HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast

The Gods of Tits and Wine, Jim and A.Ron, are back to review each week’s episode of HBO’s House of the Dragon and your feedback.

Electric Bookaloo: Catelyn VI

Oxford Medievalist Carolyne Larrington is back to cover Cat’s arrival at the Eyrie. Steve updates his power rankings for who will sit the Iron Throne. And Dr. Gregory Webster suggests that Sweet Robin has supernatural psychic ability.

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Electric Bookaloo: Eddard VIII

Anthony and Chad debate the ethics of assassination with the prospect of war in view. Steve and Anthony continue to wrestle with Jaime’s character development. Then Jan Wilson offers a different take on Jaime’s complicated personality.

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Electric Bookaloo: Arya III

Elio Garcia reveals his pet theory about Varys’ (evolving) motives. Steve and Anthony debate the plausibility of Jaime’s character redemption. Anthony chats with Yannick from Belgium about adopting female role models.

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Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion IV

Jan Wilson and Anthony cover the bloodiest chapter yet and dive deep into Tyrion’s “inner-asshole.” Steve is flabbergasted at the death of Joffrey. Anthony talks about Tyrion’s suicidal ideations and compares him with Jonah.

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Electric Bookaloo: Eddard VII

Chad and Anthony argue over the (first) Clegane Bowl. Steve hates the new Daario actor. Anthony talks about a medieval king who was deposed from his throne for obesity.

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“House of the Dragon” and other Game of Thrones News

It has been another few months since A.Ron and I last dipped our toe into the HBO news stream and Anthony is between seasons of Electric Bookaloo. Seems like the perfect time to check in on the updates to casting, production and release dates for House of the Dragon and the whole slew of other Game of Thrones spin-offs that HBO has in the works.

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Electric Bookaloo: Season 3 Wrap

Anthony and A.Ron exchange their expectations about HBO’s House of the Dragon. Steve answers listener feedback. And book-guru Carl Nellis recommends several fantasy novels for your summer reading list.

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Electric Bookaloo: Sansa II

Linda Antonsson (GRRM’s co-author) covers the Hand’s Tourney. Medievalist Jana Mathews talks more about guest right. Steve and Anthony dissect the intricacies of the season three finale. And Anthony talks about named weapons in medieval literature and Game of Thrones.

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Electric Bookaloo: Catelyn V

Medievalist Jana Mathews talks about the Scotish history that inspired the Red Wedding. Carl Nellis of the “Lore” podcast covers Catelyn’s arrest of Tyrion. Steve reacts to the “The Rains of Castamere.” Anthony discusses the character of dwarfs in medieval literature. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar [groups_member group=”Members”] [/groups_member] [groups_non_member group=”Members”]…

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Electric Bookaloo: Eddard VI

Dr. Lisa Woolfork talks Baratheon hypocrisy. Anthony tries to convince Chad of his Ned-as-serial-killer theory. Steve makes a bold Red Wedding prediction. Medievalist Jana Mathews talks about the prevalence (or lack thereof) of child marriage.

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