Best Daenerys Podcasts (2024)

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Hugh Hammer, Ulf the White, Addam & Allyn of Hull - Dragonseeds Explained! House of the Dragon 26:17

9d ago26:17

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SPOILERS Fire & Blood - Everything you want to know about the dragonseeds - what they do in Fire & Blood, how they're being adapted so far, who they are as people, and more. Hard Hugh Hammer, Ulf the White, and Addam of Hull (and Allyn of Hull) get the full treatment. These are shaping up to be incredible characters! HotD playlist: https://www.yout…

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Ep. 80 - HOTD S01E02 The Rogue Prince w/ Andrew Kimball 2:04:37

11d ago2:04:37

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Andrew Kimball from Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers to talk about Episode 2 of Season 1, The Rogue Prince. They discuss Westeros small claims court, sea carnage, too many council meetings, the movie adaptation Rampage, and the confusing title sequence. Additionally, Emily doesn't believe t…

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Alicent Hightower is Actually Hilarious - House of the Dragon - Game of Thrones 25:34

17d ago25:34

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It's true, Alicent Hightower... is pretty damn funny. Her characterization of House of the Dragon, I argue, is masterful, and a psychology-deconstruction field-day for those of us intimately familiar with well... people like Alicent. And Criston! We'll get into their relationship, and whether it makes sense for the characters. HotD playlist: https:…

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Dragonbond Secrets: Targaryen Tapestry Opening Credits Explained - House of the Dragon - Ice & Fire 26:11

24d ago26:11

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Is that Nissa Nissa? Are they Doing blood magic? Are those glass candles?Maybe, definitely, and probably! Once again House of the Dragon is going deep on dragonlord lore with their new opening sequence featuring the Targaryen tapestry, inspired by the famous Bayeux Tapestry. Plus lots of good visual storytelling and symbolism, so get the whole scoo…

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Ep. 79 - HOTD S01E01 The Heirs of the Dragon w/ Eliah Nelson 3:00:32

25d ago3:00:32

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Eliah Nelson from Super Bracket Bros to talk about House of the Dragon Episode 1 of Season 1, The Heirs of the Dragon. They discuss weird vibes, good CGI dragons, too many council meetings, really bad communicators, GOT nostalgia, big Jorah energy, and that Daemon is the Hot Topic Targaryen.…

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Ep. 78 - Current House of the Dragon Knowledge 32:24

1M ago32:24

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate list everything they collectively know about House of the Dragon before starting to watch the series. They discuss the Aryan race of Game of Thrones, Hot Fuzz, British actors and incest. Additionally, Kate explains why she didn't want to watch HOTD originally, and they both make a large prediction about t…

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Stars of Season 2: Jacaerys and Baela - House of the Dragon - A Song of Ice and Fire 45:20

1M ago45:20

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Jace and Baela are your rising stars of Season 2, and I've got he latest intel, character analysis, interviews, photos, and footage! Cregan & the prophecy, Moondancer & Vermax, Baela using swords and crossbows, Jace & Baela's relationship & struggle with grief... Plus a dramatic quote reading from Fire & Blood! HotD playlist: https://www.youtube.co…

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Where's Nettles? Cast or cut? Why is she like Dany? - House of the Dragon - A Song of Ice and Fire 42:42

1M ago42:42

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Rumors that Nettles has been cut from House of the Dragon are flying, so let me give you the scoop, and more importantly, tell you why Nettles is so important to the story. Like Dany, she is rediscovering original Valyrian magic, and her character's commentary on class and prejudice in Westeros is unique and fascinating. HotD playlist: https://www.…

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Harrenhal p1: Creation and Destruction - A Song of Ice and Fire - House of the Dragon 30:00

2M ago30:00

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Harrenhal is cursed - but is it cursed with magic, or cursed with very bad occupants? We'll explore its unholy creation by Black Harren and its fiery destruction by Aegon the Conqueror, and how this got the curse started. This will be part 1, with part 2 to follow this Sunday to cover all the subsequent history of mayhem and madness at this most ha…

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Daenerys Targaryen Theory Iceberg - A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones 3:41:08

2M ago3:41:08

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All of my favorite Daenerys theories, including endgames theories, mythical goddess parallels, theories involving Jon and Euron, and analysis of how her character parallels her magical plot. This is my ultimate Dany theory video, so I wanted it to be really good. Hope you enjoy!By David Lightbringer

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Ep. 77 - Voicemails and Quizzes 1:20:02

2M ago1:20:02

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate react to listener voicemails and then take some Game of Thrones character quizzes. They discuss bad acting from Bran, Vin Diesel, that chapter books should have numbered chapters, love gets everyone killed in GOT, an Olenna Tyrell backstory would be dope, and that super villains never have good lives. Add…

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Who's in Charge of Team Green? House of the Dragon Season 2 Preview - A Song of Ice and Fire 33:55

2M ago33:55

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Aegon, Aemond, Alicent, Otto, Crisont, and even Larys - they all have a finger in the political power pie of Team Green, so let's preview season 2 by asking 'who's in charge of this bloody thing anyway' HotD playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEHvft-cyPmDKN99XRXTtoHGCy1fHGHNXBy David Lightbringer

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Ep. 76 - The Last Watch Documentary 1:57:07

2M ago1:57:07

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about The Last Watch, the HBO Max Documentary. They discuss spoilers for Frozen 2, table read politics, actors on Cameo, the heroes of the documentary, the dope wrap jackets, the sad looking Ghost head and how stressed everyone was. Additionally, Emily really has come around on Kit Harrington as a pe…

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Ep. 75 - Recap and Review 2:12:29

3M ago2:12:29

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Game of Thrones as an entire series, Emily's prior "knowledge" of GOT, as well as some links and videos pertaining to GOT. They discuss Kit Harrington and Rose Leslie's wedding, the Coldplay Game of Thrones Musical, practical effects and sets, vaguely European accents, murder butterflies and pl…

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R+L=J, A Love Story: Rhaegar + Lyanna = Jon * A Song of Ice and Fire * Game of Thrones 59:41

3M ago59:41

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Rhaegar and Lyanna, the Tourney at Harrenhal, Robert's Rebellion, baby Jon snow, the Prince That Was Promised (one part anyway) - what's this R+L=J thing all about? Why did they do what they did, and what was it like for them?By David Lightbringer

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Jon's Dragon Dream - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones 20:44

3M ago20:44

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Jon's recurring crypts dream that he can never quite finish? I think there's going to be a dragon at the end of it, and I have a theory about how and why, as well as a new theory about where dragon dreams come from in the first place. The Pact of Ice & Fire and the "Winterfell dragon" are also discussed, as well as how Jon will e a dragon waking fr…

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Ep. 74 - S08E06 The Iron Throne (Series Finale) 2:29:52

3M ago2:29:52

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about the series finale Episode 6 of Season 8, The Iron Throne. They discuss the short recap, the happiest Dany has ever looked, red flags, dramatic irony, evil dictator vibes, democracy, Tyrion’s joke from season 1, what happened to Arya’s horse, that the episode didn’t feel like a finale, renting V…

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Ep. 73 - S08E05 The Bells w/ Jay Davis 2:52:02

4M ago2:52:02

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Jay Davis from Super Bracket Bros to talk about Episode 5 of Season 8, The Bells. They discuss Hunchback of Notre Dame, the reserve Dothrakis, aggressive dog breeds, Arya’s concussion count, Rotten Tomatoes scores, unnecessary scenes, copy-pasted ships, the Oberyn special, closure vs neat li…

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Sothoryos, Yeen, Brindled Men, Summer Isles - Westeros Disaster Hunters - A Song of Ice and Fire 46:40

4M ago46:40

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Sothoryos, land of monsters and mystery - what in the Green Hell happened here? I'll explain it all - toad idol, fish people, Yeen and the Brindled Men, velociraptors and wyverns and basilisks, settlements by Old Ghis and Valyria, and a new origin theory concerning the Summer Isles.By David Lightbringer

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Ep. 72 - S08E04 The Last of the Starks w/ Andrew Kimball 3:06:45

4M ago3:06:45

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Andrew Kimball from Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers to talk about Episode 4 of Season 8, The Last of the Starks. They discuss that winter has ended, Mean Girls, loose ends that don’t need to be wrapped up, giant horses, how Jon would be a good house husband, Dany’s tiny army, the Starbucks…

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Green Weirwoods - Secret Origins of the Green Men p4 - A Song of Ice and Fire 47:38

4M ago47:38

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The 2024 Calendar revealed a big secret about the weirwood trees, and I'll show you what it means and why it's important. This is a big f---ing deal.By David Lightbringer

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Ep. 71 - S08E03 The Long Night w/ Nav 2:50:15

5M ago2:50:15

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Nav from A Song of Ice and Fire Symposium to talk about Episode 3 of Season 8, The Long Night. They discuss the lack of dialogue, if GOT were a horror movie, Breaking Bad, sad piano music, Beric's crucifixion pose, Marvel's Endgame, and the Unsullied not wearing enough layers. Additionally, …

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5 Questions for HBO's Aegon's Conquest - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones 24:47

5M ago24:47

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The big news: HBO is partnering with writer Mattson Tomlin to develop an Aegon's Conquest show! I've got 5 big questions relating to where the most drama is, what characters besides the 3 conquerors could be featured, the dynamic of the Conquerors themselves, and more.By David Lightbringer

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Ep. 70 - S08E02 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms w/ Sarah Sheppard 2:26:56

5M ago2:26:56

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by close friend Sarah Sheppard to talk about Episode 2 of Season 8, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. They discuss how people respond when doom is inevitable, fast travel, "peak" Cersei, Bridgerton, closure for Jorah, Tiktok fan edits, Jaime being bad a plans, where Ghost came from, face acting, …

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Secret Origins of the Crannogmen & House Reed - A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones 34:10

5M ago34:10

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Related content: Disaster Hunters playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEHvft-cyPmBTyeKzxuuBl2EmMW1QPgp8 Secret PreHistory of the Ironborn playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEHvft-cyPmA-D6pzGNovu_LuO-QArCB6By David Lightbringer

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Going Rogue - Daemon Targaryen Season 2 Preview - House of the Dragon 29:16

5M ago29:16

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Daemon's (and Caraxes's) prowess in war is undeniable... but his teamwork skills are a bit touch and go. And there's the crimes to talk about. But also skills that Jon and Dany need to save the world... it's Mr. "Equal Parts Light and Dark" everyone, the Rogue PrinceBy David Lightbringer

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Ep. 69 - S08E01 Winterfell 2:36:15

6M ago2:36:15

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 1 of Season 8, Winterfell. They discuss episode length for the final season, the Fast and Furious movies, a well-done recap, Euron's manic confidence, Jon not knowing how to talk to girls again, the Saw movies, all of Bran's weird eye contact and Cersei needing just one female friend. A…

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The Deep Ones Are Real - Secret PreHistory of the Ironborn - Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones 1:02:25

6M ago1:02:25

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Fish-human hybrids ARE absolutely real in A Song of Ice and Fire. There are several populations of hybrids around the world, including small pockets in Westeors, and at least three prominent characters may be under their psychic influence - Patchface, Damphair, and Euron. Deep Ones cult turns out to be one of the oldest human religions in Westeros,…

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HotD Dragons Ranked 1-16! House of the Dragon - A Song of Ice and Fire 35:17

6M ago35:17

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Our no-spoilers preview & ranking of all dragons on House of the Dragon! We'll give you the 411 on the dragons of Team Black and Team Black AS WELL AS the 6 unclaimed dragons on Dragonstone! HotD playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEHvft-cyPmDKN99XRXTtoHGCy1fHGHNXBy David Lightbringer

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Greyjoy Origins, Squid Idol, Lords Reaper - Secret PreHistory of the Ironborn - Song of Ice and Fire 1:32:36

6M ago1:32:36

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Finally, some answers on the Ironborn! We've done the work, now let's connect the dots - on the Seastone Chair, the First Men who became Ironborn, the origins of Pyke and House Greyjoy, even the identity of Grey King's Mermaid wife and leal elder brother! AND a theory about the origins of House Casterly! Whew! Disaster Hunters playlist: https://you…

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Ep. 68 - S07E07 The Dragon and the Wolf w/ Andrew Kimball 2:47:24

6M ago2:47:24

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Andrew Kimball from Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers to talk about Episode 7 of Season 7, The Dragon and the Wolf. They discuss this being the longest episode to date, Jaime's puppy-dog eyes, Godzilla's atomic breath, beautiful music design, speed-running character growth, satisfying deaths…

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The Unforgiving Wheel of Christmas Songs - A SBBCU Holiday Special 1:39:24

7M ago1:39:24

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It's time once again for the Super Bracket Bros, The Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, Game of Groans, and The Wait For It podcast to gather around a holiday topic and argue about it. This year the gang aims to find out what the best Christmas song of all time is. It goes about as well as you would expect... Check out the playlist of songs that were de…

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Ep. 67 - S07E06 Beyond the Wall w/ Dylan Wren 2:08:57

7M ago2:08:57

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Dylan Wren from Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers podcast to talk about Episode 6 of Season 7, Beyond the Wall. They discuss inconsistent body-counts, a lovestruck Tormund, how fast ravens can fly, Dany's second amendment rights, Arya having big feelings, and the deus ex machina of Uncle Ben…

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Kingsmoots & Driftwood Kings - Secret PreHistory of the Ironborn - Song of Ice and FIre 45:55

8M ago45:55

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The ancient Ironborn traditions of salt kings and rock kings, and of the high kings appointed by the kingsmoot all date back to the era of the Grey King, when mariners from across the Sunset Sea merged with local First Men to create the Ironborn people. That's why there's nothing like the Kingsmoot anywhere else in Westeros, and why salt and rock k…

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Empire of the Grey King - Secret PreHistory of the Ironborn - Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones 59:30

8M ago59:30

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Prepare for an all new conception of how the Ironborn nation came into being! I’ve discovered some truly incredible Ironborn worldbuilding secrets - yes, new ones, and even more incredibler. @GreyWasteTim joins me to help explain the Great Empire of the Dawn connections to the Ironborn in this video, with more to come this week! And yes if you are …

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Stealing Skins: the Bolton Secret - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones 20:03

8M ago20:03

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There's a reason for all the Bolton flaying in the story: it's not only horror and cruelty, but also the key to ancient magic which enabled the Boltons to rival the Starks for thousands of years. I will explain to you here in this brand spankin new Bolton theory, and yes this has to do with the Faceless Men.…

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Ep. 66 - S07E05 Eastwatch w/ Eliah Stokes 2:34:30

8M ago2:34:30

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Eliah Stokes from Super Bracket Bros to talk about Episode 5 of Season 7, Eastwatch. They discuss weird little guys, fast travel, the goth season, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, fantasy tropes, wholesome dude energy, operation zombie drop, Jon’s horse girl moment, Varys drinking wine, Arya’s lac…

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Secret of WhiteTree: Craster's Sons & the White Walkers - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones 22:28

8M ago22:28

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What do the Others do with Craster's sons, whom he gives them as "offerings?" How does this unholy practice sustain the Others existence? How does it work, and why the weirwoods like magical drinking straws for the Others to... yeah this one is gonna get a bit gnarly, fair warning.By David Lightbringer

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The Grey King: Secret PreHistory of the Ironborn - A Song of Ice and Fire - Game of Thrones 46:56

8M ago46:56

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One part ancient mariner from across the Sunset Sea, one part rowdy First Men, and what do you get? The secret prehistory of the Ironborn. Tha's right, our Ironborn disaster hunters video has spawned a whole series, and in this video, you can find out about the Grey King and the two cultures who merged to become the bloody pirates we all know and l…

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Ep. 65 - S07E04 The Spoils of War w/ Allison 1:32:14

8M ago1:32:14

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Allison to talk about Episode 4 of Season 7, The Spoils of War. They discuss Stranger Things, Dany's pride, that this show still hates horses, Sansa can't fight her own battles, Davos correcting grammar, Stark kid reunions, murder daggers, and therapy. Additionally, Emily realizes she is in …

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Ep. 64 - S07E03 The Queen's Justice w/ Sarah Sheppard 2:01:05

9M ago2:01:05

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Sarah Sheppard to talk about Episode 3 of Season 7, The Queen’s Justice. They discuss Dragon House comparisons, Varys's comfy coat, Ocean's Eleven, the goth season of GOT, fast travel, post-murder blowjobs, Cersei friend-zoning Euron, the definition of backchannel, and getting tetanus from t…

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Ep. 63 - S07E02 Stormborn w/ Chase Bateman 1:48:31

9M ago1:48:31

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Emily’s husband Chase Bateman to talk about Episode 2 of Season 7, Stormborn. They discuss Melisandre’s prophecy, who the Warden of the South is, Chase not taking notes, a giant crossbow, Euron embodying chaotic evil, Umbrella Academy, that Dragonstone would be full of mold, that it’s very d…

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Ep. 62 - S07E01 Dragonstone 1:29:18

10M ago1:29:18

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate about Episode 1 of Season 7, Dragonstone. They discuss Season 7 hype, the Barbie movie, ED SHEERAN, Sam and Gilly’s rent, shaved heads, Little Caesar’s Pizza, Breath of the Wild, Jim Broadbent’s acting career and zombie movie logic. Additionally, Emily is conflicted about her attraction to Jaime, Kate que…

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The Ironborn Mystery - Disaster Hunters of Ancient Westeros - A Song of Ice and Fire 1:14:34

10M ago1:14:34

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Who are the Ironborn? Where did they come from? Are they just First men who are good at fishing and hate farming, or do they come from a lost land across the sea... or from the watery halls of the Deep Ones under the sea? Disaster Hunters of Ancient arrives at the Iron Islands, where we'll hunt sea dragons, storm gods, squishers, and seafaring stra…

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Ep. 61 - S06E10 The Winds of Winter w/ Nav 2:29:20

10M ago2:29:20

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Nav from A Song of Ice and Fire Symposium to talk about Episode 10 of Season 6, The Winds of Winter. They discuss the amazing soundtrack, Cersei being a bad mom, Sweeney Todd, the Targaryen flag, Broadchurch, Dany’s breakup and Emily’s death predictions for Season 6. Additionally, Emily cons…

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Timeline Heresy: The Pact and the Night's Watch - A Song of Ice and Fire 53:08

11M ago53:08

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Why did the First Men change their religion and begin worshipping the Old Gods of the weirwood? Why did they sign a peace treaty with the children of the forest when they were wining the war? I've got a great answer for you, and I'll also explain the real origin of the Night's Watch and generally just straighten out the timeline - but it might be a…

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Who Built Moat Cailin? (and Yeen?) Westeros Disaster Hunters - Ice and Fire Theory 1:01:59

11M ago1:01:59

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Moat Cailin is a big creepy abandoned (and ruined ) megalithic fortress whose origins seem more than a tad fishy... the official story doesn't add up, so let's see if we can figure out what's really going on here, who built, and why. We'll also end up solving the Yeen mystery on the way, for you Yeen fans out there.…

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What Was the Hammer of the Waters? Westeros Disaster Hunters - Ice and Fire Theory 51:51

11M ago51:51

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What was the Hammer of the Waters anyway? It was something the children of the forest supposedly "called down" to smash the land bridge known as the Arm of Dorne, yes, but what was it? And did the children really do it? How much of Westeros did it affect - what about the Neck and Moat Cailin, for example? This comprehensive examination will explore…

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Ep. 60 - S06E09 Battle of the Bastards w/ Eric Silver 2:07:20

11M ago2:07:20

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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Eric Silver from Join the Party, Games and Feelings and Tell Me About It to talk about Episode 9 of Season 6, Battle of the Bastards. They discuss GOT at the height of its popularity, Jon's motley crew, the Bechdel test, rebirth, show deaths post-Hodor, the show Succession, bird families, pr…

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Children of the Forest & the Dragonbond - Ice and Fire Theory 10:45

11M ago10:45

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Is the dragonbond a form of altered greenseer magic? Were the children of the forest involved in the creation of the "blood of the dragon?" Is this why the Great Empire of the Dawn came to Westeros? Nimble Dick has the answers! Huge shout to @jamesjohnsonjunior , his page link is below!By David Lightbringer

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