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Diana and Sam break down House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 6 as Rhaenyra faces a major turning point when the Iron Throne draws blood, forcing her to question the queen she is becoming. They discuss her changing approach to power, Alicent's impossible choice to protect Helaena, and the emotional final stand of Ser Criston Cole. They also explore Aemond and Alys Rivers' mysterious connection, the growing division within the Hightower family, Daemon's reaction to the Gold Cloaks, and the shocking cliffhanger involving Corlys Velaryon. Plus, they share predictions for what's next and wrap things up with their latest TV and movie recommendations. 00:00 – Introduction & Question of the Day 02:00 – The Iron Throne Cuts Rhaenyra 03:28 – Is Rhaenyra Changing? 05:22 – Helaena, Alicent & Impossible Choices 09:34 – Alicent Gives Up Aemond 11:50 – Ser Criston Cole's Final Stand 14:57 – Tully's Perfect Quote & Who Is Black Aly? 20:37 – Rhaenyra Discovers Helaena Is a Dreamer 26:40 – Aemond, Alys & the Dragon Eggs 31:40 – Daeron, Ormund & Ser Gwayne: A Family Divided 38:37 – Corlys Velaryon's Cliffhanger 42:20 – Daemon & the Gold Cloaks 44:20 – Aegon, Larys & Tyland 46:50 – Rhaena & Lady Jeyne Arryn 49:25 – Baela & Alyn | Hugh & Ulf 55:40 – Rapid Fire 101:33 – Question of the Day & Wrap Up 104:30 – TV & Movie Recommendations Website: www.screensinfocus.comEmail: screensinfocus@gmail.com Instagram: @screensinfocusFacebook: Screens in FocusTikTok: Screens in FocusYouTube: Screens in Focus Feedback and TV/Movie Recommendations: Google Voice: (669) 223-8542 Free background music from JewelBeat.com: www.jewelbeat.com  

Το House of the Dragon επιστρέφει για την 3η του σεζόν και το POP για τις Δύσκολες Ώρες καβαλάει κι αυτό τον δράκο του και όπως πάντα, ακολουθεί τη δράση από κοντά, επεισόδιο μετά το επεισόδιο.Εκτάκτως λόγω Οδύσσειας, αυτή την εβδομάδα σχολιάζουμε μαζί το 5ο και το 6ο επεισόδιο της 3ης σεζόν, με spoilers και για τα δύο!Κάποιες φορές πρέπει να προσέχεις τι εύχεσαι! Η Rhaenyra είναι τώρα βασίλισσα, αλλά με τι κόστος; Και με τι καθημερινές δυσκολίες στον τρόπο που κυβερνά; Γιατί κινδυνεύει να χάσει το Tumbleton; Γιατί προσπαθεί να αποδράσει από το κάστρο η Alicent; Τι μυστικό της κρύβουν όλοι γύρω της; Γιατί είναι τσαντισμένοι μαζί της ακόμα και σύμμαχοί της, όπως ο Corlys ο Velarion; Και τελοσπάντων, τι θέλουν όλοι από αυτήν πια;;;Τριγύρω τα πράγματα δεν είναι λιγότερο μπλεγμένα. Ποια είναι η μοίρα του Βαρύ Αρσενικού Criston Cole; Ποιο είναι το πιο απρόσμενο ερωτικό τριγωνάκι του βασιλείου; Πού πάει και μπλέκει ο Ζοχαδιασμένος Corlys ο Velarion; Γιατί τα πράγματα δεν είναι όπως τα περίμενε ο Hugh o Hammer; Τι συμβαίνει με την κατοχή στο Tumbleton; Τι στα κομμάτια κάνει ο Aemond στο pocket universe που είναι παγιδευμένος; Θα την παλέψει ο Daeron; Γιατί ξαφνικά δε μας τα λέει καλά η Mysaria; Και πραγματικά, ποιο είναι το πρόβλημα του Ormund; #HouseoftheDragon #HotD #RhaenyraTargaryen #GameofThrones

Daemon is on the hunt, Ulf is annoyed, Aegon is contemplating, Gwayne is proving his worth, and Cole is at his end, all while Rhaenyra sends Alicent to Harrenhall to... do what? This is our discussion of House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 6, titled "Faceless Men." (No, not those faceless men.) The Socials:YouTube: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@moviepunditrypodcast7930Twitter: @movie_punditry@mikeymo1741@RDellBurnsThreads:@mikeymo1741@rdell47Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditryEmail:moviepunditry@outlook.comRandom Rewatch Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/mikeymo1741/list/random-rewatch/Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the copyright act 1978, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Any quoted media remains the property of the copyright holder. The opinions contain within are those of Movie Punditry. There is no paid content on this channel.

Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the sixth episode of ‘House of the Dragon' Season 3, "Faceless Men." They discuss the Butcher's Ball, dragon dreams, some assassination attempts, and more! (00:00) Intro (08:00) Opening Snapshot (19:12) Deep dive (19:53) The Butcher's Ball is here at last (42:11) The black council remains a dumpster fire (01:00:57) House Baratheon enters the chat (01:08:29) Ulf shares a lament with Hugh (01:12:57) Rhaenyra and Alicent discuss escapegate (01:18:55) Mysaria covers her ass (01:22:26) The gold cloaks retire (01:26:05) Alyn appeals to his father (01:29:20) Tyland, Larys, and Aegon dig the realm's shallowest grave (01:32:17) Alys ratchets up the flirting (01:35:41) Jeyne Arryn scolds Rhaena (01:38:40) It is, once again, incest o'clock (01:42:35) Gwayne arrives in Tumbleton (01:55:13) Helaena sews the future (01:58:34) Alys shows Aemond her dragon eggs (02:22:22) Rhaenyra hears petitions—and cuts her hand (02:33:38) Daemon goes undercover (02:34:04) Gwayne thwarts an assassination attempt (02:40:57) Kat rejects Hugh (02:42:14) Rhaenyra sends Alicent to Harrenhal (02:47:57) Closing shots (02:49:05) Book spoilers! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SPOILER ALERT Criston Cole wanted a blaze-of-glory death song. Instead, he got arrows and immediate irrelevance. This week on Thumb War, we're breaking down House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 6: Faceless Man or The Butcher's Ball?, aka the episode Rachel correctly renames The Hubris and the Humbling. We get into the Butcher's Ball, Black Aly shutting Criston Cole up, Alicent and Helaena being absolutely terrible at escaping, Rhaenyra trying royal customer service and hating every second of it, Daemon badly hiding his extremely white hair under a helmet, and the mysterious “Faceless Man” who may just be some guy. Plus: Rhaena's missing Sheepstealer scene, Jeyne Arryn's Moon Door hobby, Mysaria getting ruthless, Corlys and Alyn's daddy issues, Aegon asking if he's a bad man, Tyland joining the world's funniest grave-digging trio, and Alice Rivers casually revealing five dragon eggs. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you're enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we continue our weekly recaps of the third season of the hit HBO original series from the Game of Thrones universe, House of the Dragon, starring Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith, and Olivia Cooke. We discuss whether it was a good idea for Rhaenyra to send Alicent to find Aemond, and we debate whether Daemon's actions in this episode have damaged Rhaenyra's support in King's Landing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#houseofthedragon #gameofthronesuniverse Ser Criston is denied his greatest desire. Alicent continues to test the limits of Rhaenyra's mercy after her latest escape attempt. Rhaenyra continues to struggle with her duties as Queen. Ser Gwayne has a tense reunion with his ward and cousin after his retreat from the battlefield, but his presence pays off in a big way when a threat is revealed. Aegon makes a decision about his future. Rhaena is given a stark warning after breaking a promise. Hugh and Ulf make errors that may negatively impact their Queen.

House of the Dragon delivers a pretty big character's death this week. Unfortunately, David Foster didn't show up in time to write a song about him. Whoops! Sorry bout that erasure from history. Meanwhile, another pair of cousins gets the tingles and Alicent betrays her son. Again. Just another day at the office! To watch this recap on video, listen to our bonus episodes, and get ad free listening, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Don't forget to subscribe on our Winter is Crappening podcast feed!https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6958168b6446068fdc3dacffFind bonus episodes at patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens and follow us on Instagram @watchwhatcrappens @ronniekaram @benmandelker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ser Criston Cole finally meets the end he always swore would come with glory — except there's no glory in it at all. And as Rhaenyra's grip on the Iron Throne starts to slip, the people closest to her start slipping away too.

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, stick around for a quick Maester's Corner at the end of the show. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Support Bald Move:  Club Bald Move Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Join the discussion:  Email  |  Discord  |  Reddit  |  Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Rosie cover a packed episode: Criston Cole is killed in the Riverlands by Black Aly (Alicent Blackwood), Alicent and Helaena are pulled from the Red Keep's walls, and the small council splits over torching Tumbleton, with Daemon and Rhaenyra clashing hard. Lord Borros snubs the queen and sends a mysterious "belt" instead of himself. Rhaenyra's tense reunion with Alicent turns manipulative, Corlys tips off Alyn that Tyland Lannister survived the Gullet, and Aemond insists on leaving Harrenhal to find Vhagar. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, stick around for a quick Maester's Corner at the end of the show. Theme song: ⁠Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme)⁠ by ⁠Highway Superstar⁠ Support Bald Move:  ⁠Club Bald Move⁠ ⁠Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts⁠ Join the discussion:  ⁠Email⁠  |  Discord  |  Reddit  |  ⁠Forums⁠ Follow us: ⁠Twitch⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠  |  ⁠Instagram⁠  |  ⁠Facebook⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 5 of Season 3 of House of the Dragon had a whole lot going on. And, for the most part, they pulled it all off quite well. There is tension building between Daemon and Rhaenyra. Meanwhile, Aemond, with the help of Alys, is recovering his strength and confidence at Harrenhall. Ditto for Aegon, whose worldview is significantly challenged by Larys. Add in Sir Criston Cole accepting his fate, Alicent and Haelena attempting to escape, Ormund Hightower grooming Daeron to be a true challenger for the throne, and a shockingly gruesome discovery at the end of the episode, and what you have here is more classic Game of Thrones intrigue and storytelling. Where are things going from here? For all of the details, tune in to this week's installment of Game Gone Wrong?Chairshot Radio NetworkLaunched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you'll find! MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture)TUESDAY - 4 Corners Podcast (sports)WEDNESDAY - The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling) THURSDAY - Nefarious MeansFRIDAY - DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect)SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling PodcastSUNDAY - 30 Mindless MinutesCHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALSAttitude Of Aggression Podcast: The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history) Unidentified History (Ufology) & Game Gone Wrong (Game of Thrones Universe)Chairshot Radio Network Launched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you'll find! MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture) TUESDAY - 4 Corners Podcast (sports) WEDNESDAY - The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling) THURSDAY - Nefarious Means FRIDAY - DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect) SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling Podcast SUNDAY - 30 Mindless Minutes CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALS Attitude Of Aggression Podcast: The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history), Unidentified History (Ufology), & Game Gone Wrong (Game of Thrones Universe) Chairshot Radio Network Your home for the hardest hitting podcasts... Sports, Entertainment and Sports Entertainment! All Shows On DemandAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we continue our weekly recaps of the third season of the hit HBO original series from the Game of Thrones universe, House of the Dragon, starring Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith, and Olivia Cooke. We discuss whether Alicent's circumstances make it impossible for her to be a good mother to her children, and we debate whether Rhaenyra has no choice but to set fire to the city of Tumbleton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corporate confusion, multiversal panic, Gotham body horror, dragon-fueled paranoia, and one very expensive boat trip. This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl unpack the Paramount-Warner Bros. regulatory whiplash, judge the new Avengers: Doomsday and Clayface trailers, survive another cheerful hour in Westeros, and set sail with Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Doomsday Trailer: 12:19 WBD/Paramount News: 20:40 Clayface Trailer: 28:54 House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 5: 36:45 X-Men ’97 Season 2, Episode 6: 50:20 The Odyssey: 60:00:30 Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Paused as States' Challenge Proceeds A federal judge has granted a bid from a coalition of 12 states to temporarily stop Paramount from closing its $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín on Monday issued a temporary restraining order after the states sued last week. The emergency motion sought to prevent the studio from moving ahead with the merger for 14 days. “The Court ultimately finds the public interest favors their requested TRO to stay the merger in the interim,” Martínez-Olguín wrote in the order. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-warner-bros-merger-paused-states-challenge-1236651179/ Avengers: Doomsday | Official Trailer | In Theaters December 18 In Avengers: Doomsday, universes collide as the Multiverse Saga enters its final chapter. The Avengers, New Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men converge across realities to face Doctor Doom, an existential threat. The film sets the stage for a universe-shattering conflict that paves the way for Avengers: Secret Wars. Clayface | Official Trailer Clayface, explores Hagen's psychological descent from a tragic victim into a revenge-filled monster, delving into themes of lost identity, corrosive love, and the dark side of scientific ambition. While originally pitched as a standalone horror film, it is now framed as the story of a disfigured victim driven by obsession rather than a traditional villain origin. The movie is scheduled for release in theaters on October 23, 2026. House of the Dragon (HBO Max) House of the Dragon, Season 3, Episode 5 Title: Unbowed and Unbent Air date: July 19, 2026 Director: Nina Lopez-Corrado Writer: Philippa Goslett Summary: As the hunt for Aemond and Vhagar continues, Rhaenyra's grip on King's Landing grows shakier and Daemon tries to contain a campaign of increasingly gruesome violence. Alicent and Helaena search for a way out of the city, Alys Rivers tightens her hold over a recovering Aemond, and Ormund begins positioning Daeron as a rival king. Meanwhile, Criston Cole marches toward what looks increasingly like an elaborate suicide-by-Riverlander, while a bloody “feast for traitors” makes it clear that Team Black has enemies hiding everywhere. Rating Out of 5, That’s One Hell of a Last Super Art Installation Brian: 3.68/5 Darryl: 3.4/5 X-Men '97 (Disney+) X-Men '97, Season 2, Episode 6 Title: Danger.exe Air date: July 22, 2026 Director: Emmett Yonemura Writers: Beau DeMayo, Mariah Wilson, and Bailey Moore Summary: Polaris returns to Xavier's mansion just as the Danger Room develops a mind—and several grudges—of its own. Xavier's unhealthy habit of repeatedly simulating Magneto's death helps transform the training system into a very real threat, forcing the mutants to confront what their home has become. Meanwhile, Xavier launches X-Corp as the team's new public-facing operation, while Apocalypse completes a resurrection that turns an old friend into something much more dangerous. Because apparently grief counseling was never an option. Rating Out of 5, You’re in the Dangerzone… err… Room Now Charles Brian: 4.33/5 Darryl: 4/5 The Odyssey (2026) Release Date: July 17, 2026 Runtime: 172 minutes Director: Christopher Nolan Writer: Christopher Nolan Based On: The Odyssey by Homer Studios: Universal Pictures, Syncopy, and Woodsted Picture Company Distributor: Universal Pictures Summary: After the fall of Troy, Odysseus, king of Ithaca, begins a brutal voyage home to his wife Penelope and son Telemachus. His journey becomes a years-long battle against monsters, gods, temptation, grief, and his own worst instincts, while the family he left behind struggles against the suitors consuming his kingdom. Christopher Nolan turns Homer's foundational epic into a massive, brooding survival story about war, memory, loyalty, and the consequences of being the cleverest man in every room. Main Cast: Matt Damon as Odysseus Tom Holland as Telemachus Anne Hathaway as Penelope Robert Pattinson as Antinous Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra Zendaya as Athena Charlize Theron as Calypso Samantha Morton as Circe Jon Bernthal as Menelaus Benny Safdie as Agamemnon John Leguizamo as Eumaeus Himesh Patel as Eurylochus Ellen Page as Sinon Mia Goth as Melantho Production Notes: The Odyssey reunites Christopher Nolan with producer Emma Thomas and the Syncopy team behind Oppenheimer. Nolan wrote, directed, and produced the film, which was shot around the world and became the first feature photographed entirely with IMAX film cameras. The production built much of its ancient world practically and mounted a full-scale, globe-spanning shoot designed to make Odysseus' voyage feel physical, dangerous, and appropriately enormous. Rating Out of 10, Nobody… Nobody Was Attacking Me or Was It? 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#houseofthedragon #gameofthronesuniverse Cole and his army claim a brief victory against the Rivermen, but it comes at a heavy cost. Alys Rivers continues to keep hunters at bay as Aemond slowly recovers. Aegon's stubbornness brings Larys to a breaking point. Ormund continues to move towards making Daeron King. Alicent takes desperate measures to protect herself and Helaena. A Green ally rises from the dead. Daemon's warning come to pass when an unseen enemy stikes hard at King's Landing.

Diana and Sam break down House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 5, where nearly every major character reaches a breaking point. They discuss the growing tension between Rhaenyra and Daemon, Helaena's surprising independence, Aegon's difficult journey with Larys, Aemond's struggle without Vhagar, and Ormund Hightower's campaign to shape Daeron while weakening Rhaenyra through propaganda. Plus, they unpack the shocking "Feast for Traitors," explore the episode's themes, answer this week's Question of the Day, and wrap up with Rapid Fire and TV & movie recommendations. Timestamps (0:00) Episode overview and guest introductions (1:07) Episode pacing and first impressions (2:39) Biggest moments and standout storylines (4:23) The Red Keep: Rhaenyra, Daemon, and growing pressure (5:36) Rhaenyra and Daemon's evolving partnership (7:47) Leadership, trust, and the Small Council (10:14) Alicent and Helaena's difficult choices (11:53) Helaena finding her own voice (13:33) Mysaria's growing influence (15:37) Aegon and Larys' brutal conversation (18:17) Aemond, Alys Rivers, and life without Vhagar (19:28) Dreams, visions, and what they could mean (21:03) Baela and Addam's conversation about purpose and loss (27:53) Tumbleton: Ormund, Daeron, and preparing for war (35:14) Criston Cole and the Green army's uncertain future (36:07) Legacy, leadership, and choosing your own fate (43:55) "A Feast for Traitors" and the City Watch massacre (45:29) Ormund's strategy and staying one step ahead (59:01) Episode themes: Pressure, purpose, and everyone searching for something (1:01:48) Predictions for Episode 6 (1:05:37) Rapid Fire (1:13:25) Question of the Day: Honesty or loyalty? (1:18:19) TV & Movie recommendations Website: www.screensinfocus.comEmail: screensinfocus@gmail.com Instagram: @screensinfocusFacebook: Screens in FocusTikTok: Screens in FocusYouTube: Screens in Focus Feedback and TV/Movie Recommendations: Google Voice: (669) 223-8542 Free background music from JewelBeat.com: www.jewelbeat.com  

SPOILER ALERT Rhaenyra has the throne, but King's Landing has rats, unpaid guards, murdered gold cloaks, graffiti problems, rogue dragons, and one very tense small council. This week on Thumb War, we're breaking down House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5: Unbowed and Unbent, aka the episode where nobody relents, nobody listens, and Daemon being right is somehow the most annoying development of all. We get into Criston Cole's guerrilla warfare era, Alice Rivers' Harrenhal magic, the black goat/Vhagar conspiracy, Aemond's haunted mommy issues, Alicent chugging the lie, Helaena standing up for herself, Larys absolutely roasting Aegon into self-reflection, and Rhaenyra's deeply chaotic approach to leadership. Also: cats, rats, Baby Bjorns, tap-on delivery, Queen of the Bastards, and municipal payroll crises. Full spoiler recap is up now. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you're enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the fifth episode of ‘House of the Dragon' Season 3, "Unbowed and Unbent." They discuss Aemond's Harrenhal dreams, Alicent's escape attempts, Criston and Gwayne's muddy campaign, and more! (00:00) Intro (03:53) Opening Snapshot (19:57) Criston and Gwayne (42:28) Ormund and Daeron (01:07:32) Aemond and Alys (01:30:46) Aegon and Larys (01:41:56) Alicent, Helaena, and Mysaria (01:59:40) The black council (02:06:57) Daemon and Rhaenyra (02:25:58) 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The war is no longer being fought with dragons alone. Sarah and Will break down House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 5, "Unbowed and Unbent," as unrest spreads through King's Landing and every side begins using manipulation, insurgency, religion, money, and guerrilla warfare to gain an advantage. They discuss Ormund Hightower's campaign to undermine Rhaenyra, the violent attacks against the Gold Cloaks, and Daemon's growing frustration with how the city is being governed. They also examine Rhaenyra and Daemon's conflicting ideas about power, legitimacy, faith, and what it truly means to rule as a Targaryen. Elsewhere, Alicent attempts to protect Helaena and her unborn child, Mysaria finds herself caught between competing loyalties, and the damaged relationship between Aegon and Aemond reveals how deeply their childhood resentment continues to shape the war. Sarah and Will also explore Ormund's influence over Daeron, Criston Cole's brutal campaign through the Riverlands, Oscar Tully's military tactics, and how the nobles and common people of Westeros are being sacrificed for a conflict built around one family's bloodline. Then, the conversation shifts to the final season of The Bear. Sarah and Will share their thoughts on the season's one-day structure, Carmy's conclusion, Sydney and Tina's expanded roles, and why Episode 7, "Caramel," feels like a spiritual successor to the fan-favorite episode "Forks." They also discuss the series finale, the growth of Richie and the restaurant staff, the moments that worked—and one particular job interview that did not—before ranking all five seasons of the acclaimed series. Topics include: • The Gold Cloak murders and unrest in King's Landing • Ormund Hightower's strategy and support for Daeron • Rhaenyra and Daemon's battle over power and legitimacy • The role of faith, culture, and public favor in Westeros • Alicent, Helaena, Mysaria, and the unborn child • Aegon and Aemond's lifelong sibling rivalry • Criston Cole's legacy and the Riverlands guerrilla campaign • The Bear series finale and final-season reactions • Why "Caramel" continues the character growth of "Forks" • Sarah and Will's complete ranking of The Bear We discuss House of the Dragon strictly from the perspective of television viewers who have not read the source material. Timestamps 0:00 Welcome 0:30 House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 "Unbowed and Unbent" 53:14 The Bear - Season Five  1:08:00 Outro   Follow Sarah on social media at @sjbelmont and Will at @willmpolk. Follow Scene N Nerd on X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, and visit SceneNNerdPodcast.com. Rate, follow, and leave a comment on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

David and Jean take a scene by scene approach to "Unbowed and Unbent," an episode that shifts gears from the psychological intensity of the earlier run into something more mechanical, moving pieces into position for the back half of the season. Kristen Cole gets the lion's share of attention, with Jean making the case that Cole's entire identity is the product of a man who never got over rejection, and David walking through the real world history and tactical use of caltrops as Cole's guerrilla campaign hits its limits. The Harrenhal storyline draws pointed criticism for leaning on the tired damsel in distress trope in a show that has set a far higher bar for itself, while Alicent's deeply uncomfortable confrontation with Helena over moon tea opens up one of the episode's most genuinely complex conversations about bodily autonomy, survival, and the cost of power on the women who wield it.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: hotd@thelorehounds.comOr, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateshttps://linktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join the Dragon Boyz for another #HouseOfTheDragon recap! We're now more than halfway through the season and things are heating up across all of Westeros, and nobody is safe! Alicent and Heleana plan a daring escape, Larys and Aegon are found by an old friend, Rhaenyra STILL doesn't have anybody's respect, and more! Follow Brendan's Game Of Thrones geography content here: https://www.tiktok.com/BrendanClancy https://www.instagram.com/brendanclancy/ https://www.youtube.com/@brendanclancy3 #GameOfThrones **************************************** My Mom's Basement is a weekly podcast hosted by Robbie Fox, started in March 2019, to discuss movies, music, comic books, wrestling, and more with his friends and idols alike!   Subscribe to My Mom's Basement on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIeZ96PqdsJYQ7DFLRx6MHw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/basement-noise/1499013757?i=1499013968 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3Aq9W9BBCjsFOQqcYyO6IA?si=d9d0f74cf54a48deYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/mymomsbasement

Send us Fan MailThis episode was classic Game of Thrones dialogue driven episode. Like episode 4, this episode was used as a set-up to get us to that next expected battle. But, this episode gave us alot more intrigued and storytelling with some revelations. We find out the fates of Aemond and Tyland Lannister. We got to see how far reaching Ormunds power is as he is wreaking havoc on the Blacks and the Gold Cloaks somehow. Crispy Cole, Alicent, and the White Worm are showing us what they are about, and poor Haelena is once again forced into something she wants no part of. All in all, this episode definitely got me looking forward to episode 6.#houseofthedragon #watchdemthrones #demdragons #demthrones #gameofthrones #blackwithnochaser

House of the Dragon ends on its most brutal image yet — Chanel, Sharmane and Brandon recap an episode where the walls literally close in.

Episode 5, "Unbowed and Unbent," just turned House of the Dragon into a horror movie, and Justin and Greg are still processing the blood on that wall. This is the one where the Blacks' paranoia gets fully justified — and the body count says the worst is still ahead.

To paraphrase Lord Ormund Hightower, "one host is as good as another". Bankole subs in for Ebube this week to discuss another in a growing line of excellent 'House of the Dragon' episodes. Criston Cole is on suicide watch, Rhaenyra and Daemon need both marriage counseling and leadership training and Aegon has forgotten that his most athletic days are behind him. Mummy issues, abortion tea and maybe Afam has a thing for the witches? We're getting into it all! (6:50) - Responding to YouTube Comments(10:45) - Criston Cole's suicidal odyssey(26:30) - Halaena & Alicent's Decisions (30:40) - Rhaenyra's small council (38:50) - Rhaenyra & Daemon(1:08:15) - Aemond & Alys(1:14:30) - Aegon & Larys You can support us hereAlso available on YouTubeHost: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuests: Afam & SoonenProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

As we reach the mid-point of Season 3 of House of the Dragon, the plot has thickened across multiple fronts. Ormund Hightower has seized control of Tumbleton. As Rhaenyra weighs her options, Aegon's journey hits rock bottom, Cole decides to fight on without the aid of any dragons, Daeron wrestles with being a Targaryen molded through Hightower upbringing, Daemon makes a stunning discovery (as well as a massive decision), and Alicent makes a shocking discovery of her own. All of it has the potential to make the back half of Season 3 even more explosive than the first half was...and that is saying something. For all of the details, tune in to this week's installment of Game Gone Wrong?Chairshot Radio NetworkLaunched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you'll find! MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture)TUESDAY - 4 Corners Podcast (sports)WEDNESDAY - The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling) THURSDAY - Nefarious MeansFRIDAY - DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect)SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling PodcastSUNDAY - 30 Mindless MinutesCHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALSAttitude Of Aggression Podcast: The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history) Unidentified History (Ufology) & Game Gone Wrong (Game of Thrones Universe)Chairshot Radio Network Launched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you'll find! MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture) TUESDAY - 4 Corners Podcast (sports) WEDNESDAY - The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling) THURSDAY - Nefarious Means FRIDAY - DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect) SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling Podcast SUNDAY - 30 Mindless Minutes CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALS Attitude Of Aggression Podcast: The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history), Unidentified History (Ufology), & Game Gone Wrong (Game of Thrones Universe) Chairshot Radio Network Your home for the hardest hitting podcasts... Sports, Entertainment and Sports Entertainment! All Shows On DemandAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Wolverine confronts the ghosts of Weapon X while Daeron steps into the fire at Tumbleton. This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are digging into two episodes packed with old enemies, buried secrets, questionable alliances, and families that probably should have tried therapy. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 DC Studios Chat: 9:06 X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 5: House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4: X-Men '97 (Disney+) X-Men '97, Season 2 Episode 5 Title: Weapon X, Lies, and DVDs Air date: July 15, 2026 Director: Chase Conley Writers: Anthony Sellitti, Brian Ford Sullivan, and JB Ballard Summary: Wolverine and Morph assemble a volatile team of former Weapon X subjects and enemies to destroy the program's latest experiment. Their mission quickly turns into a mutant horror story involving the Brood, Omega Red, mutated wildlife, and the lingering damage caused by Dr. Cornelius. As the team fights to survive, Morph discovers Logan has been hiding his true objective: finding a way to restore the adamantium Magneto ripped from his body. The episode blends Weapon X nostalgia, science-fiction horror, and Wolverine's habit of manipulating the people closest to him. Ration out of 5, Full Metal Logan is Here Too Soon Brian: 4/5 Darryl: 4/5 House of the Dragon (HBO Max) House of the Dragon, Season 3 Episode 4 Title: Tumbleton Air date: July 12, 2026 Director: Clare Kilner Writer: David Hancock Summary: Ormund Hightower occupies Tumbleton and begins shaping the real Daeron Targaryen into a potential Hightower-controlled king. In King's Landing, Rhaenyra faces growing unrest, financial problems, and graffiti branding her the “Queen of Bastards,” while her response becomes increasingly authoritarian. Daemon discovers that Rhaena is Sheepstealer's rider and returns with a lie designed to protect his daughter. Elsewhere, Aegon searches for Sunfyre, Aemond remains missing, and Alicent learns that Helaena is pregnant. The episode establishes Ormund as a major threat while forcing Daeron to take his first brutal step toward becoming the man Ormund wants him to be. Rating out of 5, Secret Targaryen Are Always All the Rage in Westeros Brian: 3.35/5 Darry: 3.7/5 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

Join Diana and Sam as they break down House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4, exploring the growing cracks in alliances, the secrets being kept, and the challenges of leadership during the Dance of the Dragons. This week, we discuss Rhaenyra's struggle to find trusted allies, Daemon's mysterious actions, Ormund Hightower's rise as a powerful new threat, Aegon's emotional connection with Sunfyre, and the episode's biggest themes of loyalty, trust, and power. Main Topics: Rhaenyra's leadership struggles and the search for people she can trust Daemon's secret and what it could mean moving forward Ormund Hightower's influence and his role in shaping Prince Daeron Aegon and Sunfyre's emotional reunion Helaena's pregnancy and the changing dynamics among the Greens The impact of war on both the powerful and the smallfolk Timestamps: 00:00 - House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 recap and episode overview 02:08 - Question of the Day: Building your own small council 03:44 - Rhaenyra's leadership struggles and trusted allies 06:23 - Ulf's role as a dragonrider 08:29 - Ormund Hightower's rise and political strategy 09:57 - Daemon's secret and his return to Rhaenyra 11:08 - Helaena's pregnancy and the Greens 12:44 - Tumbleton: Ormund, Daeron, and power 15:01 - Daemon, dragons, and unexpected choices 17:01 - Ormund's influence over Daeron 19:02 - Kat, her family, and Tumbleton 22:16 - Alliances, trust, and key conversations 25:07 - Aegon and Sunfyre's emotional moment 28:34 - Dragon bonds and control 33:54 - The Vale: Daemon, Rhaena, Sheepstealer, and Lady Jeyne Arryn 37:23 - The impact of war on the smallfolk 43:07 - Rhaenyra, Alicent, and complicated relationships 50:23 - Supporting characters and themes 55:09 - Trust, betrayal, and secrets 1:00:41 - Different perspectives and character choices 1:03:28 - Question of the Day answer 1:06:46 - Episode wrap-up and predictions 1:07:18 - TV recommendations 1:14:23 - Movie recommendations including The Long Walk Website: www.screensinfocus.comEmail: screensinfocus@gmail.com Instagram: @screensinfocusFacebook: Screens in FocusTikTok: Screens in FocusYouTube: Screens in Focus Feedback and TV/Movie Recommendations: Google Voice: (669) 223-8542 Free background music from JewelBeat.com: www.jewelbeat.com  

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Westeros is heating up! Welcome back TDP family for our recap of HoD episode 4 titled Tumbleton. Tune in as we discuss the latest episode of the hit HBO series. Give us a rating and share this episode with your HoD friends! Watch the video edition of this episode on our YouTube channel! And follow us on Instagram @TripleDosePod

House of the Dragon finally shows us Daeron Targaryen — and Chanel, Brandon and Sharmane break down why his hair is the biggest book change yet.

Die Drachen tanzen, und die Menschen sind wie Staub unter ihren Füßen. Nur ein Grund, weswegen wir heute mal wieder über HOUSE OF THE DRAGON reden. Anlässlich des Starts der 3. Staffel, haben sich unsere beiden Westeros-Veteranen Tim und Schröck mal wieder im Studio eingesperrt, um schon mal ein wenig bis ausführlich über die ersten 3 Folgen zu quatschen. Inklusive einer kurzen Zusammenfassung der bisherigen Ereignisse. Demzufolge wird es unter anderem natürlich um DIE SCHLACHT AN DER GURGEL aka THE BATTLE OF THE GULLET und all ihre Folgen gehen, um die On-Off-Beziehung von Alicent und Rhaenyra, wie bislang wieder mit den Themen Härte und Sex umgegangen wird, darüber ob Staffel 3 die Spannung wieder herstellen und halten kann oder ob die Verbindungen zu GAME OF THRONES und das ewige Foreshadowing wirklich notwendig sind. Abgerundet durch viele kleine oder größere Beobachtungen drumherum. Dabei wünschen wir Euch wie immer viel Vergnügen oder hoffen, dass wir uns ansonsten so schnell wie möglich bei einem anderem Thema, dass Euch mehr liegt, wieder hören. Und für alle gilt selbstverständlich: bleibt bitte so gesund wie gut drauf. Farewell. 00:00:00 Begrüßung & Themenvorstellung 00:01:41 Bisher bei House of the Dragon 00:02:30 Ende Staffel 2 & Anfang Staffel 3 00:06:42 The Battle of the Gullet 00:20:13 Konnte Staffel 3 die Spannung bisher halten? 01:07:59 Foreshadowing & Verbindungen zu GoT 01:18:48 Die Härte bisher 01:21:08 Verabschiedung

RHAENYRA IS ON THE IRON THRONE, AND SHE'S BROKE AS A JOKE! Emily Hanks and I (like every other Sunday) are BACK to talk about some reality TV and a TON of other things you'd never expect us to rant about! On this part of the weekly wrap-up: we're talking about the past three episodes of House of the Dragon, including Corlys having BIG NERVE, Rhaenyra getting a win AND A LOSS, Alicent ready to GO, and more! THIS IS PART TWO OF A TWO PART EPISODE! DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN TODAY! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to “She's Speaking with Emily Hanks” podcast on Apple Podcasts!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to “She's Speaking with Emily Hanks” podcast on Spotify!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Emily on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Emily's YouTube channel, where we go live every single Sunday!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   *** HEY! Some of you have asked how you can show your appreciation for all the content provided by your mama's favorite Black geek. How about you buy me a beer/coffee?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ***   New episodes of “I Ken Not with Kendrick Tucker” are released weekly!   DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW! I LOVE 5 STARS! EMAIL ME AT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IKENNOTPODCAST@GMAIL.COM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW ME ON THREADS!⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Morgan Schulz returns to the show to break down an emotional HYROX World Championships in Stockholm.She shares the full story behind her asthma flare-up that forced her to withdraw from the Elite 15 singles race, the difficult decision to continue racing doubles the next day, and the medical issues she experienced after crossing the finish line.Morgan also talks about the support she received from fellow athletes, the challenge of balancing health with elite competition, her plans to get healthy for the fall season, and whether she and Kat will race the new Elite 15 series.Finally, we discuss the future of HYROX, race tickets and the Elite 15 license system, the Chicago Bears, true crime documentaries, and life away from racingLindsay BessegatoLindsay joins the show to talk about her journey from competitive hockey and CrossFit to becoming one of Canada's top HYROX athletes.She discusses qualifying for the Elite 15, representing Team Canada, working with coach Cole Sager, and why Miami was one of the toughest races of her career as she dealt with significant health challenges.Lindsay also opens up about years of underfueling, disordered eating, and the process of rebuilding her health while learning to fuel performance instead of chasing a certain body image. She explains how that has changed her training, confidence, and outlook heading into the HYROX World Championships.Finally, we talk about racing doubles and relays at Worlds, balancing strength with endurance, social media, sponsorships, and her goals for the future.House Of The Dragon Season 3 Episode 3Rhaenyra's difficult first days as queen.Daemon's confrontation with Ormund Hightower.The reveal of Daeron Targaryen and his dragon.Why everyone seems willing to challenge Rhaenyra.Corlys confronts Rhaenyra over legitimizing his sons.The growing role of Alicent as Rhaenyra's advisor.The rat crisis, the smallfolk, and ruling the realm.Ulf, Hugh Hammer, and the newest dragonriders.The Tumbleton campaign and what comes next.Winners, losers, and predictions after Episode 3.Today's episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in.Book a demo here.Today's episode is sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It's more than a beverage; it's a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.comAlso by Stryd – Personalized Run Training. Powered by the Best Data. Experience the future of running with our most advanced power meter yet, combined with Adaptive Training.Listen on Apple or SpotifySupport us through The Cup Of CoffeeFollow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG

House of the Dragon S3E3 Review: SPOILER ALERT Rhaenyra has King's Landing… but she might also be losing her mind. This week on Thumb War, we break down House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3, aka what Rachel calls Rhaenyra's Unraveling. The Red Keep is haunted, the music is screaming, everyone is starving, Corlys is furious, Daemon wants to burn the world down, and Rhaenyra decides the best way to win over the nobles is to serve them a beautiful feast of rats. Rachel loved the episode's descent into Targaryen madness. Jason thinks the show keeps cutting away from the exact moments we need to see — especially when dragons are involved. We get into the Ormund Hightower standoff, Alicent and Rhaenyra's weird little soul connection, whether Team Black is falling apart, and why someone needs to make a Downton Abbey-style House of the Dragon episode set entirely in the Red Keep kitchen. Full spoiler recap is up now. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you're enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No Fire and Blood character had a POV chapter, but HBO's Rhaenyra just did. Though she proclaims victory and aims for a brighter future, Rhaenyra is overwhelmed by problems of the moment and haunted by ghosts of the past. There's an ominous soundtrack and a familiar theme presented as a double edged sword… Like Maester Aemon told Jon Snow and his brother Egg, to become a man you must kill the boy. It's a metaphor for growing into a ruler, but for Rhaenyra it is also quite literal… and the boy is Alicent's child. Until she discovers simultaneously that he's not Daeron, and the war is not over. Vote for Us in the Hugo Awards for Best Related Work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lacon.org/register/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shirts -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠historyofwesteros.threadless.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HoW Audience Survey - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/howsurvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bonus Eps & More -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ patreon.com/historyofwesteros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.historyofwesteros.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro/Maps - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠klaradox.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bit.ly/howfb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bit.ly/howdiscord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Es ist wieder Zeit für eine Folgenbesprechungen! In diesem Video schauen wir uns die dritte Folge der dritten Staffel von HOUSE OF THE DRAGON an. Wir sezieren die Episode Szene für Szene und stellen uns Fragen wie: Sind die Targaryens wirklich Götter? Was wollen eigentlich Alicent und Helaena? Und verliert Rhaenyra langsam aber sicher den Verstand? Also viel Spaß und Valar Morghulis! :) Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Anmoderation 00:01:22 - Fragen 00:01:51 - Vorgeplänkel 00:06:54 - Kommentare 00:21:31 - Folgenbesprechung 02:41:16 - Fazit

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Btw you could have listened to/watched this as early as TUESDAY over on my Substack at CoreyWritesForyou.com and it would have costed you NOTHING. and also COMPLETELY AGAINST YOUR WILL YOU ARE GOING TO HEAR THE FIRST TO CHAPTERS OF MY NEW SOUTHERN CRIME NOVEL ON SUBSTACK* Join Lord Corey & Lady Kirby as we unpack the explosive events of House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 2, exploring the aftermath of the battle, Renera's brutal ascension, and the brewing conflicts warning of a tumultuous season ahead. This Podcast is Brought to You by CoreyWritesForYou.com and TraeCrowder.com  Episode Summary Provided by our friends at Riverside! In this episode: The emotional and cinematic return of Jace's body from the ocean, with reflections on funeral customs and death rituals Renera's raw grief display and her harrowing act of beheading her grandfather, Otto Hightower Damon's chaotic party with a mix of humor, violence, and political alliances The chaos in King's Landing, including Alicent's encounter with her father's head (lol) Dramatic scenes of Eamon's fiery vengeance and the clever interference of Alice Rivers The political scheming, the fate of the Stepstones, and dragon logistics The power dynamics shifting with Renera's coronation and Damon's declaration as her regent Predictions on Strongfoot's potential dark turn and Aegon's army ambitions The ominous move of the Sea Snake and the future of the Targaryen claim A semi related tangent about realistic expectations of nudity and the infamous Willem Dafoe ding dong story Timestamps: 00:00 - Ocean burial and funeral traditions in Westeros 02:34 - Renera's grief and her shocking act of execution 04:17 - Damon's wild celebration and political rallying 07:49 - King's Landing: Shedding blood and claiming the throne 09:46 - The emotional impact of Otto's death and Renera's heavy burden 11:21 - The search for Snake Daddy and the Stepstones' mysterious fall 12:48 - Sheep Stealer and the clandestine dealings in the Vale 13:44 - Eamon's brutal conquest and Alice Rivers' mysterious powers 16:50 - The dragons' journey to King's Landing and the political chaos 18:37 - Spoofs, humor, and a detour into Willem Dafoe's, uh, anatomy 19:49 - Banter on nose-picking, nudity in TV, and levity from the chaos

Paul and Andrea are back, and after last week's devastating Battle of the Gullet, this episode opens with Baela, his betrothed, returning Prince Jacaerys's ("Jace") body to Dragonstone. Rhaenyra is consumed by grief, but when Daemon returns from Harrenhal with news that Vhagar has left King's Landing, she finally agrees to retake the capital.Discussion HighlightsThe Battle of the Gullet — Revisionist HistoryThe hosts note the show's "unreliable narrator" device: the dragonseeds arrived at the Gullet after the battle was largely won, yet Ulf later claims credit for having "been there." They speculate the in-world histories may write Baela (and Moondancer) out of the record entirely — mirroring the books' own unreliable-narrator conceit.Emma D'Arcy's PerformanceExtensive praise for D'Arcy's portrayal of Rhaenyra's grief, compared to a similar physical breakdown moment in Downton Abbey. Special attention paid to the scene where Rhaenyra rebuffs Ser Lorent's comfort.Rhaenyra's Shift to DecisivenessThe hosts track Rhaenyra's arc from "what good would killing him do" to ordering Lorent's death moments later, tying it to Daemon's "did the queen stutter" energy and the prophecy (the Prince/Princess That Was Promised) as a source of newfound resolve.Alys Rivers & the Ruby TheoryA deep-cut theory: when Alys tells Daemon "I'll ask for food and you offer me rubies," the hosts connect it to Rhaegar's ruby breastplate and the Trident — suggesting Alys may be cryptically referencing the eventual fall of House Targaryen, generations later.Daemon & MysariaThe hosts debate Mysaria's actual value to Rhaenyra's council beyond being a confidante/paramour, noting she's stopped functioning as a spymaster despite that being her narrative purpose. They also flag how strange Rhaenyra's inner circle (Mysaria, and eventually Alicent) will look to outside lords.The Alicent MVP DiscussionAlicent is credited as the true architect of King's Landing's bloodless surrender — minimizing violence more effectively than Rhaenyra ever managed, while letting history hand the credit to Daemon. The hosts are far more critical of the Ironrod assault scene, calling it an unnecessary and "despicable" use of the sexual-violence-to-build-sympathy trope, seemingly deployed just to justify the audience enjoying his death.Rhaena, Lady Jeyne & the "Nettles" TheoryThe hosts revisit a fan theory (credited to an unnamed Threads user) that Rhaena may take on the identity of Nettles later in the story. They also debate the parentage of Sheepstealer, guessing at Vhagar or Dreamfire as the likely mother.The Velaryons on the BeachThe "Corlys has more than Rhaenyra" line gets pushback (Rhaenyra still has three living sons). The hosts liken the beach scene to a "secret meeting" and mourn how much House Velaryon has sacrificed for a cause that cost them Laenor and Laena outside of direct battle.Dark Sister's SymbolismDaemon gives Rhaenyra Jace's sword — Dark Sister, historically Visenya Targaryen's blade — for the execution. The hosts read this as deliberate: Visenya is remembered (rightly or wrongly) as the warrior-queen of the Conquest era, foreshadowing Rhaenyra's own turn toward decisive violence.The Execution & the ThroneMixed feelings on how the final walk to the Iron Throne was shot — visually stunning (deliberately echoing Viserys's own labored walk) but "heavy-handed" in symbolism. The hosts push back on audience discomfort with Rhaenyra's visible grief while executing Otto, arguing it's a more honest portrayal than the "affectless" violence typically rewarded on this show.Historical Parallels — Who Is Rhaenyra?An extended comparison to real English queens: initially set up like Elizabeth I (diplomat, problem-solver, besieged claim), but the hosts argue the writing is now trending toward Mary I ("Bloody Mary") — a traumatized, zealous ruler shaped by grief and a singular obsessive belief (the prophecy standing in for Mary's Catholicism). Alicent is compared to Margaret Beaufort — a soft-power operator rather than a battlefield figure.Succession Planning CritiqueThe hosts argue Viserys's biggest leadership failure wasn't naming Rhaenyra heir — it was failing to rebuild his council around people who'd actually support her once he was gone, leaving Otto and Alicent in place far too long.

Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are primed and ready to give you all of their thoughts on the newest episode of ‘House of the Dragon'! They start off with a very helpful, and beautiful, map of Westeros and touch on where all our characters are currently. Then they dive into the epic throne room scene, Aemond in Harrenhal, and the wonderful adventures of Aegon and Larys.(00:00) Intro(01:27) CR's Recap(07:00) Westeros Geography Corner(14:00) The Movements of the New Dragon Riders(15:54) Alys the Witch and Harrenhal(24:19) Aemond in Harrenhal(25:00) Rhaenyra and the Throne Room(28:08) A Brief History of Otto Hightower(31:56) Rhaenyra's Public Test(33:57) Aegon and Larys on the Road(34:38) Alicent is Going Through It(37:13) Corlys and His Remaining Family(38:13) The Reactions to Jace's death(40:40) The Prophecy and the Targaryen Lineage(44:14) The Mysaria Dynamic(47:12) Where Does Aegon Go From Here?Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, and Scott LeeSocial: Jomi AdeniranSet Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu MehraAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Rosie break down the second episode of House of the Dragon Season 3. In the fallout of the Gullet, Rhaenyra marches on King's Landing, Alicent makes good on a dangerous gambit, Aemond's hunt for Daemon leads him somewhere far stranger, and the throne finally changes hands at a brutal cost. Plus: Emma D'Arcy delivering one of the series' best performances to date. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Driven by her faith in Alicent, Rhaenyra positions herself to take King's Landing while the Triarchy sails to take on Corlys in the Gullet.LinksSupport Our Work - https://lsgmedia.net/joinDiscord - https://discord.com/invite/8FmrT9DrvuAcknowledgementsFloyd Frye (Intro/Outro Voice): https://www.tiktok.com/@floydfrye George C Music (Music): https://www.youtube.com/@GeorgeCMusicDisclaimer: This episode features impressions and parodies of celebrities and characters for entertainment purposes only. All impressions are satirical and fictionalized. Clips used in this episode fall under fair use for commentary, criticism, and parody. This is a movie podcast meant purely for entertainment— no affiliation with any celebrities, studios, or rights holders.

We've come to pod for the dragon queen! Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the premiere episode of ‘House of the Dragon' Season 3, ”Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood.” They break down everything from the Battle of the Gullet to Aemond and Alicent's relationship.(00:00) Intro (07:19) Opening Snapshot (19:09) Rhaena claims Sheepstealer in the Vale(32:02) Aemond learns that Aegon has fled(33:25) Aegon and Larys are taken prisoner(39:43) Rhaenyra shares the news of Alicent's visit(49:14) Aemond confronts Alicent(58:46) The winter wolves arrive(01:07:25) Criston and Gwayne continue their Philosophy courses(01:18:37) The Dragonseeds camp at Harrenhal(01:24:29) Alicent writes a letter(01:29:32) Corlys attempts to make peace with Alyn(01:32:57) The Triarchy arrives(01:38:26) Ormund Hightower enters the chat(01:49:57) It's Incest O'Clock for Aemond and Alicent(01:56:56) Jace imprisons his own mother(02:10:02) The Battle of the Gullet(02:21:41) Book spoilers!Explore the exclusive collection at ⁠Target.com.⁠Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob Cornett and Jamie YukichSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are back and ready to talk all things Westeros! They jump right into breaking down ‘House of the Dragon' Season 3, Episode 1. They discuss the Battle of the Gullet, get into Alicent and Aemond's heated talk, and end with what we all need: a little dragon math to know which dragons are with which people. (00:00) Intro(01:18) CR's recap(06:09) Favorite moment of the episode(14:41) Pace of the show(18:49) The Battle of the Gullet(24:55) Rhaena and Sheepstealer(28:40) What were Jace's motivations?(32:32) Corlys Velaryon and his family(36:47) Who won the Battle of the Gullet?(39:20) Alicent and Aemond's relationship(44:33) Divisions inside Team Green and Team Black(47:28) Alys the witch and the Isle of Faces(49:23) What is Daemon up to?(51:33) What is Criston Cole up to?(56:37) Episode 1: Dragon math Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, and Scott LeeSocial: Jomi AdeniranSet Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu MehraAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices