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Plots: The Riverlands Part 3 (spoilers)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URtUiBAllLQ

[row][column size=”1/2″] We discuss themes of aftermath, devastation and chaos at the end of the War of the Five Kings. Mostly through the eyes of Brienne and Jaime, we see topics that include the siege of Riverrun, the Quiet Isle, Harrenhal, Sandor Clegane, the Blackfish, and many others set in the Riverlands.[/column] [column size=”1/2″]Too many corpses, these days.[/column][/row]
[column size=”1/1″ center=”yes”]When morning broke the snow was ankle deep, and deeper in the godswood, where drifts had piled up under the trees.[/column]

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Bran Vras’ “Winterfell Behind Closed Doors (Winterfell Huis Clos)”

History: The Kingsguard (spoiler free)

[row][column size=”1/2″]Learn more about famous Kingsguard members like Prince Aemon the Dragonknight, Barristan the Bold, and Ser Arthur Dayne. There are no spoilers past A Storm of Swords.[/column] [column size=”1/2″]Some had been heroes, some weaklings, knaves, or cravens. Most were only men.[/column][/row]
[column size=”1/1″ center=”yes”]There are some technical difficulties in this episode that are edited out of the audio version. Please listen to that for a better experience, or go ahead and laugh at the video when one of us forgets to unmute our mic![/column]

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Plots: Varys & Illyrio (spoilers)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5kpdAxwxb0

[row][column size=”1/2″]In this episode, Aziz, Steve, and Ashaya continue their series on Varys and Illyrio. This is the spoiler filled installment in which their origins, motives, and “Young Griff” are discussed.[/column] [column size=”1/2″]When Maelys the Monstrous died upon the Stepstones, it was the end of the male line of House Blackfyre.[/column][/row]
[column size=”1/1″ center=”yes”]Young Griff, the boy is called. There never was a nobler lad.[/column]

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History: Varys & Illyrio (spoiler free)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTwLtncBW-I

[row][column size=”1/2″]In this spoiler-free first installment, Steve, Aziz, and Ashaya discuss what we have learned about Varys and Illyrio as of the first three books.[/column] [column size=”1/2″]Power resides where men believe it resides. No more and no less.[/column][/row]
[column size=”1/1″ center=”yes”]A 3 headed dragon has been born in Qarth, and is the wonder of the city.[/column]

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History: Clegane, Payne, Cassel, Mormont, Tarly (spoiler free)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG6jGrp0VAg

[row][column size=”1/2″]A spoiler free edition where Aziz and Steve discuss some of the houses that have supportive roles within the A Song of Ice and Fire universe and the TV show, Game of Thrones. We have a very special guest in this episode: Larry of OTAKU ASSEMBLE! Learn about houses Clegane, Payne, Cassel, Mormont, and Tarly![/column] [column size=”1/2″]I am no knight. I spit on them and their vows. My brother is a knight.[/column][/row]
[column size=”1/1″ center=”yes”]He made a splendid headsman. He had never botched an execution, and seldom required as much as a second stroke. And there was something about his silence that inspired terror. Seldom had a King’s Justice seemed so well fitted for his office.[/column]

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Plots: Oldtown & The Citadel (spoilers)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gooR3zU3dY

[row][column size=”1/2″]In this episode, Steve, Aziz & Ashaya discuss maesters, Oldtown, and House Hightower through A Dance with Dragons. Individual maesters, including Marwyn the Mage, are covered.[/column] [column size=”1/2″]The grey sheep have closed their eyes, but the mastiff sees the truth. Old powers waken. Shadows stir. An age of wonder and terror will soon be upon us, an age for gods and heroes.[/column][/row]
[column size=”1/1″ center=”yes”]The sphinx is the riddle, not the riddler.[/column]

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History: Oldtown & The Citadel (spoiler free)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gVID7JUQJE

[row][column size=”1/2″]This week, Aziz and Steve are joined by Ashaya for a spoiler free discussion on Oldtown and the Citadel. This conversation takes us up through the book A Clash of Kings and season two of Game of Thrones.[/column] [column size=”1/2″]Flowery as a perfumed dowager.[/column][/row]
[column size=”1/1″ center=”yes”]I am a maester chained and sworn. My order serves. We give counsel, not commands.[/column]

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The Winds of Winter: Dornish Preview Chapter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nw10sDOWeg

[row][column size=”1/2″]A very thorough discussion of the Arianne spoiler (early release) chapter from the Winds of Winter. Includes character analysis, historical context, predictions/theories, a keen eye for detail and of course, a sense of humor.[/column] [column size=”1/2″]War is happening, and this time Dorne will not be spared.[/column][/row]
[column size=”1/1″ center=”yes”]They were dancing. In my dream. And everywhere the dragons danced the people died.[/column]

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The Arianne spoiler chapter on George R.R. Martin’s site.

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