SpeakBeasty: A Fantastic Beasts Podcast
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Episode 200: The Beasty Awards, A Fantastic Finale
March 31, 2024 14:00 - 2 hours - 231 MBSpeakBeasty 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.
Episode 199: The Manticore is Our Roman Empire
March 17, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBHappy 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 Uni...
Episode 198: In My Voldemort Era
March 03, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBEpisode 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 duel...
Episode 197: Validated By A Wizard
February 18, 2024 15:20 - 1 hour - 144 MBHappy 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 ...
Episode 196: The Sea Serpent and the Ramora are Dating
February 04, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBWelcome … 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'...
Episode 195: A Great Big Magical World
January 21, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBTime 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 epi...
Episode 194: If I Fits I Sits
January 07, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBHappy 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 pond...
Episode 193: What A Year It's Been
December 24, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIt’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 ...
Episode 192: Let The Jarvey Swear
December 10, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBThanks 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 ...
Episode 191: Fairy Dad
November 26, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBDo 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 be...
Episode 190: Where In The World Is Newton Scamander?
November 12, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBThanks 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 ...
Episode 189: It's Not A Taylor Swift Podcast
October 29, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBWe 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 u...
Episode 188: 2BA Master
October 15, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBThanks 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 ...
Episode 187: She Came Down In A Bubble, Doug!
October 01, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBHappy 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. Li...
Episode 186: A Disturbance in the Forks
September 17, 2023 14:00 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBIT'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 sto...
Episode 185: The Universe is Obscuruses
September 03, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBWelcome 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 Disc...
Episode 184: Oops! All Kowalski's! (Live from LeakyCon)
August 20, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBWe'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...
Episode 183: It All Started With A Bakery
August 06, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBNo 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...
Episode 182: Dressity Bessity Bibbidy Bobbidy
July 23, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBHappy 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 ha...
Episode 181: It's Complicated
July 09, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBThanks 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 Brothe...
Episode 180: Bowling For Beasts
June 25, 2023 14:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBHappy 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 Ev...
Episode 179: Stairs
June 11, 2023 14:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBWelcome 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...
Episode 178: More Jingle Jingle, Less Bong Bong
May 28, 2023 14:00 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBHappy 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 ...
Episode 177: Sometimes It's Got To Be PAF
May 14, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBWe’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 authe...
Episode 176: This Ain't a Scene, It's a Gosh-Darn Case Race
April 30, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBFour 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 m...
Episode 175: Walk of the Yak
April 16, 2023 14:00 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBThanks 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 bu...
Episode 174: Grindelwald Asked Calmly
April 02, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBIt'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 ...
Episode 173: Repellent But Delicious
March 19, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBHappy (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 o...
Episode 172: Manticore Crab Bake
March 05, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBWe 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 ...
Episode 171: Helmut Needs A Helmet
February 19, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBWe'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 ...
Episode 170: Big Broken-Hearted Boy
February 05, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBWelcome 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...
Episode 169: I'll Be Your Bunty
January 22, 2023 15:00 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBMarjo'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 ...
Episode 168: It's Reflections All The Way Down
January 08, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBHappy 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...
Episode 167: The Most Magical Anniversary
December 25, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBIt'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!
Episode 166: A Different Type Of Heroine
December 11, 2022 15:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBWelcome 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...
Episode 165: It's Not Credence O'Clock Yet
November 27, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBUnfortunately, 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 episod...
Episode 164: I Like Men Who Can Do Math
November 13, 2022 15:00 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBWelcome 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 se...
Episode 163: Timeline Breaker
October 30, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBWelcome 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 p...
Episode 162: Henrietta Has The Tea
October 16, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBFall 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@g...
Episode 161: Brain Empty, Only Animals
October 02, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIt'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 n...
Episode 160: The Dumbledorean Candidate
September 18, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBDoes 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 Ba...
Episode 159: New Mirror Who Dis?
September 04, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBNew 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. Ma...
Episode 158: Bestie, Let's Make A Blood Troth
August 21, 2022 14:00 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBThe 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 s...
Episode 157: Happy Hogwarts Paradise
August 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBEverything 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 ...
Episode 156: Release The Yates Cut
July 24, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBTitles: 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 an...
Episode 155: I've Got So Many Strings
July 10, 2022 14:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBHosts 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?
Episode 154: Ominous Vibes
June 26, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 175 MBWelcome 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...
Episode 153: Thally?
June 12, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBHappy 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 al...
Episode 152: Never Enough Kissing
May 29, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBIt'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 ...
Episode 151: Mads' Magical Moments
May 15, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBSpeakBeasty 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! ...