Prince Aemon the Dragonknight (livestream)
Join us for a discussion of the legendary and tragic Targaryen Kingsguard, Prince Aemon the Dragonknight, this Sunday at 3 pm eastern.
2023-01-31 02:32:37 +0000 UTC View Post
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Blood Magic
A deep dive into the forbidden... though in some places it is practiced openly! What it is, who practices it, and how it fits into various stories.
2023-01-30 11:58:23 +0000 UTC View PostEpisode Database Feedback!
Hey y'all - we have a whole lot of episodes, and I've been trying to work on a better way to sort through them all, both for our benefit and for your benefit, and came up with this database hosted in Notion.
Let me know if there are ways you could envision using this, and what could be added to make it more useful. I would like to add tags for each episode, for example, so they can be searched by topic. Some of the information is moreso useful for us on the back-end side, but I st...
2023-01-28 01:35:22 +0000 UTC View PostFebruary 5th Poll
Blood Magic this week... but what's after that?
Thoros was a lot of fun, let's do another character! Once we've done 4 character polls, we'll do another with the 4 2nd place finishers. (Rhaenys was 2nd last time)
2023-01-25 01:54:48 +0000 UTC View PostBlood Magic (livestream)
Join us for a discussion on the lighthearted subject of blood magic - what is it, who uses it, and what distinguishes it from other magics.
2023-01-24 20:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostThoros of Myr
A (book only) look at a compelling character!
From Myr to King's Landing, from the Red Temple to the Red Keep, from Aerys to Robert, from king's man to outlaw, from Gregor to Sandor, from wildfire swords to the flames of R'hllor, from skipping prayers to raising the dead, from cynic to faithful, from Beric to Stoneheart, from justice to survival... It's been a long journey for Thoros, and the Lord of Light is not finished with him yet.
2023-01-23 14:38:43 +0000 UTC View PostThoros of Myr (livestream)
Join us for a look at the character Thoros of Myr - we'll follow their arc through their perspective rather than through the main narrative and discuss what's coming for them, what it's like through their eyes, etc.
2023-01-19 04:11:13 +0000 UTC View PostJanuary 29th Poll
Thoros of Myr is next week!
Let's do a supernatural topic the week after...
(Since it's clearly a tough call, this one is multiple choice)
The Basilisk Isles
Pirates, corsairs, monsters, ancient ruins, dark gods, disappearing Ironborn, the next great swordsman(?), Valyria vs. Old Ghis, oily black stone and proximity to the dangers, wealth and proximity of Sothoryos... even the name "Basilisk Isles" sounds cool. This one is fun!
2023-01-16 11:00:52 +0000 UTC View PostThe Basilisk Isles (livestream)
Pirates, corsairs, monsters, ancient ruins, dark gods, disappearing Ironborn, the next great swordsman(?), Valyria vs. Old Ghis, oily black stone and proximity to the dangers, wealth and proximity of Sothoryos... This one is fun!
Join us this Sunday at 3 pm eastern!
2023-01-14 21:39:46 +0000 UTC View PostJan 22nd Poll & Updates
We shall journey to the Basilisk Isles this coming Sunday, but what about the week after?
Let's do a character, shall we? We'll follow their arc through their perspective rather than through the main narrative and discuss what's coming for them (assuming they aren't dead, ha). What it's like through their eyes, etc.
Also, I'm still struggling a bit with Lomas Longstrider but I did almost finish the Mantarys episode. It is similar in feel to the Gogossos episode, with the notab...
House of the Dragon vs. History: Murdering Family for Power
A comparison of historical families in the real world to those in HOTD/ASOIAF and their relative levels of lust for power and willingness to kill each other.
This is a collaboration with Daniele Bolelli of the History on Fire Podcast: https://apple.co/3CnJ0wM
House of the Dragon vs. History: Murdering Family for Power (video)
With Daniele Bolelli of the History on Fire podcast: https://apple.co/3CnJ0wM
There's a live premiere on Sunday at the usual livestream time (3 Eastern) but here it is early for you.
OR click here instead to view with transcript/subtitles: HOTD vs History: Murdering Fa...
House Velaryon
Centuries of Seahorses! From their time in Valyria all the way up to current times and what's next...
2023-01-02 13:34:12 +0000 UTC View PostHouse Velaryon (livestream)
A look at the Velaryons in book & show, looking at their history, lore, theories, and major characters. No spoilers past House of the Dragon season 1.
2022-12-31 08:50:52 +0000 UTC View PostPoisoned Gifts
When is a gift not a gift? Euron's gifts are poisoned, but there are so many other examples. Crowns, high honors, famous swords and even wealth can "poison" the owner, and the pursuit of such can be devastating to the pursuer.
2022-12-26 21:47:49 +0000 UTC View PostPoisoned Gifts (livestream)
When presents cause pain... happy holidays, y'all! Join us for a stream on Christmas day - Sunday at 3 pm eastern, our usual time.
2022-12-24 02:01:33 +0000 UTC View PostParallel Lives 3: Viserys I & Rhaegar
The 3rd installment of Parallel Lives, a little early for patrons! Stay tuned until the end for the preview of the next pairing, and let us know your guess for the next two characters.
2022-12-21 19:38:09 +0000 UTC View PostSnow Show & First GOT/HOTD Con Report
In this episode: many new insights on Larys, Corlys, Viserys and Aegon II direct from the actors along with several more from GoT.
More insight on the choking scene, Larys & Alicent, several improvised moments, a deleted scene and a heated conversation on the Snow Show, including new insights on whether or not it will actually happen
Snow Show & First GOT/HOTD Con Report (livestream)
Ashaya, Sean & Aziz attended the first ever Official GoT/HotD Con in Los Angeles! We went to panels with Kit Harington, Paddy Considine and quite a few other performers solo and in groups. We'll tell you everything we learned, which is quite a lot...
Join us at our usual time and day - Sunday at 3 pm eastern.
2022-12-14 03:33:16 +0000 UTC View PostThe Trouble with Tourneys
A look at various tournaments throughout history (books and show) and what *really* went down outside of the event itself. Conspiracies, posturing, secret marriage offers, all that good stuff...
2022-12-07 09:14:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe Trouble with Tourneys (livestream)
Join us this Sunday at 3 pm eastern for an episode about tourneys and how they reflect the state of affairs and can serve as plotting grounds.
2022-12-03 01:51:24 +0000 UTC View PostDecember 4th Poll
Back at it! I present you with another difficult choice... Multiple choice IS allowed this time.
Also! Now that Dance Part 5 is out, we will turn our scripted episode attention back to the long overdue Lomas Longstrider, then put up a scripted episode poll for those eligible to vote.
The Dance of the Dragons: Part 5 - w/Radio Westeros (video)
And here we have... the Dying of the Dragons. Second Tumbleton, the God's Eye, Harrenhal & Maidenpool, the return to Dragonstone and plenty more.
2022-11-24 04:11:28 +0000 UTC View PostUnder the Dragons - The North (50-129 AC)
This one covers Walton Stark vs. the Night's Watch, Alaric Stark and Good Queen Alysanne, the early life of Roddy the Ruin and Cregan Stark and lots more!
2022-11-21 10:15:55 +0000 UTC View PostUnder the Dragons: The North (50 - 129 AC) (livestream)
Continuing our look at the North until the outbreak of the Dance of the Dragons, aka 129 AC. Includes what we call the Dance of the Direwolves. There are NO spoilers for House of the Dragon s2.
2022-11-19 20:43:26 +0000 UTC View PostUnder the Dragons - The North (1 - 50 AC)
We discuss how the North transitioned from the rule of Kings to the rule of Lords, and how they fit into the scheme of things under the Iron Throne under Aegon the Conqueror and beyond. It was a time of great cultural change and adjustment, beginning with Torrhen Stark (the King who Knelt) then Brandon the Boisterous, Roderick Stark and Brandon the Boastful.
2022-11-14 12:11:54 +0000 UTC View Post