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Bend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast

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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 will contain 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! Night gathers, and now our read begins …

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Ravens Nest| HBO Season 8 Teaser Trailer| Does Varys know of Jon's Parentage| Will Jon ride a dragon? 25.02.2019 1:48:54

6 SECONDS OF NEW FOOTAGE!!! Call the Banners!!! As we record LIVE for the first Raven's Nest. A podcast where we let YOU the listener answer theories and questions with us, plus we keep up with the goings on in the Facebook Group! FACEBOOK Group is LIVE! Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/ If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional WESTEROS...

EP. 51 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 50 & Policy Progeny and Pain | “Never do what they expect" 18.02.2019 1:23:09

The first sword of Braavos does not run! Arya tries to understand the true "seeing" as we discuss chapter 50 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . In Fire & Blood we are discussing "The Long Reign- Policy Progeny and Pain ". The reread will continue on February 25th! Make sure to read Chapter 51 and share your thoughts on Facebook: Join the discussion: https://ww...

EP. 50 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 49 & Their Triumphs and Tragedies | “those are the king's words" 11.02.2019 1:13:38

I did warn you! Eddard Stark confronts the boy king and his mother as we discuss chapter 49 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . In Fire & Blood we are discussing "Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies". The reread will continue on February 18th! Make sure to read Chapter 50 and share your thoughts on Facebook: Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.c...

EP. 49 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 48 Jon IV & Birth, Death, and Betrayal | “for this night and all the nights to come" 04.02.2019 1:28:33

I am the fire that burns against the cold! Jon and Sam take their vows as we discuss chapter 48 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . In Fire & Blood we are discussing "Birth, Death, and Betrayal - Under King Jaehaerys I ". The reread will continue on February 11th! Make sure to read Chapter 49 and share your thoughts on Facebook: Join the discussion: https://www.faceboo...

Game of Thrones: Season 8 -Superbowl LIII Teaser Commercial Reaction| His watch has ended 04.02.2019 9:14

The Bud Knight's watch has ENDED!!! Long live the Bud Knight. DILLY DILLY. What happens when the Bud Knight, the Mountain and a Dragon all walk into a Superbowl Commercial? Also has anyone seen a woman with red hair, red cloak, brings people back to life? Asking for a friend. The reread will continue on February 4th! Make sure to read Chapter 48 and share your thoughts on Facebook: Join the d...

EP. 48 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 47 Eddard XIII & A Time of Testing | "Joffrey is not your son" 28.01.2019 1:26:17

The realm is remade under King Jaehaerys I. Ned makes more promises he can't keep as we discuss chapter 47 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . In Fire & Blood we are discussing "A Time of Testing". The reread will continue on February 4th! Make sure to read Chapter 48 and share your thoughts on Facebook: Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodc...

EP. 47 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 46 Daenerys V & A Surfeit of Rulers | The Stallion that Mounts the World 22.01.2019 1:13:11

Blood of the Dragon & The Stallion that Mounts the World. Viserys finally gets his crown of gold as we discuss chapter 46 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . In Fire & Blood we are discussing "A Surfeit of Rulers". The reread will continue on January 28st! Make sure to read Chapter 47 and share your thoughts on Facebook: Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.co...

Ravens Nest| Who is Azor Ahai| The Power of King's Blood| Ned's thoughs about Rhaegar Targaryen 18.01.2019 1:50:48

Call the Banners!!! As we record LIVE for the first Raven's Nest. A podcast where we let YOU the listener answer theories and questions with us! Who is the leading candidate for Azor Ahai, what power is in the King's Blood, plus we keep up with the goings on in the Facebook Group! FACEBOOK Group is LIVE! Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/ If you'd like to...

EP. 46 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 45 Eddard XII & HBO Game of Thrones Season 8 Trailer Breakdown | The Winged Wolf 14.01.2019 1:03:08

NEW TRAILER! Send us a Raven with your thoughts on the Trailer! We are recording later today! Eddard Stark confronts Cersei Lannister as we discuss chapter 45 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . The reread will continue on January 21st! Make sure to read Chapter 46 and share your thoughts on Facebook: Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/ If you'd...

EP. 45 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 44 Sansa III & Three Brides 49 AC | “out of the mouth of babes" 07.01.2019 1:20:58

"He wouldn't send Ser Loras"! Sansa and Arya find out that they are heading back to Winterfell as we discuss chapter 44 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about Westeros History: FIRE & BLOOD Vol. 1. The reread will continue on January 14th! Make sure to read Chapter 45 and share your thoughts on Facebook: Join the discussion: https:...

EP. 44 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 43 Eddard XI & Prince to King | “I denounce him, and attaint him” 31.12.2018 1:23:29

"The Kings Justice"! Beric 'the Lighting Lord' Dondarrion is charged with hunting down the Mountain as we discuss chapter 43 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about Westeros History: FIRE & BLOOD Vol. 1. The reread will continue on January 6th! Make sure to read Chapter 44 and share your thoughts on Facebook: Join the discussion:...

The Lothston Shield | Knight of the Laughing Tree | Green Dreams 25.12.2018 1:19:30

The connection between House Lothston and the Knight of the Laughing Tree! The reread will continue on December 31st! Make sure to read Chapter 43 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/ If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional WESTEROS content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bendtheknee...

EP. 43 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 42 Tyrion VI & The Sons of the Dragon| "I will give you the Vale of Arryn!" 17.12.2018 1:25:16

"By morning I was in love" Tyrion and Bron travel through the Vale, and are discovered by hill tribes as we discuss chapter 42 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about Westeros History: FIRE & BLOOD Vol. 1. The reread will continue on December 31st! (Ser Ezra and Ser Matt will be taking next week off for the holidays) Make sure to read Ch...

EP. 42 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 41 Jon V & Fire and Blood: Governance Under King Aegon I | "Mummer's Monkey 10.12.2018 1:23:43

"Toad, of the Night's Watch!" Ser Ezra repents as we discuss chapter 41 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about Westeros History: FIRE & BLOOD Vol. 1. The reread will continue on December 17th! Make sure to read Chapter 42 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/ If you&#...

EP. 41 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 40 Catelyn VII & The Reign of the Dragon: The Wars of King Aegon I| "Make them fight!" 03.12.2018 1:23:57

"A Trial by Combat"! Bron faces Ser Vardis Egen as we discuss chapter 40 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about Westeros History: FIRE & BLOOD Vol. 1. The reread will continue on December 2nd! Make sure to read Chapter 41 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/ If you'd...

EP. 40 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 39 Eddard X | FIRE & BLOOD & Dorne | “their faces burned clear, even now" 26.11.2018 1:20:21

"Dreamed an old dream"! Eddard revisits the Tower of Joy in his dreams as we discuss chapter 39 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about Westeros History: FIRE & BLOOD Vol. 1. The reread will continue on December 2nd! Make sure to read Chapter 40 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKn...

Fire and Blood by George R. R. Martin | Review & Discussion 26.11.2018 36:58

Fire and Blood! It is AWESOME! The first few chapters are rehashed but KEEP reading!!! Ser Matt and Ser Ezra give you their initial thoughts. SPOILERS AHEAD!!! The reread will continue on November 26th! Make sure to read Chapter 39 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/ If you'd like to support the show and get access to addition...

EP. 39 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 38 Tyrion V & The Stormlands| "Is this how justice is done in the Vale?" 19.11.2018 1:12:47

I demand a trial by combat! Tyrion might just learn to fly as we discuss chapter 38 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about Westeros: The Stormlands. The reread will continue on November 26th! Make sure to read Chapter 39 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/ If you'd like to supp...

EP. 38 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 37 Bran V & the Reach | “kill the wolves" 12.11.2018 1:14:34

Rider was almost as good as flying! Bran takes his first ride on Dreamer and gets into a dangerous situation as we discuss chapter 37 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about Westeros: The Reach. The reread will continue on November 19th! Make sure to read Chapter 38 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/...

Ravens Nest| King Corn| Was Lyanna at the Tower of Joy the entire time? 09.11.2018 1:18:29

Podcast update!!! Join us LIVE for the Raven's Nest, also whats up with that crow? Was Lyanna at the tower of joy the entire time, or stashed somewhere else? plus we keep up with the goings on in the Facebook Group! FACEBOOK Group is LIVE! Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/ If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional WESTEROS content then h...

EP. 37 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 36 Daenerys IV & the Westerlands | “blood of my blood” 05.11.2018 1:08:50

Could the Dothraki over power the Seven Kingdoms?! Dany has to set her brother straight as we discuss chapter 36 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about Westeros: The Westerlands. The reread will continue on November 12th! Make sure to read Chapter 37 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodc...

Drogon the prince that was promised| House Tully| Littlefinger theories 02.11.2018 1:06:57

If Danny is "The Mother of Dragons" could that make Drogon the prince that was promised? A major discussion on House Tully, and we go deep into a rabbit hole on many Littlefinger theories, plus we keep up with the goings on in the Facebook Group! FACEBOOK Group is LIVE! Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/ If you'd like to support the show and get access to...

EP. 36 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 35 Eddard IX & The Iron Islands | “Lannister, this is madness" 29.10.2018 1:13:34

The seed is stronger than freckles! We meet Robert's most recent bastard and have an unfriendly encounter with a Lannister as we discuss chapter 35 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about Westeros: The Vale. The reread will continue on November 5th! Make sure to read Chapter 36 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://w...

Lady Stoneheart vs Littlefinger| "Bittersweet" Endings| House Blackfyre 26.10.2018 1:14:46

BAAAACK to Lady Stoneheart, will she ever meet Littlefinger, are we too hung up on the idea of a "Bittersweet" Ending? plus we keep up with the goings on in the Facebook Group! And a HUGE Shoutout to Your Solar for providing this awesome outro! FACEBOOK Group is LIVE! Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/ If you'd like to support the show and get access to a...

EP. 35 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 34 Catelyn VI & The Vale | “You're scaring the boy" 22.10.2018 1:29:30

Catelyn Stark's heart is slowing turning to stone! We are introduced to Brynden the Blackfish as we discuss chapter 34 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about Westeros: The Vale. The reread will continue on October 29th! Make sure to read Chapter 35 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePo...