Zephyrcat, Nicole, and Red Kraken join the call to discuss S2E07 of House of the Dragon, “The Red Sowing”. There’s only one Fan Call-in left (August 5th, 2024 at 8pm Eastern Time). Join us to discuss the finale! Find the info on how to participate at mattsaudioblog.com or send in your feedback using @b4thedragonpod on the socials and YouTube, or send emails to mattsaudioblog@gmail.com
Time Stamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:02:31 – Nicole and Red Kraken join the call for Spoiler Free Discussions 00:59:21 – ZephyrCat7 joins the call for Spoiler Free Discussions 01:07:24 – Three Words 01:14:05 – Brothelmates of the Week 01:16:46 – Seven Hellz! 01:25:59 – Spoiler Discussion
Happy Halloween to all who partake! In Part 1 (of 3!), Holly is DEAD, leaving Kelly. Susan, John and Matt left to rate the House of the Dragon Season 1 Finale, and talk about 3 big topics, then get down to some out of control Top 5 lists to close this section out.
Even though the season is over we STILL want to hear from YOU! Tweet @b4thedragonpod, send emails to mattsaudioblog@gmail.com, and leave comments at the website (mattsaudioblog.com) or on the YouTube videos (search for Before the Dragon Podcast to find the channel).
Time Stamps: 00:00:00 – Blacks and Greens (Music) 00:01:17 – Hello and Holly is Dead. 00:05:23 – Episode Ratings 00:15:59 – Music Analysis 00:31:47 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: Bookends! Births, Book Pages, and Others! 00:42:16 – Reckless Mysaria Speculations! 00:44:22 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: Can you have a Coronation without a Funeral? 00:54:27 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: The Painted Table and a WHOLE LOT of Stuff that Happened There. 01:20:20 – Out of Control TOP FIVE Lists!
It’s the 2nd look podcast for S1E09 of House of the Dragon, “The Green Council”! Matt is never alone really, and he shares some perspectives sent in by his usual panel, and YOUR thoughts, three words, and brothelmates as well! We want to hear from you too! Tweet the podcast @b4thedragonpod, send emails to mattsaudioblog@gmail.com, leave comments on the website (mattsaudioblog.com) or on the YouTube channel (search for “Before the Dragon Podcast” there)!
Time Stamps: 00:00:00 – Spoiler Alert and Intro 00:00:50 – Hello and Podcast Business 00:04:46 – Matt Rethinks S1E09 and his Initial Reaction 00:18:54 – Music Analysis: SO MUCH GOOD MUSIC! 00:43:32 – Three Words (3 word descriptions of the episode) 00:49:00 – Brothelmates (Best Coupling) 00:52:21 – Feedback, a Part 2 is Coming, and Closing Thoughts
Matt explores 2 themes presented in S1E05 of House of the Dragon “We Light the Way”: The Alicent/Hightower theme, and the Velaryon theme! Tweet @b4thedragonpod, send emails to mattsaudioblog@gmail.com, comment on the website (mattsaudioblog.com) or on our YouTube videos (search “Before the Dragon Podcast” there, subscribe, like, and comment).
Matt gives his initial reaction to House of the Dragon S1E05! He wants to know YOUR reaction! Send your 3 word descriptions, best couplings, and show or podcast thoughts by tweeting @b4thedragonpod, emailing mattsaudioblog@gmail.com, or commenting on the website (mattsaudioblog.com) or the YouTube videos (search for “Before the Dragon Podcast).
Time Stamps: 00:00:00 – Spoiler Alert and Intro 00:01:05 – Stat of the Episode 00:02:51 – Podcast Info 00:03:20 – Rating 00:03:46 – Tension in ALL Storylines! 00:05:03 – TWO Murders! 00:06:57 – Alicent (and Otto) 00:09:58 – Laenor’s Bad Day(s)! 00:11:19 – Rhaenyra Shares TOO little TOO late! 00:16:38 – Hats Off to Milly and Emily!! 00:21:00 – 3 Words, Brothelmates, and Seven Hellz Updates! 00:24:28 – Closing Thoughts
Susan, Holly, Kelly, and John join Matt to discuss S1E04 of House of the Dragon. You also get issue 4 of Scene from a Westerosi movie. Figure out what actual movie our Westerosi movie scene is based on, and submit as many of the 5 that you can to be eligible to win free official HBO House of the Dragon or Game of Thrones (your choice) Merchandise from the podcast! How do you submit? Tweet your guesses (or any feedback, 3 word descriptions, or best couplings) to @b4thedragonpod, send emails to mattsaudioblog@gmail.com, comment on our website posts (mattsaudioblog.com) or on our YouTube videos (search for Before the Dragon Podcast on YT, subscribe, like, and comment on our videos).
Time Stamps: 00:00:00 – Spoiler Alert and Intro 00:02:11 – Episode Ratings 00:09:20 – Music Analysis Intro 00:10:04 – Music Analysis – Rethinking the Dragon Connection Theme 00:22:06 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: The Eustace/Mushroom Compromise and a new show canon 00:43:23 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: The Westerosi Hatfields and Mccoys 00:50:29 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: Alicent’s Awful Assignment 00:59:56 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: Why White Worm? WHY???? 01:08:05 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: Dagger Prophecy 01:14:03 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: YAYnyra or NAYnyra (Rhaenyr-YAH, or Rhaenyr-NAH?) 01:24:10 – Westerosi Movie Scene 4
Matt gives his initial reaction to House of the Dragon S1E04 King of the Narrow Sea. Tweet @b4thedragonpod, email mattsaudioblog.com, leave comments on the web posts (mattsaudioblog.com), or on the YouTube videos (search for Before the Dragon Podcast there).
Susan, Kelly, John, and Matt continue to discuss House of the Dragon S1E03 “Second of his Name”. A “serious” discussion breaks out, then they continue to explore the Tiny Wheel of Topics, and get a surprise Top 5 list from Kelly! They also play the 3 word description game, nominate the best couplings for the episode (Brothelmates), and play Seven Hellz, where they now draw not one, but TWO names to be potentially punished by in the next episode.
Send us your feedback, 3 words, Brothelmates, or guesses at this week’s “Scene from a Westerosi Movie” (see previous episode) by tweeting @b4thedragonpod, sending emails to mattsaudioblog@gmail.com, leaving comments at the website (mattsaudioblog.com),or on our YouTube videos (search for Before the Dragon Podcast there, subscribe, like and comment)!
Time Stamps: 00:00:00 – Spoiler Alert and Intro 00:00:50 – Serious Topic Time: CGI Oh Deer! 00:02:37 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: Otto will try ANYTHING! 00:13:26 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: Miguel Departs 00:22:26 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: More Deer! (The White Hart) 00:34:30 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: Crabfeeder Who? 00:40:38 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: Valaryon Cold Intro? 00:46:38 – Kelly’s Top 5 White-Blond Hair Styles of HotD 00:50:09 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: Sidecar Characters – Favorite Sceentime Fresh Faces 00:55:10 – Three Words 00:58:22 – Brothelmates (Best Coupling) 01:03:38 – Seven Hellz Game (now drawing TWO names per week) 01:10:11 – Feedback 01:12:47 – Final Thoughts (about CGI Deer – oh! And about the episode!)
Matt is joined by Stephanie (briefly), Susan, Kelly, and John to talk about S1E03 of House of the Dragon, “Second of His Name”. Matt also breaks down the music behind Dameon’s Feigned Surrender. We also unveil our 3rd of 5 Scenes from a Westeroisi movie (play in our contest and have a chance to win official HotD or GoT merch), celebrate September Name Days, and an important decision is made about the game everyone hates… Seven Hellz!
We want YOUR feedback so tweet to @b4thedragonpod, send emails to mattsaudioblog@gmail.com or comment on our web posts (mattsaudioblog.com) or YouTube videos (search for “Before the Dragon Podcast” and subscribe, like and comment)!
This podcast uses some sounds and music that is licensed to Matt through Artist IO, and a publicly shared Google Folder has all of the licenses available for viewing here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1to5jB5pXtiovOSAkrsaDRaReQQX9TfON?usp=sharing – Time Stamps: 00:00:00 – Spoiler Alert and Intro 00:00:49 – A Very Important Conversation, and nobody cares that we’re having it! 00:02:15 – Happy Name Day! (September Edition) 00:04:20 – S1E03 Ratings 00:11:03 – Musical Analysis – The Surrender Sequence 00:30:42 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: DaemON or DaemOFF is irrelevant 00:37:58 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: Dragon Counts(?) or Dragons Count! 00:44:13 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: Boar Blood! (Rhaenyra’s own hunt!) 00:50:22 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: Viserys thinks he’s John Lennon. 00:57:07 – Scenes from a Westerosi Movie (Scene 3) 01:00:48 – More Contest and Podcast Information
Matt gives an initial reaction to S1E03 of House of the Dragon “Second of His Name”. Tweet to @b4thedragonpod, send emails to mattsaudioblog@gmail.com , comment at the website (and find podcast app links to subscribe and rate with) at mattsaudioblog.com or subscribe and comment on our YouTube channel videos by searching for “Before the Dragon Podcast” there!
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