Is Jaime a moral monster? A narcissist? How will GRRM use Brienne to redeem the Kingslayer? Jessica Hines, Jan Wilson, and Andrew Howe join to discuss.

Maester Anthony has returned from his sabbatical and begins coverage of the best book of Martin’s series: A Storm of Swords. Put on your best wedding-formal attire and join him for a bloody good time over at Electric Bookaloo. Chet the would-be serial killer has designs on Sam’s neck. Also, we finally answer the question: where are the maesters getting their blood-sucking leeches? Elysia and Padraig stop by to discuss the prologue to A Storm of Swords (ASOIAF).

Long before Ned Stark was bumbling about in GRRM’s noggin, a world of ice magic was put into story and titled the ICE DRAGON. Padraig MacCarron joins Anthony to discuss the book in full. They draw parallels between this world and Ned’s.

In Martin’s early attempt at a medieval, dragonish landscape, we meet a girl touched by ice magic. Anthony and Padraig talk over the first four chapters of The Ice Dragon.

Padraig and Anthony cover Martin’s prototype for Westeros: The Ice Dragon. Steve Ausburne discusses the Knight of the Seven Kingdoms trailer.

Is Bloodraven the best Hand of the King ever? Is he disguised as another character within the story? Steve, Elysia, and Anthony discuss.

Dunk saves the day! But does Uthor Underleaf have the better plan? Steve and Anthony also discuss intrusive sales tactics, sick burns in movies, and bad mascots. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.com  | Discord | Reddit | Forums Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts

Is John the Fiddler attracted to Dunk? Also, why are modern weddings still so medieval? Steve and Anthony discuss.

What do we make of Dirk’s skill as a fighter? Is he a bit overconfident? Also, how many of the rumors about Bloodraven’s magic are true?