Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the eighth episode of the second season, "The Queen Who Ever Was." Tune in every week to hear what we loved, what we didn't, and what we think about what's coming next. That…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the seventh episode of the second season, "The Red Sowing." Tune in every week to hear what we loved, what we didn't, and what we think about what's coming next. Emmett's tw…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the sixth episode of the second season, "Smallfolk." Tune in every week to hear what we loved, what we didn't, and what we think about what's coming next. Emmett's twitter: …

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the fifth episode of the second season, "Regent." Tune in every week to hear what we loved, what we didn't, and what we think about what's coming next. Emmett's twitter: twi…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the fourth episode of the second season, "The Red Dragon and the Gold." Tune in every week to hear what we loved, what we didn't, and what we think about what's coming next.…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the third episode of the second season, "The Burning Mill." Tune in every week to hear what we loved, what we didn't, and what we think about what's coming next. Emmett's tw…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the second episode of the second season, "Rhaenyra the Cruel." Tune in every week to hear what we loved, what we didn't, and what we think about what's coming next. Emmett's…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the first episode of the second season, "A Son for a Son." Tune in every week to hear what we loved, what we didn't, and what we think about what's coming next. Emmett's twi…

Surprise! We've been covering Star Wars for all our $5+ patrons on Patreon, and we decided to make our latest episode (featuring Luke from We're Not So Different as a guest host) available for everyone. In this episode, we wrap up The Empire Strikes Back, aka Episode V, aka the good one. If you like it, head on over to our Patreon and check out our…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jon Snow receives an offer from Stannis that he can't refuse...until he does, anyway. ASOIAF episodes are now on pause until the end of Season 2 of House of the Dragon. We'll be covering each episode weekly--our eps will…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Sam finally makes it back to Castle Black, only to find a whole new set of problems to deal with: birds, babies, and elections, oh my! Next time: we stay right here at the Wall for ASOS Jon IX, in which Stannis makes Jon…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Andrew from A Scene of Ice and Fire joins us for Arya Stark's last stand in Westeros, in which she regains Needle and says farewell to Sandor...for now, anyway. Next time: ASOS, Samwell IV, in which...remember Sam? He ma…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jon just gets done dealing with one king (Mance) when another one shows up (Stannis). He can't catch a break. Next time: Andrew from A Scene of Ice and Fire joins us for ASOS Arya XIII, in which Arya runs into some old f…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jaime speedruns through a bunch of setup for storylines in the next couple books before sitting down to write his own. Next time: ASOS Jon X, in which just in case it wasn't hard enough for Jon to deal with one king on h…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Daenerys decides to stay in Slaver's Bay. Only for a little while, though... Next time: ASOS Jaime IX, in which we set up a bunch of storylines for the next couple books. Brienne, Riverrun, Jeyne Poole, we're playing all…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Tyrion's trial shifts to the battle arena. That's right, it's time for the Mountain v. the Viper! Hello. My name is Oberyn Martell. You killed my sister. Prepare to die. Next time: ASOS Daenerys VI, in which we say goodb…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jon manages to hold the line at the Wall, only for his own comrades (namely, Alliser Thorne and Janos Slynt) to throw him in an ice cell. Next time: ASOS Tyrion X, in which...hello. My name is Oberyn Martell. You killed …

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Littlefinger takes Sansa home. His home, that is, where they're met by Sansa's aunt Lysa, who reassures Sansa as little as humanly possible. Next time: ASOS Jon IX, in which Jon Snow is worn down to the bone by his exhau…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jaime takes charge of the Kingsguard, speed-running through performance reviews for his fellow white knights--the good, the bad, and the ugly. Next time: ASOS Sansa VI, in which Littlefinger takes Sansa home...his home, …

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Clint and Merry from Learned Hands join us to adjudicate this most lawyer-ly of ASOIAF chapters, in which Tyrion gets put on trial for killing Joffrey, which he didn't do...despite really REALLY wanting to. Next time: AS…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Arya and Sandor wander around making each other and everyone else miserable, for a change. Next time: ASOS Tyrion IX, in which our guest hosts Merry and Clint from Learned Hands join us to discuss Tyrion being put on tri…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire...but not here! In this episode, we cover everything we loved in 2023, from movies (e.g., Killers of the Flower Moon) to shows (e.g., Dead Ringers) to games (e.g., Spider-Man 2). Happy New Year!! Next time: in ASOS Arya XII, we check back…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jon has no time to mourn for Ygritte, because all the other wildlings just showed up and Jon's somehow in charge of the Wall. Next time: in ASOS Arya XII, we check back in with Arya and Sandor, who have basically been wa…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Davos defies his king to save the children, and...lives to tell the tale? Ned Stark is so embarrassed. Next time: in ASOS Jon VIII, Jon has no time to mourn for Ygritte, because all the other wildlings show up...and we d…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jaime crashes Purple Wedding Month, returning to King's Landing at last for some very dysfunctional reunions with his sister and father. Next time: in ASOS Davos VI, Davos saves a kid, defies his king, and still somehow …

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Purple Wedding Month continues as Sansa makes a run for it with brave chivalrous Ser Dontos...who sells her to Littlefinger before getting shot for his trouble. Next time: in ASOS Jaime VII, Jaime returns to King's Landi…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Purple Wedding Month continues as Joffrey finally dies, solving everything forever. Next time: Purple Wedding Month keeps going with ASOS Sansa V, in which Sansa escapes with Dontos only to end up in Littlefinger's clutc…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, we kick off Purple Wedding Month with two chapters at once, in which Tyrion and Sansa (first separately and then together) prepare for the most terrifying event of their lives: Joffrey's wedding. Next time: Purple Weddin…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Daenerys arrives at Meereen and Strong Belwas wins an initial victory, only for everyone else in her camp to mess everything up. Next time: we kick off the Purple Wedding with two chapters at once, ASOS Tyrion VII & Sans…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, special guest Lo the Lynx joins us for ASOS, Bran IV, in which Bran better start believing in ghost stories...because he's in one. Next time: ASOS, Daenerys V, in which Dany arrives at Meereen and Strong Belwas wins a du…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jon Snow and the other defenders of Castle Black defeat the Thenns (yay!) but at cost of Ygritte's life (boo.) Next time: special guest Lo the Lynx joins us for ASOS, Bran IV, in which Bran better start believing in ghos…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Davos argues against burning a child at the stake and takes in the news that the world is ending up at the Wall. In other words, an ordinary working day on Dragonstone. Next time: ASOS Jon VII, in which the Thenns don't …

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Tyrion suffers through his sham marriage to Sansa, only to learn from his father how bad a wedding can *really* get. Next time: ASOS Davos V, in which the new Hand of the King argues against burning children at the stake…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, we take a quick post-Red Wedding break from ASOIAF to talk about Season 3 of Game of Thrones, since we've been covering the material adapted for that season. Next time: ASOS Tyrion VI, in which Tyrion suffers through his…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode...do we have to say it? It's Red Wedding time, as the Freys turn viciously on their guests, including Catelyn and Robb, while all Arya can do is watch. Next time: we take a break from ASOIAF to talk about Season 3 of Game…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, the Freys roll out the red carpet for the Red Wedding, but not before Catelyn makes everyone have a snack, because moms never change. Next time: our claws are as long and sharp as yours. For our 200th episode spectacular…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Arya goes on a road trip to the Twins with her new best friend Sandor Clegane. Next time: special guest Alex joins us for ASOS, Catelyn VI, in which Robb and Catelyn finally arrive at the Twins for the party of a lifetim…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jon finally makes it back to Castle Black, only to get hit by an endless train of bad news: the garrison is gone, Lord Commander Mormont has been killed by his own men, Winterfell has fallen to the Ironborn, and oh yeah,…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire...but not this episode! Since we're taking a month off from our Star Wars coverage for patrons, this week we're making our latest SW episode available for everyone. In this episode, Emmett is joined by Luke aka lukeisamazing to break down…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Sam and Gilly are hunted by some bad zombies, only to be saved by a...good zombie. Confused? So are they! Next time: ASOS, Jon VI, in which Jon finally comes home to Castle Black, only to find nothing but bad news. And t…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire...but not this episode! Since we're taking a month off from our Lord of the Rings coverage for patrons, this week we're making our latest LOTR episode available for everyone. In this episode, Emmett breaks down the climax of the story, in…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, special guest Pat joins us to discuss Robb and Catelyn's long, slow, sad trip through the rain to the Twins, and all the feelings unleashed on the way (for better or worse). Next time: ASOS Samwell III, in which Sam and …

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, special guest Michal joins us to discuss fever dreams, chivalric romance, and getting a bear killed for your better half in ASOS Jaime VI. Next time: special guest Pat joins us for ASOS Catelyn V, in which Robb and his f…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, it's time for one last round with Beric and the Brotherhood before Arya gets snatched up by her new best friend, Sandor Clegane. Next time: Michal aka @inkasrain joins us to discuss fever dreams, chivalric romance, and g…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Dany takes care of Yunkai, the middle child of the cities of Slaver's Bay, in a single chapter. Astapor took two, but that wasn't efficient enough for Daenerys Targaryen, Mother of Dragons and Manager of Projects. Next t…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, the Stark boys pass like ships in the night, as Bran accidentally possesses Hodor and Jon gets shot by his girlfriend. At least she didn't get his horse. Next time: Dany takes care of Yunkai in a single chapter in ASOS, …

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, our Hand of the King Wolfman Zack joins us to talk about how even though Beric Dondarrion is going around winning battles and welcoming new knights to his Brotherhood, he just can't seem to get over this whole "being a w…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, we're finally introduced to the most charismatic person in Westeros: Dickon Manwoody. Oh, and also Oberyn Martell. Next time: our Hand of the King Wolfman Zack joins us for ASOS Arya VII! Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/Po…

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jaime finally tells the full story of how he became the Kingslayer, right before having dinner with Roose Bolton, an up-and-coming Kingslayer. And most people think Brienne killed Renly, so it's just Kingslayers all the …

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire...but not here! In this episode, we look back on everything we loved in 2022, from RRR to Better Call Saul to Elden Ring. Happy New Year!! Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb Manu's …