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In this The Cast Beyond the Wall podcast discussion, returning guest Lanie James joins hosts Caleb Masters and Daniel Stull to cover the sixth chapter of House of the Dragon, "The Princess and the Queen." 

The story jumps forward by ten years, the most of any episode of the series yet, and introduces us to an older Rhaenyra Targaryen (now played by Emma D'Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (now played by Olivia Cooke) who have seemingly reversed their power statuses despite Rhaenyra remaining the heir to the throne. With the next generation of Targaryen and Velaryon children now being caught in the middle of the family feud as King Viserys slowly wilts away, it's only a matter of time before war breaks out. Meanwhile, as each of Westeros's most powerful women seeks to either make good with or unseat the other, "The Princess and the Queen," reveals one of the kingdom's major shadow players, Larys Strong, to the game.

Does the latest time jump derail the previous episodes' momentum or does it give the story a fresh reboot bringing us closer to a satisfying conclusion?

Today’s podcast topics include:

  • Our overall reviews of "The Princess and the Queen"
  • The consequences of the ten-year time jump on the story we've seen so far
  • What Larys Strong's big play might mean for Alicent
  • Ser Criston's 180-degree pivot toward hatred of Rhaenyra
  • This week's winner, loser, and wildcard player

According to the IMDB synopsis, “The Princess and the Queen” is described as: 

"Ten years later. Rhaenyra navigates Alicent's continued speculation about her children, while Daemon and Laena weigh an offer in Pentos."


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Direct download: HotD_S1_E6_-_The_Princess_and_the_Queen_Final.mp3
Category:TV -- posted at: 8:26am CDT

Rapidfire & Blood Reactions returns to The Cast Beyond the Wall in this minisode where hosts Caleb Masters and Lauren Weingart provide their immediate reactions to the midseason reset of House of the Dragon that takes place a decade after the previous episode.

Today we provide our initial unfiltered thoughts covering House of the Dragon, season 1 episode 6, "The Princess and the Queen."

In this short discussion, we'll cover:

  • How the ten-year time jump sets an entirely new status quo
  • Alicent's heel turn to ice queen of Westeros
  • The mystery of Ser Larys Strong's deeper motives
  • Who came out on top of this episode

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Direct download: S1_E6_-_The_Princess_and_the_Queen_Final.mp3
Category:TV -- posted at: 10:51pm CDT

In this week's episode, the entire RedSix Podcast of Caleb Haldane, Nick Johnson, and Stevo "the Gutternerd" Totten joins hosts Caleb Masters and Daniel Stull on The Cast Beyond the Wall to recap and review House of the Dragon season 1 episode 5, "We Light the Way."

This mid-season chapter of House of the Dragon brings us to one of the oldest Game of Thrones traditions, a wedding ending in bloody death and despair. Before arriving at its inevitably dark conclusion, "We Light the Way," begins with the introduction and death of Daemon's wife, Lady Rhea Royce, a transactional marriage proposal between Rhaenyra Targaryen and Laenor Velaryon in the Driftmark, Ser Criston Cole goes rogue due to a broken heart, and a new grudge forged between Alicent Hightower and the rest of the King's inner circle.

What could the latest Westerosi wedding spell for the seven kingdoms? 

Today’s podcast topics include:

  • Our initial review of "We Light the Way"
  • What the latest bloody Westerosi wedding could mean for Rhaenyra Targaryen and Laenor Velaryon
  • How many episodes does King Viserys Targaryen have left before his inevitable death?
  • Daemon's latest play and whether it will amount to a successful grander scheme
  • How the Strong family is sewing doubts between Rhaenyra and Alicent Hightower
  • What we expect to see in episode 6, "The Princess and the Queen." 

According to the IMDB synopsis, “We Light the Way” is described as:

“Daemon visits his wife in the Vale. Viserys and Rhaenyra broker agreements with the Velaryons. Alicent seeks the truth about the princess.”


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Direct download: HotD_S1_E5_-_We_Light_the_Way_Final.mp3
Category:TV -- posted at: 10:34pm CDT

In this Rapidfire & Blood Reactions The Cast Beyond the Wall minisode,  host Caleb Masters and special co-host, Lauren Weingart, provide their immediate reactions to the latest wedding episode in House of the Dragon.

Today we provide our initial unfiltered thoughts covering House of the Dragon, season 1 episode 5, "We Light the Way."

In this short discussion, we'll cover:

  • The predictably tragic wedding between Rhaenerya Targaryen and Laenor Velaryon 
  • Alicent Hightower's new allegiances
  • Why Ser Christen Cole's knighthood is admirable and also his undoing
  • Who came out on top of this episode

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Direct download: Rapidfire__Blood_S1_E5_-_We_Are_the_Light_Final.mp3
Category:TV -- posted at: 11:06pm CDT

In this week's episode of The Cast Beyond the Wall, hosts Caleb Masters and Daniel Stull are joined by Rapidfire & Blood Reactions co-host, Lauren Weingart, to do a review and storyline by storyline analysis of the fourth episode of House of the Dragon, "King of the Narrow Sea."

Today’s podcast topics include:

  • How this episode's use of sex separates itself from the previously established Game of Thrones tropes
  • The tragic romantic spark between Daemon and Rhaenerya
  • The potential consequences of Rhaenerya's lies to Alicent and her father
  • How Otto Hightower could retaliate for his loss of power
  • What we expect to see in episode five, "We Light the Way."

According to the IMDB synopsis, “King of the Narrow Sea” is described as: 

"After Rhaenyra cuts short her tour of Westeros, Daemon introduces her to the Street of Silk after dark."


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Direct download: HotD_S1_E4_-_King_of_the_Narrow_Sea_Final.mp3
Category:TV -- posted at: 11:28pm CDT

The Cast Beyond the Wall returns with another minisode of Rapidfire & Blood Reactions where host Caleb Masters and special guest co-host, Lauren Weingart, provide their immediate reactions to the latest episode of House of the Dragon.

Today we provide our initial unfiltered thoughts covering House of the Dragon, season 1 episode 4, "King of the Narrow Sea."

In this short discussion, we'll cover:

  • What Rhaenyra's sexual encounter with Daemon could mean for her claim as heir
  • Otto Hightower's fall as hand
  • How house Velaryon could use this play to gain the upper hand in the eyes of Viserys
  • Who came out on top of this episode

**Please note there were technical difficulties with Caleb's microphone in this conversation which resulted in some audio distortion. We apologize for this inconvenience and hope you still enjoy the show!


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Direct download: Rapidefire_and_Blood_Reactions_S1_E4_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:21pm CDT

In this bonus episode of The Cast Beyond the Wallhosts Caleb Masters and Daniel Stull are rejoined by guest Daniel Bokemper from The Cinematropolis to review the first two episodes of Amazon's Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

The conversation starts with a discussion about each host's relationship to the works of Tolkien before they provide a review of the series premiere episodes, "A Shadow of the Past," and "Adrift." We close the show by discussing whether we'll stick with The Rings of Power for the long haul.

Today’s podcast topics include:

  • What's our take on J.R.R. Tolkien's original works and Peter Jackson's trilogy 20 years later?
  • Does the series premiere live up to its potential?
  • What exactly is The Rings of Power about?
  • Who are the key players?
  • This show costs how much to make!?
  • Who is the stranger?

According to the IMDB synopsis, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is described as:

“Epic drama set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth.”


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Direct download: BONUS_-_Rings_of_Power_-_Ep_12_Final.mp3
Category:TV -- posted at: 12:06am CDT

Special guest Daniel Bokemper from The Cinematropolis joins The Cast Beyond the Wall hosts Caleb Masters and Daniel Stull to do a review and storyline by storyline analysis of the third episode of House of the Dragon, "Second of His Name."

Episode three of House of the Dragon jumps ahead by nearly three years. This week's topic--when will Rhaenyra get married? All three of the leads; Rhaenyra, Viserys, and Daemon; spend their time in this episode growing out of their pre-conceived ideas of ruling the seven kingdoms through a different test. Rhaenyra wrestles with the expectations of the patriarchal leadership in Westeros, Viserys reflects on his consequential decisions, and Daemon goes toe to toe with the infamous crab feeder in hopes of earning respect. 

Does House of the Dragon's first "battle" with the deformed pirate live up to the legacy?

Today’s podcast topics include:

  • Why Rhaenyra's defiance exposes her father's weaknesses as a leader
  • How Viserys's hunt differs from a similar event during King Roberts's reign
  • What the appearance of the white hart for Rhaenyra could mean
  • Alicent Hightower's subtle plays to protect the realm
  • How Daemon's victory at the Stepstones gives him political leverage over Viserys
  • Will Rhaenyra decide to marry? 
  • Why the epic crab feeder battle felt anticlimatic
  • What we expect to see in episode 4, "King of the Narrow Sea." 

According to the IMDB synopsis, “Second of His Name” is described as:

“Daemon and the Sea Snake battle the Crabfeeder. The realm celebrates Aegon's second nameday. Rhaenyra faces the prospect of marriage.”

 


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Direct download: S1_E3_-_Second_of_His_Name_Final.mp3
Category:TV -- posted at: 11:48pm CDT

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