Take the Black Podcast

Ruling a kingdom is harder than winning one. This week on Take the Black , Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles dive deep into House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3, "Queen's Landing." We discuss why the episode has become the highest-rated in the series, Rhaenyra's return to King's Landing, Corlys' challenge to the queen, Daemon's bold plans, the introduction of Torrhen Mand...

Take the Black is LIVE immediately after House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2! Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down one of the biggest episodes yet as Rhaenyra takes King's Landing, Aemond captures Harrenhal, Otto Hightower meets his fate, and the fallout from the Battle of the Gullet reshapes the Dance of the Dragons. 🚨 Enter the House of the Dragon Fan Theory Giveaway: https://winteri...

After years of anticipation, House of the Dragon finally brought the Battle of the Gullet to the screen. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles discuss the biggest surprises, the standout performances, the shocking deaths, and whether the battle lived up to fan expectations. Plus: Rhaenyra, Aemond, Daemon, Sheepstealer, Aegon, and all the major developments from the season 3 premiere. 🚨 Enter the House of...

What happens next in House of the Dragon Season 3? We asked fans for their best theories... and some of them are absolutely insane. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles are joined by special guests Wally from The Wallyverse and Taydoo from Village Hidden in the A to react to, debate, and rank the most convincing (and craziest) House of the Dragon Season 3 predictions. 🚨 Enter the House of the Dragon Fan...

House of the Dragon Season 3 is almost here, and HBO has unleashed a flood of new footage, interviews, premiere reactions, and shocking reveals. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down the latest Season 3 hype, major cast comments, new dragon footage, Rhaenyra's evolving mission, Daemon's return to chaos, the latest leaks, and what it all means for the future of Westeros. 🚨 Enter the Hou...

Where in the world is Daeron Targaryen?! On this week's episode of Take the Black, Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles dive deep into the massive casting leak from Sky Italia confirming Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as the youngest Green prince. But why is HBO being so secretive? We break down the wild "Fake Daeron" conspiracy theory that could completely change House of the Dragon Season 3. Plus,...

Welcome back to Take the Black! Natalie Zamora and Marq Nettles dive deep into the absolute biggest event looming over Westeros. With showrunners calling the Battle of the Gullet "arguably the craziest episode of television ever made" and comparing it to The Lord of the Rings' Battle of Helm's Deep, expectations are at an all-time high. But can House of the Dragon actually live up...

Is Rhaenyra Targaryen about to go full "Mad Queen"? 🐉 Daniel and Marq dive into the disturbing new "rat leak" for House of the Dragon Season 3! Plus, we’re breaking down the first official looks at Tommy Flanagan as Roddy the Ruin, Black Aly, and Torrhen Manderly. We also check in on the "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" production and share what we’re watching, from "F...

The Dance of the Dragons is heating up! This week on Take the Black, Natalie Zamora and Marq Nettles dive deep into the brand-new House of the Dragon Season 3 poster. From Rhaenyra finally standing at the foot of the Iron Throne to the glaring absence of Ser Criston Cole in the main art—what does this mean for the Fall of King’s Landing? We’re breaking down the hidden details in the banner, predic...

The dragons are returning, but is the fandom ready? This week on Take the Black , Daniel Roman and Natalie Zamora dive deep into the brand-new House of the Dragon Season 3 teaser trailer . We break down the highlights, the confusing moments, and discuss whether the "vocal minority" is right to be guarded after Season 2. We also discuss the latest casting rumor for A Knight of the Seven Kin...

Warner Bros. says the Game of Thrones IP is "infinite"—but is that a good thing? 🏰 Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down the new "supernova" strategy for Westeros. From the Aegon’s Conquest movie to the retooled Arya & Jon Snow sequel, we’re looking at every spinoff in development and deciding which ones actually deserve the Iron Throne. 👑 ---------------------------------...

Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles are back to break down a massive week in the world of George R.R. Martin! First, we head to CinemaCon for the official reveal of "Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest." With Beau Willimon (Andor, House of Cards) writing, is this the big-screen epic Westeros deserves? We discuss the 2027 timeline, dream casting for the Conqueror, and what this means for the future...

The North remembers... and so do we! ❄️ It has been 15 years since Game of Thrones first premiered on HBO, and the Take the Black crew is celebrating all month long. Join Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles (House of Nettles) as they dive into a massive retrospective. We’re breaking down our absolute favorite moments from all eight seasons, talking re-watches, and looking ahead to our A Knight of the Se...

Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles (House of Nettles) dive into the massive news: Stephen Colbert is co-writing the next Lord of the Rings movie, "Shadows of the Past." Plus, we’ve got major House of the Dragon Season 3 updates. Is Fabien Frankel hinting at a Criston Cole redemption arc? And what did Ryan Condal really say about those "reshoot" rumors? We’re breaking it all down on Take...

Daniel Roman & Marq Nettles dive into the newest developments from Westeros, including surprising casting news, intriguing set leaks, and what they might reveal about the future of House of the Dragon. Some of these clues could hint at big storytelling shifts, possible timeline changes, and moments from the Dance of the Dragons that may play out very differently on screen. We also discuss the...

Season 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is coming... and we’ve got the latest castings, leaks from Spain, and production drama! Plus, Warner Bros.’ Game of Thrones movie on Aegon the Conqueror is stirring the pot. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break it all down and debate what’s next for Westeros. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Take the Black on all...

Welcome back to Take the Black, your after-show for all things in the world of Westeros. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles go LIVE immediately after Episode 6, “The Morrow,” to break down the ending of Dunk & Egg’s first season and react to the first House of the Dragon Season 3 teaser. ⚔️ SPOILERS AHEAD! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Take the Black on...

The Trial of Seven is finally here… Welcome back to Take the Black, your deep dive into A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and the world of Westeros. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles go LIVE immediately after Episode 5, “In the Name of the Mother,” to break down everything. From Dunk's upbringing in Flea Bottom, major Blackfyre Rebellion callbacks and massive consequences coming out of the melee, the...

This week on Take the Black, hosts Daniel Roman & Marq Nettles break down A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 4: “The Trial of Seven Approaches.” We’re reacting to one of the most pivotal episodes of the season, packed with political tension, shocking reveals, and the looming chaos of trial by combat. ⚔️ SPOILERS AHEAD! -----------------------------------------------------------------------...

This week on Take the Black, hosts Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 3, “The Squire” — and yes, we’re diving headfirst into Egg’s long-teased secret... Then, we shift gears to big fantasy news: Apple TV is officially adapting Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere. We break down what it means that Mistborn is starting as a film franchise, The Stormlight Archive i...

On this episode of Take the Black, we break down Episode 2 of HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Daniel Roman & Marq Nettles dive into Dunk and Egg’s next chapter that includes the introduction of more Targaryens! From jousts and puppet shows to campfire conversations, we unpack how this episode expands the world of Westeros and sets the stage for what’s to come. ---------------------------...

Westeros is BACK! ⚔️ On this episode of Take the Black, we break down Episode 1 of HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms immediately after it airs. Join Daniel Roman & Marq Nettles analyze the premiere’s biggest moments, character introductions, themes, and how this new series fits into George R. R. Martin’s ever-expanding Westeros. 00:00 - Intro 02:51 - Perfect First Scene? 07:02 - Thoughts on...

Host Daniel Roman officially welcomes Marq Nettles, Game of Thrones content creator and longtime fan of Westeros, as the new co-host of the podcast. Together, they dive deep into HBO’s upcoming series “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” ahead of its debut. In this episode, Daniel and Marq break down what sets this new Game of Thrones installment apart, including its lighter, more comedic tone compare...

After months of silence, Take the Black has returned! Host Daniel Roman is back on the mic to kick off a brand-new era of the podcast... and this is just the beginning. In this comeback episode, Daniel teases what fans can expect over the next few months, including the upcoming announcement of a new co-host and a packed slate of episodes covering the biggest franchises in TV, film & fantasy. -...

On today’s episode of Take The Black, Dan Selcke and guest co-host Michael Patterson give their full review of James Gunn’s Superman. Is this the best version of the Man of Steel ever put on screen? We discuss the performances, the story, and how it stacks up to previous Superman films. Then, we look at new House of the Dragon set photos from Hankley Common, including a dragon head prop and castle...