Radio Westeros E102 - Hidden Identities

It’s the conclusion of our deep dive into Robert’s Rebellion! We cover everything that happened after the infamous sack of King’s Landing, including the siege at Storm’s End, events at the Tower of Joy, Starfall, Dragonstone, and much more! Support us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin our series on Daenerys with her story in A Game of Thrones. Follow Dany's rollercoaster of an empowerment arc with us as she goes from timid exiled princess, sold to the horse lord Khal Drogo by her own brother, to Khaleesi, to bereaved widow and finally, Mother of Dragons. Support us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our deep dive into the war known as Robert’s Rebellion or The War of the Usurper, depending on where you sit. Following on from our analysis of the YOTFS we look at all the events that instigated the conflict, its early days, and its defining battles, right up through the fall of King’s Landing, with the forthcoming part two covering all that came after the infamous sack of the Targaryen capital. Support us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hidden identities in Westeros aren't just an overused fandom trope - they're an important part of the story George is telling. We explore how and why the theme is used throughout the saga and perhaps more importantly - we dive deep into four hidden identity theories, suggesting secret identities for Lem Lemoncloak, Melisandre, and Quaithe plus an all new one you haven't heard before! Support us on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin our coverage of the Blackfyre Rebellions with a look at the state of the realm in the decades before Daemon Blackfyre rebelled against his half brother Daeron, his backstory, Daeron's reign, who was involved in the rebellion and why, and the events as we know them leading up to the Redgrass Field, and its aftermath. Support us on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our one hundredth episode, it's an epic journey into the chosen one prophecies of ASOIAF. Join us as we break down all the details of the prince that was promised and Azor Ahai Reborn, including a close look at all the possible candidates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this livestream we welcomed longtime friend BWord from Kissed By Fire podcast to talk about one of her favorite chapters in ASoIaF - Melisandre in ADwD. Support us on patreon! Find Kissed By Fire here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We present our look at the Year of the False Spring — the Tourney of Harrenhal, the Mad King, the Knight of the Laughing Tree, the moment when all the smiles died and MORE! Join us for an extensive and far reaching analysis of the year the wheels fell off the Targaryen dynasty, a year that provides the narrative foundation for ASOIAF. Support us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our look at Quentyn Martell includes a sections on his and his family's histories, and a deep dive into his arc in ADwD, as well as an analysis of what his tragic death will mean for his family and for Daenerys Targaryen. Support us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this livestream we welcomed Tanya from A Thousand Eyes and One podcast back to RW! We talk about one of her favorite chapters in ASoIaF - Catelyn VI of ASoS, in which Cat and Robb travel to the Twins for a wedding. Anyone have that uh-oh feeling? Support us on patreon!A Thousand Eyes and One: https://thousandeyespodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.