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The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 4 Episode 3, "Breaker of Chains," by examining its central theme: protection (12:00). They also break down the rest of Westeros’s relationship with Dorne (29:30) before crowning the episode’s champion (40:30).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 4 Episode 4, "Oathkeeper," by dissecting its central theme: the pawns on the board (7:00). They also relate the backstory behind the Lands of Always Winter (29:30) before crowning a conqueror as the episode’s champion (41:30).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 4 Episode 5, "First of His Name," by analyzing its central theme: not being ready yet (7:30). They also consider the backstory behind the Lannister gold mine (31:00) before crowning a fighter as the episode’s champion (40:30).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 4 Episode 6, "The Laws of Gods and Men," by parsing its central theme: the process of government (6:00). They also detail the history of the Iron Bank (30:00) before crowning a master negotiator as the episode’s champion (38:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 4 Episode 7, "Mockingbird," by probing its central theme: obsession (7:30). They also delve into the backstory of Littlefinger’s upbringing (26:30) before crowning a longtime lover as the episode’s champion (37:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 4 Episode 8, "The Mountain and the Viper," by unpacking its central theme: vulnerability (8:30). They also study the best fighters in Westeros (33:30) before crowning the episode’s champion (46:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 4 Episode 9, "The Watchers on the Wall," by breaking down its central theme: fighting for the cause (6:00). They also explore the history of the Wall and why to attack it at Castle Black (30:30) before crowning a repeat champion (40:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 4 Episode 10, "The Children," by analyzing its central theme: destiny (9:30). They also provide the backstory of the Three-Eyed Raven (33:00) before crowning the episode’s champion (45:30).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 3 Episode 1, "Valar Dohaeris," by examining its central theme: politics as combat (6:00). They also discuss the backstory of White Walkers (29:00) before crowning the first episode champion of the season (39:00).

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 3 Episode 2, "Dark Wings, Dark Words," by analyzing its central theme: reality checks (5:00). They also explain the history of warging (25:00) before crowning a pair of powerful women as the episode’s champions (36:30).