Episode 199: The Manticore is Our Roman Empire

Mar 17, 02:00 PM

  • Happy 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 Universal, Disney, Knott’s, and Efteling. 
  • “Let's get weird and talk about dragons.”
  • Check out Shannen going into the Blind Pig here!
  • Amy talks her fondest Borgin & Burke's memory. 
  • For some reason, the manticore on Hagrid’s doesn't look like the one in Secrets of Dumbledore…
  • See Ann, Marjolaine, and their dragon friend here!
  • “Who cares about [Avatar]? A lot of people, apparently.”
  • Shannen talks more in-depth about the Catawampus on episode 180, Bowling for Beasts.
  • Time-Turner: the founding of Universal Studios!

Podcast Question: What is your favorite Fantastic Beasts memory from a theme park?