The Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon
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The Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon, Episode 5 - We Light the Way

Season 1, Episode 8

Greta and Jason dive into the love triangles, shams, and illusions in Episode 5 -- We Light the Way. Executive producer/writer Sara Hess discusses the challenges of adapting the series and the true reason behind Viserys's choice of heir.
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Everything We Know About House of the Dragon
S1 E1 • 50m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text12

Hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen take a deep dive into everything we know about the newest show set in the world of Westeros -- House of the Dragon, including a brief history of Houses Targaryen, Velaryon and Hightower.

A Walking Tour of Westeros
S1 E2 • 37m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text12

Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen provide a brief history of the important parts of Westeros that are helpful to know ahead of House of the Dragon. Later, Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon) discusses his connection and history with the franchise.

An Interview With George R.R. Martin
S1 E3 • 31m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text12

Hosts Greta Johnsen and Jason Concepcion break down all the latest announcements and news about the show prior to its premiere and Jason shares his Comic-Con interview with the mastermind behind Game of Thrones, author George R.R. Martin.

Episode 1 - The Heirs of the Dragon
S1 E4 • 65m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text12

Greta Johnsen and Jason Concepcion dig into Episode 1, The Heirs of the Dragon. They get into questions about what they've seen so far and what's to come. Plus, Jason interviews writer, co-creator, and co-showrunner Ryan Condal.

Episode 2 - The Rogue Prince
S1 E5 • 60m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text12

Greta Johnsen and Jason Concepcion discuss the new alliances and broken relationships in Episode 2 -- The Rogue Prince. Plus, Emily Carey, who plays young Alicent Hightower, drops in to discuss her process of getting into character.

Episode 3 - Second of His Name
S1 E6 • 56m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

Jason and Greta take a look at King Viserys's isolation, Princess Rhaenyra's frustrations, and Daemon's leadership in battle. Milly Alcock, who portrays young Rhaenyra, shares her approach to Westeros's 'punk princess' and learning to speak High Valyrian.

Episode 4 - King of the Narrow Sea
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Greta and Jason explore indulgence and escapism in Episode 4 -- King of the Narrow Sea. Fabien Frankel, who plays Ser Criston Cole, discusses training for his role, the true intentions behind his character, and the difficulties of wearing so much armor.

Episode 5 - We Light the Way
S1 E8 • 65m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

Greta and Jason dive into the love triangles, shams, and illusions in Episode 5 -- We Light the Way. Executive producer/writer Sara Hess discusses the challenges of adapting the series and the true reason behind Viserys's choice of heir.

Episode 6 - The Princess and the Queen
S1 E9 • 74m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

Greta and Jason discuss how the family power dynamics have changed over a decade, the difference between personal and political relationships, and the weight of owning a dragon. They are also joined by executive producer Miguel Sapochnik.

Episode 7 - Driftmark
S1 E10 • 67m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

Greta and Jason talk through the very intense family reunion after Laena's funeral. Then, they speak with Olivia Cooke, who plays Alicent Hightower, about her approach to the character and Alicent's transformation over the years.

Episode 8 - The Lord of the Tides
S1 E11 • 82m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text12

Jason and Greta discuss how things have changed in the six years since Daemon and Rhaenyra's union. Later, they chat with director Geeta Patel to unpack parent-child relationships, Viserys's long walk, and that Vaemond scene.

Episode 9 - The Green Council
S1 E12 • 63m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

Jason and Greta take on the penultimate episode of the season and discuss the aftermath of King Viserys's death. They speak with director Clare Kilner about the shift in power dynamics and Alicent and Rhaenys's confrontation.

Episode 10 - The Black Queen
S1 E13 • 70m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

Jason and Greta take on the Season 1 finale and the consequences of installing someone new on the throne. Co-creator Ryan Condal discusses the struggles of power and decision-making, creating harmony between the book and the show and, of course, dragons.

Adding Fuel to the Fire: A Season 1 Recap
S1 E14 • 55m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text12

Jason and Greta discuss what they think could happen to Rhaenyra and Alicent's relationship, their favourite characters, and negroni sbagliatos. They reflect on how the show was created behind the scenes as depicted in The House that Dragons Built series.

Creating the Realm
S1 E16 • 57m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

Jason and Greta discuss what goes into creating the visual world of Westeros. They chat with hair and makeup supervisor Amanda Knight and production designer Jim Clay, who discusses how he brought his vision for creating the realm to life.

Gone Too Soon
S1 E17 • 55m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text12

Jason and Greta reminisce about some of their favourite characters from the world of Game of Thrones who may have had a short tenure, but made a big impact. They speak to Ryan Corr, Gavin Spokes, and Nanna Blondell about their time in Westeros.

Live From GOT Fan Con With Kit Harington
S1 E18 • 65m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

Jason and Greta host the first-ever Game of Thrones Fan Convention, where they speak to stars from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. Then, they're joined by Kit Harington, who plays Jon Snow -- ever heard of him?

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  • About this episode
  • Greta and Jason dive into the love triangles, shams, and illusions in Episode 5 -- We Light the Way. Executive producer/writer Sara Hess discusses the challenges of adapting the series and the true reason behind Viserys's choice of heir.
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