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 of magic, physics defying creatures, and powerful gods. But it’s precisely that ... Show More
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
Jul 2024
TYRION LANNISTER knows how to play the Game...of Thrones SHRINK THE BOX
Ben and Nemone put Tyrion Lannister from Game of Thrones on the couch. Tyrion doesn’t conform to society’s norms. How does he use that to his advantage? He’s booksmart, cunning and the most open-minded man in Westeros. This ‘half-man’ is, in fact, three times as impressive as any ... Show More
43m 59s
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
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
Feb 2020
308: AGoT Tyrion I (repost)
<p>Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Meet Tyrion Lannister: Librarian Approved. George, why you burnin' all the bacon? Is it a Westerosi hangover cure? And don't think you can hide that hot Nedbert action from our eagle eyes. Jaime knows a seamstress and isn't afraid to use ... Show More
1h 2m
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
Mar 2021
365: AGoT Tyrion VIII (repost)
<p>Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. We think GRRM should pretend that sex is a suckling pig, while we're all going to pretend that a ruffled Bronn is really just a delightfully cheeky bird. Comma goes to the mat for Kevan Lannister, while we discover that his brother Tywin s ... Show More
39m 37s
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
Aug 2021
385: ACoK Tyrion II (repost)
Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Tyrion's new cook sounds like a contender on the Westeros version of Top Chef. Janos Slynt can't keep his mouth shut, but still doesn't know when he should start spilling secrets. Varys and Tyrion start their bromance, Bronn reveals his true ... Show More
47m 24s