Take the Black Podcast

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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    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 Flea Bottom, major Blackfyre Rebellion callbacks and massive consequences coming out of the melee, there’s a lot to unpack. ⚔️ SPOILERS AHEAD! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Take the Black on all social platforms: 🌐 Website: https://winteriscoming.net 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiCnet 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wicnet 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@WinterisComing.Net 🔥 Marq Nettles on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@House_of_Nettles 🐦 X: https://x.com/WiCnet #AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms #GameOfThrones #DunkAndEgg #TakeTheBlack #HouseOfTheDragon Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1 hr

  2. FEB 8

    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 combat. ⚔️ SPOILERS AHEAD! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Take the Black on all social platforms: 🌐 Website: https://winteriscoming.net 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiCnet 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wicnet 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@WinterisComing.Net 🔥 Marq Nettles on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@House_of_Nettles 🐦 X: https://x.com/WiCnet #AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms #GameOfThrones #DunkAndEgg #TakeTheBlack #HouseOfTheDragon Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    58 min

  3. FEB 2

    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 Cosmere. We break down what it means that Mistborn is starting as a film franchise, The Stormlight Archive is heading to television, and why Sanderson serving as the creative architect could be a game-changer for fantasy adaptations. ⚔️ SPOILERS AHEAD! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 - Intro 02:10 - Egg's SECRET REVEALED! 12:20 - Plummer's Scheme 16:17 - Aerion’s joust & the Fallout of House Targaryen 26:48 - Timeline of George RR Martin's Writing 30:38 - The Future of the Show 37:15 - Dunk and Ser Raymun Fossoway 44:38 - Apple TV adapting Cosmere ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Take the Black on all social platforms: 🌐 Website: https://winteriscoming.net 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiCnet 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wicnet 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@WinterisComing.Net 🔥 Marq Nettles on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@House_of_Nettles 🐦 X: https://x.com/WiCnet #AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms #GameOfThrones #DunkAndEgg #TakeTheBlack #HouseOfTheDragon Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    54 min

  4. JAN 26

    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 episode expands the world of Westeros and sets the stage for what’s to come. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Take the Black on all social platforms: 🌐 Website: https://winteriscoming.net 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiCnet 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wicnet 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@WinterisComing.Net 🔥 Marq Nettles on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@House_of_Nettles 🐦 X: https://x.com/WiCnet #AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms #GameOfThrones #DunkAndEgg #TakeTheBlack #HouseOfTheDragon Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    57 min

  5. JAN 19

    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. R. Martin’s ever-expanding Westeros. 00:00 - Intro 02:51 - Perfect First Scene? 07:02 - Thoughts on Egg Casting 17:44 - A Lannister Always Pays His Debts 20:34 - The State of House Targaryen 30:25 - Pacing & Episode Length 34:23 - Breaking Down George RR Martin's Interview 43:13 - Do we care about a Jon Snow sequel? ————————————————————————— If you love A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon & epic fantasy TV, you’re in the right place. #TakeTheBlack #GameOfThrones #KnightOfTheSevenKingdoms #Westeros #HouseOfTheDragon Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    51 min

  6. JAN 15

    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 what sets this new Game of Thrones installment apart, including its lighter, more comedic tone compared to Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. They explore the journey of becoming a knight, the time period the story takes place in, and how it fits into the larger history of Westeros. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Introducing Marq Nettles! 01:45 - Previewing A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms 03:53 - Focusing on a Tournament 06:05 - First Comedic Game of Thrones show 09:03 - Which Characters are you excited for? 13:18 - Targaryens with black hair?! 17:49 - George RR Martin's beef with House of the Dragon 20:52 - Nervous about this show's adaptation? 26:51 - What book should people read first? 31:03 - Exploration of Knighthood 35:59 - What else are we watching right now?! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the world of Westeros, this episode sets the stage for what could be the most charming and character-driven Game of Thrones series yet. #TakeTheBlack #GameOfThrones #KnightOfTheSevenKingdoms #Westeros #HouseOfTheDragon Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    42 min

  7. JAN 13

    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 new co-host and a packed slate of episodes covering the biggest franchises in TV, film & fantasy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔥 Topics previewed in this episode include: -HBO’s next Game of Thrones series “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” -House of the Dragon Season 3 & where it's headed -Netflix’s Chronicles of Narnia reboot, based on The Magician’s Nephew -New seasons of The Boys, The Witcher, Outlander, One Piece, and Avatar: The Last Airbender -The early teaser rollout for Avengers: Doomsday & what it means for the future of Marvel Studios ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whether you’re here for Westeros, superhero chaos, or epic TV storytelling, Take the Black is back and we’re just getting started.... again. 👉 Subscribe, turn on notifications, and stay tuned! #TakeTheBlack #GameOfThrones #HouseOfTheDragon #FantasyTV #MarvelStudios Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    20 min

  8. 07/16/2025

    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 look at new House of the Dragon set photos from Hankley Common, including a dragon head prop and castle set that hint at dramatic scenes to come. Plus: Mattson Tomlin submits a script for the Aegon’s Conquest prequel. We also react to the new Stranger Things Season 5 teaser and check back in on The Sandman season 2 in What Are We Watching & Reading. Finally, don’t miss the WiC News Lightning Round, with rapid-fire takes on George Lucas at SDCC, the Zelda movie cast reveal, the return of Murderbot, and HBO’s massive Emmy noms. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Want to join us for our live show? We record every Wednesday at 3pm EST/12pm PST at https://www.youtube.com/user/WiCnet Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    53 min
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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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  • Creator
    FanSided
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    489
  • Rating
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