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**SpeakBeasty: A Fantastic Beasts Podcast**

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

Latest Episodes:

Episode 150: A Ragtag Army of Friendship May 01, 2022

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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?

Episode 149: Newt's Boots Apr 17, 2022

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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?

Episode 148: We Don't Talk About Queenie Apr 05, 2022

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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?

Episode 147: The Aberforth Mustache Conspiracy Mar 20, 2022

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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?

Episode 146: Manticore Soccer League Mar 06, 2022

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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!

Bonus Episode: Can We Keep It? Mar 01, 2022

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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?

Episode 145: Newt's Got The Moves Feb 20, 2022

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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?

Episode 144: Niffler Tip Jar Feb 06, 2022

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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?"

Episode 143: Desperate Times Call For Desperate Housewives Jan 23, 2022

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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?

Episode 142: It's Fine Jan 09, 2022

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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?

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