‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 2 Deep Dive | House of R

And what have Mal and Joanna done?" Why, an extensive deep dive (16:54) into the latest episode of ‘House of the Dragon’! They dive into the latest drama in Dragonstone (01:13:07), as well as the latest thing that gave Otto Hightower a headache. They also bring you their wig watch (03:10:17) and get into some book spoilers (03:12:30) later on in the show.
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Steve Ahlman and John Richter
Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal
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[@lexthanexpected]

Aegon destroying the Lego set and Rhaenyra reading history books? Chef kiss

[@thelonelybolter8245]

I ride or die it's Warhammer ;)

[@WVelaryonFirstOfHisName]

Otto damn near switched teams in this episode 😂😂

[@revjospa]

I am not a fan of Otto but he was talking his talk this episode!! I loved his scene with Aegon

[@WVelaryonFirstOfHisName]

@@revjospa Otto playing chess and these 2 jokers playing tic-tac-toe and losing every round. 😂

[@revjospa]

@@WVelaryonFirstOfHisName Yes!!

[@csanberg]

Under 4 hours? Impressive! 😂

[@LaCheeserie]

Must continue this trend of jokes on running time for the deep dives

[@Redjack10]

Mallory just letting every single intrusive thought take the wheel for 3.5 hours is her at her absolute peak.

[@LegacyOfWesteros]

These long episodes have been incredibly therapeutic for a guy recovering from a heart attack looking for a distraction. Incredible insight and information. Love it! Keep up the great work!

[@melomare1]

The one thing missing from the podcast was not being able to see Jo and Mal expressions as they gab about House of D! Finally on KZbin. Thank the Gods.

[@sp3ctat0r]

The way Emma D'Arcy says "Daemon" in the line "He was not afraid of you, Daemon!" cuts me every time.

[@Redjack10]

It’s such a perfect delivery. That’s the way you say it when you’re at your absolute wits end and you’re dealing with an eternally petulant child that you know you will never look at the same way again after this argument.

[@adam1third]

Jo being completely flummoxed about the sports references (much like me) is my favorite bit 😅

[@dalpaengi]

And you using the word ‘Flummoxed’ gives me joy as a word lover 😂 Couldn’t resist complimenting your stellar vocabulary.

[@hockeyfan131993]

I NEED Mallorys energy and enthusiasm. Like are you taking something or have a certain sleep regiment? I need it!!!! Love you both!

[@joeytj]

I think she just has ADHD and anxiety! I can relate.

[@revjospa]

I was watching the immediate reaction video and wondered about that. I am the complete opposite but thanks for explaining it ​@joeytj

[@photodude24]

You two are so awesome and I’m so happy you are both back taking a deep dive on the best show on TV right know - House of Dragon. It completely warrants 3+ hours. Keep up the amazing recaps ! Missed listening to new podcasts on HotD the last two years from you both.

[@khorneight]

Another great pod, ladies, your infectious optimism towards shows you love is as always a much needed and much appreciated balm for the woes of day to day life.

[@freeloadingmf]

When you said 'several', I expected a 7 hour podcast @Mallory. If you know, you know 🤣

[@gc.96]

3hs of content I'm excited

[@stellacoltrane4058]

Mallory’s laugh is the best😂

[@CornThomasII]

1) I did say out loud, "Oh I like the purple." Even though nobody can hear me 2)Did involuntarily sing Ac-co-lyte!

[@lexilily__]

“lil baseball head” absolutely sent me. also, if anyone comes for mallory’s laugh i’ll personally lil baseball head them…jk of course. but we must protect mal & jo at all costs though. thank you goodnight

[@joeytj]

Hey, Jo dyed her hair purple again!

[@sunny16196]

Ya'll need to go back and deep dive every GoT ep, patreon that shit up and enjoy the money pile in! I cannot get enough of your content!

[@dennismarquez5149]

Malorie and Jason Concepcion did prior to the premiere of season 6 of GoT. It’s called binge mode. I agree that it should definitely be redone with Mal and Jo. Maybe between this likely long wait for season 3 of HOTD

[@maxibluft]

@@dennismarquez5149 yep Mal and Jo > Mal and Jason I love Jason but he works best with someone who balances out his nerdy hyperism like Shea Serrano, or by himself like he did on Ask the Maester and NBA Desktop. He and Mal were too similar and it was too much.

[@dennismarquez5149]

@@maxibluft with hindsight I could see how you thought it was too much but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Mal and Jo are definitely different in the best of ways. Imagine a 3 hour breakdown of the pilot the could do on house of R lol.

[@maxibluft]

@@dennismarquez5149 I'd definitely listen to that. Could never get into Binge Mode 🤷 and I really tried, just found all the shouting really unsettling. Jo gets Mal o settle down enough that I don't mind the odd explosion of maniacal laughter from her, the fact there's a sane person in the room keeps me from questioning my own sanity 😅

[@nicolewhite5991]

Was I the only person that clapped three times at the "this sick beat" by the epic Ms Joanna R, rocking her Tay Tay? Mallory - its like youo and your hectic thoughts and energy LIVE IN MY HEAD! I am LOVING it!

[@jamhotchicken]

When it’s all said n done, Mallory could be 🐐

[@aegon1targaryen208]

She def is! Her GoT lore unmatched

[@UserNo1000]

thoroughly entertaining 3 1/2 hours… great work!

[@Itsmrluis]

Got my popcorn!

[@ancrathjustice8516]

Been fiendin for this episode all day!

[@amymadand]

Name a better duo

[@stormiewoods1490]

I could listen to you ladies analyzing anything for hours. Always a delight

[@kenybeans]

You ladies are my morning drive comfort show. I love deep drive day😂

[@niledunn1542]

1/3 of the pod is Mallory laughing and I’m okay with that.

[@LaCheeserie]

Sports reference for Jo, Hand of the King more like a head coach, hired to be fired. Master of feet is more of a team president plays behind the scenes

[@LilBerny7389]

Once you understand the 20-80 rating in baseball, it’s hard to not see everything in that 😂😂

[@johngalvano5895]

Dying at the Confederate letter

[@Redjack10]

I would love to know how long that laugh after “Oh yeah you’re known for your calm mellow spaces” went for.

[@brennanrattenni]

I think Daeron not being a dragon rider has to do with his monicker, The Daring. I think the first time he rides Tessarion will be for an event in the future…. No spoilers

[@milzwoj6753]

Mallory laughs like Tucker Carlson 😂

[@Mic-Mak]

2:19 Mallory is hilarious!

[@Hennyondarocks]

The marathon continues

[@hannahkoch3393]

But wait can we actually get some House of R merch??? I only see Binge Mode on the Ringer

[@frankjerardenno2678]

❤thankyou 🎉

[@KdSm-r8f]

Can't wait to watch

[@Dr.Deagle.]

Yay i get to watch!

[@popzeus3000]

Making your in studio time worth every minute 😂. I hadn’t realized House of R would be recording live together! Are yall both flying in every week to record or just working in LA?

[@Redjack10]

I believe Jo is staying in LA for the Summer? Maybe I made that up but something in my brain is telling me I heard it at some point.

[@fchho]

Whatever Mallory was on, I want it. 😂

[@marshameyer1804]

Agree that it would be terrible planning for Rhaenyra to send the heir, alone no less, to patrol the enemie’s homestead. He would be a PRIME target. Similarly, if Heleana were patrolling Dragonstone on dragon vs Aegon, that would be viewed differently as well.

[@DanielBuckley5]

Joanna dyed her hair purple since Sunday?

[@waverunner2049]

I kinda feel bad for Dave Chen now that Jo is on KZbin too.

[@jmelitojr]

Jo I will buy that stuffed Purg from you for any price!!!!! So cool

[@LOLCoolJ]

I never tire of nerd silent stare punchlines

[@lennibenson7428]

Curious why the video is not including actual video clips or even still photos to help viewers. I am a long term fan of the podcasts without video but think more visual details could be added to the KZbin post. E.G., when they discuss the green hops flower, a photo or clip would add to experience.

[@PROJOH]

PODMOTHER Jo!!🫡

[@gatsu718]

I am a bit dissapointed that this show refuses to ever show Rhaenyra as having a bad bone in her body, That's definately not how i saw her character in the book. Wonder how RR Martin would've written show Rhaenyra.

[@jaquelineproctorrivera5380]

Dear producers/editors: clip Joanna saying "delicious" at 1:18:51 please & thank yew

[@Nobodycares678]

This show is so freaking good when you don’t have a whiny book reader bitching in your ear

[@scottyg2288]

I think Jace and I forget her name were first cousins twice removed, before their parents got married, I don't know think that changes but I guess you can add "step" somewhere

[@eyobweyno5460]

yess

[@ardaraith]

I can’t deal with Mallory’s laugh

[@myong2206]

it only bothers me when her laugh prevents jo from speaking 🫢

[@Redjack10]

Then turn off your phone and go outside.

[@LaCheeserie]

First time I heard it was jarring. Wasn’t sure if I liked it or not, didn’t know which one it was. One point I thought they both had a crazy laugh. Even now, sometimes it tickles me, sometimes it grates, but once I was confident it was real, it was all good

[@LaCheeserie]

Definitely an acquired taste 😆

[@frankjerardenno2678]

Go team black!🖤

[@_justinblizzle]

Finallyyyyyy

[@frankjerardenno2678]

I love you two beautiful ladies but the tiny one has a shrill laugh That would drive me crazy! MALLORY😊🤯🤣

[@chrisrubio8212]

Is it just me, or was teen Aegon taller than adult Aegon?

[@LaCheeserie]

Same actor

[@michaelespejo954]

Timestamps?

[@jmelitojr]

Honey wine won’t be till season 3

[@JP47471]

I hope this show becomes good enough to where making tons of jokes in the deep dive, might not be the best play.

[@Redjack10]

That sounds like absolutely no fun at all.

[@LaCheeserie]

If they do Rook’s Rest justice I will be happy.

[@JP47471]

@@LaCheeserie Why did you direct this at me sir/or mam/or other?

[@LaCheeserie]

@@JP47471 Not sure the logic

[@devaneesepth6686]

Whoa her laugh is….not soothing. Love the content tho!!

[@LocoSunny]

Brevity is the soul of wit

[@Redjack10]

And this isn’t a stand-up special.

[@JustinBurkard]

8.5 minutes to get to maybe content

[@Redjack10]

You got to listen to 8.5 minutes of Mal and Jo. You’re lucky.

[@SFBAY10]

Dam Mallory is annoying.

[@Tomas-rg4us]

It's not that i don't enjoy a 3 hour hang with you two, it's just that the content you're covering doesn't warrant it.

[@_justinblizzle]

Ohh but it does 😊

[@Redjack10]

It absolutely does.

[@wastebath]

its called a deep dive for a reason my friend

[@UserNo1000]

don’t click on it then, go watch the acolyte

[@maxibluft]

agree it's too long, there should be a strict limit to double the length of the episode covered ("only" 2.5 hours lol) unless we're talking Andor-level greatness