And now our Watch begins. Jim and I start the process of backfilling our Game of Thrones Podcast catalog by revisiting the series premiere, episode 101, “Winter is Coming”. If you’re new to the series, don’t fear, we don’t spoil anything for future episodes, but we do have a Spoiler section at the end of our podcast for people who want to stick around and ta ... Show More
Yesterday
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
Mar 2019
Season 8 trailer talk and Battle of Winterfell set visit
James and Darren break down the long-awaited Game of Thrones season 8 trailer on EW’s Game of Thrones Podcast, brought to you by Toyota. (What, exactly, is going on with Cersei? is Jon going to ride that dragon or what?). Plus we discuss EW's new Battle of Winterfell set visit co ... Show More
43m 30s
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
Jul 2017
Ep. 1: Shall We Begin?
James and Darren break down the season 7 premiere, “Dragonstone,” an opener so fun even Ed Sheeran didn’t wreck it. They tackle Arya’s surprise murder-feast, Euron’s pick-up artist makeover, Sam’s gross internship, Dany’s rad castle repo, and more. Tweet questions to @JamesHibber ... Show More
52m 4s
Apr 2016
EW's Game of Thrones Weekly: You Know Nothing About Season 6
In our season 6 preview, James gives spoiler-free thoughts on watching the Thrones premiere screening in Hollywood while Darren makes some bold predictions for the season, and together we ponder the fate of Jon Snow, the productivity of George R.R. Martin, and discuss how Arya's ... Show More
29m 32s
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