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Take the Black Podcast
by FanSided
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.
Episodes
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Two Avatars?! Game of Thrones Season 4 Updates & Carrie’s Crazy Future!
Game of Thrones updates, a shocking new direction for Avatar, and Mike Flanagan's ambitious take on Carrie! Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles are back on Take the Black to break down the biggest developments in fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and Westeros. 00:00 — Intro 00:57 — Welcome to Take the Black &...
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THE PRINCE THAT WAS PROMISED THEORY JUST CHANGED?! Game of Thrones Breakdown
The Aegon’s Conquest movie has a release date, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 is teasing more Dorne, and a newly revealed Rhaegar Targaryen prophecy could change how we look at the Prince That Was Promised. On this episode of Take the Black, Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down the...
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Dungeon Crawler Carl Could Be the NEXT Game of Thrones
Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles dive into Brandon Sanderson’s comments on George R.R. Martin, George Lucas’ future Star Wars plans, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2, and why Dungeon Crawler Carl could be fantasy’s next major phenomenon. 00:00 — Welcome to Take the Black 01:59 — Dungeon…
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The BEST & WORST Targaryen Kings Ever! Plus A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Emmy Update
Who were the best and worst Targaryen rulers in the history of Westeros? Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles debate their picks from nearly 300 years of Targaryen rule, including Jaehaerys I, Aegon the Conqueror, Maegor the Cruel, Viserys I, Aerys II, Aegon IV and more. Which kings helped build the...
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Does A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms REALLY Deserve an Emmy?
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is officially making its Emmys push — but does the latest Game of Thrones series actually deserve to win Outstanding Drama Series? Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles debate AKOTSK’s chances against The Pitt, The Gilded Age, Slow Horses, Pluribus and more, plus the latest...
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What MUST Happen in House of the Dragon Season 4? | FULL BOOK SPOILERS
House of the Dragon is heading toward its final season — so what MUST we see before the Dance of the Dragons comes to an end? Daniel Roman & Marq Nettles go FULL BOOK SPOILERS to break down everything they want from House of the Dragon Season 4, including the characters, dragons, storylines and...
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The BIGGEST Fantasy & Sci-Fi Shows & Movies Coming This Fall!
Take the Black is looking ahead to the biggest fantasy and sci-fi TV shows and movies coming this fall and winter! Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down what they’re watching right now, then preview an absolutely stacked lineup featuring Dark Matter Season 2, Stranger Things, Resident Evil,...
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Did HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Stick the Landing? | Season 3 Finale Review
The House of the Dragon Season 3 finale is HERE! Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down the explosive Battle of Tumbleton, Rhaenyra's “dark queen” era, and the biggest questions left hanging after the season finale. 🔥 SPOILERS AHEAD! What did YOU think of the finale? Tell us in the comments!...
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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 7 Breakdown | The Mad King Reveals & Dragon Dreams
This week on Take the Black, Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down one of the biggest episodes of House of the Dragon yet and debate whether the shocking revelations from Game of Thrones: The Mad King stage play should be considered canon. Join us for theories, analysis, predictions, easter...
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The Biggest Death Yet, Daemon Goes Rogue & More! | House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 Breakdown
Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 6, including The Butcher's Ball, [REDACTED] shocking fate, Daeron's long-awaited arrival, Daemon's revenge mission & so much more… Join us for theories, analysis, predictions, easter eggs, lore discussion, and what all…
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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 Breakdown | Classic Game of Thrones is BACK!
House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 may have delivered the closest thing we've seen to classic Game of Thrones in years. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down every major moment, including Criston Cole's doomed campaign, Roddy the Ruin and Oscar Tully's brilliant strategy, Aemond's…
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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 REACTION | Welcome to Tumbleton Changes EVERYTHING!
House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 is here! Daniel Roman & Marq Nettles break down EVERYTHING from "Welcome to Tumbleton" immediately after the episode ends. Did HBO make the right changes? Is it time to separate the show from the book? 🌐 Website: https://winteriscoming.net 📘 Facebook: /...
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HOTD Season 3 Episode 3 Breakdown | Ruling Westeros Is Hard
Ruling a kingdom is harder than winning one. This week on Take the Black, Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles dive deep into House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3, "Queen's Landing." We discuss why the episode has become the highest-rated in the series, Rhaenyra's return to King's Landing, Corlys'...
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HOTD Season 3 Episode 2 Breakdown | RHAENYRA TAKES KING'S LANDING!
Take the Black is LIVE immediately after House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2! Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down one of the biggest episodes yet as Rhaenyra takes King's Landing, Aemond captures Harrenhal, Otto Hightower meets his fate, and the fallout from the Battle of the Gullet...
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The Battle of the Gullet Is FINALLY Here. Was It Worth the Wait? | HOTD Season 3 Premiere Review
After years of anticipation, House of the Dragon finally brought the Battle of the Gullet to the screen. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles discuss the biggest surprises, the standout performances, the shocking deaths, and whether the battle lived up to fan expectations. Plus: Rhaenyra, Aemond…
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We Read the WILDEST House of the Dragon Season 3 Fan Theories
What happens next in House of the Dragon Season 3? We asked fans for their best theories... and some of them are absolutely insane. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles are joined by special guests Wally from The Wallyverse and Taydoo from Village Hidden in the A to react to, debate, and rank the most...
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House of the Dragon Season 3 Hype EXPLODES! New Footage, Leaks & Major Reveals
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 footage, Rhaenyra's evolving mission, Daemon's return...
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House of the Dragon is planning a FAKE Targaryen PLOT?!
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 being so secretive? We break down the wild "Fake...
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Will House of the Dragon’s Battle of the Gullet Live Up To Fire & Blood?
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 it to The Lord of the Rings' Battle of Helm's...
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Rhaenyra’s DISTURBING New Scene? House of the Dragon S3 Leaks!
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 Torrhen Manderly. We also check in on the "A…
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House of the Dragon Season 3 Poster Details & Predictions (Plus, From Season 4 Thoughts!)
The Dance of the Dragons is heating up! This week on Take the Black, Natalie Zamora and Marq Nettles dive deep into the brand-new House of the Dragon Season 3 poster. From Rhaenyra finally standing at the foot of the Iron Throne to the glaring absence of Ser Criston Cole in the main art—what does...
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Is Anyone Actually Excited for House of the Dragon Season 3?
The dragons are returning, but is the fandom ready? This week on Take the Black, Daniel Roman and Natalie Zamora dive deep into the brand-new House of the Dragon Season 3 teaser trailer. We break down the highlights, the confusing moments, and discuss whether the "vocal minority" is right to be...
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What Game of Thrones spinoffs do we want to see next?
Warner Bros. says the Game of Thrones IP is "infinite"—but is that a good thing? 🏰 Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down the new "supernova" strategy for Westeros. From the Aegon’s Conquest movie to the retooled Arya & Jon Snow sequel, we’re looking at every spinoff in development and…
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The Winds of Winter "Leak" & Everything We Know About The Aegon’s Conquest Movie
Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles are back to break down a massive week in the world of George R.R. Martin! First, we head to CinemaCon for the official reveal of "Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest." With Beau Willimon (Andor, House of Cards) writing, is this the big-screen epic Westeros deserves? We...
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What is the GREATEST Game of Thrones Moment Ever?
The North remembers... and so do we! ❄️ It has been 15 years since Game of Thrones first premiered on HBO, and the Take the Black crew is celebrating all month long. Join Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles (House of Nettles) as they dive into a massive retrospective. We’re breaking down our absolute...
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Stephen Colbert’s NEW Lord of the Rings Movie?!
Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles (House of Nettles) dive into the massive news: Stephen Colbert is co-writing the next Lord of the Rings movie, "Shadows of the Past." Plus, we’ve got major House of the Dragon Season 3 updates. Is Fabien Frankel hinting at a Criston Cole redemption arc? And what did...
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House of the Dragon Season 3 LEAKS: Huge Fire & Blood Changes?!
Daniel Roman & Marq Nettles dive into the newest developments from Westeros, including surprising casting news, intriguing set leaks, and what they might reveal about the future of House of the Dragon. Some of these clues could hint at big storytelling shifts, possible timeline changes, and…
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Dunk & Egg Season 2 Casts + Aegon Conqueror Movie News!
Season 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is coming... and we’ve got the latest castings, leaks from Spain, and production drama! Plus, Warner Bros.’ Game of Thrones movie on Aegon the Conqueror is stirring the pot. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break it all down and debate what’s next for...
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms FINALE Breakdown + House of the Dragon Season 3 TEASER Reaction
Welcome back to Take the Black, your after-show for all things in the world of Westeros. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles go LIVE immediately after Episode 6, “The Morrow,” to break down the ending of Dunk & Egg’s first season and react to the first House of the Dragon Season 3 teaser. ⚔️ SPOILERS...
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Ep 5 Breakdown | Exploring Dunk’s Past & The EXPLOSIVE Trial of Seven
The Trial of Seven is finally here… Welcome back to Take the Black, your deep dive into A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and the world of Westeros. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles go LIVE immediately after Episode 5, “In the Name of the Mother,” to break down everything. From Dunk's upbringing in…
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Ep 4 Breakdown | The Trial of Seven Approaches
This week on Take the Black, hosts Daniel Roman & Marq Nettles break down A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 4: “The Trial of Seven Approaches.” We’re reacting to one of the most pivotal episodes of the season, packed with political tension, shocking reveals, and the looming chaos of trial by...
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Ep 3 Breakdown | Egg’s Secret REVEALED!
This week on Take the Black, hosts Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 3, “The Squire” — and yes, we’re diving headfirst into Egg’s long-teased secret... Then, we shift gears to big fantasy news: Apple TV is officially adapting Brandon Sanderson’s...
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Ep 2 Breakdown | Dunk Meets the Targaryens
On this episode of Take the Black, we break down Episode 2 of HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Daniel Roman & Marq Nettles dive into Dunk and Egg’s next chapter that includes the introduction of more Targaryens! From jousts and puppet shows to campfire conversations, we unpack how this…
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Ep 1 Breakdown: Dunk & Egg Are Here!
Westeros is BACK! ⚔️ On this episode of Take the Black, we break down Episode 1 of HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms immediately after it airs. Join Daniel Roman & Marq Nettles analyze the premiere’s biggest moments, character introductions, themes, and how this new series fits into George R.…
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What to Expect from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | Full Series Preview + New Co-Host!!
Host Daniel Roman officially welcomes Marq Nettles, Game of Thrones content creator and longtime fan of Westeros, as the new co-host of the podcast. Together, they dive deep into HBO’s upcoming series “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” ahead of its debut. In this episode, Daniel and Marq break down...
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Take the Black Is BACK! House of the Dragon Returns, Marvel’s Future & Fantasy TV’s Year Ahead!!
After months of silence, Take the Black has returned! Host Daniel Roman is back on the mic to kick off a brand-new era of the podcast... and this is just the beginning. In this comeback episode, Daniel teases what fans can expect over the next few months, including the upcoming announcement of a...
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Is this the best Superman movie ever made?
On today’s episode of Take The Black, Dan Selcke and guest co-host Michael Patterson give their full review of James Gunn’s Superman. Is this the best version of the Man of Steel ever put on screen? We discuss the performances, the story, and how it stacks up to previous Superman films. Then, we...
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Hating Jurassic World Rebirth, loving The Sandman, hoping for The Winds of Winter
On today’s episode of Take The Black, Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman discuss whether there's finally a reason to hope for The Winds of Winter, after George R.R. Martin announces appearances at both Worldcon and New York Comic Con. Fans are sending encouragement — will it be enough? We also break…
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Squid Game season 3: Triumph, failure or both?
On today’s episode of Take The Black, Dan Selcke and guest co-host Aysha Ashley Househ dive deep into Squid Game season 3. Was it a masterpiece or a misstep — or maybe both? From thrilling games to emotionally complex characters, we break it all down: Player 222’s baby dilemma, the cryptic…
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We review The Hedge Knight, the book that will become A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
On today’s episode of Take the Black, Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman review The Hedge Knight, the beloved Game of Thrones novella that will soon be adapted into the HBO series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. What makes this Dunk & Egg tale so special — and how might HBO bring it to life? They also...
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The Wheel of Time fans fight / Dune eyes the future / How do franchises become boring?
On this week’s episode of Take the Black, Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman break down some of the wildest stories in sci-fi and fantasy! First, they dive into the passionate fan campaign to save The Wheel of Time, including sky banners, Sao Paulo billboards, and emotional IG posts from Rosamund Pike....
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The fight to save The Wheel of Time continues, Game of Thrones: War for Westeros
Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we stop by Westeros for some House of the Dragon season 3 casting updates and to react to the new video game Game of Thrones: War for Westeros. PLUS, we check in on the The Wheel of Time cancellation...
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Can author Joe Abercrombie point the way forward for fantasy?
Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: the big-budget sci-fi fantasy boom is dead, so what is the future of fantasy onscreen? Can Joe Abercrombie save it alongside James Cameron with an adaptation of The Devils? Also, our reactions to…
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The Wheel of Time canceled, The Last of Us finale reviewed
Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we vent our frustration at Amazon Studio's decision to cancel The Wheel of Time after it just had its best season yet - is there a chance the fans can save this show? Also, HBO announces the three main...
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Inside our exclusive Brandon Sanderson interview, giant fantasy sets rise
Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we stop over to Westeros for some Emmy news regarding House of the Dragon season 2, set photos for Season 3, and updates from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. In our main segment, we go in-depth with our...
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The Brandon Sanderson interview: Wind and Truth, Ghostbloods, and the space age of the Cosmere
Winter Is Coming's Daniel Roman sits down for a far-ranging interview with Brandon Sanderson, the New York Times bestselling author of The Stormlight Archive, Mistborn, Skyward, Elantris, and a number of other books, including the final three novels of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time. In…
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Game of Thrones prequel delayed, Murderbot early review
Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: updates from Westeros as we react to rumors of who might compose A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and news of the release date. PLUS, it's the Week of Brandon Sanderson as we hype up our…
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Andor makes Star Wars history, House of the Dragon tries to make TV history
Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: updates from Westeros as we react to comments from Ryan Condal, Steve Toussaint (Corlys Velaryon) and production designer Jim Clay who all seem to be hyping season 3 of House of the Dragon. Also, we...
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Waiting on The Wheel of Time season 4, Sinners and Andor
Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: updates from Westeros as we take a look at some behind the scenes photos for House of the Dragon season 3, and updates on the upcoming Game of Thrones: Kingsroad game coming out in May! In our main...
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Did The Last of Us and The Wheel of Time pull it off?
Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we give our reactions to episode 2 of The Last of Us season 2, and the season finale of The Wheel of Time season 3 - what did we think of these important episodes of TV? Lastly, some What Are We...
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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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