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Khal Drogo’s health deteriorates, causing Dany to make a pact with Mirri Maz Duur to use dark blood magic to bring him back. This causes a ruckus in the Khalasar. Ser Jorah defends Dany, but she goes into labor. He carries her to her midwife - but unfortunately, that is mid-spell Mirri Maz Duur. The boys worry for the whole Drogo family.

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Khal Drogo’s wounds have become infected and he falls from his horse. Dany demands that the khalasar camp here for the night and that Mirri Maz Duur attend him. Drogo’s blooriders are convinced that the slave is poisoning Drogo, but Dany upbraids them and they begrudgingly comply.

When his tent is erected, Dany and crew survey Khal Drogo’s chest. It is immediately apparent that he’s on death’s door. Ser Jorah counsels that the two of them flee immediately. Dany cannot understand why they would, when she bears the heir but he points out that the Dothraki think little of hereditary rights and no mere prophecy would prevent a would-be Khal from killing her and her son.

Mirri agrees to try blood magic to save Drogo, but nobody can enter the tent during the incantation. Unfortunately, Ser Jorah does not hear this warning, and when Dany’s labor is induced by a fall, he carries the Khaleesi to her midwife, with unknown consequences.

Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Khal Drogo - Lord of a giant Dothraki Khalasar. Husband to Daenerys Targaryen.
Daenerys Targaryen - Khaleesi to a Dothraki khalasar, wife to Khal Drogo, and younger sister to Viserys. Pregnant with Rhaego Targaryen, the Stallion who Mounts the World.
Jorah Mormont - Exiled former lord of Bear Island. Advisor to Daenerys Targryen. Spying on the Targaryens for Ser Varys.
Qotho - Dothraki warrior. Blood rider of Khal Drogo.
Lhazareen - Peaceful sheep farmers of the southern Dothraki sea.
Mirri Maz Duur - Priestess and healer of the Lhazareen.

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Robb Stark’s host lures a large Lannister force away from their siege of Riverrun. Battle ensues in the Whispering Woods. Cat watches and mostly listens, and is rewarded with the capture of none-other-than Jamie Lannister and several of his kin. The boys discuss the shift in the balance of power.

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Brydnen Tully reports that Jamie Lannister’s forces are split into three, in order to surround Riverrun. His outriders have prevented any news (of the split of Robb’s forces) from reaching Jamie, and a series of raids and retreats have shown that Jamie is a bit bored and inclined to chase down the raiders. A plan is hatched.

Cat watches through the fog, as northern forces array around a valley in the Whispering Woods. The latest and largest raiding party enters the valley, with Jamie and a large contingent of his besiegers in hot pursuit. Horns sound and the trap is spring. Cat cannot really see much, but she hears muffled fighting. 

When it is all over, Theon Greyjoy and GreatJon Umber drag Jamie Lannister before her. He came awfully close to getting to Robb Stark, but he now represents a prized bargaining chip. Other Lannister cousins and loyalists are also captured, and the whole direction of the conflict has tipped.

Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Robb Stark - Eldest son of Eddard (Ned) and Catelyn (Cat) Stark. Current Stark in Winterfell.
Catelyn Stark - Lady of Winterfell. Wife of Lord Eddard Stark and daughter of Hoster Tully, the Lord Paramount of the Riverlands.
Hoster Tully - Lord of Riverrun. Father to Catelyn Stark, Edmure Tully, and Lysa Arryn. Old and in poor health.
Brynden “Blackfish” Tully - Brother of Hoster Tully, uncle to Catelyn Stark. Formerly Knight of the Gate in the Vale.
Theon Greyjoy - Ward and hostage of Eddard Stark. Only surviving son of Balon Greyjoy, and heir to the Iron Islands.
Lord John “The GreatJohn” Umber - Lord of Last Hearth - huge. Lost two fingers to Grey Wind, now fiercely loyal to Robb Stark.
Jamie Lannister - Member of the royal Kingsguard. Twin brother to queen Cersei and older brother to Tyrion. Nicknamed the "Kingslayer" for killing King Aerys Targaryen.
Riverrun - Capital of the Riverlands, seat of House Tully.

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Tyrion is invited to join the vanguard of the forthcoming battle with the northern army.  He meets a young lady who might just be his match, and he somehow contrives to survive the battle.  The day belongs to the Lannisters, but key elements of the northern host are absent.  The boys weigh up the strategic advantage and moon over the charming Shae.

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Tyrion and crew have traveled a couple of hundred miles up the Kingsroad to face Robb Stark’s army. The two forces are set to meet the next day. Tyrion tries dining with his father, but Tywin’s willingness to see his youngest son go into battle in the vanguard without so much as command robs him of his appetite. He gets back to his own tent to discover he’s missed dinner there too.

Bronn has acquired the services of a prostitute for Tyrion’s last evening on earth. Shae is a sassy young thing, and Tyrion is instantly charmed. He promises her gold, but demands exclusivity. Their night together ends abruptly when the alarm sounds that the northern army has marched through the night. Tyrion’s new squire, Podrick Payne, is asleep on the job and Tyrion almost misses the action.

Tyrion and his mountain clans acquit themselves well and the Lannister forces are victorious. However, although the victory has delivered multiple high-value assets to Tywin and company, it turns out that a trick has been pulled and Robb Stark has crossed the Green Fork at the Twins and is presumably headed to Riverrun to harry Jaime. 

Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Tyrion Lannister - Youngest son of Tywin Lannister. Brother to queen Cersei and Jamie Lannister.
Tywin Lannister - Lord of Casterly Rock. Father of Jamie, Cersei, and Tyrion Lannister.
Bronn - A sellsword who fought and won Tyrion’s trial by combat. Now Tyrion’s friend and bodyguard.
Shae - A prostitute, consort of Tyrion Lannister.
Podrick Payne - Squire to Tyrion Lannister.
Shagga - Member of the Stone Crows mountain clan in the Mountains of the Moon.  Confederate/captor of Tyrion Lannister.
Ser Gregor Clegane - The Mountain that Rides. Sandor Clegane's older brother. Bannerman to Tywin Lannister.
Lord Roose Bolton - Lord of the Dreadfort. Silent, watchful, and unnerving.
Robb Stark - Eldest son of Eddard (Ned) and Catelyn (Cat) Stark. C

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Dany annoys some of the khalasar by rescuing new slaves from rape and murder. Khal Drogo hurt in the raid that won the slaves, backs her up. One of the women Dany saved is a healer and she agrees to patch up the wounded Khal. Mackelly and Simon cast an expert eye over the stitchwork.

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Khal Drogo’s khalasar stumbles across Khal Ogo and crew attacking a town of sheep-farmers. The peaceful Lhazareen are thrilled when Drogo’s forces attack and destroy the rival Dothraki. However, their relief is short-lived: Drogo’s men finish the job off and destroy the village killing or enslaving everyone.

The warriors set about systematic rape and pillage. Dany, against advice, rescues several women from their plight. This causes dissent in the ranks, but Khal Drogo cannot help but take her side. He’s picked up a few wounds and she wants him to call for a medic. They have their hands full, but one of Dany’s entourage of new slaves (Mirri Maz Duur) offers to help.

Drogo’s blood riders have misgivings. A female healer is obviously a witch of some sort. But Dany thinks she can trust her. Drogo grits his teeth as hot wine is applied and sutures are inserted. Qotho warns Mirri that her life depends on the Khal’s uneventful recovery. Dany is impressed by the bedside manner (of Mirri, not Qotho) and asks her to be midwife at Rhaego’s birth. 

Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Khal Drogo - Lord of a giant Dothraki Khalasar. Husband to Daenerys Targaryen.
Daenerys Targaryen - Khaleesi to a Dothraki khalasar, wife to Khal Drogo, and younger sister to Viserys. Pregnant with Rhaego Targaryen, the Stallion who Mounts the World.
Jorah Mormont - Exiled former lord of Bear Island. Advisor to Daenerys Targryen. Spying on the Targaryens for Ser Varys.
Rhaegar Targaryen - Crown prince to Aerys Targaryen. Killed by Robert Baratheon during the Battle at the Trident.
Qotho - Dothraki warrior. Blood rider of Khal Drogo.
Khal Ogo - Head of a rival khalasar.
Lhazareen - Peaceful sheep farmers of the southern Dothraki sea.
Mirri Maz Duur - Priestess and healer of the Lhazareen.

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Jon gets a pardon and a shiny new sword from Jeor Mormont. His buddies are all excited but Jon is preoccupied with news from the south. Maester Aemon sympathizes and reveals a shocker. Simon and Mackelly continue their watch.

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Jon has burned his hand in finally killing off Othor. While he’s nursing it, Lord Commander Mormont presents him with a sword. It is the family sword of the Mormonts, it too was burned but the Valyrian steel survived. The new handle replaces the bear with a direwolf. Jon decides to keep the name, Longclaw, as it works as well for a wolf as a bear.

Even better news for Jon is that Alliser Thorne has been sent to King’s Landing to make the case for more troops, with the help of Jafar Flowers’ trusty and un-decomposing hand. Jon is very concerned about the latest rumors from the south: Robb calling the banners and marching south to fight for their father.

Jon is summoned to help maester Aemon feed his ravens. The old man reminds Jon of his vows. Jon doesn’t think Aemon understands, but the maester reveals that he is Aemon Targaryen so, yeah, he’s had a few family setbacks that he has had to endure in his time at the wall.
   
Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Eddard "Ned" Stark - Erstwhile hand of the King, Lord of Winterfell, and deceased King Robert's closest friend. Currently languishing in a King’s Landing cell for treason.
Jon Snow - Bastard son of Ned Stark. Recently sworn brother of the Night’s Watch.
Samwell Tarly - Brother of the Night’s Watch. Heavy-set and cowardly. Attendant to maester Aemon. Friend to Jon Snow.
Ser Jeor Mormont - Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch.
Ser Alliser Thorne - Master of Arms for the Night’s Watch. Mean-spirited instructor of the new recruits. Not a fan of Jon Snow.
Maester Aemon - 100 year-old maester of the Night’s Watch. Now revealed to be Aemon Targaryen.
Ghost - Jon Snow’s direwolf.
Castle Black - Headquarters of the Night’s Watch at the Wall.

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To celebrate our one year anniversary, we've dug up our very first try at recording a podcast episode. It's dull, we've got the wrong podcast name, and Simon recorded the whole thing with a sheet of paper in front of his face. But don't fear, the guys are here to liven things up a bit, by listening in and making plenty of fun of themselves in the process.

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The northern army reaches the Twins. They need to cross the Green Fork, but only  Walder Frey can make that happen. Cat shows off all her negotiation skills in brokering a deal that gets them across safely with only two of her kids married off to Freys. Simon and Mackelly divide and conquer. 

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The northern host arrives at the Twins, seat of House Frey. The only crossing of the Green Fork in the next 500 miles. Lord Walder will exact a toll. The Frey’s send out a welcoming party, inviting Robb Stark to come and discuss. The various lords argue and disagree, but Catelyn Stark cuts through the nonsense by agreeing to go instead. She’s banking on the Frey’s fealty to House Tully to keep her safe. 

Inside she’s not warmly welcomed, and Walder (surrounded by his prodigious progeny) fairly observes that he also has an oath to King Joffrey, so whichever way he chooses he’s an oath-breaker. He bears a grudge for every slight, intended and imagined, ever thrown at the Freys. Cat tries to lend a sympathetic ear. Lord Frey clears the hall and they haggle. 

Cat returns to the host. Great news, the host can cross and the Frey’s 4,000 soldiers will boost their ranks. A couple of kids to be fostered at Winterfell, a new squire for Robb, a future husband for Arya, and Robb gets his pick of the daughters to be the next Lady of Winterfell. She drives a hard bargain that Cat!

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Robb Stark - Eldest son of Eddard (Ned) and Catelyn (Cat) Stark. Current Stark in Winterfell. 
Catelyn Stark - Lady of Winterfell. Wife of Lord Eddard Stark and daughter of Hoster Tully. 
Hoster Tully - Lord of Riverrun. Father to Catelyn Stark, Edmure Tully, and Lysa Arryn. Old and in poor health. 
Walder Frey - Ninety-year-old lord of the Crossings. He's known for his large brood of children and grandchildren. He's also known for not picking sides of a dispute until the outcome is decided. 
The Twins - Seat of House Frey. A castle made up of identical castles on each side of the Green Fork river connected by a bridge spanning the river. 
Riverrun - Capital of the Riverlands, seat of House Tully. 

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Ned suffers some pretty brutal sensory deprivation down in the dungeons. Allowing his overactive imagination to run wild. A surprise visitor gives him some advice on how to free himself, but can Eddard bring himself to do the smart thing, instead of the right thing? Mac and Simon are more than capable of both.

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Eddard Stark is visited by dreams, ghosts, and eunuchs in the Red Keep's dungeons. He dreams of Rhaegar Targaryen presenting Lyanna Stark with the blue roses, after winning the jousting at the Harrenhal Tourney. He’s mocked by King Robert’s ghost for where his uncompromising stiff neck has brought him. He gets some wine and advice from Lord Varys.

Varys explains how the realm is descending into anarchy, but that Sansa has made a plea for Ned’s life. Lord Stark must swallow his pride and admit to treason, proclaim Joffrey the rightful king, and bend the knee. The next visitor could bring Eddard some much needed food, or Sansa’ head, it all depends on Ned.

Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Eddard "Ned" Stark - Former Hand of the King, Lord of Winterfell, and king Robert's closest friend.
Queen Cersei Lannister - Widow of King Robert Baratheon, twin sister of Ser Jamie Lannister. Father of King Joffrey Baratheon.
Ser Barriston Selmy - Lord Commander of the Kingsguard. Older but still deadly with a sword or a lance.
Renly Baratheon - King Robert's youngest brother. Lord of Storm's End and Master of Laws.
Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish - Master of Coin, member of the Small Council, and childhood friend to Catelyn Tully.
Grand Maester Pycelle - Elderly grand maester of the Seven Kingdoms. Fellow member of the king's Small Council.
Lord Varys - The Spider. Eunuch and Master of Whispers.
 
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Sansa attends King Joffrey’s first court session. It’s everything she never dreamed of. Janos Slynt gets a meteoric promotion, Ser Barristan Selmy gets similarly precipitous demotion. And Sansa begs for her father’s life. Despite a chorus of naysayers, good King Joffrey is moved to mercy. The boys cast a skeptical eye over the whole thing.

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Sansa Stark enters the throne room and is treated as a leper by all. Even drunken Ser Dontos Hollard stifles his greeting when reminded of who she is. No matter, she’s on a mission. Pycelle reads out a list of people who are expected to come to King’s Landing to pledge fealty to the new King. It’s pretty much everyone in Westeros. Arya is on the list - which gives Sansa hope that her sister might have escaped.

Janos Slynt is given the Lordship of Harrenhal and a seat on the Small Council. Cersei is named regent. Tywin Lannister is named Hand of the King. Barristan Selmy is then unceremoniously fired from his role as Lord Commander of the Kingsguard. He storms out muttering mutinous words about Stannis’ claim to the throne.

Sansa’s moment arrives. She begs forgiveness for her father. She puts his lack of judgement down to the milk of the poppy he was taking for his broken leg. The Small Council advise the King to harden his heart, but King Joffrey claims to be moved by Sansa’s sweet words. Provided that Lord Stark retracts his prior accusations and pledge fealty, there will be mercy.

Characters/Places/Names/Events:
King Joffrey Baratheon - bastard son of Jaime Lannister and his twin sister Queen Cersei Lannister. Currently King Joffrey Baratheon First of His Name.
Queen Cersei Lannister - Widow of King Robert Baratheon, twin sister of Ser Jamie Lannister. Mother of King Joffrey Baratheon.
Janos Slynt - Commander of the City Watch (AKA Gold Cloaks), the police force of King's Landing. Now elevated to Lord of Harrenhal and given a seat on the Small Council.
Ser Barristan Selmy - Ousted Lord Commander of the Kingsguard. Older but still deadly with a sword or a lance.
Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish - Master of Coin, member of the Small Council, and childhood friend to Catelyn Tully.
Grand Maester Pycelle - Elderly grand maester of the Seven Kingdoms. Fellow member of the king's Small Council.
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Tyrion and Co finally get back to the Inn at the Crossroads where he and his new entourage receive a frosty welcome from his father. The war is going well, but Tywin still volunteers Tyrion to fight with his new Mountain Clan regiment. The boys’ impression of Lannister Senior, is not exactly re-calibrated. 

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The march down the mountain road comes to an end at a Lannister barricade. They're naturally leery of the 300 mountain clansmen, but Tyrion is recognized and welcomed. He and the clan chiefs make their way through the miles of troops to the Inn at the Crossroads. 

While the chiefs are fed and watered, Tyrion visits with his father Tywin and Uncle Kevan. Kevan seems pleased to see his nephew, but the reception from his dad is more frosty. They provide him with an update on the state of the war (going great) and charge him with dealing with the meddlesome group including Beric Dondarrion and Thoros of Myr, who, slightly off original mission, continue to harry Tywin’s southern flank. 

The chiefs enter uninvited and Tywin pivots to put these fearsome fighters at the vanguard of his troops for the march north along the Kingsroad to engage Robb Stark’s army who are reportedly heading south. They agree but insist that Tyrion fights with them. Tywin’s fine with that. 

Characters/Places/Names/Events: 
Tyrion Lannister - Youngest son of Tywin Lannister. Brother to queen Cersei and Jamie Lannister. 
Tywin Lannister - Lord of Casterly Rock. Father of Jamie, Cersei, and Tyrion Lannister. 
Bronn - A sellsword who fought and won Tyrion’s trial by combat. Now Tyrion’s friend and bodyguard.  
Queen Cersei Lannister - Widow of King Robert Baratheon, twin sister of Ser Jamie Lannister, mother of "King" Joffrey Baratheon. 
Robb Stark - Eldest son of Eddard (Ned) and Catelyn (Cat) Stark. Current Stark in Winterfell. 
Catelyn Stark - Lady of Winterfell. Wife of Lord Eddard Stark and daughter of Hoster Tully, the Lord Paramount of the Riverlands. 
Jamie Lannister - Member of the royal Kingsguard. Twin brother to queen Cersei and older brother to Tyrion. Nicknamed the "Kingslayer" for killing King Aerys Targaryen. 

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