Tea Is Good, Books Are Better

It's our epic Halloween episode! Jess and Raven discuss the massive differences between their Halloween costumes and, in chapters 31-33 of A Game of Thrones, the sisters choose the most annoying side character of all time, discuss how horseflesh might taste, and rant about how scummy Littlefinger is. They try to figure out the proper pronunciation of Sansa's name, how large the Red Keep...

Prepare for the most tired episode yet, where Raven's sick laugh sounds like a car that won't start and Jessica can barely form a sentence. Also in this episode, the sisters discuss Raven's confusing feelings toward Catelyn when Cat has an epic moment, Sansa's strange fascination with death, how much more horrible the Hound looks in the book than in the show, the ominous feelin...

Would you rather have a direwolf or a dragon? In this episode, Jess and Raven learn a funny new word, discuss the number of haters in Westeros, how Ned's best friend is an idiot, and more. They also meet Jon's best friend, Sam, and weep over his sad backstory, and then the sisters weep some more over Jon's changing feelings toward his family. Also, something weird is going on with t...

Marry, f**k, kill: Jon, Sam, Greyworm?! In this episode, Raven reflects on the differences between Game of Thrones the show and A Game of Thrones the book, and how much she relates to Arya. Jess designates the book's most pathetic character, and has a shocking realization about Daenerys's dragon eggs. The sisters also try to figure out the background of the Night King. Other topics in th...

Would you rather marry Joffrey or Ramsay? In this episode, Jess and Raven delve into their feelings about how un-scary the new IT 2 movie is, and Raven's thoughts on The Shining after watching it for the first time. In A Game of Thrones, Raven explains why Eddard's chapters are her least favourite, the sisters look into the origin of the word "maester" and the coinage of Wester...

It's time for CONSINQUENCES. In this episode, Jess and Raven consider why George R. R. Martin decided not to write a certain death scene, they break down the strange things Bran sees in his comatose dream, discuss why Bran names his direwolf Summer, and cringe at Littlefinger's gross obsessions. Other topics include: puking, typos, and Kit Harrington's hotness. Character perspective...

My name is Wopp! In this episode, Jess and Raven talk about the epic wedding they recently attended, the live action Lion King remake, and the issues of remakes in Hollywood. And, in A Game of Thrones, the sisters discuss the shocking things that happen in Winterfell after Ned leaves, which child is Catelyn's favourite, what the hell "lizard-lions" are, and the disturbing behaviour...

Staying hydrated, Jon? In this episode, Raven officially puts Catelyn on her shit list and Jess can't believe how different from the show the consummation scene is between Daenerys and Khal Drogo. Also, Ned reveals the truth to the king about what happened at the sack of King's Landing, and Jon and Tyrion start to bond. Character perspectives in this episode: Jon, Daenerys, Eddard, and T...

Raven tells Jess about the time a random bus driver tried to pitch his TV show to her. And, in A Game of Thrones, Raven decides she likes a particular scene in the show better than in the book! The sisters are obsessed with the cute relationship between Arya and Jon, and, despite knowing it was coming, are stunned by what happens between Bran, Cersei, and Jaime! Character perspectives in this epis...

"The Others take your snows!" In this episode, Jess tells us about a terrifying experience she had during the week. And, in A Game of Thrones, the sisters are stunned by how much crueler Viserys is in the book, and they find out the details of what happened between Robert Baratheon, Rhaegar Targaryen, and Eddard Stark at the sack of King's Landing. Robert offers Ned the position of...

Jess and Raven delve into the first few chapters of A Song of Ice and Fire's first novel, A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin, and are shocked by the differences between the book and the show! They learn about the gods of Westeros, the beings living beyond the Wall, why Ned dislikes the Lannisters, and more! The sisters also have many opinions about how the book starts and the character...

Winter has come to Tea Is Good, Books Are Better! If you are sad that the show has ended and want more Game of Thrones content, or you always meant to pick up the book but never found the time, we've got you covered! In this short introductory episode, Jess and Raven discuss George R. R. Martin, the land of Westeros, the fantasy genre, and more. The sisters also explain how they will be readi...

This is it, folks. It's the final episode of Cry To Heaven! Jess and Raven lose their minds at the epic, cinematic showdown between Tonio and Carlo, and say heartfelt goodbyes to the novel. Other topics include: Jess's new tattoo, satanism, Raven's encounter with an angry truck-driver, and spicy habanero sauce... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow...

This one is chilling, y'all! And in more ways than one. In Cry To Heaven, Tonio finally makes a move on Christina, and Jess and Raven discuss the newest tragic occurrence involving Tonio's mother... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook ( facebook.com/tigbabpodcast ) or Instagram ( instagram.com/tigbabpodcast ). Support the show

Jess and Raven finally reach premiere night of Guido and Tonio's opera in Cry to Heaven, and it does NOT go according to plan... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook ( facebook.com/tigbabpodcast ) or Instagram ( instagram.com/tigbabpodcast ). Support the show

Prepare for a powerful mix of emotions in this episode, because in Cry To Heaven, the opera draws nearer, a surprise arrives in Rome, and the Cardinal has some harsh words for Tonio... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook ( facebook.com/tigbabpodcast ) or Instagram ( instagram.com/tigbabpodcast ). Support the show

In Cry To Heaven, Jess and Raven learn that Tonio has an interesting kink. They also find out who else will be performing in the upcoming opera with Tonio, and why this could be a problem... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook ( facebook.com/tigbabpodcast ) or Instagram ( instagram.com/tigbabpodcast ). Support the show

Jess and Raven try to come up with good things to say about Game of Thrones' last season, and they get deep when the topic of sexism in Cry To Heaven comes up... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook ( facebook.com/tigbabpodcast ) or Instagram ( instagram.com/tigbabpodcast ). Support the show

In this episode, Raven is wearing a wrist brace and Jess just woke up from a nap. In Cry To Heaven, Tonio finally gets some alone time with his pretty blonde girl, and he is forced to sing for his idol Caffarelli... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook ( facebook.com/tigbabpodcast ) or Instagram ( instagram.com/tigbabpodcast ). Support the show

Prepare yourselves because this episode gets crazy quick when Jess and Raven are attacked by a killer fly. And in Cry To Heaven, Tonio learns about what Carlo has been up to back in Venice, and it's nothing good... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook ( facebook.com/tigbabpodcast ) or Instagram ( instagram.com/tigbabpodcast ). Support the show

If you like tangents and sex, this is the episode for you! Is it getting hot in here? Things get steamy in Cry to Heaven, and Guido reveals why he has been so cold towards Tonio all this time... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook ( facebook.com/tigbabpodcast ) or Instagram ( instagram.com/tigbabpodcast ). Support the show

Jess and Raven learn about different vocal types, and in Cry To Heaven, Tonio is faced with a sex-related dilemma, and the boy he stabbed returns to the conservatorio... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook ( facebook.com/tigbabpodcast ) or Instagram ( instagram.com/tigbabpodcast ) Support the show

Jess and Raven begin this episode by showing no mercy to Game of Thrones' final episode and ripping the writers a new one. 'Cause like, seriously? How you gonna do Game of Thrones dirty like that? And in Cry to Heaven, Guido begins training Tonio's voice, and the tension between them rises. Tonio also starts checking out another student at the conservatorio... Thanks for listening!...

Jess and Raven talk about how Game of Thrones' 8th season is going, and how "The Long Night" episode could have been better. Also, in Cry To Heaven, Guido and Tonio's relationship grows more tense, and Mount Vesuvius starts rumbling... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook ( facebook.com/tigbabpodcast ) or Instagram ( instagram.com...

In Cry To Heaven, Tonio goes to castrati school with Guido and makes some decisions that had Jess and Raven SHOOK. They also discuss point-of-view, and the rarity of Anne Rice's POV choice... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook ( facebook.com/tigbabpodcast ) or Instagram ( instagram.com/tigbabpodcast ). Support the show