"How do you survive a real cavalry charge without getting trampled? 🐴⚔️"

Welcome back to Once Upon a TV Time! In this episode, host Marine Perot dives deep into the mud and chaos of Westeros with legendary stunt performer Jonathan Cohen⁠.

Jonathan took the hits on the front lines of Game of Thrones, and today he’s taking us directly inside the claustrophobic madness of the "Battle of the Bastards." If you've ever wondered how the most visceral battle in television history was actually pulled off safely, this behind-the-scenes masterclass is for you.

In this episode, we break down:

• 🎭 The Stunt Myth: Debunking the biggest misconceptions about what it takes to be a professional stunt performer.
• 🛡️ Inside the Shield Wall: What it’s actually like to stand down a charging wall of horses.

• 🥶 Surviving the Elements: The miserable, bone-chilling weather conditions of Northern Ireland that made the battle look so brutally real.

• 🎬 The Stunt Double Life: The intense logistics and coordination hidden within cinematic chaos.

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🎨 CREDITS & LEGAL:

• Cover art: Agathe Pompon⁠

• Music & Sound Effects: Pixabay

• Additional Soundtrack Music: Ramin Djawadi (All rights reserved)

• Audio Clips: Copyright HBO (All rights reserved)