Since Aegon the Conquerer united the Seven Kingdoms, there have been three Great Councils to determine issues of succession for the Iron Throne. It is the first, the one in 101 AC, that was also the most fateful. Let's discuss what made it so significant and memorable despite being so long ago. Featuring Samantha and Vanessa of Watchers on the Wall, Jess Chirico and Lauren Marchisotto of Fire and Lunch, and Jim McGeehin.

Targaryen women had much more influence during their conquest and early reign in Westeros, but we don't see that reflected in later centuries. Was this the missing influence of Valyrian culture or something else? We will examine the factors that led to the diminished role of women in Westeros. Featuring Samantha and Vanessa of Watchers on the Wall, Archmaester Aemma and Jim McGeehin.

Gather for the 2019 rendition of our annual fun discussion of love, sex, and romance -- Westerosi style! Featuring Bex and Dave Rosenblatt of Watchers on the Wall, Kristine Kippins, Jinx Lierre and Steve Love.

Let's break down the Endgame. No. Not that one. The finale of one of the biggest and most watched shows in the world, Game of Thrones. Is the conclusion what we were hoping for and, if not, how could it have been improved? Bring your paper bags to breathe into, because this may be stressful. Featuring Oz of Thrones and SueTheFury of Watchers on the Wall, Jason Concepcion and Mallory Rubin of Binge Mode and Jocelyn Womack.

This year's Con of Thrones may have come and gone, but there's plenty of memories and lots of material to roll out, starting with a very special LIVE episode of The Night's Cast! The podcast was recorded Sunday, July 14th and included an all-star cast of contributors: Axey, Oz of Thrones, Vanessa, JoeMagician, Pat Sponaugle, Petra, Bex and Samantha. If you weren't able to join us in Nashville, you can hear us talk all about our choices for Best Character Moments and hear a rousing rendition of "Happy Nameday," sung in honor of Pat's birthday!

Emmy nominations are out, the Game of Thrones prequel continues filming, another year of Con of Thrones has come and gone -- there's plenty for The Night's Cast to chew over this week. So they dug in! Join Vanessa, Samantha, Petra and Akash on this week's episode, in which we discuss the highs and lows of the 32 Emmy nominations that Thrones garnered; the most recent prequel filming news (also known as the "Sam refuses to believe we WON'T we see the Rhoynar" segment); and the third annual Con of Thrones, including our favorite moments.

We're back -- The Night's Cast has returned to your airwaves after a short hiatus! This week, Vanessa and Samantha get pumped for the third annual Con of Thrones, which begins next Friday in Nashville, and break down recent casting, filming and production news for the Game of Thrones spinoff tentatively titled Blood Moon (although we'd like to reiterate that this is not the "official" title released by HBO and could still be a production codename only). Enjoy!

Well...it's come and gone, folks. The series finale of the most epic, incredible story we've ever seen splash across our TV screens. We've had time to let our Thoughts and Opinions marinate, and this week we recap and react -- for the last time -- to Season 8, Episode 6, "The Iron Throne." Join Axey, Vanessa and Samantha as they talk through happy endings, not-so-happy endings, their feelings on the show coming to an end, and what being a part of the incredible fandom has meant to them.

A torched city, a dead queen, utter madness -- there's an AWFUL lot we could discuss about Season 8, Episode 5 of Game of Thrones on the Night's Cast. So we will! This week, Axey, Lady Geoffrey and Samantha discuss some of the major happenings in the penultimate episode of Season 8 (and the series!), "The Bells."

Episode 3 of Season 8 of Game of Thrones, "The Long Night," may go down as one of the most divisive episodes in the series' history -- and just like everyone else, The Night's Cast has opinions! This week, Petra and Samantha weigh in on the halfway point of the final season of the show and what worked, what didn't, and how this might affect the final three episodes.