Ep.6: Faceless Men (with Fabien Frankel, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, and Production Designer Jim Clay)

After the monumental season 3 finale, Jason and Greta look back at the entire season. First, they sit down with the new dragonriders – Tom Bennett (Ulf White), Kieran Bew (Hugh Hammer), and Clinton Liberty (Addam of Hull) – to talk about playing Targaryen bastards and where their characters stand with Team Black and Team Green. Then, they are joined by Phia Saban (Queen Helaena Targaryen) to discuss the tragic finale and Helaena’s love of beetles and embroidery. Finally, Jason and Greta talk to Director Andrij Parekh about creating the fog of war in the Battle of Tumbleton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Greta break down the Battle of Tumbleton in the season 3 finale. They are also joined by Emma D’Arcy (Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen) and Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen) to discuss how their characters have changed over the season, acting in High Valyrian, and what happens when you get everything you think you wanted. Plus, Jason and Greta are joined by the writers of the finale, Co-Creator and Showrunner Ryan Condal and Writer and Co-Producer Ti Mikkel, to unpack the lengths Rhaenyra goes to secure her place on the Iron Throne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Greta break down the penultimate episode of the season, where all eyes are on Tumbleton. They also talk with their favorite Westerosi odd couple, Tom Glynn-Carney (King Aegon Targaryen) and Matthew Needham (Lord Larys Strong), about Aegon and Larys’ journey this season. Then, Jason and Greta are joined by the writers of the episode, Executive Producer Philippa Goslett and Co-Producer Zenzele, to discuss awkward family dinners, Rhaenyra’s relationship with Mysaria and Daemon, and how power corrupts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Greta dive into the monumental sixth episode of the season. They welcome back Fabien Frankel (Ser Criston Cole) to discuss this episode, Cole’s journey to find his purpose, and where Fabien is on his own journey with imposter syndrome. Then, Greta talks with Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (Prince Daeron Targaryen) about Daeron’s identity crisis and what Daeron would be like as King. And finally, Jason and Greta sit down with Production Designer Jim Clay to learn how they built the town of Tumbleton for Season 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen discuss Season 3, Episode 5 and the trouble brewing in King’s Landing. They also sit down with Ewan Mitchell (Prince Aemond Targaryen) and Gayle Rankin (Alys Rivers) to unpack their characters’ budding relationship in Harrenhal. They talk about whether Alys has “I can fix him” energy and if Aemond can learn what it means to be a man without his dragon. Then, Jason and Greta are joined by Director Nina Lopez-Corrado to talk about Rhaenyra’s advisors and filming Criston Cole’s march in the Riverlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen break down season 3 episode 4, where war has come to Tumbleton. They then talk with Phoebe Campbell (Lady Rhaena Targaryen) about Rhaena’s dreams for the future, the selfless decision from Daemon in this episode, and the surprisingly similarities between Sheepstealer and their dog Tina. Finally, they sit down with the writer of this episode, Executive Producer David Hancock, to discuss writing this showcase episode for Lord Ormund Hightower and why Rhaenyra should stop reading the comments in King’s Landing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen unpack Rhaenyra’s first days on the Iron Throne in Season 3, Episode 3. First, they welcome back Co-Head Writer/Executive Producer Sara Hess and Director/Executive Producer Clare Kilner to talk about creating this unique episode. Then, they talk with Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon) about Corlys’s request to Rhaenyra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen break down Season 3, Episode 2 with Co-Head Writer/Executive Producer Sara Hess and Director/Executive Producer Clare Kilner. They unpack Rhaenyra’s grief and how they created those climactic scenes in the Throne Room. Then, Jason and Greta sit down with Bethany Antonia (Lady Baela Targaryen) and Abubakar Salim (Alyn of Hull) to talk about the cost of war and the joy of finding rare moments of hope in Westeros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special bonus episode made possible by Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business, Jason and Greta go behind the scenes of the season 3 premiere and how the Battle of the Gullet was brought to the screen. First, they talk with Director Loni Peristere about that epic battle and the importance of balancing visual effects and character to pull it off. Then, they share exclusive footage from a panel at the ATX TV Festival in Austin Texas, featuring Co-Creator and Showrunner Ryan Condal and cast members Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon), Harry Collett (Prince Jacaerys Velaryon), Bethany Antonia (Lady Baela Targaryen), and Abubakar Salim (Alyn of Hull). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen unpack the massive Season 3 premiere. They welcome Co-Creator and Showrunner Ryan Condal to the podcast to break it all down, including the devastating Battle of the Gullet. Then, Jason and Greta are joined by Harry Collett (Prince Jacaerys Velaryon) to talk about the key choices Jace makes in the premiere and what it was like filming one of the largest battles in Westeros history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices