Medievalist Brian Pavlac explains the medieval concept of rape, explains why anyone would use a mace or club in battle, and exposes Braveheart’s false appeal to “prima nocta.” Then Tripp Fuller and Anthony discuss House of the Dragon and Rings of Power.
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At long last, Steve and Anthony complete the journey they began on Electric Bookaloo over two years ago. Steve’s first viewing of “The Iron Throne” is nothing less than astounding. Anthony tries and fails to gather his wits in response. Also, medievalist Brian Pavlac answers a question about dragon legends.
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One of the most talked about shows is premiering soon! Join in as A.Ron gives us and Jim a rundown of his impressions of the pilot of House of the Dragon. OG Game of Thrones fans will find out where in the Westeros lore this show will begin and what is considered canon in the context of HOTD. Need more? Check out this episode of Electric Bookaloo with A.Ron and Anthony discussing the HOTD pilot. Need even more!? This Sunday night, A.Ron’s podcast with Kim Renfro will be hitting your feeds!
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Archeologist Aaron Brummitt joins Anthony to discuss Jon’s coming-of-age chapter. Under discussion: would Robb have beheaded Jon had he arrived in Riverrun? Then Anthony talks storytelling with filmmaker J.J. Hollenback.
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Medieval historian Iain MacInnes joins Anthony to talk about Castles and King’s Landing. Then Steve does his first viewing of “The Bells.”
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A.Ron and Anthony talk about the pilot episode of House of the Dragon. Then Tripp Fuller discusses Tyrion’s ascension to acting Hand of the King. Check out https://trippfuller.com/
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Steve and Anthony discuss errant Starbucks coffee cups and misguided appeals to Cersei’s better nature. But what could be overlooked in this episode is a stunning and compelling irony: Sansa betrays Jon in order to elevate him. It’s a brilliant plot flourish that only Game of Thrones can pull off.
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Do we see Dany’s ultimate outcome foreshadowed? Jan Doolittle Wilson dives deep into one of the most complex chapters of the entire book.
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Entertainment reporter Kim Renfro (Insider) is back to cover Sansa’s final POV chapter in the first book. For more of my conversation with Kim, do a podcast search for Double Dragon.
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This week Kavita Mudan Finn (PhD, Oxford) talks House of the Dragon. Then comic Steve Ausburne discusses his very first viewing of GOT 801 (Winterfell). Is this the best start to a final season ever? Finally, Kavita answers a question about racial perception in Medieval Europe.
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