Winter Is Here: A Game of Thrones Podcast

  We’re back with our final Game of Thrones podcast. This week we’re reading your feedback and talking through our Best Of list. We’ll return shortly on our Rabbit Hole Network podcast with coverage of Big Little Lies and Killing Eve.   Links mentioned in this episode: Find us online at www.rabbitholenetwork.com Join our Facebook group […]

  We wrap up our discussion of the Game of Thrones finale, “The Iron Throne,” by exploring the theme of “cripples, bastards, and broken things,” and asking whether the show succeeded in fulfilling the promises made. We fawn over Sansa’s coronation gown and have more questions about King Brandon the Broken. We give fair warning that we […]

  We’re back with more thoughts on the Game of Thrones series finale and the series as a whole. We delve deep into character arcs and writing to explain why the finale ultimately remains disappointing. We’re also still grappling with many questions like: How much of Bran is Bran? Did the Three-Eyed Raven orchestrate everything […]

  Game of Thrones is over and it turns out it was Bran all along? We talk about the emotional impact of the first part of the episode; Dany and Jon’s not-so-great great love story leaves us a bit cold but we find Tyrion’s anguish very affecting. The back half of the episode leaves us […]

  We’re back with our feedback episode for “The Bells.” But before we hear what you guys thought, we once again discuss the poor, rushed writing of this final season of Game of Thrones. We pontificate on the nature of heroes and the disappointment of the Jon/Dany love story, and Rachael makes her predictions for […]

  With only one episode left, Game of Thrones is really racing toward the finish line. This week saw more bloodshed and we mourn the loss of more characters and the plotlines that could have been. We discuss character development, pacing, and whether or not the show earned these character turns.   Links mentioned in this […]

  We’re back to talk more about “The Last of the Starks,” but I can’t say our opinions have changed. We discuss the show’s treatment of women and character development before turning our attention to listener feedback.   Links mentioned in this episode: Find us online at www.rabbitholenetwork.com Join our Facebook group and get in on […]

  We think it’s safe to say that “The Last of the Starks” did not go down super well with fans. Despite a fun, engaging first half, and an amazing performance by Emilia Clarke, the writer’s committed several sins that we just cannot abide. We discuss the gorgeous feast scene and Brienne and Jamie finally […]

  In this special episode Rachael and Amberlee talk about “The Long Night” with a eye toward how it all fits together. What is Bran doing? Why does Jon seem so ineffective? Who is Azor Ahai? Do prophecies even matter? Why are the writers afraid of magic? All this and more in this jam-packed feedback […]

  The Long Night finally arrived and it lasted…a whole night. Raise a glass to those we’ve lost as we delve into a discussion of the longest battle sequence ever televised. We discuss the Night King’s motivation, death, and what it means for the Night’s Watch now that he’s gone. Jon was surprisingly not the […]

  Rachael and Amberlee get talky about Bryan Cogman’s elegiac love letter to the characters, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.” It’s a sleepover at Winterfell, where almost all of our characters have gathered to prepare for the big confrontation with the Night King, but did he accept the invitation? Jaime knights Brienne, making her […]

We’re back and ready to talk Game of Thrones! There were reunions aplenty this week as the main players positioned themselves for the war to come. During which, we’re positive Edmure will suddenly appear on the battle field having been freed from his frightening Frey prison. We discuss Jon’s loyalty to his family, Bran’s old […]

  Surprise! We’re back with a new episode! We discuss what happens when a show prioritizes spectacle over substance, the finer points of costuming, and our problems with the Winterfell storyline. Other topics include: Jaime leaving Cersei, Rachael’s concern for Edmure, Euron the Ridiculous Plot Pirate, Creepy Arya, parallels between Sansa and Cersei, and our […]

  Season 7 episode 7 of Game of Thrones, “The Dragon and the Wolf,” wrapped the season up much as it began: with an exploration of families, loyalty, and the massive White Walker army. We discuss more character reunions, Jon’s decision to tell the truth, the gigantic mess that is Winterfell, and Jaime’s decision to […]

  Season 7 episode 6 of Game of Thrones, “Beyond the Wall,” was a surprisingly great episode for Ser Jorah Mormont! We analyze the continued focus on leadership and what it means to be a hero, Arya and Sansa’s relationship, Tyrion’s discussion with Dany, and possible current and future traps. There’s a whole lot of […]

  Season 7 episode 5 of Game of Thrones, “Eastwatch,” tried to do a lot of things, but most importantly: Jon pet Drogon! Did you see his dragon face!? And Dany’s googly eyes!? We also discuss pacing issues, character parallels, missing reunions, the reintroduction of everyone’s favorite blacksmith, and the Gilly delivered bombshell. Rhaegar’s a […]

  Lannisters, and Dothraki, and Drogon, oh my! Season 7 episode 4 of Game of Thrones, “The Spoils of War,” gave us one of the most exciting battle sequences yet. We discuss the technical aspects of the battle, Bronn’s plot armor, and Dany’s strategic use of Drogon. Other topics include: rejection of established hierarchies, Drunk […]

  Season 7 episode 3 of Game of Thrones, “The Queen’s Justice,” dealt with themes of Justice and Leadership. We discuss the importance of not hurting children, the differing management styles of the three main houses, and Cersei’s growing madness. Most importantly, this episode gave us the meeting we’ve been waiting for with Jon arriving […]

  Season 7 episode 2 of Game of Thrones, “Stormborn,” delves in to themes of loyalty and perspective while also finding time for a naval battle. We discuss Arya’s reunions, the differing narratives presented by the three monarchs, bad television writing, and we beg the writers to please STOP RUINING FOOD! Should Jon be nicer […]

  In the Season 7 premiere, “Dragonstone,” Game of Thrones focuses on alliances and family while reminding us that life sucks for the common folk. We analyze the growing parallels between Cersei and Sansa, Jon’s method of governance, and Sandor’s continued evolution. Jamie has the best faces, Euron gets a makeover, Daenerys finally arrives in […]

  The Podcast that was Promised has arrived! In our inaugural episode of Winter Is Here, we discuss what we’re hoping, and not hoping, to see in the upcoming season of Game of Thrones before briefly analyzing the season trailers.   Links mentioned in this episode: YouTube: “Game of Thrones Season 7: Official Trailer (HBO)” YouTube: “Game of Thrones […]