
From WinterIsComing.net, the Take the Black podcast brings you the latest in news, reviews and discussion about all things fantasy, sci-fi and genre.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 506 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Ruling a kingdom is harder than winning one.
This week on Take the Black, Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles dive deep into House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3, "Queen's Landing." We discuss why the episode has become the highest-rated in the series, ... more
Take the Black is LIVE immediately after House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2!
Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down one of the biggest episodes yet as Rhaenyra takes King's Landing, Aemond captures Harrenhal, Otto Hightower meets his fate, and... more
After years of anticipation, House of the Dragon finally brought the Battle of the Gullet to the screen. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles discuss the biggest surprises, the standout performances, the shocking deaths, and whether the battle lived up to f... more
What happens next in House of the Dragon Season 3? We asked fans for their best theories... and some of them are absolutely insane.
Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles are joined by special guests Wally from The Wallyverse and Taydoo from Village Hidden i... more
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Cut down on the “you know” filler. It’s excessive and distracting
Not much more to say than that.
I understand what George is say. Once I saw they were aging Alicent down and making them friends was going to hinder the future story. And what this season…. They kept trying to find a way to get them in seasons together.
Great analysis but the two hosts talk at the same time all the way through the podcast, interrupting each other for no reason and it becomes incredibly annoying. Is it really that hard to speak one at a time?!
The two Daniels constantly talk over each other, never achieve a natural conversation or discussion. They force laughter for things that aren't funny. Hard to listen to.
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A hands-on, fan-forward discussion show that covers fantasy, sci-fi, and broader genre entertainment, with a strong focus on big franchises and their live-action adaptations. Episodes frequently dissect current season coverage (notably fantasy epics), marketing pushes, leaks, and cast interviews, alongside thoughtful character analyses, production choices, and the evolving landscape of spin-offs and related media. Notable strengths include deep dives into marketing hype, behind-the-scenes context, and cross-franchise comparisons, which help potential listeners gauge how these hosts balance theory, hype, and grounded analysis while staying engaged with a passionate community.
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Take the Black Podcast launched 10 years ago and published 506 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Take the Black Podcast include:
1. Marq Nettles
2. Michael Patterson
3. Aysha Househ
4. Brandon Sanderson
5. Rosamund Pike
6. Daniel Henney
7. Josje Stradowski
8. Sophie Okonedo
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