Ep.1: The Hedge Knight (with Showrunner Ira Parker and Composer Dan Romer)

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Jason and Greta discuss the series premiere and their impressions of the main characters while interviewing showrunner Ira Parker and composer Dan Romer.

Jason and Greta discuss the series premiere and their first impressions of Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall and his young squire Egg. They talk with showrunner Ira Parker about what first drew him to this story and where Dunk stands in his knightly journey. Then, Jason and Greta sit down with composer Dan Romer, who shares how he created a unique musical landscape for the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Jason, Greta

Guests: Ira Parker, Dan Romer

Topics covered

• series premiere
• character analysis
• musical composition
• storytelling
• knightly journey

Keywords

• Game of Thrones
• Dunk
• Egg
• Ira Parker
• Dan Romer
• musical landscape
• premiere impressions

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