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Bend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast

Game of Thrones
House Of the Dragon
Game Of Thrones
A Storm Of Swords
A Song Of Ice and Fire
Winds Of Winter
Jon Snow
Dunk and Egg
Rhaenyra Targaryen
George R. R. Martin
Arya Stark
Tyrion Lannister
Daemon Targaryen
Sansa Stark
George R.R. Martin
Red Wedding
A Knight Of the Seven Kingdoms
Westeros
Blood and Cheese
Alicent Hightower
Catelyn Stark

Bend the knee and join us each week as we re-read the epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin. Each episode will contain a small council meeting for updates on the HBO show, House of the Dragon, Winds of Winter, and GRR’s ‘Not a Blog’. We also include a short history lesson from A World of Ice and Fire. Finally, we take an in-depth look at each chapter of the series. Thi... more

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If you enjoyed the discussion, be sure to subscribe to the Bend the Knee Podcast for weekly House of the Dragon coverage, A Song of Ice and Fire theories, lore deep dives, and everything happening in Westeros.

Jimmy: www.youtube.com/@Chattin... more

If you enjoyed the discussion, be sure to subscribe to the Bend the Knee Podcast for weekly House of the Dragon coverage, A Song of Ice and Fire theories, lore deep dives, and everything happening in Westeros.

Jimmy: www.youtube.com/@Chattin... more

If you enjoyed the discussion, be sure to subscribe to the Bend the Knee Podcast for weekly House of the Dragon coverage, A Song of Ice and Fire theories, lore deep dives, and everything happening in Westeros.

Jimmy: www.youtube.com/@Chattin... more

If you enjoyed the discussion, be sure to subscribe to the Bend the Knee Podcast for weekly House of the Dragon coverage, A Song of Ice and Fire theories, lore deep dives, and everything happening in Westeros.

Jimmy: www.youtube.com/@Chattin... more

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Recent Guests

Sir Aaron
Listener who submitted a Raven-theory about Arya's endgame
Episode: What is Arya Stark's endgame?
Murphy Napier
BookTuber and book reviewer, covering manga on YouTube
Episode: Follow up Friday!!! We discuss your reactions and theories! - HOTD S2E2

Hosts

Matt
Host of Bend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast; long-running, book-club style discussions with a focus on deep lore and book-to-screen comparisons.
Jimmy
Co-host of Bend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast; provides energetic, iterative discussion and fan-theory engagement.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Yuck

    Listening to these two privileged dudes talk about golf? Then joking about deportation? Horrible! Stick to the tv show

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    art2020🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽
    United Statesa month ago
  • A man’s perspective of thrones universe

    Honestly, there are much better thrones podcasts out there. These two have knowledge but clearly don’t do their research. It comes off as lazy. As a female listening, their perspectives are clearly lacking another point of view… Especially when covering HotD, a show with a lot of female lead characters- it’s pretty exhausting to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ecmarvinbey
    United States2 months ago
  • Spoilers through the whole thing

    Do not listen to this unless you want the story spoiled for you. I just thought that it was like other podcast that would compare storyline to the book but this one does not even say it’s spoiler alert. They just tell you endings to lots of different characters well before it is shown on the show. I just heard two different things that I really wish I didn’t know.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    kleemama
    United States2 months ago
  • 1 actual episode in a month

    I still like hearing these nerds’ cadences as I sleep, but cmon guys. If you don’t want to do it anymore, pull the plug.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    megkghh
    United States3 months ago
  • So many spoilers

    I enjoy the discussion of the books but wow… if you haven’t read/watched before, it will all be spoiled for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MariaGillespie
    United States5 months ago

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The show is valued for thoughtful, respectful debate and book-focused content.
Listeners note spoiler-heavy discussions and a strong balance of spoiler-free context.
Fans praise the hosts' deep knowledge and thorough research.

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#217
United States/Arts/Books
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#203
Australia/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#149
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#203
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#220
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#240
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ravens - The Power of Weirwood Doors, The importance of Daenerys Story and more!
Q: Do you think it would actually tarnish his legacy if somebody came out and finished it?
No, not at all, but from an Internet perspective, oh, yeah, that'll be like the main talking point.
Ravens - The Power of Weirwood Doors, The importance of Daenerys Story and more!
Q: Which will we see first? Which gets released first? Winds of Winter or the Epstein files?
It's winds. I think it's not even close.
Theory - Why did Benjen Stark join the Night's Watch?
Q: Why did Benjen really join the Night's Watch?
The hosts speculate that Benjen may have felt a sense of duty and honor leading him to join the Night's Watch, but he may also have had deeper knowledge of the events surrounding his family and the prophecies, especially regarding Rhaegar and Lyanna.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Soundscape - Talking with Jordan Rannells
Q: How do you create the soundscape?
The process involves listening to the audiobook, plotting sound effects, and composing original music for characters and scenes.
House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 4 Review - The Red Dragon and the Gold
Q: Where's your initial reviews out of this?
I really loved it. You know, and I guess if I had to do it out of five, it'd probably be more upwards towards the five out of five. I think it's one of the best episodes of the show thus far.

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A discussion-heavy, book-club–style show focused on the broader A Song of Ice and Fire universe, with weekly recaps of chapters, plus updates on TV adaptations, Winds of Winter, and GRR's writings. Episodes regularly blend deep lore, comparative book-to-screen analysis, and spoiler-filled debates about major plot turns, character arcs, and dragon lore, often weaving in guest theories and meta-commentary on authorial plans. A standout trait is the hosts' broad, reader-first approach combined with a passion for the source material, which attracts long-term fans who value careful analysis, humor, and a respectful tone even amid heated opinions. Notable is the clear commitment to serving both newcomers and expert fans with a mix of spoiler-frie... more

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