Bend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast
Bend the knee and join us each week as we re-read the epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin. Each episode contains a small council meeting for updates on the HBO show, Winds of Winter, and GRR's 'Not a Blog'. We also include a short history lesson from A World of Ice and Fire. Finally, we take an in-depth look at each chapter of the series. This is a book club without banners, all are welcome to join.
Episodes
Ep. 230: - Boiled Leather Part 4 | ADWD Daenerys I
Daenerys I — A Dance with DragonsNow ruling Meereen, Daenerys faces growing unrest as the Sons of the Harpy murder Stalwart Shield, an Unsullied soldier, marking an escalation in the resistance against her rule. While Skahaz mo Kandaq advocates executing members of Meereen's noble families in retaliation, Daenerys refuses to punish people without evidence. Meanwhile, her dragons continue growi
Ep. 229: - Boiled Leather Part 3 | AFFC Cersei 1 | ADWD Tyrion 1
Cersei I — A Feast for CrowsCersei awakens from a dream about Maggy the Frog to learn that Tywin Lannister has been murdered by Tyrion, forcing her to confront both her father's death and her lifelong fear of the prophecy surrounding her future. As she takes control in King's Landing, Cersei becomes increasingly convinced that Tyrion is still nearby and plotting against her, while Tywin
Ep. 228: - Boiled Leather Part 2 | AFFC The Prophet | The Captain of the Guards
The Prophet - After learning that Balon Greyjoy is dead and Euron has seized the Seastone Chair, Aeron Damphair rejects Euron, Asha, and Theon as suitable successors and initially favors Victarion. Rather than allow Euron simply to inherit, Aeron revives the ancient tradition of the kingsmoot, calling the Ironborn to Old Wyk to choose their next king.The Captain of the Guards - As Dorne demands ve
Ep. 227: - Boiled Leather Part 1 | AFFC & ADWD Prologues
AFFC Prologue — PateIn Oldtown, struggling Citadel novice Pate steals a master key in exchange for a gold dragon from a mysterious alchemist, hoping to use the money to win Rosey. After completing the exchange, Pate suddenly collapses and dies, while the chapter also introduces rumors of Daenerys's dragons, Marwyn the Mage, and a burning glass candle.ADWD Prologue — Varamyr SixskinsA dying Var
House of the Dragon Season 3 Review
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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 8 Review - The Treasons at Tumbleton
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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 7 Review - The Winter Dragon
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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 6 Review - Faceless Men
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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 Review - Unbowed, Unbent
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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 Review - Tumbleton
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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3 Review - The Rat Banquet
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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2 Review - Queen's Landing
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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 Review - Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood
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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 - Reaction Live Stream
House of the Dragon Season 3 is finally here, and what a premiere it was.Ser Matt jumped on immediately after watching the Season 3 premiere to share the raw, spoiler-filled reactions to one of the most epic episodes HBO has ever produced.From the breathtaking Battle of the Gullet to shocking character moments, incredible dragon action, and what may be some of the best large-scale battles we’ve ev
Ep. 226: - Epilogue | A Storm of Swords
Merrett Frey is approaching the ruins of Oldstones with the ransom for his half-brother's (Stevron Frey's) grandson Petyr Pimple. He is considering all the ill luck throughout his life, starting as a squire, where in a battle against the Kingswood Brotherhood he got hit on the head so hard he was unable to ever truly fight again, which left him unable to reach knighthood. His fatherhas alw
Ep. 225: - Sansa VII | A Storm of Swords | "I've only loved one woman"
At the Eyrie, Sansa awakens to find it snowing outside. She wanders outside and begins to sculpt a snow castle, slowly forming it into a replica of Winterfell. Littlefinger finds her in the garden and helps her finish the castle. He tells her she is even more beautiful than her mother was at her age, and then proceeds to kiss her. Sansa is shocked by Lord Baelish’s action, but for half a heartbeat
Ep. 224: - Jon XII | A Storm of Swords | "Lord Commander"
Jon practices swords in the yard with Iron Emmett, another brother of the Night's Watch. Emmett hits Jon hard and Jon is knocked into thoughts of Winterfell and his boyhood rivalry with Robb. Part of him always wanted to become Lord of Winterfell and resented that it was impossible for him. These feelings come up so strong that he beats Emmett mercilessly and has to be pulled off him. Jon goes
The importance of Skagos in Winds of Winter
Ser Jimmy is out sick this week but it let Ser Matt finish a script he has been working on about Skagos in the Winds of Winter!For this episode of Bend the Knee, we’re diving into one of the most mysterious and potentially important locations in all of A Song of Ice and Fire: Skagos. Known as the land of cannibals, unicorns, giant-blooded warriors, and ancient First Men traditions, Skagos has ling
Ep. 223: - Samwell V | A Storm of Swords | "Frozen Fire"
King Stannis has brought several of the black brothers before him to make known his anger about them taking too long to select a new Lord Commander. Stannis sees through Janos Slynt’s fawning, having known the man as a bribe-taker in King's Landing. The king makes it clear that after they finally vote in a new Lord Commander, he plans to take all the castles along the Wall, except for the thre
Ep. 222: - Tyrion XI | A Storm of Swords | "No son of mine"
Tyrion, locked in the black cells beneath the Red Keep, is rescued by Jaime. His brother tells him that he is to be beheaded on the morrow, and informs him that he coerced Varys into helping him charter a ship to take Tyrion from King's Landing. When Jaime tells him that the rescue was a debt he owed him, Tyrion presses his brother, and learns that Tysha was not a whore, but a crofter’s daught
House of the Dragon Season 3 - "Teaser" Trailer Reaction
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Ep. 221: - Jon XI | A Storm of Swords | "Lord of Winterfell"
Jon is training with Satin in the yard, when Melisandre arrives to take him before Stannis. The King does not believe Jon is a traitor, for he knew Janos Slynt as well as Ned Stark. Stannis knew Ned to be a man of honor, and trusts Jon, saying it was Jon who found the dragonglass dagger that Samwell Tarly used to kill the Other, and Jon who brought them the Horn of Winter and captured Mance’s son.
Ep. 220: - Samwell IV | A Storm of Swords | "Open your eyes"
At Castle Black, Gilly is nursing both her own son as well as Mance Rayder's, as Dalla died giving birth. Sam and Gilly have recently returned to Castle Black, meeting up with Ser Denys Mallister and the men from the Shadow Tower. They also joined with Dywen, Edd and Giant, survivors from the Bridge of Skulls where Bowen Marsh held back the Weeper's advance. Sam is happy to be reunited wit
What is Arya Stark's endgame?
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Ep. 219: - Arya XIII | A Storm of Swords | "Valar Morghulis"
Sandor Clegane and Arya Stark come to the inn at the crossroads. To Arya's dismay, she recognizes Polliver and the Tickler with a pimply squire. The squire tries to bait Sandor with insults about fleeing King's Landing and the room is tense. The Hound demands wine, which the innkeeper brings and Sandor gulps down. When Sandor claims the men-at-arms will torture the innkeep for his gold, th
Ep. 218: - Jon X | A Storm of Swords | "Horn of Winter"
Jon is taken out of his ice cell and brought once again before Janos Slynt, and told that only Maester Aemon is preventing Janos from hanging Jon. Janos reveals that he will give Jon one last chance to prove his innocence, sending him to meet Mance Rayder as an envoy, but Jon must kill the wildling king. Beyond the Wall, Jon meets Tormund who treats him with respect, almost as a friend. Jon is bro
Ep. 217: - Jaime IX | A Storm of Swords | "Oathkeeper"
Jaime is seated with the small council, as King Tommen signs all the papers brought before him by Ser Kevan. The Lannisters are granting Riverrun to Ser Emmon Frey and Kevan's sister Genna, once the Blackfish has surrendered. They legitimize Ramsay Snow and name Roose Bolton Warden of the North. Ser Rolph Spicer is granted Castamere, and raised to lord, and Lord Gawen Westerling, his wife, and
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms vs The Hedge Knight - Books vs Show
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Was Bloodraven the Fortune Teller? - His FAILED attempt to stop Summerhall (YouTube Theory Bonus Episode)
This is a special bonus episode pulled from a recent YouTube theory — a shorter, focused deep dive into one of the biggest mysteries from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1.Who was the mysterious fortune teller who warned Dunk and Egg about Summerhall?Was she simply an innkeeper repeating Prince Daeron’s prophetic dreams?Could she have been Shiera Seastar, acting on her own magical ambitions?
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Episode 6 Review -The Morrow
In this episode of Bend the Knee, we dive into Episode 6 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — HBO’s adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s beloved Dunk & Egg novellas.We break down our first impressions of the episode, discussing how well the show captures the tone, heart, and themes of knighthood that define these stories. From Dunk’s portrayal and Egg’s introduction to the pacing, performances,
House of the Dragon Season 3 Trailer Reaction
The Teaser for House of the Dragon Season 3 Trailer is here lets discuss!Jimmy: https://www.youtube.com/@ChattingWithNuttsMatt's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supergainsbrosThe reread will continue! Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/***BTK UPDATES*** Subscribe to our YouTube Page: http://www.youtube.com/c/BendtheKneeIf you'd like to support the show, gain acces
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Episode 5 Review - In the Name of the Mother
In this episode of Bend the Knee, we dive into Episode 5 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — HBO’s adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s beloved Dunk & Egg novellas.We break down our first impressions of the episode, discussing how well the show captures the tone, heart, and themes of knighthood that define these stories. From Dunk’s portrayal and Egg’s introduction to the pacing, performances,
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Episode 4 Review - Seek Your Champion
In this episode of Bend the Knee, we dive into Episode 4 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — HBO’s adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s beloved Dunk & Egg novellas.We break down our first impressions of the episode, discussing how well the show captures the tone, heart, and themes of knighthood that define these stories. From Dunk’s portrayal and Egg’s introduction to the pacing, performances,
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Episode 3 Review - The Squire
in this episode of Bend the Knee, we dive into Episode 3 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — HBO’s adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s beloved Dunk & Egg novellas.We break down our first impressions of the episode, discussing how well the show captures the tone, heart, and themes of knighthood that define these stories. From Dunk’s portrayal and Egg’s introduction to the pacing, performances,
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Episode 2 Review - Hard Salt Beef
In this episode of Bend the Knee, we dive into Episode 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — HBO’s adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s beloved Dunk & Egg novellas.We break down our first impressions of the episode, discussing how well the show captures the tone, heart, and themes of knighthood that define these stories. From Dunk’s portrayal and Egg’s introduction to the pacing, performances,
Arya Stark Sequel Series Announced - GRRM Gives a WINDS OF WINTER UPDATE
A ton of ASOIAF news dropped over the weekend including more details as to why Snow was canceled, what they play to do next and a somewhat depressing Winds of Winter update from GRRM.Jimmy: https://www.youtube.com/@ChattingWithNuttsMatt's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supergainsbrosThe reread will continue! Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/***BTK UPDATES*** Subscr
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Episode 1 Review - The Hedge Knight
In this episode of Bend the Knee, we dive into Episode 1 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — HBO’s adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s beloved Dunk & Egg novellas.We break down our first impressions of the premiere, discussing how well the show captures the tone, heart, and themes of knighthood that define these stories. From Dunk’s portrayal and Egg’s introduction to the pacing, performances,
Ep. 216: - Daenerys VI | A Storm of Swords | "Two sides of a coin"
Daenerys sits in the great pyramid of Meereen, her troops having conquered the city after the men she sent into the sewers opened the gates. She meets an envoy from Astapor, who represents King Cleon the great, a former butcher who now rules Astapor, supposedly in Dany’s name. But the envoy suggests that King Cleon wishes to marry Dany, and that the men she left to rule Astapor have all been depos
Ep. 215: - Tyrion X | A Storm of Swords | "A Trial by Combat"
Tyrion wakes up in the morning and readies himself to go to the trial. He considers admitting guilt or demanding a trial by battle. He asks his squire if he thinks that Tyrion did it. Podrick hesitates and sputters. Cersei's last witness turns out to be Shae. She accuses Tyrion and Sansa of the murder. She tells the assembled court that she was an innocent girl before Tyrion abused her and tur
Is Ashara Dayne Alive?
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Ep. 214: - Jon IX | A Storm of Swords | "take this turncloack to an ice cell"
Mance’s raiders advance under the protection of a giant fortified turtle but the Night's Watch is able to destroy it. Afterwards, Jon tries to get some sleep, but is pulled out of bed by some men from Eastwatch-by-the-Sea. They bring him before Alliser Thorne, and his new friend Janos Slynt. The two accuse Jon of being a turncloak and oathbreaker, and they even use the captured Rattleshirt to
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Trailer Reaction/Breakdown
We just got an EPIC new trailer for A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms, a new GOT series from George R.R. Martin, premieres January 18, only on HBO Max. Jimmy: https://www.youtube.com/@ChattingWithNuttsMatt's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supergainsbrosThe reread will continue! Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/***BTK UPDATES*** Subscribe to our YouTube Page: http://ww
Ep. 213: - Sansa VI | A Storm of Swords | "Everyone wants something"
Sansa is alarmed to discover that Littlefingerhas no intention of bringing her home; instead she is being taken to the Vale of Arryn. They land at the tiny tower of House Baelish that Petyr is lord of, and he stresses that Sansa must use a new name, calling her Alayne Stone so that no one will know who she really is. She learns that Oswell is actually the Kettleblacks' father, and Littlefinger
Ep. 212: - Jaime VIII | A Storm of Swords | "There were other debts to pay"
Jaime is looking through the White Book, the history of the Kingsguard, updated throughout the ages by the Lord Commander. We learn much about Barristan Selmy, who gained the title ‘the Bold’ when he was just ten, riding as a mystery knight in a tourney at Blackhaven, where he was unmasked by the Prince of Dragonflies. Barristan was knighted at sixteen by King Aegon V, and named to the Kingsguard
Ep. 211: - Tyrion IX | A Storm of Swords | "I will be your champion"
Tyrion Lannister is imprisoned in a tower cell of the Red Keep. His uncle Kevan tells him that Tywin, Mace Tyrell, and Oberyn Martell will stand in judgment of him. When Tyrion claims he may demand trial by combat, his uncle replies that Cersei will name Gregor Clegane as her champion. Tyrion sends for Bronn, but finds the former sellsword to be a changed man, soon to marry Lollys Stokeworth, and
Ep. 210: - Arya XII | A Storm of Swords | "Wolf Dream"
Arya dreams that she is running with a pack of wolves every night, but by day she is still Sandor’s captive. The Hound hit her with the flat of his axe to keep her from entering the Twins. Sandor now intends to take her to the Eyrie and ransom her to Lady Lysa. That night, Arya dreams the wolf dream again, and she watches as the other wolves feast on corpses by the river. She follows a scent that
Ep. 209: - Jon VIII | A Storm of Swords | HOLD THE GATE
The remaining members of the Night's Watch from Castle Black and several people from Mole's Townman the Wall as Mance’s army approaches. As the Watch repels attack after attack from their great vantage point, some of the wildlings have reach the gate. To his surprise, Jon is left in command as Donal Noye leaves to defend the gate. Jon orders fire arrows and oil casks dropped on the giants
Ep. 208: - Davos VI | A Storm of Swords | & A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Trailer Breakdown
Davos and a few hand-picked men he knows to be loyal only to Stannis begin their mission in the dark of night. They find Edric Storm in Pylos' solar, and the maester tells the boy to listen to Davos, as he is the King's Hand. Davos and his men bring Edric in secrecy to a ship of Salladhor's, and Davos tells the boy that he must go with Ser Andrew Estermont on an adventure. With the boy
Ep. 207: - Jaime VII | A Storm of Swords (Jaime returns to King's Landing)
At an unnamed inn on the road to King's Landing, Jaime hears that the king is dead, his firstborn son, but he is more concerned about Cersei. Jaime and Brienne have already learned of Robb Stark’s demise, and found out that Lord Clement Piper rode to King's Landing to bend the knee since his son Marq is held captive at the Twins. When they arrive at the Red Keep, Ser Loras confronts Brienn
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms CONFIRMED January release!!!
Game of Thrones spinoff A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will launch on HBO Max in January 2026, Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and HBO Max Content, has confirmed.Follow Jimmy: https://twitter.com/theFLOCKAVELIMatt's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supergainsbrosThe reread will continue! Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/***BTK UPDATES*** Subscribe to our YouTube P
Ep. 206: - Sansa V | A Storm of Swords (Sansa's Escape from King's Landing)
Sansa has fled to the Godswood, and when she removes her hairnet, she notices that one of the black amethysts is missing. Dontos told her she must wear it for the wedding feast, but she now remembers that the amethysts are from Asshai, and that Dontos called the hairnet “magic”. Dontos then appears in the godswood, and Sansa accuses him of murdering the King by using one of the amethysts. Dontos d
Ep. 205: - Tyrion VIII | A Storm of Swords (The Purple Wedding)
Tyrion puzzles out how his nephew must have found Littlefinger’s Valyrian dagger amongst Robert’s possessions, assuming that the king had probably forgotten he even owned it. Joffrey must then have paid some unsavory freerider to open Bran’s throat, though Tyrion still cannot figure out why, attributing it to Joffrey's innate cruelty for the moment. Tyrion is slightly drunk while Joffrey and M
Stalker fan confronts GRRM at World Con and Dunk and Egg Season 2 & 3 News
George R.R. Martin’s long-awaited The Winds of Winter sparked controversy at Seattle Worldcon 2025 when a fan crossed the line during a panel with Brandon Sanderson. The audience member bluntly told Martin he “wouldn’t be around for much longer” and asked if Sanderson might finish the series. The offensive comment drew backlash, with fans rallying behind Martin in support.Follow Jimmy: https://twi
The Sphinx is the riddle.....but why?
Joined by Ser Ezra the Watchfull!Will Sarella Sand be the one to uncover Jon Snow’s parentage at the Citadel?One of the big mysteries in A Song of Ice and Fire is the identity of “the Sphinx.” In his dying words, Maester Aemon urges Samwell Tarly to “seek the Sphinx at Oldtown… the Sphinx is the riddle.”Many fans believe the Sphinx is Alleras, a young Dornish “boy” studying at the Citadel — who is
Ep. 204: - Sansa IV | A Storm of Swords
Sansa has learned from Tyrion the fate of her brother and mother at the Red Wedding. She and her husband join many other guests at the Queen’s Ballroom to give Joffrey his wedding gifts. It is a new year, the 300th since Aegon's Conquest, and Joffrey’s wedding is that night. Tyrion presents his nephew with a copy of Grand Maester Kaeth’s Lives of Four Kings, one of only four copies in existenc
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms GREENLIT for seasons 2 & 3
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Ep. 204: - Tyrion VII | A Storm of Swords
Tyrion is lying in bed beside his wife. Dreadful details of the Red Wedding have reached King's Landing, about how the Freys mutilated the corpses of Robb Stark and Catelyn Tully. Tyrion has tried to keep those stories from Sansa and wants to comfort her but he knows she will never take comfort from a Lannister. He leaves to visit Shae in the room where the dragon skulls are kept, but he remem
Breaking down the Aegons Conquest HBOMAX Show News
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Ep. 203: - Daenerys V | A Storm of Swords
Meereen is enclosed by a great wall, with hundreds of defenders to guard it. Daenerys's huge army consists mostly of freed slaves. They are eating up the surrounding lands, and Daenerys realizes that she must claim the city before the army starves. Aware that storming the walls will cost her a great deal, Daenerys sends Strong Belwas to dispatch the Hero of Meereen. Belwas kills Oznak zo Pahl,
Ravens - The Power of Weirwood Doors, The importance of Daenerys Story and more!
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Ep. 202: - Bran IV | A Storm of Swords (Part 2)
Reaching the Nightfort, Bran recalls all the horror tales he’s heard about this castle, such as the stories of the Rat Cook, Mad Axe, and the Night's King. Before it was abandoned by the Watch some two hundred years before, the Nightfort had once been the greatest castle along the Wall. However, Meeraand Jojen Reed are unafraid of the ancient castle. They sleep that night in the kitchens, near
Ep. 202: - Bran IV | A Storm of Swords (Part 1)
Reaching the Nightfort, Bran recalls all the horror tales he’s heard about this castle, such as the stories of the Rat Cook, Mad Axe, and the Night's King. Before it was abandoned by the Watch some two hundred years before, the Nightfort had once been the greatest castle along the Wall. However, Meeraand Jojen Reed are unafraid of the ancient castle. They sleep that night in the kitchens, near
Winds of Winter Update - House of the Dragon Leaks - Game of Thrones War for Westeros Announcment
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Ep. 201: - Jon VII | A Storm of Swords
Donal Noye and Jon have done the best they could to fortify Castle Black from the impending attack of Styr and his raiders. The castles along the Wall were designed defenseless, as the Night's Watch was not meant to be able to repel a force from the South. Castle Black was meant specifically to be protected from wildlings by the Wall itself. When Styr, the Magnar of the Thenns, and his men att
Ep. 200: - Davos V | A Storm of Swords
Salladhor Saan tells King Stannis Baratheon of the Red Wedding, how the Freys sewed the head of Robb Stark's direwolf, Grey Wind, on the king's shoulders and nailed a crown on its head. Catelyn Starkwas slain and thrown naked into the river. Queen Selyse and Axell Florent declare that it was the hand of R'hllor that killed the usurpers, but Stannis knows it was Lord Walder Frey's h
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms DELAYED for HBOMAX
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Ep. 199: - Tyrion VI | A Storm of Swords
Tyrion and Sansa spend a joyless meal together, with both not talking much. Sansa takes a joke Tyrion makes about the quality of the food as him criticizing her, but he assures her that it's not her fault and that he has more serious matters to worry about. Besides Joffrey, Cersei and his father, what bothers him most are the 300 Dornishmen visiting for the King's wedding. He has settled t
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Ep. 198: - Arya XI | A Storm of Swords
Arya and Sandor try to reach the castle. Arya notices that the gate is opened and armed riders are beginning to come out from the castle toward the pavilions where the Stark host is celebrating the wedding. She hears a wolf howling and music she faintly recognizes. The pavilions that the Stark host are celebrating in have been rigged to collapse. The riders from the castle attack the northmen, col
Ep. 197: - Catelyn VII | A Storm of Swords
Catelyn listens to the continuous pounding noise of the drums the musicians in the hall are playing. She is seated between Ryman Frey and Roose Bolton during the wedding feast. She remarks to herself how joyless the wedding is, and watches as Robb dances with several of the Frey maids and Edmure dotes on his soon to be wife, Roslin. Catelyn becomes more wary when she learns that Olyvar, Perwyn, an
Ep. 196: - Arya X | A Storm of Swords
Sandor and Arya arrive at the Twins where Sandor hopes to ransom Arya to her family. To get there The Hound had robbed a farmer of his wagon and casks to disguise themselves as simple farmers who have come to bring pork to the feast. The castle is closed so they are sent to the pavilions instead where the common soldiers are. Arya recognizes a few coats of arms but there is nobody she knows. The s
Ep. 195: - Catelyn VI | A Storm of Swords
Robb's host approaches the Twins in the rain. Robb rides at the head with Catelyn, Edmure beside him, and Ser Raynald bearing his banner. Catelyn cautions Robb again about offending Lord Walder Frey, and advises him to ask for food and wine as soon as they arrive to secure the guest right. They are met by a contingent headed by Ser Ryman Frey, Lord Frey's grandson, and three of Ryman's
Ep. 1: - Prologue | A Game of Thrones - 7th Anniversary Special
Gared, Will, and Ser Waymar Royce, three rangers from the Night's Watch, are tracking a band of wildling raiders in the haunted forest. Will has reported on wildlings that he found, claiming they are all dead. Gared, an older man who has been in the Night's Watch for decades, is uneasy, and insists that they turn back to the Wall; they have eight or nine days of travel ahead of them, which
Ep. 194: - Jon VI | A Storm of Swords
Jon Snow reaches Mole's Town and warns the populace to evacuate. At Castle Black, Jon learns that Jarman Buckwell and his men have returned with tidings of Mance Rayder’s army. He discovers that the wildlings have been feinting all along the Wall, and groups of black brothers have been dispersed to counter them. Maester Aemon also tells him that Jeor Mormont was betrayed and killed, and that o
Ep. 193: - Arya IX | A Storm of Swords
Arya attempts to kill the Hound at night while the man is asleep, but he awakens and takes the rock from her hands. They reach Lord Harroway's Town, but find it flooded. Sandor promises to pay some ferrymen to take them across the Trident, but gives them only the parchment Lord Beric had given him promising reimbursement after the war. Arya tells Sandor that she had once been captured by his b
Ep. 192: - Samwell III | A Storm of Swords
Sam and Gilly have reached what appears to be Whitetree. When Sam studies the carved face of the Heart Tree for a moment, he admits to himself that it is not the face he and his brothers saw when they started out on the ranging. Nor does he remember its red eyes weeping blood (sap). Sam prays earnestly to the old godsto protect them. He and Gilly camp in one of the wildling huts for the night, but
Ep. 191: - Catelyn V | A Storm of Swords
Traveling in the rain to the Twins for the wedding of Lord Edmure Tully and Roslin Frey, Catelyn recalls Robb sending Ser Rolph Spicer to deliver Martyn Lannister to the Golden Tooth in an exchange of captives, with Robett Glover put on a ship at Duskendale as part of the agreement. Robb left his wife Jeyne at Riverrun, and only Ser Raynald Westerling travels with them. Robb has brought 3,500 men
Ep. 190: - Jaime VI | A Storm of Swords
Roose Bolton has left Harrenhal to the Goat, but before marching for the Twins he told Jaime to give his warm regards to his father. Jaime responds, "So long as you give mine to Robb Stark."Jaime is now traveling for King's Landing under the protection of Steelshanks Walton and a host of Dreadfort men. Qyburn tells him that Lord Selwyn has promised Vargo Hoat 300 gold dragons for the s
Ep. 189: - Arya VIII | A Storm of Swords
Gendry mentions that Master Mottconsidered Thoros a false priest, and Thoros agrees. He was sent to the Seven Kingdoms to bring word of R'hllor, but he spent his time eating and whoring. King Robert was fond of him, and many enjoyed the sight of his flaming sword in melees. Lord Bericsilences Thoros by saying, "Fire consumes. It consumes, and when it is done there is nothing left. Nothing.
Ep. 188: - Daenerys IV | A Storm of Swords
Daenerys and her army of Unsullied reach Yunkai, to find the city guarded by a huge force including two sellsword companies. She knows that open battle will cost her many lives, even though her commanders feel she will win easily. Daenerys tells her men to invite the two sellsword Captains, as well as the Yunkish leader. The first to arrive are the three Captains of the Stormcrows, who spurn her o
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