We dive into the concept of alchemy and how the Sorcerer’s Stone might factor into the plot of the Fantastic Beasts series. What is your favorite Credence origin theory?
Category: Ariel
Episode 105: The Owl Air Force
We discuss the likely experiences of our characters in WWI based on historical context and how bringing magic into the equation could have changed things. How do you think wizards were involved in the war?
Episode 100: Pun Always Intended
In celebration of this milestone, we are traveling around the world to chat with all of our past and present Beasty family members!
Episode 98: #LetaLives
Ariel, Ann, and Helene have a lot of questions about Leta Lestrange. Is she truly dead? Do you feel Leta’s story was fully-fleshed out, or was she short-changed for the purpose of Newt and Theseus’s own stories?
Episode 95: It Doesn’t Match the Decor
Hosts Ariel and Julianna officially welcome new host Craig and discuss whether Leta’s death was a purposeful self-sacrifice. Do you think Leta’s death enacted sacrificial protection for Newt and Theseus? Is there more than meets the eye?
Episode 92: Show Me the Dragon
Join Ariel, Shannen, and guest host Aaron (who you may find familiar) as they discuss the beasts we met in Crimes of Grindelwald and how they could have been better utilized to further the story. Which beasts would you like to see more of in the future?
Episode 88: Evil Shoes
This time on SpeakBeasty, hosts Lizzie, Ariel, and Shannen discuss whether Queenie is truly evil or whether she (literally) drank the Kool-Aid. Do you think Queenie’s character development between films makes sense, or do you think that we are missing information?
Episode 87: Sounds Icky
Join hosts Ariel, Megan, and special guest, Craig as they discuss “what the deal is” with the blood pact. How do you think Dumbledore will ultimately break it?
Episode 85: Those Crazy Cats
Hosts Amy, Ariel, and Shannen are back for Episode 85!
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: → You probably know Peyton from her role as Kate Messner on Everything Sucks!, or as Betty on Grey’s Anatomy. But most importantly, she’s a huge Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts fan. → It’s the Puffiest episode…
SpeakBeasty Radio Episode 1: Amazing Animals and Where to Seek Them
On this special crossover episode of 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…
Episode 69: Ominous Back of the Head Shots and Where to Find Them
Join us as we continue the movie breakdown of Fantastic Beast and Where to Find Them.