“I hope this show runs for 10 years”- Joe Rogan Says HBO Nailed It With House of the Dragon, Gets Nostalgic About Game of Thrones

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Millions of people listen to Joe Rogan’s podcast and he is one of the best-known hosts in the world. There are plenty of constant and loyal listeners of his famous podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience. Recently, Joe Rogan dropped a post via Instagram today, where he gave his points and thoughts on the show he has enjoyed watching, Game of Thrones prequel ‘House of the Dragon’.

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House of the Dragon, HBO Max
House of the Dragon, HBO Max

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In the podcast, the host looked surprised and satisfied and he was praising the show in the caption of his post. The first episode follows events set 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen, and will further explore the divide within House Targaryen. The House Targaryen-centered show is based on George R.R. Martin’s ‘Fire and Blood.’

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Joe Rogan Obsesses Over HBO Max’s House of the Dragon

Joe Rogan praises HBO Max's House of the Dragon
Joe Rogan praises HBO Max’s House of the Dragon

Joe Rogan pointed out a few references in terms of creative storytelling and cinematography. He even praised the similarities the show carries, the signature political drama, blood, and gory style of Game of Thrones. He pointed out references between Khaleesi, played by Emilia Clarke, and Milly Alcock’s Rhaenyra Targaryen. In the post he wrote:

 “@hbo nailed it again! I just watched episode one of @houseofthedragonhbo and it is the s**h. Feels just like old-school Game Of Thrones, which was one of my favorite shows ever. I hope this show runs for 10 years.”

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Additionally, Joe Rogan is not just a famous podcast host but he is also the color commentator of UFC. This highly praised personality is known for having extensive MMA knowledge, and his talent for explaining and breaking down, and pointing out the legit facts in the best and easiest possible manner for the UFC fans.

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Why Joe Rogan Did Not Like the ‘Game of Thrones’ Finale?

Game of Thrones Season 8 finale
Game of Thrones Season 8 finale

Earlier during the Game of Thrones finale, Joe Rogan talked about his opinions to the thousands of Game of Thrones fans all over the world. In his podcast, he said that he did not like how the show ended. Fans were also blasting the creative team behind the show after the show’s finale and even started a petition for HBO in expectation of a recreation of the finale with a justified ending.

“I thought the last season was excellent, up until the last episode. The last episode was kinda like, ‘How do we end this? Let’s make the guy in a wheelchair the king. Let’s make him gay too.’ Come on man.”

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The Game Of Thrones prequel House Of The Dragon has been seen by 20 million viewers after the premiere of the first episode. The latest show premiere increased the viewership for the 2019 Game of Thrones finale, which was seen by 19.3 million viewers, a record for the series.

The first episode of House of the Dragon was released on 21 August 2022. And The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast can be streamed on Spotify.
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