Our deep dive on the Free Folk includes a look at their origins and culture, a recounting of the history of Kings Beyond the Wall, getting to know their people including Mance Rayder, Tormund Giantsbane, Craster and more, and a … Continue reading →

In our first in depth look at Bran Stark, we cover Bran’s arc in A Game of Thrones, from the discovery of a pack of abandoned wolf pups in the summer snow, to the arrival of terrible news from King’s … Continue reading →

In the 7th and final installment of our long running series with History of Westeros on the Dance of the Dragons, we cover the beginning of the reign of Aegon III, including the long awaited arrival of Cregan Stark and … Continue reading →

Come with us to the furthest points of the compass! From Sothoryos to the Sunset Sea to Asshai and, finally, the Lands of Always Winter in the extreme north. What do we know about these far-away and mysterious places? A … Continue reading →

In this episode we cover the Conquest of Westeros by the dragon lord Aegon Targaryen– the battles fought and the kings who burned and died defiantly, as well as those who knelt or flew; and how the resistance of a … Continue reading →

We’re back with an episode all about the Night’s Watch in the post-Conquest era — covering all the notable characters and events, the reasons for the slow decline of the organization, its role in the main storyline, and where it … Continue reading →

We explore the history of the Valyrian Freehold from their defeat of the Rhoynar up to the Doom, the Century of Blood, and the opening salvo of the surviving Valyrian conquest of Westeros. Listen Download

We explore the history of the Night’s Watch, from its foundation in the Age Heroes up to the Conquest. Along the way we look at the Wall and its castles, notable past members, the culture of the organization and its … Continue reading →

The odyssey of Nymeria and the Rhoynar is one of the great Westerosi legends and we begin our exploration of the third great migration from Essos with a look at Rhoynish history and culture, as well as their inevitable bloody … Continue reading →