Not A Podcast ASOIAF Re-Read Podcast

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire...but not here! In this episode, we cover everything we loved in 2023, from movies (e.g., Killers of the Flower Moon) to shows (e.g., Dead Ringers) to games (e.g., Spider-Man 2). Happy New Year!! Next time: in ASOS Arya XII, we check back in with Arya and Sandor, who have basically been...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jon has no time to mourn for Ygritte, because all the other wildlings just showed up and Jon's somehow in charge of the Wall.  Next time: in ASOS Arya XII, we check back in with Arya and Sandor, who have basically been walking in circles making each other miserable. For...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Davos defies his king to save the children, and...lives to tell the tale? Ned Stark is so embarrassed. Next time: in ASOS Jon VIII, Jon has no time to mourn for Ygritte, because all the other wildlings show up...and we do mean *all.*  Emmett's twitter:  twitter.com/Poor...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jaime crashes Purple Wedding Month, returning to King's Landing at last for some very dysfunctional reunions with his sister and father. Next time: in ASOS Davos VI, Davos saves a kid, defies his king, and still somehow manages to make it out of the book alive. Emmett's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Purple Wedding Month continues as Sansa makes a run for it with brave chivalrous Ser Dontos...who sells her to Littlefinger before getting shot for his trouble.  Next time: in ASOS Jaime VII, Jaime returns to King's Landing at last, and Cersei and Tywin make sure that h...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Purple Wedding Month continues as Joffrey finally dies, solving everything forever.  Next time: Purple Wedding Month keeps going with ASOS Sansa V, in which Sansa escapes with Dontos only to end up in Littlefinger's clutches Emmett's twitter:  twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Ma...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, we kick off Purple Wedding Month with two chapters at once, in which Tyrion and Sansa (first separately and then together) prepare for the most terrifying event of their lives: Joffrey's wedding. Next time: Purple Wedding Month keeps going with the main event itself in...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Daenerys arrives at Meereen and Strong Belwas wins an initial victory, only for everyone else in her camp to mess everything up.  Next time: we kick off the Purple Wedding with two chapters at once, ASOS Tyrion VII & Sansa IV!  Emmett's twitter:  twitter.com/PoorQue...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, special guest Lo the Lynx joins us for ASOS, Bran IV, in which Bran better start believing in ghost stories...because he's in one. Next time: ASOS, Daenerys V, in which Dany arrives at Meereen and Strong Belwas wins a duel, only for her other sidekicks to mess it all up...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jon Snow and the other defenders of Castle Black defeat the Thenns (yay!) but at cost of Ygritte's life (boo.) Next time: special guest Lo the Lynx joins us for ASOS, Bran IV, in which Bran better start believing in ghost stories...because he's in one. Emmett's twitter:...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Davos argues against burning a child at the stake and takes in the news that the world is ending up at the Wall. In other words, an ordinary working day on Dragonstone. Next time: ASOS Jon VII, in which the Thenns don't manage to take Castle Black (yay!) but Ygritte die...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Tyrion suffers through his sham marriage to Sansa, only to learn from his father how bad a wedding can *really* get. Next time: ASOS Davos V, in which the new Hand of the King argues against burning children at the stake and takes in the news that the world is ending up...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, we take a quick post-Red Wedding break from ASOIAF to talk about Season 3 of Game of Thrones, since we've been covering the material adapted for that season.  Next time: ASOS Tyrion VI, in which Tyrion suffers through his loveless marriage before learning how bad a wedd...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode...do we have to say it? It's Red Wedding time, as the Freys turn viciously on their guests, including Catelyn and Robb, while all Arya can do is watch.  Next time: we take a break from ASOIAF to talk about Season 3 of Game of Thrones, looking back at the episodes inspire...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, the Freys roll out the red carpet for the Red Wedding, but not before Catelyn makes everyone have a snack, because moms never change.  Next time: our claws are as long and sharp as yours. For our 200th episode spectacular, it's time for the Red Wedding itself with ASOS,...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Arya goes on a road trip to the Twins with her new best friend Sandor Clegane. Next time: special guest Alex joins us for ASOS, Catelyn VI, in which Robb and Catelyn finally arrive at the Twins for the party of a lifetime.  Emmett's twitter:  twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Man...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jon finally makes it back to Castle Black, only to get hit by an endless train of bad news: the garrison is gone, Lord Commander Mormont has been killed by his own men, Winterfell has fallen to the Ironborn, and oh yeah, Bran and Rickon are dead (or so it seems).  Next...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire...but not this episode! Since we're taking a month off from our Star Wars coverage for patrons, this week we're making our latest SW episode available for everyone. In this episode, Emmett is joined by Luke aka lukeisamazing to break down the climax of Revenge of the Sith, in which Obi-W...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Sam and Gilly are hunted by some bad zombies, only to be saved by a...good zombie. Confused? So are they!  Next time: ASOS, Jon VI, in which Jon finally comes home to Castle Black, only to find nothing but bad news. And the Red Wedding hasn't even happened yet!  Emmett'...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire...but not this episode! Since we're taking a month off from our Lord of the Rings coverage for patrons, this week we're making our latest LOTR episode available for everyone. In this episode, Emmett breaks down the climax of the story, in which Frodo, Sam, and Gollum struggle over the On...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, special guest Pat joins us to discuss Robb and Catelyn's long, slow, sad trip through the rain to the Twins, and all the feelings unleashed on the way (for better or worse). Next time: ASOS Samwell III, in which Sam and Gilly reach the village of Whitetree...or is it? N...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, special guest Michal joins us to discuss fever dreams, chivalric romance, and getting a bear killed for your better half in ASOS Jaime VI. Next time: special guest Pat joins us for ASOS Catelyn V, in which Robb and his fighting Northmen make their long, slow, sad way to...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, it's time for one last round with Beric and the Brotherhood before Arya gets snatched up by her new best friend, Sandor Clegane. Next time: Michal aka @inkasrain joins us to discuss fever dreams, chivalric romance, and getting a bear killed for your better half in ASOS,...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Dany takes care of Yunkai, the middle child of the cities of Slaver's Bay, in a single chapter. Astapor took two, but that wasn't efficient enough for Daenerys Targaryen, Mother of Dragons and Manager of Projects. Next time: one last round with Beric and the Brotherhood...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, the Stark boys pass like ships in the night, as Bran accidentally possesses Hodor and Jon gets shot by his girlfriend. At least she didn't get his horse. Next time: Dany takes care of Yunkai in a single chapter in ASOS, Daenerys IV! Emmett's twitter:  twitter.com/PoorQu...