Take the Black Podcast

On today’s episode of Take The Black, Dan Selcke and guest co-host Michael Patterson give their full review of James Gunn’s Superman. Is this the best version of the Man of Steel ever put on screen? We discuss the performances, the story, and how it stacks up to previous Superman films.Then, we look at new House of the Dragon set photos from Hankley Common, including a dragon head prop and castle set that hint at dramatic scenes to come. Plus: Mattson Tomlin submits a script for the Aegon’s Conquest prequel.We also react to the new Stranger Things Season 5 teaser and check back in on The Sandman season 2 in What Are We Watching & Reading.Finally, don’t miss the WiC News Lightning Round, with rapid-fire takes on George Lucas at SDCC, the Zelda movie cast reveal, the return of Murderbot, and HBO’s massive Emmy noms.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s episode of Take The Black, Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman discuss whether there's finally a reason to hope for The Winds of Winter, after George R.R. Martin announces appearances at both Worldcon and New York Comic Con. Fans are sending encouragement — will it be enough?We also break down the box office and buzz around Jurassic World Rebirth. Is it a worthy entry in the franchise, or just another dino-sized disappointment?Plus, The Sandman season 2 is here — what did we think of its long-awaited return?Stick around for our usual fun with What Are We Watching & Reading and the WiC News Lightning Round, featuring hot takes on The Boys, Christopher Nolan’s leaked Odyssey trailer, and Jason Momoa entering the mosh pit!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s episode of Take The Black, Dan Selcke and guest co-host Aysha Ashley Househ dive deep into Squid Game season 3. Was it a masterpiece or a misstep — or maybe both? From thrilling games to emotionally complex characters, we break it all down: Player 222’s baby dilemma, the cryptic ending, and Cate Blanchett’s shocking appearance.Plus, we talk House of the Dragon season 2 reshoots, the mysterious dragonseeds at Harrenhal, and George R.R. Martin heading to NYCC. Dan also teases Sandman season 2 and Aysha previews the Abbott Elementary and Always Sunny crossover!Stick around for the WiC News Lightning Round, where we speed through the latest on James Bond, Project Hail Mary, a new Vikings series, and much more.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s episode of Take the Black, Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman review The Hedge Knight, the beloved Game of Thrones novella that will soon be adapted into the HBO series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. What makes this Dunk & Egg tale so special — and how might HBO bring it to life?They also dive into the latest House of the Dragon leaks, including a mysterious set photo of a shipwrecked “Queen Who Never Was” and a controversial image of Rhaena Targaryen that suggests a major change from the books. Plus, what’s going on with Aegon’s arc in Season 3?In other fantasy news, The Wheel of Time may be done for good as Rosamund Pike shares a farewell message. Meanwhile, The Witcher gets recast, and the showrunners have a wild explanation for it. Sophie Okonedo earns an award nomination, and author Andrzej Sapkowski throws shade at George R.R. Martin — but also offers some surprising support.In What Are We Watching/Reading, the hosts share thoughts on the final season of Cobra Kai and the latest Murderbot episodes.And stick around for the WiC News Lightning Round, featuring rapid-fire takes on Interview With the Vampire, the future of Rey in Star Wars, Rowling vs. Pedro Pascal, the Highlander reboot, and much more from across the fantasy and sci-fi landscape.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week’s episode of Take the Black, Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman break down some of the wildest stories in sci-fi and fantasy!First, they dive into the passionate fan campaign to save The Wheel of Time, including sky banners, Sao Paulo billboards, and emotional IG posts from Rosamund Pike. Then, they explore the future of Dune, and whether Jason Momoa’s son is about to become a giant worm god.Later, the hosts tackle a major question: how do franchises become boring? James Gunn’s recent comments about Marvel and DC offer some insight, but is overexposure the real villain?Plus: what we’re watching and reading, and the always-chaotic WiC News Lightning Round!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we stop by Westeros for some House of the Dragon season 3 casting updates and to react to the new video game Game of Thrones: War for Westeros. PLUS, we check in on the The Wheel of Time cancellation situation, including comments from Rafe Judkins, updates on the petition to save the show, and other efforts to save the show. Lastly, some What Are We Watching/Reading with Predator: Killer of Killers and Dark Winds, plus the infamous WiC News Lightning Round!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: the big-budget sci-fi fantasy boom is dead, so what is the future of fantasy onscreen? Can Joe Abercrombie save it alongside James Cameron with an adaptation of The Devils? Also, our reactions to filming updates from the set of House of the Dragon season 3 showcasing some potential action scenes. Plus, the biggest news to come out of Netflix's 2025 TUDUM event including Stranger Thing's final season, The Sandman season 2, and the upcoming season of The Witcher. Lastly, more What Are We Watching/Reading with Predator: Killer of Killers and Murderbot, as well as the infamous WiC News Lightning Round!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we vent our frustration at Amazon Studio's decision to cancel The Wheel of Time after it just had its best season yet - is there a chance the fans can save this show? Also, HBO announces the three main actors to portray Harry, Ron & Hermione in the Harry Potter tv show - what do we think of these casting choices? The Last of Us season 2 has come to an end as well and we give our reactions & takeaways on this controversial new season. Lastly, more What Are We Watching/Reading with Dark Winds & Murderbot, plus some quick news bits in the infamous WiC News Lightning Round!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we stop over to Westeros for some Emmy news regarding House of the Dragon season 2, set photos for Season 3, and updates from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. In our main segment, we go in-depth with our interview with author Brandon Sanderson including the direction of the Cosmere and the future of the Mistborn series. Lastly, more What Are We Watching/Reading with The Last of Us, Murderbot and The Studio, AND quick news bites in the WiC News Lightning Round!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Winter Is Coming's Daniel Roman sits down for a far-ranging interview with Brandon Sanderson, the New York Times bestselling author of The Stormlight Archive, Mistborn, Skyward, Elantris, and a number of other books, including the final three novels of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time.In December of 2024, Sanderson released Wind and Truth, the fifth novel of The Stormlight Archive. This was a major culmination for the series, capping off its first arc before Sanderson takes a hiatus to focus on other stories for the next few years, like his third era of Mistborn books, titled Ghostbloods.Now that Wind and Truth has been out for a few months, we dive deep into how Sanderson approached writing this crucial book, its biggest plot twists, and some of the daring risks he took with its storytelling. We also discuss his work on Ghostbloods, the future of the Cosmere, his upcoming short fiction collection Tailored Realities, how he's relying on a few tricks from his early career with Mistborn Era 3, and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: updates from Westeros as we react to rumors of who might compose A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and news of the release date. PLUS, it's the Week of Brandon Sanderson as we hype up our soon-to-be-released interview with the author, and talk everything Cosmere, Wind and Truth, and more! In our main segment, our early review for Apple TV+'s newest sci-fi/comedy Murderbot starting Alexander Skarsgård. Lastly, more What Are We Watching/Reading with The Last of Us Season 2 episode 5 and the season finale of Andor season 2, as well as the intergalactically famous WiC News Lightning Round!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: updates from Westeros as we react to comments from Ryan Condal, Steve Toussaint (Corlys Velaryon) and production designer Jim Clay who all seem to be hyping season 3 of House of the Dragon. Also, we discuss the most recent episode of Andor season 2 that's got the internet abuzz! Lastly, some What Are We Watching/Reading with The Last of Us season 2, Daredevil: Born Again, and Clair Obscure: Expedition 33, and the world-famous WiC News Lightning Round!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: updates from Westeros as we take a look at some behind the scenes photos for House of the Dragon season 3, and updates on the upcoming Game of Thrones: Kingsroad game coming out in May! In our main segment, The Wheel of Time hasn't been renewed yet - should we be concern? Lastly, more What are We Watching & Reading with Andor season 2, Sinners, and The Last of Us season 2; plus the galaxy-wide hit segment aptly named the WiC News Lightning Round!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we give our reactions to episode 2 of The Last of Us season 2, and the season finale of The Wheel of Time season 3 - what did we think of these important episodes of TV? Lastly, some What Are We Watching/Reading with Andor and Murderbot on Apple TV, and the world-famous WiC News Lightning Round!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: updates from the set of House of the Dragon season 3, including some new set photos showcasing a rebuild of the Great Sept. In our main segment, we look back on the most recent season of The Wheel of Time ahead of tomorrow's season finale - what will we expect from this final episode of season 3? Lastly, more What Are We Watching with The Last of Us season 2 and Black Mirror, and a slew of entertainment news in the WiC News Lightning Round!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: updates from the set of House of the Dragon season 3 and the ongoing feud between showrunner Ryan Condal & George R.R. Martin - will they ever make amends?? Also, we give our spoiler-free reactions to The Last of Us season 2 - does it live up to the hype of the first season? Lastly, more What Are We Watching/Reading with The Wheel of Time season 3 and Netflix's Devil May Cry anime, plus the fan-favorite WiC News Lightning Round!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: the Dans react to some new set pics from House of the Dragon season 3 - what can we expect from this upcoming season? Also, we highlight some of the best sci-fi & fantasy show in April, including Star Wars: Andor season 2, Black Mirror season 6, The Last of Us season 2 and much more! Lastly, more What Are We Watching/Reading with the Severance season 2 finale and The Wheel of Time, plus the world-renowned WiC News Lightning Round!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: the Dans gush over the first three episodes of The Wheel of Time season 3. Plus, news from Westeros as we're offered a sneak peek at the climax of the first season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and George R.R. Martin gives an interview talking about a favorite book of his and some directors he wish would direct the project. Lastly, more What Are We Watching/Reading and the ever famous WiC News Lightning Round!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: the Dans give us their early review for The Wheel of Time season 3! Why's it good? Why's it bad? And should YOU be watching it? Also, updates from Westeros including the start of filming for House of the Dragon season 3, and excited news from the set of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Lastly, more What Are We Watching/Reading with Severance & Micky 17, and the ever-infamous WiC News Lightning Round!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: the Dans preview the upcoming third season of The Wheel of Time, including some recent interviews we had with the cast! Also, George R.R. Martin speaks with IGN about Elden Ring - could there be a movie adaptation on the way? Lastly, Selcke refuses to spoil episode 6 of Severance during What Are We Watching/Reading, and the WiC News Lightning Round breaks the minds of our two hapless hosts. All of this and more on Take the Black LIVE!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy