The Ghosts of Harrenhal: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast (ASOIAF)

Apr 29 2024 133
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Join us, as we venture chapter-by-chapter through the books in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" (ASOIAF) series, by George R.R. Martin. We will discuss the details of a chapter, provide insights, give background information, and hit you with other tidbits that we find interesting. However, one thing we won't do is give spoilers! So come, let us be your guides on this epic journey. Follow us on Twitter at @GhostsHarrenhal, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, Discord, and YouTube!

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Chapter Ten - Sansa 1 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Apr 29 2024 57 mins  
Sansa considers the two sides of Petyr Baelish’s character. She witnesses Marillion falsely implicating himself in the murder of Lysa Arryn, and Nestor Royce being wooed by Baelish. Simon and Mackelly wonder if these life-lessons are standing her in good stead.Chapter Review:Sansa is being kept awake by Marillion’s singing. A problem with those sky-cells being so open. Apparent

Chapter Nine - Brienne 2 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Apr 22 2024 51 mins  
Brienne continues to search for Sansa Stark. None of her leads pan out in Duskendale. But not all is lost, she gets a fancy sigil on her shield. She considers Sansa’s possible alternative locations and gets awfully close to the truth. She discovers that a familiar face (to us) is following her. Simon and Jenny wish Brienne would follow her instincts.Chapter Review:Brienne of Tart

Chapter Eight - Jaime 1 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Apr 15 2024 67 mins  
Jaime might’ve bitten off more than he can chew with standing vigil over his father for seven days and nights. While battling sleep, he recalls his last conversation with Rhaegar Targaryen as well as his recent one with the chief undergaoler. He’s visited by Cersei and again rejects her plea to be Hand of the King. Finally, he brokers a lunch for Cersei and feeds her exact step

Chapter Seven - Cersei 2 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Apr 08 2024 72 mins  
Busy day for Queen Cersei. She fends off mourners expressing regret and vying for her favor and works to keep the Tyrells off the Small Council. She bonds with Qyburn before finally having a highly contentious dinner with her uncle. Mackelly and Simon are in shock that Kevan went there.Chapter Review:Queen Cersei Lannister and King Tommen kneel before her father Tywin’s body. The

Chapter Six - Arya 1 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Mar 25 2024 54 mins  
Arya arrives in Braavos. Inside the temple of the Many-Faced God, she meets a man who isn’t fooled by her aliases. He tests her on her fear of death, and she passes with flying colors. She hopes to feed a hunger, but it’s not for food. Mackelly and Simon wonder what it is she’s hungry for.Chapter Review:Arya Stark, or “Salty” as she’s known by the ship’s crew, sees th

Chapter Five - Samwell 1 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Mar 18 2024 67 mins  
Lord Commander Jon Snow sends Sam to Oldtown to earn his maester’s chain. Gilly, her baby, and maester Aemon are to go with him. Simon and Mackelly dream of a warmer future.Chapter Review:Samwell is scouring the Castle Black libraries for information on the Others. Pickings are surprisingly slim. He’s tired and hungry so he heads up to the castle. In the yard, he’s met by Edd

Chapter Four - Brienne 1 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Mar 11 2024 58 mins  
Brienne begins her wild goose chase in the hunt for Sansa Stark. She meets some unusual travelers on the road and makes some unexpected travel companions, on her way to Duskendale. She also learns that she’s not the only one looking for the Stark girl. Simon and Mackelly worry about saddle sores.Chapter Review:Armed with Oathkeeper, Brienne of Tarth rides through the Crownlands a

Chapter Three - Cersei 1 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Mar 04 2024 61 mins  
Cersei is awakened to the news that her father is dead. She can hardly believe it, but is not exactly broken up about it. At least her little brother is locked up and will be a head short by this evening. Ah, about that: he’s escaped. Mackelly and Simon spot many of Cersei’s character flaws, while ignoring their own.Chapter Review:Cersei dreams of sitting the Iron Throne. It’

Chapter Two - The Captain of Guards - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Feb 26 2024 62 mins  
Areo Hotah observes as Prince Doran Martell is visited by three Sand Snakes, each with a plan to seek revenge for their father Oberyn’s murder. The prince hears each niece out but makes no commitments. Doran does commit to sending Areo to round up all the Sand Snakes and confine them in the palace indefinitely. Simon and Mackelly worry about their venomous bite.Chapter Review:Are

Chapter One - The Prophet - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Feb 19 2024 59 mins  
Aeron “Damphair” Greyjoy, learns of his eldest brother Balon’s death and their brother Euron’s claiming the Sea Stone Chair. He is not happy with that outcome and calls for a kingsmoot to decide the next king. Simon and Mackelly consider the options.Chapter Review:Aeron Greyjoy is drowning men in the sea (to bring them back with the kiss of life) when news arrives that his