(remastered audio!) We are joined by Chloe of Girls Gone Canon & Drunk ASOIAF History to discuss a recurring theme of deception. Sansa, Young Griff, Cersei, Wyman Manderly, Varys and plenty more. Originally published July 30, 2020. Girls Gone Canon: https://girlsgonecanon.podbean.com/ Drunk ASOIAF History: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr3MDu4CPVPFDa5DvvwFufQ Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com www.historyofwest...
Mar 10, 2025•2 hr 5 min
King Aerys II had Brandon Stark seized and imprisoned on charges of treason, but Lord Rickard declared he would stand for his son in a trial by combat. Yet instead of an honorable duel, the Mad King declared that House Targaryen’s champion… would be fire. We take on the full, horrifying story. Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com www.historyofwes...
Mar 03, 2025•2 hr 46 min
This is part 3 of 3 of the Nymeria series, but this episode works as a stand-alone! We cover the unification and Conquest of Dorne by Nymeria and Mors Martell and her reign afterwards as the first Princess of Dorne. A scripted episode with lots of maps and art, and (correct) captions/subtitles! Scroll down for timestamps. Descript: https://get.descript.com/howdescript Quotes: https://www.instagram.com/inkasrain/ Art Credits: Daniel Alekow, Falk Boje, Hylora, Kristin Johnson, NaomiMakesArt, ProKr...
Feb 24, 2025•2 hr 44 min
A project with this exact name "Ten Thousand Ships" is in development at HBO as of 2021. GRRM's version of the Odyssey is here! We've got Brindled Men, wyverns, killer diseases, ancient cities, corsairs, dark gods... Plus characters like Daenerys, Missandei and her brothers, Victarion, Barristan Selmy, and his new knights. Originally published Nov 24th 2018. Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com Nina: goodqueenaly.tumblr...
Feb 23, 2025•2 hr 2 min
Recently named as an "in development" project for HBO! Foreshadowing for ASOIAF via the Rise & Fall of the Rhoynar! Includes: Greyscale, Darkstar, Water Wizards, the Water Gardens of Dorne, Volantis, dragons and much more. Special thanks to Michal Schick of Vassals of Kingsgrave podcast for the voices. Video available on Spotify. Originally published Sept 29th, 2018. Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com Ni...
Feb 22, 2025•2 hr 13 min
Dunsen, Raff the Sweetling, Queen Cersei, Ser Ilyn, Ser Meryn… Valar Morghulis. A look at Arya’s kill list that she calls a prayer. The origin of the list, those she’s killed, those killed by someone else, theories on who might be added… and of course those still alive. Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com www.historyofwesteros.com Intro/Map...
Feb 17, 2025•2 hr 20 min
Each of the younger Starks received a direwolf, and each of them have skinchanger talent… But talent is not skill. We look at each Stark’s experience with skinchanging thus far while theorizing about their future. What happens when the Starks are reunited and begin to discuss their abilities? Included are wolf dreams, the connection the Starks feel to one another and who is the most powerful. We’ll also delve into the ancient past to look at the possible origins of skinchanging for House Stark. ...
Feb 10, 2025•2 hr 28 min
A production of the "Mercy" chapter by GRRM from The Winds of Winter (published on his website and read at conventions). Voice acting, sound effects, music... enjoy! Narrator: Lady Gwyn – Radio Westeros Arya/Mercy: girlnettles Waterman: Daniele Bolelli – History on Fire podcast Daena: Loren Scipioni Izembaro: Matteo Barbagallo Brusco: Ken Krouner Marro/The Stranger: Costantino Pompa The Snapper: Val – Because Geek Bobono: Michael Klarfeld Raff the Sweetling: Joggi – Through the Moon Do...
Jan 31, 2025•39 min
The very night Daenerys Targaryen was born one of the worst storms in living memory struck. This earned her the nickname Stormborn, a moniker that has spread far and wide alongside news of her deeds, one she has carried before her like a standard. We delve into the story behind the legend, and the details just before her birth - her mother Queen Rhaella’s escape to Dragonstone before the Sack of King’s Landing and her own escape alongside her brother just ahead of Stannis Baratheon. Get 45% off ...
Jan 20, 2025•2 hr 51 min
House Lothston ruled Harrenhal during what is arguably the darkest portion of its 300 year history… Given what Arya and others experienced there, that’s really saying something, and when Brienne carries a Lothston shield, she is repeatedly greeted with grim reactions. Join us for a look at a House accused of blood magic, child abduction, treason, cannibalism, madness, and scandalous relations with none other than House Targaryen. Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle: https://magicmind.com/VIPHOWJAN...
Jan 13, 2025•2 hr 19 min
Daenerys is told more than once that “to touch the light, you must pass beneath the shadow”. What is the shadow? We break down what the phrase means for Dany, and as a worldbuilding element associated with Asshai-by-the-Shadow. Let’s shed some light on the Shadowlands. We’ve got masks, magic, Mirri Maz Duur, Marwyn, and more. Rize: https://rize.io/?via=WESTEROS & code WESTEROS3 for 25% off payments within the first 3 months! Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwe...
Dec 23, 2024•3 hr 33 min
Scotland’s late medieval period was a Game of Thrones-like environment with powerful families fighting and scheming for power. A particularly notorious event - The Black Dinner - inspired GRRM to write the Red Wedding. We’ll examine all the gory details, politics, battles and intrigues plus other parallels beyond Stark, Frey and Lannister to characters like Bittersteel, Blackfish, Aenys Blackfyre and Unwin Peake. VIPHOW20 - https://magicmind.com/VIPHOW20 - 20% off for one-time purchases ...
Dec 16, 2024•3 hr 2 min
A look at this most ancient of cities, the legend of Azor Ahai, and the origin of dragons. With special guest LmL. (originally published April 1, 2016). Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com www.historyofwesteros.com Intro/Maps - https://klaradox.de Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/howfb Discord: https://bit.ly/howdiscord...
Dec 09, 2024•2 hr 3 min
What happened with Lyanna and Rhaegar before the Tower of Joy? Why did he kidnap her… or why did she elope with him, if that was the case? Did he make her his second bride? If so, why? And why would she agree to that… or was it her idea? We tackle a core ASOIAF mystery with this one! Rize - rize.io/?via=WESTEROS (WESTEROS3) Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com w...
Nov 25, 2024•2 hr 4 min
On August 18, 2022, we interviewed George RR Martin in person, at his office in Santa Fe. Watch or listen as we ask him questions he's never been asked before. Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Website - www.historyofwesteros.com Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com Intro - klaradox.de & https://soundcloud.com/joeytownsend
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 17 min
The Red Woman of Asshai, a shadowbinder and priestess of R’hllor. Her age is uncertain but her focus on prophecy is not. We delve into her past and how it made her who she is - both through natural and supernatural means, where and how she learned her abilities, the mystery of her glowing ruby, how old she might really be, and so much more. VIPHOW40 - https://magicmind.com/VIPHOW40 - 40% off for one-time purchases and subscriptions. Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/...
Nov 11, 2024•3 hr 32 min
Many iconic scenes from HotD and GoT were filmed in Cáceres! Come celebrate or follow along from afar as we witness the city transform back into King's Landing from Nov 29 - Dec1 2024. There's no cost to attend. Aziz & Ashaya will be there! Watch for more info! Aziz - https://www.instagram.com/azizalfrets Ash - https://www.instagram.com/ashayatara Matteo Barbagallo - https://www.instagram.com/episodagram Maglor - https://www.instagram.com/daniabades/ Jordi Maquiavello - https://www.instagram...
Nov 11, 2024•15 min
Thanks to Shakespeare, a cadre of historians, television shows and the compelling nature of the actual events that transpired, the era of the Wars of the Roses is one of the most famous periods in all of western history. Primarily a struggle between houses York and Lancaster, GRRM took inspiration for his houses Stark and Lannister… and so much more. This episode is a buffet of historical parallels for ASOIAF, the Dance of the Dragons and more. VIPHOW40 - https://magicmind.com/VIPHOW40 - 4...
Nov 04, 2024•3 hr 35 min
You've heard the song, now hear the story. Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com Nina: goodqueenaly.tumblr.com Sean's YouTube: bit.ly/3818H9X www.historyofwesteros.com
Oct 31, 2024•3 hr 41 min
Baelor the Blessed’s surprising ascent to the Iron Throne was followed by a dizzying series of rulings unlike any King before or after. His reign was a decade dedicated to peace… unless it interfered with piety. King Baelor was a man of the seven, often called the Septon King, but he was also a burner of books and a man capable of consigning innocents to homelessness and starvation. This is part 2 of 3 and features guest Nina Friel! Rize: https://rize.io/?via=WESTEROS Nina: https://goodqueen...
Oct 28, 2024•2 hr 15 min
Baelor was one of the most exceptional and extreme dragon Kings to sit the Iron Throne, an example of both the best and the worst their line could produce. His devotion to peace was arguably second to none, but the same could be said for his Targaryen madness. This is a look at his early life and ascension featuring guest Nina Friel! Rize: https://rize.io/?via=WESTEROS Nina: https://goodqueenaly.tumblr.com/ Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Sh...
Oct 21, 2024•2 hr 12 min
Every good dance needs an afterparty. The conclusion of our scripted book-only coverage of the Dance of the Dragons with Radio Westeros! Intro: 0:03:24. The After Party: 0:06:02. The False Dawn: 0:07:51. The Hour of the Wolf: 0:15:35. When Women Ruled: 0:37:14. The Judgement of the Wolf: 0:58:56. A Winter Wedding: 1:10:10. You Can't Go Home Again: 1:15:05. Who Won This War, Anyway?: 1:20:24. Outro: 1:25:50. Radio Westeros: https://radiowesteros.com/ Music: Private Reflection, Constancy Part Two,...
Oct 14, 2024•2 hr 36 min
The penultimate episode of the series! Intro - 00:04:50 The Mighty Have Fallen... Back to Square One - 00:07:38 Stag Takes King's Landing - 00:09:07 The Secret Council - 00:13:22 The Demands of the Sea Snake - 00:19:14 The Return of the King - 00:24:10 Targaryen State of Mind - 00:32:27 The King in Check - 00:43:40 Midroll - 00:49:56 Setting the Board - 00:54:40 The Battle of the Kingsroad - 00:57:34 A Short, Sad Reign - 01:14:43 Exit Aegon the Elder - 01:19:11 Enter Aegon the Younger - 01:25:08...
Oct 13, 2024•2 hr 40 min
Part 5 of 7! The Dying of the Dragons. Second Tumbleton, the God's Eye, Harrenhal & Maidenpool, the return to Dragonstone and plenty more. Radio Westeros - www.radiowesteros.com Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com Nina: goodqueenaly.tumblr.com Sean's YouTube: bit.ly/3818H9X www.historyofwesteros.com
Oct 13, 2024•2 hr 41 min
Part 4 of 7 with Radio Westeros! We have nicknamed this one "Things Fall Apart" and it won't be hard to tell why... Radio Westeros - www.radiowesteros.com Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com www.historyofwesteros.com
Oct 12, 2024•2 hr 9 min
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Oct 10, 2024•2 hr 45 min
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Oct 09, 2024•2 hr 55 min
Part 1 of a 7 part series dedicated to the *book* version of the Dance of the Dragons! www.radiowesteros.com Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com www.historyofwesteros.com
Oct 08, 2024•2 hr 52 min
Maester Aemon was on the Wall for 67 years before passing at the grand age of 102. This episode covers the ~35 years he lived in the south, and this was a particularly interesting time… He was born during the era of Blackfyre Rebellions, the Great Spring Sickness, Bloodraven, King Aerys I, Aemon’s own father King Maekar and of course - Dunk & Egg. VIPHOW20 - https://magicmind.com/VIPHOW20 - 20% off for one-time purchases and subscriptions. Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.c...
Oct 07, 2024•2 hr 23 min
The voyage of the Sun Chaser! Ash and Aziz are joined by LmL to discuss Elissa Farman's quest to go West of Westeros! This is the character Arya's show ending is based on, and may include the origin of Dany's eggs. (Originally published 1/8/19) lucifermeanslightbringer | The Mythical Astronomy of Ice and Fire Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com www.histo...
Sep 26, 2024•2 hr 26 min
