Our Q&A with J side segment moves into its first targeted topic today, jumping back into Westeros and answering questions regarding the very first season in the Game of Thrones series!

These Q&A episodes are built for audience engagement on multiple fronts where Josh takes questions directly from listeners of the show through either direct messages, written reviews, social media comments, or video channels, and provides his answers.

In addition to answering your questions, Josh encourages direct engagement and debate directly with you the listener. Josh wants your answers to the same questions, let him know what you agree with, what you disagree with, back up your opinions with contextual evidence, and flex your own fantasy fiction knowledge!

"There's a war coming, Ned. I don't know when, I don't know who we'll be fighting, but it's coming."

Fact or Fantasy is back and bringing you something brand new here today! We hope you are ready because Josh is taking over for the next few weeks with his very own side segment called Q&A with J.

These Q&A episodes are built for audience engagement on multiple fronts where Josh takes questions directly from listeners of the show through either direct messages, written reviews, social media comments, or video channels, and provides his answers.

In addition to answering your questions, Josh encourages direct engagement and debate directly with you the listener. Josh wants your answers to the same questions, let him know what you agree with, what you disagree with, back up your opinions with contextual evidence, and flex your own fantasy fiction knowledge!

"If you come at the king, you best not miss."

We close out House of the Dragon Season 2 in its entirety today with a bonus episode where we highlight key differences between the corresponding Fire & Blood passages and the show, as well as provide our rankings of a few fun categories!

Join us as we take a look at the second paragraph on Page 422 through the second paragraph on Page 445 in the Fire & Blood historical accounting which align with the on-screen events of Season 2 in House of the Dragon. We detail the major differences and discuss what we liked about each adaptation.

Additionally, we rank five different categories relative to the entire second season of House of the Dragon. Each hierarchy ranking is scaled from bottom to top, meaning our top choice in each category will be ranked at the Number 1 spot.

Then to finish up, we will debate the MVP of Season 2. So be sure to let us know who you agree with, or, if you don't agree at all, make your own rankings list and compare them to each of ours. We look forward to your thoughts and engagement on this one, as you listen to us defend our selections!

Today we finish our coverage of the on-screen events as they pertain to Season 2 in House of the Dragon and launch directly into the finale, Episode 8, where prophecies are aplenty.

Follow along as Tyland Lannister does his best to win new allies, Aemond is willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure Team Green is not outgunned, Daemon experiences a vision which shows him many things including his place in this war, the Riverlands officially declare their support, and Alicent makes a trip to Dragonstone.

With Chase & Josh providing a recap, discussing overall takeaways, highlighting foreshadowed moments, and debating Daemon's enigmatic vision, this is one you don't want to miss.

"You were swallowed up in the God's Eye, and you were never seen again."

We continue our flight through Season 2 in House of the Dragon by tackling Episode 7 today where desperate times call for desperate measures, and Team Black evens the odds.

Stick with us as we see Rhaenyra fly to challenge a new rider, Daemon underestimates Oscar Tully, Jacaerys expresses his displeasure at his mother's new plan, Hugh as well as Ulf make a quick rise in life, and Aemond is humbled.

With Chase & Josh debating alternate outcomes of Rhaenyra's attempt at gaining new riders, providing a brief summary, discussing key takeaways, and highlighting important moments, be sure to tune in.

"For 20 years, the lords of this realm levied insults at my sons behind my back. Well then. Let us raise an army of bastards."

Today we continue our coverage of Season 2 in House of the Dragon by diving into Episode 6 where a sense of restlessness overcomes all factions.

Tune in as Ser Steffon Darklyn attempts something that's never been done before, signs of a wild dragon appear in the Vale, Rhaenyra sends a gift to the smallfolk of King's Landing, a riot breaks out putting royal lives in danger, and Addam comes face to face with his destiny.

With Chase & Josh giving a recap, providing takeaways, discussing key aspects, and debating Seasmoke's choice in rider, don't go anywhere.

"I fear he may have turned against me."

The back half of Season 2 in House of the Dragon starts today as we cover Episode 5 and the aftermath of Rook's Rest.

Tag along as we mourn the loss of Rhaenys, Aegon is barely clinging to life, Daemon encourages the Blackwood's to use dishonorable tactics to achieve his aims, a temporary regent is named to rule in King's Landing, and Jacaerys gives his mother an unconventional idea.

With Chase & Josh debating Sunfyre's fate, providing a brief recap, discussing key moments, and highlighting major takeaways, don't miss out.

"We have given the war to the dragons. A dragonrider should lead us."

We have reached the halfway point of Season 2 in House of the Dragon here today as we tackle Episode 4, where dragon's clash in battle at long last.

Keep up as Harrenhal continues to take its toll on Daemon, Aegon learns that Aemond made battle plans without consulting him, Criston Cole marches on Rook's Rest, Rhaenys rides to battle on Meleys, and dragon's dance.

With Chase & Josh summarizing the episode, discussing key takeaways, highlighting mistakes made, and debating if Aegon should've been advised of the secret strategy or not, this is one you don't want to miss.

"Angōs, Meleys."

Things are starting to heat up as we dive into Episode 3 of Season 2 in House of the Dragon here today, where armies are mobilizing.

Join us as we see the Bracken's dispute with the Blackwood's culminate in lifeless bodies around a burning mill, Criston Cole leads his men through the crownlands, Daemon takes Harrenhal, and Rhaenyra goes to King's Landing.

With Chase & Josh debating Daemon's intentions, highlighting foreshadowed moments, discussing overall takeaways, and recapping the events, make sure you stick around.

"You will die in this place."

The conflict rages on as we move into Episode 2 of Season 2 in House of the Dragon here today, where retaliation clouds judgement.

Follow along as Aegon mourns his loss, a funeral procession is held, Rhaenyra confronts Daemon, Criston Cole gives a reckless command, and two brothers pay the price.

With Chase & Josh discussing major takeaways, highlighting consequences of actions, providing a summary, and debating whether Team Green remains the sympathetic figures after Aegon's foolhardy attempt at justice, be sure to tune in.

"I have dared... and I find it stimulating."