HOTD - A House of the Dragon Podcast

Theon begins a war with himself. Dr. Iain MacInnis discusses parallels with Theon and history. Anthony puts forth his theory that Theon is "Dark Davos." Elysia from Wool-Shift-Dust talks Wheel of Time. Then Dr. Laura Young introduces International Relations with Ice-and-Fire examples. Check out Young's book. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out http...

Boston University's Philip Haberkern answers a question about religious violence in a world of religious pluralism.  Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion...

Tyrion seizes the opportunity to wed Joffrey to the very bedable Margaery Tyrell. Cersei feels the remnants of her political power slipping away and Littlefinger climbs another rung of the ladder. This is the first of two interviews with Professor Jan Dolittle Wilson about Tyrion's peak in A Clash of Kings. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https...

In Clash, Meera Reed claims that her father's castle moves. Archeological evidence from iron-age crannogs might provide some clues. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join...

Is Jojen a good interpreter of dreams? And what's the deal with medieval werewolves? Phil Haberkern is back to talk about all this and more. Then Pádraig MacCarron considers whether fighting with a net is chivalrous. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content,...

Dr. Iain MacInnis considers historical analogues to Jon Snow. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow...

This Jon chapter offers the best evidence yet that Bran is communicating from the future. Magic is afoot at the foot of the Fist of the First Men. Anthony is joined by Melanie, Jarod, and Robyn to discuss. Stephanie Barbé Hammer talks about her new book. Participate in Steph's zoom class!  Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmov...

Dr. Jana Matthews suggests a historical analogue for Brienne of Tarth. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Foru...

Fare thee well Renly! We see one of the most powerful pieces removed from the board by way of dark magic. Keith and Braedon Kelly break down this hinge chapter. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5...

Introducing my new short-form podcast, "Maester Class." Anthony discusses wedding rituals and does some haphazard Sansa-Sandor shipping. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club!...

Sansa is made to pay for Robb's growing legend. After dealing with Joffrey's misplaced wrath, she must test her wits with Tyrion for the first time. Joining the discussion this week: Dr. Valerie Garver, Dr. Gabrielle Storey, and Dr. Carol Parish Jamison. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain...

Catelyn's hope for peace dies again as she witnesses Renly and Stannis at loggerheads. Joining to discuss: Drs. Gabrielle Storey, Carol Parrish Jamison, and Valerie Garver. Indulge with Dr. Storey's book! Revel in Dr. Jamison's book! Luxuriate in Dr. Garver's book! Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how yo...

A.Ron dives deep into Faceless Man religion, Bloody Mummers, and Arya's impact on the fate of the realm. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  book@bald...

Philip Haberkern (Boston University) explains the difference between power and authority as we revisit the happiest Tyrion chapter. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join...

What's the deal with Jojen? Pádraig MacCarron of the University of Limerick discusses his fevered origin story, his odd relationship to time, and his ultimate fate. Also Bran is in this chapter too. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free...

Jan Doolittle Wilson returns to discuss Dany's first steps into politics. Qarth is a welcome oasis, but trust no one! Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussio...

Arya finds herself in the darkest possible place. Torture, rape, and senseless murder are before her daily as Gregor Clegane goes to work. Tara Jenkins returns to talk about the psychological impact. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-fre...

Jason Eberl rejoins the discussion of Tyrion's moral development. Arthur Njamfa pressed the matter of Tyrion's view of women. Check out Dr. Eberl's book on Star Wars!  https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Philosophy-Strikes-Back/dp/1119841437/ Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL o...

In this special episode, linguist David J. Peterson helps listeners with their body art needs (wanna tattoo in Dothraki?). Also included is a short excerpt of what's going on over at Double Dragon this week. Check out the tattoo designs here! Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to AL...

Look out, Theon! That's not Esgred, that's your sister! Dr. Thomas Leek (Univ. of Wisconsin) joins for a robust discussion of Theon, Asha Greyjoy, and Ironborn culture. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for...

What do the others want with Craster's sons? Is Craster lying about Benjen? Padraig MacCarron returns to talk about a very important Jon chapter. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join...

Today we meet Brienne of Tarth! Dr. Kavita Mudan Finn joins Anthony to talk about a character who is more complex than the show's adaptation. Jan Doolittle Wilson puzzles over Tywin's war plans. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free ver...

Medieval historian Valerie Garver discusses the introduction to Jojen and Meera, the political function of food, and the tragic end of Lady Hornwood. Dr. Pádraig MacCarron entertains Anthony's fan theory about the "old gods." Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar [groups_non_member group="Members"] Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you ca...

Tyrion's relationship with Cersei is . . . complicated. John and David are back to discuss Tyrion, Cersei, the pyromancers, and more. Historian Iain MacInnis explains the practices of hostage giving. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-fre...

Jan and Anthony discuss the literary rules of Martin's story. Are noble acts rewarded or punished? Is GRRM interested in justice? Also, is Bran or Bloodraven warging into the past to thwart Hot Pie? Just another fantastic Arya chapter! Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of ou...