Best George Thirteen Podcasts (2024)

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Chapter Twenty-One - The Queenmaker - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:13:06

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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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Chapter Twenty - Brienne 4 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:04:50

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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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Chapter Nineteen - The Drowned Man - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:01:46

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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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Chapter Eighteen - The Iron Captain - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:02:59

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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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Chapter Seventeen - Cersei 4 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:11:56

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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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Chapter Sixteen - Jaime 2 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:09:33

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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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Chapter Fifteen - Samwell 2 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:06:06

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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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Chapter Fourteen - Brienne 3 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:00:24

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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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Chapter Thirteen - The Soiled Knight - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:11:09

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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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Chapter Twelve - Cersei 3 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:10:39

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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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Chapter Eleven - The Kraken's Daughter - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 57:44

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Send us a Text Message. Asha tries to bring her mother’s family to her aid in gaining the Seastone Chair. But she hadn’t heard of her uncle Aeron’s call to a Kingsmoot. She thinks she can win by force of reason, but her family think that uncle Euron’s wealth and magic might prevail. Mackelly and Simon rattle Nagga’s bones. Chapter Review Asha Greyj…

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Chapter Ten - Sansa 1 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 57:06

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Send us a Text Message. Sansa considers the two sides of Petyr Baelish’s character. She witnesses Marillion falsely implicating himself in the murder of Lysa Arryn, and Nestor Royce being wooed by Baelish. Simon and Mackelly wonder if these life-lessons are standing her in good stead. Chapter Review: Sansa is being kept awake by Marillion’s singing…

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Chapter Nine - Brienne 2 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 51:31

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Send us a Text Message. Brienne continues to search for Sansa Stark. None of her leads pan out in Duskendale. But not all is lost, she gets a fancy sigil on her shield. She considers Sansa’s possible alternative locations and gets awfully close to the truth. She discovers that a familiar face (to us) is following her. Simon and Jenny wish Brienne w…

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Chapter Eight - Jaime 1 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:07:48

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Send us a Text Message. Jaime might’ve bitten off more than he can chew with standing vigil over his father for seven days and nights. While battling sleep, he recalls his last conversation with Rhaegar Targaryen as well as his recent one with the chief undergaoler. He’s visited by Cersei and again rejects her plea to be Hand of the King. Finally, …

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Chapter Seven - Cersei 2 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:12:11

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Send us a Text Message. Busy day for Queen Cersei. She fends off mourners expressing regret and vying for her favor and works to keep the Tyrells off the Small Council. She bonds with Qyburn before finally having a highly contentious dinner with her uncle. Mackelly and Simon are in shock that Kevan went there. Chapter Review: Queen Cersei Lannister…

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Chapter Six - Arya 1 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 54:43

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Send us a Text Message. Arya arrives in Braavos. Inside the temple of the Many-Faced God, she meets a man who isn’t fooled by her aliases. He tests her on her fear of death, and she passes with flying colors. She hopes to feed a hunger, but it’s not for food. Mackelly and Simon wonder what it is she’s hungry for. Chapter Review: Arya Stark, or “Sal…

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Chapter Five - Samwell 1 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:07:18

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Send us a Text Message. Lord Commander Jon Snow sends Sam to Oldtown to earn his maester’s chain. Gilly, her baby, and maester Aemon are to go with him. Simon and Mackelly dream of a warmer future. Chapter Review: Samwell is scouring the Castle Black libraries for information on the Others. Pickings are surprisingly slim. He’s tired and hungry so h…

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Chapter Four - Brienne 1 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 58:15

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Send us a Text Message. Brienne begins her wild goose chase in the hunt for Sansa Stark. She meets some unusual travelers on the road and makes some unexpected travel companions, on her way to Duskendale. She also learns that she’s not the only one looking for the Stark girl. Simon and Mackelly worry about saddle sores. Chapter Review: Armed with O…

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Chapter Three - Cersei 1 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:01:09

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Send us a Text Message. Cersei is awakened to the news that her father is dead. She can hardly believe it, but is not exactly broken up about it. At least her little brother is locked up and will be a head short by this evening. Ah, about that: he’s escaped. Mackelly and Simon spot many of Cersei’s character flaws, while ignoring their own. Chapter…

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Chapter Two - The Captain of Guards - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:02:18

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Send us a Text Message. Areo Hotah observes as Prince Doran Martell is visited by three Sand Snakes, each with a plan to seek revenge for their father Oberyn’s murder. The prince hears each niece out but makes no commitments. Doran does commit to sending Areo to round up all the Sand Snakes and confine them in the palace indefinitely. Simon and Mac…

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Chapter One - The Prophet - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 59:45

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Send us a Text Message. Aeron “Damphair” Greyjoy, learns of his eldest brother Balon’s death and their brother Euron’s claiming the Sea Stone Chair. He is not happy with that outcome and calls for a kingsmoot to decide the next king. Simon and Mackelly consider the options. Chapter Review: Aeron Greyjoy is drowning men in the sea (to bring them bac…

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Prologue - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 56:51

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Send us a Text Message. The Citadel novice Pate and his fellow maester-hopeful friends discuss the existence of dragons, while Pate dreams of winning the love of Rosey the tavern girl. Later, Pate sells a stolen key to the Citadel to a man known as “the alchemist.” When the transaction is complete, Pate becomes suddenly dizzy and collapses. Mackell…

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Epilogue - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:07:45

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Send us a Text Message. Merrett Frey is lured to a ransom payment by the Brotherhood without Banners. They have his great nephew Petyr Pimple. Upon arrival he learns that his kinsman is dead, and that he’ll be joining him because Catelyn Stark points the finger at him for his involvement in the Red Wedding. Simon and Mackelly are almost as speechle…

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Chapter Eighty - Sansa 7 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:08:47

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Send us a Text Message. Sansa builds a snow-castle, and squabbles with Robert Arryn. Petyr Baelish kisses her against her will. Lysa confronts Sansa about trying to steal Littlefinger from her and threatens to push her out of the Moon Door. Baelish intervenes and pushes Lysa out instead. Simon and Mackelly try to pick up the pieces (not of Lysa, th…

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Chapter Seventy-Nine - Jon 12 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:04:26

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Send us a Text Message. Jon decides that he will accept Stannis’ offer and become Lord of Winterfell. But at that moment Ghost returns, reminding him of his belief in the old gods and his outsider status to the Starks. He joins his brothers for the vote for the new Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch and is surprised as anyone when he wins. Mackell…

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Chapter Seventy-Eight - Samwell 5 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:01:04

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Send us a Text Message. Sam and the men vying for Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch attend an audience with King Stannis. Stannis wants a Lord Commander chosen tonight. Sam hatches a plan to consolidate the votes between the leading contenders. Both men agree a new candidate might suffice. Sam knows just the guy. Simon and Mackelly pick up what h…

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Chapter Seventy-Seven - Tyrion 11 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:08:12

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Send us a Text Message. Tyrion is rescued from his cell by Jaime, but learns the awful truth of Jaime’s previous betrayal. Tyrion, in turn, tells Jaime he killed Joffrey. The two part ways acrimoniously. On his way to freedom, Tyrion stops to visit his father. He finds a familiar face waiting in Tywin’s bed and Tywin in the privy. Tyrion deals with…

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Outtakes from The Ghosts of Harrenhal - 2023 16:32

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Send us a Text Message. Please enjoy some outtakes, miscues, and general mayhem that we suffered through and saved just for your listening pleasure. Thank you all for being part of this journey. Support the Show. Support us: Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free…

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Chapter Seventy-Six - Jon 11 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:08:14

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Send us a Text Message. Jon is summoned by King Stannis. The king offers Jon his dream come true; the title of Lord Stark of Winterfell. Stannis also plans to let the wildlings through the Wall, if they bend the knee. Jon agrees with the wildling plan but needs time to think about being legitimized and made lord of Winterfell. Simon and Mackelly co…

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Chapter Seventy-Five - Samwell 4 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:04:00

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Send us a Text Message. Sam and Gilly have made to Castle Black. Gilly has taken on a second baby to feed. Sam has a crafty idea to ensure Gilly and son are cared for. Janos Slynt is making waves in the vote for Lord Commander. Mackelly and Simon consider voter fraud to keep Slynt out of the top spot. Chapter Review: Samwell Tarly, Gilly, and Gilly…

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Chapter Seventy-Four - Arya 13 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 59:32

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Send us a Text Message. Arya and the Hound return to the Inn at the Crossroads, where they meet some of the Mountain’s men. Trouble ensues, leaving three dead and the Hound mortally wounded. Arya refuses him mercy and leaves him to die. Finally, she uses her mysterious iron coin to earn her passage out of Westeros. Simon and Mackelly wish Arya a bo…

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Chapter Seventy-Three - Jon 10 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:04:43

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Send us a Text Message. Jon gets a reprieve from the ice cell and noose that Thorne and Slynt had promised. Hooray! It's so he can go on a suicide mission to assassinate Mance Rayder. Boo! But at the last second redemption comes from an unlikely source. Simon and Mackelly consider the new power structures at the Wall. Chapter Review: Jon is lowered…

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Chapter Seventy-Two - Jaime 9 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:11:24

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Send us a Text Message. Jaime has a curious goodbye with Arya Stark. He refuses to leave the Kingsguard, despite a strong push from his family. He resists an advance from his sister, which results in a heated argument between the two. Finally, he gives Brienne a jaw-dropping gift and then tasks her with a surprising mission in return. Simon and Mac…

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Chapter Seventy-One - Daenerys 6 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:00:23

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Send us a Text Message. Daenerys has taken Meereen, but Astapor and Yunkai are backsliding. She forgives Barristan Selmy for his failures to protect her family, but banishes Jorah Mormont from her sight. She’ll stay in Meereen and rule. Mackelly and Simon settle in to watch some dragons grow. Chapter Review: Daenerys Targaryen surveys Meereen from …

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Chapter Seventy - Tyrion 10 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:09:09

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Send us a Text Message. Tyrion’s is betrayed by Shae and demands a trial by combat. Oberyn Martell steps up and defeats the Mountain, but then lets his guard down and the Mountain crushes his head, and Tyrion’s hopes. Simon and Mackelly rue the day. Chapter Review: Tyrion Lannister weighs the offer of Oberyn Martell, but for now allows the trial to…

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Chapter Sixty-Nine - Jon 9 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:03:06

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Send us a Text Message. Still no rest for the wicked. Jon and his Black Brothers continue to repel the wildlings. But reinforcements on this side of the Wall spell bad news for Jon. Simon and Mackelly share their fears. Chapter Review: Morale is running low for Jon Snow and his Night’s Watch brothers, as they defend the gate against the wildlings. …

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Chapter Sixty-Eight - Sansa 6 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:14:39

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Send us a Text Message. Sansa discovers that Littlefinger’s “you’re sailing home” comment is not exactly what she was expecting. She finds herself in a run-down tower on a rocky coast. She gets a new name, attends a wedding, narrowly avoids sexual assault, and has a reunion with a family member. Mackelly and Simon hold their breath, hoping for no d…

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Chapter Sixty-Seven - Jamie 8 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:14:34

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Send us a Text Message. Jaime reminisces about the bygone glory days of the Kingsguard. He turns his attention to righting the wrongs of the current White Swords. He goes man-by-man through his sworn brothers, calling them out on the issues he has with them. Lastly, he has a heart-to-heart with Loras about his claim that Brienne killed Renly. Jenny…

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Chapter Sixty-Six - Tyrion 9 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:11:11

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Send us a Text Message. Tyrion stands trial for the murder of the king. The prosecution has no end of witnesses, while Tyrion has none. But at the 11th hour a glimmer of hope appears. Mackelly and Simon weigh the scales of justice. Chapter Review: Tyrion Lannister languishes for days in a Red Keep tower cell. He’s well-treated and fed as befits his…

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Chapter Sixty-Five - Arya 12 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 59:59

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Send us a Text Message. Arya continues to plot the Hound’s death but never goes through with it. She has a wolf dream that convinces her that her mother is dead. The Hound changes the target of his plan to ransom Arya. Then changes the target again. Arya has a third family member in mind to deliver her to. Simon and Mackelly hope Arya is getting re…

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Chapter Sixty-Four - Jon 8 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:01:09

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Send us a Text Message. No rest for the wicked. Jon and his black brothers mount the Wall to defend it from the thousands of wildlings of Mance’s army. It’s a long night. Simon and Mackelly flex their tired bow-fingers. Chapter Review: Jon Snow’s dream of walking in the Winterfell crypts is disrupted by two horn blasts. Wildlings are approaching. J…

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Chapter Sixty-Three - Davos 6 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:08:47

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Send us a Text Message. Davos, with the aid of several co-conspirators, returns to his smuggling ways. When he comes clean to King Stannis and Melisandre they are really angry. Stannis prepares to take more than just a few fingers from Davos. However, Davos has what he hopes is an ace up his sleeve. Mackelly and Simon sure hope Davos knows what he’…

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Chapter Sixty-Two - Jaime 7 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:17:51

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Send us a Text Message. Jaime and Brienne arrive in King’s Landing. They’ve learned that bad news awaits them. Brienne is immediately imprisoned, while Jaime gets into it with his father and his sister. Simon and Mackelly hope for a bit more love and a lot less, respectively. Chapter Review: Jaime Lannister arrives in King’s Landing with Brienne, Q…

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Chapter Sixty-One - Sansa 5 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:05:29

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Send us a Text Message. Sansa flees the scene of the crime with Ser Dontos. After a scary climb she’s rowed to deliverance - which turns out to come with a familiar (although not totally friendly) face. Simon and Mackelly consider her future. Chapter Review: Sansa Stark races to the Godswood where she has hidden a change of clothes. When she takes …

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Chapter Sixty - Tyrion 8 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:15:53

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Send us a Text Message. Tyrion and Sansa attend the wedding of King Joffrey and Margaery Tyrell. Afterward, they discuss leaving town in the near future. However, things get interesting at the wedding feast culminating in a dead king, Sansa missing, and Tyrion accused of murder. Simon and Mackelly wonder if they can get their gift back. Chapter Rev…

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Chapter Fifty-Nine - Sansa 4 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:08:24

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Send us a Text Message. Sansa attends the breakfast feast before the royal wedding. King Joffrey isn’t a fan of hers and Tyrion's gift but he does love Tywin’s. He uses the latter to destroy the former, then insists the couple give him a new gift. Tyrion picks up on something in Joff’s behavior that gets his senses tingling. Mackelly and Simon worr…

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Chapter Fifty-Eight - Tyrion 7 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:13:40

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Send us a Text Message. Tyrion leaves his marital bed with Sansa for a late-night rendezvous with Shae. He ponders all that vexes him, including his icy cold marriage and his issues with his fellow Small Council members. Finally, he considers his future with Shae and comes to a tough decision. Simon and Mackelly grow tired of buying wedding gifts. …

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Chapter Fifty-Seven - Daenerys 5 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:17:30

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Send us a Text Message. Daenerys and her host reach the walls of Meereen. She picks a champion to face the city’s hero in man-to-man combat. She meets an old foe and is saved by an unlikely defender. Finally, she discovers two huge secrets and reels from the shocking truth. Mackelly and Simon thank the Seven it’s not them who deceived her. Chapter …

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Chapter Fifty-Six - Bran 4 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:02:04

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Send us a Text Message. Bran and friends make it to the Nightfort. The problem is, they’ve got no way past the Wall. In the night, a huge black monster emerges from a well. It turns out to be Sam, who has the means they need to cross the Wall. Coldhands will be waiting for them on the other side. Simon and Mackelly grab their mittens. Chapter Revie…

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Chapter Fifty-Five - Jon 7 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) 1:04:03

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Send us a Text Message. Jon and his Night’s Watch brothers prepare Castle Black for battle. The wildlings overwhelm the Black Brothers with their superior numbers. However, the Night’s Watch set a trap and the wildlings run right into it. After the fighting ends, Jon finds Ygritte. She’s in bad shape. Simon and Mackelly remove their helms in respec…

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