Watchers of the Wall: A Game of Thrones Podcast

Ring the bells, and open your earbuds, we’re here to break down Game of Thrones’ penultimate episode. Dany prepares for an assault on King’s Landing, Varys tries desperately to seek support for Jon, and Tyrion does… stuff. Oh, and there was a big battle. iTunes Stitcher RSS https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xjstjb/WOTW_805.mp3

Game of Thrones is approaching its final act. We convene to analyze this week’s episode, savoring the post-battle revelry, and discussing the nuances of the story. Is Tormund’s heart capable of healing? Is Ghost a good boy? Is Jaime riding towards assassination, or a reunion, with Cersei? iTunes Stitcher RSS https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qu9j7w/WOTW_804.mp3

We break down the longest battle sequence in television history. Discussing the cinematic glory, controversial reception, and implications moving forward for the Game of Thrones TV show and franchise-at-large. iTunes Stitcher RSS https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/idm6hp/WOTW_803.mp3

This week we discuss the great sleepover at Winterfell! The night before the battle against the dead, the Thrones cast spent this episode mulling death, and the glimmer of a future. We break it all down with cunning, insight, and aplomb. iTunes Stitcher RSS https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5nzwjk/WOTW_S8E2.mp3

Season 8 of Game of Thrones is finally here. Episode one was full of long-awaited reunions, and foreshadowing for the conclusion of this epic saga. The Watchers of the Wall podcast is here to break down all of the reunions, accomplishments, and foreshadowing. Whether it is Thormund’s beautiful baby blues, or Arya’s mystery weapon, we […]

Watchers of the Wall return to preview and make predictions for the final season of Game of Thrones! Who will live? Who will die? Who will hook up? We tackle these questions, making predictions for all of our favorite characters. Don’t worry, we have no outside knowledge or spoilers (other than what is shown in […]

The season 7 finale was crushing, some more than others. Was the showdown in the Dragon's Pit worth the build up? Do cocks run the world? Which of the Stark sisters struck first? Add a dash of Peter Dinklage praise and you got yourself the latest episode  of Watchers of the Wall.

The takes are hotter than dragon's breath on this week's episode of Game of Thrones and this podcast. We debate the merits of Arya's drastic character turn, Snowcean's 7 unforgettable hike, Dany's quickening womb, and the White Walker dive squad.

Can you smell what the Drogon is cooking? It's spicy Thrones takes. How did Jaime glide 900 yards downriver on one breath? Could Jon have given a colder goodbye to Dany? Where's the Big Woman? Should we give Gilly the first link in her chain? We answer these questions and more.

Smoke em if you got em. This week we are engulfed in the glorious flames of Game of Thrones’ latest masterpiece: ‘The Spoils of War’. We start in Winterfell, savoring Arya’s return home, recap what we know about the Golden Company, surmise on the direction of Jon and Dany’s ‘relationship’, then finally arrive at the Loot Train to interpret our awe of the final scene.

Cersei keeps chalking up W's and everyone else is just trying to catch up! Jump in to this week's breakdown of Season 7's third episode for the complete breakdown of who is winning, who is losing, and who is just trying to get their messaging strait. Also, Bran Stark needs some PR 101 because that was awful folks. The Song of Fire and Ice is being sung!

The work continues.. This week Drew and Spencer tour the map of Westeros, discussing Jon’s mail, Arya’s conversation with some old friends, xenophobia in King’s Landing, and  Euron dropping in on Dany’s scheme, securing his gift for Cersei. Listen, for the realm!

Unfurl you man buns, it's time to talk Thrones. Drew and Spencer return for a closer look at the machinations kicking off season 7. Does Arya's vengeance offend the Many Faced God? Is Jon living up to the family legacy of effing up? Is Euron cool now? What is an appropriate small talk topic when you're performing an autopsy? Download, subscribe, etc - This knowledge is available to you without changing out a single bed pan!

Greetings from the estate of Imp's Delight! Pour yourself a glass of vintage Dornish wine and freshen up on Game of Thrones heading into the season 7 premier. We will catch you up on where all your favorite characters ended last season at (cue the piano), power rank the forces of Westeros (both military and magical), and predict some stuff that we're prettyyyyy sure is gonna happen (RIP the Wall, we hardly knew ya). Our watch has begun - valar morghulis!

Season 6 is in the books, so you know what that means! It is time to review the highlights from this season! In the final episode of the season Spencer and Drew discuss their favorite moments from this season, power-rank the various forces still at play in Westeros, and wildly speculate about the future happenings of season […]

The season finale is upon us, and wouldn’t you know this episode might be the best finale in Thrones history. The longest episode in Thrones history demands a meticulous breakdown of the episode and the ramifications these events will have going into season 7. Join us as we discuss the aftermath of the battle for Winterfell, […]

This is it… The episode we have been waiting for all season long, and man did it live up to the hype! Stark vs Bolton in a knock down, drag out contest of for Winterfell and the future of the North! Drew and Spencer break every beautiful moment from this week’s blockbuster episode. We explore […]

GET HYPED WATCHERS! Spencer and MediumJohn of House Beisner look forward to ‘The Battle of the Bastards’ in our special episode 9 preview. We make our predictions for most kills, consider which of our favorite characters are most likely to perish, and potential punishments for that bastard Ramsay. Check it out while impatiently counting the […]

Drew and Spencer of House Darr are back this week to discuss the major moments in episode eight, “No One.” Get the lowdown on the political machinations of King’s Landing, the siege in the Riverrun, and backstabbing in Braavos. Plot lines are beginning to wrap up as we wind our way to the final two […]

Drew is out this week as he sires the heir to House Darr (congrats!). But fear not Watchers, Uncle Spencer recruited ‘MediumJohn’ of House Beisner and Kunal ‘The Purple Viper’ of House Nayee in the fight to keep recaps coming to our loyal listeners. This week we discuss what your armor says about your family’s rep, […]

Valar Morghulis Watchers! This week we caught up with all of the drama happening in King’s Landing, and we were introduced to Sam’s family in Hornbill. So much drama… We break down all of the big reveals, the new faces, and the old faces before discussing what might happen in the last four episodes. Valar Dohaeris!

Valar Morghulis Watchers! This week had some of the biggest revelations in the show’s history and some of the absolutely most beautifully tragic deaths. A moment of silence please for our fallen friends… Our episode breaks down all of the big lore drops north of the Wall, the crazy Kingsmoot, and what is happening with Sansa’s […]

Valar Morghulis Watchers! This week’s episode was FIRE! Powerful women abound in episode four, and they are dragging their men with them whether they like it or not. There is so much to discuss with the Stark reunion, the plotting against the High Sparrow, the slavery debate in Meereen, and finally Danny’s massive move in Vaes […]

Valar Morghulis Watchers! “Oathbreaker” stayed true to the title of the episode, with many oaths being made and broken in Winterfell, Braavos and Castle Black.This episode also continued with the massive character reveals by reintroducing more long forgotten characters. Do you know the history of the Tower of Joy or Dosh Khaleen? This week we break […]

Valar Morghulis Watchers! To say “Home” was a revelation would be a vast understatement. This week all the action happened in the North with Ramsey on the war path, Balon Greyjoy coming back on the scene, and Melisandre making some major moves! But that doesn’t mean the Lannisters are resting on their laurels! No sir, Jaime and […]

Valar Morghulis Watchers! Game of Thrones is back, so you know what that means. It is time for Spencer and Drew to break it down with a little help from the Maesters at the Citadel. This week we talk about all the major story beats from the episode and all the reasons we are hyped about […]

Valar Morghulis Watchers! We are less than a week away from the season six premier and the hype levels are OFF THE CHARTS! To help prepare the way for the coming of the next season, the Darr brothers put together a season five recap episode that goes over the character arcs of each of the major […]

YOU ARE NOT PREPARED!!!!!!!! This week on SnowWatch we breakdown the second trailer for Season 6 of Game of Thrones. So strap yourself down and prepare for reckless speculation as we go through the trailer frame by frame and talk about the future of this magnificent show.  Also this week we unveil our Facebook page and […]

This week we break down the fifth and sixth episodes of season 2 as things in the seven kingdoms really begin to heat up dramatically. All of the main characters are on the move meeting even more new characters (many of whom seem to be love interests). We break down all of these moving pieces […]

GET HYPED SON!!!!! Season 6 is practically upon us and to celebrate we break down the absolutely magnificent trailer. Spoilers abound as we peddle the most outrageous theories about what is to come, because, let’s be honest, NOBODY %*&ING KNOWS!!! VALAR MORGHULIS!!!

This week we break down the third and fourth episodes of the second season as the five kings begin to mobilize their troops. Theon has switched sides, Renly has a new knight in the kingsguard, and Stannis has his sights set on his brother. We break down our favorite moments and make the case for why […]

This week on Watchers of the Wall we dive into Season 2 of Game of Thrones, and you know what that means: the Ironborn are now in play. This week we detail the major players in the war of the five kings, why they are vying for the throne, and who has the best claim […]

This week we break down the last two episodes of Game of Thrones Season 1, and let’s just say, heads will roll. These are the major episodes that shaped the future success of the show, but like all season finales, they leave you with more questions than answers. That’s why we are here, so let […]

This episode we break down the seventh and eighth episodes of the season and let’s just say, things are heating up. The consequences are in full force for some questionable decisions by the main characters as the kingdoms go through some regime changes after Robert’s “accident.” We break down all the political intrigue, who is […]

This week we break down the fifth and sixth episodes of season one. In a typical mid-season lull with a ton of exposition, it is good to reflect on the importance of historical events like Robert’s Rebellion, which is exactly what we do in this week’s Tales from the Citadel.  Also at the end of […]

This week we break down the third and fourth episodes of season 1 of Game of Thrones. Enjoy a spoiler free discussion of each episode along with a Journey to the Citadel where we discuss each member of the small council. Enjoy!

Welcome to the launch of our Game of Thrones re-watch. Over the next few months we will be working our way back through the past seasons of Game of Thrones in two episode increments. In this episode we begin season one with episodes one and two. Ohhh Winterfell, how we missed you. Also in this […]

Welcome back. So we couldn’t wait almost a year to relaunch Watchers of the Wall. So welcome to the relaunch with the one and only Snow Watch 2015. We track Jon Snow across the globe and follow his every move as we speculate if in fact Jon Snow will return in Season 6. We unpack […]

In this special season five recap episode of Game of Thrones the three Darr brothers unite from across America to discuss the highs and lows of the season, discuss our favorite scenes, rank the best duos of the season (27:45), discuss fictional side-quests that will never happen (42:45), and also give out superlatives such as “People’s […]

This is it folks, the Season Finale of Game of Thrones, and boy did it deliver. We recorded this just hours after so we were pretty emotionally compromised.  This is your first and final warning not to listen if you care about spoilers because they will be coming quick. We also delve into some green […]

This week in Watchers of the Wall we break down the 9th episode of Game of Thrones “Dances with” wait, “A Dance upon Drag…” wait, “A Dance on” nope… “The Dance of Dragons!” There we go. We filmed this one live in New Orleans with Spencer and Drew sitting together, but not on the same […]

This week we talk about Hardhome.