105 - The Wolf and the Lion

Medievalist Jana Matthews explains Robb's peace terms (they suck) and historian Iain MacInnes explains hostage taking. Anthony and Iain also share their favorite scenes from House of the Dragon. Theme...

12 Jan 202352min

Professor Andrew Howe joins Anthony to discuss the new Jon Snow sequel and Jon's first POV chapter in ACOK. Then Anthony's friend Melanie joins the podcast to challenge his three rules about dragon ma...

5 Jan 20231h 23min

It's Cristes Mæsse in the Court of King Arthur! Anthony and Carol Parish Jamison cover David Lowery's 2021 gem: "The Green Knight." This film explores the intricacies of gift-giving, knighthood, and d...

29 Des 20221h 6min

Dr. Valerie Garver (NIU) explains Arya's advantages and disadvantages as she travels north and talks a bit about wolf lore. Then Dr. Iain MacInnis (UHI) helps Anthony explore the origins of dragon lor...

22 Des 20221h 11min

Arthur Njamfa returns to discuss Bran's claustrophobic childhood, the magical properties of the comet, and Naruto-inspired sprinting. Then Anthony provides his official season one review of House of t...

15 Des 202251min

Is Varys really for the realm? Was Shae a spy from the beginning? Pádraig MacCarron returns to discuss Tyrion's first POV in A Clash of Kings. Then Arthur Njamfa challenges Maester Anthony's leal serv...

8 Des 20221h 25min

Sansa is now a pup alone, surrounded by lions. Joffrey is a monster and Cersei rules in his name. Will Ned's daughter be savvy enough to recognize the Hound and Tyrion as allies? Jan Doolittle Wilson ...

1 Des 20221h 22min

The Arya roadshow begins! Author Stephanie Hammer joins the program to talk about Arya's development in A Clash of Kings. Then Anthony and Steve talk about the rules of dragon magic. Check out Pretend...

24 Nov 20221h 12min