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HOTD - A House of the Dragon Podcast

Bald Move
House Of the Dragon
Game Of Thrones
Rhaenyra Targaryen
Dragons
Daemon Targaryen
Fire and Blood
Alicent Hightower
Targaryens
Westeros
Dunk
George R.R. Martin
King's Landing
Targaryen
Egg
Harrenhal
A Song Of Ice and Fire
Tyrion Lannister
King Viserys
Dunk and Egg
Rhaenyra

The officially unofficial Bald Move podcast for HBO'S House of the Dragon. Ride along for all the weekly episode reviews, analysis and fan discussion you need. contact: hotd@baldmove.com

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Anthony and Steve hijack the podcast to talk about the Treasons of Tumbleton. Then Anthony talks with Kavita Mudan Finn and Valerie Garver.

Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar

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The season may be over, but King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron will never yield. They answer a ton of your feedback and discuss everything from Rhaenyra’s makeup and her lack of discretion to ravens literally talking. Be wary of the spoiler section—if you ... more

King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron gather to speak their opinions on the finale of season 3 of House of the Dragon. Who dies, who has a major case of butt-hurt, and who has the best lines. Overall, the season was wildly entertaining and Jim and A.Ron are l... more

King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron gather to speak their opinions on the finale of season 3 of House of the Dragon. Who dies, who has a major case of butt-hurt, and who has the best lines. Overall, the season was wildly entertaining and Jim and A.Ron are l... more

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Recent Guests

Melanie M
Listener who offers theories about Nettles and Reyna
Episode: House of the Dragon - S03E04 - Tumbleton - Feedback
Fran Duffy
NFL analyst and guest auctioneer on this episode
NFL Network/ESPN (as referenced)
Episode: HOTD Auction!
Arthur Amalvy
Guest joining the discussion
Episode: Electric Bookaloo: Catelyn II (ASOS)
Phyllis Jestice
Historian of medieval history and musician
College of Charleston
Episode: Electric Bookaloo: Arya II (ASOS)
Pádraig MacCarron
Dr. Pádraig MacCarron, University of Limerick
University of Limerick
Episode: Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion II (ASOS)
Stephanie Barbe Hammer
Author and poet discussed up front
Author
Episode: Electric Bookaloo: Jaime II (ASOS)
Philip Haberkern
Professor, expert on Game of Thrones lore
University/academic research (as introduced in episode)
Episode: Electric Bookaloo: Davos II (ASOS)
Bose Meng
Guest commentator mentioned in intro
Episode: A New Aegon Movie? ...then Electric Bookaloo: Bran I (ASOS)
David J. Peterson
Linguist and conlanger known for creating Dothraki and High Valyrian languages
David J. Peterson LLC
Episode: Electric Bookaloo: Daenerys I (ASOS)

Host

Jim, A.Ron, Anthony
Jim and A.Ron host with Anthony frequently guiding episodes, offering a mix of casual banter and deep lore discussion.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 7.4k ratings
  • Faceless Men episode

    This was the funniest episode you have done. So many laugh out loud moments. Great stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ge0rg!a
    Australia18 days ago
  • So- so

    I have listened to every episode and will continue to do so. But I would love to have Tiktoker Game of Thrones Historian school them both. Sometimes things just aren’t as funny as they try to make it. Also, you can tell they do not know the ins and outs of the book, history, etc. when discussing certain things but I do appreciate their attempt.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AlexAndrews99
    United States19 days ago
  • Love this podcast

    Great breakdown and these guys add in jokes when they can. I also listen to their mayor of Kingstown podcast also good. I look forward to this podcast as much as the actual show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bamaboy21
    United Statesa month ago
  • Solid

    Had to grind through too many bad GOT Universe pods, but glad I found this one. Unlike some other pods, they generally keep their 21st Century political views to a minimum and break down the show in a fun and informative way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jayfday
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good but room for improvement

    I typically enjoy their talks but we are in season 2. For the love of God, please pay attention to name pronunciation. Rhaenys (ray-neese) - it shouldn’t rhyme with anus, Helaena (huh-lane-uh) Larys (lair-is)

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ForTheBirds111
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise thoughtful analysis and deep lore knowledge, while sometimes calling out pronunciation or pacing issues.
Guests and hosts are described as knowledgeable and engaging, with a balance of humor and scholarly insight.
The show is seen as a strong companion for HBO's House of the Dragon and related material, though some reviewers note seasonal quality shifts and pronunciation concerns.

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House of the Dragon - S03E04 - Tumbleton - Feedback
Q: Do you think the prophecy around Aegon and the dragons will steer the next moves in the throne race?
Yes, the panel suggests prophecy is a central driver that can override or realign political calculations, shaping both public perception and private loyalties.
Electric Bookaloo: Sansa I (ASOS)
Q: What did you think of the HBO adaptation compared to the book?
The adaptation largely succeeds for the hosts; they appreciated the shift toward a more comedic but still emotionally resonant depiction, with strong casting and a focus on character dynamics, especially Olenna and the Loras/Joffrey situation.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - S01 - Feedback
Q: How old is Dunk supposed to be on the show versus books?
They discuss Dunk as likely being in his late 20s in the show, perhaps a bit younger than Peter Dinklage's age in the main series, and speculate about whether age differences affect relationships and narrative stakes.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - S01E01 - The Hedge Knight
Q: What did you think of the Hedge Knight?
Anthony expresses admiration for Peter Claffey's performance and feels drawn into the character's emotional journey.
Electric Bookaloo: The Mystery Knight (Part 4)
Q: What would you say that your main interests lie?
Elysia responds that her main interests lie in science fiction, fantasy, and horror, collecting them under the umbrella of speculative fiction.

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