Jul 10, 2026 · 57 min · 12 segments
For the 89th episode of the podcast, we tackle the third installment of season 3 of HOTD. We track Rhaenyra’s “triumph” as her first day of rule turns into a relentless test of money, legitimacy, and…
[dramatic music] In the name of the Warrior, I charge you to be brave.
In the name of the Father, I charge you to be just.
In the name of the Mother, I charge you to defend the young and the innocent.
Is that it?
Sir Ulf, Sir Hugh, Sir Addam, knights in your queen's service, will you swear fealty to your ruler and her cause, to be servants and agents of the crown for all of your days?
I swear it, Your Grace.
As do I.
Until death.
[upbeat music] Hello, and welcome to Dancing with Dragons, your go-to podcast for everything Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon in the world of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire.
My name is Minwa, and I'm here, as always, with my cohost Tony.
And today, we're continuing our coverage of House of the Dragon season three.
Today, we're covering episode three, Rhaenyra Triumphant, which picks up shortly after the powerhouse that was episode two.
In episode three, we see Rhaenyra adjusting to power and finding out that the situation in King's Landing is not what she anticipated.
Unable to locate her enemies, and with demands coming from all sides, Rhaenyra must navigate a delicate balance between appeasing her supporters and consolidating her rule.
It's an interesting episode.
I think me and Tony both realized that we have more to talk about than we initially thought we would.
But, um, before we get into that, first, let me pass the mic to Tony and ask him, how are you today, Tony?
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