House of Fire & Blood

George R.R. Martin Attacks Caroline Personally - Episode 63 Rhaenyra Overthrown Part 2

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:30:00 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis of The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Overthrown. The smallfolk are definitely revolting against Rhaenyra specifically, and oh no! Joffrey takes mom's car without permission! Also George R.R. Martin insists dragons are not horses...

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Queen's Landing, As It Should Be - Episode 62 Rhaenyra Overthrown Part 1 Second Half

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

SECOND HALF of Gretchen's and Caroline's analysis with friend of the show, Paris. Presented in stunning technicolor and with no technical difficulties, Gretchen tells us about themes. And we want them. We want all the themes.

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Stabbed in the Symbolism - Episode 61 Rhaenyra Overthrown Part 1 First Half

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:27:06 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline are joined by NEW FRIED PARIS!!! To discuss the beginning of the chapters Rhaenyra Overthrown. The smallfolk revolt because they are definitely so upset by Helaena's death, and Rhaenyra definitely murdered her! Didn't you know Rhaenyra is so evil? Don't ask questions!

NOTE - we had a whoopsie-doodle technical difficulty with recording, so this is the FIRST HALF of our wonderful conversation with Paris. Look for the SECOND HALF later in the feed.

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New Gender Program Update - Episode 60 Hiatus Announcement

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:02:26 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline announce a brief hiatus and randomly discuss other nerdy media outside of ASOIAF

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I Get it, George! - Episode 59 The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant Part 7 Second Half

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 23:00:17 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis with the SECOND half of the GODS EYE AHHHH. THE THEMES. THE SYMBOLS. THE WORMS.

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Worms All the Way Down - Episode 58 The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant Part 7 First Half

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:00:12 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis and OMG ITS THE GODS EYE. ITS. THE. GODS. EYE. Also this is just Part 1 because we made a rly long podcast lol. Enjoy the worms <3

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How to Clicker Train Your Dragon - Episode 57 The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant Part 6

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 23:00:13 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis with the chapter The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant, Part 6. GENUINE TRIGGER WARNING for graphic SA violence. Tumbleton just keeps getting sacked in new and increasingly more disturbing detailed descriptions, and it's definitely the fault of those bastards! Little baby Daeron his whole-ass dragon have no way to stop them :-( Also Mysaria is here in a SPOOKY SCARY cloak. BOO!

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Pay No Attention to the Dragon Behind the Curtain - Episode 56 The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant Part 5

Fri, 30 May 2025 23:00:10 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continues their analysis with the chapter The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant, Part 5. Daemon is BAD because he has SEX with his wife's permission, and he definitely is sleeping with that brown girl with the brown dragon who is SO POOR. Did we mention she's brown? Meanwhile, two flying themes battle it out near Dragonstone. Yay!

Sorry Caroline's audio was weird, new microphone, new problems.

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The Angriest Scribe - Episode 55 The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant Part 4

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 23:00:28 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline are joined by YET ANOTHER FRIEND, Aashay! The group continues their analysis with the chapter The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant, Part 4. While Woke Daeron marches on Tumbleton, Alicent proposes extremely reasonable peace terms that would definitely work! But Rhaenyra is just too crazy and evil! Meanwhile, the bastards turn cloak and burn Tumbleton because bastards are treacherous by nature. We also learn about the sin of every gender :-)

The half hour easter egg of this episode is about Bridgerton. This is not a Bridgerton podcast!

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Our Lord and Savior, Worms - Episode 54 The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant Part 3

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:04:30 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis with the chapter The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant, Part 3. Aemond burns all the smallfolk of the Riverlands, just like the conqueror did, while Crispy Cole gets shot to death by the Winter Wolves who simply do not give AF about his main-character energy. Also, worms!

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What About the Cost of Dragons' Eggs Though? - Episode 53 The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant Part 2

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 01:00:14 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis with the chapter The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant, Part 2. Rhaenyra is EVHUL and passes TAXES on the people of King's Landing, since the crown has no money due to *checks notes* Aegon and the Hightowers literally stealing it all. Wow Rhaenyra is so evil!

We also recorded this episode during the 12 hours that TikTok was banned xD

Also the east egg is half an hour long because we have THOUGHTS god damn it

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A Younger More Beautiful King - Episode 52 The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant Part 1

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 02:00:18 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis with the chapter The Dying of the Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant, Part 1. Rhaenyra EVHULY imposes taxes on the denizens of King's Landing, while Aemond successfully captures a totally empty Harrenhal. He then breaks up with with boyfriend Crispus Cole, because the commander refuses to literally kill everyone in a hopeless battle. Maybe Alice Rivers will give Aemond cognitive behavioral therapy, too?

We also recorded this episode during the 12 hours that TikTok was banned xD

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The Real Threat is the Chair We Made Along the Way - Episode 51 The Dying of the Dragons: The Red and the Gold Part 5

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:54:14 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline conclude their analysis of the chapter The Dying of the Dragons: The Red and the Gold, Part 5. Rhaenyra is EVHUL and takes King's Landing SPOOKILY without bloodshed, because she is so scary! But don't worry because Daemon is the real threat, and the Green's got their eyes on him.

Also super sorry this episode was supposed to be released in November LOL but ya girl Caroline got busy :) enjoy the look into the past. We'll be back with regular episodes now!

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War is Bad, It is Known - Episode 50 The Dying of the Dragons: The Red and the Gold Part 4

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:17 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis with The Dying of the Dragons: The Red and the Gold, Part 4. A little whoopsie-doodle in the Gullet results in Jace's untimely but very thematically significant demise, which spurs Rhaenyra to invade Kind's Landing. That's definitely what happened! She has no other reason! Also we can't escape worms.

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LITERALLY Spelunking for Dragon Eggs - Episode 49 The Dying of the Dragons: the Red and the Gold Part 3

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:38:49 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen are joined yet again by friend-of-the-pod, Phil! The group continue their analysis with The Dying of the Dragons: The Red and the Gold Part 3. Team Black rubs their scheming hands together as they decide to evilly *checks notes* let commoners try to ride dragons and earn a lordship. Justice for Nettles!

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Our Power of Friendship Grows - Episode 48 The Dying of the Dragons: The Red and the Gold Part 2

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:32:52 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen are joined by YET ANOTHER FRIEND, Phil! The group continue their analysis with The Dying of the Dragons: The Red and the Gold Part 2. Rook's Rest is under siege and Rhaenyra, too cowardly to fight and disabled by her wandering womb, send Rhaenys instead. Meanwhile, "King" Aegon flies into battle himself! What a smart and brave plan that definitely won't go wrong at all!

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The Princess Trap - Episode 47 The Dying of The Dragons: The Red and the Gold Part 1

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 01:09:55 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis with The Dying of The Dragons: The Red and the Gold Part 1. Otto Hightower loses his job as Hand of the King for doing too much diplomacy, so The Smartest King Aegon appoints Crustacean Cole as his new Hand - an "iron fist," as the kids say ;-) Luckily George R.R. Martin watched The Parent Trap in the 90s and hilarity ensues!

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Thanks George - Episode 46 A Son for a Son Part 2

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 18:09:39 GMT

TRIGGER WARNING episode, child death :-/

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis with The Dying of the Dragons: A Son for a Son Part 2. Lord Boros' clever daughter says "No balls!" to Almond Targaryen, so he definitely intentionally chomps Lucerys. In response, Daemon says "I read my bible!" and demands an eye for an eye, killing Prince Jaehaerys. Thanks George!

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Muscled Like Ned Stark's Fantasy - Episode 45 A Son for a Son Part 1

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 01:57:45 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis with a The Dying of the Dragons: A Son for a Son Part 1. The EVHUL Blacks begin the war with very violent diplomacy around Westeros. Jacaerys goes North and makes BFFs with Craigen Stark, while Daemon has a perfectly normal time at Harrenhal. How evil!

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Baby's First Patriarchy - Episode 44 The Blacks and the Greens Part 3

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 02:54:06 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis with a The Dying of the Dragons: The Blacks and the Greens Part 3. Rhaenyra's advantages are few as she only has a max of 14 dragons at her disposal, and Aegon is definitely strong and totally not a potential kinslayer. Also, the patriarchy is bad.

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But What About Our Queen? Said a Surprising Number of Smallfolk Actually - Episode 43 The Blacks and the Greens Part 2

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 02:12:00 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis with a The Dying of the Dragons: The Blacks and the Greens Part 2. Rhaenyra's dad dies and she has the AUDACITY to be upset and also curse during labor. Meanwhile the Greens execute their immaculate "plan" and Aegon has the biggest crowds, you've never seen such crowds! Nobody has crowds like this!

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Defenestration Cole - Episode 42 The Blacks and the Greens Part 1

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 23:32:50 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis with a The Dying of the Dragons: The Blacks and the Greens Part 1. When an unfortunate servant notices that Viserys is RIP, the Green council gathers to discuss very real and legitimate laws that exist and happen to support their position! And Alicent ignores the leopards preparing to eat her face.

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The Back-Up Blondies - Episode 41 A Question of Succession Part 5

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 01:04:24 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline are joined by friend-of-the-show Nick! Yay! The group continues their analysis with a Question of Succession Part 5. Viserys, the most indecisive king, weirdly keeps defending his daughter as heir, while Rhaenyra marries her uncle and has his kids (this is good I promise?).

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Serendipity Targaryen - Episode 40 A Question of Succession Part 4

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:36:23 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis with a Question of Succession Part 4. Rhaenyra marries Laenor and Criston Cole reacts very normally, while Daemon marries Laena and they honeymoon very normally. And these damn kids just can't get along!

Also the last half hour of this is about Bridgerton, sorry not sorry!

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Just Two Pangolins Talking About Crustacean Cole - Episode 39 A Question of Succession Part 3

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:43:16 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis with a Question of Succession Part 3. Viserys continues to DEFNITELY be an indecisive and weak king, while Rhaenyra tries 1-2 times to woo Criston Cole - but he's too honorable! And he sure did NOT start the rumor that she really wanted to sleep with him...

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Welcome to Emerald City - Episode 38 A Question of Succession Part 2

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 23:37:01 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis with a Question of Succession Part 2. Viserys names his daughter as heir and it DEFINITELY was only as a last resort AND because he was such a weak king! Also, where did Otto Hightower come from?

The Easter Egg of this episode which is ** looks at notes ** a full half an hour long, is all about Bridgerton. If you care for that sort of thing lol.

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Jaehaerys: The Eras Tour - Episode 37 A Question of Succession Part 1

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 02:27:30 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline begin their "season 2" of the podcast, starting with A Question of Succession. Jaehaerys is surprised by the number of attendees to his awesome council, and is also DEFINITELY surprised by the outcome! It was not at all rigged, folks!

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Heteronormativity is a Hell of a Drug - Episode 36 House of the Dragon Third Trailer Review

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 14:41:32 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline review the third and final official House of the Dragon trailer. It looks cool!! WE HOPE IT'S COOL!!!

House of Eva Craft Foam - Episode 35 Green and Black Trailer Review

Thu, 16 May 2024 02:17:50 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen review the "Green" and the "Black" trailers. They conclude that violence is bad, and they hope the writers know!

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Sexy Sexy Jaehaerys - Episode 34 Jaehaerys Restrospective

Thu, 09 May 2024 01:07:04 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen welcome back friend of the show Musa to discuss (read: defend) the Good King Jaehaerys. The three ask the important question: but how does the man feel?

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Three Friends Has the Podcast! - Episode 33 Race and Racism in A Song of Ice and Fire

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 21:39:26 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline are joined by NEW FRIEND Frankie to discuss race and racism in the A Song of Ice and Fire universe, covering the books, House of the Dragon, and Fire & Blood up until the end of Jaehaerys's reign. You know, just a nice light topic.

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The Vital White Male Perspective - Episode 32 "Great Man Theory" Retrospective

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 02:05:21 GMT

WE HAVE ANOTHER FRIEND!! Gretchen and Caroline are joined by guest Nick to discuss "Great Man Theory" in history and as applied to Fire & Blood. This continues to not be a Dune podcast.

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This is Not a Dune Podcast - Episode 31 Retrospective Episode Season 1

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:40:11 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline look back on the podcast so far, analyzing their own analysis for over two hours :) We swear this is not a Dune podcast.

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No One Suspects the Myrish Invasion - Episode 30 The Long Reign Section 6

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:10:56 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the end of the eleventh chapter, The Long Reign Section 6. The world's most serendipitous crossbow bolt totally accidentally and not-on-purpose kills the crown Prince, and finally Jaehaerys is sad about a child's death. Also, take your calcium.

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The Long Chapter - Episode 29 The Long Reign Section 5

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 03:00:33 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the eleventh chapter, The Long Reign Section 5. For literally a whole ten pages, Jaehaerys struggles to accept the fact that one of his teenage daughters had CONSENSUAL SEXUAL INTERCOURSE!! And to make it worse, it wasn't even with her brother!!! The horror!

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Jaehaerys Remembered the Dornish Fleet - Episode 28 The Long Reign Section 4

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 03:00:28 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the eleventh chapter, The Long Reign Section 4. Jaehaerys gets an absolute bee in his bonnet about getting his 13-year-old daughter, Daella, married ASAP - fortunately Alysanne is able to delay until she is the ripe old age of 16 :-) and then Jaehaerys & Sons defeat those dastardly Dornish! The best king everyone!

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Vysectomy Targaryen - Episode 27 The Long Reign Section 3

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 04:39:20 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the eleventh chapter, The Long Reign Section 3. As years pass under Targaryen rule, Alysanne has EVEN MORE KIDS. Meanwhile, some (read: all) of those kids seem to have problems stemming from neglect. And yet Lucamore Strong is punished for having sixteen kids himself!! The Patriarchy is weird.

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Hashtag History - Episode 26 The Long Reign Part 2

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 02:11:31 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the eleventh chapter, The Long Reign Section 2. Rogar Baratheon leans into that toxic masculinity by causing more violence in yet another "Dornish" war. And George R.R. Martin hurts us all badly with the death of Princess Daenerys, while Alyssa is Not Like Other Girls (TM), and did you know the 7-year-old Prince is SO handsome??

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Gender is a Horse - Episode 25 The Long Reign Section 1

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:35:19 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the eleventh chapter, The Long Reign Section 1. Alyssa Farman sails off into the sunset (literally) while the shivers ravages King's Landing. The smallfolk are shockingly racist and attack Rego Draz. Jaehaerys takes action - but only on the latter. There's nothing he could do for the shivers!

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Teaser Trailer Tears - Episode 24 React to House of the Dragon Season 2 Trailer

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 03:56:50 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline react to House of the Dragon Season 2 Trailer and make predictions about the rest of the show! We're so worried!

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Every Inch a King, If You Know What I Mean - Episode 23 Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Their Triumphs and Tragedies Section 4

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:24:49 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the tenth chapter, Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Their Triumphs and Tragedies Section 4. Alysanne goes to the North and proves that she is, indeed, the brains behind this whole operation, while Jaehaerys threatens dragon violence to force a peace between foreign dignitaries. BUT did you know he's a great dancer?

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A Whisper of Chickens - Episode 22 Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Their Triumphs and Tragedies Section 3

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:51:03 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the tenth chapter, Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Their Triumphs and Tragedies Section 3. Rhaena Targaryen has the MOST MOVING scene scattering her daughter's ashes on dragonback, while Jaehaerys obsesses over his stolen dragon eggs and Alysanne heads to the North. Everyone collectively listens closely for any whisper of chickens...

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Call Wyvern Extermination Co For All Your Wyrm Removal Needs - Episode 21 Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Their Triumphs and Tragedies Section 2

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 04:11:42 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the tenth chapter, Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Their Triumphs and Tragedies Section 2. Elissa Farman escapes into the West while rumors about Balerion's location circulate until, oh no! Aerea returns on Balerion, and George R.R. Martin embraces his Eldritch-horror subplot! Wyrms wyrms wyrms!

TRIGGER WARNING for discussion of body horror and traumatic birth imagery from 00:57:40 to 01:50:00.

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Pay No Attention to the Conical Westeros Behind the Mask - Episode 20 Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Their Triumphs and Tragedies Section 1

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 04:48:43 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the tenth chapter chapter, Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Their Triumphs and Tragedies Section 1. Rhaena Targaryen wanders the rainy countryside searching for Aerea, while Jaehaerys buckles down on projects that were totally only his idea and Alysanne is not at all involved! Oh yeah, and there's a new heir presented to the smallfolk Lion-King-Style!

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The Real Theme is the Patriarchy We Made Along the Way - Episode 19 Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I Part 3

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 04:55:31 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis of Fire & Blood by concluding the ninth chapter, Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I Part 3. While Jaehaerys continues to start new projects and Alysanne enjoys her daughter Daenerys (who will DEFINITELY be queen one day), Rhaena has to cope with a daughter who runs away and a murderous husband. Being the royal family is awesome and not at all traumatic! Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com

The Patriarchy Is Bad, and Other Groundbreaking Analysis - Episode 18 Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I Part 2

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 03:16:50 GMT

TRIGGER WARNING EPISODE - Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the ninth chapter, Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I Part 2. When the High Septon dies, Jaehaerys and Alysanne take a convenient trip to Oldtown to mourn him (with their dragons!) while some plot-relevant eggs disappear on Dragonstone. And the patriarchy is very bad to Alyssa!

TRIGGER WARNING for discussion about traumatic childbirth, infant mortality, birth mortality, and forms of surgery surrounding said topics. Discussion begins at 51:30 and ends at 1:45:00.

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Do Wise Women Dream of Electric Meat? - Episode 17 Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I Part 1

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 02:42:41 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the ninth chapter, Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I Part 1. Jaehaerys starts his grassroots campaign among the small folk, Rhaena is maybe a little traumatized, and Alysanne is almost assassinated (pour one out for Rosamund Ball) in this thrilling section. And remember kids, incest is good and definitely has no genetic repercussions! Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com

Tripod Trickle-Down Economics - Episode 16 A Time of Testing Section 2

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 02:30:02 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen are joined again by Musa <3 to continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the eight chapter, A Time of Testing Part 2. Jaehaerys and Alysanne get married and this is GOOD, strictly GOOD to marry your 14-year-old sister. Everyone agrees Targs can do incest because they're so special :-) oh and taxes!Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com

We Have a Friend! - Episode 15 A Time of Testing Section 1

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 03:15:40 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen are joined by Musa <3 to continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the eight chapter, A Time of Testing Part 1. Jaehaerys comes back to King's Landing with a full Google Calendar and multiple meetings that could have been emails. Rogar Baratheon is so bad at treason that he's forgiven, and former Queen Regent Alyssa cries and DEFINITELY retires this time!!! Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com

A Collection of Treasons - Episode 14 A Surfeit of Rulers Section 3

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 03:22:33 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the seventh chapter, A Surfeit of Rulers Section 3. Rogar Baratheon wins gold in the "Bad Decisions" competition, while Alyssa Velaryon totally, definitely retires. Oh, and Rhaena is passed over for the throne yet again. Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com

Four Heads Has the Polycule - Episode 13 A Surfeit of Rulers Section 2

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 23:49:32 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the seventh chapter, A Surfeit of Rulers Section 2. George R.R. Martin is definitely NOT throwing shade at The Bad Show (TM) with his description of Coryanne Wylde's sexual exploits, while everyone's favorite girl Rhaena definitely doesn't have some thematically-significant new dragon's eggs in her possession... Featuring special guest, Caroline's brother's dog Stitch. Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com

A Window in Your Local Cattery - Episode 12 A Surfeit of Rulers Section 1

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 02:53:54 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the seventh chapter, A Surfeit of Rulers Section 1. Alyssa Velaryon takes a back seat and definitely doesn't do anything or make any decisions, while the Best Boy Jaehaerys trains with his sword for funsies and Alysanne is... also here!Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com

Boop the Snoot of the Long Boi in Scarlet - Episode 11 The Year of the Three Brides Section 2

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 02:03:15 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the sixth chapter, The Year of Three Brides Part 2. Alyssa and Rogar leave the kids alone for five minutes and oh no! Jaehaerys married his sister! More importantly, Jonquil Darke is here <3Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com

Say "Yes" to the Targaryen King's Widow - Episode 10 The Year of the Three Brides Section 1

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 02:53:04 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the sixth chapter, The Year of Three Brides Part 1. Rhaena gets married to the beard - I mean love of her life in Fair Isle, while Alyssa marries Rogar Baratheon which is definitely, definitely his idea! Power is power in this stunning section of Fire & Blood. Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com

The Robert Frost Fan Club - Episode 9 Prince Into King

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 03:29:06 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the fifth chapter, Prince Into King: The Ascension of Jaehaerys I. King Jaehaerys ascends the Mighty Gaming Chair with absolutely no one's help, while Rhaena totally willingly concedes the throne, Faceless men abound in Old Town, and everyone for once chooses the path that is not currently on fire. Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com

Black Bride Boogaloo - Episode 8 Sons of the Dragon Section 5

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:14:31 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the fifth and final section of the fourth chapter, Sons of the Dragon. Maegor the Cruel maybe actually starts to earn his name as he destroys the Harroways and is otherwise evhul - so evhul, in fact, that he is rejected by the Mighty Gaming Chair itself! Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com

Maegor the Metal - Episode 7 Sons of the Dragon Section 4

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 03:58:56 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the fourth section of the fourth chapter, Sons of the Dragon. Spooky scary ladies abound while Maegor builds his Minecraft fort and holds skulls - perhaps that was a rather large bonk on the head...Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com

Poly Pride Represent - Episode 6 Sons of the Dragon Section 3

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 03:51:15 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the third section of the fourth chapter, Sons of the Dragon. Aenys Targaryen dies of plot convenience and Maegor takes "three heads has the dragon" too literally by taking three wives, while the Faith stirs trouble and Rhaena has twins by her brother. This is fine :-) Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com

Second Son Syndrome - Episode 5 Sons of the Dragon Section 2

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:13:19 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the second section of the fourth chapter, Sons of the Dragon. The lords of Westeros decide to mulligan those battles from the conquest with the weak King Aenys, while Maegor establishes the archetype of "second son" and Rhaena continues to be very, very gay. Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com

Horse Girls and First Best Friends - Episode 4 Sons of The Dragon Section 1

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 01:33:25 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the first section of the fourth chapter, Sons of the Dragon. With the birth of his two sons, Aenys and Maegor, King Aegon retires to his Aegonfort to play with his mini-figs, content knowing the succession is secure as his kids all get along just great! Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com

Three Rounds has the Interview - Episode 3 Three Heads Had The Dragon

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 02:05:52 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the third chapter, Three Heads Had The Dragon. Aegon ruled wisely for all his days, while those spooky scary ladies stood evilly in the background...Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com

Mission Accomplished - Episode 2 Reign of the Dragon

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 02:22:39 GMT

Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the second chapter, Reign of the Dragon. This is an exceptionally peaceful and not-at-all violent time when King Aegon ruled with no problems at all!

Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com

One Wheel Has the Dragon - Episode 1 Aegon's Conquest

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:02:03 GMT

Gretchen and Caroline begin their analysis of Fire & Blood with the first chapter, Aegon's Conquest. Because it was definitely all Aegon! Nobody else!

House of Fire & Blood - Pilot

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:52:40 GMT

Welcome to House of Fire & Blood! Caroline and Gretchen outline their plans for analyzing Martin's work and make predictions about what they might discover.