Ep. 45: Littlefinger III

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On the latest podcast, Andrew and Manu grapple with one of Game of Thrones' most explicit examples of sexposition to date with Littlefinger's monologuing and then talk about the positives of one of the show's better original scenes -- Theon trying to intimidate Osha before Luwin shuts him down. Jon also gets some bad news about his uncle. More on that later.

Lots of show notes for this one, so try to check those out!

• An example performance of the famous opening soliloquy from Richard III; also a site where Sir Ian McKellan explains it
• Alt Shift X on the rumored Northern Conspiracy
• Not a Cast on the difference between how George R.R. Martin writes Wildlings vs. the Dothraki
• Our season 7 reviews
• Register for Con of Thrones with the discount code "Manu"
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Ep. 44: Title Quote Siren!

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Andrew and Manu celebrate the 7th nameday of the Game of Thrones TV series by beginning the 7th episode of that fateful first season! This episode is called "You Win or You Die," and Cersei not only says the name of the episode in her scene with Ned Stark discussing her children -- she also says the name of the show! Exciting times, to be sure.

Before all that though, we are introduced to the intimidating Lannister family patriarch, Tywin, who dresses down the normally unflappable Jaime in the first scene of the episode. Stay tuned at the end for Manu talking about his upcoming Con of Thrones appearance.

• Tywin talks to Arya about his father, Tytos; also see Tywin's narration about Tytos in the "History & Lore" feature
• Register for Con of Thrones and go see Manu over Memorial Day weekend!
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