HOTD - "Rhaenyra the Cruel" 202

Steve and Anthony discuss Criston Cole's character. Then Prof. Valerie Garver and Anthony discuss the tapestry. https://www.bayeuxmuseum.com/en/the-bayeux-tapestry/ https://www.ulstermuseum.org/stories/game-thrones-tapestry   Double Dragon is a House of the Dragon podcast. It features a stand-up comic and the author of two books on Game of Thrones. It also features university professors who specialize in medieval history and literature.   Intro music by Tobias Sjögreen, check out his band's webpage: Heiko.   Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  [email protected]  | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will the Season Finale hold? Steve and Anthony voice our appreciation for the Red Sowing and look forward to the finale.   Double Dragon is a House of the Dragon podcast. It features a stand-up comic and the author of two books on Game of Thrones. It also features university professors who specialize in medieval history and literature.   Intro music by Tobias Sjögreen, check out his band's webpage: Heiko.   Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  [email protected]  | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is ominous music playing over the Rhaenyra-Mysaria kiss? Double Dragon is a House of the Dragon podcast. It features a stand-up comic and the author of two books on Game of Thrones. It also features university professors who specialize in medieval history and literature. Intro music by Tobias Sjögreen, check out his band's webpage: Heiko. Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  [email protected]  | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pádraig MacCarron stops by to discuss what HOTD has taught us about the Old Gods and Winterfell tradition. Then Steve discusses burning off his nipple (and growing it back).   Intro music by Tobias Sjögreen, check out his band's webpage: Heiko.   Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  [email protected]  | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve and Anthony talk about Larys Strong's tricky ways, the big Rook's Rest Battle, and Anthony's love of Dunk and Egg.Steve and Anthony talk about Larys Strong's tricky ways, the big Rook's Rest Battle, and Anthony's love of Dunk and Egg.   Intro music by Tobias Sjögreen, check out his band's webpage: Heiko.   Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  [email protected]  | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The inventor of GoT languages, and co-screenwriter for this episode discusses Aegon's High Valyrian. We also talk about the ethics of war with a medievalist and a philosopher of ethics. My thanks to David J. Peterson, Thomas Leek, and Jason Eberl.   Double Dragon is a House of the Dragon podcast. It features a stand-up comic and the author of two books on Game of Thrones. It also features university professors who specialize in medieval history and literature. Intro music by Tobias Sjögreen, check out his band's webpage: Heiko. Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  [email protected]  | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve and Anthony discuss (in brief) the new kingsguard, Hightower snobbery, and Rhaenys's overall virtue. Then we review the film Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  [email protected]  | Discord | Reddit | Forums Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Otto good at his job? Is Daemon faithful to Rhaenyra's queenship? Is Steve a competent fantasy competitor? Anthony issues an apology to Ray and talks fashion with Dr. Grant Gearhart.   Double Dragon is a House of the Dragon podcast. It features a stand-up comic and the author of two books on Game of Thrones. It also features university professors who specialize in medieval history and literature.   Intro music by Tobias Sjögreen, check out his band's webpage: Heiko.   Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  [email protected]  | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new season is here with a better title sequence and a few intriguing new commoners. Anthony, Steve, Val, Ray, and Jeff discuss. Intro music by Tobias Sjögreen, check out his band's webpage: Heiko. Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  [email protected]  | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve (comic) and Anthony (academic) rewatch the s1 finale and look forward to s2. Anthony's HOTD fantasy league discusses key characters for s2. Steve selects his fantasy team. Intro music by Tobias Sjögreen, check out his band's webpage: Heiko. Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  [email protected]  | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us:  Instagram | LeDonneBooks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices