Hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen go deep on the dragons of Westeros. Which team has which dragons? Which dragons are battle tested? And how much are they extensions of their riders? Jason and Greta also talk with Sound Designer Paula Fairfield, who creates the dragons’ voices using the sounds of dolphins, bison, birds, and whales. Then Jason and Gret ... Show More
Feb 23
Ep.6: The Morrow (with Showrunner Ira Parker)
Jason and Greta unpack the season finale and the fallout from the Trial of Seven. George R.R. Martin’s discusses what's next for Dunk and Egg. Then, they sit down with showrunner Ira Parker to discuss what the tourney meant for Dunk, if Egg will ever escape his Targaryen lineage, ... Show More
49m 14s
Feb 16
Ep.5: In the Name of the Mother (with Director Owen Harris)
Jason and Greta break down the action-packed fifth episode of the series, where Dunk and Aerion face off in the Trial of Seven. Then, they talk with Director Owen Harris about the subversive way he filmed the sequence, staying inside Dunk’s point of view, and what it was like to ... Show More
40m 25s
Feb 7
Ep.4: Seven (with Director Sarah Adina Smith)
It’s time for a Trial of Seven. Jason and Greta sit down with Director Sarah Adina Smith to discuss the fourth episode, where Dunk prepares for battle. They talk about how Dunk has reached rock bottom, Sarah getting chills on set, and why she relates to Dunk's underdog story. Lea ... Show More
48m 15s
Aug 2024
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 8 Discussion and Thoughts
This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss the Season 2 finale of ‘House of the Dragon,’ “The Queen Who Ever Was.” They start with their overall thoughts on the finale (06:10), then answer some listener questions (29:19) and get into this week’s poll: Which is the most f*ckable dr ... Show More
1h 38m
Dec 2023
‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 trailer breakdown
Host Nick Romano and special guest Lauren Morgan pore over the first-look footage of ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2. That includes some things you might’ve missed, first looks at new characters, new casting confirmations, and a spoiler conversation later on about what we think th ... Show More
1 h
Jul 2022
21. The Father of Dragons
Glaurung, the first of all dragons, issues forth from Angband to break the siege, but is he ready yet? Also, let's talk about the origin of Dragons in Tolkien's mythology.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotr ... Show More
34m 28s