Tag: robert baratheon

The Brotherhood Without Banners
They began as King’s men on a mission - what seemed a clear cut case of heroes vs. villains. Even after the death of King Robert, the Brotherhood Without Banners remained a model of honor and duty, serving the common...
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Robert Baratheon’s IRL Inspiration – Edward IV
From the "GRRM vs. The Wars of the Roses" episode!
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Thoros of Myr
Join us for a look at the character Thoros of Myr - we'll follow their arc through their perspective rather than through the main narrative and discuss what's coming for them, what it's like through their eyes, etc. Smilebrilliant.com -...
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Valar Rereadis: AGOT – Part 8 of 11
Sansa III - The One Where Sansa Yells That Joff is not Like Robert aka the Gang Gets Sent Back to Winterfell (5:01) Eddard XII - The One Where Cersei Says “You Win or You Die” aka the Gang Figures...
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Valar Rereadis: AGOT – Part 2 of 11
Catelyn I - The One where they Hear Jon Arryn is Dead aka the Gang Learns Robert is Coming (4:55) Daenerys I - The One with the Marriage Pact aka the Gang Meets Drogo (25:21) Eddard I - The Gang...
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Blackfyre Rebellions: Part 3 – Daemon Blackfyre (spoiler free)
Aziz is joined by returning guest Steven Attewell (of Race for the Iron Throne) to discuss the legendary Daemon Blackfyre. The man, the myth, the sword, the rivalries, the immense popularity. Comparisons to Robert and Renly Baratheon, Aemon the Dragonknight...
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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 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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Bonus: The Wit & Wisdom of Stannis Baratheon (spoilers)
Stannis Baratheon Ash and Aziz delve into the humor and background of Stannis Baratheon, History of Westeros' pick for the series funniest character. Listening to this episode will not cause the loss of any fingertips, and we'll swear to that,...
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Blackfyre Rebellions: Part 3 – Daemon Blackfyre (2015)
Aziz is joined by returning guest Steven Attewell (of Race for the Iron Throne) to discuss the legendary Daemon Blackfyre. The man, the myth, the sword, the rivalries, the immense popularity. Comparisons to Robert and Renly Baratheon, Aemon the Dragonknight...
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