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'House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 5 Deep Dive

Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the fifth episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, "Unbowed and Unbent." They discuss Aemond’s Harrenhal dreams, Alicent’s escape attempts, Criston and Gwayne’s muddy campaign, and more! (00:00) Intro (03:53) Opening Snapshot (19:57) Criston and Gwayne (42:28) Ormund and Daeron (01:07:32) Aemond and Alys (01:30:46) Aegon and Larys (01:41:56) Alicent, Helaena, and Mysaria (01:59:40) The black council (02:06:57) Daemon and Rhaenyra (02:25:58) Book spoilers! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

'The Vampire Lestat’ Episode 7 Deep Dive

Mal and Jo dive deep into the ‘Vampire Lestat’ season finale! They discuss what worked and didn't work in this finale and share some season superlatives! (00:00) Intro (05:27) Opening Snapshot (14:03) The long-promised long table (35:09) An offal time with Louis and Armand (46:22) It’s your boy, Daniel Molloy (51:03) One night only at Nicki’s Tavern (55:55) The aftermath (01:02:54) Season superlatives Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 5 Reactions | Talk the Thrones

Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are excited to give you all of their thoughts on the newest episode of ‘House of the Dragon’! They start off by recounting the ambitions of each of our characters currently, then dissect the complex scene between Ormund and Daeron, and speculate what we might see in the future from Alys and Aemond in Harrenhal. (00:00) Intro (00:56) CR’s recap (6:19) Favorite moment of the episode (9:41) What does everyone want? (20:48) Ormund’s story of Meria Martell (26:01) The Green Army Vs. the Black Army (30:44) Criston Cole reveals his true desires (35:40) The Alicent-Mysaria-Rhaenyra situation (37:47) The Murder of the gold cloaks (42:31) Halaena’s own moment (47:05) Alys and Aemond’s growing relationship (54:00) Rhaenyra and Joffrey (55:49) Final thoughts Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, and Jamie Yukich Social: Jomi Adeniran Set Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu Mehra Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

‘The Odyssey’ Deep Dive

Mal and Jo defy the gods by diving deep into Christopher Nolan’s latest film, ‘The Odyssey.’ They break down the themes, the performances, how it fits into the rest of Nolan’s filmography, and more! (00:00) Intro (04:46) Opening Snapshot (46:31) Really Defying The Gods (01:02:29) Polytropos and Xenia — A Crash Course in Greek (01:18:55) Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story? (01:30:59) Argos, The Boy Who Waited (01:34:32) Anyone Can Wear The Mask (01:46:22) Oh, The Telemachy (01:55:04) Nolan’s First Horror Movie? (02:02:32) Nolan’s First Musical? (02:11:34) A Bizarrely Unhorny 'Odyssey' (02:13:55) To The Monsters We’re The Monsters Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Carlos Chiriboga, Scott Lee, and Jamie Yukich Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

'House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 4 Deep Dive

Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the fourth episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, "Tumbleton." They discuss Daemon discovering Rhaena’s secret, Alyn’s new responsibilities, and the rising tensions in both King’s Landing and Tumbleton. (00:00) Intro (07:10) Opening Snapshot (26:44) Opening credits update (28:37) Taking over Tumbleton (34:23) Bath time with Ormund Hightower (46:35) The black council considers the Ormund conundrum (54:46) Rhaenyra seeks Ormund intel from Alicent (01:06:58) Corlys grants Alyn his seat (01:11:01) Aegon and Larys find sweet Sunfyre (01:19:59) Criston and Gwayne reach Harrenhal (01:29:43) Alyn and Rhaenyra bond (01:33:23) Aegon and Larys reach Rook’s Rest (01:33:40) Turmoil in Tumbleton (01:41:11) Hugh implores Rhaenyra to send him to Tumbleton (01:42:48) Ulf’s graffiti stroll (01:45:23) Kat’s family appeals to Ormund (01:46:57) Rhaenyra consults Orwyle on the Faith (01:54:03) Daemon treats with Lady Jeyne (01:57:57) Daemon discovers Rhaena’s secret (02:11:14) Ormund’s meltdown (02:16:28) Ulf’s request (02:27:36) Aegon kisses the boot (02:30:07) Daemon gifts Rhaenyra … a charred head (02:38:05) Oh boy, Helaena is pregnant (02:42:51) Ormund forces Daeron to bloody his blade (02:50:06) Book spoilers! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]