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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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This fresh and excellent take on Robert’s Rebellion features a long list of legendary events like the Battle of the Trident, the Sack of King’s Landing, the disappearance of Lyanna, the death of Aerys, and the Tower of Joy… and not just how it all en... more

We discuss the 3rd and 4th Blackfyre Rebellions, the Golden Company, and a lot more Bittersteel with the late, great Steven Attewell. Published February 5, 2017. Remastered 2026.

Find Steven at: racefortheironthrone.wordpress.com/

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Fire and blood consumes Greece as hopes of unity fade and the price of freedom rises. Arcadia tries to go it alone against all wisdom as Epaminondas heads north to free the imprisoned Pelopidas. His captor, the tyrant Alexander of Pherae brutally bre... more

Only 4 days after the UK we journeyed west on another adventure - this time to Anaheim, California for WorldCon where we were nominated for a Hugo Award! We attended the awards show and also hung out with GRRM, David J Peterson, John Picacio, the BwB... more

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Recent Guests

Steven Attewell
Writer of The Blacks and the Reds essays and Race for the Iron Throne chapter analyses
Race for the Iron Throne
Episode: Blackfyre Rebellions: Part 6 - The Golden Company
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
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Episode: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms S1E1 Review
Nina Krusling
Main writer of this episode
GoodQueenAllywith1L
Episode: The Legendary Life of Ser Ryam Redwyne
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
History podcaster covering ancient history and A Song of Ice and Fire
Ashaya
Co-host covering George R. R. Martin's books and television adaptations

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Super knowledgeable about this universe. Blown away by the amount of content available and how smart it is.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    bwalker8590
    a month ago
  • Nina is so knowledgeable and clever, but her voice is so squeaky and high pitched that it actually hurts my ears to listen to her. I hate how sexist it sounds to say it, but I just can't take her episodes because her voice is so grating.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Rook the Rhymer
    3 months ago
  • 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 States4 months 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 States4 months 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 States4 months ago

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Listeners praise the detailed lore, literary analysis, and close comparisons between the books and screen adaptations.
Spoiler-heavy discussions and unclear warnings have frustrated some first-time listeners.
Some reviewers criticize interruptions, uneven speaking time, and the delivery of certain hosts or guests.
Fans value the hosts' enthusiasm, humor, and the sense of shared community around Martin's fictional worlds.

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#28
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#81
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#47
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#53
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#131
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#132
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Blackfyre Rebellions: Part 6 - The Golden Company
Q: How did Harry Strickland get in charge? How did they elect a man like that that was so cautious?
Attewell suggests that the company's members may have had extensive military experience but less political knowledge, and that many were no longer closely tied to the original exile cause.
Blackfyre Rebellions: Part 6 - The Golden Company
Q: What do you think he would have said? What do you think his case would have been?
Attewell thinks Aenys Blackfyre would have argued that choosing him could bring peace and unity after generations of succession conflicts and Blackfyre wars.
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.

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Long-running conversations about George R. R. Martin's fictional worlds, with particular attention to the history, characters, and political conflicts of A Song of Ice and Fire. Regular hosts Aziz and Ashaya combine detailed book-lore discussions with reviews and previews of screen adaptations, comparing what changes between page and screen and developing theories grounded in the source material. Coverage also reaches related works, live theater, conventions, and the real historical parallels behind Martin's storytelling. The format ranges from spoiler-heavy episode breakdowns and season reviews to extended explorations of Westerosi dynasties and events. Its appeal is the depth of its lore and its sustained focus on the wider fictional univ... more

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