Jim and A.Ron take in the episode “Walk of Punishment” of the third season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. Dany struggles to find a moral middle ground as she strikes a bargain for a massive slave army, Robb struggles with his command, Theon gets a glimmer of hope, Jaime is taught a harsh truth about the value of his family name. See you back next week as our summ ... Show More
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HOTD vs. Fire & Blood - S03E05-6 - Unbowed and Unbent and Faceless Men
We’re nearing the end of our book vs. show coverage with episodes five and six of House of the Dragon Season Three. King Jimhaerys, Ser A.Ron and Acolyte Max talk Sabitha Frey’s protective privy, Criston Cole’s surprisingly more flattering depiction in the show than the book, and ... Show More
2h 12m
Aug 26
HOTD vs. Fire & Blood - S03E03-4 - Rhaenyra Triumphant and Tumbleton
Jim, A.Ron, and Max are back to compare episodes 3 and 4 of House of the Dragon Season 3 with Fire & Blood. They break down the business at Bitterbridge, talk Daeron differences, and answer your feedback questions along the way. What did the show change, what did the book do bett ... Show More
1h 37m
Aug 21
HOTD vs. Fire & Blood - S03E01-2 - Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood and Queen’s Landing
In this episode, Jim, A.Ron, and Max cover the jam-packed opening episodes, “Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood” and “Queen’s Landing.” They’re comparing the episodes to their Fire & Blood counterparts. This episode’s reading: Hardcover: p. 441, par. 4 – p. 460, par. 1Kindle: pp. 471–4 ... Show More
2h 36m
May 2019
Season 8, Ep 4: Misjudgment Day
James and Darren deliver a super-sized podcast covering an extra-long episode of Game of Thrones as the show’s heroes make a series of tragic missteps. We revisit last week’s darkness debate, talk Jon’s honesty problem, Brienne’s seemingly doomed hookup, Daenerys being pushed to ... Show More
1h 30m
May 2019
Season 8, Ep. 6: Iron Throne Blown
The series finale! James and Darren discuss the fate of Daenerys’ Iron Throne quest, the new king (and queen!) in Westeros, fan backlash to the final season, some tales from the GoT set and Ghost finally getting schnuggies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c ... Show More
1h 21m
May 2016
EW's Game of Thrones Weekly S6 Ep3: Olly's Well That Ends Well
Westeros History comes to life! In our breakdown of “Oathbreaker,” James and Darren question the loss of a silent Stark’s shaggy companion, discuss Davos Seaworth’s halftime speech, Dany’s retirement home accommodations, Arya's Daredevil teachings and Ser Alliser Thorne’s last wo ... Show More
41m 43s
May 2016
EW's Game of Thrones Weekly S6 Ep4: Naked and Unafraid
Darren and James debate Dany’s covert superpower and fiery clothing-optional vengeance. We also talk about those reunited siblings, the Great Southern Conspiracy, the Great Northern Conspiracy, and explore the possibility that Ramsay Bolton might not be such a nice guy. Tweet que ... Show More
36m 58s
May 2019
Season 8, Ep 5: For Whom The Bells Toll
A destructive and controversial episode of Game of Thrones inspires some profound debate, as James and Darren take a closer look at the dark turn of Daenerys Targaryen. The fatalities piled high in “The Bells,” and so James also offers insight from his interviews with the perform ... Show More
1h 25m
Sep 2022
HOTD S1 Ep. 3 “Second of His Name”
In this episode, Jason and Greta take a look at King Viserys’ isolation, Princess Rhaenyra’s frustrations, and the outcome of Daemon’s leadership in battle. Later, Milly Alcock, who portrays young Rhaenyra Targaryen, shares her approach to Westeros’ “punk princess” and the proces ... Show More
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