This week, Da7e and Neil are headed to Tumbleton as House of the Dragon season 3 sets the table for the big battles to come.

In The Calm [06:42], they discuss Daemon's quandary in The Vale, Rhaenyra's paranoia and continued mistakes, and the fluctuating quality of dragon polygons. They also have many questions about Ormund and his aversion to smells.

Then in The Storm [01:10:40], they look ahead to the events promised in the back half of the season, including potentially multiple big battles, multiple pregnancy watches, and a triumphant moment for at least one character that no one likes.

Next week, season 3 continues and the pod returns to its Monday drop schedule!

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This week, Da7e and Neil are engaged in a series of walk-and-talks as Rhaenyra deals with matters of state following her big takeover of King's Landing.

In The Calm [05:00], they discuss the potential mistakes that Rhaenyra's new administration is making and consider whether Daemon has any good advice to offer. They also dig into the arrival of a smiling Manderly and complications between the Queen and The Faith.

Then in The Storm [54:32], a look at Tumbleton's place in the events to come and several predictions as to who may be raised up as Rhaenyra's Master of Coin.

Next week, House of the Dragon reaches its fourth episode and its midseason point with a new episode on Sunday, and a new Storm of Spoilers to follow shortly after.

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This week, Da7e and Neil are surrendering immediately as Rhaenyra finally makes her way to toward that big spikey chair on House of the Dragon.

In The Calm [04:40], they analyze the show's shaky relationship with the concept of honor, discuss this episode's original purpose as a season 2 finale, and throw their support behind the Emmy campaign for Emma D'Arcy.

Then in The Storm [01:06:04], they look ahead to what happens now that the Iron Throne has changed hands. And they engage in debate about Daeron, who still may be useful in the weeks to come.

Next week, House of the Dragon continues with a third episode that may also be more of a season premiere. Either way, there will be more polygons to discuss on Monday.

To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil.

You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Dark watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil