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**SpeakBeasty: A Fantastic Beasts Podcast**

Open the Newtcase and explore the world of *Fantastic Beasts*!

Latest Episodes:

Episode 180: Bowling For Beasts Jun 25, 2023

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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?

Episode 179: Stairs Jun 11, 2023

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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.”)

Episode 178: More Jingle Jingle, Less Bong Bong May 28, 2023

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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?

Episode 177: Sometimes It's Got To Be PAF May 14, 2023

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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?

Episode 176: This Ain't a Scene, It's a Gosh-Darn Case Race Apr 30, 2023

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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?

Episode 175: Walk of the Yak Apr 16, 2023

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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?

Episode 174: Grindelwald Asked Calmly Apr 02, 2023

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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?

Episode 173: Repellent But Delicious Mar 19, 2023

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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?

Episode 172: Manticore Crab Bake Mar 05, 2023

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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?

Episode 171: Helmut Needs A Helmet Feb 19, 2023

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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?

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