Casterly Talk

21/04/2023

There was a lot of news to catch up on -- so Ken Napzok and Alden Diaz are back in the podcast chairs to dig in! All-new is here...

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Catch-up with all the latest Game of Thrones news! House of the Dragon loses some episodes! Will we see Aegon's conquest? And Dunk and Egg goes straight to s...

25/02/2023

Survivor. Cook. Baker. And someone who knows exactly who he is!

Let's celebrate Hot Pie on this clip with Ken Napzok and Alden Diaz

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24/02/2023

Big news from Middle-Earth! More movies could be on the way -- so let's discuss!

Plus House of the Dragon and Rings of Powers get some fun nominations and we pay tribute to Hot Pie!

Join Ken Napzok and Alden Diaz for an all-new

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10/02/2023

Catch last night's live show now if you missed Ken Napzok, Alden Diaz, and Nicky Kumar discuss...

- What made us love ?
- How would Count Dooku fair in Westeros?
- Mad Martigan v Ser Arthur Dayne?

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Hang out with the Casterly Talk crew for another live edition of the show! News, your questions, and fun discussions on Game of Thrones, Lord of the RIngs, R...

27/01/2023

Join Ken Napzok & Alden Diaz as they catch up on and news and celebrate the Behind The Magic special!

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19/01/2023

Our S1 wrap-up party is TOMORROW at 6:00 PST/9:00 EST! 🏰 Join Ken Napzok, Alden Diaz, Nicky Kumar, Maggie Boccella, Adam Collins, Chase Hauser, & Star Wars Explained’s Mollie Damon for an evening of Willow celebration, analysis, Q&A, & more! 🍻

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13/01/2023

Our Willow Finale Discussion is here! ⚔️ Join Alden, Nicky, Chase Hauser (That Gay Jedi), & Ken Napzok for the final chapter of Season 1! A story of mutual support, self-love, & characters becoming their own heroes! ✨

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07/01/2023

New Willow Discussion! Alden & Nicky return to discuss the epic trials, interpersonal breakthroughs, & inspiring moments in - “Beyond the Shattered Sea!” A beautiful fantasy chapter.📖

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30/12/2022

Our new Willow Discussion is here! 🎙️ Join Alden & Collider.com’s Maggie Boccella as they explore all of the lore expansions, character beats, & thematic breakthroughs that emerged from within the Dread Mines of Skellin. ⛰️

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23/12/2022

Our new Willow Discussion is here! ✨ Join Alden & Nicky as they explore this wonderful, hilarious, steamy character piece. A chapter that asks: How much thematic tension can we pack into a rockin’ forest party? 🍻 Let us know what you think!

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15/12/2022

Check out the new Willow Discussion covering Episode 4! 🏰 Alden is joined by friend of the show & lore-master Adam Collins for an exploration of the fear, magic, & themes of this great haunted house episode! 🎙️

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13/12/2022

So what's going on with ? News, rumors, and comments from Kit himself...

Let's dive in on a LIVE today at 3 PM PT

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08/12/2022

Today on the show: goes metal! 🤘🏻 Alden Diaz & Nicky Kumar are back to discuss the rich storytelling of Willow Episode 3 - “The Battle of the Slaughtered Lamb.” Fear, insecurity, identity, duty, and the choice to defend & protect. 🎙️

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01/12/2022

The new Disney+ series is upon us! Join Ken Napzok & Alden Diaz for the beginning of a new quest. Questions of love, duty, fear, & so much more! 🪄 How do the generations clash & inform each other? Magic awaits! ⚔️

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27/11/2022

NEW EPISODE! season is here, and we’ve added the great sorcerer to our coverage on Casterly Talk! ✨

Join Alden Diaz & Nikhil Kumar as they revisit the original 1988 movie before Willow the series premieres!

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In today's new episode, Alden & Nicky are kicking off our journey with WILLOW! Before the new series premieres on Disn...

24/10/2022

The finale of is here and themes around ambition, anger, and revenge are ready to light the fires of war. Can hold the realm together or has the dance begun?

Dig deeper on with Ken Napzok, Alden Diaz, and Andres Cabrera!

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18/10/2022

Alicent and the Greens have made their move, but how will they choose to climb that chaotic ladder? It's a deeper look at the 9th episode of with Ken Napzok, Alden Diaz, and Andres Cabrera.

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15/10/2022

It’s time to explore the key themes & MAJOR reveals of finale! Hope, adventure, letting go, & choosing who YOU are. 🧝🏻‍♀️ Oh, and it’s time! Join
Ken Napzok, Alden Diaz, and Rachel Cushing Levine

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10/10/2022

The latest episode is out, but our deep dive discussion will have to wait until tomorrow -- so let's do it LIVE!!

Join us for the episode discussion, Monday, Oct 10th at 1130 AM PT.

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03/10/2022

What is stronger? Blood or a name? The simmering tension exploded on Ep 7 of as many people tried to claim the life they want. Explore these themes and more with Ken Napzok & Alden Diaz!

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30/09/2022

The new has big action and themes of death, home, and the shadow of darkness hanging over all of us. Can we find the light?

Alex Damon of Star Wars Explained joins Ken Napzok, Alden Diaz, and Rachel Cushing Levine to discuss it all!

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27/09/2022

Do you ride into the storm or away? Dive into the big themes, dramatic deaths, and power moves in episode 6 of with Ken Napzok, Alden Diaz, and Andres Cabrera.

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19/09/2022

And the Queen arrives.

Go deeper into w/ a look at themes of duty, legacy, & the big question of who will you choose to be in ep 5! House Hightower calls the banners on an all-new with Ken Napzok, Alden Diaz, and Andres Cabrera!

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17/09/2022

Fate, legacy, and discerning the best path forward -- all these themes and more are at the center of Ep 4 of .

Dive in deeper with Ken Napzok & Rachel Cushing Levine on

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12/09/2022

Take a deeper look at KING OF THE NARROW SEA -- the 4th episode of

Duty versus desire, perspective outweighing the truth, and the path to emotional freedom ending in captivity. Much to discuss!

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10/09/2022

The 3rd episode of brought with it themes of fathers, connections, and cultural strengths and boundaries. Plus, some epic scenery, high tension, and clues to true identities!

Dive in on !

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05/09/2022

Go deeper into episode 3 of !

Ken Napzok, Alden Diaz and Andres Cabrera talk hunting, fighting, and themes of worth, rebirth, and how the love you give is not always the love you get back.

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Let's look deeper into episode 3 of House of the Dragon, the Greg Yaitanes directed Second Of His Name. With themes of rebirth, self-worth, and making choice...

03/09/2022

The is here and Rachel Cushing Levine and Alden Diaz dive into the first two episodes on

Plus Ken Napzok leaves for the Undying Lands IN the episode thanks to tech problems!

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The first two episodes of Rings of Power are out and they're full of beauty, wonder, themes, and the battle of good versus evil. But did the show pull off th...

29/08/2022

The second episode of is here!

Join Ken Napzok, Alden Diaz, and Rachel Cushing Levine as they discuss the themes of worth, the order of things, and whether you go around the storm or attack it.

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26/08/2022

A prophecy revealed! The burdens of ruling, the responsibility of leadership, and the dire need to keep the realm together...

Alden Diaz takes a closer look at the meaning, purpose, and mysteries behind Aegon's Dream in

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