR both know the struggle. → Fantastic Beasts : The Wizarding Starter Pack! → Nice little Hufflepuff vs Baby Voldemort?! → Uric the Oddball & his toupee of badgers → #FreeTheFwoopers!
Sun, December 20, 2015
Episode 1: Draw Me Like One of Your Merpeople
This time on SpeakBeasty: Meet the hosts & discover their houses! Will Eddie Redmayne be the perfect Newt? Nifflers sound adorable, Lethifolds will haunt your dreams. The trailer is exciting & the President of Magic is fabulous Does America have wizarding grad school? Newt is such a Flufflepuff Lumos Maxima! Just a smidge... Agatha Christie totally went on adventures with Newt. This podcast is not sponsored by Hamilton. Could the Jersey Devil be in Newt's Case?
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