Game of Thrones

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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Young Griff vs Jon Snow| Melisandre's ruby| Stone Men and Dragonbinder 19.10.2018 1:01:18

What will happen in Young Griff and Jon Snow meet?, What power does Melisandre's ruby hold, Can a stoneman blow dragonbinder? 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 hit us up at Patreon: https://ww...

EP. 34 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 33 Eddard VIII & The Riverlands | “mercy is never a mistake" 15.10.2018 1:20:52

"I thought we had made a nobler king"! Eddard resigns as hand of the king as we discuss chapter 33 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about the fall of the dragon. The reread will continue on October 22nd! Make sure to read Chapter 34 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/ If yo...

Chasing Cats| Maester Aemon & Blood Raven Theories| King's Blood 12.10.2018 1:11:24

Bloodraven and Maester Aemon go to the wall together, what secrets do they share, exactly what is King's Blood and how does it work, 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 hit us up at Patreon: htt...

EP. 33 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 32 Arya III & The Wall and Beyond | “calm as still water" 08.10.2018 1:11:29

Catching Cats!!! Arya uncovers a plot to kill her father as we discuss chapter 32 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about the fall of the dragon. The reread will continue on October 15th! Make sure to read Chapter 33 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/ If you'd like to support t...

Dragon names and their secrets| H+A=M| Howland Reed discussion 05.10.2018 1:11:02

Has GRR put secrets in Danny's dragons names? Howland Reed and the secrets he holds, and possibly his relationship with Ashara Dayne, 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 hit us up at Patreon: ht...

EP. 32 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 31 Tyrion IV & The North | “loudly and often” 01.10.2018 1:22:43

Tyrion Lannister is in a pickle!!! Actually, Lord Tyrion would much rather be eating a pickle over horse meat as we discuss chapter 31 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about the fall of the dragon. The reread will continue on October 8th! Make sure to read Chapter 31 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.co...

Fire and Blood Preview!!!| Is Val a Manderly?| Dragons and the wall 28.09.2018 1:22:58

This week we discuss the Fire and Blood preview found at http://georgerrmartin.com/notablog/2018/09/27/a-fire-blood-excerpt-just-for-you/ GRR has given us a HUGE excerpt from Fire and Blood. Dragons scared of flying over the wall??? 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 WESTE...

EP. 31 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 30 Eddard VII & King Robert | “too fat for his armor" 24.09.2018 1:56:34

And your winner is!!! Eddard attends the final day of the tourney in chapter 30 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about the fall of the dragon. The reread will continue on October 1st! Make sure to read Chapter 30 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/ If you'd like to support the...

N+A=J| Will Euron Ride a Kraken?| Faith of the Seven 21.09.2018 1:12:31

This week we discuss the possibilty of Ned and Ashara Dayne, will Euron Greyjoy ride a kraken?, and compare the faith of the seven to main charachters. 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 hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bendtheknee Patreon ex...

EP. 30 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 29 Sansa II & Robert's Rebellion | “pretty little bird" 17.09.2018 1:25:07

The Hands Tourney! Sansa has an intimate conversation with the Hound in chapter 29 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about the fall of the dragon. The reread will continue on September 24th! Make sure to read Chapter 30 and share your thoughts on Facebook. P.S. - Sorry about the audio for this week! We will correct it in future episodes! Join the dis...

Jeor Mormont a Double Agent?| House Tyrell| Craster's Children 14.09.2018 1:13:01

This week we discuss the parentage of Gendry, is Jeor Mormont a double agent like his son, and a history on house Tyrell. 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 hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bendtheknee Patreon exclusive podcast series include...

EP. 29 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 28 Catelyn V & The Fall of the Dragon | “the black bat of Harrenhal" 10.09.2018 1:23:45

Who in the Riverlands is still loyal to Hoster Tully? We also discuss the fall of the Dragon in chapter 28 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about the fall of the dragon. The reread will continue on September17th! Make sure to read Chapter 29 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/ If you...

A History of Dragons | Norse Mythology Influences | Mad World 07.09.2018 1:15:06

We take a closer look at Dragons with the help of Lord Adam Parker "From the Earth, Wisdom!" We also discuss the influences of Norse mythology in A Song of Ice and Fire. 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 hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon....

EP. 28 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 27 Eddard VI & Aerys II Targaryen | "the mad king" 03.09.2018 1:56:41

Who drops Gendry off Tobho Mott's? The main topic is BASTARDS as we discuss chapter 27 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about the Targaryen Kings: Aerys II Targaryen. The reread will continue on September 10th! Make sure to read Chapter 28 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/ If y...

Ruby, Moonstone, and Faceless Men Glamors | Jon Snow's Dreams 31.08.2018 1:38:33

What are glamors? How are they used? How significant are Jon Snow's dreams? 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 hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bendtheknee Patreon exclusive podcast series include: MEAD, MEAT, and CHEESE - A food review f...

EP. 27 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 26 Jon IV & Jaehaerys II Targaryen | "defending his lady love” 27.08.2018 1:33:54

"We're not friends ... we're brothers"! Lord Piggy has joined the cast as we discuss chapter 26 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about the Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II Targaryen. The reread will continue on September3rd! Make sure to read Chapter 27 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/B...

Ser Barristan Selmy & Tower of Joy | Dragon Eggs | Ashara and Benjen? 24.08.2018 1:13:24

What do Ser Barristan Selmy and Ser Jamie Lannister know about the Tower of Joy? Did Ashara Dayne hook up with Benjen? Bloodraven, Bloodraven, Bloodraven ... Baaack to Lady Stoneheart! 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 hit us up at Patreon: https://www....

EP. 26 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 25 Eddard V & Aegon V Targaryen | “ 20.08.2018 1:35:04

What happened at Summerhall? It's a hot day as Lord Eddard questions Maester Pycelle during chapter 25 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about the Targaryen Kings: Aegon V Targaryen (Aegon the Unlikely). The reread will continue on August 27th! Make sure to read Chapter 26 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://www.face...

Lightbringer | Azor Ahai | The Prince that was Promised 17.08.2018 1:28:51

What is Lightbringer? Who is Azor Ahai? Why was Rhaegar obsessed with "the Prince that was Promised"? 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 hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bendtheknee Patreon exclusive podcast series include: MEAD, MEAT...

EP. 25 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 24 Bran IV & Maekar Targaryen | “crows are all liars" 13.08.2018 1:29:54

Old Nan and her tales! Bran is discouraged as we discuss chapter 24 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about the Targaryen Kings: Maekar Targaryen. The reread will continue on August 20th! Make sure to read Chapter 25 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/BendtheKneePodcast/ If you'd like to support the...

Who is Val? | The Ghost of High Heart | ASOIAF Magic 10.08.2018 1:34:35

Was Val born beyond the wall? Who is the Ghost of High Heart? 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 hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bendtheknee Patreon exclusive podcast series include: MEAD, MEAT, and CHEESE - A food review followed by various...

EP. 24 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 23 Daenerys III & Aenys Targaryen | “khaleesi" 06.08.2018 1:00:25

Dany is a Khaleesi! Viserys might have just woke the dragon in his sister as we discuss chapter 23 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about the Targaryen Kings: Aenys Targaryen (Daeron the Good). The reread will continue on August 13th! Make sure to read Chapter 24 and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/Bend...

Why did Ashara Dayne leave Elia Martell? | Did Varys help Elia? 03.08.2018 51:41

Ashara Dayne pregnant with Jon Snow? Elia Martell kills babies? No Trivia this week ... so sorry! 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 Patreon exclusive podcast series include: MEAD, MEAT, and CHEESE - A food review follow...

EP. 23 - Game of Thrones: Chapter 22 Arya II & Daeron II Targaryen | “the pointy end" 30.07.2018 1:13:10

Arya is still in mourning over the butcher's boy! Eddard reminds us that we all tell lies as we discuss chapter 22 of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones . We also continue to learn more about the Targaryen Kings: Daeron II Targaryen (Daeron the Good). The reread will continue on August 6th! Make sure to read Chapter 23: Daenerys and share your thoughts on Facebook. Join the discussi...

Rhaenys Targaryen is Sarella Sand | R+L=J | Young Griff 27.07.2018 58:10

Is Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Rhaegar) still alive? Who is Jon Snow's mother? Is Young Griff a Targaryen? 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 Patreon exclusive podcast series include: MEAD, MEAT, and CHEESE - A fo...