Welcome to a Cast of Kings bonus episode, brought to you thanks to our paid members at DecodingTV.com ! Sign up at DecodingTV.com to get ad-free episodes, early access to episodes, and future bonus episodes like this one. In this episode, David Chen and Kim Renfro discuss a bunch of the intriguing lore that we didn’t get to during the course of the main episode: What was the Doom of Valyria? Who was Nymeria, again? Why was Maegor called Maegor the Cruel? What was do we make of the state of proph...
Aug 26, 2022•31 min
Support this podcast by signing up for a subscription at DecodingTV.com ! Members will get: Ad-free episodes Bonus episodes Early access to episodes The ability to comment and join the community Welcome back to a new season of “A Cast of Kings!” We’re happy you’re here and that you’ve decided to join us for a new season of House of the Dragon , a show that takes place 172 years before the events of Game of Thrones . In this episode, David Chen and Kim Renfro dive into the House of the Dragon sea...
Aug 23, 2022•2 hr 30 min
Please consider supporting A Cast of Kings this season by becoming a member of DecodingTV.com ! Paid members will receive: Ad-free episodes Early access to episodes Bonus segments that Kim and I will record The ability to comment on episodes and join the community In this final pre-premiere episode, David and Kim discuss three things that George R. R. Martin wanted to make sure were part of the universe of House of the Dragon . Also: we chat about the Game of Thrones content ecosystem, as well a...
Aug 17, 2022•31 min
David Chen and Kim Renfro discuss some of the recent controversies around House of the Dragon and how the showrunners have responded to them. Note: This episode contains discussion about sexual violence Links: THR's controversial tweet Kim's article talking with the showrunners Subscribe to A Cast of Kings on YouTube Subscribe to A Cast of Kings on TikTok Follow David on Twitter...
Aug 11, 2022•32 min
Kim Renfro attended the House of the Dragon premiere! In this episode, she shares with David Chen what it's like to go to a major TV show premiere, what the scene was like, and what the vibes were. Links: Subscribe to A Cast of Kings on YouTube Subscribe to A Cast of Kings on TikTok Follow David on Twitter...
Jul 28, 2022•35 min
David Chen and Kim Renfro break down the latest revelations about House of the Dragon , as revealed in two major cover stories and the latest official trailer for the show. Note: Non-book readers might consider some of the revelations within to be spoilers. You've been warned! Links: Watch the official trailer The Hollywood Reporter's House of the Dragon stories: Part 1 and Part 2 Entertainment Weekly's cover story...
Jul 21, 2022•32 min
A Cast of Kings is back with a new co-host! The podcast welcomes Kim Renfro (author of The Unofficial Guide to Game of Thrones ) to the podcast. Kim and David Chen discuss what you can expect from House of the Dragon , the new prequel series for Game of Thrones that will be premiering on HBO on August 21. David and Kim will be back later this week to break down the latest House of the Dragon trailer , the new Entertainment Weekly story about the show , and more! Be sure to subscribe to A Cast of...
Jul 20, 2022•54 min
David and Joanna discuss the future of A Cast of Kings podcast. For the upcoming season of House of the Dragon (premiering August 21, 2022 on HBO) you can find Joanna discussing the show over on The Ringer-Verse podcast. David will be continuing A Cast of Kings with a new co-host. Stay tuned for more! Links: Follow Joanna on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Subscribe to The Ringerverse...
Jul 05, 2022•7 min
Joanna and Dave are each launching Succession podcasts! In this bonus episode, they discuss what they've been up to since Game of Thrones ended and why you should be watching the HBO Original series Succession. Subscribe to Still Watching as they cover Succession Check out The Boiler Room, Joanna's podcast about My So-Called Life Subscribe to The Sweet Smell of Succession Subscribe to Culturally Relevant...
Aug 07, 2019•11 min
David Chen and Joanna Robinson reflect on this epic, touching, improbable, and divisive series that is Game of Thrones , plus this podcast that they created to accompany it. Thank you all for listening. Music in this episode comes from Jenny Owen Youngs . To download today’s song plus to hear/download more of her original Game of Thrones music, go to Buffering the Vampire Slayer . Subscribe to David’s new podcast - Culturally Relevant - where he talks with authors, filmmakers, and other cultural...
May 28, 2019•2 hr 7 min•Season 8Ep. 7
It’s the final page of A Song of Ice and Fire. David Chen and Joanna Robinson watch the finale of the HBO series Game of Thrones, “The Iron Throne.” Catch the analysis of the ending by Ben and Jacob of Slashfilm here . Read Joanna’s article on how Lord of the Rings predicted the ending of Game of Thrones here, and the show's original pitch to HBO here . Read George R.R. Martin’s 2014 interview in the Rolling Stone . And look at how Martin had envisioned the real iron throne here. Listen and subs...
May 21, 2019•2 hr 43 min•Season 8Ep. 6
All bell breaks loose. David Chen and Joanna Robinson watch the fifth episode of the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones, “The Bells.” Catch the Slashfilm Daily recap of the divisive episode here . Read the post on Medium about why pop culture fans feel threatened by disagreement here . Read Joanna's article about why Dany's turn feels like a betrayal. Watch David’s original meme Snickers ad here . Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Thanks to our sponsor this week: Hunt A Killer, Upstart,...
May 14, 2019•2 hr 52 min•Season 8Ep. 5
The battle may have ended but the war for the throne is just about to start. David Chen and Joanna Robinson watch the fourth episode of the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones, “The Last of the Starks.” Catch Ben and Jacob’s recap of the show on Slashfilm here. Read about Jamie’s baffling choice to leave Winterfell here . Music in this episode comes from Jenny Owen Youngs , musician and co-host of the podcast Buffering the Vampire Slayer . Listen to the all the tracks that Jenny has writt...
May 07, 2019•2 hr•Season 8Ep. 4
Brace yourself for an endless night. David Chen and Joanna Robinson watch the third episode of the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones, “The Long Night.” Read about how the battle may have been literally too dark on Vanity Fair. Learn about how Game of Thrones taught us to want death by Willa Paskin. Read Jacob Hall’s thoughts of the episode on Slashfilm here . Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Thanks to our sponsors this week: Postmate, Hunt A Killer, and Upstart. For a limited time, ge...
Apr 30, 2019•2 hr 52 min•Season 8Ep. 3
It’s the night before the storm. David Chen and Joanna Robinson watch the second episode of the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.” Find out about the meaning behind Podrick’s song here . Read Jacob Hall and Ben Pearson’s recap of the episode here . Follow us on Facebook and Twitter....
Apr 23, 2019•2 hr 43 min•Season 8Ep. 2
It’s the beginning of the end! David Chen and Joanna Robinson dive into the first episode of the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones, “Winterfell.” Listen to David and Joanna’s recent interview on NPR All Things Considere d. Read Joanna’s Vanity Fair article on the Easter eggs in the season premiere , and see her profile in the San Francisco Chronicle. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter....
Apr 16, 2019•2 hr 33 min•Season 8Ep. 1
A Cast of Kings is coming back! In this episode, David Chen and Joanna Robinson discuss how they've been rewatching the show and talk about the plotlines they're most looking forward to in the next season. Learn more about why Game of Thrones might be the last show we'll watch together.
Apr 09, 2019•55 min
In this special bonus episode of A Cast of Kings, Joanna Robinson and David Chen discuss some off-season developments that have happened in the past week, including George RR Martin's interview with The Guardian and the new teaser trailer . Check out Joanna's interview with George RR Martin and stay tuned for the new season of the show and podcacst in April 2019. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter....
Nov 14, 2018•44 min
Joanna and David discuss details they missed from the season 7 finale and review listener feedback about the whole season. Thanks to Buffering The Vampire Slayer for producing this week's song. Learn more about them at Bufferingthevampireslayer.com/got . Donate to the Hurricane Harvey relief fund. Follow Joanna on Twitter and find her at Vanity Fair. Follow David on Twitter and at his blog Davechen.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 06, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Joanna and David discuss the Game of Thrones Season 7 finale, "The Dragon and the Wolf." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 29, 2017•1 hr 27 min
Joanna and David discuss the sixth episode of the seventh season of Game of Thrones, "North of the Wall." Be sure to read Joanna's recap of the episode , Alison Herman's recap of the episode , and Jacob Hall's recap of the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 22, 2017•2 hr 37 min
Joanna and David discuss the fifth episode of season seven of Game of Thrones. Be sure to check out Joanna's recap of things you might have missed and Jacob's review of the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 15, 2017•2 hr 31 min
Joanna and David discuss the fourth episode of the seventh season of Game of Thrones, "The Spoils of War." Be sure to check out Joanna's article about Arya's fight . Thanks to Blade Geer for performing today's song. You can download this week's song here. Thanks to Wikirascals.com for creating our podcast art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 08, 2017•2 hr 48 min
David and Joanna recap the third episode of this season's Game of Thrones, "The Queen's Justice." Check out Joanna's pieces on this week's episode . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 01, 2017•2 hr 35 min
In this episode of "A Cast of Kings," Joanna and David discuss the second episode of the seventh season of Game of Thrones, "Stormborn." Read Joanna's recap of the episode and listen to this week's intro song at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/got . Our sponsor this week is iBooks, where you can find an exclusive version of George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones: Enhanced Editions at apple.co/gameofthrones . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 25, 2017•2 hr 33 min
In this episode of "A Cast of Kings," Joanna and David discuss the season premiere of seventh season of Game of Thrones, "Dragonstone." Read Joanna's recap of this episode , Jacob's recap of the episode , and see how Tyrion's hair has changed over time. If you like the show, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes and be sure to follow us on Facebook for updates on the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 18, 2017•1 hr 23 min
At this year's Con of Thrones , Joanna Robinson and David Chen from "A Cast of Kings" were honored to moderate the "Ghosts of Westeros" panel and chat with many of the actors who played beloved characters that met a brutal end on the show. Here is the Con of Thrones schedule described the panel: Though their characters may not be walking around Westeros anymore, Game of Thrones is still a big part of these actors' lives. Hear about what it was like to discover their characters were meeting their...
Jul 11, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Joanna and David are launching a new podcast to cover the upcoming season of Twin Peaks on Showtime! To help us Kickstart this project into existence, please go to www.peakstv.com . Download the episode or play below: The post Announcing Peaks TV – a Twin Peaks podcast we are Kickstarting appeared first on /Film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 01, 2017•34 min
David Chen and Joanna Robinson are launching a new podcast about the HBO original series WestWorld! In this episode, they review the series premiere and discuss their favorite theories. Find more episodes of the podcast at decodingwestworld.com . Feel free to email us your theories at decodingwestworld(AT) gmail.com . Download or Play Now in your Browser: Subscribe to […] The post Announcing a New Podcast – Decoding Westworld appeared first on /Film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Oct 03, 2016•45 min
In this episode of “A Cast of Kings,” Joanna and David discuss the sixth season of Game of Thrones. Special guest Will Wallace joins us from Teen Wolf. Be sure to follow Will on Twitter. If you like the show, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes and be sure to follow us on Facebook for updates on […] The post A Cast of Kings Season 6 Recap (GUEST: Will Wallace from Teen Wolf) appeared first on /Film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 06, 2016•45 min
