Double Dragon - The Dragon in Winter
Steve and Anthony talk about King’s Landing politics. Then Kavita Mudan Finn and Valerie Garver discuss coercion, corruption, and clothing.
Steve and Anthony talk about King’s Landing politics. Then Kavita Mudan Finn and Valerie Garver discuss coercion, corruption, and clothing.
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Lunchtime! Jim and A.Ron follow up on the big ol’ “when did GOT go wrong?” thread, talk about the many Georges who’ve let us down, and wonder how Jungle Jim’s stays in business.
The King has been put to bed, and the Maesters convene to discuss the fate of the realm. Ser A.Ron, Maester Anthony, and Acolyte Max answer listener questions and dive deep into the differences between book and show in this spoiler-heavy edition of Maester’s Corner.
The mysteries keep piling up as Jim and A.Ron break down Silo Season 3, Episode 6, “The Drive”. They debate the logistics of the show’s memory-wiping technology and speculate about the true nature of the Algorithm. But the biggest question may be this: Is the series laying the groundwork for a much bigger reveal, or simply spinning its wheels?
King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron return to hear the petitions of their leal listeners as they break down House of the Dragon, Season 3, Episode Seven, “The Dragon in Winter.”
We’re doing things a little differently this week—this entire episode is free of book spoilers. If you’re craving deeper book-to-show comparisons, keep an eye out for a jam-packed discussion later this week featuring Maester Anthony, Ser A.Ron, and Acolyte Max.
Ser A.Ron and King Jimhaerys continue their campaign through House of the Dragon Season Three with Episode Seven. Jim bemoans the current state of Team Black, while A.Ron urges Green loyalists to rally behind their one true hope…wait, Gwayne!? And don’t worry—Aemond’s Oedipus complex gets the attention it deserves. Stick around for a brief spoiler section at the end of the show—but only if you’re into that sort of thing.
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Lunchtime! The 40th anniversary of Aliens, Joel Kinneman’s badass status, the growing UK pride in the Bald Move audience, stress dreams…Jim and A.Ron talk about all of this and more on this week’s lunch!
Your regular hosts Jim and RFK Jr. are back to break down Silo Season 3, Episode 5, and there’s a lot to unpack. How many factions are we dealing with at this point? Should we be shipping Helen and Daniel? And what do you make of a twist that even the characters in the show don’t seem all that surprised by?
Tom Holland returns as Spider-Man, and Jim and A.Ron return with another First Run Movie! They break down some surprising character appearances (and castings), discuss where the story fits into the ever-expanding Marvel universe, and marvel at Jon Bernthal’s return as a slightly tweaked version of his Punisher.
We’ve got a Hightower of mail to get through this week for House of the Dragon, Season Three, Episode Six, “Faceless Men”. King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron hear the concerns of the realm, from the fate of Corlys to the history of Alys Rivers to Rhaenyra’s romantic entanglements. And as always, if you’re a book reader (or simply not averse to spoilers), stick around for Maester’s Corner—our spoiler section—where Acolyte Max joins Ser A.Ron to compare the ancient scrolls of GRRM with what Ryan Condal and company have cooked up this season.
Anthony meets up with Nolan, Melanie, Evan, and GDK to discuss a theory about Alys’s dormant Dreamfyre Eggs, to lament the death of Ser Cole, and talk fantasy league trash.
In the latest episode of HOTD, Criston Cole gets everything he’s ever deserved, Ormund receives a stinky surprise, and Alicent is given a nearly impossible task. King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron are here to discuss all of that and more. Plus, if you’re not afraid of book spoilers, stick around for a quick Maester’s Corner at the end of the show.