HOTD - A House of the Dragon Podcast

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Maester Class: Biter is a Squisher Oct 09, 2023

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What is a squisher? And does Arya encounter a squisher in the fellow called Biter?

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Electric Bookaloo: Theon III (Clash) Oct 05, 2023

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Theon begins a war with himself. Dr. Iain MacInnis discusses parallels with Theon and history. Anthony puts forth his theory that Theon is "Dark Davos." Elysia from Wool-Shift-Dust talks Wheel of Time. Then Dr. Laura Young introduces International Relations with Ice-and-Fire examples. Check out Young's book.

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Maester Class: Old Gods and New Oct 02, 2023

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Boston University's Philip Haberkern answers a question about religious violence in a world of religious pluralism.

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Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion VIII (Clash) Sep 28, 2023

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Tyrion seizes the opportunity to wed Joffrey to the very bedable Margaery Tyrell. Cersei feels the remnants of her political power slipping away and Littlefinger climbs another rung of the ladder. This is the first of two interviews with Professor Jan Dolittle Wilson about Tyrion's peak in A Clash of Kings.

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Maester Class: Howland Reed's Floating Castle Sep 25, 2023

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In Clash, Meera Reed claims that her father's castle moves. Archeological evidence from iron-age crannogs might provide some clues.

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Electric Bookaloo: Bran V (Clash) Sep 21, 2023

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Is Jojen a good interpreter of dreams? And what's the deal with medieval werewolves? Phil Haberkern is back to talk about all this and more. Then Pádraig MacCarron considers whether fighting with a net is chivalrous.

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Maester Class: Jon Snow as Arthur-type Sep 18, 2023

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Dr. Iain MacInnis considers historical analogues to Jon Snow.

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Electric Bookaloo: Jon 4 Sep 14, 2023

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This Jon chapter offers the best evidence yet that Bran is communicating from the future. Magic is afoot at the foot of the Fist of the First Men. Anthony is joined by Melanie, Jarod, and Robyn to discuss. Stephanie Barbé Hammer talks about her new book. Participate in Steph's zoom class!

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Maester Class: Nine-foot Tall Elephant-riding Warrior Lady Sep 11, 2023

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Dr. Jana Matthews suggests a historical analogue for Brienne of Tarth.

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Electric Bookaloo: Catelyn IV Sep 07, 2023

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Fare thee well Renly! We see one of the most powerful pieces removed from the board by way of dark magic. Keith and Braedon Kelly break down this hinge chapter.

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