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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
The Rings Of Power
HBO
Daemon Targaryen
Westeros
Dragons
Star Wars
Squid Game
Interview With the Vampire
The Boys
Dunk and Egg
George R. R. Martin
Andor
Fire and Blood
Severance

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

House of the Dragon Season 3 is almost here, and HBO has unleashed a flood of new footage, interviews, premiere reactions, and shocking reveals. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down the latest Season 3 hype, major cast comments, new dragon footag... more

Where in the world is Daeron Targaryen?! On this week's episode of Take the Black, Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles dive deep into the massive casting leak from Sky Italia confirming Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as the youngest Green prince. But why is HBO b... more

Welcome back to Take the Black! Natalie Zamora and Marq Nettles dive deep into the absolute biggest event looming over Westeros. With showrunners calling the Battle of the Gullet "arguably the craziest episode of television ever made" and comparing i... more

Is Rhaenyra Targaryen about to go full "Mad Queen"? 🐉 Daniel and Marq dive into the disturbing new "rat leak" for House of the Dragon Season 3! Plus, we’re breaking down the first official looks at Tommy Flanagan as Roddy the Ruin, Black Aly, and To... 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
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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
Prime Video
Episode: We talked to The Wheel of Time cast all about season 3

Hosts

Daniel Roman
Editor and host with deep involvement in winteriscoming.net and related GoT fantasy coverage.
Marq Nettles
Co‑host with broad involvement in GoT and fantasy content, including co‑hosting duties and commentary.

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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Critiques often focus on lively banter and occasional overlap between hosts, suggesting room for tighter moderation.
Fans appreciate deep dives into GoT lore and spin‑offs, with praise for coverage of Dunk & Egg and House of the Dragon.
Overall, hosts deliver thorough fantasy analysis with strong source material knowledge, though pacing and interruptions are noted by some listeners.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Take the Black Podcast

What is Take the Black Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fantasy and sci‑fi focused discussion show that analyzes ongoing series, spin-offs, and adaptations within the Game of Thrones universe and broader genre media. Episodes frequently cover House of the Dragon, The Dunk & Egg stories, and related fantasy properties, mixing news, speculation, and deep dives into character arcs, production details, and adaptation choices. Notable strengths include long-running, in-depth breakdowns, a strong sense of community around source material, and a willingness to explore leaks and upcoming projects while weighing reliability. The format often features back-and-forth banter between two co‑hosts with extensive knowledge of the genre ecosystem, and occasional guest appearances keeps perspectives varied for... more

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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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