On Wednesday, HBO announced The Official Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon podcast , which it describes as “a place for casual and die-hard fans to unpack and discuss everything Game of Thrones .” Jason Concepcion (X-Ray Vision) and Greta Johnsen (Nerdette) will host the podcast starting August 3. They’ll be chatting with the cast, crew and famous fans immersing themselves in Game of Thrones . Among the guests was the author of the A Song of Ice and Fire series, George RR Martin, who is also the co-founder of the Dragon Family . The stars of the Dragon Family will also appear – Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Steve Toussaint and others.
Before the premiere of House of the Dragon on August 21, Game of Thrones fans can listen to The Official Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon podcast to refresh the history of Westeros’ many houses, characters and kingdoms. As HBO Max starts releasing the Dragon Family , the podcast will offer analysis, interviews, and theories based on each new installment. After the season ends, the podcast will continue.
“Our goal is to create a space where all fans – whether they watch it for 10 years or 10 weeks – can really immerse themselves in Game of Thrones , and maybe even learn something new from the people who brought it to life. We are very excited to welcome listeners back to a world full of drama, deception and bliss, ”said co-host Concepcion in a press release.
HBO Max and iHeartMedia are producing the podcast The Official Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon. This is HBO Max’s latest podcast, following HBO Succession , Batman: The Audio Adventures , and We Stay Looking .
“We consistently hear from viewers that after watching them, they want to discuss and analyze our programs. By investing in podcasts, we’re able to expand the conversation beyond the agenda and engage fans on a deeper level, improving your overall storytelling experience. With the official Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon podcast, fans can talk about not just one show, but the entire Westeros world, ”said Michael Gluckstadt, director of podcast content at HBO Max.