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The Shadow of Summerhall: Aerys & Rhaegar (spoilers)
This episode delves deep into Aerys, Rhaella, and Rhaegar Targaryen, and we also discuss other characters impacted by Summerhall. There's talk of how the Mad King could wreak havoc on the Seven Kingdoms even now. Of course, our main focus...
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The Tragedy of Summerhall
The Tragedy of Summerhall was a spectacular attempt by Aegon V to hatch dragon eggs, and it failed spectacularly, killing most to all of the participants plus at least some, probably most of, the witnesses. Summerhall has some really surprising...
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The Tragedy of Summerhall – The Full Story With Theories
A deep dive into Summerhall. What went wrong, who caused it, prophecies, dragon eggs, death & destruction, Jenny's song.
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Ten Warriors at the Tower of Joy
They were seven, facing three. In the dream as it had been in life. One of the most important and hotly debated central mysteries in A Song of Ice and Fire is "what happened at the Tower of Joy?". Most of...
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The Winds of Winter: Vale Preview Chapter (mega spoilers)
Ash and Aziz devour this new Winds of Winter chapter as if it were a 12 foot tall lemon cake. A 12 foot tall lemon cake threatened by a pimply gingerlad. Like so many of the Alayne chapters, and anything...
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The Pardon of Barristan Selmy by King Robert Baratheon
After the Battle of the Trident, Robert Baratheon, Eddard Stark and others had a decision on their hands. Barristan the Bold, one of the greatest knights in the realm, lay badly wounded after suffering 3 or more wounds during the...
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Blackfyre Rebellions: Part 2 – Daeron II the Good (spoiler free)
The son of Aegon the Unworthy had a lot to deal with after his father's deathbed decree. Guest Steven Attewell of Race for the Iron Throne joins us in this episode. We cover Daeron II, whether or not he actually...
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The Heresies of Septon Barth (spoilers)
A detailed look at the life, times and works of the man who knows the most about the "higher mysteries". Want to learn more about dragons, ravens, or why the seasons are so crazy? You do not want to miss...
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Blackfyre Rebellions: Part 1 – Aegon IV the Unworthy (spoiler free)
This episode covers the life of Aegon IV the Unworthy, the man who fathered the Blackfyre Rebellions. A King who used the Iron Throne to serve his needs, caring little for the realm. Aegon IV made life miserable for his...
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Religion & Magic: Part 4 – Night’s King (spoilers)
Apart from Night’s King, topics include kinslaying, the blue eyes of the Others & Wights, Night’s Queen, and the Lands of Always Winter. Plus we talk about Coldhands, Stannis, Bran, Melisandre, Roose Bolton and Jon Snow. Listen to the rest...
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