Take the Black Podcast

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: more updates from Westeros as Warner Bros. Discovery confirm the release month for House of the Dragon season 2 - was Selcke right all along?? Also, spoilers abound as we give our Dune: Part Two deep dive and share our thoughts on this new sci-fi classic. Lastly, more What Are We Watching with Shogun...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: HBO's David Zaslav gives fans a hint as to when House of the Dragon season 2 will be released and it's closer than you could imagine. Plus, our review for Dune: Part Two is GLOWING, but our review of Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender is pretty lackluster. Lastly, What Are We Watching w...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we look at some news from the set of House of the Dragon season 2, discuss the discourse/controversy stemming from the recent season of True Detective: Night Country, and break down the AI that seems to be tied to Amazon's Wheel of Time series. Lastly, more What Are We Watching/Reading with HBO&#...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we react to the talk of ANOTHER Game of Throne spinoff about Aegon the Conqueror and rumors of who might play the Targaryen lead. Also, Pedro Pascal has joined Marvel's reboot of The Fantastic Four and we ask, "is The Last of Us star overexposed?" Finally, more What Are We Watching/Readin...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we go over a recent interview with George R.R. Martin in which he called 2023 a "nightmare year." Also, we react to all the info and hype surrounding Netflix's upcoming release of the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series. Lastly, more What are we Watching/Reading with Percy Jacks...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we've got some updates from the land of Westeros including House of the Dragon season 2 premiere news and filming updates for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight. Also, The Rings of Power season 2 has had some crazy rumors leaked, and the Hugo Awards suffers from a bit of controversy...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: Game of Thrones makes an appearance at the Emmys, House of the Dragon season 2 gets a release window, and Benioff & Weiss talk about the original series. Plus, What Are We Watching with True Detective: Night Country & For All Mankind season 4, and the WiC News Lightning Round. Want to join us...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: Netflix has dropped a new trailer for Benioff & Weiss' 3 Body Problem and we give our reactions to this compelling sneak peek! Plus, The Last of Us season 2 casts Kaitlyn Dever in an important upcoming role, House of the Dragon takes home an Emmy, and much much more! Want to join us for our l...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: We rank the 15 most hype TV shows of 2024. Where does House of the Dragon season 2 rank? Will the Rings of Power make the list? And is anybody interested in the next slate of Star Wars shows? All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE! Want to join us for our live show? We record every We...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: We rank the Top 15 Shows of 2023 - did your favorite make the list? Tune in to find out! Plus, the Dans make their final push of the year to defeat the WiC News Lightning Round buzzer. Will they be successful or will it be one more loss before the new year? All of this and much, much more on Take The...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we take of look at George R.R. Martin on the set of House of the Dragon and the update that Alyn of Hull is definitely going to be Baela's uncle in season 2. Plus, we go over some of the biggest Golden Globe nominees, and react to the most viewed Netflix shows of 2023. Lastly, more What Are We Wa...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we break down the newest teaser trailer for House of the Dragon season 2 and preview some fun teases from the cast. Also, more trailers were dropped during CCXP and we go over some of our personal favorites. Lastly, What Are We Watching with Gen V & Beacon 23, and the Dans combine their collectiv...

Join Dan Selcke and special guest co-host Camila Servello for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: a few reliable sources are saying the first footage from House of the Dragon season 2 might be revealed soon, but could it be this weekend? Also, Amazon has released several images from their upcoming Fallout television show and it's looking VERY promising. Lastly, What A...

Join Dan Selcke and special guest co-host Camila Servello for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we take a look at some pictures from the House of the Dragon wrap party and hear about the struggles George R.R. Martin faces while writing The Winds of Winter. Also, Invincle season 2 is blowing away our expectations, and Disney shakes up their lineup of Star Wars films. Las...

We spoke The Kingkiller Chronicle author Patrick Rothfuss about his new novella, The Narrow Road Between Desires. We got into the fascinating origin of this story and discussed how it has grown from its original version, The Lightning Tree, which was included in George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois' 2015 anthology Rogues. This is a *spoiler-free* discussion, so proceed without fear even if yo...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another fiery week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: new behind-the-scenes pics from the House of the Dragon season 2 set show some extra being set ablaze - what could this be for? Also, Marvel/Disney had a big week with the lukewarm release of The Marvels and the finale to Loki season 2. Lastly, What Are We Watching with Blue Eye Samurai and For...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: Nintendo & Sony Pictures announces an upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie - what could this possibly look like and how long should fans expect to wait? Also, some House of the Dragon season 2 rumors suggest the setting of the first episode and how long we expect to see Blood & Cheese. Lastly,...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: a House of the Dragon scoop site has stated that two major characters will be cut from Season 2 - is it time to panic? Also, The Wheel of Time's co-author Brandon Sanderson comes for the TV show once again. Lastly, What Are We Watching with Invincible season 2 & Loki, and the Dans stand unite...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: George R.R. Martin offers an update we'd rather not hear related to The Winds of Winter's release date. Also, is HBO already putting out a casting call for thier upcoming adaptation of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight? Lastly, What Are We Watching with Our Flag Means Death and...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we preview what might be in store for The Wheel of Time season 3 and look into some of Brandon Sanderson's criticisms with Amazon Prime Video's adaptation. Also, What Are We Watching with The Fall of the House of Usher, and our two Dans take another crack at defeating the WiC News Lightning R...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: some last-minute cast updates from the House of the Dragon season 2 production including one of the actors to portray Lord Mooton. Also, in the wake of The Wheel of Time season 2's season finale, we ask the big question - is WoT now worthy competition for House of the Dragon? Lastly, reactions to...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: the Dans are joined by return special guest Camila Servello to help break down the season finale of Star Wars: Ahsoka. Also, House of the Dragon season 2 defies the odds and wraps filming, and we go over some of the news from the cast & crew pertaining to this upcoming season. Lastly, more What A...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we discuss the reported casting news of Tom Taylor as Lord Cregan Stark in House of the Dragon season 2. Also, we offer our reactions to an exclusive clip from this Friday's episode of The Wheel of Time season 2 episode 7 including Dónal Finn's Mat Cauthon. Lastly, more What Are We Watching/R...

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: Redanian Intelligence confirms the title of the season 2's premiere episode and it confirms our suspicions. Also, The Wheel of Time season 2 keeps getting better and we give you our reaction to episode 5. Lastly, more What Are We Watching/Reading with Ahsoka & One Piece, and yet another futil...

Join Dan Selcke and Camila Servello for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: new set photos from House of the Dragon season 2 (courtesy of Redanian Intelligence) seem to indicate the presence of white walkers or wights - is this a good idea for the Game of Thrones spin-off series? Plus, we're now five episodes in to Star Wars: Ahsoka and we give our reactions for today...