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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 6 Reactions | Talk the Thrones Feb 23, 2026

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Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are back to break down ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 6, “The Morrow.” They discuss the aftermath from the trial, Dunk and Egg beginning their adventures, and the future of the show. Plus, they talk about the ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 teaser.

(00:00) Intro

(1:49) CR’s recap

(5:08) Favorite moment

(12:45) War is coming

(18:49) Can this show continue beyond the text?

(24:38) Valarr Targaryen reflects on his father’s death

(30:10) Egg's future and his Targaryen roots

(34:33) Which S1 characters could return for S2?

(39:05) Dunk was never knighted

(41:38) ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3

(48:18) Needle drop at the end of the episode

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Lighting Director: Sarah Reddy

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Season 3 Rewatch (Part 2) Feb 20, 2026

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Mal and Jo are finally back in the Hellmouth! They continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch with the second half of Season 3! They talk about the best fights, most dated moments, the best fits, horniest moments, and more!
(00:00) Intro
(03:08) Mailbag
(05:52) Opening Snapshot
(01:11:13) Superlatives
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 5 Deep Dive Feb 18, 2026

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Mal and Jo are back with Dunk and Egg to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’! They talk about the brutality of the trial, the flashback, a shocking death, and much more!

(00:00) Intro

(03:01) Opening Snapshot

(21:09) Pregame Warm-Ups!

(47:23) The Trial of Seven Begins

(01:13:56) Raiding the Redgrass Field

(01:23:57) Rafe Enters the Chat

(01:28:30) Dangers on the Road

(01:40:31) A Future Planned, a Future Robbed

(01:50:40) Is That Ser Arlan’s Music?!

(02:11:45) Dunk Versus Aerion

(02:26:44) Baelor—"Breakspear"—Falls

(02:33:00) Book Spoilers!

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Sarah Reddy

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 5 Reactions | Talk the Thrones Feb 16, 2026

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Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are back to break down ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 5, “In the Name of the Mother.” They discuss the trial of seven, the flashback to Dunk’s youth, and the most shocking moment of the series so far.

(00:00) Intro

(1:05) CR’s recap

(6:40) Favorite moment

(8:20) Thoughts on the flashback

(15:10) Young Dunk

(20:06) The Redgrass Field Battlefield

(25:56) The trial of seven

(28:10) When did Baelor get hit?

(33:02) Baelor’s big scene

(44:51) What will be the aftermath?

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Lighting Director: Sarah Reddy

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Our 10 Favorite Ships, Sex Scenes, and Seminal Love Stories of the Century (So Far) Feb 13, 2026

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Mal and Jo celebrate another Valentine's Day together by pairing their annual V-Day Quickie with the next installment of the Best of the Century (So Far) series. Talk about a hookup! They share their favorite descriptions of love, sex scenes, surprise pairings, and more!
(00:00) Intro
(05:12) The Rules
(10:38) Favorite Couple That We Actually Got
(21:21) That's What the FanFic Is For
(36:05) Surprise Pairing You Wound up Caring About the Most
(43:00) No. 1 Champion Yearner
(50:05) Passionate First Kiss
(56:27) Hottest Sex Scene
(01:05:57) The Sex Scene That Made You a Romantasy Fan
(01:20:37) I Have Questions About the Physics
(01:38:26) Most Gorgeous Description of Love
(01:46:32) Poignant Parting
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 4 Deep Dive Feb 11, 2026

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Mal and Jo are back with Dunk and Egg to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’! They talk about the trial of seven, Raymun getting knighted, and Baelor's decision to join Dunk's side.
(00:00) Intro
(06:25) Opening Snapshot
(17:47) Dunk awaits his judgment
(51:46) Baelor gives Egg some tough love
(01:13:40) Baelor counsels Dunk
(01:36:33) Dunk demands trial by combat. Aerion ups the ante.
(01:49:30) The Fossoways side with Dunk
(01:58:36) Daeron the Drunken. Daeron the Dreamer.
(02:09:29) Dunk, like Jo, is always thinking of puppets
(02:16:49) Steely Pate gives Dunk his shield and some encouragement
(02:26:57) Dunk meets his side
(02:34:24) Ser Steffon (Stevron?) flips
(02:38:37) Raymun asks for his knighthood
(02:52:25) The seven theory redux
(03:01:06) Dunk appeals to the crowd
(03:14:29) Baelor Breakspear does his best Oberyn impression
(03:25:02) Book spoilers!
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell and Jacob Cornett

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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 4 Reactions | Talk the Thrones Feb 06, 2026

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Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are back to break down ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 4, “Seven.” They discuss Daeron’s dream, the teams for the trial of seven, and the knighting of Raymun Fossoway. Plus, did Aerion have a point?

(00:00) Intro

(1:47) CR’s recap

(5:06) Favorite moment

(9:25) Did Aerion have a point?

(13:24) Daeron’s dream

(18:11) Recruiting the teams for the trial

(28:14) The knighting of Raymun Fossoway

(34:37) Egg and Baelor supporting Dunk

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Lighting Director: Sarah Reddy

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 3 Deep Dive Feb 05, 2026

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Mal and Jo are back with Dunk and Egg to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’! They talk about Dunk and Egg’s morning routines, the cruelty of Aerion, and the reveal of Egg’s identity.
(00:00) Intro
(04:49) Opening Snapshot
(30:26) Two Tickets to the Egg and Thunder Show, Please!
(52:40) Ser Robyn Rhysling and His Walking Stick Interrupt
(01:09:33) Morning Chores and Sewing Lessons
(01:22:47) Top Chef: Ashford Meadow
(01:29:45) The Day’s Jousting Commences
(01:45:00) Plummer Reveals His Match-Fixing Scheme
(01:53:30) Aerion Brightflame Challenges Ser Humfrey Hardyng
(02:09:35) Three-Fingered Alice’s Song
(02:17:11) Market Town Prophecies
(02:24:58) Raymun Serves Cider and Spills Targ Tea
(02:34:50) Aerion Attacks Tanselle. Dunk Responds.
(02:51:40) Egg’s Identity Is Revealed
(02:58:16) Book Spoilers!
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 3 Reactions | Talk the Thrones Feb 02, 2026

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Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are back to break down ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 3, “The Squire.” They discuss their favorite moments of the episode, Egg’s big reveal, and what it all means going forward.

(00:00) Intro

(1:20) CR’s Recap

(6:30) Favorite Moment

(9:37) Is This Show a Hit?

(12:17) The Egg Twist

(19:56) Aerion Brightflame

(25:47) Aegon Targaryen

(32:56) Targaryens and Incest

(40:24) Alice and Her Three Fingers

(43:01) Humfrey Hardyng

(46:33) Robyn Rhysling

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Lighting Director: Sarah Reddy

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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The 2026 Hype Draft Jan 29, 2026

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Mal and Jo are set to draft their most hyped films, TV shows, and everything in between of 2026! Sean Fennessey and Rob Mahoney also join in to add to the annual chaos that is picking from the best the new year has to offer.

(00:00) Intro
(03:42) The draft order
(06:18) Looking back at the 2025 Hype Draft
(12:16) The rules
(25:47) Sean’s no. 1 pick
(29:14) Mal’s no. 1 pick
(32:21) Jo’s no. 1 pick
(35:16) Rob’s no. 1 pick
(37:39) Rob’s no. 2 pick
(42:56) Jo’s no. 2 pick
(45:58) Mal’s no. 2 pick
(50:36) Sean’s no. 2 pick
(52:05) Sean’s no. 3 pick
(56:03) Mal’s no. 3 pick
(01:01:14) Jo’s no. 3 pick
(01:06:30) Rob’s no. 3 pick
(01:08:42) Rob’s no. 4 pick
(01:11:39) Jo’s no. 4 pick
(01:14:59) Mal’s no. 4 pick
(01:17:45) Sean’s no. 4 pick
(01:21:11) Sean’s no. 5 pick
(01:25:03) Mal’s no. 5 pick
(01:27:57) Jo’s no. 5 pick
(01:29:37) Rob’s no. 5 pick
(01:30:39) Honorable mentions

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Guests: Rob Mahoney and Sean Fennessey
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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