HOTD S2 Ep. 7: The Red Sowing (with showrunner Ryan Condal)

In the final episode, Jason and Greta zoom out on the wider Game of Thrones universe. They get psyched for the new HBO Original, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. They also geek-out over an upcoming Thrones auction and talk all things swords with Thrones weapons master Tommy Dunne! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Greta welcome showrunner Ryan Condal back on the podcast to answer more questions about the screen adaptation of Fire & Blood and the unique challenges of adapting the beloved George R.R. Martin book into the TV series House of the Dragon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your ‘burning’ questions, answered! This week, Jason and Greta take fan questions. With help from Showrunner Ryan Condal, Medieval Historian Dr. Charles Farris, and Sound Designer Paula Fairfield, we get some epic answers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Greta go deep on dragons and dragon riding with the Dragonseeds. They talk with Kieran Bew (Hugh), Tom Bennett (Ulf), and Clinton Liberty (Addam) about how to claim a dragon, Targaryen bastard wigs, and behind the scenes stories from set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of that finale, Jason and Greta react to the entire second season and take stock of how each character ended up. They unpack how Rhaenyra and Alicent changed over time and then they talk with Fabien Frankel (Criston Cole) about imposter syndrome, existential dread, and Cole’s skin care regimen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Greta break down the season two finale. They are joined again by showrunner Ryan Condal to discuss that surprising reunion on Dragonstone and whether or not any of our characters can escape their fates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Greta unpack the game changing seventh episode of season two. They talk with showrunner Ryan Condal about the dramatic consequences of Rhaenyra’s dragonseed plan and the similarities between Daemon’s journey at Harrenhal and Jack Torrance in The Shining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Greta discuss the unrest in King’s Landing as they break down the sixth episode of the season. They talk with executive producer/co-head writer Sara Hess about Rhaenyra and Alicent reckoning with the patriarchy and later, they talk with Sonoya Mizuno (Mysaria) about her character’s evolving relationship with Rhaenyra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Greta take stock of all the key players at this point in the season and analyze the aftermath of the Battle at Rook’s Rest. They talk with Ewan Mitchell (Aemond Targaryen) about his character’s rise to power and how he was influenced by 80’s horror icons. Then director Clare Kilner shares behind-the-scenes stories of shooting the episode and creating an “artsy poem” on screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Greta break down the epic fourth episode of the season. They talk with Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen) about her character’s fateful decision and later, with director/executive producer Alan Taylor on balancing the magic and horror of a battle between dragons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices