Everyone in Westeros seemed bound and determined to kill or be killed in “Mother’s Mercy,” the season five final of Game of Thrones. Joining us this week to discuss the episode is the TV editor of the A.V. Club, Mr. Erik Adams. We’ll let you know who we think actually died, and what are our ...
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Game of Thrones delivered one of the most emotional episodes yet. This week, Sound On Sight contributor Whitney McIntosh joins us to discuss “The Dance of Dragons.” We have a lot to say about the shocking betrayal and differing opinions on the ending. In between we discuss our disappointment with Dorne and speculate on Arya’s ...
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The best episodes of Game of Thrones give viewers a bit of everything they’ve come to love about the show: betrayal, family values, justice, judgement, principles, politics, love, death and a some well choreographed fight scenes. This week we get all that, and then some. Joining us to discuss the “Hardhome,” is guest Cooper Beckett, the author ...
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Winter is coming, and things will only get worse. At the wall, Jon Snow leaves on a mission without the full support of his men. Ignoring Ser Alliser Thorne’s advice, the Lord Commander follows through with his plan to free Tormund Giantsbane and join him in rescuing the Wildlings north of the Wall. Meanwhile, Jon’s ...
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Another rape, another wedding. This week we sit down to discuss the controversial sixth episode of season five of Game of Thrones, titled, “Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken.” Joining us is Sound On Sight contributor Victor Stiff. And yes, things get somewhat heated as Kate and Ricky express their disappointment with the very last scene. Playlist: Sunset ...
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No boys were killed in the making of this episode, but Maester Aemon did use the episode title “Kill the Boy” as a metaphor for how Jon Snow needs to become a man. Now if only Dany can become the woman she is supposedly meant to be. This week, our discussion gets heated as Ricky ...
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In the run-up to Game of Thrones Season 5, we’ve heard a lot of hype for the Sand Snakes. This week the three eldest sisters (Nymeria, Obara and Tyene) make their first appearance, and while brief, they certainly made enough of an impression to leave us anticipating their return. Meanwhile in Kings Landing, Cersei continues to ...
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Game of Thrones Season 5, episode 2, “The House of Black and White,” pushed several storylines forward and made some noteworthy changes from George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” series. “High Sparrow,” focuses on these changes as Jon struggles with his new leadership within the Night’s Watch; Cersei meets the High Sparrow; ...
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The second episode of the fifth season of Game of Thrones titled “The House of Black and White,” found ample time to focus on Arya Stark’s journey to Braavos. Meanwhile Pod and Brienne run into trouble on the road when crossing paths with Little Finger; Jamie heads to Dorne to bring his daughter back home ...
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We are back with our Game of Thrones podcast and joining us to discuss “The Wars to Come” is special guest, IndieWire editor Sam Adams. After four extraordinary seasons, we’ve come to expect great things from HBO’s flagship series, and while the season opener wasn’t the most exciting instalment, it still leaves us with plenty to ...
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When Game of Thrones show-runners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss promised the season four finale would be their finest yet, they weren’t lying. Some very huge, notable moments sent the show out of the year in style, but more importantly, “The Children” changed the playing field dramatically. Here to join us in the discussion is friend ...
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It is a Game of Thrones tradition that episode nine, the penultimate episode of each season, has been the crown jewel. Season one saw Ned Stark’s beheading; season two featured the Battle of Blackwater, and season three shocked audiences with the Red Wedding. Needless to say, expectations were high for “The Watchers on The Wall,” so we ...
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The ultimate theme of Game Of Thrones, is that there’s no such thing as a happy ending. This week, expectations and hearts are crushed, and here to help us discuss “The Mountain and The Viper,” is returning guest Les Chappell from The AvClub. Playlist: Sunset Rubdown – “Idol Heart” Give us a rating on Itunes! It ...
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This week on our Game of Thrones podcast, Sound On Sight contributor Sean Colletti joins us to discuss “Mockingbird,” the seventh episode in the fourth season of the series. Written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, and directed by Alik Sakharov, “Mockingbird” features several excellent moments — but is it enough to hold us over for ...
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This week, Sound On Sight Games Editor, Mike Worby, joins us to discuss the sixth episode of the fourth season of Game of Thrones titled “The Laws of Gods and Men.” Over the past few weeks we’ve talked a lot about the supernatural and mystical elements of the show, but this week centred around the ...
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This week on our Game of Thrones podcast, we sit down and discuss the fifth episode of Season 4, “First of His Name”. We are now midway through the season and there’s a lot to talk about, so here to join us in the discussion is guest Randy Dankievitch from ProcessedMedia. Playlist: Sunset Rubdown – ...
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This week we invite Whitney McIntosh from MyTVSangToMe.com to review episode 4 of season 4 of Game of Thrones titled “Oathkeeper,” written by Bryan Cogman and directed by Michelle MacLaren. Give us a rating on Itunes! It would be greatly appreciated and it helps us reach a wider audience. Listen on iTunes Follow Ricky on ...
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This week we sit down to discuss “Breaker of Chains,” written by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss and directed by Alex Graves. The episode does a superb job of acknowledging the big picture, while focusing specifically on moving secondary characters forward emotionally. It also just so happens to feature the most controversial scene in ...
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This week we sit down to discuss “The Lion and the Rose,” a game changing episode that sees the death of a major player. Written by George R.R. Martin and directed by Alex Graves,“The Lion and the Rose” leaves us with plenty to debate, and joining us to dive deep into Martin’s universe is Sound ...
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“Two Swords” opens the season with a moment of great victory for the banner of the lion, and with the weddings of Joffrey and Cersei on the horizon, the Lannister’s power continues to grow. Joining us this week to discuss the season four premiere is special guest Ryan McGee, from the AV Club, Boobtubedude.com, and Talking TV with Ryan ...
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Kate and Ricky bring on, not one, but two guests to discuss “Mhsya,” the final episode of season three of Game of Thrones. Among the many topics discussed this week: favorite moments, favorite characters, Hodor, castration, John Snow and how Theon Greyjoy continues to be a waste of our time. Playlist: Dominik Omega and The ...
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Brutal, brilliant and sad; just a few ways to describe episode 9 of season three. “The Rains of Castamere” further escalates the brutality that exists in the world of Westeros, and the sense of dread we’ve long felt that the Starks will never again be happy. The Red Wedding has been foreshadowed for awhile now, ...
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Directed by Breaking Bad vet Michelle MacLaren (back for her second consecutive episode), “Second Sons” focuses mainly on three stories: Dany over in Yunkai, Gendry’s arrival at Dragonstone, and Tyrion’s marriage to Sansa. Guest Alyssa Boehm of the Big Red Podcast joins Rick and Kate to discuss the good and bad of the season thus far. Playlist: ...
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Ryan McGee from the AV Club, Boobtubedude.com, and Talking TV with Ryan and Ryan (among other things, joins Kate and Ricky to discuss the seventh episode of the third season of Game of Thrones titled “The Bear and the Maiden Fair.” We’ve now come to expect author George R. R. Martin to write one episode per ...
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“The Climb” focussed on many of our favourite characters being used, abused and sacrificed by those with greater powers.
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