Ranking Thrones

The Dance of the Dragons begins! Evan and I speak about the only woman to sit on the Iron Throne as Queen. Rhaenyra Targaryen was named King Viserys I's heir. But after King Viserys I died, Aegon the Usurper was crowned King. Rhaenyra refused to let go of her birthright.

King Viserys ruled during the peak of the Targaryens power. It was a reign of unprecedented peace and prosperity. But storm clouds gathered. How long can Viserys maintain the prosperity?

In this episode of Ranking Thrones, Evan and James begin with the tragic story of Queen Rhaena and Princess Aerea. Then we judge how successful Jaehaerys the Conciliator was as King. Was Lord Stark right to compare him to Aegon the Conqueror?

This week, Evan and James take their first of two episodes into King Jaehaerys the Conciliator.

Jaehaerys' father died with a civil war. His Uncle usurped the Iron Throne and ruled as a brutal tyrant. Now Jaehaerys must inherit a Realm torn apart by civil war. Can he repair the realm?

In episode 3 of Ranking Thrones, Evan and James cover the life of King Maegor, who would come to be known as Maegor the Cruel. Fair warning, this is going to be one dark episode, so this is not for everyone. Maegor was the exact opposite of his brother Aenys in every way, and he inherited a realm at war and his claim to the throne dubious. Find out how his nickname may be under-selling him.

In our second episode of Ranking Thrones, Evan and James talk about the second man to sit on the Iron Throne, Aenys I. Given how legendary and impactful his father was, Aenys has a lot to live up to. Find out how he manages.

The debut episode of a new podcast about Game of Thrones, Ranking Thrones! Taking the format of the magnificent podcast Totalus Rankium, Evan and James will go through every man and woman who sat on the Iron Throne and was hailed as King or Queen. Follow them as they determine who are the exceptional Kings and who were forgettable place-holders.

In our debut we talk about Aegon the Conqueror. After Aegon got an unpleasant reply from Argilac the Arrogant he decided to unite the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros with him as King. Is he really worth all the hoopla that the Westerosi give him?