Maester Class: Medieval Blowtorches and Ignoble Inventions
Anthony discusses two weapons that Martin introduces in A Clash of Kings and their real-world medieval parallels.
Electric Bookaloo: Catelyn VI (Clash)
Lt. Col. ML Cavanaugh (PhD and military strategist) joins the podcast to talk about defending Riverrun and a few metacritical aspects of warfare.
Maester Class: How We got a Dec 25 Xmas
An historian explains how Christmas fell on December 25 and why there are “12 days” of Christmas in popular mythology.
Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion X (Clash)
Is Shae lying to Tyrion? Is Varys lying about his childhood? Does Tyrion’s prayer foreshadow his murderous future? Joining the discussion: Robyn, Steve, and Ray.
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.