HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast

Professor Chad is back to talk about the final Ned POV. Then Anthony posits his most egregious bit of Varys propaganda yet: Varys is GRRM's Bilbo Baggins.Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway SuperstarHey 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, for just $5 a month!Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.comLeave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A deep dive into Battle of the BastardsTheme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway SuperstarCheck 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, for just $5 a month!Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.comLeave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prof. Brian Pavlac explains how oaths fealty worked between lords and kings. Then Steve accidentally predicts Tyrion's final scene in the show.Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway SuperstarCheck 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, for just $5 a month!Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.comLeave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linguist David Peterson is back to talk about his two favorites: Tyrion and Tywin. Steve is surprised by the return of the Hound. Anthony asks: where is the climax of this book? Email your answer to book@baldmove.com.Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway SuperstarCheck 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, for just $5 a month!Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.comLeave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kris Swank compares Cat to Grendel's mother and explains the concepts of peace-weaving and the blood eagle ritual. Steve and Anthony discuss Bran's personality shift.Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway SuperstarCheck 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, for just $5 a month!Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.comLeave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arthur Njamfa discusses Dany's designs on conquest. Steve and Anthony argue over Hold-the-Door time travel. Then medievalist Carol Jamison talks about Hodor's place in the story.Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway SuperstarCheck 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, for just $5 a month!Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.comLeave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

High Valyrian inventor David Peterson (linguist) gives his early impressions of House of the Dragon dialogue and gets into the grammatical weeds with Anthony. Steve talks at length about "The Book of the Stranger" (ep. 604). Then Chad and Anthony debate the redemptive elements of A Game of Thrones.Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway SuperstarCheck 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, for just $5 a month!Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.comLeave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Medievalist Carol Parrish Jamison discusses the duality of Bran Stark and the use of warhorses in the Middle Ages. Then Steve and Anthony discuss Ramsay's talent for letter writing.Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway SuperstarCheck 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, for just $5 a month!Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.comLeave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arthur Njamfa asks if Sam is really as good as he seems. Steve and Anthony continue their discussion of Night's Watch politics. Then Danielle Alesi answers a question about medieval education.Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway SuperstarCheck 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, for just $5 a month!Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.comLeave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Medievalist Danielle Alesi talks about Sansa's budding political ambition. Steve talks about the resurrection of Jon Snow. Then Anthony reveals a bit of House of the Dragon gossip (no spoilers).Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway SuperstarCheck 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, for just $5 a month!Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.comLeave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices