The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon

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The HBO Original series House of the Dragon is back for Season 2 – and so is The Official Games of Thrones Podcast. Join hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen every week for exclusive interviews with the show’s writers, cast and crew, and a whole lot of thoughts and opinions. It’s the only podcast with the inside scoop on all things House of the Dragons. The Official Game of Thrones Podcast is produced by Max Podcasts and Pineapple Street Studios.read less

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The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragonis a worthy companion podcast. This show offers fans a deeper connection to the HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Hosted by superfans for superfans, it lives up to its name.

Fans adore hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen. Their energy and chemistry on the podcast make it an enjoyable listen. Jason's experience includes creating and hosting work on the website The Ringer. He also cohostsBinge ModeandTakeline.Greta is a talented copyeditor, anchor, radio host, and reporter. Jason and Greta have thorough knowledge of the series and stellar interviewing skills. Their unrestrained humor and banter are endearing aspects of the podcast.

The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragondebuted in August 2022, the same month as the show. It follows the prequel series events, set about 200 years before the originalGame of Thrones.The hosts discuss the high drama, intrigue, and plotting for which the show is known. Each podcast episode starts with a recap of theHouse of the Dragonseries thus far. Then Jason and Greta explore plotlines, story arcs, and dialogue. They examine scenes and characters against the backdrop of previous events.

Bonus content on the podcast includes interviews with the cast, crew, and writers of theGame of Thronesseries. Events like Comic Con and other fan events are sometimes aired live on the podcast. Jason interviews Kit Harrington at one such event. In another, theGame of Thronesbook series writer George R. R. Martin chats with Jason. The fantasy author discusses worldbuilding and theHouse of the Dragonseries.

Fans of the series can expect an entertaining listen fromThe Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon.

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Introducing The Official Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon Podcast

Introducing The Official Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon Podcast

Get ready for a lot of dragons and drama. The Game of Thrones prequel, "House of the Dragon" is coming to HBO Max on August 21st. To help break down all the betrayals and bloodshed, HBO Max, in collaboration with iHeartRadio, is bringing you "The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon." Every week, join hosts Jason Concepcion (X-Ray Vision from Crooked Media) and Greta Johnsen (WBEZ's Nerdette podcast) as they dive into "House of the Dragon.” You’ll get behind-the-scenes secrets on the creation of the show with our exclusive interviews with the cast and crew. Plus, get ready for the series premiere with one-of-a-kind Westeros history lessons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

Season 2

The Official Game of Thrones Podcast Returns

The Official Game of Thrones Podcast Returns

The HBO Original Series House of the Dragon is back with Season 2 and so is The Official Game of Thrones Podcast. Join hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen as they dive into the world of Westeros, break down every episode, and get behind-the-scenes intel from the show’s writers, cast, and crew. New podcast episodes launch May 22nd to get you up to speed on everything before the Season 2 premiere June 16th. It’s time for everyone to pick a side: Team Green or Team Black? Which will you choose? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

The Enemy Within featuring Showrunner Ryan Condal

The Enemy Within featuring Showrunner Ryan Condal

In the first podcast episode of the new season, hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen are joined by showrunner Ryan Condal who teases where we’re going in Season 2 of House of the Dragon. Our hosts then analyze the latest trailer and casting news. And in revisiting key moments from Season 1, they ask: what went so wrong between Rhaenyra and Alicent? And is war really inevitable? Plus, Greta gives us a Westerosi TMZ recap of the first season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

Dragon Deep Dive with Sound Designer Paula Fairfield

Dragon Deep Dive with Sound Designer Paula Fairfield

Hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen go deep on the dragons of Westeros. Which team has which dragons? Which dragons are battle tested? And how much are they extensions of their riders? Jason and Greta also talk with Sound Designer Paula Fairfield, who creates the dragons’ voices using the sounds of dolphins, bison, birds, and whales. Then Jason and Greta make their picks for the first-ever House of the Dragon: Dragon Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

The Real History Behind Westeros with Medieval Historian Charles Farris

The Real History Behind Westeros with Medieval Historian Charles Farris

Hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen explore the greater world of Westeros. They discuss how George R.R. Martin took real history and “turned it up to 11” to create the bloody family feud in House of the Dragon. Then Jason and Greta are joined by Medieval Historian and Curator Charles Farris who consulted on Season 2 and helped bring that real world medieval grit to the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

A Look Ahead to Season 2 with Showrunner Ryan Condal

A Look Ahead to Season 2 with Showrunner Ryan Condal

For the last podcast episode before the Season 2 premiere, hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen are joined once again by showrunner Ryan Condal. Together, they break down all the loose threads and shaky alliances from the end of Season 1. Jason and Greta also look ahead to Season 2 and make some predictions about where we may be headed—and who might not make it out alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

Ep. 1: A Son for a Son (with Olivia Cooke and Phia Saban)

Ep. 1: A Son for a Son (with Olivia Cooke and Phia Saban)

Hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen discuss the explosive Season 2 premiere. They talk with Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower) and Phia Saban (Helaena Targaryen) about their tenuous position in King’s Landing and the crushing duties of being a mother and queen in this world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

Ep. 2: Rhaenyra the Cruel (with Tom Glynn-Carney and Matthew Needham)

Ep. 2: Rhaenyra the Cruel (with Tom Glynn-Carney and Matthew Needham)

Jason and Greta unpack the second episode of the season. They talk with Tom Glynn-Carney (King Aegon II) about his desire for war and later, Matthew Needham (Larys Strong) about his character’s new alliances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

Ep. 3: The Burning Mill (with Bethany Antonia and director Geeta Vasant Patel)

Ep. 3: The Burning Mill (with Bethany Antonia and director Geeta Vasant Patel)

Jason and Greta dive into the third episode of the season. They talk with Bethany Antonia (Baela Targaryen) about dragon riding and Baela’s growing role on Team Black. Then director Geeta Vasant Patel shares how they approached shooting that final scene and offers her take on Daemon’s next moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

Ep. 4: The Red Dragon and the Gold (with Eve Best and director Alan Taylor)

Ep. 4: The Red Dragon and the Gold (with Eve Best and director Alan Taylor)

Jason and Greta break down the epic fourth episode of the season. They talk with Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen) about her character’s fateful decision and later, with director/executive producer Alan Taylor on balancing the magic and horror of a battle between dragons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

Ep. 5: Regent (with Ewan Mitchell and director Clare Kilner)

Ep. 5: Regent (with Ewan Mitchell and director Clare Kilner)

Jason and Greta take stock of all the key players at this point in the season and analyze the aftermath of the Battle at Rook’s Rest. They talk with Ewan Mitchell (Aemond Targaryen) about his character’s rise to power and how he was influenced by 80’s horror icons. Then director Clare Kilner shares behind-the-scenes stories of shooting the episode and creating an “artsy poem” on screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

Season 1

Introducing The Official Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon Podcast

Introducing The Official Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon Podcast

Get ready for a lot of dragons and drama. The Game of Thrones prequel, "House of the Dragon" is coming to HBO Max on August 21st. To help break down all the betrayals and bloodshed, HBO Max, in collaboration with iHeartRadio, is bringing you "The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon." Every week, join hosts Jason Concepcion (X-Ray Vision from Crooked Media) and Greta Johnsen (WBEZ's Nerdette podcast) as they dive into "House of the Dragon.” You’ll get behind-the-scenes secrets on the creation of the show with our exclusive interviews with the cast and crew. Plus, get ready for the series premiere with one-of-a-kind Westeros history lessons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

Everything We Know About House of the Dragon (with Paddy Considine and Matt Smith)

Everything We Know About House of the Dragon (with Paddy Considine and Matt Smith)

In the first episode, hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen kick things off with a deep dive into everything we know about the newest show set in the world of Westeros, “House of the Dragon.” After some lessons in Dothraki, the duo gives a brief history on Houses Targaryen, Velaryon and Hightower that could be helpful to know before the “House of the Dragon” premiere. Jason also discusses the latest updates from the show’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con and shares his interviews with Paddy Considine (King Viserys Targaryen) and Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

A Walking Tour of Westeros (with guest Steve Toussaint)

A Walking Tour of Westeros (with guest Steve Toussaint)

Co-hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen go on an audio “walking tour” to give a brief history of the important parts of Westeros that are helpful to know ahead of “House of the Dragon.” Later, Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon, a.k.a. The Sea Snake) joins the show to discuss his connection and history with the franchise and the similarities and differences between his character and those portrayed in Game of Thrones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

An Interview with George R.R. Martin

An Interview with George R.R. Martin

For the third and final episode before the premiere of “House of the Dragon,” hosts Greta Johnsen and Jason Concepcion break down all the latest announcements and news about the show. Jason shares his Comic-Con interview with the mastermind behind Game of Thrones, author George R.R. Martin. Martin discusses his thought process behind creating the world of Westeros, explains the similarities and differences between “Game of Thrones” and “House of the Dragon,” and shares what he’s most excited about for audiences to see in the new series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

House Of The Dragon: Ep. 1 “The Heirs Of The Dragon”

House Of The Dragon: Ep. 1 “The Heirs Of The Dragon”

The Dragons are here! “House of the Dragon” is now streaming on HBO Max and there is a lot to discuss. Starting with, what exactly is dragon stink? Join hosts Greta Johnsen and Jason Concepcion as they dig into episode one, “The Heirs of the Dragon.” They’ll get into questions and speculation about what they’ve seen so far and what’s to come. Plus, Jason interviews writer, co-creator and co-showrunner Ryan Condal who shares the story of how he first reached out to George R. R. Martin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

House Of The Dragon: Ep. 2 “The Rogue Prince”

House Of The Dragon: Ep. 2 “The Rogue Prince”

Things continue to get more complicated in the realm and emotions are running high. Join co-hosts Greta Johnsen and Jason Concepcion as they discuss the new alliances and broken relationships taking place in Episode 102, “The Rogue Prince.” Plus, Emily Carey, who plays young Alicent Hightower, drops in to discuss her process of getting into character and her perspective on Alicent’s connections with both Rhaenyra and King Viserys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

House Of The Dragon: Ep. 3 “Second of His Name”

House Of The Dragon: Ep. 3 “Second of His Name”

In this episode, Jason and Greta take a look at King Viserys’ isolation, Princess Rhaenyra’s frustrations, and the outcome of Daemon’s leadership in battle. Later, Milly Alcock, who portrays young Rhaenyra Targaryen, shares her approach to Westeros’ “punk princess” and the process of learning to speak High Valyrian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

House Of The Dragon: Ep. 4 “King of the Narrow Sea”

House Of The Dragon: Ep. 4 “King of the Narrow Sea”

As King Viserys tries to ensure the future of the kingdom, Rhaenyra gets a taste of freedom. Listen as Greta and Jason explore indulgence and escapism in Episode 104, “King of the Narrow Sea.” Then, Fabien Frankel who plays Ser Criston Cole joins to discuss his training for his role, the true intentions behind his character, and the difficulties of wearing so much armor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

House Of The Dragon: Ep. 5 “We Light the Way”

House Of The Dragon: Ep. 5 “We Light the Way”

Join Greta and Jason as they dive into the love triangles, shams, and illusions in Episode 105, “We Light the Way.” Plus, Executive Producer and writer Sara Hess joins the show to discuss the challenges of adapting the series from text, attending weddings in the Realm, and the true reason behind Viserys’ choice of heir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices

House of the Dragon: Ep. 6 “The Princess and the Queen”

House of the Dragon: Ep. 6 “The Princess and the Queen”

Greta and Jason discuss how the family power dynamics have changed over a decade, the difference between personal and political relationships, and the weight of owning a dragon. Then, they are joined by EP Miguel Sapochnik who shares how he navigated the episode’s ten-year time jump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices /adchoices