While so many major plots came to an end in Season 4, so many new plots are just getting started here in Season 5. Sean and Aziz are back with a no frills, high content break down for episode 1. We discuss every location and plotline featured in the episode, making sense of it all while pointing to things you might have missed...

This episode is dedicated to the show, with very little mention of the books at all. For book-to-show reviews, check out our "Season 5 for Book Readers" episodes.

Game of Thrones: S5E01 - Show Only Review (spoiler free)

For serious fans of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire. Our Plots episodes always have spoilers.

SciFi & Fantasy

A brief update explaining why we've switched podcast hosts, and where to find our new home on iTunes.

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Ashaya and Aziz answered questions on the Winds of Winter live on January 16th. Enjoy!

Live ASOIAF Q&A #2 - The Winds of Winter

Aziz & Ashaya break down the major characters from House Dayne. Theories, background and predictions!

House Dayne: Part 1 - Characters

Aziz delivers a sermon on House Royce, the ancient bronze clad stalwarts of the Vale. Included are connections to House Stark, Ser Waymar the ranger from the prologue, and Lord Bronze Yohn who has his hands full with Littlefinger.

House Royce (spoiler free)

Aziz is joined by guests Steven Attewell (Race for the Iron Throne) and Jim McGeehin (Wars and Politics of Ice and Fire) to recap and explain one of the largest battles in the history of Westeros. 

The Red Dragon vs. the Black Dragon, winner takes the Iron Throne!

Game of Thrones: S5E01 - Show Only Review (spoiler free)

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