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David, Jean, and Elysia cover House of the Dragon season 3 week by week, HBO's series based on George R.R. Martin's Fire and Blood. Each episode offers deep story and character discussion for fans at every level. Expect thematic analysis, lore context from the book readers, and listener feedback as the Dance of the Dragons reaches its most devastating chapter. This is the dedicated Westeros feed. For the full Lorehounds Network, including all shows, bonus content, and affiliate feeds, search The Lorehounds wherever you listen. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.ee/thelorehounds

  1. 3d ago

    House of the Dragon - S03E05 - Unbowed and Unbent

    David and Jean take a scene by scene approach to "Unbowed and Unbent," an episode that shifts gears from the psychological intensity of the earlier run into something more mechanical, moving pieces into position for the back half of the season. Criston Cole gets the lion's share of attention, with Jean making the case that Cole's entire identity is the product of a man who never got over rejection, and David walking through the real world history and tactical use of caltrops as Cole's guerrilla campaign hits its limits. The Harrenhal storyline draws pointed criticism for leaning on the tired damsel in distress trope in a show that has set a far higher bar for itself, while Alicent's deeply uncomfortable confrontation with Helena over moon tea opens up one of the episode's most genuinely complex conversations about bodily autonomy, survival, and the cost of power on the women who wield it. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: hotd@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    House of the Dragon - S03E05 - Unbowed and Unbent

  2. Jul 17

    House of the Dragon - S03E04 - Tumbleton - Feedback

    David and Jean dig into listener feedback on "Tumbleton," with voicemails and messages from community members and fellow podcasters. The conversation covers the moral and tactical questions around Ormond's garrison strategy, the disturbing picture the show is building of who Ormond really is and what his hold over Daeron reveals about power and abuse, and Corlys once again putting his own agenda ahead of everyone depending on him. The episode closes with Military Corner, David's new segment breaking down the battlefield positions of the Blacks and the Greens and what the uncommitted forces in the Stormlands could mean for the war ahead. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: hotd@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    House of the Dragon - S03E04 - Tumbleton - Feedback

  3. Jul 14

    House of the Dragon - S03E04 - Tumbleton

    David and Jean return for a thematic breakdown of Tumbleton. The conversation moves through the strategic nightmare Ormond has created by garrisoning his forces inside a civilian town, the unsettling picture the show is painting of who he really is and what Daeron's life in his custody may have looked like, and Rhaenyra's continuing struggle to make sound decisions without the support structures a ruler needs around them. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: hotd@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    House of the Dragon - S03E04 - Tumbleton

  4. Jul 10

    House of the Dragon - S03E03 - Rhaenyra Triumphant - Feedback

    David and Jean return to dig into listener feedback on "Rhaenyra Triumphant," with voicemails and messages from community members and fellow podcasters. The conversation tackles lingering questions about the Tessarion and fake Daeron storyline, how the episode's score and sound design illuminate Rhaenyra's inner world, and the staggering weight of everything she is suddenly being asked to carry. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: hotd@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    House of the Dragon - S03E03 - Rhaenyra Triumphant - Feedback

  5. Jul 8

    House of the Dragon - S03E03 - Rhaenyra Triumphant

    David returns from holiday to join Jean for a deep dive into "Rhaenyra Triumphant," the third episode of House of the Dragon Season 3. The conversation covers the Hightower capitulation at Oldtown, Ormond's treacherous gambit with a fake Daeron, and Daemon's spectacular failure of tactical judgment throughout. At the heart of the discussion is the show's richest ongoing theme: what it truly means to rule when the entire system around you was never built for you to wield it, and how the complicated bond between Rhaenyra and Alicent remains the emotional core of the Dance of Dragons. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: hotd@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    House of the Dragon - S03E03 - Rhaenyra Triumphant

  6. Jun 30

    House of the Dragon - S03E02 - Queen's Landing

    Mothers mourning, Black beach bonding, a new unlikely comic duo, and a whole bunch of dragons – there's a lot happening in House of the Dragon season 3, episode 2: "Queen's Landing" even before it reaches its game-changing climax. And Jean and Elysia are here to break it all down. Stick around after the outro music for additional book-spoiler discussion. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: hotd@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds  Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    House of the Dragon - S03E02 - Queen's Landing

  7. Jun 24

    House of the Dragon - S03E01 - Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood

    Jean and Elysia kick off the new season of "horrible people doing horrible things to each other" – aka House of the Dragon season 3, episode 1 – with a dive even deeper than a dragon's fall into the Gullet. They discuss character motivations, the meanings of new revelations, one misused quote, Green Men lore, our new favorite dragon, and arguably the most beautiful battle ever committed to screen. Stick around until after the outro music for the final full-book-spoiler discussion of these events and what might be coming next. Links Discussed HBO BTS: How to Film An Epic Sea BattleBackrooms (2026) pod (incl. discussion of “The Yellow Wallpaper” short story)Podcast discussing the Green Men (Electric Bookaloo) Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: hotd@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    House of the Dragon - S03E01 - Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood

  8. Jun 8

    House of the Dragon S3 - Season Preview

    David, Elysia, and Jean reunite to kick off their season three coverage of House of the Dragon, outlining what listeners can expect from the pod as the Dance of Dragons reaches its most explosive chapter yet. The team walks through their hosting lineup, with Elysia stepping in to lead episodes one and two while David is away and Jean on board as second chair for the full season, before David returns from episode three onward. Episodes will drop Tuesdays to Wednesdays at the latest each week, with a curated Notion show guide available for listeners who want character and actor context without risking spoilers on the open internet. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: hotd@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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David, Jean, and Elysia cover House of the Dragon season 3 week by week, HBO's series based on George R.R. Martin's Fire and Blood. Each episode offers deep story and character discussion for fans at every level. Expect thematic analysis, lore context from the book readers, and listener feedback as the Dance of the Dragons reaches its most devastating chapter. This is the dedicated Westeros feed. For the full Lorehounds Network, including all shows, bonus content, and affiliate feeds, search The Lorehounds wherever you listen. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.ee/thelorehounds

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