Fantasy

HOTD vs. Fire & Blood – S02E02 – Rhaenyra the Cruel

Lets revisit Arryk Cargyll’s mission, recontextualize Aegon’s hissy fit and Otto’s scheming, and maybe splash in a little bit of Daemon that is shuffled around in the show as we cover the sections of Fire & Blood that are relevant to “Rhaenyra the Cruel.” This week’s reading: pg.428 p.2 through pg.430 p.3 and pg.431 p.2…

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HOTD vs. Fire & Blood – S02E01

Jim & A.Ron are back for more of that HOTD action, this time with readings from Martin’s Targaryen history book, “Fire & Blood,” to match each episode of the season we just watched. This week’s reading: pg.414 p.3 through pg.418 p.1 and pg.422 p.2 through the end of pg.426 Next week’s reading: pg.428 p.2 through…

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House of the Dragon – Season 2 Wrapup

Now that House of the Dragon season 2 has ended, we’ve invited Maester Anthony to join us for our wrapup podcast so we can have talk all about what went right and what went wrong. Oh, and tapestries. He has gleaned vast knowledge of tapestries from his podcasting travails. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s…

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House of the Dragon – S02E08 – The Queen Who Ever Was – Feedback

The ravens have arrived from the roost. The mess they left behind is incredible. King Jimhaerys and Lord Commander A.Ron have some of the answers you seek. Who grabbed Otto? Can Ulf and Hugh be called upon to attack King’s Landing on their dragons? Ulf = Jar Jar? And get an update on what is dropping soon in the HOTD: House of the Dragon feed on Bald Move!

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House of the Dragon – S02E08 – The Queen Who Ever Was

The season finale of House of the Dragon is here! King Jimhaerys and Lord Commander A.Ron gather the council to discuss the visions, lore, and characters. Whip out that crab claw for a “handy” map of the playing field. Get a breakdown of Daemon’s Weirwood-induced vision. And look to the future of season three!

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House of the Dragon – S02E08 – Instant Talk

We’re talking about House of the Dragon Season 2. Jump in the chat and submit your questions/commentary.

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House of the Dragon – S02E07 – The Red Sowing – Feedback

Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys have received your ravens. Is there hope for Team Green? Why don’t we see major technological changes between HOTD and GOT? Will GRRM ever finish the books? Why would a dragon pick a rider? Listen to your feedback in this episode of HOTD!

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House of the Dragon – S02E07 – The Red Sowing

The penultimate episode of House of the Dragon delivered on the DRAGON! Team Black apologists are sweating at Rhaenyra’s choices. Alicent has had enough of Team Green. And let’s hear it for Oscar Tully for going toe-to-toe with Daemon and living to tell the tale. Maybe Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys should check their family trees for Targ blood…

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House of the Dragon – S02E07 – Instant Talk

We’re talking about House of the Dragon Season 2. Jump in the chat and submit your questions/commentary.

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House of the Dragon – S02E06 – Smallfolk – Feedback

Welcome to the feedback episode for House of the Dragon known as Raven’s Roost. King Jimhaerys and Lord Commander A.Ron ponder the importance of prophecies. How does dragon bonding work? What does Helaena’s crickets symbolize?

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