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Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis of The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Overthrown. The moon of the three kings is upon us, and the Woke Mob supporting Gaemon Palehair is doing terrible harm - like feeding the poor (gross) and suggesting women are people (crazy!). But not to worry! The Boys Team on Aegon's Hill will take all the gates and set things right, and definitely not steal ever...

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis of The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Overthrown. The smallfolk storm the Dragon Pit for definitely religious and political reasons. Fortunately for George R.R. Martin, the dragons all read the script, so they conveniently die. No puppet strings here, folks! Join our Discord! Don't worry we're cool https://discord.gg/3Xvvwpg Questions or comments? Emai...

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis of The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Overthrown. The smallfolk are definitely revolting against Rhaenyra specifically, and oh no! Joffrey takes mom's car without permission! Also George R.R. Martin insists dragons are not horses... Join our Discord! Don't worry we're cool https://discord.gg/3Xvvwpg Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloo...

SECOND HALF of Gretchen's and Caroline's analysis with friend of the show, Paris. Presented in stunning technicolor and with no technical difficulties, Gretchen tells us about themes. And we want them. We want all the themes. Join our Discord! Don't worry we're cool https://discord.gg/3Xvvwpg Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandblood@gmail.com

Gretchen and Caroline are joined by NEW FRIED PARIS!!! To discuss the beginning of the chapters Rhaenyra Overthrown. The smallfolk revolt because they are definitely so upset by Helaena's death, and Rhaenyra definitely murdered her! Didn't you know Rhaenyra is so evil? Don't ask questions! NOTE - we had a whoopsie-doodle technical difficulty with recording, so this is the FIRST HALF of our wonderf...

Gretchen and Caroline announce a brief hiatus and randomly discuss other nerdy media outside of ASOIAF Join our Discord! Don't worry we're cool https://discord.gg/3Xvvwpg Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandblood@gmail.com Donate to Gretchen's GoFundMe at https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-ease-gretchens-cancer-journey?lid=avktw0sav8sh&utm_source=product&utm_medium=email&amp...

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis with the SECOND half of the GODS EYE AHHHH. THE THEMES. THE SYMBOLS. THE WORMS. Join our Discord! Don't worry we're cool https://discord.gg/3Xvvwpg Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandblood@gmail.com

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis and OMG ITS THE GODS EYE. ITS. THE. GODS. EYE. Also this is just Part 1 because we made a rly long podcast lol. Enjoy the worms <3 Join our Discord! Don't worry we're cool https://discord.gg/3Xvvwpg Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandblood@gmail.com

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis with the chapter The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant, Part 6. GENUINE TRIGGER WARNING for graphic SA violence. Tumbleton just keeps getting sacked in new and increasingly more disturbing detailed descriptions, and it's definitely the fault of those bastards! Little baby Daeron his whole-ass dragon have no way to stop them :-( Also Mysaria is...

Caroline and Gretchen continues their analysis with the chapter The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant, Part 5. Daemon is BAD because he has SEX with his wife's permission, and he definitely is sleeping with that brown girl with the brown dragon who is SO POOR. Did we mention she's brown? Meanwhile, two flying themes battle it out near Dragonstone. Yay! Sorry Caroline's audio was weird, new...

Gretchen and Caroline are joined by YET ANOTHER FRIEND, Aashay! The group continues their analysis with the chapter The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant, Part 4. While Woke Daeron marches on Tumbleton, Alicent proposes extremely reasonable peace terms that would definitely work! But Rhaenyra is just too crazy and evil! Meanwhile, the bastards turn cloak and burn Tumbleton because bastards...

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis with the chapter The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant, Part 3. Aemond burns all the smallfolk of the Riverlands, just like the conqueror did, while Crispy Cole gets shot to death by the Winter Wolves who simply do not give AF about his main-character energy. Also, worms! Join our Discord! Don't worry we're cool https://discord.gg/3Xvvwpg Quest...

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis with the chapter The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant, Part 2. Rhaenyra is EVHUL and passes TAXES on the people of King's Landing, since the crown has no money due to * checks notes * Aegon and the Hightowers literally stealing it all. Wow Rhaenyra is so evil! We also recorded this episode during the 12 hours that TikTok was banned xD Also the...

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis with the chapter The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant, Part 1. Rhaenyra EVHULY imposes taxes on the denizens of King's Landing, while Aemond successfully captures a totally empty Harrenhal. He then breaks up with with boyfriend Crispus Cole, because the commander refuses to literally kill everyone in a hopeless battle. Maybe Alice Rivers will...

Gretchen and Caroline conclude their analysis of the chapter The Dying of the Dragons: The Red and the Gold, Part 5. Rhaenyra is EVHUL and takes King's Landing SPOOKILY without bloodshed, because she is so scary! But don't worry because Daemon is the real threat, and the Green's got their eyes on him. Also super sorry this episode was supposed to be released in November LOL but ya girl Caroline go...

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis with The Dying of the Dragons: The Red and the Gold, Part 4. A little whoopsie-doodle in the Gullet results in Jace's untimely but very thematically significant demise, which spurs Rhaenyra to invade Kind's Landing. That's definitely what happened! She has no other reason! Also we can't escape worms. Check out Pat Loller's TikTok @patloller - he is a v...

Caroline and Gretchen are joined yet again by friend-of-the-pod, Phil! The group continue their analysis with The Dying of the Dragons: The Red and the Gold Part 3. Team Black rubs their scheming hands together as they decide to evilly *checks notes* let commoners try to ride dragons and earn a lordship. Justice for Nettles! See Phil's cool A Song of Ice and Fire content on the TikTok as Daemon Ba...

Caroline and Gretchen are joined by YET ANOTHER FRIEND, Phil! The group continue their analysis with The Dying of the Dragons: The Red and the Gold Part 2. Rook's Rest is under siege and Rhaenyra, too cowardly to fight and disabled by her wandering womb, send Rhaenys instead. Meanwhile, "King" Aegon flies into battle himself! What a smart and brave plan that definitely won't go wrong at all! See P...

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis with The Dying of The Dragons: The Red and the Gold Part 1. Otto Hightower loses his job as Hand of the King for doing too much diplomacy, so The Smartest King Aegon appoints Crustacean Cole as his new Hand - an "iron fist," as the kids say ;-) Luckily George R.R. Martin watched The Parent Trap in the 90s and hilarity ensues! Join our Discord! Don't wo...

TRIGGER WARNING episode, child death :-/ Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis with The Dying of the Dragons: A Son for a Son Part 2. Lord Boros' clever daughter says "No balls!" to Almond Targaryen, so he definitely intentionally chomps Lucerys. In response, Daemon says "I read my bible!" and demands an eye for an eye, killing Prince Jaehaerys. Thanks George! Join our Discord! Don't worry...

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis with a The Dying of the Dragons: A Son for a Son Part 1. The EVHUL Blacks begin the war with very violent diplomacy around Westeros. Jacaerys goes North and makes BFFs with Craigen Stark, while Daemon has a perfectly normal time at Harrenhal. How evil! Join our Discord! Don't worry we're cool https://discord.gg/3Xvvwpg Questions or comments? Email us a...

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis with a The Dying of the Dragons: The Blacks and the Greens Part 3. Rhaenyra's advantages are few as she only has a max of 14 dragons at her disposal, and Aegon is definitely strong and totally not a potential kinslayer. Also, the patriarchy is bad. Join our Discord! Don't worry we're cool https://discord.gg/3Xvvwpg Questions or comments? Email us at ho...

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis with a The Dying of the Dragons: The Blacks and the Greens Part 2. Rhaenyra's dad dies and she has the AUDACITY to be upset and also curse during labor. Meanwhile the Greens execute their immaculate "plan" and Aegon has the biggest crowds, you've never seen such crowds! Nobody has crowds like this! Join our Discord! Don't worry we're cool https://disco...

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis with a The Dying of the Dragons: The Blacks and the Greens Part 1. When an unfortunate servant notices that Viserys is RIP, the Green council gathers to discuss very real and legitimate laws that exist and happen to support their position! And Alicent ignores the leopards preparing to eat her face. Join our Discord! Don't worry we're cool https://disco...

Gretchen and Caroline are joined by friend-of-the-show Nick! Yay! The group continues their analysis with a Question of Succession Part 5. Viserys, the most indecisive king, weirdly keeps defending his daughter as heir, while Rhaenyra marries her uncle and has his kids (this is good I promise?). Join our Discord! Don't worry we're cool https://discord.gg/3Xvvwpg Questions or comments? Email us at...