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Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the fourth episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, "Tumbleton." They discuss Daemon discovering Rhaena’s secret, Alyn’s new responsibilities, and the rising tensions in both King’s Landing and Tumbleton.

(00:00) Intro

(07:10) Opening Snapshot

(26:44) Opening credits update

(28:37) Taking over Tumbleton

(34:23) Bath time with Ormund Hightower

(46:35) The black council considers the Ormund conundrum

(54:46) Rhaenyra seeks Ormund intel from Alicent

(01:06:58) Corlys grants Alyn his seat

(01:11:01) Aegon and Larys find sweet Sunfyre

(01:19:59) Criston and Gwayne reach Harrenhal

(01:29:43) Alyn and Rhaenyra bond

(01:33:23) Aegon and Larys reach Rook’s Rest

(01:33:40) Turmoil in Tumbleton

(01:41:11) Hugh implores Rhaenyra to send him to Tumbleton

(01:42:48) Ulf’s graffiti stroll

(01:45:23) Kat’s family appeals to Ormund

(01:46:57) Rhaenyra consults Orwyle on the Faith

(01:54:03) Daemon treats with Lady Jeyne

(01:57:57) Daemon discovers Rhaena’s secret

(02:11:14) Ormund’s meltdown

(02:16:28) Ulf’s request

(02:27:36) Aegon kisses the boot

(02:30:07) Daemon gifts Rhaenyra … a charred head

(02:38:05) Oh boy, Helaena is pregnant

(02:42:51) Ormund forces Daeron to bloody his blade

(02:50:06) Book spoilers!

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee

Studio Production: Jacob Cornett

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin, and special guest Van Lathan are excited to give you all of their thoughts on the newest episode of ‘House of the Dragon’! They start off with Joanna’s Chris Ryan impression, get into the universal love for Daeron Targaryen, and wrap up with Team Black’s interesting choice of small council.(00:00) Intro(02:51) CR’s recap(05:48) Favorite moment of the episode(12:43) 'GoT' communion ritual(14:14) Ormund and Daeron’s relationship(15:55) Cult of Hightower(17:30) Daeron Hightower vs. Daeron Targaryen(22:06) Ormund and the Faith(26:42) Villains in the 'Thrones' universe(30:56) Ormund Hightower vs. Tywin Lannister(35:53) Alys, the witch and queen of Harrenhal?(40:23) Criston Cole’s self-reflection(47:24) Big reveal: Helaena is pregnant(52:57) Undercover boss: Aegon and Larys at Rook’s Rest(54:55) Relationship between riders and dragons in this episode(59:38) Team Black’s small council(01:02:46) Orwyle’s character progressionHosts: Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin, and Van LathanProducers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, and Scott LeeSocial: Jomi AdeniranSet Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu MehraAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Mal and Jo dive deep into ‘The Vampire Lestat’ Episode 6! They also check back in on Episode 5! They discuss the introduction of Akasha, a séance, and the best song of the season so far.

(00:00) Intro

(05:27) Opening Snapshot

(28:00) Let’s begin at the end

(41:10) The queen arrived!

(01:00:08) “Stained Glass Eyes”

(01:05:52) “Dick Salt” (working title)

(01:10:31) Dan gets a suntan

(01:14:49) Exorcising demons

(01:21:45) Back on the bench

(01:28:08) A roundup of fun and funny things

(01:33:17) Book spoilers!

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee

Studio Production: Jacob Cornett

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the third episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, “Rhaenyra Triumphant.” They break down everything from Ormund’s scheming with a fake Daeron to Rhaenyra’s rough first day at the office.(00:00) Intro(05:53) Opening Snapshot(25:21) Daemon forces Ormund’s “surrender” [wink wink](38:04) Opening credits update(41:57) Rhaenyra begins a normal one(55:17) Rhaenyra meets “Daeron”(01:17:13) Small Councils and empty coffers(01:31:28) Rhaenyra recants her pledge to Alicent(01:41:56) Mysaria’s to-do list grows(01:47:15) A frosty meeting with the High Septon(01:54:05) Corlys makes his ask(01:57:47) Seeking some midnight cuddles(01:59:27) A moon blood interruption(02:04:42) Hearing petitions(02:08:14) The Small Council continues to bicker(02:1034) Knighting the seeds(02:12:51) Alicent guides—and warns—Rhaenyra(02:15:42) A ratty dinner is served(02:21:08) Daemon shares his simple platform: We’re gods(02:28:14) Corlys and Rhaenyra argue(02:34:25) The Faeron and Tumbleton reveals(02:41:19) Book spoilers!Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are excited to give you all of their thoughts on the newest episode of ‘House of the Dragon’! They start off by dissecting the immense pressure on Rhaenyra’s shoulders in this episode, then get into the stereotypes of the Targaryen madness, and finally help us answer the biggest question of the episode: Was Daeron Targaryen, in fact, well met?(00:00) Intro(01:36) CR’s recap(04:19) Is this the best episode of ‘House of the Dragon’?(10:14) The pressures of the crown(13:50) The humor in this episode(16:54) Targaryen lineage and the madness(22:32) Matt Smith’s performance in this episode(25:16) Daemon and Rhaenyra speak of the future(27:18) Seeking counsel from Alicent(31:50) Viserys’s complicated legacy(35:12) Have we seen the real Daeron?(40:55) Corlys and the issue of bastards(45:54) Rhaenyra sucks at diplomacy(49:34) The scheming of Ormund Hightower(50:57) Westeros Geography Corner Part 2(53:25) Hunting for the usurpers(57:14) The Faith and the queenHosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, and Jamie YukichSocial: Jomi AdeniranSet Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu MehraAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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