This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by close friend Sarah Sheppard to talk about Episode 2 of Season 8, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. They discuss how people respond when doom is inevitable, fast travel, "peak" Cersei, Bridgerton, closure for Jorah, Tiktok fan edits, Jaime being bad a plans, where Ghost came from, face acting, and Arya not knowing how to flirt. Additionally, Sarah brings up symbolism, Kate wants a tutorial for how to talk to Bran, and they collectively decid...
Feb 13, 2024•2 hr 27 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 1 of Season 8, Winterfell. They discuss episode length for the final season, the Fast and Furious movies, a well-done recap, Euron's manic confidence, Jon not knowing how to talk to girls again, the Saw movies, all of Bran's weird eye contact and Cersei needing just one female friend. Additionally, Emily states she had no idea about Theon's character before starting the show, and Kate wants to know if waterfalls freeze. New episodes ...
Jan 30, 2024•2 hr 36 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Andrew Kimball from Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers to talk about Episode 7 of Season 7, The Dragon and the Wolf. They discuss this being the longest episode to date, Jaime's puppy-dog eyes, Godzilla's atomic breath, beautiful music design, speed-running character growth, satisfying deaths, and Jon being the committed goth kid. Additionally, Emily makes her final season death predictions, Kate questions Bran's powers and Andrew admits h...
Jan 09, 2024•2 hr 47 min
It's time once again for the Super Bracket Bros, The Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, Game of Groans, and The Wait For It podcast to gather around a holiday topic and argue about it. This year the gang aims to find out what the best Christmas song of all time is. It goes about as well as you would expect... Check out the playlist of songs that were debated on the episode https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Sz8l32L8fwmj4ffwjWqWu?si=a61a4a18821b4e70 Follow all of the shows with the links below https:/...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 39 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Dylan Wren from Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers podcast to talk about Episode 6 of Season 7, Beyond the Wall. They discuss inconsistent body-counts, a lovestruck Tormund, how fast ravens can fly, Dany's second amendment rights, Arya having big feelings, and the deus ex machina of Uncle Ben. Additionally, Emily is confused by the zombie bite logic, Dylan is generous to the show writers, and they all question the time frame of this entire...
Dec 12, 2023•2 hr 9 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Eliah Stokes from Super Bracket Bros to talk about Episode 5 of Season 7, Eastwatch. They discuss weird little guys, fast travel, the goth season, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, fantasy tropes, wholesome dude energy, operation zombie drop, Jon’s horse girl moment, Varys drinking wine, Arya’s lack of social skills, and Jorah being a messy bitch. Additionally, Eli is confused, Emily is disappointed about the time spent at Eastwatch, Kate points...
Nov 28, 2023•2 hr 35 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Allison to talk about Episode 4 of Season 7, The Spoils of War. They discuss Stranger Things, Dany's pride, that this show still hates horses, Sansa can't fight her own battles, Davos correcting grammar, Stark kid reunions, murder daggers, and therapy. Additionally, Emily realizes she is in single digits for episodes left, Kate is frustrated Dany can't commit to an advisor, and Allison gets to relive watching this episode for the first ti...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 32 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Sarah Sheppard to talk about Episode 3 of Season 7, The Queen’s Justice. They discuss Dragon House comparisons, Varys's comfy coat, Ocean's Eleven, the goth season of GOT, fast travel, post-murder blowjobs, Cersei friend-zoning Euron, the definition of backchannel, and getting tetanus from the Iron Throne. Additionally, Emily believes that Dany has met her match in Jon, Sarah wishes Theon would just die, and they all question the logistic...
Oct 24, 2023•2 hr 1 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Emily’s husband Chase Bateman to talk about Episode 2 of Season 7, Stormborn. They discuss Melisandre’s prophecy, who the Warden of the South is, Chase not taking notes, a giant crossbow, Euron embodying chaotic evil, Umbrella Academy, that Dragonstone would be full of mold, that it’s very dark at sea. Additionally, Emily doesn’t want to see Hot Pie in any more episodes, Kate questions how weather works in Westeros and Chase points out th...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 49 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate about Episode 1 of Season 7, Dragonstone. They discuss Season 7 hype, the Barbie movie, ED SHEERAN, Sam and Gilly’s rent, shaved heads, Little Caesar’s Pizza, Breath of the Wild, Jim Broadbent’s acting career and zombie movie logic. Additionally, Emily is conflicted about her attraction to Jaime, Kate questions the intricacy of the Ironborn ships, and they are both confused by the Baratheon sigil on King’s Landing in the title sequence. New episodes bi...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 29 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Nav from A Song of Ice and Fire Symposium to talk about Episode 10 of Season 6, The Winds of Winter. They discuss the amazing soundtrack, Cersei being a bad mom, Sweeney Todd, the Targaryen flag, Broadchurch, Dany’s breakup and Emily’s death predictions for Season 6. Additionally, Emily consults the actual Westeros map and it’s a revelation, Nav admits they also hate Jorah and Kate says Westeros is too straight. Emily also makes her Seaso...
Sep 07, 2023•2 hr 29 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Eric Silver from Join the Party, Games and Feelings and Tell Me About It to talk about Episode 9 of Season 6, Battle of the Bastards. They discuss GOT at the height of its popularity, Jon's motley crew, the Bechdel test, rebirth, show deaths post-Hodor, the show Succession, bird families, predator handshakes, and the fact that this episode won an Emmy. Additionally, Eric brings up reductive and basic writing and they all agree that Ramsay...
Aug 22, 2023•2 hr 7 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 8 of Season 6, No One. They discuss whether the world of Westeros is flat, The Hound as John Wick, Mission Impossible, the business model of the House of Black and White, the Cabbage Guy, Tommen doing his best, the height of the pyramid and the Terminator. Additionally, Emily decides this is her favorite season and they share excitement about the Jaime and Brienne reunion. New episodes biweekly, the next episode is coming August 22nd...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 30 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 7 of Season 6, The Broken Man. They discuss American Gods the tv show, the fact that Cersei is the drama, Davos has girl-dad vibes, the best outlook on religion and that Jaime is hot when he is in charge. Additionally, Emily didn't notice the cold open, and they both don't know what the definition of penitent is. New episodes biweekly, the next episode is coming August 8th. Music is by Simon Daum. Support us on Patreon! Become one of...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 9 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 6 of Season 6, Blood of My Blood. They discuss that drifting a dragon would be dope, Podrick would be a good wingman, Walder Frey’s reappearance, and that most of the show is Bran’s fault. Additionally, Emily is disappointed in Sam, Kate enjoys the scene transitions and they both agree that the episode was a bit of a let down. New episodes biweekly, the next episode is coming July 25th. Music is by Simon Daum. Support us on Patreon! ...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 19 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Andrew Kimball and Dylan Wren from Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers to talk about Episode 5 of Season 6, The Door. They discuss the face library, honest portrayals of theater people, sick mutton chops, the Mystery Men movie, driftwood decorations, sad Jorah and Theon’s haircut. Additionally, Emily voices that she is hopeful this is the season Little Finger is going to die in. New episodes biweekly, the next episode is coming July 11th. M...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 42 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 4 of Season 6, Book of the Stranger. They discuss fantasy Australia, crafting, Carrie Underwood vibes, Jorah being a sloppy bitch, the Lion King and Bluey. Additionally, Emily loves that Grey Worm and Missandei are voicing their opinions and Kate enjoys Emily’s well placed rage. New episodes biweekly, the next episode is coming June 27th. Music is by Simon Daum. Support us on Patreon! Become one of our Patrons at www.patreon.com/game...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 37 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 3 of Season 6, Oathbreaker. They discuss clunky swordplay, tree Jesus, fortune cookie truths, weaponized mint, the Terminator, Arya joining a cult, business casual Jaime, and the one acceptable penis joke. Additionally, Emily declares the Hound isn’t dead and they both agree on the intensity of the episode ending. New episodes biweekly, the next episode is coming June 13th. Music is by Simon Daum. Support us on Patreon! Become one of...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 31 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Eliah Stokes from Super Bracket Bros to talk about Episode 2 of Season 6, Home. They discuss the movie Airplane, that Bran feels irrelevant, big man smashes small man, the gang fight from Anchorman, Men in Black, Arya's toxic relationship, the Salt Throne and HBO ravens. Additionally, Eli says he would go to war for Davos, Kate keeps a secret and Emily can't read. New episodes biweekly, the next episode is coming May 30th. Music is by Sim...
May 16, 2023•2 hr 33 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 1 of Season 6, The Red Woman. They discuss that killing Jon wasn't a popular opinion, walking like a rich person, floppy discs, Dany's dragon necklace, and Gwendolyn Christie being hot with a sword. Additionally, Emily expresses her distaste for nudity and Kate comments on the comedic aspects of the episode. New episodes biweekly, the next episode is coming May 16th. Music is by Simon Daum. Support us on Patreon! Become one of our Pa...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 22 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 10 of Season 5, Mother’s Mercy. They discuss the ship room, CGI budgets, the musical Cats, redemption arcs, That’s So Raven, and if scissors exist in Westeros. Additionally, Emily forgets the word Dothraki and Kate points out good cinematography. New episodes biweekly, the next episode is coming May 2nd. Music is by Simon Daum. Support us on Patreon! Become one of our Patrons at www.patreon.com/gameofgroanspod Emily's Instagram - @ko...
Apr 12, 2023•2 hr 2 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 9 of Season 5, The Dance of Dragons. They discuss sneaky one-liners, no rainbows in Westeros, where Arya gets her oysters from, fake snow, dragon vibes, the Gold Mask Squad, accepting death hand-holds. Additionally, Emily doesn't trust Ellaria and they both agree that Mace is awesome. New episodes biweekly, the next episode is coming March 21st. Music is by Simon Daum. Support us on Patreon! Become one of our Patrons at www.patreon.c...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 49 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Jay Davis from Super Bracket Bros to talk about Episode 8 of Season 5, Hardhome. They discuss the GOT multiverse, Ted Lasso, the power of belief, bad fathers, Invader Zim, Jon losing his sword, The Wall not being child-proofed and a white walker with a beard. Additionally, they agree the House of Black and White is pretentious, Jay asks some hard questions and Emily thinks too hard about something. New episodes biweekly, the next episode ...
Feb 21, 2023•2 hr 23 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 7 of Season 5, The Gift. They discuss modular units, The Ring movie, Jorah being desperate, ADR for babies, the kink mastermind and sarlacc pits. Additionally, Emily is doesn't know the definition of contrition and Kate wants the gods to have names. New episodes biweekly, the next episode is coming February 21st. Music is by Simon Daum. Support us on Patreon! Become one of our Patrons at www.patreon.com/gameofgroanspod Emily's Instag...
Feb 07, 2023•2 hr 12 min
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 6 of Season 5, Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken. They discuss A ROOM FULL OF FACES, quoting yourself in your own paper, Myranda’s cleavage dress, The Witch movie, rulers have a short shelf life, and that Little Finger is an awful little rat man. Additionally, Emily questions where Varys is, Kate complains about fight scene cinematography, and they are both excited to see Lady Olenna. Kate’s Smitten Kitchen recommendation: https://smittenkit...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 44 min
This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 5 of Season 5, Kill the Boy. They discuss Logan Lucky, Brienne being intense, children as weapons, fake baby bundles, the too long blackout scene, the lack of therapy in Westeros and that Season 4 was the hottest season. Additionally, Emily is sick and sounds different, Kate thinks Tormund is hot, and they both wonder why no one knows when exactly Winter is coming. New episodes biweekly, the next episode is coming January 24th. Musi...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 38 min
Welcome to the Third Annual Podcast Holiday Crossover Special! The podcast gang adds a new duo to the insanity of the holidays this year. We have Super Bracket Bros, Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, Game of Groans and The Wait for It Podcast all joining together to bring holiday cheer from the Super Bracket Bros Universe. This year, the gang decides to make it simple and create a bracket to figure out the best holiday tradition/activity of all time. Should be simple, right? We find out people’...
Dec 19, 2022•2 hr 6 min
This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 4 of Season 5, Sons of the Harpy. They discuss if the GOT world is flat or round, Jaime looking hot again, dumpster fire moms, wrap dresses, fantasy racism, Muppet Treasure Island, spears going "boop", Owl House and the fakest looking snake ever. Additionally, Emily actually cries during a recording and Kate issues a challenge to the listeners. New episodes every month, the next episode is coming January 10th. Music is by Simon Daum...
Dec 13, 2022•2 hr 6 min
This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 3 of Season 5, High Sparrow. They discuss Jacquen’s accent, Margaery being bitchy, Cersei converting, how Sansa dyed her hair, Ramsay’s murder girlfriends, hobo Jorah and My Cousin Vinny. Additionally, Emily attempts to understand Westeros religions, Kate admits to being an aggressive extrovert, and they both get very philosophical at points. New episodes every month, the next episode is coming December 13th. Music is by Simon Daum....
Nov 08, 2022•2 hr 11 min
This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Jay Davis from Super Bracket Bros and Ultimate Sports Mashup to talk about Episode 2 of Season 5, The House of Black and White. They discuss "The Kevan Perspective", Sansa being frustrating, Brienne unravelling, self-care murders, Zelda puzzles, Cersei being bitchy, Mean Girls, Red Jacket Jaime being hot, GOT economy inflation and "full animorphs behavior." Additionally, Emily gets frustrated at the addition of new characters/places as w...
Oct 11, 2022•2 hr 16 min
