Casterly Talk

By Ken Napzok

Enter the world of Westeros with host Ken Napzok (ForceCenter, The Napzok File, Pop Rockin' Radio) and other special guests. Game of Thrones rewatches, discussion, speculation, news, and House of the ... more

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The podcast currently has 568 episodes available.

Casterly Talk episodes:

March 23, 2023 THE FUTURE OF WILLOW: The Wait For Season 2 - Casterly Talk - EP 173
What is the future of WILLOW?! From heartbreaking reports of cancellation, to a joyous statement of patience, it's been a rollercoaster of emotions for fans of our favorite sorcerer. Alden & our Willow crew reassemble for a discussion about the TV landscape, Jon Kasdan's eloquent clarification, why this series matters right now, what we hope to see down the road, & more. Join us here on the 173rd edition of Casterly Talk! Order Ken's book Why We Love Star Wars: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Love-Star-Wars/dp/1642500003/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670464796&sr=8-1 Support the show with a donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3CY4QLLENN282 Follow Casterly Talk: https://twitter.com/CasterlyTalk Listen to Casterly Talk:https://anchor.fm/casterlytalk Follow Alden: https://twitter.com/ThatAldenDiaz More Alden: https://campsite.bio/aldendiaz Follow Nicky: https://twitter.com/Naquicious Follow Chase: https://twitter.com/akathatgayjedi Follow Maggie: https://twitter.com/maggie_rachael Follow Adam: https://twitter.com/Aizanthor Follow Mollie: https://twitter.com/MollieDamon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/casterlytalk/message
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1h 28min
February 24, 2023 MORE MIDDLE-EARTH MOVIES? - Casterly Talk - EP 172
Warner Bros and New Line are looking to make more movies set in Middle-Earth! House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power get some fun nominations! Ken Napzok and Alden Diaz discuss all that plus take a look at possible movie ideas and celebrate Hot Pie on the 172nd edition of Casterly Talk. Order Ken's book, Why We Love Star Wars: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Love-Star-Wars/dp/1642500003/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670464796&sr=8-1

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39min
February 10, 2023 What Made Us Love Game of Thrones?- Casterly Talk - EP 171
What made us love Game of Thrones? The music, the moments, and the hype! What pulled us in? Ken Napzok, Alden Diaz, and Nicky Kumar discuss all that and more on the 171st edition of Casterly Talk. Order Ken's book, Why We Love Star Wars: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Love-Star-Wars/dp/1642500003/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670464796&sr=8-1

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1h 1min
January 27, 2023 HOUSE OF THE DRAGON AND RINGS OF POWER NEWS - Casterly Talk - EP 170
Lets play catch-up! There's a lot to discuss in the worlds of House of the Dragon and Rings of Power! Golden Globes, Emmy nominations, and season two directors! Ken Napzok and Alden take a look at all that & more on the 170th edition of Casterly Talk. Order Ken's book, Why We Love Star Wars: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Love-Star-Wars/dp/1642500003/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670464796&sr=8-1

Support the show with a donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3CY4QLLENN282

Follow Ken: https://twitter.com/KenNapzok
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48min
January 20, 2023 WILLOW - SEASON 1 RECAP DISCUSSION - Casterly Talk LIVE - EP 169
The season is over and it's time to look back at the first volume of WILLOW! Join Alden Diaz and an all-star group as they celebrate the moments, lessons, and memories of WILLOW. All that & more on the 169th edition of Casterly Talk. Stay tuned for more Willow conversations! Order Ken's book, Why We Love Star Wars: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Love-Star-Wars/dp/1642500003/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670464796&sr=8-1

Support the show with a donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3CY4QLLENN282

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Follow Chase: https://twitter.com/akathatgayjedi
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2h 28min
January 13, 2023 WILLOW - Season Finale: "Children Of The Wyrm" Discussion - Casterly Talk - EP 168
In today's new episode, we've assembled a questing party to close out our WILLOW discussion series! Join Alden, Nicky, Chase Hauser, and the returning Ken Napzok for Episode 8, "Children Of The Wyrm." What were the final lessons for each of our core heroes? How do characters like Kit & Elora fulfill their greatest potential? What does the journey mean for Willow's entire emotional arc? And what does the show do to explore the theme of mutual support? We'll miss this show, and we're crossing our fingers for Season 2! All that & more on the 168th edition of Casterly Talk. Stay tuned for more Willow conversations!

Order Ken's book Why We Love Star Wars: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642500003/...
Support the show with a donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3CY4QLLENN282
Follow Casterly Talk: https://twitter.com/CasterlyTalk
Listen to Casterly Talk: https://anchor.fm/casterlytalk

Follow Casterly Talk: https://twitter.com/CasterlyTalk
Listen to Casterly Talk:https://anchor.fm/casterlytalk
Follow Alden: https://twitter.com/ThatAldenDiaz
More Alden: https://campsite.bio/aldendiaz
Follow Nicky: https://twitter.com/Naquicious
Follow Chase: https://twitter.com/akathatgayjedi

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1h 55min
January 06, 2023 WILLOW - Episode 7: "Beyond the Shattered Sea" Discussion - Casterly Talk - EP 167
In today's new episode, Alden & Nicky return to discuss the seventh episode of WILLOW, "Beyond the Shattered Sea." How does this epic fantasy adventure push our characters beyond their insecurities? How does the sisterhood of Elora & Kit continue to grow? What is the show saying through its exploration of Willow's family trauma? And how GREAT was that big romantic scene? We're in love with these characters. All that & more on the 167th edition of Casterly Talk. Stay tuned for more Willow conversations in the coming weeks!

Order Ken's book Why We Love Star Wars: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642500003/...
Support the show with a donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3CY4QLLENN282
Follow Casterly Talk: https://twitter.com/CasterlyTalk
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Follow Alden: https://twitter.com/ThatAldenDiaz
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Support Ken on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kennapzok
Merchandise at https://www.teepublic.com/user/kennapzok
Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/morningdrivemedia
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1h 25min
December 29, 2022 WILLOW - Episode 6: "Prisoners of Skellin" Discussion - Casterly Talk - EP 166
In today's new episode, Alden is joined by friend of the show & first time guest Maggie Boccella to discuss the sixth episode of WILLOW, "Prisoners of Skellin." How does this story expand the themes of legacy & trauma? What does Kit's journey mean within the context of classic fantasy tropes? What is the show saying about found family & hidden sibling relationships? And how much do we love middle-management trolls? All that & more on the 166th edition of Casterly Talk. Stay tuned for more Willow conversations as the show continues!

Order Ken's book Why We Love Star Wars: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642500003/...
Support the show with a donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3CY4QLLENN282
Follow Casterly Talk: https://twitter.com/CasterlyTalk
Listen to Casterly Talk: https://anchor.fm/casterlytalk

Follow Alden: https://twitter.com/ThatAldenDiaz
More Alden: https://campsite.bio/aldendiaz
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More Maggie: https://muckrack.com/maggieboccella

Support Ken on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kennapzok
Merchandise at https://www.teepublic.com/user/kennapzok
Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/morningdrivemedia
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Instagram: http://instagram.com/kennapzok
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KenNapzok
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1h 36min
December 22, 2022 WILLOW - Episode 5: "Wildwood" Discussion - Casterly Talk - EP 165
In today's new episode, Alden & Nicky return for an enchanted forest celebration! That's right, friends. It's time to kick back, drink, and feast in WILLOW - Episode 5: "Wildwood." All of our characters face essential questions of identity, truth, love, rebirth, pain, & beyond. How do younger generations synthesize the deeds of the past? How do heroes embody & defeat cycles of violence? And how many shades are there to each member of our party? All that & more on the 165th edition of Casterly Talk. Stay tuned for more Willow conversations as the show continues!

Order Ken's book Why We Love Star Wars: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642500003/...
Support the show with a donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3CY4QLLENN282
Follow Casterly Talk: https://twitter.com/CasterlyTalk
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Merchandise at https://www.teepublic.com/user/kennapzok
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1h 29min
December 15, 2022 WILLOW - Episode 4: "The Whispers of Nockmaar" Discussion - Casterly Talk - EP 164
In today's new episode, Alden is joined by friend of the show & Willow expert Adam Collins for the newest installment of the adventure: "Chapter IV: The Whispers of Nockmaar." Join us as we discuss the fear, the horror, and the individual challenges of this haunted house episode. How do each of our characters face their inner demons? How do we reconcile our personal journeys with the weight of our origins? And how do the new lore revelations speak to the themes of choice? All that & more on the 164th edition of Casterly Talk. Stay tuned for more Willow conversations as the show continues!

Order Ken's book Why We Love Star Wars: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642500003/...
Support the show with a donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3CY4QLLENN282
Follow Casterly Talk: https://twitter.com/CasterlyTalk
Listen to Casterly Talk: https://anchor.fm/casterlytalk

Follow Alden: https://twitter.com/ThatAldenDiaz
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Follow Adam: https://twitter.com/Aizanthor

Support Ken on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kennapzok
Merchandise at https://www.teepublic.com/user/kennapzok
Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/morningdrivemedia
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Instagram: http://instagram.com/kennapzok
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KenNapzok
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CasterlyTalk/
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1h 34min

FAQs about Casterly Talk:

How many episodes does Casterly Talk have?

The podcast currently has 568 episodes available.