#8 Tyrion c'est Machiavel

Entraînée comme un chevalier, moquée pour son apparence virile, loyale et fidèle, Brienne est la réincarnation de la Pucelle d’Orléans au service du roi de France au XVe siècle. 

La fille du roi fou Aerys, dernière représentante de la maison Targaryen,est déterminée à reconquérir le trône de Fer. Elle s’inspire d’Henri Tudor, héritier du trône anglais au XVe siècle, et de la célèbre reine d’Egypte. 

Joffrey Baratheon est le fils de Cersei Lannister et du roi Robert Baratheon. Le jeune héritier du trône de fer est ultra arrogant, mégalo et surtout très cruel. Il a deux équivalents dans l'Histoire : Néron, l’empereur romain et Edouard de Westminster, prince anglais du XVe sièc ... Show More

Mad, bad rulers don't rise by accident. Tina talks with Harvard's Stephen Greenblatt, author of the provocative bestseller Tyrant: Shakespeare on Politics, about the uniformly infantile nature of tyrants, how they manipulate popular ignorance and how they're propelled by multiple ... Show More

It goes without saying that Tyrion Lannister is an extremely interesting character in A Song of Ice and Fire / Game of Thrones, but you’d think he’d make a poor focus for our book on Westerosi religion. After all, he’s famously skeptical of superstition and faith in a world full ... Show More

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 Keit ... Show More

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. We hate Tyrion a little less than before. Is this a temporary respite? Tyrek Lannister, dead or alive? We get out the Reynolds Wrap as we speculate on his status. The Tyrells got game. Tywin Lannister: father of the year. Game of Thrones. A S ... Show More

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. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out h ... Show More

Richard III has gone down in history as the hunchback king who killed his own family for the throne, thanks to William Shakespeare. But Shakespeare got a lot wrong. The English king’s life was a lot more like Game of Thrones than Shakespeare’s play. Like Ned Stark, Richard battle ... Show More

A.Ron and Anthony mancrush on Tyrion for almost an hour. Steve reflects on Ned's passing and Dany's magical know-how. Does she know that she won't burn on the pyre? Heather checks in to discuss the pros and cons of sweaty men. Check out our Club Bald Move page to find out how you ... Show More

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. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out our Club Bald Move pa ... Show More

Linguist David Peterson is back to talk about his two favorites: Tyrion and Tywin. Steve is surprised by the return of the Hound. Anthony asks: where is the climax of this book? Email your answer to book@baldmove.com. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superst ... Show More

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 ... Show More