A.Ron answers listener feedback re: House of the Dragon. Then the Lorehounds join the podcast to cover Theon's supergross return to Ironborn culture. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: LeDonneBooks.com Leave Us A Review...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Andrew Howe joins Anthony to talk about Martin's first common-born POV character: Davos. The Onion Knight's unique relationship to power, patronage, and House Baratheon bring an all new flavor to the world of Ice and Fire. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com ...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast A.Ron answers listener questions and Katherine Olley (Oxford) discusses Arya, Yoren, and spooky trees. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: LeDonneBooks.com Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad cho...
Feb 09, 2023•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we wrap season 9 of Electric Bookaloo with a HOTD centric pod. A.Ron and Anthony take listener questions and Dr. Jeffrey Chown discusses HOTD's place in the history of long-form television. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Fo...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tyrion and Varys discuss power and riddles. So do Anthony and Arthur. Do Arthur a solid and visit www.kynsports.co.uk to fill out his survey re: women's sports coverage. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Medievalist Jana Matthews explains Robb's peace terms (they suck) and historian Iain MacInnes explains hostage taking. Anthony and Iain also share their favorite scenes from House of the Dragon. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums ...
Jan 12, 2023•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Professor Andrew Howe joins Anthony to discuss the new Jon Snow sequel and Jon's first POV chapter in ACOK. Then Anthony's friend Melanie joins the podcast to challenge his three rules about dragon magic. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion: book@baldm...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's Cristes Mæsse in the Court of King Arthur! Anthony and Carol Parish Jamison cover David Lowery's 2021 gem: "The Green Knight." This film explores the intricacies of gift-giving, knighthood, and dirty tricks. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord ...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Valerie Garver (NIU) explains Arya's advantages and disadvantages as she travels north and talks a bit about wolf lore. Then Dr. Iain MacInnis (UHI) helps Anthony explore the origins of dragon lore. Have a look at Val's book! Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join t...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Arthur Njamfa returns to discuss Bran's claustrophobic childhood, the magical properties of the comet, and Naruto-inspired sprinting. Then Anthony provides his official season one review of House of the Dragon. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com |...
Dec 15, 2022•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is Varys really for the realm? Was Shae a spy from the beginning? Pádraig MacCarron returns to discuss Tyrion's first POV in A Clash of Kings. Then Arthur Njamfa challenges Maester Anthony's leal service to the House of the Dragon fandom. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Clu...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sansa is now a pup alone, surrounded by lions. Joffrey is a monster and Cersei rules in his name. Will Ned's daughter be savvy enough to recognize the Hound and Tyrion as allies? Jan Doolittle Wilson returns to talk it over. Then historian Iain MacInnis discusses House of the Dragon and historical parallels. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Arya roadshow begins! Author Stephanie Hammer joins the program to talk about Arya's development in A Clash of Kings. Then Anthony and Steve talk about the rules of dragon magic. Check out Pretend Plumber: An Adventure. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast House of the Dragon continues to generate drama even in the interim. Comedian Steve Ausburne and NFL analyst Fran Duffy take Maester Anthony's survey to see if they're leal to HOTD or the original series. Then Anthony talks with various experts on the show and the books. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, ...
Nov 17, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kim Renfro, entertainment reporter for Insider and co-host of A Cast of Kings joins A.Ron to talk about the book reader perspective on this season of HOTD. We talk the impact of the Song of Ice and Fire prophecy on the show and how it might connect with the other GOT spinoff series, compare notes on what it's like to be the book reader with a non-reader co-host, discuss GRRM finishing the books and debate the wisdom of rebooting the original Game of Thrones series. We wrap things up with some we...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast It was a tale of two houses, one Green and the other Black. To our delight, the GOT universe made a triumphant return to the small screen. From enormous time jumps, rotating cast members, and a great expansion on lore, I think we can agree the season pulled off some impressive plays. As we eagerly await the next season, let's dive back into the first once again. Get your final thoughts in for the wrapup podcast! Email in at hotd@baldmove.com. Check out the Keepin’ It Leal shirts in the Bald Move...
Nov 03, 2022•2 hr 9 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Now that the first season is in the rear view, let’s talk about it! Should you read the books? Who took the first shot in this war? Were the Targaryens always fated to fight? Can a rider breathe at dragon cruising altitude? Is Aemond a warrior or idiot kid who can’t control his emotions? King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron are here to impart their wisdom. We’ll have a HOTD wrapup episode out next week! Get your final thoughts in for the wrapup podcast! Email in at hotd@baldmove.com. Check out the Keepi...
Oct 27, 2022•2 hr 27 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast War is coming to Westeros. Queen Rhaenyra does her best to prevent a schism in the kingdom. It’s not easy when your husband is Daemon. Luke doesn’t want to be the Lord of Driftmark, he won’t have to worry about that anymore. It’s the end of the season, but the start of the war. While we wait for season 2 check out the other Bald Move Pulp episodes on all your favorite shows. Get your final thoughts in for the wrapup podcast! Email in at hotd@baldmove.com. Check out the Keepin’ It Leal shirts in ...
Oct 25, 2022•2 hr 52 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s play “Cool or Cringe”! The glowing table? Cool! Daemon singing to the dragon? Neutral. The sapphire eye? Cool! A.Ron and Jim doing Otto impressions. Cringe. It all comes to a fiery finale with plenty to look forward to in next season. Prove you are leal, listen to this episode. Check out the Keepin’ It Leal shirts in the Bald Move Merch Store to declare your fealty. Want to represent Team HOTD? Check out the new merch in the Bald Move store! Thoughts, questions, do you like dragons? Email ...
Oct 24, 2022•35 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Get a rundown of the real life badass twins out there. Wondering how Daemon ended up with Lady Royce to begin with? Rhaenys’ dragon maneuver may have greater consequences in the fandom than the writers intended. Keep it leal with both Team Black and Team Green perspectives represented with King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron. Want to represent Team HOTD? Check out the new merch in the Bald Move store! Thoughts, questions, do you like dragons? Email in at hotd@baldmove.com. Theme song: Game of Thrones (...
Oct 20, 2022•2 hr 16 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast It is the hour of the owl and foul deeds are afoot. Should Rhaenyra abdicate and save the realm from bloodshed? Even if that leaves the realm in the hands of (gulp)...Aegon? Was the dragon the only beast beneath the boards? King Jimhaerys and the leal Ser A.Ron are here to answer those questions and possibly yuck your yum. Want to represent Team HOTD? Check out the new merch in the Bald Move store! Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Thoughts, questions, do you like ...
Oct 18, 2022•2 hr 56 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Can you be into feet and not be creepy about it? We thought Daemon was a wild card, but it looks like Rhaenys is vying for the role. With the stage suspiciously devoid of Rhaenyra and Daemon, we get a very personal look into the chaotic lives of Team Green. Want to represent Team HOTD? Check out the new merch in the Bald Move store! Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Thoughts, questions, do you like dragons? Email in at hotd@baldmove.com. The Instant Talk podcast is...
Oct 17, 2022•35 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast King Jimherys and Ser A.Ron are keepin’ it leal. Though Team Black is looking pretty cool, we’re trying to give Team Green a fair shake. Is GRRM fixing the universe's history? Could abdication have saved the realm? And did any of us really believe that Rhaenys was over not getting the crown? Want to represent Team HOTD? Check out the new merch in the Bald Move store! Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Thoughts, questions, do you like dragons? Email in at hotd@baldmo...
Oct 13, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast This is the sizzle before the scorching fire. Is Viserys your favorite character now, too? Alicent is more dangerous than before. Rhaenyra and Daemon are already quite the pair. Having twins in the Kingsguard was clearly a play by Viserys to have his own campy 90s movie setup. And could someone write a concise guide to the names of these characters? Jim has had enough. Want to represent Team HOTD? Check out the new merch in the Bald Move store! Thoughts, questions, do you like dragons? Email in ...
Oct 11, 2022•2 hr 55 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast We’re careening towards the end of the first season of HOTD and the drama just keeps getting hotter. A.Ron warms up to the Melisandre theory. Who is under the Assassin’s Creed cloak? Did you know that dragon eggs each come with a matching leather purse? The Instant Talk podcast is our after show, with our own quick thoughts about the episode followed by an interactive chat discussion with our fans, live on YouTube. The first half is released as the Instant Take podcast. The audio from the intera...
Oct 10, 2022•33 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast What will Sea Smoke get up to? Should the actors read the book? Is King Jimhaerys working through some issues in real time while reviewing this show? Cease the Alicent support, he won’t entertain it! He will unleash his Kingsguard on you. But wait! Ser A.Ron in his dark green cloak remains leal to partiality. Listen in for the HOTD and Bald Move drama. Check out Bald Move’s GOT - 404 - Oathkeeper episode. Varys is a secret merman? Check out 507 - The Gift - SpoiLORE. Start around (00:40:00). Wan...
Oct 06, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast We knew you were going to ask about the five dragons, so A.Ron has the details for you. When true-born heirs seem to be in short supply, tensions rise and knives come out. How many bodies can you pile up in the ocean before they start to poke out? Global warming and rising waters could solve that problem. Would you trade an eye for your own dragon? Want to represent Team HOTD? Check out the new merch in the Bald Move store! Thoughts, questions, do you like dragons? Email in at hotd@baldmove.com....
Oct 04, 2022•2 hr 42 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Believe it or not, the Dance of Dragons hasn’t started, but the music is growing steadily louder. Would the psychic bond of a dragon expose their rider if they’re in hiding? How strict is the succession to the throne? And find out how “taboo” incestuous marriage is to Rhaenyra and Daemon. The answer will not shock you. Want to represent Team HOTD? Check out the new merch in the Bald Move store! Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Thoughts, questions, do you like drag...
Oct 03, 2022•28 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast The feedbag is overflowing. Do you like the changes that the showrunners have made for the adaptation? Is Daemon pure chaos? How stinky is he? Apparently he reeks. Is Larys’ service leal? Did A.Ron and Jim misrepresent Alicent? Which party is confused about genes? Hear Jim and A.Ron discuss your questions and theories in this episode of feedback along with another installment of The Maester’s Corner! Ser Elmo laying down the law with Cersei and Tyrion. Want to represent Team HOTD? Check out the ...
Sep 29, 2022•2 hr 12 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Hello Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke! Make the 10 year jump with us into a Red Keep where there is a new batch of royal kids aka war-fodder. The Alicent and the Ser Crispy clique spells trouble as Rhaenyra (such a badass) wakes up to the dangers at court and takes a play from Daemon’s book. And did you watch the intro? Did you?? It’s different. Want to represent Team HOTD? Check out the new merch in the Bald Move store! Thoughts, questions, do you like dragons? Email in at hotd@baldmove.com. Theme...
Sep 27, 2022•2 hr 59 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast 
