HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast

Jim and A.Ron declare that the finale of HBO’s Game of Thrones, “The Dragon and the Wolf”, did enough to, if not completely excuse the issues of the past few episodes, at least have us back to being fully excited and eager to see the story resume… probably sometime in 2019. That’s a long wait, and for as much grief we’ve given the Double D’s here and there, we’re really going to miss their show while it’s away. But that’s just two guys opinions. What did you think? Tell us at the links below! We’ll be back Tuesday for a full featured analysis and tons of feedback, then we’ll talk about how the finale impacts our understanding of book and show prophecies and predictions. See you then!Leave Us A ReviewJoin the discussion: Email | Forums | Facebook | TwitterTheme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim and A.Ron consider some book-based speculation and theories from the latest episode of Game of Thrones! If you’re a show-only watcher who doesn’t want any spoilers, it’s best to just skip this one. Need to catch up? Here’s a Tinfoil SpoiLore archive of previous podcasts by topic. Each link has a time code listed so you can jump right to the tinfoil topic of the week for your convenience and listening pleasure.This podcast is sponsored by Sonos. For the first time ever, Sonos is offering the listeners of Bald Move’s Game of Thrones podcast ten percent off one order of twenty five hundred dollars or less, for any product on sonos.com. This offer is available for a limited time only and cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. Use the promo code, “GOT10” at sonos.com, to receive this exclusive offer.Leave Us A ReviewJoin the discussion: Email | Forums | Facebook | TwitterTheme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HBO’s Game of Thrones episode 706, “Beyond the Wall” has been extremely polarizing for all of us fans, which, say what you will, isn’t something that you want to be saying about the penultimate episode of the penultimate season of the biggest TV show in the history of the world. Are people too focused on picking nits? Or has the storytelling really gone off the rails this season? Whether we’re seeing the first signs of shark jumping or just hitting a rough patch remains to be seen, but we discuss the good, bad, and ugly of this week, including the many fine conversations between our heroes, saying good bye to characters both red shirted and beloved, and arrive at the conclusion of the fairly silly plan to convince Kings Landing to join in the fight against the Army of the Dead. Next week will be better. Please?This week’s podcast is sponsored by TV Time. TV Time is an awesome companion for the Golden Age of TV, helping you manage your TV watchlist across all viewing platforms, get reminded when shows are on, react to what you watch, and interact with a community of fans. Go to tvtime.baldmove.com and download the app for iPhone or Android!Check out this thread on Reddit if you want to see the horrifying genetic results of a Dany and Jon “union” that so many of us are clamoring for.Leave Us A ReviewJoin the discussion: Email | Forums | Facebook | TwitterTheme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.Ron and Jim are loving this episode of HBO’s Game of Thrones, “Beyond the Wall”, that is admittedly about 20% ridiculous and 80% pure awesome. I know that 20% is going to bother a lot of you guys and gals, but come on! So many epic things are happening! Ice zombies! Dragons! Ice zombie dragons?!? Don’t worry about the logic of Jon’s plan, or his idea of fighting a ridiculous single man rear guard, or the Night King’s questionable targeting decisions. In our book, when Game of Thrones follows the Rule of Cool, it tends to rule plain and simple. Tell us why we’re wrong! We’ll talk about it, at length, Tuesday. See you then!Leave Us A ReviewJoin the discussion: Email | Forums | Facebook | TwitterTheme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim and A.Ron consider some book-based speculation and theories from the latest episode of Game of Thrones! If you’re a show-only watcher who doesn’t want any spoilers, it’s best to just skip this one. Need to catch up? Here’s a Tinfoil SpoiLore archive of previous podcasts by topic. Each link has a time code listed so you can jump right to the tinfoil topic of the week for your convenience and listening pleasure.Leave Us A ReviewJoin the discussion: Email | Forums | Facebook | TwitterTheme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim and A.Ron try to talk about an incredibly entertaining episode of HBO’s Game of Thrones, “Eastwatch”, while also dealing the the fact that the main thrust of the plot is dubious at best. And we’re not talking about jetpacks or wonky numbers of ships and wagons, we’re talking about the main mission North of the Wall. Why does anyone think this is a good idea? On the other hand, we’ve come around on the Arya and Sansa intrigue, and there is a whole lot else to like… Gendry and Jon reprising Robert and Ned’s adventures. Davos showing off his sweet smuggling skills. Drogon doing what Drogon does best, looking majestic AF and generally being jaw dropping in every scene he’s in, including the one where he gets his snout snuggled. That’s impressive range for a fake dragon, ya’ll. All this, plus we got more emails than Davos has bad crab meat, and we’re back Friday to do it all over again, SpoiLORE style. See you then!Today’s podcast is sponsored by Casper. Get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visiting www.casper.com/got and using “got” at checkout. Terms and Conditions Apply.Leave Us A ReviewJoin the discussion: Email | Forums | Facebook | TwitterTheme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim and A.Ron have seen the very latest episode of HBO’s Game of Thrones, “Eastwatch”. There was some awesome stuff no doubt, a very special someone picks up a hammer, two brothers reunite, Ser Davos out-Han Solos Han Solo, and Sansa and Arya bicker like season one. But the creaks and cracks of the Double D’s kicking the plot into hyperdrive are starting to be heard and felt. Hopefully it’s just a minor case of dragon indigestion, and not a sign of more serious tears and holes in the realistic, grounded, dragon and zombie infested world they’ve so carefully constructed.Leave Us A ReviewJoin the discussion: Email | Forums | Facebook | TwitterTheme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim and A.Ron consider some book-based speculation and theories from the latest episode of Game of Thrones! If you’re a show-only watcher who doesn’t want any spoilers, it’s best to just skip this one. Need to catch up? Here’s a Tinfoil SpoiLore archive of previous podcasts by topic. Each link has a time code listed so you can jump right to the tinfoil topic of the week for your convenience and listening pleasure.Here’s a link to a video showing what happens when you try to swim wearing full plate armor.And here’s the link to the Huffington Post article revealing a possible Easter Egg in the Brienne vs Arya scene from “The Spoils of War”.Huffington PostLeave Us A ReviewJoin the discussion: Email | Forums | Facebook | TwitterTheme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim and A.Ron break down the latest episode of HBO’s Game of Thrones, “The Spoils of War”. An episode with the sheer spectacle of the might of Daenerys’ armies unleashed upon Westoros balanced by great character moments with the Stark children in Winterfell… and perhaps a budding romance between King and Queen, it’s basically everything you want in Game of Thrones. We discuss Bran’s attachment to humanity and try to figure out exactly what he knows, analyze Littlefinger’s remaining options, geek out over Arya and Dany being badasses, and question Tyrion’s loyalty. All this, plus tons of feedback! And don’t forget, we’ll be back Friday with more lore, backstory, and book inspired theories and analysis.Today’s podcast is sponsored by Audible, with an unmatched selection of audiobooks, original audio shows, news, comedy, and more. Get a free audiobook with a 30 day trial at http://audible.com/got!Leave Us A ReviewJoin the discussion: Email | Forums | Facebook | TwitterTheme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim and A.Ron have seen tonight’s episode of HBO’s Game of Thrones entitled, “Spoils of War”, and pronounce it hotter than dragon fire. An instant all time great episode, with visual thrills and spectacle enough to make 10,000 complaints about jet packs and fleet sizes bend the muhfukkin’ knee. If you don’t like it, then dracarys! Enjoy our raving about how awesome Arya, Sansa, Brienne, Bronn, Drogon, Dany, Jon, and about a billion Dothraki screamers were for about 20 hot minutes, then please come back Tuesday for our more reasoned thoughts and opinions, as well as those of legions of our fellow fans. And Friday, we’ll talk about Child of the Forest cave paintings, and who knows what else. See you then!Leave Us A ReviewJoin the discussion: Email | Forums | Facebook | TwitterTheme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices