Game of Thrones: On the Throne Podcast

The Shat on TV crew that brought you "Game of Thrones," "Westworld," "True Detective," "American Gods," and "Taboo" launch their newest TV venture: "Watchmen" on HBO. "Watchmen" takes place in an alternative, contemporary reality in the United States, in which masked vigilantes became outlawed due to their violent methods. Despite this, some gather around in order to start a revolution while others are out to stop it before it is too late. Find out why we're watching "Watchmen" and why you should, too. Subscribe Now Android: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-android Apple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-itunes Help Support the Podcast Support with PayPal: https://shatontv.com/paypal Support with Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcasts Shop Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey: https://shatontv.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-review Leave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Email: hosts@shatontv.com All TV Feeds & Social Media: https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow Our 80s & 90s Movie Podcast - http://shatthemovies.com

The Thronie Awards are here! More than 450 listeners voted for the best and worst of "Game of Thrones" Season 8, and the results are in. Listen to hear who won Best Dressed, Thickest Plot Armor, Biggest WTF Moment, Best Death, Man of The Year, Woman of the Year, and Leeroy Jenkins Medal of Honor. Plus, Big D and Gene share their thoughts on Season 8 as a whole: what was good, what was bad, and did the final season ruin the "Game of Thrones" legacy? Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal - https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link - https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey - http://shatthemovies.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review - https://shatontv.com/game-of-thrones-review Leave a Voicemail - (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media - https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast - http://shatthemovies.com Theme Song - "Seven Nation Army (Epic Orchestral Cover)" - Ciaran Burch

We asked you to withhold judgment until after the Game of Thrones finale. And now that our watch has ended, it's time for the gloves to come off. This Small Council listener mail edition gets down to the nasty business of assigning blame for a questionable season 8, casting shade on the show runners, George R. R. Martin, and even poor Gene Lyons. As fans dig into "The Iron Throne," messages pour in to question Bran's legitimacy as king, Jon's right to be alive, the Kingsmoot's entire function, and why HBO's most successful series is ending. Gene learns an important lesson about the C-word. No, not that one, and Big D guides us through a record number of voicemails. Have a listen, then join us Tuesday for a Bonus Small Council! Read All Small Council Emailshttps://shatontv.com/category/game-of-thrones-small-council/ Read Emails Read on the Podcasthttps://shatontv.com/tag/small-council-read/ Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal - https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link - https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey - http://shatthemovies.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review - https://shatontv.com/game-of-thrones-review Leave a Voicemail - (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media - https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast - http://shatthemovies.com Theme Song - "Seven Nation Army (Epic Orchestral Cover)" - Ciaran Burch

Game of Thrones' series finale, "The Iron Throne," felt like two episodes wrapped in one. Maybe even two TV shows wrapped in one. There was the somber, sobering examination of absolute power corrupting absolutely, and there was the saccharine sweet series of farewells to our favorite characters that prevent a civil war. But in the end, we got some answers a decade in the making. Who would sit on the throne? Would there be a throne? What would Arya do when the killing was over? Could anyone defeat a queen with Unsullied, Dothraki, and a dragon at her disposal? Where the hell is Yara? And did Robin Arryn die? Have a quick listen to the Instacast, recorded immediately after the series finale punched in the gut while trying to tickle our funny bones. You're a weird one, Episode 6. Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal - https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link - https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey - http://shatthemovies.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review - https://shatontv.com/game-of-thrones-review Leave a Voicemail - (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media - https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast - http://shatthemovies.com Theme Song - "Seven Nation Army (Epic Orchestral Cover)" - Ciaran Burch

"The Bells" should have been the triumphant climax for "Game of Thrones." It was the battle we all were waiting for. The good guys finally made it to King's Landing, and justice would be done. But "Game of Thrones" Season 8, Episode 5 gave fans something different: a look at the horrors of war, the power of legacy, and the unsatisfying end to some of our favorite characters. Sunday was the day many viewers said "enough," but a small contingent said, "Let's take a second look." And some even said, "We don't want justice. We want destruction." Join Gene Lyons and Dick Ebert as they debate whether Daenerys is truly a Mad Queen or simply a brutal conqueror who is perfectly sane. Examine which deaths were deserved and what happens now that the fires have turned to ash. Learn more about character arcs and why some of them feel less gratifying than others. And, of course, we've gotta talk about that Euron's and Jaime's Knife Party at The Cove. Watch Big D's Top Gun Mashup Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal - https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link - https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey - http://shatthemovies.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review - https://shatontv.com/game-of-thrones-review Leave a Voicemail - (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media - https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast - http://shatthemovies.com Theme Song - "Seven Nation Army (Epic Orchestral Cover)" - Ciaran Burch

Season 8 Episode 4 gave us a standoff between Cersei and Daenerys, a farewell between Jon Snow and Ghost, a funeral for the fallen, and whispers between Tyrion and Varys. But listener mail mostly was about one thing: How the hell is the North so bad at stuff? We scoured more than 200 emails and voicemails after "The Last of The Starks," and we chose the best for this edition of the "Game of Thrones" Small Council. Hear other listeners' takes on the new Scorpion design, whether King's Landing will fall, Jaime's and Brienne's romance, female disempowerment, and who ultimately will sit on the Iron Throne. Other topics in this edition: Missandei's execution is the death of diplomacy Dany isn't mad. She's just angry. How does Euron always know where to be? Canadian wrath Gendry's path to the throne Vary's secret aspirations Tom from Chicago's SWOT analysis of the war to come and much, much more! Read All Small Council Emailshttps://shatontv.com/category/game-of-thrones-small-council/ Read Emails Read on the Podcasthttps://shatontv.com/tag/small-council-read/ Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal - https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link - https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey - http://shatthemovies.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review - https://shatontv.com/game-of-thrones-review Leave a Voicemail - (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media - https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast - http://shatthemovies.com Theme Song - "Seven Nation Army (Epic Orchestral Cover)" - Ciaran Burch

"The Last of The Starks" mixed Game of Thrones Season 8's huge scale and intimate conversation with something we haven't seen in a while: cutthroat political jockeying and deep questions of identity. What does family mean? Who is best to take the throne? At what point does savior become tyrant? When did the show turn into Scorpion City? Find out what drinking games taught us, why Sansa told Tyrion the secret that's not really a secret anymore, and who's where on the map as we head into Episode 5. Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal - https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link - https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey - http://shatthemovies.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review - https://shatontv.com/game-of-thrones-review Leave a Voicemail - (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media - https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast - http://shatthemovies.com Theme Song - "Seven Nation Army (Epic Orchestral Cover)" - Ciaran Burch

"The Long Night," Game of Thrones' third episode of Season 8, delivered the longest battle scene ever filmed and forever changed the landscape of Westeros. For every fan of the action and drama, there was an equal fan asking important questions about convenience, strategy, and faithfulness to the world of George R.R. Martin created. Put on your scuba suits, Deep Divers, we're plunging to depths we've never attempted before as Dick Ebert uses his combat engineer experience to compare Jon Snow's military tactics to U.S. Army Field Manual recommendations. Find out where the trebuchets should have been placed, why the trench was a disaster, and how paint could have protected Rhaegal and Drogon. Read Full: THE BATTLE OF WINTERFELL: A TACTICAL ANALYSIS https://www.wired.com/story/game-of-thrones-winterfell-battle-tactical-analysis/ Read Full: Game Of Thrones The Siege Of Winterfell: A Military Strategist Takes A Look https://www.forces.net/military-life/fun/game-thrones-siege-winterfell-military-strategist-takes-look Meanwhile, Gene Lyons goes full fanboy as he defends "Game of Thrones" against the naysayers, reports from behind the scenes at HBO, and explains how his Macbook is the real Lord of Light. This is the podcast for anyone who thought "The Long Night" was visually tough to follow, championed the wrong hero, was overly simple, suffered from military blunders, or provided too much plot armor for beloved characters. Join us for that conversation. Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal - https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link - https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey - http://shatthemovies.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review - https://shatontv.com/game-of-thrones-review Leave a Voicemail - (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media - https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast - http://shatthemovies.com Theme Song - "Seven Nation Army (Epic Orchestral Cover)" - Ciaran Burch

"A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms" touched our hearts and inspired listener mail about Winterfell's crypts, Daenerys' ability to lead, "Jenny of Oldstones" lyrics, Cersei's pregnancy, Brienne's knighting, and Bran's greensight. But mostly, y'all just wanted to talk about Arya's sex scene. This expanded edition of the Small Council listener mail pod packs more than double the email and voicemail we received after Game of Thrones' Season 8 debut. Plus, you might even hear the voice of the Night King for the first time. Listener mail also covers Arya's weapon, Sansa's wisdom, HBO's reluctance to kill major characters, and a pronunciation lesson from Gene Lyons and the late Roy Dotrice. Read All Small Council Emailshttps://shatontv.com/category/game-of-thrones-small-council/ Read Emails Read on the Podcasthttps://shatontv.com/tag/small-council-read/ Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal - https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link - https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey - http://shatthemovies.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review - https://shatontv.com/game-of-thrones-review Leave a Voicemail - (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media - https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast - http://shatthemovies.com Theme Song - "Seven Nation Army (Epic Orchestral Cover)" - Ciaran Burch

Two episodes and no major battles? No major deaths? It's true, and it's glorious. "Game of Thrones" is playing the long game on a short season, showing that HBO has grown and evolved to always show the audience something better than they knew they wanted. Season 8 Episode 2 made us throw away our notebooks and just feel along with these characters, reminding us of how much we've grown to love them over the years and how much their wholesale deaths are going to hurt. But it wasn't all gloom and doom. Arya's secret weapon was revealed. And then ARYA was revealed, leaving us all feeling a little bit like we just watching our niece disrobe. Ghost showed up. Jon revealed his true name to Dany, and the Night King was conspicuously absent to his own party. Plus we saw the abbreviated trial of Jaime Lannister, the knighting of Brienne, and discovered why they call Tormound "Giantsbane." Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal - https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link - https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey - http://shatthemovies.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review - https://shatontv.com/game-of-thrones-review Leave a Voicemail - (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media - https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast - http://shatthemovies.com Theme Song - "Seven Nation Army (Epic Orchestral Cover)" - Ciaran Burch

If you thought "Winterfell" was a slow start to Game of Thrones Season 8, you weren't paying attention. Between the emotional reunions and Alladin-esque dragon dates, HBO's flagship series outlined all the alliances forming as the living make their last stand. And how each alliance might fail. Episode 1 also gave glimpses of how the good guys can win. We'll outline the secret weapons, powerful assets, and key strategies Jon Snow and Co. will need to survive against staggering odds. Big D maps out his military advice for the Battle of Winterfell, and Gene Lyons explains the significance of the Night King's Smalljon Umber wall art at Last Hearth. Who is the "old friend" Bran is waiting for in Winterfell's courtyard? The episode closes with the arrival of Jaime Lannister, but it could be someone else. Someone like family. Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal - https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link - https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey - http://shatthemovies.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review - https://shatontv.com/game-of-thrones-review Leave a Voicemail - (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media - https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast - http://shatthemovies.com Theme Song - "Seven Nation Army (Epic Orchestral Cover)" - Ciaran Burch

Game of Thrones' final season is up on us, and HBO is pulling out all the stops for its six-episode finale. The battles will be bigger, the stakes will be higher, and each decision will be more critical. As you prepare for a tearful farewell, the Shat Crew is gearing up for three episodes a week: The Instacast, The Deep Dive, and The Small Council fan emails. But first, we'll break down the official Season 8 trailer, which gives a lot more insights than you might expect. Gene think he knows which castle will fall first, and Big D predicts just how long it'll take. We'll plunge headfirst into the promised Battle of Winterfell, with fun facts about the grueling 11-week shoot and the full hour of combat that will dominate an 82-minute mega-episode. Find our more about the veteran directors and writers charged with bringing Game of Thrones to a close, and learn who we'd like to see on the Iron Throne. Also on this Season 8 preview: Will we see Podrick's finest hour? Or a Wight Hodor? Was Robb Stark stupid or a stand-up guy? Could Babysitter Mountain have saved the kingdom? Will Cersei's treachery doom mankind? And Big D's WWE presentation of CLEGANEBOWL Have a listen and be sure to subscribe for the most thrilling two months of our Shat-tastic lives. WE FIGHT FOR THE LIVING! Read All Small Council Emailshttps://shatontv.com/category/game-of-thrones-small-council/ Read Emails Read on the Podcasthttps://shatontv.com/tag/small-council-read/ Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal - https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link - https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey - http://shatthemovies.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review - https://shatontv.com/game-of-thrones-review Leave a Voicemail - (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media - https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast - http://shatthemovies.com Theme Song - "Seven Nation Army (Epic Orchestral Cover)" - Ciaran Burch

What on viewers minds after the thrilling finale to Game of Thrones Season 7? Incest, Clegane Bowl, Littlefinger's justice, Theon's survival and Tyrion's master plan. This week's Small Council also examines your emails on redemption arks, Lannister and Stark babies, and whether Ned Stark was a fraud. With more than 100 emails submitted for this episode, it's a power-packed edition of On The Throne. Vote On The Thronie Awards https://shatontv.com/thronies Read All Small Council Emailshttps://shatontv.com/category/game-of-thrones-small-council/ Read Emails Read on the Podcasthttps://shatontv.com/tag/small-council-read/ Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal - https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link - https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey - http://shatthemovies.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review - https://shatontv.com/game-of-thrones-review Leave a Voicemail - (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media - https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast - http://shatthemovies.com Theme Song - "Seven Nation Army (Epic Orchestral Cover)" - Ciaran Burch Website - https://shatontv.com/category/game-of-thrones Email - mailto:hosts@shatontv.com Our Movies Podcast - http://shatthemovies.com Theme Song - "Seven Nation Army (Epic Orchestral Cover)" - Ciaran Burch