Fantasy

Electric Bookaloo: Catelyn VII

Season five kicks off with a professorial double dip. Anthony talks duels with Dr. Iain McInnes and then covers Tyrion’s first trial with Dr. Curtis Runstedler. Steve is loving the new Jon Snow storyline. And Anthony begins his deep dive into trial by combat.

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House of the Dragon Preview 3

Time to get an update on the progress that has been made on House of the Dragon with a trailer breakdown, casting news, interviews, and more. Join us for the podcast to get caught up.

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Electric Bookaloo: Season 4 Wrap

Season four of Electric Bookaloo wraps with several guests including Chad Carmichael, Jan Doolittle Wilson, Arthur Njamfa, Steve Ausburne, and Elio Garcia. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar [groups_non_member group=”Members”] Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free…

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Electric Bookaloo: Eddard X

Martin’s co-author Linda Antonsson discusses the battle at the Tower of Joy. Then Linda and Anthony debate ethnic representation in the HBO adaptations. Steve talks about the departures of Tywin, Shae, Jojen, and (maybe) the Hound.

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Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion V

Arthur Njamfa covers Tyrion’s imprisonment at the Eyrie. Steve discusses Sam’s libido and Tyrion’s post-trial fate. Dr. Jan Doolittle Wilson discusses Penny’s relationship to Tyrion.

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Electric Bookaloo: Mid-book-another-lookaloo

A.Ron is back! This week is a departure from the usual chapter-by-chapter format. Carl and Anthony widen the scope and talk about a few major themes, myth-making in an American context, sex, taboo, etc. A.Ron talks about his expectations for the new sci-fi “Foundation.” And Anthony takes stock of each POV character and where they stand at the midpoint of the first book.

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Electric Bookaloo: Bran V

Stephanie is back to talk about Bran’s baby steps toward wolfhood and Osha’s introduction. Steve covers The Mountain and the Viper. Yannick and Anthony debate Oberyn’s status as a warrior/genius. Check out Stephanie Barbé Hammer’s new book: Rescue Plan. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar [groups_non_member group=”Members”] Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out…

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Electric Bookaloo: Daenerys IV

Dr. Ken Mondshein (war historian) explains how the Dothraki could have taken Westeros and how Westerosi knights might have defended a Dothraki invasion. Steve ponders trial by combat. And Carolyne Larrington reveals Martin’s inspiration for the moondoor.

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Electric Bookaloo: Eddard IX

Dr. Jason Eberl covers the street fight between Ned and Jaime. Steve riffs on Davos’ folksy wisdom monologues. Anthony talks about ethnicity and representation in fantasy.

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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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