Electric Bookaloo: Catelyn VII
Cat, once more, throws chaos into the world of Westeros. This time she gets more than she expected from the Kingslayer. Professors Hammer, Wilson, and Haberkern join the round table.
Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion XII (Clash)
Is Tyrion the ultimate villain of Ice and Fire? Melanie, GDKen, and David discuss. Then S. Dorsey Armstrong explains Authurian legend. Was he a real guy? Why did the legend evolve how it did?
House of the Dragon - HOTD vs. Fire & Blood – S02E08 – The Queen Who Ever Was
Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys revisit the episode The Queen Who Ever Was and compare it to the corresponding passages from Fire & Blood. Anticipation builds for Rhaena and the ugly wild dragon known as Sheepstealer. The characters of Addam and Alyn take on different personalities and actions in the show. And in the…
Electric Bookaloo: HOTD S02E08 “The Queen who Ever Was” – Rewatch
Steve and Anthony talk about virtues and vices of montages. Alicent’s turn, Daemon’s vision, and the glory that is Simon Strong’s eyeball work. We debate: was this really a season finale? Steve argues in the affirmative.
House of the Dragon - HOTD vs. Fire & Blood – S02E07 – The Red Sowing
Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys revisit the episode The Red Sowing and compare it to the corresponding passages from Fire & Blood. Both the book and show feature dragons, but how many and which varies greatly. Hugh’s parentage is explored, as is the parentage of Addam and Alyn.
Electric Bookaloo: HOTD S02E07 – The Red Sowing – Rewatch
Should the Corlys progeny connection be more obvious? Also, why is Oscar Tully’s take down of Daemon so delightful? Steve and Anthony discuss the Red Sowing.
House of the Dragon - HOTD vs. Fire & Blood – S02E06 – Smallfolk
Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys revisit the episode Smallfolk and compare it to the corresponding passages from Fire & Blood. Dive in to examine Rhaenyra’s character changes, the confounding kiss, and Alys Rivers. And in the SpoiLORE section, Producer Talitha and A.Ron discuss Sunfyre.
Electric Bookaloo: HOTD S02E06 – Small Folk – Rewatch
Excellent dragon work, development of themes, musical choices. The Small Folk rates Properly Dinklage (although we forgot to mention that during the recording).
House of the Dragon - HOTD vs. Fire & Blood – S02E05 – Regent
Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys revisit the episode Regent and compare it to the corresponding passages from Fire & Blood. The tension lies in the twists of timing, the identity of Alys Rivers, and Sunfyre’s fate. Producer Talitha and A.Ron discuss GRRM’s own thoughts on this adaptation of his work in the SpoiLORE section of this episode.
Electric Bookaloo: HOTD S02E05 – “Regent” – Rewatch
This episode contains Anthony’s favorite scene in House of the Dragon. Also: does Jace have a punchable face?