Raven On | AKotSK S1E5

Raven On | AKotSK S1E5

Author: Natalie Bochenski & Stuart Layt February 22, 2026 Duration: 1:17:55
Natalie and Ben return to SOB INCESSANTLY about the tragic end of a beloved character. Well, Ben is relatively adult and circumspect, but Natalie retains an irrational reaction to the inevitable. Ben has some excellent advice on retrieving lance spear points from your body (don't) and Natalie manages to bring Timothy Dalton into proceedings for some reason. Listen, there's a lot of chat, so strap in and enjoy!

Raven On: A Pop Culture Podcast is a conversation that began with a deep dive into the world of Westeros and grew from there. Hosted by Natalie Bochenski and the late, great Stuart Layt, this podcast built a space for enthusiastic and thoughtful discussion about the stories that capture our imagination. While it started as a Game of Thrones podcast, the show naturally branched out to explore other pillars of pop culture, from the cinematic adventures of James Bond and the time-traveling escapades of Doctor Who to the enduring myths of Batman and Robin Hood. The dynamic between Natalie and Stuart was the heart of the show, making his passing in 2023 a profound loss. The podcast continues as a testament to those conversations, with Natalie now being joined by guests like Tom Salinsky to tackle current series such as the second season of "House of the Dragon," and teaming up with Ben Pobjie to recap other major titles. Listening to this podcast feels like pulling up a chair with friends who are just as passionate about dissecting a film's themes or a show's character arcs as you are. It’s a mix of legacy, laughter, and genuine analysis, honoring its origins while eagerly exploring whatever comes next in the vast landscape of television and film.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Raven On: A Pop Culture Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Raven On | HotD S1E6 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:19
Ten years may have passed, but Nat & Stu are here to get you all up to speed on the latest developments in King's Landing and places beyond. Our lead actors have changed, many children have been introduced, and the body…
Raven On | Sponpod [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:57
What's this? A randomly recorded podcast that Stu is currently looking at thinking "Wait, I didn't record anything extra with Nat this week?!" AH HA STU! You're right! Nat's in Sydney being LOOSE-LIPPED. This is a fun ch…
Raven On | HotD S1E5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:36
It's time for a royal wedding in Westeros, and that means absolutely nothing can go wrong! Nat & Stu are back (super early, with Nat's recap to follow) to discuss all the hijinks of the Lavender Marriage between Rhaenyra…
Raven On | HotD S1E4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:03
Raven On is a bit late this week because GUESS WHO fractured her ankle while walking along George St in Sydney? Natalie spends the first 15 mins of this episode relaying her adventures in pavement-induced injuries and ho…
Raven On | HotD S1E3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:38
Nat & Stu are back to discuss episode 3 of HotD, "Second of His Name". They DO eventually do that, but be fair warned that they take a slight detour into Middle Earth so Stu can update Nat on the new Lord of the Rings se…
Raven On | Hot D S1E2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:25
Get ready for the all-you-can-eat seafood buffet, as Crabfeeder is starting to make his mark! Nat & Stu return to recap Episode 2 of House of the Dragon, aka "The One With All The Child Brides". Join your intrepid hosts…
Raven On | HotD S1E1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:00
IT BEGINS! Nat & Stu are delighted to be back and diving into House of the Dragon. They begin with an overview of the hype around the show and the welcome return of event TV; and the set-up for the drama to come, with su…
Robin On | Robin Hood Men in Tights [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:22
The legend had it coming... but was the skewering tasty enough? Nat & Stu are joined by pun-lovin' guest Scott to dissect "Robin Hood: Men in Tights", the 1993 Mel Brooks satire of the legendary outlaw. The team discus w…
Robin On | Robin Hood Prince of Thieves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:03
After years promising that one day they would sit down and podcast about Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Nat & Stu finally do just that in this long-awaited for (by Nat, at least) instalment of "Robin On"! Sure, Kevin Cos…