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Take the Black Podcast

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House Of the Dragon
Game Of Thrones
The Wheel Of Time
A Knight Of the Seven Kingdoms
George R.R. Martin
The Last Of Us
Daemon Targaryen
The Rings Of Power
HBO
Dragons
Westeros
Star Wars
Squid Game
Interview With the Vampire
The Boys
Dunk and Egg
George R. R. Martin
Andor
Fire and Blood
Rhaenyra Targaryen

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.

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Latest Episodes

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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Recent Guests

Marq Nettles
Game of Thrones TV and film content creator
House of Nettles
Episode: What to Expect from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | Full Series Preview + New Co-Host!!
Michael Patterson
Editor of Bam Smack Pow
Bam Smack Pow
Episode: Is this the best Superman movie ever made?
Aysha Househ
Guest co-host in the Phantom Network
Episode: Squid Game season 3: Triumph, failure or both?
Brandon Sanderson
Renowned fantasy author known for 'Mistborn' and 'The Stormlight Archive'
Episode: Inside our exclusive Brandon Sanderson interview, giant fantasy sets rise
Rosamund Pike
Lead actress known for her role as Moiraine in The Wheel of Time
Prime Video
Episode: We talked to The Wheel of Time cast all about season 3
Daniel Henney
Actor known for his role as Lan in The Wheel of Time
Prime Video
Episode: We talked to The Wheel of Time cast all about season 3
Josje Stradowski
Actor in a notable role in The Wheel of Time
Prime Video
Episode: We talked to The Wheel of Time cast all about season 3
Sophie Okonedo
Actress known for her role in The Wheel of Time
Prime Video
Episode: We talked to The Wheel of Time cast all about season 3
Marcus Rutherford
Actor known for his role as Perrin in The Wheel of Time
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Episode: We talked to The Wheel of Time cast all about season 3

Hosts

Daniel Roman
Host of Take the Black podcast; editor at WinterIsComing.net
Marq Nettles
Co-host of Take the Black Podcast; part of House of Nettles

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 162 ratings
  • You know you know you know

    Cut down on the “you know” filler. It’s excessive and distracting

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Dirk's Diggler
    United States5 months ago
  • Kinda annoying.

    Not much more to say than that.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Alkingtfdrtunvfybvg
    United States2 years ago
  • Issues

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loveatfirstglow
    United States2 years ago
  • Stop interrupting!

    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?!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    djwallace4542
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • No Chemistry

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    DRLee13
    United States3 years ago

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Fans value insights into marketing, leaks, and cross-franchise context; some critique host dynamics but keep coming back for coverage.
A must-listen for GoT/fantasy fans; deep dives with strong host chemistry.
Listeners appreciate thorough analysis and playful banter, though some episodes feel overly opinionated.

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The Wheel of Time fans fight / Dune eyes the future / How do franchises become boring?
Q: What do you think of the state of franchises like Marvel and Star Wars?
There's an exhaustion with a lot of the movie-going public with soulless franchise continuations, and better content needs to be produced.
The Wheel of Time fans fight / Dune eyes the future / How do franchises become boring?
Q: Do you think this holds water?
It makes perfect sense that longer delays could lead to difficulty in reassembling a large cast and crew for a returning show.
Andor makes Star Wars history, House of the Dragon tries to make TV history
Q: Will this season have anything that even comes close to the Prison Arc?
Yes, this season definitely has comparable moments of intensity and significance.
Andor makes Star Wars history, House of the Dragon tries to make TV history
Q: What drew you through these three episodes?
The storytelling and pacing in the episodes kept capturing my attention until I couldn’t stop watching.
The Brandon Sanderson interview: Wind and Truth, Ghostbloods, and the space age of the Cosmere
Q: What made you decide to approach it that way?
I think every series would be better if it were done this way.

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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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1. Game of Owns - House of the Dragon
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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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