Best Castlerock Podcasts (2024)

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Diversity Win! (Tyril I Lister of even if Tempest, part 2) 1:34:29

1M ago1:34:29

1:34:29

Today on Evaludate: hazardous weather conditions and wizard curses aren't going to stop us from recording our 100th episode, Madelyn drops the bit, witch trials continue to be a shameful blight on human history, and oh good lord there is always some shit happening to children in this game. Follow Us: Twitter Tumblr Content Warnings: Discussion of i…

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The Devil Is Real (Tyril I Lister of even if Tempest, Part 1) 2:03:15

2M ago2:03:15

2:03:15

On today's TWO HOUR EVALUDATE SPECIAL, we're getting into the real-world history of witch hunting and witch trials around Europe and North America, Madelyn insists that everyone else insisting that she would like Tyril is still wrong, and being a murder suspect is boring now--it's time to get deputized. Follow Us: Twitter Tumblr Content Warnings: D…

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Should've Been Hugo (Crius Castlerock of even if Tempest, Part 3) 50:56

3M ago50:56

50:56

Today on Evaludate: Both hosts wish the love interest of this route was swapped out, Madelyn is unfair to a videogame man, and Air vents their publishing grudges. Follow Us: Twitter Tumblr Content Warnings: Suicide: 1:29 - 1:48, 9:30 - 9:52, 11:01 - 11:36, 26:34 - 27:00 CSA: 5:02 - 5:09, 8:04 - 11:01 Sexual Assault: 24:57 - 25:35…

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Training-Wheels Baby Mode (Crius Castlerock of even if Tempest, Part 2) 1:02:41

4M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Today on Evaludate: Your "seemingly perfect" romantic lead needs more layers, boy howdy this route is all over the place, and Finally, Clown vs Clown action. Follow Us: Twitter Tumblr Content Warnings: Child Abuse: 14:47 - 15:57, 18:29 - 18:40, 39:42 - 40:29 Incest: 21:00 - 21:49By Air & Madelyn

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Blood Splatoon (Crius Castlerock of even if Tempest, Part 1) 1:21:50

5M ago1:21:50

1:21:50

Today on Evaludate: who has time for witch trials and murder mysteries when there's BIRD POLITICS afoot! Commander Crius gets slut-shamed, and we ponder the motivations of our catboy timeloop administrator. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn Content Warnings: Self-harm: 36:21 - 36:29 Suicide: 43:25 - 45:15 Child abuse: 55:47 - 56:12…

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Devoured By Clowns (even if TEMPEST, prologue) 1:46:42

7M ago1:46:42

1:46:42

Today on Evaludate: the new protagonist is Batman-coded, a cat boy we can trust (maybe), enforced route order locks away our favorite guys, and time loop logistics make things a little bit weird. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn Content Warnings: Suicide: 48:41 - 49:10, 59:53 - 59:57By Air & Madelyn

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27 Year-Old Minor (Full Circle and Auld Lang Syne routes of Bustafellows) 1:29:11

8M ago1:29:11

1:29:11

Today on Evaludate: The twist is shocking because you didn't build to the twist; Bustafellows continues to tangle with subject matter it refuses to treat with respect; and Air and Madelyn once again encourage patricide. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn Content Warnings: The Auld Lang Syne segment of this episode discusses rape and incest to an extent…

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World's Worst Polycule (Limbo Scott Fitzgerald of Bustafellows, Part 4) 1:38:35

9M ago1:38:35

1:38:35

Today on Evaludate: the game walks back any competence it has ever implied for any of its lead characters, the maddest we have ever been at a player character, and gratuitous bad endings. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn Content Warnings: Suicide: 31:16 - 37:26, 52:11 - 53:38, 54:23 - 58:34, 1:07:15 - 1:07:21 Gun Violence: 42:37 - 44:24, 58:02 - 58:1…

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Insufferable Convention (Limbo Scott Fitzgerald of Bustafellows, Part 3) 1:38:43

10M ago1:38:43

1:38:43

Today on Evaludate: you know who's Really hurt by the oppression of immigrants? This old-money white American lawyer. Adam continues to steal Limbo's route, and Bustafellows decides their narrative space is better spent on an Inspirational Terminal Child than building any chemistry between its leads. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn Content Warnings:…

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Hot Literary Takes (Limbo Scott Fitzgerald of Bustafellows, Part 2) 54:30

11M ago54:30

54:30

Today on Evaludate: Air and Madelyn will talk about anything but the man they're supposed to talk about, contractual Otome Heroine niceness, and Bustafellows revs up to do another route about human trafficking and immigration after it handled the subject So Well last time around. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn…

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Who Said Brunettes Can't Fake Their Own Death? (Limbo Scott Fitzgerald of Bustafellows, Part 1) 55:45

12M ago55:45

55:45

Today on Evaludate: Air and Madelyn get fed up with the base route on their very last playthrough, Limbo and Teuta are amicable roommates who never talk and this is supposed to turn into romance somehow, and Bustafellows offers up its most bizarre Girl Talk of all. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn Content Warnings: Suicide : 18:11 - 18:20 School Shoo…

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Depression Kabedon (Mozu Nile Shepherd of Bustafellows, Part 4) 1:20:26

1y ago1:20:26

1:20:26

Today on Evaludate: Air and Madelyn really do cry, Mozu speedruns jettisoning his accumulated goodwill, and Teuta diligently takes her protagonist pills. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn Content Warnings: The plot of this route revolves around murders at a high school, and so our discussion of the route will involve a lot of talk about the death of c…

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The Last Of Us Season 1 - Wrap Up and Listener Feedback 52:36

1y ago52:36

52:36

Hello fellow survivors, we are back with our wrap up thoughts on the first season of The Last Of Us. Plus we have your listener feedback to discuss! If you are listening on a channel other that Fan Critical please do jump across and subscribe to our main 'Fan Critical' channel to get all our reviews. You can find it on any podcast platform or Spoti…

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The Last Of Us Episode 9 - Full Review and Spoilercast 1:21:54

1y ago1:21:54

1:21:54

Hello fellow survivors, we are back with our full review and spoilercast for episode 9 titled 'Look For The Light' It's a sad day here as it's the season finale we are here to discuss! But was it a 5 bloob finale? If you are listening on a channel other that Fan Critical please do jump across and subscribe to our main 'Fan Critical' channel to get …

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The Last Of Us Episode 9 - Look For The Light - Hot Take 27:45

1y ago27:45

27:45

Hello fellow survivors, every week straight after the episode airs, Len and Gaz will be here to give you there Hot Take on what they have just seen. Then a day or so later Len and Gaz will be joined by John for a Deep Dive episode which will have a scene by scene breakdown and a patented section called 'Clicker Corner' where we will be referencing …

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Autism Salad (Mozu Nile Shepherd of Bustafellows, Part 3) 59:53

1y ago59:53

59:53

Today on Evaludate: Air and Madelyn spend way too much of this Mozu episode complaining about Helvetica, Bustafellows keeps hammering in that Weird Sibling Shit between Mozu and Teuta, and Air doesn't cry this time. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn Content Warnings: The plot of this route revolves around murders at a high school, and so our discussio…

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The Last Of Us Episode 8 - When We Are In Need - Full Review and Spoilercast 1:11:01

1y ago1:11:01

1:11:01

Hello fellow survivors, we are back with our full review and spoilercast for episode 8 titled 'When We Are In Need' This week we discuss THAT villain and how terrifying he really is! Plus how Bella Ramsey's performances keep getting better and better, and how Joel gets the super serum he desperately needed. If you are listening for the first time t…

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The Last Of Us Episode 8 - When We Are In Need - Hot Take 21:38

1y ago21:38

21:38

Hello fellow survivors, every week straight after the episode airs, Len and Gaz will be here to give you there Hot Take on what they have just seen. Then a day or so later Len and Gaz will be joined by John for a Deep Dive episode which will have a scene by scene breakdown and a patented section called 'Clicker Corner' where we will be referencing …

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The Last Of Us Episode 7 - Left Behind - Full Review and Spoilercast 59:28

1y ago59:28

59:28

Hello fellow survivors, we are back with our full review and spoilercast for episode 7 titled 'Left Behind' This week we venture into the past to discover Ellie's relationship with Riley as in the present she fights to keep Joel alive. Have a listen to see what the lads thought of this powerful episode. If you are listening for the first time then …

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The Last Of Us Episode 7 - Left Behind - Hot Take 23:01

1y ago23:01

23:01

Hello fellow survivors, every week straight after the episode airs, Len and Gaz will be here to give you there Hot Take on what they have just seen. Then a day or so later Len and Gaz will be joined by John for a Deep Dive episode which will have a scene by scene breakdown and a patented section called 'Clicker Corner' where we will be referencing …

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The Last Of Us Episode 6 - Kin - Full Review and Spoilercast 1:04:32

1y ago1:04:32

1:04:32

Hello fellow survivors, we are back with our full review and spoilercast for episode 6 titled 'Kin' This week, can the emotional slower episode keep up the outstanding blueberry rating most episodes have received? And what about those video game easter eggs? Don't worry they're all in Clicker Corner! If you are listening for the first time then ple…

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The Last Of Us Episode 6 - Kin - Hot Take 25:18

1y ago25:18

25:18

Hello fellow survivors, every week straight after the episode airs, Len and Gaz will be here to give you there Hot Take on what they have just seen. Then a day or so later Len and Gaz will be joined by John for a Deep Dive episode which will have a scene by scene breakdown and a patented section called 'Clicker Corner' where we will be referencing …

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The Last Of Us Episode 5 - Endure and Survive - Full Review and Spoilercast 1:27:02

1y ago1:27:02

1:27:02

We hope you're all enjoying Superbowl Sunday! We are here to give you our full review and spoilercast on episode 5 titled 'Endure and Survive' Is it another 5 blueberry episode? And what did the boys think of that tragic and heartbreaking ending? Have a listen to get all that and all the delicious video game easter eggs in Clicker Corner. If you ar…

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Teuta is an Industry Plant (Mozu Nile Shepherd of Bustafellows, Part 2) 54:55

1y ago54:55

54:55

Today on Evaludate: Bustafellows 2 news ft. Bestie, Mozu Nile Shepherd: Ace Attorney, Time Travel Ethics, and we finally meet the route antagonist! Coincidentally, all of our skin crawls right off. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn Content Warnings: The plot of this route revolves around murders at a high school, and so our discussion of the route wil…

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The Last Of Us Episode 4 - Please Hold To My Hand - Full Review and Spoilercast 1:14:38

1y ago1:14:38

1:14:38

Hello fellow survivors! Len, John and Gaz are here to dive deep into episode 4 of The Last Of Us, titled 'Please Hold My Hand' We are back with Joel and Ellie this week as they have one hell of a road trip! We discuss that, our views on the hunters and we deliver some classic Fan Critical puns! Oh and don't forget to stick around for Clicker Corner…

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The Last Of Us Episode 4 - Please Hold My hand - Hot Take 21:31

1y ago21:31

21:31

Hello fellow survivors, every week straight after the episode airs, Len and Gaz will be here to give you there Hot Take on what they have just seen. Then a day or so later Len and Gaz will be joined by John for a Deep Dive episode which will have a scene by scene breakdown and a patented section called 'Clicker Corner' where we will be referencing …

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The Last Of Us Episode 3 - Long Long Time - Full Review and Spoilercast 1:06:11

1y ago1:06:11

1:06:11

Hello fellow survivors! Len, John and Gaz are here to dive deep into episode 3 of The Last Of Us, titled 'Long Long Time..' In our first real major departure form the game, the showrunners have given us a beautiful love story set in an oasis amidst the chaos of a viral apocalypse. Check out our in depth review of this ep and stick around for Clicke…

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The Last Of Us - Long Long Time - Hot Take 23:50

1y ago23:50

23:50

Hello fellow survivors, every week straight after the episode airs, Len and Gaz will be here to give you there Hot Take on what they have just seen. Then a day or so later Len and Gaz will be joined by John for a Deep Dive episode which will have a scene by scene breakdown and a patented section called 'Clicker Corner' where we will be referencing …

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The Last Of Us Episode 2 - Infected - Full Review and Spoilercast 1:05:20

1+ y ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Hello fellow survivors! Welcome to the deep dive and spoilercast on episode 2 of The Last Of Us. Can this episode back up the fantastic series premiere? Join Len and John for a scene by scene breakdown and their patented section called 'Clicker Corner' where they will be referencing the ways in which the game was adapted and spotting any easter egg…

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The Last Of Us Episode 2 - Infected - Hot Take 23:48

1+ y ago23:48

23:48

Hello fellow survivors, every week straight after the episode airs, Len and Gaz will be here to give you there Hot Take on what they have just seen. Then a day or so later Len and Gaz will be joined by John for a Deep Dive episode which will have a scene by scene breakdown and a patented section called 'Clicker Corner' where we will be referencing …

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The Last Of Us Episode 1 - Full Review and Spoilercast 1:05:46

1+ y ago1:05:46

1:05:46

Is this one of the greatest season openers of all time? Len, John and Gaz are here to answer that question and to go through the season premiere of The Last Of Us scene by scene. Make sure you stick around to the end, where the lads will point out all the easter eggs and video game references to you in 'Clicker Corner' If you are listening for the …

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The Last Of Us Episode 1 - Hot Take 27:00

1+ y ago27:00

27:00

Hello fellow survivors, the day is finally here, an outbreak day of sorts...yes the season premiere of The Last Of Us is here! And wow, what a premiere that was! Every week straight after the episode airs, Len and Gaz will be here to give you there Hot Take on what they have just seen. Then a day or so later Len and Gaz will be joined by John for a…

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Ink-Read Bergman (Mozu Nile Shepherd of Bustafellows) 1:12:40

1+ y ago1:12:40

1:12:40

Today on Evaludate: Mozu is the funniest person in the cast (but the cast doesn't know it), Bustafellows really leans into its American Police Procedural inspirations, and that cat really does look just like Ingrid Bergman. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn Content Warnings: Animal death: (4:42 - 5:00, 45:40 - 45:59) Gun Violence: (22:50 - 24:14, 1:00…

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The Last Of Us Preview 49:16

1+ y ago49:16

49:16

Hello fellow survivors! We are here to help you through the tough and brutal world of The Last of Us. Join Len, John and Gaz as they discuss their hopes and fears for this adaptation of the classic and critically acclaimed game. We dissect the latest trailer, talk about our relationship with TLOU and reveal how we will cover the show in the new yea…

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Everything Happens at the Container Yard (Scarecrow of Bustafellows, part 4) 1:08:58

1+ y ago1:08:58

1:08:58

Today on Evaludate: Sauli is a shitty therapist, but you knew that. Air and Madelyn have a terrible time because the Bad Ending is really good at its job, and then they have a fantastic time because the Good Ending is really REALLY good at its job! Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn Content Warnings: As a general warning, this episode contains discussi…

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Something Old, Something New - Dahmer, Hocus Pocus and The Wonder 49:43

1+ y ago49:43

49:43

Lucy and Emma are back this week giving you their run down of what to watch! We want your feedback too, let us know your thoughts and theories by emailing us at fancriticalpodcast@gmail.com Please do subscribe and spread the word of Fan Critical. You can sponsor us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/fancritical and receive access to bonus content. Thank…

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60 Minutes To Midnight - Andor, Pepsi, Where's My Jet? And Christmas chat! 53:13

1+ y ago53:13

53:13

The Minutemen are back to tell you what they've been watching. They give you some cracking recommendations this week, from Star Wars related series, to 90's nostalgia and even some American comedy. Enjoy! We want your feedback too, let us know your thoughts and theories by emailing us at fancriticalpodcast@gmail.com Please do subscribe and spread t…

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All Quiet On The Western Front Review 1:02:47

1+ y ago1:02:47

1:02:47

We move from covering the historical events in Westeros to something more grounded in our own history and reality this week. John and Len have both seen the 1st World War epic, All Quiet On The Western Front. They are here to tell you why you should watch this film right now! They get pretty deep, but they also let you know what Pikachu would sound…

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The Drowning Part (Scarecrow of Bustafellows, part 3) 1:03:58

1+ y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Today on Evaludate, Scarecrow experiences a Hallmark Movie Christmas, Shu displays terrible trigger discipline and is also just very rude, Bustafellows flounders around with the criminal justice system AND mental health, and the truth of Madelyn's Official Bustafellows Kin-Assignment (thalassophobia) finally rears its head. Follow Us: Podcast Air M…

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House Of The Dragon Episode 10 - Full Review and Spoilercast 1:26:13

1+ y ago1:26:13

1:26:13

Join Ser Len, Lady Baron, Bronze John, Lady Emma and little Gareth as they deep dive into episode 10 titled 'The Black Queen' They mourn the loss of sweet boy Lucerys, they ask if there have been too many tough labour scenes this season. And little Gareth finally gets knighted! We want your feedback too, let us know your thoughts and theories by em…

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House Of The Dragon Episode 10 - Hot Take 27:12

1+ y ago27:12

27:12

Join Ser Len and his trusty squire Gareth as they give you their short first impressions on episode 10 'The Black Queen' Full in depth review out later this week, Wednesday in Australia and the UK and Tuesday in the US. Let us know your thoughts for our feedback section, email us at fancriticalpodcast@gmail.com Please do subscribe and spread the wo…

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The Rings Of Power - Season Review 1:19:28

1+ y ago1:19:28

1:19:28

The fellowship are here to give you their final thoughts on The Rings Of Power Season One. Is this show going to grow into something special? We want your feedback too, let us know your thoughts and theories by emailing us at fancriticalpodcast@gmail.com Please do subscribe and spread the word of Fan Critical. You can sponsor us on Patreon at www.p…

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House Of The Dragon Episode 9 - Full Review and Spoilercast 1:17:20

1+ y ago1:17:20

1:17:20

Join Ser Len, Lady Baron, Bronze John and Lady Emma as they deep dive into episode 9 titled 'The Green Council' They are confused by Alicent's character, they discuss how one character could have ended the war this episode and they ponder why bigfoot has a foot fettish! We want your feedback too, let us know your thoughts and theories by emailing u…

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House Of The Dragon Episode 9 - Hot Take 26:38

1+ y ago26:38

26:38

Join Ser Len and his trusty squire Gareth as they give you their short first impressions on episode 9 'The Green Council' Full in depth review out later this week, Wednesday in Australia and the UK and Tuesday in the US. Let us know your thoughts for our feedback section, email us at fancriticalpodcast@gmail.com Please do subscribe and spread the w…

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House Of The Dragon Episode 8 - Full Review and Spoilercast 1:13:04

1+ y ago1:13:04

1:13:04

Join Ser Len and Lady Baron as they deep dive into episode 8 titled 'The Lord Of The Tides' They praise a fantastic performance, discuss yet another time jump and they say goodbye to their beloved Viserys. We want your feedback too, let us know your thoughts and theories by emailing us at fancriticalpodcast@gmail.com Please do subscribe and spread …

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House Of The Dragon Episode 8 - Hot Take 24:06

1+ y ago24:06

24:06

Join Ser Len and his trusty squire Gareth as they give you their short first impressions on episode 8 'The Lord Of The Tides' Full in depth review out later this week, Wednesday in Australia and the UK and Tuesday in the US. Let us know your thoughts for our feedback section, email us at fancriticalpodcast@gmail.com Please do subscribe and spread t…

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House Of The Dragon Episode 7 - Full Review and Spoilercast 1:13:32

1+ y ago1:13:32

1:13:32

Join Bronze John and Lady Emma as they deep dive into episode 7 titled 'Driftmark' They discuss the that terrible Wake, how incest is ok with everyone on Twitter and how Len is a shambles for missing that twist at the end of the episode! We want your feedback too, let us know your thoughts and theories by emailing us at fancriticalpodcast@gmail.com…

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House Of The Dragon Episode 7 - Hot Take 21:34

1+ y ago21:34

21:34

Join Ser Len and his trusty squire Gareth as they give you their short first impressions on episode 7 'Driftmark' Full in depth review out later this week, Wednesday in Australia and the UK and Tuesday in the US. Let us know your thoughts for our feedback section, email us at fancriticalpodcast@gmail.com Please do subscribe and spread the word of F…

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House Of The Dragon Episode 6 - Full Review and Spoilercast 1:17:20

1+ y ago1:17:20

1:17:20

Join Ser Len, Bronze John, Lady Baron and Lady Emma as they deep dive into episode 6 titled 'The Princess and The Queen' They discuss the massive time jump, the new Joffrey and so much more! We want your feedback too, let us know your thoughts and theories by emailing us at fancriticalpodcast@gmail.com Please do subscribe and spread the word of Fan…

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House Of The Dragon Episode 6 - Hot Take 25:20

1+ y ago25:20

25:20

Join Ser Len and his trusty squire Gareth as they give you their short first impressions on episode 6 'The Princess and The Queen' Full in depth review out later this week, Wednesday in Australia and the UK and Tuesday in the US. Let us know your thoughts for our feedback section, email us at fancriticalpodcast@gmail.com Please do subscribe and spr…

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