SpeakBeasty: A Fantastic Beasts Podcast

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Episode 77: Make Hufflepuff Cool Again (feat. Peyton Kennedy) Dec 30, 2018

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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?

Episode 76: Allow Me to Be Frank (feat. James Payton) Dec 16, 2018

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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?

SpeakBeasty Radio #1: Amazing Animals and Where To Seek Them Dec 07, 2018

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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.”

Episode 75: How to Be a Fan Dec 02, 2018

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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?

Episode 74: Exposition, The Movie Nov 18, 2018

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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.

Episode 73: I’m Gonna Take a Shower Nov 04, 2018

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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?!

Episode 72: It Has To Be A Teapot Oct 21, 2018

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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?

Bonus Episode: Nagini?! What The Fwooper?! Sep 27, 2018

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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!

Episode 71: Pickett in Your Pocket Sep 23, 2018

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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?

Episode 70: When In Doubt - Apparate Sep 09, 2018

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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!

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