A.Ron considers the suggestion that Lyanna Stark is the true villain of the series. Anthony and A.Ron debate which is better: Snake Eyes or Storm Shadow. Chad Carmichael experiences a rare moment of frustration with his beloved Ned Stark. Steve predicts that Joffrey will win the war of five kings and talks about the time that a dog peed on him.
A.Ron and Anthony talk trial by combat. Jan Wilson and Anthony discuss Dany’s wedding night and the seeds planted for her larger story. Steve anticipates Sam’s probable death, pirates, and monster trucks.
A.Ron and Anthony talk about A.Ron’s chin and compare Littlefinger to Amos (from the Expanse). Entertainment reporter Kim Renfro discusses Jon’s relationship to Cat and Arya. She also reports on HBO’s prequels. Steve and Anthony discuss Mel, Craster, and the best way to poison someone at church.
Psychologist Greg Webster offers analysis of the Hound, Arya, Ned, Benjen, and you! Steve and Anthony answer email and question the life choices of Ned. Anthony suggests an alternative theory about what Ned should have done. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Forums Follow us: Instagram | LeDonneBooks.com…
A.Ron and Anthony mancrush on Tyrion for almost an hour. Steve reflects on Ned’s passing and Dany’s magical know-how. Does she know that she won’t burn on the pyre? Heather checks in to discuss the pros and cons of sweaty men.
Aron is back! Jan Doolittle Wilson talks disability relative to Bran, Tyrion, Jaime, and Hodor. Steve preps for the big climax of season 1. Aron and Anthony compare and contrast the Lannister brothers. Anthony answers an email about alternative narratives.
Anthony finally gets to talk about his favorite character! Lisa Woolfork talks about Sam and Arya. Robert Rouse talks about chapter 7 and discusses medieval travel narratives and cartography. Steve and Anthony get deep into the plot and themes of season one. Gregory Webster explores Arya’s complex identity. Anthony suggests four ways that Roman religion influenced Martin’s world: why is the number seven significant?
Gregory Webster and Don Riggs join Anthony to discuss Catelyn’s motives (both seen and unseen). Steve Ausburne talks about trial by combat, eating horse hearts, and falling from the moondoor. After talking with Chad about the maesters, Anthony dives deep into dragons as presented in medieval bestiaries.
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This month’s Patron edition of “Off the Clock” isn’t as much about the TV and movies we’ve been watching as it is about what we’ve been reading and watching on YouTube.
A.Ron’s discussion of Mank tells the story of the writing of Citizen Kane. Jim follows up with another Blake Crouch novel, Dark Matter. Then A.Ron talks about his survivalist YouTube obsession, Joe Robinet. And we close it out with a discussion of the shows we wanted to talk more about this year and those we’re glad we didn’t bother with.
Linguist David Peterson, the inventor of Dothraki and High Valyrian, is featured this week (just an excerpt from a longer interview). Before that, Stephanie Barbé Hammer talks (ch.5) Jon I and Steve Ausburne talks about episode 5. After talking with David Peterson, Anthony delves into Irish-Catholic werewolves.