Dancing with Dragons

For the 95th episode of the podcast, we talk with Mark from House of Nettles and talk through what keeps the Westeros fandom alive: the books, the spinoffs, the theories, and the way creators build real community around shared obsession. We debate what House of the Dragon season three gets right and wrong, why Game of Thrones still works at its best, and which adaptation choices risk breaking char...

For the 94th episode of the pod, we look back on House of the Dragon Season 3 after a few weeks of distance and decide it’s a great looking season that often fails to earn its big swings. We praise the battles and performances while calling out pacing problems, confusing character choices, and missing payoffs that should have hit harder. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Dancing with Dragon...

For the 93rd episode of the podcast, we close out our House of the Dragon season 3 coverage by unpacking how Aegon’s return reshapes the war and pushes Rhaenyra toward choices that feel more like tyranny than rule. We break down the biggest scenes from “The Treasons at Tumbleton,” from Helena’s final turn to the disaster at Tumbleton and what it signals for season 4. Send us Fan Mail Support the s...

For our 92nd episode of the pod, Tony & Minwa get brutally honest about why The Dragon in Winter leaves us annoyed, from repeated Harrenhal detours to character choices that make key players feel weaker than they should. We still find bright spots in Helaena’s visions, Dreamfyre’s reveal, and Aegon’s standout moment with Sunfyre, even as we worry the finale has too much left to carry. Send us...

For the 91st episode of the podcast, Minwa & Tony react to “Faceless Men” with a mix of relief and frustration as the show delivers a major death early, then keeps juggling a ton of storylines across the realm. We break down why some moments hit hard, why others feel rushed or forced, and what the episode sets up with only two chapters left in the season. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Foll...

For our 90th episode of the pod, we combine our coverage of House of the Dragon Season 3 Episodes 4 and 5 and discuss whether the story is building tension or stuck at a stop sign. We dig into character lows for Criston, Aegon, Aemond, and Rhaenyra, then end on the chilling message sent by the Gold Cloaks sequence. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Dancing with Dragons on  Instagram Follow...

For the 89th episode of the podcast, we tackle the third installment of season 3 of HOTD. We track Rhaenyra’s “triumph” as her first day of rule turns into a relentless test of money, legitimacy, and control inside a decaying Red Keep. We also dig into the episode’s sharpest symbols and smartest performances, from the rats to Ramin Djawadi’s score to the politics that keep boxing her in. Send us F...

For the 88th EP of the pod, we tackle "Queen's Landing", the second episode of HOTD season 3.  Rhaenyra’s grief finally lands with full force, and we dig into how Emma D’Arcy turns devastation into the emotional center of “Queen’s Landing.” We track the episode’s biggest power shifts across Team Black and Team Green, then argue about the choices that felt bold, messy, or both. Send...

Minwa and Tony break down House of the Dragon season 3 premiere “Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood” and discuss whether the Battle of the Gullet hits harder as a premiere or would’ve been devastating at the end of Season 2. We track the biggest Fire & Blood changes, the character choices that shift blame and agency, and the political fear simmering under all that dragonfire. Send us Fan Mail Suppor...

Three years of Dancing with Dragons Podcast somehow flew by, and it has us thinking about the exact moments that turned Game of Thrones from “a show we tried once” into a world we never really left. We look back at how we found Westeros, what it felt like to fall into George R.R. Martin’s universe for the first time, and why A Song of Ice and Fire still sparks better arguments than almost anything...

We come back from a long break to dissect the first full-length House of the Dragon Season 3 trailer, from blink and you miss it shots to the lines that hint at where the Dance of the Dragons is headed. We also catch up on the latest George R. R. Martin universe news and debate whether the franchise can keep its character depth as the scale gets bigger and bloodier. Send us Fan Mail Support the sh...

We review the season one finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Minwa & Tony slow the pace to sit with grief, guilt, and choice after the trial of seven, weighing what changed from the book and why the quiet beats land harder than another fight. Maekar’s mercy, Egg’s fear, and Dunk’s wavering honor form the heart of a finale that sets the road ahead. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow...

We react to the House of the Dragon season three teaser with equal parts awe and anxiety, weighing dragon spectacle against story choices and the fallout from season two’s changes. We map the likely path to the Battle of the Gullet, question the prophecy thread, and track how Rhaenyra, Alicent, Aemond, and Aegon might collide. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Dancing with Dragons on  Insta...

We break down the Trial of Seven with a focus on grit, mercy, and the choices that define Dunk, then trace how a Flea Bottom past turns a chaotic battle into a character test. Baelor’s final moments reshape the stakes while the Mother’s theme binds it all together. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Dancing with Dragons on  Instagram Follow Tony on IG: Sirtone_Reviews   Follow Minwa on IG: T...

For our 81st episode of the pod, Minwa and Tony break down the ramifications of Egg's real identity. Talk about the Trail of Seven, and a surprising champion who takes Ser Duncan's side.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Dancing with Dragons on  Instagram Follow Tony on IG: Sirtone_Reviews   Follow Minwa on IG: TheArabKhaleesi https://dancingwithdragons.buzzsprout.com Email us @D...

We celebrate the 80th episode of the podcast with a tight, lively breakdown of The Squire. Egg trains with Thunder, the first full day of the tournament begins, and a secret is revealed that will shake up the foundation of Ser Duncan the Tall. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Dancing with Dragons on  Instagram Follow Tony on IG: Sirtone_Reviews   Follow Minwa on IG: TheArabKhaleesi https:/...

We break down the second episode of The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms "Hard Salt Beef" and focus on Dunk’s self-worth, Baelor’s quiet strength, and how small acts of kindness carry more weight than a tourney crown. Grief, class, and legacy collide as a hedge knight hunts a sigil, a sponsor, and a future worth remembering. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Dancing with Dragons on  I...

For our first episode of 2026, Minwa and Tony review and analyze the premiere episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms titled The Hedge Knight. We discuss this character first return to Westeros, exploring how a smaller story can feel larger through honor, humor, and lived-in detail. We also unpack adaptation choices, Lyonel Baratheon’s impact, and what GRRM’s latest comments in the Hollywood Rep...

A holiday side quest from Westeros to Hogwarts turns into a lively tour of Sorcerer’s Stone: nostalgia vs. new eyes, book-to-film changes, and why the first film still feels like a warm winter escape. We honor Rob Reiner’s legacy, decode a HOTD S3 micro-tease, and end with firm but friendly Harry Potter rankings. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Dancing with Dragons on  Instagram Follow To...

For our 76th episode of the podcast, we welcome back Shandra (Filmforager on IG), co-host of the Fellowship of the Mic podcast. Shan, Tony, and Minwa have fun discussing the What ifs of GOT season 3. What if Catelyn kept her promise to Jon? What if Theon escaped Ramsay? We rewire Season 3 and watch Westeros bend in new directions. Hear our boldest Red Wedding rewrites and the case for Lady Stonehe...

For our 75th episode of the podcast, we discuss potential dragons every year through 2030. Minwa and Tony break down the new Westeros roadmap, debate a fifth season for House of the Dragon, and call out risky sequel ideas. They also do some catching up on what movies and shows they've seen since the last recording. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Dancing with Dragons on  Instagram Fo...

For the 74th episode of the podcast, we trace Robb Stark’s rise from dutiful heir to fallen king, mapping how honor, loyalty, and love collided with power and changed the war. The story moves from early victories to political fractures, culminating in the Red Wedding and the lesson it carved into the North. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Dancing with Dragons on  Instagram Follow Tony on...

We break down the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms trailer and explain why a smaller, brighter, and funnier Westeros might be the boldest choice yet. From Dunk’s humble courage to Egg’s sharp questions, we track how class, honor, and a dragonless crown reshape the board. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Dancing with Dragons on  Instagram Follow Tony on IG: Sirtone_Reviews   Follow Minwa on I...

Dancing with Dragons returns with a news episode covering all the latest developments for House of the Dragon season 3, and the newest GOT prequel show A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. We also catch up with the alumni cast of GOT and see what they're up to.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Dancing with Dragons on  Instagram Follow Tony on IG: Sirtone_Reviews   Follow Minwa on IG: TheA...

For our review of the Season 3 Game of Thrones finale, we focus on the aftermath of the Red Wedding's devastation. Mhysa takes us through a realm forever changed by bloodshed and betrayal. The finale doesn't just wrap up storylines, it fundamentally reshapes the world we've come to know. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Dancing with Dragons on  Instagram Follow Tony on IG: S...