Double Dragon - Old Gods Magic / Q&A (HOTD02 midseason)
Pádraig MacCarron stops by to discuss what HOTD has taught us about the Old Gods and Winterfell tradition. Then Steve discusses burning off his nipple (and growing it back).
Double Dragon - HOTD 204 + Dunk and Egg
Steve and Anthony talk about Larys Strong’s tricky ways, the big Rook’s Rest Battle, and Anthony’s love of Dunk and Egg.
Double Dragon - HOTD High Valyrian talk re: “The Red Dragon and the Gold”
The inventor of GoT languages, and co-screenwriter for this episode discusses Aegon’s High Valyrian. We also talk about the ethics of war with a medievalist and a philosopher of ethics. My thanks to David J. Peterson, Thomas Leek, and Jason Eberl.
HOTD – “Burning Mill” / Berry Gordy’s “The Last Dragon”
Steve and Anthony discuss (in brief) the new kingsguard, Hightower snobbery, and Rhaenys’s overall virtue. Then we review the film Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon.
Double Dragon - HOTD – “Rhaenyra the Cruel” 202
Is Otto good at his job? Is Daemon faithful to Rhaenyra’s queenship? Is Steve a competent fantasy competitor? Anthony issues an apology to Ray and talks fashion with Dr. Grant Gearhart.
Double Dragon - HOTD – “Son for a Son” 201
The new season is here with a better title sequence and a few intriguing new commoners. Anthony, Steve, Val, Ray, and Jeff discuss.
Double Dragon - HOTD Season 2 Preview
Steve (comic) and Anthony (academic) rewatch the s1 finale and look forward to s2. Anthony’s HOTD fantasy league discusses key characters for s2. Steve selects his fantasy team.
HOTD: Green Council (9) / Black Queen (10)
Steve and Anthony reair our coverage of the last two episodes of season one.
HOTD Rewatch: The Lord of the Tides
Adult Aemond is a truly excellent addition to the cast. King Viserys continues to be one of the most compelling characters in the show. The fuse has been lit for civil war.
HOTD Rewatch: Driftmark
Anthony’s favorite episode also happens to be the one wherein Rhaenyra has a dude murdered.