A fun pivot away from our scheduled episode... Theories are always a good time, and you've given us so much to work with.

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Trial by Theory 2

Breaking down the importance, details, participants and impact of the decisive battle during Robert's Rebellion. From Jon Connington to Dany to Barristan to almost every Stark and most of the Lannister POV's, not to mention non-POV's who were there like Wyman Manderly, Roose Bolton and Elder Brother, we have a lot of accounts of what happened that day... but also quite a few mysteries, and several instances of dreams and prophecies which refer to it.

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The Battle of the Trident

We are joined by Dr. Kavita Mudan Finn for an episode on Mushroom. The man, the myth, the legend...emphasis on myth and legend! This 'Mushroom-isode' is a discussion on sources - both the veracity of the tales and speculation on the existence and life of Mushroom, supposed chronicler of The Testimony of Mushroom, and the source of some of the events in House of the Dragon.

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The Testimony of Mushroom

We evaluate a batch of theories sent in by you, including a discussion on what helps makes a quality theory. Good times, fun chats, and some giveaways!

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Trial by Theory

There have been so many great (and Great) bastards with stories ranging from tragic to epic, if not both, and some of them are still ongoing. This episode is dedicated to those with the name "Flowers" as a group and as individuals, which will take us through a variety of timelines. locations and scenarios... With all that of course we'll offer predictions and insight and plenty of imagination. And some laughs, don't forget the laughs.

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Bastard Squad: A History of Flowers

The story of Prince Aemon the Dragonknight was too big for us to fit in one episode, but he wasn't too big for the cage that House Wyl put him in... which is where we left you hanging, with Aemon hanging over that pit of vipers. In this episode we discuss his rescue, and his rescue of his rescuer. This is his time as Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, the era of King Baelor the Blessed, then Aemon's own father King Viserys II, then his unworthy brother Aegon IV with his beloved sister Naerys as Queen... and finally, his heroic death.
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Prince Aemon the Dragonknight (Part 2)

We enter story-mode with this one, so sit back and enjoy (part 1 of) the tale of Prince Aemon the Dragonknight, considered by many to be the perfect knight, but his family life was anything but.

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Prince Aemon the Dragonknight

A deep dive into the forbidden... though in some places it is openly encouraged! What it is, who practices it, and how it fits into various stories.

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Blood Magic

A (book only) look at a compelling character! From Myr to King's Landing, from the Red Temple to the Red Keep, from Aerys to Robert, from king's man to outlaw, from Gregor to Sandor, from wildfire swords to the flames of R'hllor, from skipping prayers to raising the dead, from cynic to faithful, from Beric to Stoneheart, from justice to survival... It's been a long journey for Thoros, and the Lord of Light is not finished with him yet.
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Thoros of Myr

Pirates, corsairs, monsters, ancient ruins, dark gods, disappearing  Ironborn, the next great swordsman(?), Valyria vs. Old Ghis, oily black stone and proximity to the dangers, wealth and proximity of Sothoryos...  even the name "Basilisk Isles" sounds cool. This one is fun!

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The Basilisk Isles

A comparison of historical families in the real world to those in HOTD/ASOIAF and their relative levels of lust for power and willingness to kill each other.

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HOTD vs History: Murdering Family for Power w/ Daniele Bolelli

Centuries of Seahorses! From their time in Valyria all the way up to current times and what's next...

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House Velaryon

When is a gift not a gift? Euron's gifts are poisoned, but there are so many other examples. Crowns, high honors, famous swords and even wealth can "poison" the owner, and the pursuit of such can be devastating to the pursuer.

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Poisoned Gifts

The 3rd installment of Parallel Lives! Stay tuned until the end for the preview of the next pairing, and let us know your guess for the next two characters.

Parallel Lives 3: Viserys I & Rhaegar

In this episode: many new insights on Larys, Corlys, Viserys and Aegon II direct from the actors along with several more from GoT including Jon Snow, Theon and Tormund. More insight on the choking scene, Larys' obsessions, several improvised moments, a deleted scene, and a heated conversation on the Snow Show, including new insights on whether or not it will actually happen.

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Snow Show & First GOT/HOTD Con Report

A look at various tournaments throughout history (books and show) and what *really* went down outside of the event itself. Conspiracies, posturing, secret marriage offers, all that good stuff...
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The Trouble with Tourneys

And here we have... the Dying of the Dragons. Second Tumbleton, the God's Eye, Harrenhal & Maidenpool, the return to Dragonstone and plenty more.

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The Dance of the Dragons: Part 5 - w/Radio Westeros (video)

This one covers Walton Stark vs. the Night's Watch, Alaric Stark and Good Queen Alysanne, the early life of Roddy the Ruin and Cregan Stark and lots more! Includes what we call the Dance of the Direwolves. There are NO spoilers for House of the Dragon s2.

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Under the Dragons - The North (50-129 AC)

We discuss how the North transitioned from the rule of Kings to the rule of Lords, and how they fit into the scheme of things under the Iron Throne under Aegon the Conqueror and beyond. It was a time of great cultural change and adjustment, beginning with Torrhen Stark (the King who Knelt) then Brandon the Boisterous, Roderick Stark and Brandon the Boastful.

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Under the Dragons - The North (1 - 50 AC)

Join us and special guests Clint and Merry of Learned Hands for a Fire & Blood spoiler-filled wrap-up look at season 1 of House of the Dragon, and a look forward at what to expect from season 2.
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