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

Mar 03 2025 288 ep. 62 mins 189
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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 Five - Tyrion 2 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Mar 03 2025 65 mins  
Send us a text Tyrion and Illyrio Mopatis are trapped in a closed palanquin, hidden from the world, with just each other’s voices for company. Mackelly and Simon try to imagine what that must be like. Chapter Review: Tyrion Lannister and Illyrio Mopatis leave Pentos in a closed palanquin. Nobody can know of Tyrion’s presence or destination. He thinks that between the sailors an

Chapter Four - Bran 1 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Feb 24 2025 54 mins  
Send us a text Bran and company are north of the Wall. Things are bleak but Coldhands protects them from those who would do them harm, and brings back some meat to roast. Simon and Jenny throw up in the back of their throats. Chapter Review: Bran Stark rides on Hodor’s shoulders, Meera and an increasingly frail Jojen ride on Coldhands elk. Coldhands keeps his face obscured, but t

Chapter Three - Jon 1 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Feb 17 2025 66 mins  
Send us a text Jon has a wolf dream and wakes to face a trying day. He meets with Stannis and disappoints him by rejecting the king’s plan to assume control of the abandoned Night’s Watch castles. Afterward, he talks with Melisandre who gives him an ominous warning. Simon and Mackelly interpret her meaning. Chapter Review: Ghost races along the Wall in the night. As he runs, he

Chapter Two - Daenerys 1 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Feb 10 2025 64 mins  
Send us a text Daenerys learns that the Sons of the Harpy are bold enough to murder her Unsullied and her dragons are wild enough to eat children. It’s not a great day. Mackelly and Simon consider the cost of ambition. Chapter Review: Daenerys Targaryen is roused before dawn to see the body of her Unsullied Stalwart Shield’s body. He’s been murdered by the Sons of the Harpy,

Chapter One - Tyrion 1 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Feb 03 2025 62 mins  
Send us a text Tyrion arrives in Pentos wallowing in self-pity. His plans for revenge against his family are dismissed by Illyrio Mopatis who has a much better idea for the Iron Throne - a three-headed dragon. Simon and Mackelly say hello to their little friend. Chapter Review: Tyrion Lannister drinks himself into oblivion while confined below decks on a ship. He doesn’t know whe

Prologue - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Jan 27 2025 59 mins  
Send us a text Varamyr Sixskins flies a bit too close to the sun and ends up dead. Just when his day looked like it couldn’t get any worse he possibly inadvertently creates an immortal enemy. Simon and Mackelly consider the state of the Free Folk. Chapter Review: The wildling army is in fragmented disarray. Rumors abound of where to go, who to follow, and what to do next. None of

Chapter Forty-Five - Samwell 5 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Jan 20 2025 79 mins  
Send us a text A Feast for Crows comes to an end when Sam reaches Oldtown and the Citadel. He gives his news to Alleras, as well as Maester Marwyn who promptly departs for Essos. Simon, Jenny, and Mackelly review the murder’s banquet. Chapter Review: The Cinnamon Wind makes its way through the Redwyne Straits towards Oldtown. Signs of the trouble being caused by the Iron Born are

Chapter Forty-Four - Jaime 7 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Jan 13 2025 73 mins  
Send us a text Jaime won Riverrun but lost the Blackfish. He confirms that Jeyne Westerling is not pregnant with Robb Stark’s child and gives Sybell her rewards for her scheming as well as a piece of his mind. He learns that Ryman Frey is dead and that Cersei is in trouble. Neither concern him much, as he ignores Cersei’s plea for help. Simon and Mackelly set their quills down.

Chapter Forty-Three - Cersei 10 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Jan 06 2025 78 mins  
Send us a text Cersei’s day goes from an extreme high to an extreme low. She airs the charges against Margaery to the entire court and knows the young queen is in hot water now. However, when Cersei visits the High Septon she discovers that she might’ve cooked her own goose as well. Mackelly and Simon take the temperature of the situation. Chapter Review: Queen Cersei Lannister

Outtakes from The Ghosts of Harrenhal - 2024

Dec 23 2024 14 mins  
Send us a text Please enjoy some of the flubs, confusion, and mishaps that we suffered through this year and then compiled just for you. Thank you all for being part of this journey. Support the show Support us: Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott B