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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 6 Reactions | Talk the Thrones Jul 27, 2026

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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 once again speculating about Corlis’s well-being, then they dive into the biggest moment in this episode involving Ser Criston Cole and, finally, give us a rundown on Daenys the Dreamer.

(00:00) Intro

(1:13) CR’s recap

(5:59) Rest in Peace Criston Cole

(14:01) Book Moments and How They Translate to TV

(22:04) Show Moments We’re Questioning

(27:50) Favorite Moment of the Episode

(36:01) The Throne Has Drawn Blood From Rhaenyra

(38:44) More Dragon Eggs

(48:15) Romance Corner

(54:39) Daenys the Dreamer and Prophecy

(56:57) Where Everyone Is at the End of the Episode

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, Jamie Yukich, and Jacob Cornett

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Set Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu Mehra

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Comic-Con 2026 Top 5 Moments Jul 26, 2026

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Mal and Jo are at San Diego Comic-Con 2026! They rank their favorite moments of SDCC 2026. They discuss everything from Marvel to ‘Rings of Power’ and ‘Lanterns’!
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Producers: Carlos Chiriboga, Aleya Zenieris, Jon Jones, and Jamie Yukich

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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'House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 5 Deep Dive Jul 22, 2026

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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

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'The Vampire Lestat’ Episode 7 Deep Dive Jul 21, 2026

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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

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 5 Reactions | Talk the Thrones Jul 20, 2026

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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

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‘The Odyssey’ Deep Dive Jul 18, 2026

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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

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'House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 4 Deep Dive Jul 16, 2026

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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

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 4 Reactions | Talk the Thrones Jul 13, 2026

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Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin, and special guest Van Lathan are excited to give you all of their thoughts on the newest episode of ‘House of the Dragon’! They start off with Joanna’s Chris Ryan impression, get into the universal love for Daeron Targaryen, and wrap up with Team Black’s interesting choice of small council.
(00:00) Intro
(02:51) CR’s recap
(05:48) Favorite moment of the episode
(12:43) 'GoT' communion ritual
(14:14) Ormund and Daeron’s relationship
(15:55) Cult of Hightower
(17:30) Daeron Hightower vs. Daeron Targaryen
(22:06) Ormund and the Faith
(26:42) Villains in the 'Thrones' universe
(30:56) Ormund Hightower vs. Tywin Lannister
(35:53) Alys, the witch and queen of Harrenhal?
(40:23) Criston Cole’s self-reflection
(47:24) Big reveal: Helaena is pregnant
(52:57) Undercover boss: Aegon and Larys at Rook’s Rest
(54:55) Relationship between riders and dragons in this episode
(59:38) Team Black’s small council
(01:02:46) Orwyle’s character progression
Hosts: Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin, and Van Lathan
Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, and Scott Lee
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Set Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu Mehra
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘The Vampire Lestat’ Episodes 5 and 6 Deep Dive Jul 12, 2026

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Mal and Jo dive deep into ‘The Vampire Lestat’ Episode 6! They also check back in on Episode 5! They discuss the introduction of Akasha, a séance, and the best song of the season so far.

(00:00) Intro

(05:27) Opening Snapshot

(28:00) Let’s begin at the end

(41:10) The queen arrived!

(01:00:08) “Stained Glass Eyes”

(01:05:52) “Dick Salt” (working title)

(01:10:31) Dan gets a suntan

(01:14:49) Exorcising demons

(01:21:45) Back on the bench

(01:28:08) A roundup of fun and funny things

(01:33:17) 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

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'House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 3 Deep Dive Jul 08, 2026

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Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the third episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, “Rhaenyra Triumphant.” They break down everything from Ormund’s scheming with a fake Daeron to Rhaenyra’s rough first day at the office.
(00:00) Intro
(05:53) Opening Snapshot
(25:21) Daemon forces Ormund’s “surrender” [wink wink]
(38:04) Opening credits update
(41:57) Rhaenyra begins a normal one
(55:17) Rhaenyra meets “Daeron”
(01:17:13) Small Councils and empty coffers
(01:31:28) Rhaenyra recants her pledge to Alicent
(01:41:56) Mysaria’s to-do list grows
(01:47:15) A frosty meeting with the High Septon
(01:54:05) Corlys makes his ask
(01:57:47) Seeking some midnight cuddles
(01:59:27) A moon blood interruption
(02:04:42) Hearing petitions
(02:08:14) The Small Council continues to bicker
(02:1034) Knighting the seeds
(02:12:51) Alicent guides—and warns—Rhaenyra
(02:15:42) A ratty dinner is served
(02:21:08) Daemon shares his simple platform: We’re gods
(02:28:14) Corlys and Rhaenyra argue
(02:34:25) The Faeron and Tumbleton reveals
(02:41:19) 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

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