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Join Rob Cesternino (@robcesternino) and Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) as they recap episode 2 of season 4 of Game of Thrones, The Lion and the Rose.  In this recap Rob and Josh discuss the major plot points of the episode which included:

* Ramsey Snow has a new girlfriend and a new hobby.  He is out hunting a woman with Theon aka Reek in tow.

* As Jaime and Tyrion are eating breakfast Jaime confesses that he is struggling to fight with only his left hand.  Tyrion sends Bronn to work with Jaime as a secret sword fighting coach.

* As Roose Bolton and fat wife Lady Waldor return home they get updated from Ramsey about what’s been going on in his absense.   Roose gets to see what Ramsey has done to Theon for the first time and Roose Bolton is not happy. Ramsey makes Theon shave him to demonstrate Theon’s obedience to him.  Ramsey even tells Theon about Robb Stark to try to provoke him as he gets a shave but Theon doesn’t attempt to hurt him.  Ramsey gets sent on a mission to find Bran and Rickon up at the wall with Jon Snow.

* Tyrion gets infromed that the truth about Shae has been found out from Varys. Tyrion says it’s no big deal but Varys says he can’t lie about it.

* At a pre-wedding breakfast, Cersei tells Tywin about Shae, Tywin says to take her to the Tower of the Hand.  Tyrion gives Joffrey a book for his wedding.  Tywin gives Joffrey a Valyrian steel sword made from Ned Starks melted down weapon.  Joffrey then uses the sword to destroy Tyrion’s book.  King Joffrey says using the sword will be like cutting off Ned’s Starks head all over again.

* Tyrion meets with Shae and says “Our Friendship can’t continue”.  Tyrion says he needs to do right by her.  Tyrion tells her “you’re a whore” and asks “How many men have you been with?”  He tells her, “You’ll have a comfortable life in Pentos” as Bronn escorts her to her ship.

* Over in Dragonstone, Melisandra leads a Burning of men. Stannis talks with Davos about the burning of Stannis’ brother-in-law.  Stannis’ wife was very pumped up to see her brother executed.  Over dinner at Stannis house, Stannis’ wife thinks fondly of a soup Stannis made from books and delicious grilled seagulls.  Stannis’ wife worries about her daughter’s soul.  Melisandra wants to talk to her.  Melisandra visits with Stannis’ daughter.  She askes Melisandra about the seven hells and Melisandra explains that there is only one hell, the one we live in now.

* Bran is hunting as the dire wolf.  Jojen Reed tells him to be more careful and not be worging his life away.  Bran puts his hand on the tree and he hears “look for me beneath the tree”.  Bran says “I know where we need to go”.

* Back in King’s Landing it’s time for a Royal Wedding!!  After the ceremony we hear from Tywin and Lady Olenna as they discuss the finances of the throne.

* Bronn tells Tyrion that Shae is gone but Rob and Josh wonder if the fact that Bronn didn’t see her ship leave means she may be back.

* Lady Olenna talks with Sansa about how badly she feels.  Lady Olenna comments “what sort of a monster would kill a man at a wedding”?

* Joffrey throws coins at the organ player.  Joffrey introduces Margaery and says the leftovers will be given to the poorest.  The Red Viper makes eyes at Sir Loras.  Jaime talks to Sir Loras about the wedding Cersei.  If you marry Cersei she’ll murder you. Jaime tells him “You’ll never marry” and Loras responds, “And neither will you”.

* Brienne wishes good fortune to King Joffrey and Margaery which leads to Cersei talking with Brienne.

4/13/14 - Rob Cesternino and Josh Wigler recap episode 2 of season 4 of Game of Thrones, The Lion and the Rose.

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Rob Cesternino and Josh Wigler recap of Game of Thrones Season 4 premiere with a review of Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 1: Two Swords. Join us each Sunday Night LIVE after the episode for the chance to hear our recap and ask your questions LIVE on the show.

In this week’s recap, Rob and Josh discuss:

Tywin Lannister melting Ned Starks sword to create a new sword which he gives to Jaime.  Josh thinks this scene signals that the Stark era is over after three seasons of Game of Thrones.  When Jaime gets the new sword, Tywin tells him that he wants him to go back to Casterly Rock.  Jaime balks at the idea and says he wishes to remain in the King’s Guard, presumably to hang out with Cersei in King’s Landing.

Tyrion waits with Bronn and Podrick  for the prince of Dorne. Tyrion finds out that Prince Oberyn Martell has come instead and is already in King’s Landing at the brother.  When we find Prince Oberyn he is interrupted from selecting prostitutes when he hears the Rains of Castamere being sung by Lannister men.  Oberyn stabs one of the Lannister men in the hand before being interrupted by Tyrion.  Josh helps explain Prince Oberyn’s (aka The Red Viper) feud with the Lannisters.  Oberyn was the brother of Elia Martell who married Rhaegar Targaryen.  When the Lannisters overthrew the Mad King they murdered all the Targaryens and allegedly had The Mountain rape and murder Elia Martell.  Prince Oberyn reminds Tyrion that the Lannisters aren’t the only one who repay their debts.

Daenerys seems to have lost control over her dragons.  One of the dragons snaps at her in the episode and Rob and Josh are amazed at how much they have grown since the end of the last season.  Rob and Josh discuss the new Daario Naharis (played by Michael Huisman).   Rob thinks Daenerys should have been even more pissed with Daario and Grey Worm for wasting everybody’s time.

Shae is serving food to Sansa, it’s pigeon pie. Sansa won’t eat… not even lemon cakes. Tyrion wants a moment alone with Sansa. Shae doesn’t like Tyrion touching her hand. Tyrion wants to help. Sansa is very upset about how Robb and Catelyn were treated. Tyrion has a great line when he says, “She wanted to have me executed, but I admired her”.  However, Shae seems to have gotten jealous and show’s up in Tyrion’s bed asking “Have you forgotten me?” Tyrion says it’s not a good time. Shae asks if she doesn’t love him. Shae asks about Varys’ diamonds and as she leaves somebody sees Shae leave Tyrion’s room.

Jaime Lannister gets outfitted with a new gold hand!  He doesn’t really like it but Rob thinks it’s pretty cool.  Jaime says he wants to stay in the King’s guard but Cersei says “not now” when he tries to be romantic. Cersei wants an apology for him leaving and says that Jaime took too long to return.  Rob and Josh discuss what Cersei’s problem really is.   Jamie and Cersei are interrupted when the woman who saw Shae leaving Tyrion’s room comes in.

Ygritte and Tormund talk about Jon Snow. Tormund says if he’s not dead, she let him live. Rob ask Josh to explain the new characters that join the Tormund Giantsbane and company.  Josh explains who the Thenns are and how they are cannibals by nature and love eating “crows”.

We see Jon Snow back with the Night’s Watch and hanging out with Sam.  When Jon Snow is court marshalled by the Night’s Watch, Rob thinks it was “such a Stark move” for Jon Snow to admit he slept with Ygritte. Jon Snow says that 100,000 men are about to invade and how Tormund Giantsbane is south of the wall.

4/06/14 - Rob Cesternino and Josh Wigler recap the Game of Thrones Season 4 Premiere, "Two Swords"

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Rob Cesternino and Josh Wigler continue their rewatch of Game of Thrones Season 3 with todays recap of Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 10: Mhysa.

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Rob Cesternino and Josh Wigler continue their rewatch of Game of Thrones Season 3 with todays recap of Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 9: The Rains of Castamere. Join us each weekday through Friday, April 4th for one episode a day of our Season 3 Rewatch.

In this episode Rob and Josh discuss:

* Robb Stark and his army head to the Twins to attend the wedding of Edmure Tully to one of Walder Frey’s daughters, which is a make good for Robb Stark deciding to marry Talisa instead. Unbeknownst to the Stark army, this is all an elaborate trap.

* Meanwhile Arya Stark heads to the Twins with The Hound under the disguise of bringing pigs to the feast

* Daenerys and company are plotting to take over the city of Yunkai. Daario plans to raid the city with Sir Jorah and Grey Worm under the cover of darkness. The trio are able to convince the slaves to join Daenerys’ army.

* Sam & Gilly discuss heading to the night fort.

* Bran, Rickon, Hodor and Company are locked away in a tower due to a oncoming storm but Hodor is afraid on the thunder. Jon Snow and the wildlings chase down the man with the horses and Tormund orders Jon Snow to kill him. When Jon doesn’t kill the man, all hell breaks loose before Jon Snow can escape and leave Ygritte

* Back at the Twins, the wedding of Edmure Tully and Walder Frey’s daughter goes off without a hitch. After Edmure and Walder’s daughter leave, the doors to the chamber are closed. Walder Frey tells Robb Stark how slighted he was by Robb not marrying his daughters. The song Rains of Castamere is played signaling the Lannister forces to begin slaughtering the Starks. Talisa is stabbed to death through the womb of her baby. Robb stark is shot by arrows. Catelyn Stark is also struck by arrows. Ultimately Roose Bolton murders Robb Stark and Catelyn Stark is killed as well.

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Rob Cesternino and Josh Wigler continue their rewatch of Game of Thrones Season 3 with todays recap of Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 8: Second Sons. Join us each weekday through Friday, April 4th for one episode a day of our Season 3 Rewatch.

On this episode, Rob and Josh discuss:

* Arya attempts to kill the hound by dropping a rock on his head but thinks better of it after he threatens to break both her hands. The Hound then reveals that he is taking her to the twins so that Robb Stark will pay him for her return

* Daenerys meets with the three captains of the second sons to get them to help with the raid of Yunkai. Though Khaleesi is treated with disrespect they come up with a plan to work together. Meanwhile the second sons plot to kill her but Dario kills off the other two captains and pledges his allegiance to Daenerys

* Melisandre returns Gendry to Dragonstone and tells Stannis about her plan to sacrifice him. Meanwhile, Stannis has some second thoughts and consults with Davos who talks him out of killing Gendry. Melisandre starts to seduce Gendry and then puts leeches on his penis after tying him to the bed. She then throws the cursed leeches in to the fire.

* Back at King’s Landing, Tyrion is going to be wed Sansa Stark. Joffrey taunts Tyrion Lannister by removing the stool that he is supposed to stand on. Tywin Lannister needs Tryion to produce a child but Tyrion gets so drunk that he hopes he can avoid his responsibility. In the end, Shae sees that Tyrion did not attempt to consummate the marriage with Sansa.

* Finally, Samwell Tarly and Gilly are interrupted from a nice evening by a white walker. Sam uses the dagger he found at the first of the first men to kill the white walker.

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Rob Cesternino and Josh Wigler continue their rewatch of Game of Thrones Season 3 with todays recap of Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 7: The Bear and the Maiden Fair. Join us each weekday through Friday, April 4th for one episode a day of our Season 3 Rewatch.

In this episode, Rob and Josh discuss:

* Jon Snow deals with Orell about cutting the cord on him and Ygritte as they were climbing the wall.

* Bran decides to head over the wall instead of going to Castle Black, much to the dismay of Osha.

* Robb Stark is going to be a dad! Talisa is pregnant and everything should be happy endings from here.

* Margarey and Sansa discuss the pros and cons of Sansa marrying Tyrion Lannister

* Tyrion tells Shae that everything will be okay for them as she could be her mistress after he marries Sansa. She is not too keen on this plan.

* Tywin Lannister updates King Joffrey on the latest news in Kings Landing and beyond after Joffrey requests to be counseled.

* Daenerys Targaryen reaches the city of Yunkai and talks with the head slaver. Khaleesi tells him he can live if he frees the 200,000 slaves. He balks at her offer.

* Melisandre goes sailing with Gendry and tells him he has royal blood of King Robert.

* Arya flees the Brotherhood without banners but ends up being discovered by the Hound

* Theon gets his penis cut off as his torture reaches new heights

* Jaime promises Brienne that he will let the Stark girls free when he gets back to Kings Landing. Though initially leaving Brienne behind, Jaime returns to save her from the clutches of a bear.

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Rob Cesternino and Josh Wigler continue their rewatch of Game of Thrones Season 3 with todays recap of Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 6: The Climb. Join us each weekday through Friday, April 4th for one episode a day of our Season 3 Rewatch.

* Samwell has found an ancient dagger at the Fist of First Men and he shows it to Gilly

* As Osha and Meera debate the finer points of skinning Rabbits, Bran becomes concerned of Jojen Reen as he has a seizure

* Jon Snow and Ygritte move with Mance Rayder to climb the wall. Despite Orell trying to cut them loose, eventually they make it to the top.

* As Arya practices her archery, the Brotherhood without Banners are visited by Melisandre who requests Gendry on official business from the Lord of Light. Thoros and Beric hand over Gendry to Melisandre despite Arya’s protest.

* Theon continues to suffer the torture at the hands of the Bastard of Bolton. This time Theon will beg the Bastard to cut off his pinky.

* Robb Stark talks with representatives from Walter Frey who would like a formal apology, the rights to Harrenhal after the war and for Edmure Tully to wed one of the Frey daughters. Edmure is not happy but Robb says he doesn’t have a choice.

* Jaime & Brienne dine with Roose Bolton who agrees to send Jaime back to King’s Landing but not with Brienne.

* Back in King’s Landing, Tywin and and Lady Olenna agree to an arranged marriage between Cersei and Sir Loras. Meanwhile Loras has no idea as he talks with Sansa.

* Finally, Varys and Littlefinger discuss the good of “the realm” as Littlefinger reveals how chaos is like a ladder and how he sent Ros off to be target practice for Joffrey

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Rob Cesternino and Antonio Mazzaro continue their rewatch of Game of Thrones Season 3 with todays recap of Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 5: Kissed by Fire. Join us each weekday through Friday, April 4th for one episode a day of our Season 3 Rewatch.

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