Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Jon's cold and trying to figure out what's going on (and so are we). George has big thoughts on duty. Jon and Qhorin Halfhand have major eagle problems. According to Clotho, caves aren’t horse friendly. Rattleshirt might be noisy, but he’s not a dictator. Ghost doesn't want brothers to fight. It all ends with some surprisingly anti-climatic bone taking. And finally, will the women in GRRM’s life do something about his male gaze? A Song of Ice and Fire. A Clash of Kings - Jon VIII.

 

Close The Door And Come Here - Episode 447

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Tyrion’s issues start with Mom and go straight to Shae. Maggots and modern medicine. Is Tyrion at the Best Western or the Four Seasons? The world is Pod’s mattress. What’s up with the Dead Ladies Club? (go listen to episode 198). And on a special note, we once again had international representation with LoT and our guest (stealth Canadian FTW)! A Song of Ice and Fire. A Clash of Kings - Tyrion XV. Originally recorded in 2018.

 

Close The Door And Come Here - Episode 446

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. We find new and creative ways to say “Ugh, Theon, no!” as he finds more kids to potentially murder. Wex shames everyone into being brave, but no one thinks trying to hold Winterfell is a good idea. Theon, we know you were a hostage but listen to Maester Luwin, or your sister, or ANYONE, ffs... Anyway, Theon, you suck (but admittedly Ramsay sucks more). Bonus: Devan gives his thoughts on the new Dragon Show—can he talk Guile into podcasting about House of the Dragon? Finally, we all wonder how Matt Smith didn’t know what he was getting himself into. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Clash of Kings - Theon VI.

 

Close The Door And Come Here - Episode 445

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Tywin takes Lannister taste to the next level of gaudy, but his horse still takes a dump in front of the Iron Throne. Cersei is running rehearsals behind the scenes, and directs Sansa to look abandoned. The Lannisters commission jewelry to one-up the Tyrells, but we wonder about the mix of lions and roses. The throne cuts Joffrey and sends him crying off-stage. Sansa finally gets to be a happy, but only for half a page. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Clash of Kings - Sansa VII.

 

Close The Door And Come Here - Episode 444

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. If nothing else, Roose’s dinner order is en pointe. Should Qyburn research Biter’s cheese smell? LoT launches a conspiracy theory about the number of wolf pelts, and also decides Roose needs mittens. It’s definitely Aenys.

 

Close The Door And Come Here - Episode 443

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. We debate the flavor profile of shrimp and persimmon soup, but that’s really the least of GRRM’s problematic choices in this chapter. George loves a secret identity, and luckily beards make you unrecognizable—they won’t make fandom love you, though. Dany might be overpowered, but we do wish she had a home.

 

Close The Door And Come Here - Episode 442

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Sansan shippers beware as we close out Sansa’s Battle of the Blackwater chapters with the phantom kiss encounter. We’d like to remind everyone that she’s twelve years old. Renly is popular, but Santa’s popular too. Sadly, Dontos is the only one Sansa can celebrate with.

 

Close The Door And Come Here - Episode 441

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Is Tyrion a better fighter than he gives himself credit for? Is Blackwater a Hieronymous Bosch painting come to life or are those antler men falling from the sky? Was Joanna Lannister a Tiger Mom or a gentle lamb? Also, Comma's not our real mom! A Song of Ice and Fire. A Clash of Kings - Tyrion XIV. Originally recorded in 2018.

 

Close The Door And Come Here - Episode 440

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. As the battle rages around them, Cersei is your close-talking drunk aunt. If your drunk aunt was also a sociopath. Sansa is just trying to make it through the night and we temporarily forget that Ilyn Payne can't talk. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Clash of Kings - Sansa VI.

 

Close The Door And Come Here - Episode 439

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. As the Battle of the Blackwater rages, we learn that Joffrey is many things, but at least he recycles. The Hound breaks, Tyrion rises to the occasion, and we don't mean to brag, but we have the best listeners. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Clash of Kings - Tyrion XIII. Originally recorded in 2018.

 

Close The Door And Come Here - Episode 438