Is Jojen a good interpreter of dreams? And what's the deal with medieval werewolves? Phil Haberkern is back to talk about all this and more. Then Pádraig MacCarron considers whether fighting with a net is chivalrous. 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...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Iain MacInnis considers historical analogues to Jon Snow. 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 Follow us: LeDonneBooks.com Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Sep 18, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast This Jon chapter offers the best evidence yet that Bran is communicating from the future. Magic is afoot at the foot of the Fist of the First Men. Anthony is joined by Melanie, Jarod, and Robyn to discuss. Stephanie Barbé Hammer talks about her new book. Participate in Steph's zoom class! 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...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Jana Matthews suggests a historical analogue for Brienne of Tarth. 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 Follow us: LeDonneBooks.com Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Sep 11, 2023•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Fare thee well Renly! We see one of the most powerful pieces removed from the board by way of dark magic. Keith and Braedon Kelly break down this hinge chapter. 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 Follow u...
Sep 07, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Introducing my new short-form podcast, "Maester Class." Anthony discusses wedding rituals and does some haphazard Sansa-Sandor shipping. 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 Follow us: LeDonneBooks.com Leav...
Sep 04, 2023•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sansa is made to pay for Robb's growing legend. After dealing with Joffrey's misplaced wrath, she must test her wits with Tyrion for the first time. Joining the discussion this week: Dr. Valerie Garver, Dr. Gabrielle Storey, and Dr. Carol Parish Jamison. 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 mon...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Catelyn's hope for peace dies again as she witnesses Renly and Stannis at loggerheads. Joining to discuss: Drs. Gabrielle Storey, Carol Parrish Jamison, and Valerie Garver. Indulge with Dr. Storey's book! Revel in Dr. Jamison's book! Luxuriate in Dr. Garver'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 ju...
Aug 10, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast A.Ron dives deep into Faceless Man religion, Bloody Mummers, and Arya's impact on the fate of the realm. 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 Follow us: LeDonneBooks.com Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts ...
Aug 03, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Philip Haberkern (Boston University) explains the difference between power and authority as we revisit the happiest Tyrion chapter. 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 Follow us: LeDonneBooks.com Leave Us ...
Jul 27, 2023•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast What's the deal with Jojen? Pádraig MacCarron of the University of Limerick discusses his fevered origin story, his odd relationship to time, and his ultimate fate. Also Bran is in this chapter too. 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.co...
Jul 20, 2023•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jan Doolittle Wilson returns to discuss Dany's first steps into politics. Qarth is a welcome oasis, but trust no one! 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 Follow us: LeDonneBooks.com Leave Us A Review on Ap...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Arya finds herself in the darkest possible place. Torture, rape, and senseless murder are before her daily as Gregor Clegane goes to work. Tara Jenkins returns to talk about the psychological impact. 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.c...
Jul 06, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Eberl rejoins the discussion of Tyrion's moral development. Arthur Njamfa pressed the matter of Tyrion's view of women. Check out Dr. Eberl's book on Star Wars! https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Philosophy-Strikes-Back/dp/1119841437/ 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...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this special episode, linguist David J. Peterson helps listeners with their body art needs (wanna tattoo in Dothraki?). Also included is a short excerpt of what's going on over at Double Dragon this week. Check out the tattoo designs here! 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...
Jun 22, 2023•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Look out, Theon! That's not Esgred, that's your sister! Dr. Thomas Leek (Univ. of Wisconsin) joins for a robust discussion of Theon, Asha Greyjoy, and Ironborn culture. 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 ...
Jun 08, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast What do the others want with Craster's sons? Is Craster lying about Benjen? Padraig MacCarron returns to talk about a very important Jon chapter. 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 Follow us: LeDonneBooks...
Jun 01, 2023•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we meet Brienne of Tarth! Dr. Kavita Mudan Finn joins Anthony to talk about a character who is more complex than the show's adaptation. Jan Doolittle Wilson puzzles over Tywin's war plans. 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 | ...
May 25, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Medieval historian Valerie Garver discusses the introduction to Jojen and Meera, the political function of food, and the tragic end of Lady Hornwood. Dr. Pádraig MacCarron entertains Anthony's fan theory about the "old gods." Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar [groups_non_member group="Members"] 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 $...
May 18, 2023•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tyrion's relationship with Cersei is . . . complicated. John and David are back to discuss Tyrion, Cersei, the pyromancers, and more. Historian Iain MacInnis explains the practices of hostage giving. 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.c...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jan and Anthony discuss the literary rules of Martin's story. Are noble acts rewarded or punished? Is GRRM interested in justice? Also, is Bran or Bloodraven warging into the past to thwart Hot Pie? Just another fantastic Arya chapter! 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! ...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Does the Hound foreshadow his death in a line to Sansa? Anthony discusses his theory with historian Katherine Olley. Then former Olympian and heir to Cameroon royalty, Arthur Njamfa returns to dish historical gossip. 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...
Apr 27, 2023•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Historian Andrew Howe stops by to talk about Tyrion's canary trap. Then Anthony and Jim talk about our upcoming fantasy auction. 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 Follow us: LeDonneBooks.com Leave Us A Re...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Oxford Medievalist Katherine Olley talks House of the Dragon. Then NFL analyst Fran Duffy and comic Steve Ausburne discuss auction strategy. 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 Follow us: LeDonneBooks.com ...
Apr 13, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast A.Ron, Jim and Anthony discuss news about HOTD season 2. Then they are joined by Hammer-of-Gods Evan to pound out the rules for our HOTD-fantasy league. 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 Follow us: LeDon...
Apr 06, 2023•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bran navigates life as the King's brother, considers marriage proposals, watches Osha bathe, and butts heads with the Frey boys. Scottish historian, Dr. Iain MacInnes brings a keen eye to Lady Hornwood's dilemma. 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: bo...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Tyrion navigates slanderous letters and sour smiths as he prepares for the coming battle of Blackwater Bay. Dr. A. Keith Kelly joins the pod to discuss this and entertain Anthony's half-baked theory about Podrick's espionage. Then Dr. Valerie Garver explains the lives of early medieval wards relative to the stories of Theon and Littlefinger. 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 A...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Arthur Njamfa checks in to discuss the most action-packed chapter yet: Arya IV. Send your tattoo ideas to book@baldmove.com. In an upcoming podcast David Peterson will translate phrases into Dothraki or High Valyrian so you can ink them into your flesh. 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 mont...
Mar 16, 2023•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Friend of the podcast "Jarod the Wise" joins Anthony to talk about the casting and complexion of Corlys Velaryon. Historian Iain MacInnis discusses Jon Snow's visit to Whitetree. 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...
Mar 09, 2023•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Daenerys learns Jorah's backstory, deals with ghosts, and meets Quaithe. Dr. Jeffrey Chown also offers a fan theory re: Dany's turn to the dark side. Then Kate Olley talks about perceptions of outsiders (both North and East). 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 d...
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