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 i...
1hr 18m Feb 09, 2020
1hr 18m
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 b...
1hr 31m Jan 26, 2020
1hr 31m
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? “Alt...
1hr 21m Jan 12, 2020
1hr 21m
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 knitt...
1hr 32m Dec 29, 2019
1hr 32m
102: Episode 102: Hey Sweetie, Are You Okay?
This time on SpeakBeasty... - 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. - 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.” Podcast Question: Will Kloves struggle or...
1hr 28m Dec 15, 2019
1hr 28m
101: Episode 101: Grindelwald's Army
- We welcome the lovely Poppy Corby-Tuech, who played Vinda Rosier! - “The dark side has the best looks.” - Time Turner: Fascism in France!
1hr 46m Dec 01, 2019
1hr 46m
100: 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.
 * “I could’ve had a whole 2-hour film of just him tending to his creatures.”
 * “I also fixed the internet, so you’re welcome world.”
 * “It’s a podcast for dogs.”
 * “Dumbledore keeps the light...
2hr 20m Nov 17, 2019
2hr 20m
99: Episode 99: Actual Likable Slytherins
This time on SpeakBeasty... - It's a tri-lingual episode with Aureo, Marjolaine, and Shannen!  - 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! - The Newt Case: The Erkling! - Podcast Question: Do you think Nicolas Flamel...
1hr 9m Nov 04, 2019
1hr 9m
98: Episode 98: #LetaLives
- Welcome to SpookBeasty! - Owl Post: Is Tina secretly following her own leads without approval? Was that postcard really from Tina?  - Did Grindelwald's blue flames actually kill people, or did they just imprison them?  - "Her entire existence is just one big fail of the Bechdel test."  - The Time Turner: Le Theatre de Grand-Guignol! Podcast Question: Do you feel Leta’s story was fully-fleshe...
1hr 19m Oct 20, 2019
1hr 19m
97: Episode 97: Mission Not Quite Accomplished
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? - Marjolaine’s interview with William Nadylam- Yusuf Kama! Podcast Question: Would you like to see Yusuf Kama in Fantastic Beasts 3, and what do you thin...
1hr 39m Oct 06, 2019
1hr 39m
96: Episode 96: DumbleDan
This time on SpeakBeasty... - Hosts Amy, Helene, Lizzie, and Megan welcome back very special guest, Dan Fogler! - “I’m very heterosexual, but that man has very hypnotic blue eyeballs.” - 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.” -...
53m Sep 22, 2019
53m
95: 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. - “Sorry I killed your baby.” - Main Discussion: Sacrificial love magic! - 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...
1hr 5m Sep 09, 2019
1hr 5m
94: Episode 94: Voldemort Can't Take a Compliment
This time on SpeakBeasty... - Amy and Megan officially welcome Julianna to the 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! - “Rat brains are really small, so.” - The Newt Case: The Bundium! ...
58m Aug 25, 2019
58m
93: Episode 93: Everything is Because of Brexit
This time on SpeakBeasty... Aureo and Megan welcome new hosts, Ann and Helene! The Phoenix Register: SDCC Owl Post: Let the characters stand on their own! Main Discussion: Aurelius Dumbledore “What is Xenophilius Lovegood wearing? He looks like an omelet.” Who is Marcus Aurelius? We discuss the “Obscurial Transfer” theory. The Time Turner: Coco Chanel’s life through 1927.  Podcast Question: D...
1hr 41m Aug 11, 2019
1hr 41m
92: Episode 92: Show Me the Dragon
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Welcome back Aaron, the grand-pappy of SpeakBeasty! → Go see Aaron in the West Coast premiere of Puffs! → 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?"  → Were there ways to better work in the beasts to the existing plot? → The Newt Case: Ahui Zod...
1hr 10m Jul 28, 2019
1hr 10m
91: Episode 91: Mildly Interesting People and How to Make Sure They're Okay
Join hosts Amy, Lizzie, and Michael, as well as special guest, Mike Schubert of Potterless!   → Phoenix Register: Amy and Lizzie waited 8 hours to ride the new Hagrid coaster.  
→ Owl Post: Representation, it’s not that hard! 
 
→ Main Discussion: Has Fantastic Beasts enticed an new generation of people to explore Potter? → Time Turner: The Potter family! 
 Podcast question: Is Fantastic Beast...
1hr 42m Jul 14, 2019
1hr 42m
90: 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! → 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...
1hr 54m Jul 01, 2019
1hr 54m
89: Episode 89: Glass Half Full...of Kelpies
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Happy Father’s Day! → Owl Post: Two posts courtesy of our SpeakBeasty Common Room! Fantastic Beasts in Frozen 2? → Main Discussion: Characters of Color in the Fantastic Beasts series → 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 med...
1hr 44m Jun 16, 2019
1hr 44m
88: 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."  → “It would be really nice if something made sense for once.” → “Queenie isn’t evil, but she drank the Kool-Aid.” → The Newt Case: Amazon River Dolphins! → #SaveThePinkDolphins Podcast Question: Do you think Qu...
1hr 7m Jun 03, 2019
1hr 7m
87: 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’s the deal with the blood pact? → “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 ...
1hr 10m May 19, 2019
1hr 10m
86: Episode 86: Needs More Accordions
→ Hosts Amy and Elayna are joined by special guest, Chris Rankin! → Phoenix Register: You can now tour the subway station from Fantastic Beasts! → Owl Post: Did Corvus Lestrange live? Also, Jacob is too good for this world. → Who has the better sibling relationship, Percy or Theseus? → Are Percy and Theseus both ambitious in the same way? → The Newt Case: The Gorgons! Podcast Question: Do...
57m May 05, 2019
57m
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 o...
1hr 19m Apr 21, 2019
1hr 19m
84: Episode 84: The Wizarding Thing
This time on SpeakBeasty... → Aureo, Megan, and Michael are here! → The Phoenix Register: The COG DVD is killing it. → Owl Post: Physical cowards vs. moral cowards → The world wars and their influence! → How does Grindelwald’s vision impact our views of “The Greater Good?” → The Newt Case: the Taniwha Podcast question: What do you think is Rowling’s overall goal with the Fantastic Beasts s...
1hr 52m Apr 07, 2019
1hr 52m
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 ...
1hr 12m Mar 24, 2019
1hr 12m
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.
18m Mar 12, 2019
18m
82: Episode 82: We Can't Hear You
This time on SpeakBeasty... → Laine is back! → The Phoenix Register: 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.  → Introducing Hana Walker-Brown and Ravina Bajwar! → The Time Turner: Nobel Prize winners in 1927! Podcast Question: If you could be a pigeon in t...
1hr 8m Mar 10, 2019
1hr 8m
81: Episode 81: The "C" Word
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Happy Palentine’s Day! → Owl Post: Sibling guilt is so real.  → The power of words like "coward" and "crazy" → Are there similarities between Snape and Jacob? → 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 “cow...
1hr 6m Feb 24, 2019
1hr 6m
80: 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. → Exploring Newt and Theseus’s relationship! → “I killed my brother in the womb.” - Grindelwald → Newt Case: The Poukai! (Basically a bird-lion. King of the jungle.) Podcast Questi...
1hr 30m Feb 10, 2019
1hr 30m
Episode 79: A Distinct Lack of Jumpers
This time on SpeakBeasty: → Introducing Jennifer! Plus, Elayna and Shannen are back.  → The Phoenix Register: Filming for FB3 has been pushed back and we are curious as heck.   → Owl Post: Did the Queenie situation need more explanation? → "Everything you love is problematic, there is no ethical consumption under capitalism."  → The Time Turner: Revisiting War of the Worlds! Podcast Question:...
1hr 6m Jan 27, 2019
1hr 6m
78: Episode 78: Snigglywiggly
This time on SpeakBeasty: → The Phoenix Register: Crimes of Grindelwald has been nominated for a few awards. → Owl Post: We review your responses to last episode’s podcast question: "What do you think is in store for Newt in future films?" → How successful was Crimes of Grindelwald in the box offices? → What does the marketing strategy say about the film? → Newt Case: The ZouWou! Podcast Ques...
1hr 59m Jan 13, 2019
1hr 59m
77: Episode 77: Make Hufflepuff Cool Again
Join Amy and Ariel as they discuss our favorite 'Puff with special guest Peyton Kennedy! This time on SpeakBeasty: → 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?  → Main Discussion: Our deep dive into Newt's character! → Time Turner: History of the Times Square ball drop! Podcast Question: What do you...
1hr 55m Dec 30, 2018
1hr 55m
Episode 76: Allow Me to Be Frank
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 Grindelw...
1hr 39m Dec 16, 2018
1hr 39m
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 confus...
1hr 48m Dec 07, 2018
1hr 48m
75: 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 th...
1hr 57m Dec 02, 2018
1hr 57m
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.→ Ca...
1hr 56m Nov 18, 2018
1hr 56m
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 ...
1hr 49m Nov 04, 2018
1hr 49m
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 f...
2hr 6m Oct 21, 2018
2hr 6m
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...
1hr Sep 27, 2018
1hr
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 ...
1hr 7m Sep 23, 2018
1hr 7m
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 e...
1hr 8m Sep 09, 2018
1hr 8m
Bonus Episode: A Fantastic Crimes of Grindelwald Set Visit
On this special bonus episode of SpeakBeasty: MuggleNet's Creative & Marketing Director, Kat Miller, chats with former host Claire who had the opportunity to visit the Crimes of Grindelwald set!
42m Sep 04, 2018
42m
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 ...
1hr 52m Aug 26, 2018
1hr 52m
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 spe...
1hr 28m Aug 12, 2018
1hr 28m
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...
1hr 43m Jul 30, 2018
1hr 43m
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 f...
2hr 58m Jul 15, 2018
2hr 58m
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 G...
1hr 26m Jul 01, 2018
1hr 26m
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 Fantast...
1hr 1m Jun 17, 2018
1hr 1m
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 w...
2hr 6m Jun 03, 2018
2hr 6m
Episode 62: Dumbledore? More Like Smartledore
Join hosts Lizzie, Megan, Michael and common room guest host Melanie to discuss all things Credence, 1920s slang and more Credence.   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,...
1hr 39m May 20, 2018
1hr 39m
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 N...
58m May 06, 2018
58m