Podcasts about Catelyn Stark

Send us a textReek/Theon helps secure Moat Cailin for the Boltons. His ironborn brothers pay the ultimate price. Ramsay meets his new bride-to-be, but Theon sees through the Bolton ruse. Today Simon and Mackelly discuss difficult topics such as torture and self-harm. Please seek help for yourself or reach out to a friend who might be struggling with thoughts of self-harm.Chapter Review:Reek has been cleaned up and is pretending to be a prince of the Iron Islands. He is granted admission to Moat Cailin where he discovers his countrymen in a sorry state. They're sick, tired, and losing hope. They recognize Theon for what he was (Balon Greyjoy's son) and what he is (Ramsay's dog). He offers them terms: stay and die or be fed, treated, and freed to return to the Stony Shore.He has intel that Victarion is not coming back and that they've been abandoned and forgotten. This last silences dissent and the men agree. Only 63 men leave the towers to the incredulity of Ramsay's forces who felt they'd been fighting far more. Theon has a flash of pride for the ironborn.Ramsay is pleased with Theon and rewards him with meat, wine, and an upgrade in his quarters. Three days later Roose Bolton arrives with his new wife Walda Frey and Ramsay's fiancée Arya Stark. Reek recognizes Jeyne Poole by the eyes and the meek compliance.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Reek - Broken shell of Theon Greyjoy.Ramsay Bolton - Newly legitimized son of Roose Bolton. Nasty piece of work.Roose Bolton - Lord of the Dreadfort and Warden of the North.Arya Stark - Youngest daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. Princess of Winterfell.Jeyne Poole - Daughter of the former steward of Winterfell Vayon Poole. Captured by the Lannisters and now being paraded as Arya Stark.Moat Cailin - Ancient stronghold within the Neck. Protects the north from attack from the south. Support the showSupport us: Shop at our GoH merchandise store. Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www...

Send us a textTheon Greyjoy has been tortured and abused into being Ramsay Bolton's latest Reek. He's going to be a part of Ramsay's plans to gain Winterfell by facilitating and witnessing Ramsay's wedding to Arya Stark. Simon and Mackelly are busy that day.Chapter Review:Reek has caught a rat and is eating it raw when the Walders Frey come to his dungeon. He's been summoned to attend his master Ramsay Bolton. Theon could overpower the two children, but he's tried escaping previously and it ended up with his fingers and toes being flayed.In the hall of the Dreadfort two northern lords attend Ramsay who claims that Reek was a gift from his father when Ramsay was a child. But the lords recognize Theon Greyjoy.Ramsay tells Theon that they're going to clean him up and that they ride to war so that Ramsay can marry Arya Stark. Reek is thrilled to be of service. Characters/Places/Names/Events:Reek - Broken shell of Theon Greyjoy.Ramsay Bolton - Newly legitimized son of Roose Bolton. Nasty piece of work.Arnolf Karstark - Castellan of Karhold.Hother Umber - Co-castellan of Last Hearth.Arya Stark - Youngest daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. Princess of Winterfell.Jeyne Poole - Daughter of the former steward of Winterfell Vayon Poole. Captured by the Lannisters and now being paraded as Arya Stark.The Dreadfort - Seat of House Bolton. Lives up to its name. Support the showSupport us: Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

Eh oui, on est le 14 février et vous en avez déjà marre de cette fête commerciale de la Saint-Valentin qui monétise le sentiment amoureux ? Ou ça vous rend simplement triste ? Peut-être que vous vous en cognez ? Dans tous les cas, voici une petite proposition thématique qui réunit Babar des Bois, Nymphadora, Yoda, Eridan et Crys pour décortiquer les couples que l'on retrouve dans le Trône de fer... et ceux qui n'existent que dans la tête des fans ! Et si les notions de crush et de ship vous échappent, après cette petite heure, elles n'auront plus de secrets pour vous ! Et si le petit jeu "Kiss Marry Kill" d'Eridan à la fin vous a plu et que vous souhaitez reproduire cette expérience chez vous, voici la liste des catégories et un dé en ligne, si vous n'avez pas de D20 (comme on dit chez les rôlites) à disposition : 1) Sauvageons : Val, Mance Rayder, Tormund Fléau-d'Ogre;2) Grandes Maisons de House of the Dragon : Corlys Velaryon / Jeyne Arryn / Cregan Stark ;3) Les cadets trop forts : Oberyn Martell, Jaime Lannister, Sandor Clegane ;4) Les rousses : Rohanne Tyssier, Catelyn Stark, Mélisandre ;5) Les lionceaux Lannister : Cersei, Jaime, Tyrion ;6) Le trio de tête de House of the Dragon : Rhaenyra Targaryen, Daemon Targaryen, Alicent Targaryen ;7) Les Verts (House of the Dragon) : Aegon II "Le seul vrai roi" Targaryen, Aemond Targaryen, Helaena Targaryen ;8) La fratrie Baratheon : Robert Baratheon, Stannis Baratheon, Renly Baratheon ;9) Les ploucs de Peyredragon : Stannis Baratheon, Mélisandre, Selyse Baratheon ;10) Les conseillers douteux : Varys, Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish, Grand Mestre Pycelle ;11) Les époux de Daenerys : Khal Drogo, Hizdhar Zo Loraq, Daario Naharis ;12) Les œufs de lump Tully : Catelyn Stark, Lysa Arryn, Edmure Tully ;13) Les disparus Stark : Brandon Stark, Eddard Stark, Benjen Stark ;14) Les sidekicks : Bronn, Davos Mervault, Ver Gris ;15) Les poupoulpinous Greyjoy : Euron Greyjoy, Victarion Greyjoy, Aeron Greyjoy ;16) "Just you and your Hand tonight" : Eddard Stark, Tyrion Lannister, Tywin Lannister ;17) Les puceaux de la Garde Royale : Jaime Lannister, Barristan Selmy, Meryn Trant ;18) Les fous-dangereux : Euron Greyjoy, Gregor Clegane, Ramsay Snow ;19) Les hommes mûrs : Walder Frey, Mestre Aemon, Freuxsanglant (ou Jon Arryn)20) Choix libre Générique par le Labyrinthe SonoreIllustration : Jaime et Brienne par Swordplay

Ci sono alcune teorie che diventano così popolari e così stabilite da far pensare che, forse, non ci sia altro modo per risolvere la questione, e che la teoria non può che rivelarsi vera. Pensandoci, ne possono venire fuori un po', tra cui l'idea delle seconde Nozze Rosse, o le Nozze Rosse 2.0, "nuove e migliorate" (sigh).Con membri di Casa Frey e coloro che sono anche solo affiliati a loro, ai Lannister e chiunque abbia messo mano alla congiura che ha portato alla morte di Robb Stark, ha senso pensare che la creatura che formalmente era Catelyn Stark, con un matrimonio che unisce nuovamente Frey e Lannister alle porte, abbia in mente qualcosa, che può aiutarla nella sua missione di fare fuori coloro che hanno ucciso il figlio. E, forse forse, i piani sono già in fase di completamento, con giusto un infiltrato o due e qualcuno che potrebbe volente o nolente collaborare a questo cupo piano.Ma, c'è da chiedersi. Cosa farà dopo? Lem dice che Lady Stoneheart vuole coloro che hanno ucciso il figlio morti... oppure, il figlio vivo. Forse dovrebbe rivedere quel "oppure"...Art by elenyaartLink utili:1) https://ew.com/article/2014/06/26/george-r-r-martin-winds-winter-tease/2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSSfuSevUVQ&ab_channel=JoeMagicianSupportate il canale in cambio di contenuti esclusivi: https://www.patreon.com/LaCittadellaQui trovate tutti i link del canale e dei suoi host: https://linktr.ee/LaCittadella

Send us a textBrienne is held captive by the Brotherhood without Banners, as she battles the infection caused by her wounds. When she recovers, she's brought before Lady Stoneheart - who is Catelyn Stark. Brienne stands accused of oath-breaking and must deliver Jamie Lannister or die. Simon and Mackelly weigh the possibilities. Chapter Review:Brienne of Tarth is tied to a horse in agony from her wounds and their inevitable infection. She drifts in and out of fever-dreams. When she finally rouses with the fever broken, Thoros of Myr explains a few things: Lem should have been protecting the inn, she's got terrible facial wounds from Biter, and she's here to answer to Lady Stoneheart, the Brotherhood's new leader, for her crimes. The lion-pommeled sword and the letter signed by Tommen do her no favors.She's taken to Lady Stoneheart, who is mostly silent allowing Lem and others to hector Brienne with accusations. She contends that both girls were gone, that Jaime gave her the sword and the letter to allow her to rescue Sansa - but it falls on deaf ears. Finally Lady Stoneheart speaks, she's unintelligible to the uninitiated. But she demands that Brienne bring her Jaime - or she along with Pod and Ser Hyle will be hanged. Brienne cannot agree so the three are dragged to trees and strung up. She cries out a single word as the chapter ends. Characters/Places/Names/Events:Brienne of Tarth - Charged with rescuing Sansa Stark.Podrick Payne - Former squire to Tyrion Lannister, now traveling with Brienne.Ser Hyle Hunt - Captain in service to House Tarly. Former tormentor of Brienne.Septon Meribald - Itinerant Septon of the Riverlands.Long Jeyne Heddle - Child proprietress of the Inn at the Crossroads.Gendry - Smith of King's Landing, working at the Inn of the Crossroads.Thoros of Myr - Red priest. Reanimator of Beric Dondarrion.Beric Dondarrion - Now, finally, deceased leader of the Brotherhood without BannersLady Stoneheart - Reanimated corpse of Catelyn Stark. Support the showSupport us: Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

Programa 3x50 de "La Canción Continúa", podcast dedicado a la relectura de Canción de Hielo y Fuego y análisis de House of the Dragon (La Casa del Dragón). Esta semana os traemos el análisis del sexto capítulo de Catelyn Stark en Tormenta de Espadas, en el que Catelyn, Robb y sus vasallos llegan a Los Gemelos para la venidera boda de Edmure y Roslin Frey. Walder Frey les da la bienvenida y Roose Bolton trae malas noticias. ¡Esperamos que os guste! Las ilustraciones de las miniaturas de los podcasts de relectura son obra de Andrea Angla, a la que podéis encontrar también en su podcast Senpai y Co. La música del final del podcast es una versión a trompeta de Jenny de Piedrasviejas, regalo de nuestro estimado y talentoso oyente Sergio Antón Melgarejo. ¡Descubre nuestro Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/lacancioncontinua Síguenos en: Instagram https://bit.ly/33DkuVI​​​​​​​​​​​ Twitter https://bit.ly/2Uxre38​​​​​​​​​​​ Facebook https://bit.ly/3bnz9XV​​​​​​​​​​ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lacancioncontinuapod ¡También estamos en la plataforma morada! https://www.twitch.tv/lacancioncontinua ¡Mira nuestras camisetas en La Tostadora! https://www.latostadora.com/lacancioncontinuapod Puedes escucharnos también en iVoox https://bit.ly/2J7JlYv​​​​​​​​​​​ Spotify https://spoti.fi/3dweXok​​​​​​​​​​​ Apple Podcasts/iTunes https://apple.co/2Jo65mU​​​​​​​​​​​ Conviértete en miembro de este canal para disfrutar de ventajas: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9qd9hxlw3MtLNJDIXlrSgg/join

Send us a textArya murders Dareon for deserting the Night's Watch. It appears that the Many-Faced God doesn't agree, as she is struck blind. Mackelly and Simon grope for answers.Chapter Review:We learn of Arya' Stark's (aka Cat of the Canals) day-to-day life as a seafood seller on the docks of Braavos. It's a vibrant atmosphere that she relishes. She learns languages, skills, and information like a sponge.She visits a regular customer, the brothel run by Merry. There she sees Dareon singing. He's dressed more like a peacock than a crow. She does not like the man. She leaves the brothel at the same time as him and they walk together for a while. When she returns to Brusco's ,in addition to the day's takings, she has a nice pair of boots.She visits the House of Black and White, as she does at every new moon, and learns some poison-lore from the Waif. She confesses to the Kindly Man that Arya Stark killed Dareon, nervous as to his reaction. He offers her warmed milk, which sounds benign. However, the next morning she has been struck blind. Characters/Places/Names/Events:Arya Stark - Younger daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark.Kindly Man - Priest of the Many-Faced God.Waif - Priestess of the Many-Faced God.Brusco - Seafood merchant.Merry - Kindly brothel owner.Dareon - Night's Watch runaway and singer.Braavos - A free city in Essos.Many-Faced God - A god worshiped in Essos that embodies all gods. Support the showSupport us: Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

In part two of our series discussing Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, we look at how women navigate the world of Westeros. Questions we explore include: How do women gain, lose, and use power in this world? How does power relate to femininity? How are the expected gender roles of Westerosi society shaped by the realities of the world? Characters we discuss include Cersei Lannister, Daenerys Targaryen, Catelyn Stark, Sansa Stark, Rhaenyra Targaryen, Alicent Hightower, and Rhaenys Targaryen. We also introduce a new segment for this series: Wig Watch! Join us on Instagram to see the wigs we discuss, and maybe some other things. Further Reading: The Dangers of Growing Up on Westeros House of the Dragon and GirlBoss Feminism We'll be back in two weeks to talk about the relationship between violence and masculinity in A Song of Ice and Fire, and how Daemon Targaryen is Just Ken.

Send us a Text Message.Arya acts as a servant in the House of Black and White. Despite her claims, she still can't shake her identity as Arya Stark. She decides to shed her worldly possessions, all except Needle, earning her a promotion to acolyte. Armed with a smattering of Braavosi, she's next to go out into the city and sell seafood. Mackelly and Simon ask for a menu.Chapter Review:Arya Stark is settling into life as a servant in the House of Black and White. When asked by the Kindly Man who she is, Arya dutifully says “no one.” Invariably, the Kindly Man says she lies. The Kindly Man tells her she doesn't have to stay here. He can place her in other environments she'd find more suitable or put her on a ship back to Westeros. Arya is insistent she wants to remain in the House of Black and White.One day the Kindly Man tells her she must rid herself of her worldly possessions, as they belong to Arya of House Stark. That night, Arya takes them all to the canal and throws them in. She hesitates when it's time to toss Needle. She thinks of the remarkable twist of fate that brought the sword back to her after it had been stolen, and decides that the Old Gods wanted her to have it. Therefore, she hides it under a cobblestone outside of the temple.Although she never told the Kindly Man of her actions, he seemed to know. The next day he tells her the history of the religion of the Many-Faced God. She's then given the robes of an acolyte. He also tasks Arya with learning Braavosi and teaching the Waif the Common Tongue. The pair practice by showing each other items and saying the word. In an attempt to help Arya lie better, the pair begin playing a lying game. The Waif seems to know when Arya is lying, but Arya just guesses. Eventually, the Kindly Man feels that Arya's grasp of Braavosi is good enough for her to go out into the city. She will sell seafood for a man, but she needs a new name. They decide on Cat. With that, Arya exits the temple into the Braavosi night, as happy as she's been for a long time.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Arya Stark - Younger daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark.Kindly Man - Priest of the Many-Faced God.Waif - Priestess of the Many-Faced God.Braavos - A free city of Braavos in Essos.Multi-Faced God - A god worshiped in Essos that embodies Support the Show.Support us: Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

James and Evan dive deep into what may become a standout episode for Westeros. Listen to how big of a Trekkie Evan is, comparisons to Catelyn Stark, debating the innocence of Henry I of England, and Season 4 predictions? All this and more.

Get bonus episodes on Patreon! Catelyn Stark might just be the most complex and rewarding characters in A Game of Thrones. This chapter is a cascade of memories and breadcrumbs that simultaneously resurrects the past and animates the future -- of House Stark, House Tully, and even Catelyn herself. Expect full books spoilers: We're going deep on Lady Stoneheart, generational echoes, poisoned nostalgia, and problem of evil folktales. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram, Cam's stories Feedback & Theories: secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com

As Cersei says: ‘power is power' and she's got it in spades. We investigate how she becomes a master manipulator, and we take an honest objective look at her over-familiar relations with her brother Jaime.  We want to hear about any theories we might have missed, what you've thought of the show so far and your character suggestions. Please drop the team an email (which may be part of the show): shrinkthebox@sonymusic.com NEXT CLIENTS ON THE COUCH. Find out how to view here  Tommy Shelby, Peaky Blinders (Season 1) Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm (Season 7) Michael, Office (USA. Season 1) Chandler, Friends (selected episodes) Sydney, The Bear (season 2) CREDITS We used clips from Season 1 and 2 of Game of Thrones.  Starring: Sean Bean as Ned Stark, Mark Addy as Robert Baratheon, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister, Michelle Fairley as Catelyn Stark, Jack Gleeson as Joffrey Baratheon, Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister and Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister Based on: "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin Created by: David Benioff and DB Weiss Written by: David Benioff, George R.R. Martin, Dave Hill, Bryan Cogman, Ethan J. Antonucci, Gursimran Sandhu, Vanessa Taylor and Jane Espenson.  (S1&2) Directed by: David Nutter, Alan Taylor, Daniel Minahan, Alik Sakharov, Brian Kirk, Timothy Van Patten, Nei Marshall, David Petrarca and Tom McCarthy. Produced by: Home Box Office (HBO), Television 360, Grok! Studio, (Grok! Television), Generator Entertainment and Bighead Littlehead. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back for the second May of Thrones episode covering seasons 3 and 4 of “Game of Thrones.”Highlights:- Avoiding Theon's torture- Loving all of Arya's storylines - The three weddings: The Red Wedding, Sansa's wedding to Tyrion, and The Purple Wedding- What Oberyn Martell should have done differently- Meeting Tormund and anticipating the future we all love- Tyrion's trial and escape from King's Landing after being falsely accused of Joffrey's murderBook-to-show:- Catelyn Stark not returning as "Lady Stoneheart" from the books- The dense nature of the book material versus the show's adaptationNext week: Seasons 5 and 6!-Original music by Garrett ThompsonFollow us on Instagram @GeekGirlSoupContinue the conversation on FacebookListen to Cort's podcast with Brad at PureFandom.comCheck out Susan's movie stats on Letterboxd Email your questions and comments to GeekGirlSoup@gmail.comGeek on!

Arya arrives in Braavos. Inside the temple of the Many-Faced God, she meets a man who isn't fooled by her aliases. He tests her on her fear of death, and she passes with flying colors. She hopes to feed a hunger, but it's not for food. Mackelly and Simon wonder what it is she's hungry for.Chapter Review:Arya Stark, or “Salty” as she's known by the ship's crew, sees the lights of Braavos on the eastern horizon. Soon the enormous titan statue that guards the city comes into view. As her ship The Titans Daughter passes underneath, she can see the defenses built into the titan. The ship's captain Ternesio Terys is all too happy to get rid of Arya, and has his oldest son Yorko row her to land. However, before he lets her go, Ternesio makes sure she knows his name and is aware of the favors he's done for her.Yorko provides a comprehensive, if slightly biased, guided tour as he rows her through the canals of Braavos. He leaves her at the stairs to the temple of the Many-Faced God. Arya tries the doors of the temple but they're locked. She shouts that Jaqen H'ghar sent her, brandishes the iron coin he gave her, and says “valar morghulis.” The doors suddenly open on their own. Inside, she finds statues to many gods as well as several people weeping quietly. A man sits by a pool weeping. Arya gives him a cup of water from the pool and he drinks it. He stands and staggers to an alcove between the statues. Arya notices a stab wound in his gut.She's met by a young girl and a man, both in cowed robes. The man asks Arya her name. She tries several of her aliases, but the man isn't fooled. It's only when she says she's Arya Stark of Winterfell that the man is content. He says this is no place for her, but she begs him. She has nowhere to go. He asks if she fears death. When Arya says she doesn't, the man lowers his hood to reveal a skull with a worm in the eye socket. He asks for a kiss, and Arya obliges. She then tries to eat the worm. It disintegrates and the skull turns into the face of a kind man. He asks if she's hungry. She thinks that she is, but it's not for food.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Arya Stark - Younger daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark.Braavos - A free city in Essos.Titan of Braavos - Huge statue that guards the sea entrance to Braavos.Multi-Faced God - A god worshiped in Essos. Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Merrett Frey is lured to a ransom payment by the Brotherhood without Banners. They have his great nephew Petyr Pimple. Upon arrival he learns that his kinsman is dead, and that he'll be joining him because Catelyn Stark points the finger at him for his involvement in the Red Wedding. Simon and Mackelly are almost as speechless as she is.Chapter Review:Merrett Frey heads toward Oldstones with ransom money to secure the release of his great nephew Petyr. He bemoans his rotten luck that has brought him to this juncture. A concussion as a squire means he can no longer fight and was never knighted. As Walder's ninth son, he's got no hope of rising very far. But at least he can bring back Ser Ryman's son and get some favor that way.He wasn't even involved in the planning for the Red Wedding. His only role was to get the Greatjon Umber drunk. And even in this he failed. Umber fought like a giant before finally being chained.When he arrives at Oldstones, he is robbed of the gold by members of the Brotherhood without Banners. Petyr is already dead and Merrett will join them if they can prove he had a hand in the Red Wedding. Merrett knows that there are no witnesses. But the brothers reveal Catelyn Stark, risen from the dead. Lem asks her if she saw Merrett at the wedding and she, unable to speak, nods. They string him up.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Catelyn Stark - Murdered mother of the Stark children. Brought back to life.Merrett Frey - Ninth son of Lord Walder, known principally as the Frey who drinks the most.Petyr Pimple - Great grandson of Lord Walder Frey.Lem Lemoncloak - Member of the Brotherhood without Banners.Tom Sevenstreams - Singer in the Brotherhood without Banners.Lord Beric Dondarrion - Head of the Brotherhood without Banners. Has been repeatedly resurrected from death by Thoros of Myr.Thoros of Myr - Priest of R'hellor, member of the Brotherhood without Banners. Able to raise the dead to life.Oldstones - Riverlands holdfast. Long abandoned. Former seat of House Mudd. Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Sansa builds a snow-castle, and squabbles with Robert Arryn. Petyr Baelish kisses her against her will. Lysa confronts Sansa about trying to steal Littlefinger from her and threatens to push her out of the Moon Door. Baelish intervenes and pushes Lysa out instead. Simon and Mackelly try to pick up the pieces (not of Lysa, that would be nasty). Chapter Review:Sansa Stark wakes early to snow falling. It makes her wistful for Winterfell. She dresses and builds a snow castle, which quickly turns into Winterfell. She's joined by Petyr Baelish who says she is even more beautiful than her mother was at her age. He kisses her, she yields briefly before pushing him away. Cousin Robert arrives and uses his doll as a giant to smash the walls. Sansa tries to stop him, and his beloved doll is destroyed. Later she's summoned to her aunt by the singer Marillion. He's a favorite of Lysa Arryn, to whom he's unfailingly pleasant. He uses this as a license to abuse the servants and force himself on the unwilling. They proceed to the great hall. Lysa saw Sansa kiss Baelish, but blames the child. Sansa protests. Lysa compares Sansa to Catelyn - both want to steal away Lysa's love Petyr. She describes how he deflowered her and the termination of the subsequent pregnancy.She threatens to push Sansa out of the Moon Door, but is prevented by the timely arrival of Lord Baelish. He talks Lysa down. She reveals that it was she who murdered her husband Jon, with the help of Petyr. He reassures Lysa that he only ever loved one woman. She softens, but then he adds “Only Cat” and pushes her out of the door. He calls for guards to arrest Marillion.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Sansa Stark - Elder daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark.Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish - Former member of the Small Council, now lord of Harrenhal and Protector of the Vale.Lysa Arryn - Lady of the Eyrie. Widow of Jon Arryn, wife of Petyr, and sister to Catelyn.Robert Arryn - AKA Sweetrobin. Son of Jon and Lysa Arryn. Lord of the Vale. Eight going on three.Marillion - Singer and favorite of Lysa Arryn.The Eyrie - Seat of House Arryn in the Vale.The Moon Door - Door to the outside in the Eyrie. Used for execution of prisoners. Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Tyrion is rescued from his cell by Jaime, but learns the awful truth of Jaime's previous betrayal. Tyrion, in turn, tells Jaime he killed Joffrey. The two part ways acrimoniously. On his way to freedom, Tyrion stops to visit his father. He finds a familiar face waiting in Tywin's bed and Tywin in the privy. Tyrion deals with them both in similar fashion. Simon and Mackelly wallow in the sadness and betrayal.Chapter Review:Tyrion Lannister prepares to attack, as the door to his cell opens. It turns out to be his brother Jaime. Jaime is here to rescue him. When Tyrion thanks him, Jaime says he's repaying a debt. Tyrion insists on knowing the secret of this debt. Jaime tells him he lied to Tyrion about Tysha, on their father's command. Tyrion's wife truly was a crofter's daughter, met on the road. The news sends Tyrion into a fury. He tells Jaime that Cersei has been unfaithful to Jaime and that, yes, he killed Joffrey. With that the two part ways.Tyrion meets Varys, to escape through the dungeons and to the sea, bound for Essos. Along the way, Tyrion realizes he's below the Tower of the Hand. He insists Varys tell him how to find his father's bed chamber. When Tyrion arrives, he finds Shae in Tywin's bed. She says she was forced to say horrible things about him at trial. She calls him her Giant of Lannister. At that, Tyrion strangles her with the Hand of the King chain she wears.He finds a crossbow and tracks his father to the privy. Tywin says he doesn't know what happens to the “whore” Tysha after Tyrion's “sharp lesson.” Tyrion says if he uses the term again, he will kill his father. True to his word, when Tywin says it again, Tyrion shoots him dead.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Tyrion Lannister - Youngest son of Tywin Lannister. Brother to queen Cersei and Jamie Lannister. Former Hand of the King.Tywin Lannister - Tyrion's father, Hand of the King.Shae - Prostitute and lover of Tyrion.Tysha - Tyrion's first wife.Sansa Stark - Oldest daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark, wife to Tyrion.Lord Varys - Master of Whisperers in King's Landing, has served multiple monarchs as chief spy. Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Arya and the Hound return to the Inn at the Crossroads, where they meet some of the Mountain's men. Trouble ensues, leaving three dead and the Hound mortally wounded. Arya refuses him mercy and leaves him to die. Finally, she uses her mysterious iron coin to earn her passage out of Westeros. Simon and Mackelly wish Arya a bon voyage. Chapter Review:Arya Stark and Sandor Clegane (AKA the Hound) find themselves back at the Inn at the Crossroads. As soon as they enter, Arya knows there's trouble. She recognizes two of Gregor Clegane's men: Polliver and the Tickler. They're accompanied by a young squire. The men recognize the Hound.The soldiers fill them in on news of the realm: King Joffrey is dead, Sansa Stark killed him, and Sansa's sister has been found. The Hound finds that last bit funny but doesn't share why. When the Tickler wants Sandor to come with them to Harrenhal, chaos breaks out. Sandor has his hands full fighting Polliver and the Tickler. Arya is distracted by the fighting and is surprised by the squire. She turns and stabs him with a dagger. The Hound kills Polliver and Arya stabs the Tickler repeatedly. Sandor makes Arya finish the squire off. She pulls Needle from Polliver's belt and slides it into the boy's heart.The next day the Hound is unable to continue riding to Saltpans due to his injuries. He wants mercy from Arya, and spews horrible things at her to get her to do it. She leaves him to die on the side of the road and continues to Saltpans. At the port town, she sells Craven and tries to buy passage on a ship for Eastwatch. The ship is going to Braavos, and she doesn't have the funds to catch a ride. She pulls out the iron coin Jaqen H'ghar gave her and utters "Valar Morghulis." The shocked captain offers her passage and her own cabin.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Arya Stark - Younger daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark.Sandor “The Hound” Clegane - Former personal bodyguard to King Joffrey Baratheon, younger brother of the Mountain (Gregor Clegane), deserter from the Lannister forces.Polliver - Soldier in Gregor Clegane's company.Tickler - Torturer in Gregor Clegane's company.Needle - Small, thin sword given to Arya by Jon before they left WinterWe've got four new sustainer tiers on our Buy Me a Coffee site. Something for every budget and level of interest. Check it out! Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Jaime has a curious goodbye with Arya Stark. He refuses to leave the Kingsguard, despite a strong push from his family. He resists an advance from his sister, which results in a heated argument between the two. Finally, he gives Brienne a jaw-dropping gift and then tasks her with a surprising mission in return. Simon and Mackelly squint hard at “Arya Stark.”Chapter Review:Jaime Lannister grows bored of watching the king sign documents that offer rewards or punishment to houses, for their roles in the war. He returns to the White Sword Tower. On his way, he runs into a girl claiming to be Arya Stark. Jaime is skeptical.Cersei waits for him in his chambers. She begs him to talk to their father about Tywin's plan to send her back to Casterly Rock, effectively separating her from her son Tommen. Jaime doesn't think it'll do any good, but Cersei believes it will, if he agrees to leave the Kingsguard. Jaime refuses. Cersei makes a sexual advance that Jaime rebuffs. She throws insults as she storms out.Jaime calls for Ser Loras Tyrell and Brienne of Tarth. Loras admits Brienne might be telling the truth about Renly Baratheon's death. After dismissing Loras, Jaime gives Brienne the Valyrian steel sword his father gave him. In return, he asks she use it to find Sansa Stark and keep her safe.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Jaime Lannister - Member of the royal Kingsguard. Twin brother to queen Cersei and older brother to Tyrion. Nicknamed the "Kingslayer" for killing King Aerys Targaryen.Ser Loras Tyrell - Member of the Kingsguard. Young, dashing, talented knight from the Reach. The third son of Lord Mace Tyrell of Highgarden.Brienne of Tarth - Warrior woman. Once "Brienne the Blue" in King Renly's Rainbow Guard. On a mission to rescue the Stark girls for Catelyn Stark.Cersei Lannister - twin to Jaime, mother to Joffrey, Tommen, and Myrcella. Tywin Lannister - father of Jaime, Cersei, Tyrion. Lord of Casterly Rock. Hand of the King.Tyrion Lannister - youngest sibling of Jaime and Cersei. Imprisoned awaiting trial for murdering his nephew King Jofrrey.Tommen Lannister - King of the Andals, Roynar, and the First men. Lord of the Seven Kingdoms. Protector of the Realm.We've got four new sustainer tiers on our Buy Me a Coffee site. Something for every budget and level of interest. Check it out! Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Tyrion's is betrayed by Shae and demands a trial by combat. Oberyn Martell steps up and defeats the Mountain, but then lets his guard down and the Mountain crushes his head, and Tyrion's hopes. Simon and Mackelly rue the day.Chapter Review:Tyrion Lannister weighs the offer of Oberyn Martell, but for now allows the trial to continue. Podrik Payne cannot vouch for Tyrion's innocence, which suggests that few will. The last witness is a surprise: Shae. Of course Cersei would have interviewed, and coerced, Sansa's handmaids. But Shae is not only going to lie for Cersei, she's also going to tell the truth. Tyrion and Sansa plotted the murder and Tyrion used her sexually and forced her to refer to him as “her giant of Lannister.” The crowd's laughter is too much for Tyrion and he demands the trial by combat.Cerseis is thrilled to announce that the Mountain Gregor Clegane will fight for her, but the whole room is stunned when Oberyn Martell offers to champion Tyrion's cause. Tywin is furious. Tyrion realizes that this situation has no good outcomes for Tywin. If Oberyn wins, the Tyrells will be annoyed, and Tyrion freed. If the Mountain wins, Tyrion will be dead and the Martells might crown Myrcella, Plunging Westeros into another civil war.Oberyn outwits and defeats the Mountain, with his poisoned spear. But then stands on the vanquished Clegane's chest to extract a deathbed confession. He gets one, Gregor did rape and murder Elia, and murder her children, but it's Oberyn's deathbed. The Mountain trips him and crushes his skull. Tyrion's hopes die with the Red Viper.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Tyrion Lannister - Youngest son of Tywin Lannister. Brother to queen Cersei and Jamie Lannister. Former Hand of the King.Tywin Lannister - Tyrion's father, Hand of the King.Kevan Lannister - Tyrion's uncle, as well as brother and trusted advisor to Tywin Lannister.Sansa Stark - Oldest daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark, wife to Tyrion.Cersei Lannister - Mother of the late Joffrey Baratheon, sister to Tyrion.Oberyn Martell - Brother to Doran Martell the Prince of Dorne. In King's Landing to seek justice for his murdered sister Elia and her children.Shae - Prostitute and loveWe've got four new sustainer tiers on our Buy Me a Coffee site. Something for every budget and level of interest. Check it out! Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Sansa discovers that Littlefinger's “you're sailing home” comment is not exactly what she was expecting. She finds herself in a run-down tower on a rocky coast. She gets a new name, attends a wedding, narrowly avoids sexual assault, and has a reunion with a family member. Mackelly and Simon hold their breath, hoping for no deaths at this wedding.Chapter Review:Sansa Stark and Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish arrive at Petyr's ancestral home in the Fingers. It's a dismal place but the staff is friendly and happy to see their lord. Petyr informs Sansa that she must take a new name, as it's not safe to be a Stark at the moment. He names her Alayne, after his mother. She will play his natural-born daughter. He also tells her that he will wed Sansa's aunt Lysa Arryn, who is on her way to meet them at the tower. Finally, Petyr divulges to Sansa that he was working with Olenna Tyrell to murder King Joffrey. It was Olenna who put the poison in the chalice.When Lysa arrives, Sansa is introduced as Alayne to her aunt. The couple is wed at once. After the festivities, the singer Marillion, who arrived with Lysa, attempts to have his way sexually with Sansa. His effort is thwarted by Ser Lothor Brune. The next morning Sansa is brought to her aunt, who now knows her true identity. Lysa says she'd never turn away Cat's daughter. They commiserate over forced marriages, then Lysa says that Sansa will marry her young cousin Robert.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Sansa Stark - Elder daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. Forcibly married to Tyrion.Lord Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish - Former member of the Small Council, now lord of Harrenhal. In the Vale seeking an alliance with Lysa Arryn, with whom he grew up and possibly had a relationship with.Lysa Arryn - Lady of the Eyrie. Widow of Jon Arryn and Catelyn's sister.Ser Dontos Hollard - Drunken jester of King Joffrey, but friend to Sansa.Fingers - Group of five peninsulas in the Vale.Tyrion Lannister - Youngest son of Tywin Lannister. Brother to queen Cersei and Jamie Lannister. Master of Coin. Now accused of murdering King Joffrey.King Joffrey Baratheon -  King Joffrey Baratheon First of His Name. Bastard son of Jaime Lannister and his twin sister Queen Cersei. Killed at his wedding feast. Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Jaime reminisces about the bygone glory days of the Kingsguard. He turns his attention to righting the wrongs of the current White Swords. He goes man-by-man through his sworn brothers, calling them out on the issues he has with them. Lastly, he has a heart-to-heart with Loras about his claim that Brienne killed Renly. Jenny and Mackelly applaud Jaime's closing arguments.Chapter Review:Jaime Lannister reads through the White Book, the written history of the Kingsguard, while waiting for his sworn brothers to join. When his brothers arrive, Jaime admonishes them for allowing the king to die under their watch. He then gauges their opinions on Tyrion's involvement in the death.He goes through each man and calls them out on issues. Ser Boros Blount will now be King Tommen's taste tester, as he's unfit to protect the boy he gave up so easily. He then questions why he's never heard of Ser Osmund Kettleblack before. After that, he asks Ser Meryn Trant to show him where in their vows it says to beat women and children, like he did to Sansa Stark. He praises Balon Swann's character but questions how he'd handle his family challenging Tommen's rule.Finally, he turns his attention to Ser Loras Tyrell,  who reminds Jaime of himself at that age. Jaime makes a case for Brienne's possible innocence in the murder of Renly Baratheon. His argument is enough to seed doubt in Loras' mind. Jaime tasks Loras with talking with Brienne and deciding her innocence or guilt. Whatever Loras determines is the case, Jaime will abide by it.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Jaime Lannister - Member of the Kingsguard. Twin brother to queen Cersei and older brother to Tyrion.Ser Boros Blount - Member of the Kingsguard. Gave up Tommen to Tyrion's men without a fight.Ser Meryn Trant - Member of the KIngsguard. Beat Sansa Stark on the command of King Joffrey.Ser Osmund Kettleblack - Member of the Kingsguard. Former sellsword, with a mysterious past.Ser Balon Swann - Member of the Kingsguard. Seemingly honorable and valiant.Ser Loras Tyrell - Member of the Kingsguard. Young, dashing, talented knight from the Reach. The third son of Lord Mace Tyrell of Highgarden.Brienne of Tarth - Warrior woman. Once "Brienne the Blue" in King Renly's Rainbow Guard. On a mission to rescue the Stark girls for Catelyn Stark. Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Tyrion stands trial for the murder of the king. The prosecution has no end of witnesses, while Tyrion has none. But at the 11th hour a glimmer of hope appears. Mackelly and Simon weigh the scales of justice.Chapter Review:Tyrion Lannister languishes for days in a Red Keep tower cell. He's well-treated and fed as befits his station, but the crime of which he's accused holds only one possible punishment. He's getting advice and daily visits from his uncle Kevan, but neither of them is very optimistic of his chances. Cersei is amassing a deluge of witnesses to testify against him. Tyrion pins his hopes on trial by combat, but knowing that the opponent will be Gregor Clegane, Bronn demurs. The trial, before a three-judge panel of Tywin, Mace Tyrell, and Oberyn Martell, goes very badly for Tyrion. The witnesses either exaggerate, downright lie, or in the case of Varys: accurately report Tyrion's various threats and comments on the dead king. Kevan advises confession and the Night's Watch, but Tyrion doesn't trust his father's mercy.On the final night of the trial, Tyrion is visited in his cell by Oberyn. He's not necessarily there to reassure Tyrion, but knowing that he's doomed he's hoping to get the truth about his sister's death. Tyrion confirms some suspicions: while it was the now dead Lorch who dispatched Princess Rhaenys, it was The Mountain who raped and murdered Elia and killed baby Aegon. But Tyrion denies that Tywin ordered the deaths. Oberyn throws Tyrion a lifeline. He'll be his champion in trial by combat against Clegane.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Tyrion Lannister - Youngest son of Tywin Lannister. Brother to queen Cersei and Jamie Lannister. Former Hand of the King.Tywin Lannister - Tyrion's father, Hand of the King.Kevan Lannister - Tyrion's uncle. Brother and trusted advisor to Tywin Lannister.Sansa Stark - Oldest daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. Former hostage of the Lannisters. Wife to Tyrion.Cersei Lannister - Mother of the late Joffrey Baratheon, sister to Tyrion.Mace Tyrell - Lord of Highgarden.Oberyn Martell - Brother to Doran Martell the Prince of Dorne. In King's Landing to seek justice for his murdered sister Elia and her children.Lord Varys - Master of Whisperers in King's Landing. Has served multiple monarchs as chief spy. Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Arya continues to plot the Hound's death but never goes through with it. She has a wolf dream that convinces her that her mother is dead. The Hound changes the target of his plan to ransom Arya. Then changes the target again. Arya has a third family member in mind to deliver her to. Simon and Mackelly hope Arya is getting rewards points for the miles she's logging.Chapter Review:Arya Stark and Sandor Clegane (AKA the Hound) continue to ride together, despite what transpired at the Twins. Arya's head hurts from the axe blow the Hound gave her to prevent her from entering the castle to find her mother. However, that's nothing compared to the hurt she feels in her heart, after being so close to her mother and then having the reunion ripped away. Arya isn't convinced that her mother is dead and wants to go back. The Hound is having none of it. When Arya has a wolf dream where she finds her mother and drags her body out of the river, she is convinced that her mother is indeed dead.The Hound finally tells Arya where they're headed. He plans to ransom her to her aunt Lysa Arryn. The pair stop in a village in the foothills of the Mountains of the Moon, where the Hound is hired to help build a palisade around the village. The Hound's ransom dreams are once again shattered when he learns that getting through the mountains is an impossibility due to attacks from the mountain clans. He's also told that he and Arya must leave now that the palisade walls are constructed. The Hound decides it's back to the Riverlands for them. He's going to ransom Arya to her uncle Blackfish instead.Characters/Places/Names/EventsArya Stark - Younger daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark.Caelyn Stark - murdered mother of Arya.Sandor “The Hound” Clegane - Former personal bodyguard to King Joffrey Baratheon, younger brother of the Mountain (Gregor Clegane), deserter from the Lannister forces.Mountains of the Moon - Mountains that surround the Vale.The Twins - The seat of House Frey.Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Jaime and Brienne arrive in King's Landing. They've learned that bad news awaits them. Brienne is immediately imprisoned, while Jaime gets into it with his father and his sister. Simon and Mackelly hope for a bit more love and a lot less, respectively.Chapter Review:Jaime Lannister arrives in King's Landing with Brienne, Qyburn, and Roose Bolton's men. It's not changed that much, still stinks. They've learned en-route of the deaths at the weddings (the red and the purple). Jaime is struggling to find the correct emotion. He cares more about how Cersei is feeling and feeling sorry for himself about his hand.Upon arrival, they meet Ser Loras Tyrell, who denounces Brienne as a kingslayer - of Renly that is. Jaime arranges for Brienne to be imprisoned (temporarily, for her own good). Jaime visits the sept, where Joffrey lies in state. He finds his twin mourning over their dead child. She affirms that it was Tyrion who killed Joffrey. They have sex there and then. Jaime wants to be open about their relationship, but Cersei roughly disabuses him of that idea.Jaime visits his father, who reports that Vargo Hoat is getting his comeuppance from Gregor Clegane, who has retaken Harrenhal. Jaime is to leave the Kingsguard, marry Margaery Tyrell (Cersei will marry Oberyn Martell) and take King Tommen to Casterly Rock to be raised away from his mother. Jaime flat out refuses. Tywin disowns him. Characters/Places/Names/Events:Jaime Lannister - Lord Commander of the Royal Kingsguard. Twin brother to queen Cersei and older brother to Tyrion. Nicknamed the "Kingslayer" for killing King Aerys Targaryen. Brienne of Tarth - Warrior woman. Once "Brienne the Blue" in King Renly's Rainbow Guard. On a mission to rescue the Stark girls for Catelyn Stark.Vargo Hoat - Leader of the Brave Companions. Steelshanks Walton - Soldier in Bolton's forces, tasked with bringing Jaime safely to King's Landing.Ser Loras Tyrell - Knight of Flowers. Brother to Margaery. Reputed former lover of King Renly Baratheon. Now member of the Kingsguard.Gregor Clegane - The Mountain. Tywin's most feared soldier.Cersei Lannister - Twin to Jaime. Mother to Joffrey, Tommen, and Myrcella. Tywin Lannister - Father of Jaime, Cersei, Tyrion. Lord of Casterly Rock. Hand of the King. Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Sansa flees the scene of the crime with Ser Dontos. After a scary climb she's rowed to deliverance - which turns out to come with a familiar (although not totally friendly) face. Simon and Mackelly consider her future.Chapter Review:Sansa Stark races to the Godswood where she has hidden a change of clothes. When she takes her hair net off, she realizes a black amethyst is missing and gets a sinking feeling in her stomach that it's somehow related to King Joffrey's death. Dontos arrives and denies that the hair net had anything to do with Joff's death. He choked on pie.Dontos leads her out of the castle to a cliff where a secret ladder has been cut out of the stone that leads to the river below. When the pair make down safely, they find a man waiting to row them out to safety.When the little boat reaches a ship, a stunned Sansa discovers Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish waiting for her. Dontos, who stayed behind to row himself back to the castle, asks for his reward of 10,000 gold dragons. Instead, he's killed by three crossbow bolts.Littlefinger explains to a highly-upset Sansa that Dontos did what he did at Littlefinger's command and did so because he was being handsomely paid. Once he'd drunk this payday, he'd sell Sansa again to Varys or Cersei. When Sansa asks why Littlefinger would want to hurt the Lannisters, who gave him so much, he responds that he had no motive. He likes to keep his foes confused. He says he loved Sansa's mother Catelyn and thinks in a different world Sansa might've been his daughter. He tells Sansa to forget about the Lannisters, Tyrion, and King's Landing. She's safe with him and sailing home.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Sansa Stark - Elder daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. Forcibly married to Tyrion.Ser Dontos Hollard - Drunken jester of King Joffrey, but friend to Sansa.Lord Petyr Baelish - Former member of the Small Council, now lord of Harrenhal. Understood to be in the Vale seeking an alliance with Lysa Arryn.Tyrion Lannister - Youngest son of Tywin Lannister. Brother to queen Cersei and Jamie Lannister. Master of Coin. Now accused of murdering King Joffrey.King Joffrey Baratheon -  King Joffrey Baratheon First of His Name. Bastard son of Jaime Lannister and his twin sister Queen Cersei. Killed at his wedding feast. Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Tyrion and Sansa attend the wedding of King Joffrey and Margaery Tyrell. Afterward, they discuss leaving town in the near future. However, things get interesting at the wedding feast culminating in a dead king, Sansa missing, and Tyrion accused of murder. Simon and Mackelly wonder if they can get their gift back.Chapter Review:Tyrion Lannister and his wife Sansa Stark attend the royal wedding. While watching the ceremony, Tyrion further considers Joffrey as the man behind the attempt on Bran Stark's life. He had opportunity and means but Tyrion can't quite figure out what Joff's motive would've been.On the way back to the Red Keep from the wedding, Tyrion suggests he and Sansa get out of King's Landing before long. Tyrion feels that his nephew's behavior toward him is getting increasingly aggressive and worries it'll end with Tyrion being a head shorter.At the feast, singers sing of Joff, Cersei, and Renly's heroics on the Blackwater, with no mention of Tyrion's efforts to save the city. Next, dwarves mock joust at Joff's behest and the king commands Tyrion to challenge the victor. When Tyrion refuses, things get ugly. The king dumps a chalice of wine on Tyrion and demands Tyrion be his cupbearer and serve him. Tyrion does as told and the king drinks deeply. He continues to mock Tyrion but a coughing fit worsens to choking. All around, people realize that the king is dying. When Cersei screams, Tyrion knows Joff is dead. What he wasn't expecting was for Cersei to then have him, and his suddenly missing wife, arrested for murder.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Tyrion Lannister - Youngest son of Tywin Lannister. Brother to queen Cersei and Jamie Lannister. Former Hand of the King.Sansa Stark - Oldest daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. Hostage of the Lannister and wife to Tyrion.King Joffrey Baratheon -  King Joffrey Baratheon First of His Name. Bastard son of Jaime Lannister and his twin sister Queen Cersei.Cersei Lannister - Queen Regent, mother of Joffrey Baratheon. Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Sansa attends the breakfast feast before the royal wedding. King Joffrey isn't a fan of hers and Tyrion's gift but he does love Tywin's. He uses the latter to destroy the former, then insists the couple give him a new gift. Tyrion picks up on something in Joff's behavior that gets his senses tingling. Mackelly and Simon worry about the fate of their gift toaster.Chapter Review:Sansa Stark prepares for a breakfast feast for King Joffrey. She is helped by her handmaids Shae and Brella. Her husband Tyrion Lannister is nowhere to be seen, having woken before her and left their chambers. When Tyrion arrives, he dresses and the pair leave for the queen's ballroom.After the food has been eaten, the guests offer gifts to the king. Many fine gifts are proffered, not the least of which is Tyrion and Sansa's gift. They give Joff a beautiful book illustrated by the author himself. Joff is not impressed. He is much more impressed by his grandfather's gift of a beautiful Valyrian steel sword. Joff claims prior knowledge of the rare steel and proves it by hacking Tyrion and Sansa's gift to pieces. The king then insists the pair owe him a new gift. Tyrion suggests a Valyrian steel dagger to go with the sword, and describes the dagger used in the attempt on Bran Stark's life. The king gives a sharp look, but then agrees the dagger would be a good option.Later in the litter, Tyrion asks about Bran and Joff's relationship while in Winterfell together. He mentions Cat falsely accusing Tyrion of something but doesn't give details. He tells her that she is safe with him. He then asks if Sansa wants the details of her mother and brother's death. Sansa declines and Tyrion understands.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Sansa Stark - Elder daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. Forcibly married to Tyrion.Tyrion Lannister - Youngest son of Tywin Lannister. Brother to queen Cersei and Jamie Lannister. Master of Coin.King Joffrey Baratheon -  King Joffrey Baratheon First of His Name. Bastard son of Jaime Lannister and his twin sister Queen Cersei.Oberyn Martell - Younger brother of the Prince of Dorne. New member of the King's Small Council.Shae - Prostitute, consort of Tyrion Lannister. Handmaid to Sansa. Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

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Tyrion leaves his marital bed with Sansa for a late-night rendezvous with Shae. He ponders all that vexes him, including his icy cold marriage and his issues with his fellow Small Council members. Finally, he considers his future with Shae and comes to a tough decision. Simon and Mackelly grow tired of buying wedding gifts.Chapter Review:Tyrion Lannister tip-toes out of his bedchamber that he shares with his wife Sansa Stark. He remembers the day he had to give her the awful news that her brother and mother had been killed at the Twins. He recalls her stoic face that was only betrayed later when he heard sobs through a closed door.His late-night excursion ends in a dark cellar, where Shae waits for him, amidst dragon skulls. After they finish with their intended business, Tyrion laments the weight on his shoulders dealing with his family and much of the Small Council. In his list of stressors, he includes the sight of his own reflection. Shae defends his war-torn face, and Tyrion thinks of the innocence in her voice. However, he tells himself that there is no true innocence in Shae.He's reminded that Varys told him that Shae's backstory was not meant to hold up against Cersei's scrutiny. He adds that if Cersei were to ask, Varys would have no choice but to come clean about Shae and her relationship with Tyrion. Tyrion knows the risks of having taken Shae into the service of Sansa. He ultimately decides he must remove her from his life in a permanent way. He'll marry her to Ser Tallad.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Tyrion Lannister - Youngest son of Tywin Lannister. Brother to queen Cersei and Jamie Lannister. Former Hand of the King.Sansa Stark - Oldest daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. Hostage of the Lannister and wife to Tyrion.Shae - Prostitute, consort of Tyrion Lannister.Lord Varys - The Spider. Eunuch and Master of Whispers. Member of the Small Council.Cersei Lannister - Queen Regent, mother of Joffrey Baratheon.Ser Tallad - Tall hedge knight in the court of the Red Keep. Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Arya and the Hound become aware of what might be going down inside the Twins. He gives her the brutal truth. They are attacked by three Frey knights. They survive because of his skills. But she still wants to see for herself. He stops her in less-than-gentle fashion. Mackelly and Simon give up trying to fix this poor broken child.Chapter Review:Arya Stark and Sandor Clegane (AKA the Hound) discover that the eastern castle of the Twins isn't closed after all, as the guard said it was. Arya fights a smile of excitement and anticipation for the reunion with her mother and brother. However, those feelings are quickly squashed when the Hound knocks her to the ground in an attempt to hide her. Frey knights pour from the castle and chaos begins to reign in the camps. The feast tents have become flaming infernos.Three Frey knights ride toward Arya and the Hound. The Hound takes on two, and the other tries to corral Arya. She's confused, the Freys are her brother Robb's friends, why are they attacking people? Before she can consider the question much longer, the Hound puts an ax through the skull of the knight chasing her, having already dispatched the other two knights.The Hound bluntly tells Arya her family is dead and they must flee. Arya isn't convinced. She wants to enter the castle and at least look for her mother. The camps are now a butcher's field, and the Hound gives her an ultimatum. She flees now with him or stays and dies. Arya slips past him and runs for the rising drawbridge. The Hound charges after her on the back of Stranger. His ax takes her in the back of her head.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Arya Stark - Younger daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. King Robb Stark - Murdered King in the North, elder brother to Arya.Catelyn Stark - Murdered mother of Arya.Sandor “The Hound” Clegane - Former personal bodyguard to King Joffrey Baratheon, younger brother of the Mountain (Gregor Clegane), deserter from the Lannister forces.Trident - Primary river system that flows through the Riverlands, consisting of three main tributaries: the Green Fork, Blue Fork, and Red Fork.The Twins - Seat of House Frey. Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Cat watches in horror as the Freys spring their trap. King Robb and many loyal northerners are cut down, and after she murders Lord Walder's grandson, Cat is also dispatched. Simon and Mackelly rend their garments.Chapter Review:The music is terrible, the food unappealing, but Edmure Tully seems in love with his new bride Roslin - who maintains her rictus smile throughout. The drinking is heavy, particularly from the GreatJon Umber. Lord Walder Frey calls for the bedding, the borderline sexual assault whereby the newlyweds are stripped and carried to the marital bed, and King Robb agrees.When the lovers leave, Catelyn Stark's hackles raise when Edwyn Frey pushes Darcey Mormont aside, when she only asked to dance. At this point, the band finally finds a tune: The Rains of Castermere - the song whose only message is “Don't cross the Lannisters.” Crossbow bolts rain down and King Robb and Cat are both struck. A melee ensues, but the Stark guards are outmanned and unable to do more than fight a rearguard.Northmen rush in, but they fight for the wrong side. Cat holds a knife to Jinglebell and threatens/bargains with Lord Walder - but he doesn't care what she does and a figure who appears to be Roose Bolton delivers the coup de grace to his King. Cat cuts Jinglebell's throat but she herself has her throat cut, as she thinks of Ned and her children.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Catelyn Stark - Mother of King Robb.Robb Stark - Eldest child of Catelyn Stark. King in the North.Jeyne Westerling - Robb's new bride. Queen of the North.Edmure Tully - Lord of Riverrun, brother to Catelyn Stark.Lord Walder Frey - nonogenarian Lord of the Twins. Father of multitudes. Roslin Frey - Daughter of Lord Walder. Bride to Edmure Tully.Roose Bolton - Trusted lieutenant of Robb Stark. His motives and behavior are a bit questionable. Even more so now.RaThe Crossing Guard TapesThe story of an ancient war waged by our silent protectors... school crossing guards.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the showSupport the podcast: Buy merch from our store. Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks. Make a donation to our cause. Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible. If you like what we're doing, consider rating and reviewing us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and anywhere else.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram @GhostsHarrenhal YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

Arya and the Hound arrive at the twins disguised as farmers bringing salt pork to the wedding. Arya keeps looking for a friendly face to reveal herself to, but it's all strange sigils and strangers. It shouldn't a be problem though - Clegane is determined to hand her over to her family personally. Mackelly and Simon join the revelry.Chapter Review:Arya Stark and Sandor Clegane arrive at the Twins in a farmer's wagon, towing the Hound's fearsome warhorse Stranger behind. They're first challenged by a contingent of knights who ask their business. Arya is dutifully silent while Sandor describes their cargo (salt pork and pigs feet), but leaving out the part where they stole the meat and the cart from an unlucky farmer. Stranger is explained as a wedding gift from Lady Whent.They're waved through and the Hound laughs that Ser Donnel Haigh ought to have recognized him (although Clegane kept his face hooded) as Haigh had repeatedly lost to the Hound in tourneys. In the encampment of soldiers on the east bank, Arya looks for familiar sigils and friendly faces, but doesn't see anyone she knows or trusts. She hears a toast to a Queen Jeyne, a name she's never heard before. She suggests turning themselves in to the nearest northmen, but Clegane ditches the disguise and leads her towards the castle.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Arya Stark - Younger daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. Sandor “The Hound” Clegane - Former personal bodyguard to King Joffrey Baratheon, younger brother of the Mountain (Gregor Clegane), deserter from the Lannister forces.Trident - Primary river system that flows through the Riverlands, consisting of three main tributaries: the Green Fork, Blue Fork, and Red Fork.The Twins - Seat of House Frey.The Crossing Guard TapesThe story of an ancient war waged by our silent protectors... school crossing guards.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the showSupport the podcast: Buy merch from our store. Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks. Make a donation to our cause. Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible. If you like what we're doing, consider rating and reviewing us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and anywhere else.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram @GhostsHarrenhal YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

Cat and co arrive at the Twins to a frosty reception. Edmure is delighted by Roslin - she takes after her Rosby mother. Roose Bolton confirms some of the news from the north, shares more bad news, and tells a few lies. Simon and Mackelly get measured for our wedding bonnets.Chapter Review:Catelyn, Robb, and Edmure arrive at the Twins. A welcoming party of Freys is all-but attacked by Grey Wind - who's not really doing his part to smooth things over. He's banished to the dog house with Ser Raynald Westerling.Inside Walder Frey lords it over Robb demanding that the young king apologize to a whole bevvy of Frey girls, any one of which might have been his queen. Robb is contrite and says the right things. Walder is disappointed that Queen Jeyne didn't make the trip, he'd wanted to see what would make a king forget his vow, but he concedes that he remembers being young and in love. They break bread together and Catelyn relaxes - now they have guest right, and no harm will befall them.Edmure is pleased with his betrothed Roslin, who cries “with joy” when she meets her future husband. Roose Bolton is there and lies about who was to blame for the debacle at Duskendale, and reports that his march north was interrupted by Gregor Clegane who waited until his forces were split by the Trident before attacking the rearguard. Bolton was forced to leave men behind to prevent the Mountain from crossing the river. Roose is also dishonest (or misinformed) about his bastard Ramsey's part in the destruction of Winterfell. All agree to ransom Theon's execution, not his life, to the next Lord of the Iron Islands. CharaBookTV Thriller AudiobooksFree thriller audiobooks presented by BookTV!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify History Nerds UnitedLet's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with today's best authors.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the showSupport the podcast: Buy merch from our store. Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks. Make a donation to our cause. Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible. If you like what we're doing, consider rating and reviewing us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and anywhere else.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram @GhostsHarrenhal YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

Arya and the Hound brave the rapids of the Trident. Arya tries many and varied ways to escape or kill the Hound, all without success. Eventually she discovers that their goals are more aligned than she thought. The Kingsroad awaits ahead, and beyond that, the Twins and Arya's family. Mackelly and Simon buckle-up their life jackets.Chapter Review:Arya Stark and Sandor Clegane (AKA the Hound) are quoted an exorbitant rate to be ferried across the swollen Trident. Arya thinks it's the Blackwater Rush, assuming the Hound is taking her back to King's Landing. When the pair reach the far side of the river, after a wild ride, the Hound pays the rate with the IOU provided to him by the Brotherhood Without Banners when they took his gold. The ferryman isn't happy, and the Hound figures that'll prevent him from taking paper promises from any future patrons.The Hound learns that Arya met his brother Gregor, when Gregor had taken her captive and marched her to Harrenhal. The Hound gets a kick out of the idea that Gregor had such a prized possession and didn't realize it. The Hound tells Arya of how he saved Sansa from danger during the riot of King's Landing and tells Arya that if she behaves they'll make much better time. When the Hound asks Arya where she thinks they're going, she realizes it's not King's Landing like she thought. It turns out he's taking her to the Twins. He plans to ransom her to her family and hopes to be handsomely rewarded for his efforts. If they hussle, they might even make it in time for her uncle's wedding.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Arya Stark - Younger daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. Sandor “The Hound” Clegane - Former personal bodyguard to King Joffrey Baratheon, younger brother of the Mountain (Gregor Clegane), deserter from the Lannister forces.Trident - The primary river system that flows through the Riverlands, consisting of three main tributaries: the Green Fork, Blue Fork, and Red Fork.The Twins - The seat of House Frey.BookTV Thriller AudiobooksFree thriller audiobooks presented by BookTV!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the showSupport the podcast: Buy merch from our store. Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks. Make a donation to our cause. Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible. If you like what we're doing, consider rating and reviewing us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and anywhere else.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram @GhostsHarrenhal YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

Cat rides through the rain to Edmure's wedding venue. Along the way, she manages to offend both her brother and her son. Robb contemplates his heir, and his choice to fill the role until he has children isn't one that Cat can get behind. We get confirmation about the fate of Balon Greyjoy. Finally, Robb unveils his plan to unseat the Iron Born from Moat Cailin.Chapter Review:Catelyn Stark rides with her son King Robb's host through non-stop rain from Riverrun to the Twins, on their way to Lord Edmure's wedding. Robb's young queen Jeyne had trouble saying goodbye to her husband, but eventually Robb sent her back to Riverrun, where she'll await his return. Edmure is nervous about his future bride. He can't see any reason Lord Walder Frey would pick a beautiful daughter to marry to him. Edmure's shallow thinking irks Cat and her retort offends him.King Robb tells his mother that he needs to have an heir. With Bran and Rickon dead, and no children conceived between him and Jeyne, he's considering Jon Snow. Cat points out that Jon is a brother of the Night's Watch, so can't hold lands or titles. Robb figures if he sends the Night's Watch 100 men, they'll find a way to let Jon go. After that, Robb will legitimize Jon and he'll act as Robb heir until Robb has children. Cat can't support the plan. Robb says it doesn't matter, he's the king.Cat is present when a ship captain tells Robb and his council that Balon Greyjoy is dead and his brother Euron has assumed the Seastone Chair. Robb then tells of his plan to get past the Iron Born at Moat Cailin. He sends two of his officers to rouse the crannogmen to help his host navigate the bogs of the Neck. He will use their knowledge of the area to attack Moat Cailin from multiple sides. Robb plans to send Cat to Seaguard for safe keeping. Finally, he produces a document that his bannermen must witness that will sure-up his succession plan, should he die without children.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Catelyn Stark - Eldest child of Hoster Tully, widow of Ned Stark, father of King Robb.Robb Stark - Eldest child of Catelyn Stark. King in the North.Edmure Tully - brother to Catelyn, heir to Riverrun.Brynden “Blackfish” Tully - brother of Hoster Tully, uncle to Cat. Renowned soldier.Rickard Karstark - Lord of Karhold. Two of his sons were killed by Jamie Lannister at teh battle of the Whispering Woods.The GreatJon Umber - Lord of the Last Hearth. Robb Stark loyalist.Jeyne Westerling - Robb's new bride. Queen of the North.Support the podcast. Buy a bit of merch from our store. Or if swag is not your bag, buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold.If you like what we're doing, please consider rating and reviewing us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and anywhere else you can leave a rate and review.Join the discussion on our Discord server! https://discord.com/invite/FTy7BExyBQWe'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at ghosts.harrenhal@gmail.com. Also, follow us on Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

Jaime heads south while Brienne stays a captive of Vargo Hoat. After a night's sleep and a dream, his conscience pricked, he heads back to Harrenhal and saves Brienne from a terrible fate. Simon and Mackelly open their minds a tiny crack toward his redemption?!Chapter Review:Jaime Lannister leaves Harrenhal alongside Lord Roose Bolton. The pair split up and head in opposite directions, both sending regards to Robb Stark and Tywin Lannister, respectively. Jaime reminisces about his trip through these parts after first donning the white cloak of the Kingsguard. He learns that Vargo Hoat was unhappy with Lord Selwyn Tarth's offer of 300 gold dragons for Brienne's safe return.That night he dreams that he's deep in Casterly Rock, where his family abandons him to the darkness. Only Brienne stays by his side. He's visited by the shades of his Kingsguard brothers and Rhaegar Targaryen. They admonish him for killing King Aerys and allowing Rhaegar's wife and children to be killed. He wakes and determines he's going back to Harrenhal.Upon arrival at Harrenhal, he discovers that Brienne has been thrown in the bear pit with nothing but a dress of silk and a tourney sword. He jumps in to save her. He protects her until crossbowmen kill the bear. Later, when Brienne asks why he returned to Harrenhal, he simply says he dreamed of her.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Jaime Lannister - Member of the royal Kingsguard. Twin brother to queen Cersei and older brother to Tyrion. Nicknamed the "Kingslayer" for killing King Aerys Targaryen. Freed by Catelyn Stark.Brienne of Tarth - Warrior woman. Once "Brienne the Blue" in King Renly's Rainbow Guard. Now in the service of Catelyn Stark.Brave Companions - AKA The Bloody Mummers. A band of sellswords from Essos. Switched allegiance from the Lannisters to the Starks.Roose Bolton - Lord of the Dreadfort. Acting lord of Harrenhal. Bannerman to King Robb Stark.Vargo Hoat - Leader of the Brave Companions. Qyburn - Maester-like member of the Brave Companions. Cared for Jaime after his, Jaime's, hand was severed by Hoat.Steelshanks Walton - Soldier in Bolton's forces, tasked with bringing Jaime safely to King's Landing.Support the showSupport the podcast. Buy a bit of merch from our store. Or if swag is not your bag, buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold.If you like what we're doing, please consider rating and reviewing us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and anywhere else you can leave a rate and review.Join the discussion on our Discord server! https://discord.com/invite/FTy7BExyBQWe'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at ghosts.harrenhal@gmail.com. Also, follow us on Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

Arya and the Brotherhood Without Banners hear about the prophetic dreams of the Ghost of High Heart. Arya also hears news of her family's history that shocks and angers her. Thoros of Myr's vision halts their progress toward Riverrun. Finally, the Hound makes off with Arya. Mackelly and Simon fire up the search lights.Chapter Review:Arya Stark, Gendry, and the Brotherhood Without Banners, have made their way back to High Heart. While there, they meet with the Ghost of High Heart. She tells them of her dreams. Some seem clearer than others. One thing she makes clear is that if the Brotherhood wants to reunite Arya with her mother, Riverrun isn't the place to go. Catelyn and King Robb have left for a wedding at the Twins.The next day, Beric Dondarion's young squire Ned tells Arya of his connection to her bastard brother Jon Snow. He says they are milk brothers, as his wet nurse Wylla was Jon's mother. It turns out Ned is actually Edric Dayne, lord of Starfall. He explains how his aunt Ashara and Arya's father Ned were once in love long ago, and how Ashara killed herself over a broken heart. Arya doesn't want to hear about it and rides off. That evening, Thoros of Myr sees a vision in the flames of Riverrun under siege by a Lannister army. This news causes lord Beric to pause their progress toward Riverrun until more information can be gathered. An upset Arya runs off. However, she's wet and cold and turns back, only to be intercepted by the Hound.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Arya Stark - Younger daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. Gendry - Friend of Arya. Former armorer's apprentice. Bastard son of King Robert Baratheon.Tom of Sevenstreams - Singer in the Brotherhood Without Banners.Lem Lemoncloak - Soldier in the Brotherhood Without Banners.Anguy - Archer in the Brotherhood Without Banners.Harwin: Member of the Stark household guard. Son of Hullen, the Winterfell Master of Horse.Sandor “The Hound” Clegane - Former personal bodyguard to King Joffrey Baratheon, younger brother of the Mountain (Gregor Clegane), deserter from the Lannister forces.Beric Dondarrion - Lightning Lord. Head of the Brotherhood without Banners.Thoros of Myr - Priest of R'hellor, former drinking companion of King Robert Baratheon, friend of Beric Dondarrion, member of the Brotherhood without Banners.Ghost of High Heart - Small elderly woman who has prophetic dreams.Support the showSupport the podcast. Buy a bit of merch from our store. Or if swag is not your bag, buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold.If you like what we're doing, please consider rating and reviewing us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and anywhere else you can leave a rate and review.Join the discussion on our Discord server! https://discord.com/invite/FTy7BExyBQWe'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at ghosts.harrenhal@gmail.com. Also, follow us on Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

Arya takes in a battle between the Brotherhood Without Banners and the Brave Companions. Gendry makes a big decision that upsets Arya. The Hound shows up out of the blue wanting his gold back but the Brotherhood has already spent it. Finally, Beric promises to return Arya to her family. Mackelly and Simon wonder if she can make it to her family in time to attend her uncle's wedding.Chapter Review:Arya Stark and Gendry take in a battle between the Brotherhood Without Banners and the Brave Companions, from the safety of a ridge. When the smoke clears, the surviving Brave Companions are given a speedy trial and then hung from a tree. Septon Utt wasn't spared that fate, as he was charged with crimes against young boys.After dinner, Beric Dondarion and Thoros of Myr tell Arya that Beric has died and been brought back to life six times. Thoros says it's all the work of R'Hellor. He can't explain why it's happening. Beric also promises to safely return Arya to her family, but he's going to require gold in return.Gendry surprisingly offers his services to the Brotherhood as a blacksmith, much to the dismay of Arya. Beric knights Gendry and accepts him into the group. Right then, the Hound unexpectedly crashes the party. He's looking for the gold the Brotherhood took from him before they set him free. Beric breaks the news to him that the gold is gone. They spent it on food and supplies for the small folk of the Riverlands. He takes stalk of everyone in the room, then leaves without a word.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Arya Stark - Younger daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. Gendry - Friend of Arya. Former armorer's apprentice. Bastard son of King Robert Baratheon.Tom of Sevenstreams - Singer in the Brotherhood Without Banners.Lem Lemoncloak - Soldier in the Brotherhood Without Banners.Anguy - Archer in the Brotherhood Without Banners.Harwin: Former member of the Stark household guard. Now in the Brotherhood Without Banners.Sandor “The Hound” Clegane - Former personal bodyguard to King Joffrey Baratheon, younger brother of the Mountain (Gregor Clegane), deserter from the Lannister forces.Beric Dondarrion - Lightning Lord. Head of the Brotherhood Without Banners.Thoros of Myr - Priest of R'hellor, friend of Beric Dondarrion, member of the Brotherhood without Banners.Support the podcast. Buy a bit of merch from our store. Or if swag is not your bag, buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold.If you like what we're doing, please consider rating and reviewing us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Support the showSupport the podcast. Buy a bit of merch from our store. Or if swag is not your bag, buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold.If you like what we're doing, please consider rating and reviewing us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and anywhere else you can leave a rate and review.Join the discussion on our Discord server! https://discord.com/invite/FTy7BExyBQWe'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at ghosts.harrenhal@gmail.com. Also, follow us on Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

Jaime and Brienne share a bath. Jaime also shares a story that comes as a shock to Brienne. Later, they both dine with Lord Roose Bolton. The pair learn why Vargo Hoat cut off Jaime's hand, as well as what Roose plans to do with them both. It's good news for Jaime, not so much for Brienne. Simon and Mackelly ask Jaime to please pass the prunes.Chapter Review:Jaime Lannister slides himself into the tub currently occupied by Brienne of Tarth, much to Brienne's dismay. After a squabble between the two, Jaime tells the full story of how he came to be known as the “Kingslayer.” He reveals never-before known details that paint him in a much more heroic light. Brienne is speechless.After bath time, Brienne helps Jaime dress and then escorts him to dinner with Lord Roose Bolton. Jaime wants to know what Roose plans to do with Brienne and him. Roose explains that he has many options to consider regarding Jaime's fate. Brienne says he must let them finish their prisoner exchange in King's Landing. Roose says he's been told it was a prison break, and if so Brienne is guilty of treason. All that said, he does plan on sending Jaime on to King's Landing. First, he needs Jaime to promise to clear his name with Lord Tywin.Roose explains Vargo Hoat cut off Jaime's hand to dissuade Roose from sending Jaime back to his family, since Vargo is Roose's man, as Roose is King Robb's man. Therefore, Roose should take some blame for the act. Jaime promises to make it clear Roose saved Jaime and Vargo acted alone. Brienne assumes she'll be accompanying Jaime on his way. However, Roose sets her straight. She'll stay in Harrenhal, as Vargo's prize possession. He suggests she turn her attention to sapphires.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Jaime Lannister - Member of the royal Kingsguard. Twin brother to queen Cersei and older brother to Tyrion. Nicknamed the "Kingslayer" for killing King Aerys Targaryen. Freed by Catelyn Stark.Brienne of Tarth - Warrior woman. Once "Brienne the Blue" in King Renly's Rainbow Guard. Now in the service of Catelyn Stark.Brave Companions - AKA The Bloody Mummers. A band of sellswords from Essos. Switched allegiance from the Lannisters to the Starks.Roose Bolton - Lord of the Dreadfort. Acting lord of Harrenhal. Bannerman to King Robb Stark.Vargo Hoat - Leader of the Brave Companions.Qyburn - Maester-like member of the Brave Companions.Support the podcast. Buy a bit of merch from our store. Or if swag is not your bag, buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold.If you like what we're doing, please consider rating and reviewing us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and anywhere else you can leave a rate and review.Join the discussion on our Discord server! https://discord.com/invite/FTy7BExyBQWe'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at ghosts.harrenhal@gmail.com. Also, follow us on Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) Literary Guise Podcast: A Book Club for Modern MenA cocktail-infused book podcast, examining positive and toxic portrayals of masculinity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Hoster Tully is laid to rest. Cat learns of Sansa's marriage and Winterfell's destruction. Lord Edmure Tully is unwillingly betrothed to Roslin Frey, while Lord Walder wants the king to come and apologize for ditching his daughter. Simon and Mackelly worry the Starks hopes continue to fray (pun intended).Chapter Review:Catelyn Stark watches as her father is laid to rest. Lord Edmure cannot hit the funeral boat with a flaming arrow. His blushes are spared, and exacerbated, by his uncle Brynden - who nails it with one shot. The Freys have come to pay their respects and to answer Robb's proposals.Robb and Cat learn of Sansa's marriage to Tyrion, the defeat at Duskendale, and later the sacking of Winterfell. The Freys brought the last news courtesy of the two Walders (the cockroaches of the north) who have written from the Dreadfort, where they were “rescued” by Bolton's bastard.The Freys have chosen Roslin as Edmure's bride, he'd like to meet her first, but he's accused of looking a gift horse in the mouth. Since the Starks didn't hold their last promise, the Freys want the wedding immediately and they want a face-to-face apology from King Robb to Lord Walder. All-in-all its a small price to pay, and the young king agrees. Characters/Places/Names/Events:Catelyn Stark - Eldest child of Hoster Tully, widow of Ned Stark, father of King Robb.King Robb Stark - Eldest child of Ned and Catelyn Stark. King in the North.Edmure Tully - New Lord of Riverrun and Lord Paramount of the Trident. Brother to Catelyn.Hoster Tully - Deceased Lord of Riverrun and Lord Paramount of the Trident. Lysa Arryn - Sister to Catelyn Stark and Edmure Tully. Widow of Jon Arryn. Hiding in the Vale with her son Lord Robert Arryn.Brynden “Blackfish” Tully - Brother of Hoster Tully, uncle to Cat. Renowned soldier.Jeyne Westerling - Robb's new bride. Queen of the North.Support the podcast. Buy a bit of merch from our store. Or if swag is not your bag, buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold.If you like what we're doing, please consider rating and reviewing us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and anywhere else you can leave a rate and review.Join the discussion on our Discord server! https://discord.com/invite/FTy7BExyBQWe'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at ghosts.harrenhal@gmail.com. Also, follow us on Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25MSupport the show

Arya and Co. finally meet Beric Dondarrion. He gives Sandor Clegane a trial-by-combat, which the Hound wins. But Dondarrion is dead for only a brief moment. Mackelly and Simon do a head-whip double-take with everyone else.Chapter Review:Arya Stark, Gendry, and their companions from the Brotherhood Without Banners reach a secret hideout where Thoros of Myr, Beric Dondarrion, and the higher-ups of the Brotherhood reside. The other prisoner, Sandor Clegane is brought before the Brotherhood, where a list of accusations is leveled against him. None really hold water.Thoros was known to the Hound as a false priest, but the Myrhenese insists that he really has found his true calling now. The rest of the Brotherhood seem to be firm believers in R'hllor. Lord Beric, a battered version of the man that Arya recalls Jeyne Poole swooning over, grants the Hound a trial by combat.Dondarrion's sword bursts into flames when he slices his own palm with it. Scaring the pyrrophobic Hound. The battle ebbs and flows, but a huge Clegane blow breaks the burning sword and cuts through Beric's kneck down into his chest killing him instantly. The Hound puts out the flames that threaten to engulf him, while Dondarrion's body is dragged away by his followers. Arya tries to take matters into her own hands, but is restrained. She tells the Hound to go to hell, to which a revived Dondarrion replies “he has."Characters/Places/Names/Events:Arya Stark - Younger daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. Gendry - Friend of Arya. Former armorer's apprentice. Bastard son of King Robert Baratheon.Tom of Sevenstreams - Singer in the Brotherhood Without Banners.Lem Lemoncloak - Soldier in the Brotherhood Without Banners.Anguy - Archer in the Brotherhood Without Banners.Harwin: Soldier in the Brotherhood Without Banners. Former member of the Stark household guard. Sandor “The Hound” Clegane - Former personal bodyguard to King Joffrey Baratheon, younger brother of the Mountain (Gregor Clegane), deserter from the Lannister forces.Beric Dondarrion - Lightning Lord. Head of the Brotherhood without Banners.Thoros of Myr - Priest of R'hellor, former drinking companion of King Robert Baratheon. Friend of Beric Dondarrion and member of the Brotherhood Without Banners.Support the podcast. Buy a bit of merch from our store. Or if swag is not your bag, buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold.If you like what we're doing, please consider rating and reviewing us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and anywhere else you can leave a rate and review.Join the discussion on our Discord server! https://discord.com/invite/FTy7BExyBQWe'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at ghosts.harrenhal@gmail.com. Also, follow us on Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25MLet's (Re)Watch it Again!Take a deep dive into our favorite movies & TV shows we can't stop rewatching.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Jamie's loses his hand and his will to live. Brienne helps him restore one of the two. Jamie returns the favor by sparing Brienne from rape. The pair end up in Harrenhal, where Roose Bolton has Jamie's wound tended to. Simon and Mackelly grab the smelling salts. Chapter Review:Jamie Lannister and Brienne of Tarth are in the custody of the Brave Companions. Jamie has lost his right hand. His sword hand. He's sick from the infection in the wound. He wants to die but Brienne reminds him of his reasons for living: his family and revenge.The pair are taken to Harrenhal. Jamie can't help but think of the irony. Harrenhal is where he was given his white cloak. Now he returns injured, sick, and helpless. The two are paraded in front of Lord Roose Bolton. Vargo Hoat explains his plan for Jamie. Brienne explains how she and Bolton are on the same side and so he should let her continue on her assigned mission.Roose sends Jamie and Brienne to private chambers and has Jamie's wound attended to. Jamie insists Qyburn keep his arm intact and just clean the wound. Qyburn tells Jamie of the events of the Battle of the Blackwater. Jamie asks that Qyburn check in on Brienne's wounds as well.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Jamie Lannister - Member of the royal Kingsguard. Twin brother to queen Cersei and older brother to Tyrion. Nicknamed the "Kingslayer" for killing King Aerys Targaryen. Freed by Catelyn Stark.Brienne of Tarth - Warrior woman. Once "Brienne the Blue" in King Renly's Rainbow Guard. Now in the service of Catelyn Stark.Brave Companions - AKA The Bloody Mummers. A band of sellswords from Essos. Switched allegiance from the Lannisters to the Starks.Vargo Hoat - Leader of the Brave Companions.Roose Bolton - Lord of the Dreadfort. Acting lord of Harrenhal. Bannerman to King Robb Stark.Qyburn - Maester-like member of the Brave Companions.Support the podcast. Buy a bit of merch from our store. Or if swag is not your bag, buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold.If you like what we're doing, please consider rating and reviewing us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and anywhere else you can leave a rate and review.Join the discussion on our Discord server! https://discord.com/invite/FTy7BExyBQWe'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at ghosts.harrenhal@gmail.com. Also, follow us on Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25MSupport the show

Arya and company ride into Stoney Sept. She finds some of her own kind and puts them out of their misery. She uses the powers of deduction to determine what's unique about the inn she's spending the night in. The next morning her prayers are mysteriously answered by the arrival of a Lannister prisoner. Mackelly and Simon light a candle to the Father.Chapter Review:Arya Stark, Gendry, and their companions from the Brotherhood Without Banners find themselves in the town of Stoney Sept, on their hunt for Beric Dondarion and Thoros of Myr. The town is run by a man called the Mad Huntsman. The huntsman has taken to torturing those who run afoul of the law. Currently, several northmen are dead or dying in crow cages in the town square. Arya, feeling a kinship to the men, gives each some water before Anguy puts an arrow through them.The group then stops at an inn called The Peach, where they're treated (some reluctantly) to baths, fresh clothes, food, and entertainment. Arya, observing the scene in the common room, realizes it's no ordinary inn. The Peach is a brothel. She meets a girl who claims to be the daughter of King Robert. Arya also meets an old man who wants to get to know her better. He's run off by Gendry, but Arya accidentally offends Gendry and he sends her to her room.The next morning the group is awoken by the barking of many dogs. The Mad Huntsman has returned with a Lannister prisoner. Gendry wonders if it's Jamie. However, when Arya sees the man's face, she knows it's not the Kingslayer. Instead, it's an answer to a prayer.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Arya Stark - Younger daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. Gendry - Friend of Arya. Former armorer's apprentice. Bastard son of King Robert Baratheon. Worked in the Harrenhal smiths.Tom of Sevenstreams - A singer in the Brotherhood Without Banners.Lem Lemoncloak - A soldier in the Brotherhood Without Banners.Anguy - An archer in the Brotherhood Without Banners.Harwin: Member of the Stark household guard. Son of Hullen, the Winterfell Master of Horse.Support the podcast. Buy a bit of merch from our store. Or if swag is not your bag, buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold.If you like what we're doing, please consider rating and reviewing us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and anywhere else you can leave a rate and review.Join the discussion on our Discord server! https://discord.com/invite/FTy7BExyBQWe'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at ghosts.harrenhal@gmail.com. Also, follow us on Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25MSupport the show

Sansa's dress has arrived. It's as beautiful as she'd hoped but there's a rather large string attached. It's a wedding dress and the groom is Tyrion. Sansa protests. Tyrion commiserates. Joffrey is awful. The whole thing is a fiasco, and their post-wedding bedding goes equally as poorly. Simon and Mackelly keep the receipt for their wedding gift.Chapter Review:Sansa Stark finally gets her long-awaited dress she'd been measured for a while back. She loves it and can't wait for Willas Tyrell to see her in it. She's sure it will make him love her for who she is, not her claim to Winterfell. She has Queen Cersei's entire retinue of handmaids working on beautifying her. Right when she couldn't be any happier about how she looks in the dress, Cersei drops the bomb saying it's wasted on “that gargoyle.” Turns out it's a wedding dress and her groom will be Tyrion Lannister. She refuses and tries to flee, but ultimately concedes to her fate.At the sept, Tyrion offers to call it off, if she'd prefer to marry Lancel Lannister. Sansa figures it doesn't matter. A Lannister is a Lannister. Sansa cries throughout the wedding and things only get worse when Tyrion can't reach Sansa's shoulders to put the Lannister cloak on her. The wedding feast doesn't improve on things, ending with Tyrion threatening to geld King Joffrey.Later in a bedchamber in the Tower of the Hand, the new couple struggle to connect. Sansa is too polite, and too young. Tyrion brings up his previous wife. He makes her undress and get into bed but ultimately can't go through with the bedding. He offers not to touch her until she wants him to. She says that might never happen.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Sansa Stark - Elder daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark.Tyrion Lannister - Youngest son of Tywin Lannister. Brother to queen Cersei and Jamie Lannister.Margaery Tyrell - Fiancee of King Joffrey Baratheon.Lady Olenna Tyrell - Mother of Lord Mace Tyrell and grandmother to Margaery.Ser Dontos Hollard - Fool to King Joffrey, confidante of Sansa Stark. Has a plan to rescue her, but is rather too fond of a tipple.Willas Tyrell - Heir to Highgarden. In some measure disabled by a horse as a child.Queen Cersei Lannister - Widow of King Robert Baratheon, twin sister of Ser Jamie Lannister. Mother of King Joffrey Baratheon.King Joffrey Baratheon - Bastard son of Jaime Lannister and his twin sister Queen Cersei Lannister. Currently King Joffrey Baratheon First of His Name. Support the podcast. Buy a bit of merch from our store. Or if swag is not your bag, buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold.If you like what we're doing, please consider rating and reviewing us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and anywhere else you can leave a rate and review.Join the discussion on our Discord server! https://discord.com/invite/FTy7BExyBQWe'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at ghosts.harrenhal@gmail.com. Also, follow us on Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25MSupport the show

Arya and the Brotherhood Without Banners trek through the Riverlands in search of Beric Dondarrion. They come up empty-handed but learn bits of information at each stop along the way. Simon and Mackelly fire-up the Bat-Signal.Chapter Review:Arya Stark and Gendry ride south with the members of the Brotherhood Without Banners. They're looking for their leader Beric Dondarrion, to get orders on what to do with Arya.They make several stops along their way but most news is that he's already dead. The men have heard these rumors before and quickly discount them.Their final stop is at Acorn Hall, where Lady Smallwood insists Arya be bathed and put in a frilly dress. Here they get a useful update. Beric and his men visited only two weeks ago.At dinner, they learn the Kingslayer truly is free and the rumor is Lady Catelyn freed him. With that, Arya is banished from the room. The next morning the gang heads out in pursuit of Lord Beric once again.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Arya Stark - Younger daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. Gendry - Friend of Arya. Former armorer's apprentice. Bastard son of King Robert Baratheon.Tom of Sevenstreams - A singer in the Brotherhood Without Banners.Lem Lemoncloak - A soldier in the Brotherhood Without Banners.Anguy - An archer in the Brotherhood Without Banners.Harwin: Member of the Stark household guard. Son of Hullen, the Winterfell Master of Horse. Now a member of the Brotherhood Without Banners.Support the podcast. Buy a bit of merch from our store. Or if swag is not your bag, buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold.If you like what we're doing, please consider rating and reviewing us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and anywhere else you can leave a rate and review.Join the discussion on our Discord server! https://discord.com/invite/FTy7BExyBQWe'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at ghosts.harrenhal@gmail.com. Also, follow us on Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M Support the show

Jamie, Brienne, and Cleos run into bands of outlaws. One of the three doesn't survive. The other two aren't in much better shape, now being in the hands of the Brave Companions. Jamie urges their leader Vargo Hoat to hand him over to his father. Hoat considers it but wants to hand-deliver a message to Tywin first. Simon and Mackelly clasp hands and hope for the best.Chapter Review:Jamie Lannister, Cleos Frey, and Brienne of Tarth have made it to Maidenpool. The town is in ruins, with dead bodies everywhere. The trio leaves and make their way down the Duskendale Road toward King's Landing. An unexpected hail of arrows claims the life of Cleos. Jamie picks up Cleos' sword and attacks Brienne. At the end of a long fight, the pair are surprised to find they're surrounded by members of the Brave Companions.Jamie mistakenly thinks they still support his father Tywin Lannister. He's quickly disabused of that notion. They now support Roose Bolton and the King in the North. Jamie fears Brienne will be raped by the men. He suggests she's worth a lot in ransom, hoping it will keep her save.When the group meets up with the main body of the Brave Companions, Vargo Hoat claims Jamie as his captive. Jamie tells Vargo it's not too late to come back to the Lannister fold. Return him to his father and Vargo will reap a massive reward. Vargo isn't opposed to the idea. However, he wants to send a message first. With that, he has Jamie's arms laid across a rock. A sword is swung down toward Jamie. Characters/Places/Names/Events:Jamie Lannister - Member of the royal Kingsguard. Twin brother to queen Cersei and older brother to Tyrion. Nicknamed the "Kingslayer" for killing King Aerys Targaryen. Freed by Catelyn Stark.Brienne of Tarth - Warrior woman. Once "Brienne the Blue" in King Renly's Rainbow Guard. Now in the service of Catelyn Stark.Ser Cleos Frey - Cousin to Jamie Lannister. Captive of the Starks. Playing messenger between the Starks and Lannisters in their negotiations.Tywin Lannister - Father of Jamie, Cersei, and Tyrion. Lord of Casterly Rock and Hand of the King.Brave Companions - AKA The Bloody Mummers. A band of sellswords from Essos. Switched allegiance from the Lannisters to the Starks.Vargo Hoat - Leader of the Brave Companions.Maidenpool - A town on the south coast of the Bay of Crabs.Support the podcast. Buy a bit of merch from our store. Or if swag is not your bag, buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold.If you like what we're doing, please consider rating and reviewing us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and anywhere else you can leave a rate and review.Join the discussion on our Discord server! https://discord.com/invite/FTy7BExyBQWe'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at ghosts.harrenhal@gmail.com. Also, follow us on Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M Support the show

Catelyn watches in dismay as Robb is forced to execute Rickhard Karstark for murdering two minor Lannister captives. She also chats with her new daughter-in-law Jeyne. Simon and Mackelly watch the northern alliance crumble.Chapter Review:Catelyn Stark and the other nobles convene in the hall of Riverrun. The scene is grim. Two teen boys bodies are laid out. A storm provides an appropriate vibe. The corpses are Willam Lannister and Tion Frey. They'd been held captive since the Whispering Wood. But Rickard Karstark has finally got a measure of revenge on the Lannisters for the death of his two sons.Karstark is unrepentant and blames Catelyn. King Robb Stark has the accomplices hung and executes the lord himself, just as his father would have. The Karstark knights have left Riverrun, determined to find Jamie. The heir to Karhold is with Roose Bolton in Harrenhal. Robb assumes he's made an enemy for life. Robb and Brynden Tully try to figure a way to salvage things. Their routes to the North are all stymied. Lord Hoster Tully is even closer to death's door, and Robb's new wife Jeyne Westerling visits Cat while she stays by her father's bedside. Cat advises Jeyne to accept Robb's dark moods, and to get pregnant. Jeyne says that her mom is helping with a herbal supplement.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Catelyn Stark - Eldest child of Hoster Tully, widow of Ned Stark, father of King Robb.Robb Stark - Eldest child of Catelyn Stark. King in the North.Hoster Tully - Lord of Riverrun and Lord Paramount of the Trident. Dying of old age. Lysa Arryn - Sister to Catelyn Stark, widow of Jon Arryn. Hiding in the Vale with her son Lord Robert Arryn.Edmure Tully - Brother to Catelyn, heir to Riverrun.Brynden “Blackfish” Tully - Brother of Hoster Tully, uncle to Cat. Renowned soldier.Rickard Karstark - Lord of Karhold. Two of his sons were killed by Jamie Lannister at the battle of the Whispering Woods.The GreatJon Umber - Lord of Last Hearth. Robb Stark loyalist.Jeyne Westerling - Robb's new bride. Queen of the North.Support the podcast. Buy a bit of merch from our store. Or if swag is not your bag, buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold.If you like what we're doing, please consider rating and reviewing us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and anywhere else you can leave a rate and review.Join the discussion on our Discord server! https://discord.com/invite/FTy7BExyBQWe'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at ghosts.harrenhal@gmail.com. Also, follow us on Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M City of DanaWelcome the post-scientific City of Dana. A scripted comedy series.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySpotify is now providing the option to rate podcasts. So we ask that you please take a second and give us a five-star rating. Thanks in advance!Support the show

Tyrion attends a Small Council meeting chaired by his father. Much news is discussed. Afterward, Tywin announces that Cersei will marry Willas Tyrell, the heir to Highgarden, and Tyrion will marry Sansa Stark. Shae was unavailable for comment. Simon and Mackelly plan the bachelor party.Chapter Review:Tyrion Lannister attends the Small Council along with his father Tywin, uncle Kevan, sister Cersei, the familiar figures of Petyr Littlefinger Baelish, Lord Varys, and the reinstated Grand Maester Pycelle. In addition, Lords Tyrell, Redwyne, and Rowan take their seats. Tyrion's not sure he knows the rules of the new game, but he's sure he better learn them, fast. The news flows thick and fast:Randyll Tarly has defeated the northerners at Duskendale. Devan Lannister is rounding up the remnants of his late father Stafford's army to march on Riverrun. Balon Greyjoy offers alliance in return for recognition of him as King of the Isles and the North, Tywin's not ready to respond to that. Greyjoy is already doing everything the Lannisters would want of him - for nothing. Littlefinger is to woo and marry Lysa Arryn to bring the Vale over to King Joffrey. Tyrion takes over as Master of Coin - he senses that Baelish has left him a trap. The Reach lords divide the spoils of war. The Tyrells take Brightwater Keep from the Florents.Tywin dismisses all but family and announces that Cersei will marry. She's not pleased. He suggests some suitors but eventually chooses Willas Tyrell. She storms off. Tyrion is to marry Sansa Stark. Both of these are to derail the plan to marry Sansa to Willas, which Littlefinger unearthed and reported to Tywin. Lastly news of Robb's marriage to Jeyne Westerling is revealed. Tyrion is astonished. The Westerlings surely know what happens to those who cross Tywin. But Tywin is oddly sanguine, hinting that he might be pulling the strings.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Tyrion Lannister - Youngest son of Tywin Lannister. Brother to queen Cersei and Jamie Lannister.Lord Varys - The Spider. Eunuch and Master of Whispers. Member of the Small Council.Cersei Lannister - Queen Regent, mother of Joffrey Baratheon.Tywin Lannister - Father of Tyrion, Lord of Casterly Rock. Newly self-appointed Hand of the King.Mace Tyrell - Lord of Highgarden.Willas Tyrell - Heir to Highgarden.Support the podcast. Buy a bit of merch from our store. Or if swag is not your bag, buy us a Cup ofVOIDSet in the year 2083 the Earth is now a desolate, radioactive wasteland after years of...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The FoxesSarai Gehrood's father is dead. The Council of Pathetiques is suing her for 95% of her...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Produce it UpJames Curry pulls back the curtain on the news producer life. From handling diva...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySpotify is now providing the option to rate podcasts. So we ask that you please take a second and give us a five-star rating. Thanks in advance!Support the show

In this episode all about the epilogue of ASoS, we look at the story of Merrett Frey, how the chapter functions in ASoIaF, and the stunning introduction of a reanimated Catelyn Stark. Sections on the foreshadowing for Lady Stoneheart, the history and meaning of Oldstones, and the role of vengeance in ASoIaF complete the episode. https://www.patreon.com/radiowesteros See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.