554: Analyzing Newt Through His Relationships with Theseus, Leta, Tina, Dumbledore

Published: March 15, 2022, 9 a.m.

On this week's episode, our Fantastic Beasts character discussions return to focus on the one-and-only Newt Scamander. With about a month to go before the release of Secrets of Dumbledore, we analyze all of Newt's relationships from the last film and debate what the future holds for our favorite magizoologist. Plus, its Newt's birthday, so just will the hosts gift him? A niffler fanny pack may be in his future!\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to our social media manager, Chloe!\n\nThe cover of the Order of the Phoenix Illustrated Edition has been revealed!\n\nFantastic Beasts Character Discussion: Newt Scamander\n\nWe last talked about Newt back on Episode 326 with Evanna Lynch!\n\nHoroscope Check: Newt is the perfect Pisces!\n\nThe hosts break down Newt's relationships in Crimes of Grindelwald\n\n\nWhat exactly is the dynamic between the brothers Scamander?\n\nDoes Newt still love Leta?\n\nWhy does Dumbledore trust Newt so much?\n\nAre there more comparisons between Newt and Snape than meet the eye?\n\nThe Newt and Jacob BROMANCE continues!\n\nDid the writers do the Newt & Tina relationship an injustice?\n\nWhat does the future hold for Newt in Secrets of Dumbledore?\n\nGiven we recorded on Newt's birthday, the hosts share what presents they would get him.\n\nQuizzitch: What is Yusuf Kama\u2019s mother\u2019s name?\xa0 Submit your answer!\n\nOn Bonus MuggleCast (available on our Patreon), we discuss the recently revealed Alternative Titles for Crimes of Grindelwald. Yes, Fantastic Beasts: The Statute of Secrecy was an option...\n\nThis week's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/MuggleCast) and Indeed (Go to Indeed.com/mugglecast to claim your $75 job credit before March 31st!)\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices