Radio Westeros ASOIAF Podcast
by Radio Westeros
George RR Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire (ASoIaF) novels are our focus: Analysis and theories, readings, adverts from Westeros, music from the fandom, guests, and more, with your hosts yolkboy and Lady Gwynhyfvar. Radio Westeros is the only radio station this side of Asshai... Spoilers all books! Support: patreon.com/radiowesteros
Episodes
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Radio Westeros E105 - Robert's Rebellion, part 2
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
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Radio Westeros E104 - Daenerys Targaryen, part 1
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...
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Radio Westeros E103 - Robert's Rebellion, part 1
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,...
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Radio Westeros E102 - Hidden Identities
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...
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Radio Westeros E101 - The Blackfyre Rebellions, part 1
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...
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Radio Westeros E100 - The Prince That Was Promised and Azor Ahai Reborn
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.
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LG and Friends - Livestream 8 - Melisandre, ADwD w/BWord
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
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Radio Westeros E99 - The Tourney at Harrenhal and Year of the False Spring
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…
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Radio Westeros E98 - Quentyn Martell
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!
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LG and Friends - Livestream 7 - Catelyn VI, ASoS w/Tanya
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:...
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Radio Westeros E97 - Bran Stark, part 3
In the third and final installment of our series on Bran Stark, we cover Bran’s arc in ASOS and ADWD, as he and his companions journey north to the Wall and its Black Gate, and then continue further north with a mysterious companion to a cave where Bran will begin his apprenticeship with the…
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LG and Friends - Livestream 6 - Arya XIII ASoS w/Scad
LG welcomes Scad from Davos Fingers Podcast to chat about one of his favorite chapters in ASOIAF - Arya XIII of ASoS. Vengeance, mercy, Needle, the death of the Hound and MORE! Follow Scad: @davosfingers.bksy.social @beforethelongrest.bsky.social Support us: patreon.com/radiowesteros
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Radio Westeros E96 - The Dothraki
Join us as we dig into the Dothraki— their origins, history and culture, and their place in the main story and beyond. Who is the Stallion Who Mounts the World and why does it matter? What will Khal Jhaqo do with Daenerys at the beginning of TWOW? More importantly - what will she do to him? All...
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LG and Friends - Livestream 5 - Daenerys X, AGoT w/Sanrixian
Audio of the livestream in which we welcome Sanrixian back to RW to dive deep into Daenerys X of AGoT - fire, blood magic, human sacrifice, DRAGONS and MORE! Support us! Find Sanrixian here
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Radio Westeros E95 - Bran Stark, part 2
In the second installment of our three part series on Bran Stark, we cover Bran in ACOK including the growing importance of dreams in his arc, the arrival of a number of new faces at Winterfell, and the unexpected arrival of one very familiar person. Join us as we dive deep on greendreams and...
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LG and Friends - Livestream 4 - The Griffin Reborn w/Egg
Audio of the livestream in which LG & special guest Egg go all in on The Griffin Reborn, Jon Connington's second POV chapter in ADwD. Support us on Patreon!
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Radio Westeros E94 - The Battle at the Wall
Join us for our deep dive into the Battle at the Wall - the set piece battle of a Storm of Swords! We recap all of the characters involved and explore the setup: from Jon Snow's time with the Free Folk and the subsequent attack on Castle Black, to how Mance Rayder motivated thousands of Free Folk...
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Radio Westeros E93 - The Dornish Wars
The conquest of Dorne was not accomplished in Aegon the Conqueror’s lifetime, nor even his children’s and grandchildren’s lifetimes. But it would not be for want of trying, nor personal sacrifice, by the blood of the dragon. Join us as we dive into nearly two centuries of struggle between…
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LG and Friends - Livestream 3 - Sansa VII ASOS w/Emily of the Eyrie
In the third installment of LG and Friends, originally streamed live on YouTube, LG sits down with Emily of the Eyrie to discuss Sansa VII from ASOS. We dive into one of the great chapters in ASOAIF - the Snow Castle, Moon Door and more. Support us!
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LG and Friends - Livestream 2 - Arya II AFfC w/Maester Merry
In the second installment of LG and Friends, originally streamed live on YouTube, we welcome Maester Merry in conversation about Arya's second chapter in AFfC. Support us!
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Radio Westeros E92 - The Free Folk
Our deep dive on the Free Folk includes a look at their origins and culture, a recounting of the history of Kings Beyond the Wall, getting to know their people including Mance Rayder, Tormund Giantsbane, Craster and more, and a discussion of their role in ASOIAF. Support us!
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Radio Westeros E91 - Bran Stark, part 1
In our first in depth look at Bran Stark, we cover Bran's arc in A Game of Thrones, from the discovery of a pack of abandoned wolf pups in the summer snow, to the arrival of terrible news from King's Landing many months later. Along the way, Bran's life changes utterly and we trace the source and...
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LG and Friends - Livestream 1 - AGoT Prologue w/Joe Magician
It's the first installment of a new livestream series, in which LG welcomes guests from the fandom to talk about their favorite chapters. In this episode, originally streamed live on YouTube, we welcome Joe Magician in deep conversation about the AGoT Prologue. Support us!
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Radio Westeros E90 - w/History of Westeros - The Dance of the Dragons, part 7
In the 7th and final installment of our long running series with History of Westeros on the Dance of the Dragons, we cover the beginning of the reign of Aegon III, including the long awaited arrival of Cregan Stark and the Hour of the Wolf that followed; and we remember the ladies who were…
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Radio Westeros E89 - Terra Incognita
Come with us to the furthest points of the compass! From Sothoryos to the Sunset Sea to Asshai and, finally, the Lands of Always Winter in the extreme north. What do we know about these far-away and mysterious places? A surprising amount! We discuss which characters have explored where, how we...
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Radio Westeros E88 - Aegon's Conquest
In this episode we cover the Conquest of Westeros by the dragon lord Aegon Targaryen-- the battles fought and the kings who burned and died defiantly, as well as those who knelt or flew; and how the resistance of a single Princess led to the Conquest being incomplete. Support us on Patreon
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Radio Westeros E87 - The Night's Watch - After the Conquest
We're back with an episode all about the Night's Watch in the post-Conquest era -- covering all the notable characters and events, the reasons for the slow decline of the organization, its role in the main storyline, and where it will fit in The Winds of Winter and beyond. Support us on Patreon!
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Radio Westeros E86 - The Doom of Valyria
We explore the history of the Valyrian Freehold from their defeat of the Rhoynar up to the Doom, the Century of Blood, and the opening salvo of the surviving Valyrian conquest of Westeros. Support us on Patreon!
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Radio Westeros E85 - Night's Watch- Foundation and Lore
We explore the history of the Night's Watch, from its foundation in the Age Heroes up to the Conquest. Along the way we look at the Wall and its castles, notable past members, the culture of the organization and its real life and literary inspirations. Support us on Patreon!
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Radio Westeros E84 - Nymeria and the Rhoynar
The odyssey of Nymeria and the Rhoynar is one of the great Westerosi legends and we begin our exploration of the third great migration from Essos with a look at Rhoynish history and culture, as well as their inevitable bloody clash with dragonlords of Old Valyria. Then we trace the voyage of the...
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Radio Westeros E83 - w/History of Westeros - Dance of the Dragons, part 6
In the sixth installment of our series with History of Westeros on the Dance of the Dragons, House Targaryen reaches its lowest point yet and the action ends up back where we started - at the Red Keep. Also the Battle of the Kings Road claims the life of the ambitious and furious Storm Lord, and...
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Radio Westeros E82 - The Andals
We continue our loose series on the various ethnic groups of Westeros with a deep dive on the Andals and the Andal invasion, the second mass human migration from Essos into Westeros, and arguably the most impactful. We look at their history, culture, religion and the reasons they went to Westeros...
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Radio Westeros E81 - Arya Stark, part 4
Covering Arya’s arc from her final post-Red Wedding chapters in ASOS, through her five chapters set in Braavos, we explore the development of Arya’s unique skill set — skinchanging, face-changing and other disciplines taught at the House of Black and White, combined with an undiminished need for...
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Radio Westeros E80 - The First Men
In this episode all about the First Men of Westeros we look at their origins in Essos, their arrival in Westeros via the Arm of Dorne and their subsequent war with the indigenous peoples they found there, ending in the Pact at the Isle of Faces. In the second half of the episode we tour Westeros…
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Radio Westeros E79 - Arya Stark, part 3
We're back with part 3 of our series on Arya Stark! In this episode we cover much of her ASoS arc -- from travels with the Brotherhood Without Banners, up to her journey to the Twins with Sandor Clegane. Themes of captivity, identity, mercy, and justice predominate, as well as Arya's increasing...
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Radio Westeros E78 - The Children of the Forest
In part three of our series on magical species of ASOIAF we explore Westeros' indigenous people known as the children of the forest, their relationship with the Old Gods and the weirwood trees, and the magical abilities commonly associated with them -- skinchanging, greenseeing and greendreams....
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Radio Westeros E77 - Arya Stark, part 2
In part two of our series on Arya Stark we cover her months at Harrenhal, first under Lannister control and then under Roose Bolton; as well as her escape and trek into the Riverlands seeking her family, up to her encounter with a group of King's Men at the Inn of the Kneeling Man.
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Radio Westeros E76 - The Others
Join us on a journey into the far north as we explore who the Others are, how they came to be, what they want, and when they might begin to play a more prominent role in ASoIaF. Lots of lore and predictions to dig into here, plus ice zombies! Support us: patreon.com/radiowesteros
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Radio Westeros E75 - Arya Stark, part 1
In the first installment of our new series on Arya Stark, we follow her journey from Winterfell to King's Landing, and from King's Landing to Harrenhal. Support: patreon.com/radiowesteros
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Radio Westeros E74 - w/History of Westeros - Dance of the Dragons, pt.5
The fifth installment of our collaboration with History of Westeros is here, and the Dying of the Dragons is the theme of the day. In this episode we revisit several locations where some of the decisive events of the war occur — Harrenhal, Tumbleton, and Dragonstone— and things continue to fall...
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Radio Westeros E73 - Dragons
In this brand new episode we begin a series on the magical creatures of ASOIAF with an in depth look at dragons! Join us as we take you through the history of dragons, their background in the series, and how they've shaped the world of Westeros, as well as a complete catalog of every dragon from...
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House of the Dragon, S1E10 - The Black Queen
Our review of the season finale of House of the Dragon! Support: patreon.com/radiowesteros
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House of the Dragon, S1E09 - The Green Council
Our review of the penultimate episode of season 1 of House of the Dragon! Support: patreon.com/radiowesteros
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House of the Dragon, S1E08 - Lord of the Tides
Our review of Lord of the Tides, episode 8 of House of the Dragon Support us: patreon.com/radiowesteros
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House of the Dragon, S1E07 - Driftmark
Join us as we break down Episode 7 of House of the Dragon with Emily of the Eyrie! Support: patreon.com/radiowesteros
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House of the Dragon, S1E06 - The Princess and the Queen
Our review of episode 6 of House of the Dragon with Emily of the Eyrie! Support us: patreon.com/radiowesteros
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House of the Dragon, S1E05- We Light the Way
Our review and analysis of episode 5 of House of the Dragon Support us: patreon.com/radiowesteros
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House of the Dragon, S1E04 - King of the Narrow Sea
Our review of episode 4 of House of the Dragon! Support: patreon.com/radiowesteros
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House of the Dragon, S1E03 - Second of His Name
Our review of Second of His Name, episode 3 of House of the Dragon, with Emily of the Eyrie. Support us! patreon.com/radiowesteros
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House of the Dragon, S1E02 - The Rogue Prince
We're back reviewing episode 2 of House of the Dragon with Emily of the Eyrie. Support us: patreon.com/radiowesteros
About this show
George RR Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire (ASoIaF) novels are our focus: Analysis and theories, readings, adverts from Westeros, music from the fandom, guests, and more, with your hosts yolkboy and Lady Gwynhyfvar. Radio Westeros is the only radio station this side of Asshai... Spoilers all books!
Support: patreon.com/radiowesteros
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