Dancing with Dragons

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...

For the 70th episode of Dancing with Dragons podcast, Minwa & Tony unfortunately have to revisit the penultimate episode of season 3. Arguably one of television's most shocking moments…the  "The Rains of Castamere," better known as the Red Wedding episode. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Dancing with Dragons on  Instagram Follow Tony on IG: Sirtone_Reviews   Follow Minw...

We continue our Game of Thrones rewatch with Season 3 Episode 8, "Second Sons," examining royal weddings, surprising alliances, and Sam's groundbreaking discovery about White Walkers. 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 @...

For the 68th episode of Dancing with Dragons, Minwa and Tony delve into Jaime Lannister's redemption arc, as it reaches its critical turning point when he risks everything to save Brienne from a bear pit, highlighting the show's exploration of honor and transformation. We also analyze this pivotal episode, written by George R.R. Martin himself, and see how characters across Westeros and...

We continue our journey, looking back at Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 6. In this episode titled "The Climb", a political chess match intensifies as four houses negotiate alliances through marriages. At the same time, Jon and the wildlings face a perilous climb up the Wall, all underscoring Littlefinger's chilling philosophy that "chaos is a ladder. Send us Fan Mail Support...

We're celebrating two years of Dancing with Dragons, our podcast dedicated to Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, and the world of A Song of Ice and Fire created by George R.R. Martin. 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 @Dancewi...

For the 65th episode of Dancing with Dragon, Minwa & Tony dissect if oaths conflict, what choice do you make? From Robb's fateful decision with Karstark to Jaime's confession about killing the Mad King, "Kissed by Fire" forces characters to confront impossible moral dilemmas. Which would you choose?  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Dancing with Dragons on  Instagra...