Why is Tommen such a disappointing wimp? How weird is it that we're actually GAINING Starks this season? How much motivation do the Dothraki need, exactly? Could an entire episode be built around Gilly being amazed by ordinary things? There's a lot to discuss in "Blood of My Blood" – especially the lack of blood! – so let James and Darren try to explain who ... Show More
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
Nov 2022
How House of the Dragon forged the shows Valyrian steel blades
Tim Lewis, the master armorer on ‘House of the Dragon’ who forged most of the show’s weapons and shields, joins host Nick Romano to discuss some of the memorable relics of the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel’s first season. That includes the Valyrian steel blades: Dark Sister, Blackfyr ... Show More
50m 6s
Nov 2022
House of the Dragon’s finale director shares behind-the-scenes stories
Hosts Nick Romano and Lauren Morgan are joined by EW critic Darren Frannich to discuss the entirety of House of the Dragon season 1 and how it stacks up to Game of Thrones. Later, Nick is joined by director Greg Yaitanes, who was at the helm for episodes 2, 3, and 10. Greg breaks ... Show More
1h 44m
Feb 2025
568: AFfC Cersei VII (repost)
Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Behold the dogs of war! We contemplate a 19-year-old Jaime, while Cersei contemplates the Arbor wine supply and not-so-fondly recalls nameday sex with Robert. Myrish Swamp? Sounds like you need a shower. And what the heck is Qyburn doing down ... Show More
43m 48s
Sep 2024
Do you have a critical inner voice? Ben and Nemone explain why. Also, forgotten actors who are enjoying a renaissance and your questions answered - SHRINK THE INBOX
For the last episode of this season, team STB gets real with those pesky inner monologues (as promised in the Carrie: Sex and the City episode). Plus, what's the connection between 80s comedy-thriller Lovejoy and The Matrix? We explore actors who have come back from obscurity wit ... Show More
51m 18s
May 2025
Episode 713: “Hello, Goodbye”
Showrunner and Executive Producer Matthew B. Roberts, Executive Producer Maril Roberts, and Executive Producer and Writer Toni Graphia discuss "Hello, Goodbye,” Episode 713 of Outlander. Warning: spoilers ahead! Come back each episode for a deep dive into the STARZ Original Serie ... Show More
57m 1s