History of Westeros

Valar Rereadis: ACOK - Part 9 of 12

Bran VI - the One with Stranger Danger aka Psycho Theon is Back (5:13)
Arya IX - the Gang Makes Weasel Soup aka the One with Arya’s New Coin (18:18)
Daenerys IV - the Gang Gets Undying aka the One with All the Threes (49:23)
Tyrion XI - the Gang Solves the Wildfire Crisis, aka the One where the Clans Swap Vale for Kingswood (1:53:06)
Theon IV - the One where Theon Might be a Kinslayer aka Summer & Shaggy: Decoy Direwolf Duo (2:15:56)
Jon VI - the One where Jon Kills ...

Valar Rereadis: AGOT - All the Daenerys (Part 1)

For member Westorians only, the first half of Daenerys' AGOT chapters:  

re-edited August 2022

I - The One with the Marriage Pact aka the Gang Meets Drogo
II - The One where Dany Gets Married aka the Gang Goes to a Dothraki Wedding (19:47)
III - The One where Dany Makes Viserys Walk aka the Gang Hits the Dothraki Sea (40:52)
IV - The Gang Goes to Vaes Dothrak aka the One where Dany Hits Viserys (1:02:03)
V - The One where Dany Eats a Horse Heart...

Valar Rereadis: ACOK - Part 9/12 (livestream)

At the usual time of 3 Eastern:

Bran VI - the One with Stranger Danger aka Psycho Theon is Back
Arya IX - the Gang Makes Weasel Soup aka the One with Arya’s New Coin
Daenerys IV - the Gang Gets Undying aka the One with All the Threes
Tyrion XI - the Gang Solves the Wildfire Crisis, aka the One where the Clans Swap Vale for Kingswood
Theon IV - the One where Theon Might be a Kinslayer aka Summer & Shaggy: Decoy Direwolf Duo
Jon VI - the One where Jon Kills Orell aka ...

Valar Rereadis: ASOS Poll

- We dropped from 7 chapters a week on A Game of Thrones to 6 a week for A Clash of Kings because they're longer on average, but a lot of these weekly episodes are in the 2:30-3 hr range

- A Storm of Swords chapters are, on average, about the same length as A Clash of Kings chapters, so if we stay at the same pace, our episodes will likely stay the same length as well.

So! Should we:

Thank You Patrons Day & Announcements!

On #ThankYouPatrons day we are nearing our 4th year on this site!  We were the first ASOIAF pod to try out Patreon, but we never thought it could go this well. Some of you have been with us since the beginning, some have joined in the past week. Some have left, some have returned... regardless, we feel the love from all.

We are eternally grateful to y'all for helping us make this dream possible. Of course we're also excited for the future, new books and shows to come, whatever sha...

Valar Rereadis: ACOK - Part 8 of 12

Daenerys III - The One where Xaro Tries to Marry a Dragon aka Quaithe: Shadowlands Travel Agent (4:43)
Tyrion IX - The Gang Thinks Myrcella is a Riot aka the One with King Bread (30:25)
Davos II - The One where Ser Cortnay Challenges Stannis to a Duel aka Shadowbaby 2: Electric Boogaloo (55:44)
Jon V - The Gang Meets Qhorin aka the Notorious Halfhand: Ready to Die (1:48:47)
Tyrion X - The Gang Plans Shae’s Disguise aka the One where Varys Dreams of the Voice  (2:02:51)
C...

Ball at the Wall: Interview with Sam Coleman (video)

We attended Ball at the Wall (A Game of Thrones masquerade ball) at the Gaylord Opryland on October 26th, 2019, and had the opportunity to interview Sam Coleman - Young Hodor! 

Ball at the Wall: Interview with Sam Coleman

We attended Ball at the Wall (A Game of Thrones masquerade ball) at the Gaylord Opryland on October 26th, 2019, and had the opportunity to interview Sam Coleman - Young Hodor!

Valar Rereadis: ACOK - Part 8/12 (livestream)

This Sunday at the usual time of 3 PM Eastern:

Daenerys III - The One where Xaro Tries to Marry a Dragon aka Quaithe: Shadowlands Travel Agent
Tyrion IX - The Gang Thinks Myrcella is a Riot aka the One with King Bread
Davos II - The One where Ser Cortnay Challenges Stannis to a Duel aka Shadowbaby 2: Electric Boogaloo
Jon V - The Gang Meets Qhorin aka the Notorious Halfhand: Ready to Die
Tyrion X - The Gang Plans Shae’s Disguise aka the One where Varys Dreams of the Voice...

Valar Rereadis: AGOT - All the Bran (Part 2)

V - The One where they Meet Osha, aka the Gang Fights Deserters
VI - The One where Greatjon Drops 2 Digits, aka the Gang Calls the Banners (30:04)
VII - The One where They Go Down Into the Crypts aka the Gang Gets a History Lesson (50:10)

Valar Rereadis: AGOT - All the Bran (Part 1)

I - The Gang Executes a Deserter aka the One where they Get the Direwolves
II - The One where Jaime Does Things For Love aka the Gang Hangs Out in a Tower (47:40)
III - The One with the Three Eyed Crow aka the Gang's in a Coma Dream (1:04:10)
IV - The One with Old Nan’s Stories aka the Gang Discusses Bran's Saddle (1:28:10)

Valar Rereadis: ACOK - Part 7 of 12

Jon IV - The One with the Wild Ghost Chase aka The Gang Stashed a Dragonglass Cache (4:52)
Bran V - The Gang Dreams About the Shores of Winterfell aka the One where Ser Rodrik Should’ve Killed Reek (39:58)
Tyrion VIII - The Gang Wants Renly’s Leavings aka the Purple Wedding Pre-Planning Party (1:05:34)
Theon III - The Gang Hunts Wild Hares aka the One with Theon’s Big Plan (1:31:48)
Arya VIII - The Lion Gang Leaves Harrenhal aka the One with Basilisk Blood (1:44:57)
Catel...

Valar Rereadis: ACOK - Part 7/12 (livestream)

At the usual time of 3 PM Eastern:

Jon IV - The One with the Wild Ghost Chase aka The Gang Stashed a Dragonglass Cache
Bran V - The Gang Dreams About the Shores of Winterfell aka the One where Ser Rodrik Should’ve Killed Reek
Tyrion VIII - The Gang Wants Renly’s Leavings aka the Purple Wedding Pre-Planning Party
Theon III - The Gang Hunts Wild Hares aka the One with Theon’s Big Plan
Arya VIII - The Lion Gang Leaves Harrenhal aka the One with Basilisk Blood
Catelyn V...

Valar Rereadis: ACOK - Part 6 of 12

Bran IV - The One where Jojen Explains Green Dreams aka Dances with Direwolves (3:19)
Tyrion VII - Lancel Lannister: An Erotic Life, aka the One where Tyrion Steals Cersei's Plaything (40:41)
Arya VII - The Gang Gathers at Harrenhal, aka the One where Jaqen is a Killer Genie (54:22)
Catelyn III - The One with Stannis and Renly's Banter Battle aka fLightbringer vs. a Peach (1:20:15)
Sansa III - King Robb: the Sauce Boss of Oxcross aka the One where Tyrion Rescues Sansa (1:37:35) 2019-11-04 05:52:16 +0000 UTC View Post

House of the Dragon

Now that this news has been out for a lil' bit, what do y'all think?

Pour out a cup for our homie Bloodmoon, it was widely expected as something of a sure thing. Maybe it's a silver lining that these mysteries from the ancient past aren't  being written by a non-GRRM writer's room. But... has any fandom ever had a major cancellation and a major commitment on the same day like this ever before? Those of us watching the news as it came out had quite the roller coaster of emotions. ...

Valar Rereadis: ACOK - Part 6/12 (livestream)

At the usual time of 3 Eastern, Sunday Nov 6th:

Bran IV - The One where Jojen Explains Green Dreams aka Dances with Direwolves
Tyrion VII - Lancel Lannister: An Erotic Life, aka the One where Tyrion Steals Cersei's Plaything
Arya VII - The Gang Gathers at Harrenhal, aka the One where Jaqen is a Killer Genie
Catelyn III - The One with Stannis and Renly's Banter Battle aka fLightbringer vs. a Peach
Sansa III - King Robb: the Sauce Boss of Oxcross aka the One where Tyrion Resc...

Where Are They Now: Team Stannis

An update on the characters we see in the Cressen prologue and Davos I in ACOK!  From Salladhor Saan to House Velaryon and all Stannermen in-between. For patrons only.   

Where Are They Now: Team Stannis (video)

An update on the characters we see in the Cressen prologue and Davos I in ACOK!  From Salladhor Saan to House Velaryon and all Stannermen in-between. For patrons only.  

Valar Rereadis: ACOK - Part 5 of 12

Catelyn II - The Gang Fights for Rainbow Cloaks aka the One where Brienne Wins (4:17)
Jon III - The One where There Aren't Any Boys aka the Gang Meets Craster & Gilly (39:59)
Theon II - Theon Tries to Bang His Sister aka the Gang Starts a War (1:13:34)
Tyrion VI - The Gang Hears Stannis is Fighting Renly aka the One where Shagga's a Barber (1:34:39)
Arya VI - The Gang Gets Tickled aka the One where Arya Starts Her List (1:52:26)
Daenerys II - The Gang Finally Learns Robert ...

Valar Rereadis: ACOK - Part 5/12 (livestream)

At the **UNUSUAL** time of 11:30 PM Eastern Monday the 28th:

Catelyn II - The Gang Fights for Rainbow Cloaks aka the One where Brienne Wins
Jon III - The One where There Aren't Any Boys aka the Gang Meets Craster & Gilly
Theon II - Theon Tries to Bang His Sister aka the Gang Starts a War
Tyrion VI - The Gang Hears Stannis is Fighting Renly aka the One where Shagga's a Barber
Arya VI - The Gang Gets Tickled aka the One where Arya Starts ...

Valar Rereadis: ACOK - Part 4 of 12

Tyrion III - The Gang is Accused of Incest, aka the One where Tyrion Starts the Chain (3:36)
Bran II - The One where They Hear About Ramsay aka the Gang Meets Manderly (24:04)
Tyrion IV - The Gang Gets Tricked on Marriage Alliances, aka the One where Tyrion Counts to Three (54:26)
Sansa II - The One where Dontos Sends a Note aka the Gang Drinks True Wine (1:24:03)
Arya V - The Gang is Captured by the Mountain aka the One where Lommy Yields (1:41:54)
Tyrion V - The One where The...

Valar Rereadis: AGOT - All the Arya

These compilations are for Member Westorians only!

I - The One where Bastards can't Train with Princes aka The Gang Watches the Training Yard
II - The One where Arya Starts Training aka the Gang Meets Syrio (9:40)
III - The Gang Overhears Varys & Illyrio's Plots aka The One where Arya Chases Cats (28:00)
IV - The One where the First Sword of Braavos Doesn’t Run aka the Gang Escapes the Red Keep (1:04:33)
V - the One where they Execute Ned aka the One where we Learned...

Valar Rereadis: ACOK - Part 4/12 (livestream)

At 3 Eastern on Sunday:

Tyrion III - The Gang is Accused of Incest, aka the One where Tyrion Starts the Chain
Bran II - The One where They Hear About Ramsay aka the Gang Meets Manderly
Tyrion IV - The Gang Gets Tricked on Marriage Alliances, aka the One where Tyrion Counts to Three
Sansa II - The One where Dontos Sends a Note aka the Gang Drinks True Wine
Arya V - The Gang is Captured by the Mountain aka the One where Lommy Yields
Tyrion V - The One where They Argue About...

Valar Rereadis: ACOK - Part 3 of 12

Arya III - The One where Arya Sees Wolves aka the Gang Witnesses the Bad News about the Riverlands (5:18)
Davos I - The Gang Burns the Gods aka the One with fLightbringer (16:13)
Theon I - The One where Theon Returns Home aka the Iron Gang Prepares for War with the Wolf Gang (1:09:13)
Daenerys I - The Gang Hits the Red Waste aka the One with the City of Bones (1:33:41)
Jon II - The Gang Visits Whitetree aka the One where All the Wildlings are Missing (2:02:50)
Arya IV - The One...

Valar Rereadis: ACOK - Part 3/12 (livestream)

***NOT at the usual time, instead it will be MONDAY at 6 Eastern***

Arya III - The One where Arya Sees Wolves aka the Gang Witnesses the Bad News about the Riverlands
Davos I - The Gang Burns the Gods aka the One with fLightbringer
Theon I - The One where Theon Returns Home aka the Iron Gang Prepares for War with the Wolf Gang
Daenerys I - The Gang Hits the Red Waste aka the One with the City of Bones
Jon II - The Gang Visits Whitetree aka the One where All the Wildlings are...

Valar Rereadis: ACOK - Part 2 of 12

Tyrion I - The Gang Makes Tyrion Hand aka The One where Varys Riddles (3:01)
Bran I - The One with the First Wolf Dreams aka the Gang Plays Lord of the Crossing (28:01)
Arya II - The Gang Meets Jaqen H'Ghar aka the One Where the Gold Cloaks Want Gendry (59:53)
Jon I - The Gang Hunts for Maps aka the One Where Jeor Compares Jon to Aemon (1:14:32)
Catelyn I - The One where Robb Sends Theon Home, aka the Gang Gets Bad News about the Riverlands (1:48:35)
Tyrion II - The Gang Sends ...

Valar Rereadis: ACOK - Part 2/12 (livestream)

At 3 PM Eastern on Sunday:

Tyrion I - The Gang Makes Tyrion Hand aka The One where Varys Riddles
Bran I - The One with the First Wolf Dreams aka the Gang Plays Lord of the Crossing
Arya II - The Gang Meets Jaqen H'Ghar aka the One Where the Gold Cloaks Want Gendry
Jon I - The Gang Hunts for Maps aka the One Where Jeor Compares Jon to Aemon
Catelyn I - The One where Robb Sends Theon Home, aka the Gang Gets Bad News about the Riverlands
Tyrion II - The Gang Sends Slynt to t...

Ball at the Wall Giveaway

If you'd like to win a free ticket ($60 value) to Ball at the Wall in Nashville on Oct 26th, leave a comment on this post. We'll pick one person at random!

Here's a link to the event itself (Ashaya and I will be there!):   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ball-at-the-wall-the-game-of-thrones-masquerade-ball-tickets-62749350998 

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When There Were No Starks In Winterfell

From our recurring "last Saturday of the month" livestream. Sean of House Beard joined Aziz and Ashaya to chat about the Stark kids once they leave home, the concept of "there must always be a Stark in Winterfell, the history of Starks in Winterfell, and a lot more.

Valar Rereadis: ACOK - Part 1 of 12

Prologue - The Gang Meets Stannis' Crew aka the One where Mel Drinks Poison (6:35)
Arya I - The Gang Meets Yoren's Recruits aka The One where Arya breaks Hot Pie's Nose (1:06:11)
Sansa I - The One where Sansa Saves Dontos aka the Gang Jousts for Joff's Nameday (1:26:03)