As promised, we are back with a second helping of everyone's favorite fandom commentator, essayist, and dad expert, Patrick Sponaugle! Episode 6 was just so HUGE (Ryan Condal called it a second pilot) we had to break the discussion into 2 parts. This time we're back to finish off by focusing on the parents. The Dad Duo of Laenor and Harwin scored major points with the three of us. We talk about Laena and Daemon's marriage, what her fate says about their relationship and Daemon's parenting style. Alicent, feeling alone and at a disadvantage, resorts to some low blows against Rhaenyra and Laenor. As appalling as that was, it was also exciting to see two powerful women debating policy and "peace" in the highest halls of power in Westeros. A detail noticed in this episode led to much speculation on its possible ripple effects for the main cast: the promotion of Orwyle to Grand Maester. We revisit an earlier discussion of a House Strong theory that was shared by Micah of Clark in podcast episode 7, and Larys Strong's shocking reveal left us terrified for Alicent -- and scrubbing our minds with bleach! For a much needed palate cleanser, we had to do some gushing over our newest ship, the S.S. Rhaewin! (which has nothing to do with Sansan at all). Special Guest: Patrick Sponaugle: Twitter | Website | Game of Thrones Essays | Watchers on the Wall The Silent Sisters Podcast: Website | Tumblr | Twitter High Heretic: TheBlueLemonTree: Tumblr | Twitter High Heretic: LittleWolfBird: Tumblr | Twitter Music by MattstaGraham Logo Art by Clara aka Mondongo Inspiration by George R. R. Martin

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“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

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