Episode 272 for the week of October 6th, 2024 in which we discuss our time spent as panelists at San Diego Comic-Con 2024. We chat about the panels we hosted (House of the Dragon and The Orville), experiences in the exhibitor hall, and attendance at various events including Crunchyroll’s LiSA concert and Fundays 2024.

Notes: Here is the blog post from Friends of Comic Con covering the Deadpool & Wolverine event.

Episode 271 for the week of December 17, 2023,  which we continue our “A Feast for Dragons” reread, covering chapter 10 (Brienne II) and chapter 11 (Sansa I) of A Feast for Crows. We also discuss the trailer for season 2 of HBO’s House of the Dragon, which is covered in further detail in our article below. Notes: Here is the link to our Discord server.

House of the Dragon: Season 2 Trailer Review

Prepare to be transported once again to the captivating world of Westeros, as House of the Dragon returns for an eagerly anticipated second season in summer 2024. The trailer for Season 2 teases an exciting continuation of the Targaryen saga, fueling excitement among long time fans and newcomers alike.

As the trailer progresses, one thing is clear: war is coming and it will be particularly bloody with dragons thrown into the mix on both sides of the conflict. This is something we have not seen before in Game of Thrones and should be one of the key elements of season 2 of House of the Dragon. It remains to be seen how faithful the season will be to the source material given the limitations that exist despite the high budget and technology available.

Returning cast members step back into their roles with gusto. Rhaenyra Targaryen, portrayed by the talented Emma D’Arcy, exudes a complex mix of ferocity and vulnerability as she fights for her place on the throne. Meanwhile, Matt Smith brings an intensity to the role of Daemon Targaryen, Rhaenyra’s ambitious husband, whose charisma and cunning are destined to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of House Targaryen. All the actors have had a full season to develop their characters and fully embody their roles for the coming war to come.

As the trailer draws to a close, it teases dark moments of conflict, vast battles, and bloodshed. The haunting score echoes throughout, heightening the tension and sowing the seeds of uncertainty. It is a reminder that in the world of House of the Dragon, no character’s fate is certain, and anything can happen.

In under two minutes, the trailer for Season 2 of House of the Dragon stimulates both the imagination and the senses. It promises a continuation of the complex narrative, compelling performances, and stunning visuals that made the first season a landmark in television. With all the elements that made Game of Thrones a worldwide sensation, House of the Dragon cements its place as a worthy successor, reigniting the fervor for Targaryen lore and leaving audiences hungry for more.

Episode 270 for the week of August 27th, 2023 in which we do a recap of our time spent as press and panelists at San Diego Comic-Con 2023. We chat about, among other things, attending the Junji Ito Exhibit, the Neopets Party, the Stern Pinball room, and Funko Fundays 2023. At the very end of the episode, we have the full audio recording of our Podcasting 101 panel at Comic-Con.

Episode 269 for the week of March 19, 2023, in which we chat about conventions we are attending this year and have attended this past year. In particular, we highlight Days of Ice and Fire 2023 and the A Game of Thrones board game tournaments being held in April 2023, 10 years after we last attended and covered Day of Ice and Fire 2013.

Notes: Let us know if you are attending Days of Ice and Fire 2023. Here is the link to our Discord server.

Episode 268 for the week of September 25, 2022, in which we review the 3rd, 4th, and 5th episodes of HBO’s House of the Dragon.

Notes: As evidenced by the release date of this episode, we haven’t been keeping up with our weekly reviews but we do intend to review season 1 as a whole in the future.

Episode 267 for the week of August 28, 2022, in which we review the second episode of HBO’s House of the Dragon.

Notes: As noted in the aftershow and evidenced by the late release of this episode, we will unfortunately not be able to do weekly episode reviews this season. We do plan to keep watching and reviewing episodes at our own pace.

Episode 266 for the week of August 21, 2022, in which we review the premiere of HBO’s House of the Dragon.

Notes: The original upload of this episode was incorrectly in joint stereo, it has been fixed now. This episode like all HOTD episode reviews contains spoilers based on our vague memories of the written source material.

Episode 265 for the week of July 31, 2022 in which we do a recap of our time spent as press and panelists at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, including our first time attending Funko Fundays.  At the end of the episode, we have the full audio recording of our annual Game of Thrones/House of the Dragon fan panel at Comic-Con.

Notes: There are only 3 chapters left for our A Storm of Swords MS Paint drawing project – anyone can contribute to help complete it. A copy of our slides from the above panel and the link to our APOIAF discord server. Thank you to Friends of Comic Con for helping us have another great experience at SDCC and organizing a fun dinner/afterparty! Our Podcasting 101 panel audio will be released in a future episode of Bastards of Kingsgrave. Here is the image we talked showings the mascots for the four teams at Funko Fundays.

Episode 264 for the week of May 15th, 2022, in which we continue our “A Feast for Dragons” reread, covering Cersei II and Jaime I of A Feast for Crows.

Notes: We will be attending San Diego Comic-Con as press and panelists.

Episode 263 for the week of December 5th, 2021, in which we continue our “A Feast for Dragons” reread, covering Jon II of A Dance with Dragons and Arya I of A Feast for Crows.

Notes: We will be giving a talk on podcasting on the Wisdom application on December 9 at 7pm PST/10PM EST. A link to the talk is shared here.

Episode 262 for the week of September 5th, 2021, in which we continue our “A Feast for Dragons” reread, covering Tyrion II of A Dance with Dragons and Samwell I of A Feast for Crows.

Episode 261 for the week of July 18, 2021, in which we continue our “A Feast for Dragons” reread, covering Jon I and Bran I of A Dance with Dragons. Through the course of covering the chapters, we talk about a few old and new theories that have developed in the past decade since the book was released.

Notes: Our Podcasting 101 Panel moderated by Amin will be released live at 3pm PST on Saturday, July 24, 2021.

Episode 260 for the week of April 11, 2021, in which we continue our “A Feast for Dragons” reread, covering Dany I of A Dance with Dragons and Brienne I of A Feast for Crows.

Notes: Check out Ice and Fire Con held virtually starting on April 22, including the full schedule here.

Episode 259 for the week of December 20, 2020, in which the full crew appears to continue our “A Feast for Dragons” reread, covering Cersei I of A Feast for Crows and Tyrion I of A Dance with Dragons.

Notes: Questions from the listeners for our 12th anniversary in 2020 are answered in the after-show. Thank you to mrkorb for getting our forums working again! The chapters for the A Storm of Swords MS Paint project that are remaining to be drawn by anyone interested are chapters 32, 39, 50, 72, 74, and 78. MP3 download of the episode.

Episode 258 for the week of September 27th, 2020, in which we interview members of the Asmodee Digital and Dire Wolf Digital teams about the upcoming October 6 release of the Digital Edition of A Game of Thrones: The Board Game.

Notes: Check out the game on Steam (20% off pre-orders before October 6) and the Gameplay Trailer. MP3 download of the episode.