The Targaryens have arrived, the tourney has begun, and Talk the Thrones is here to break it all down! Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson react to ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 2, “Hard Salt Beef.” They talk about the flashback with Ser Arlan, plus Dunk meeting Baelor and the rest of the Targaryens. And, of course, CR has some thoughts about the Kingsguard.

(00:00) Intro

(00:54) Programming reminders

(2:28) CR’s recap

(7:08) Favorite moment of the episode

(9:43) Targaryens without their dragons

(16:19) Baelor knows ball

(19:45) Egg is wise

(25:07) The tourney and all its glory

(27:23) Prince Valarr and his abilities

(28:41) The Kingsguard and their cloaks

(34:06) Prince Aerion is kind of a dick

(38:39) Puppets and dragons

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo are back in Westeros to dive deep into the latest ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff series, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’! They talk about everything from Dunk’s attempt to enter the tourney, Dunk meeting Egg, and the introduction of the incredible Lyonel Baratheon.

(00:00) Intro

(09:48) Opening Snapshot

(41:12) Dunk Buries Ser Arlan of Pennytree

(48:02) Dunk Contemplates His Future

(01:05:25) Dunk Meets Egg (and a Mysterious Stranger) At the Inn

(01:13:57) Dunk Arrives At Ashford Meadow to Join the Lists

(01:28:40) Dunk Seeks Ser Manfred Dondarrion

(01:35:24) The Fossoway Apples Enter the Chat

(01:42:11) Ser Manfred Really Needs An Alarm Clock

(01:44:23) Tanselle Too-Tall Is Not Too Tall For Me

(01:50:44) Bonding With Raymun

(01:51:50) The Laughing Storm Dances His Way Into the Story

(02:12:11) Ser Manfred Rejects Dunk

(02:13:39) Dunk Takes on a Squire!

(02:23:15) Book Spoilers!

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Talk the Thrones is back! There’s a new knight in Westeros and Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson return to break everything down! They talk about their favorite moments and characters so far, where we are in the timeline, and how it all compares to the novella.

(00:00) Intro

(00:59) Initial Reactions

(2:19) CR’s Recap

(8:09) Favorite Moment of the Episode

(12:58) Book Thoughts

(24:05) Where Is This Show in the Timeline?

(36:24) Egg’s Performance

(38:38) Lyonel Baratheon

(43:51) Thoughts on the Whores

(48:38) Outro

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo are back in the Hellmouth! They continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch with the first half of Season 3 (through Episode 12, “Helpless”)!  They talk about their favorite episodes, most dated moments, the best fits, how hot Giles is, and more!

(00:00) Intro

(15:49) Opening Snapshot

(52:56) Our Favorites: Season 3, Episode 6, “Band Candy”

(01:12:09) Our Favorites: Season 3, Episode 12, “Helpless”

(01:33:14) Superlatives

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo take a trip to Hawkins one last time to dive deep into the ‘Stranger Things’ finale!

(00:00) Intro

(04:13) Opening Snapshot

(28:57) Operation Beanstalk, Part 1: Lab Edition

(46:21) Operation Beanstalk, Part 2: Sending Joyce Up That Tower

(01:00:51) Operation Beanstalk, Part 3: Time Travel-ish…

(01:14:32) A Reminder of Kali’s Powers

(01:21:20) Hopper Freaks Out

(01:34:14) The Teens (and Joyce) Reach the Abyss

(01:40:26) You Know Who Is Running? The Kids.

(01:50:28) Meanwhile, Sigh, the Military

(02:04:07) Vecna and Henry and One and Will and THE MIND FLAYER

(02:19:41) The Party vs. the Mind Flayer

(02:35:50) Cue the Prince

(02:48:27) 18 Months Later

(03:05:40) Dustin Henderson Graduates

(03:16:41) Hawkins Forever

(03:23:07) Hopper and Joyce Go To Enzo’s

(03:25:13) I Want to Believe

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo are back in the Upside Down to dive deep into Episode 7 of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5, Volume 2!

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Mal and Jo are back in the Upside Down to dive deep into the first two episodes of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5, Volume 2!

(00:00) Intro

(04:15) Opening Snapshot

(32:54) “Chapter Five: Shock Jock”

(01:44:34) “Chapter Six: Escape from Camazotz”

(02:42:41) Stage Show Script Reader Corner

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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo get into the holiday spirit with a gift swap! This time they exchange ‘Interview With the Vampire’ Season 2 for ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash.’ Plus, they discuss the new ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teaser.

(00:00) Intro

(08:15) ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teaser

(20:48) ‘Interview With the Vampire’ Season 2

(01:13:14) ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’

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Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo count down and relive their top moments of 2025! They talk about everything from ‘Andor’ and ‘Stranger Things’ to ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘Superman.’

(00:00) Intro
(11:25) Jo’s no. 10
(15:19) Mal’s no. 10
(19:21) Jo’s no. 9
(24:06) Mal’s no. 9
(29:26) Jo’s no. 8 and Mal’s no. 7
(38:11) Mal’s no. 8
(42:23) Jo’s no. 7
(45:00) Jo’s no. 6
(50:51) Mal’s no. 6
(57:20) Jo’s no. 5 and Mal’s no. 4
(01:03:42) Mal’s no. 5
(01:09:16) Jo’s no. 4
(01:12:57) Mal’s no. 3
(01:16:50) Jo’s no. 3 and Mal’s no. 2
(01:26:17) Jo’s no. 2 and Mal’s no. 1
(01:37:41) Jo’s no. 1

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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell and John Richter

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Mal and Jo are heading into battle as they go through their favorite fights of the century. They talk about everything from ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender.’

(00:00) Intro
(18:34) Jo’s no. 10
(22:06) Mal 's no. 10
(25:58) Jo’s no. 9
(29:13) Mal’s no. 9
(33:54) Jo’s no. 8
(39:09) Mal’s no. 8
(43:46) Jo’s no 7
(48:44) Mal’s no. 7
(55:14) Jo’s no. 6
(59:18) Mal’s no. 6
(01:05:48) Jo’s no. 5
(01:09:00) Mal's no. 5
(01:18:56) Jo’s no. 4 and Mal’s no. 3
(01:31:02) Mal’s no. 4
(01:35:18) Jo’s no. 3
(01:39:26) Jo’s no. 2
(01:43:15) Mal’s no. 2
(01:53:29) Mal and Jo’s no. 1
(02:06:53) Honorable mentions

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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Jon Jones
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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