The Targaryens have arrived, the tourney has begun, and Talk the Thrones is here to break it all down! Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson react to ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 2, “Hard Salt Beef.” They talk about the flashback with Ser Arlan, plus Dunk meeting Baelor and the rest of the Targaryens. And, of course, CR has some thoughts about the Kingsguard.

(00:00) Intro

(00:54) Programming reminders

(2:28) CR’s recap

(7:08) Favorite moment of the episode

(9:43) Targaryens without their dragons

(16:19) Baelor knows ball

(19:45) Egg is wise

(25:07) The tourney and all its glory

(27:23) Prince Valarr and his abilities

(28:41) The Kingsguard and their cloaks

(34:06) Prince Aerion is kind of a dick

(38:39) Puppets and dragons

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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