HOTD - A House of the Dragon Podcast

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Electric Bookaloo: Bran III Mar 18, 2021

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A.Ron ranks his top five TV shows based on first seasons. Medievalist Jana Matthews talks about Bran and zoological symbolism. Steve and Anthony talk about Hot Pie, debate pineapple on pizza, and (gross!) spiders. Jan Doolittle Willson and I talk about Dany's outcome in the show.

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Gods of Thrones, vol. 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q8G7K9G

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Electric Bookaloo: Eddard III Mar 11, 2021

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A.Ron and Anthony compare the respective endings of the Godfather and Game of Thrones. Chad Carmichael covers Robert's interrogation of Arya after the direwolf incident. Steve talks about sharing drinks with Metallica and how he lost his nipple in a fire-related accident.

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Gods of Thrones, vol. 1: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Thrones-Pilgrims-Guide-Religions-ebook/dp/B07JLNZB9G
Gods of Thrones, vol. 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q8G7K9G

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Electric Bookaloo: Sansa I Mar 04, 2021

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A.Ron and Anthony disagree on who among the HBO cast is the worst actor. Medievalist Jana Matthews talks about Joffrey's metaphorical sword and Sansa's metaphorical box. Steve discusses the proper etiquette of decapitation and what to do with unwanted projectile spittle.

Video about the "Bolton Strid"

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Gods of Thrones, vol. 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q8G7K9G

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Electric Bookaloo: Catelyn III Feb 25, 2021

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A.Ron gives his nomination for the best villain in TV history. Alexis Goble and Anthony cover the famous catspaw attack (Catelyn III) and Steve explores the rules of smokeman-assassin gameplay.

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Gods of Thrones, vol. 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q8G7K9G

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Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion II Feb 18, 2021

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A.Ron admires Pedro Pascal's versatility. Language creator David Peterson (inventor of Dothraki, Valyrian, etc) covers Tyrion's second POV chapter and gives a proper etymology of the name "Vhagar." Steve is vexed by Mel's "smoke babies" and Anthony interviews Professor Chris Keith about ancient book culture.

Here's the link to Professor Keith's latest book via Oxford University Press.

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Gods of Thrones, vol. 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q8G7K9G

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Electric Bookaloo: Eddard II Feb 11, 2021

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A.Ron considers the suggestion that Lyanna Stark is the true villain of the series. Anthony and A.Ron debate which is better: Snake Eyes or Storm Shadow. Chad Carmichael experiences a rare moment of frustration with his beloved Ned Stark. Steve predicts that Joffrey will win the war of five kings and talks about the time that a dog peed on him.

AGOT words spoken list:

https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/ktt949/spoilers_main_a_ranking_of_how_many_words/

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Gods of Thrones, vol. 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q8G7K9G

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Electric Bookaloo: Daenerys II Feb 04, 2021

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A.Ron and Anthony talk trial by combat. Jan Wilson and Anthony discuss Dany's wedding night and the seeds planted for her larger story. Steve anticipates Sam's probable death, pirates, and monster trucks.

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Gods of Thrones, vol. 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q8G7K9G

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Electric Bookaloo: Jon II Jan 28, 2021

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A.Ron and Anthony talk about A.Ron's chin and compare Littlefinger to Amos (from the Expanse). Entertainment reporter Kim Renfro discusses Jon's relationship to Cat and Arya. She also reports on HBO's prequels. Steve and Anthony discuss Mel, Craster, and the best way to poison someone at church.

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Gods of Thrones, vol. 1: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Thrones-Pilgrims-Guide-Religions-ebook/dp/B07JLNZB9G
Gods of Thrones, vol. 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q8G7K9G

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Electric Bookaloo: Season One Bonus! Jan 14, 2021

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Psychologist Greg Webster offers analysis of the Hound, Arya, Ned, Benjen, and you! Steve and Anthony answer email and question the life choices of Ned. Anthony suggests an alternative theory about what Ned should have done.

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Anthony Le Donne is the co-author of the following books:

Gods of Thrones, vol. 1: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Thrones-Pilgrims-Guide-Religions-ebook/dp/B07JLNZB9G
Gods of Thrones, vol. 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q8G7K9G

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Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion I Jan 07, 2021

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A.Ron and Anthony mancrush on Tyrion for almost an hour. Steve reflects on Ned's passing and Dany's magical know-how. Does she know that she won't burn on the pyre? Heather checks in to discuss the pros and cons of sweaty men.

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