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‘Rings of Power’ Season 2 Primer and Favorite Moments From Season 1 | House of R Aug 27, 2024

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It’s time to go back to Middle-earth! Mal and Jo (Have you heard of ’em, lad?) get ready for ‘Rings of Power’ Season 2 by going through their favorite moments from Season 1 (06:43).

Khazad-dûm | The Dwarves (06:56)
The Harfoots (18:28)
Lindon (29:17)
Numenor (42:57)
Orcs | Uruk | Adar (56:00)
The Southlands | BeforeDor | NoMoreDor (01:06:55)
Eregion (01:11:20)
The Stranger (01:18:05)
Galadriel | Sauron (01:25:55)

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter

Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal

Social: Jomi Adeniran

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Fall Hype Meter 2024 | House of R Aug 20, 2024

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The season is upon us to celebrate the hype of fall! Mal and Jo jump in to make their picks for all the latest fandom outings that you just can't miss (06:39).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Steve Ahlman and John Richter

Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal

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'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Wrap: Season Awards, Mailbag, and Book Lookahead Aug 15, 2024

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I did not think they would be so eager to pod. Mal and Jo are back to send off Season 2 of 'House of the Dragon' properly! They offer up their season awards, including Most Improved Character, Best Set Piece, the Season MVP, and much more (09:33). Then they answer your burning questions with an ‘HOTD’ mailbag (01:04:31). Later, they go into their heavy book-spoiler section and look ahead to what may happen next season (01:24:39).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Steve Ahlman and John Richter

Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal

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'Deadpool & Wolverine,' Downey as Doctor Doom, and the State of the MCU | House of R Aug 13, 2024

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They're about to make a name for themselves, here! Mal and Jo put their claws on and dive into the success and fun of 'Deadpool & Wolverine'! They dive into their opening snapshot and issue their favorite things that came out of the summer's billion-dollar blockbuster (10:51). Later, they hand out some awards for the film (01:05:07) before discussing the state of the MCU after Comic-Con and D23 (01:09:03).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Steve Ahlman and John Richter

Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal

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'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 8 Deep Dive | House of R Aug 07, 2024

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To war then! The Season 2 finale is over, and Mal and Jo are here to give you their thoughts on the exciting season ending (08:24). After giving their overall impressions, they break down each scene, including some of the most pivotal ones, such as:

Tyland recruits and secures the Triarchy (28:01)
Larys prepares Aegon to depart King’s Landing (50:17)
Jace and Ulf butt heads (01:19:24)
Daemon receives Ser Alfred Broome (01:44:09)
Criston takes Gwayne to a poetry slam (01:57:06)
Rhaenyra dines with the dragonseeds (02:10:13)
Daemon receives his vision (02:21:53)
Helaena would like to issue a prophecy too (02:55:34)
Alyn confronts Corlys (03:18:10)
Alicent appeals to Rhaenyra (03:22:15)

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Steve Ahlman and John Richter

Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal

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'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 8 Reactions | Talk the Thrones Aug 05, 2024

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The season finale of 'House of the Dragon' is here, and Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin are here to give you their instant reactions to all of the drama in Westeros. From Ulf's courtly faux pas to Daemon coming through in Harrenhal to another unexpected reunion, 'Talk the Thrones' will be there!

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin

Production: Jack Wilson, Felipe Guilhermino, Nick Kosut, Tony Perry, Bobby Gibbons, John Richter, Ryan Todd, Chia Hao, Aleya Zenieris, Arjuna Ramgopal, Steve Ahlman, Jomi Adeniran, Abreanna Corrales, and Yvonne Wang

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'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 7 Deep Dive. Plus: Tom Bennett! | House of R Jul 31, 2024

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The banners have been raised, and Mal and Jo are here to take you along for another deep dive into 'House of the Dragon,' beginning with their opening snapshot and the lore of dragon claiming (08:06). Then they dive scene by scene into the seventh episode, featuring the Red Sowing, Oscar Tully and Daemon's negotiations in the Riverlands, and Corlys's less-than-great parenting (30:20). Later, Jo gets an exclusive interview with Ulf himself: Tom Bennett (03:09:18). Then they bring their predictions to the book-spoiler section and discuss what may happen in the season finale (03:31:04).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Steve Ahlman and John Richter

Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal

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'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 7 Reactions | Talk the Thrones Jul 29, 2024

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They're not Rhaenyra's newest dragonriders, but Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin are back to break down the seventh episode of 'House of the Dragon'! Daemon is getting some pushback, Alicent is going camping, Jace is unhappy, and so much more for our trio of lords to get through.

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin

Production: Jack Wilson, Felipe Guilhermino, Chris Wohlers, Kevin Cureghian, Bobby Gibbons, Jonathan Frias, Ryan Todd, Tony Perry, Cory McConnell, John Richter, Aleya Zenieris, Arjuna Ramgopal, Steve Ahlman, Jomi Adeniran, Abreanna Corrales, and Yvonne Wang

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'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 6 Deep Dive | House of R Jul 26, 2024

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Your queens return to dive deep into Season 2, Episode 6 of 'House of the Dragon'! They begin with the opening snapshot and give their overall impressions of the episode (15:07). Then, they break down all of the juicy bits of Daemon's hauntings, Aaemond's cabinet shuffle, and Rhaenyra's dragon woes (24:59). Later, they speculate over book spoilers and about what is to come (203:30).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Steve Ahlman, John Richter

Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal

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'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 6 Reactions | Talk the Thrones Jul 22, 2024

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Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin return to break down the sixth episode of 'House of the Dragon'! With Rhaenyra finding love in a hopeless place, a failed dragon claiming, and Aegon wheezing his way back to health, our hosts are here to take us through all the mayhem and intrigue.

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson

Production:Jack Wilson, Felipe Guilhermino, Chris Wohlers, Kevin Cureghian, Bobby Gibbons, Jonathan Frias, Ryan Todd, Cory McConnell, Aleya Zenieris, Arjuna Ramgopal, Steve Ahlman, Jomi Adeniran, Abreanna Corrales, and Yvonne Wang

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