Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Daenerys decides to stay in Slaver's Bay. Only for a little while, though... Next time: ASOS Jaime IX, in which we set up a bunch of storylines for the next couple books. Brienne, Riverrun, Jeyne Poole, we're playing all the hits! Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb Manu's patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Manucle...
Apr 01, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Ep 296•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Tyrion's trial shifts to the battle arena. That's right, it's time for the Mountain v. the Viper! Hello. My name is Oberyn Martell. You killed my sister. Prepare to die. Next time: ASOS Daenerys VI, in which we say goodbye to Slaver's Bay...just kidding, you're here forever! Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb Ma...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep 295•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jon manages to hold the line at the Wall, only for his own comrades (namely, Alliser Thorne and Janos Slynt) to throw him in an ice cell. Next time: ASOS Tyrion X, in which...hello. My name is Oberyn Martell. You killed my sister. Prepare to die. Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb Manu's patreon: https://www.pat...
Mar 04, 2024•51 min•Ep 294•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Littlefinger takes Sansa home. His home, that is, where they're met by Sansa's aunt Lysa, who reassures Sansa as little as humanly possible. Next time: ASOS Jon IX, in which Jon Snow is worn down to the bone by his exhausting job defending the Wall. Thankfully, his old buddy Alliser Thorne shows up to let him rest...in a cell. Made of ice. Emmett's twitter: twitter.co...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep 293•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jaime takes charge of the Kingsguard, speed-running through performance reviews for his fellow white knights--the good, the bad, and the ugly. Next time: ASOS Sansa VI, in which Littlefinger takes Sansa home...his home, that is, as Lysa comes to meet them at Chez Baelish. Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb Manu'...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep 292•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Clint and Merry from Learned Hands join us to adjudicate this most lawyer-ly of ASOIAF chapters, in which Tyrion gets put on trial for killing Joffrey, which he didn't do...despite really REALLY wanting to. Next time: ASOS Jaime VIII, in which it's time for Kingsguard performance reviews. They're not looking great. Learned Hands: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...
Jan 22, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Ep 291•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Arya and Sandor wander around making each other and everyone else miserable, for a change. Next time: ASOS Tyrion IX, in which our guest hosts Merry and Clint from Learned Hands join us to discuss Tyrion being put on trial for murdering Joffrey, aka the noblest child the gods ever put on this earth. Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twi...
Jan 08, 2024•43 min•Ep 290•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire...but not here! In this episode, we cover everything we loved in 2023, from movies (e.g., Killers of the Flower Moon) to shows (e.g., Dead Ringers) to games (e.g., Spider-Man 2). Happy New Year!! Next time: in ASOS Arya XII, we check back in with Arya and Sandor, who have basically been walking in circles making each other miserable. For a change. Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuen...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep 289•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jon has no time to mourn for Ygritte, because all the other wildlings just showed up and Jon's somehow in charge of the Wall. Next time: in ASOS Arya XII, we check back in with Arya and Sandor, who have basically been walking in circles making each other miserable. For a change. Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBom...
Dec 18, 2023•56 min•Ep 288•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Davos defies his king to save the children, and...lives to tell the tale? Ned Stark is so embarrassed. Next time: in ASOS Jon VIII, Jon has no time to mourn for Ygritte, because all the other wildlings show up...and we do mean *all.* Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb Manu's patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Manu...
Dec 04, 2023•58 min•Ep 287•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jaime crashes Purple Wedding Month, returning to King's Landing at last for some very dysfunctional reunions with his sister and father. Next time: in ASOS Davos VI, Davos saves a kid, defies his king, and still somehow manages to make it out of the book alive. Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb Manu's patreon: ...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep 286•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Purple Wedding Month continues as Sansa makes a run for it with brave chivalrous Ser Dontos...who sells her to Littlefinger before getting shot for his trouble. Next time: in ASOS Jaime VII, Jaime returns to King's Landing at last, and Cersei and Tywin make sure that he doesn't miss out on all the Purple Wedding fun. Fun? Let's call it fun. Emmett's twitter: twitter.c...
Nov 06, 2023•48 min•Ep 285•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Purple Wedding Month continues as Joffrey finally dies, solving everything forever. Next time: Purple Wedding Month keeps going with ASOS Sansa V, in which Sansa escapes with Dontos only to end up in Littlefinger's clutches Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb Manu's patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ManuclearBomb ...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep 284•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, we kick off Purple Wedding Month with two chapters at once, in which Tyrion and Sansa (first separately and then together) prepare for the most terrifying event of their lives: Joffrey's wedding. Next time: Purple Wedding Month keeps going with the main event itself in ASOS, Tyrion VIII! Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Man...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep 283•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Daenerys arrives at Meereen and Strong Belwas wins an initial victory, only for everyone else in her camp to mess everything up. Next time: we kick off the Purple Wedding with two chapters at once, ASOS Tyrion VII & Sansa IV! Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb Manu's patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Manuclea...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep 282•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, special guest Lo the Lynx joins us for ASOS, Bran IV, in which Bran better start believing in ghost stories...because he's in one. Next time: ASOS, Daenerys V, in which Dany arrives at Meereen and Strong Belwas wins a duel, only for her other sidekicks to mess it all up. Lo's twitter: https://twitter.com/lo_the_lynx Lo's podcast: https://twitter.com/RagmansPod Emmett'...
Sep 11, 2023•2 hr 35 min•Ep 281•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jon Snow and the other defenders of Castle Black defeat the Thenns (yay!) but at cost of Ygritte's life (boo.) Next time: special guest Lo the Lynx joins us for ASOS, Bran IV, in which Bran better start believing in ghost stories...because he's in one. Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb Manu's patreon: https://w...
Aug 28, 2023•57 min•Ep 280•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Davos argues against burning a child at the stake and takes in the news that the world is ending up at the Wall. In other words, an ordinary working day on Dragonstone. Next time: ASOS Jon VII, in which the Thenns don't manage to take Castle Black (yay!) but Ygritte dies in the process (boo). Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.co...
Aug 14, 2023•2 hr 41 min•Ep 279•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Tyrion suffers through his sham marriage to Sansa, only to learn from his father how bad a wedding can *really* get. Next time: ASOS Davos V, in which the new Hand of the King argues against burning children at the stake and takes in the news that the world is ending up at the Wall. Just an ordinary working day on Dragonstone. Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep 278•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, we take a quick post-Red Wedding break from ASOIAF to talk about Season 3 of Game of Thrones, since we've been covering the material adapted for that season. Next time: ASOS Tyrion VI, in which Tyrion suffers through his loveless marriage before learning how bad a wedding can really get. Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Man...
Jul 17, 2023•2 hr 34 min•Ep 277•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode...do we have to say it? It's Red Wedding time, as the Freys turn viciously on their guests, including Catelyn and Robb, while all Arya can do is watch. Next time: we take a break from ASOIAF to talk about Season 3 of Game of Thrones, looking back at the episodes inspired by the chapters we've been recently covering. After that, it's time for ASOS Tyrion VI, in which Ty...
Jul 03, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Ep 276•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, the Freys roll out the red carpet for the Red Wedding, but not before Catelyn makes everyone have a snack, because moms never change. Next time: our claws are as long and sharp as yours. For our 200th episode spectacular, it's time for the Red Wedding itself with ASOS, Catelyn VII & Arya XI! Alex's twitter: https://twitter.com/parralex0889 Emmett's twitter: twitter.co...
Jun 19, 2023•2 hr 47 min•Ep 275•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Arya goes on a road trip to the Twins with her new best friend Sandor Clegane. Next time: special guest Alex joins us for ASOS, Catelyn VI, in which Robb and Catelyn finally arrive at the Twins for the party of a lifetime. Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb Manu's patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ManuclearBomb O...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep 274•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jon finally makes it back to Castle Black, only to get hit by an endless train of bad news: the garrison is gone, Lord Commander Mormont has been killed by his own men, Winterfell has fallen to the Ironborn, and oh yeah, Bran and Rickon are dead (or so it seems). Next time: ASOS, Arya IX & X, in which Arya takes a road trip with her new best friend...Sandor Clegane?! ...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep 273•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire...but not this episode! Since we're taking a month off from our Star Wars coverage for patrons, this week we're making our latest SW episode available for everyone. In this episode, Emmett is joined by Luke aka lukeisamazing to break down the climax of Revenge of the Sith, in which Obi-Wan and Anakin fight on a volcano while Yoda and Palpatine do the same in the Senate--who's to say wh...
May 15, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Ep 272•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Sam and Gilly are hunted by some bad zombies, only to be saved by a...good zombie. Confused? So are they! Next time: ASOS, Jon VI, in which Jon finally comes home to Castle Black, only to find nothing but bad news. And the Red Wedding hasn't even happened yet! Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb Manu's patreon: h...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep 271•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire...but not this episode! Since we're taking a month off from our Lord of the Rings coverage for patrons, this week we're making our latest LOTR episode available for everyone. In this episode, Emmett breaks down the climax of the story, in which Frodo, Sam, and Gollum struggle over the One Ring on the literal precipice of doom. If you like what you hear, there are dozens of LOTR episode...
May 01, 2023•48 min•Ep 270•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, special guest Pat joins us to discuss Robb and Catelyn's long, slow, sad trip through the rain to the Twins, and all the feelings unleashed on the way (for better or worse). Next time: ASOS Samwell III, in which Sam and Gilly reach the village of Whitetree...or is it? No, probably not. Sam just can't catch a break. Pat's twitter: https://twitter.com/PRock1990 Emmett's...
Apr 24, 2023•2 hr 39 min•Ep 269•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, special guest Michal joins us to discuss fever dreams, chivalric romance, and getting a bear killed for your better half in ASOS Jaime VI. Next time: special guest Pat joins us for ASOS Catelyn V, in which Robb and his fighting Northmen make their long, slow, sad way toward the Twins in the pouring rain. But hey, at least there's a great party waiting for them... Mich...
Apr 10, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Ep 268•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, it's time for one last round with Beric and the Brotherhood before Arya gets snatched up by her new best friend, Sandor Clegane. Next time: Michal aka @inkasrain joins us to discuss fever dreams, chivalric romance, and getting a bear killed for your better half in ASOS, Jaime VI! Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBo...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep 267•Transcript available on Metacast 
