GameofThrones
The official companion podcast for HBO's 'House of the Dragon', featuring episode recaps and interviews with the show's cast and creative team.
This is HBO's official audio companion to its flagship fantasy series. Part recap, part making-of documentary, the show combines the hosts' fan-level analysis with direct-from-the-source insights from the show's key creators and on-screen talent. It serves as both a promotional vehicle for the series and a deeper dive for dedicated viewers.
“As the official, HBO-sanctioned podcast, it has unparalleled access to the show's creators and stars, offering exclusive interviews you won't find in other recap shows. The hosts are established pop culture commentators who bring a high level of knowledge and enthusiasm to the material.”
Who hosts this show
The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon is the authorized after-show for the HBO series. Hosted by pop culture experts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen, each episode breaks down the latest installment of the show. The hosts recap key plot points before sitting down with the actors, writers, and directors who bring Westeros to life.
Credentials & credits
- Jason Concepcion: Host, Executive Producer at Crooked Media
- Jason Concepcion: Emmy Award-winner for 'NBA Desktop'
- Jason Concepcion: Former Senior Creative at The Ringer
- Greta Johnsen: Host of WBEZ's 'Nerdette' podcast
- Greta Johnsen: Public radio host and producer
- Greta Johnsen: Guest curator for Chicago Humanities Festival
Other ventures
- Jason Concepcion: X-Ray Vision (podcast)
- Jason Concepcion: Takeline (podcast)
- Jason Concepcion: Binge Mode (podcast)
- Jason Concepcion: ALL CAPS NBA (YouTube series)
- Greta Johnsen: Nerdette (podcast)
- Greta Johnsen: Dune: Prophecy The Official Podcast (podcast)
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02
- 03House of the Dragon | Inside the Episode: Season 3 Episode 2 | HBOJun 29, 2026 · 8 min
- 04The Death of Jacaerys Velaryon | House of the Dragon Season 3 | HBOJun 25, 2026 · 4 min
- 05Take a Tour of the Sea Snake's Ship | House of the Dragon Season 3 | HBOJun 25, 2026 · 3 min
- 06The Battle of the Gullet | House of the Dragon Season 3Jun 24, 2026 · 4 min
- 07Making the Battle of the Gullet | House of the Dragon Season 3 | HBOJun 24, 2026 · 4 min
- 08Soundscape of King’s Landing | Calm x House of the DragonJun 22, 2026 · 30 min
Notable episodes
- 01Bethany Antonia and Abubakar Salim Discuss the War in Westeros | HOTD Season 3 Official Podcast
Features interviews with the episode's writer (Sara Hess) and director (Clare Kilner), providing a deep dive into the creative collaboration behind a pivotal episode.
What you'll be asked on this show
The hosts, Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen, begin with a co-hosted recap, analyzing scenes and posing questions to each other to frame the episode's themes. They use audio clips from the show to introduce discussion topics. When transitioning to the guest segment, they often open with a broad question about the creative process before diving into specifics about the episode. The style is more celebratory and explanatory than confrontational, aimed at illuminating the guest's work on the show.
Episodes are structured in two parts: first, a co-hosted recap where Jason and Greta analyze scenes and themes, often using audio clips from the show for context. This is followed by a conversational interview segment with guests from the cast or crew. The tone is a mix of professional analysis and genuine fan excitement.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
4 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
process
1- Q.01
“How would you describe your collaborative process?”
Asked at the beginning of an interview with a writer/director pair to establish their creative dynamic.
analysis
3- Q.01
“Do you think it is a victory?”
A question posed between the hosts during the recap to analyze the ambiguous outcome of a major battle.
- Q.02
“Do you think she should take Ser Marbrand's head here?”
Used by the hosts during their recap to speculate on a character's strategic choices and leadership style.
- Q.03
“What do you make of this deal?”
A prompt between hosts to dissect a character's political negotiation in a key scene.
Signature segments
- · Severed head count
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are exclusively the cast, writers, directors, and producers from 'House of the Dragon'. The show books high-level creatives like the showrunner and executive producers, as well as key actors central to the episode being discussed.
- Sara Hesson HOTD Season 3 Official Podcast
- Clare Kilneron HOTD Season 3 Official Podcast
- Bethany Antoniaon HOTD Season 3 Official Podcast
- Abubakar Salimon HOTD Season 3 Official Podcast
- Ryan Condalon HOTD Season 3 Official Podcast
- Harry Colletton HOTD Season 3 Official Podcast
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is an official HBO production, with HBO Max as its primary sponsor. It has also featured premium sponsors like Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business, suggesting a target audience of high-earning professionals.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is the podcast's real name?
- The full name is 'The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon'.
- Who are the hosts?
- The podcast is hosted by Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen.
- What is the format of the show?
- The hosts recap and analyze the latest 'House of the Dragon' episode, then conduct exclusive interviews with the show's cast and crew.
- Is this podcast still running?
- Yes, it releases new episodes weekly during the 'House of the Dragon' season.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on major podcast platforms and can also be watched on HBO Max.
- How can I pitch a guest for the show?
- As the official HBO podcast, guests are exclusively cast and crew from 'House of the Dragon', so they do not accept outside pitches.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon | HBO Maxhbo.com
- [02]The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon | Wiki of Westeros - Fandomgameofthrones.fandom.com
- [03]Jason Concepcion - MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference Speakersloansportsconference.com
- [04]Greta Johnsen - Tink Mediatinkmedia.co
- [05]Jason Concepcion - Earwolfearwolf.com
- [06]Greta Johnsen's Podcast Credits | Podchaserpodchaser.com
- [07]Crooked Media celebrates fandom and fantasy with X-Ray Vision - Podnewspodnews.net
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