A.Ron ranks his top five TV shows based on first seasons. Medievalist Jana Matthews talks about Bran and zoological symbolism. Steve and Anthony talk about Hot Pie, debate pineapple on pizza, and (gross!) spiders. Jan Doolittle Willson and I talk about Dany's outcome in the show.
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May 21
HOTD Auction!
A.Ron (the Four-Eyed Crow) hosts as auctioneer for the HOTD Fantasy-Fantasy auction. Melanie, Nolan, Alison, Laura, Ray, Ken, David, Jarod, and Evan select characters, phrases, and dragons to earn points over the course of season three of House of the Dragon. Fran Duffy joins for ... Show More
2h 9m
Jun 2023
Rushmore Reboot: Hardhome!
Jason Cabassi names his top four GoT episodes and we choose one of these to cover on the first ever "Rushmore Reboot." Joining the conversation of season 5, episode 8 is historian Danielle Alesi, Comedian Steve Ausburne, and author Anthony Le Donne. Intro music by Tobias Sjögreen ... Show More
1h 17m
May 2024
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Trailer Breakdown, Plus ‘Game of Thrones’ Five Years Later
They are so eager to pod! Mal and Jo return to King's Landing to pod about all things 'Game of Thrones'! First, they take a look back at the series finale five years later (09:35). Then, they break down every frame of the latest 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 trailer (35:52). Lat ... Show More
2h 37m
Feb 2020
You and the Stalking For Love Trope
On this week's episode, Carla Temis, Meg Griffin, and Sara Barnaik join Erin to discuss the television show You and the romantic tropes it calls out.Warning: We spoil both seasons!Be sure to check out the YouTube video we mention frequently - Stalking for Love, by Pop Culture Det ... Show More
1h 31m
Jun 2024
'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Primer: Where We Left Off in Season 1. Plus, Showrunner Ryan Condal Joins!
Gods be good—it's almost time to head back to Westeros, and Mal and Jo are here to help you prepare. First, they refresh you on the story to date by sharing their dueling recaps of every episode from HOTD's first season (06:42). Then, showrunner Ryan Condal joins the pod to talk ... Show More
2h 13m