HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast

Medievalist Mikayla Hunter covers Arya's farewell to Syrio Forel and discusses her relationship to sight and disguise. Steve talks about Melisandre's disguise. Professor Brian Pavlac explains 400 years of witch hunts.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, 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

We're back for another quick update on House of the Dragon. There's some minor casting news and A.Ron has some highlights from the early-goings of House of the Dragon to deliver.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

A.Ron compares Ned and Jaime to the Last Duel. Jan Doolittle Wilson talks about power and systems of power in Westeros. Curtis Runstedler explains alchemy. Steve anticipates Dany's return to Dothraki culture.Search for Steve and Anthony's new rewatch podcast: Perfect Stranger Things.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, 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

Bossmang Aron is back to talk about the climax of Ned's story. Steve grieves the loss of his beloved, Jon Snow. Anthony shares a detail he learned about trial by combat. And don't forget to search for Anthony's new podcast "Perfect Stranger Things."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

Dr. Iain MacInnes (medieval historian) covers Jon's troubles at the Wall. Steve Ausburne voices his pro-human sacrifice platform. And Kris Swank talks about celibacy in Westeros.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

Dr. Jan Wilson says farewell to King Robert and Ned's chance for a happy life. Steve reacts to Hardhome. Anthony shares his half-baked Dante's Inferno theory.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

Dr. Shiloh Carroll talks about Dany's relationship to the Dosh Kaleen. Steve does two impressions: Paul Lynde arguing with Stannis. Kavita points to the Shakespearian inspirations for Cersei.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.comAnthony Le Donne is the co-author of the following books: Gods of Thrones, vol. 1: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Thrones-Pilgrims-Guide-Religions-ebook/dp/B07JLNZB9G Gods of Thrones, vol. 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q8G7K9G Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kavita Mudan Finn discusses Ned’s surprising confrontation with Cersei. Steve considers the many uses of the phrase “…until we find a cock merchant.”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.comAnthony Le Donne is the co-author of the following books: Gods of Thrones, vol. 1: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Thrones-Pilgrims-Guide-Religions-ebook/dp/B07JLNZB9G Gods of Thrones, vol. 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q8G7K9G Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie Barbé Hammer discusses Sansa's budding political perception. Steve is unimpressed with sports in Mereen. Anthony shares his email exchanges with Elio Garcia and Carol Parrish Jamison about knights.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.comAnthony Le Donne is the co-author of the following books: Gods of Thrones, vol. 1: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Thrones-Pilgrims-Guide-Religions-ebook/dp/B07JLNZB9G Gods of Thrones, vol. 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q8G7K9G Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Carol Parish Jamison (expert on knights and knightly codes) joins Anthony to talk about examples of knighthood in Westeros. Jamison covers Ned's proclamation of justice regarding the "false knight" Gregor Clegane. Steve is loving the Tyrion-Jorah dynamic. Anthony reads from GRRM's short story about Daemon Targaryen.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.comAnthony Le Donne is the co-author of the following books: Gods of Thrones, vol. 1: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Thrones-Pilgrims-Guide-Religions-ebook/dp/B07JLNZB9G Gods of Thrones, vol. 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q8G7K9G Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices