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?

Is Lady Webber a figure of power? How well does Dunk pass his knightly test? And we discuss early medieval legal norms concerning defamation.

In this final portion of the Sworn Sword, Dunk stumbles his way into a trial by combat, but not before impressing the savvy Lady Webber.

Steve and Anthony draw parallels between Ser Eustace and post-Civil War America.

Dunk is surprised by a political reality that changes his predicament. Also, does the suit make the man? Steve and Anthony talk courtly fashion.

Is GRRM paying homage to our favorite 1980’s television with the Sworn Sword? What does naming a man have to do with grieving him? Steve and Anthony read the first third of the Sword Sword.

Professor Phil Haberkern does his first read of the Hedge Knight and discusses the ideals of knighthood and the curiosity of trial by combat.