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Game of Thrones Abridged – Alt Schwift X

Alt Schwift X
A Song Of Ice and Fire
House Of the Dragon
Game Of Thrones
Rhaenyra Targaryen
Daemon Targaryen
Aemond Targaryen
Daenerys Targaryen
George R. R. Martin
Dragons
Alicent Hightower
King's Landing
Targaryens
Arya Stark
White Walkers
Tyrion Lannister
Poetry
Harrenhal
Larys Strong
Viserys Targaryen
Season 2

Professional and concise literary analysis of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, broadcast live at youtube.com/AltSchwiftX

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Latest Episodes

Video version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK2An7n94Mw

Extended version on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/glidus-dunk-time-6-the-morrow-extended

Extended version on ASX's Patreon: www.patreon.com/collection/1951531

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Glidus
Co-host and content creator, discusses wide-ranging GoT-related topics; frequently participates in abridged and discussion episodes.
Alt Schwift X
Co-host and primary host for various abridged and analysis episodes; known for concise, sharp discourse and humor around adaptations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Number 1 horse theory podcast in my heart

    No but genuinely, every one of these episodes is a gift. Alt-Schwift (and the occasional Glidus) do a great job of stirring discussion about the most interesting aspects of GRRM's universe— the character development, the writer's choices in service of the narrative, and the fun mundane trivia that bring some laughs into this often grim series.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tea-biscuits
    United States5 months ago
  • Love love

    Love the abridged series so much, enjoyable for the jokes and excellent analysis, listen to it every night to wind down before sleep (now can’t sleep with out). Praying Schwifty keeps going with the episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lanesra7
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Schwits and Gliggles still at it

    Best ASOIAF opinion givers with too much research. Chemistry of podcasters are amazing. Keep it up lads.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    humptycumpty
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Short and Pointed

    Never before has ACoK felt so short. In Mr Schwift’s hands ACoK can bring pleasure, joy and laughter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ascleepygoose
    United Statesa year ago
  • [insert unnecessarily necessary symbolic food description]

    Stoked you decided to pick back up with the abridged chapter eps. Discovered your content not long ago and I’ve been using it to temporarily satisfy my hunger to reread the series (again). Speaking of hunger — You should jump-start a segment called “A Crow For Feasts” where you dress up as a crow to chow on recipes from A Feast of Ice and Fire. Visuals? Pass! The bird costume is purely to get your head in the game. Just raw lossless audio of you being ravenous with each dish (like show canon San... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bkaleco
    United Statesa year ago

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Fans appreciate the sharp, on-point takes on GoT lore and adaptations, with strong chemistry between hosts.
Listeners praise the show's blend of rigorous analysis and humor, calling it insightful and entertaining.
Commenters value the accessible yet thorough exploration of complex material, and the entertaining tangents that accompany deep dives.

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#224
France/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#125
Finland/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#246
Poland/Arts

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George R.R. Martin vs. Frank Herbert: the Final Verdict
Q: How have George and Frank been judged?
George R.R. Martin committed 19 writing crimes while Frank Herbert committed 21 writing crimes according to the analysis.
🥞🦐Ranking ASOIAF Food: THE FINAL COURSE (with Glidus‬) 🥑🥕
Q: How do you feel about boiled eggs, fried bread and beans?
It's alright. I think that's alright. Fried bread, beans, eggs? Sure.
🥞🦐Ranking ASOIAF Food: THE FINAL COURSE (with Glidus‬) 🥑🥕
Q: How do you feel about the food being described here, though?
So the first description, I think, is the blood in the morning porridge.
🥞🦐Ranking ASOIAF Food: THE FINAL COURSE (with Glidus‬) 🥑🥕
Q: How do you feel that the presence of the flesh of those three fellas affects the meal?
You could argue that it should be downgraded to an A, because the rest of it is still amazing.
🥞🦐Ranking ASOIAF Food: THE FINAL COURSE (with Glidus‬) 🥑🥕
Q: How do you feel about the presence of the flesh of those three fellas affects the meal?
If given the option to eat the dish that does not contain human flesh, I will avoid the human flesh dish.

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