Electric Bookaloo: HOTD S02E05 – “Regent” – Rewatch
This episode contains Anthony’s favorite scene in House of the Dragon. Also: does Jace have a punchable face?
House of the Dragon - HOTD vs. Fire & Blood – S02E04 – The Red Dragon and the Gold
Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys consult the ancient tome of Fire & Blood by GRRM. Was the confrontation between Aemond and Aegon part of the plan, or a surprise opportunity? Would you rather get married or bond with a dragon? Dragon…obviously.
Electric Bookaloo: HOTD S02E04 – “The Red Dragon and the Gold” – Rewatch
Steve and Anthony delight in the masterful storytelling of Rook’s Rest. Then Dr. Philiip Haberkern discusses House of the Dragon as great television and as a window into historical institutions. Phil discusses (among other things) historical parallels to Criston Cole’s necklace.
House of the Dragon - HOTD vs. Fire & Blood – S02E03 – The Burning Mill
How difficult was it to claim Harrenhal in the book? And much Alys Rivers was there? And it’s really only that many paragraphs? I guess it’s a good thing we also have your feedback and some bonus readings on the dragon pit! This week’s reading: Daemon Takes Harrenhal: pg.412 through pg.413 Battle of the Burning…
Electric Bookaloo: HOTD S02E03 – “The Burning Mill” – Rewatch
This episode is excellent on rewatch. Daemon is interesting again. The Alicent vs. Rhaenyra showdown is superb. Simon Strong is the perfect addition to an already stellar cast.
House of the Dragon - HOTD vs. Fire & Blood – S02E02 – Rhaenyra the Cruel
Lets revisit Arryk Cargyll’s mission, recontextualize Aegon’s hissy fit and Otto’s scheming, and maybe splash in a little bit of Daemon that is shuffled around in the show as we cover the sections of Fire & Blood that are relevant to “Rhaenyra the Cruel.” This week’s reading: pg.428 p.2 through pg.430 p.3 and pg.431 p.2…
House of the Dragon - HOTD vs. Fire & Blood – S02E01
Jim & A.Ron are back for more of that HOTD action, this time with readings from Martin’s Targaryen history book, “Fire & Blood,” to match each episode of the season we just watched. This week’s reading: pg.414 p.3 through pg.418 p.1 and pg.422 p.2 through the end of pg.426 Next week’s reading: pg.428 p.2 through…
House of the Dragon - Season 2 Wrapup
Now that House of the Dragon season 2 has ended, we’ve invited Maester Anthony to join us for our wrapup podcast so we can have talk all about what went right and what went wrong. Oh, and tapestries. He has gleaned vast knowledge of tapestries from his podcasting travails. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s…
Electric Bookaloo: HOTD S02E01 – “A Son for a Son” – Rewatch
After a harrowing encounter with Blood and Cheese, comedian Steve Ausburne is amped up for season 2. Anthony and Steve both love Rhaenys and are hopeful for a few lesser plotlines like Alyn and Aegon’s hapless goons. Follow Steve on instagram: @ausfest
Double Dragon - Character Study: Criston Cole / Tapestry Deep Dive
Steve and Anthony discuss Criston Cole’s character. Then Prof. Valerie Garver and Anthony discuss the tapestry.