House of Fire & Blood

Nov 09 2024 51 ep. 119 mins 10

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What if George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood was written more like HBO's House of the Dragon? Caroline and Gretchen analyze Martin's work from this perspective and search for the hidden stories in the text.

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War is Bad, It is Known - Episode 50 The Dying of the Dragons: The Red and the Gold Part 4

Nov 09 2024 159 mins

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis with The Dying of the Dragons: The Red and the Gold, Part 4. A little whoopsie-doodle in the Gullet results in Jace's untimely but very thematically significant demise, which spurs Rhaenyra to invade Kind's Landing. That's definitely what happened! She has no other reason! Also we can't escape worms. Check out Pat Loller's TikTok @patlo

LITERALLY Spelunking for Dragon Eggs - Episode 49 The Dying of the Dragons: the Red and the Gold Part 3

Oct 25 2024 135 mins

Caroline and Gretchen are joined yet again by friend-of-the-pod, Phil! The group continue their analysis with The Dying of the Dragons: The Red and the Gold Part 3. Team Black rubs their scheming hands together as they decide to evilly *checks notes* let commoners try to ride dragons and earn a lordship. Justice for Nettles! See Phil's cool A Song of Ice and Fire content on the Tik

Our Power of Friendship Grows - Episode 48 The Dying of the Dragons: The Red and the Gold Part 2

Oct 19 2024 124 mins

Caroline and Gretchen are joined by YET ANOTHER FRIEND, Phil! The group continue their analysis with The Dying of the Dragons: The Red and the Gold Part 2. Rook's Rest is under siege and Rhaenyra, too cowardly to fight and disabled by her wandering womb, send Rhaenys instead. Meanwhile, "King" Aegon flies into battle himself! What a smart and brave plan that definitely won't go wro

The Princess Trap - Episode 47 The Dying of The Dragons: The Red and the Gold Part 1

Oct 11 2024 131 mins

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis with The Dying of The Dragons: The Red and the Gold Part 1. Otto Hightower loses his job as Hand of the King for doing too much diplomacy, so The Smartest King Aegon appoints Crustacean Cole as his new Hand - an "iron fist," as the kids say ;-) Luckily George R.R. Martin watched The Parent Trap in the 90s and hilarity ensues!Join our Di

Thanks George - Episode 46 A Son for a Son Part 2

Sep 28 2024 137 mins

TRIGGER WARNING episode, child death :-/Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis with The Dying of the Dragons: A Son for a Son Part 2. Lord Boros' clever daughter says "No balls!" to Almond Targaryen, so he definitely intentionally chomps Lucerys. In response, Daemon says "I read my bible!" and demands an eye for an eye, killing Prince Jaehaerys. Thanks George!Join our Discor

Muscled Like Ned Stark's Fantasy - Episode 45 A Son for a Son Part 1

Sep 13 2024 102 mins

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis with a The Dying of the Dragons: A Son for a Son Part 1. The EVHUL Blacks begin the war with very violent diplomacy around Westeros. Jacaerys goes North and makes BFFs with Craigen Stark, while Daemon has a perfectly normal time at Harrenhal. How evil!Join our Discord! Don't worry we're cool https://discord.gg/3XvvwpgQuestions or commen

Baby's First Patriarchy - Episode 44 The Blacks and the Greens Part 3

Sep 06 2024 149 mins

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis with a The Dying of the Dragons: The Blacks and the Greens Part 3. Rhaenyra's advantages are few as she only has a max of 14 dragons at her disposal, and Aegon is definitely strong and totally not a potential kinslayer. Also, the patriarchy is bad. Join our Discord! Don't worry we're cool https://discord.gg/3XvvwpgQuestions or comments?

But What About Our Queen? Said a Surprising Number of Smallfolk Actually - Episode 43 The Blacks and the Greens Part 2

Aug 29 2024 115 mins

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis with a The Dying of the Dragons: The Blacks and the Greens Part 2. Rhaenyra's dad dies and she has the AUDACITY to be upset and also curse during labor. Meanwhile the Greens execute their immaculate "plan" and Aegon has the biggest crowds, you've never seen such crowds! Nobody has crowds like this!Join our Discord! Don't worry we're coo

Defenestration Cole - Episode 42 The Blacks and the Greens Part 1

Aug 14 2024 113 mins

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis with a The Dying of the Dragons: The Blacks and the Greens Part 1. When an unfortunate servant notices that Viserys is RIP, the Green council gathers to discuss very real and legitimate laws that exist and happen to support their position! And Alicent ignores the leopards preparing to eat her face.Join our Discord! Don't worry we're coo

The Back-Up Blondies - Episode 41 A Question of Succession Part 5

Aug 08 2024 175 mins

Gretchen and Caroline are joined by friend-of-the-show Nick! Yay! The group continues their analysis with a Question of Succession Part 5. Viserys, the most indecisive king, weirdly keeps defending his daughter as heir, while Rhaenyra marries her uncle and has his kids (this is good I promise?). Join our Discord! Don't worry we're cool https://discord.gg/3Xvvwpg Questions or commen