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.
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.
Double Dragon - Rushmore Reboot: Hardhome!
Jason Cabassi names his top four GoT episodes and we choose one of these to cover on the first ever “Rushmore Reboot.” Joining the conversation of season 5, episode 8 is historian Danielle Alesi, Comedian Steve Ausburne, and author Anthony Le Donne.
Double Dragon - Season 2 News and Blues
Steve and Anthony discuss off-season news for House of the Dragon. Then Anthony is joined by the Bald Move boys and Hammer-of-Gods Evan to pound out our new HOTD-fantasy league.
Double Dragon - Double Dragon: HOTD Book vs. Show + Bookaloo Bonus
Steve and Anthony discuss the major differences between book and show in House of the Dragon. Then Anthony previews A Clash of Kings with Katherine Olley, Jason Eberl, and J.J. Hollenback. HT Jason Eberl: Portrait of El Primo.
Double Dragon - House of the Dragon, Season One Wrap
Hot-stove HOTD is heating up! But first, let’s hand out awards with NFL analyst Fran Duffy. Then religion expert Brenden Walsh helps Anthony gear up for the new season of Electric Bookaloo.
Double Dragon - The Black Queen
In the House of the Dragon finale (season one) we see Rhaenyra embrace her inner dragon and Vhagar embrace Lucerys with his jaws. Also, remember Jack Palance?