Take the Black Podcast: Our rewatch continues with “The Rains of Castamere”

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Image: Game of Thrones/HBO

Welcome back to another episode of Take the Black Podcast with House Razor, the unemptied ashtray in Take the Black Live with House Selcke’s smoke-free hotel room. This week, we recap the highlights of Con of Thrones 2018, which was attended by our own Corey Smith, and then settle in for a lengthy review of Game of Thrones Episode 309, “The Rains of Castamere,” the episode you chose in our most recent rewatch poll.

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Topics include:

  • Corey Smith regales us with stories of his thrilling adventure to Con of Thrones 2018 in Dallas, Texas. Which panels were his favorite, and who did he meet?
  • Isis gushes over Emilia Clarke’s growth as an actress from season 3 to now.
  • In our “Rains of Castamere” discussion, we talk about the significance of the Red Wedding in putting Game of Thrones on the map.
  • I remind everyone how the show missed the perfect opportunity to introduce Lady Stoneheart. You’re welcome.

As usual, Take the Black leans heavily on the NSFW side (beware of F-bombs). Please listen responsibly.


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We’ll be back in two weeks to discuss another episode of your choosing. Hit the comments below and let us know which episode from seasons 1-7 of Game of Thrones you’d like us to rewatch and review. Then, be on the lookout next week for the official rewatch poll!

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