The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 3 Episode 6, "The Climb," by analyzing its central theme: making deals and setting traps (6:00). They also relate the history of the Tullys, Freys, and Riverlands (27:30) before crowning a new group as the episode’s champions (36:30).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 3 Episode 7, "The Bear and the Maiden Fair," by examining its central theme: thinking with your heart (or the other head) (8:00). They also provide the backstory of Slaver’s Bay (27:00) before crowning a reluctant rescuer as the episode’s champion (35:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 3 Episode 8, "Second Sons," by exploring its central theme: committing (6:00). They also relate the backstory behind dragonglass (26:30) before crowning one of its wielders as the episode’s champion (35:30).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 3 Episode 9, "The Rains of Castamere," by studying its central theme: ruthlessness. They also discuss the practice of guest rights (9:00) before crowning the Seven Kingdoms’ best letter-writer as the episode’s champion (54:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 3 Episode 10, "Mhysa," by analyzing its central theme: homecoming (8:10). They also consider the history of the Nightfort (32:40) before crowning a repeat episode champion in a season finale (42:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 2, Episode 1, "The North Remembers," by unpacking its central theme: flexing, or shows of power and/or the facade of power (6:00). They also explore the history of Dragonstone and the rules of succession (24:30) before crowning a new character as the episode’s champion (34:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 2, Episode 2, "The Night Lands," by parsing its central theme: identity, and how characters are perceived by both themselves and others (5:30). They also break down the backstory of the Greyjoy Rebellion and Iron Islands culture (22:20) before crowning a fan favorite as the episode’s champion (30:30).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss “Game of Thrones” Season 2, Episode 3, "What Is Dead May Never Die," by analyzing its central theme: lessons, from both mentor-protégé relationships and broader teachable moments (5:10). They also explain the history of maesters and the disappearance of magic (22:10) before crowning a new player in the Game of Thrones as the episode’s champion (31:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 2, Episode 4, "Garden of Bones," by exploring its central theme: the cost of war (6:00). They also examine the backstory behind the curse of Harrenhal (25:00) before crowning a repeat winner as the episode’s champion (36:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 2, Episode 5, "The Ghost of Harrenhal," by analyzing its central theme: the importance of preparation and planning (6:00). They also detail the battles and events leading up to the assassination of Renly Baratheon (25:00) before crowning a competitor for the throne as the episode’s champion (35:10).