After seeing episode 604 of HBO’s Game of Thrones, “Book of the Stranger”, Jim wants to shout from the rooftops “TARGARYENS ARE FIREPROOF!!” I desperately want to argue with him, but he’s right. About this particular Targaryen in this TV show version of Westeros, anyway, and it was admittedly cool. Me, I liked the emotional heft and tingles from the Sansa an ... 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
Jun 2016
116: Game of Thrones 6×07
Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Comma rails on poor kindergarten theater productions, while the rest of us fight over who gets to adopt Lyanna Mormont. Asha's on Kraken Spring Break and Jaime's hips aren't lying, Daddy really did wear the Lannister armor better. Sandor is s ... Show More
1h 17m
Jun 2020
324: AGoT Bran IV
<p>Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. *This episode has a few sound issues, sorry!* Nan has all of the best stories, and Robb has the weight of the world on his shoulders. Bran, like the rest us, just wants everything back the way it used to be. Also, we want those ice spiders ... Show More
26m 17s
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
Jun 2016
117: Game of Thrones 6×08
Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Reunited and it feels so good! Bronn is one of us, but is he also Jaime’s DUFF? Brienne says Jaime’s just a friend, but the hearteyes and chin quivers tell us that he’s got what she needs. The Hound pisses on Lady Stoneheart (literally), whil ... Show More
1h 15m
May 2016
EW's Game of Thrones Weekly S6 Ep4: Naked and Unafraid
Darren and James debate Dany’s covert superpower and fiery clothing-optional vengeance. We also talk about those reunited siblings, the Great Southern Conspiracy, the Great Northern Conspiracy, and explore the possibility that Ramsay Bolton might not be such a nice guy. Tweet que ... Show More
36m 58s
Jul 2016
120: Game of Thrones Season 6 Recap
Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. We take the podcast live and raise the banners for Lord Edmure. There’s a Close The Door drinking game and no one told us? Get out! Is Selwyn Tarth a secret dragon rider, or are we going to have to add that to our list of failed predictions? ... Show More
1h 6m