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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 - (105) We Light the Way

Comic Steve Ausburne explains the difference between “duty babies” and “romance babies” in Westeros. He shares why he loves vomit but hates metal detectors. Also, the guys cover the best episode of HOTD yet.

Tags - Podcast, TV, HBO, Season One, Season 1, Anthony Le Donne, House of the Dragon

Double Dragon - (104) King of the Narrow Sea

Is Daemon an accidental genius? Will Rhaenyra learn to play the perceptions game? Why is this Anthony’s favorite episode yet? Then Kavita Mudan Finn answers a question about perceptions of sex in the medieval world.

Tags - Podcast, TV, HBO, Season One, Season 1, Anthony Le Donne, House of the Dragon

Double Dragon - Interview with Linguist David J. Peterson

The writer for the High Valyrian dialogue between Daemon and Rhaenyra joins Double Dragon. What do these characters really say? Do the subtitles capture the subtleties of the language? Then medievalists Kavita Mudan Finn and Iain MacInnes answer listener questions about the history behind the show.

Tags - Podcast, TV, HBO, Season One, Season 1, Anthony Le Donne, House of the Dragon

Double Dragon - (103) The Second of His Name + Rings of Power

Stand-up comic Steve Ausburne and academic Anthony Le Donne cover the great outdoors episode of House of the Dragon. Then Anthony discusses Rings of Power with Dr. Helen Young.

Tags - Podcast, TV, HBO, Season One, Season 1, Anthony Le Donne, House of the Dragon

Double Dragon - (102) The Rogue Prince

Steve and Anthony discuss the many life lessons from episode 2. Should one marry for an elaborate dollhouse? Should one speak in an interview or just stare down the interviewer? Is it wise to bring a sword to a dragon fight? These topics and more are covered on this week’s Double Dragon.

Tags - Podcast, TV, HBO, Season One, Season 1, Anthony Le Donne, House of the Dragon

Double Dragon - (101) House of the Dragon First Episode

A nuanced character profile on Daemon Targaryen (just based on this first episode). Stand-up comic Steve Ausburne outs himself as a dragon lover. Medievalist Natalie Goodison talks about the dangers of childbirth. Historian Iain MacInnes tells us what medieval folk did with dead bodies.

Tags - Podcast, TV, HBO, Season One, Season 1, Anthony Le Donne, House of the Dragon

Double Dragon - The Iron Throne: Steve and Anthony cover the GoT Finale!

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.

Tags - Podcast, TV, Game of Thrones, HBO, Anthony Le Donne, Steve Ausburne, Brian Pavlac

Double Dragon - Castle Architecture and “The Bells” (805)

Medieval historian Iain MacInnes joins Anthony to talk about Castles and King’s Landing. Then Steve does his first viewing of “The Bells.”

Tags - Podcast, TV, Game of Thrones, HBO, Anthony Le Donne, Steve Ausburne, Dr. Iain MacInnes

Double Dragon: The Last of the Starks (804)

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.

Tags - Podcast, TV, Game of Thrones, HBO, Season 8, Season Eight, Anthony Le Donne

Double Dragon - House of the Dragon Premiere

No spoilers! But Steve and Anthony have viewed the first episode of House of the Dragon. Both were impressed and are optimistic about the show going forward.

Tags - Podcast, TV, HBO, Season One, Season 1, Anthony Le Donne, House of the Dragon

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