SpeakBeasty: A Fantastic Beasts Podcast

• Welcome 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 Discussion: Scenes 52-55 of the screenplay
• Is this the first body-surf in history?
• “Podcast Hosts Number 1, 2, 3, and Geoff…”
• Victor: ??? ??? ???
• “This guy is either evil or an idiot.”
• Lizzie is blowing ALL OF OUR minds.
• A theme park tangent? In my Fantastic Beasts podcast? It’s more likely than you think.
• When do we get the magically-refilling cups?
• No-Maj Movie Magic: Alexandra Reynolds, movement specialist/choreographer!
• Check out her website here.
• She’s worked with Eddie Redmayne on all but two of his movies.

Podcast Question: Do you think Vogel was on Grindelwald’s side the whole time? If not, when do you think he changed?

• Marjo'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 Marjolaine's job and the Erkstag!
• The Erkstag: you can check in but you'll never check out.
• We need more information on Grindelwald’s followers. Who are they??
• Grindelwald LOVES a good car.
• We debate who does Grindelwald’s graphic design.
• Newtcase: The Tatzelwurm!
• It's a kitty!!!
• The photo is terrifying. (courtesy of the CryptidWiki) 
• "And then he died. The end."
• A solid German medieval rock bop: Tatzelwurm by Schandmaul

Podcast Question: why does Grindelwald smile when he sees Jacob with the wand?

• Happy 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 mirror-texting.
• Kama: 🎶don't be suspicious🎶
• What's the connection between Leta and Vinda?
• Kama is grieving Leta. Theseus is fine.
• #JUSTICEFORLETA 
• Shannen finds a fascinating parallel for Leta and Kama.
• "The man in the dapper hat fled across Berlin, and the Obscurial followed."
• #GiveCredenceAScarf
• Amy LOVES reflections.
• "Do you know what it's like to not have your husband Aberforth know he's married to you?"
• Shannen: And, like, they're good at acting?
• Time Turner: Befana, the Christmas Witch!
• "I gotta organize my sock drawer."

Podcast Question: What do you think happens between Kama and Queenie at Nurmengard?

It'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!

• Welcome 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 represented on screen. 
• #givebuntyalovestory2k23
• Tweeds! Sleeves! Unexpected costuming challenges!
• It's confirmed: Bunty is a Hufflepuff! 
• Whose nonsense is Bunty completely over?
• Victoria needs the guinea pig in the scene with her.
• We discover an unused filming location.

Podcast Question: Which Fantastic Beasts film set would you like to see in the studio tour or the theme parks?

• Unfortunately, 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 episode release, Rishi Sunak is still the PM of England.
• "When am I not referring to Disney Descendants?"
• Theseus is Zordon.
• Main Discussion: Scenes 41 - 44 of the screenplay 
• How secret can something be if you have to fill out a form to visit?
• Jacob ponders the meaning of Dumbledore's words, and so do we.
• "He's an enigma wrapped in a lie wrapped in trauma wrapped in a pumpkin pasty."
• Amy is bringing back hats.
• Bunty is just as irresponsible as Newt when it comes to tiny, winged creatures.
• Ann reviews Harry Potter: Magic at Play!
• Carolyn's article is here 
• The occamy was in a Macy's … Magic at Play is in a Macy's… there has to be a connection!
• Is a dragon skeleton in a mall THAT big of an ask?
• Oliver Wood is so disappointed in Ann right now.
• We found out what happened to Newt 😳
• Podcast Question: how do you think Dumbledore's pocketwatch showing a vision of Credence works?

• Welcome 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 see running the Wizarding World franchise.
• Fun fact: math wasn't invented until 2009
• Amy should do it if we're all being honest with ourselves.
• Main Discussion: Scenes 37 - 41 of the screenplay 
• Credence is a Millennial, confirmed.
• We try to figure out how Divination works. 
• "Haven't seen any stray hotties around here, bye."
• Jacob's back must be sore from carrying this movie.
• Dumbledore definitely sneaks vapes to Hogwarts students. 
• Time-Turner: Mirrors and magic!
• We also offer useful hotel safety tips on how to avoid ghosts and ninjas.
• John Dee's obsidian mirror (image courtesy of Wikipedia)
• Someone please help Liz spiritually cleanse herself. 

Podcast Question: Who would you like to see as "the new face" of the Wizarding World branch of WB?

• Welcome 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 park chat from 13:00 - 20:45 if you want to go into Epic Universe completely unspoiled.
• (Despite our best efforts, it DOES get too inside baseball.)
• Raise a wand for Robbie Coltrane.
• Owl Post: Jack writes in about … TRAINS! 
• Main Discussion: Scenes 33-36 in the screenplay 
• Aberforth needs to share his cleaning recommended with us, stat. 
• As promised, "Do You Know What It's Like," from Zanna, Don't!
• McGonagall can teach ANYTHING. 
• Aberforth: YIKES.
• Special Segment: Amy and Lizzie interview Heather McGill, producer and creative director of Unify, one of the companies behind the Forbidden Forest Experience.
• Heather talks Easter eggs, exclusive merch, and Hogwarts treats!

Podcast Question: How do you think magical texting works?

• Fall 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! [email protected] 
• Main Discussion: Scenes 29 - 32 of the screenplay 
• Can you really describe the head of the International Confederation of Wizards as "benign?"
• Theseus has Big James Potter Energy.
• "If you don't have tea in your tea, it's not tea."
• Please come on the show, MinaLima!
• (Also, they have a new book about designing the Wizarding World, out 10/18!)
• #Thally is back, baby!!
• Albus "The Soup" Dumbledore. 
• Battle of the Beasts: Lizzie! vs! Marjolaine!

Podcast Question: What do you think Dumbledore should have said to Vogel to change his mind?

• It'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 new ship names for Newt/Bunty. Maybe "Booooooo-t?" 
• Vogel does not get to be benign in THAT coat.
• Geoff breaches the Multiverse of Magic.
• We need German Ministry of Magic merch, please!!
• There's a brief discussion of vexillology.
• Peaceful as in non-violent, not peaceful as in sleepy.
• Theseus is notorious (and cute)
• Time-Turner: the history of trick-or-treating! 
• Children used to carry burning effigies. Trick-or-treating used to be so cool.
• If you're gonna give out historically accurate treats, you're gonna get egged.

Podcast Question: What are your headcanons about the Wizarding World in Germany, or your hometown?