Take the Black Podcast

Feb 05 2025 460 ep. 52 mins 576

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From WinterIsComing.net, the Take the Black podcast brings you the latest in news, reviews and discussion about all things fantasy, sci-fi and genre.

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The Wheel of Time book club: The highs and lows of The Shadow Rising

Feb 05 2025 49 mins

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for a pre-recorded episode of Take The Black! In this week's show: they discuss The Shadow Rising, the fourth book in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series. What did we think of this installment? Favorite characters? Moments? All this and MORE on the Take The Black podcast!Want to join us for our live show? We record every Wednesday at 3p

George RR Martin LOVES new Game of Thrones show! New Wheel of Time pics, Rings of Power in danger

Jan 29 2025 62 mins

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: George R.R. Martin has seen all six episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and he loves it - do we believe this hype for the upcoming Game of Thrones spinoff? Also, reactions to new pics from The Wheel of time season 3, and a discussion on the fantasy TV boom which may be coming t

Knight of the Seven Kingdoms hype, House of the Dragon let-down, Brandon Sanderson talks smack

Jan 22 2025 63 mins

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: updates from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, House of the Dragon season 3, and a tribute to the late David Lynch. Plus, we dive into a recent Brandon Sanderson interview where he talks about the lack of a Stormlight movie/show and talks smack about OTHER shows. Lastly, more What Are W

GRRM dissed, Neil Gaiman allegations escalate, Silo season 2 review

Jan 15 2025 58 mins

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: updates from Westeros as Larry Correia and George R.R Martin go head-to-head in some writer drama. Also, our reactions to the new article dropped by Vulture/New York Magazine on the Neil Gaiman accusations, and our full review for Silo season 2! Lastly, more What Are We Watching/Readi

Early Severance season 2 review, The Last of Us sneak peak, a good Game of Thrones video game!

Jan 08 2025 57 mins

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we've seen the first two episodes of Apple TV+'s Severance season 2 and we tell you our first impressions. PLUS, reactions to the new trailer drop for HBO's The Last of Us season 2 AND the upcoming Game of Thrones video games looks good...for a mobile game. Lastly, more Wh

Your GUIDE to the 20 HOTTEST Sci-Fi & Fantasy Shows of 2025!

Jan 01 2025 66 mins

Welcome to Take The Black (not!)LIVE with your hosts, Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman! In this episode, we’re counting down and ranking the 20 most anticipated sci-fi and fantasy TV shows of 2025! Which series will claim the top spot? Let’s break it all down!From Stranger Things season 5 on Netflix to The Last of Us season 2 on HBO, and from the magical world of Percy Jackson and t

Everything you missed in the new Wheel of Time trailer!

Dec 18 2024 54 mins

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we react to the latest teaser trailer from Amazon for A Wheel of Time season 3 and ask some very important questions for this upcoming season. PLUS, updates from House of the Dragon season 3 and a new Game of Thrones video game is coming! Lastly, more What Are We Watching & Readin

The Top 15 Fantasy and Sci-Fi Shows of 2024!

Dec 11 2024 72 mins

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: We rank the Top 15 Fantasy & Sci-Fi Shows of 2024 - did your favorite make the list? Tune in to find out!Want to join us for our live show? We record every Wednesday at 3pm EST/12pm PST at https://www.youtube.com/user/WiCnetAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivac

WIND AND TRUTH spoiler-free review, plus big Game of Thrones universe news

Dec 04 2024 58 mins

Join Dan Selcke & Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In today's show, we take a look at some new pictures from the coffee table book House of the Dragon: Dawn of the Targaryen Civil War! What new details have we learned from this new book? Plus, our spoiler-free review of Brandon Sanderson's new book Wind and Truth! Will this satisfy fans of the Cosme

Big House of the Dragon season 3 news! Plus everything you should watch and read in December

Nov 27 2024 65 mins

Join Dan Selcke & Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In today's show, we recap some huge news related to House of the Dragon season 3, as well as some new casting announcements for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. PLUS, our preview of all the best TV, books, and movies coming out in December! Lastly, more What Are We Watching & Reading with Wicked &