HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Eddard IX
Dr. Jason Eberl covers the street fight between Ned and Jaime. Steve riffs on Davos’ folksy wisdom monologues. Anthony talks about ethnicity and representation in fantasy.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Catelyn VI
Oxford Medievalist Carolyne Larrington is back to cover Cat’s arrival at the Eyrie. Steve updates his power rankings for who will sit the Iron Throne. And Dr. Gregory Webster suggests that Sweet Robin has supernatural psychic ability.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Eddard VIII
Anthony and Chad debate the ethics of assassination with the prospect of war in view. Steve and Anthony continue to wrestle with Jaime’s character development. Then Jan Wilson offers a different take on Jaime’s complicated personality.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Arya III
Elio Garcia reveals his pet theory about Varys’ (evolving) motives. Steve and Anthony debate the plausibility of Jaime’s character redemption. Anthony chats with Yannick from Belgium about adopting female role models.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion IV
Jan Wilson and Anthony cover the bloodiest chapter yet and dive deep into Tyrion’s “inner-asshole.” Steve is flabbergasted at the death of Joffrey. Anthony talks about Tyrion’s suicidal ideations and compares him with Jonah.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Eddard VII
Chad and Anthony argue over the (first) Clegane Bowl. Steve hates the new Daario actor. Anthony talks about a medieval king who was deposed from his throne for obesity.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Season 3 Wrap
Anthony and A.Ron exchange their expectations about HBO’s House of the Dragon. Steve answers listener feedback. And book-guru Carl Nellis recommends several fantasy novels for your summer reading list.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Sansa II
Linda Antonsson (GRRM’s co-author) covers the Hand’s Tourney. Medievalist Jana Mathews talks more about guest right. Steve and Anthony dissect the intricacies of the season three finale. And Anthony talks about named weapons in medieval literature and Game of Thrones.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Catelyn V
Medievalist Jana Mathews talks about the Scotish history that inspired the Red Wedding. Carl Nellis of the “Lore” podcast covers Catelyn’s arrest of Tyrion. Steve reacts to the “The Rains of Castamere.” Anthony discusses the character of dwarfs in medieval literature. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Join the discussion: Email |…
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Eddard VI
Dr. Lisa Woolfork talks Baratheon hypocrisy. Anthony tries to convince Chad of his Ned-as-serial-killer theory. Steve makes a bold Red Wedding prediction. Medievalist Jana Mathews talks about the prevalence (or lack thereof) of child marriage.