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Arya Talking To Me? - A Game of Thrones Podcast

Arya Talking To Me? - A Game of Thrones Podcast

By Adam Knox and Ben Vernel

Melbourne comedians (and absolute Throne-heads) Adam Knox and Ben Vernel review every single episode of Game of Thrones in the lead up to the hotly anticipated climactic final season of the show that has become a worldwide phenomenon. Enter the throne-zone.
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Season 5 Episode 2 'The House of Black and White' and Episode 3 'High Sparrow'

Arya Talking To Me? - A Game of Thrones PodcastNov 12, 2018

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Season 8 Episode 6 'The Iron Throne'

Season 8 Episode 6 'The Iron Throne'

This is it! The boys recap and review the last ever episode of Game of Thrones, fittingly titled The Iron Throne. They share their thoughts on the episode and the show as a whole. Thank you so much to everyone who has listened to us over the past year, and especially those who emailed or tweeted or commented along as we went.

You can still hear Adam and Ben on their podcast Filthy Casuals with Tommy Dassalo (The Little Dum Dum Club), and on Adam's other podcast Oooh, Spooky! Both are available on Apple, Spotify and everywhere you get good podcasts.

Find them on Twitter @benvernel and @adamgknox and Instagram @benvernel and @knoxtagram

Stay subscribed as we might be reviewing the books, video games and other related media in the lead up to the prequel series!
May 20, 201901:46:03
Season 8 Episode 5 'The Bells'

Season 8 Episode 5 'The Bells'

Adam Knox and Ben Vernel review the second-last ever episode of Game of Thrones, The Bells. There's Cleganebowl, there's a sibling reunion, there's a massive battle and some characters are finally pushed over the edge-- wait I already mentioned Cleganebowl. It's a spoiler-filled, intense discussion of an incredible episode of television.

Follow us on Twitter @aryatalkingtome, @adamgknox and @benvernel and like us on Facebook

#GOT #TheBells
May 13, 201901:38:05
Season 8 Episode 4 'The Last of the Starks'

Season 8 Episode 4 'The Last of the Starks'

Adam Knox and Ben Vernel are back to review the third-last EVER Game of Thrones episode, and they really enjoyed it! They start by going over some of the response to last week's episode (of GoT and the podcast), read a listener email, then dive right into this fascinating episode of Game of Thrones.

Follow the boys on Twitter @adamgknox and @benvernel and the show @aryatalkingtome and like the show on Facebook!

#GoT #TheLastoftheStarks
May 06, 201901:27:41
Season 8 Episode 3 'The Long Night'

Season 8 Episode 3 'The Long Night'

Swords are a-clashin', claws are a-slashin' and clubs are a-bashin' all episode this week, as Ben and Adam survive The Battle of Winterfell. Join the fray (not the Freys) with them and experience the biggest battle yet committed to recorded media: Ben trying to open his phone to read emails at the end.
Apr 29, 201950:27
Season 8 Episode 2 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'

Season 8 Episode 2 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'

This week Adam and Ben catch up, squash their beefs and get ready for the end... of Game of Thrones! Before that though they recap and review episode 2 of season 8, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Everyone's preparing for battle - and their probable demise - and a few home truths get shared. Including that one about Jon being the true heir to the Iron Throne. Awkwarddddd.
Apr 22, 201901:16:57
Season 8 Episode 1 'Winterfell'

Season 8 Episode 1 'Winterfell'

Australian comedians Adam Knox and Ben Vernel are here to run you through the brand new episode of Game of Thrones! They've recapped and reviewed every single episode right up until now, the first new episode in two years. They go scene-by-scene through the premiere, Winterfell, and break it all down. Enjoy!
Apr 15, 201901:05:56
Season 7 Episode 7 'The Dragon and the Wolf'

Season 7 Episode 7 'The Dragon and the Wolf'

Holy shit, we did it! We reviewed every single episode of Game of Thrones! Phew, it was a huge task but damn, we finally finished it. Conclusively. There are no more episodes of Game of Thrones left to review. What's that? There's someone at the door? Hmm better go see what they want.

THERE'S WHAT NOW?!
Apr 07, 201954:29
Season 7 Episode 6 'Beyond the Wall'

Season 7 Episode 6 'Beyond the Wall'

A dynamic team of heroes braves the cold to achieve a goal that, when you analyse it, might actually be pretty ridiculous. But enough about ADAM AND BEN DOING THIS PODCAST. The boys cover the insane mission north of the Wall, where our heroes attempt to capture a zombie. It's thrilling stuff. Listen to it now!
Apr 01, 201955:57
Season 7 Episode 5 'Eastwatch'

Season 7 Episode 5 'Eastwatch'

Heyyyyyy, it's Arya Talking To Me again! This week the boys review and recap Eastwatch, a real table-setting episode where a bunch of convenient stuff happens. Guess what, Jamie's alive. Also everyone teams up at the end. It's good shit.
Mar 25, 201901:04:27
Season 7 Episode 4 'The Spoils of War'

Season 7 Episode 4 'The Spoils of War'

In this episode Adam and Ben BREAK DOWN the Season 8 trailer FRAME BY FRAME. It's a PAINSTAKING ANALYSIS. Also they recap and review The Spoils of War, a pretty damn good ep. Plus listener question!
Mar 18, 201958:35
Season 7 Episode 3 'The Queen's Justice'

Season 7 Episode 3 'The Queen's Justice'

Hey guys and girls, it's Ben and Adam here doing another episode of our popular podcast Arya Talking To Me! And let us tell you one thing - we DO remember what we talked about in this episode! Nah this one is a true cracker, things are really heating up in this "Game" of "Thrones". I think we go through all of the character posters in this one. Next week, the trailer and episode 4 of season 7!
Mar 11, 201901:13:07
Season 7 Episode 2 'Stormborn'

Season 7 Episode 2 'Stormborn'

Adam and Ben recap and review the second episode of the SECOND LAST EVER season of Game of Thrones! The lads talk all things Stormborn, from Jon's reckless decision to head south to Theon's reckless decision to jump into the ocean (he'll get very cold!) and everything in between and beforehand. Also Listener Questionssssss!
Mar 04, 201901:03:33
Season 7 Episode 1 'Dragonstone'

Season 7 Episode 1 'Dragonstone'

Holy cannoli, it's here! The final season of Game of Thrones that's already aired! The boys dive right on in, and do away with the Sealed Section for once and for all to openly discuss the entirety of the show while breaking down Dragonstone scene by scene. It's a good one. Listen up!
Feb 25, 201901:04:09
Season 6 Episode 10 'The Winds of Winter'

Season 6 Episode 10 'The Winds of Winter'

Two beautiful, sensitive boys endure a tragic, horrific, explosive conclusion to season 6 of Game of Thrones. Let's just hope they don't get overwhelmed and throw themselves off a balcony! (we don't)

We'll be back next week for season 7 then straight into the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones! Now is the time to share the show with your friends as we cover off everything that's left and then recap and review season 8 AS IT HAPPENS!
Feb 18, 201901:11:20
Season 6 Episode 9 'Battle of the Bastards'

Season 6 Episode 9 'Battle of the Bastards'

Now you might think that the title of this episode leads perfectly into a little joke about maybe an argument between Adam and Ben, calling it a battle of the bastards or something. But no, we're above that. Good episode but.
Feb 11, 201901:00:29
Season 6 Episode 8 'No One'

Season 6 Episode 8 'No One'

This week we get some very gratuitous (and enjoyable) nut shots, some more sexual-tension-filled reunions, AND we recap Game of Thrones. This episode sees the end of one of the more annoying plotlines, and some teasing of interesting future ones. It's actually good, have a listen.
Feb 04, 201945:52
Season 6 Episode 7 'The Broken Man'

Season 6 Episode 7 'The Broken Man'

These two broken men review this episode of Game of Thrones, the title of which is escaping me right now. We see the return of one of the most interesting characters in the entire show - that's right, Edmure is back!!! Also some stuff with The Hound, a siege at Riverrun, and the frickin Waif.
Jan 28, 201954:09
Season 6 Episode 6 'Blood of my Blood'

Season 6 Episode 6 'Blood of my Blood'

The boys tuck into the sixth episode of the season, which features a pretty awesome reveal towards the end that changes things significantly. Also this whole time I've been naked!!!
Jan 21, 201940:45
Season 6 Episode 5 'The Door'

Season 6 Episode 5 'The Door'

A large man who can only keep shouting his own name over and over again saved this episode - thank you ADAM for your sacrifice. Ben and ADAM review one of the best episodes of Game of Thrones, featuring one of the best-executed twists in the history of twists. Great episode, great time, great Thrones.
Jan 14, 201949:03
Season 6 Episode 4 'Book of the Stranger'

Season 6 Episode 4 'Book of the Stranger'

This week we get a heart-warming reunion! That's right, Ben and Adam finally meet up after a long separation (3 days) and get to talk about their Favourite Show, Game of Thrones. Also Sansa and Jon see each other but whatever. Some big plot machinations in this one, plus we do a Sealed Section and answer some listener questions!
Jan 07, 201901:06:50
Season 6 Episode 2 'Home' & Episode 3 'Oathbreaker'

Season 6 Episode 2 'Home' & Episode 3 'Oathbreaker'

It's New Year's Eve 2018 and the Throne-boys are dropping a bumper episode juuuuust before the clock ticks midnight (ignore the timestamp on this episode)! The much-maligned sixth season is ramping up and Adam and Ben are loving what's happening at the moment. Get into this episode of the Thrones Show!
Dec 31, 201801:11:30
Season 6 Episode 1 'The Red Woman'

Season 6 Episode 1 'The Red Woman'

It's a Christmas miracle! The boys manage to review and recap another Game of Thrones ep in humorous yet insightful style! How do they do it? Does it have anything to do with the magical toe rings the boys both wear all the time? Who can say. Anyway this is a good one. Bye!
Dec 23, 201845:29
Season 5 Episode 10 'Mother's Mercy'

Season 5 Episode 10 'Mother's Mercy'

Adam and Ben review the HUGE season finale of S5 of Game of Thrones. I bet you're just DYING to hear what happens. The boys KILL it on this episode. You'd be a TRAITOR not to listen to this one. That's right, this is the episode where SANSA DOESN'T DIE.
Dec 17, 201848:21
Season 5 Episode 9 'The Dance of Dragons'

Season 5 Episode 9 'The Dance of Dragons'

It's your boys Adam and Ben spitting fire on the mic, reviewing this red hot episode of Game of Thrones. They burn through the whole ep scene by scene before delivering a scorching Sealed Section that you just have to be burnt at the stake to believe. Dragons.
Dec 10, 201801:02:41
Season 5 Episode 7 'The Gift' 7 Episode 8 'Hardhome'

Season 5 Episode 7 'The Gift' 7 Episode 8 'Hardhome'

The Big Boys review another pair of episodes of Game of Thrones - you'd better believe that this week it's The Gift and Hardhome. A couple of bangers with some really interesting goings on! And the episodes ain't bad neither.
Dec 03, 201801:02:01
Season 5 Episode 5 'Kill The Boy' & Episode 6 'Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken'

Season 5 Episode 5 'Kill The Boy' & Episode 6 'Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken'

Heyyyyyy this week the boys give you a Double Shot of Rock and recap Kill The Boy and Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken from Season 5 of Game of Thrones, an historical television documentary about the War of the Roses.
Nov 26, 201801:26:43
Season 5 Episode 4 'Sons of the Harpy'
Nov 19, 201858:60
Season 5 Episode 2 'The House of Black and White' and Episode 3 'High Sparrow'

Season 5 Episode 2 'The House of Black and White' and Episode 3 'High Sparrow'

This week Ben and Adam recap and chat about two middling episode of Game of Thrones, The House of Black and White and High Sparrow. If you think we don't make jokes about Michael Jackson and getting high on drugs you can absolutely think again my friend. Some fun and weird stuff does go down though, and we actually have a great time discussing these two lame episodes.
Nov 12, 201801:20:43
Season 5 Episode 1 'The Wars to Come'

Season 5 Episode 1 'The Wars to Come'

Adam and Ben comb through the latest episode of Game of Thrones, season 5 premiere The Wars to Come, and provide some of their patented banter and not-so-patented analysis. I mean did Tyrion really live in a box that whole time? Come on!
Nov 04, 201801:09:23
Season 4 Episode 10 'The Children'

Season 4 Episode 10 'The Children'

The boys wrap up a very eventful season 4 with The Children, which features zombies, skeletons and most interestingly a dying dog. Characters meet up and split apart (some literally lol) and we answer an insightful question from a listener. Next week: Season 5!
Oct 29, 201801:09:35
Season 4 Episode 9 'The Watchers on the Wall'

Season 4 Episode 9 'The Watchers on the Wall'

Awwwww jeez, them Thrones Boys done it again! Here they are with another review of that darn Game of Thrones. This week it's climactic battle episode The Watchers on the Wall, where a whole lotta fighting's going on. The boys also answer a couple of great listener questions in the Sealed Section. Get Thronin'!
Oct 22, 201801:06:08
Season 4 Episode 8 'The Mountain and the Viper'

Season 4 Episode 8 'The Mountain and the Viper'

This week the boys review yet another SEMINAL episode of Game of Thrones, The Mountain and the Viper. They break down the episode scene by scene and review it, and also answer listener questions in the Sealed Section. Oh and they debate whether Jorah is a soy boy, and also what a soy boy even is. Huge episode, huge fun, huge soy boys.
Oct 15, 201859:43
Season 4 Episode 6 'The Laws of Gods and Men' and Episode 7 'Mockingbird'

Season 4 Episode 6 'The Laws of Gods and Men' and Episode 7 'Mockingbird'

The big bad Game of Thrones boys absolutely recap and review these two episodes like it's nobody's business! A couple of crackers with heaps of plot twists. Get stuck right the hell into this beautiful episode of Arya Talking To Me!
Oct 08, 201801:18:27
Season 4 Episode 5 'First of His Name'
Oct 01, 201842:50
Season 4 Episode 3 'Breaker of Chains' & Episode 4 'Oathkeeper'

Season 4 Episode 3 'Breaker of Chains' & Episode 4 'Oathkeeper'

Adam and Ben break down two pretty good episodes of Game of Thrones! Episodes 3 and 4 of season 4. There's moves being made all across Westeros and the east, people are having visions, chains are being broken, and Pod definitely has a magical wang. The lads break(er of chains) it all down for you. They definitely recap both episodes, that's an oath they keep! I'm so tired.
Sep 24, 201801:13:49
Season 4 Episode 2 'The Lion and the Rose'
Sep 18, 201857:14
Season 4 Episode 1 'Two Swords'
Sep 10, 201857:34
Season 3 Episode 10 'Mhysa'

Season 3 Episode 10 'Mhysa'

The boys record a long episode this week, wrapping up the Season 3 finale 'Mhysa' and chatting about the show so far. So many plots to talk about, so many characters to check in with! It's a huge episode.
Aug 27, 201801:14:47
Season 3 Episode 9 'The Rains of Castamere'
Aug 20, 201801:01:49
Season 3 Episode 8 'Second Sons'

Season 3 Episode 8 'Second Sons'

This week Adam's sick and Ben's well as they break down a pretty great episode of Game of Thrones, 'Second Sons'. A whole lot of fun stuff happens, and a whole lot of deep character stuff happens too. And Sam has a good scene?! Wow. All that and a listener question, this week on Arya Talking To Me.
Aug 13, 201855:47
Season 3 Episode 7 'The Bear and the Maiden Fair'

Season 3 Episode 7 'The Bear and the Maiden Fair'

Adam and Ben wade through a pretty slow and sluggish episode of Game Of Thrones which somehow manages to feature a literal bear and still not be exciting. What an incredible feat! There is a pretty fantastic scene with Charles Dance, though. We also answer some more listener questions in the Sealed Section and talk about Edinburgh. Adam is in Edinburgh, by the way! Go see him do stand up there and give him a TV show maybe. Ok bye.
Aug 06, 201858:05
Season 3 Episode 6 'The Climb'
Jul 23, 201801:15:33
Season 3 Episode 5 'Kissed By Fire'
Jul 16, 201801:13:32
Season 3 Episode 4 'And Now His Watch Is Ended'

Season 3 Episode 4 'And Now His Watch Is Ended'

This week the boys are back together and talking serious Thrones. They cover a really interesting episode, and answer both Non-Sealed and Sealed Section letters from listeners. Good shit.
Jul 09, 201854:44
Season 3 Episode 3 'Walk of Punishment'

Season 3 Episode 3 'Walk of Punishment'

Benny and Adam get on the airwaves to talk about this pretty sweet episode of Game Of Thrones, Walk of Punishment. There's some wheeling and dealing, and a man gets an appendage cut the fuck off. There's a Sealed Section and listener questions too. Have a listen!
Jul 02, 201859:37
Season 3 Episode 2 'Dark Wings Dark Words'
Jun 25, 201843:40
Season 3 Episode 1 'Valar Dohaeris'

Season 3 Episode 1 'Valar Dohaeris'

The boyz explode back onto your smartphone with their review of Game of Thrones season 3 episode 1, Valar Dohaeris! We answer a few listener emails in the Seaaaaaled Section too. Huge episode, lots of good shit.
Jun 18, 201801:06:60
Season 2 Episode 10 'Valar Morghulis'

Season 2 Episode 10 'Valar Morghulis'

Heeeeeeey podcast! On this episode the boys talk about the finale of season 2 of Game of Thrones, 'Valar Morghulis'. Lots of pieces being moved around, plotwise, setting things up for season 3. Good stuff.
Jun 11, 201847:27
Season 2 Episode 9 'Blackwater'

Season 2 Episode 9 'Blackwater'

Adam and Ben review and recap the biggest, bestest episode of the show so far - Blackwater. It's a huge one and the lads recap it, as well as answer some listener questions.
Jun 04, 201801:00:38
Season 2 Episode 8 'The Prince of Winterfell'

Season 2 Episode 8 'The Prince of Winterfell'

In this episode Adam and Ben review and recap The Prince of Winterfell, but before that they briefly discuss Tom Hanks, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. After the episode recap the boys answer listener emails, both non-spoiler and spoiler!
May 28, 201801:00:54