In the final episode, Jason and Greta zoom out on the wider Game of Thrones universe. They get psyched for the new HBO Original, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. They also geek-out over an upcoming Thrones auction and talk all things swords with Thrones weapons master Tommy Dunne! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Jason and Greta welcome showrunner Ryan Condal back on the podcast to answer more questions about the screen adaptation of Fire & Blood and the unique challenges of adapting the beloved George R.R. Martin book into the TV series House of the Dragon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 04, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Your ‘burning’ questions, answered! This week, Jason and Greta take fan questions. With help from Showrunner Ryan Condal, Medieval Historian Dr. Charles Farris, and Sound Designer Paula Fairfield, we get some epic answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 26, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Jason and Greta go deep on dragons and dragon riding with the Dragonseeds. They talk with Kieran Bew (Hugh), Tom Bennett (Ulf), and Clinton Liberty (Addam) about how to claim a dragon, Targaryen bastard wigs, and behind the scenes stories from set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In the wake of that finale, Jason and Greta react to the entire second season and take stock of how each character ended up. They unpack how Rhaenyra and Alicent changed over time and then they talk with Fabien Frankel (Criston Cole) about imposter syndrome, existential dread, and Cole’s skin care regimen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Jason and Greta break down the season two finale. They are joined again by showrunner Ryan Condal to discuss that surprising reunion on Dragonstone and whether or not any of our characters can escape their fates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Jason and Greta unpack the game changing seventh episode of season two. They talk with showrunner Ryan Condal about the dramatic consequences of Rhaenyra’s dragonseed plan and the similarities between Daemon’s journey at Harrenhal and Jack Torrance in The Shining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Jason and Greta discuss the unrest in King’s Landing as they break down the sixth episode of the season. They talk with executive producer/co-head writer Sara Hess about Rhaenyra and Alicent reckoning with the patriarchy and later, they talk with Sonoya Mizuno (Mysaria) about her character’s evolving relationship with Rhaenyra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Jason and Greta take stock of all the key players at this point in the season and analyze the aftermath of the Battle at Rook’s Rest. They talk with Ewan Mitchell (Aemond Targaryen) about his character’s rise to power and how he was influenced by 80’s horror icons. Then director Clare Kilner shares behind-the-scenes stories of shooting the episode and creating an “artsy poem” on screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Jason and Greta break down the epic fourth episode of the season. They talk with Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen) about her character’s fateful decision and later, with director/executive producer Alan Taylor on balancing the magic and horror of a battle between dragons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Jason and Greta dive into the third episode of the season. They talk with Bethany Antonia (Baela Targaryen) about dragon riding and Baela’s growing role on Team Black. Then director Geeta Vasant Patel shares how they approached shooting that final scene and offers her take on Daemon’s next moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Jason and Greta unpack the second episode of the season. They talk with Tom Glynn-Carney (King Aegon II) about his desire for war and later, Matthew Needham (Larys Strong) about his character’s new alliances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen discuss the explosive Season 2 premiere. They talk with Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower) and Phia Saban (Helaena Targaryen) about their tenuous position in King’s Landing and the crushing duties of being a mother and queen in this world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 5
For the last podcast episode before the Season 2 premiere, hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen are joined once again by showrunner Ryan Condal. Together, they break down all the loose threads and shaky alliances from the end of Season 1. Jason and Greta also look ahead to Season 2 and make some predictions about where we may be headed—and who might not make it out alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 12, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen explore the greater world of Westeros. They discuss how George R.R. Martin took real history and “turned it up to 11” to create the bloody family feud in House of the Dragon. Then Jason and Greta are joined by Medieval Historian and Curator Charles Farris who consulted on Season 2 and helped bring that real world medieval grit to the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 05, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen go deep on the dragons of Westeros. Which team has which dragons? Which dragons are battle tested? And how much are they extensions of their riders? Jason and Greta also talk with Sound Designer Paula Fairfield, who creates the dragons’ voices using the sounds of dolphins, bison, birds, and whales. Then Jason and Greta make their picks for the first-ever House of the Dragon: Dragon Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
May 29, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In the first podcast episode of the new season, hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen are joined by showrunner Ryan Condal who teases where we’re going in Season 2 of House of the Dragon. Our hosts then analyze the latest trailer and casting news. And in revisiting key moments from Season 1, they ask: what went so wrong between Rhaenyra and Alicent? And is war really inevitable? Plus, Greta gives us a Westerosi TMZ recap of the first season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
May 22, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The HBO Original Series House of the Dragon is back with Season 2 and so is The Official Game of Thrones Podcast. Join hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen as they dive into the world of Westeros, break down every episode, and get behind-the-scenes intel from the show’s writers, cast, and crew. New podcast episodes launch May 22nd to get you up to speed on everything before the Season 2 premiere June 16th. It’s time for everyone to pick a side: Team Green or Team Black? Which will you choose...
May 16, 2024•2 min
Jason and Greta host the first ever Game of Thrones Fan Convention where they speak to stars from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. Then they’re joined by Kit Harington (who plays Jon Snow -- ever heard of him?) for a live podcast episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This week, Jason and Greta reminisce about some of their favorite characters from the world of Game of Thrones who may have had a short tenure, but made a big impact. They speak to Ryan Corr (Ser Harwin Strong), Gavin Spokes (Lord Lyonel Strong) and Nanna Blondell (Lady Laena Velaryon) to discuss their time in Westeros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Join Jason and Greta as they discuss what goes into creating the visual world of Westeros. First, they chat with hair and make-up supervisor Amanda Knight about transforming the actors into their characters. Then, production designer Jim Clay discusses how he brought his vision for creating the Realm to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This week, Greta and Jason examine the music that shapes the world of Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. Then, they speak with the artist behind the score, Composer Ramin Djawadi to discuss the decisions that go into designing the iconic soundscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 09, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Jason and Greta still have a lot to say after the finale. In this episode, they discuss what they think could happen to Rhaenyra’s and Alicent’s relationship, their favorite characters, and negroni sbagliatos. Plus, they reflect on how the show was created behind the scenes as depicted in ‘The House that Dragons Built’ docu-series on HBO Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This week Jason and Greta take on the season 1 finale and the consequences of installing someone new on the Throne. Plus, co-creator Ryan Condal returns to the podcast to discuss the struggles of power and decision-making, creating harmony between the book and the show and, of course, dragons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, Jason and Greta take on the penultimate episode of the season and discuss the aftermath of King Viserys’s death. Then, they speak with Director Clare Kilner about the shift in power dynamics, Alicent and Rhaenys’ confrontation, and capturing iconic scenes and performances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This week, Jason and Greta discuss how things have changed in the six years since Daemon and Rhaenyra’s union. Later, they chat with Director Geeta Patel to unpack parent/child relationships, Viserys’ long walk, and that Vaemond scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 10, 2022•2 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, Greta and Jason talk through the very intense family reunion after Laena’s funeral. Then, they speak with Olivia Cooke, who plays Alicent Hightower, about her approach to the character and Alicent’s transformation over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Greta and Jason discuss how the family power dynamics have changed over a decade, the difference between personal and political relationships, and the weight of owning a dragon. Then, they are joined by EP Miguel Sapochnik who shares how he navigated the episode’s ten-year time jump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Join Greta and Jason as they dive into the love triangles, shams, and illusions in Episode 105, “We Light the Way.” Plus, Executive Producer and writer Sara Hess joins the show to discuss the challenges of adapting the series from text, attending weddings in the Realm, and the true reason behind Viserys’ choice of heir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 8
As King Viserys tries to ensure the future of the kingdom, Rhaenyra gets a taste of freedom. Listen as Greta and Jason explore indulgence and escapism in Episode 104, “King of the Narrow Sea.” Then, Fabien Frankel who plays Ser Criston Cole joins to discuss his training for his role, the true intentions behind his character, and the difficulties of wearing so much armor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 7