You know we love these sorts of comparisons. Now we've decided to start making mini-sodes on them. This one will go up for public release in the evening.
Each episode contains clues for the next episode's pairing, so guess their names if you can.
If you've been following Parallel Lives on Twitter or Discord, you will be familiar with some of them, but now they have audio and narration!
Join us live on Saturday, September 24th at 3 pm eastern for a spoiler-filled discussion of House of the Dragon, looking at episode 5 and looking forward to episode 6, with guest Dr. Kavita Mudan Finn!
2022-09-22 10:23:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Audio-only version! We're at the midpoint of House of the Dragon season 1, and there's about to be a large jump forward in time and a change in actors, so let's gab about the first half of the season with a general Q&A. Book spoilers allowed for this one!
2022-09-22 02:55:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Audio-only version. Be sure to check out our short (13 minute) synopsis of the episode as well. All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and Saturdays at 3 pm eastern for Preview (spoiler-filled) episodes, with special guests.
2022-09-20 03:47:16 +0000 UTC View Post
The audio only version of our synopsis for episode 5. For the video version, head over to YouTube or Spotify Monday afternoons.
The synopsis is a quick way to get yourself primed for the post-episode discussions to come!
Audio only version! Our Preview coverage for HOTD continues - here is a (book) spoiler-filled discussion of House of the Dragon, looking at episode 4 and looking forward to episode 5, with guests Alisha and Arah of Direwolf City! All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and Saturdays at 3 pm eastern for Preview (spoiler-filled) episodes, with special guests.
2022-09-18 03:33:31 +0000 UTC View Post
We're at the midpoint of House of the Dragon season 1, and there's about to be a large jump forward in time and a change in actors, so let's gab about the first half of the season with a general Q&A livestream, Wednesday September 21st at 6 pm eastern.
Submit your questions in advance here or via email, or join us live on Wednesday! This stream is book spoilers allowed, so it'll be Aziz and Ashaya, no Sean.
2022-09-17 01:24:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Join us live on Saturday, September 17th at 3 pm eastern for a spoiler-filled discussion of House of the Dragon, looking at episode 4 and looking forward to episode 5, with guests Alisha and Arah of Direwolf City!
2022-09-15 05:44:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Audio-only version. Be sure to check out our short (15 minute) synopsis of the episode as well. All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and Saturdays at 3 pm eastern for Preview (spoiler-filled) episodes, with special guests.
2022-09-13 03:49:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The audio only version of our synopsis for episode 4. For the video version, head over to YouTube or Spotify Monday afternoons.
The synopsis is a quick way to get yourself primed for the post-episode discussions to come!
Audio only version! Our Preview coverage for HOTD continues - here is a (book) spoiler-filled discussion of House of the Dragon, looking at episode 3 and looking forward to episode 4, with guest Lady Gwyn of Radio Westeros! All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and Saturdays at 3 pm eastern for Preview (spoiler-filled) episodes, with special guests.
2022-09-10 22:22:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Join us live on Saturday, September 10th at 3 pm eastern for a spoiler-filled discussion of House of the Dragon, looking at episode 3 and looking forward to episode 4, with guest Lady Gwyn of Radio Westeros!
2022-09-09 10:10:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Audio only version! Be sure to check out our short (9 minute) synopsis of the episode as well. All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and Saturdays at 3 pm eastern for Preview (spoiler-filled) episodes, with special guests.
2022-09-06 04:33:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Be sure to check out our short (9 minute) synopsis of the episode as well. All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and Saturdays at 3 pm eastern for Preview (spoiler-filled) episodes, with special guests.
2022-09-05 12:15:34 +0000 UTC View Post
An audio only version of our synopsis for episode 3 - video version to be released on Tuesday. All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and Saturdays at 3 pm eastern for Preview (spoiler-filled) episodes, with special guests.
2022-09-05 12:11:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Audio only version! The second edition of our Preview coverage for HOTD - here is a (book) spoiler-filled discussion of House of the Dragon, looking at episode 2 and looking forward to episode 3, with guest PoorQuentyn of NotACast! All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and Saturdays at 3 pm eastern for Preview (spoiler-filled) episodes, with special guests.
2022-09-04 02:15:37 +0000 UTC View Post
The second edition of our Preview coverage for HOTD - here is a (book) spoiler-filled discussion of House of the Dragon, looking at episode 2 and looking forward to episode 3, with guest PoorQuentyn of NotACast! All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and Saturdays at 3 pm eastern for Preview (spoiler-filled) episodes, with special guests.
2022-09-04 01:35:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Ryan Condal, one of the showrunners for House of the Dragon, was kind enough to join us for an interview! Here is the audio-only version.
You can find Ryan's podcast, The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of, here.
2022-08-31 19:25:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Be sure to check out our short (9 minute) synopsis of the episode as well. All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and Saturdays at 3 pm eastern for Preview (spoiler-filled) episodes, with special guests.
Intro - Brandon Winslow (Bran the Builder @brwthepro).
2022-08-30 03:55:18 +0000 UTC View Post
A rundown worthy of a healthy obsession. You can watch the video version of this on Spotify or YouTube. All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and Saturdays at 3 pm eastern for Preview (spoiler-filled) episodes, with special guests,
2022-08-29 17:43:20 +0000 UTC View Post
The first edition of our Preview coverage for HOTD - here is a (book) spoiler-filled discussion of House of the Dragon, looking at episode 1 and looking forward to episode 2, with guest JoeMagician! All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and Saturdays at 3 pm eastern for Preview (spoiler-filled) episodes, with special guests.
2022-08-28 01:18:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is the GRRM interview in audio-only form, for those who use the Patron RSS feed.
We took a little longer to release this interview so that we could have it fully subtitled, and include a few visual elements on screen, I hope y'all enjoy!
On August 18, 2022, we interviewed George RR Martin in person, at his office in Santa Fe. You can watch this episode on YouTube, or listen to it in podcast form. We have also included a transcription at our website, for greater accessibility....
2022-08-25 23:37:15 +0000 UTC View Post
We took a little longer to release this interview so that we could have it fully subtitled, and include a few visual elements on screen, I hope y'all enjoy!
On August 18, 2022, we interviewed George RR Martin in person, at his office in Santa Fe. You can watch this episode on YouTube, or listen to it in podcast form. We have also included a transcription at our website, for greater accessibility.
2022-08-25 23:35:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Join us live on Saturday, August 27th at 3 pm eastern for a spoiler-filled discussion of House of the Dragon, looking at episode 1 and looking forward to episode 2, with guest JoeMagician!
2022-08-25 09:37:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is a short synopsis of the episode for y'all. Video version is available on Spotify and YouTube. All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and Saturdays at 3 pm eastern for Preview (spoiler-filled) episodes, with special guests.
2022-08-23 02:53:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Be sure to check out our short (9 minute) synopsis of the episode as well. All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and Saturdays at 3 pm eastern for Preview (spoiler-filled) episodes, with special guests.
2022-08-23 02:48:13 +0000 UTC View PostHappy House of the Dragon season!!!
Would you like us to link our 10 minute HotD video synopses here on Patreon as well as on YouTube and Spotify?
Would you like an audio-only version of the podcast to be posted on the Patrons RSS feed?
Let me know in the comments, along with any other questions/comments you have about our coverage!
We have a kickass new intro sequence for our House of the Dragon coverage, and here's your first look at it (but it may be changing a bit as the season progresses!). Reminder that our coverage kicks off tomorrow (Monday August 22nd at 6 pm eastern), and will stream Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and Saturdays at 3 pm eastern for Preview (spoiler-filled) episodes, with special guests.
A very hearty thank you to Brandon Winslow (Bran the Builder) who did a PHENOME...
2022-08-21 21:26:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Our House of the Dragon coverage kicks off Monday August 22nd, at 6 pm eastern. We will have Sean with us in these Monday streams, so be spoiler conscious!
For spoilery discussion, make sure to join us on Saturdays at 3 pm.
2022-08-19 06:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
A king who conquered and then lost Dorne. Then lost his life trying to re-take it... but managed to write a book that is still studied today all before turning 19. A short but intense and compelling reign of only 4 years, he has many parallels to Aegon the Conqueror, the Young Wolf, and Young Griff. Featuring Prince Aemon the Dragonknight, Oakenfist, and a certain bed of scorpions...
2022-08-15 16:59:28 +0000 UTC View Post