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Three episodes in, you will be willing to die for Ser Duncan the Tall and Egg. No backstory required. No sprawling lore to decode. Just a knight who may not even be a knight, a boy who follows him anyway, and storytelling so elemental it hits like a gut punch. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms works because it does what most B2B content refuses to do: it puts the human at the center, leaves you wanting more, and trusts the oldest storytelling mechanics in the world. In this episode, we dig into what that means for marketers with our special guest Tara Corey, SVP of Marketing at Optimizely. Together, we unpack why the best content finds the friction point in a story rather than avoiding it, why you should be the biographer and not the subject, and what Optimizely's upcoming rebrand taught Tara about bravery and standing out from the B2B sea of sameness. About our guest, Tara Corey Tara Corey is SVP of Marketing at Optimizely, where she leads brand, content, and the company's upcoming rebrand. With over 20 years in marketing, she's known for building editorial-driven content strategies, championing authentic human storytelling, and running toward the hard moments — in her career and her content. She's a passionate believer in community, mentorship, and the idea that bravery isn't optional. What B2B Marketers Can Learn From A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Put the human at the heart of the story — then leave them wanting more. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms doesn't try to tell you everything at once. It earns your investment in two characters and then trusts that investment to carry you through. Tara connects this directly to how B2B content fails: "Creating content has never been easier than it is right now with AI. But creating quality content that truly has that art of storytelling and a truly human-connected story — I think that's harder and harder to stand out and do well." Fewer things, done better, is the whole strategy. Be the biographer, not the subject. Most origin stories are boring because the subject tells them. The interesting version requires someone who knows which parts actually matter. Ian's challenge for B2B marketers: "Volunteer to be the biographer. Don't let someone else tell their own story. Tell their story in a way that you think is interesting." That means getting in person, asking the follow-up questions people skip, and hunting for the moment of friction — the "no kidding, there I was" — where everything shifted. Find the elemental story hiding in your B2B content. Betrayal. Honor. Trust broken and rebuilt. These mechanics work because they've always worked. Ian ties them directly to the world every marketer lives in: "How many of us have been there when it's like, 'You said you were gonna promote me. You said you were gonna do this. Why did you never do it?' — that's so elemental. And yet we just don't put it in B2B marketing, even though it's all around us." The richest stories aren't in the product. They're in the people. Quote"Bravery isn't optional. There's fear, there's excitement — but we've got to be brave, try not to be afraid, and be excited about what's possible. And also try to balance that with the simplicity of a great story and that human connection." — Tara Corey Time Stamps [1:22] Meet Tara Corey, SVP of Marketing at Optimizely [1:40] Why A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms? [3:02] What Is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms? A Brief History [7:20] What Makes It Work: Heart, Humor, and Unexpected Turns [10:47] Marketing Takeaways: Put the Human at the Heart of the Story [12:01] Leave Them Wanting More [13:51] Simple Storytelling Mechanics That Always Work [19:09] Be the Biographer, Not the Subject [21:03] How to Train a Team to Capture Better Stories [24:54] Find the Friction: Where Great Stories Actually Live [31:44] Critique vs. Tearing Down — And Why It Matters for Marketers [37:06] Bravery Isn't Optional: Optimizely's Content Strategy and Rebrand [38:30] Final Thoughts and Takeaways LinksConnect with Tara on LinkedInLearn more about Optimizely About Remarkable! Remarkable! is created by the team at Caspian Studios, the premier B2B Podcast-as-a-Service company. Caspian creates both nonfiction and fiction series for B2B companies. If you want a fiction series check out our new offering — The Business Thriller — Hollywood style storytelling for B2B. Learn more at CaspianStudios.com. In today's episode, you heard from Ian Faison (CEO of Caspian Studios) and Meredith Gooderham (Head of Production). Remarkable was produced this week by Jess Avellino, mixed by Scott Goodrich, and our theme song is "Solomon" by FALAK. Create something remarkable. Rise above the noise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The brothers catch up on the progress of Dustin's summer time maker goals and see if he got to everything. They also talk about the mystery space found at The Crafty Studio, and the shop elf getting her license.You can find Dustin and Devon of The Art of Craftsmanship on YouTube and Instagram here...youtube.com/theartofcraftsmanship@theartofcraftsmanship@theartofcameraguypatreon.com/theartofcraftsmanshipRecommendations:Dustin:52 Super Series on YTDevon:Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on HBO MaxAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode of The Costume House with Spencer Williams, we journey back to Westeros for a new chapter in the world of Game of Thrones. Spencer is joined by costume designer Lorna Ó Ríordáin to discuss A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.Together, Spencer and Lorna explore the humble world of Ser Duncan the Tall, whose simple approach to knighthood is reflected in every worn and weathered detail of his costumes, while Egg embarks on a journey of disguise, transformation, and a rather complicated royal identity. They also discuss a truly memorable dance party led by Lyonel Baratheon, the many wealthy Targaryens who have no shortage of attitude, and the challenges of creating armor that has to survive the very glamorous realities of Westeros: mud, dirt, blood, and all sorts of nasty business.
In this episode of The Costume House with Spencer Williams, we journey back to Westeros for a new chapter in the world of Game of Thrones. Spencer is joined by costume designer Lorna Ó Ríordáin to discuss A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.Together, Spencer and Lorna explore the humble world of Ser Duncan the Tall, whose simple approach to knighthood is reflected in every worn and weathered detail of his costumes, while Egg embarks on a journey of disguise, transformation, and a rather complicated royal identity. They also discuss a truly memorable dance party led by Lyonel Baratheon, the many wealthy Targaryens who have no shortage of attitude, and the challenges of creating armor that has to survive the very glamorous realities of Westeros: mud, dirt, blood, and all sorts of nasty business.
Gustav Danielsson, FSF got the job by text message. "Do you wanna shoot a sequel to Game of Thrones?" arrived from director Owen Harris, who had made San Junipero with him, and it landed while Danielsson was at home rewatching the original series with his kids and buying them the board games. He cut short a show in Sweden to take it. The result, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, is HBO's return to Westeros at a fraction of the usual scale, and it earned him a 2026 Emmy nomination for cinematography.He and host Jared Levy work through how you make a two-hander feel as large as a war on a budget that rules out burning cities. Night scenes pushed into the half hour of real dusk, the same trick he used on San Junipero because South African nights go completely black. An Alexa Mini LF shot at 3:2 and squeezed to 2:1 on Panavision Ultra Panatars, whose 1.3x squeeze fills almost the whole sensor, with faster Panavision VA spherical primes held back for the scenes a single double-wick candle had to carry on its own. Every flashback on one de-tuned Panavision T Series lens built for Super 35 and run on a larger sensor, so the image falls apart at the edges on purpose. Firelight from a bank of up to 48 photo flood bulbs that gaffer Seamus Lynch built and named the Dalek, programmed against video of a real fire. And the afternoon an oven on set caught fire for real, which Danielsson spent a few seconds trying to dim.CREDITSGustav Danielsson, FSFInstagram · Website · IMDbJared Levy, hostInstagram · Website · IMDbDavid Kruta, producerInstagram · Website · IMDbTopher Hammond, producerInstagramMUSICOriginal music by One Wave.THE SALONEpisode page and full gallery: https://cinematographysalon.com/podcast/gustav-danielsson-fsf-a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdomsNewsletter and events: cinematographysalon.comInstagram: @cinematographysalonPRESENTING SPONSORThis episode is made possible by Fujifilm — home of GFX ETERNA 55, the large format, IMAX®-Certified digital camera, and FUJINON cinema lenses. https://fujifilm-x.comSUPPORT THE SALONThe podcast, the writing, and both Resources tools are free. No paywall, no membership, no login. That is on purpose: learning to light a scene should not depend on what you can afford. Sponsors cover part of it and readers cover the rest. If you want to chip in, it starts at the price of a coffee a month at https://cinematographysalon.com/support. If your company wants to reach working cinematographers, get in touch at https://cinematographysalon.com/sponsors.
Podcast for Sci-Fi Episode 523 – X-Men 97, House of the Dragon finale, Hasbro Pulse, Apple leasing, and Ninth Jedi Moose and Gamegod cover a packed pop culture episode that moves from sci-fi show-and-tell into a wider discussion of TV-to-movie adaptations, Star Wars collecting, Apple's new leasing program, and the latest episodes of House of the Dragon and X-Men 97. The conversation is casual, opinionated, and very specific about what works in serialized storytelling versus what feels better as a film.Gamegod also shares his take on Ninth Jedi, including the animation style, the blue-saber twist, and why the short runtime makes it an easy watch. Along the way, they compare casting rumors, debate whether certain franchises are better as shows or movies, and land on a strong recommendation for X-Men 97. Key topics In this episode, Moose and Gamegod start with show-and-tell: a Star Wars Transformers comic, a Jedi Holocron with a green kyber crystal, and a built Razor Crest LEGO set. They debate whether The Mandalorian should ever return as another season, arguing that some stories are strong as series but too small to become movies. The discussion expands into broader adaptation talk, including Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Lord of the Rings, Agents of S. H.I.E.L.D., Obi-Wan Kenobi, and X-Men 97. Gamegod breaks down Ninth Jedi, saying the first episode is visually rougher than the trailer but still hooks you with the story, especially the mystery around the silver lightsaber and the blue-saber reveal. They discuss an email rumor about Adam Driver being cast as Sebastian Shaw in an upcoming X-Men reboot, and compare him to previous casting choices like Kevin Bacon. Moose raises Apple's upcoming hardware cycle and the rumored foldable phone, while Gamegod explains Apple's new leasing program for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches through Klarna. They walk through the economics of leasing an iPad Pro, comparing monthly payments, buyout options, and whether it makes more sense than paying outright. Gamegod shares a hands-on tech update about a new GoPro Mission One Series camera, highlighting 8K video, 50 megapixel photos, interchangeable lenses, and ultra slow motion. House of the Dragon finale gets a mixed but mostly critical response, with both hosts agreeing the pacing is too slow even though the dragon battle and cliffhanger moments stand out. X-Men 97 gets the strongest praise of the episode, with both hosts calling out the emotional stakes, standalone episodes that still connect, and the show's tight 25 to 30 minute runtime. Timestamps 00:00 – What's on deck this episode 00:47 – Show-and-tell: Star Wars comic, Holocron, and Razor Crest LEGO build 02:21 – Should The Mandalorian come back as another season? 03:22 – Why some stories work as series but not movies 04:21 – Game of Thrones vs House of the Dragon as film or TV 05:15 – Turning movies into shows and the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. example 06:11 – Why X-Men 97 could work as an animated movie 07:02 – Why Mandalorian, Book of Boba Fett, and Kenobi should stay serialized 08:25 – First impressions of Ninth Jedi 09:50 – The villain design, the black hole scene, and the blue lightsaber reveal 11:38 – Why Ninth Jedi wins on story more than animation 12:04 – Adam Driver as Sebastian Shaw rumor 14:47 – Comparing Adam Driver, Hayden Christensen, and Kevin Bacon as Sebastian Shaw 16:43 – Lanterns trailer chatter and rumor talk 18:18 – Apple's foldable phone rumors and price concerns 19:31 – Apple's new leasing program and why it exists 21:36 – What Apple is leasing and how the soft credit check works 22:26 – Why leasing may make sense for people who replace devices often 24:04 – New GoPro details and why the Mission One Series is different 25:23 – Mission One Pro, interchangeable lenses, and 8K specs 27:42 – Why GoPro's slow motion and stabilization stand out 28:50 – Lease choices: upgrade, buy out, or return 29:11 – Pricing out a 13-inch iPad Pro lease 31:28 – The actual retail price versus lease payments 33:17 – Why Apple may be leaning into leasing as prices rise 34:22 – Apple silicon, M5 rumors, and waiting for the next chip cycle 37:30 – House of the Dragon finale discussion 38:58 – Pacing issues, cliffhanger setup, and final season rating 40:39 – Matt Smith's character as the standout 43:00 – Why the season needed more urgency and stronger dragon threat 44:02 – X-Men 97 and the Savage Land episode 45:23 – Why the show balances standalone stories with bigger continuity 46:30 – Major emotional moment and the Avengers: Infinity War comparison 47:43 – Season 3 confirmation and the Knight of the Seven Kingdoms spin-off 48:12 – Why X-Men 97 is essential viewing if you have not caught up yet 49:18 – Final wrap and what they want to cover next time Notable quotes “Some shows just can't movies.” “The show is amazing.” “You're doing yourself a disservice” if you skip X-Men 97. 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Presented by HBO Max | For Your ConsiderationIn this special Emmy® season episode of Decorating Pages, I'm joined by five HBO Max Emmy-nominated production designers whose shows could not look more different: Nina Ruscio of The Pitt, Bob Shaw of The Gilded Age, François Audouy of Euphoria, Rob Tokarz of Hacks, and Tom McCullagh of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.We get into what production design actually does for storytelling — from making a 25,000-square-foot emergency department disappear into reality on The Pitt, to transforming existing locations into the extravagant world of The Gilded Age. Rob Tokarz breaks down creating an entire fictional 1970s television history for Hacks, François Audouy talks about shooting Euphoria on film and building a practical miniature Los Angeles for its giant Cassie sequence, and Tom McCullagh takes us inside the enormous Ashford tournament build for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.We also talk about something every production designer understands: finding the location you don't want, making it work anyway, designing sets that can shoot in every direction, building spaces actors actually respond to, and creating worlds that support story without calling attention to themselves.At the end, I ask each designer to choose one set they would show a film student to explain what the art department really does — and their answers are practically a production design class in themselves.Featured Production Designers:Nina Ruscio — The Pitt. Bob Shaw — The Gilded Age François Audouy — Euphoria Rob Tokarz — Hacks.Tom McCullagh — A Knight of the Seven KingdomsExplore the HBO Max FYC experience and watch the nominated programs:https://www.hbomaxfyc.com/homeFYC Site Access Code: B25C8W3R More from this special presentation:https://www.decoratingpagespodcast.com/hbomaxfyc
Reposted from Dragon ‘Cast, which you can find and subscribe to at: podcastica.com/podcast/dragon-cast — Some thoughtful and spicy listener feedback, some news, and some booktalk—join Wendy, Veronica and Renny for a wrap on season three and a look toward season 4. Thank you all for following along with us and we'll see you back here for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms! Be sure to check out Lanterns on HBO, and our podcast Casting Light: A Lanterns Podcast, at https://podcastica.com/podcast/casting-light-a-lanterns-podcast or wherever you get podcasts. Did you enjoy our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review: On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragon-cast-a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms/id1640535923 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31IJ1AFvvn800nlmlLy8Xu?si=4bdd8f2deccd4063 Or just search for “Dragon ‘Cast” wherever you get podcasts. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Core 7 is is back! Join Luke and Kyle as they have a fun disucssion about all three hit shows based in the Game of Thrones universe. First, Kyle tries to guess the top 10 rated episodes of Game of Thrones, before guessing the bottom 5 rated episodes. Next, Kyle tries to blind rank 1-10 the best fighters of Westeros, with Luke giving him the names. This was a ton of fun to make and cannot wait until the new season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms to hold us over until season 4 of House of the Dragon! More BingetownTV Content! Check Out Our Podcast on Youtube! Check Out Our Youtube Entertainment Channel! Join the BingetownTV Community Discord (FREE) Follow us on Socials! Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/bingetowntv/ Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/bingetowntvpod TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@bingetowntv?_t=8gdE279ReTm&_r=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Across genre fiction, "the chosen one" always becomes a cautionary tale. So what does it mean that GRRM dramatizes the unsuccessful reigns of an endless number of Targaryens who all believe that they have the divine warrant to rule the Seven Kingdoms? In this episode, we're exploring the theology of narcissism that empowers strongmen and emphatically makes the case against any sort of hereditary rule. Maggie explores the remarkable similarities and differences between Arya and Dany to find out why their equally impassioned and aggrieved stories end in such different places. Cam takes a closer look at the problem of evil, particularly the unseen and excused evils of the world that don't garner nearly enough outrage of philosophical attention, but still have the power to crumble a kingdom from within. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com 00:00 Camel Confusion (Redux) 02:47 Recap of Chapters 21:33 A Theology of Narcissism 30:54 The Myth of The Chosen One 37:11 Couplet or Contrast? 45:55 Maggie's Bird Corner 50:06 The Problem of (Excused) Evil 01:00:40 Closing Thoughts
How do you create something new inside one of the most recognisable worlds in television? This week, Lucas Tomoana SOC ACO sits down with Emmy nominated cinematographer Gustav Danielsson FSF, whose work spans You the Living, Black Mirror, The Glass Dome and HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Gustav takes us from his beginnings studying architecture in Sweden to collaborating with Roy Andersson, shooting the acclaimed Black Mirror episode San Junipero, before diving deep into the cinematography of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. We explore how Gustav and director Owen Harris created a more intimate and naturalistic corner of the Game of Thrones universe, their use of vintage Panavision anamorphic lenses, dusk and firelight, and the making of the extraordinary battle in Episode Five that earned Gustav an Emmy nomination. A fascinating conversation about cinematography, collaboration and finding the visual language that best serves the story. This podcast is powered by Sony technology. Sponsored by Panavision. Produced by Deb Van Dieren. Hosted and edited by Lucas Tomoana SOC ACO.
In this episode, we conclude 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 our reactions to everything that unfolded during the Battle of Tumbleton, and we debate whether Rhaenyra has completely lost her sanity and turned against the rest of the Seven Kingdoms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spencer and Lee review a fiery, blockbuster finale of House of the Dragon season 3. Spoiler: Spencer shows up to this one a la Daemon outside that walls of Tumbleton. Thank you for joining us for our coverage of season 3 of HBO's House of the Dragon! We hope you'll stay subscribed, as we'll be back with coverage of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2, House of the Dragon season 4 (eventually), and a lot, lot, more. For now, we continue descending the Silo and seeing what Ted's up to in Missouri (or is it Kansas? Or England?)Let us know what you think! www.mangumtalks.com or mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com or facebook.com/mangumtalks
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
pWotD Episode 3385: House of the Dragon Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 32,002 views on Saturday, 8 August 2026 our article of the day is House of the Dragon.House of the Dragon is an American fantasy drama television series created by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal for HBO. A prequel to Game of Thrones (2011–2019), it is the second television series in Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire franchise. Based on parts of Martin's 2018 book Fire & Blood, the series begins about 100 years after the Seven Kingdoms are united by the Targaryen conquest, nearly 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, and 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen. Featuring an ensemble cast, the show portrays the events leading up to the decline of House Targaryen, a devastating war of succession known as the "Dance of the Dragons".House of the Dragon received a straight-to-series order in October 2019, with Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik serving as showrunners. The series premiered on August 21, 2022, with the first season consisting of ten episodes. The series was renewed for a second season five days after its premiere. Sapochnik departed as showrunner after the first season, leaving Condal as the sole showrunner for the second season. The second season premiered on June 16, 2024, with eight episodes. The series was renewed for a third season in June 2024, which premiered on June 21, 2026 and is expected to consist of eight episodes. A fourth and final season is in development and expected to be released in 2028.The premiere of House of the Dragon was watched by over 10 million viewers across the linear channels and HBO Max on the first day, the biggest in HBO's history. The series has received positive reviews. It won a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama, while Emma D'Arcy earned two nominations for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama. It earned nine Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, and won three British Academy Television Craft Awards.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:33 UTC on Sunday, 9 August 2026.For the full current version of the article, see House of the Dragon on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Joanna.
Neil finds himself in the dark tunnels beneath Westeros again. Fire and Blood spoilers and thoughts relating to House of the Dragon s3 ep6 “Faceless Men” and ep7 “The Dragon in Winter”. A short companion recording for those brave or foolish enough to listen to the ramblings of a book reader…You can subscribe to the Exclusive Strand of TV DNA to get bonus content here - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/tv-dna-podcast/subscribe We can't wait for you to hear our thoughts on the latest episodes and for you to give us yours too. You can find and follow us on Instagram @tvdnapodYou can also email us on tvdnapod@gmail.com We have recent specials on The Bear, Silo and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, weekly, spoiler-free watchlist episodes and our back catalogue includes The Pitt, Slow Horses and Ted Lasso. Listen here https://open.spotify.com/show/7eh93AAcO5y1m5jdEcTqAk?si=7l1do-YcQNS-eQ1YMIdCHAWe're on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Breaker and Radio Public so be sure to subscribe to the pod and please leave us a review. Thanks as always to JComp for our logo and Roman Senyk Music for our theme. Adam, Grace, Neil, Damian and Isabel
DOP Gustav Danielsson, FSF on shooting HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms with naturalistic firelight, practical battlefield fog, and in-camera POV shots Podcast highlights include: -How Gustav and director Owen Harris planned the show's night time, fire-light-driven look. -Beginning their shoot day at dusk to catch the natural blue hour light in the wide shots before moving into closer setups. -Pulling off the massive dueling tournament in Episode 5, using practical fog and mud to set the mood. -The sinister gray mist was chosen as a practical solution to use fewer extras, and added to the atmosphere of dread as it obscured the combatants. As for the mud, it looked great, but the production team had to adjust as it quickly became hard as concrete when it dried. -Using a Ronin 4D rigged to an operator's chest for the helmet POV shots. Rather than adding digital effects, the second unit shot the visceral mace-impact perspective entirely in-camera. -Shooting the flashback sequences on a Panavision's T-Series Anamorphic lenses to distinguish it from the present-day story without adjusting the color grade. Find Gustav Danielsson: https://gustavdanielsson.com/ Instagram: @gustavdanielssson A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is currently streaming on HBO. SHOW RUNDOWN: 02:39 Close Focus 10:44-01:04:42 Gustav Danielsson Interview 01:05:10 Short Ends 01:14:26 Credits The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social
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 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
Dave found a new site, that is about 25 years old, that has shown him a lot about learning guitar. We talk about the different priorities we have when it comes to learning the instrument. A new beta of iOS 27 came out, and it fixed some of the issues we brought up last week on the show. Apple introduced a new leasing program that is better than I thought it would be. Show Notes: Learning guitar Apple Introduces Leasing Program for iPhones and Other Devices Apple Upgrade: 20 Things to Know Before Leasing an iPhone, iPad, or Mac eBay's Bizarre Cyberstalking Saga Ends With a $56 Million Settlement Siri's big smart home push Shows and movies we're watching The Bear, Hulu/Disney A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, HBO
An Ennis native is in the running to make history at this year's Creative Arts Emmy Awards. John Merry has been nominated for his work as Supervising Art Director on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the eagerly anticipated Game of Thrones prequel, and could become the first person from County Clare to win an Emmy in the awards' 78-year history. From studying architecture to helping create some of television's biggest productions, John's career has taken him from Ennis to Belfast and now to Hollywood's biggest stage. Alan Morrisey was delighted to be joined by John to hear more. Background Image (c) Gold confetti by Maryna Stryzhak via Canva
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
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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
Noch ein Game of Thrones-Spin-off, die inzwischen dritte HBO-Serienadaption der Westeros-Geschichten von Autor George R.R. Martin – braucht es das wirklich? Nach der ersten Staffel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms stellt sich diese Frage gar nicht mehr, denn die Serie hat sich im Handumdrehen in die Herzen vieler Fans gespielt. Die Vorlage, die Novelle […] The post PewCast 180: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – Staffel 1 appeared first on PewPewPew.
How far will we go for beauty? How deep and dear is the costs? We dig in to a genuinely gruesome history — lead face paint, arsenic wafers, radium perms, and an electric corset that promised to cure your "hysteria." We dig into how beauty has been poisoning people for centuries, then bring it into the present with looksmaxxing, bone smashing, and the new horror of AI dysmorphia — patients bringing AI-edited selfies to plastic surgeons and asking to look like a face that was never real.Then two films that put "beauty is terrifying" into practice:
Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for Tony Gilroy's ‘Behemoth!' (10:51) and Ryan Murphy's adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's novel ‘The Shards' (16:26). Then they reveal their favorite shows of the year so far, including everything from ‘Industry' and ‘The Pitt' to ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' and ‘Beef,' and they reflect on the year in television up until this point (20:09). Later, The Watch: After Dark (0:00). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Studio Production: Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Die Emmy-Nominierungen 2026 sind raus und bieten einige Überraschungen. Generell werden wir aber den Eindruck nicht los, dass das Feld diesmal deutlich schwächer ist. Trotzdem sind viele bekannte Stars dabei, denen wir die Daumen drücken. Machen am Ende wieder „The Pitt“ und „Hacks“ das Rennen oder haben „A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms“ und „Widow's Bay“ eine Chance? Im September finden wir es heraus, doch Hanna und Bjarne (Adams Urlaubsvertretung) geben schon jetzt ihre erste Einschätzung.Auch der neue Trailer zum Cli-Fi-Streifen „Digger“ mit Tom Cruise als Ölbaron hat uns fasziniert, genauso wie die Vorschau zu „Dune: Part Three“. Bei den neuen Serien, die angekündigt wurden, hatten wir Gesprächsbedarf bei „Crystal Lake“ und „MobLand“. Auch der tragische Tod von „Jurassic Park“-Star Sam Neill hat uns beschäftigt – und im Review-Bereich haben wir uns Netflix' „Unsere kleine Farm“, das neue Mafiadrama „The Westies“, die schafige ZDF-Serie „Sheep“ und „Lucky“ bei Apple TV vorgenommen. Viel Spaß mit dem wöchentlichen Rundumschlag!Timestamps: 0:00:00 Emmy-Nominierungen0:015:00 “The Beauty”: Der Cast zieht weiter…0:18:00 “Digger”, “Dune 3”, “Mobland” S2 und “Crystal Lake” im Trailerwatch0:26:30 Sam Neill verstorben0:29:00 “Unsere kleine Farm” by Netflix0:34:00 “The Westies” by MgM+0:38:00 “Sheep” in der ZDF-Mediathek0:40:45 “Surface” in der ARD-Mediathek0:43:00 “Lucky” by AppleTV0:46:00 NeustartsHanna Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/HannaHuge Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mediawhore.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediawhore BjarneBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bjarnebock.bsky.socialSankt Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ztNeRqXyxw8Z5QpelTjnCAdam: Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/AwesomeArndt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awesomearndt/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AwesomeArndt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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
Monday 6/22/26 The MCU'S Bleeding Edge is back covering the HBO Max TV Series The House of The Dragon with our Season 3 Episode 1 live recap and breakdown. Titled "Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood," this premiere episode features the massive Battle of the Gullet and sets the stage for another intense season of Targaryen conflict. Join Co-host Jeff S($TrueKnowledge) and Special Guest Co-host Andres The Pop Culture Guy as they break down all the major moments, biggest surprises, and what lies ahead for the Seven Kingdoms. We hope anybody catching this recap will consider rating/following the Podcast, subscribing to the channel, and leaving us a comment. We are live 3 nights a week every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.#HouseOfTheDragon #HOTD #TheGullet #FireAndBlood #HBO #HBOMax #GameOfThrones #Targaryen #RhaenyraTargaryen #DaemonTargaryen
Jason and Rosie break down the 2026 Emmy noms, arguing this year's list skews unusually genre-heavy (The Pit, Pluribus, Knight of the Seven Kingdoms) and debate the Stranger Things shutout versus Widows Bay's earned surprise haul, plus a detour into whether Christopher Nolan is overrated as a director. Then: Sony's plan to end PlayStation physical media production by 2028, which they frame as an ownership problem — you're now paying full price for a revocable license, not a game you own. Finally, the Dune 3 trailer: Rosie argues it's leaning into Chani as an anti-Paul figure and turning Paul into someone the audience has to reckon with rather than root for, while she and Jason split on box office predictions ($700–800M vs. a real shot at $1B). 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.
Send us Fan MailAs we reach the halfway point of 2026, it's the perfect time to look back at the movies and television shows that have made the biggest impact so far this year.In this special solo episode, Joe Curdy shares his favorite films and television series of 2026—from big studio releases and prestige television to independent gems that deserve a wider audience. Along the way, he reflects on the year's biggest surprises, a few disappointments, and the common themes that seem to be resonating with audiences today.Featuring discussion of Project Hail Mary, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Toy Story 5, The Sheep Detectives, Omaha, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, Obsession, The Furious, The Bear, The Pitt, House of the Dragon, Silo, Jury Duty: Company Retreat, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Widow's Bay, and Cape Fear, this episode goes beyond reviews to explore why these stories matter—and what they might say about the kinds of stories we're seeking in 2026.Whether you're searching for your next great movie, the next television series to binge, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversations about film and television, this mid-year check-in has something for every movie and TV fan.Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below!Read our Letterboxd reviews at:https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=msFollow us on TikTok at:https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbingepodcast
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 Episode 3 - INSTANT REACTION - Rhaenrya Triumphant In 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 Three - Rhaenyra Triumphant In this episode we discuss Ormund Hightower, Daeron, Ulf the White, rats, and more.SPOILER WARNING: House of the Dragon Seasons 1-2 and Season 3 Episodes 1-3. 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 starting this week. 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 Season 3 Episode 2 - INSTANT REACTION - Queen's LandingIn 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 Two - Queen's Landing In this episode we discuss more possible incest, Alys Rivers, the return of Otto, the Strong Boys, and more.SPOILER WARNING: House of the Dragon Seasons 1-2 and Season 3 Episodes 1-2. 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. Coming in July, join us for Prestige-ish coverage of the Vice documentary series, Dark Side of the Ring. 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 has returned and the first episode of Season 3 delivered on nearly every level imaginable. The gang returns this week to break down this epic episode. There is so much to discuss. There are battles as massive and monumental in scope as anything seen in the original series. There are moments of tragedy, shock, and heartbreak that rival anything seen in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. There are massive errors in judgment, heroic moments of valor, the hubris of youth, and everything in between. At the end of the Battle of the Gullet, nothing will ever be the same in the Game of Thrones Universe. The question had to be asked, and it was: Was this one of the Top 5 best episodes of all-time across any of the three series? Tune in and find out what we thought.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
Preston & Todd are back to review great TV shows of 2026. Which shows are we recommending to each other and to you, the audience? Which shows are we both watching? Are they all great, or are there any disappointments so far? And, what are we looking forward to in the near future?In this episode, we cover the following packed list of shows... - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (season 1) - Alton Brown's YouTube Show - Atypical (season 4) - Dark Winds (season 4) - Death Clock (movie) - Doc (season 2) - Fallout (season 2) - For All Mankind (5th/penultimate season) - Found (season 2) - Game of Thrones (via reaction videos on three YouTube channels: Popcorn In Ben, Reel Rejects, and the Kristian Harloff channel) - Ghosts (season 5) - Hacks (5th/final season) - High Potential (season 2) - Hijack (season 2) - House of the Dragon (season 3; just started) - Horror & animation on YouTube - Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (season 5) - King of the Hill (season 14; season 15 coming soon) - Mindhunter (Preston's rewatch; two seasons) - Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (seasons 1 & 2) - Monsters (serial killer documentaries) - National Geographic documentaries - Outlander (8th/final season) - Paradise (2nd/penultimate season) - Pluribus (season 1) - Predator Badlands (movie, not TV) - Reckless Ben YouTube Channel - Regular Show: The Lost Tapes (season 1) - Scrubs (season 10) - South Park (specials) - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (season 1) - The Ark (season 3 coming soon) - The Burroughs (season 1; cancelled on the day we recorded the update) - The Following (Preston's binge watch) - The Hunting Wives (season 1) - The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs (7th/final season) - The Mandalorian & Grogu (theatrical movie probably coming to Disney+ soon due to disappointing box office numbers) - The Mentalist (Preston's rewatch) - The Muppet Show (pilot) - The Pitt (season 2) - The Rookie (season 8) - The Way Home (first 3 seasons; 4th/final season coming to Netflix…sometime) - Tulsa King (season 3) - Wolfwalkers (animated TV movie) - Wonder Man (season 1) - X-Men '97 (season 2 coming soon) - Young Sherlock (season 1)Note: The first hour and 40 minutes were recorded a while back. The last hour was recorded a week ago as an update. The update includes further discussion on shows previously mentioned, plus a few new shows, some movies, and TV seasons coming soon.Please rate or review us wherever you listen to podcasts. You can leave comments on episodes via certain apps, like Spotify and GoodPods. Our e-mail address is discerninggeeks@gmail.com.Royalty-free music used in this episode comes from Pixabay.com.
Pünktlich zum Start von House of the Dragon Staffel 3 stellen sich Lea, Jules, Marco von Nerdkultur und Jochen vom Gamespodcast die große Frage: Hat sich das Game of Thrones Franchise von seinen Fehlern erholt? Wir diskutieren über zähes Pacing in Staffel 2, den überraschenden Charme von A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms und blicken auf die erste große Schlacht der neuen Staffel. Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast
The Ghosts of Harrenhal: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast (ASOIAF)
Send us Fan MailKevan Lannister presides over the Small Council, has dinner with Cersei, and then gets murdered by Varys and his little birds. Busy day. Mackelly and Simon try to keep it together.Chapter Review:Kevan Lannister and the Small Council quiz Ronnet Connington over the reappearance of cousin Jon Connington and this pretender Aegon. He protests his loyalty, but is held pending further consideration. Harys Swyft is trying to make new loans to pay off the existing loans. Next the trial of the Queens. Cersei is to be championed by Ser Robert Strong. Kevan is not the only member of the council to have misgivings about the silent giant. Ser Kevan reminds the Tyrell faction that if Cersei is found guilty then Tommen isn't the king and Margaery isn't the queen, so they'd better all get on board.As the council adjourns Kevan worries about the loyalties of the members. He begins to see Cersei's worries that the Tyrells have too much power. He dines with Cersei and Tommen. The king is sweet about his kittens. Cersei is penitent and seemingly broken. He's glad but also sad.He's called to Pycelle's chambers, where he is ambushed by Varys who mortally wounds Kevan with a crossbow bolt. As Kevan dies, Varys explains that Kevan is too good. He's securing Tommen's throne and threatening to bring peace and stability to the realm. But Varys needs Cersei's brand of chaos to create the conditions for Aegon's ascension.Characters/Places/Names/EventsCersei Lannister - Dowager Queen of the Seven Kingdoms. Mother to King Tommen.Tommen Lannister - Younger son of Cersei and King of the Seven Kingdoms.Kevan Lannister - Uncle to Cersei, lord regent.Lancel Lanniser - Son of Kevan, former lover of Cersei. Now a convert to the militant branch of the Faith of the Seven.Qyburn - Disgraced maester of the citadel. Ally to Cersei.Margaery Tyrell - Wife to King Tommen. Despised by Cersei.Varys - Former master of whisperers. In hiding since he abetted Tyrion escaping the dungeons.Ser Robert Strong - New member of the Kingsguard. The size and shape of the now (believed) dead Mountain (Gregor Clegane). 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...
Nach dem erfrischenden Intermezzo mit „A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms“ meldet sich nun auch „House of the Dragon“ mit der dritten Staffel zurück. Fast zwei Jahre mussten „Game of Thrones“-Fans wieder auf die Fortsetzung der ersten großen Spin-off-Serie warten, um zu sehen, wie es mit dem wohl blutigsten Bürgerkrieg in der Geschichte von Westeros weitergeht. Die neuen Folgen knüpfen ohne Zeitsprung ans Finale der zweiten Staffel an und bieten die große Seeschlacht an der Gurgel.Serienjunkies-Community-Umfrage - Vielen Dank fürs Ausfüllen!!!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdg4LMOGVUecE0gtFKNAVzenUT6KgWGllWq-jQHtiePxLyisQ/viewform?usp=header, Im Podcast sprechen Adam, Hanna und Bjarne über alle Highlights: die großen Actionszenen und die Intrigen im Hintergrund. Es geht um Drachenzähmen, Familienprobleme, rüstige Rentner, Admiral Lodda/Lohar und vieles, vieles mehr. Können sich Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) und Alicent (Olivia Cooke) vertrauen? Was stimmt bitte nicht bei Aemond (Ewan Mitchell)? Warum hat sich Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) nicht rasiert? Was hat sich Corlys (Steve Toussaint) bei dieser Galionsfigur gedacht? Und auf welcher mysteriösen Insel hocken Ulf (Tom Bennett) und Co. da überhaupt?Hanna Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/HannaHuge Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mediawhore.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediawhore Adam: Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/AwesomeArndt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awesomearndt/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AwesomeArndtBjarneBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bjarnebock.bsky.socialSankt Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ztNeRqXyxw8Z5QpelTjnC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shout out to Sarah for joining me on this super sized look on the Targaryens in preparation of House of the Dragon S3. The family tree breakdown for Westorosi nerd. Find Sarah on: Podcast Fandom Find me on: Youtube and please help you girl get to 500! Support Tv Movie Mistress AND get access to exclusive Patreon content on: https://www.patreon.com/c/Tvmoviemistress Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tvmoviemistresspod
In our latest episode, Brian Gary speaks with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms co-creator/showrunner Ira Parker (House of the Dragon, Better Things) about the creative challenges of worldbuilding, connecting to the Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon universe, and more.
This week on PREVIOUSLY ON… Jason and Rosie check in on the massive success of Obsession and Backrooms and discuss the YouTube to theatrical release creator pipeline. They also share updates about the John Wick spin-off Caine featuring Donnie Yen and Jason Momoa leaving the upcoming Helldivers movie. Next, they discuss the mixed early reviews for Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day and debate whether directors over the age of 70 can still deliver hits. Then Jason gives us a Knicks check-in ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals after a historic comeback win from the Knicks in Game 4. To close, they interview A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms showrunner Ira Parker. 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.
Ira Parker is a writer, executive producer and showrunner who currently serves as executive producer and showrunner of HBO's A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, which he co-created with George R. R. Martin. Taking place nearly a century before the events of GAME OF THRONES, the series follows a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg, as great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits await these improbable friends. Previously, Parker served as a writer and co-executive producer on the first season of HBO's HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, the GAME OF THRONES prequel centered on the Targaryen dynasty, where he penned episode four and played a key role in establishing the series' early narrative. In this interview, he shares some advice for rising the ranks in a writers' room, we talk about his latest project A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, the modern pressure for fast-paced plotting, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we're giving away 100,000 copies this year. It's based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!
"A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms" is an American fantasy drama television series created by Ira Parker and George R. R. Martin. A prequel to "Game of Thrones" (2011–2019), it is the third television series in Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" franchise and is an adaptation of the Tales of Dunk and Egg series of novellas, beginning with "The Hedge Knight." It stars Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan "Dunk" the Tall, the titular hedge knight, and Dexter Sol Ansell as his squire, Aegon "Egg" Targaryen. The series premiered on January 18th, 2026, on HBO, with its first season consisting of six episodes, and received positive reviews for its performances, direction, writing, and craftsmanship, particularly for Episode 5, "In the Name of the Mother" directed by Owen Harris. Dexter Sol Ansell and Owen Harris were kind enough to speak with me about their work and experience on the drama series, while Ira Parker took some time to speak with Will Mavity, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the series, which is up for your consideration for this year's Emmy Awards and is now available to stream on HBO Max. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
Reposted from The Handmaid's Tale Podcast: The Testaments, which you can find and subscribe to at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-handmaids-tale-podcast — Another big batch of passionate, thoughtful, insightful messages from you guys. Praise be! It was a pleasure for us to go through these and respond, and think about The Testaments in new ways. We really made the right decision making these podcasts interactive, because you all really do add a lot. As we mentioned on the podcast, there's a chance (though not guaranteed) that we'll be back soon with an interview with The Testaments showrunner Bruce Miller. Otherwise, we may or may not be in this feed before The Testaments season two, but we'll definitely be back for that! In the meantime, here are some other podcasts of ours you might be interested in: Dragon ‘Cast, where Wendy, Veronica, and Archmaester Renny cover HBO's Game of Thrones follow-ups, House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: https://podcastica.com/podcast/dragon-cast Yellowjackets wtf?, where Daphne, Wendy, Jason, and Penny cover the delightfully dark show, Yellowjackets: https://podcastica.com/podcast/yellowjackets-wtf Run for Your Lives, where Daphne and Pake cover all kinds of monster, disaster, and horror movies: https://podcastica.com/podcast/run-for-your-lives-podcast Wax Episodic, Jason's main podcast, where he and various others cover top-tier shows like Severance, Pluribus, Fallout, Welcome to Derry, and Alien: Earth, with others to come: https://podcastica.com/podcast/wax-episodic Welcome to the White Lotus, where Jason, his wife Jenny, and their friend Randy cover The White Lotus: https://podcastica.com/podcast/welcome-to-the-white-lotus The Walking Dead ‘Cast, the one that started it all way back in 2010, where Jason, Lucy, and others cover The Last of Us, all the Walking Dead spinoffs, and our ep-by-ep Walking Dead rewatch: https://podcastica.com/podcast/walking-dead-cast Talk to you soon, D, W, & J P.S. If you want more conversation during the hiatus: Come check out our Handmaid's Tale: Mayday Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/thtmayday. Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode Summary Nicolas Cage finally gets to be Nicolas Cage, and Frank has thoughts. This week the guys are back in studio to break down the new Spider-Noir series, the ElevenLabs deal recreating Stan Lee's voice that has fans up in arms, and the freshly revealed Minecraft Movie Squared logo and Matt Berry casting. Along the way they realize the Herobrine creepypasta they believed for years was apparently made up the whole time. The back half turns into a full 2026 mid-year check-in, ranking the year's biggest surprises like Wonder Man and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms while looking ahead to Clayface, Spider-Man Brand New Day, and House of the Dragon. Then comic writer Bill Stoddard joins to talk Murder Mouse, the gleefully unhinged book Frank describes as Chuck E. Cheese meets Disneyland meets an 80s slasher flick. Timestamps and Topics 00:00 Intro, In-Studio Catch-Up, and Patreon Thanks 02:32 Minecraft Movie Squared and the Herobrine Myth 08:10 Stan Lee's AI Voice and the ElevenLabs Backlash 16:42 Spider-Noir Review 25:22 2026 Mid-Year Check-In: Movies and Shows 34:15 What's Coming Up Next: Clayface, BioShock Dreams, and More 50:32 Guest Interview: Bill Stoddard on Murder Mouse 1:02:55 Weekly Picks and Comics for the DC Blackout Key Takeaways The Minecraft Movie Squared logo sparks end-game theories, Matt Berry joins the cast, and the crew comes to terms with the Herobrine creepypasta being fabricated rather than real lore. ElevenLabs and the company holding Stan Lee's likeness launch an AI voice to read public library books, drawing heavy backlash, especially given Lee sued over his likeness rights back in 2018. Spider-Noir lands a low 8 from Frank and a 10 out of 10 from Squeaks, with the color and black-and-white toggle and the Ben Reilly name nod as standout details, though the detective pacing runs slow for modern viewers. The mid-year review crowns Wonder Man, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and The Boys finale as highlights, with Clayface, Spider-Man Brand New Day, House of the Dragon, and Lanterns leading the watchlist. A running rant on movie theater popcorn buckets covers the Lobo motorcycle, the 80 dollar Galactus, and the Masters of the Universe sword and castle, plus why studios keep missing the collectibles opportunity. Bill Stoddard breaks down the origin of Murder Mouse, the fourth-wall humor inspired by Looney Tunes, the new Head Case Comics label, and a planned From Dusk Till Dawn style one-shot. Quotes "It's legal, but not right." "It takes the value out of the voice, the words they spoke when they were alive." "Basically, Chuck E. Cheese meets Disneyland meets an 80s slasher flick." "What if the classic Mickey Mouse saw how the world was today?" "Wonder Man just came out of nowhere." Call to Action If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe wherever you listen, leave a quick review to help new listeners find the show, and share it with a friend who needs to hear the Spider-Noir verdict. Use #GeekFreaksPodcast when you post about it. Links and Resources GeekFreaksPodcast.com is the source for all the news discussed on this episode: https://geekfreakspodcast.com/ Check Out Murder Mouse Today!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/973184785/murder-mouse-2-of-3?ref=creator_tab Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Listener Questions Got a reaction to the Spider-Noir review, a take on AI voices, or a topic you want covered next time? Send your questions, hot takes, and future episode ideas our way. We read them on the show. Apple Podcast Tags Spider-Noir, Nicolas Cage, Stan Lee AI voice, ElevenLabs, Minecraft Movie, Matt Berry, Herobrine, Murder Mouse, Bill Stoddard, indie comics, Wonder Man, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Boys, Clayface, Spider-Man Brand New Day, House of the Dragon, geek culture, comic books, movie reviews, podcast
Episode 278 for the week of May 10, 2026, in which we discuss the sixth and final episode of season 1 of HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Notes: This episode, like all our episodes, contains full spoiler discussion from all relevant published works.
It’s time for another draft! Who would be a better ruler for the people of Westeros, Tony Stark or The Joker? In anticipation of House of the Dragon Season 3, Jason and Rosie are joined by Abu and Aaron to build their ideal small councils: King/Queen, Hand of the King, Master of Coin, Master of Laws, and Master of Whispers. 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.