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The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 Episode 3, "Oathbreaker," by analyzing its central theme: leaps of faith (7:00). They also study the backstory of the Prince That Was Promised (41:00) before crowning a mourning son as the episode’s champion (58:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 Episode 4, "Book of the Stranger," by reviewing its central theme: negotiating in bad faith (8:00). They also detail the history of the dosh khaleen (36:00) before crowning a queen as the episode’s champion (49:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 Episode 5, "The Door," by exploring its central theme: great power, great responsibility (13:00). They also consider the book versions of Bran’s visions (43:00) before crowning an emerging leader as the episode’s champion (56:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6, Episode 6, "Blood of My Blood," by examining its central theme: the family you choose (8:00). They also study the book version of Coldhands (31:00) before crowning a rebellious son as the episode’s champion (46:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6, Episode 7, "The Broken Man," by unpacking its central theme: when the lost cause is the just cause (8:00). They also detail the Blackfish’s history (32:00) before crowning a fierce head of house as the episode’s champion (45:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6, Episode 8, "No One," by reviewing its central theme: heel turns (8:00). They also explain the history of the Trial of Seven (29:00) before crowning someone as the episode’s champion (43:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6, Episode 9, "Battle of the Bastards," by exploring its central theme: redemption (8:00). They also break down the history of great bastards (40:00) before crowning a whole house as the episode’s champion (53:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season, 6 Episode 10, "The Winds of Winter," by analyzing its central theme: promises kept (25:00). They also consider the backstory behind the Tower of Joy (13:00) before crowning a pair of trusting siblings as the episode’s champions (67:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 5 Episode 1, "The Wars to Come," by exploring its central theme: tough conversations (8:00). They also dissect the backstory behind Cersei’s prophecy (30:00) before crowning a conspirator as the episode’s champion (45:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 5 Episode 2, "The House of Black and White," by unpacking its central theme: temptation (8:30). They also study the history of elections (33:00) before crowning a new leader as the episode’s champion (46:00).