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Mal and Jo are set to draft their most hyped films, TV shows, and everything in between of 2026! Sean Fennessey and Rob Mahoney also join in to add to the annual chaos that is picking from the best the new year has to offer.

(00:00) Intro(03:42) The draft order(06:18) Looking back at the 2025 Hype Draft(12:16) The rules(25:47) Sean’s no. 1 pick(29:14) Mal’s no. 1 pick(32:21) Jo’s no. 1 pick(35:16) Rob’s no. 1 pick(37:39) Rob’s no. 2 pick(42:56) Jo’s no. 2 pick(45:58) Mal’s no. 2 pick(50:36) Sean’s no. 2 pick(52:05) Sean’s no. 3 pick(56:03) Mal’s no. 3 pick(01:01:14) Jo’s no. 3 pick(01:06:30) Rob’s no. 3 pick(01:08:42) Rob’s no. 4 pick(01:11:39) Jo’s no. 4 pick(01:14:59) Mal’s no. 4 pick(01:17:45) Sean’s no. 4 pick(01:21:11) Sean’s no. 5 pick(01:25:03) Mal’s no. 5 pick(01:27:57) Jo’s no. 5 pick(01:29:37) Rob’s no. 5 pick(01:30:39) Honorable mentions

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonGuests: Rob Mahoney and Sean FennesseyProducer: Carlos ChiribogaSocial: Jomi AdeniranAddition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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Mal and Jo are back with Dunk and Egg to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’! They talk about Dunk as Ser Arlan’s legacy, the Targaryens' arrival, and the start of the tourney. And, of course, they have plenty of thoughts about THAT Ser Arlan scene.

(00:00) Intro

(08:12) Opening Snapshot

(21:45) Dunk remembers Ser Arlan. Does anyone else?

(53:52) Egg gives Dunk a pep talk

(58:09) The Targaryens arrive at Ashford

(01:06:30) Dunk meets Aerion Brightflame

(01:10:22) Dunk meets the Kingsguard

(01:21:21) Dunk makes his pitch to Baelor (Maekar is also here)

(01:50:09) Puppet shows and shield commissions

(02:03:57) Egg has another pep talk for Dunk—but wants one too

(02:06:30) Tug-of-war

(02:08:40) Dunk seeks an armorer

(02:11:51) Dunk says goodbye to Sweetfoot

(02:16:35) It’s time for the opening joust

(02:24:49) Dunk reflects on Arlan’s legacy and makes a pledge

(02:28:13) Book spoilers!

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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The Targaryens have arrived, the tourney has begun, and Talk the Thrones is here to break it all down! Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson react to ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 2, “Hard Salt Beef.” They talk about the flashback with Ser Arlan, plus Dunk meeting Baelor and the rest of the Targaryens. And, of course, CR has some thoughts about the Kingsguard.

(00:00) Intro

(00:54) Programming reminders

(2:28) CR’s recap

(7:08) Favorite moment of the episode

(9:43) Targaryens without their dragons

(16:19) Baelor knows ball

(19:45) Egg is wise

(25:07) The tourney and all its glory

(27:23) Prince Valarr and his abilities

(28:41) The Kingsguard and their cloaks

(34:06) Prince Aerion is kind of a dick

(38:39) Puppets and dragons

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Mal and Jo are back in Westeros to dive deep into the latest ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff series, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’! They talk about everything from Dunk’s attempt to enter the tourney, Dunk meeting Egg, and the introduction of the incredible Lyonel Baratheon.

(00:00) Intro

(09:48) Opening Snapshot

(41:12) Dunk Buries Ser Arlan of Pennytree

(48:02) Dunk Contemplates His Future

(01:05:25) Dunk Meets Egg (and a Mysterious Stranger) At the Inn

(01:13:57) Dunk Arrives At Ashford Meadow to Join the Lists

(01:28:40) Dunk Seeks Ser Manfred Dondarrion

(01:35:24) The Fossoway Apples Enter the Chat

(01:42:11) Ser Manfred Really Needs An Alarm Clock

(01:44:23) Tanselle Too-Tall Is Not Too Tall For Me

(01:50:44) Bonding With Raymun

(01:51:50) The Laughing Storm Dances His Way Into the Story

(02:12:11) Ser Manfred Rejects Dunk

(02:13:39) Dunk Takes on a Squire!

(02:23:15) Book Spoilers!

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Talk the Thrones is back! There’s a new knight in Westeros and Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson return to break everything down! They talk about their favorite moments and characters so far, where we are in the timeline, and how it all compares to the novella.

(00:00) Intro

(00:59) Initial Reactions

(2:19) CR’s Recap

(8:09) Favorite Moment of the Episode

(12:58) Book Thoughts

(24:05) Where Is This Show in the Timeline?

(36:24) Egg’s Performance

(38:38) Lyonel Baratheon

(43:51) Thoughts on the Whores

(48:38) Outro

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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