Emily Bateman, a millennial woman who never got into Game of Thrones, finally sits down to watch and analyze each consecutive episode of the popular HBO show. With the help of her sister, Kate Koballa, and sometimes a guest, Emily tries to figure out what the heck is going on in the show, why it was so popular at the time and who is actually going to win the game of thrones (if there actually is a winner at the end).
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Valar Morghulis! Join us as we explore the deep, dark secrets of Westeros. New & Innovative perspective on the Game of Thrones TV series as well as in-depth coverage of the upcoming House of the Dragon series. Valar Dohaeris! Contact: Email: southsidewesteros@gmail.com Website: Home | South Side Westeros IG: Southsidewesteros (@southsidewesteros) Twitter: South Side Westeros (@Sswesteros) / Twitter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southsidewesteros/ Donate:Buy me Coffee: Sswesteros Patreon ...
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We take pop culture icons and transform them into D&D characters.
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Can I just say… that this is a podcast about stories we love. A joyous in-depth discussion of characters and themes in movies, television, and literature and how they are meaningful for us.
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"Old Sounds and the New" is a show dedicated to the world of "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin. Join Dan, Bill and Alex on our Game of Thrones hype train rewatch marathon leading up to HBO's EPIC SERIES FINALE in Season 8 as well as all breaking news on the remaining books in the series and television spinoff's that follow.
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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 3 of Season 6, Oathbreaker. They discuss clunky swordplay, tree Jesus, fortune cookie truths, weaponized mint, the Terminator, Arya joining a cult, business casual Jaime, and the one acceptable penis joke. Additionally, Emily declares the Hound isn’t dead and they both agree on the inte…
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Ep. 53 - S06E02 Home w/ Eliah Stokes
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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 2 of Season 6, Home. They discuss the movie Airplane, that Bran feels irrelevant, big man smashes small man, the gang fight from Anchorman, Men in Black, Arya's toxic relationship, the Salt Throne and HBO ravens. Additionally, Eli sa…
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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 1 of Season 6, The Red Woman. They discuss that killing Jon wasn't a popular opinion, walking like a rich person, floppy discs, Dany's dragon necklace, and Gwendolyn Christie being hot with a sword. Additionally, Emily expresses her distaste for nudity and Kate comments on the comedic a…
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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 10 of Season 5, Mother’s Mercy. They discuss the ship room, CGI budgets, the musical Cats, redemption arcs, That’s So Raven, and if scissors exist in Westeros. Additionally, Emily forgets the word Dothraki and Kate points out good cinematography. New episodes biweekly, the next episode …
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Ep. 50 - S05E09 The Dance of Dragons
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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 9 of Season 5, The Dance of Dragons. They discuss sneaky one-liners, no rainbows in Westeros, where Arya gets her oysters from, fake snow, dragon vibes, the Gold Mask Squad, accepting death hand-holds. Additionally, Emily doesn't trust Ellaria and they both agree that Mace is awesome. N…
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Ep. 49 - S05E08 Hardhome w/ Jay Davis
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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 8 of Season 5, Hardhome. They discuss the GOT multiverse, Ted Lasso, the power of belief, bad fathers, Invader Zim, Jon losing his sword, The Wall not being child-proofed and a white walker with a beard. Additionally, they agree the Hou…
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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 7 of Season 5, The Gift. They discuss modular units, The Ring movie, Jorah being desperate, ADR for babies, the kink mastermind and sarlacc pits. Additionally, Emily is doesn't know the definition of contrition and Kate wants the gods to have names. New episodes biweekly, the next episo…
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Ep. 47 - S05E06 Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 6 of Season 5, Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken. They discuss A ROOM FULL OF FACES, quoting yourself in your own paper, Myranda’s cleavage dress, The Witch movie, rulers have a short shelf life, and that Little Finger is an awful little rat man. Additionally, Emily questions where Varys is, Ka…
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This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 5 of Season 5, Kill the Boy. They discuss Logan Lucky, Brienne being intense, children as weapons, fake baby bundles, the too long blackout scene, the lack of therapy in Westeros and that Season 4 was the hottest season. Additionally, Emily is sick and sounds different, Kate thinks Tor…
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It's Eli's Holiday Special, We're All Just Living In It
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Welcome to the Third Annual Podcast Holiday Crossover Special! The podcast gang adds a new duo to the insanity of the holidays this year. We have Super Bracket Bros, Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, Game of Groans and The Wait for It Podcast all joining together to bring holiday cheer from the Super Bracket Bros Universe. This year, the gang deci…
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This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 4 of Season 5, Sons of the Harpy. They discuss if the GOT world is flat or round, Jaime looking hot again, dumpster fire moms, wrap dresses, fantasy racism, Muppet Treasure Island, spears going "boop", Owl House and the fakest looking snake ever. Additionally, Emily actually cries duri…
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This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 3 of Season 5, High Sparrow. They discuss Jacquen’s accent, Margaery being bitchy, Cersei converting, how Sansa dyed her hair, Ramsay’s murder girlfriends, hobo Jorah and My Cousin Vinny. Additionally, Emily attempts to understand Westeros religions, Kate admits to being an aggressive …
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Ep. 43 - S05E02 The House of Black and White w/ Jay Davis
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This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Jay Davis from Super Bracket Bros and Ultimate Sports Mashup to talk about Episode 2 of Season 5, The House of Black and White. They discuss "The Kevan Perspective", Sansa being frustrating, Brienne unravelling, self-care murders, Zelda puzzles, Cersei being bitchy, Mean Girls, Red Jacket J…
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House of the Dragon Episode 6 discussion - Spoilers!!!!!
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From Birth to death by Dragon fire, this episode is the best so far. With the largest time jump yet and recasting (technically they were cast first), House of the Dragon has stepped out of the shadow of Game of Thrones and has loudly and vehemently announced its presence to the world. While I do not give a blow-by-blow breakdown, I do discuss many …
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This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 1 of Season 5, The Wars to Come. They discuss Doctor Who Spoilers, spooky eye rocks, that harpies are dope, dragons being symbolic of control, Lancell having “CW face”, gingerbread, dude butts, and problematic blonde women. Additionally, Emily starts a new segment for this season, Kate…
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House of the Dragon Episode 4 review ***Spoilers***
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Being no strangers to controversy, HOTD has once again made us collectively cringe and salivate. The Targaryen fire burned and smoldered all over the small screen laying waste from the steps of a brothel to the throne room of the Red Keep. Aliance's were rekindled and broken, lies, scandal and controversy that will rock the very core of the Iron th…
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House of the Dragon Episode 3 Review ****SPOILERS LAY AHEAD*******
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Spoiler Warning**************** In the wake of the surprising and questionable exit of Miguel Sapochnik, and the sometimes-confusing time jumps, there was worry that the show may begin to fall off. This proved to be premature and quite honestly way off base. This episode not only sured up some holes in the current cannon, but it also wedged itself …
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"An event that came to be known only as 'the Doom' laid waste to the Valyrians, their capital city, and its surrounding lands. The peninsula itself was shattered, becoming what is now the Smoking Sea. Every dragon was thought to be lost... as were the Valyrians' spells, knowledge, and recorded history. Thus, the mighty empire collapsed." ―Viserys T…
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House of the Dragon Episode 1 review. ****SPOILERS AHEAD****
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SPOILER ALERT!!!! This week we have a visitor to the South Side. An Artist, Creator, and Game of Thrones fanatic, my companion for this episode, Lady Tiesha, hails from the heart of Flea Bottom and brings a unique understanding of George's world that will only add fuel to the fire of the Lord of Light. We breakdown the episode from front to back an…
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This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 10 of Season 4, The Children. They discuss shaky camera angles, Mulan the animated movie, Davos’ resting face, Hodor the sleeper agent, Jaime Lannister hotness, DeviantArt, everything Bran has lost, the Macarena and Emily’s one correct prediction from the previous episode. Additionally…
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I continue my look into the enigma that is Tyrion Lannister. Part spoiled rich kid, part massive underachiever, part lucky son of a gun. While Tyrion is a fan favorite and was written to garner a tremendous amount of sympathy, he for all accounts suffered from the fatal flaw of wanting to be liked by those "beneath" him. This serves him well someti…
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The House of The Dragon ** Spoilers** part 2
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***** SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT********* SPOILER ALERT********* Part 2 takes a deeper look into the plot of season 1. As the season of the Dragon grows nearer, it is imperative for me to discuss what will transpire. This season will be ripe with family drama, backstabbing, and dragons! Press play and hear you the major players are and who is…
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The House of The Dragon ** Spoilers** part 1
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***** SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT********* SPOILER ALERT********* Here, we take a look at the source materials for The House of the Dragon. While Georges books always differ from the product presented to us by HBO and the show runners. Fire and Blood, the in-history books, provide a vague outline to base the show on which could work in favor o…
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Highly important, rarely seen, and directly related to the victory of the living. Uncle Benjen should be celebrated as the hero of Winterfeld. It was amazing how he happened to be in the right place at the right time...every time...they needed him...like...magic? Were these just lucky instances or did he have a deeper knowledge of what was to come …
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Ep. 40 - S04E09 The Watchers on the Wall
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This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 9 of Season 4, The Watchers on the Wall. They discuss Air Bud, Jon doing nothing, OSHA violations, Sam's character development, Die Hard, Jon's father figure body count, Chekov's bow, spoilers for Midsommar, Styr's really weird walk, and rock climbing. Additionally, Emily wants to know…
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As more information on the planned sequel to Game of Thrones (Lets go with Snow for the time being) is being released, I'm pretty sure we are going to see this. Now the fun begins. Given the fact that Kit Harrington himself pitched this to HBO we can only imagine where the story may go. I spitball ideas off the top of my head an encourage you to st…
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Patron Episode 3 - Drowned God (public release)
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What is dead may never die. Since the Dawn Age, the Iron born have followed the Drowned God, who plucked fire from the sea, and made us to reave and sack, and carve our names in blood and song. But even the hardest of the Iron Born still bow their heads and praise the Drown God, Press play and pay the iron price. ��Contact:��� Email: southsideweste…
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Patron Episode 2 - The Great Stallion (public release)
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Patron Episode 2 travels across the narrow sea to vast plains that are home to the Dothraki. The violent and feared horde strikes terror in the hearts and minds of all that are in their reach and beyond. Known as godless savages, one would be surprised to learn they have a belief system that while rudimentary, it is complex in its own way and deser…
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House of the Dragon/ Return of the King - Let's talk about these!
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intro into the House of the Dragon series, NO SPOILERS. Let's talk about what to expect as well as how this may connect to the recently announce sequel to Game of Thrones starring Jon Snow. Just a talk between old friends. ��Contact:��� Email: southsidewesteros@gmail.com �Website: Home | South Side Westeros �IG: Southsidewesteros (@southsidewestero…
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Patron only Episode 1 - The Many-Faced God (Public Release)
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Enjoy this Patron Only episode on The Many-faced God. while this is a short episode, i do give you and insight into what motivates and empowers its followers to do some unspeakable acts in its name. press play and know the one true God. ��Contact:��� Email: southsidewesteros@gmail.com �Website: Home | South Side Westeros �IG: Southsidewesteros (@so…
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Ep. 39 - S04E08 The Mountain and the Viper
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This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 8 of Season 4, The Mountain and the Viper. They discuss Emily's Matron of Honor speech, Missandei's emotions, college dorm posters, the Murder Gate, chaotic camerawork, Theon's script, Fleetwood Mac, too many armies and a nostalgia for flaying. Additionally, Emily reminisces about seas…
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Best Of the Worst Part 3 : The Mad Queen Chapter 2
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Chapter 2 picks up where we left off as The Mad Queen tries to keep her fragile hold over Kings Landing in the face of direct rebellion against the legitimacy of her children's rights to the Iron throne. While she is painted as the wicked witch of the south, she is not Soley responsible for the creature that would become Joffrey. I am not defending…
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The Best of the Worst Part 3 - The Mad Queen Part 1
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The best of the worst series lands in the throne room of Kings Landing. through the darkness you see to piercing eyes staring at you from behind a glass of wine. The scowl is filled with evil intent and unresolved trauma. Mad may be misleading as we are referencing the smoldering anger behind the actions of Cersei Lannister and not her mental wellb…
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In the wake of the Johnny Depp & Amber Heard trial I felt the need to explore another trial with similar if not greater implications and ramifications for both parties. While Shae never defiled Tyrion's Pillow, she did however commit grievous perjury that sentenced someone she claimed to love to death. All for the crime of stating the truth about h…
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Ser Barristan Selmy was a knight who served in the Kingsguard with distinction for over forty years. Nicknamed Barristan the Bold, he was considered by many to be one of the best swordsmen and most honorable men in all the Seven Kingdoms. However, the end of his life was a search for redemption, attempting to right wrongs, make up for failures and …
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Ep. 38 - S04E07 Mockingbird w/ Andrew Kimball
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This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Andrew Kimball from Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers podcast to talk about Episode 7 of Season 4, Mockingbird. They discuss unnaturally large Ghost, nobody wanting to be Jon Snow's dad, The Emperor's New Groove, a very crunchy map, Brienne being a good boss, House of Cards, symbolism and a…
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We ask the congregation to open your GOT bibles and turn to The Book of Snow. In this book I will preach to you tales of a great man who accomplished many things and save innumerable lives while giving his own in the name of good. Brothers and sisters, the man I speak about is Jon Snow. And while many of you uplift this man, rightfully so, you may …
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This is Taboo. I am going to attempt to present a case to the court of public opinion. While I realize the level of ambition is astounding and the mere fact that the fever is so high to this day stacks the deck against me. This, however, does not deter the Master of Whispers and I will prove to the court that the final season was not as bad as one …
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There will be a delay in May's episode, but will return later this month and pick back up with our monthly episodes. New episodes every second Tuesday of the month. Music is by Simon Daum. Emily's Instagram - @koballabateman Kate’s Instagram - @ophelia5wims Website - www.gameofgroanspod.com Email - gameofgroanspod@gmail.com Instagram - @gameofgroan…
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Today we join the Brotherhood without Banners as they stalk the countryside robbing from the rich and giving to the poor. The Brotherhood in the books goes waaay deeper and has some Suprise members but today we focus on their characters in the show. They were mostly revered but hated in other fronts but are key figures who saved Westeros with their…
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The Best of the Worst Part 2 : The Boltons
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Part 2 of our Best of the Worst series finds us still in the frozen north, strapped to wooden planks. As we scream for mercy, the lord of the Dreadfort, Roose Bolton stares at us with cold, calculating eyes. He tortures us with soft words and evil intent, we beg for him to flay us just to end the ordeal. While Ramsey was one of the most hated on th…
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The Best of the Worst Part 1: Catelyn Stark She-Wolf
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This episode has been heavily requested and debated. I have made many claims about Catelyn Stark and why I feel she is a horrible character who directly created the situations that destroyed her family and brought them to the brink of extinction. She never truly loved her husband and because of this could not truly love his children. She wanted pow…
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In this episode we introduce the true Master of Whispers Lord Varys. He was the orchestrator of most of the moves made in the Game of Thrones and the primary antagonist against the ambitions of Little Finger. I will show that he actually wanted what he felt was best for the realm. He had long site and envisioned a democratic future where the people…
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Ep. 37 - S04E06 The Laws of Gods and Men w/ Nav
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This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by returning guest Nav from A Song of Ice and Fire Symposium to talk about Episode 6 of Season 4, The Laws of Gods and Men. They discuss murder holes, adultery being a punchline, Oregon Trail, double grandfathers, JUSTICE, angsty bad boy dragons, Cersei's hair and The Princess Diaries. Additio…
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Today we chat about the Imp, Tyrion Lannister! While he was an integral part of the Game of Thrones, he was a massive underachiever, and his primary motivation was to get those he viewed as "beneath" him to reverie him and make him feel important. While he had the potential to rise to the top and could have been the Lannister to take the reins over…
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Join me at the gates of Riverrun as we meet Walder Frey, a retched man and possibly the worst host of all time. The murderer of Rob and Cat stark and the betrayer of the North. He has done many things to be considered one of the most hated characters on the show, but I feel he may be judged harshly based on the facts. While I will not be starting a…
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Daenerys Targaryen - Good vs. Evil Part 2 - Which side did the coin land.
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The long-awaited Part 2 of our expose into Daenerys Targaryen. We pick up in season 2 during a particularly rough patch in her story and again, we show he many missteps on the road to the iron throne. We also may tear away the implied innocence that is often force fed to the viewer and some poor writing that set her on the path of failure. Contact:…
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Today we Detail the journey of everyone's favorite cutthroat Ser Bronn of The Blackwater. Never has a sell sword been so entertaining and enlightening at the same time. He bears witness to major events of the show, and some would say, his influenced guided the events throughout the series. He manages to elevate his station far beyond where he shoul…
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We travel past the wall to the most northern point of Westeros and forensically investigate the mystery known as the Night King. Who was he? What did he want? Why was this plot hole so egregious?? I contend that this character’s motivation was available on screen the entire time but missed by the majority of viewers due to the misleading plot prese…
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This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 5 of Season 4, First of His Name. They discuss Sansa's cloak hood, Daenerys indoors, Arya's list, Jojen-vision, Wordle, immature children, Cersei acting normal, and Kate's wedding registry. Additionally, Emily is mad Little Finger is so smooth, Kate expresses hope that they actually bu…
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