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Jess and Raven are finally brought back to Dorne in this week's episode, where Arianne faces the consequences of her actions and the Prince of Dorne reveals he is not as meek as he seems. Other topics include: the Renaissance Faire, airport stress, long tattoos, laser hair removal, and possibly moving to Manitoba. Character perspectives in this episode: Arianne... Create a podcast with Buzzsp...

Join us as we sing the praises of the despicable character that is Cersei, question whether she was responsible for the death of her childhood friend, and criticize her web of lies that will hopefully lead to her comeuppance. Other topics include: the joys and horrors of camping, and evil D&D characters and campaigns. Character perspectives in this episode: Cersei... Create a podcast with Buzz...

THE inn is full of wild children, Jaime backhands a dude, and Rorge brings his ex to a swordfight. Brienne meets another big character and her big fight happens, which silences several characters forever, and we speculate how quickly it would take for a fighter to tire. Jaime comes face-to-face with the Blackfish, and is forced to use his brain for once. We take a quick stop at Writing School with...

We are back! Thank you for your patience and bearing with us during our bereavement break. In today's episode, we speculate whether Rhaegar had bastards, discuss Loras's awful fate, laugh at a highly unfortunate name, and side with bloodsucking witches. Other topics include: the inability to nap due to capitalism, a PSA about toilet paper, a septic tank poem, and the cursed conversation...

This week, we cover one episode of A Feast For Crows and we catch up with Jess and Raven! In the novel, Sam and Gilly mourn the death of someone very close to them, and we debate the use of prophecies in fantasy. Other topics include: an argument about hot springs at Harrison, choosing TikTok over Cocaine Bear, SIDS could be solved in the near future, trying to be evil in Hogwarts Legacy, a test o...

In this week's episode, an actually good chapter! Jaime reaches Riverrun and grapples with the prospect of breaking his vow to Catelyn Stark, and Cat (Arya) sells oysters, clams, and cockles, and makes a grave mistake that involves a pair of boots. In writing school with Raven, Raven teaches Jess about the narrative principle that is Chekhov's Gun. Character perspectives in this episode:...

We are absolutely obsessed with Cersei! Cersei's chapters continue to carry this book and this one is a doozie. Plans go awry, royals get offended, and theories fly in this behemoth of a chapter. Even Brienne's chapter isn't a bore, although we do have one bone to pick with GRRM. We also discuss the unreliable narrator technique in literature. Character perspectives in this episode:...

TW: SA Hosts Jess and Raven read and discuss Victarion Greyjoy's emotional journey under his new king, as well as Jaime's travels to Riverrun, in which he learns many troubling things and finally confesses his deepest secret to someone surprising. We also discuss criticisms of Game of Thrones, and whether it's necessary to show SA in TV media. Character perspectives in this episode:...

Raven and Jess explore what is different about the twins now that they're no longer on good terms, what Tywin would think of Cersei's decisions for the kingdoms, and what it was that changed Jaime so drastically. Character perspectives in this episode: Jaime and Cersei... Create a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card with our link! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_i...

In today's episode, Brienne's chapters continue to disappoint us while Sam's is surprisingly juicy. We discuss Raven's inability to breathe, fear of death, whether GRRM's writing is becoming predictable, and Jess is surprised by a secret cameo! Character perspectives in this episode: Brienne and Samwell... Create a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card wit...

Cersei is back at it again with the idiotic takes and the cringe, but we love it. Join us in today's episode where we cover Cersei's secret crush and what makes her such a terrible ruler and mother. Character perspectives in this episode: Cersei... Create a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card with our link! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=289148 Thanks so much...

Finally! Some good f**king chapters! In today's episode, Raven's only complaint is about her driver's license. A couple of really solid chapters have us feeling nourished and elated! Arya's adventure in the House of Black and White begins and we pick out what is different from the show, and the strange choice the show made regarding Needle. Littlefinger blows us away in Alayne&...

Kick back, relax, and enjoy listening to Jess and Raven complain about the amount of boring travel in this episode's chapters. Sure, Brienne has a fun fight and Arianne Martell is betrayed dramatically, but at what cost? Raven breaks down exactly what is so frustrating about the writing in this book. Character perspectives in this episode: Brienne and the Queenmaker... Create a podcast with B...

Jess and Raven kick off this episode with a lengthy discussion about House of the Dragon , and Jess educates Raven on the greens versus the blacks and the dragons. In A Feast for Crows, we are introduced to the captain of the Iron Fleet, and learn about the horrible things he's done. We also meet Euron Greyjoy for the first time, and learn about the horrible things he's done. The kingsmo...

Cersei is so dumb. Like, actually so dumb. Like so stupid. In today's episode, we read chapters 16 and 17 of A Feast for Crows and find out how the twins' paths are diverging and discuss why this may be happening. We also theorize the reason for the Golden Company breaking its contract with Myr, whose side Lady Merryweather is really on, what mistakes will lead to Cersei's downfall,...

We are happy to be back from our short hiatus! In today's episode, we learn more about Brienne's past. We also meet Lord Tarly and discover why Sam is so terrified of him. We are shocked by Sam's drama on the seas and it even makes us question how we feel about Jon Snow! Character perspectives in this episode: Brienne and Samwell... Create a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Ama...

Our brains melt out of our ears in this episode! Cersei's exhausting chapter leaves us wishing she had a heart while Ser Arys Oakheart's first ever chapter leaves us wishing WE had a brain. Character perspectives in this episode: Cersei and The Soiled Knight... Create a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card with our link! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=289148 Th...

Jess and Raven disagree in this episode more than ever. We discuss whether Sansa is a weak character, who the true Littlefinger is, what makes Asha Greyjoy late to the party, and whether more should have happened in Asha's first ever perspective chapter. Character perspectives in this episode: Sansa and The Kraken's Daughter... Create a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift c...

In this episode, we discuss what makes Jaime's chapter so useless and what Martin is missing in his writing, and Brienne's memories teach us more about her childhood and upbringing. Character perspectives in this episode: Jaime and Brienne... Create a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card with our link! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=289148 Thanks so much for li...

We start off this episode with Writing School with Raven and a trip to the pure land of Reddit to explain our feelings. We then delve into Cersei's psyche and realize we may have been very very wrong about her as a mother. Character perspectives in this episode: Cersei... Create a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card with our link! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=289...

In this week's episode, Jess and Raven are the most disappointed they've probably ever been in the series. If you've been waiting for us to get critical of this series, this is the episode for you! Not only do we question why A Feast for Crows exists, but we also discuss the epic Titan of Braavos, who Sam is in a nutshell, odd wildling customs, and the shocking similarities between...

In today's episode, we enter the mind's of two brand new perspective characters who also happen to be two of the most powerful women in the Seven Kingdoms, albeit in very different ways. Will Cersei's perspective tell us whether she is truly a sociopath? Jess and Raven discuss her state of mind as she learns about her father's passing. Will Brienne reveal what she thinks of her...

Forget Winterfell and King's Landing! In this week's episode, we venture to the Iron Islands and Dorne to see what they hell they are up to over there. We witness the consequences of a mysterious death with the Greyjoys, learn about the Drowned God, and add another new character to Raven's s**t-list. In Dorne, we witness the consequences of a not-so-mysterious death, which ends up s...

Welcome to the Season 6 premiere! It's our launch of the thrilling next chapter of the Song of Ice and Fire series, A Feast For Crows (2005) by George R. R. Martin. In this episode, we choose our new character perspectives and dive into the mystery of the Faceless Men in the prologue! Find out which new characters will have their own perspectives in this book and which old faithfuls are no lo...

We are starting a brand new series today! We know you love the Song of Ice and Fire series, but we thought... whatever! Happy April Fool's Day! Create a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card with our link! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=289148 Thanks so much for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook ( facebook.com/tigbabpodcast ) o...