HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Daenerys III
Oxford medievalist Carolyne Larrington covers one of Dany’s most important decisions. Jana Mathews explains heraldry. Comic Steve Ausburne revels in Varys’ most haunting scene.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Arya II
Dr. Lisa Woolfork discovers new appreciation for Ned and Arya. Comic Steve Ausburne reacts to Jaime’s amputation. Anthony talks about a few parallels between Game of Thrones and the War of the Roses.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion III
Jana Mathews explains laws governing clothing in Medieval England. Arthur Njamfa covers Tyrion’s visit to the Wall. And comic Steve Ausburne is shocked to see post-puberty Bran Stark.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Jon III
Kim Renfro is back to talk about the tournament at Harrenhal and GRRM’s big payday. Tara Jenkins (Anthony’s sister!) covers Jon’s introduction to the Night’s Watch. Steve and Anthony wonder why there aren’t more fat zombies.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Catelyn IV
A.Ron defends Littlefinger’s HBO outcome. Philosopher Tripp Fuller compares Littlefinger’s play to a DM from an old flame. Steve and Anthony talk about the action-packed episode “Blackwater.”
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Bran III
A.Ron ranks his top five TV shows based on first seasons. Medievalist Jana Matthews talks about Bran and zoological symbolism. Steve and Anthony talk about Hot Pie, debate pineapple on pizza, and (gross!) spiders. Jan Doolittle Willson and I talk about Dany’s outcome in the show.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Sansa I
A.Ron and Anthony disagree on who among the HBO cast is the worst actor. Medievalist Jana Matthews talks about Joffrey’s metaphorical sword and Sansa’s metaphorical box. Steve discusses the proper etiquette of decapitation and what to do with unwanted projectile spittle.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion II
A.Ron admires Pedro Pascal’s versatility. Language creator David Peterson (inventor of Dothraki, Valyrian, etc) covers Tyrion’s second POV chapter and gives a proper etymology of the name “Vhagar.” Steve is vexed by Mel’s “smoke babies” and Anthony interviews Professor Chris Keith about ancient book culture.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Eddard II
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.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Daenerys II
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.