Making the Eight: A Game of Thrones Podcast

Making the Eight: A Game of Thrones Podcast

Ok, so maybe you missed the first SEVEN seasons of the most talked about television show in history. Or maybe you just forgot some details. Either way, it's a week before Season 8, you don't have time to binge. But don't worry, Jackie's got you covered. Each day leading up to the season 8 premiere, SYFY WIRE's Jackie Jennings takes the King's Road back through previous seasons - revisiting all the best moments and re-examining everything you need to know for the new season. Then starting April 15th, join us back here for a weekly recap of the latest episode of season 8. Valar Morghulis, friends. It's the FINAL season of Game of Thrones!

Episodes

May 21, 2019 3 mins

Listen to SYFY WIRE's "Rap-Up" of the Game of Thrones series! For the full video, visit SYFYWIRE.com.

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Listen to SYFY WIRE's "Rap-Up" of Season 8, Episode 6. Westeros is red. The North is blue. This is the end of everything we knew. For the full video, visit SYFYWIRE.com.

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Well this is it — the end of the road, the last hurrah, the grand finale. Game of Thrones is OVER and we’re sad. And confused. Conflicted! Perhaps even annoyed? Jackie is joined by Kristen Acimovic, Nicole Drespel, and Corin Wells to talk alllll about their many, many, MANY feelings regarding the end of Game of Thrones.

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Listen to SYFY WIRE's "Rap-Up" of Season 8, Episode 5. Daenerys taps into her inner Targaryen. Tyrion treasons. Cleganebowl 2019. And an untimely end fo Varys. Nothing helps with the heartbreak like a good rap. For the full video, visit SYFYWIRE.com.

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Wow. Well, nothing lasts forever and that’s especially true in Westeros. Jackie is joined by SYFY Wire producer Meghan Dineen to talk THOSE deaths and THAT choice and THOSE twins. God, there is so much to love and so much to less-than-love. Listen, freak out, and prepare for the end with us!

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A special bonus episode of Making the Eight! Listen to SYFY WIRE's "Rap-Up" of Season 8, Episode 4. Arya friendzones Lord Gendry, Dany mistakenly treats her dragons like an uber, and is Starbucks now canon? GoT 804 gets lyrical. For the full video, visit SYFYWIRE.com.

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We’re in the end game now, folks. Jackie is joined by comedian Corin Wells to talk about Season 8, Episode 4. What ships were sunk? Which sailed into sexy harbors? And in the middle A PRINCE IS BORN. Come for the drama, stay for the drama — it’s all here on this week’s Making The Eight.

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A special bonus episode of Making the Eight! Listen to SYFY WIRE's "Rap-Up" of Season 8, Episode 3. Arya vs. The Night King and a sweet mid-air dragon fight were all a little bit dark weren’t they? GoT 803 gets lyrical. For the full video, visit SYFYWIRE.com.

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Well, it’s here — the Battle of Winterfell. Jackie is joined by SYFY Wire’s Associate Features Editor Caitlin Busch to talk literal darkness, ‘dragon stuff’, and whether the pigeon who is eavesdropping on their conversation is or is not a daemon.

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A special bonus episode of Making the Eight! Listen to SYFY WIRE's "Rap-Up" of Season 8, Episode 2. Arya and Gendry. Brienne of Tarth's knighthood. Jon Snow and Daenerys' awkward convo about his parents. It's all inspired us to get lyrical.

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April 22, 2019 29 mins

It’s the night before the Battle of Winterfell and everyone’s saying their hello’s, goodbye’s, and final f*** you’s. Jackie is joined by Late Night with Seth Meyers supervising writer Sal Gentile to talk about the episode as well as the in’s and out’s of baby impersonation.

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April 15, 2019 35 mins

In this episode, Jackie recaps with first episode of the final season. She’s then joined by SYFY Wire’s Matt Romano to chat reunions, potential deaths and brand new ships blossoming in the final premiere of Game of Thrones.

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April 13, 2019 44 mins

We’re hurtling toward the end and boy is it a ride. Jackie tells you everything you need to know about the penultimate season and is joined by Late Night with Seth Meyer’s supervising writer Sal Gentile to scream about about dragons.

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April 12, 2019 39 mins

"In like a dead body, out like a bang" — that’s a saying right? Jackie recaps an *explosive* 6th season and then chats about it all with SYFY Wire associate editor Karama Horne.

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April 11, 2019 45 mins

Stabbings, poisonings, religious uprisings, OH MY! It’s Season 5 in Westeros and Jackie is chatting with SYFY Wire’s Caitlin Busch all about it. Plus, a recap — because there’s no “Shame” in needing a little refresher.

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April 10, 2019 49 mins

It's wedding/death season in Westeros! But really, when isn’t it? Jackie breaks down all 10 episodes of Season 4 and is joined by SYFY Wire’s Editor-In-Chief, Adam Swiderski, to chat about all those crazy (deadly) receptions.

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April 9, 2019 37 mins

It’s getting red in here, so take off all your…heads? Jackie recaps the bloodiest season so far: Season 3! She’s joined by SYFY’s Master of Audio, Matt Romano, to break it all down.

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April 8, 2019 42 mins

Season 2 means just one thing: SMOKE BABY. Jackie recaps all the craziness and is joined by comedian Corin Wells to talk Stannis, smoke kids, and more!

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April 7, 2019 37 mins

Welcome to Westeros! Jackie gets you up to speed on Season 1 and then is joined by Katie Wilson to talk first impressions, Cersei Lannister love and our hopes for Sansa Stark.

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April 6, 2019 15 mins

Ok, so maybe you missed the first SEVEN seasons of the most talked about television show in history. Or maybe you just forgot some details. Either way, it's a week before Season 8, you don't have time to binge. But don't worry, Jackie's got you covered. Each day leading up to the season 8 premiere, SYFY WIRE's Jackie Jennings takes the King's Road back through previous seasons - revisiting all the best moments and re-exami...

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