After seeing episode 604 of HBO’s Game of Thrones, “Book of the Stranger”, Jim wants to shout from the rooftops “TARGARYENS ARE FIREPROOF!!” I desperately want to argue with him, but he’s right. About this particular Targaryen in this TV show version of Westeros, anyway, and it was admittedly cool. Me, I liked the emotional heft and tingles from the Sansa an ... Show More
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House of the Dragon - S03E06 - Faceless Men - Feedback
We’ve got a Hightower of mail to get through this week for House of the Dragon, Season Three, Episode Six, “Faceless Men”. King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron hear the concerns of the realm, from the fate of Corlys to the history of Alys Rivers to Rhaenyra’s romantic entanglements. And ... Show More
2h 10m
Jul 27
House of the Dragon - S03E06 - Faceless Men
In the latest episode of HOTD, Criston Cole gets everything he’s ever deserved, Ormund receives a stinky surprise, and Alicent is given a nearly impossible task. King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron are here to discuss all of that and more. Plus, if you’re not afraid of book spoilers, st ... Show More
2h 28m
Jul 24
House of the Dragon - S03E05 - Unbowed and Unbent - Feedback
It’s another packed mailbag as King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron tackle your questions after House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 5. From Rhaenyra’s newfound spirituality and Ormund Hightower’s political strategy to pacing, dragons, propaganda, and whether Westeros could really use a ... Show More
2h 21m
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. 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
Oct 2020
"Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon" Part 4
Hosts James Hibberd and Darren Franich are back with the fourth and final new episode of Game of Thrones Weekly, celebrating James' new book Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon, available now! This week James and Darren get into the controversial final season, including the cast and crew’s ... Show More
46m 42s
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 Ep5: Hodor. Hodor? Hodor!
At last, Game of Thrones reveals Hodor’s origin story! James and Darren bust down "The Door," an episode full of revelations about Westeros history. Also discussed: A theory about why the direwolves are dying, Sansa’s takedown of Littlefinger, and some behind-the-scenes scoop abo ... Show More
36m 36s