History of Westeros (Game of Thrones)
Come obsess over A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones with us! Our show is an enthusiastic and heavily-detailed look at the past, present and future of Westeros and the realms beyond.
George RR Martin in Conversation: HOW Interviews GRRM! (2022)
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Podcast Episodes
House Mallister: Above the Rest
Thousands of years ago, Torgon the Latecomer was defeated and much of his Riverlands holdings were seized by House Mallister, who made themselves kings in turn. Ten years ago, Balon Greyjoy sent his eldest son Rodrik to…
House Fossoway: A Taste of Glory
Descended from Foss the Archer and Garth Greenhand, the Fossoways have a presence throughout history starting with the First Men all the way through to ASOIAF. They feature characters all over the spectrum: heroic Raymun…
Game of Thrones at the End of Ancient Greece - Part 4
Thebes (led by Pelopidas and Epaminondas) and Sparta (led by Agesilaus) head inexorably towards a massive showdown… a bloody contest that remains legendary to this day - a historical treasure trove and an amazing story a…
Blackfyre Rebellions: Part 3 - Daemon Blackfyre
Aziz is joined by returning guest Steven Attewell (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…
Three Baratheon Bastards – Gendry, Edric Storm and Mya Stone
According to Maggy the Frog, King Robert fathered 16 bastards. But three of them are of particular importance to ASOIAF in ways we have yet to see. Three of these royal children have endgames for us to speculate on. Mya…
Blackfyre Rebellions: Part 2 - Daeron II the Good
The son of Aegon the Unworthy had a lot to deal with after his father's deathbed decree. Guest Steven Attewell joins Aziz in discussing this monarch, and whether or not he actually deserved to be called "the Good". Speci…
Blackfyre Rebellions: Part 1 - Aegon the Unworthy
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. He made life miserable for his sister…
Serwyn of the Mirror Shield
Serwyn of the Mirror Shield is one of the most frequently cited heroic legends... Dunk and Egg watched Tanselle re-enact his life! His deeds bring to mind many parallels to famous figures like Barristan the Bold, Ser Cri…
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 Wrap-Up
Our wrap-up on season 1 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and speculation on what's to come in season 2!AKOTSK Intro by Bran the Builder - linktr.ee/Br4nTheBuilderShirts (w/ AKOTSK) -…
The Tragic Targaryen True Knight (Baelor Breakspear Part 2)
Not long after he became Breakspear, Baelor became embroiled in a series of famous events that made him a living legend. This episode coves his family life through the Blackfyre Rebellion, his time as Hand of the King an…
