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Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Valyrian Wars of Expansion w/ Jamie Redfern
A comparison of ancient world warfare, slavery, oligarchies, tyrannies, Rome vs. Valyria, war elephants(!) and much more, with guest Jamie Redfern.
Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Valyrian Wars of Expansion w/ Jamie Redfern (livestream)
This Sunday at 3 pm eastern, we are joined by guest Jamie Redfern of the History Of: podcast to discuss the Valyrian Wars of Expansion! Aziz is a big fan of that show, so check him out ahead of Sunday's show to get familiar with his work.
Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - The Freehold of Valyria
with the excellent JoeMagician joining us, we discuss the early days of Valyria. The look, government, worship, their natural resources including volcanos, dragons and a myriad of fun blood and fire influenced topics.
Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - The Freehold of Valyria (livestream)
Join us and guest JoeMagician at our usual time of 3 pm eastern, Sunday, for a discussion of the Freehold of Valyria!How many times is Valyria brought up in the main series, in Fire & Blood, and in TWOIAF? You'll have to tune in to find out!
The Winds of Winter Project - Tyrion II
The latest full audio production! Dragons, horns, horses, ships, trebuchets, and voice acting. This is the kind of pure gold Lannisters dream of.Narrator: Alt Shift XTyrion: Jack NoblePenny: Nina Friel (goodqueenaly)Shae: Guinevere Greenstones“To horse” Yeller & Gorzhak’s Messenger: Leor Melni...
Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - The Long Night
Legends and stories from Westeros and Essos, and real world history on the Little Ice Age. Given a topic without answers, we'll try to nail down the best questions.
Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - The Long Night (livestream)
After a week off, we are back to talk about The Long Night at our usual time of 3 pm eastern on Sunday. Other topics include ice spiders and legends of the Wall - tales like Symeon Star-Eyes, 79 Sentinels, Brave Danny Flint, Mad Axe, and The Thing in the Night. Do you have a favorite Northern legend...
February '22 Update Post
- There is no livestream this Sunday the 20th, we'll return as per normal the following Sunday the 27th with the Long Night- March 6th is scheduled as for Joe Magician and Valyria - After that, it'll be History Podcaster Jamie Redfern for March 13th's livestream. Since he's an expert...
Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - The Rage of Heroes
A look at how the different regions view their various founding figures, and the patterns and comparisons within. Especially Garth Greenhand, Lann the Clever, the Grey King and Durran Godsgrief, but also houses with stories that don't center on a person, like House Dayne or House Dondarrion.
Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - The Rage of Heroes (livestream)
I think there's something about a superb owl this weekend? Anyway, if you aren't celebrating the owl, come join us this Sunday at 3 pm eastern for more on the Age of Heroes (or listen later, as always, of course).If you could learn more about any of Garth Greenhand's (supposed) children,...
Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Age of Heroes Begins
We begin with topics like: the Second Age of Heroes (i.e current ASOIAF), comparisons to Greek Mythology and American Folklore, different types of claims and much more.
Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Age of Heroes Begins (livestream)
This Sunday at 3 pm eastern we'll be taking on the Age of Heroes! Here a few things things to think about ahead of the stream - let us know what you think!- the Age of Heroes is full of seemingly tall tales, which are some that you find the most believable?- do you think learning the magic of th...
Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Isle of Faces & Green Men
Topics include Bran's ending, Rhaegar & Lyanna's marriage, Howland Reed, Garth Greenhand, dragons at the Isle of Faces, comparisons to Easter Island, real lakes, and GRRM's 1975 novelette "And Seven Times Never Kill Man".
Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Isle of Faces & Green Men (livestream)
We're not done with the ancient history yet! Join us at the usual time of Sunday at 3 pm eastern for more of The World of Ice and Fire, this time focusing on the Isle of Faces and Green Men.
Art: Aziz & Sean discover the Seastone Chair
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Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - The Pact
What's the deal with The Pact?! Also includes discussion on kinslaying, guest right, how the powers of the Old Gods became available to humans, "marriage" to the trees vs. regular marriage as a way to broker peace, the corruptive nature of supernatural power vs. regular power, and quite ...
Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - The Pact (livestream)
At the usual time of 3 Eastern, we discuss the First Men spreading throughout Westeros, the Pact, and mysterious Isle of Faces.
Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Ancient Dorne (w/Elio Garcia)
A discussion on the First Men in Dorne, including sandy/salty/stony and early conflicts with the Children, and the Breaking of the Arm... Featuring special guest TWOIAF co-author Elio M. Garcia, Jr!
Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Ancient Dorne (livestream w/Elio Garcia)
At the usual time of 3 Eastern on Sunday with TWOIAF co-author Elio Garcia Jr!If you have questions or comments, post them below or send us a message!
Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Children of the Forest
The Singers of the Songs of Earth mesmerize us with their cat-like eyes, ancient wisdom, magic, memory, skinchanging, greensight and blood.
Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Children of the Forest
At the usual time of 3 Eastern!We discuss a bevvy of topics related to the Singers of the Songs of Earth: Skinchangers, weirwoods, sacrifice, the Old Gods, influences on GRRM that led to their creation, and plenty more.
Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Maesterly Intro & The Dawn Age
New year, new re-read. Let the worldbuilding geek-out begin!
Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Intro & Dawn Age (livestream)
It's back!At the usual time of 3 Eastern on Sunday. As as usual, edited podcast version to follow less than a day later.
Happy Holidays & Update
We hope you've having or have had a fantastic holiday season to round out 2021.The episodes will continue to roll out, and ICYMI Valar Re-readis returns for The World of Ice and Fire. The first episode is on Jan 2nd at the usual time of 3 Eastern and we'll be on every Sunday with very few ex...
The Rains of Castamere
You've heard the song, now hear the story.
The Rains of Castamere (livestream)
At the usual time of 3 Eastern on Sunday, we make this famous event into a podcast episode.
Balerion the Black Dread (video)
The full story of the biggest dragon of all time, from a hatchling in Valyria to a skull in the basement.
Balerion the Black Dread
The full story of the biggest dragon of all time, from a hatchling in Valyria to a skull in the basement.
The Peake Uprising & Death of Maekar
An offshoot of the Blackfyre conflicts that took the life of King Maekar and several other important nobles. This led to Egg's crowning and several other conflicts, and serves as a strong parallel for what's happening with Stannis in the North.with guest Steven Attewell!
The Peake Uprising & Death of Maekar (livestream)
with guest Steven Attewell at the usual time of 3 Eastern on Sunday Nov 28th!Important!! During the livestream we will be giving away an indefinite $50 membership with all the benefits. Please join us in thanking Toemas Pappas and family for this gift! (It'll be a random drawing from amongst tho...
