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“SpeakBeasty” Episode 33: “Witches Be Basic”

by Elayna Mae Darcy, SpeakBeasty · March 26, 2017

Join Elayna, Lizzie, Megan, and guest host Hayley for a thorough evaluation of all the headlines in the opening scene of Fantastic Beasts, a look at how the state of Paris before WWII could affect future films, and the crazy legend of the Hairy MacBoon.

Episode 33: Witches Be Basic

This time on SpeakBeasty:

→ Hayley is back to guest host!
→ “The Phoenix Register“: DVDs, audiobooks, and a new introduction!
→ Why was Newt’s best line cut from the film?
→ What’s left to be declassified?
→ Mercy Lewis and Deliverance Dane were REAL.
→ Moldy Voldy’s three-headed Horcruxx?
→ Did Dumbledore write for wizarding BuzzFeed?
→ Shout out to Boise.
→ We could all use some wakey-up brew…
→ #BasicWitch
→ Dorcus strikes again!
→ “
The Time-Turner“: Paris during World War II!
→ How will pre-WWI Paris affect Newt’s next adventure?

→ “The Newt Case”: The Quintaped!
→ 5 out of 5 moms agree: Do not go near this beast.
→ “Two households, both alike in magic!”
→ Will Newt sing at the Moulin Rouge?

PODCAST QUESTION: How much effect do you think the Muggle world events will have on Newt’s story in the wizarding world?

Share your thoughts on this episode with us below in the comments, and don’t forget to support SpeakBeasty on Patreon, where you can get thank you tweets, join our common room, and more!

You can always tune into SpeakBeasty right here on MuggleNet or by visiting us on speakbeasty.com! Be sure to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and Instagram for more news and theories from Newt’s fantastic wizarding world, and watch previous SpeakBeasty livestreams on YouTube!

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