Wed, 16 November 2022
At the beginning of this season of The Cast Beyond the Wall, we were skeptical about House of the Dragon. After the premiere, we were curious, and as the series aired, we found ourselves enjoying this Westerosi show almost as much as the last. In this season finale of The Cast Beyond the Wall, hosts Caleb Masters and Daniel Stull are re-joined by Rapidfire & Blood Reactions co-host, Lauren Weingart, to look back at the Game of Thrones successor series's freshman year. Now that the dust and ashes have settled, how well does House of the Dragon hold up now that we've got the complete picture? Today’s podcast topics include:
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Wed, 26 October 2022
House of the Dragon has come a long way in its first season, and it's all been leading to this...the biggest civil war in sci-fi/fantasy on this side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this episode of The Cast Beyond the Wall, hosts Caleb Masters and Daniel Stull are re-joined by special returning guest host, Ben Friend, to discuss what the events of this episode and cliffhanger mean for team Rhaenyra AKA "the blacks," and the viewers. Following last week's "The Green Council," which focused on the Hightowers AKA "the greens," in King's Landing, this week's episode shifts the focus to our other lead, Rhaenyra, from her base in Dragonstone. Rhaenys delivers the troubling news of both Visery's death and also Aegon II's being crowned king in her place. With Corlys "the sea snake" Velaryon making a surprise return from the brink of death to pledge support from Rhaenyra and Daemon counting dragons, it seems the Blacks are not out of the game despite lacking loyalty from many of the key lords of the seven kingdoms. The name of the game is "war," especially after Lucerys is murdered by Aemond's dragon in a chase the bards will sing about for generations to come. Does this episode provide an adequate cliffhanger to leave us wanting more for season 2? Today’s podcast topics include:
According to the IMDB synopsis, “The Black Queen” is described as: "While mourning a tragic loss, Rhaenyra tries to hold the realm together, and Daemon prepares for war." Continue the conversationSubscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Email questions to castbeyondthewall@live.com |
Sun, 23 October 2022
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 latest developments in the Targaryen family feud. Today we provide our initial unfiltered thoughts covering the House of the Dragon season 1 finale, "The Black Queen." In this short discussion, we'll cover:
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Wed, 19 October 2022
Everything we've seen in House of the Dragon so far has been leading up to Visery's death and the inevitably bloody fallout, and in true Game of Thrones tradition, "The Green Council," delivers a pulse-pounding episode nine race between Alicent and Otto Hightower to secure Aegon ahead of his coronation. The Cast Beyond the Wall hosts Caleb Masters and Daniel Stull are joined by first-time guest, Adam Kemp, to break down each scene of this week's episode before making predictions for what could happen next. With so much on the line, has House of the Dragon persuaded us to empathize with Alicent's point of view? Kemp brings his book reader knowledge to the especially tense episode, outlining when the show took liberties with some of the more ambiguous source material. Is this the paradigm-shifting ninth chapter we've been waiting for? Today’s podcast topics include:
According to the IMDB synopsis, “The Green Council” is described as: "While Alicent enlists Cole and Aemond to track down Aegon, Otto gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance." Continue the conversationSubscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Email questions to castbeyondthewall@live.com |
Thu, 13 October 2022
In this bonus episode of The Cast Beyond the Wall, host Caleb Masters is rejoined by guest Chad Parizman to check in on how well The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has maintained its momentum since we initially covered the first two episodes earlier this year. After learning more about Chad's previous relationship with Middle Earth, we discuss what the first season has done well, where it's struggled to captivate audiences the same way as Jackson's trilogy, and what the series could do in the future. Today’s podcast topics include:
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.” Continue the conversationSubscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Email questions to castbeyondthewall@live.com
Direct download: Rings_of_Power_Pre-Season_1_Finale_Check-in_Final.mp3
Category:TV -- posted at: 12:36am CDT |
Wed, 12 October 2022
After eight episodes, The Cast Beyond the Wall is back to cover King Viserys's swan song, "The Lord of the Tides." Hosts Caleb Masters and Daniel Stull are joined by first-time guest, Chad Parizman, to discuss whether the latest chapter does King Viserys Targaryen(Paddy Considine) justice. After yet another time jump (six years in this instance), Vaemond Velaryon petitions against Lucerys Targaryen's claim as lord of Driftmark, calling them illegitimate children, after Corlys "the sea snake" Velaryon has grown deathly ill in the second war for the Stepstones. To defend their family's claim, Rhaenyra and Daemon travel to King's Landing to plead with Viserys on his deathbed. Meanwhile, Alicent and Otto Hightower plan to leverage the petition to bring Rhaenyra's entire position as heir into question. Before his final day, King Viserys sees the division in the Targaryen house and makes one last attempt to bring the families together over dinner in hopes of making peace. Though a noble effort the resentment and bad blood run deep. Does Viserys's last stand have any hope of reshaping the wars to come? Today’s podcast topics include:
According to the IMDB synopsis, “The Lord of the Tides” is described as: "Six years later. With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra attempts to strike a bargain with Rhaenys." Continue the conversationSubscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Email questions to castbeyondthewall@live.com |
Tue, 4 October 2022
In this edition of The Cast Beyond the Wall, hosts Caleb Masters and Daniel Stull return for an in-depth discussion with guests Brock Lay and Lacey covering the dragon ride heard, but apparently not seen, around the world in season 1 episode 7 of House of the Dragon, "Driftmark." After the death of Laena, the Targaryen and Velaryon families gather together for the funeral and wake that followed. Boiling beneath the surface were the years of resentment that have festered between Rhaenyra and Alicent. It all comes to a head after Aemond claims Laena's dragon, Vhagar, and loses his eye in a brawl with his cousins. Has House of the Dragon finally achieved its first Game of Thrones-tier feud? Today’s podcast topics include:
According to the IMDB synopsis, “Driftmark” is described as: "As the families gather on Driftmark for a funeral, Viserys calls for an end to the infighting and Alicent demands justice." Continue the conversationSubscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Email questions to castbeyondthewall@live.com |
Mon, 3 October 2022
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 latest Targaryen wake and family feuds. Today we provide our initial unfiltered thoughts covering House of the Dragon, season 1 episode 7, "Driftmark" In this short discussion, we'll cover:
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Wed, 28 September 2022
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:
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." Continue the conversationSubscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Email questions to castbeyondthewall@live.com
Direct download: HotD_S1_E6_-_The_Princess_and_the_Queen_Final.mp3
Category:TV -- posted at: 8:26am CDT |
Sun, 25 September 2022
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:
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Tue, 20 September 2022
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:
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.” Continue the conversationSubscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Email questions to castbeyondthewall@live.com |
Sun, 18 September 2022
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:
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Direct download: Rapidfire__Blood_S1_E5_-_We_Are_the_Light_Final.mp3
Category:TV -- posted at: 11:06pm CDT |
Thu, 15 September 2022
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:
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." Continue the conversationSubscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Email questions to castbeyondthewall@live.com
Direct download: HotD_S1_E4_-_King_of_the_Narrow_Sea_Final.mp3
Category:TV -- posted at: 11:28pm CDT |
Mon, 12 September 2022
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:
**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! Continue the conversationSubscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Email questions to castbeyondthewall@live.com
Direct download: Rapidefire_and_Blood_Reactions_S1_E4_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:21pm CDT |
Fri, 9 September 2022
In this bonus episode of The Cast Beyond the Wall, hosts 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:
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.” Continue the conversationSubscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Email questions to castbeyondthewall@live.com |
Tue, 6 September 2022
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:
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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Wed, 31 August 2022
The Cast Beyond the Wall hosts Caleb Masters and Daniel Stull are joined by a special guest, Harold Storey from the TunesToons podcast, to unpack episode two of The House of the Dragon, "The Rogue Prince." After providing their initial reviews, each host weighs in on the new opening credits sequence before diving into a storyline by storyline breakdown including an analysis of Viserys's leadership style, what the secret alliance between Daemon Targaryen and Lord Corlys Velaryon could mean, and the consequences the marriage between the Targaryen and Hightower house may have on Rhaenyra. Does "The Rogue Prince" sustain the momentum of last week's series premiere? Today's podcast topics include:
According to the IMDB synopsis, “The Rogue Prince” is described as: “Rhaenyra oversteps at the Small Council. Viserys is urged to secure succession through marriage. Daemon announces his intentions.” Continue the conversationSubscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Email questions to castbeyondthewall@live.com |
Sun, 28 August 2022
Today The Cast Beyond the Wall is launching our inaugural bonus minisode series called 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. They will quickly provide their thoughts before predicting what they expect to see next and conclude by picking a winner, loser, and wildcard player from each episode. We kick off Rapidfire & Blood Reactions with our initial unfiltered thoughts covering House of the Dragon, season 1 episode 2, "The Rogue Prince." In this short discussion, we'll cover:
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Wed, 24 August 2022
The Cast Beyond the Wall dives into the series premiere of The House of the Dragon, "Heirs of the Dragon." Hosts Caleb Masters and Daniel Stull are rejoined by award-winning Oklahoma Filmmaker, Laron Chapman, to provide their initial reviews of the season's first episode before providing a breakdown of the story and theories about what might be in store over the remaining nine episodes. Are the increased budget, new creative team, and George RR Martin blessing enough to make this a successful spinoff pilot? Tune in to hear whether or not showrunners Miguel Sapochnik and Ryan J. Condal stick the landing! Today's podcast topics include:
According to IMDB, the official synopsis for “Heirs of the Dragon” reads: “Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.” Continue the conversationSubscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Email questions to castbeyondthewall@live.com
Direct download: CBtW_-_House_of_the_Dragon_S1_E1_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:32am CDT |
Thu, 18 August 2022
After a three-year slumber, The Cast Beyond the Wall podcast returns to tell the god of death, "not today." In our return episode, hosts Caleb Masters, Daniel Stull, and Austin Lucari reunite for another review, analysis, and fan vs fan debate over what to expect from the Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon. If you’re a longtime listener, welcome back! Much like Jon Snow, you just can’t keep a good Targaryn down. If you’re tuning in for the first time, welcome to what has been described by the internet as the show that is “just hanging with your smart buddies talking about Game of Thrones,” or as we often like to call the experience, the Dance of Dueling Dragonites. Today's topics include:
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Direct download: TCBtW_-_House_of_the_Dragon_Preview_Final_V2.mp3
Category:TV -- posted at: 7:21am CDT |
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