Steve and Anthony talk about Bran’s connection to werewolf mythology. Then Ray, Melanie, and Ken discuss the early stages of the “Meereenese knot” in the final Dany chapter of Clash.

Should Sansa have gone north with the Hound? Professor Jessica Hines discusses the cost of this decision.

Elysia (thelorehounds.com) and Valerie Garver (NIU) continue our conversation about Tyrion’s journey into warfare. Then Dr. Grant Gearheart (GSU) talks about the medievalism at the heart of Batman mythology.

Historians Iain MacInnis, Kavita Mudan Finn, and Carol Parish Jamison return for part 2 of the Battle of Blackwater Bay. Then Kelly DeVries discusses the typicalities and the oddities of medieval battle.

At the climax of Clash, Tyrion is thrust into action for his most heroic defense of the city while we see the Hound’s most important character choice. Elysia from the Lorehounds and Prof. Valerie Garver join to discuss.

A.Ron, Anthony, Phillip Haberkern, and Phyllis Jestice discuss Martin’s first big battle scene. It’s really quite brilliant (with a few comedic errors).

Profs Iain MacInnis, Kavita Mudan Finn and Carol Parish Jamison return to talk about the early stages of the Battle of Blackwater Bay. Then Prof. Kelly DeVries answers listener questions about medieval warfare.

Theon gets great advice from his savvy sister and horrible advice from his sneaky servant. Of course, he takes the wrong advice and spirals toward his own deconstruction. Professor of History, Andrew Howe stops by to talk about it.

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.

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?