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Today’s archival episode with Marlon James was recorded in 2019 at the studios of KBOO community radio. Marlon’s latest book The Disappearers has garnered the most talked about book review of this year, from the New York Times book critic Dwight Garner (who isn't known to gush). Not only did he say it should be talked about alongside Faulkner's Absalom, Absalom, Morrison's Song of Solomon, and Rushdie's Midnight's Children, Garner also called it one of the signal reading experiences of his adult life, a masterpiece, the novel of the decade and possibly of the century so far. The book we discussed seven years ago now, was James' move into fantasy and myth, a novel that won the 2020 Locus Award for Best Horror, Black Leopard, Red Wolf. The science fiction and fantasy author and critic Amal El-Mohtar, perplexed by all the comparisons of it to George R.R. Martin and J.R.R. Tolkien suggested at the time that it was more as if Toni Morrison had written Ovid's Metamorphoses: “Painful and strange, full of bodies shifting from personhood into meat, and somehow, always, still, upsettingly beautiful. This isn’t Tolkien’s grief-stricken melancholy, or Martin’s calculating, character-forward plot mechanics; it’s horror and tragedy by way of fantasy, nothing discrete, everything penetrating everything else. Reading Black Leopard, Red Wolf was like being slowly eaten by a bear, one inviting me to feel every pressure of tooth and claw tearing into me, asking me to contemplate the intimacy of violation and occasionally cracking a joke.” For the bonus audio archive Marlon reads his essay “Why I’m Done Talking About Diversity (or, Why We Should Try an All-White Diversity Panel).” We also added his 2015 Tin House Summer Writing Workshop craft lecture “The 9 and 1/2 Rules of Seduction” to the archive. These join many contributions from past guests including Ted Chiang, China Miéville, N.K. Jemisin, Joe Sacco, Naomi Klein, Carl Phillips, Dionne Brand and many others. To learn about how to subscribe to the bonus audio, as well as about all the other potential benefits and rewards of joining the Between the Covers community as a listener-supporter, head over to the show’s Patreon page. Finally, for your book shopping needs, don’t miss Milkweed Editions bookstore on BookShop.

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Continuous Since 2017 Mark Sevi Show Notes September 18, 2026 Episode #344 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com With Co-Host Christopher Stires GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS   SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and  JUST RELEASED! The 4th, incredible volume ~*~ On Amazon, Ebook or Paperback _______________________________________________________________________ CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONFOUNDED? A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers! On AMAZON SHOW DETAILS 00:00:00 INTRO Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by MaxCo Music Seminars and Classes 00:04:00 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON? #book #script #classes #seminars #ghostwriting 00:08:00 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING #bluebloods #gameofthrones 00:11:00 TOP 5 BIOPICS #walktheline #42 #greatestshowman 00:15:00  RANT Biopic accuracy doesn't exist 00:19:00 QUOTE/BUH BYE “Ideas are cheap. It's the execution that is all important.” — George R.R. Martin Need a Writing Class? For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org… Read the rest

Il giorno dell'ultima performance per questa run di George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones: The Mad King, torniamo a parlarne sul canale, questa volta con un video tutto dedicato alle teorie. Ce ne sono sempre state tante, intorno al Torneo di Harrenhal, l'Anno della Falsa Primavera e la Ribellione di Robert... lo spettacolo le ha trattate? Ne ha confermata qualcuna, ne ha smentita un'altra?C'è davvero molto da dire e, chissà, forse qualcosa potrebbe sorprendere!Foto di Johan Persson, condivise dalla Royal Shakespeare CompanyLink utili:1) https://youtu.be/VD3c6MJeS4k?si=ONCFgyLkfsbSwTRo Game of Thrones: The Mad King - Storia e analisi2) https://towerofthehand.com/blog/2012/01/05-southron-ambitions/3) https://www.reddit.com/r/pureasoiaf/comments/4ney6h/expanding_on_southron_ambitions/4) https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/1afia3p/spoilers_extended_harrenhal_the_original_tourney/5) https://youtu.be/XgH7E_pzrBc?si=iNQTTA4GjaSHs_kc Parallelismi tra la generazione di Aegon IV e quella di Aerys II6) https://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/127700-brandon-and-lyanna-were-wargs/7) https://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/145696-lyanna-stark-a-gift-from-old-gods/8) https://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Quite_a_Few_Questions9) https://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/2460/10) https://www.tumblr.com/goodqueenaly/158792245138/were-there-real-historical-examples-of-mystery11) https://web.archive.org/web/20130323173225/https://towerofthehand.com/essays/chrisholden/jon_snows_parents.html12) https://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/119413) https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/aj7fm7/spoilers_extended_the_battle_at_the_tower_of_joy/14) https://youtu.be/H6qsJv8OoXs?si=NIRwNGyEhmlGzeDr Nome Targaryen di Jon Snow00:00 Intro, premesse e struttura video03:53 Le ambizioni al sud45:30 Ma quindi... il vero organizzatore del torneo?56:46 Lyanna Stark e lo skinchanging01:17:01 Il cavaliere dell'Albero Ridente02:01:16 R+L=J e la Torre della Gioia (e varie ed eventuali)02:53:48 Gli amanti di Ashara Dayne03:07:58 Che fine ha fatto Ashara Dayne?03:27:28 The Mad King: su cos'altro si può speculare?03:33:50 ConclusioniSupportate il canale in cambio di contenuti esclusivi: https://www.patreon.com/LaCittadellaQui trovate tutti i link del canale e dei suoi host: https://linktr.ee/LaCittadella

Hi folks! This month we conclude our review of our favorite games that don't exist. Or at least didn't used to. Look, it makes more sense if you just listen to the episode. And don't worry - whatever you thought you heard at the end of last episode, Joe is fine and has definitely not been implanted with a government mind-control chip. Contents include but are not limited to: The soundtrack to The Last Starfighter: The Musical! One possible rule set for George R.R. Martin's fantasy chess-alike, Cyvasse. A quick look at the board games of Widow's Bay. Are there any books, movies, or TV shows that made up a board game you'd like to play for real? What classics did we miss? Come visit our Discord server to chat with us and other like-minded game nerds! As always, thank you for listening. Please consider writing us an iTunes review if you like what you hear! We'd also love to have you visit our website and let us know what kinds of games we should discuss next. You're also more than welcome to comment on the episode page, or our Discord, or our Facebook page, or tag @ascentofboardgames on Bluesky. Whatever way you prefer to share your opinions with us, we'd love to hear them.  As always, we appreciate your listening - stay safe out there, and happy gaming! Website: https://www.ascentofboardgames.com Email: ascentofboardgames@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/tdH3QAn  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ascentboardgames/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ascentofboardgames.bsky.social Discord: http://discord.ascentofboardgames.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascentofboardgames/ And, very occasionally, Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ascentofboardgames Intro and outro music is "Evening Melodrama" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under a Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. The Ascent of Board Games is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Some rights reserved. Thanks to JellyfishSorbet at Pixabay for additional audio this episode! Thank you for listening!

Entra nel mondo di prima. Sono queste le prime parole utilizzate per descrivere George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones: The Mad King, spettacolo teatrale della Royal Shakespeare Company, adattamento di due eventi chiave risalenti a pochi anni prima della storia corrente, che conosciamo e amiamo: il torneo di Harrenhal e la Ribellione di Robert.Ad un banchetto sontuoso che segna l'apertura di un grande torneo, canzoni su sogni e profezie vengono cantate, innamorati si incontrano, un cavaliere prende i suoi voti, un re folle che non doveva venire si presenta a sorpresa. Tra le risate dei commensali, le loro bevute e il loro scommettere su chi vincerà, però, un complotto traditore è in corso: la follia di Re Aerys II Targaryen non può più essere controllata, sta al figlio ed erede Rhaegar prendere la situazione tra le mani, intrattenendo un'idea molto pericolosa, quella di ribellarsi al padre.In lontananza, i tamburi da guerra non promettono niente di buono.In questo video, analizziamo lo spettacolo (a cui noi siamo stati, il 28 luglio!) nel dettaglio, andando a scoprirne la storia produttiva e i temi, oltre che la storia in sé, andando anche a citare qualche teoria qui e lì, che però approfondiremo in un altro video.Link utili:1) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/game-of-thrones-play-in-the-works-for-broadway-will-revive-iconic-characters-exclusive-4153230/2) https://www.westeros.org/News/Entry/164143) https://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Tourney_Rules4) https://www.westeros.org/Features/Entry/A_Note_on_The_Mad_King_and_Canon5) https://shows.acast.com/6242eba8dc35fe00156da157/episodes/6a70fa2362888a8235c1bcf46) https://observer.co.uk/culture/theatre/article/the-biggest-production-we-have-ever-put-on-inside-the-rscs-game-of-thrones-epic7) https://deadline.com/2026/02/game-of-thrones-mad-king-director-interview-1236728454/8) https://lossietereinos.com/exclusiva-la-charla-con-los-creadores-de-the-mad-king-la-obra-de-teatro-sobre-el-torneo-de-harrenhal-y-la-rebelion-de-robert/9) https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/1vawqzu/the_mad_king_a_review_spoilers_extended/00:00 Intro e premesse03:05 La storia e le ispirazioni dello spettacolo24:27 Il torneo di Harrenhal37:21 La Ribellione di Robert48:08 Ma lo spettacolo... è canon?01:00:42 George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones: The Mad King: di cosa parla01:18:14 Aerys II (+ Rhaella) Targaryen01:43:01 Rhaegar Targaryen02:20:13 Lyanna Stark02:45:40 Casa Stark03:06:38 Robert Baratheon03:14:46 Elia Martell03:26:25 Ashara Dayne03:34:25 Howland Reed03:37:39 La Guardia Reale03:51:34 Varie ed eventuali03:57:02 What's next?03:59:17 ConclusioniSupportate il canale in cambio di contenuti esclusivi: https://www.patreon.com/LaCittadellaQui trovate tutti i link del canale e dei suoi host: https://linktr.ee/LaCittadella

"Esta não é a minha história." Foi isso que George R.R. Martin disparou numa reunião por Zoom com produtores da HBO, depois de ver o rumo que Ryan Condal deu à adaptação de sua obra. E a treta não parou por aí: teve post apagado às pressas, entrevista chamando a relação de "abismal" e um corte de personagem que pode desmontar toda a lógica emocional de um dos suicídios mais chocantes da saga.Com a confirmação de que a quarta temporada, prevista para 2028, será a última, Rafael Arinelli, Julia Barth e Henrique Rizatto investigam se A Casa do Dragão finalmente conquistou identidade própria ou segue fadada a viver à sombra de Game of Thrones. O grupo analisa a transformação implacável de Rhaenyra, compara o final melancólico de Aegon II com a queda muito mais controversa de Daenerys, e destrincha a alegoria política que conecta os dragões a armas de destruição em massa.Tem também espaço para os memes, claro: a morte seca e nada heroica de um personagem que o público já estava doido para ver cair, e a piada interna sobre a dinastia Targaryen não saber batizar filhos direito.Cinzas, poder e uma treta de bastidores digna de Porto Real.• 04m52: Pauta Principal• 1h15m15: Plano Detalhe• 1h28m35: EncerramentoOuça nosso Podcast também no:• Spotify: https://cinemacao.short.gy/spotify• Apple Podcast: https://cinemacao.short.gy/apple• Android: https://cinemacao.short.gy/android• Deezer: https://cinemacao.short.gy/deezer• Amazon Music: https://cinemacao.short.gy/amazonAgradecimentos aos padrinhos: • André Marinho Moreira• Bruna Mercer• Charles Calisto Souza• Daniel Barbosa da Silva Feijó• Diego Alves Lima• Eloi Xavier• Guilherme S. Arinelli• Thiago Custodio Coquelet• Wilmar Arinelli Jr• William SaitoFale Conosco:• Email: contato@cinemacao.com• X: https://cinemacao.short.gy/x-cinemacao• BlueSky: https://cinemacao.short.gy/bsky-cinemacao• Facebook: https://cinemacao.short.gy/face-cinemacao• Instagram: https://cinemacao.short.gy/insta-cinemacao• Tiktok: https://cinemacao.short.gy/tiktok-cinemacao• Youtube: https://cinemacao.short.gy/yt-cinemacaoApoie o Cinem(ação)!Apoie o Cinem(ação) e faça parte de um seleto clube de ouvintes privilegiados, desfrutando de inúmeros benefícios! Com uma assinatura a partir de R$30,00, você terá acesso a conteúdo exclusivo e muito mais! Não perca mais tempo, torne-se um apoiador especial do nosso canal! Junte-se a nós para uma experiência cinematográfica única!Plano Detalhe:• (Julia): Série: Vampiro Lestat• (Julia): Filme: O Convite• (Henrique): Animação: Batman: Cruzado Encapuzado• (Henrique): Animação: A Nona Jedi• (Henrique): Filme: Mestres do Universo• (Henrique): Filme: O Fim da Rua• (Rafa): Canal: José KoboriEdição: ISSOaí

What's good, people?! We're jumping back into the wild world of Westeros to chat about House of the Dragon season three. You'll notice Mike is cool and calm recalling things from the show, but Aisha and Frantz had to catch up from season one(!). So, after running through three seasons of GoT:HotD in four days we got all kinds of fever dream takes on deck. From how certain houses…'keep it in the family' to what it means to have Black and Brown people so much more present throughout the fabric of this high fantasy. Aisha names the real-life political parallels she saw while binging and Mike highlights a potential sneak diss aimed at George RR Martin in the show.From the many twists, turns, scandals, and betrayals to the fact that Targaryans have white hair and Black names - we're swinging for the fences here. How is HBO keeping up with the dragon VFX budget in this economy? Why are Aemon and Daemon the exact same person? What the heck happened to Rhena's hair and why didn't someone get her a loctician asap? We dig into some real questions about the direction of the series and whether prequels hold weight when audiences know how it all plays out. So get your saddles strapped in and get some dragon-sized black Air Force 1's on layaway so you can tap in and rock with us on this episode of 2Nerds and an Actor.00:00 Welcome to the House of the Dragon Finale Review02:26 We Binged Three Seasons in Four Days03:18 Dragonfire: What We Loved This Season04:48 The Mysticism Finally Comes Forward05:15 The Dragons Still Look Incredible06:14 The Women of House of the Dragon07:08 The Incest Is Still a Lot08:40 Why the Violence Feels More Brutal12:05 Hidden Lore in the Opening Tapestries14:00 Sheepstealer, the Wildest Dragon Yet15:45 Our Biggest Season Takes18:13 Why We're Rooting for So Many People to Die19:49 Rating House of the Dragon Season 322:09 SPOILERS: Finale Discussion Begins23:26 Daemon's Strange Redemption Arc25:53 Rhaenyra's Performance and Moral Decline30:13 Corlys, His Sons and the Velaryon Legacy34:58 The Dragonseed Problem36:50 Can Aegon Actually Be Redeemed?38:18 Daemon's Vision, the Prophecy and Season 4 Theories39:26 Does Anyone Actually Deserve the Iron Throne?41:53 Rhaenyra vs Alicent: Power, Gender and Politics44:22 Season 4 Theories and George R.R. Martin Changes47:14 Final Thoughts on House of the Dragon49:03 Deleted Scene: We Need a Game of Thrones Parody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailEpisode 228 is here, and we've got a lot to talk about!We kick things off with our full thoughts on House of the Dragon Season 3 now that the season has wrapped up.  We discuss what worked, what didn't, and where the series leaves us heading into the future of Westeros.  Unfortunately, George R.R. Martin also gave another update that fans of The Winds of Winter probably aren't going to want to hear.Then it's time for a ton of entertainment news coming out of D23, especially from Marvel.  We break down the new Avengers: Doomsday footage, react to the newly revealed MCU X-Men cast, and discuss everything else Marvel has coming our way.  We also talk about how we're getting closer to finding out who will become the next James Bond.Netflix is keeping the true crime train rolling as well, with the next installment of Monster focusing on the infamous Lizzie Borden story, and we're definitely looking forward to checking that one out.  As always, we also take some time to pay our respects to the legends we've lost over the past couple of weeks.Then we get into sports.  We discuss the latest drama surrounding the WNBA, but more importantly — FOOTBALL IS BACK!  The NFL preseason is officially underway, which means we're finally getting close to the start of another NFL season.And then there are the Texas Rangers...We're done.  We go absolutely nuclear on the organization after watching what has been a frustrating, disappointing and painfully mediocre season.  Whatever hope we had left is basically gone, and it's time to talk about where this franchise goes from here.Finally, we wrap up Episode 228 the only way we know how, with another completely insane story, this time involving a woman in Florida.  Because apparently Florida never lets us down when we need something ridiculous to end the show.Marvel, Westeros, football, Rangers rage and Florida insanity, another normal week on The Eskimo Brothers Podcast.https://linktr.ee/eskimobrotherspodcast

The House of the Dragon Season 3 finale broke Rhaenyra for good — Chanel , Brandon and Sharmane recap the heel turn, Helaena's tragic end, and where Season 4 goes from here.

This week, Da7e and Neil close out their coverage of House of the Dragon season 3 with a finale breakdown, season-ending awards, and a look ahead to Lanterns.In The Calm [04:30], they discuss the big happenings at Tumbleton, assess whether George R.R. Martin is right about the butterflies, and hand out season 3 Georgie awards.Then in The Storm [01:19:00], Neil attempts to lay out how Ryan Condal and co. will fit the rest of the story into eight episodes in the final season. And Da7e has thoughts about the next Damon Lindelof experience, which will replace HotD on the HBO Sunday night schedule.Next week, LANTERNS! The pod will return on Monday to begin a journey into the grounded, prestige TV era of James Gunn's DCU.To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil.You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Dark watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil

Hawk smells the lingering spirit of Sauce's breakfast, Zach recaps the Savannah Bananas taking over Target Field, the guys review the return of Ted Lasso, discuss the strange mind of George R.R. Martin and discover their new obsession with physicist Brian Cox.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawk smells the lingering spirit of Sauce's breakfast, Zach recaps the Savannah Bananas taking over Target Field, the guys review the return of Ted Lasso, discuss the strange mind of George R.R. Martin and discover their new obsession with physicist Brian Cox.

All signs point to a major battle between Team Black and Team Green to conclude the season. Join The Watchers right after episode eight airs on HBO and HBOMax as we provide our instant reactions. #houseofthedragon #HOTD #danceofthedragonsBased on George R.R. Martin's 'Fire & Blood,' House of the Dragon (2022) stars Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Matthew Needham, Harry Collett, Tom Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Sonoya Mizuno, Fabien Frankel and Rhys Ifans. Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the show!facebook.com/watchersbasementtwitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasementthreads.net/@watchersbasementanchor.fm/watchersbasement #houseofthedragon #gameofthrones #hbo #hbomax #hotd #georgerrmartin #fireandblood #asongoficeandfire #dragons #targaryen #season3 #teamgreen #teamblack #thedanceofdragons #seasonfinale

The Battle Of Tumbleton Was Epic Chaos! Get your Hume Pod smart scale and save up to 50% off! Use code REELREJECTS to stack on top of Hume's current sale — save up to 50% off your total order. Code valid for 7 days only. https://sponsr.is/HumeHealth_ReelRejects US customers: This purchase is HSA/FSA eligible — meaning if you have an HSA or FSA, your health insurance can cover it for FREE. R.I.P. Helaena Targaryen :( Greg Alba & John Humphrey react to House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 8 in this House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 8 full reaction, review, and breakdown of HBO's highly anticipated season finale! As Rhaenyra Targaryen, Daemon Targaryen, Aemond Targaryen, and Aegon II make their final moves, the war for the Iron Throne pushes Westeros and its dragon riders toward a dangerous breaking point. Greg & John discuss the finale's biggest confrontations, dragon action, political maneuvering, emotional performances, ending, and major setup for House of the Dragon Season 4! House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 8 Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Based on George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood and developed by Ryan Condal, House of the Dragon stars Emma D'Arcy as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Wanderlust), Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen (The Crown), Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen (The Last Kingdom), Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower (Ready Player One), Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen (Dunkirk), Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon (It's a Sin), and Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen (The Last Kingdom). Greg & John break down the mounting Rhaenyra, Daemon, and Aemond conflict, Aegon and Sunfyre's bond, the shifting balance between Team Black and Team Green, the escalating Dance of the Dragons, and what the Season 3 ending means heading into Season 4! Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 3 Finale Recap — “The Treasons at Tumbleton”The Dance of the Dragons reaches a devastating turning point in the Season 3 finale of House of the Dragon, “The Treasons at Tumbleton.”In this episode, we break down everything that happened in the finale, from the brutal Battle of Tumbleton and the shocking betrayal that changes the course of the war, to Rhaenyra's increasingly ruthless rule, Helaena's tragic fate, and the return of Aegon II and Sunfyre.FULL SPOILERS FOR SEASON 3 AND FIRE & BLOOD.We start with Tumbleton, where the forces of the Blacks and Greens finally collide. The battle quickly descends into chaos as dragonriders turn on one another and Ulf the White's betrayal completely changes the outcome. We'll break down the battle, Ormund Hightower's final stand, Roddy the Ruin's role, and the devastating consequences for both sides.We'll also examine some of the finale's biggest departures from George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood. The show has significantly altered the stories of Ulf the White and Hugh Hammer, changed the circumstances surrounding Tumbleton, and restructured several major characters and events. What do these changes tell us about where the series is ultimately headed?Rhaenyra's storyline takes an especially dark turn. As her desperation to win the war grows, so does her willingness to use fear and violence. Her confrontation with the High Septon and her claim to be the “Prince That Was Promised” raise major questions about Viserys' prophecy, Targaryen mythology, and how the show is connecting the Dance to the larger story of Game of Thrones.Then there's Helaena. Her death brings one of the season's most heartbreaking stories to a tragic conclusion while dramatically changing the future of the war. We'll examine her final moments, her prophetic visions, and the major changes the series has made to her story — particularly the decision to eliminate Maelor from the adaptation.Meanwhile, Aegon II finally returns alongside Sunfyre. Once thought to be a broken and defeated king, Aegon's reemergence completely changes the political landscape. His reunion with Aemond sets up what could be one of the most important conflicts of the final season, especially after everything that has happened between the brothers.And where does this leave Alicent? With Helaena gone, Aegon back, and Aemond increasingly consumed by the war, Alicent is more isolated than ever. We'll look at where her story could be heading and how her television arc continues to diverge from Fire & Blood.Finally, we look ahead to Season 4 — the final season of the series.With the Dance entering its endgame, we'll discuss the major events from Fire & Blood that could still be adapted, including the second Tumbleton, the remaining dragon battles, Daemon's ultimate fate, Rhaenyra and Aegon's final confrontation, and the eventual collapse of the Targaryen dynasty.We'll also examine the biggest changes the show has already made — including Daemon's involvement at Tumbleton and Rhaena taking the place of Nettles — and what those alterations could mean for the ending.Has House of the Dragon been building toward the same ending as the book, or are we heading toward something completely different?Join us for our complete Season 3 finale breakdown, our comparison with Fire & Blood, and our predictions for the final season of the Targaryen civil war.

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 8 - INSTANT REACTION - SEASON FINALE- The Treasons at Tumbleton In this episode of The Prestige-ish Media Podcast - Craig Lake and Dan McNair give their INSTANT REACTION to the HBO Max show House of the Dragon Season Three Episode Eight - SEASON FINALE- The Treasons at Tumbleton.In this episode we wrap up another season of television as we discuss the big battle at Tumbleton, Lord Roderick, Helaena,  Ulf the White, the “resurrection” of Aegon Targaryen, The Prince that was promised, and more. SPOILER WARNING: House of the Dragon Seasons 1-3. Also any speculation on Season 4. Possible spoilers on Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, or any George R.R. Martin related literature. Please continue to join us next week for our coverage of the HBO MAX show Lanterns. Also join us for Prestige-ish coverage of the Vice documentary series, Dark Side of the Ring Season 7 and WWE Unreal Season 3 currently ongoing. Please check out our website at http://prestigeish.com, follow our podcasts on all your favorite podcast platforms, and leave us positive reviews if you enjoy our show. X @prestige_ish Instagram @prestigeishmedia TikTok @prestigeish YouTube @prestigeishmedia  X/Instagram @realrealbatman @danmcnair1017 http://prestigeish.com

We're all in on Samara Weaving, divided on SummerSlam, and wondering what the hell is taking Paramount so long. This week on The Infamous Podcast, we're talking Paramount and Warner Bros. merger delays, celebrating Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, and breaking down a very 50/50 SummerSlam 2026. Then we head into the home stretch with X-Men '97 Season 2, Episode 8 before returning to Westeros for House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 7. Hot Frost, lukewarm slams, corporate cold feet, mutants, wrestling, and dragons. Just another perfectly normal week around here. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 News Bites: 9:23 SummerSlam 2026: 24:44 X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 8: 44:00 House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 7: 55:05 News Bites Paramount merger delay https://deadline.com/2026/08/regal-cinemas-ceo-paramount-warner-bros-merger-1237027050/  https://variety.com/2026/film/global/uk-paramount-warner-bros-merger-1236828958/ X-Men Casting News https://deadline.com/2026/08/kit-connor-cyclops-x-men-movie-marvel-studios-1237018735/ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/x-men-movie-cast-samara-weaving-emma-frost-1236825209/ SummerSlam (WWE) WWE SummerSlam 2026 Dates: August 1–2, 2026Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota Format: Two-night Premium Live Event WWE Night 1 – Saturday, August 1 Liv Morgan (c) vs. IYO SKY – Women's World Championship Winner: Liv Morgan LA Knight, Solo Sikoa & Royce Keys vs. Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso & Jacob Fatu – Six-Man Tag Winner: LA Knight, Solo Sikoa & Royce Keys Gunther vs. Nick Aldis Winner: Gunther Fatal Influence vs. The Bella Twins & Paige – Six-Woman Tag Winner: Fatal Influence CM Punk (c) vs. Cody Rhodes – Undisputed WWE Championship Winner: CM Punk Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar – Hell in a Cell Winner: Oba Femi The big Night 1 developments: Punk retains after Randy Orton returns and hits Cody with an RKO, while Oba Femi defeats Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell and gets Lesnar's endorsement afterward. Official Night 1 results Night 2 – Sunday, August 2 Kevin Owens vs. Gunther vs. Finn Bálor vs. Sami Zayn – Undisputed WWE Title No. 1 Contender Winner: Kevin Owens Trick Williams (c) vs. Baron Corbin – United States Championship Winner: Baron Corbin – NEW CHAMPION Chelsea Green vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Jade Cargill vs. Lash Legend – Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match Winner: Chelsea Green – NEW CHAMPION Danhausen vs. Dominik Mysterio – Human Monies on a Pole Match Winner: Danhausen Penta (c) vs. Chad Gable – Intercontinental Championship Winner: Chad Gable – NEW CHAMPION Roman Reigns (c) vs. Seth Rollins – World Heavyweight Championship Winner: Roman Reigns Night 2 brings Kevin Owens' surprise return and No. 1 contender win, Chelsea Green finally capturing a world championship, Chad Gable winning the IC title, Baron Corbin taking the U.S. title, and Roman finally defeating Seth Rollins in the main event. Official Night 2 results Rating out of 5, Enough With the 2-Night Events Brian: 2.2/5 Darryl: 2/5 X-Men '97 (Disney+) Season: 2 Episode: 8 Episode Title: “The Dead Man's Hand” Release Date: August 5, 2026 Studio: Marvel Studios Animation Genre: Animation, Superhero, Action, Sci-Fi Head Writer: Beau DeMayo Supervising Director: Jake Castorena Based On: Marvel Comics' X-Men and X-Men: The Animated Series Main Voice Cast: Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, Cal Dodd, Lenore Zann, Alison Sealy-Smith, George Buza, JP Karliak, Ross Marquand, Chris Potter, Holly Chou, Isaac Robinson-Smith Episode Synopsis: The penultimate episode brings the X-Men face-to-face with a ghost from their past as the threat of Apocalypse moves closer to the endgame and long-simmering emotional conflicts come to the surface. Rating Out of 5, A Lady Pulls a Dude Out of Another Dude Brian: 4.33/5 Darryl: 4.3/5 House of the Dragon (HBOMax) Season: 3 Episode: 7 Episode Title: “The Dragon in Winter” Release Date: August 2, 2026 Genre: Fantasy, Drama Created By: Ryan Condal and George R.R. Martin Based On: Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin Directed By: Nina Lopez-Corrado Written By: Philippa Goslett & Zenzele Price Main Cast: Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Tom Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Steve Toussaint, Matthew Needham, Sonoya Mizuno, Phia Saban, James Norton, Freddie Fox Episode Synopsis: Torn between Mysaria and Daemon's visions for her reign, Rhaenyra grows increasingly desperate for a sign that she will prevail as the Dance of the Dragons approaches its Season 3 endgame. Rating Out of 5, Targaryens Have Weird Ideas About What Is Appropriate Brian: 3.89/5 Darryl: 3.89/5 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!

Why can an adaptation reproduce the characters, costumes, lore and famous moments, yet still feel completely wrong? The problem may not be fidelity, but whether the people rebuilding the story understand what is holding it together.Hollywood loves an established world.The maps already exist. The characters have names. The famous scenes are waiting. The fans are already emotionally invested. On paper, adaptation should be the safest possible form of storytelling.So why do some adaptations change enormous parts of their source and still feel completely right, while others reproduce the surface almost perfectly and somehow miss the point?In this episode of Geekstorians, Dave begins inside the screening room where HBO tested the original Game of Thrones pilot and discovered it had a very expensive problem. The world was on screen, but the audience could not see the machinery connecting it.From the pilot's reconstruction and the brutal dramatic logic of the early seasons, through the moment the television series ran beyond George R.R. Martin's published books, the episode explores what happens when an adaptation understands its load-bearing parts, and what happens when it loses the road beneath them.Then, as television launches its post-Thrones fantasy gold rush, Dave looks beyond simple arguments about “faithfulness” to examine The Witcher, The Wheel of Time, The Rings of Power, Foundation, The Boys and The Last of Us.Because adaptation is not the art of making the same thing again.It is the art of rebuilding it without bringing the roof down.Season Three of Geekstorians is The Conquest, exploring what happened when geek culture moved from the margins and became the machinery of mainstream entertainment.Spoiler warning: This episode contains major spoilers for Game of Thrones, along with discussion of storylines from The Last of Us, Foundation, The Boys and several other television adaptations.Written and presented by Dave Elliott.Geekstorians is a Geektown production.For more TV, film and gaming coverage, visit Geektown.co.uk.You can also find Geektown Radio, our weekly podcast covering the latest entertainment news, reviews and UK television premieres.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:42 First Reactions to “The Dragon in Winter” 01:39 That Opening Dream Sequence 02:47 Setting Up the Finale & Rhaenyra's Downfall 05:15 Is Anyone in House of the Dragon Worth Rooting For? 08:12 The Smallfolk Turn Against Rhaenyra 09:27 Helaena, Dragon Dreams & Ulf's Strange Turn 11:59 Corlys Returns & Missing Story Beats 13:50 Dragon Chaos & Rhaenyra's Best Scene 16:31 Daemon, Rhaena & Rhaenyra's Trust Issues 19:07 Sunfyre's Shocking Return 23:43 Criston Cole's Fate & Winter Wolves 24:47 Aemond, Alicent & Harrenhal Frustrations 26:06 Aemond's Poisoning & Finale Predictions 27:11 Will the Gods Eye Battle Be Season 4? 28:08 Episode Ratings 30:13 Season 3 vs. Season 2 31:26 Final Thoughts & Outro

House of the Dragon brought Sunfyre back — Chanel & Brandon recap an episode packed with betrayal, poison, and a four-dragon brawl.

Tasked by Rhaenyra, Alicent heads to Harrenhal to face Aemond in the penultimate episode of the season. Join The Watchers right after episode seven airs on HBO and HBOMax as we provide our instant reactions. #houseofthedragon #hotd #danceofthedragonsBased on George R.R. Martin's 'Fire & Blood,' House of the Dragon (2022) stars Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Matthew Needham, Harry Collett, Tom Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Sonoya Mizuno, Fabien Frankel and Rhys Ifans. Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the showfacebook.com/watchersbasementtwitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasementthreads.net/@watchersbasementanchor.fm/watchersbasement#houseofthedragon #gameofthrones #hbo #hbomax #hotd #georgerrmartin #fireandblood #asongoficeandfire #dragons #targaryen #season3 #teamgreen #teamblack #thedanceofdragons

THE DANCE OF THE DRAGONS IS RACING TOWARD A FIERY SEASON FINALE! Join the Rejects & Media Knights at the “con with a cause” charity event MultiCon on August 8th at 11am at the Skirball in Los Angeles. Get your tickets now at https://www.MultiConLA.com Get a special discount with code REJECTS10 Greg Alba, John Humphrey & Michael Tessler react to House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 7 in this House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 7 full reaction, review, and breakdown of HBO's Game of Thrones prequel! As Rhaenyra Targaryen struggles to maintain control and Aemond Targaryen's time at Harrenhal grows increasingly dangerous, the war between Team Black and Team Green enters its penultimate chapter. Greg, John & Michael discuss the episode's tense confrontations, political maneuvering, shifting alliances, dragon strategy, and major setup for the House of the Dragon Season 3 finale—all spoiler-free right here! Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code REJECTS at https://www.huel.com/REJECTS. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 7 Full-Length Reaction:   / thereelrejects   Based on George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon stars Emma D'Arcy as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Wanderlust), Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen (The Crown), Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen (The Last Kingdom), Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower (Ready Player One), Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole (The Serpent), Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen (Dunkirk), Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers (GLOW), Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen (The Last Kingdom), Harry Collett as Jacaerys Velaryon (Dolittle), and Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria (Ex Machina). Greg, John & Michael break down the standout performances, competing claims to the Iron Throne, escalating Dance of the Dragons, and where every major player stands heading into the finale. Follow Greg Alba:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ Twitter:  https://x.com/thegregalba Follow Michael Tessler: https://www.instagram.com/mjtessler/Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 7 - INSTANT REACTION - The Dragon in Winter In this episode of The Prestige-ish Media Podcast - Craig Lake and Dan McNair give their INSTANT REACTION to the HBO Max show House of the Dragon Season Three Episode Seven - The Dragon in Winter.  In this episode we discuss son on mom and girl on girl action, Dragon Summerslam, various dreams and nightmares, Spiced Wine and more. SPOILER WARNING: House of the Dragon Seasons 1-2 and Season 3 Episodes 1-7. Also any speculation on Season 3 or Season 4. Possible spoilers on Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, or any George R.R. Martin related literature. Please continue to join us for our coverage of the HBO MAX show House of the Dragon Season 3. Also join us for Prestige-ish coverage of the Vice documentary series, Dark Side of the Ring Season 7 and WWE Unreal Season 3 currently ongoing. Please check out our website at http://prestigeish.com, follow our podcasts on all your favorite podcast platforms, and leave us positive reviews if you enjoy our show. X @prestige_ish Instagram @prestigeishmedia TikTok @prestigeish YouTube @prestigeishmedia  X/Instagram @realrealbatman @danmcnair1017 http://prestigeish.com

House of the Dragon just killed off two major players — Chanel , Brandon and Sharmane recap the brutal "Butcher's Work" and the death nobody saw coming.

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 6  - INSTANT REACTION - Faceless Men In this episode of The Prestige-ish Media Podcast - Craig Lake and Dan McNair give their INSTANT REACTION to the HBO Max show House of the Dragon Season Three Episode Six - Faceless Men.  Faceless men aren't just for Dan at a truck stop… It's a full episode. In this episode we discuss Gway-dar, many things, Daeron tokens, arrows, Uncle stuff, moon doors, and more.Bonus Talk: The latest news from Comic-Con. SPOILER WARNING: House of the Dragon Seasons 1-2 and Season 3 Episodes 1-6. Also any speculation on Season 3 or Season 4. Possible spoilers on Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, or any George R.R. Martin related literature. Please continue to join us for our coverage of the HBO MAX show House of the Dragon Season 3. Also join us for Prestige-ish coverage of the Vice documentary series, Dark Side of the Ring Season 7 and WWE Unreal Season 3 currently ongoing. Please check out our website at http://prestigeish.com, follow our podcasts on all your favorite podcast platforms, and leave us positive reviews if you enjoy our show. X @prestige_ish Instagram @prestigeishmedia TikTok @prestigeish YouTube @prestigeishmedia  X/Instagram @realrealbatman @danmcnair1017 http://prestigeish.com

While Ormund's patient plan has given Team Green an advantage, Team Black bickers on how to respond. Join The Watchers right after episode six airs on HBO and HBOMax as we provide our instant reactions. #houseofthedragon #hotd #danceofthedragonsBased on George R.R. Martin's 'Fire & Blood,' House of the Dragon (2022) stars Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Matthew Needham, Harry Collett, Tom Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Sonoya Mizuno, Fabien Frankel and Rhys Ifans. Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the showfacebook.com/watchersbasementtwitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasementthreads.net/@watchersbasementanchor.fm/watchersbasement #houseofthedragon #gameofthrones #hbo #hbomax #hotd #georgerrmartin #fireandblood #asongoficeandfire #dragons #targaryen #season3 #teamgreen #teamblack #thedanceofdragons

THE DANCE OF THE DRAGONS GROWS DEADLIER THAN EVER. Alliances fracture, dragons loom over Westeros, and every decision pushes House Targaryen closer to total war. Join Greg Alba, John Humphrey & Michael Tessler as they react to House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 6, breaking down the episode's biggest twists, emotional confrontations, political maneuvering, and the escalating conflict between Team Black and Team Green. ● Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://www.getkikoff.com/rejects today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 6 Reaction (Full Length Watch Along):   / thereelrejects   In this House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 6 reaction, review, and breakdown, Greg, John & Michael discuss the latest chapter of HBO's acclaimed Game of Thrones prequel from creators Ryan Condal and George R.R. Martin. The series stars Emma D'Arcy as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Wanderlust, Truth Seekers), Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen (Doctor Who, The Crown), Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen (The Last Kingdom, Saltburn), Olivia Cooke as Queen Alicent Hightower (Ready Player One, Bates Motel), Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole (The Serpent, Last Christmas), Tom Glynn-Carney as King Aegon II Targaryen (The King, Dunkirk), Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon (Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, It's a Sin), Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers (GLOW, Perry Mason), and Harry Collett as Jacaerys Velaryon (Dolittle, Dunkirk). Together, the crew analyzes the standout performances, dragon strategy, shifting loyalties, and shocking turns as the civil war spirals toward catastrophe. Follow Greg Alba:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ Twitter:  https://x.com/thegregalba Follow Michael Tessler: https://www.instagram.com/mjtessler/ Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In deze zomerserie vroeg team Haagse Zaken aan de redactie: welk cultuurobject heeft jouw politieke bewustzijn gevormd?In de komende zes weken gidst de redactie in Haagse Zaken in de Zomer je door hun eigen favorieten. Dat kan een film, boekenserie, toespraak of zelfs een heel genre zijn. Wat vertelt de fantasy-loze fantasy van George R.R. Martin ons over politiek? Welke lessen leert ‘buitenstaander' Joan Didion ons en wat heeft Jesus Christ Superstar met Den Haag te maken?Deze week bijten we de spits af met politiek verslaggever Liam van de Ven. Hij bespreekt de boekenserie A Song of Ice and Fire van George R.R. Martin, beter bekend als Game of Thrones. Je hoort welke impact de boeken hadden op hem, waarom het fantasy-loze fantasyboeken zijn en hoe de politiek het beeld bevestigt dat in de reeks wordt geschetst.Gast: Liam van de VenPresentatie: Iris VerhulsdonkRedactie: Lotteke Boogert & Ilse EshuisMontage: Pieter BakkerHeb je vragen, suggesties of ideeën over onze journalistiek? Mail dan naar onze redactie via podcast@nrc.nl.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nikki's review says "I do" to books of the wedding season, from guest list POV to the antics of the uninvited.The Wedding People by Alison EspachFour Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q. SutantoLast First Kiss by Julian WintersA Harlem Wedding by Tiffany L. WarrenThe Shippers by Katherine CenterMore Like Enemigas by Stephanie HopeThe Wedding Crasher by Mia SosaOur Perfect Storm by Carley FortuneStudent Union by Julie MurphyA Storm of Swords by George R.R. MartinOnly for the Week by Natasha BishopCreated by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.www.hcpl.netPodcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu 

Hello, Kaiju Lovers! In a shockingly (but not shockingly) looooooong episode sponsored by Damon Noyes, Nate and his executive producer make the definitive podcast episode on a kaiju-adjacent film that marks the first Disney project covered on MIFV: Dragonslayer (1981). This co-production between the Mouse and Paramount has the best-named dragon ever--Vermithrax Pejorative--that had a massive impact on fantasy storytelling despite the movie flopping at the box office. The likes of Guillermo del Toro and George R.R. Martin count it as one of the greatest fantasy films of all time. Given that the filmmakers were inspired by Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien and the legend of "St. George and the Dragon," it's no surprise. Nate and Damon go so deep in their discussion, this episode may have to be transcribed into a book. Strap in! For full show notes, including a bibliography of sources, check out this episode's blog post on the MIFV website: https://monsterislandfilmvault.com/index.php/2026/07/22/episode-113-dragonslayer-1981-ft-damon-noyes-patreon/.  "Jimmy's Notes" COMING SOON! Additional Music: “A Slight Skirmish” by Alex North Check out Nathan's spinoff podcasts, The Henshin Men and The Power Trip, and Henshin Power V3! We'd like to give a shout-out to our free MIFV MAX patrons on Patreon: Cordell Stevens, John Pannozzi, Jacob Heron, Cool Cat Videos, Bransbow, Sean Sullivan, Frankie Wolf, Russel Hale, FRIEN Jadge, Bob Hard, ArtsieSteph, Robert O'Brien, DD Chief, Kaye, Nobody, The Indiscrite One, Clayton Warden, Enigma, Dave Blanken, Patrick Greenlaw, Mikki, Josh Baughan, Shane Cochran, Francis Chopin, and Geek 3D Art. You, too, can join MIFV MAX on Patreon to get this and other perks starting at only $3 a month! (https://www.patreon.com/monsterislandfilmvault) Buy official MIFV merch on TeePublic! (https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-monster-island-gift-shop). NEW MERCH NOW AVAILABLE! This episode is approved by the Monster Island Board of Directors. Timestamps: 0:00-15:07: Introduction 15:07-1:12:39: Toku Talk – Synopsis, Background, and Production History 1:12:39-1:50:57: Toku Talk – Cast and Character Analysis 1:50:57-2:14:40: Toku Talk – The Disney Dark Age 2:14:40-3:07:26: Toku Talk – Vermithrax Pejorative and Go-Motion 3:07:26-3:10:41: Toku Talk - Miscellaneous Notes 3:10:41-3:44:32: Toku Talk – The Princess's Death: Sacrifice or Suicide? 3:44:32-4:02:03: Toku Talk – What is Dragonslayer's Attitude toward Christianity? 4:02:03-4:36:09: (Unofficial) Toku Topic - Dragonslayer Myths and “St. George and the Dragon” 4:36:09-4:55:20: Outro (listener feedback, housekeeping, etc.) 4:55:20-end: Credits Podcast Social Media: MIFV Linktree: https://linktr.ee/monsterislandfilmvault Nate's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand MIFV is a member of PodNation (https://podnation.tv/) MIFV is one of Feedspot's top 10 tokusatsu podcasts! (https://blog.feedspot.com/tokusatsu_podcasts/) MIFV is one of Feedspot's top 20 monster podcasts! (https://podcasts.feedspot.com/monster_podcasts/) www.MonsterIslandFilmVault.com #JimmyFromNASALives, #MonsterIslandFilmVault, #kaiju, #daikaiju, #giantmonsters, #Dragonslayer, #dragons, #disney, #paramount, #vermithraxpejorative © 2026 Moonlighting Ninjas Media

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5  - INSTANT REACTION - Unbowed and Unbent In this episode of The Prestige-ish Media Podcast - Craig Lake and Dan McNair give their INSTANT REACTION to the HBO Max show House of the Dragon Season Three Episode Five - Tumbleton.  In this episode we discuss cats, burn units, moon tea, Dan's love for miscellaneous actors, leeches, White Worms, disemboweling, and more.SPOILER WARNING: House of the Dragon Seasons 1-2 and Season 3 Episodes 1-5. Also any speculation on Season 3 or Season 4. Possible spoilers on Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, or any George R.R. Martin related literature. Please continue to join us for our coverage of the HBO MAX show House of the Dragon Season 3. Also join us for Prestige-ish coverage of the Vice documentary series, Dark Side of the Ring and WWE Unreal Season 3 currently ongoing. Please check out our website at http://prestigeish.com, follow our podcasts on all your favorite podcast platforms, and leave us positive reviews if you enjoy our show. X @prestige_ish Instagram @prestigeishmedia TikTok @prestigeish YouTube @prestigeishmedia  X/Instagram @realrealbatman @danmcnair1017 http://prestigeish.com

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Nelson and Jeff discuss the 5th episode of the 3rd season of show "House of the Dragon" based on the book "Fire and Blood" by George R.R. Martin. Checkout our discord for any podcast resources or to join in on the discussions: https://discord.gg/2xNktUPUXDThanks to Dalton for Music!Thanks to jraijin on fiver for the art! Here is a link to his page: https://www.fiverr.com/jraijin

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

While Rhaenyra took the throne in the first half of the season, the Dance of the Dragons is far from over. Join The Watchers right after episode five airs on HBO and HBOMax as we provide our instant reactions. #houseofthedragon #hotd #danceofthedragons Based on George R.R. Martin's 'Fire & Blood,' House of the Dragon (2022) stars Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Matthew Needham, Harry Collett, Tom Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Sonoya Mizuno, Fabien Frankel and Rhys Ifans. Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the show!facebook.com/watchersbasementtwitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasementthreads.net/@watchersbasementanchor.fm/watchersbasement#houseofthedragon #gameofthrones #hbo #hbomax #hotd #georgerrmartin #fireandblood #asongoficeandfire #dragons #targaryen #season3 #teamgreen #teamblack #thedanceofdragons

House of the Dragon Season 3 just made one of its biggest departures yet from George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood, cutting the fan-favorite dragonseed Nettles entirely and folding her role into Rhaena Targaryen. In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we break down who Nettles is in the books, how she claims the wild dragon Sheepstealer, her complicated relationship with Daemon Targaryen, and why showrunner Ryan Condal chose to merge her arc with Rhaena's instead of adapting her directly. We also dig into what this change means for Daemon's redemption arc going forward, and whether the show just skipped past some of the richest material in the source text.**Timestamps**- 0:00 Intro, the big change to House of the Dragon- 0:12 Who is Nettles in the books- 0:28 The showrunner's reasoning for replacing her with Rhaena- 0:49 The Battle of the Gullet aftermath- 1:03 Daemon takes Nettles in as a companion- 1:26 Rhaenyra's paranoia and the hit on Nettles- 1:48 Nettles' fate in the Vale- 2:20 What this means for Daemon's redemption arc- 2:36 Final thoughts and wrap up**Key Takeaways**- Nettles is a lowborn dragonseed who claims the wild dragon Sheepstealer by feeding it dead sheep daily until it trusts her- Showrunner Ryan Condal chose to give her arc to Rhaena Targaryen to keep the story centered on the Targaryen family- Unlike Rhaena in the show, book Nettles was not responsible for Jace's death and fought valiantly in the Battle of the Gullet- Daemon takes Nettles in afterward, teaching her the ways of court, and the book leaves it ambiguous whether their bond is romantic or fatherly- Rhaenyra grows paranoid and puts a bounty on Nettles, forcing Daemon to help her flee- The show's choice to skip this material may cost us the redemption arc for Daemon that the book's ending sets up**Memorable Quotes**"She's a fighter, you know, she grew up tough. She claims Sheepstealer by feeding him dead sheep every day until the dragon trusts her.""Nettles is a great character I think really deserved to be in the show, but I understand making Rhaena more substantial.""He has not been a good dad. He's a terrible dad."**Got Thoughts on This Change?**Do you think replacing Nettles with Rhaena was the right call, or should HBO have found a way to keep both characters? Send us your take, we want to hear it.**Follow Geek Freaks Podcast**Website (our news source) https://GeekFreaksPodcast.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcastThreads https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcastPatreon https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcastTwitter @franklourence79**Subscribe and Share**If you enjoyed this breakdown, subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines wherever you get your podcasts, leave us a review, and share this episode with a fellow House of the Dragon fan using #HouseOfTheDragon.**Apple Podcast Tags**House of the Dragon, Nettles, Rhaena Targaryen, Fire and Blood, Daemon Targaryen, HBO, Season 3, Sheepstealer, Battle of the Gullet, Jace death, Game of Thrones, book to screen adaptation

Can focal therapy truly “thread the needle” between active surveillance and radical prostate cancer treatment? In this episode of BackTable Urology, host Dr. Tiwa Akinsola is joined by Dr. George Schade from the University of Washington to explore focal therapy as a middle ground between active surveillance and radical treatments. Dr. Schade reviews non-radiation energy modalities including HIFU, TULSA/HI-DU, cryotherapy, and irreversible electroporation, highlighting patient selection, institutional experience, technical nuances, and quality-of-life outcomes from recent trials. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps00:00 - Introduction02:09 - Overview of Focal Therapy Modalities04:46 - Deciding Between HIFU and IRE06:56 - Evidence and Trials09:40 - Counseling Patients on Outcomes12:09 - Building a Focal Therapy Program16:12 - Navigating Insurance and Appeals21:48 - Managing Large Glands And TURP25:12 - Preop Workup Essentials and OR Workflow32:32 - Overcoming the Learning Curve35:52 - PostOp Recovery and Surveillance39:04 - Options for Managing Recurrence42:44 - Challenges with Repeat Ablation44:56 - Final Takeaways --- More about this episodeThe conversation covers candidate selection and confirmatory biopsy, perioperative technique and recovery, and ongoing surveillance with PSA, MRI, and biopsy. Dr. Schade also discusses challenges with insurance approvals, building a focal therapy practice, and options for managing recurrence, including repeat ablation, surgery, or radiation. The episode examines how to balance cancer control with quality of life and reviews the evolving evidence base supporting focal therapy's role in prostate cancer treatment. --- Resources Irreversible Electroporation for Prostate Tissue Ablation in Patients with Intermediate-risk Prostate Cancer: Results from the PRESERVE Trial:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030228382500346X Focal therapy of localized prostate cancerhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35996758/ Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer: Available Technologies, Patient Selection, Follow-Up Protocols and Reported Outcomeshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41339218/ --- BackTable Urology is the go-to podcast for urologists, urologic oncologists, and urogynecologists. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty.► https://www.backtable.com/app

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.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Nelson and Jeff discuss the 3rd episode of the 3rd season of show "House of the Dragon" based on the book "Fire and Blood" by George R.R. Martin. Checkout our discord for any podcast resources or to join in on the discussions: https://discord.gg/2xNktUPUXDThanks to Dalton for Music!Thanks to jraijin on fiver for the art! Here is a link to his page: https://www.fiverr.com/jraijin

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Nelson and Jeff discuss the 4th episode of the 3rd season of show "House of the Dragon" based on the book "Fire and Blood" by George R.R. Martin. Checkout our discord for any podcast resources or to join in on the discussions: https://discord.gg/2xNktUPUXDThanks to Dalton for Music!Thanks to jraijin on fiver for the art! Here is a link to his page: https://www.fiverr.com/jraijin

Jason and Rosie break down House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 4, and make the case that Ormund Hightower is a different kind of villain: a self-styled refined gentleman with a modern politician's instinct for crisis PR.. They also dig into what they see as the real flaw undermining Rhaenyra's reign: an inability to understand what ordinary people actually want, from her plan to scapegoat a Master of Coin to her blindness toward what's motivating Ulf and Hugh. Plus, a rotting Sunfyre as a symbol of collapsing Targaryen exceptionalism, and how this season's Harrenhal storyline diverges from George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood. 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.

Having deceived Daemon and Team Black, Ormund Hightower looks to put Team Green back in power. What's his next move? Join The Watchers right after episode four airs on HBO and HBOMax as we provide our instant reactions. #houseofthedragon #hotd #danceofthedragons Based on George R.R. Martin's 'Fire & Blood,' House of the Dragon (2022) stars Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Matthew Needham, Harry Collett, Tom Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Sonoya Mizuno, Fabien Frankel and Rhys Ifans. Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the showfacebook.com/watchersbasementtwitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasementthreads.net/@watchersbasementanchor.fm/watchersbasement #houseofthedragon #gameofthrones #hbo #hbomax #hotd #georgerrmartin #fireandblood #asongoficeandfire #dragons #targaryen #season3 #teamgreen #teamblack #thedanceofdragons

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 - INSTANT REACTION - TumbletonIn this episode of The Prestige-ish Media Podcast - Craig Lake and Dan McNair give their INSTANT REACTION the HBO Max show House of the Dragon Season Three Episode Four - Tumbleton.  In this episode it's a penny to touch the dragon- as we discuss Sunfyre, the moon door (not Dan's), the Queen's Council, balls, Craig's glasses, Ormund, and more.SPOILER WARNING: House of the Dragon Seasons 1-2 and Season 3 Episodes 1-4. Also any speculation on Season 3 or Season 4. Possible spoilers on Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, or any George R.R. Martin related literature. Please continue to join us for our coverage of the HBO MAX show House of the Dragon Season 3. Also join us for Prestige-ish coverage of the Vice documentary series, Dark Side of the Ring currently ongoing. Please check out our website at http://prestigeish.com, follow our podcasts on all your favorite podcast platforms, and leave us positive reviews if you enjoy our show. X @prestige_ish Instagram @prestigeishmedia TikTok @prestigeish YouTube @prestigeishmedia  X/Instagram @realrealbatman @danmcnair1017 http://prestigeish.com

House of the Dragon proves the throne is easier to take than to keep — Chanel & Brandon recap the episode where Rhaenyra's reign starts to crack.

With Rhaenyra finally on the Iron Throne, will she be able to rule the Seven Kingdoms and remain the person her father believed in? Join The Watchers right after episode three airs on HBO and HBOMax as we provide our instant reactions. #houseofthedragon #hotd #danceofthedragons Based on George R.R. Martin's 'Fire & Blood,' House of the Dragon (2022) stars Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Matthew Needham, Harry Collett, Tom Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Sonoya Mizuno, Fabien Frankel and Rhys Ifans. Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the show!facebook.com/watchersbasementtwitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasementthreads.net/@watchersbasementanchor.fm/watchersbasement#houseofthedragon #gameofthrones #hbo #hbomax #hotd #georgerrmartin #fireandblood #asongoficeandfire #dragons #targaryen #season3 #teamgreen #teamblack #thedanceofdragons

House of the Dragon Season 3 just flipped the entire war — Chanel & Brandon recap the episode where Rhaenyra finally sits the Iron Throne.

Following the Battle of the Gullet, how will the Dragon Queen respond? Join The Watchers right after episode two airs Sunday night on HBO and HBOMax as we provide our quick-fire thoughts. #houseofthedragon #hotd #danceofthedragonsBased on George R.R. Martin's 'Fire & Blood,' House of the Dragon (2022) stars Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Matthew Needham, Harry Collett, Tom Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Sonoya Mizuno, Fabien Frankel and Rhys Ifans. Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the show!facebook.com/watchersbasementtwitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasementthreads.net/@watchersbasementanchor.fm/watchersbasement #houseofthedragon #gameofthrones #hbo #hbomax #hotd #georgerrmartin #fireandblood #asongoficeandfire #dragons #targaryen #season3 #teamgreen #teamblack #thedanceofdragons

Slowly sinking into the sea filled with arrows This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking toys, traps, webs, and dragons. Darryl gives a two-minute quick recap of Toy Story 5, the guys dig into Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, wrap up more noir weirdness with Spider-Noir, and return to Westeros for the fiery season premiere of House of the Dragon. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Toy Story 5: 7:54 Ready or Not 2: Here I Come: 13:57 Spider-Noir: 30:00 House of the Dragon: 47:07 Toy Story 5 Release Date: June 19, 2026 Runtime: 102 minutes Director: Andrew Stanton Co-Director: Kenna Harris Writers: Andrew Stanton and Kenna Harris Story By: Andrew Stanton Studio: Pixar Animation Studios Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Summary: The toys are back, but this time playtime has a new enemy: technology. Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the gang find themselves challenged by Lilypad, a frog-themed smart tablet that pulls Bonnie's attention away from the toys and forces them to confront whether old-school imagination can survive in a screen-first world. Darryl gives the quick two-minute recap, but the big question is simple: does Pixar still have the emotional pull, or is this franchise finally running on low battery? Main Voice Cast: Tom Hanks as Woody Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear Joan Cusack as Jessie Greta Lee as Lilypad Conan O'Brien as Smarty Pants Tony Hale Craig Robinson Shelby Rabara Mykal-Michelle Harris Matty Matheson John Ratzenberger Wallace Shawn Annie Potts Keanu Reeves Alan Cumming Production Notes: Toy Story 5 is directed by longtime Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton, co-directed by Kenna Harris, and scored by Randy Newman, returning to the franchise for his fifth Toy Story feature. The film's big hook is “Toy meets Tech,” using a tablet character as the new threat to traditional play. Rating Out of 10, Still Falling with Style After All These Years Brian: DNW Darryl: 6.3/10 Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Release Date: March 20, 2026 Runtime: 108 minutes Directors: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett Writers: Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy Studios: Vinson Films, Mythology Entertainment, and Radio Silence Distributor: Searchlight Pictures Summary: Moments after surviving the nightmare of the Le Domas family, Grace discovers that the game was never really over. This time, she is pulled into a larger and even more dangerous power structure, with her estranged sister Faith dragged into the chaos beside her. Grace has one chance to survive, keep Faith alive, and claim the High Seat of a shadowy council that controls the world, while four rival families hunt her for the throne. Main Cast: Samara Weaving as Grace MacCaullay Kathryn Newton as Faith MacCaullay Sarah Michelle Gellar as Ursula Danforth Shawn Hatosy as Titus Danforth Néstor Carbonell as Ignacio El Caido David Cronenberg as Chester Danforth Elijah Wood as the Lawyer Kevin Durand as Bill Wilkinson Olivia Cheng as Wan Chen Xing Varun Saranga as Madhu Rajan Daniel Beirne as Kip Danforth Production Notes: Ready or Not 2: Here I Come reunites directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett with writers Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy, expanding the original film's class-war horror-comedy into a bigger, bloodier mythology of wealthy families, ritual games, and supernatural power. Rating Out of 10, Two Sisters Take on the Devil and His Minions with the Power of Spite Brian: 6.66/10 Darryl: 6/10 Spider-Noir (Prime Video) Spider-Noir, Episodes 7 and 8 Episode 7 Title: Nobody's Hero Episode 8 Title: Finale title not yet confirmed in available listings Release Window: Season 1 released in 2026 Creator: Oren Uziel Developed By: Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot Episode 7 Writer: Bruce Marshall Romans Episode 8 Writer: Oren Uziel Summary: As Spider-Noir heads into its final stretch, Ben Reilly is stuck between the life he wants to escape and the role the city still needs him to play. The penultimate episode pushes Ben into an identity crisis after his encounter with Dr. Faber, while Silvermane's superhuman muscle keeps escalating the war for the city. The finale brings the season's private-eye mystery, superhero guilt, gangster politics, and full-blown noir weirdness to a head. Main Cast: Nicolas Cage as Ben Reilly / The Spider Lamorne Morris as Robbie Robertson Li Jun Li Karen Rodriguez Abraham Popoola Jack Huston Brendan Gleeson Production Notes: Spider-Noir is an eight-episode live-action noir superhero series built around an older, down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York who has to confront his past as the city's masked vigilante. The show was developed by Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot, with Harry Bradbeer directing the first two episodes and executive producing. Out of 10, A Drunk Spider is Decidedly NOT Falling Down the Water Spout Brian: 7.5/10 Darryl: 7.8/10 Season out of 10, No Antidote for This Spider! Brian: 7/10 Darryl: 8/10 House of the Dragon (HBO / Max) House of the Dragon, Season 3 Episode 1 Title: Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood Air date: June 21, 2026 Director: Loni Peristere Writers: Ryan J. Condal and Shyam Popat Based On: Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin Summary: Season 3 opens with the Dance of the Dragons fully igniting. Rhaenyra weighs Alicent's offer while the Triarchy launches its attack in the Gullet, forcing dragons, fleets, and family loyalties into open war. The episode centers on the brutal Battle of the Gullet, as Corlys, Alyn, Jace, Baela, Rhaena, and the dragons are pulled into a fight that quickly spins out of control. It is a massive, tragic return that reminds everyone in Westeros that when dragons go to war, nobody gets to walk away clean. Main Cast: Emma D'Arcy as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen Olivia Cooke as Queen Alicent Hightower Tom Glynn-Carney as King Aegon II Targaryen Ewan Mitchell as Prince Aemond Targaryen Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole Matthew Needham as Lord Larys Strong Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria Harry Collett as Prince Jacaerys Velaryon Bethany Antonia as Lady Baela Targaryen Phoebe Campbell as Lady Rhaena Targaryen Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hightower Production Notes: House of the Dragon Season 3 continues the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons. The season is set to run eight episodes, with Ryan Condal continuing as showrunner and the series adapting material from George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood. Rating Out of 5, Sheepstealer is a Real Dickhead Brian: 4.11/5 Darryl: 3.8/5 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!

House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones prequel series, is back for its third season. Join The Watchers right after the season premiere airs on HBO and HBOMax as we provide our instant reactions to "Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood". #HouseOfTheDragon #HOTD #gameofthrones Based on George R.R. Martin's 'Fire & Blood,' House of the Dragon (2022) stars Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Matthew Needham, Harry Collett, Tom Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Sonoya Mizuno, Fabien Frankel and Rhys Ifans. Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the show!facebook.com/watchersbasementtwitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasementthreads.net/@watchersbasementanchor.fm/watchersbasement

ElectroCosplay joins from New York to talk about some of her favorite fantastical fandoms, plus we're talking about Cosplay too! We start things off by talking about one of the biggest fantasy video games series, Elder Scrolls. Electro and I talk about how she got into the Elder Scrolls series, and we bounce around between talking about Skyrim, Elder Scrolls Online, and how she incorporates Elder Scrolls themes and idea into her real life decorating for her home. Plus, there is a request for Elder Scrolls 6 (take note Bethesda!) From there, Electro and I talk about George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, and its television counterparts, Game of Thrones. We talk about how she first got into ASOIAF, her thoughts on the books and a particular thought about just where the final books may be. We also talk about The Game of Thrones series, plus House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. All through that, we talk about the characters, the stories, and what story she'd love to see done. We then get to Dungeons and Dragons. Electro talks about how she got interested in the game thanks to Baldur's Gate (and fan fiction!). We talk about the kinds of characters she enjoys playing, some of her favorite spells, and what keeps her coming back to slinging dice and creating stories with others. Then we wrap up with Cosplay. She talks about how she got started with zero skills and how she built her skills and repertoire from the ground up. We talk about a number of her cosplay looks, including her Royal Cookie dress and all that went into designing and creating it. Plus we hear some behind the scenes stories about debuting her work at conventions and all that goes into navigating with a huge gown. You can find Electro at: https://www.instagram.com/electrocosplay/ https://linktr.ee/electrocosplay https://www.electrocosplay.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@electro_cosplay