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THE DANCE OF THE DRAGONS IS TEARING WESTEROS APART! Join the Rejects 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 MultiConLA.com and meet the Rejects, cast members from The Walking Dead, X-Men ‘97, Resident Evil, and more! Get a special discount with code REJECTS10 Greg Alba, Michael Tessler & John Humphrey react to House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 as Rhaenyra Targaryen's war grows more devastating and the struggle for the Iron Throne reaches a dangerous new stage. In this House of the Dragon 3x05 reaction and review, the guys follow the escalating conflict surrounding Tumbleton, Ormund Hightower and Daeron Targaryen, Criston Cole's military campaign, and the arrival of Tommy Flanagan's formidable Lord Roderick Dustin. Their HOTD Season 3 Episode 5 breakdown also explores Rhaenyra's mounting pressure, the shifting alliances across Westeros, the Winter Wolves entering the Dance of the Dragons, and what the midseason trailer teases for the battles still to come. House of the Dragon 3x05 Reaction (Full-Length Watch-Along):   / thereelrejects   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 stars Emma D'Arcy as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Truth Seekers, Mothering Sunday), Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen (Doctor Who, The Crown), Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower (Bates Motel, Ready Player One), Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole (Last Christmas, The Serpent), Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen (Dunkirk, The King), Matthew Needham as Larys Strong (The Great, Napoleon), and Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull (Raised by Wolves, Assassin's Creed Origins). Episode 5 also continues the story of James Norton's Ormund Hightower (Happy Valley, Little Women), Benjamin Evan Ainsworth's Daeron Targaryen (The Haunting of Bly Manor, Pinocchio), and Tommy Flanagan's Roderick Dustin (Sons of Anarchy, Gladiator) as the Targaryen civil war draws more armies, houses, and dragonriders into its path. 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

SPOILER WARNING Aegon has gone from the Iron Throne to the latrine. This week on Thumb War, we're breaking down House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4, where Ormond Hightower takes over Tumbleton from a bathtub, sniffs his perfume ball, flashes the room, and apparently starts setting up a holy war against the Targaryens. Meanwhile, Aegon and Larys stumble upon Sunfire — who may or may not be dead — before Aegon gets assigned the worst job in Westeros: scraping shit out of latrines with a guy named Tangled Tongue. We also get into Rhaenyra's very tiny council, Allyn's “what about cats?” promotion, Ulf trying to cash in favors for his drinking buddies, Daemon finding Rhaena and Sheepstealer, Hugh's family being trapped in Tumbleton, and why Aegon might somehow be the most qualified ruler left. 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.

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 Ormund Hightower is jealous of the Targaryen family because of his philosophy on who has the rightful claim to the Iron Throne, and we debate whether Daemon is a good father to his children. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOlm7cNkCdTdbhkPM6dv3QQ/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After setting an incredible pace in the first two episodes of Season 3 of House of the Dragon, episode 3 is much slower-paced, much more deliberate, and equally as compelling as the other episodes. Rhaenyra has finally assumed control of the Iron Throne. But with great power comes great responsibility, and Rhaenyra finds this out the hard way in this episode. The new Queen faces issues on all sides as she discovers the kingdom is broke, the Faith will not acknowledge her, the small folk are on the verge of starvation, and Daemon is imploring her to take the world by force and, if necessary, dragon fire. Even in victory, there is a price to be paid, and Rhaenyra discovers that truth in yet another excellent episode of House of the Dragon!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

George Washington Rises, Westeros Crawls, and Jubilee Steals the Damn Show This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl talk Young Washington, a good but slower week for House of the Dragon, and the absolute mutant madness of X-Men '97 Season 2. Spoiler alert: Jubilee is bad ass, and the boys are very much here for it. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Supergirl/Sony Catchup: 4:50 Young Washington: 24:31 House of the Dragon (Season 2 Episode 3): 31:46 X-Men ’97 (Season 2 Episodes 1-4): 40:49 Supergirl and Sony Follow-Up Supergirl gets a quick follow-up after last week's conversation, with the focus on whether the new DCU is starting to build real momentum or still asking fans to trust the larger plan. There are pieces that could work, but the bigger question is whether those creative choices are actually landing yet. Sony's continued move away from physical media raises bigger questions for collectors, gamers, and fans who still care about owning what they buy. As entertainment keeps shifting toward digital libraries and platform control, the concern becomes whether fans are buying permanent access or just renting permission. Young Washington Release Date: July 3, 2026 Runtime: 122 minutes Director: Jon Erwin Writers: Jon Erwin, Tom Provost, and Diederik Hoogstraten Based On: The early life and military career of George Washington during the French and Indian War Studios: Wonder Project, 2521 Entertainment, 10 Ton Productions, and Red 56 Distributor: Angel Studios Summary: Young Washington follows George Washington before he became the Father of the Nation, focusing on his early military failures, his ambition, and the frontier conflict that helped shape the man he would become. The film tracks Washington as he is pulled into the French and Indian War, forced to deal with shifting alliances, dangerous mistakes, and the brutal reality of leadership before he is truly ready for it. Main Cast: William Franklyn-Miller as Young George Washington Mary-Louise Parker as Mary Washington Kelsey Grammer as Lord Fairfax Andy Serkis Ben Kingsley Production Notes: Directed and co-written by Jon Erwin, Young Washington arrives as a historical war drama built around the making of George Washington rather than the myth of George Washington. The film leans into the mistakes, pressure, and survival instincts of a young man caught in a conflict much bigger than himself. A sequel titled 1776 is already in development, continuing Washington's story into the American Revolution. Rating, Out of 10 Pawns Really Have a Way of Taking Down a King Brian: 8/10 Darryl: DWN House of the Dragon (HBO / Max) House of the Dragon, Season 3 Episode 3 Title: Rhaenyra Triumphant Air date: July 5, 2026 Based On: Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin Created By: Ryan Condal and George R. R. Martin Summary: Rhaenyra's hold on King's Landing is already starting to look more fragile than victorious. The city is starving, the treasury is gone, and ruling from the Iron Throne is proving to be very different from claiming it. While Rhaenyra tries to stabilize her rule, Daemon pushes for harsher action, Corlys fights for the future of his family, and the supposed Daeron situation becomes another political mess inside an already broken war. The episode is good, but slower this week, spending more time on fallout, legitimacy, and court tension than dragon fire or battlefield momentum. It is very much a table-setting episode, but the pieces it moves could matter a lot as the Dance keeps getting uglier. Main Cast: Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen Rating out of 5, Fake Targaryens Does Not a Fun Episode Make Brian: 3.4/5 Darryl: 3.25/5 X-Men '97 (Disney+) X-Men '97, Season 2 Episodes 1-4 Air date: Season 2 premiered July 1, 2026, with new episodes releasing weekly on Disney+ Episode 4 Title: Rise of Apocalypse – Part II Based On: Marvel Comics' X-Men and X-Men: The Animated Series Developed By: Beau DeMayo Summary: X-Men '97 Season 2 picks up after the chaos of Season 1 by throwing the team into an even bigger, weirder, and more comic-book-ass corner of mutant history. With the X-Men scattered across time and Apocalypse looming large over the season, the show wastes no time going huge with the stakes, the emotion, and the deep-cut Marvel madness. Through the first four episodes, this season is already firing on all cylinders. The action is big, the character work is sharp, and the show continues to understand exactly why people love the X-Men. Jubilee, in particular, comes out looking like an absolute bad ass, bringing the kind of energy that makes this feel like peak Saturday morning cartoon nostalgia smashed together with modern serialized storytelling. Main Voice Cast: Ray Chase as Cyclops Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey Cal Dodd as Wolverine Lenore Zann as Rogue George Buza as Beast Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm A. J. LoCascio as Gambit Holly Chou as Jubilee Production Notes: X-Men '97 continues the legacy of X-Men: The Animated Series while pushing the story into darker, stranger, and more ambitious territory. Season 2 is leaning hard into time displacement, Apocalypse, mutant survival, and big emotional swings, while still keeping the colorful, fast-moving, comic-book energy that made Season 1 such a monster hit. Rating Episode 1-4 out of 10, Character Assassination Does Not Exist In the Danger Room, Does it! Brian: 8.99/10 Darryl: 9/10 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!

Rhaenyra may have claimed the Iron Throne, but Episode 3 shows that ruling is far more difficult than winning it. Diana and Sam discuss the realities of leadership as Rhaenyra faces impossible choices, political pressure, and growing tensions with allies like Daemon and Corlys. They also explore what it means to rule with compassion in a kingdom at war, the Greens' next move, and whether Rhaenyra's ideals can survive the challenges ahead. Plus, they wrap up with Rapid Fire, the Question of the Day, and TV & Movie recommendations. 00:00 -: Rhaenyra's leadership challenges amidst war and personal struggles 01:06 - Rhaenyra's handling of rule during wartime and her inherited problems 02:11 - Rhaenyra's emotional resilience and her perception of divine favor 03:30 - Her decision-making process and adaptation to reality 05:07 - Rhaenyra's desire to be remembered as a legitimate and compassionate ruler 06:10 - Contrasts between Rhaenyra's and Daemon's visions of power 08:52 - The significance of family legacy, hypocrisy, and the strategic moves of the Greens 12:02 - Rhaenyra's human moments and her vulnerability, including her personal struggles 14:17 - Political strategy and the manipulation behind the scenes 20:29 - The emotional toll of leadership, including her breakdown and burden 22:54 - The external threat: Ormund and the scattered Greens 26:35 - Family, legacy, and the challenges of succession 31:57 - The Greens' fractured leadership and the growing war outside King's Landing 38:10 - The weight of the crown and impossible choices 41:37 - Rapid Fire: biggest threat, biggest surprise, favorite moment, and predictions 48:30 - Question of the Day: Would you rather be respected because people fear you or because people believe in you? 53:05 - TV & Movie Recommendations 59:08 - Closing thoughts and sign-off TV & Movie Recommendations Worst Roommate Ever (Netflix) Silo (Apple TV+) Gone Girl Dutton Ranch The Bear Breaking Bad

Rhaenyra finally has the Iron Throne, and it immediately starts falling apart. Tim and Mike break down House of the Dragon S3E3, "Rhaenyra Triumphant": the fake Daeron con at Tumbleton, an empty treasury, a furious High Septon, and Corlys getting royally screwed after everything he's sacrificed for her. Plus: Daemon's pitch to skip the politics and just conquer the world, the period scene the whole internet is debating, and a Princess Bride bit nobody saw coming.New here? Watchers on the Couch is a deeply unserious podcast for people who don't take the shows they watch too seriously. Leave us a rating if you're enjoying the show! It genuinely helps!SocialsBlueskyMastodonTim's Book "The Lightless Moon and the Starfall Horror: A Sword and Sorcery Tale" is out now. For more information visit: https://timpickerill.com/lightless-moon/

Rhaenyra Targaryen now sits the Iron Throne, and discovers that it might not be all she's dreamed of these many years. Justin and Mike break down this latest episode, "Rhaenyra Triumphant" - which more resembled the West Wing than Game of Thrones. Watch out for the rats - in the halls, the Small Council, and on your dinner plate. 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. Closing Music Cinematic Battle by REDProductions via Pixabay.com

Hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen unpack Rhaenyra's first days on the Iron Throne in Season 3, Episode 3. First, they welcome back Co-Head Writer/Executive Producer Sara Hess and Director/Executive Producer Clare Kilner to talk about creating this unique episode. Then, they talk with Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon) about Corlys's request to Rhaenyra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Alicent risks everything to fulfill her end of the bargain, Rhaenyra must decide whether the Iron Throne is worth the cost.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.

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.

Poor Rae Rae. She is now on the Iron Throne, but the job is not finished. house party, check! Blessing of the Throne, check! Blessing those who helped get me here, not so good! Rae abandoned her Dragon Stone council and may have possibly lost one of her last trusted members, Corlys. Rhae knights the bastards, but does not legitimize Addam as a Velyarian and this will have ongoing issues. We discuss taking out Daeron without true confirmation. Rhaenyra's grade as Queen her first day out and much more!

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

THE DANCE OF THE DRAGONS TAKES ANOTHER HUGE TURN!

Send us Fan MailFor this episode of Brewstilled, I'm recapping episode 2 from HBO's House of Dragon season 3. For episode 2, the action picks up from the ending of episode 1 as we saw the aftermath of the naval battle and we got a glimpse of where season 3 will proceed. We saw Rhaenyra continue her quest for the Iron Throne while also embarking on a new quest for revenge while Alicent tries to adapt to a changing landscape. I'll discuss it here on Brewstilled will a beer from Belgium as the beer pairing.  

Queen's Landing-er! Natalie & Ben are back with some origin myths & musical chit-chat, but then tangent time is over and they buckle in for intense Hot D action. Rhaenyra has the Iron Throne - at what cost? Daemon's having a very good day, Aemond is going ever more nuts, there's some massive casualties, Ben still can't stand Mysaria and Natalie just wants to see some locker room nudity. Enjoy!

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.

Netflix rewrites beloved characters, Sony walks away from physical media, Westeros delivers, and DC Studios stumbles out of the gate again. This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl discuss Netflix's handling of Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 and why disrespecting beloved characters is becoming one of streaming's biggest problems. They also break down Sony's latest PlayStation decisions and what they mean for the future of physical media and game ownership. Then it's back to Westeros for House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2 before wrapping things up with their review of Supergirl (2026) and whether DC Studios has another winner on its hands. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Playstation Kill Physical Media: 06:07 AtLAB, Netfilx is why we can’t have nice things: 28:20 House of the Dragon: 41:57 Supergirl: 56:27 PlayStation Announces the End of Physical Media Announcement Date: July 1, 2026 Effective Date: January 2028 Company: Sony Interactive Entertainment Summary: Sony announced that beginning in January 2028, all new PlayStation games will be released digitally only, ending production of physical Blu-ray game discs for future releases. Games already released—or scheduled for release before the 2028 cutoff—will continue to be sold on disc, but every new title afterward will require a digital download through the PlayStation Store or participating retailers. Sony says the decision reflects changing consumer habits, noting that digital purchases now account for roughly 80% of full-game sales on PlayStation. Key Details: – Physical discs for new PlayStation releases end in January 2028. – Existing disc-based games will continue to work and remain available while supplies last. – Retailers will transition to selling digital download codes instead of boxed games. – Sony says the move follows overwhelming consumer preference for digital purchases. Why It Matters: – Gamers lose the ability to buy, sell, trade, or lend future PlayStation games. – Collectors will no longer have physical editions for new releases. – Consumers become increasingly tied to Sony's digital storefront and licensing model. – Preservation advocates worry that future games could become inaccessible if licensing changes or digital storefronts eventually close. – Digital-only distribution gives publishers greater pricing control by reducing competition from the used-game market. Discussion Points: – Do you really own a digital game, or are you simply purchasing a revocable license? – What happens to game preservation when no physical copy exists? – Will digital-only distribution lead to higher prices due to reduced retail competition? – Is convenience worth giving up ownership rights? – Does this set the stage for the PlayStation 6 to become a fully digital platform? Industry analysts increasingly believe so. Infamous Take: While digital downloads are undeniably convenient, this announcement marks the end of an era. Physical media has always given players tangible ownership, resale value, and long-term access independent of corporate licensing agreements. Sony's decision may make business sense, but it also shifts even more control away from consumers and toward platform holders; a trend that extends far beyond gaming. Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix) Season: 2 Platform: Netflix Summary: Brian and Darryl discuss Netflix's continued adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender and why they believe the series is losing sight of what made the original so beloved. The conversation focuses on major character changes, the difference between adaptation and rewriting, and why respecting the heart of the source material matters just as much as updating it for a modern audience. House of the Dragon (HBO Max) Season 3, Episode 2 Title: Queen’s Landing Air Date: June 28, 2026 Director: Clare Kilner Writer: Sara Hess Summary: Following the devastating Battle of the Gullet, Rhaenyra's grief quickly turns into resolve as Team Black moves to seize King's Landing. Alicent secretly conspires to surrender the city in hopes of saving part of her family, while Daemon returns to continue the campaign. The episode marks a major turning point in the Dance of the Dragons as alliances shift, old loyalties collapse, and Rhaenyra finally claims the Iron Throne at tremendous personal cost. Rating out of 5 Otto Not So Hightower Brian: 4.5/5 Darryl: 4.45/5 Supergirl (2026) Release Date: June 26, 2026 Runtime: 108 minutes Director: Craig Gillespie Writer: Ana Nogueira Based On: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King and Bilquis Evely Studio: DC Studios Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures Summary: Kara Zor-El embarks on a brutal interstellar journey alongside the young warrior Ruthye Marye Knoll to hunt down the man responsible for murdering Ruthye's family. Along the way, Kara confronts her own trauma while facing the ruthless Krem of the Yellow Hills, resulting in a darker, more cosmic take on the Girl of Steel than previous film adaptations. Main Cast: – Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl – Eve Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll – Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem of the Yellow Hills – Jason Momoa as Lobo – David Krumholtz as Zor-El – Emily Beecham as Alura In-Ze – David Corenswet as Superman (cameo) Production Notes: The second film in DC Studios' new shared universe adapts Tom King's acclaimed Woman of Tomorrow storyline, emphasizing Kara's emotional scars and cosmic adventures over a traditional superhero origin. Despite strong expectations and praise for Milly Alcock's performance, the film opened below box office projections and received mixed critical reception, making it one of the first commercial disappointments of the new DC Universe. Rating out of 10, Temu GotG or Will Poulter’s Supergirl, You Decide Brian: 4.3/10 Darryl: 4/10 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 we break down a deeply emotional and pivotal episode of House of the Dragon, where grief, power, and ambition collide in devastating ways. From Rhaenyra's heartbreaking loss to her long-awaited rise to the Iron Throne, this episode explores the true cost of victory and what it means to claim power in a fractured realm. We dive into standout performances, Daemon's return to action, shocking political shifts, the fallout from major deaths, and the rising tensions across both the Blacks and Greens. As alliances shift and dragons return to the field, Westeros edges closer to full collapse.  Join us for rapid fire, question of the day and TV/Movie Recs!   Chapters / Timestamps  00:00 Introduction & Episode Overview 02:14 Rhaenyra's grief and emotional collapse (Jace's death aftermath) 08:27 Otto Hightower's fate and political shockwaves 14:07 Daemon's return to action and battlefield presence 18:48 The Queen Takes the Throne (major turning point) 20:20 Alicent, Helaena, and fractures within the Greens 28:05 Aegon, Aemond, and shifting power dynamics 39:11 Corlys, Alyn, Addam & the Velaryon family reunion 43:14 Dragons, dragonseeds, Rhaena, Sheepstealer & side characters 47:21 Themes: loss, vengeance, power & sacrifice 52:12 Rapid Fire 58:18 Question of the Day 1:03:30 TV & Movie Recommendations 1:07:40 Closing Thoughts & Sign Off 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  

The fallout hits hard. In this clip from our Episode 2 watchalong, Justin and Greg break down the aftermath of the Gullet — and just how fast House of the Dragon is willing to move once the dust settles.

The wait is finally over — House of the Dragon is back, and Season 3 is wasting absolutely no time. In this clip out from our Episode 1 watchalong, Justin and Greg dive into the Season 3 premiere, where the Battle of the Gullet delivers the chaos fans have been waiting two years for — and then takes something from you that you can't get back.

On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung bring you their Spoiler Reviews for SUPERGIRL and House of the Dragon S3 Ep 2. They also talk the state of DC after the poor opening weekend box office of Supergirl and if James Gunn's position is in jeopardy and what's next for the House of the Dragon characters after the Battle of the Gullett and Rhaenyra's taking of the Iron Throne. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #Supergirl #houseofthedragon #jamesgunn #gameofthrones #hbomax #superman #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 INTRO AND RUNDOWN 1:40 HOTD 3x2 Spoiler Review 34:15 Supergirl Spoiler Review 1:03:39 What's Next for DC and James Gunn After Supergirl's Failure? FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailAmerica didn't wake up in a ditch overnight.Like a washed-out country road, the damage to our republic has been building beneath the surface for years.Today's Opening Argument begins in a small American town where a road has washed out, a mayor is standing in the mud, and everyone wants the same thing:“Fix it.”But one person cannot rebuild a road, run a town, spend public money, and answer to the people all by himself. That is not weakness. That is self-government.And somewhere between towns like Maple Creek and Pennsylvania Avenue, America forgot that lesson.The presidency was never supposed to be an Iron Throne. Congress was never supposed to be a Small Council. And the American people were never supposed to be subjects choosing which political house gets to rule over them.We do not need a better king.We need our republic back.Read more at The Coffman Chronicle:https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.comGet the free Squawk Boss Coffee Freshness Guide:https://WakeUpYourCoffee.comSupport the show

Sarah and Will break down House of the Dragon S3E2, "Queen's Landing," and one scene has Will literally jumping out of his chair. This episode is about grief and consequence. Rhaenyra's bloody march to the Iron Throne is not a triumph; it's a horror. We unpack every moment: Jace's body returned to Dragonstone, Daemon's calculating return from Harrenhal, Alicent's devastating encounter with Sir Jasper, and the iconic image of bloody footsteps leading to the throne. Want to keep the conversation going? Hit us up on X (formerly Twitter) @SceneNNerd, Bluesky @SceneNNerd.bsky.social, Facebook, Instagram @scene_n_nerd, and Threads @scene_n_nerd. Don't forget to check out our website at www.scenennerdpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, drop us a rating and a shout-out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcast fix!

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

House of the Dragon has put their star player off the bench and Daemon is fully activated! In episode two of season three, we are dealing with the aftermath of the “victory” at the gullet, Rhaenyra is rightfully grieving, the Velaryon kids have to find their patriarch, Aemond takes off to see Harrenhal, there are a bunch of Kings Landing shenanigans, and the Iron Throne is in team Black's sight. In the comments, let us know your favorite moment from the episode. Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube

This week, Da7e and Neil are surrendering immediately as Rhaenyra finally makes her way to toward that big spikey chair on House of the Dragon. In The Calm [04:40], they analyze the show's shaky relationship with the concept of honor, discuss this episode's original purpose as a season 2 finale, and throw their support behind the Emmy campaign for Emma D'Arcy. Then in The Storm [01:06:04], they look ahead to what happens now that the Iron Throne has changed hands. And they engage in debate about Daeron, who still may be useful in the weeks to come.Next week, House of the Dragon continues with a third episode that may also be more of a season premiere. Either way, there will be more polygons to discuss on Monday.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

S3/E2: As Alicent risks everything to fulfill her end of the bargain, Rhaenyra must decide whether the Iron Throne is worth the cost.https://www.twitch.tv/geekvariantshttps://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/wtvTDi0kUzbhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/176901704469900https://www.instagram.com/geekvariants/

COME JOIN HARLOFF, ELLIS AND STERGER FOR A NIGHT OF COMEDY - THURSDAY, 10/8 @ 7:30PM SHOW HOSTED BY:  KYLE LEWIS  https://brokerage.govs.com/shows/376674 Kristian Harloff breaks down the biggest movie and TV stories of the day, including his full Supergirl review! DC Studios' latest entry has finally arrived, and Kristian shares his thoughts on Milly Alcock's performance, the future of the DCU, James Gunn's vision, and whether Supergirl lives up to the hype following Superman's success. Plus, Toy Story 5 is off to a massive start with a $312 million global box office debut, proving Pixar is still a major force at the movies. Meanwhile, Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues to shatter expectations with advance ticket sales now suggesting a potential $250 million+ opening weekend. Kristian also reviews the latest episode of House of the Dragon and breaks down the biggest moments from the hit HBO fantasy series. Stories For Today: * Supergirl Review * Toy Story 5 Has $312 Million Global Start * New Spider-Man Pre-Sales Suggest $250M+ Start * House Of The Dragon Review Today's episode is packed with major franchise discussion as Kristian reviews Supergirl, analyzes Toy Story 5's huge opening weekend, and looks at whether Spider-Man: Brand New Day is headed for one of the biggest superhero debuts ever. The show also features a House of the Dragon review, covering the biggest twists, performances, and what could be coming next in the battle for the Iron Throne. If you're a fan of Supergirl, Superman, DCU, Marvel, Spider-Man, MCU, Toy Story, Pixar, House of the Dragon, Game of Thrones, or the latest movie news, this episode is for you. #Supergirl #DCU #JamesGunn #MillyAlcock #Superman #SpiderManBrandNewDay #SpiderMan #TomHolland #Marvel #MCU #ToyStory5 #Pixar #HouseOfTheDragon #GameOfThrones #BoxOffice #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow #DCStudios #EntertainmentNews #HBO SPONSORS: HIMS:  Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://www.hims.com/KRISTIAN to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. - Based on advertised cash price for 30-day supply of medication only. Membership required, fee not included, and billed separately. Weight Loss by Hims is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A.S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit https://www.hims.com CASHAPP: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.

This week we're reviewing House of the Dragon Season 3 Premiere. The dragons are back, the realm is divided, and the battle for the Iron Throne grows even more dangerous. We discuss the biggest moments, character developments, shocking twists, and what the latest chapter means for the future of Westeros.

We're blending up Frozen Daiquiris in The Lobby Bar this week to cover the latest arrivals in theaters and on streaming. We begin with the premiere of House of the Dragon Season 3, which marks the start of the latest conflict for the Iron Throne. We then shift our focus to the upcoming release of Jackass: Best and Last, the fifth and final installment of the stunt franchise hitting theaters this week.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drinkthemovies.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Please Drink Responsibly*

In aflevering 263 van Nerd Culture schuiven Koos, Huey en Jelle aan voor een bomvolle show vol fantasy, sciencefiction en een flinke dosis James Bond. Huey deelt zijn eerste indrukken van House of the Dragon seizoen 3, we bespreken de nieuwste trailer van Spider-Man: Brand New Day, en duiken in opvallende uitspraken van Idris Elba over de toekomst van 007. Verder hebben we het over Netflix en hun veranderende filmstrategie, een nieuwe Star Trek-reeks met Seven of Nine als kapitein, de terugkeer van Austin Powers, problemen voor Masters of the Universe, set leaks van Avengers: Doomsday en natuurlijk de eerste beelden van Shrek 5. Kortom: genoeg nieuws, meningen en discussies voor een nieuwe aflevering van Nerd Culture. Nieuwe Spider-Man Brand New Day Trailer Ook bespreken we de nieuwste trailer van Spider-Man: Brand New Day, die een verrassende link legt met de wereld van de X-Men. De film brengt bekende gezichten terug zoals MJ, Ned Leeds, Bruce Banner en The Punisher, maar introduceert ook nieuwe personages die mogelijk grote gevolgen hebben voor de toekomst van het MCU. Opvallend is de bevestiging van Bill Metzger, een beruchte anti-mutant activist uit de Marvel-comics. Daarmee lijkt Marvel de deur verder open te zetten naar de komst van de X-Men binnen het MCU. Daarnaast blijven de speculaties rond Sadie Sink volop doorgaan, waarbij veel fans vermoeden dat zij Jean Grey speelt. Volgens Kevin Feige wordt Brand New Day een terugkeer naar de klassieke Spider-Man-verhalen, met Peter Parker die opnieuw worstelt met het leven van een anonieme held in New York. De trailer roept daardoor niet alleen vragen op over Spidey’s toekomst, maar ook over de rol die mutanten straks gaan spelen binnen het Marvel-universum. House of the Dragon Season 3 Daarnaast bespreekt Huey de eerste aflevering van House of the Dragon seizoen 3, die inmiddels vooruit te bekijken was. Na de opbouw van seizoen 2 lijkt de serie nu definitief de fase van totale oorlog binnen te gaan. Team Black en Team Green bereiden zich voor op enkele van de grootste conflicten uit de Targaryen-geschiedenis, terwijl de machtsstrijd om de Iron Throne verder escaleert. Huey deelt zijn indrukken van de terugkeer naar Westeros, de ontwikkelingen rondom Rhaenyra, Daemon, Alicent en Aemond, en bespreekt hoe de serie de gebeurtenissen uit Fire & Blood verder naar het scherm vertaalt. Ook komen de nieuwe personages, de groeiende rol van de Dragonseeds en de aanloop naar grote veldslagen zoals de Battle of the Gullet aan bod. Is House of the Dragon na twee seizoenen nog steeds de waardige opvolger van Game of Thrones, en weet de serie het momentum vast te houden nu de echte oorlog eindelijk losbarst? Huey geeft zijn spoilerarme eerste indrukken van misschien wel HBO’s grootste fantasyserie van dit moment. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Nerd Culture #263 (19 juni) 00:10:57 Wat hebben we gekeken/gelezen/geluisterd?00:11:13 House of the Dragon00:19:57 You Only Live Twice00:26:07 The Man With the Golden Gun00:31:00 Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer00:37:19 Netflix werkt niet meer met regisseurs die een theatrical release willen00:41:37 Star Trek Sequel Confirmed00:44:55 TMNT Pizzeria geopend00:48:57 Heart of the Beast Trailer00:55:10 Steven Spielberg werd twee keer afgewezen voor James Bond00:56:21 Volgens Idris Elba moet James Bond niet woke zijn00:59:51 Austin Powers 4 komt eraan01:02:19 Anya Taylor-Joy aangekondigd voor The Hunt for Gollum01:03:59 De meest geeky popcorn bucket?01:06:20 Masters of the Universe lijkt een grote flop te worden01:19:19 POTENTIELE SPOILER!!! - Avengers: Doomsday set leak01:21:39 Een eerste blik op de pyjama’s in Avengers: Doomsday01:23:03 Shrek 5 Teaser TrailerWil je adverteren bij de podcast Nerd Culture óf misschien bij een andere podcast van ILVY Network? Mail dan naar management@ilvy.com en/of kijk even op de website: https://ilvy.com/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us Fan MailDaenerys lives. She's learned to ride Drogon, but now she tries to walk home. This leads to an unfortunate run-in with old friends. Simon and Mackelly try to put one foot in front of the other.Chapter Review:Daenerys Targaryen lives. Drogon has brought her to a rocky outcrop in the Dothraki sea which he has made his lair. Between a small pond and the scraps from Drogon's successful hunts, she's surviving. What's more, she's learning to ride the dragon. Unlike horses he turns toward the whip. But only when he feels like it. Most of the time they go where he wants to go. Foiled in her hopes of flying back to Meereen, she decides to walk. She's spied a small stream and figures if she can follow it, she must surely eventually reach the Skahazadhan and Meereen. The journey is arduous and she possibly has a miscarriage. She also has visions of various people from her past.  Her chances of survival appear grim, especially when a Dothraki scout stumbles upon her. But he misses her, distracted by a dragon flying in the sky. Drogon swoops down to her. She climbs aboard. He harries the Khalasar and burns a horse. They land and both tuck into a warm meal. But are then surrounded by Khal Jhaqo's men.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Daenerys Targaryen - Last remaining descendent of the royal Targaryen line, Stormborn, Mother of Dragons, claimant to the Iron Throne of Westeros.Drogon - Largest of Daenerys' dragons.Ser Jorah Mormont - Disgraced advisor to Daenerys. Now with the Second Sons.Quaithe - Shadowbinder of Asshai, left Daenerys with prophecies that guide and bind her.Viserys Targaryen - Elder brother of Daenerys, killed by Khal Drogo.Khal Jhaqo - Former ko of Khal Drogo, now khal over a remnant of Drogo's khalasar. Meereen - Largest city on Slaver's Bay.Dothraki Sea - Huge swath of Essos covered by grass and very little else. Support the showSupport us:Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perksDonate to our causeUse our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of AudibleBuy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate linkBuy GoH merchandise through our store.Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media:DiscordTwitter @GhostsHarrenhalFacebookInstagramYouTubeAll Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

The war for the Iron Throne is about to reach its most explosive chapter yet — and Chanel & Brandon are breaking it ALL down!

Q&A on the HBO series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms with actor Dexter Sol Ansell. A century before the events of "Game of Thrones", Ser Duncan the Tall, and his squire, Egg, wander through Westeros while the Targaryen dynasty rule the Iron Throne. Great destinies and enemies await the incomparable friends.

THE MOST SHOCKING AND ABSOLUTELY UNHINGED TELEVISION EVENT IN HISTORY! GAME OF THRONES SEASON 8 EPISODES 5-6 REACTION & SERIES FINALE BREAKDOWN with Tara Erickson and Andrew Gordon! Game of Thrones Full Series Uncut Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Limited Time Offer – You Need Fiber. Yes you! Boost your fiber with Huel today using 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! GAME OF THRONES 8x1-8x4 REACTION:    • GAME OF THRONES 8x01 - 8x04 REACTION -  TH...   Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ In this final review and reaction, Tara and Andrew brace themselves for complete chaos as Daenerys Targaryen goes full Dark Phoenix, completely reshaping the landscape of Westeros forever. We unpack the massive emotional scale and stellar performances of this iconic ensemble cast, featuring Emilia Clarke (Solo: A Star Wars Story, Me Before You) delivering absolute terrifying intensity as the spiraling Mad Queen Daenerys, Kit Harington (Eternals, Pompeii) as the deeply conflicted true heir Jon Snow, and Peter Dinklage (Cyrano, Avengers: Infinity War) giving a masterful, heart-wrenching performance as Tyrion Lannister. We also react to the monumental final arcs for Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister, Lena Headey as the cornered Queen Cersei, Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark, Maisie Williams as Arya Stark, and Gwendoline Christie as Brienne of Tarth. Our hosts react to every jaw-dropping highlight, brutal execution, and bittersweet farewell this massive two-part finale delivers. We break down the absolute dread of Varys being sentenced to dragon fire by a ruthlessly unhinged Daenerys, the jaw-dropping scale of the attack on King's Landing, and the pure horror of the dragon completely torching innocent civilians long after the city bells rang to surrender. We unpack the bloody, pride-fueled duel between Jaime Lannister and Euron Greyjoy, the hyper-violent poetry of the long-awaited Cleganebowl where the Hound and the Mountain fall together into the flames, and Cersei and Jaime's tragic "Romeo and Juliet" style demise beneath the rubble of the crumbling Red Keep. Finally, we break down the monumental throne room confrontation where Jon Snow delivers a shocking, devastating stab to his queen, Drogon completely melting down the Iron Throne before flying away with his mother, and the highly chaotic Small Council assembly where Tyrion hilariously fields a democratic vote before crowning Bran the Broken as King. We evaluate the incredible cinematic tracking shots, the massive storytelling logic leaps, and the pure emotional weight of the Starks' split endings—including Sansa becoming Queen of the North, Arya exploring uncharted maps, and Jon Snow finally giving Ghost a proper, long-overdue embrace before leading the wildlings back beyond the Wall! Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 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

Send us Fan MailQuentyn Martell tries to fulfill his destiny, and his deal with the Windblown, to obtain dragons. Not much goes to plan and the chapter ends with Rhaegal setting Quentyn afire. Simon and Mackelly hope his Targaryen blood will save him. Chapter Review:Prince Quentyn Martell is determined to obtain a dragon. He cannot face the shame of returning to Dorne empty-handed. Gerris Drinkwater catches him testing his flesh against candle flame, with predictable results. Gerris thinks Quentyn needs a visit to a Red Grace. Quentyn is in no joking mood. He thinks his friends might be Dornish, but he is Dorne. He sees his future differently and is determined to make a name for himself.That morning they dress as Brazen Beasts and, armed with a password (“dog”) obtained by the Windblown, they try to make their way to the dragons. They get through one door but at the dragon's lair they are forced to fight the guards.Within, the dragons have both broken their chains. While they take a brief interest in Pretty Meris, they quickly become unruly. Quentyn tries to act as Daenerys did, but his use of the whip only enrages the dragons. As he tries to subdue Viserion, Rheagal lights him on fire.    Characters/Places/Names/Events:Quentyn Martell - Eldest son, and second child of Prince Doran Martell of Dorne.Gerris Drinkwater “Drink” - Quentyn's companion.Archibald Yronwood “Arch” - Final member of the trio.Windblown - Sellsword company that has entered the fight against Daenerys Targaryen.Tattered Prince - Captain of the Windblown.Daenerys Targaryen - Last remaining descendent of the royal Targaryen line, Stormborn, Mother of Dragons, claimant to the Iron Throne of Westeros, Queen of Meereen.Meereen - Largest of the major slaver cities of Slaver's Bay.Brazen Beasts - City watch company in Meereen. Made up of freedmen. Support the showSupport us:Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perksDonate to our causeUse our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of AudibleBuy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate linkBuy GoH merchandise through our store.Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media:DiscordTwitter @GhostsHarrenhalFacebookInstagramYouTubeAll Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

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Send us Fan MailVictarion Greyjoy follows Moqorro's advice and gains many victories. He believes that he is now blessed by two gods. Simon and Mackelly wonder if poly-religiosity is frowned upon by the deities.Chapter Review:Victarion Greyjoy is advised by Moqorro where to sail. Repeatedly the red priest comes up with the goods and the Iron Fleet swells with each captured vessel. Victarion emulates his intended (well intended by him) Daenerys Targaryen by freeing the galley slaves. They still have to row, but now as freemen.The captured captains don't do so well. Particularly those who tell him that Daenerys is dead or that he is a fool - well the Drowned God needed some offerings.Moqorro inspects the dragon horn that Euron gave to Victarion. The priest can read the runes and explains that the horn will bind the dragon to the master of the horn, but that he must establish that mastership with blood.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Victarion Greyjoy - Younger brother of Euron Greyjoy, Lord Captain of the Iron Fleet.Euron Greyjoy - King of the Iron Islands.Daenerys Targaryen - Queen of Meereen, wanted as bride by Euron Greyjoy to allow him to claim the Iron Throne.Moqorro - Red priest of R'hllor. Recently shipwrecked from the Selaesori Qhoran.Dusky woman - Unnamed and tongueless slave given to Victarion by Euron before the journey. Meereen - Largest city on Slaver's Bay.Isle of Cedars - Island at the mouth of Slaver's Bay. Support the showSupport us:Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perksDonate to our causeUse our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of AudibleBuy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate linkBuy GoH merchandise through our store.Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media:DiscordTwitter @GhostsHarrenhalFacebookInstagramYouTubeAll Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Jason and Greta convene for a very special episode of the podcast to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Game of Thrones premiere. They discuss the show's incredible legacy and why they fell in love with the world of Westeros. And together, they play a game called The Besteros of Westeros, where they pick their favorite characters, quotes, and moments from the show – and who they would choose to sit on the Iron Throne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailAsha Greyjoy watches a preview of her own possible gruesome fate, listens as Stannis' army argues over their best course of action, and has a most unexpected reunion. Mackelly and Simon must remember their names.Chapter Review:Asha Greyjoy stands, cold and hungry, as the Queen's Men chain four naked men to poles before setting the men on fire. The condemned men's crime was cannibalism. Asha isn't surprised. The lords and knights have access to horse meat and a warm longhall. The smallfolk are left to starve and freeze. King Stannis attends with Arnolf Karstark at his side. After the show is over, Ser Clayton Suggs asks Asha if she enjoyed watching her own fate play out? He's chased off by Aly Mormont and Ser Justin Massey.After Justin escorts Asha to the longhall for dinner, she eats horsemeat while noticing the clear divide between King Stannis' army. The northmen sit on one side while the southrons sit on the other. When Justin begins to argue with the others about the best path forward, Arnolf says if they march on Winterfell they will defeat Bolton's army within a moon's turn. Justin disagrees, and when his courage is called into question, he storms out of the hall.Asha follows him out but is immediately lost in the snow. She's once again accosted by Suggs. However, they're distracted by the sound of horses. Out of the snow and night comes a band of riders. After a tense few moments, Tris Botley bends his knee in front of her. He and several other Iron Born were ransomed by Tycho Nestoris, who urgently needs to speak with King Stannis. When the Braavosi banker realizes who Asha is, he says he brought her a gift. He presents an old man and a young woman. Asha is confused until the old man calls her sister.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Asha Greyjoy - princess of the Iron Islands.Stannis Baratheon - Claimant to the Iron Throne, as Cersei's children aren't Robert's.Justin Massey - Knight of the Crownlands.Clayton Suggs - Knight and Queen's Man.Arnolf Karstark - Castellan of Karhold, sworn to King Stannis.Tycho Nestoris - Envoy of the Iron Bank of Braavos. Support the showSupport us:Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perksDonate to our causeUse our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of AudibleBuy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate linkRate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media:DiscordTwitter @GhostsHarrenhalFacebookInstagramYouTubeAll Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

Send us Fan MailQuentyn Martell stays in Meereen and offers the Tattered Prince his heart's desire if the latter can help Quentyn to steal a dragon. Simon and Mackelly think that that might be quite risky.Chapter Review:Quentyn Martell and friends discuss Ser Baristan Selmy's warning to go home. Quentyn is resolute, Daenerys' words about the dragon having three heads has given him a glimmer of hope. His companions stay with him, but they're less convinced.They arrange a meeting with the Tattered Prince, the leader of the Windblown sellsword company. He's not overjoyed to treat with oath-breakers whose treachery has led to the ongoing incarceration of several of his loyal soldiers. He finds it particularly galling when the young prince tries to make a pact with him, based on promises of future payment. The request? Oh the simple matter of aiding Quentyn in stealing a dragon. Well, in that case the payment would have to be the whole of Pentos.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Quentyn Martell - Eldest son, and second child of Prince Doran Martell of Dorne.Gerris Drinkwater “Dink” - Quentyn's companion.Archibald Yronwood “Arch” - Final member of the trio.Windblown - Sellsword company that has entered the fight against Daenerys Targaryen.Tattered Prince - Captain of the Windblown.Daenerys Targaryen - Last remaining descendent of the royal Targaryen line, Stormborn, Mother of Dragons, claimant to the Iron Throne of Westeros, Queen of Meereen.Meereen - Largest of the major slaver cities of Slaver's Bay.Hizdar zo Loraq - Ghiscari nobleman and King Consort to Daenerys. Support the showSupport us:Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perksDonate to our causeUse our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of AudibleBuy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate linkRate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media:DiscordTwitter @GhostsHarrenhalFacebookInstagramYouTubeAll Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

Send a textJoin us on the Entertain This! podcast for a chivalrous dissection of HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, where we gallantly charge through each episode of this Game of Thrones prequel, set a century before the Iron Throne became everyone's favorite hot seat. Follow the towering Ser Duncan the Tall and his pint-sized squire Egg as they navigate Westeros' thorny politics and perilous tourneys—proving that in Martin's world, even hedge knights can uproot dynasties. We scrutinize pivotal scenes from “The Hedge Knight” (January 18, 2026), “Hard Salt Beef” (January 25, 2026), “The Squire” (February 1, 2026), “Seven” (February 8, 2026), “In the Name of the Mother” (February 15, 2026), and the climactic “The Morrow” (February 22, 2026), delving into character arcs, unexpected twists, and ties to the larger saga—because who needs dragons when you have dramatic irony?Shifting to more refined pursuits, we waltz into Netflix's Bridgerton Season 4, fully unveiled after its bifurcated debut on January 29 and February 26, 2026. This octet of episodes spotlights Benedict Bridgerton's masquerade mishap with the mysterious Sophie Baek, weaving romance, scandal, and Shondaland splendor—reminding us that in Regency England, love is but a ballroom away from a societal slip-up.We then gear up for a critical evaluation of Netflix's sci-fi spectacle War Machine (premiered March 6, 2026), with Alan Ritchson as an Army Ranger battling extraterrestrial automatons—proving that when machines wage war, humanity's best defense is a well-oiled action hero. Under Patrick Hughes' direction, the film unleashes intense skirmishes and probes themes of endurance against alien incursions, where survival hinges on more than just firepower.Concluding with our host's astute musings on Arc Raiders, the PvPvE extraction shooter launched October 30, 2025, after wrapping Mitch's first expedition—a fleeting foray into scavenging, convoy crafting, and reset rigors. We explore its tactical intricacies, strategic layers, and dystopian domain, offering guidance for novices and veterans alike—because in a post-apocalyptic raid, wit is the ultimate loot.Support the show

Send a textVictarion Greyjoy meets Moqorro. The priest of R'hllor proves his value by curing Victarion's wounded hand. Onwards to Meereen and Daenerys - to claim her as his bride. Simon and Mackelly wonder if he and Daenerys might be ill-suited.Chapter Review:Victarion Greyjoy is awaiting the rest of his storm-ravaged Iron Fleet on the Isle of Cedars. The fleet has dwindled from 93 down to 54, but that new number includes captured cogs and fishing boats that hardly cover for the other losses. He is ahead of a large fleet (300-500 ships) coming from Volantis to destroy Daenerys Targaryen, and knows he must leave soon if he is to claim her. His mission was to bring her back for his brother Euron, but he plans to claim her as his own bride. One ship brings a prisoner to Victarion - Moqorro the priest of R'Hllor. Greyjoy is tempted to sacrifice him to the Drowned God, but the man has knowledge that he shouldn't. Sequestered Moqorro heals Victarion's injured hand, and so it is Maester Kerwin who becomes the sacrifice.    Characters/Places/Names/Events:Victarion Greyjoy - Younger brother of Euron Greyjoy, Lord Captain of the Iron Fleet.Euron Greyjoy - Lord of the Iron Islands.Maester Kerwin - Maester of the Citadel. Captured by the Ironborn and brought east with Victarion.Daenerys Targaryen - Queen of Meereen, wanted as bride by Euron Greyjoy to allow him to claim the Iron Throne.Moqorro - Red priest of R'hllor. Recently shipwrecked from the Selaesori Qhoran.Meereen - Largest city on Slaver's Bay.Isle of Cedars - island at the mouth of Slaver's Bay. Support the showSupport us: Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

Send a textBarristan Selmy takes stock after the departure of Daenerys on Drogon. As Hizdahr cements his power, the old knight is forced into plots that he hoped he'd left behind. Simon and Mackelly egg him on.Chapter Review:With Queen Daenerys Targaryen still missing, Ser Barristan Selmy is informed by the seneschal Reznak mo Reznak that King Hizdahr zo Loraq no longer needs him by the new king's side. Selmy is fine with that. He's short of friends right now, with Daario and company still hostages of the Yunkai'i, but Missandei tells him that a masked Brazen Beast approached her to say that the Shavepate (Skahaz mo Kandaq) wants to meet with Selmy. He doesn't trust these masked men, but he agrees to the meeting.Barristan is convinced that Dany lives. She was riding Drogon like the Targaryens of old. But also like the dragons of old, the body count can get out of control. More than 200 burned to death at the fighting pit. He reminisces about his early life and bemoans that he is now engaging in the plots and schemes he hoped he'd left behind in King's Landing.He meets with Skahaz who wants rebellion. The Volantenes are coming to re-enslave everyone. The peace treaty is a sham. Worst of all, it was Hizdar's confectioner who poisoned the locusts that had incapacitated Belwas, but the target was the queen. Selmy wants proof and if he gets it, he'll help Skahaz with his plans.      Characters/Places/Names/Events:Daenerys Targaryen - Last remaining descendent of the royal Targaryen line, Stormborn, Mother of Dragons, claimant to the Iron Throne of Westeros.Barristan Selmy - Former Lord Commander of the Kingsguard in King's Landing. Now Lord Commander of the Dany's Queensguard.Hizdahr zo Loraq - Noble of Meereen, husband to Daenerys.Missandei - Translator and handmaid to Daenerys.Skahaz mo Kandaq (aka The Shavepate) - Ghiscari noble, loyal to Daenerys and opposed to Hizdahr.Meereen - Largest city on Slaver's Bay. Support the showSupport us: Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Episode 3 "The Squire" A century before the events of Game of Thrones, a knight and his unlikely squire embark on an adventure far from the Iron Throne. Feedback : blackgirlcouch@gmail.com  (audio/written) Tumblr: blackgirlcouch Youtube: ChristinaBCG Instagram: @blackgirlcouch  

Send us a textDaenerys attends the reopening of the fighting pits. It's pretty much as she expected until Drogon arrives and whisks her away. Simon and Mackelly try not to get carried away.Chapter Review:Daenerys Targaryen dons a tokar for the reopening of the fighting pits. Barristan Selmy reports that he freed Meris of the Windblown who assured him that she and the rest of the Westerosi deserters were in fact emissaries from the Tattered Prince who was ready to switch sides. All he wanted was the city of Pentos. Dany laughs at the price.They head to the reopened fighting pits where Dany witnesses horrors a-plenty, two dwarves joust for her entertainment, and Strong Belwas gets sick on the honeyed locusts that Hizdar had suggested Dany sample.Dany's ready to leave when a boar dines on the innards of Barsena Blackhair. A shadow passes over the pit as Drogon arrives and feasts of boar and Barsena. Pandemonium descends as pit-men try to kill Drogon. Dany drops to the fighting floor and stares down her eldest. She finds a whip and wins the battle of wills. She climbs aboard and Drogon takes flight.  Characters/Places/Names/Events:Daenerys Targaryen - Last remaining descendent of the royal Targaryen line, Stormborn, Mother of Dragons, claimant to the Iron Throne of Westeros.Barristan Selmy - Former Lord Commander of the Kingsguard in King's Landing. Now Lord Commander of the Dany's Queensguard.Hizdahr zo Loraq - Noble of Meereen, husband to Daenerys.Quentyn Martell - Son of Prince Doran Martell. In Essos to offer his hand in marriage to Daenerys.Meereen - Largest city on Slaver's Bay. Support the showSupport us: Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

Send us a textDaenerys hosts her conquerors, the Yunkai'i. Peace has cost her more than she can stomach. Mackelly and Simon sympathize with her.Chapter Review:Daenerys Targaryen attends a banquet thrown for the Yunkai'i to celebrate the peace. The accords hold, no re-enslavement, no more freeing of the existing slaves, but Daenerys is far from pleased that a slave market has been opened outside her walls - technically not in violation, but an obvious goad to her.To ensure a peaceful evening, hostages have been sent to the Yunkai'i, including Daario Naharis. Probably for the best because one of the envoys from Yunkai is Brown Ben Plum. He tries to smooth things over with Daenerys, but she's still bridling at his betrayal. She asks Barristan Selmy to make overtures to the sellsword companies, not believing that this peace can truly last. She takes Quentyn Martell to see the dragons, and urges him to go home. He wants to stay and fight for her.That night Hizdahr Zo Loraq drunkenly consummates his marriage and hopes for a son as he falls asleep. Daenerys has reason to doubt that his wish will be answered. The queen cannot sleep, tomorrow sees the unwelcome reopening of the fighting pits. She passes the small hours chatting with Missandei about sweet things. Characters/Places/Names/Events:Daenerys Targaryen - Last remaining descendent of the royal Targaryen line, Stormborn, Mother of Dragons, claimant to the Iron Throne of Westeros. Hizdahr zo Loraq - Noble of Meereen, husband to Daenerys.Barristan Selmy - Former Lord Commander of the Kingssuard in King's Landing. Current Lord Commander of Daenerys' Queensguard.Daario Naharis - Lover to Daenerys and leader of the sellsword company the Stormcrows. Quentyn Martell - Son of Prince Doran Martell. In Essos to offer his hand in marriage to Daenerys.Skahaz mo Kandaq (Shavepate) - Ghiscari noble of Meereen. Convert to Dany's cause. Despised by the Sons of the Harpy. Brown Ben Plum - Commander of the Second Sons. Betrayer of Daenerys.Meereen - Largest city on Slaver's Bay. Support the showSupport us: Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M