Maester Class: Is Smiling a Medieval Invention?
Did ancient people smile? If so, how would we know?
Electric Bookaloo: Jon V (Clash) + Auction Part 1
Jon departs the company of Lord Mormont and enters the company of Qhorin Halfhand. Historian Iain MacInnis returns to discuss. Then listen in on part one of our first ever fantasy-fantasy auction for House of the Dragon, season 2.
Maester Class: GRRM’s Roman Daydreams
George R.R. Martin, like most men, has thoughts about the Roman Empire. Here are just seven of them delivered by a man who also dreams of imperial glory.
Electric Bookaloo: Davos II (Clash)
Is Davos a good man or a gray man? Do we find him after his redemption arc or in process? John and David from the Lorehounds (theLorehounds.com) are back to discuss! Then our new HOTD fantasy league discusses our up-coming auction.
Electric Bookaloo: HOTD S2 TRAILER (with A.Ron)
A.Ron is back to talk about House of the Dragon season 2 teaser trailer.
Maester Class: EMERGENCY – HOTD S2 Trailer Talk!
Stand-up comic Steve Ausburne (@ausfest) gives the most superficial take possible on the HOTD season 2 trailer.
Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion 9 (Clash)
The social order deteriorates rapidly in King’s Landing. Jan Wilson helps us think through the chaos of violence, dismemberment, and hatred.
Maester Class: Leisurely Lordlings
Dr. Valerie Garver (NIU) answers a listener question about children, lordlings, and toys.
Electric Bookaloo: Daenerys X
This is a reissue of the final podcast related to the first book: A Game of Thrones (previously published in a different feed). Joining me to cover this chapter are Lisa Woolfork, Jan Wilson, and Danielle Alesi.
Maester Class: Conquest Creatures
In the middle of A Clash of Kings we learn for the first time that dragon magic impacts humans and human life. Anthony goes further to suggest that Dany’s dragons have even impacted her primary motives.