Double Dragon

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HBO’s House of the Dragon is covered by an academic and a stand-up comic. Formerly the hosts of the Electric Bookaloo pod, Steve and Anthony talk about the most compelling elements of each episode. Also featured: professors of medieval studies who are experts on the real history that inspired the series.

Double Dragon - Character Study: Criston Cole / Tapestry Deep Dive

Steve and Anthony discuss Criston Cole’s character. Then Prof. Valerie Garver and Anthony discuss the tapestry.

Double Dragon - The Red Sowing

What will the Season Finale hold? Steve and Anthony voice our appreciation for the Red Sowing and look forward to the finale.

Double Dragon - The Spooky Smooch

Why is ominous music playing over the Rhaenyra-Mysaria kiss?

Double Dragon - Old Gods Magic / Q&A (HOTD02 midseason)

Pádraig MacCarron stops by to discuss what HOTD has taught us about the Old Gods and Winterfell tradition. Then Steve discusses burning off his nipple (and growing it back).

Double Dragon - HOTD 204 + Dunk and Egg

Steve and Anthony talk about Larys Strong’s tricky ways, the big Rook’s Rest Battle, and Anthony’s love of Dunk and Egg.

Double Dragon - HOTD High Valyrian talk re: “The Red Dragon and the Gold”

The inventor of GoT languages, and co-screenwriter for this episode discusses Aegon’s High Valyrian. We also talk about the ethics of war with a medievalist and a philosopher of ethics. My thanks to David J. Peterson, Thomas Leek, and Jason Eberl.

Double Dragon - HOTD – “Rhaenyra the Cruel” 202

Is Otto good at his job? Is Daemon faithful to Rhaenyra’s queenship? Is Steve a competent fantasy competitor? Anthony issues an apology to Ray and talks fashion with Dr. Grant Gearhart.

Double Dragon - HOTD – “Son for a Son” 201

The new season is here with a better title sequence and a few intriguing new commoners. Anthony, Steve, Val, Ray, and Jeff discuss.

Double Dragon - HOTD Season 2 Preview

Steve (comic) and Anthony (academic) rewatch the s1 finale and look forward to s2. Anthony’s HOTD fantasy league discusses key characters for s2. Steve selects his fantasy team.

Double Dragon - Rushmore Reboot: Hardhome!

Jason Cabassi names his top four GoT episodes and we choose one of these to cover on the first ever “Rushmore Reboot.” Joining the conversation of season 5, episode 8 is historian Danielle Alesi, Comedian Steve Ausburne, and author Anthony Le Donne.