History of Westeros (Game of Thrones)

Fit For A King: Viserys I

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A special bonus Thursday stream celebrating the life of King Viserys I, including a short compilation of Paddy behind the scenes and Viserys memes, so...

House of the Dragon S1: Episode 8 Review

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Be sure to check out our short (10 minute) synopsis of the episode as well. All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and S...

House of the Dragon S1E8 Synopsis

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every long episode deserves a short synopsis! When first posted, our synopsis episodes are audio-only, but by later in the day they are available...

House of the Dragon S1: Episode 7 Review

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Be sure to check out our short (15 minute) synopsis of the episode as well. All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and S...

House of the Dragon S1E7 Synopsis

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

'tis a sin to miss the synopsis! When first posted, our synopsis episodes are audio-only, but by later in the day they are available in video for...

House of the Dragon S1: Episode 6 Review

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Be sure to check out our short (17 minute) synopsis of the episode as well. All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and S...

House of the Dragon S1E6 Synopsis

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The synopsis is a quick way to get yourself primed for the post-episode discussions to come! When first posted, our synopsis episodes are&nb...

House of the Dragon S1: Before the Jump Q&A (book spoilers)

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're at the midpoint of House of the Dragon season 1, and there's about to be a large jump forward in time and a change in actors, so let's gab about...

House of the Dragon S1: Episode 5 Review

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Be sure to check out our short (13 minute) synopsis of the episode as well. All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and S...

House of the Dragon S1E5 Synopsis

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The synopsis is a quick way to get yourself primed for the post-episode discussions to come! When first posted, our synopsis episodes are&nb...

House of the Dragon S1: Episode 4 Review

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Be sure to check out our short (15 minute) synopsis of the episode as well. All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and S...

House of the Dragon S1E4 Synopsis

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The synopsis is a quick way to get yourself primed for the post-episode discussions to come! When first posted, our synopsis episodes are audio-o...

House Royce (2015)

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aziz delivers a sermon on House Royce, the ancient bronze clad stalwarts of the Vale. Included are connections to House Stark, Ser Waymar the ranger f...

House of the Dragon S1: Episode 3 Review

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Be sure to check out our short (9 minute) synopsis of the episode as well. All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and Sa...

House of the Dragon S1E3 Synopsis

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and Saturdays at 3 pm eastern for Preview (spoiler-filled) episodes, with special...

Ryan Condal in Conversation (HotD Showrunner)

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Condal, one of the showrunners for House of the Dragon, was kind enough to join us for an interview! (There's a mini spoiler regarding a characte...

House of the Dragon S1: Episode 2 Review

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Be sure to check out our short (9 minute) synopsis of the episode as well. All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and Sa...

House of the Dragon S1E2 Synopsis

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A rundown worthy of a healthy obsession. Video version is available on Spotify and YouTube. All season long, tune  in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for...

House of the Dragon S1: Episode 1 Review

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Be sure to check out our short (9 minute) synopsis of the episode as well. All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern for Review episodes and Sa...

House of the Dragon S1E1 Synopsis

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here is a short synopsis of the episode for y'all. Video version is available on Spotify and YouTube. All season long, tune in Mondays at 6 pm eastern...

Fire & Blood: The Shivers & The Winter Fever (2019)

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Edited audio from the livestream on Jan 22nd 2019. With guests JoeMagician and InDeepGeek, we discuss the many possibilities for disease and winter in...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - King Daeron I The Young Dragon

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A king who conquered and then lost Dorne. Then lost his life trying to re-take it... but managed to write a book that is still studied today all befor...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - The Free City of Lys

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Valyrian connections past & present, Varys, Salladhor Saan and his ancestors, the Black Swan and Coryanne Wylde, Saera Targaryen, the Rogares, Lyn...

TWOW Audio Dramatization - Victarion I

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A production of Victarion I from The Winds of Winter. GRRM says it begins "five minutes after the end of ADWD" Voice acting, sound effects, music......

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Dragonstone

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A castle built into a volcano with many secrets yet to uncover. From the tunnels and Targaryen tombs, to the Painted Table to the territory it control...

Fire & Blood: Dragons (2019)

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Edited audio from the livestream on Feb 12th 2019. Ashaya and Aziz betray humanity to take the side of the firebreathing reptiles! Shame. Shame. Bonu...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Ib & Influences w/ Grey Waste Tim

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With guest Grey Waste Tim we discuss the biggest power in the Shivering Sea: Ibben. From the fall of their God-Kings, wars with Sarnor and the Dothrak...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - The Red Kings

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dreadfort, House Bolton, the ancient North, wars, rivalries and superstitions... We're not flaying around here.Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon....

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - R'hllor

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hear us R'hllor about the god of Flame and Shadow. Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros...

TWOW: The Battle of Ice - Part 3 (2014)

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

History of Westeros continues our series on the upcoming Battle of Ice, which will be early in The Winds of Winter! We are again joined by Jeff Hartli...

TWOW: The Battle of Ice - Part 2 (2014)

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

History of Westeros continues our series on the upcoming Battle of Ice, which will be early in The Winds of Winter! We are again joined by Jeff Hartli...

TWOW: The Battle of Ice - Part 1 (2014)

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ashaya and Aziz are joined by guest Jeff Hartline (Wars and Politics of ASOIAF blog) for this 3 part series on The Battle of Ice. Part 1 is dedicated ...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Clans of the Vale

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stone Crows! Moon Brothers! Black Ears! Burned Men! All the other ones! Fun times with the Vale Clansmen, lots of quotes and plenty of setup for their...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Lorath

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the oldest of the Free Cities, it has a history going back to times unremembered. It's the home of ancient mazes, the Blind God, and Jaqen H'Ghar. ...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Bear Island & House Mormont

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Warrior women, skinchanging, Longclaw, Robb's Will, Arya and Jeyne Poole. There's a lot going on... We bear all, about the Mormonts and their home isl...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Casterly Rock

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's it like inside the giant mountain castle? And what role does GRRM (and HBO) have for it coming up? Joanna Lannister's blog post: https://bit.l...

Brandon the Builder (video)

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into the man who founded House Stark, whom Bran takes after in so many ways. Video available on Spotify. Crowfood's Daughter/Disputed...

When Giants Roamed... (video)

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Crowfood's Daughter aka The Disputed Lands YouTube channel: A deep dive into the world of Giants! We start as far back as the times before t...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - The Stepstones

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Perhaps the busiest shipping region in the world, also an anarchic haunt of pirates and slavers. Westeros will suffer greatly if the wrong people take...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Yi Ti w/ Chris Stewart

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yi Ti and its best real life analogue China! Gemstone emperors, history and lore, gods and monsters such as the Lion of Night, the Five Forts, courts ...

A Con of Langs (HotD, Bloodmoon, IaFCon 2022) (video)

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've got *deep* cuts from HBO's shows past, present and future straight from language creator David J Peterson AND a report from Ice & Fi...

TWOW Audio Dramatization - Tyrion II

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A production of Tyrion II from The Winds of Winter. Voice acting, battle sounds, even dragons! Narrator: Alt Shift X Tyrion: Jack Noble Penny: Nina F...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - The Kingdom of Sarnor

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A kingdom dominated by corrupt nobles who ignore an existential threat while fighting each other... sound familiar? A realm that finds itself suddenly...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - The Barrow Kings

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the great powers of the north, who can trace their bloodlines to the First King of the First Men. We discuss their wars against the Starks, Lad...

Religion & Magic: Night's King (2014)

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a spoiler filled episode that discusses the legendary Night's King of the Night's Watch. Published December 21, 2014. Bonus Eps &...

Religion & Magic: Weirwood Tour (2014)

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Published April 6, 2014. The episode features themes of blood and ancestry, as weirwoods tend to be inextricably tied to the surrounding area, both ph...

Religion & Magic: Weirwoods (2014)

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A classic episode, published January 29, 2014. A deep look into the bloody eyes and mouths of the Heart Trees. Are the trees a conduit of the Old Gods...

Religion & Magic: The Comet (2014)

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Interpreted by many and seen by all. Was it sent by the gods or is it a sign that magic and dragons have returned? Whatever the meaning, there will be...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Crannogmen & The Neck

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Protect the Neck! Lots of topics here: swamps, crannogs (real and GRRM-world), moving castles, lizard-lions (with skinchangers mounted?!), knights ben...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - The Free Folk

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How the peoples separated, Kings Beyond the Wall, legends and culture, prejudice, what does "freedom" mean? and much more. Bonus Eps & ...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - The Century of Blood

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Free Cities, Aegon the Conqueror, Argilac the Arrogant, Harren the Black, refugees, power vacuums, eruptions, and more. The ladders really come ou...

The Doom of Valyria (2014)

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Published November 26, 2014. A look at The Doom of Valyria, a mysterious cataclysm that destroyed what may have been the greatest civilization to ever...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Valyrian Wars of Expansion w/ Jamie Redfern

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Valyria vs. the Ghiscari, plus a comparison of ancient world warfare, slavery, oligarchies, tyrannies, Rome and Valyria, war elephants(!) and much mor...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - The Freehold of Valyria

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the excellent JoeMagician joining us, we discuss the early days of Valyria. The look, government, worship, their natural resources including volc...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - The Long Night

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Legends and stories from Westeros and Essos, and real world history on the Little Ice Age. Given a topic without answers, we'll try to nail down t...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - The Rage of Heroes

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A look at how the different regions view their various founding figures, and the patterns and comparisons within. Especially Garth Greenhand, Lann the...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Age of Heroes Begins

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We begin with topics like: the Second Age of Heroes (i.e current ASOIAF), comparisons to Greek Mythology and American Folklore, different types of cla...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Isle of Faces & Green Men

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include Bran's ending, Rhaegar & Lyanna's marriage, Howland Reed, Garth Greenhand, dragons at the Isle of Faces, comparisons to Eas...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - The Pact

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's the deal with The Pact?! Also includes discussion on kinslaying, guest right, how the powers of the Old Gods became available to humans, &q...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Ancient Dorne w/ Elio Garcia

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With guest Elio Garcia Jr, co-Author of The World of Ice and Fire! This episode is sponsored by www.givhergifts.com - get 10% off with the code "...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Children of the Forest

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Singers of the Songs of Earth mesmerize us with their cat-like eyes, ancient wisdom, magic, memory, skinchanging, greensight and blood. Bonus Eps ...

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Intro & Dawn Age

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New year, new re-read. Let the worldbuilding geek-out begin!Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesterosShirts & Stickers - historyofw...

The Heresies of Septon Barth (2015)

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A detailed look at the life, times and works of the man who knows the most about the "higher mysteries". If you want to learn more about dra...

The Life of Joanna Lannister (2017)

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A long look at the life and times of Joanna Lannister! As the mother of Tyrion and "master" of Tywin, she's a very important character.....

The Peake Uprising & Death of Maekar

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An offshoot of the Blackfyre conflicts that took the life of King Maekar and several other important nobles. This led to Egg's crowning and  seve...

Serwyn of the Mirror Shield (video) (2020)

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Serwyn of the Mirror Shield is one of the most frequently cited heroic  legends... he slew a dragon! His deeds and character bring to mind many  par...

The Three-Eyed Bloodraven (video) (2019)

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into the life of Brynden Rivers beginning from the point at which he took the Black. Was he a ranger? What did he and Maester Aemon talk a...

When There Were No Starks in Winterfell (2019)

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From our recurring Saturday livestream: Sean and Aziz discuss and geek out over the Stark kids' arcs (Starcs?) around the end of Clash/start of St...

Valar Rereadis: Future of Dunk & Egg

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A lively 4 way discussion including guest Stefan Sasse (Boiled Leather Audio Hour, Nerdstream Era) on the time period Dunk & Egg lived in and wha...

Valar Rereadis: Dunk & Egg Review

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean, Ash & Aziz discuss Aegon V/Aegon VI, Brienne/Dunk, Dunk hooking up with Egg's sister, Dunk's other possible ancestors, Knights vs. S...

Valar Rereadis: The Mystery Knight - Part 4

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The conclusion! The Brown Dragon meets the White Dragon, the great trial joust scene, a collection of implications and lots of funny moments. Bonus Ep...

Valar Rereadis: The Mystery Knight - Part 3

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The gallows knight, the snail, the tourney action and reading between the lances err lines, the warning and the grand reveal plus way too many referen...

Valar Rereadis: The Mystery Knight - Part 2

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean was live in our home studio like the days of yore. This one covers delicious items such as the toast & the feast, the overhearing of Blackfyr...

Valar Rereadis: The Mystery Knight - Part 1

11 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean is back and we're getting started with the third story! Maynard Plumm, John the Fiddler, Stoney Sept, Glendon Ball, Kyle the Cat, Gormon Peak...

Dark Sister (2016)

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An episode dedicated to the "career" of Dark Sister, the Valyrian steel blade of House Targaryen. Famous owners and top kills! Originally pu...

Valar Rereadis: The Sworn Sword - Part 4

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Finishing off The Sworn Sword with Something Like a Lawyer! Topics include: the power of nostalgia, the final boss battle, the difficulty of Dagon, so...

Valar Rereadis: The Sworn Sword - Part 3

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode: Living in a post Blackfyre world, Rohanne, love for Addam, love for Daemon, love for Daenerys. So much love you'll forget there&#...

Valar Rereadis: The Sworn Sword - Part 2

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the Old Lion, the Little Lion, the decline of House Osgrey through obsolescence, the boot and the blood price, comparisons to Lord of the R...

Valar Rereadis: The Sworn Sword - Part 1

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Sworn Sword begins! It's like an extension of AFFC, or an ancestor. Covering the realm since the end of the Hedge Knight, crow cage comparison...

Valar Rereadis: The Hedge Knight - Part 4

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The final installment! Covering the trial (i.e the fight), Maegor's trial of 7 over 150 years prior, the funeral, Daeron's dreaming, some rese...

Valar Rereadis: The Hedge Knight - Part 3

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This one strikes a rich vein of Dunk/Brienne goodness with some sigil discussion, asks "why do horses hate rainbows?", gives a history of th...

Valar Rereadis: The Hedge Knight - Part 2

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean, Ash & Aziz chat wildfire, queer foreign fruits, the waning (but not ending) of magic, dragons and dragonflies and dinosaurs, tournament form...

Valar Rereadis: The Hedge Knight - Part 1

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We begin with a discussion of the current setting in Westeros, the life of an orphan from Flea Bottom, the difference between a hedge knight and a sel...

Valar Rereadis: The Winds of Winter Review (w/Nina Friel)

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nina Friel (goodqueenaly.tumblr.com) joins us to discuss what we've seen as a whole in TWOW so far, the Riverlands/Westerlands Prologue, the Asha ...

Valar Rereadis: TWOW - Theon I (w/Jason Concepcion)

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Theon I - The Tower of Ploy aka the One where Theon Hangs with Stannis Jason Concepcion: https://crooked.com/podcast-series/takeline/ Bonus Eps & ...

Euron Greyjoy (2017)

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Including an appearance by special guest PoorQuentyn (NotACast podcast!) for a deep dive into the past, present, and future of Euron Greyjoy. Publishe...

The Winds of Winter: The Forsaken (2016)

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our first crack at it... We were among the first on the planet to hear this chapter, and it's safe to say: we're taken by the "The Forsak...

Valar Rereadis: TWOW - The Forsaken (w/InDeepGeek)

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Forsaken (Aeron I) - The E.U.R.O.N System aka The God of It Can Always Get Worse. With InDeepGeek! InDeepGeek YouTube: https://bit.ly/3c1FU4t The ...

Valar Rereadis: TWOW - Mercy (w/Learned Hands)

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Bloody Hand Cometh aka Needle 2: Lommy’s Revenge. With Learned Hands Podcast! Learned Hands Pod: https://www.buzzsprout.com/958693 Bonus Eps &am...

Valar Rereadis: TWOW - Arianne II (w/Manaro & Scad)

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Arianne II - The Gang Goes to Griffin’s Roost aka All Along the Watchtowers, Princess Arianne & Crew. With guests ManaroGeekTV and Scad of Davos...

Valar Rereadis: TWOW - Arianne I (w/Isle of Faces)

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Arianne I - O Brother, Where Art Thou? aka O Cousin, Who Art Thou? with guests the Isle of Faces podcast! Isle of Faces Pod: https://www.patreon.com/I...

Valar Rereadis: TWOW - Alayne I (w/Radio Westeros)

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Tourney of Harrenhal Comes Again aka the Gang Makes the Eight. with guests Radio Westeros! Radio Westeros - www.radiowesteros.com Bonus Eps & ...

The Winds of Winter: Alayne I (2015)

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ashaya & Aziz devour this chapter as if it were a 12 foot tall lemon cake threatened by a pimply gingerlad. The original companion to our Valar Re...

Valar Rereadis: TWOW - Barristan II (w/Jim McGeehin)

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Barristan II - The Gang Charges aka Like Red Lambs to the Slaughter. with guest Jim McGeehin! Jim McGeehin - https://warsofasoiaf.tumblr.com/ Bonus E...

Valar Rereadis: TWOW - Barristan I (w/Game of Owns)

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Barristan I - The Gang Prepares to Charge aka A Man, A Plan, Barristan, Skahazadhan with guests Game of Owns! Game of Owns - www.gameofowns.com Bonus...

Valar Rereadis: TWOW - Tyrion I & II (w/GrayArea)

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tyrion I - Adrift on the Windblown aka Love at First Sight of Flight... Probably   Tyrion II - The Sword is Mightier than the Pen aka Reign of Fire C...

The Hellhorn (2013)

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ashaya & Aziz use some very mild TWoW spoilers to get at a full description of Dragonbinder, the horn with Valyrian glyphs that sounds like hell b...

Valar Rereadis: TWOW - Victarion I (w/Joe Magician)

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Victarion I - The Horn Has Three Blowers aka Ocean’s Ten...tacles with guest JoeMagician! Joe Magician - https://www.youtube.com/joemagician Bonus ...

The Winds of Winter: The Battle of Fire (2013)

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ashaya & Aziz go deep into unreleased material from TWOW! A huge battle is about to occur where several POV characters have converged. We break do...

Valar Rereadis: A Dance with Dragons Review

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wrapping up the book with guests Lady Gwyn, Nina Friel and Ser Buckley! www.radiowesteros.com isleoffaces.podbean.com goodqueenaly.tumblr.com Bonus Ep...