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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2025 · 2H 15M

The Game Begins: Book 1 vs Season 1 – Anniversary Special - Part 2 (ACOIAF #18)

from A 'Cast of Ice and Fire · host The Unreal Hour

The Game Begins: Book 1 vs Season 1 – Part 2 (Anniversary Special)We’re back with Part 2 of our A Game of Thrones anniversary special — and this time, we’re going full POV mode.From Ned’s inner monologues and fever dreams (promise me, Ned 😭) to Tyrion’s deleted battle arc (justice for the slap-happy dwarf!), we’re diving into the depth, nuance, and emotional chaos that only the book delivers.In this episode:🐺 Stark kids, direwolves, and the ancient magic nobody talks about on HBO🪦 We descend into the Winterfell crypts, awaken some lore, and maybe a few dead kings too🧊 Jon faces wights, prophecy birds, and an overwhelming urge to brood🗡️ The real battles of the Riverlands (with maps, in our minds)🔥 Dany walks into fire, hatches dragons, and becomes that girl⚔️ And yes — we’re still mad about SyrioIt’s part lore deep-dive, part emotional damage report — and 100% a love letter to the book that started it all.🎧 Listen through to the end… there’s a little bard-flavoured chaos on the horizon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cast-of-ice-and-fire--6182218/support.Find us at theunrealhour.com • Email: [email protected] us on Bluesky, Facebook & Instagram: @theunrealhourSupport the show:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cast-of-ice-and-fire--6182218/supportpatreon.com/theunrealhour or buymeacoffee.com/theunrealhourKeep it Unreal

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