Mal and Jo are finally back in the Hellmouth! They continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch with the second half of Season 3!  They talk about the best fights, most dated moments, the best fits, horniest moments, and more!
(00:00) Intro
(03:08) Mailbag
(05:52) Opening Snapshot
(01:11:13) Superlatives
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo are back with Dunk and Egg to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’! They talk about the brutality of the trial, the flashback, a shocking death, and much more!

(00:00) Intro

(03:01) Opening Snapshot

(21:09) Pregame Warm-Ups!

(47:23) The Trial of Seven Begins

(01:13:56) Raiding the Redgrass Field

(01:23:57) Rafe Enters the Chat

(01:28:30) Dangers on the Road

(01:40:31) A Future Planned, a Future Robbed

(01:50:40) Is That Ser Arlan’s Music?!

(02:11:45) Dunk Versus Aerion

(02:26:44) Baelor—"Breakspear"—Falls

(02:33:00) Book Spoilers!

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Sarah Reddy

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are back to break down ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 5, “In the Name of the Mother.” They discuss the trial of seven, the flashback to Dunk’s youth, and the most shocking moment of the series so far.

(00:00) Intro

(1:05) CR’s recap

(6:40) Favorite moment

(8:20) Thoughts on the flashback

(15:10) Young Dunk

(20:06) The Redgrass Field Battlefield

(25:56) The trial of seven

(28:10) When did Baelor get hit?

(33:02) Baelor’s big scene

(44:51) What will be the aftermath?

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Lighting Director: Sarah Reddy

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo celebrate another Valentine's Day together by pairing their annual V-Day Quickie with the next installment of the Best of the Century (So Far) series. Talk about a hookup! They share their favorite descriptions of love, sex scenes, surprise pairings, and more!
(00:00) Intro
(05:12) The Rules
(10:38) Favorite Couple That We Actually Got
(21:21) That's What the FanFic Is For
(36:05) Surprise Pairing You Wound up Caring About the Most
(43:00) No. 1 Champion Yearner
(50:05) Passionate First Kiss
(56:27) Hottest Sex Scene
(01:05:57) The Sex Scene That Made You a Romantasy Fan
(01:20:37) I Have Questions About the Physics
(01:38:26) Most Gorgeous Description of Love
(01:46:32) Poignant Parting
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo are back with Dunk and Egg to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’! They talk about the trial of seven, Raymun getting knighted, and Baelor's decision to join Dunk's side.
(00:00) Intro
(06:25) Opening Snapshot
(17:47) Dunk awaits his judgment
(51:46) Baelor gives Egg some tough love
(01:13:40) Baelor counsels Dunk
(01:36:33) Dunk demands trial by combat. Aerion ups the ante.
(01:49:30) The Fossoways side with Dunk
(01:58:36) Daeron the Drunken. Daeron the Dreamer.
(02:09:29) Dunk, like Jo, is always thinking of puppets
(02:16:49) Steely Pate gives Dunk his shield and some encouragement
(02:26:57) Dunk meets his side
(02:34:24) Ser Steffon (Stevron?) flips
(02:38:37) Raymun asks for his knighthood
(02:52:25) The seven theory redux
(03:01:06) Dunk appeals to the crowd
(03:14:29) Baelor Breakspear does his best Oberyn impression
(03:25:02) Book spoilers!
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell and Jacob Cornett

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Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are back to break down ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 4, “Seven.” They discuss Daeron’s dream, the teams for the trial of seven, and the knighting of Raymun Fossoway. Plus, did Aerion have a point?

(00:00) Intro

(1:47) CR’s recap

(5:06) Favorite moment

(9:25) Did Aerion have a point?

(13:24) Daeron’s dream

(18:11) Recruiting the teams for the trial

(28:14) The knighting of Raymun Fossoway

(34:37) Egg and Baelor supporting Dunk

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Lighting Director: Sarah Reddy

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo are back with Dunk and Egg to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’! They talk about Dunk and Egg’s morning routines, the cruelty of Aerion, and the reveal of Egg’s identity.
(00:00) Intro
(04:49) Opening Snapshot
(30:26) Two Tickets to the Egg and Thunder Show, Please!
(52:40) Ser Robyn Rhysling and His Walking Stick Interrupt
(01:09:33) Morning Chores and Sewing Lessons
(01:22:47) Top Chef: Ashford Meadow
(01:29:45) The Day’s Jousting Commences
(01:45:00) Plummer Reveals His Match-Fixing Scheme
(01:53:30) Aerion Brightflame Challenges Ser Humfrey Hardyng
(02:09:35) Three-Fingered Alice’s Song
(02:17:11) Market Town Prophecies
(02:24:58) Raymun Serves Cider and Spills Targ Tea
(02:34:50) Aerion Attacks Tanselle. Dunk Responds.
(02:51:40) Egg’s Identity Is Revealed
(02:58:16) Book Spoilers!
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are back to break down ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 3, “The Squire.” They discuss their favorite moments of the episode, Egg’s big reveal, and what it all means going forward.

(00:00) Intro

(1:20) CR’s Recap

(6:30) Favorite Moment

(9:37) Is This Show a Hit?

(12:17) The Egg Twist

(19:56) Aerion Brightflame

(25:47) Aegon Targaryen

(32:56) Targaryens and Incest

(40:24) Alice and Her Three Fingers

(43:01) Humfrey Hardyng

(46:33) Robyn Rhysling

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Lighting Director: Sarah Reddy

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo are set to draft their most hyped films, TV shows, and everything in between of 2026! Sean Fennessey and Rob Mahoney also join in to add to the annual chaos that is picking from the best the new year has to offer.

(00:00) Intro
(03:42) The draft order
(06:18) Looking back at the 2025 Hype Draft
(12:16) The rules
(25:47) Sean’s no. 1 pick
(29:14) Mal’s no. 1 pick
(32:21) Jo’s no. 1 pick
(35:16) Rob’s no. 1 pick
(37:39) Rob’s no. 2 pick
(42:56) Jo’s no. 2 pick
(45:58) Mal’s no. 2 pick
(50:36) Sean’s no. 2 pick
(52:05) Sean’s no. 3 pick
(56:03) Mal’s no. 3 pick
(01:01:14) Jo’s no. 3 pick
(01:06:30) Rob’s no. 3 pick
(01:08:42) Rob’s no. 4 pick
(01:11:39) Jo’s no. 4 pick
(01:14:59) Mal’s no. 4 pick
(01:17:45) Sean’s no. 4 pick
(01:21:11) Sean’s no. 5 pick
(01:25:03) Mal’s no. 5 pick
(01:27:57) Jo’s no. 5 pick
(01:29:37) Rob’s no. 5 pick
(01:30:39) Honorable mentions

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Guests: Rob Mahoney and Sean Fennessey
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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Mal and Jo are back with Dunk and Egg to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’! They talk about Dunk as Ser Arlan’s legacy, the Targaryens' arrival, and the start of the tourney. And, of course, they have plenty of thoughts about THAT Ser Arlan scene.

(00:00) Intro

(08:12) Opening Snapshot

(21:45) Dunk remembers Ser Arlan. Does anyone else?

(53:52) Egg gives Dunk a pep talk

(58:09) The Targaryens arrive at Ashford

(01:06:30) Dunk meets Aerion Brightflame

(01:10:22) Dunk meets the Kingsguard

(01:21:21) Dunk makes his pitch to Baelor (Maekar is also here)

(01:50:09) Puppet shows and shield commissions

(02:03:57) Egg has another pep talk for Dunk—but wants one too

(02:06:30) Tug-of-war

(02:08:40) Dunk seeks an armorer

(02:11:51) Dunk says goodbye to Sweetfoot

(02:16:35) It’s time for the opening joust

(02:24:49) Dunk reflects on Arlan’s legacy and makes a pledge

(02:28:13) Book spoilers!

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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The Targaryens have arrived, the tourney has begun, and Talk the Thrones is here to break it all down! Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson react to ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 2, “Hard Salt Beef.” They talk about the flashback with Ser Arlan, plus Dunk meeting Baelor and the rest of the Targaryens. And, of course, CR has some thoughts about the Kingsguard.

(00:00) Intro

(00:54) Programming reminders

(2:28) CR’s recap

(7:08) Favorite moment of the episode

(9:43) Targaryens without their dragons

(16:19) Baelor knows ball

(19:45) Egg is wise

(25:07) The tourney and all its glory

(27:23) Prince Valarr and his abilities

(28:41) The Kingsguard and their cloaks

(34:06) Prince Aerion is kind of a dick

(38:39) Puppets and dragons

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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