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Jason and Greta discuss the sixth episode of the season with guests Fabien Frankel, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, and Jim Clay, exploring themes of identity and production design.

Jason and Greta dive into the monumental sixth episode of the season. They welcome back Fabien Frankel (Ser Criston Cole) to discuss this episode, Cole’s journey to find his purpose, and where Fabien is on his own journey with imposter syndrome. Then, Greta talks with Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (Prince Daeron Targaryen) about Daeron’s identity crisis and what Daeron would be like as King. And finally, Jason and Greta sit down with Production Designer Jim Clay to learn how they built the town of Tumbleton for Season 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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