Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Ep. 12: A Needle of Her Own

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Having just recently returned from attending the Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience, Manu talks about his thoughts, and then we jump into a big episode. Cersei talks to Catelyn about her supposed dark-haired Baratheon baby, Jaime questions Jon about joining the Night's Watch, and Jon gives Arya a farewell gift: Needle. EMOTIONS.

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Ep. 11: Bonding over Brunch

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Andrew and Manu embark on "The Kingsroad" with a look at some Dothraki lore, the fascinating backstory of Jorah Mormont, and some Lannister shenanigans. It's an episode with brunch! How could you go wrong?

Ep. 10: Defenestration

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It's a whirlwind first episode finale for Andrew and Manu, as Daenerys marries Khal Drogo (much to her chagrin), we meet the fabulous Jorah Mormont, Dany gets some sweet dragon egg presents, a super-awkward rape scene happens, and Bran is thrown out the window after witnessing #Twincest. Got all that? There are some great subtle things going on here, so check it out.

Ep. 9: The Feast

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Andrew and Manu return to the first episode of Game of Thrones in time for the hottest party the North has seen in ages. It's got everything--Robert cheating on his wife, Arya shenanigans, loner bastards, Cersei asking about periods, and TV's Dan Cortese (okay maybe not the last one). Then Lysa Arryn has to be a buzzkill with a scary note. Lame.

Ep. 8: I've Been Wading 'Cross the Narrow Sea

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In the first of the podcast episodes across the Narrow Sea in Pentos, Andrew and Manu meet Daenerys Targaryen and her, uh, troubled brother Viserys. She's being married to Khal Drogo, the leader of the Dothraki, against her will. We go into Targaryen lore, the background of their benefactor (Illyrio Mopatis), and touch a little bit on Dothraki culture. Viserys has no idea what he's getting into.

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Ep. 7: Cryptic Messages

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It's a big episode, as Manu and Andrew talk about King Robert's royal party arriving in Winterfell. So many dead people are here! It's a little creepy in hindsight, and that's not even getting into the fact that future dead folks Robert and Ned decide to hang out in the crypts for a little while and talk about two more dead people: Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen. The crypt is a fascinating place though, so there's plenty to discuss there, and the same goes for the Lannisters' interaction.

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Thursday, February 2, 2017

Ep. 6: Candles $3,600

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The Seven Kingdoms have been rocked by the Hand of the King's death! Andrew and Manu talk about various characters' reactions to both this news and the fact that the king is going to Winterfell to find a new Hand (just don't ask future Jaime for one #heyo). They're gonna have a grand ol' hootenanny. Join us!

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