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The Mummer's Farce

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The Mummer's Farce is a podcast about the visual production of HBO's Game of Thrones. Join hosts Dan Solberg and Kate Berry as they break down each episode of Game of Thrones, sorted chronologically by director with specific focus on cinematography, production, and adaptation.
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Episode 61 - HotD Season 1 Wrap Party

The Mummer's FarceNov 08, 2022

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Episode 61 - HotD Season 1 Wrap Party

Episode 61 - HotD Season 1 Wrap Party

It had it's ups and downs, it's fire and blood, it's young dashing Criston Cole and it's equally dashing slightly older Criston Cole; it's the first season of House of the Dragon, and it's officially in the can. We hope you've been enjoying following along the season with us and want to send our listeners off with some entertaining discussion about the last 10 weeks of Westerosi TV. Tune in to hear talk about topics such as: best/worst character, best dragon, best/worst prop, worst relationship, and best episode. Thank you all for listening and know that even though we're going on hiatus for now, The Mummer's Farce shall return!

Nov 08, 202201:27:09
Episode 60 - Greg Yaitanes - HotD 110

Episode 60 - Greg Yaitanes - HotD 110

It's season finale time and the storm has really picked up now so pull up a seat at the Mummer's Farce's painted table and help us guess what the different props mean. In this episode, we see Rhaenyra's side of things as a companion piece to Alicent's last episode, and how through a series of unhappy accidents, the spark of war is lit. Daemon serenades a gnarly dragon underground, Rhaenyra is crowned high above, and for most of this episode Rhaenys stays someplace in between. Plus, a friendly reminder to keep your pets leashed at all times while flying around Storm's End. 

Oct 30, 202201:20:09
Episode 59 - Clare Kilner - HotD 109

Episode 59 - Clare Kilner - HotD 109

It's the penultimate episode of House of the Dragon, so it's time to meet a new set of twins! E-boy and A-boy aside, there is also some great tension in this episode as the Greens move to fill the power vacuum with their own ascendency. I know this show has been renewed for another season, but here it seems like Rhaenys kinda made that call, for good or ill. Elsewhere, Alicent gives her father a talking to, Criston Cole sinks one into the corner pocket, probably Mysaria's house maybe burns down but probably she's not in there because maybe she's smarter than that but probably the show should have written her better earlier in the episode if they didn't want this straightforward plot point to be so confused.

Oct 23, 202201:18:60
Episode 58 - Geeta Vasant Patel - HotD 108

Episode 58 - Geeta Vasant Patel - HotD 108

It's time to don your golden half masks and tune in to another episode of The Mummer's Farce! This week Kate and Dan talk about bad CGI tongues, sappy dinner conversation, and whether any of these characters actually want the throne they all seem so determined to acquire. At least the new Aemond casting seems fun, even if he seems to be the portrait Criston Cole is keeping in his attic. Also have you heard about this dagger? Hoo boy, what a dagger it is!

Oct 15, 202201:09:54
Episode 57 - Miguel Sapochnik - HotD 107

Episode 57 - Miguel Sapochnik - HotD 107

The plot thickens as the blood thins (much to Vaemond's dismay) in the latest episode of House of the Dragon. Aemond claims a dragon but still gets beat up by a bunch of babies, Alicent begins to unfurl, and Rhaenyra faces that darn dagger once again. After so much action, I feel like I need to make like a member of the royal family and "go to bed," but not before taking in the latest episode of The Mummer's Farce!

Oct 09, 202201:03:56
Episode 56 - Miguel Sapochnik - HotD 106

Episode 56 - Miguel Sapochnik - HotD 106

With all this talk about a time skip, you'd think we were watching science fiction instead of fantasy. Anyway, everyone is suddenly 10 years older and the split between Rhaenyra and Alicent has only widened. There are long takes, big swings, and a huge old dragon with perhaps the most touching moment in the whole episode. Plus there's a whole new meaning to the phrase "meet the beetles." Join us as Kate and Dan unpack this "mid-season premiere."

Note: Due to technical difficulties during recording, we are missing a few minutes in the middle of the show, and after the break, audio was pulled from backup recording devices, so you may notice a difference in quality.

Oct 02, 202201:10:38
Episode 55 - Clare Kilner - HotD 105

Episode 55 - Clare Kilner - HotD 105

The tides subside and the dragons dance in this episode of House of the Dragon in what is decidedly a turn in the right direction as far as Kate and Dan are concerned. Join us for this royal wedding episode as we count the rats against the number of time Viserys gets totally owned and see who's the winner winner disgusting looking chicken dinner.

Sep 25, 202201:12:15
Episode 54 - Clare Kilner - HotD 104

Episode 54 - Clare Kilner - HotD 104

Who did what now with who? Why? Is that what Miguel said? Are you sure? I thought Rhaenyra said something different. Oh look, Ser Breakbones is here. And now he's gone! Oof, listen, I don't know what Ryan Condal told you was going on, but Kate and Dan are going to try their best to make sense of it...after they check out these tapestries :P

Sep 18, 202201:09:20
Episode 53 - Greg Yaitanes - HotD 103

Episode 53 - Greg Yaitanes - HotD 103

The Targs take the worlds drabbest Vengabus out to the woods for a birthday party, and everyone has exactly one question: y'all see that blue guy? Kidding aside, it's nice they gave Rhaenyra something to do this episode. Elsewhere, (sigh) Crabfeeder gets pinched and Daemon gives the audience the silent treatment. Join Kate and Dan across yet another time skip as they recount the ways in which the prop department has gone hog wild once again.

Sep 10, 202201:04:46
Episode 52 - Greg Yaitanes - HotD 102

Episode 52 - Greg Yaitanes - HotD 102

This week HotD talks the talk, but can it walk the walk? And is all Sorkin-like behavior confined to the castle gardens? Not that we're complaining. There is a lot of dry chatter and silly props this episode, but at least your favorite Game of Thrones podcast does get a name drop. About time, George! Also Kate and Dan begin their watch for the appearance of one, Elmo Tully. Did he show up this week? Tune in to find out!

Sep 02, 202201:03:37
Episode 51 - Miguel Sapochnik - HotD 101

Episode 51 - Miguel Sapochnik - HotD 101

The inaugural episode of House of the Dragon has arrived and it's a doozy. Kate and Dan convene to talk about Targs Targing in all the ways one could Targ. Have the shows producers really taken lessons from Game of Thrones to heart, or are they doomed to repeat their past mistakes? Listen in to find out, but only after placing your large marble on the table. If we all do it at once, maybe a secret door in Viserys' model train set will open!

Aug 26, 202201:08:51
Episode 50 - House of the Dragon Pregame

Episode 50 - House of the Dragon Pregame

They said it couldn't be done, but the Mummer's Farce has returned after 3+ years in the Shadow Lands beyond Asshai. The reason: more Game of Thrones! With the imminent launch of the prequel series House of the Dragon, Kate and Dan take occasion to dust off the mics, dig into some tomes, and ponder just how long HBO's parent company is going to let them get away with this. Join us, won't you, as we find out.

Aug 20, 202241:25
Episode 00 - (Re)Introduction to The Mummer's Farce

Episode 00 - (Re)Introduction to The Mummer's Farce

Hello first-time listeners and long-time TMF fans! This is a brief introduction to the podcast and hosts Kate and Dan as they look back from atop 8 seasons' worth of Game of Thrones analysis. If you are new to The Mummer's Farce, this is a great place to start. If you've been listening week-to-week as we publish episodes, consider this an endcap on our extensive journey through ice and fire. Of course, The Mummer's Farce will return someday in some form, but until then, please enjoy the podcasts we've had so much fun making over the past 2 years. Thank you for listening!

Jun 07, 201906:50
Episode 49 - Season 8 Wrap Party & The Last Watch

Episode 49 - Season 8 Wrap Party & The Last Watch

Game of Thrones has ended, but what will the show's legacy be? Kate and Dan take one final lap around season 8, ranking the episodes, picking apart the most welcome and unwelcome surprises and reflecting on the documentary The Last Watch. All that plus a lot more talk about Young Griff than you were probably expecting, this week on The Mummer's Farce. Thank you for listening and sharing your time with us over these past 2 years!

May 31, 201901:04:41
Episode 48 - David Benioff & D.B. Weiss - GoT 806

Episode 48 - David Benioff & D.B. Weiss - GoT 806

This is it, folks, the final episode ever of Game of Thrones! Time to go out in style with the help of your friends at The Mummer's Farce. Does the show justify Dany's actions last episode? Do characters settle into tidy little conclusions? Will Drogon remain in the area?! Well, I'm not going to spoil it all in this description! Listen in to see what Kate and Dan think of just how bittersweet of an ending we got.

May 24, 201901:23:53
Episode 47 - Miguel Sapochnik - GoT 805

Episode 47 - Miguel Sapochnik - GoT 805

Game of Thrones barrels toward its conclusion, but not before burning half of King's Landing and seemingly quite a bit of audience goodwill. Kate and Dan take on the fiery downward spiral and the oh-so-controversial heel turn. But it's not all death-from-above and apocalypse. Arya and The Hound share a lovely moment before, hmm, ok bad example. Jaime finally reunites with Cersei and, um, er, OK, that one's kinda similar. Well, what if I told you Harry Strickland is there...for a minute. OK, it's mostly death-from-above and apocalypse, I guess.

May 17, 201901:18:32
Episode 46 - David Nutter - GoT 804

Episode 46 - David Nutter - GoT 804

The final battle is over and also somehow the final battle is just beginning in the latest episode of Game of Thrones. Join Kate and Dan this week as they cut Dany some slack that no one else seems to be granting her, Bronn, of all people, makes some salient points about how the world works, and Jon contests whether Targs always gonna Targ. All that plus new evidence surfaces about Vary's secret merman identity, so don't miss it!

May 10, 201901:15:35
Episode 45 - Miguel Sapochnik - GoT 803

Episode 45 - Miguel Sapochnik - GoT 803

Feeling a bit tense after watching "The Long Night" episode of Game of Thrones? Take a moment (or 90 minutes) to unwind with Kate and Dan as they walk through the darkness and emerge with keen insights about the significance behind what just happened. Do Arya and Beric have some kind of Lady Stoneheart connection? What does this mean for Melisandre's premonitions about either Dany or Jon being Azor Ahai? Where exactly was Mr. Royce this whole time? All that and more in this blockbuster episode of The Mummer's Farce!

May 03, 201901:31:19
Episode 44 - David Nutter - GoT 802

Episode 44 - David Nutter - GoT 802

Cozy up by the fire (or with your favorite blacksmith) one last time before it's too late as The Mummer's Farce checks in on our favorite characters as they prepare to face off against the White Walkers. Sansa and Dany have a fashion battle, Jaime reunites with almost everyone, and the show finally remembers how to write for Tyrion. That plus, y'know, all the feels.

Apr 26, 201901:13:08
Episode 43 - David Nutter - GoT 801

Episode 43 - David Nutter - GoT 801

The final season of Game of Thrones is here at long last, and the premiere gives Kate and Dan plenty to talk about. Come along and listen as our hosts count Dany's smirks, guess how many other characters will get Meera Reeded, and wonder what Cersei was thinking with Euron (other than elephants). Let The Mummer's Farce be your flaming sword in the darkness, but pray we last longer than Beric probably will. 

Apr 19, 201901:08:35
Episode 42 - Season 8 Prediction Bingo

Episode 42 - Season 8 Prediction Bingo

With teasers and a trailer (maybe the only one) for season 8 of Game of Thrones out in the wild, it's time for Kate and Dan to get back on the mics and play some bingo. No seriously, we made bingo boards with our predictions for season 8 and you should too. Come listen to speculation about whether the Night King will speak, if Bran will become a tree or a dragon, and how the truth about Kinvara's past will be revealed (spoiler: it won't). Check out our Twitter account to see images of our full bingo cards @mummersfarcepod!

Mar 15, 201901:02:43
Episode 41 - Spin-offs and Season 8 News Roundup

Episode 41 - Spin-offs and Season 8 News Roundup

The Mummer's Farce returns for a hot minute (er 48) to talk about all the news that's been firmed up over the past 6 months around potential Game of Thrones spin-off shows and the final season of the main series. Join our intrepid mysterious socialites, Kate and Dan, as they sift through the most salient details and even read a few excerpts from *gasp* internet comment sections. We've still got some time to wait until Season 8 begins, so pull up a chair as we collectively wonder about fan demand for a return of Thoros of Myr and other hot button issues.

Nov 23, 201848:12
Episode 40 - Season 8 Facts, Rumors, & Speculations

Episode 40 - Season 8 Facts, Rumors, & Speculations

It's the final pre-hiatus episode of The Mummer's Farce as Kate, Dan, and the rest of the world sit tight in anticipation of Season 8 of Game of Thrones. Here our hosts dig into final season gossip and lay out their predictions for the wars to come. The return of Daario? Cersei the ice queen? Kinvara joins with Young Griff to ride ice spiders against the zombie hordes? All are likely. There's also a look back at this very podcast and what the future of TMF could behold. Tune in for one of those bittersweet endings you've heard so much about!

Apr 20, 201801:00:29
Spring Break Special Part 3 - Best & Worst Travel Schedule/Companion of Seasons 4-6

Spring Break Special Part 3 - Best & Worst Travel Schedule/Companion of Seasons 4-6

Kate and Dan wrap-up Spring Break this week with planning some future travel plans. Where shall we go and who should we bring? Perhaps we should set sail with Davos or go off galavanting with Bronn. Flying first class with Dany would certainly have some perks. Or maybe we should all just take it easy and go on a cruise with Gilly. Wherever you choose, just don't let Stannis drive; dude will follow bad GPS directions right into a lake.

Apr 13, 201822:21
Spring Break Special Part 2 - Best & Worst Adaptations of Seasons 4-6

Spring Break Special Part 2 - Best & Worst Adaptations of Seasons 4-6

Spring Break continues on The Mummer's Farce as Kate and Dan detail the best and worst moments of adaptation from George R.R. Martin's source material across seasons 4-6 of Game of Thrones. And yes, much to everyone's surprise, there are moments where the showrunners have shifted the trajectory of certain storylines and added new original characters than genuinely benefit the plot. That said, don't expect Dorne to get off the hook so easily.

Apr 06, 201825:17
Spring Break Special Part 1 - Best Episodes of Seasons 4-6

Spring Break Special Part 1 - Best Episodes of Seasons 4-6

Grab some margars and join The Mummer's Farce as the pod embarks upon Spring Break for the next 3 weeks in celebration another trio of Game of Thrones seasons on the books. For starters, Kate and Dan pick their favorite episodes from seasons 4-6. Will the winner be a big spectacle piece like Battle of the Bastards? Or perhaps a quieter, gorgeously staged Michele MacLaren episode? If it's not too much of a giveaway, I'm pretty sure neither host says the word "Dorne."

Mar 30, 201822:14
Episode 39 - Miguel Sapochnik - GoT 609, 610

Episode 39 - Miguel Sapochnik - GoT 609, 610

Hachi machi is there a lot to talk about in the explosive conclusion to Game of Thrones season 6, where revenge is served like it's going out of style. Jon attends a very violent Woodstock festival, Daario gets dumped so he can he can run Meereen's special elections committee, and Cersei stays home from church. Elsewhere, Bran touches yet another tree, Arya bakes a pie, and pretty much every main character except for Brienne gets to do something. Maybe next year, Brienne!

Mar 23, 201801:27:26
Episode 38 - Mark Mylod - GoT 607, 608

Episode 38 - Mark Mylod - GoT 607, 608

It's time to get matters sorted before the big finish to season 6, so let's go back to Riverrun apparently. Hey, at least it gives Jaime something to do and you can't go wrong with more Blackfish. The Hound returns with a vengeance and Jon and Sansa hit the road to play some pretty rough sets. Arya's story in Braavos also very messily wraps up, and most surprisingly, Jaqen tells her, "Now you are truly Toeman;" whatever that means.

Mar 17, 201801:16:23
Episode 37 - Jack Bender - GoT 605, 606

Episode 37 - Jack Bender - GoT 605, 606

Game of Thrones gets a shot in the arm in its sixth season with a Bran-heavy episode of all things, We're as surprised as you are. Elsewhere in this pair of mid-season excursions directed by series newcomer Jack Bender, Arya takes in a play, Yara and Theon attend the kingsmoot and get the king's boot, and Sansa has apparently been sewing like her life depends on it (maybe it does). Also we meet Kinvara, the very definitely important character in Meereen that will certainly have a wide-reaching impact on the saga of ice and fire. We are quite sure about this so keep your eyes and ears open for more Kinvara in the seasons to come.

Mar 09, 201801:17:04
Episode 36 - Daniel Sackheim - GoT 603, 604

Episode 36 - Daniel Sackheim - GoT 603, 604

The overall quality of season 6 tilts upward in this pair of episodes from GoT rookie Daniel Sackheim. Or perhaps the show has just resettled into a new normal. Either way, Our Heroes are reborn in these two episodes, signaling the start of the endgame. Arya gets a training montage, Bran's training is slow going, and Robin Arryn's training is halted when Littlefinger shows up with a cool bird. There's honestly too many character check-ins to rattle them off here, so listen in and grab those frequent flier miles*.

*Frequent flier miles good for all Westerosi destinations except Dorne. Don't go to Dorne.

Mar 03, 201801:22:39
Episode 35 - Jeremy Podeswa - GoT 601, 602

Episode 35 - Jeremy Podeswa - GoT 601, 602

Oh so season six is where Game of Thrones actually starts to go a bit sideways. I see now. To be fair, not every scene is a mess, but Jon Snow is dead. The Brienne and Sansa scenes are solid and there's the promise of a kingsmoot. Jon Snow is dead. on the other hand, Tyrion workshops his worst material in Dany's absence, Bran is back, and Dorne is done. Also Jon Snow is dead. No wait...

Feb 23, 201801:24:07
Episode 34 - David Nutter - GoT 509, 510

Episode 34 - David Nutter - GoT 509, 510

It's season 5 finale time and boy howdy is there a lot happening. It's rare in this show that so many key character arcs settle into satisfying conclusions at the end of a season that it's almost like the showrunners ran out of books to adapt... Anyway, Stannis will not be attending this year's father-daughter dinner and neither will Jaime for that matter. Elsewhere, Cersei takes a walk, Dany goes for a ride, and Jon takes a nap.

Feb 19, 201801:22:32
Episode 33 - Miguel Sapochnik - GoT 507, 508

Episode 33 - Miguel Sapochnik - GoT 507, 508

Game of Thrones gifteth and Game of Thrones taketh away this week on The Mummer's Farce. The television show journeys further afield of adapted source material than ever before, and the result is a hodgepodge of wit and propulsion with gratuity and illogic. It's a big prison party as Cersei, Margaery, Loras, Bronn, The Sand Snakes, Jorah, and Tyrion all find themselves in chains or jail cells. Meanwhile Dany hates wheels, Jon's sword is magic, and Arya is having a blast at assassin camp.

Feb 09, 201801:19:38
Episode 32 - Jeremy Podeswa - GoT 505, 506

Episode 32 - Jeremy Podeswa - GoT 505, 506

Kate and Dan wade into the Smoking Sea this episode, and things do get murky in the middle of season 5. Dany roasts a unwise master, things in Winterfell go from bad to worse, and the plot in Dorne unravels before our eyes. On the lighter side, Littlefinger has some new leather clad companions and Arya makes new friends at the House of Black and White. Well, ok maybe not "friends" exactly, but that thing about Littlefinger's guards is true.

Feb 02, 201801:14:54
Episode 31 - Mark Mylod - GoT 503, 504

Episode 31 - Mark Mylod - GoT 503, 504

We are still meeting new characters and arriving at new locations in the 3rd and 4th episodes of season 5 on Game of Thrones. Turns out adapting two giant books into one season of TV means you have to pile it on and press it down. This week it's the Sand Snakes as Jaime and Bronn have a goofy fight on the beach, and Cersei wades through dank alleys to locate the High Sparrow. At the Wall, Jon says "no" to any funny business and in Meereen, Barristan and Grey Worm are...aw well look at the time. To be continued, I guess!

Jan 26, 201801:12:51
Episode 30 - Michael Slovis - GoT 501, 502

Episode 30 - Michael Slovis - GoT 501, 502

Kate and Dan venture into stormier production waters in the 5th season of Game of Thrones. Luckily, the show still provides a ton to talk about (this is one of our longest episodes yet). There's a lot of table setting as pieces fall into place to make way for new plots and character arcs to emerge. Dany hires a demolition crew, Tyrion is unboxed and reboxed again, and Lancel has been doing whatever exercises make your neck look like that.

Jan 19, 201801:24:37
Episode 29 - Neil Marshall, Alex Graves - GoT 409, 410

Episode 29 - Neil Marshall, Alex Graves - GoT 409, 410

It's Season 4 finale time this week on The Mummer's Farce and parents just don't understand. Neil Marshall returns to direct another self-contained action block, but can it stack up next to "Blackwater," Kate and Dan's favorite episode from the first 3 seasons? You'll have to listen and find out! Then in episode 410 there's the mixed bag of crying dragons, a slugfest in the mountains, elven hand grenades, and much more.

Jan 12, 201801:11:56
Episode 28 - Alik Sakharov, Alex Graves - GoT 407, 408

Episode 28 - Alik Sakharov, Alex Graves - GoT 407, 408

The Mummer's Farce returns from holiday refreshed and ready for 2018! It's time to start the new year with a pair of rollicking episodes full of character trials from season 4 of Game of Thrones. Kate and Dan discuss Sansa's brief turn to the dark side, Dany's role reversals, and unlikely sympathies for (am I reading this right?) Ramsay Snow.

Jan 05, 201801:06:20
Holiday Special Part 3 - Best Couples of Seasons 1-3

Holiday Special Part 3 - Best Couples of Seasons 1-3

For the final podcast episode of 2017, Kate and Dan wrap up the holiday specials by chatting about their favorite couples from the first 3 seasons of Game of Thrones, and speculate about some fantasy relationships in the time beyond. Obviously Jaime x Brienne and Jon x Ygritte are in here, but many more that you'll just have to listen to find out for yourself. Maybe we'll even find someone for Stannis, bless his (burning) heart.

Dec 29, 201720:16
Holiday Special Part 2 - Memorable Deaths of Seasons 1-3

Holiday Special Part 2 - Memorable Deaths of Seasons 1-3

It wouldn't be the holidays without a grim reminder of our own mortality, so for the second holiday special mini-episode Kate and Dan chat about the most memorable deaths from the first 3 seasons of Game of Thrones. The obvious ones like Ned Stark and the Red Wedding are on the docket, but so are plenty of smaller yet still noteworthy passings. And how bout that time Stannis cut the top of that guy's head off? Pretty crazy!

Dec 22, 201717:12
Holiday Special Part 1 - Best Episodes of Seasons 1-3

Holiday Special Part 1 - Best Episodes of Seasons 1-3

Happy Holidays from The Mummer's Farce! We're wrapping up 2017 with a trio of special shorter episodes that look back at the first 3 season's of Game of Thrones. Up first, Kate and Dan talk about their favorite episodes and directors. Who will take home the top prize? Could it be the Red Wedding episode? Maybe. What about the battle of Blackwater Bay? Quite possible. Perhaps the three episodes Brian Kirk directed in the first season? Spoilers: no.

Dec 15, 201719:44
Episode 27 - Michelle MacLaren, Alik Sakharov - GoT 405, 406

Episode 27 - Michelle MacLaren, Alik Sakharov - GoT 405, 406

Characters subject themselves to due process in this pair of mid-season Game of Thrones episodes. Tyrion stands trial while Stannis is denied a loan. Dany decides to rule Meereen and Yara decides she is very afraid of dogs. Toeman is crowned as king and everyone claps and it is not supposed to be weird.

Dec 08, 201759:53
Episode 26 - Alex Graves, Michelle MacLaren - GoT 403, 404

Episode 26 - Alex Graves, Michelle MacLaren - GoT 403, 404

Kate and Dan celebrate 6 months of The Mummer's Farce this week (thanks for listening!). This time they take on some of the show's most controversial scenes and production blunders. But there's plenty of good stuff here too from Dany's magically amplified swagger to White Walker rituals to the appearance of the one true king of Westeros: Ser Pounce.

Dec 01, 201701:10:53
Episode 25 - D.B. Weiss, Alex Graves - GoT 401, 402

Episode 25 - D.B. Weiss, Alex Graves - GoT 401, 402

It's season 4 premiere time in Game of Thrones land and we have yet another wedding to attend. Join Kate and Dan for another round of analysis as the Lannisters don't answer questions, the Hound requests some chickens, and Oberyn makes an entrance. And even though we might already know the answer to the big whodunit, there's still plenty of Bran scenes to discuss at length. I'm just kidding, Bran touches a tree.

Nov 24, 201701:13:01
Episode 24 - David Nutter - GoT 309, 310

Episode 24 - David Nutter - GoT 309, 310

It's the iconic crimson-soaked finale of Season 3 of Game of Thrones with betrayals aplenty. Listen, there's a lot of interesting stuff going on here, but there is a scene when Jaime returns to King's Landing and Cersei is cradling a seashell. What's up with that? Anyway, Sam's a wizard and Joffrey's looking a little drowsy.

Nov 17, 201701:10:07
Episode 23 - Michelle MacLaren - GoT 307, 308

Episode 23 - Michelle MacLaren - GoT 307, 308

The pieces are moving into place heading toward the season 3 finale with a couple episodes helmed by Michelle MacLaren. Kate and Dan talk about both the bear AND the maiden fair, as well as Daario preferences, bathtub agency, and how not to behave at a wedding reception.

Nov 10, 201701:09:56
Episode 22 - Alex Graves, Alik Sakharov - GoT 305, 306

Episode 22 - Alex Graves, Alik Sakharov - GoT 305, 306

Some high highs and low lows, geographically speaking, this week in Game of Thrones as Kate and Dan find themselves hiding out in a bunch of caves, but also climbing to the top of The Wall. Elsewhere Stannis grinds his teeth, Robb gets soaked, and all of your favorite couples take baths. All that plus the return of the perma-soggy Freys and Melissandre employing her Gen-dar to somehow locate the Brotherhood's secret hideout.

Nov 03, 201701:15:42
Episode 21 - David Benioff, Alex Graves - GoT 303, 304

Episode 21 - David Benioff, Alex Graves - GoT 303, 304

The Game of Thrones players do some comedy work amidst all the punishment and shaming in the first directorial outing from one half of the WB showrunning pair, along with new face, Alex Graves. Join Kate and Dan as they talk about awkward silences, medieval Dropkick Murphys covers, Dany's Michael Bay moment, and just how low Stannis' fires are burning these days.

Oct 27, 201701:07:24
Episode 20 - Daniel Minahan - GoT 301, 302

Episode 20 - Daniel Minahan - GoT 301, 302

Kate and Dan dive into Season 3 of Game of Thrones with a pair of strong episodes that set a high bar for the season to come. Jon and Dany begin their hero's quests, Margaery flatters Joffrey's crossbow, and just about everyone else is literally lost in the woods. Also a lot of talk about the Boltons, which is almost certainly on purpose.

Production note: The Mummer's Farce has a new recording setup! While everything may not be totally fine-tuned yet, hopefully the difference in general audio quality should be apparent. Plus there's outro music now too!

Oct 20, 201701:09:20
Episode 19 - Neil Marshall, Alan Taylor - GoT 209, 210

Episode 19 - Neil Marshall, Alan Taylor - GoT 209, 210

The season 2 finale episodes are real wildfire-induced barnburners, and Kate and Dan are here to sort through the altercations and the aftermath. Cersei gets sloshed, the Hound turns tail, the Qarth storyline ends, and there's actually a moment where you may, as hard as it is to believe, have a shred of sympathy for Lancel. But whatever, there's finally a battle scene that the show could afford to film.

Oct 13, 201701:08:22