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History of Westeros
House Of the Dragon
A Song Of Ice and Fire
Game Of Thrones
Dragons
Targaryens
Westeros
Dorne
Rhaenyra Targaryen
George R. R. Martin
Daenerys Targaryen
Harrenhal
Daemon Targaryen
Dunk and Egg
House Targaryen
Blood and Cheese
Dance Of the Dragons
A Knight Of the Seven Kingdoms
Fire and Blood
King's Landing
Summerhall

The Hugo Nominated podcast with almost 15 years covering the Game of Thrones shows (when in season) and George RR Martin's books (the rest of the time)!

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Latest Episodes

We will be livestreaming from England for our review of the finale, still at 6 pm eastern. We are going to the premiere of The Mad King play unexpectedly, and so we will not have Friday's preview stream, just this review stream (which will only be li... more

“The Dragon in Winter” is an episode that shows how power alters people. Whether that power comes gradually like Mysaria's rise, surprisingly like Helaena’s powers as a tool for Rhaenyra, or instantly like Sunfyre’s return to Aegon… Whether it is unw... more

With two episodes remaining in s3, the trailers are kept intentionally vague. Given a wide range of possible outcomes across a large number of plotlines, we turn evermore to Fire and Blood! Which plotlines will link up to the book… and of the ones th... more

This one is called “Faceless Men” because so many people pretend to be who they are not… including the dead themselves. There is much to say about purpose, duty, a reason to fight on, or not. An episode rich in parallels, history, mysticism and confl... more

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Recent Guests

Steven Atwell
Author and podcaster, frequent guest on History of Westeros discussions
Race for the Iron Throne (guest on the episode)
Episode: Blackfyre Rebellions: Part 4 - The Battle of Redgrass Field
Jim the Fortuitous
Warden of the West, Wars and Politics of Ice and Fire blogger
Brendan Bee Fish Blog
Episode: Blackfyre Rebellions: Part 4 - The Battle of Redgrass Field
George R. R. Martin
Author of A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones
None
Episode: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms S1E1 Review
Steven Attewell
A writer and analyst focusing on the world of A Song of Ice and Fire, and co-host of Race for the Iron Throne
Race for the Iron Throne
Episode: War of the Ninepenny Kings (5th Blackfyre Rebellion)
Nina Krusling
Resident expert on Baelor
Episode: The Divisive Death and Lasting Legacy of Blessed Baelor
Matteo Barbagallo
Guest discussing the City of Dragons event
Episode: Cáceres‎: City of Dragons 2024!
Quinn the GM
A YouTube content creator focusing on Game of Thrones and related topics.
YouTube
Episode: The Dreams of Daemon with Quinn the GM
Dr. Kavita Mudan Finn
Medieval scholar and author, contributing insights on curses and their implications in Westeros.
Episode: Curses! with Dr. Kavita Mudan Finn
Joe Magician
Content creator specializing in A Song of Ice and Fire discussion and theories
YouTube Channel: Joe Magician
Episode: The Old Gods Eye with JoeMagician

Hosts

Aziz
Host of History of Westeros podcast; frequent panelist and guide through book-to-screen discussions.
Sean
Co-host and commentator; contributes as a POV character for discussions and guest perspectives.
Ashaya
Co-host and analyst; known for deep dives into lore and narrative analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Respectfully

    Less of the guy who doesn’t read please. Nobody wants to listen to 2 1/2 hours of lore with a guy who doesn’t know the lore.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CASHMATiC707
    United Statesa month ago
  • my guy

    do you wanna do the podcast yourself or let her talk? choose one. listened to two episodes and ashaya doesn’t get to speak until 6 minutes in, then 8 minutes. in one of the episodes she doesn’t get a full sentence out before being interrupted. please let her speak and have an actual conversation instead of rambling on your own.

    back again. third listen. 11 minutes this time. jesus christ.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    andré carlisle
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fake laughing kills me

    I can’t listen to the fake laughter between these two. Painful and cringy

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Keith Bosh
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this show

    Long time listener. At this point I know more about Westerosi history than United States history. Aziz and Ashaya are so friendly and knowledgeable of GRRM universe. I would definitely want to be friends with them in real

    life. My only petty criticism is of their guest Sean - he provides the POV from someone who hasn’t read the source material. His insistence on mispronouncing character names is exhausting. My dude, stopit

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dianameowchelle
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good deep dives, but they miss a huge source

    I’m only listening to the re-reads, and they do a really good job of getting into the literary elements/devices and George’s inspirations and stuff. But they leave out a HUGE source: the music

    of the Grateful Dead. They mention every literary allusion, historical reference, etc., but they leave out the massive clues and references that come from the Dead’s song lyrics and have attributed stuff George has stated are GD references to

    other books/mediums. We all

    have our blind spots, but this is a ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    AE3125
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many enjoy the book-to-screen comparisons and host banter.
Listeners praise deep lore and production quality.
Critiques often target pacing and microphone dynamics, not the content.
Fans value the energy and thoroughness of analysis.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#34
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#108
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Apple Podcasts
#48
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#75
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Apple Podcasts
#119
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#179
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms S1E5 Review
Q: What injury of dunk did you feel the most?
46% said Knife Through the Hand.
Baelor Breakspear (part 1)
Q: How did Baelor's childhood influence his later behavior and reputation?
Growing up in a politically charged environment and witnessing court dynamics shaped Baelor into a wise and charismatic figure committed to justice and reconciliation, traits that earned him respect as a future leader.
Baelor Breakspear (part 1)
Q: What was unique about Baelor's marriage to Jena Dondarrion?
It was unconventional for a Crown Prince to marry someone from a marcher house rather than the traditional houses associated with the throne such as Targaryen, Baratheon, or Velaryon.
Who Knows the Song of Ice and Fire?
Q: Who does Dany discuss the Song of Ice and Fire with?
Ser Jorah.
The Abduction of Lyanna Stark
Q: What happened at the Tower of Joy?
Lyanna died shortly after giving birth to Jon Snow, which was a pivotal moment that had implications for multiple houses.

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This show delivers detailed, spoiler-aware deep-dives into the expansive world of George R.R. Martin's works and its TV adaptations, with a strong emphasis on literary analysis, world-building, and narrative theory. Across episodes, the trio (two main hosts plus occasional guests) explores themes like power, prophecy, and strategy, balancing canon comparisons to show adaptations, production choices, and fan theories. Noteworthy is the energetic dynamic between hosts, the blend of thorough textual analysis with lively banter, and a willingness to weave in production notes and reader/viewer perspectives. Listeners who crave rigorous discussion of lore, character motivations, and the interplay between books and on-screen storytelling will like... more

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2. Jim the Fortuitous
3. George R. R. Martin
4. Steven Attewell
5. Nina Krusling
6. Matteo Barbagallo
7. Quinn the GM
8. Dr. Kavita Mudan Finn

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