Take the Black Podcast

Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles dive into Brandon Sanderson’s comments on George R.R. Martin, George Lucas’ future Star Wars plans, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2, and why Dungeon Crawler Carl could be fantasy’s next major phenomenon.

00:00 — Welcome to Take the Black

01:59 — Dungeon Crawler Carl Takes Center Stage

03:32 — Brandon Sanderson on George R.R. Martin

08:16 — Sanderson Defends George R.R. Martin

10:04 — George R.R. Martin & Game of Thrones Reunion

13:19 — George Lucas’ Star Wars Plans

16:21 — A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2

32:00 — Dungeon Crawler Carl TV Adaptation

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Who were the best and worst Targaryen rulers in the history of Westeros? Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles debate their picks from nearly 300 years of Targaryen rule, including Jaehaerys I, Aegon the Conqueror, Maegor the Cruel, Viserys I, Aerys II, Aegon IV and more. Which kings helped build the Targaryen dynasty and which helped destroy it?

Before the ranking begins, we’re catching up on the latest from Westeros, including A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms at the Emmys, Emilia Clarke speaking High Valyrian alongside Emma D’Arcy, George R.R. Martin and David Benioff in attendance, and Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell enjoying the festivities. Plus, we discuss the latest update on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 and the current state of future Game of Thrones spinoffs.

Who would make YOUR three best and three worst Targaryen rulers? Drop your rankings in the comments!

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is officially making its Emmys push — but does the latest Game of Thrones series actually deserve to win Outstanding Drama Series? Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles debate AKOTSK’s chances against The Pitt, The Gilded Age, Slow Horses, Pluribus and more, plus the latest news on George R.R. Martin, Westeros and The Mad King.

And just when you thought fantasy couldn't get any bigger, Avatar: Seven Havens has arrived with a brand-new trailer and an October 9 release date on Paramount+. We break down the new Avatar series, the return of the franchise, Pavi becoming the new Avatar after Korra, and what the future could hold for the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

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House of the Dragon is heading toward its final season — so what MUST we see before the Dance of the Dragons comes to an end?

Daniel Roman & Marq Nettles go FULL BOOK SPOILERS to break down everything they want from House of the Dragon Season 4, including the characters, dragons, storylines and major moments that absolutely cannot be left out. Where will HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel end, and what happens to Westeros afterward?

Plus, the guys dive into Silo Season 3 and the latest on Lanterns!

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Take the Black is looking ahead to the biggest fantasy and sci-fi TV shows and movies coming this fall and winter! Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down what they’re watching right now, then preview an absolutely stacked lineup featuring Dark Matter Season 2, Stranger Things, Resident Evil, Crystal Lake, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, The Rings of Power, Percy Jackson, Blade Runner 2099, Dune: Part Three, Avengers: Doomsday, Harry Potter and more!

Plus, the guys discuss The Wolves of War by John Gwynne and what other fantasy and sci-fi releases they’re looking forward to.

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The House of the Dragon Season 3 finale is HERE!

Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down the explosive Battle of Tumbleton, Rhaenyra's “dark queen” era, and the biggest questions left hanging after the season finale.

🔥 SPOILERS AHEAD!

What did YOU think of the finale? Tell us in the comments!

Join us for theories, analysis, predictions, easter eggs, lore discussion, and what all of this means for the Dance of the Dragons.

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This week on Take the Black, Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down one of the biggest episodes of House of the Dragon yet and debate whether the shocking revelations from Game of Thrones: The Mad King stage play should be considered canon.

Join us for theories, analysis, predictions, easter eggs, lore discussion, and what all of this means for the Dance of the Dragons.

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Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 6, including The Butcher's Ball, [REDACTED] shocking fate, Daeron's long-awaited arrival, Daemon's revenge mission & so much more…

Join us for theories, analysis, predictions, easter eggs, lore discussion, and what all of this means for the Dance of the Dragons.

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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 may have delivered the closest thing we've seen to classic Game of Thrones in years. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down every major moment, including Criston Cole's doomed campaign, Roddy the Ruin and Oscar Tully's brilliant strategy, Aemond's mysterious visions, Vhagar's disappearance, Aegon's growing confidence, Daeron's rise, Rhaenyra's disastrous decisions, Daemon's changing loyalties, Alicent and Helaena beneath the Red Keep, and everything happening across Westeros.

Did House of the Dragon just air its best episode of the season?

Join us for theories, analysis, predictions, easter eggs, lore discussion, and what all of this means for the Dance of the Dragons.

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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 is here! Daniel Roman & Marq Nettles break down EVERYTHING from "Welcome to Tumbleton" immediately after the episode ends.

Did HBO make the right changes? Is it time to separate the show from the book?

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