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House of the Dragon – S02 – Update

There’s a release date for season 2 of House of the Dragon! Cancel your summer plans, the Blacks and the Greens are going to battle it out. It’s the return of the HOTD Bald Move coverage that you love: Instant Talks for Club Members, commentary on a scene by scene breakdown for everyone, and YOUR feedback read and discussed by Jim and A.Ron. Keep it leal.

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House of the Dragon – S02 Update

Be CAREFUL about SPOILERS!! Jim and A.Ron care about you, so don’t look things up on the Internet. Get a first look at the number of episodes, the scope of the story, and one of the returning directors. Not enough HOTD for you? Don’t worry, there are spin-offs headed your way! Keep it leal.

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Electric Bookaloo: HOTD feedback + Theon I (Clash)

A.Ron answers listener feedback re: House of the Dragon. Then the Lorehounds join the podcast to cover Theon’s supergross return to Ironborn culture.

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Electric Bookaloo: Davos I (Clash)

Andrew Howe joins Anthony to talk about Martin’s first common-born POV character: Davos. The Onion Knight’s unique relationship to power, patronage, and House Baratheon bring an all new flavor to the world of Ice and Fire.

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Electric Bookaloo: Arya III (Clash) + HOTD Feedback

A.Ron answers listener questions and Katherine Olley (Oxford) discusses Arya, Yoren, and spooky trees.

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Electric Bookaloo: HOTD talk with A.Ron and Dr. Chown

This week we wrap season 9 of Electric Bookaloo with a HOTD centric pod. A.Ron and Anthony take listener questions and Dr. Jeffrey Chown discusses HOTD’s place in the history of long-form television.

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Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion II (Clash)

Tyrion and Varys discuss power and riddles. So do Anthony and Arthur. Do Arthur a solid and visit www.kynsports.co.uk to fill out his survey re: women’s sports coverage.

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Electric Bookaloo: Catelyn I (Clash) +HOTD

Medievalist Jana Matthews explains Robb’s peace terms (they suck) and historian Iain MacInnes explains hostage taking. Anthony and Iain also share their favorite scenes from House of the Dragon.

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Jon I (Clash) + HOTD

Professor Andrew Howe joins Anthony to discuss the new Jon Snow sequel and Jon’s first POV chapter in ACOK. Then Anthony’s friend Melanie joins the podcast to challenge his three rules about dragon magic.

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Electric Bookaloo: The Green Knight

It’s Cristes Mæsse in the Court of King Arthur! Anthony and Carol Parish Jamison cover David Lowery’s 2021 gem: “The Green Knight.” This film explores the intricacies of gift-giving, knighthood, and dirty tricks.

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