It’s the holiday season! Well, it’s a holiday season. Join Michael, Matt, Eliana, Mighty Isobel, Fat_Walda, and Jen Snow as the Merry Maesters share some of the latest and greatest from /r/asoiaf! 

-==SUBREDDIT HIGHLIGHTS==-

Woods Witches by /u/LChris24 https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/it968j/woods_witches_spoilers_extended/

I’ve created the Westeros Public Transit Map based on the books’ maps by /u/swampogrelord2 https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/i96w3s/spoilers_published_ive_created_the_westeros/

Comments from /u/RRobertRRivers, /u/emthejedichic, and /u/ARS8birds (and more!) on “The most unintentionally funny line in the book” by /u/frankwalsingham https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/iu02vh/spoilers_published_the_most_unintentionally_funny/g5kj66r/?context=3

Leyton Hightower: A Decade atop the Hightower by /u/LChris24 https://old.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/iwzkm0/leyton_hightower_a_decade_atop_the_hightower/

Dunk and Egg Predictions and Theories by /u/SilverBackBrorilla https://old.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/j2igzk/spoilers_main_dunk_and_egg_predictions_and/

How the Tyrells were the Lannisters all along by /u/Ghalasm https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/ibhbi7/spoilers_main_how_the_tyrells_were_the_lannisters/g1wciv2/

-==And As Always…==-

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– Hefty shoutout to Sam R for all of our intro, outro, and incidental music as well!

Recorded in May, released in September…that’s right – we’re incorporating as many months as possible into this triumphant return of Maester Monthly! Join Michael, Matt, and Eliana as they dissect some of the best /r/asoiaf has to offer! 

-==SUBREDDIT HIGHLIGHTS==-

The Outcome of the Lady Stoneheart/Jaime Lannister confrontation is told to us in Fire & Blood by /u/SeeThemFly2 https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/gc8r3m/spoilers_main_the_outcome_of_the_lady/

Comment by jollyestatic on “Cersei’s failed seduction attempt…” https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/et9o7q/spoilers_main_cerseis_failed_seduction_attempt/ffexiit/

King’s Landing doesn’t have a harbor https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/g1aw6p/no_spoilers_kings_landing_doesnt_have_a_harbor/

Pasta Horoscopes: https://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/what-pasta-shape-are-you-based-on-your-zodiac-sign

Comment by /u/3q2hb on “Tyrion POV Chapters Read Through, Suggestions?” https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/cplffh/tyrion_pov_chapters_read_through_suggestions/ewqn5rx/

The manuscript of AFFC hints a kingsguard will die in TWOW by /u/zionius_ https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/g8w4ls/spoilers_extended_the_manuscript_of_affc_hints_a/

A Library of Ice and Fire. All books mentioned in AWOIAF. by /u/Magnus_of_the_North https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/gddnlm/spoilers_main_a_library_of_ice_and_fire_all_books/

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Twitter – https://twitter.com/MaesterMonthly
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-==And As Always…==-

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– If you liked the cast: please take a few minutes out of your day to leave us a review on iTunes! This is the main way listeners find us on iTunes, and we really do want to know what you think!

– Hefty shoutout to Sam R and Michael M for all of our intro, outro, and incidental music as well!

The merry Maesters are joined by friend of the show Kim Renfro! Kim is an entertainment correspondent for INSIDER and author of the recently-published “The Unofficial Guide to Game of Thrones,” also she’s our friend. Enjoy the deep dive on behind-the-scenes GoT info – and plenty of subreddit highlights – with Dr. Frey-Bolton, Jones Tony, Bookshelfstud, Joe Magician, and special guest Kim Renfro!

https://ia601408.us.archive.org/19/items/episode21withspecialguestkimrenfro/Episode%2021%20-%20With%20Special%20Guest%20Kim%20Renfro.mp3

-==SUBREDDIT HIGHLIGHTS==-

Would GRRM Have Supported Robert’s Rebellion? by /u/BryndenBFish https://old.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/dgvtj2/spoilers_main_video_of_grrm_last_night_talking/

Power Ranking the Targaryen Westerosi dragons by /u/Panther25423 https://old.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/ddurt4/power_ranking_the_targaryen_westerosi_dragons/

The Hidden Significance of a Throwaway Line in ADWD by /u/cantuse https://old.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/d9ilo8/spoilers_extended_the_hidden_significance_of_a/

Let’s Agree or Disagree on ASOIAF Theories/Analysis by /u/BryndenBFish https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/dezl5s/spoilers_extended_lets_agree_or_disagree_on/

Funniest or craziest line in the books? by /u/pat_haden_is_jesus https://old.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/ddp01w/spoilers_published_funniest_or_craziest_line_in/

Cersei’s Drinking by /u/JaddHaider https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/dawjsw/spoilers_affc_cerseis_drinking/

3D Model of Winterfell Based on the Description in the Book by Shadversity https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/dfi054/spoilers_extended_book_winterfell_in_3d_by/

-==OTHER LINKS==-

-==And As Always…==-

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– If you liked the cast: please take a few minutes out of your day to leave us a review on iTunes! This is the main way listeners find us on iTunes, and we really do want to know what you think!

– Hefty shoutout to Sam R for all of our intro, outro, and incidental music as well!

Ten long years! That’s how long /r/asoiaf has been around! Come join Bookshelfstud, Jen_Snow, JoeMagician and very special guest ThePowerOfGeek/Andrew, /r/asoiaf founder, as they walk down memory lane together. Through good times and bad, in wind and snow and hail, the mods have held their posts at the Wall. Here’s to another 10 years!

https://ia801508.us.archive.org/2/items/episode20tenthanniversaryspecial/Episode%2020%20-%20Tenth%20Anniversary%20Special.mp3

-==OTHER LINKS==-

-==And As Always…==-

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– If you liked the cast: please take a few minutes out of your day to leave us a review on iTunes! This is the main way listeners find us on iTunes, and we really do want to know what you think!

– Hefty shoutout to Sam R for all of our intro, outro, and incidental music as well!

The hosts of Maester Monthly took to the main stage at Con of Thrones 2019 to record their very first LIVE episode! Come listen to six reddit moderators lose their minds LIVE! The audience laughter will help you, the listener, know when to laugh.

https://ia601407.us.archive.org/0/items/mmlive2019/MM%20Live%202019.mp3

This episode features:

Michael, aka Bookshelfstud

Matt, aka JoeMagician

Walda, aka Fat_Walda

Jen, aka Jen_Snow

and introduces…

John, aka Hamfast42

Laura, aka MissMatchedEyes

Ask not for whom the pod casts – it casts for thee! Join Bookshelfstud, glass table girl, and Joe Magician as they discuss the wildest stuff on /r/asoiaf following the penultimate episode of Game of Thrones!

https://ia601504.us.archive.org/29/items/QT17S8E05/Q%26T%2017%20S8E05.mp3

Was Mirri Maz Duur right by /u/captain_flintlock https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bo3tl1/spoilers_main_was_mirri_maz_duur_right/

Grey girl on dying horse by /u/RockyRockington https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bo2o5r/spoilers_extended_wellat_least_we_finally_got_to/

THE RETURN OF INDIANTHANE https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bo8da2/spoilers_extended_three_fires_must_you_light/endh4uf/

“Wait here i’ll get my manager” comment by /u/Undershaker https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bny8be/spoilers_main_we_just_witnessed_grrms_ending_his/enay0gm/?context=2

[Spoilers MAIN] Ringing Hell’s Bells by sowar1de https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bol5ba/spoilers_main_ringing_hells_bells/

(Spoilers Main) The issue isn’t the lack of foreshadowing. The issue is the foreshadowing. By shhansha https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bokhon/spoilers_main_the_issue_isnt_the_lack_of/

“The Bells” was not a bad episode by /u/afeastforgeorge https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bp1ey2/spoilers_extended_the_bells_was_not_a_bad_episode/

(Spoilers Main) Despite whatever misgivings I have with the shows current writing, I really appreciate the level of discourse going on surrounding the latest episode on both sides by spacelionfgc https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bp08tb/spoilers_main_despite_whatever_misgivings_i_have/

-==OTHER LINKS==-

-==And As Always…==-

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– Hefty shoutout to Sam R for all of our intro, outro, and incidental music as well!

Join Bookshelfstud, glass table girl, and Jen Snow as these Maesters break down the hottest takes on the /r/asoiaf subreddit!

**Note – Michael’s audio got fucked up. Apologies in advance.**

https://ia601500.us.archive.org/2/items/QT16S8E04/Q%26T%2016%20S8E04.mp3

–===SUBREDDIT HIGHLIGHTS===–

(sorted by topic; deal with it)

Jon Spills the Beans

Comment by /u/rproctor721 – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bk79kv/spoilers_extended_reactions_game_of_thrones/emlynuo/

Post by /u/floppyrock – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bli2n9/spoilers_extended_why_sansas_controversial/

The Feast

Comment by /u/zesara – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bk79kv/spoilers_extended_reactions_game_of_thrones/emlxyzh/

Post by /u/AlysanneStone – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bm3hsn/spoilers_extended_why_cant_sansa_stark_hold_a/

Post by /u/kace91 – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/blpnc2/spoilers_main_i_would_like_to_challenge_the/

Daenerys!

Comment by /u/ruskiix – https://old.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/blegj0/spoilers_main_while_the_episode_was_very_flawed/emnz5id/

Post by /u/slowmoon – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bld80o/spoilers_main_theres_nothing_mad_about_it/

War/The Greyjoy Attack

Post by /u/Rasheed_Lollys – https://old.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bl6kjq/the_dothraki_ocean_superstition_is_actually/

Post by /u/Durion23 – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bldu5b/spoilers_extended_deciphering_magic/

Post by /u/apd56 – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/blfo4p/spoilers_main_ballistae_physics/

King’s Lading

Post by /u/Polly_the_Parrot – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bl7wm1/

The Overall Story and Episode

Post by /u/IntriguingKnight – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bl7kmb/

Comment by /u/Velnica – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bk7d1k/spoilers_extended_game_of_thrones_season_8/emn1vuf/

Post by /u/bl1y – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bld2j5/spoilers_extended_how_surprise_does_and_doesnt/

Post by /u/Pun_of_the_ages – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/blfboo/spoilers_main_a_new_mindset_to_adopt_to_make/

Post by /u/askoileau – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/blf2m1/spoilers_extended_at_what_point_is_bittersweet/

Post by /u/GrantMK2 – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bltecc/spoilers_extended_being_honest_i_think_there_were/

-==OTHER LINKS==-

-==And As Always…==-

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– If you liked the cast: please take a few minutes out of your day to leave us a review on iTunes! This is the main way listeners find us on iTunes, and we really do want to know what you think!

– Hefty shoutout to Sam R for all of our intro, outro, and incidental music as well!

Your favorite Maesters tackle one of the biggest Game of Thrones episodes to date – that’s right, it’s “The 80-Minute Night!” Thrill to some of the wildest, angriest, happiest takes on the /r/asoiaf subreddit!

https://ia601401.us.archive.org/30/items/QT15S8E03TheLongNight/Q%26T%2015%20S8E03%20-%20The%20Long%20Night.mp3

Highlight #1: Post by /u/Ganadote – https://old.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bja4on/spoilers_main_opening_sequence_may_not_have_been/

Highlight #2: Post by /u/Ghost_of_Ruin – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bj2n1q/spoilers_extended_the_dothraki_problem_that_was/

Highlight #3: Post by /u/bl1y – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bitbdp/spoilers_extended_army_of_the_dead_mechanics/

Highlight #4: Comment by /u/Kualan – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bj5se4/spoilers_extended_game_of_thrones_season_8/em5hjum/

Highlight #5: Post by /u/Jaded_Tomatillo – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bj4fji/spoilers_main_i_feel_like_dd_keep_wanting_to_play/

Highlight #6: Post by /u/LeadChips – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bj3i3d/spoilers_extended_something_i_noticed_from/

Highlight #7: Post by /u/Khaleesi75 – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bj3i3d/spoilers_extended_something_i_noticed_from/

Highlight #8: Post by /u/crazy7chameleon – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/birzl2/azor_ahai_identity_reveal_spoilers_extended/

Highlight #9: Post by /u/Rudefire – https://old.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bjacmf/spoilers_extended_forthethrone_and_the/

Highlight #10: Post by /u/Ultraximus – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bis3uj/spoilers_extended_an_unnoticed_similarity_between/

Highlight #11: Post by /u/INT_MIN – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bijsff/spoilers_main_episode_3_couldnt_have_happened_any/

Highlight #12: Post by /u/firstbasic – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/birm86/spoilers_extended_on_setup_and_payoff_and_the/

Highlight #13: Post by /u/TeddyToothpick – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/birbi1/spoilers_extended_this_could_go_down_as_one_of/

Highlight #14: Comment by /u/GirlisNo1 – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bjfomo/spoilers_extended_after_s8e3_the_show_has_been/em7vmtp/

Highlight #15: Post by /u/afeastforgeorge – https://old.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bisgq3/spoilers_extended_turns_out_robert_joffrey_and/

Highlight #16: Post by /u/BaelBard – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bixif0/spoilers_extended_is_the_long_night_prequel_show/

Highlight #17: Post by /u/ChrisV2P2 – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bjdgmn/spoilers_main_doing_the_white_walker_plot_without/

Highlight #18: Post by /u/stressedalmostwriter – https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bivv6b/spoilers_extended_the_third_holy_shit_moment_has/

-==OTHER LINKS==-

-==And As Always…==-

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– If you liked the cast: please take a few minutes out of your day to leave us a review on iTunes! This is the main way listeners find us on iTunes, and we really do want to know what you think!

– Hefty shoutout to Sam R for all of our intro, outro, and incidental music as well!

Game of Thrones is back, and with it comes some of reddit’s spiciest takes. Maesters Bookshelfstud, glass_table_girl, and JoeMagician highlight some of the top stuff from /r/asoiaf’s discussions of the season 8 premiere!

https://ia601507.us.archive.org/6/items/QuillTankardE14Winterfell/Quill%20%26%20Tankard%20E14%20-%20%27Winterfell%27.mp3

Highlight #1: Comment by /u/AceBean27

Highlight Link: https://old.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bcrbyc/spoilers_extended_game_of_thrones_season_8/ekwx9mj/?context=3

Highlight #2: Is this too much of a stretch? By /u/Gnormez

Highlight Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bdyl5a/spoilers_main_is_this_too_much_of_a_stretch/

Highlight #3: Waiting for an old friend by /u/b00gieman

Highlight Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bdeobs/spoilers_extended_waiting_for_an_old_friend/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x

Highlight #4:  A Whole New World by /u/CipherCx

Highlight Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bdg5dl/a_whole_new_world_spoilers_main/

Highlight #5: The Opening Credits show 4 dragons by /u/bl1y

Highlight Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bdh0bw/spoilers_main_the_opening_credits_show_4_dragons/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x

Highlight #6: Moments that should be huge and game-changing don’t feel like it by /u/BaelBard

Highlight Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bdoaqy/spoilers_extended_moments_that_should_be_huge_and/?depth=1

Highlight #7: Arya’s New Weapon by /u/AryaStarkBaratheon

Highlight Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/bdfg3y/spoilers_production_aryas_new_weapon/

Highlight #8: Comment by /u/vidrageon

Highlight Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/be56dk/spoilers_extended_dds_writing_of_women/el3b77p?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x

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-==And As Always…==-

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– If you liked the cast: please take a few minutes out of your day to leave us a review on iTunes! This is the main way listeners find us on iTunes, and we really do want to know what you think!

– Hefty shoutout to Sam R for all of our intro, outro, and incidental music as well!

Join Bookshelfstud, glass_table_girl, and “special” guest BryndenBFish as they chow down on some spicy eggs from the /r/asoiaf subreddit!

https://ia601506.us.archive.org/11/items/Episode19HuevosRancheros/Episode%2019%20-%20Huevos%20Rancheros.mp3

-==Subreddit Highlights==-

Varys the Magician by /u/BaelBard: https://old.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/azt4e1/spoilers_extended_varys_the_magician/

The Show is a perfect adaptation by /u/wearenotlegion: https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/b1ez2p/spoilers_extended_the_show_is_a_perfect_adaptation/

What, you egg? by /u/NowTimeDothWasteMe: https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/b4qxcl/what_you_egg_spoilers_main/

The Waif Does Not Exist by /u/Yaud: https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/b7fptt/spoilers_main_the_waif_does_not_exist_or_how_dd/

Comment by /u/catgirl_apocalypse: https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/b89z0t/listening_to_the_audiobook_has_made_me_hate/ejx29u3/

-==OTHER LINKS==-

-==And As Always…==-

– As always, we make NO MONEY from this project, either from ads or patreons. You can pay us in upvotes and high-fives.

– If you liked the cast: please take a few minutes out of your day to leave us a review on iTunes! This is the main way listeners find us on iTunes, and we really do want to know what you think!

– Hefty shoutout to Sam R for all of our intro, outro, and incidental music as well!