House of the Dragon: Before the Dragon Podcast

Matt gives his initial reaction to House of the Dragon S1E01. Tell us what you thought of the episode, as well as your three word description of it, and the best coupling in it (brothelmates) by tweeting to @b4thedragonpod, emailing [email protected] or leaving comments on the website posts (mattsaudioblog.com) or the YouTube videos (search for “Before the Dragon Podcast there, and hit subscribe while your there)!

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Matt gives his initial reaction to listening to Ramin’s “The Prince that was Promised”, the first released cut of House of the Dragon music. Due to YT rules this podcast will appear only on twitter (@b4thedragonpod), and in this audio form. The piece is distributed by Watertower music, and no copyright infringement is intended aa this is done under fair use rules and principles. Send your feedback to the aforementioned twitter or email [email protected] – you can also leave comments on the website (mattsaudioblog.com) or on our (normal) YouTube presentations of the audio podcast (search for “Before the Dragon Podcast and subscribe today)!

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House of the Dragon is now only 1 week away! Matt previews what the podcast will offer and when those offerings will occur, starts a contest for our listeners as well as “getting the band back together” (an old Blues Brothers reference) to for the first edition of the game that nobody wants – “Seven Hellz”!

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Several segments use sound effects and music licensed through Artist IO, such as the “Wheel of Topics” using “Building Toys – Spinning a Popoid Wheel, Slowing Down” by Skyclad Sound. Additionally, the segment “Scenes from a Weserosi Movie” uses sound effects licensed through Artist IO, including “Timeless Logos Jazz Orchestra Brass Section Short Outro Old Recording Sound” by Ni Sound, “Courthouse – Judge, Gavel Hits” and “Courthouse – Ambience, Walla, Voices, Argument” by Apple Hill Studios, and “Vintage Elements Old Movie Projector” by Dauzkobza. For proof of license, all licenses can be found in this publicly viewable folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1to5jB5pXtiovOSAkrsaDRaReQQX9TfON?usp=sharing – Graphics created using Canva (canva.com).

Time Stamps:
00:00:00 – Intro, podcast information, and Feedback
00:02:41 – Podcast Preview Part 1
00:05:46 – Seven Hellz introduction
00:08:25 – Kelly, Holly, Susan, Stephanie, John and Matt play “Seven Hellz” round 1
00:20:07 – Pro-FrankenGregor or No?
00:21:55 – Actor August Happy Nameday Wishes
00:23:05 – The “Name that Movie” contest for YOU!
00:26:45 – Podcast Preview Part 2 (including music sections)
00:31:04 – Only One Week until House of the Dragon! 00:31:45 – Podcast info and goodbyes

Matt is join by the Siren of ASOIAF from the East, Susan, to discuss all of the content coming out during, and since, San Diego Comic Con! If you have thoughts, tweet to @b4thedragonpod, send emails to [email protected], comment on the posts at mattsaudioblog.com, or comment on the YouTube videos (search Before the Dragon Podcast).

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00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:58 – Susan tells us about content since Comic Con
00:13:59 – Comic Con Panel Discussion
00:17:56 – Susan’s GRRM Observation
00:21:22 – More Panel Talk
00:22:37 – Alicent or Guilty
00:23:36 – Structure of the Show
00:27:39 – More Panel Talk
00:36:34 – Additional Trailer Talk
00:46:24 – The new look for the Iron Throne
00:48:17 – Final Trailer Thoughts
00:49:52 – What does Susan think of a Jon (Sneh) series?
00:54:19 – Seven Hellz
00:58:28 – Will the content drops continue?
01:01:15 – Wrapping it up

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Matt is joined by the Siren of ASOIAF from the North, Stephanie, to talk about the latest House of the Dragon trailer that dropped on July 20, 2022. What did you think of the trailer? Tweet your thoughts to @b4thedragonpod, send emails to [email protected] , or comment at the webpage (mattsaudioblog.com) or the YouTube channel (search for “Before the Dragon Podcast on YT). Please subscribe rate and review the podcast wherever and however you get it.

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00:00:00 – Intro and Happy Name Day to ASOIAF Siren Holly, and to other actors celebrating birthdays in July
00:02:01 – Welcome to you, to Stephanie, and podcast information
00:03:44 – General Impressions of the new trailer
00:06:58 – Listener Poll regarding teh trailer
00:09:23 – Stephanie Knows More than You Do!
00:12:48 – Trailer Breakdown
01:11:45 – Alicent or Guilty?
01:13:29 – Seven Hellz!
01:16:56 – John Sneh?
01:20:41 – Wrap Up and podcast information

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Matt is joined by Axel Foley (@Waxelfoley on twitter from Podcast Winterfell (podcastwinterfell.com) and DVR Podcasts (dvrpodcast.com) to discuss the news first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, regarding the possibility of a new spinoff series involving Jon Snow. They give you their reaction, and discuss the observed fan reactions, the reasons of why this is happening now, and even get into some Star Wars talk…somehow. How did you feel about the news? Tweet to @B4thedragonpod on twitter, send emails to [email protected], or use the contact form at mattsaudioblog.com (also check out all the podcasts Matt does while you’re at the website). Music in this podcast includes “Getting Dirty” by Silent Partner, and two pieces of music created by Matt, one of them based on a theme for the Targaryens composed by Ramin Djawadi (https://www.ramindjawadi.com/). No copyright infringement intended. mp3

Matt briefly quotes and discusses GRRM’s notablog posting from June 1st of 2022. Tweet the podcast @B4thedragonpod, send emails to [email protected] or use the contact form at the website mattsaudioblog.com and explore all of the podcasts Matt is involved in while there! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel. Find it by searching for Before the Dragon Podcast, and leave a comment while there. Share our podcast with your friends and fellow fans, and give us some ratings and reviews if your podcast app allows you to. mp3

Matt expresses his doctrine for entertainment that will be executed for all of his franchise coverage. Tweet to @B4theDragonPod, send emails to [email protected], leave comments on the youtube videos (search for Before the Dragon podcast on YouTube and subscribe today), or use the contact form, as well as finding all of the podcasts that Matt has or currently does (subscribe to, rate, and review any of them please) at mattsaudioblog.com. mp3

Titan of ASOIAF from the north John (@J_McGonagle on twitter) joins Matt for a look at the trailer from a book readers perspective (warning – there may be spoilers). Apologies for the audio quality (Matt will learn how to use a mic SOMEday)! Contact the podcast via tweet @B4thedragonpod, email [email protected], or use the contact form at the website mattsaudioblog.com. John does another horror film review podcast you should check out. Subscribe to The Wicked Wild podcast, wherever you get your content (like apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wicked-wild-podcast/id1608219685 )

Time Stamps :

00:00:00 – Apologies for the audio, Spoiler Warning, and Intro.

00:01:24 – Hello and Corrections from the last cast.

00:05:23 – Here’s Johnny! (And Trailer Talk – with SOME book spoilers).

00:54:16 – Seven Hellz (Games).

01:01:04 – Feedback.

01:04:46 – Wrap Up. mp3

Matt discusses the new House of the Dragon trailer and images released by HBO on May 5th, 2022, and also reviews some feedback. We want to hear from YOU! Find the podcast @b4thedragonpod on twitter, send emails to [email protected] leave comments on the YouTube page (search for Before the Dragon Podcast on YouTube) or find everything Matt does and use the contact form at mattsaudioblog.com! All (mostly ill-advised) musical performances in this podcast are by Matt.

Time Stamps”

00:00:00 – Intro.

00:00:49 – Blacks and Greens (Parody Song by Matt).

00:02:10 – Hello and Pod Info.

00:03:33 – Trailer Talk.

00:18:57 – Feedback.

00:22:52 – New HotD Images.

00:27:53 – Alicent or Guilty?

00:31:04 – Closing thoughts.

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