The Westerosi Primer - A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast

In this episode, Liz discusses The Grand Northern Conspiracy. What exactly is it about? It's a plot to overthrow the Boltons! There's plenty of material in the novels not included in Game of Thrones! Find out what got cut out! Check out the episode and head over to the website to share your opinions about this and other episodes of the podcast!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of many characters from the novels not included in Game of Thrones is Young Griff. But who is he? Why do readers care about this character? Why does this teenager believe he has a claim to the Iron Throne?! Check out this week's to get the answers!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gold shall be their crowns and gold their shrouds. And when your tears have drowned you, the valonqar shall wrap his hands about your pale white throat and choke the life from you. These are the words that have haunted Cersei Lannister since she was a child. But who is the Valonqar? Listen to this episode as Liz discusses who may be the the one who will choke the life from Cersei Lannister!If you want to listen to this episode without ad insertions, just head over to Patreon! Also sign up to the newsletter and checkout more about this podcast at https://www.thewesterosiprimer.com!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Liz discusses fan theories about The Prince Who Was Promised! What is this prophecy about? Is this "Prince" connected to Azor Ahai? Who could possibly be the Prince Who was Promised? Whether you think it's Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, or someone else, take a listen!. Leave a comment on the dedicated episode page on TheWesterosiprimer.com and share your thoughts on the matter!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Liz introduces a new season of Westerosi Primer focused on long-debated book reader theories. Beware there will be spoilers for A Song of Ice and Fire novels and HBO adaptations. There are announcements about the website, newsletter, and a Patreon with ad-free episodes, and Discord access.The episode explains the “R+L=J” theory—that Jon Snow’s parents are Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark. The episode starts by first reviewing alternative proposed mothers (the fisherman’s daughter, Wylla, and Ashara Dayne) and why each raises logistical or narrative problems.Liz then outlines book-based clues for each possible mother before coming to her conclusion and that of many book readers. She also explores the potential implications about Jon Snow's probable parentage.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this season finale episode (of the podcast AND House of the Dragon!), Liz does a reaction over the season's storylines. We have brothers (Aemond and Aegon) with an overdue conversation. Helaena makes a choice. Rhaenyra decides what type of queen is. Daemon gets to be on the battlefield again with the long waited battle of Tumbleton. Who were the winners and losers of this episode? Tune and check out the episode! See you for Season 5!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Liz discusses House of the Dragon 3x07 titled "Dragon in Winter." As the season has just one episode left, there's a lot more set up. Aemond has a mind trip just like his uncle Daemon the previous season. Alys Rivers weaves her web on him. Alicent apparently just does whatever Rhaenyra tells her and she has given up on most of her children. Helaena has some interesting dreams, but does it mean. We get a sort of resolution with Rhaena's storyline. Ormund continues his plots with an unexpected ally appearing at the very end. Check out the website to share your thoughts of this episode!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's episode, Liz discusses and opines House of the Dragon Episode 3x06 titled "Faceless Men." In an episode where a notable character dies and the cyvasse pieces move on the board once again, will we finally get a battle next episode or will the writing team let us down? There were some highs and lows in this episode. As always check out the website to find out how you can share your thoughts about the tv show and this podcast episode. Sign up to the newsletter!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's episode, Liz discusses the various storylines in House of the Dragon titled "Unbowed and Unbent." This time she talks about the relationships of the Green faction Targaryens with each other and their mother, Alicent. She talks about Criston Cole's fixation on dying in battle to make something meaningful of his life. She also discusses the current position Rhaenyra and her supporters are in as tensions continue to rise. Be sure to check out thewesterosiprimer.com to leave a comment, check out past episodes and get updates!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Liz reviews House of the Dragon’s episode “Tumbleton.”She notes it contains more significant plot movement and setup. She discusses Ormund Hightower’s unusual dynamic with Daeron and the show’s claim that Alicent gave up Daeron to be raised in Oldtown. She questions Ormund’s apparent push to elevate Daeron as a Hightower-backed king.She covers Criston Cole and Gwayne arriving at Harrenhal searching for Aemond and Alys Rivers’ apparent scheming.Liz finds Aegon’s travel storyline unexpectedly interesting as it exposes him to common life but doubts it will reform him. She critiques Daemon’s Sheepstealer-related plot and strongly dislikes the writing for Rhaena.Finally, she summarizes Rhaenyra’s challenges in King’s Landing, Alicent’s scene, Helaena’s new pregnancy (not in the book), and hopes for upcoming battles including Tumbleton and possibly the Butcher’s Ball.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy