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“SpeakBeasty” Episode 16: “What’s the Ding?”

by Elayna Mae Darcy, SpeakBeasty · July 17, 2016

Hosts Ariel, Lizzie, and Shannen are joined by guest host Hayley for an extensive breakdown of J.K. Rowling’s Ilvermorny story! Join us as we get psyched about Newt Scamander Funko collectibles, rev up for San Diego Comic-Con, and delve into the real, historical facts about the Salem Witch Trials! 

EPISODE 16: “What’s the Ding?”

This time on SpeakBeasty:

→ Guest host Hayley joins us!
→ “The Phoenix Register”: Fantastic Beasts at San Diego Comic-Con!
→ Meet producer Elayna at SDCC!
→ NEWT FUNKO POPS!
→ Katherine and Alison became BFFs.
→ Feels we didn’t sign up for.
→ Lots of playing with hair in this film!
→ Comprehensive Ilvermorny history.
→ “Dem boys have magic!!”
→ The power of love is strong with this one.
→ Poor Martha…
→ “The Time-Turner”: Salem Witch Trails!
→ Damn Jo, back at it again with the foreshadowing!
→ “The Newt Case”: Meet the Wampus!
→ What’s the ding???

Going to San Diego Comic-Con? Don’t miss your chance to meet SpeakBeasty podcast producer Elayna Darcy! Find out more about the panel on their official Sunday schedule at this link!

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