Trial by Content

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 8, “The Lord of the Tides.” They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the episode (1:36). Then, they answer some listener questions (12:19) before talking about this week’s poll: Which character would you least want to make your enemy (42:52)? Later they head into The Storm, where they discuss—in book-spoiling detail—what's to come in the final two episodes of the season and how future seasons could play out (58:15).

Be sure to vote in this week’s poll! Which character would you least want to make your enemy? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon’ questions to [email protected].

Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal

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This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 7, “Driftmark.” They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the episode (2:17). Then, they discuss the lighting controversy and the TV settings you should use to have the best viewing experience (15:44). Later, they answer some listener questions (28:18) before talking about this week’s poll: How would you fake your death in Westeros? (57:53) After making their choices for the poll and giving out some other awards (1:05:49), they head into The Storm, where they discuss the episode and what's to come in full, book-spoiling detail (1:14:37).

Be sure to vote in this week’s poll! How would you fake your death in Westeros? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon’ questions to [email protected].

Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal

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This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 6, “The Princess and the Queen.” They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the episode (1:27). Then, they answer some listener questions about the show and this episode (10:45). Later, they talk about this week’s poll: Which character’s life during the 10-year time jump do you wish you could see? (30:22) After making their choices for the poll and giving out some other awards (40:23), they head into The Storm, where they discuss the episode and what's to come in full, book-spoiling detail (53:12).

Be sure to vote in this week’s poll! Which character’s life during the 10-year time jump do you wish you could see? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon’ questions to [email protected].

Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal

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This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 5, “We Light the Way.” They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the episode (3:33). Then, they answer some listener questions about the show and this episode (12:51). Later, they talk about this week’s poll: What is the worst job in Westeros? (36:33) After making their choices for the poll and giving out some other awards (48:47), they head into The Storm, where they discuss the episode and what's to come in full, book-spoiling detail (1:00:16).

Be sure to vote in this week’s poll! What is the worst job in Westeros? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon’ questions to [email protected].

Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal

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This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 4, “King of the Narrow Sea.” They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the episode and going over the named hours of Westeros (3:01). Then, they answer some listener questions about the show and this episode (12:52). Later, they talk about this week’s poll: Who would you have chosen if you were Rhaenyra (37:27)? After making their choices for the poll and giving out some other awards (49:40), they head into The Storm, where they discuss the episode and what's to come in full, book-spoiling detail (1:01:15).

Be sure to vote on this week’s poll! Who would you have chosen if you were Rhaenyra? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon’ questions to [email protected].

Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal

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This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 3, “Second of His Name.” They start by discussing their overall thoughts on the episode (2:15), before answering some listener questions about the show (15:05). Later, they ask the important question: Who is the king of Westerosi f---bois (37:00)? After making their choices for the poll and giving out some other awards (48:45), they head into The Storm, where they discuss the episode and what's to come in full book-spoiling detail (1:09:37).

Be sure to vote on this week’s poll! Who is the king of Westerosi f---bois? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content’. The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon’ questions to [email protected].

Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal

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This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 2, “The Rogue Prince.” They start by giving out some awards for the episode, and react to the news that Miguel Sapochnik is stepping down as showrunner for Season 2 (7:26). Then, they answer some listener questions about what happened in the episode (21:26). Later, inspired by Mysaria’s performance in this episode, they ask the question: Which performer has delivered the worst accent in Westeros? (47:02) After making their choices for the poll, they head into The Storm, where they discuss the episode and what's to come in full book-spoiling detail (55:38).

Be sure to vote on this week’s poll! Which performer has delivered the worst accent in Westeros? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content’. The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon’ questions to [email protected].

Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal

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This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 1, “The Heirs of the Dragon.” They start by giving out some awards for the episode (5:56), before answering some listener questions about what happened (21:12). Later, they ask the important question: What do dragons actually smell like? (45:46) After making their choices for the poll, they head into The Storm, where they discuss the trailer for the rest of the season in full book-spoiling detail (53:10).

Be sure to vote on this week’s poll! What do dragons actually smell like? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content’. The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon’ questions to [email protected].

Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal

Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo

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This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate what is the best episode of ‘Game of Thrones’. But first, they talk about what they are expecting from ‘House of the Dragon' (5:09). Then, they discuss some of the ‘Game of Thrones’ episodes that just missed the cut for the debate (22:30). They begin the debate by making their pitch for the best episode of ‘Game of Thrones’ and hearing a clip from each choice (28:34). Finally, they hear some listener submissions before choosing one to be added to this week’s poll (50:14).

Now it’s up to you to decide! What is the best episode of ‘Game of Thrones’? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content’. The winner will be announced next week!

Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal

Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo

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This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate what is the best TV series finale. But first, they discuss the results of last week’s poll before discussing the inspiration for the debate, 'Better Call Saul' (2:55). Then, they begin the debate by revealing their choices for the best TV series finale (18:08). Later, they hear some listener submissions before choosing one to be added to this week’s poll (44:56).

Now it’s up to you to decide! What is the best TV series finale? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content’. The winner will be announced next week!

Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller

Production: Carlos Chiriboga and Kai Grady

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal

Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo

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