Welcome back to the final two episodes of S2 UNLEASH THE D, the hit primer series critics are saying serves major [REDACTED VAGINAL TERM]. It's post-season of House of the Dragon. Seamstress, costumer, and all around brilliant mind Meghan (Birdie Dee Costuming) has joined us to talk about everything costuming in the world of Westeros. Let us take y…

Kenny and Mark strap on their pumps and dance with one of the darker, secret tracks on MDNA. Topics include William Orbit, the brilliant Klas Åhlund & his collaborations with Robyn, lyrical weaponry, the sleaze of the Rolling Stones, the return of Dita Parlo, and a special three song story (across three albums) about vengeance. Quiet in the limousi…

Chloe and Eliana talk about the casting of the upcoming series, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' and some things we're excited to see Intro by Anton Langhage, "Cup of Coffee"By Girls Gone Canon

Kenny and Mark bust out the pom-poms for a LIVE show at the Francis Kite Club in Alphabet City to discuss the first single and so much more from MDNA . Topics include cheerleading, female collaborators, garage rock, bananas, ZZ Top, Burgundy wine, Martin Solveig, Michael Tordjman, Bob Costas, mascots, Megaforce, trench coats and baby carriages, THE…

Live from the Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City! Mark and Kenny hop back in the car with Madonna to rave about the final single from MDNA. Topics include Martin Solveig, Jade Williams, Bridgette Bardot and Barcelona, cleavage and convertibles, handsy chauffeurs, sweetheart Brahim Zaibat, Laidback Luke, R3hab, Tom Munro, missi…

Live from the Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City! Kenny and Mark welcome special guest (and notorious Madame X critic) Rich Juzwiak for a joyous and EDM-tinged discussion about the hard-driving dance track from MDNA. Topics include critical exchanges and reassessment, the beloved Madonna bridge, Katy Perry and naked running, “…

SPOILERS: ASOIAF, F&B, KOT7K, TWOIAF, ETC All must choose. The finale is here. Be sure to check back for the final two episodes of "Unleash the D" with special guests, as well as the main ASOIAF POV Podcast. Correction - Sharp Point is Bar Emmon's house and Elinda will not pay for her crimes today Azorahainess's Timeline Direwolf City Rhaenys the C…

Mark and Kenny explore the dark and vengeful corners of MDNA on this audacious and visceral story song. Topics include sunset trickery, transforming a demo, studio nerd-dom, William Orbit, Demolition Crew, the power of dubstep, the arrival of a new Madonna voice going there, Tori Amos’ Strange Little Girls album, the emergence of musical mash-ups, …

SPOILERS: ASOIAF, F&B, KOT7K, TWOIAF, ETC Princess Saera herself was still alive and well in Volantis, and only thirty-four years of age; her own claim was clearly superior to those of any of her bastard sons, but she did not choose to press it. “I have my own kingdom here,” she said, when asked if she meant to return to Westeros. Join us for the p…

Here it comes - Mark and Kenny get wild while breaking apart the second single from Madonna’s MDNA, her first on Interscope Records. Topics include the returns of the Benassi Bros. and Mert and Marcus, the liberation from constraints, Kazaky, ghosting in Provincetown, the inspiration of new collaborators and influences, Quentin Tarantino, 60s mod s…

SPOILERS: ASOIAF, F&B, KOT7K, TWOIAF, ETC "He should have stayed in Dorne. He should have stayed a frog. Not all men are meant to dance with dragons." We're soft launching a lot in this episode - but hard launching the smallfolk! (had a couple technical issues on audio this week so please bear with us. rowr. bear.) Check out our patreon where all m…

Kenny and Mark kick off a packed Season Six assessing the many non-musical ventures Madonna embarks on into the second decade of the 21st century including clothing lines, fragrances and gyms. Plus, a deep dive conversation about W.E. and its official theme song “Masterpiece”. Topics include: the emergence of Lourdes Leon, Taylor Momson, Zendaya an…

SPOILERS: ASOIAF, F&B, KOT7K, TWOIAF, ETC “The only thing that could tear down the House of the Dragon… was itself.” ... and boy are they tearing it down! Check out our patreon where all members get early access to House of the Dragon episodes during the season @ patreon.com/girlsgonecanon Stranger Tier Patrons have access to MILFs of the Dragon (M…

SPOILERS: ASOIAF, F&B, KOT7K, TWOIAF, ETC “It’s been said that Targaryens are closer to gods than men… In my eyes, you were a god. Daemon Targaryen. The Prince of the City. The Lord of Flea Bottom. I was an innocent. You exploited me and abandoned me. You sullied my name at court. You empowered my rivals. You tried to make my ruin. You put me on th…

SPOILERS: ASOIAF, F&B, KOT7K, TWOIAF, ETC Sin begets sin begets sin - and war makes monsters of us all. We chat cyclical violence within and outside of the family, parentified children, and of course, the behemoth that is Harrenhal. Check out our patreon where all members get early access to House of the Dragon episodes during the season @ patreon.…

SPOILERS: ASOIAF, F&B, KOT7K, TWOIAF, ETC All the world's a stage in Westeros, and our favorite (and least favorite) characters must navigate that stage, whether they like it or not. Join us as we chat about spectacle, the Kingsguard, and of course, pegging. Check out our patreon where all members get early access to House of the Dragon episodes du…

SPOILERS: ASOIAF, F&B, KOT7K, TWOIAF, ETC Clink clink, we're back with S2 to sling that HOT D. Expect controversy, drama, and of course, shenanigans from your favorite girlies who are indeed going canon. Check out our patreon where all members get early access to House of the Dragon episodes during the season @ patreon.com/girlsgonecanon Sound Effe…

SPECIAL SUMMER EPISODE: A Conversation w/ Ann Powers, author of Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell For Part Two of our celebration of Joni Mitchell, the great ANN POWERS, esteemed rock writer and NPR music critic, joins Mark for a conversation about her brilliant new book Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell. Topics include: the question of…

Hannah from Game of Owns swings by to talk about the Dragon show, Dunk and Egg, and the expanded George RR Martin universe that is unfolding before us. P.S: please take us to the premiere next year. Tune in to the MIDSEASON FINALE OF UNLEASH THE D. That's right, because after the season, we'll be back with TWO MORE EPISODES to break down the costum…

Mark and Kenny spend a long awaited spring afternoon in conversation about one of Madonna’s early musical influences - Joni Mitchell - and their favorite album 1976’s Hejira, as well as road trips and motels, a crackerjack collection of jazz fusion musicians, a genius’ search for bravery and clarity in both personal relationships and the relationsh…

We're back with UNLEASH THE D for season two of House of the Dragon. Tune in for a very casual conversation with our friend Glidus on what to expect when you're expecting HOTD S2, what it's like to have brothers (idk), and spectacle in House of the Dragon - what does it take to adapt from pages of a history book to the screen, and just how does Rya…

We're back with UNLEASH THE D for season two of House of the Dragon. Tune in for a very casual unserious episode with a twist: this episode is BOOK SPOILER FREE (mostly), and will be the ONLY episode we post during the season that is book spoiler free. Chika comes along for the ride to tell us her opinions on that Dragon Show as someone who has not…

Here in the House of Canon, we're hard at work preparing the HOTD primer series that critics are calling "UNABASHEDLY GREAT" (Unleash the D S2) as well as getting ready for HOUSE OF THE DRAGON S2. No episode today - instead, enjoy a reveal of our first three UNLEASH THE D guests, as well as when you can look forward to hearing the episodes hit your…

Now available for the public! Chloe and Eliana read another GRRM short story from the Thousand Worlds universe: Butterbumps—wait, no, Bitterblooms. A girl lost during deepwinter gets swept away by a magical woman to journey among the stars... or does she? Don't forget to check out "Suzanne" by Leonard Cohen, the song that inspired this story: https…

Top regrets of my life: Not splitting these Jon chapters to make more than two episodes, because WOW. What a ride. Griff decided to add an extra syllable to make himself a "griffin," once more. That's right, Jon Connington is back, and he's taking prisoners (it's his family). Welcome home, how's it feel to be back, strolling down memory lane? Well,…

We have waited six years to finally get to this POV... but that's only half as much time as Jon Connington has been pretending to be dead. A lost lord finds himself as his hand count down his time left in the story. Link mentioned — AR Blackfyre with Lo the Lynx: ASOIAF Collab: "The Beautiful Spymaster: Lysono Maar, Orientalism, and Liminality" & D…

Ugh. Can't believe it's over. Join us as we cover the final published Arya chapter, "The Ugly (Crying As We Say Goodbye To Our) Little Girl." A girl gets her first assignment, echoing other chapters and mentors, taking on a new face—as do we, with a new POV to follow. Check us out on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/girlsgonecanon.bsky.social --- …

New POV: Blind Beth. Join us as we follow a day in the life of a girl at the House of Black and White with weird dreams and who gets along really, really well with cats. Check us out on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/girlsgonecanon.bsky.social --- Eliana's twitter: https://twitter.com/arhythmetric Eliana's reddit account: https://www.reddit.com/…

New POV: Cat—but not that Cat. It's Cat of the Canals, and she's got a temp job. There's also some girl named Arya who kills a guy and takes his boots. Check us out on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/girlsgonecanon.bsky.social --- Eliana's twitter: https://twitter.com/arhythmetric Eliana's reddit account: https://www.reddit.com/user/glass_table_g…

Kenny and Mark wrap up some loose threads (and Season Five!) with a celebratory discussion of the title song from Madonna’s THIRD greatest hits album. Topics include: the continuing challenges of a greatest hits record, Paul Oakenfold, Ciaran Gribbin, INXS and the late great Michael Hutchence, a tribute to Fine Young Cannibals, Benny Benassi, a des…