Sansa faces the looming prospect of a wedding to Joffrey which is further complicated by her newly discovered puberty. Elysia from Wool-Shift-Dust joins to talk about this alongside important thematic elements from Cersei and the Hound.

Prof. Philip Haberkern explains the trickiest of divine figures.

The introduction to Ygritte! Phil Haberkern returns to talk about Jon’s meet-cute. Then S. Dorsey Armstrong answers a question about Jon and King Arthur.

Anthony uses cartoons and Jewish mysticism to explain Theon’s fate.

Anthony and Ray talk about both HOTD trailers (black and green).

Is Theon tragic or an asshole? What can Machiavelli teach us about Theon’s dilemma? Stephanie Barbé Hammer returns to discuss. Check out her newest novel!

Lt. Col. ML Cavanaugh answers a listener’s question about siege warfare.

Profs Phil Haberkern and Kelly DeVries join to discuss Tyrion’s siege preparations. Check out Kelly’s book which has become a textbook in many classes on the topic of medieval warfare. See also his reader.

Dr. Pádraig MacCarron explores a curious title given to Daenerys in the House of the Undying Ones: “Daughter of Three.”

Melanie, Ken, and Ray bombard Anthony with fan theories until he has a nervous breakdown and considers retiring the podcast for good. Mathematician Dr. MacCarron helps Anthony reassemble himself and recover his love for the fandom.