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Join us, as we venture chapter-by-chapter through the books in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" (ASOIAF) series, by George R.R. Martin. We will discuss the details of a chapter, provide insights, give background information, and hit you with other tidbits that we find interesting. However, one thing we won't do is give spoilers! So come, let us be your guides on this epic journey. Follow us on Twitter at @GhostsHarrenhal, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, Discord, and YouTube!
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In this episode, Harmat tries to wing it. Stay past the music for some core Canadian content. Discord: https://discord.gg/h8QBg3RGfx Email: popculturesymposium@gmail.com Instagram and Facebook: @popculturesymposium Music by Maria Mihaylova (Maria's YouTube) Support the Show.By Popculture Symposium
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Send us a Text Message. Cersei has a busy day as queen regent of the seven kingdoms. She squashes tiny rebellions by her little king, cheers the death of a foe, plots the downfall of Margaery Tyrell and Bronn, spurns the Iron Bank, and so much more. Simon and Mackelly hope she knows what she’s doing. Chapter Review: Little King Tommen Baratheon wan…
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Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Tommen throws pennies “to” the people. Are farts as useless as nipples on a breastplate? Gregor’s a milk of the puppy junkie. This is Cersei Unchained. We’ll miss you most of all, wine. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Feast for Crows - Cersei II Originally recorded in 2015. Close The Door And Come Here - Episode 541…
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Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Every time Brienne takes a bath she thinks of Jaime, confirmed. Pod breaks our hearts. There are some things Brienne would give up her honor for… Why do people hate happiness, and genitals? Game of Thrones. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Feast for Crows - AFfC Brienne II. Originally recorded in 2019. Close The Door …
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Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. The Vigil that outstinks all Vigil’s. Pycelle is Tywin’s biggest stan. Jaime decides getting nasty next to the dead body of a family member might not be proper, finally. Jaime and Tommen bond over going away inside. A Feast for Crows - Jaime I. Originally recorded in 2019. Close The Door And Come Here - Episode…
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Send us a Text Message. Sansa does her best to embrace her new identity as Alayne Stone. She and Littlefinger prepare for the arrival of the Lords Declarant. They want Lord Robert and they want Littlefinger gone. However, when the unexpected arises during the parlay, Littlefinger prevails and earns a year as Lord Protector, to prove himself. Chapte…
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In this episode, we announce the heir to the Symposium Throne. Currently accepting applications for co-heir. Discord: https://discord.gg/h8QBg3RGfx Email: popculturesymposium@gmail.com Instagram and Facebook: @popculturesymposium Music by Maria Mihaylova (Maria's YouTube) Support the Show.By Popculture Symposium
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Send us a Text Message. Arya acts as a servant in the House of Black and White. Despite her claims, she still can’t shake her identity as Arya Stark. She decides to shed her worldly possessions, all except Needle, earning her a promotion to acolyte. Armed with a smattering of Braavosi, she’s next to go out into the city and sell seafood. Mackelly a…
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Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. This is not the place to learn about life on a ship. How does the Titan roar, anyway? The House of Black and White is creepy but in an interesting way. Someone explain why she tries to eat that worm. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Feast for Crows - Arya I. Close The Door And Come Here - Episode 540…
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Send us a Text Message. Arianne Martell and conspirators try to spirit Myrcella Baratheon away in order to crown her Queen of the Seven Kingdoms. Their plot is foiled by Areo Hotah - who ambushes them and kills Arys Oakheart. Mackelly and Simon will miss the big guy. Chapter Review: Princess Arianne Martell and a handful of her closest friends wait…
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Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. George R. R. Martin is absolutely using Sam as a self-insert in this chapter. Does Sam not understand he can check books out of the library? Jon knows his Stannis situation looks bad from the outside. Does Jon need to go this hard at killing the boy? We’re all Team Gilly. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Feast for Cro…
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Send us a Text Message. Brienne follows Nimble Dick into the wilds. There she encounters some familiar faces, learns some intel on the wrong Stark girl, and registers her first kills. Ser Hyle Hunt offers to help bury a body. Simon and Mackelly survey the damage. Chapter Review: Brienne of Tarth and Podrick Payne follow Nimble Dick Crabb toward The…
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Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Everything about Brienne is ugly, except for her eyes. And her soul. And her mare, which is not a piebald. We get inside Brienne's head and , no surprise, it's a beautiful place to be. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Feast for Crows - Brienne I. Originally recorded in 2019. Close The Door And Come Here - Episode 538…
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Send us a Text Message. Aeron “Damphair” Greyjoy, presides over the Kingsmoot. Against his intentions, his brother Euron is chosen by the captains of the Iron Islands. Simon and Mackelly consider what might have been. Chapter Review: Aeron Greyjoy convenes the Kingsmoot on Old Wyk. Three Iron Island captains throw their hats in the ring, but none c…
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Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Dorne seems delightful as the metaphors literally drop from the sky. We meet the Sand Snakes through the male gaze, but at least we can fall back on our other senses with those delicious descriptions of Dornish food. Yum!! Game of Thrones. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Feast for Crows - The Captain of Guards. Close…
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Send us a Text Message. The Iron Captain, Victarion Greyjoy, returns to the Iron Islands for the kingsmoot. He reunites with family, some welcomed others not so much. One thing’s for certain, nobody’s backing down on their claim to the vacant Seastone Chair. Simon and Mackelly hope for a peaceful transition of power. Chapter Review: Victarion Greyj…
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Send us a Text Message. Cersei meets with her new handpicked Small Council who blithely make momentous decisions with huge ramifications. Simon and Mackelly watch on in despair. Chapter Review: Queen Cersei is, not for the first time, disappointed to find the severed head of the wrong dwarf presented to her. She offers no punishment to the murderer…
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Send us a Text Message. Jaime bids farewell to his uncle and to his father’s remains, envies Loras Tyrell’s horsemanship, and frets over his twin’s drinking and her new friends. Simon and Mackelly think he might have a point. Chapter Review Jaime Lannister bids farewell to his uncle Kevan who is leaving King’s Landing with his son Lancel and the bo…
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Send us a Text Message. Sam is miserable aboard the ship headed for Braavos. Gilly is inconsolable and he’s seasick. He can't understand her tears until Maester Aemon points out that she left her own baby at Castle Black, and that she’s nursing Dalla’s child. Simon and Mackelly try to keep down their breakfast. Chapter Review: Samwell Tarly is seas…
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In this episode, Harmat's heart pangs for you to listen past the music. Mentioned in this episode: The Restricted Section Pod The Demigod Pod Discord: https://discord.gg/h8QBg3RGfx Email: popculturesymposium@gmail.com Instagram: @popculturesymposium Music by Maria Mihaylova (Maria's YouTube) Support the Show.…
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Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. When they go low, we go lower...so let's talk about the Freys! Was the Red Wedding a $5,000 dragon affair, or a $50,000 dragon gala? Either way, the sweet playlists of Roose Bolton & Lame Lothar's Wedding Planners will make your night. But now for a serious question, who was Lady Stoneheart's neck flap holder? …
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Send us a Text Message. Brienne’s search for Sansa takes her to Maidenpool to find a fool. First she finds old acquaintances that drum up painful thoughts. She meets a man who will take her to the fool, for a price. Simon and Mackelly question the intentions of Nimble Dick. Chapter Review: Brienne of Tarth and Podrick Payne arrive at the gates of M…
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Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. It's murder in a winter wonderland! But oh what a wonderland it is. We want to linger in the beauty of a snowy Winterfell, but the Moon Door beckons. Lysa deserves our sympathy, and she also deserves to binge watch a few shows on the Westerosi version of OWN. Oh, and stop trying to make Hot Hyle happen. A Song …
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Send us a Text Message. Ser Arys Oakheart plans to break off his affair with Princess Arianne Martell. However, the simple sight of her erodes his resolve. Passionate lovemaking is followed by crippling guilt. Arianne promises a life together but first he must crown Princess Myrcella. After more than a little persuasion, the knight is onboard. Mack…
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Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Hail, hail the gang's all here. Jon ponders the life he could have, but could never have. We ponder Bloodraven's involvement in the whole thing and we get the glorious return of Ghost. GHOST! Game of Thrones. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Storm of Swords - Jon XII Close The Door And Come Here - Episode 530…
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Send us a Text Message. It’s the royal wedding day and Cersei couldn’t be less thrilled. She’s in constant fear for Tommen’s safety, feels like the Tyrells are manipulating her, and is surrounded by fools. Plus, a long ago prophecy keeps coming to mind. Only one activity brings her any joy in the day, and it’s quite the doozy. Simon and Mackelly re…
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