Season Three

Silo – S03E06 – The Drive

The mysteries keep piling up as Jim and A.Ron break down Silo Season 3, Episode 6, “The Drive”. They debate the logistics of the show’s memory-wiping technology and speculate about the true nature of the Algorithm. But the biggest question may be this: Is the series laying the groundwork for a much bigger reveal, or simply spinning its wheels?

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House of the Dragon – S03E07 – The Dragon in Winter – Feedback

King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron return to hear the petitions of their leal listeners as they break down House of the Dragon, Season 3, Episode Seven, “The Dragon in Winter.”
We’re doing things a little differently this week—this entire episode is free of book spoilers. If you’re craving deeper book-to-show comparisons, keep an eye out for a jam-packed discussion later this week featuring Maester Anthony, Ser A.Ron, and Acolyte Max.

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House of the Dragon – S03E07 – The Dragon in Winter

Ser A.Ron and King Jimhaerys continue their campaign through House of the Dragon Season Three with Episode Seven. Jim bemoans the current state of Team Black, while A.Ron urges Green loyalists to rally behind their one true hope…wait, Gwayne!? And don’t worry—Aemond’s Oedipus complex gets the attention it deserves. Stick around for a brief spoiler section at the end of the show—but only if you’re into that sort of thing.

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House of the Dragon – S03E07- The Dragon in Winter – Instant Talk

The Instant Talk podcast is our after show, with our own quick thoughts about the episode followed by an interactive chat discussion with our fans, live on YouTube. Tune in at 10PM EST to join the live stream.

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Silo – S03E05 – Memory

Your regular hosts Jim and RFK Jr. are back to break down Silo Season 3, Episode 5, and there’s a lot to unpack. How many factions are we dealing with at this point? Should we be shipping Helen and Daniel? And what do you make of a twist that even the characters in the show don’t seem all that surprised by?

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House of the Dragon – S03E06 – Faceless Men – Feedback

We’ve got a Hightower of mail to get through this week for House of the Dragon, Season Three, Episode Six, “Faceless Men”. King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron hear the concerns of the realm, from the fate of Corlys to the history of Alys Rivers to Rhaenyra’s romantic entanglements. And as always, if you’re a book reader (or simply not averse to spoilers), stick around for Maester’s Corner—our spoiler section—where Acolyte Max joins Ser A.Ron to compare the ancient scrolls of GRRM with what Ryan Condal and company have cooked up this season.

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House of the Dragon – S03E06 – Faceless Men

In the latest episode of HOTD, Criston Cole gets everything he’s ever deserved, Ormund receives a stinky surprise, and Alicent is given a nearly impossible task. King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron are here to discuss all of that and more. Plus, if you’re not afraid of book spoilers, stick around for a quick Maester’s Corner at the end of the show.

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House of the Dragon – S03E06 – Faceless Men – Instant Talk

The Instant Talk podcast is our after show, with our own quick thoughts about the episode followed by an interactive chat discussion with our fans, live on YouTube. Tune in at 10PM EST to join the live stream.

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Silo – S03E04 – Whatever You Do, Don’t Go Home

We’ve got a lot of questions after this episode of Apple TV+’s Silo. Whose side is Sims really on? Are there any Flamekeepers left besides Jim and A.Ron? Are there any silos left besides 18? And is the show making smart adaptational choices, or falling into some familiar traps? Join us as we dig into all of that and more in our coverage of Silo, Season 3, Episode 4, “Whatever You Do, Don’t Go Home.”

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House of the Dragon – S03E05 – Unbowed and Unbent – Feedback

It’s another packed mailbag as King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron tackle your questions after House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 5. From Rhaenyra’s newfound spirituality and Ormund Hightower’s political strategy to pacing, dragons, propaganda, and whether Westeros could really use a few more maps, they cover your best feedback before Ser A.Ron and Acolyte Max dive into a separate book-spoiler section to discuss adaptation theories and what may still lie ahead.

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