The Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon, The Real History Behind Westeros

S2 E1 • 43m • HD12

In the first podcast episode of the new season, hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen are joined by showrunner Ryan Condal, who teases where we're going in Season 2 of House of the Dragon. The hosts then analyse the latest trailer and casting news.

S2 E2 • 46m • HD12

Hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen go deep on the dragons of Westeros. Jason and Greta also talk with sound designer Paula Fairfield, who creates the dragons' voices using the sounds of dolphins, bison, birds, and whales.

S2 E3 • 47m • HD12

Jason and Greta explore the greater world of Westeros and how George R.R. Martin took real history and 'turned it up to 11' to create the bloody family feud in House of the Dragon. Then, Jason and Greta are joined by medieval historian Charles Farris.

S2 E4 • 43m • HD12

For the last podcast episode before the Season 2 premiere, Jason and Greta are joined by showrunner Ryan Condal. They break down all the loose threads and shaky alliances from the end of Season 1 and look ahead to Season 2.

S2 E5 • 54m • HD12

Jason and Greta discuss the explosive Season 2 premiere. They talk with Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower) and Phia Saban (Helaena Targaryen) about their tenuous position in King's Landing and the crushing duties of being a mother and queen in this world.

S2 E6 • 55m • HD15

Jason and Greta unpack the second episode of the season. They talk with Tom Glynn-Carney (King Aegon II) about his desire for war and Matthew Needham (Larys Strong) about his character's new alliances.

S2 E7 • 79m • HD15

Jason and Greta dive into the third episode of the season. They talk with Bethany Antonia (Baela Targaryen) about dragon riding and Baela's growing role on Team Black. Then, director Geeta Vasant Patel shares how they approached shooting that final scene.

S2 E8 • 69m • HD12

Jason and Greta break down the epic fourth episode. They talk with Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen) about her character's fateful decision and with director/executive producer Alan Taylor on balancing the magic and horror of a battle between dragons.

S2 E9 • 69m • HD12

Jason and Greta take stock of all the key players and analyse the battle at Rook's Rest and talk with Ewan Mitchell (Aemond Targaryen) about his character's rise to power. Director Clare Kilner shares behind-the-scenes stories of shooting the episode.

S2 E10 • 78m • HD15

Jason and Greta discuss the unrest in King's Landing as they break down Episode 6. They talk with executive producer/co-head writer Sara Hess about Rhaenyra and Alicent and with Sonoya Mizuno about her character's evolving relationship with Rhaenyra.

S2 E11 • 67m • HD12

Jason and Greta unpack the game-changing seventh episode of Season 2. They talk with Ryan Condal about the dramatic consequences of Rhaenyra's dragonseed plan and the similarities between Daemon's journey at Harrenhal and Jack Torrance in The Shining.

S2 E12 • 79m • HD15

Jason and Greta break down the Season 2 finale. They are joined again by showrunner Ryan Condal to discuss that surprising reunion on Dragonstone and whether or not any of the characters can escape their fates.

S2 E13 • 60m • HD12

Jason and Greta react to the second season and take stock of how each character ended up. They unpack how Rhaenyra and Alicent changed over time and talk with Fabien Frankel (Criston Cole) about imposter syndrome and existential dread.

S2 E14 • 60m • HD15

Jason and Greta go deep on dragons and dragon riding with the Dragonseeds. They talk with Kieran Bew (Hugh), Tom Bennett (Ulf), and Clinton Liberty (Addam) about how to claim a dragon, Targaryen bastard wigs, and behind-the-scenes stories from set.

S2 E15 • 40m • HD12

Your burning questions, answered! Jason and Greta take fan questions. With help from showrunner Ryan Condal, medieval historian Dr Charles Farris, and sound designer Paula Fairfield, we get some epic answers.

S2 E16 • 43m • HDPG

Jason and Greta welcome showrunner Ryan Condal back to the podcast to answer more questions about the screen adaptation of Fire & Blood and the unique challenges of adapting the beloved George R.R. Martin book into the TV series House of the Dragon.

S2 E17 • 50m • HD12

Jason and Greta zoom out on the wider Game of Thrones universe. They get psyched for the new HBO Original, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. They also geek out over an upcoming Thrones auction and talk all things swords with weapons master Tommy Dunne.