A Storm of Spoilers

This week, House of the Dragon is back and Da7e and Neil are soaring above the chaos in The Gullet as spectacle reigns supreme.In The Calm [04:50], they discuss this episode's structure as both a climax for season 2's story and the beginning of season 3. They unpack the polygons and ethical wartime actions of the newest dragon, Sheepstealer. And they consider which of the newly-introduced characters will be the most interesting as the season goes on.Then in The Storm [01:15:04], they attempt to sketch out the pacing of events in this eight episode season, identify the potential big set pieces, and make predictions based upon the "Weeks Ahead" trailer.Next week, season 3 continues! Storm of Spoilers returns on Monday to cover the second episode with more calm, more storm, and undoubtedly a plethora of options for The Catelyn Stark Memorial Ironic Statement Award.To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil.You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Dark watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil

This week, Da7e and Neil return to Westeros after a long night away for the gut-wrenching, goopy penultimate episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.In The Calm [05:02], they discuss the season's climactic moments and how it stacks up against previous Westeros shockers. They also consider who is to blame for what happened, whether the flashbacks were the right adaptation choice, and what it all has to do with the Blackfyre Rebellion.Then in The Storm [01:01:10], they look ahead to the season finale and where the show may diverge from the books before addressing some of the press tour spoilers being dropped by the show's lead actors.Next week, the season finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms! Your faithful hosts return to your feeds on Monday to discuss episode six, "The Morrow," and look ahead to what we can expect from season two.To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil.You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Hannibal watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil

This week, Da7e and Neil are hungry for bacon and egg sandwiches as Dunk and Egg get into more trouble than you'd expect from a 30-minute episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. In The Calm [05:18], your faithful hosts kick things off with several very important lore corrections from last week's pod. Then they discuss this week's big reveal, the tonal shift signaled by the closing credits music, and the effective deployment of the Save the Cat Horse trope.Then in The Storm [01:03:34], Neil puts on his fortune teller cloak to unpack all the lore connections hinted at in this episode. And Da7e makes bold predictions about who may stand with Dunk now that he's in a bit of hot water. Plus, a bold claim is made about how this first season will be remembered... Next week, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms drops its fourth episode early (on Friday, February 6) because of something called the Superb Owl, which means that A Storm of Spoilers will be in your feeds on Saturday.To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil.You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Hannibal watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil

This week, Da7e and Neil return to Westeros to meet Ser Dunk and his new friend Egg as they make their way to a tourney and HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms gets underway.In The Calm [04:26], they discuss the show's leisurely pace and lighter tone, the chemistry between its leads, and the many colorful banners they spotted in Ashford Meadow. They also discuss the lore behind stories about The Vulture King and the mummers' play about the knight with the mirror shield.Then in The Storm [54:16], your faithful hosts break down the "Weeks Ahead" trailer and discuss how the show will pad out the plot of George R.R. Martin's novella with flashbacks, dragon dreams, and feats of strength.Next week, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms continues with episode two, "Hard Salt Beef" on Sunday evening, then Da7e and Neil will be back in your feeds with their deep dive on Monday afternoon.To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil.You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Hannibal watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil

This week, Da7e and Neil end 2025 by recounting the WORST THING WE WATCHED THIS YEAR.Join us as War of the Worlds, The Electric State, Witcher Season 4, and Mountainhead battle it out for the top/bottom spotThen, starting at 00:36:59 enjoy a little bit of the stuff we do over at patreon.com/Da7eandNeil with a free ESSENTIAL TV 2025 Segment!Next up for this podcast return to Westeros the week of January 12th to cover A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil.

This week, Da7e and Neil tackle the intensity of yellow smoke and Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise as Welcome to Derry delivers its penultimate season one episode.In The Calm [04:52], they attempt to unravel rules of the entity's dragonglass pillar cage, highlight the show's exploration of 1960s American politics, and go deep on the quality of digital smoke and carefully stitched oners.Then in The Storm [01:06:56], your faithful hosts break down the trailer for the season finale and make some bold predictions, including some wild swings that involve flash-forwards and unexpected cameos.Next week, the Derry era comes to a close with the season one finale, "Winter Fire."To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil.You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Leftovers watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil

This week, Da7e and Neil follow the trail of evil into the sewers to find a familiar and terrifying face as Welcome to Derry season one closes in on its climax.In The Calm [05:55], they ponder whether the show's lore is a trap, analyze some fresh new clown polygons, and discuss the geographical limitations of the entity's powers.Then in The Storm [01:10:50], your faithful hosts attempt to predict what new terrors await Dick Hallorann in the episodes to come and set the stage for what could be another classic HBO penultimate battle episode.Next week, Welcome to Derry deals with the fallout from the sewers and unravels the entity's plan further with episode 6, "In The Name of the Father."To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil.You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Leftovers watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil