Electric Bookaloo

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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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: Eddard V

Martin’s coauthor Linda Antonsson talks about the early stages of Game of Thrones. Tara Jenkins covers Eddard V. Steve talks about torture, religion, and dog butts. And Medievalist Jana Mathews explains how Dante’s “seven hells” relates to Game of Thrones.

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Electric Bookaloo: Daenerys III

Oxford medievalist Carolyne Larrington covers one of Dany’s most important decisions. Jana Mathews explains heraldry. Comic Steve Ausburne revels in Varys’ most haunting scene.

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Electric Bookaloo: Arya II

Dr. Lisa Woolfork discovers new appreciation for Ned and Arya. Comic Steve Ausburne reacts to Jaime’s amputation. Anthony talks about a few parallels between Game of Thrones and the War of the Roses.

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Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion III

Jana Mathews explains laws governing clothing in Medieval England. Arthur Njamfa covers Tyrion’s visit to the Wall. And comic Steve Ausburne is shocked to see post-puberty Bran Stark.

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Electric Bookaloo: Jon III

Kim Renfro is back to talk about the tournament at Harrenhal and GRRM’s big payday. Tara Jenkins (Anthony’s sister!) covers Jon’s introduction to the Night’s Watch. Steve and Anthony wonder why there aren’t more fat zombies.

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Electric Bookaloo: Catelyn IV

A.Ron defends Littlefinger’s HBO outcome. Philosopher Tripp Fuller compares Littlefinger’s play to a DM from an old flame. Steve and Anthony talk about the action-packed episode “Blackwater.”

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