Binge Mode: Marvel
268 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 17.9K ratingsThe Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion return to take their signature deep dives into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, covering all 23 films!
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S2E4: Garden of Bones | Game of Thrones
June 12, 2017 08:07 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBThe Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 2, Episode 4, "Garden of Bones," by exploring its central theme: the cost of war (6:00). They also examine the backstory behind the curse of Harrenhal (25:00) before crowning a repeat winner as the episode’s champion (36:00).
S2E5: The Ghost of Harrenhal | Game of Thrones
June 12, 2017 08:06 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThe Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 2, Episode 5, "The Ghost of Harrenhal," by analyzing its central theme: the importance of preparation and planning (6:00). They also detail the battles and events leading up to the assassination of Renly Baratheon (25:00) before crowning a competitor for the throne as the episode’s champion (35:10).
S2E6: The Old Gods and the New | Game of Thrones
June 12, 2017 08:05 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBThe Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss “Game of Thrones” Season 2, Episode 6, "The Old Gods and the New," by parsing its central theme: betrayal (7:17). They also delve into the history of the city of Qarth (25:00) before crowning a new episode champion (34:00).
S2E7: A Man Without Honor | Game of Thrones
June 12, 2017 08:04 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThe Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 2 Episode 7, "A Man Without Honor," by reviewing its central theme: survival (6:00). They also examine the history of the Wildlings (26:10) before crowning a pair of local rivals as the episode’s champions (35:16).
S2E8: The Prince of Winterfell | Game of Thrones
June 12, 2017 08:03 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBThe Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 2, Episode 8, "The Prince of Winterfell," by studying its central theme, fear, and its various manifestations and effects (6:15). They also provide the backstory of the Onion Knight and siege of Storm’s End (28:30) before crowning the episode’s champion (39:00).
S2E9: Blackwater | Game of Thrones
June 12, 2017 08:02 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBThe Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 2, Episode 9, "Blackwater," by exploring its central theme: risking everything (7:20). They also consider the backstories behind the Lord of Light and blood magic (23:30) before crowning an unlikely war hero as the episode’s champion (33:10).
S2E10: Valar Morghulis | Game of Thrones
June 12, 2017 08:01 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThe Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 2, Episode 10, "Valar Morghulis," by probing its central theme: winning the battle but not the war (10:00). They also relate the history of the Fist of the First Men (28:10) before crowning the final episode champion of the season (38:30).
S1E1: Winter Is Coming | Game of Thrones
June 05, 2017 22:48 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThe Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 1, Episode 1, “Winter Is Coming,” by unpacking its central theme: the weight of shared history. They also provide the backstory of Robert’s Rebellion and crown the inaugural episode champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1E2: The Kingsroad | Game of Thrones
June 05, 2017 22:47 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThe Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 1, Episode 2, “The Kingsroad,” by parsing its central theme: transitioning and enhancing one’s agency (6:30). They also discuss Viserys and Daenerys Targaryen’s time as refugees (16:24) and crown a pack of youngsters as the episode’s champions (28:40).
S1E3: Lord Snow | Game of Thrones
June 05, 2017 22:47 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThe Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 1, Episode 3, "Lord Snow," by exploring its central theme: institutional decay (6:00). They also explain the history the Mad King and the beef between Ned Stark and Jaime Lannister (17:10) before crowning the episode’s champion (29:00).
S1E4: Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things | Game of Thrones
June 05, 2017 22:47 - 35 minutes - 33 MBThe Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 1, Episode 4, "Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things," by dissecting its central theme: the political and personal plots and conspiracies that entangle numerous characters (4:15). They also provide an overview of Dragonlore (19:00) and crown a new episode champion (31:50).
S1E5: The Wolf and the Lion | Game of Thrones
June 05, 2017 22:47 - 35 minutes - 33 MBThe Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 1, Episode 5, "The Wolf and the Lion," by examining its central theme: What makes a good ruler (4:25)? They also provide insight on bastards and the importance of a family name (19:05) and crown a pair of schemers as the episode’s champions (28:50).
S1E6: A Golden Crown | Game of Thrones
June 05, 2017 22:47 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThe Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 1, Episode 6, "A Golden Crown," by analyzing its central theme: loyalty and the ramifications when it becomes lost, gained, manipulated, and muddled (5:00). They also explore the history of the trial-by-combat tradition (19:40) and crown the episode’s champion (28:25).
S1E7: You Win or You Die | Game of Thrones
June 05, 2017 22:46 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThe Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 1, Episode 7, "You Win or You Die," by exploring its central theme: the importance of legacy (4:50). They also explain the history of the Night’s Watch, one of the central institutions on the show (20:00), and journey south to crown the episode’s champion (29:30).
S1E8: The Pointy End | Game of Thrones
June 05, 2017 22:46 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThe Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 1, Episode 8, "The Pointy End," by considering its central theme: the crucial, life-sustaining practice of building allegiances (3:50). They also review the stories behind the Old Gods and Weirwoods (20:00) and crown another episode champion (31:30).
S1E9: Baelor | Game of Thrones
June 05, 2017 22:46 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThe Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 1, Episode 9, "Baelor," by parsing its central theme: the sometimes bitter pill that is compromise (5:50). They also break down the Battle of the Whispering Wood (20:10) before crowning its winner as the episode’s champion (30:05).
S1E10: Fire and Blood | Game of Thrones
June 05, 2017 22:46 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThe Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 1, Episode 10, "Fire and Blood," by unpacking its central theme: rebirth (5:10). They also analyze the backstory behind the “King in the North” title (20:35) and crown a new mother as the episode’s champion (30:40).
Binge Mode: Game of Thrones Trailer
June 01, 2017 00:31 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBGet ready for the Game of Thrones Season 7 premiere by binge-watching all 60 existing episodes with The Ringer’s experts, Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion, deep-diving one episode at a time to parse the theories, history, characters, and themes that enrich one of the defining stories of our time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices