Philip Haberkern (Boston University) explains the difference between power and authority as we revisit the happiest Tyrion chapter.
Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar
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Sep 8
HOTD vs. Fire & Blood - S03E07-8 - The Dragon in Winter and The Treasons at Tumbleton
And now our watch is ended…for now! Ser A.Ron, King Jimhaerys, and Acolyte Max finish up the book to show comparisons for season three of House of the Dragon. They analyze the biggest differences between Fire & Blood and the last two episodes, “The Dragon in Winter” and “The Trea ... Show More
1h 47m
Sep 1
HOTD vs. Fire & Blood - S03E05-6 - Unbowed and Unbent and Faceless Men
We’re nearing the end of our book vs. show coverage with episodes five and six of House of the Dragon Season Three. King Jimhaerys, Ser A.Ron and Acolyte Max talk Sabitha Frey’s protective privy, Criston Cole’s surprisingly more flattering depiction in the show than the book, and ... Show More
2h 12m
Aug 26
HOTD vs. Fire & Blood - S03E03-4 - Rhaenyra Triumphant and Tumbleton
Jim, A.Ron, and Max are back to compare episodes 3 and 4 of House of the Dragon Season 3 with Fire & Blood. They break down the business at Bitterbridge, talk Daeron differences, and answer your feedback questions along the way. What did the show change, what did the book do bett ... Show More
1h 37m
Feb 2021
359: AGoT Tyrion VII (repost)
<p>Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Tyrion brings the mountain clans home to meet his father. They may be gruff and into self-mutilation, but they have democracy and women's equality. Tywin is hot even though he's sporting Mungo Jerry's facial-do. Mia’s asoiaf children's sto ... Show More
26m 42s
Mar 2018
207: ACoK Tyrion XIII
<p>Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. As the Battle of the Blackwater rages, we learn that Joffrey is many things, but at least he recycles. The Hound breaks, Tyrion rises to the occasion, and we don't mean to brag, but we have the best listeners. Game of Thrones. A Song of Ic ... Show More
36m 13s
May 2020
321: AGoT Tyrion III (repost)
<p>Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Welcome to the all-you-can-eat crab leg dinner at The Wall! Alliser Thorne bravely challenges Tyrion to a duel, while Lord Commander Mormont tells us exactly what's going to happen...5 books from now. Also, we still have a more few things ... Show More
59m 59s
Jul 2023
488: ASoS Tyrion V (repost)
Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. How many podcasters does it take to pronounce Jalabhar Xho correctly? Come for the Dornish jokes, but stay for the introduction of Oberyn Martell, who lives up to the hype, somehow. Is Oberyn too sexy for his shirt? Is Willas the founder of t ... Show More
37m 30s
Mar 2020
313: AGoT Tyrion II (repost)
<p>Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. A mind needs a book as Winterfell needs a job fair. Were Benjen Stark & Howland Reed co-authoring Rhaegar & Lyanna fan fiction? The Boltons don't dick around with library late fees. Everyone is Jon's uncle, but were the Targaryens really t ... Show More
33m 5s
Nov 2023
503: ASoS Tyrion VI (repost)
Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Joffrey doesn’t know when to just take a win, but Tyrion knows when to pull out the Michael Jackson popcorn gif. Cersei had one job! We decide we prefer a Benadryl timeout. And we learn that Elia was an afterthought because Tywin is the real ... Show More
29m 29s
Jul 2022
ASOIAF 2: A Storm Of Swords, Chapters- 38 & 39
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1h 58m
May 2022
428: ACoK Tyrion XI (repost)
<p>Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Tyrion prepares King's Landing for the coming battle...by holding office hours. Jacelyn Bywater continues to tell it like it is. Hallyne is super pumped about productivity increases in wildfire production, and Tyrion won't hear what Shae i ... Show More
43m 36s