HOTD - A House of the Dragon Podcast

Jana Mathews talks about ancient rumors of wildfire. Dr. Greg Webster dons his tinfoil hat to talk conspiracies and secret Targs. Steve declares his love for men with little fingers. Anthony tells you everything you need to know about The Last Hero. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out https://patreon.com/baldmove/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of...

Oxford medievalist Carolyne Larrington covers one of Dany's most important decisions. Jana Mathews explains heraldry. Comic Steve Ausburne revels in Varys' most haunting scene. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out our Club Bald Move page to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content and ad-free podcasts for just $5 a month! Join the discuss...

Dr. Lisa Woolfork discovers new appreciation for Ned and Arya. Comic Steve Ausburne reacts to Jaime's amputation. Anthony talks about a few parallels between Game of Thrones and the War of the Roses. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out our Club Bald Move page to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content and ad-free podcasts for just $5 a...

Jana Mathews explains laws governing clothing in Medieval England. Arthur Njamfa covers Tyrion's visit to the Wall. And comic Steve Ausburne is shocked to see post-puberty Bran Stark. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out our Club Bald Move page to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content and ad-free podcasts for just $5 a month! Join the...

Medievalist Jana Mathews explains condoms in the Middle Ages. Chad and Anthony argue over whether Littlefinger should be summarily murdered. And comic Steve Ausburne empathizes with the unsullied soldier who lost a nipple. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out https://club.baldmove.com/ or https://patreon.com/baldmove/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL...

Jim and A.Ron return for a special episode to cover everything we currently know about the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series, "House of the Dragon", from the timeline, events, and background of the story, to the casting news, production updates, and even a little bit of meta discussion about the state of the franchise. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check ou...

Anthony chats about race/ethnicity with Arthur Njamfa. What does it mean that Arya looks northern? A.Ron and Anthony talk about their favorite Three Right Turns episodes. Steve chimes in on the war of five spinoff shows and answers listener feedback. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out https://club.baldmove.com or https://patreon.com/baldmove to find out how...

Kim Renfro is back to talk about the tournament at Harrenhal and GRRM's big payday. Tara Jenkins (Anthony's sister!) covers Jon's introduction to the Night's Watch. Steve and Anthony wonder why there aren't more fat zombies. Follow Kim Refro on Twitter: @kimrenfro Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out https://patreon.com/baldmove or https://club.baldmove.com to...

A.Ron defends Littlefinger's HBO outcome. Philosopher Tripp Fuller compares Littlefinger's play to a DM from an old flame. Steve and Anthony talk about the action-packed episode "Blackwater." Follow Steve Ausburne on Instagram: Instagram (then search for ausfest)  Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out our Club Bald Move page to find out how you can gain access...

A.Ron ranks his top five TV shows based on first seasons. Medievalist Jana Matthews talks about Bran and zoological symbolism. Steve and Anthony talk about Hot Pie, debate pineapple on pizza, and (gross!) spiders. Jan Doolittle Willson and I talk about Dany's outcome in the show.  Follow Steve Ausburne on Instagram: Instagram (then search for ausfest) Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by...

A.Ron and Anthony compare the respective endings of the Godfather and Game of Thrones. Chad Carmichael covers Robert's interrogation of Arya after the direwolf incident. Steve talks about sharing drinks with Metallica and how he lost his nipple in a fire-related accident. Follow Steve Ausburne on Instagram: Instagram (then search for ausfest) Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway...

A.Ron and Anthony disagree on who among the HBO cast is the worst actor. Medievalist Jana Matthews talks about Joffrey's metaphorical sword and Sansa's metaphorical box. Steve discusses the proper etiquette of decapitation and what to do with unwanted projectile spittle. Video about the "Bolton Strid" Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out https://patreon.com/ba...

A.Ron gives his nomination for the best villain in TV history. Alexis Goble and Anthony cover the famous catspaw attack (Catelyn III) and Steve explores the rules of smokeman-assassin gameplay. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.com | Forums Follow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.com Anthony Le Donne is the co-author of the following...

A.Ron admires Pedro Pascal's versatility. Language creator David Peterson (inventor of Dothraki, Valyrian, etc) covers Tyrion's second POV chapter and gives a proper etymology of the name "Vhagar." Steve is vexed by Mel's "smoke babies" and Anthony interviews Professor Chris Keith about ancient book culture. Here's the link to Professor Keith's latest book via Oxford University Press. Theme song:...

A.Ron considers the suggestion that Lyanna Stark is the true villain of the series. Anthony and A.Ron debate which is better: Snake Eyes or Storm Shadow. Chad Carmichael experiences a rare moment of frustration with his beloved Ned Stark. Steve predicts that Joffrey will win the war of five kings and talks about the time that a dog peed on him. AGOT words spoken list: https://www.reddit.com/r/asoi...

A.Ron and Anthony talk trial by combat. Jan Wilson and Anthony discuss Dany's wedding night and the seeds planted for her larger story. Steve anticipates Sam's probable death, pirates, and monster trucks.  Check out https://club.baldmove.com or https://patreon.com/baldmove to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content and ad-free podcasts for just $5 a month! Theme song: Game o...

A.Ron and Anthony talk about A.Ron's chin and compare Littlefinger to Amos (from the Expanse). Entertainment reporter Kim Renfro discusses Jon's relationship to Cat and Arya. She also reports on HBO's prequels. Steve and Anthony discuss Mel, Craster, and the best way to poison someone at church. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.co...

Psychologist Greg Webster offers analysis of the Hound, Arya, Ned, Benjen, and you! Steve and Anthony answer email and question the life choices of Ned. Anthony suggests an alternative theory about what Ned should have done. Check out our Club Bald Move page to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content and ad-free podcasts for just $5 a month! Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s...

A.Ron and Anthony mancrush on Tyrion for almost an hour. Steve reflects on Ned's passing and Dany's magical know-how. Does she know that she won't burn on the pyre? Heather checks in to discuss the pros and cons of sweaty men. Check out our Club Bald Move page to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content and ad-free podcasts for just $5 a month! Theme song: Game of Thrones (80...

Aron is back! Jan Doolittle Wilson talks disability relative to Bran, Tyrion, Jaime, and Hodor. Steve preps for the big climax of season 1. Aron and Anthony compare and contrast the Lannister brothers. Anthony answers an email about alternative narratives. Hey there! Check out club.baldmove.com or patreon.com/baldmove to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content and ad-free po...

Anthony finally gets to talk about his favorite character! Lisa Woolfork talks about Sam and Arya. Robert Rouse talks about chapter 7 and discusses medieval travel narratives and cartography. Steve and Anthony get deep into the plot and themes of season one. Gregory Webster explores Arya's complex identity. Anthony suggests four ways that Roman religion influenced Martin's world: why is the number...

Gregory Webster and Don Riggs join Anthony to discuss Catelyn's motives (both seen and unseen). Steve Ausburne talks about trial by combat, eating horse hearts, and falling from the moondoor. After talking with Chad about the maesters, Anthony dives deep into dragons as presented in medieval bestiaries.  Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out club.baldmove.com o...

Linguist David Peterson, the inventor of Dothraki and High Valyrian, is featured this week (just an excerpt from a longer interview). Before that, Stephanie Barbé Hammer talks (ch.5) Jon I and Steve Ausburne talks about episode 5. After talking with David Peterson, Anthony delves into Irish-Catholic werewolves. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out our Club Bal...

Anthony and Chad ponder the friendship between Ned and Robert (are they really friends?) and the virtue/cowardice of Samwell Tarley. Steve considers Catelyn's capture of Tyrion and does a deep dive into Rodrik Cassel's sideburns. Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.com | Forums Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out club.baldmove.com or our Patreon page to find...

Bald Move introduces "Game of Thrones 2: Electric Bookaloo", with host Anthony Le Donne. This is a ten episode bookcentric podcast that also reviews the first season of Game of Thrones with comic Steve Ausburne. Check out our Club Bald Move page to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content and ad-free podcasts for just $5 a month! Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.com | Foru...