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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EW's Game of Thrones Weekly S6 Ep5: Hodor. Hodor? Hodor!

The Game of Thrones isn't over. HBO's blossoming franchise is expanding with multiple spin-offs, starting with this fall's House of the Dragon. Entertainment Weekly's Westeros gossip columnist Nick Romano and resident maester Lauren Morgan are here to unpack it all. Join them and their special guests weekly as they dig into everything in the Game of Thrones universe, both what happens on screen and behind the scenes, in the books, and much more. West of Westeros launches August 21st following HBO's upcoming House of the Dragon series.

Theme Song "Dragon King" by Jo Wandrini.

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Host Nick Romano and special guest Lauren Morgan pore over the first-look footage of ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2. That includes some things you might’ve missed, first looks at new characters, new casting confirmations, and a spoiler conversation later on about what we think the next batch of eight episodes will cover in the saga of the Dance of the Dragons.

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‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 trailer breakdown

Tim Lewis, the master armorer on ‘House of the Dragon’ who forged most of the show’s weapons and shields, joins host Nick Romano to discuss some of the memorable relics of the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel’s first season. That includes the Valyrian steel blades: Dark Sister, Blackfyre, and the dagger.
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How House of the Dragon forged the shows Valyrian steel blades

Hosts Nick Romano and Lauren Morgan are joined by EW critic Darren Frannich to discuss the entirety of House of the Dragon season 1 and how it stacks up to Game of Thrones. Later, Nick is joined by director Greg Yaitanes, who was at the helm for episodes 2, 3, and 10. Greg breaks down the biggest moments from the finale.
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House of the Dragon’s finale director shares behind-the-scenes stories

Grab your mithril armor and your Valyrian steel sword. EW’s resident podcast nerds are uniting for a crossover episode, comparing the first seasons of House of the Dragon and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. West of Westeros hosts Nick Romano and Lauren Morgan join All Rings Considered hosts Devan Coggan and Christian Holub for a lively debate about the state of fantasy TV — from balrogs and dragons to harfoots and Hightowers.
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All Dragons Considered: A Fantasy TV Podcast Crossover

Cohosts Nick Romano and Lauren Morgan dig into the big moments from the House of the Dragon season 1 finale, titled “The Black Queen.” From the death of [REDACTED] to the death of [REDACTED] to [REDACTED] and [REDACTED], there’s a lot to talk about. Nick and Lauren also announce bonus episodes of West of Westeros coming with even more interviews with the cast and crew of the Game of Thrones prequel series.
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EW's Game of Thrones Weekly S6 Ep5: Hodor. Hodor? Hodor!

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