This month on Game of Groans, Emily is joined by Veronica Hugger from Fat Loss Success Stories to talk about Episode 7 of Season 2, A Man Without Honor. They discuss eunuchs, Robin Roberts, foreshadowing, poor Theon, Jon Snow's virginity, that Tywin sees himself in Arya, the Hound has lots of issues, every person in Qarth is over the top, Cersei letting some walls down, the theme of survival and that Qarth is a plot device. Additionally, Emily finds Jaime charming and her knowledge of who is in ...
Aug 11, 2020•1 hr 4 min
This month on Game of Groans, Emily is joined by Lauren Lapid, host of Rookies in the Real World to talk about Episode 6 of Season 2, The Old Gods and the New. They discuss the Iron Price, a Ned Stark throwback, Tywin being paternal, the size of Myrcella's boat, where Jorah is, the Hound saving the day, Catelyn Stark cockblocking Robb, Harry Potter spoilers, Star Wars, Osha being a badass and Jon's false sense of honor. Additionally, Lauren and Emily decide that Jon Snow is the brooding emo kid,...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr
This month on Game of Groans, Emily is joined by Jay Davis from Super Bracket Bros to talk about Episode 5 of Season 2, The Ghost of Harrenhal. They discuss Brienne's obsession with Renly, Stannis is the next best Baratheon, Melisandre being TOO mysterious, that Iron Islanders are the worst, Tywin/Tyrion similarities, that Sam is the Lord of Exposition, shadow demons do not indicate healthy relationships, that Jon isn't helpful, and a shirtless Gendry. Additionally, Jay says he wants a Tyrion si...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 23 min
This fifth month on Game of Groans, Emily is joined by Andrew Kimball from Level Playing Field to talk about Episode 4 of Season 2, What is Dead May Never Die. They discuss how Robb doesn't have a great war plan, that Joffrey is literally unstable, that Emily finds the Hound fascinating, how Qarth is pronounced, that Little Finger has no game, how suddenly Daenerys is the Mother of Dragons, Tyrion doing Tryion things, giant bugs, and a DEMON SHADOW BABY. Additionally, Emily and Andrew are glad t...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 13 min
This pandemic month on Game of Groans, Emily is joined by Joanna Hagan-Young of The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret to talk about Episode 3 of Season 2, What is Dead May Never Die. They discuss manly relationships, how coming back for people is not a recurring theme, children of the forest, how fashionable Renly is, that Shae is a whiny cow, gravity defying dresses, good cinematography, trauma and that Harrenhall is a big scary haunted castle. Emily complains that she still doesn't like the theme music...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 18 min
This month on Game of Groans, Emily is joined by Chris Heck, co-host of GeeK KetchUP , to talk about Episode 2 of Season 2, The Night Lands. They discuss how Sam has no chill, Dany's costume change, terrifying rope bridges, Bron's promotion, the definition of "blood of my blood" aka the Dothraki ride or dies, the one time this show is actually funny, a dope kraken fireplace, social commentary, and Westeros TMZ. Chris points out the episode title in the dialogue, Emily states her distaste for Jor...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 26 min
It is a new year and a new season of Game of Thrones! Emily is joined by Jordan Blair, host of the Dreamful Podcast , to talk about the first episode of Season 2, The North Remembers. They discuss how the Hound is like Severus Snape, Tyrion is still a boss, Jorah's sexy eyes, if books are a sexy gift, that Melisandre is a damn witch, if sorcery can be a hobby, Catelyn Stark is a lesser version of Molly Weasley, and that power is indeed power. There is also a real time fact check, Emily makes a w...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 11 min
In this season finale episode, Emily is once again joined by her husband Chase to discuss Episode 10 Fire and Blood. Chase and Emily discuss how Shaggydog is a terrible pet name, every good castle has a head stick wall, the proud dad moment for Tyrion, how much blood is at a beheading, Jaime is the Ricky Bobby of Game of Thrones, that Emily listens to her own podcast, Lord of the Rings, sports analogies, imprinting between Jon and Commander Mormont and FUCKING DRAGOOOOOONNNSSSSS!!!!! Season 2 wi...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Emily is joined by Allison Maldonado (with small informative guest appearance by her husband Jorge) to talk about Episode 9. In this episode, Emily and Allison take a long time to start talking about the episode, Emily doubts her MCU knowledge, Allison reveals she's held a saber, there's an overuse of the phrase "familial bonds", Allison thinks Shae's mouth is dumb, it's decided that Sansa and Cersei have stupid hair and ponytail beards are weird. New episodes are available ever...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 15 min
In this week's episode, Emily is joined by Jorge Maldonado (with special guest appearance by Allison Maldonado) to discuss Episode 8. They talk about how Syrio is definitely dead, Varys should just "do better", who is training the ravens to send messages, how traumatized the kid who plays Robin must be, how the Dothrakis don't have a medic, Rickon is a creepy little kid and how Sam is a book nerd. Jorge also plays a trick on Emily because she is clueless and gullible. New episodes are available ...
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 12 min
In this week's episode, Emily is joined by her friend Mike Moore to talk about a very high stakes episode of Game of Thrones. They talk about Emily's hot take on all white dudes looking the same, how Sam has horrible timing, creepy ghost trees, the second return of white horse, surprise nudity, and the obvious fact that boats are just wooden horses. Emily also learns that she has an ally in her vendetta against Jon Snow's open mouth. New episodes are available every other Tuesday. Music is by Si...
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr
In this episode, Emily's sister Kate returns for a very crazy episode! They talk about the pronunciation of the word "dynasty," Emily's mixed feelings about Jorah, how Kate can't read her own notes, Sansa being a sassy teenager, fire cannot kill a dragon, and if anyone in this world wears underwear! Emily also does a terrible Sansa impression and Kate says she's going to make up a song for her next episode. New episodes are available every other Tuesday. Check out the website www.gameofgroanspod...
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 27 min
In this episode Emily is joined by another college friend Brandi Baker to discuss and stress about Episode 5, The Wolf and the Lion. They talk about kids today not understanding how you couldn't pause the tv in the 90s, there is only closure when a character dies, grown children breastfeeding, progressive brothels, Catelyn's tiny dagger and many other weird fantasy stuff! Additionally, Emily gets confused by her own notes, doesn't realize who Maude is, and forgets what a spear is called. New epi...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 6 min
In this episode, Emily is joined by her friend from college Maggie Martin to explore Episode 4, Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things. They talk about scary three-eyed ravens, how Jon's mouth is ALWAYS open, dire wolves being expensive, how Emily can't say armorer, virgin bonding between Jon and Sam, the return of white horse and many other ridiculous things. New episodes are available every other Tuesday. You can follow the podcast on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram . The website is www.gameof...
Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 24 min
In this episode, Emily is joined by Shaun Martin to talk about Episode 3, Lord Snow. They talk about how all the Starks are emo, birds as spies, Emily's terrible assumptions, Ned's lack of discretion, the men who operate the Wall elevator, and how Emily still barely knows anyone's name. New episodes will come out every other Tuesday (this week was an exception). You can follow the podcast on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram . The website is www.gameofgroanspod.com and you can email Emily at game...
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 27 min
In this episode, Emily is joined by her sister Kate Koballa to talk about Episode 2, The Kingsroad. They talk about how ravens are like emails, well-rounded women, why Jon's last name is Snow, Puppy Surprise, sex lessons, and where Jon's dog is. New episodes will every other Tuesday. You can follow the podcast on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . The website is www.gameofgroanspod.com and you can email Emily at gameofgroanspod@gmail.com Music is by Simon Daum. Want to reach out? Send us a tex...
Aug 06, 2019•52 min
In the first full episode, Emily Bateman is joined by her husband Chase Bateman to discuss the first ever episode of Game of Thrones. They talk about how much Emily hated the episode the first time they watched it together, weak female characters, her favorite character so far (Tyrion Lannister), children being pushed out of windows and INCEST among other things. New episodes will be coming biweekly. Please subscribe to catch new episodes as soon as they drop. You can follow @gameofgroanspod on ...
Jul 23, 2019•55 min
In this quick introductory episode, Emily Bateman explains why she never got into Game of Thrones despite it sounding like something she would absolutely love, as well as her current Game of Thrones knowledge from the internet, pop culture and watching the first episode five years ago. New episodes will be coming soon to a podcast platform near you! Be sure to subscribe for upcoming episodes! You can follow @gameofgroanspod on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for more info and you can email gameo...
Jun 30, 2019•9 min
