Electric Bookaloo: HOTD S02E03 – “The Burning Mill” – Rewatch
This episode is excellent on rewatch. Daemon is interesting again. The Alicent vs. Rhaenyra showdown is superb. Simon Strong is the perfect addition to an already stellar cast.
House of the Dragon - HOTD vs. Fire & Blood – S02E02 – Rhaenyra the Cruel
Lets revisit Arryk Cargyll’s mission, recontextualize Aegon’s hissy fit and Otto’s scheming, and maybe splash in a little bit of Daemon that is shuffled around in the show as we cover the sections of Fire & Blood that are relevant to “Rhaenyra the Cruel.” This week’s reading: pg.428 p.2 through pg.430 p.3 and pg.431 p.2…
Electric Bookaloo: HOTD S02E02 – “Rhaenyra the Cruel” – Rewatch
Is this the best Otto episode? Why is Aegon so watchable? Aemond’s rent-a-mommy scene is fantastic. Steve and Anthony are both feeling a bit greener than usual. That said, the promise of Alyn, Addam, and Hugh is exhilarating. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums Leave…
House of the Dragon - HOTD vs. Fire & Blood – S02E01
Jim & A.Ron are back for more of that HOTD action, this time with readings from Martin’s Targaryen history book, “Fire & Blood,” to match each episode of the season we just watched. This week’s reading: pg.414 p.3 through pg.418 p.1 and pg.422 p.2 through the end of pg.426 Next week’s reading: pg.428 p.2 through…
House of the Dragon - Season 2 Wrapup
Now that House of the Dragon season 2 has ended, we’ve invited Maester Anthony to join us for our wrapup podcast so we can have talk all about what went right and what went wrong. Oh, and tapestries. He has gleaned vast knowledge of tapestries from his podcasting travails. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s…
Electric Bookaloo: HOTD S02E01 – “A Son for a Son” – Rewatch
After a harrowing encounter with Blood and Cheese, comedian Steve Ausburne is amped up for season 2. Anthony and Steve both love Rhaenys and are hopeful for a few lesser plotlines like Alyn and Aegon’s hapless goons. Follow Steve on instagram: @ausfest
House of the Dragon - S02E08 – The Queen Who Ever Was – Feedback
The ravens have arrived from the roost. The mess they left behind is incredible. King Jimhaerys and Lord Commander A.Ron have some of the answers you seek. Who grabbed Otto? Can Ulf and Hugh be called upon to attack King’s Landing on their dragons? Ulf = Jar Jar? And get an update on what is dropping soon in the HOTD: House of the Dragon feed on Bald Move!
House of the Dragon - S02E08 – The Queen Who Ever Was
The season finale of House of the Dragon is here! King Jimhaerys and Lord Commander A.Ron gather the council to discuss the visions, lore, and characters. Whip out that crab claw for a “handy” map of the playing field. Get a breakdown of Daemon’s Weirwood-induced vision. And look to the future of season three!
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HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - S02E08 – Instant Talk
The Instant Talk podcast is our aftershow, with our own quick thoughts about the episode followed by an interactive chat discussion with our fans, live on YouTube. The first half is released as the Instant Take podcast. The audio from the interactive section is released as a premium podcast just for our club members.
House of the Dragon - S02E07 – The Red Sowing – Feedback
Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys have received your ravens. Is there hope for Team Green? Why don’t we see major technological changes between HOTD and GOT? Will GRRM ever finish the books? Why would a dragon pick a rider? Listen to your feedback in this episode of HOTD!