HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast

Profs Iain MacInnis, Kavita Mudan Finn and Carol Parish Jamison return to talk about the early stages of the Battle of Blackwater Bay. Then Prof. Kelly DeVries answers listener questions about medieval warfare. 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! Join the Club! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theon gets great advice from his savvy sister and horrible advice from his sneaky servant. Of course, he takes the wrong advice and spirals toward his own deconstruction. Professor of History, Andrew Howe stops by to talk about it. 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! Join the Club! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cat, once more, throws chaos into the world of Westeros. This time she gets more than she expected from the Kingslayer. Professors Hammer, Wilson, and Haberkern join the round table. 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! Join the Club! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Tyrion the ultimate villain of Ice and Fire? Melanie, GDKen, and David discuss. Then S. Dorsey Armstrong explains Authurian legend. Was he a real guy? Why did the legend evolve how it did? 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! Join the Club! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys revisit the episode The Queen Who Ever Was and compare it to the corresponding passages from Fire & Blood. Anticipation builds for Rhaena and the ugly wild dragon known as Sheepstealer. The characters of Addam and Alyn take on different personalities and actions in the show. And in the final SpoiLORE section, Producer Talitha and A.Ron discuss [REDACTED]. Fire & Blood Hardcover Reading: Page 443 paragraph 3 to page 445 paragraph 2 YOU MUST SKIP TO Page 449 paragraph 4 and all of page 50 Send feedback to hotd@baldmove.com! Bald Move - HOTD - S02E08 - The Queen Who Ever Was - Feedback Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Support Bald Move: Club Bald Move Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve and Anthony talk about virtues and vices of montages. Alicent's turn, Daemon's vision, and the glory that is Simon Strong's eyeball work. We debate: was this really a season finale? Steve argues in the affirmative. 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! Join the Club! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys revisit the episode The Red Sowing and compare it to the corresponding passages from Fire & Blood. Both the book and show feature dragons, but how many and which varies greatly. Hugh’s parentage is explored, as is the parentage of Addam and Alyn. Fire & Blood Hardcover Reading: Page 441 paragraph 3 to page 443 paragraph 1 Page 114 paragraphs 1 and 2 Left-Handed Crab Claw Map of Westeros Send feedback to hotd@baldmove.com! Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Support Bald Move: Club Bald Move Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should the Corlys progeny connection be more obvious? Also, why is Oscar Tully's take down of Daemon so delightful? Steve and Anthony discuss the Red Sowing. 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! Join the Club! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys revisit the episode Smallfolk and compare it to the corresponding passages from Fire & Blood. Dive in to examine Rhaenyra’s character changes, the confounding kiss, and Alys Rivers. And in the SpoiLORE section, Producer Talitha and A.Ron discuss Sunfyre. Fire & Blood Hardcover Reading: Page 437 paragraph 4 through page 438 paragraph 1 Get your own piece of GOT history Four Lights Coffee Left-Handed Crab Claw Map of Westeros Send feedback to hotd@baldmove.com! Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Support Bald Move: Club Bald Move Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Excellent dragon work, development of themes, musical choices. The Small Folk rates Properly Dinklage (although we forgot to mention that during the recording). 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! Join the Club! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys revisit the episode Regent and compare it to the corresponding passages from Fire & Blood. The tension lies in the twists of timing, the identity of Alys Rivers, and Sunfyre’s fate. Producer Talitha and A.Ron discuss GRRM’s own thoughts on this adaptation of his work in the SpoiLORE section of this episode. Fire & Blood Hardcover Reading: Page 435 Paragraph 3 to Page 437 Paragraph 3 Page 438 Paragraph 2 to Page 441 Paragraph 2 Send feedback to hotd@baldmove.com! GRRM’s Deleted Blog Post - Beware the Butterflies GRRM’s FanFiction about the OP Jamie Lanister: Jamie vs. Rand Jamie vs. Kvothe Jamie vs. Cthulhu Jamie vs. Hermione Bald Move Hotel Artemis (2018) Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Support Bald Move: Club Bald Move Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode contains Anthony's favorite scene in House of the Dragon. Also: does Jace have a punchable face? 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! Join the Club! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys consult the ancient tome of Fire & Blood by GRRM. Was the confrontation between Aemond and Aegon part of the plan, or a surprise opportunity? Would you rather get married or bond with a dragon? Dragon…obviously. Fire & Blood Hardcover Reading: Page 430 Paragraph 4 to Page 431 Paragraph 1 Page 433 Paragraph 1 to Page 435 Paragraph 2 Send feedback to hotd@baldmove.com! Have A.Ron and Talitha discuss your thoughts next week! Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Support Bald Move: Club Bald Move Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve and Anthony delight in the masterful storytelling of Rook's Rest. Then Dr. Philiip Haberkern discusses House of the Dragon as great television and as a window into historical institutions. Phil discusses (among other things) historical parallels to Criston Cole's necklace. See this link for a visual. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar 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! Join the Club! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How difficult was it to claim Harrenhal in the book? And much Alys Rivers was there? And it's really only that many paragraphs? I guess it's a good thing we also have your feedback and some bonus readings on the dragon pit! This week's reading: Daemon Takes Harrenhal: pg.412 through pg.413 Battle of the Burning Mill: pg.427 through pg.428 p.1 Dragon Pit: pg. 96 p.1 pg.128 p.4 pg.132 p.1 pg.167 p.3 pg.180 p.2 through pg.182 p.1 pg.187 p.1&2 pg.204 p.2 pg.228 p.2 through pg.229 p.2 pg.245 p.1 through pg.253 p.1 pg.400 p.5 Next week's reading: pg.430 p.4 through pg.431 p.1 pg.433 p.1 through pg.435 p.2 Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Support Bald Move: Club Bald Move Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is excellent on rewatch. Daemon is interesting again. The Alicent vs. Rhaenyra showdown is superb. Simon Strong is the perfect addition to an already stellar cast. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar 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! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lets revisit Arryk Cargyll's mission, recontextualize Aegon's hissy fit and Otto's scheming, and maybe splash in a little bit of Daemon that is shuffled around in the show as we cover the sections of Fire & Blood that are relevant to "Rhaenyra the Cruel." This week's reading: pg.428 p.2 through pg.430 p.3 and pg.431 p.2 through pg.432 Next week's reading: pg. 427 through pg.428 p.1 (no, that's not a mistake. It's a single page! We'll also have a history lesson on the dragon pit.) Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Support Bald Move: Club Bald Move Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this the best Otto episode? Why is Aegon so watchable? Aemond's rent-a-mommy scene is fantastic. Steve and Anthony are both feeling a bit greener than usual. That said, the promise of Alyn, Addam, and Hugh is exhilarating. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar 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! Join the Club! Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim & A.Ron are back for more of that HOTD action, this time with readings from Martin's Targaryen history book, "Fire & Blood," to match each episode of the season we just watched. This week's reading: pg.414 p.3 through pg.418 p.1 and pg.422 p.2 through the end of pg.426 Next week's reading: pg.428 p.2 through pg.430 p.3 and pg.431 p.2 through the end of pg. 432 Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that House of the Dragon season 2 has ended, we've invited Maester Anthony to join us for our wrapup podcast so we can have talk all about what went right and what went wrong. Oh, and tapestries. He has gleaned vast knowledge of tapestries from his podcasting travails. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Support Bald Move: Club Bald Move Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices