EW's Game of Thrones Weekly

Bonus Episode! Season 7 Predictions

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 17:52:55 GMT

Where in Westeros will Dany go first? Could Bran take over Winterfell? How will Jon’s parentage change things? Who’s Arya’s next target? James and Darren speculate about Game of Thrones season 7, plus give their picks for the best episode and performances from season 6.Thank you to everyone who listened and supported this podcast – it wouldn’t have been nearly as fun without your emails, tweets, and words of encouragement throughout this adventure! Season 6 may be over but there’s no end to James and Darren revealing more intel and discussing the latest news so keep an eye out for occasional podcast episodes before GoT returns next year. And don’t forget: It’s never too late to rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We love hearing from you!Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to:ew.com/gameofthrones

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Ep. 10: Scheme Queens

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 22:08:17 GMT

It’s the episode that changed everything. Following GoT’s super-sized finale, James and Darren debate that Tower of Joy reveal, applaud Tommen’s suicidal decisiveness, wonder exactly how attracted Sansa is to Littlefinger, and mourn the loss of doom-magnet Margaery. Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in our upcoming bonus episode! Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to:ew.com/gameofthrones

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Ep. 9: Behind the Bastard Bowl

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 21:41:30 GMT

The most epic ‘Thrones’ ever? We break down the shocks, deaths and twists in ‘Battle of the Bastards,’ with James detailing what it was really like on the show's battlefield set in Northern Ireland (spiders and a shirtless Kit Harington are involved), while Darren analyzes that unexpected Meereenese dragon threeway. Plus reader questions, trivia and more. Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in next week's episode!Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones!Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Henry MolofskyContact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to:ew.com/gameofthrones

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Ep. 8: Say Her Name

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 21:31:00 GMT

A girl strikes back! This week’s episode was relatively bloodless, but Darren makes a case for “No One” being the show’s best episode in years. James and Darren talk parkour Arya’s showdown with the Terma-Waif, Jaime’s tense workplace romance reunion with Brienne, Tommen’s cowardly betrayal of Cersei, and all the fan theories this episode ruined. (Goodbye, Lady Stoneheart) Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in next week's episode!Please rate us on iTunes and leave a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones!Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to:ew.com/gameofthrones

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Ep. 7: The Talks and The Hound

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 20:52:38 GMT

A long-lost character returns – but we’re too busy talking about Lyanna Mormont, the most badass Northern 10-year-old since Arya left Winterfell. James and Darren chat about “The Broken Man,” an episode of tense Tyrell talks, glorious Greyjoy gatherings, and one bilious Blackfish. Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in next week's episode!Please rate us on iTunes and leave a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones!Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to:ew.com/gameofthrones

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Ep. 6: Coldhands, Warm Hearts

Mon, 30 May 2016 20:31:23 GMT

Why is Tommen such a disappointing wimp? How weird is it that we're actually GAINING Starks this season? How much motivation do the Dothraki need, exactly? Could an entire episode be built around Gilly being amazed by ordinary things? There's a lot to discuss in "Blood of My Blood" – especially the lack of blood! – so let James and Darren try to explain who Coldhands is and why the Riverlands are so important. Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in next week's episode!Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones!Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to:ew.com/gameofthrones

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Ep. 5: Hodor. Hodor? Hodor!

Mon, 23 May 2016 21:01:33 GMT

At last, Game of Thrones reveals Hodor’s origin story! James and Darren bust down "The Door," an episode full of revelations about Westeros history. Also discussed: A theory about why the direwolves are dying, Sansa’s takedown of Littlefinger, and some behind-the-scenes scoop about Brienne and Tormund's non-romance. Not to mention we finally see the Kingsmoot. Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in next week's episode!Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones!Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to:ew.com/gameofthrones

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Ep. 4: Naked and Unafraid

Mon, 16 May 2016 20:25:29 GMT

Darren and James debate Dany’s covert superpower and fiery clothing-optional vengeance. We also talk about those reunited siblings, the Great Southern Conspiracy, the Great Northern Conspiracy, and explore the possibility that Ramsay Bolton might not be such a nice guy. Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in next week's episode!Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones!Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to:ew.com/gameofthrones

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Ep. 3: Olly's Well That Ends Well

Mon, 09 May 2016 20:46:27 GMT

Westeros History comes to life! In our breakdown of “Oathbreaker,” James and Darren question the loss of a silent Stark’s shaggy companion, discuss Davos Seaworth’s halftime speech, Dany’s retirement home accommodations, Arya's Daredevil teachings and Ser Alliser Thorne’s last words. Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in next week's episode!Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones!Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to:ew.com/gameofthrones

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Ep. 2: Snowmageddon

Mon, 02 May 2016 20:15:43 GMT

After a year of theories, rumors and conversations about Kit Harington's hair, Entertainment Weekly's James Hibberd has exclusive details on Jon Snow's return to the land of the living! James tells Darren all about the top-secret resurrection, while Darren tries to make the conversation all about the Greyjoys. Also discussed: how the High Sparrow is like Bernie Sanders, why Ramsay Bolton killed his own father and a theory about Dany’s future. Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in next week's episode!Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones!Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT...

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Ep. 1: So How Old is Melisandre, Anyway?

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 20:30:00 GMT

Melisandre is really old! The Sand Snakes get stabby! Jon Snow really is dead...but will he stay that way? James and Darren dig into the season 6 premiere, with some theories about the Red God, the future of Kit Harington's decomposing corpse, whether the Kahl Moro is channeling Conan the Barbarian, and how "Rome” was like "Game of Thrones" before "Game of Thrones." Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in next week's episode!Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones!Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to:ew.com/gameofthrones

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You Know Nothing About Season 6

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 16:30:00 GMT

In our season 6 preview, James gives spoiler-free thoughts on watching the Thrones premiere screening in Hollywood while Darren makes some bold predictions for the season, and together we ponder the fate of Jon Snow, the productivity of George R.R. Martin, and discuss how Arya's story is like Batman Begins. Tweet us questions @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com - and we promise future podcast episodes will be better than this one!Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones!Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to:ew.com/gameofthrones

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Coming Soon

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 16:30:00 GMT

Follow along as EW's James Hibberd and Darren Franich debate the latest events in Westeros and give behind-the-scenes insight each week when the new season of Game of Thrones returns April 24.

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