Raven On: A Pop Culture Podcast

Natalie and Stu are back, and damn, so is Jon Snow. Our intrepid pair discuss Jon's intrepid pair... of buttocks... and how he dealt with his murderers. You'll enjoy Stu's explosion of happiness at Olly's death. There's the reappearance of Rickon, the shirty Small Council, Varys and Qyburn's competing little birds, and a mega epic flashback sequence to the Tower of Joy. Natalie also discusses her...

Praise the Old Gods and the New - he's back! Yes, Stuart is here again, joining Natalie for another Game of Thrones Raven On podcast. Oh yeah, and Jon Snow came back from the dead. Join these two tragics as they lovingly caress the stabbed body of Jon Snow to really penetrate the hows and whys of his comeback. There's also delight at Stampy the Giant and the Zombie Mountain's comedy smackdowns, jo...

They're back! Natalie & Stuart are raring to go for this all-new season of non-book-based Game of Thrones. Join this intrepid pair of nerds as they probe the mystery of Melisandre, the saving of Sansa, the contemplation of Cersei, and much more. Of course, they talk a lot about Jon Snow. Like, what is UP with that guy and his whole "still dead" schtick? You'll also be pleased to know Stu's hatred...

Bless the Old Gods and the New, Game of Thrones Season Six is almost upon us! Natalie & Stu got together to catch up on the state of play at the end of Season 5 (apparently Jon Snow died, who knew?), and speculate about characters' fates in Season Six. There's also some tangential chats about Marvel and potential toxoplasmosis. You'll also hear more about where Natalie's written Raven On recaps wi...

While recording their Season Six Game of Thrones preview podcast, Natalie & Stu diverged into a conversation about the recent death of megastar musician Prince. They've excised from the full podcast for length's sake, but here it is as a bonus mini-podcast if you just can't get enough of two people who are not really Prince experts banging on about The Purple One.

They did it! They made it through the first season. Sure, it's taken longer than initial ambitious plans would have it, but kudos for trying. Join Nat & Stu as they scrub their hands in the wash up from Ned Stark's execution, chat about Dany's nude and dragon-awakening powers, and just how sexy Jon Snow looks when he's feeling rebellious. Also Lancel baits Cersei for being old and Natalie cracks q...

They did it, they really did it - they killed N** S***. (Warning, spoilers). Join Nat and Stu as they discuss the finer points of the Stark patriarch's demise, as well as marriage dilemmas for Robb Stark, Tywin's fateful meeting with Shae, and more. There's also about a seven minute conversation about Arnold Schwarzenegger films, if you're into that sort of thing.

Things really are getting to the Pointy End, which we can only assume is why they called the episode that. Nat & Stu eventually discuss this episode, but not before Natalie bemoans Jon Snow's love life via slam poetry and ponders setting up a Game of Thrones themed phone sex line. There's also some Syrio and Greatjon Umber inspired accent work, plus a lengthy, almost, sensual look at Khal Drogo's...

Shit's going down in King's Landing town, with the death of King Robert, Ned Stark detonating the twincest truth bomb to Cersei, and the subsequent coup against the Hand of the King. Join Nat & Stu as they delve deep into these and more issues, as well as a bit of "Jon Snow is an Emo" talk. Note: there's a few f-bombs in this episode that Natalie couldn't be arsed bleeping. I mean, it's not like y...

Listen to Nat & Stu get so caught up in aspects of this episode that they totally forget to talk about the hardcore death of Viserys Targaryen at the end. Seriously, they forgot that. What kind of GoT recap podcast IS this? Apart from that shocking oversight, there's plenty of bollocks about Robert, Cersei and Ned's awkward hate triangle, more love for Bronn, and questions about "Why the fish?".

Stuff's getting serious now, with blood in the streets of King's Landing, imps in the Eyrie and Renly and Slow Lorus getting busy in the bathroom. Join GoT tragics Nat & Stu as they go through the good times and the bad times* of Game of Thrones episode by episode. *Yes, all right, fine, it's mostly bad times

It's the episode that should have you totally hooked by the end of it... Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things. Tyrion is awesome, Jon Snow is at his tough, broody best, Sam Tarly is a heart-breaking addition and guys, guys, HODOR has arrived! Join Nat & Stu as they chat all things Game of Thrones in another Raven On recap podcast.

Natalie & Stu are back with the third installment of their foolhardy quest to binge-watch all of Game of Thrones from the very start. In episode 3, they discuss the appearance of Syrio Forel, one of the best badasses ever, and the introduction of characters like Varys and Littlefinger (who is a massive arse from the get-go).

Natalie and Stuart return with the second instalment of their ambitious podcast recap series - to watch every episode of Game of Thrones in order and talk crap into a microphone after each one. This time round they talk bad parenting, sympathy for Sansa and how many is too many when it comes to bastard children.

We're back, baby! That's right, you can't escape Natalie Bochenski and Stuart Layt, who are bravely and somewhat foolishly re-starting their Game of Thrones journey right back from Season 1, Episode 1 - and recording companion podcasts for each one. In this debut episode, rediscover your joyful love of characters like Ned Stark, Robert Baratheon and Theon Greyjoy's penis. There's talk of forebodin...

Finally! Nat & Stu get down to the serious business of recapping the entire fifth season of Game of Thrones. There are theories and guesses and speculations galore, so warning - here be spoilers! There's also an unreasonably long rant about the shittiness of the British TV series "Primeval". Seriously, so crappy. Plus they're also keen to hear any feedback you have on the podcast in general, and y...

WHAT AN UNEVENTFUL SEASON FINALE SAID NOBODY EVER. Join Nat & Stu as they delve into the bitter, bitter end of Game of Thrones season 5. Clearly there will be spoilers about Cersei's parade, Stannis' sticky situation, Sansa's big drop and Jon Snow's incredibly happy and uneventful appearance. They have however forgotten to discuss events in Dorne, so will leave that to a season wrap-up podcast nex...

Oh Stanny, now we got Bad Blood. You know we used to be Mad Love. Now we got Problems. And I don't think we can Solve 'Em. Certainly not with violent retribution at any rate. Join Nat & Stu as they talk all things Game of Thrones S5E9, in which their feelings are ripped apart by a shocking act of betrayal but stitched back up again by the arrival of a little guy called Drogon.

WOOOOAAAAAH, shit just got real. Some very big cards were de-sleeved this episode, and some very big giants got their wood out. And swung it. Wow, even these blurbs are getting irrationally sexual. Join Nat & Stu as they digest everything Hardhome and beyond, including a longer than probably necessary rant about how much Ollie sucks.

Oh hubris, thy name is Cersei. Join Nat & Stu as they wallow in all the woes of Westeros this week, including the High Sparrow's ever increasing power in King's Landing and Sansa's failed first attempt to outsmart Boo! Hiss! Ramsay Bolton. There were fun moments too, such as Jorah and Tyrion finally meeting Daenerys, and Sam & Gilly getting all hot under the covers. Settle in and wrap your listeni...

As a filler track while editing continues on the Raven On S5E7 podcast, please enjoy a few minutes of tomfoolery, as Natalie confesses to rugby league fan Stu what a n00b she is about the game. Warning: contains sports talk, and also someone who knows nothing about sport behaving in a cringe-worthy fashion in front of sports players. However it will make you feel better about yourself.

WHAT THE ACTUAL F***. Seriously, what the hell. Ramsay Bolton needs to have his scrotum devoured by fire ants. Join your GoT tragics Natalie & Stu as they forensically analyse THAT scene, plus do the rounds of Essos and Dorne.

Boo! Hiss! The Boltons show more of their utterly awful side, which, let's face it, is their only side. Meanwhile Daenerys turns on the dragon BBQ in Meereen, Jon Snow makes a deal with the Wildlings, Stannis is off south and Tyrion and Jorah encounter dragons and Stone Men. Join Nat & Stu as they talk about it all.

Oh no! Is this the end for a couple of favourite characters? It's Game of Thrones, so yes, probably. Join Natalie & Stuart as they talk about characters pushing boundaries, Bronn and Sand Snakes being badass, and Melisandre totally crossing the line with Jon Snow.

Ooh, things are really starting to get delicious in Westeros and parts beyond. Join Nat & Stu as they discuss the blasted Boltons, the manipulative Margaery, the commanding Jon Snow and more.