Joseph and Michael discuss the eighth episode of Game of Thrones: The Pointy End. In this episode they discuss Cersei and the Small Council's manipulation of a thirteen year old Sansa, the set up for Robb's poor leadership in the future, joke about how easily Osha could have taken over Winterfell, delve into what it means to be associated with a traitor, and analyze Daenerys witnessing the reality of war and how that shaped her as a character. That and much more in this episode of Back Into Thrones. 

Joseph and Michael talk about the seventh episode of Game of Thrones: You Win or You Die. In this episode they discuss Cersei's famous line "When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground." Is it accurate? They also discuss King Robert's will and how a king's will has been handled historically, the brutality of Khal Drogo and the Dothraki, and how Ned chose war over peace in the name of justice. That and much more in this episode of Back into Thrones.  

Joseph and Michael discuss all things House of the Dragon. If you want to be prepared for the new show coming out on August 21 on HBO without getting spoiled then this episode is for you. In this episode they briefly go over background for the show, and discuss the main characters who you need to know. The first half is the spoiler free edition of House of the Dragon. In the second half of the episode, they dive into the trailer and delve into spoilers. Massive spoiler warning for the second half. If you want to watch the show without being spoiled, stick around only for the first half. 

Joseph and Michael talk about the sixth episode of Game of Thrones: A Golden Crown. In this episode they discuss the logic of Ned Stark reaching a far fetched conclusion of incest, judge Robb's rude behavior towards Theon, delve into George R.R. Martin's least favorite scene, and return to the possible "madness" of Daenerys. That and much more in this episode of Back Into Thrones.  

Joseph and Michael talk about the fifth episode of Game of Thrones: The Wolf and the Lion. In this episode they discuss how much they hate the look of the Eyrie in the show, put together Varys' schemes, try to make senes of Ned's risky behavior concerning the protection of Daenerys, and introduce the Harry Styles of the Seven Kingdoms. That and much more in this episode of Back Into Thrones. 

Joseph and Michael discuss the premiere date for the coming HBOMax show House of the Dragon as well as review each of the promo pics released. 

Joseph and Michael talk about the fourth episode of Game of Thrones: Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things. In this episode they discuss the erasure of Tyrion's antagonism towards Theon, call out how terrible Randyll Tarly was to Sam, defend Catelyn's catastrophic decision to arrest Tyrion and maybe look at the first hint of Daenerys' madness? That and much more in this episode of Back Into Thrones. 

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In this more relaxed episode, Joseph and Michael, very belatedly, give their thoughts on the Super Bowl Teaser Trailer of the Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power. They discuss Joseph's four major concerns with the show, Michael's attempts to keep it positive, compare it with the House of the Dragon teaser trailer, and denounce one of the many Saurons living in this world: Jeff Bezos

Joseph and Michael talk about the third episode of Game of Thrones, Lord Snow. They discuss the confusing timeline of the previous nine years, Jon's privilege at the Wall, Robert's PTSD, ponder what happened to Sansa's doll, understand why Joffrey is the way that he is, and so much more. 

Joseph and Michael talk about the second episode of Game of Thrones, Kingsroad. They discuss women's agency in the world, the relationship between the Lannisters, the difference between the North and South's view of the Wall, the perversion of justice in the Seven Kingdoms and much more. 

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