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Casterly Talk

Enter the world of Westeros with host Ken Napzok (ForceCenter, The Napzok File, Pop Rockin" Radio) and other special guests. Game of Thrones rewatches, discussion, speculation, news, and House of the Dragon. Everything in the world of Ice and Fire from Dragons to Khaleesi to Tyrion Lannister to Jon Snow and the entire population of the epic George R.R. Martin books that inspired the HBO TV Universe. Plus looks at other fantasy properties like Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power and Willow!

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93:43

WILLOW - Episode 4: "The Whispers of Nockmaar"...

Casterly Talk ·

2022/12/15

In today's new episode, Alden is joined by friend of the show & Willow expert Adam Collins for the newest installment of the adventure: "Chapter IV: The Whispers of Nockmaar." Join us as we discuss the fear, the horror, and the individual challenges of this haunted house episode. How do each of our characters face their inner demons? How do we reconcile our personal journeys with the weight of our origins? And how do the new lore revelations speak to the themes of choice? All that & more on

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57:40

Jon Snow After The Song of Ice and Fire - Casterly...

Casterly Talk ·

2022/12/14

In today's new episode, Ken and Alden pop on to discuss all the recent talks around the potential Jon Snow series including Kit Harrington's comments at the Official Game of Thrones Fan Convention. All that & more on the 163rd edition of Casterly Talk. Order Ken's book Why We Love Star Wars: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642500003/... Support the show with a donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3CY4QLLENN282 Follow Casterly Talk: https://twitter.com/CasterlyTalk Listen to

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89:06

WILLOW - Episode 3: "The Battle of the Slaughtered...

Casterly Talk ·

2022/12/08

In today's new episode, Alden & Nicky return for the newest installment of WILLOW on Disney Plus: "Chapter III: The Battle of the Slaughtered Lamb." Join us as we discuss the fear, the struggles, and the trials that permeate all of our characters' journeys. How does the idea of insecurity play into this fantasy? How do we harness life's milestones & learn to value each other? And how much do we love how METAL this episode is? All that & more on the 162nd edition of Casterly Talk. Stay

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84:31

WILLOW SEASON PREMIERE: Episodes 1 & 2 Discussion -...

Casterly Talk ·

2022/12/01

In today's new episode, Alden & Ken are kicking off our exploration of the new WILLOW series on Disney+! Join us as we discuss the characters & themes of the first two episodes. How do questions of fear, duty, love, responsibility, & isolation linger over our new heroes? How do decisions of the past establish a quest of generational change? And what is our beloved sorcerer up to years after he first harnessed magic? All that & more on the 161st edition of Casterly Talk. Stay tuned

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89:21

WILLOW (1988) Movie Discussion - Casterly Talk - EP 160

Casterly Talk ·

2022/11/27

In today's new episode, Alden & Nicky are kicking off our journey with WILLOW! Before the new series premieres on Disney+, we wanted to go back & explore the original 1988 George Lucas & Ron Howard adventure. What did we learn from the great sorcerer's first quest? How does the film explore themes of hope, arrogance, ingenuity, & change? How did Lucasfilm present classic fantasy elements in unique ways? What is it saying about the potential of children & the fight for the future

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73:37

RINGS, DRAGONS, AND WILLOW! - Casterly Talk - EP 159

Casterly Talk ·

2022/11/18

Rings, Dragons, annddddd Willow! That's right, let's start looking ahead to the forth coming Willow series on Disney + plus continue our look back at seasons one of Rings of Power and Casterly Talk n on the 159th episode of Casterly Talk with Ken Napzok, Alden Diaz, and Nick Kumar. Follow Casterly Talk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasterlyTalk Order Ken's book Why We Love Star Wars: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642500003/... Support the show with a donation:

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62:30

House of the Dragon Listener Calls! - Casterly Talk -...

Casterly Talk ·

2022/11/03

It's a podcast-only version of the show and Ken is here to catch up on listener calls with great thoughts about season one of House of the Dragon. Catch it all right here on the 158th episode of Casterly Talk with Ken Napzok Follow Casterly Talk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasterlyTalk Order Ken's book Why We Love Star Wars: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642500003/... Support the show with a donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3CY4QLLENN282 Support Ken on Patreon:

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128:41

HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - SEASON ONE RECAP - Casterly...

Casterly Talk ·

2022/10/28

Season One of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON is in the books, so let us look back at the lessons learned, the power plays made, and the dancing of those dragons. It's a look back at season one at House of the Dragon on the 157th episode of Casterly Talk with Ken Napzok, Alden Diaz, Nick Kumar, and Lauren Romo. Follow Casterly Talk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasterlyTalk Order Ken's book Why We Love Star Wars: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642500003/... Support the show with a donation:

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86:50

THE BLACK QUEEN - House of the Dragon discussion -...

Casterly Talk ·

2022/10/24

Dawn has broken on Dragonstone and with it comes the news from Rhaenys herself – King Viserys I is dead and Rhaenrya’s succession has not just been challenged, it has been usurped. King Aegon II sits on the Iron Throne in King’s Landing and Rhaenrya Targaryen must decide what to do next – even as she experiences a traumatic and excruciating stillbirth. Honor, justice, and ambition sit at the center of this episode as many on Dragonstone want to follow Daemon’s rage into war, but Rhaenrya has long

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134:47

RINGS OF POWER - SEASON 1 - LIVE DISCUSSION -...

Casterly Talk ·

2022/10/21

The first season of RINGS OF POWER is complete, so let's look back at the show to discuss the reveals, the choices, the themes, and look forward to the coming seasons! Let's dive into it all on a LIVE episode of Casterly Talk with Ken Napzok, Alden Diaz, Rachel Cushing Levine, and Nicky Kumar Follow Casterly Talk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasterlyTalk Order Ken's book Why We Love Star Wars: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642500003/... Support the show with a donation:

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84:16

THE GREEN COUNCIL - House of the Dragon discussion -...

Casterly Talk ·

2022/10/18

There is a beast beneath the boards and the death of Viserys I has ushered in a tension-filled, King’s Landing thriller. As the ruling class of the realm claw for power and race against each other to find the possible future and unworthy King, the people of King’s Landing are stuck underneath the feet of the powerful. Chaos has set in and everyone in the realm is using everything they can – arms, legs… and even feet – to climb that ladder… Let's dive into the 9th episode of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON on

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65:16

RINGS OF POWER FINALE DISCUSSION - EP 8 "Alloyed" -...

Casterly Talk ·

2022/10/14

It's a race against time as the era of the Elves begins to fade. Answers are revealed, and new questions are raised, as our heroes struggle to craft a means of survival while evil looms. That is the core struggle of THE RINGS OF POWER SEASON 1 FINALE! How do we choose who WE want to be? How does the past define us? How do we let go? What's the difference between a journey and an adventure? And how do we persevere when we've been so brutally deceived? These are just some of the core questions at the

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98:40

LORD OF THE TIDES - House of the Dragon Episode 8...

Casterly Talk ·

2022/10/10

The 8th episode of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON brought more family drama, infighting, and a plea for peace. Will the last wishes of KING VISERYS I be heard? Let's dive into the 152nd episode of Casterly Talk with Ken Napzok , Alden Diaz, and Rachel Cushing Levine Follow Casterly Talk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasterlyTalk Order Ken's book Why We Love Star Wars: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642500003/... Support the show with a donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3CY4QLLENN282

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89:39

RINGS OF POWER DISCUSSION - EPISODE 7 "The Eye" -...

Casterly Talk ·

2022/10/07

Fire reigns from the sky, and a new land of shadow has been created! That's right, friends - MORDOR is here. How do we find new layers of hope, resolve, & restored purpose amidst our most crushing failures? That is the core of this key, character-building installment of THE RINGS OF POWER. An unexpected alliance forms between Galadriel and the young soldier-in-the-making, Theo. There we confront questions of good deeds vs. dark hearts, all of which intimately connect to the battle between father

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97:40

DRIFTMARK - House of the Dragon - EP 7 discussion -...

Casterly Talk ·

2022/10/03

What is stronger, blood or a name? That big question hangs over the seventh episode of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON as all of the unresolved issues, trauma, and whispered machinations come to a head as the next generation starts to quite literally tear each other apart. King Viserys I is clearly on his last legs and his long-held desire to keep the realm and, more importantly, his family together is slipping away from him as the truth of everything can no longer be avoided. Securing legacies, strengthening

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100:40

RINGS OF POWER DISCUSSION - EPISODE 6 Udûn - Casterly...

Casterly Talk ·

2022/09/30

The battle has come… and darkness with it. How far can you go into the darkness until you lose the light? That is the central question at the center of the biggest episode yet of Rings of Power. Adar and Arondir lead their respective forces in a battle over the very future of the Southlands and both lean on Elven traditions and the defiance of death to do so. It’s a fine line between light and dark as Bronwyn and the villagers stand their ground, the Armies of Númenor ride to their aide to face not

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98:28

THE PRINCESS AND THE QUEEN - House of the Dragon -...

Casterly Talk ·

2022/09/27

HOUSE OF THE DRAGON makes the big leap forward -- ten years to be exact -- and Episode 6, The Princess and The Queen, almost serves as a second pilot. Did the big switch in time and cast work, what themes jumped out, and what about those power moves and dramatic deaths? There is a lot to discuss so let's dig in on the 148th episode of Casterly Talk with Ken Napzok, Alden Diaz, and Andres Cabrera. Follow Casterly Talk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasterlyTalk Order Ken's book Why We Love Star

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84:23

RINGS OF POWER - EPISODE 5 DISCUSSION - CASTERLY TALK...

Casterly Talk ·

2022/09/24

Choices, choices, choices. Every person, every leader, every ruler, and every head of the pack has big decisions in front of them in this episode of Amazon Prime's LORD OF THE RINGS: RINGS OF POWER and all of it flows back into the critical question of What. Is. Good? How do you decide what is good? This is a journey through the world's light and darkness, and each path presents these choices. So from Elrond and Prince Durin. The low-born people of the Southlands. The high-born people of Numenor

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87:53

House of the Dragon and Rings of Power Mid-season...

Casterly Talk ·

2022/09/23

House of the Dragon and Rings of Power have both hit their mid-season points, so let's pause and take a look back at both of the initial seasons thus far. Plus, your questions -- LIVE! Join Ken Napzok, Alden Diaz, Nicky Kumar and Lauren Romo! Follow Casterly Talk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasterlyTalk Order Ken's book Why We Love Star Wars: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642500003/... Support the show with a donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3CY4QLLENN282 Support Ken on

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75:25

WE LIGHT THE WAY - HOUSE OF THE DRAGON EP 5...

Casterly Talk ·

2022/09/19

Death, Duty, Legacy, and the question of who will you be remembered as hangs over the realm in HOUSE OF THE DRAGON's fifth episode WE LIGHT THE WAY. King Viserys I's failing health has him contemplating all of these big questions as he sets in motion a plan to wed his heir Rhaenrya to Laenor Velrayon and hopefully secure his line, his family, and the Targaryen dynasty. But everyone else is trying to answer the question of who they will be and perhaps none more than Alicent Hightower -- who for the

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