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Mar 2013
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S3 Ep1: A Cast of Kings S3E01 – Valar Do...

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Joanna and Dave discuss the much anticipated season 3 premiere of Game of Thrones.

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Corrections: 

  1. Winterfell is smoking in ruins during the opening credits.
  2. Per the comments below, the segment when Davos is quizzed on his loyalty does occur in the books.

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