Davos' Fingers - A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast
A re-read podcast devoted to George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire book series. Three longtime fans work through the novels five chapters at a time, sharing observations, theories and reactions as they go. The tone is relaxed, spoiler-free and irreverent, aimed at readers revisiting the books. Episodes follow the text in order, making it easy to read along.
Episodes
Episode 157: A Wealth of Knowledge
Scad guides the listener through Jon I from A Clash of Kings as Jon visits Sam in the Castle Black Library, discusses kingliness with Donal Noye, contends with the (seemingly?) random musings of a pet crow, and learns a great deal about the history of House Targaryen from Lord Commander Jeor Mormont (it seemed extraneous at the time!).
In this series of solo episodes, Scad will draw a random chapt
Episode 156: Elia
In this new normal, Scad takes the reins to talk directly with the Khalasar. He will draw a random chapter every week and bring his thoughts on it to the fandom. In this episode, the epic showdown between The Viper and The Mountain. Tyrion's fate and the long dormant case of Elia's murder take center stage in this chapter featuring an epic battle between two of the finest fighters in the 7 King
Episode 155: Plum Bob
In Episode 155 Kvothe plays a trick and a song at the Eolian. But the reaction is not what he hoped for, perhaps affecting hs ability to collect coin from the wealthy establishment there. To make matters worse, Kvothe has been poisoned, causing him to bungle his admissions and achieve his worst tuition yet! Even after he has collected his various moneys from his artificing, and playing tips, hi
Episode 154: The King's Coin
In this episode the Fingers kick off their coverage of The Wise Man’s Fear, the second book of The Kingkiller Chronicle, by Patrick Rothfuss. In what is a bit of a catchup series of chapters, we see the silence of the Inn, the magical illusion Kote has laid upon the civilians of the town that even he can’t overcome, and we reacquaint ourselves with the Eolian as Kvothe tries to make some money fo
Episode 153: Fae Story...Or Else
In the final episode of their coverage of The Name of the Wind, Matt and Scad get to meet a skindancer as the Waystone Inn is attacked, by someone or something that doesn’t seem to know what it is looking for. We also learn a little bit about Bast’s intentions, get a feel for the (dis)organization of the University Archives, and sink into the loudest and most disruptive silence you can imagine.
Episode 152: The Wind and the Wheel
In this episode of Davos Fingers covering NINE chapters, Denna gets over her high while Kvothe confronts the rampaging Draccus and offers it some Sympathy before making his way home to the University. He has many apologies to give and amends to make there, but one consistent thorn in Kvothe’s side learns that sticks and stones may be bad, but Names actually can hurt something fierce. He also goe
Episode 151: Blue Flame
In this Epiosode Matt and Scad follow Kvothe and his sometimes companion Denna as they continue to unravel the mystery of blue flame that Denna saw at Mauthen's Wedding. It isn't what they think as they are forced to contend with a mythical creature of legend: A Dragon. Or is it. Not only that but the creature is on an addiction-riddled hunt for his next fix, and Kvothe and Denna feel like the
Episode 150: Ash and Elm, Rot and Rust
Matt and Scad celebrate their 150th episode with a doozy of a selection of chapters from The Name of the Wind. Kvothe hears that the Chandrian have appeared only one day prior and a mere afternoon’s ride away. He drops everything, procures a loan for a horse and sets off to see evidence of this childhood faerie tale turned real life trauma. When he arrives, Denna just happens to be the only sur
Episode 149: Stronger Stuff Than Glass
In this episode, Matt and Scad enjoy a delicate dance and strawberry wine with Denna, escape a raging inferno with a friend, lose track of Denna once more, get a new cloak and shoes, and get nearly killed by hired assassins…all through Kvothe's eyes. Plus more sympathy talk, more speculation about Kvothe's enemies, and more admiration for all the ladies in Kvothe's life at the University. All th
Episode 148: Flowers and Self-Sufficiency
In Episode 148, Matt and Scad go walking and talking with Kvothe and Denna as the pair connect for hours after Kvothe skips out on work. It's also a bit of a catchup episode. Kvothe has all sorts of opportunity in front of him now that he has obtained his talent pipes and completed his training in the artificery, but what will he prioritize, and can he focus on getting a little bit ahead in life,
Episode 147: Caught By A Smile
Episode 147: Caught By A Smile
The boys from Davos’ Fingers get a nice easy break this episode to sit back and listen to a master at work. This series of chapters is contained almost entirely within the happening music spot, The Eolian, where Kvothe attempts to “earn his pipes”. A small trinket fashioned to look like silver pipes, they will earn him money and clout if he is successful. But i
Episode 146: A Debt, A Lute
The Fingers find Kvothe at the end of his first term considerably richer than he was when he first arrived, with a true enemy in Ambrose, and a wild reputation that is MOSTLY true spreading like wildfire through the University. But as he approaches his second term and finds himself short of tuition money with no easy way to get more, he turns to scary options in order to stay a student, and even s
Episode 145: Banned
Well the Fingers have certainly stumbled into a Tavern Tale, though Kvothe might disagree. This episode moves FAST. Kvothe gets to teach his first lesson at the University (you didn't misread that), gets punished and rewarded for it (you didn't misread that either), then gets his wounds tended to, but then opens a new wound himself by disobeying a serious rule of the University. If only he had fi
Episode 144: New Friends, New Enemies
In Episode 144*, the Fingers follow Kvothe into Imre and further into the depths of the University. Inside, we get a cultural education about the University, and we meet the Masters that control admissions. Kvothe must work some Kvothian magic to be admitted, but once he is, we get to meet some new friends and some new enemies. Kvothe is at the University at last; where he thinks he belongs, a
Episode 143: Lanre Turned, Kvothe Returned
The Fingers have had enough of Tarbean, and so has Kvothe. His mind reawakend by a story heard in a bar, Kvothe finds the motivation he needs to scrape some money together, clean himself up and find his way out of Tarbean. And he does it with his normal flair and creativity while encountering his share of heroes and villains along the way. This episode covers chapters 26-32.
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Episode 142: Tarbean
The Fingers travel with Kvothe to Tarbean to get some new lute strings, and you faithful listeners are coming with us. Kvothe's mind is a terrifying place these days, and he is coping via copious lute playing, becoming a master that can compose new works and play through broken strings. But when his third string breaks he finds himself on the move to a place where he can get replacements, for th
Episode 141: The Chandrian
Kvothe has the Fingers’ stomachs in knots as he relays the story of his departure from his troupe, and he has our minds racing as we learn more and more about the history of this world and one of its major antagonists: The Chandrian. So join us for Episode 141, as we wade through this heavy set of chapters, while keeping the mood light with many sojourns into personal stories and side conversati
Episode 140: You May Have Heard of Me
Matt and Scad continue their coverage of The Kingkiller Chronicle, as Kote reluctantly contends with a guest who has figured out his identity, a guest that wants, nay demands, to tell Kvothe's story. After some fits and starts Kvothe dives in, and we learn about his early days with his family, his troupe. We also get details about Abenthy, Kvothe's first real teacher, who brings elements of magic
Episode 139: A Silence of Three Parts
In our first episode covering The Kingkiller Chronicle, Davos’ Fingers is introduced to the mostly mild-mannered and seemingly regular Kote. Then, of course, he becomes totally IRREGULAR and starts talking about demons and trying to hide his obviously prolific history from people. Oh, yeah, then he befriends a stranger on the road…a Chronicler...before executing a bunch of spider monsters…so enj
Episode 138: Winning Wars With Words featuring Scad
Here it is! After a rousing episode with Matt, we have followed up with the Scadisode. So buckle in as Matt interviews Scad about his fandom positions and faves in a meet the Khalasar episode that reveals some of Scad's personal favorites and opinions in: Tyrion III of A Storm of Swords! In this episode, Tywin gets a grip on the small council and guides it masterfully while Tyrion, Cersei and t
Episode 137: She Deserved More Than Darkness
Meet the Khalasar is back in Episode 137, but with a little twist! Scad interviews Matt with some deep dive questions so that we can all learn a little bit more about one of the best guys in the fandom. And he has picked a great chapter for us to unravel, and one we haven’t spoken about in a long long time: Eddard ONE of A Game of Thrones. In this chapter King Robert arrives at Winterfell and the
Episode 136: The Black Queen
House of the Dragon season one has come to an end and so does our coverage of it in episode 136: The Black Queen. Rhaenys has delivered the message of Viserys' passing to Dragonstone, and team Rhaenyra has to contend with a baby on the way, a usurped throne, a questionable roster of allies, and their own very conflicted emotions about an impending war and the loss of loved ones. Stretched thin, t
Episode 135: The Green Council
In episode 135 of the Davos' Fingers podcast, we unwrap the gift that is episode 9 of House of the Dragon: the Green Council. Viserys has passed and Alicent and the rest of the small council move swiftly to install Prince Aegon as the new King. What to do with Rhaenyra and Daemon is the only thing they can’t agree on, so the Greens bicker and argue without a King yet in place to make the final d
Episode 134: The Prince of the Tides
In episode 134, the Fingers of Davos sneak into a family occasion at the Red Keep as Vaemond Valaryon has forced the question of Velaryon succession on the Throne, counting on a favorable decision from Alicent and Otto to rule in his favor. But Rhaenayra and Daemon have convinced Viserys to rule in their favor, and Viserys makes it a point to show up for his daughter. Viserys has plans of his own,
Episode 133: Driftmark
The funeral of Laena Velaryon has brought the whole cast of characters to Driftmark, and we follow them there in Episode 133 of the Davos’ Fingers podcast, also called: Driftmark. It is an awkward affair that sparks a romance and wedding, a dragon claimed, Velaryon discord, and family infighting that will ring throughout Westeros for years to come. Viserys struggles to keep it all together whil
Episode 132: The Princess and the Queen
Episode 132 of the Davos’ Fingers Podcast covers the sixth episode of House of the Dragon: The Princess and the Queen. Let’s do the time warp again, because in this episode we skip ahead around 10 years to find Alicent and Rhaenyra with 3 children each, Daemon with a new wife and two twin girls of his own, and Viserys with a seemingly tentative grip on control of the realm and life itself. Rhae
Episode 131: We Light the Way
The Fingers of Davos continue their coverage of House of the Dragon in Episode 131. With the question of succession (still) looming large, Viserys makes a wedding pact that he hopes will stabilize the kingdom and ensure Rhaenyra’s path to rule. Rhaenyra and her new betrothed, Laenor Velaryon make their own plans for happiness, while Alicent, Daemon, and Ser Criston Cole all adjust their behavior
Episode 130: King of the Narrow Sea
Episode 130: King of the Narrow Sea features a family reunited as Daemon returns for his years long exile and war in the Stepstones and Rhaenyra gives up on the processional to find a consort. But Daemon’s return lights a spark in Rhaenyra at exactly the right (or wrong?) moment, interrupting her thoughts which are fixated on a life lived in the gilded cage of marriage into which she is being fo
Episode 129: The Second of His Name
In Episode 129 Matt and Scad cover House of the Dragon’s third entry: The Second of His Name. In this episode, Viserys struggles with the pull of prophecy and portent against his own proclamation of Rhaenyra being his heir. We dive into that relationship between Rhaenyra and her father with an interesting promise being made by Viserys. We also look at Alicent and her expanding influence. Lastl
Episode 128: The Rogue Prince (not the old woman from scene 82)
Oh Man. Episode 128 is Awesome! Amazing! The best ever. Actually, nah, it’s kind of a setup episode for what is coming, and boy do we unpack some of that!
Matt and Scad take a no-holds-barred approach to dissecting what is really happening with Viserys and Alicent, Rhaenyra and Alicent, Rhaenyra and Daemon…well, you get the idea, we are going into all of it! Daemon is in exile, Alicent and
Episode 127: The Heirs of the Dragon
In Episode 127, Matt and Scad take a leap into the HBO series The House of the Dragon, covering its first episode: The Heirs of the Dragon. With Jaehaerys’ rule coming to an end, and the succession unclear, the assembled Lords of Westeros choose Viserys I to rule the 7 Kingdoms. But it isn’t long before Viserys has his own succession problems as he struggles to produce a male heir. With a chi
Episode 126: Whispering Lullabies featuring Zander
In the final installment of Meet the Khalasar, the Fingers of Davos are joined by the zen-like Zander as we dive into Jaime’s penultimate chapter in asoiaf, Jaime VII of A Feast for Crows. In it, we find a Jaime busy with wrapping up the final business odds and ends for the Wot5K in the Riverlands. We see an effective Jaime, a productive Jaime. But we also see a frustrated man dealing with the
Episode 125: Poor Pyat Pree featuring Anne
This installment of Davos' Fingers features one of our longest tenured friends, Anne, or sweetyft as you might know her. It also features a pretty ancient chapter as well, reaching way back to Dany IV of A Clash of Kings, sometimes just referred to as the House of the Undying chapter. Dany dives headfirst into a magical maze of mages, culminating in a face off with the Undying themselves. With
Episode 124: Tales of the Nightfort with K2
The magical energy of K2 joins forces with Matt and Scad for Episode 124 wherein we talk about Bran and the scooby doo gang's visit to the legendary Nightfort! Jojen told them to come to this specific castle on the Wall, but the way is sealed, and now they are stuck here with a billion things that go bump in the night...including a big one that seems to be climbing the well where they are sleepin
Episode 123: No One Had No Tears featuring Julie
In Episode 123, Bloodrider Julie adds her voice to Davos’ Fingers to dissect Arya’s time at the House of Black and White as The Blind Girl. It’s a sensual delight of a chapter as we learn to see Arya’s world through her ears, nose, and mouth. She goes about her daily chores, learns how to live (and fight) without her sight, and learns the secrets of Braavos as Beth the Blind Girl. But it's Arya’
Episode 122: The She-wolf and the Leech Lord featuring StefLyoness
Stef joins the fingers for Episode 122 and it is a riot. Making our way to Arya for the first time in our Meet The Khalasar cycle is a treat with Stef along for the ride. In this episode Arya is stuck as cup-bearer to Roose Bolton and a LOT is weighing on her young mind. Should see stick it out here with an impending regime change, or strike out on her own against a sea of troubles. Neither it
Epiosode 121: Burning the Hand That Feeds You
The Fingers of Davos are joined by Litbringer Mandy for a burnin down the house Episode 121, literally. Cersei III of AFFC features a Cersei struggling to maintain her grip on power and on her sanity and on her sense of self, all culminating in setting a mighty blaze to the Tower of the Hand. A month or two removed from her eldest son's death at the Purple Wedding, Cersei is now confronted with
Episode 120: Bewitched featuring Bloodrider Gene
In Episode 120 Matt and Scad are joined by Bloodrider Gene to talk Sans…er…Alayne 1 of A Feast for Crows. In this chapter, found smack dab in the middle of AFFC, we find Alayne also in the middle of a pretty drastic personal journey. She is doing her level best to please her new “dad”, keep young Robert mollified, and prepare the Eyrie for the Lords Declarant all while maintaining her grip on he
Episode 119: Euron Undressed featuring Jon
In Episode 119, Bloodrider Jon joins Matt and Scad to talk about everyone’s favorite bludgeoning instrument of death, Victarion Greyjoy, in the second of his POV chapters of A Feast for Crows: The Reaver. It’s a chapter of three parts including a raging sea battle, roiling self-reflection and introspection, and a celebration feast. But no celebration feast is complete without an overt challenge
Episode 118: Sphinxes, Dragons, and Darker Things featuring Lo
In Episode 118, Lo the Lynx joins the Fingers of Davos to follow Pate through the twisty and misty streets of Oldtown to meet his fate during the AFFC prologue. But first we learn about Oldtown, Pate's infatuation with Rosey, and about his “friends” as well, including one Sphinx: Alleras. Pate has been up to no good to obtain a single Golden Dragon so that he can make Rosey "his" (blech, I just
Episode 117: Father with Bloodrider Kyle
In episode 117 we spend a majority of the time within Jaime's head as he stands vigil for his father's funeral. That is right, Tywin is dead and almost 200 pages later, we are still burying him. And he is stanky. But bloodrider Kyle is less than stanky, and he brings the analysis on this chapter like non other. From the brotherly relationship while Jaime is freeing Tyrion, to the ghostly fathe
Episode 116: Let Us Do Our Duty with Megan
In episode 116, Matt and Scad chat with Bloodrider Megan as we return to Sansa, whom we haven’t covered since the first episode of Meet the Khalasar. And it gets deep here, folks as we are covering Sansa III from ASOS, a chapter in which Sansa’s hopes and dreams are dashed to the ground (again), she is forced to marry a Lannister and suffers trauma at every turn. Megan dives into the fray with s
Episode 115: A Clap of Thunder featuring Bloodrider Kat
Bloodrider Kat joins Scad and Matt to discuss Daenerys IX of ADWD. Queens, Kings, dying palanquin bearers, pit fighting, spicy locusts, ornery pit fighting commentators, and... DROGON. Yes, the big black dragon makes a return in this episode after disappearing, and we are here for it. What does it mean for Dany, what does it mean for Meereen? This is a crucial chapter for Dany as she finally a
Episode 114: Goldenhand the Just featuring Linsea
Matt and Scad are fresh off of their summer break and ready to invade your ears once again with more Meet the Khalasar episodes. For episode 114, we are joined by bloodrider Linsea to discuss Jaime III of A Feast for Crows. In this episode we get to travel with Jaime through the Crownlands and Riverlands. But we have a place of high honor for the journey: right between his ears in his noggin.
Episode 113: The Lost Lord featuring Lizzy
Welcome to Episode 113 of the Davos’ Fingers podcast where Bloodrider Lizzy has us tackling The Lost Lord in ADWD. Is Jon Connington being rash? Is Aegon a quality leader in the making? Can the Golden Company be trusted to honor their agreement? The answer to these questions and more are properly ignored inside. However we do have a lot of fun! Also, and most importantly, we get to know Lizz
Episode 112: Arming the Faith with Aaron
Continuing on with the Meet the Khalasar series, Matt and Scad chat with Aaron for Episode 112, in which we talk some Cersei, some Fire and Blood history, and some Margaery speculation. It is Cersei VI of A Feast for Crows in which Cersei does some snooping to catch Margaery in a bad way and spars with the new High Septon to get Tommen blessed by the Faith. We also get to know Aaron a bit.
Episode 111: Death and Disquiet featuring Marcus
Marcus joins the Fingers for this episode covering one of his favorite chapters: A Ghost in Winterfell. Together, we dive into the mysteries presented in this chapter where bodies start turning up without explanation and conflicts arise without need for explanation. Mystery is afoot, but so is psychological trauma. So buckle in for a headier chapter of ASOIAF. Also, we get to know Marcus, a po
Episode 110: Squishers and Mummers featuring Virginie
The Fingers of Davos are joined by Virginie in the island nation of Tonga. We discuss the ever-persistent Brienne as she risks her life, struggles with trust issues, and learns that she won't blink in the heat of battle. We also get the charming spinner of yarns Nimble Dick Crabb in this chapter as he guides Brienne and Pod through the melancholy pines of Cracklaw Point. More importantly we get
Episode 109: Someone Always Tells with Bobbie
Someone Always Tells, and I am here to tell you that this episode featuring Bloodrider Bobbie is a delight. We delve deeply on The Princess in the Tower chapter of A Feast for Crows. Just how impatient is Arianne? Just how patient is Doran? And what is the actual underlying conflict in this chapter that is far more important than the insurrection attempted by Arianne in the deserts of Dorne.
Episode 108: Renly's Peach with Justin
Justin joins Matt and Scad for Episode 108 where we meet the feisty Ser Cortnay Penrose and deal with some of Stannis’ inner demons, maybe even his shadow. Stannis seeks surrender from a force well-protected behind the massive walls of Storm’s End, but Ser Cortnay isn’t having it. However, Stannis has Melisandre, a priestess of R’hllor, on his side and is willing to resort to...other methods. W
Episode 107: The Tale of the Liddle Crannogman with Katrina
In episode 107, bloodrider Katrina joins Matt and Scad to discuss Bran II from A Storm of Swords. In this chapter we get the legendary story of the Knight of the Laughing Tree, but so much more. We get history of the hills and locals, we get arguments about traveling by road, we get a meal of sausage and oatcakes, and we get skingchanging...attempts...ok, so it's MOSTLY the Knight of the Laughin
Episode 106: "Bring Out Your Dead"; Davos the Deadman with Chace
Davos was dead, to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. Or is there? Bloodrider Chace joins the Fingers of Davos as we delve deeply into the Wolf’s Den, where Davos, previously thought dead by many a reader, lives on and in relative comfort. Davos’ examines his own mortality, his relationship with his family, and we are right there with him. From there we are off to the cas
Episode 105: Only the Cold with Bword
Brrr...it’s cold in here, there must be some daggers in the atmosphere. Bword, riddler extraordinaire and Queen Beyond the Wall, joins the Fingers for Episode 105: Only the Cold. In this episode we cover Jon’s final chapter of A Dance with Dragons in which he faces off against pink letters and dark daggers. Also Selyse has no impact, Jon delivers a rousing speech, and Wun Wun rages. We spend
Episode 104: Snow Castles with Misa
We introduce a new format in this episode: Meet the Khalasar. The whole goal of this format is to learn more about some of our friends, while delving deeply into each Bloodrider’s favorite chapter. The first entry features Misa, our Queen of Gifs and Beauty, as we review her favorite chapter: Sansa VII from A Storm of Swords. We explore Sansa’s growth, her confidence, and her loneliness again
Episode 103: What if Jaime Hadn't Pushed Bran?
In Episode 103, we delve into a world in which Jaime does not toss Bran from a window, a lighter timeline...maybe. In this timeline Jaime intimidates Bran into silence. Bran goes south, Jaime is not a child murderer, and the 3-eyed crow has to make some choices. This change obviously has huge impacts on Bran and Jaime as people, their arcs completely change. But surprisingly, the Fingers think
Episode 102: What If Daenerys Ignored Jorah but Got the Golden Company Instead?
The Fingers of Davos embark on episode 102 where we answer the question: What if Dany had ignored Jorah, and got the Golden Company instead? It turns out, Bloodriders, that this is a complicated question. How long does it take her to get to Pentos? How long until the Golden Company can arrive? Can Pentos even CONTACT a sellsword company? Where will Dany land and when? What is going on in We
Episode 101: What If Joffrey Had Sent Ned to the Wall
Episode 101 brings us to Ned and his head. If it doesn’t roll, what happens? We have all been conditioned, now, to a world without Ned, but how much would really change if he were granted his pardon? Well, the Fingers are here to explore. What might happen if Ned were sent to the Wall, or what if he were exchanged for Jaime, recently captured in the Whispering Wood (Also Scad’s porn name)?
We
Episode 100: What if the Viper Conquered the Mountain
In episode 100 (guys, we made it to 100!) we continue our series of “What if” content. The fingers of Davos tackle the question: What if Oberyn Martell had defeated Gregor Clegane during Tyrion’s trial by battle? How would court life look with a healthy Oberyn gumming up the works? Tyrion is free, but is he though? Does Tywin still die? The “grass” in Dorne is still hiding its “viper” in thi
Episode 099: What if the Stag Had Stumbled
The Davos’ Fingers podcast is trying something a little new starting with Episode 99. The next several episodes will focus on “What if” questions. Matt and Scad will then spend the episode untangling how George’s world would have been different if crucial moments had gone just a little bit differently. So, get your headphones on and listen in as we ponder what would have happened if Rhaegar had
Episode 098: The Desire to be Free
In episode 98 the Fingers of Davos explore the most impressive of the free cities: Pentos, Braavos and Volantis. These are perhaps the most different cities from each other as you can get. Braavos, the poster-child of anti-slavery starkly cast against Volantis powered by slaves at a ratio of 5-to-1, with Pentos in between, pretending not to be pro-slavery but embracing everything it entails. O
Episode 097: Free Cities aren't free (they cost a buck 'o five)
In this episode, the Fingers start exploring the Free Cities. We wander the mazes of Lorath, try to avoid the lumber-rich mysterious forest of Qohor, and ascend the Sinner’s Steps in Norvos. But this episode isn’t complete without a tour of the Quarrelsome Daughters. Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh are near mirror images of each other, but can’t get along, we talk about that too.
Catch us in three weeks as
Episode 096: Beware: Butterflies!
We traverse the southern portions of the map in Episode 96. From The Summer Isles to Sothoryos and everything in between with deadly butterflies, wyverns, and pirate towns galore. We also head north to mainland Essos, to look at the Dothraki Sea and its current and prior residents. Lastly. Ahem. Dragonbone.
Our dutiful coverage of The World of Ice and Fire continues as we plunge into our secon
Episode 095: Asshai Where the Shadows Lie
The Fingers of Davos gain a third tonight as Chloe of Girls Gone Canon joins the cast to talk The World of Ice and Fire. Our first episode covering this tome, and it is a doozy. From the Shivering Seas frozen in legend to the mystical walkers of the Ifeqevron, the Fingers (and Chloe) dive into some of the lesser known parts of Essos. Then they cross the Bone Mountains and explore the empire of
Episode 094: Targaryen Family Values
In Episode 94 we get into some good old-fashioned family values...well, Targaryen Family Values. They are a little different. Highlights Include: drunken midnight rides through the city, kissing clubs, uncles that are younger than their nephews, ostracization, forced marriage. Also in this episode is more deaths, especially in the birthing bed, but more births also...uh...from the birthing bed.
Episode 093: Good Queen Alysanne
The boys forge ahead through Fire and Blood in Episode 093: Good Queen Alysanne. In this episode Jaehaerys and Alysanne face tragedy as the Shivers bear down on Westeros. They also make a progress up north where the winter’s cold and Alaric’s hospitality is the same. Also, Alysanne flexes on her husband to end a sacred right to the Lords of Westeros, while Jaehaerys uses some windfalls of capi
Episode 092: Gods That Give, Gods That Take
The Stranger has come in the year of 54 AC and the Fingers explore one of the biggest mysteries of Fire and Blood in Episode 092: the death of Aerea. We also lose another Queen, a High Septon, nearly a whole Queen’s court including her consort, oh and a Westhill...a what? Also, laws are written, progresses taken, High Septons appointed, and peace largely maintained during the years of Jaehaerys
Episode 091: Doctrine of Exceptionalism
In Doctrine of Exceptionalism, Matt and Scad finally see Jaehaerys mount the throne (among other things) as he reaches the age of majority, and changes, they are a’comin. Also in this episode, Rogar commits treason (or does he), Rhaena causes trouble (on both coasts), we get some new arrivals to the Targaryen family tree, and the crown continues its constant negotiation with the Faith regarding i
Episode 090: The Conciliator
In episode 90, the Fingers finally reach into the rule of Jaehaerys and Alysanne Targaryen, covering their early years, from arrival at KL with the help of Rogar Baratheon through their idyllic days on Dragonstone and everything in between. Listen in as Jaehaerys picks reconciliation over blood, Alyssa and Rogar get second chance at happiness, five Kingsguard earn their cloaks, and Alysanne picks
Episode 089: Dragons Come to Westeros
Episode 89 of Davos' Fingers takes us back to the Towering Targaryen Threesome...er...siblings. We follow Aegon, Visenya, and Rhaenys from puzzling decision to rule Westeros through the Dragon’s wars and into the peace and prosperity of one unified kingdom of Westeros.
We already covered the next chapter of Fire and Blood, way back in Episode 081, so you MIGHT need to go back and listen to
Episode 088: A Dream of Lysene Spring
We are fresh off our break and we have a doozy for you as Davos’ Fingers brings you the end of Fire and Blood! In this episode Westeros hobbles along under an ineffective, disinterested, and youthful King, a Lysene family that is hungry for power (or are they), a coup attempt engineered by some bitter also-rans, and the rule of a Merman until the King comes of age.
While this may be the end of
Episode 087: A New Hand; A New Fist
In Episode 87 of the Davos’ Fingers Podcast, Matt and Scad discuss the rule of the new Hand Unwin Peake, the relative lack of involvement of poor Aegon III’s regents, the swift rise of Alyn Velaryon and his journeys, and the discovery of a long lost (er...short lost?) Targaryen relative. The realm limps along, trying to find its footing still in the wake of the Dance of Dragons.
We will be taking
Episode 086: Of Wolves and Hoods
In Episode 086, Matt and Scad cover the early days of Aegon III’s rule under regency. But Cregan Stark has marched a LOOOONG way, and he isn’t about to let this go smoothly, effectively seizing control of the city to investigate the murder of Aegon II and to make sure the war is ended for good and all. Once the wolf is appeased, Tyland Lannister settles in as Hand, overpowers the regency, and st
Episode 085: The Dance - Dragons Die
In Episode 85, Matt and Scad watch the dragons dance and we watch the dragons die. King's Landing rises up in a riot, driving Rhaenyra out, her support network in shambles as she searches for some way to regain control of Westeros. Meanwhile the Greens have their own problems with a major military setback at Tumbleton. The general disarray and discord that follows keeps the army from even reach
Episode 084: The Dance - Yield or Burn
In Episode 84, we discuss the middle section of the Dance of Dragons wherein Rhaenyra goes on the offensive, Aemond lays waste to some empty fields and castles, and butchery and betrayal run rampant. The various factions rise up against themselves, with leadership falling apart on the Green's side, and King’s Landing in near open rebellion against sitting Queen Rhaenyra.
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Episode 083: The Dance - First Blood
The Cast of the missing Fingers of Davos tackles the beginning stages of The Dance of Dragons in Episode 083: The Dance - First Blood. The Greens and the Blacks wage an epic war of backroom negotiations and letter writing, backstabbing, plotting, dragon fights, and legitimate military encounters to try and keep their place in the Targaryen ruling dynasty. From the forming of each council and th
Episode 082: The Rogue Prince
Davos’ Fingers wades into the middle of the three Targaryen-based novellas. In it we outline the events post Jaehaerys and Alysanne and pre-Dance of Dragons; a time of building tensions and an increasing number of dragons, both literal and figurative. Two Queens struggle against each other to assert their wills in the dying years of an ineffective King’s reign. Join us!
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Episode 081: The Sons of the Dragon
The brave Fingers of Davos kick off their coverage of GRRM’s novellas with The Sons of the Dragon! Inside we follow the progeny of Aegon the Conqueror, discussing the loves and labors of the lives of Aenys and Maegor Targaryen. Want to know what happened on the Iron Throne between the rules of Aegon the Conqueror and Jaehaerys I? You’ve come to the right place!
We also take several questions fro
Episode 080: The Dregs of Courage
In Episode 80 of the Davos’ Fingers podcast, we wrap up The Mystery Knight novella and the last of the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms compilation as Dunk recovers from a bad outing at the tourney. He is forced to give up his sword, armor and horse, only to find he is also missing his squire. Dunk tries to uncover the mystery of the missing Egg only to find and unravel a deeper plot to place
Episode 079: Fireballs and Fiddlers
The Fingers dive into the first half of The Mystery Knight in Episode 079. Dunk and Egg meet the dashing Fiddler, the intensely focused Glendon Ball, and the enigmatic Maynard Plumm as they convene as uninvited guests at a Wedding Tourney. Add a Dragon’s egg, Dragon dreams, a secret conspiracy plot, and Ser Duncan grabbing a lance once again and you have a recipe for a rollicking good time.
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Episode 078: Seven Feet of Stubborn
The Davos’ Fingers podcast finishes off the Sworn Sword in Episode 78 this week as Dunk parlays with Rohanne Webber, who confounds him in many ways and reveals an ugly truth about the man he represents. Upon confronting Ser Eustace about his questionable loyalties, Dunk and Egg are determined to leave his service on the morrow. But Dunk, ever loyal, just can’t betray this man in his need, and go
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