House Of The Dragon With Mary & Blake: A Podcast For House Of The Dragon
House Of The Dragon With Mary & Blake is a podcast dedicated to the HBO series House Of The Dragon. Hosts Mary and Blake analyze each episode, discussing characters, themes, favorite moments, production, and predictions. They have not read the source material Fire & Blood, so the podcast is spoiler-free and treats the show independently from the books.
Episodes
House Of The Dragon 3.04 Recap: “Tumbleton” | Ormund Is Terrifying In The BEST Way
In our House Of The Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 recap, Mary and Blake break down Ormund Hightower’s arrival, Daeron’s horrifying initiation, Aegon’s reunion with Sunfyre, and the way “Tumbleton” turns people into instruments of the crown.
This is a quieter episode than the opening stretch of the season, but nearly every storyline moves a dangerous piece into position. Ormund occupies Tumbleton. Hugh
House Of The Dragon Season 3 Episode 3 Review: Is This How Targaryen Madness Begins?
Spoiler warning: This House Of The Dragon Season 3 Episode 3 review discusses “Rhaenyra Triumphant” in full, including the rat banquet, the Faith’s refusal to crown Rhaenyra, Alicent’s advice, Corlys confronting Rhaenyra, the fake Daeron, and the fall of Tumbleton.
In our House Of The Dragon Season 3 Episode 3 review, we break down “Rhaenyra Triumphant,” an episode that finally gives Rhaenyra Targ
House Of The Dragon Season 3 Episode 2 Recap & Reaction: Queen’s Landing Makes Victory Feel Rotten
Spoiler warning: This episode discusses major events from House Of The Dragon Season 3 Episode 2, “Queen’s Landing.”
In our House Of The Dragon Season 3 Episode 2 review, we break down “Queen’s Landing,” an episode where Rhaenyra finally gets the thing she has been owed — King’s Landing, the Red Keep, and the Iron Throne — only for the victory to feel rotten almost immediately.
Because this is not
House Of The Dragon 3.01 Recap & Reaction: Salt And Sea, Fire And Blood — Opening Pandora’s Box Doesn’t Mean You Win
Mary & Blake recap and react to House Of The Dragon Season 3 Episode 1, “Salt And Sea, Fire And Blood.”
In this episode, we discuss whether the House Of The Dragon Season 3 premiere is actually the finale Season 2 never gave us, why the Battle of the Gullet turns spectacle into consequence, and why opening Pandora’s box does not mean you win.
Full spoilers for House Of The Dragon Season 3 Epi
House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 8 Review: “The Queen Who Ever Was” Ends With A Promise, Not A Payoff
Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 8 review discusses “The Queen Who Ever Was” in full, including the finale ending, Alicent and Rhaenyra’s meeting, Daemon’s weirwood vision, Aegon leaving King’s Landing, Aemond and Helaena, Rhaena finding the wild dragon, and the Season 3 setup. Mary & Blake are TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers.
In our House Of
House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 7 Review: “The Red Sowing” Gives Rhaenyra Her Dragon Army
Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 7 review discusses “The Red Sowing” in full, including the dragonseeds, Hugh, Ulf, Vermithor, Silverwing, Addam, Jace, Alicent, Daemon at Harrenhal, Oscar Tully, Aemond, and the ending. Mary & Blake are TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers.
In our House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 7 review, we break down “The Red
House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 6 Review: “Smallfolk” Turns Hunger Into Power
Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 6 review discusses “Smallfolk” in full, including Rhaenyra and Mysaria, Seasmoke choosing Addam, Aemond dismissing Alicent, Daemon’s Harrenhal visions, Sir Steffon Darklyn, the King’s Landing riot, and the ending. Mary & Blake are TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers.
In our House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 6 re
House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 5 Review: “Regent” Lets The War Choose Its Rulers
Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 5 review discusses “Regent” in full, including the aftermath of Rook’s Rest, Aegon’s injuries, Aemond becoming Prince Regent, Alicent’s loss of power, Daemon’s Harrenhal visions, Jace’s dragonrider idea, and the ending. Mary & Blake are TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers.
In our House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episod
House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 4 Review: “The Red Dragon And The Gold” Turns War Into Family Tragedy
Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 4 review discusses “The Red Dragon And The Gold” in full, including Rook’s Rest, Rhaenys, Meleys, Aegon, Aemond, Vhagar, Sunfyre, Daemon’s Harrenhal visions, and the ending. Mary & Blake are TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers.
In our House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 4 review, we break down “The Red Dragon And
House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 3 Review: “The Burning Mill” Makes War Feel Inevitable
Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 3 review discusses “The Burning Mill” in full, including Daemon at Harrenhal, the Bracken and Blackwood feud, Rhaenyra and Alicent’s sept meeting, the dragon eggs, and the ending. Mary & Blake are TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers.
In our House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 3 review, we break down “The Burning M
House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 2 Review: “Rhaenyra The Cruel” Turns Grief Into Propaganda
Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 2 review discusses “Rhaenyra The Cruel” in full, including the aftermath of Blood and Cheese, the funeral procession, Criston Cole’s promotion, Daemon and Rhaenyra’s fight, and the Erryk and Arryk tragedy. Mary & Blake are TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers.
In our House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 2 review, we
House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 1 Review: “A Son For A Son” Turns Grief Into Revenge
Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 1 review discusses “A Son For A Son” in full, including the ending, Blood and Cheese, and the major fallout from Lucerys’ death. Mary & Blake are TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers.
In our House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 1 review, we break down “A Son For A Son,” a premiere that turns grief into revenge and p
#NERDCLAN PREVIEW | Keep Calm And Crown On: 5.01 – “Queen Victoria Syndrome” (SEASON 5 PREMIERE)
Keep Calm And Crown On Hosts Mary & Blake chat the season 5 premiere of The Crown – episode 5.01, “Queen Victoria Syndrome”.
We discuss the dramatic irony of watching these events with Prince Charles against reality of King Charles, why the casting is perfect, and why Tom Hanks is the closest thing to an American version of the Queen…
Normally this is a PREMIUM Mary &
House Of The Dragon Season 1 Episode 10 Review: “The Black Queen” Makes Peace Cost Rhaenyra Her Son
Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 10 review discusses “The Black Queen” in full. Mary & Blake cover the show as TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers.
Content note: This episode includes a traumatic stillbirth sequence. We discuss why that choice matters to the story, why the execution did not work for Mary, and why the scene deserved more care for v
House Of The Dragon Season 1 Episode 9 Review: “The Green Council” Crowns A Lie
Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 9 review discusses “The Green Council” in full. Mary & Blake cover the show as TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers.
In our House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 9 review, we break down “The Green Council,” an episode where grief becomes procedure, prophecy becomes permission, and Alicent turns Viserys’ last words in
House Of The Dragon Season 1 Episode 8 Review: “The Lord Of The Tides” Lets Viserys Save Rhaenyra — Then Doom Her
Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 8 review discusses “The Lord Of The Tides” in full. Mary & Blake cover the show as TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers.
In our House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 8 review, we break down “The Lord Of The Tides,” an episode where Viserys saves Rhaenyra one last time, holds the family together for one last dinner, a
House Of The Dragon Season 1 Episode 7 Review: “Driftmark” Makes The Children Pay In Blood
Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 7 review discusses “Driftmark” in full. Mary & Blake cover the show as TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers.
In our House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 7 review, we break down “Driftmark,” an episode where Aemond claims Vhagar, Lucerys takes an eye, Alicent finally loses control, and the children pay in blood for t
House Of The Dragon Season 1 Episode 6 Review: “The Princess And The Queen” Turns Motherhood Into War
Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 6 review discusses “The Princess And The Queen” in full. Mary & Blake cover the show as TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers.
In our House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 6 review, we break down “The Princess And The Queen,” an episode where the time jump turns motherhood into war.
That is the real cold-blooded engin
House Of The Dragon Season 1 Episode 5 Review: “We Light The Way” Turns A Wedding Into A War Cry
Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 5 review discusses “We Light The Way” in full. Mary & Blake cover the show as TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers.
In our House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 5 review, we break down “We Light The Way,” an episode where a royal wedding becomes a war cry, a green dress becomes a banner, and Alicent finally stops pre
House Of The Dragon Season 1 Episode 4 Review: “King Of The Narrow Sea” Lets Rhaenyra Take What The Realm Denies Her
Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 4 review discusses “King Of The Narrow Sea” in full. Mary & Blake cover the show as TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers.
In our House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 4 review, we break down “King Of The Narrow Sea,” an episode where Rhaenyra finally takes something the realm keeps denying her: desire without permiss
House Of The Dragon Season 1 Episode 3 Review: “Second Of His Name” Makes Legacy A Trap
Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 3 review discusses “Second Of His Name” in full. Mary & Blake cover the show as TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers.
In our House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 3 review, we break down “Second Of His Name,” an episode about legacy, inheritance, doubt, and the awful realization that naming Rhaenyra heir did not actu
House Of The Dragon Season 1 Episode 2 Review: “The Rogue Prince” Shows How Peace Creates The Next War
Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 2 review discusses “The Rogue Prince” in full. Mary & Blake cover the show as TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers.
In our House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 2 review, we break down “The Rogue Prince,” an episode where almost everyone tries to preserve peace and somehow makes the next war more likely.
That is the
House Of The Dragon Season 1 Episode 1 Review: “The Heirs Of The Dragon” Turns Succession Into A Family Wound
Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 1 review discusses “The Heirs Of The Dragon” in full. Mary & Blake cover the show as TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers.
Content note: This episode includes a graphic childbirth sequence involving Aemma Arryn. We discuss the scene below because it is central to the episode’s story, but it is intense and may be dif
The North Remembers: A Dream Of Spring
Hosts Mary & Blake discuss the Game Of Thrones documentary, and season 8 as a whole...
In this episode, we chat our emotional journey with the finale, the importance of personal stakes, coming full circle with narrative, and why the denouement - or final shot - has to encapsulate everything any story tries to accomplish...
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The North Remembers: The Iron Throne – Listener Feedback
Hosts Mary & Blake discuss everything YOU had to say about Game Of Thrones episode 8.06 - "The Iron Throne"
In this episode, we chat the one scene that was missing, why we admire D & D, why GRRM put them in a tough spot, and the effects of depression (or just being hangry)...
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The North Remembers: Game Of Thrones Series Finale – The Iron Throne
Hosts Mary & Blake discuss Game Of Thrones series finale episode 8.06 - "The Iron Throne".
In this episode, we chat about the finale being competent, why it's a strong thematic episode, the strongest imagery yet, and why Jon's a dope.
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The North Remembers: The Bells – Listener Feedback
Hosts Mary & Blake discuss everything YOU had to say about Game Of Thrones episode 8.05 - "The Bells"
In this episode, we chat how to make a better episode by making one simple switch, how the Double D's have treated the strong women and why Mary has literally ruined our lives because of a facebook shirt...
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The North Remembers: The Bells
Hosts Mary & Blake discuss Game Of Thrones episode 8.05 - "The Bells".
In this episode, we chat why this episode is terrific, thematic catharsis, staying true to the arc, and why Dany has to do some life mapping...
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The North Remembers: The Last Of The Starks – Listener Feedback
Hosts Mary & Blake discuss everything YOU had to say about Game Of Thrones episode 8.04 - "The Last Of The Starks".
In this episode, we chat why we think Arya's gonna buy it, concentric storytelling and the beauty of rhyming, and why Jon is absolutely Frodo...
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The North Remembers: The Last Of The Starks
Hosts Mary & Blake discuss Game Of Thrones episode 8.04 - "The Last Of The Starks".
In this episode, we chat why Cersei isn't the real threat, the framework of choice, and why Dany is the crazy girl you knew at camp...
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The North Remembers: The Long Night – Listener Feedback
Hosts Mary & Blake discuss everything YOU had to say about Game Of Thrones episode 8.03 - "The Long Night"
In this episode, we chat the defense of dark cinematography, the Prince That Was Promised, and why we should all be worried about Perogies
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The North Remembers: The Long Night
Hosts Mary & Blake discuss Game Of Thrones episode 8.03 - "The Long Night"
In this episode, we chat the importance of transitioning emotional values, using score for effect, wondering where we go from here, and why this episode was a technical marvel we'll never see again.
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The North Remembers: A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms – Listener Feedback
Hosts Mary & Blake discuss everything YOU had to say about Game Of Thrones episode 8.02 - "A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms"
In this episode, we chat Crypt vs. Crypts, why the mad king was REALLY saying "Burn them all!", and who we think is going to die first...
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The North Remembers: A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms
Hosts Mary & Blake discuss Game Of Thrones episode 8.02 - "A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms"
In this episode, we chat the spine of the episode being the Lannister brothers, the seven steps of grief, and why the Vale may be VERY important by the end of the season.
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The North Remembers: Winterfell – Season 8 Premiere
Hosts Mary & Blake discuss the Game Of Thrones season 8 premiere - episode 8.01 - "Winterfell".
In this episode, we chat the symmetry between the pilot and this episode, Jon having to choose between being a Stark or a Targaryen, and why we were spoiled by How To Train Your Dragon...
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