We’ve come to pod for the dragon queen! Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the premiere episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, ”Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood.” They break down everything from the Battle of the Gullet to Aemond and Alicent’s relationship.
(00:00) Intro

(07:19) Opening Snapshot

(19:09) Rhaena claims Sheepstealer in the Vale
(32:02) Aemond learns that Aegon has fled
(33:25) Aegon and Larys are taken prisoner
(39:43) Rhaenyra shares the news of Alicent’s visit
(49:14) Aemond confronts Alicent
(58:46) The winter wolves arrive
(01:07:25) Criston and Gwayne continue their Philosophy courses
(01:18:37) The Dragonseeds camp at Harrenhal
(01:24:29) Alicent writes a letter
(01:29:32) Corlys attempts to make peace with Alyn
(01:32:57) The Triarchy arrives
(01:38:26) Ormund Hightower enters the chat
(01:49:57) It’s Incest O’Clock for Aemond and Alicent
(01:56:56) Jace imprisons his own mother
(02:10:02) The Battle of the Gullet
(02:21:41) Book spoilers!
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett and Jamie Yukich
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo dive deep into ‘The Vampire Lestat’ Episode 3! They discuss Lestat’s history with Nicki and Magnus, Louis’s revenge against Bruce, how Lestat tricked Daniel, and more!
(00:00) Intro
(03:32) Opening Snapshot
(14:11) Sofia, Lestat, and the vanishing Toronto skyline
(16:58) An interview with a vampire
(33:23) Darling Nicki
(46:01) Pop-up video: Magnus
(56:42) Nicki, Round 2
(01:09:57) Louis, Bruce, Claudia, Lestat, and Magnus
(01:23:15) “Loneliness” and silence
(01:26:29) Vampires Anonymous
(01:27:52) Book spoilers
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are back and ready to talk all things Westeros! They jump right into breaking down ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 1. They discuss the Battle of the Gullet, get into Alicent and Aemond’s heated talk, and end with what we all need: a little dragon math to know which dragons are with which people.

(00:00) Intro
(01:18) CR’s recap
(06:09) Favorite moment of the episode
(14:41) Pace of the show
(18:49) The Battle of the Gullet
(24:55) Rhaena and Sheepstealer
(28:40) What were Jace’s motivations?
(32:32) Corlys Velaryon and his family
(36:47) Who won the Battle of the Gullet?
(39:20) Alicent and Aemond’s relationship
(44:33) Divisions inside Team Green and Team Black
(47:28) Alys the witch
(49:23) What is Daemon up to?
(51:33) What is Criston Cole up to?
(56:37) Episode 1: Dragon math

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, and Scott Lee
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Set Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu Mehra
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Hot Nolan Summer is back! As ‘The Odyssey’ approaches, Mal and Jo are joined by Erik Voss to continue their journey through Christopher Nolan’s filmography with ‘The Dark Knight Rises.' They discuss its strengths and weaknesses, how it compares to the rest of the ‘Dark Knight’ trilogy, and—of course—all things Bane!
(00:00) Intro
(06:55) ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ revisited
(01:12:03) Superlatives
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Guest: Erik Voss
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo dive deep into ‘The Vampire Lestat’ Episode 2! They discuss everything from the complicated relationship between Lestat and Gabriella to how the show is different from the book so far! Plus, they have a big announcement!

(00:00) Intro
(02:48) Big announcement
(08:25) Opening Snapshot
(29:20) Deep dive
(01:47:41) Book spoilers

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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett and ​​Jamie Yukich
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into Steven Spielberg’s newest movie, ‘Disclosure Day’! They discuss some of the best and most baffling moments from the movie and break down how it fits in Spielberg’s filmography.
(00:00) Intro
(07:48) Opening Snapshot
(31:08) Deep Dive
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo dive deep into the premiere episode of ‘The Vampire Lestat.’ They discuss all of the characters (both new and returning from ‘Interview with the Vampire’) and break down everything from Lestat being the show’s new narrator to how the show is adapting Anne Rice's novel.
(00:00) Intro
(05:50) Remembering Anthony Head
(15:39) Quick Facts
(21:41) Opening Snapshot
(42:28) The Auction
(48:04) Detroit, Night 1
(01:12:27) The C-ntessa vs. the Useful Idiot
(01:23:45) Montreal
(01:31:19) Dracula’s daughter and vampons
(01:39:01) Detroit, Night 2
(01:44:57) Baby Jenks on the ceiling
(01:48:05) Immortal properties
(01:54:19) After-party on the Asshole Floor
(02:00:50) A hotel in Windsor, Canada
(02:03:11) Book spoilers!
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Jo is joined by Hrishikesh Hirway and Jessica McKenna to celebrate the greatest fictional musical acts in movies and TV. They hand out awards for the best songs, performances, band names, and more, plus a quick check-in on the upcoming season of ‘The Vampire Lestat.’

(00:00) Intro

(05:45) Lestat Lestat Lestat Lestat

(25:03) Fictional Bands Hall of Fame

(01:30:26) The Potential Nominees

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Host: Joanna Robinson

Guest: Hrishikesh Hirway and Jessica McKenna

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie and Scott Lee

Studio Production: Jacob Cornett

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo are here again to get you hyped for the things they are most looking forward to this summer season!
(00:00) Intro
(06:44) Rules refresher
(13:46) 2026 Summer Hype Meter
(15:35) ‘Heartstopper Forever’
(17:42) 'Coyote vs. Acme'
(20:59) Assorted Books Roundup
(23:40) ‘Toy Story 5’
(30:53) ‘Supergirl’
(36:43) 'Disclosure Day'
(42:06) 'The Death of Robin Hood'
(47:08) 'Lanterns'
(50:46) 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
(55:13) 'House of the Dragon' Season 3
(01:00:12) 'The Vampire Lestat'
(01:07:37) 'The Odyssey'
(01:15:56) Honorable mentions
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo are joined by Jason Mantzoukas to talk about Season 1 of ‘Spider-Noir.’ Plus, Jason talks about ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey's End’ and ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ as well as some other recommendations he has for Mal and Jo!
(00:00) Intro
(16:48) ‘Spider-Noir’
(01:24:07) Mantzoukas Recommends
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Guest: Jason Mantzoukas
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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A Dream of Nolan Spring continues! As ‘The Odyssey’ approaches, Mal and Jo are joined by author R. F. Kuang to continue their journey through Christopher Nolan’s filmography with ‘Tenet.' They discuss their original experiences with the movie, debate where it stands among the rest of Nolan’s films, and more! Plus, they take a more in-depth look at what to expect from ‘The Odyssey.’

(00:00) Intro
(04:39) Opening Snapshot
(09:05) ‘Tenet’ revisited
(01:07:43) Superlatives
(01:47:28) ‘The Odyssey’ hype

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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Guest: R. F. Kuang
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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