A Scene of Ice and Fire

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Ep. 45: Littlefinger III Apr 24, 2018

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On the latest podcast, Andrew and Manu grapple with one of Game of Thrones' most explicit examples of sexposition to date with Littlefinger's monologuing and then talk about the positives of one of the show's better original scenes -- Theon trying to intimidate Osha before Luwin shuts him down. Jon also gets some bad news about his uncle. More on that later.

Lots of show notes for this one, so try to check those out!

An example performance of the famous opening soliloquy from Richard III; also a site where Sir Ian McKellan explains it
Alt Shift X on the rumored Northern Conspiracy
Not a Cast on the difference between how George R.R. Martin writes Wildlings vs. the Dothraki
Our season 7 reviews
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Ep. 44: Title Quote Siren! Apr 17, 2018

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Andrew and Manu celebrate the 7th nameday of the Game of Thrones TV series by beginning the 7th episode of that fateful first season! This episode is called "You Win or You Die," and Cersei not only says the name of the episode in her scene with Ned Stark discussing her children -- she also says the name of the show! Exciting times, to be sure.

Before all that though, we are introduced to the intimidating Lannister family patriarch, Tywin, who dresses down the normally unflappable Jaime in the first scene of the episode. Stay tuned at the end for Manu talking about his upcoming Con of Thrones appearance.

Tywin talks to Arya about his father, Tytos; also see Tywin's narration about Tytos in the "History & Lore" feature
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Ep. 43: Viserys Gets His Crown Mar 29, 2018

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It's time to close the book on "A Golden Crown," so it's also time for Andrew and Manu to close the book on one Viserys Targaryen, who overplays his small hand and ends up dead at Khal Drogo's hands from a molten gold crown present. Whoops!

In the two other scenes, Theon grudgingly has to bid Ros adieu since she is heading south to King's Landing, and Ned has his "eureka!" moment about Joffrey's parentage when telling his daughters that they must leave the city. This podcast is not from the mouths of babes, but hey! It's a podcast. Enjoy.

Compare the scene settings between Ros & Theon's goodbye and Jaime & Brienne's fight
Thrones "History & Lore" feature on the origins of House Baratheon
Follow Andrew's MLB.com writing on Cut4 in 2018; articles will also be listed weekly at his own site
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Ep. 42: Bronn v. Vardis Mar 20, 2018

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Official business is definitely afoot in the penultimate podcast of "A Golden Crown." Standing in for Robert, Ned responds to reports of chaos in the Riverlands with the bold move of calling for the Mountain's head and for Tywin to come to court. Bronn then fights for Tyrion's life against Ser Vardis in The Vale and Joffrey gives a Lannister necklace to an extremely smitten Sansa.

Andrew and Manu discuss the ramifications of Ned's power play, compare the trial by combat to the book, and marvel at the beginnings of sassy Sansa with her septa.

"Not a Cast" on Septa Mordane in Arya I, A Game of Thrones
Watchers on the Wall on Sansa's hair & wardrobe
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Ep. 41: These Are My Confessions Mar 07, 2018

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Sit down, kick back, and listen to Andrew and Manu on Tyrion Lannister getting a meeting with Lysa Arryn through Mord and the majesty of his "confession." A little bit of the history of trial by combat is also mentioned, as is Robert Baratheon's fateful hunt and his confrontation with Renly about just how good those "good ol' days" were.

Take it away, Dinklage.

The highly-recommended "Not a Cast"
"Binge Mode" on trial by combat
Patton Oswalt's Tyrion-esque "Parks & Rec" filbuster
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Ep. 40: Gummy Bear Horse Heart Feb 28, 2018

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"A Golden Crown" continues, as Tyrion pleads with Mord the jailer, Syrio urges Arya to focus on her training and not grieve too much on her family's troubles, and Dany wins Dothraki favor by consuming a horse heart. Jorah and Viserys watch the adulation, and a jealous Viserys tries to steal the dragon eggs.

The last scene in particular leaves plenty for Andrew and Manu to talk about with Viserys' somewhat-legitimate gripes and the revelations of Jorah's feelings for Dany.

Ep. 39: Legend of Stark: Ned's Awakening Feb 20, 2018

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Andrew and Manu watch the beginning of "A Golden Crown," which starts off with a rude awakening for Ned Stark, as Robert & Cersei are at his bedside, ready to cause some immediate strife. After a quick trip across the Narrow Sea to Daenerys trying to heat up a dragon egg, we jump to the North, where Bran can ride a horse again. That only causes trouble for Robb and Theon, though, who must save him from a group wildlings that includes future fan favorite Osha. Oh, and they're arguing, too.

Ready to break down the conflicts? Let's go.

Ep. 38: Ned v. Jaime Feb 14, 2018

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Andrew and Manu watch and comment as the plots from "The Wolf and the Lion" come to a head in its final segments. We meet Lysa Arryn, who wastes no time throwing Tyrion in a terrifying sky cell, Loras encourages Renly to step up and press his claim, Cersei & Robert have a rare and emotionally powerful heart-to-heart, and finally, Jaime takes on Ned outside Littlefinger's brothel.

Shit gets real (RIP Jory), and not just in the fight. The Robert/Cersei scene has so much to explore. Dive in!

Ep. 37: Ned's Walk-off Feb 06, 2018

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Tensions are brewing in Westeros, moreso than usual! Andrew and Manu talk about Yoren informing Ned of Catelyn kidnapping Tyrion, just as that duo arrives at the Bloody Gate of the Vale (where Bronn utters an iconic line). Then, Ned and Robert get in a heated argument at a Small Council meeting over whether or not to kill the now-pregnant Daenerys. Ned rage quits over it, but is kept from leaving King's Landing by Littlefinger, who convinces him to make one more stop.

Let's get feisty.

Ep. 36: Spying on the Spider Jan 30, 2018

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Manu has a wonderful cat. His name is Gendry and he is a beautiful boy. This comes up in this episode since Arya chases after a cat (possibly the Targaryen kitty, Balerion).

Oh yeah, and he also talked about "The Wolf and the Lion" with Andrew, specifically the scenes with Varys chatting with Ned and then Illyrio while Arya overhears in the dungeons. Littlefinger found out about it too, and he mentions it during a tête-à-tête with Varys.

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