HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Bonus of the Bastards
A deep dive into Battle of the Bastards
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Sansa V
Prof. Brian Pavlac explains how oaths fealty worked between lords and kings. Then Steve accidentally predicts Tyrion’s final scene in the show.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion VII
Linguist David Peterson is back to talk about his two favorites: Tyrion and Tywin. Steve is surprised by the return of the Hound. Anthony asks: where is the climax of this book? Email your answer to book@baldmove.com.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Catelyn VIII
Kris Swank compares Cat to Grendel’s mother and explains the concepts of peace-weaving and the blood eagle ritual. Steve and Anthony discuss Bran’s personality shift.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Daenerys VI
Arthur Njamfa discusses Dany’s designs on conquest. Steve and Anthony argue over Hold-the-Door time travel. Then medievalist Carol Jamison talks about Hodor’s place in the story.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Bonus Bookaloo: House of the Dragon and More
High Valyrian inventor David Peterson (linguist) gives his early impressions of House of the Dragon dialogue and gets into the grammatical weeds with Anthony. Steve talks at length about “The Book of the Stranger” (ep. 604). Then Chad and Anthony debate the redemptive elements of A Game of Thrones.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Bran VI
Medievalist Carol Parrish Jamison discusses the duality of Bran Stark and the use of warhorses in the Middle Ages. Then Steve and Anthony discuss Ramsay’s talent for letter writing.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Jon VII
Arthur Njamfa asks if Sam is really as good as he seems. Steve and Anthony continue their discussion of Night’s Watch politics. Then Danielle Alesi answers a question about medieval education. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Instagram | LeDonneBooks.com Leave Us A Review on…
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Sansa IV
Medievalist Danielle Alesi talks about Sansa’s budding political ambition. Steve talks about the resurrection of Jon Snow. Then Anthony reveals a bit of House of the Dragon gossip (no spoilers).
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Arya IV
Medievalist Mikayla Hunter covers Arya’s farewell to Syrio Forel and discusses her relationship to sight and disguise. Steve talks about Melisandre’s disguise. Professor Brian Pavlac explains 400 years of witch hunts.