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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Overnight, an Israeli airstrike in Iran killed Saeed Izadi, the head of the Palestine Corps in the IRGC Quds Force, who funded and armed Hamas ahead of the terror group’s October 7 onslaught as part of a multi-front plan to destroy Israel. Fabian describes who he was and how central he was in drafting Iran's ultimate strategy to eliminate Israel. Also hit last night was Iran’s Isfahan nuclear site for the second time since the start of the conflict, as Iran fired an overnight volley of five ballistic missiles at central Israel. The strike on the first day of the conflict destroyed several critical sections, including uranium conversion infrastructure and labs. Last night's strikes were intended to cause further damage to Iran’s nuclear program. IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir told Israelis yesterday that they must prepare for a “prolonged campaign” against Iran to “eliminate a threat of this magnitude,” indicating that a quick end to the campaign was unlikely. We ask Fabian to decipher this cryptic message from the head of the IDF even as US President Donald Trump told reports that Israel appears to be "winning." Also yesterday, reporters were told that Israel is not running low on air defense interceptors amid its conflict with Iran, denying reporting that the IDF’s stockpile of interceptor missiles is being depleted. Fabian explains why this may still be the case. Iran is not only firing traditional ballistic missiles at Israel: At least one ballistic missile launched by Iran at Israel in a barrage on Thursday morning was carrying a cluster bomb warhead, marking a dangerous new development. We speak about this type of missile, as well as Iran's drips-and-drabs retaliation to the continued Israeli strikes. To close out, we review the stunning operation to eliminate Iran’s top military commanders early June 13 was code-named “Red Wedding” after the infamous scene in the “A Song of Ice and Fire” book series and “Game of Thrones” TV show, due to the almost fantastical way it was carried out. Fabian explains why. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: IRGC Palestinian division chief, an architect of Oct. 7, killed in overnight strike in Iran IDF hits Isfahan nuclear site for 2nd time; Iran fires 5 missiles in overnight barrage IDF chief warns Israelis must brace for ‘prolonged campaign’ against Iran Denying reports, IDF indicates that it’s not running low on missile interceptors Iranian missile with cluster warhead scattered bombs in central Israel, IDF says Inspired by brutal TV scene, first strikes on Iran said code-named ‘Red Wedding’ Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: Israeli soldiers and first responders check the damage caused to a building from an Iranian strike in Beit She'an on June 21, 2025. (Jalaa MAREY / AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Signal Hour discusses escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, reminiscent of the Iraq War, with ethical and legal concerns over Israel's strikes on Iranian civilians and scientists. The show critiques the shift from diplomacy to military action, likening it to the Red Wedding from Game of Thrones. It also covers unfulfilled political promises, the military-industrial complex's role in conflicts, and the potential for catastrophic escalation, including nuclear threats.Click Here for the Peak Prosperity Annual Summit

Send us a textDavos meets with Lord Wyman in front of a packed court. The Freys blame a most unlikely culprit for the Red Wedding. Davos' arguments for the Manderlys backing King Stannis fall on deaf ears, minus one. Ultimately, Lord Wyman makes his final decision; off with his head (and hands). Mackelly and Simon light a candle to the Father.Chapter Review:Davos Seaworth is brought before the Merman's Court. He'd hoped for a private audience with Lord Wyman Manderly, but the hall is packed with a host of people and a mischief of Freys. Davos makes his pitch for why the Manderlys should side with Stannis, but it doesn't go well. Wyllis Manderly (the heir) is a captive of the Lannisters and the family don't want to risk his life.The Freys spin an incredible yarn of their version of the Red Wedding: Robb Stark and his men turned into wolves and attacked everyone. Wendel Manderly died defending the Lord Walder Frey. Davos would use an exploding head emoji. Only Wyllis' daughter Wylla sides with Davos: they killed the Starks, they killed my uncle, how could we side with them?Rhaegar Frey argues that Robb abandoned the North, then abandoned the Riverlands. Lord Wyman agrees but not before a flash of disgust registers on his face. He orders that Davos be taken away and executed.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Davos Seaworth - Hand of the King to King Stannis Baratheon.Stannis Baratheon - King of the Seven Kingdoms.Wyman Manderly - Lord of White Harbor.Lady Leona Manderly - Wife of Wylis Manderly.Wylis Manderly - Heir to White Harbor, captive of the Lannisters.Wynafryd Manderly - Elder daughter of Wylis and Leona.Wylla Manderly - Younger daughter of Wylis and Leona.Rhaegar Frey - A Frey.Jared Frey - Another Frey.White Harbor - Only city in the North and its chief port.White Knife - Major river in the North that empties into the Bite at White Harbor. 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

What happens when a comedian tries to fix aviation safety by staging a fake congressional hearing—with actors who don't know how to laugh?In this mind-bending and laugh-out-loud episode of The Ben and Skin Show, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray (with Ben Rogers out) dive deep into the surreal brilliance of HBO's The Rehearsal, starring the ever-deadpan Nathan Fielder. What starts as a casual mention of a documentary turns into a full-blown breakdown of one of the most bizarre and jaw-dropping episodes of television you'll ever hear about.

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Send us a textIn this episode Chris and Dean are joined by Becky & Diana the hosts of The Homespun Haints podcast!Becky & Diana share their paranormal experiences growing up that got them into the paranormal!  Becky details how her son saw a figure of a ghostly woman appearing from the ceiling with a rope around her neck, visiting a Northern Irish Haunted BnB that was also near a real life Red Wedding event in the 1500's!  Diana shares her tale of ghostly children and more!  Tune in and listen to what these spooky ladies have to say!https://homespunhaints.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homespun-haints-true-ghost-stories/id1464464952https://open.spotify.com/show/6z2RNMlMad1f5Q45hbaxXASupport the showSOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @TWRoadpodcastIG: twroadpodcastWant to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us!twroadpodcast@gmail.com

This week on Challenge Accepted, Frank and Thomas break down The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2—one of the most devastating and talked-about episodes of the series to date. From Joel's brutal fate to Abby's introduction and the fallout across Jackson, they explore how the show mirrors and diverges from the game, what it means for Ellie's arc, and how the showrunners are reshaping fan expectations. The discussion dives into the emotional weight of the storytelling, the controversy around Abby, and why this episode might define the season. Timestamps and Topics: 00:00 Intro and Spoiler Warning 00:24 Holding in the spoiler for years 01:28 Comparing Joel's moment to the Red Wedding 02:01 That golf club scene 03:04 Game vs show differences in Joel's death 04:05 Impact of Dina and Tommy being present 05:15 Ellie's choice to keep going 06:10 Joel's mindset and Ellie's last words 07:14 The emotional weight and realism 08:00 Reactions from non-gamers 09:00 The gamer/non-gamer divide 10:00 HBO's strategy with Abby and fan backlash 10:52 Ellie's new motivation and mirroring Abby's pain 11:37 Why Kaitlyn Dever works as Abby 13:04 What Abby's story sets up going forward 14:15 Fan reaction to playing Abby in the game 15:04 When media earns your emotions 15:50 The game's final song wrecks fans again 16:44 Jackson's development and vulnerability 17:27 Zombies evolving, Walking Dead comparisons 18:22 Cordyceps hive mind and thematic depth 19:25 Real-world fungus behavior influences the show 20:36 Evolution and future zombie threats 21:11 The bloater and missing loot 22:07 Dogs join the battle 22:57 Game of Thrones-style visuals 23:44 Did the infected reach the basements? 24:05 Tommy's potential trauma 25:02 Abby's future arc and cult elements 25:43 More Pedro Pascal via flashbacks 26:22 Seattle and the Wolves setting up 27:02 Frank's thoughts on The Last of Us viewership 27:50 Pedro Pascal fan reactions 28:38 Comparing Ellie and Abby to Maggie and Negan 29:25 Final thoughts on the episode's impact 30:00 Movie of the year chat and Coogler shout-out 31:00 Zombie dogs incoming, wrap-up Key Takeaways: Joel's death was both faithful and emotionally intense, echoing the game and Red Wedding alike. HBO softened Abby's introduction, aiming to create a deeper emotional understanding of her motivations. Ellie's journey is now fully personal, mirroring Abby's loss and fueling the show's core conflict. The show cleverly evolves the infected into a constant threat, avoiding the pitfalls of The Walking Dead. Kaitlyn Dever's performance brought layered complexity to Abby, winning over some skeptical fans. Jackson's siege was visually epic, with medieval tactics meeting modern warfare. The Last of Us continues to blend brutal storytelling with rich worldbuilding and deep character arcs. Quotes: “They earned your emotions. Now you have to follow that through.” – Frank “It just adds this heart-wrenching moment, but it makes it more real.” – Thomas “This is our Glenn moment. We don't know if the show survives it.” – Frank “The hatred Abby feels is now the same thing fueling Ellie—and us.” – Frank “Ellie keeps saying we'll figure it out. That weight is going to stay with her forever.” – Thomas Call to Action: If this episode hit you as hard as it hit us, let us know! Drop a review on your favorite podcast app, share your reactions using #ChallengeAcceptedPodcast, and follow us for more breakdowns and hot takes every week. Links and Resources: Stay updated with all things geeky at GeekFreaksPodcast.com Check out Frank's review of the episode on the site too! Follow Us:

Is there anyone who hasn't read The Cruel Prince yet? This is an urban fantasy (kind of) filled with deliciously evil fairies, a bloodthirsty heroine, and a very questionable romantic lead.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032825-the-cruel-prince?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=e1JnZ4s2bm&rank=1Poison Study by Maria Snyder is also mentioned in this episode, check it out here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60510.Poison_Study?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=VgCQN1G9fF&rank=1patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Almost 6 years after its last Episode, Game of Thrones Final Season remains one of the most controversial and divisive seasons in TV history. But Dave has never watched the final season...until now. In this limited-run, seven-part, special series, Dave, PC Tunney, and DJ revisit the final season one Episode at a time (Dave for the first time) and answer the enduring question….was it really as bad as so many claimed?Here in Part 1, before diving into Season 8, the guys take some time to recap the key events, characters, and storylines from the first 7 seasons of Game of Thrones. The shocking death of Ned Stark, the unforgettable Red Wedding, stunning betrayals, surprising alliances and, of course...Zombie Dragons. The guys hit as many high points as they can here and set the stage for Season 8 by looking at a time when Game of Thrones was very great, indeed! What went wrong from there? We are about to find out (or perhaps not). Join us as we answer the question of whether and where Game of Thrones went wrong.About the Chairshot Radio NetworkLaunched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you'll find!MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture)TUESDAY - 4 Corners Podcast (sports)WEDNESDAY - The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling)THURSDAY - POD is WARFRIDAY - DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect)SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling PodcastSUNDAY - Keeping the news ridiculous... The Oddity / The Front and Center Sports PodcastCHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALSAttitude Of Aggression Podcast & The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history)http://TheChairshot.com PRESENTS...IMMEDIATE POST WWE PLE REACTIONS w/ DJ(Mindless), Tunney(DWI) & FriendsPatrick O'Dowd's 5X5Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/chairshot-radio-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Seems like everywhere you turn these days someone is telling you a layoff, reorg, or firing story - and each one seems to top the last one you heard.  It's certainly not a competition, but It's probably not just Layla K and MJ who have heard some pretty crazy ways that companies perform layoffs, and they spill the tea on this episode! Be sure to follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc., to never miss an episode. Then go ahead and give it five stars! Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Drop us a comment here or let us know on on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. If you're employed, take a break from work, and if you are unemployed…well, listen in and maybe your story won't feel quite so bad… because it is definitely not just you! Show notes: Office Space (IMDB) Why I'm still traumatised by Game of Thrones' Red Wedding 10 years on  (Metro UK) Stripe ruffles feathers as accidental ‘cartoon duck' sent to laid-off staffers (NY Post) The Hunger Games (Wikipedia) Music Credit: Heroism by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US    

Nye målinger får Arbeiderpartiet til å skåle (i sprit), Høyre risikerer å bli skrevet ut av sesong to, mens Frp kan sole seg i glansen av å ha blitt utnevnt som hovedmotstander. Men kan det komme nye saker inn og forstyrre? Trine Eilertsen tror det kan skje. Sarah kommer med en reality-erkjennelse og Lars går i strupen på samfunnsøkonomene. * Få hele episoden hos Podme eller i Aftenposten-appen som abonnent. * Meld deg på nyhetsbrev på www.aftenposten.no

De gourmetavond bij vrijgezel Mike loopt uit op een emotionele clash tussen zijn moeder Monique en Antine. „Het had wat weg van The Red Wedding maar hoe is het mogelijk dat de productie deze confrontatie gemist heeft?!”, merkt Marijn Schrijver op in een nieuwe aflevering van De T kijkt TV. Aflevering 15 en 16 van Winter vol liefde stonden bol van pijnlijke vertrekken en oprispende liefdes. Larfjes werden geen vlinders en het volgende seizoen van Winter vol liefde lijkt nu al doorgestoken kaart te zijn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scotland's late medieval period was a Game of Thrones-like environment with powerful families fighting and scheming for power. A particularly notorious event - The Black Dinner - inspired GRRM to write the Red Wedding. We'll examine all the gory details, politics, battles and intrigues plus other parallels beyond Stark, Frey and Lannister to characters like Bittersteel, Blackfish, Aenys Blackfyre and Unwin Peake. VIPHOW20 - ⁠⁠⁠https://magicmind.com/VIPHOW20⁠⁠⁠ - 20% off for one-time purchases and subscriptions. Bonus Eps & More - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shirts & Stickers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠historyofwesteros.threadless.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.historyofwesteros.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro/Maps - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://klaradox.de⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/howfb⁠⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/howdiscord⁠

Send us a textJLA joined us (!!) to talk Primal of Blood and Bone, its "Red Wedding" and how nervous we should be for our fav characters (spoiler alert: very). We also discussed her creative process, the Joining, potential spin-offs, series crossovers and more. Intro/Writing Process: 00:00Psychology: 00:11:38Early Inspirations: 00:16:17Romantasy's Popularity: 00:18:36Music: 00:25:33Self-insertion: 00:28:38Social Media: 00:34:36Apollycon: 00:39:24Witches: 00:43:07Mythological/Religious Inspo: 00:46:42Book BF/BFF: 00:50:00Completed Series/Spin-Offs: 00:52:30TV/Movie Adaptations: 00:54:27Blood And Ash/Flesh And Fire: 01:01:02The Primal of Blood and Bone: 01:07:14Fall of Ruin and Wrath: 01:44:56Book Recommendations: 01:52:48F, Marry, Kill: 01:56:15Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

Ben Pruitt is back with a Brand New Season of The Dragon Pod covering Season Six of The Dragon Prince: Mystery of Aaravos. This Week : Ben is joined once again by the incredibly talented Rena Anakwe (The Voice of Janai) to discuss S6E7 : The Red Wedding, through the Lens of BETRAYAL. Follow : @bnb_pod & @thearkofenetwork on Instagram Music : "Brass Rain II" by nARK Produced By Noah Blanchard Released By The ARK of E Network Send Feedback : thearkofe@gmail.com

This episode we go back to the continent for a bit to see how things are going.  Hint:  not well.  While Yamato was building its new bureaucratic state, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla were battling it out while the Tang empire and their ambitions loomed over them all.  Yamato is about to get pulled into the conflicts, but before that, let's look at what was happening from the point of view of the various penninsular polities. This episode goes back over some of the information in Episodes 107 and 109, but mainly to place it in context of what was happening in Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla as opposed to simply viewing it from the rise of the Tang Empire or the occasional mentions in the Nihon Shoki.  Much of it relies on what we have in the Samguk Sagi, the Korean annals of the Three Kingdoms. For more, check out our blogpost: https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-115 Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua and this is Episode 115: Red Banquets, Fashion Disasters, and Other Continental Adventures It was the year 642, and the hall was decked out in the finest, with banners hung and tables set.  The scene was awash in gold and silk and silver.  The guests were no less opulently adorned: The crème de la crème of Burana, aka Pyongyang, capital of the state of Goguryeo.  The tables were piled high with food, and there was a low murmur as the assembled guests talked quietly as they waited for their host. These guests were among the highest nobles in the land.  180 members of the most powerful families.  As they mingled, they talked.  Much of it was gossip, the currency of court politicians everywhere. They discussed who was up and down in the constant fight for favor.  Who had made a misstep, or was seen talking to the wrong person?  Or how about that time that someone wore the wrong clothes, or misspoke in court? Other conversations focused outward, on the threats from beyond the border.  But the majority of conversation had to do with their host, a striking individual. The murmurs continued as they waited for him to arrive..  Yeon Gaesomun was a hard-liner, pushing his agenda for stronger defenses against Tang encroachment.  That might be understandable for someone stationed out east, as he had been, but the King himself and his supporters felt that relations needed a more diplomatic touch.  Now that Gaesomun was back in the capital of Pyongyang, would he change his approach? The conversation continued apace as people ate and drank.  The whole time they remained blissfully unaware of what was happening just outside.  Drowned out by the sound of the banquet, troops were quietly assembling just outside, girding themselves for what would soon be an irrevocable step forward.  As orders came down the line, they drew their weapons, and then they burst through the doors… Last episode we talked through much of the Hakuchi era, from 650 to 654.  This episode I want to finish out the era, in order to do so we're once again going to touch on what was happening over on the continent. Some of these events we've talked about already: Last time we did a deep dive into this subject, back in Episode 104, we focused primarily on the Tang dynasty and its rise.  We also talked somewhat about Yamato's conflicts with Tang, Goguryeo, and others in Episode 107.  But at this point it's useful to go back and put that Continental narrative together a little bit more clearly, to set the stage for what will be happening in Yamato in the next reign after Karu. This episode we are going to go back over some of that info, but I want to center the narrative a bit more on the peninsula, rather than on the Tang dynasty. As you may recall, the Tang dynasty started in approximately 618, taking over from the Sui.  By 628, the Tang had defeated the Gökturks, and they continued to expand.  They conquered Turpan and Gaochang, in the Western Regions, and their control over the Silk Road was substantial, opening up tremendous trade routes that brought in wealth and more.  The capital of Chang'an became a true center of learning, and the government instituted a national university that was attended by elites from both in and outside the empire. This episode, though, we are going to focus more on the area of the Korean and Liaodong peninsulas, where the countries of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla contended with each other.  Goguryeo was the largest and perhaps even the most powerful of the three, but it was also on the border with the Tang empire, who were nothing to sneeze at given their own string of military victories.  So Goguryeo was beset from all sides, and needed a sizeable force on their western border.  Everything was in a tenuous balance, of sorts. When it came to the Tang empire, Goguryeo walked a delicate line.  On the one hand, they wanted access to the trade goods and the knowledge that was accumulating in the Tang empire and making it the envy of most other nations in the region.  On the other hand, they had to be constantly on the lookout for a possible invasion, and so needed to show their strength.  This wasn't without some confidence.  After all, Goguryeo had defeated attempts by the Sui dynasty to invade, and so they had proved up to the challenge—at least so far. In 619, on the eve of the Tang dynasty's founding, King Yeongnyu of Goguryeo, whose personal name was Geonmu, sent a tribute mission to the Tang, to encourage good relations.  By 622, Goguryeo was responding to the Tang dynasty's request to return soldiers captured during the attempted invasions by the Sui.  They kept sending missions on an annual basis, playing the part of a friendly tributary. Further on the peninsula, Baekje and Silla were likewise reaching out to the Tang dynasty, similarly hungry for the trade goods available in the markets of Chang'an.  Baekje, sitting on the coast of the Bohai sea, had direct routes to the mainland; to both the Yellow river and Yangzi river deltas.  They may not have had an overland border, but the sea was open to them. Silla, on the other hand, was not so quite so fortunate.  They were mainly situated on the east side of the peninsula, and though they had some access through the Han river, near modern Seoul, their access was constantly threatened by both Baekje and Goguryeo.  In 626, a Silla mission to the Tang complained about this very thing, claiming that Goguryeo was attacking them.  In response, the Tang requested peace, and Goguryeo apologized and backed down.  That said, it is unclear if the Tang would have taken much action.  They were, at that point, more focused on the Gökturks and others.  That military action ended with the defeat of the Gökturks in 628, however, a victory for which Goguryeo sent congratulations.  One has to imagine, however, that the congratulations were a bit mixed.  After all, without the Gökturks to hold their attention, what was to keep the Tang dynasty from looking at further conquest? The question of how to react to the Tang Empire seems to be one that split the Goguryeo court.  Some members of the court wanted to appease the giant on their doorstep, with offers of tribute and nominal submission, with the goal of making it clear that they were not a threat and that military conquest was unnecessary.  They could all live in harmony, one with the other.  To that end, they would not want to be too blatant about building up their forces or defenses in an act that could be seen as a prelude to military action.  On the other side were the hard-liners: members of the court that felt that they had to maintain a strong military defense against the likely possibility of a Tang offensive.  To these hawks, military strength was the deterrent, as power only truly respected power.  To be seen as weak and submissive would be to seem vulnerable, and an easy target. Still, there seems to have been relative, if uneasy, peace for a time.  Goguryeo continued to build their relation as a tributary state, and most of the action seems to have actually been taking place in the peninsula.  For Silla, 632 was a banner year, as Queen Seondeok came to the throne.  She was the eldest daughter of her father, who had no sons to inherit, and so she came to the throne.  She is said to have been quite intelligent, and the Samguk Sagi gives various accounts of her Holmsian powers of deduction.  For example, upon seeing a picture of flowers, she immediately concluded that, though they were beautiful, they had no fragrance.  She noted the lack of bees and butterflies around the flowers, and based on that observation she deduced that the flowers must have no scent to attract them. Queen Seondeok would oversee Silla in a time when they were growing closer to the Tang and also seeing increased pressure from Baekje and Goguryeo.  We mentioned how, in 626, Goguryeo had blocked Silla's mission to the Tang court.  Then, in 636, a Baekje general led 500 troops to Mt. Doksan, to attack the Silla position there.  Two years later, Silla defeated Goguryeo troops outside Jiljung Fortress. This wasn't constant warfare, but it did mean that the armies had to be on a constant wartime footing.  You never knew when your neighbor might sense a moment of weakness and try to take advantage of it.  Of course, as the old adage goes, “the enemy of my enemy is my friend”.  Baekje and Goguryeo were more directly on the Tang Empire's borders.  And so we see Silla cultivating a special relationship with the Tang. This is nothing new, by the way.  Various dynasties in the Yellow River basin had used similar tactics for generations.  Immediate border countries were often treated more severely, with threats of punitive expeditions if they did not fall in line or give themselves over completely to become a direct vassal of the empire.  Countries just beyond the border were often treated with a lighter touch, luring them into complacency and even friendship with access to elite trade goods, and more.  As borders shifted, so too did the relationship between the empire and those on its borders. Goguryeo and Baekje fell into the former category, while Silla seems to have been in the latter—at least for now.  And yet all three were still trying to get what they could.   In 640, Seondeok sent her sons to enroll in the Guoxue, or National University, that Tang Taizong had set up in Chang'an.  This university had gathered Confucian scholars from all corners of the world.  The school is described as having some 1200 bays, with 3,260 students.  Besides Silla, Goguryeo and Baekje also sent their princes, who mingled with elites from Gaochang, Turpan, and elsewhere.  It was opportunities like this that made Chang'an so attractive: a place where the elites of Silla, Goguryeo, and Baekje, could mingle with the members of the Tang Court and the western regions, beyond, sharing ideas and learning about the wider world. The following year, in 641, there are two items of note.  One is the inspection by Chen Dade of the Tang-Goguryeo border.  We talked about this back in episode XXX.  Under the pretense of a diplomatic mission, Dade arrived at the border with numerous gifts of silk, presenting them to the various fortress commanders and then asking to be shown around.  The Commanders were more than happy to show Dade their impressive fortifications, and they were exceedingly polite, but little did they know that Dade's true purpose was to scout for weaknesses in Goguryeo's defensive line.  His report back to Tang Taizong would be critical in what was to come. Also in this year, King Uija of Baekje came to the throne.  We talked about how Uija had sent his son, Prince Pung, to Yamato, and we've touched on him a few times here and there.  Uija was clearly a proponent of the alliance with Yamato, and, as we'll see, he was no friend to Silla.  The following year, in 642, Ujia's forces attacked Silla, capturing 40 strongholds, and pushing Silla's expanding borders back to the Nakdong river, retaking much of the area that had been under the control of the various Kara, or Gaya, confederacy.  This likely included places like Nimna and Ara, though we can't know for certain.  We do know that Baekje forces took Taeya fortress in the south of the peninsula, which gives us an idea of the extent of Baekje's victories. In response to Baekje's brazen attacks, Silla went  to a seemingly unlikely ally.  They reached out to Goguryeo.  In fact, they sent none other than Kim Ch'unch'u. Kim Ch'unch'u was the grandson of the 25th king of Silla, King Jinji.  Though his father, Kim Yonsu, had lost any claim to the throne when King Jinji was overthrown, he was still of “seonggol”, or “Sacred” bone rank, a concept somewhat similar to the kabane of Yamato, though in this case the “Sacred bone rank” indicated nobles specifically descended from the royal family.  These would have likely been the various Royal Princes and their families in the Yamato hierarchy.  Kim Ch'unch'u, in particular, seems to have been well regarded by the Silla court of his day, and since his own daughter had been killed by Baekje, he had a personal stake in the matter.  And so he led the embassy to Goguryeo's capital at Pyongyang to request that they send troops to aid Silla. There was only one problem.  Goguryeo was still fuming about territory that they had lost to Silla many years ago.  They agreed to send troops, but only if Silla would agree to a little quid pro quo.  Silla would need to return the Chungnyung pass and cede everything northwest of it back to Goguryeo.  This would return much of Goguryeo's territory north of the Han river and modern Seoul. Kim Ch'unch'u  rebuked their offer, calling it a threat against Silla.  This angered King Yeongnyu, and Kim Ch'unch'u was jailed for his disrespect.  Ch'unch'u was able to get word out of his imprisonment, however, and Queen Seondeok sent what the Samguk Sagi calls a “Death Squad” of 10,000 soldiers with the aim of breaking him out of prison.  As soon as Goguryeo heard that these troops were on the move, they decided that holding onto Ch'unch'u wouldn't be worth it, and they released him rather than fight.  Kim Ch'unch'u was returned safely, but without the support that he wanted. That said, there may have been other things going on in Goguryeo. The pro-appeasement camp and the hard-liners were fuming, and things in the court were coming to a head.  The two sides pulled against each other in the way that they shaped policy.  For the most part, King Yeongnyu was pro-appeasement, but there were powerful figures in the hard-liner camp, such as Yeon Gaesomun.  At 46 years old, he was a descendant of at least two previous “Magniji” court officials—a title roughly equivalent to that of a Prime Minister, and one of the most powerful roles a non-royal court noble could aspire to.  Gaesomun himself was the Western Governor, directly responsible for the fortresses that defended the border with the territory of the Tang Empire.  As such, it is little wonder that he may have been a bit more focused on the threat that they posed, and he likely held the loyalty of not a few troops. And perhaps this is why King Yeongnyu started to suspect him of being a problem, and why he plotted to have him killed.  Word of the King's plot reached Gaesomun, however, and he decided to take matters into his own hands. Returning to Pyongyang in 642, Gaesomun let it be known that he was throwing a lavish banquet to celebrate his rise to the position of Eastern governor.  He invited over one hundred of the opposing court nobles under this pretence.  But that is all it was. When the nobles had gathered at the banquet site, Gaesomun struck.  He had loyal forces rush in and kill all of his opponents, and then, before an alarm could sound, he rushed his troops over to the palace and murdered King Yeongnyu.  It was the Goguryeo's own Red Wedding, and it would hold a particular place of infamy in Korean history, which said  that the troops dismembered the corpse and discarded it without ceremony. In place of King Yeongnyu, Gaesomun propped up Yeongnyu's nephew, King Bojang.  Gaesomun then appointed himself the Dae Magniji, the Great Prime Minister, or perhaps more fittingly “Generalissimo”.  Though King Bojang sat upon the throne there was no question that it was Gaesomun who now ruled Goguryeo. Gaesomun's legacy is complicated.  Under the Confucian values of the time, many early historians vilified him for murdering the king, and blamed him and his harsh policies for the eventual downfall of the kingdom.  He is portrayed as a man lusting after power. We are given examples of his harsh demeanor, and the Annals state that when he got off of his horse he had high ranking nobles and military officials lie on the ground so that he could step on them, rather than touching the ground.  Of course, some of this we should likely take with a grain of salt, given the Chroniclers' generally dim view of him in general.   On the other hand, some modern histories believe that he wanted Goguryeo to take a tougher stance against the Tang.  Early Korean nationalists rehabilitated him, exalting him for taking such a hard stance against the Tang, or, in their eyes, China.  I suspect that he was a little of both.  A tyrant and a despot—as many rulers of the time were—but also dedicated to the defense of his nation. We mentioned this briefly back in Episode 107, but I wanted to touch on it here in more detail as it really leads to where we want to discuss.  A very brief mention of this lies in the Nihon Shoki, where it says that “Irikasumi” the “Prime Minister” of Goguryeo slew the king and over 180 others.  For the most part it tracks, though it does say that it happened in 641, which may easily just be a simple scribal error. The general narrative from here is that the Tang dynasty used Gaesomun's usurpation as a pretext for war against Goguryeo, but the narrative seems a bit more complex, and when we are reading we should keep in mind that none of the players in this drama knew the outcome beforehand.  And so, as is often the case, things are quite as straightforward as they may seem when we zoom out and take a look at the macro level of historical events, where we've already decide what events we believe to be important and which were less so, often based on knowing the outcomes.  Of course, the Chroniclers would have had similar narratives, but they were still trying to catalogue the events of each year as best they could. And that brings us to the year 643.  In this year, Silla went to the Tang dynasty to ask them for assistance against both Baekje and Goguryeo, who were planning to cut off Silla's access to the Tang court.  Tang Taizong agreed to help, but only if Silla would accept a Tang official who would come and oversee Silla.  Taizong's reasoning is given, which follows a typically misogynistic logic:  “Because your country has a woman as a ruler, neighboring states belittle it.  As you have lost the authority of the ruler, thus inviting the enemy to attack, no year will enjoy peace.”  He basically said that Silla needed a big strong man to help out, and he was willing to send someone—along with troops—to do just that.  Of course, I think we can all see how that was likely to end up, and any thoughts Silla had of being an equal partner in such an arrangement were nothing more than fantasies.  Tang Taizong was agreeing to assist, if Silla became a protectorate of the Tang court. The Silla envoy, for his part, took a very political stance.  No doubt knowing just how bad this was for Silla, but not wanting to disrespect the Tang emperor, whose assistance they still needed, he acknowledged the emperor's words without accepting the terms, returning without the promised help, but also without completely subordinating his country to the Tang empire. Although the troops were not forthcoming, the envoy's mission still had a positive impact.  Having heard that the envoy was traveling to the Tang court, King Uija of Baekje proactively withdrew the troops he had that were planning to attack with Goguryeo and cut off Silla's access to Chang'an.  Thus, Silla's corridor was maintained. Goguryeo, for their part, continued to attack Silla's border, but even though Gaesomun was one of the hard-liners when it came to Goguryeo-Tang relations, his initial envoys to the Tang court took a conciliatory stance towards the Tang empire.  Gaesomun promoted Daoism over Buddhism, and had his emissaries request and bring back 8 Daoist sages from the Tang court. Many historians feel that this was actually something of a show.  Sure, they would get knowledge and learning from the sages, but more importantly was to put the Tang at ease and hopefully allow Goguryeo a chance to annex Silla before the Tang war machine got up and running.  For their part, the Tang were already considering their next moves against Goguryeo, with some suggesting that they use proxies, like the Khitan and the Malgal, to make an attack.  Emperor Taizong's advisors suggested that the best course of action would be to lull Goguryeo into a false sense of security prior to a massive assault.  And so there were no major attacks that year. In 644, however, the Tang sent a message to Baekje and Goguryeo that they would need to stop invading Silla, and that if they didn't do so, the Tang would attack.  Gaesomun was actually leading troops in an attack on Silla when news of the messenger arrived at Goguryeo's court in Pyongyang.  Gaesomun's response was that he was simply trying to reclaim the territory that Silla had previously stolen from them many years earlier.  Along with their excuses, they sent along gold and 50 hostages from the Goguryeo court, but they were refused by the Tang.  It was probably pretty clear at this point that things were coming to a head—and diplomatic relations finally broke down in 645. That year the Tang dynasty—in conjunction with Silla, the Samguk Sagi tells us—launched a massive invasion of Goguryeo.  The pretext of which was, as I mentioned, Gaesomun's usurpation of the throne, but let's not kid ourselves:  The Tang dynasty were not shy about pushing out their borders. The Tang troops, who had been preparing for the past year, invaded in a two prong attack.  An overland attack struck at Gaemo—modern Shenyang—while naval forces landed on the Liaodong peninsula.  These forces initially swept through the border fortresses along the Liaodong penninsula with seeming ease.  Remember Chen Dade and his little factfinding mission?  No doubt all of his work came in quite handy.   Things were going well, and Tang Taizong himself joined the campaign. Still, each fortress took time, so that even though the invasion started in April, they reached Ansi by June. We are told that Goguryeo had amassed over 150,000 forces at Mt. Jipul, near Ansi, a walled fortress town with an estimated population of around 100,000.  Those numbers may be exaggerations, but the context is clear:  This was not just a small fortress and Goguryeo sent a lot of troops to reinforce the area. On the other side, Goguryeo was facing odds that were probably more like 3 to 1, with a massive Tang invasion force, which, since they had split, were attacking from two different directions.  Sure enough, the Tang were able to catch the defenders out of position, with the troops that had crossed the sea assaulting from the front while the overland forces attacked Goguryeo's rear.  It is estimated that over 50,000 Goguryeo troops were killed or captured in the battle. And that left only the fortress of Ansi, with a garrison of maybe 5,000 troops, to face the Tang, who had otherwise swept through previous defenses in relatively short order.  It would have been understandable had they capitulated.  There were still other fortresses between the Tang armies and the capital of Goguryeo at Pyongyang, not to mention the extremely mountainous terrain between the Liaodong and Korean peninsulas.  And yet, the Ansi garrison refused to give in.  The Tang forces, for their part, knew they could not leave an enemy to their rear, and so rather than continuing on, they set a siege to the fortress town. Although we are told that the Tang forces brought siege engines with them, the garrison at Ansi held out.  In fact, they held out for three months, and fall was beginning to turn to winter.  Winter in northeast Asia would bring snow and mud.  Furthermore, the Tang supply lines themselves were fairly long at this point.  Eventually, the defenders won out, and the Tang forces turned back.  On the march back towards Chang'an, Tang Taizong and his troops were caught in an early winter blizzard, which killed more of the soldiers.  Emperor Taizong founded Minzhong Temple—known today as Fayuan Temple, in modern Beijing—to commemorate his fallen soldiers. Although the Tang forces retreated, it is hard to say that Goguryeo was truly victorious in the outcome of the war.  Many Gogouryeo troops perished in the fighting, while Tang could now regroup.  Goguryeo was unlikely to be a major and immediate threat to Silla, as they would need to continue to maintain troops and rebuild the fortresses taken by the Tang, but that didn't mean that Silla was off the hook, either. Through this all, Baekje had taken the opportunity to harass Silla's western border.  They sent wave after wave against Silla, whose forces in that area were under the command of general Kim Yusin.  The Samguk Sagi mentions that his forces would turn back one attack, and he'd be almost back home, when another attack would come and he would have to go back out.  In one particularly poignant moment, he even got so close as to see his house, but he could not stop, and so he marched straight past the gates as he prepared to repel yet another invasion from Baekje. Winter brought a pause to the fighting, and in 646, things seem to have been relatively calm, if still quite tense, as all sides recovered from the events of the previous year.  Nonetheless, this is seen as the start of what is known as the Goguyreo-Tang war, a series of conflicts that would continue for approximately the next 20 years.  Goguryeo, for their part, attempted to normalize relations with the Tang, even sending two women—specifically the Annals state that they were two beautiful women—as a peace offering.  Tang Taizong politely refused them, however, claiming he wouldn't dare to separate them from their families.  In reality, he was rebuilding his forces, preparing for another assault, but that would take time.  In the meantime, diplomatic channels remained open, which really demonstrates the political situation in general, at the time.  Even if two sides were attacking one another, diplomatic envoys were still being exchanged.  Furthermore, though the trade routes may have been slightly less stable, trade continued, regardless.  The following year, 647, Emperor Taizong launched fresh assaults against Goguryeo.  This time, rather than a larger army, he instead had them focus on small-scale attacks that would weaken the kingdom of Goguryeo, forcing them to constantly be on guard and to pour resources into supporting their borders.  At the same time, Silla suffered tragedy as Queen Seondeok died, and Queen Chindeok took the throne.  Later in that year, Baekje troops attacked three Silla fortresses.  They were pushed back, but the Silla troops took heavy casualties.  As we can see, the fighting continued throughout the peninsula. Meanwhile, over on the Japanese archipelago, they were busy incorporating the new reforms.  Envoys from Silla, Baekje, and Goguryeo would continue to travel to the Yamato court, which one imagines made for some rather tense State dinners. The year after that, in 648, while Tang forces continued to harass Goguryeo, Baekje attacked and took ten Silla fortresses.  Upon hearing this, Silla general Kim Yusin rallied the troops, counterattacked, and destroyed the invading forces.  Silla's Prince Ch'unch'u himself, the one who had previously gone to Goguryeo to ask for support against Baekje, traveled to the Tang court in Chang'an.  There he requested assistance against Baekje's continual harassment of Silla's borders. It is unclear how firmly Baekje and Goguryeo were allied together and coordinating attacks, but  it does seem clear that they were aligned in their goals.  Baekje may not have been in direct conflict with the Tang, but their attacks on Silla likely kept Silla from further harassing Goguryeo, who was actively involved in defending against Tang attacks.  So whether there were formal treaties or not, lines were drawn, but these were still independent states with their own goals and aspirations. And so, when Ch'unch'u's ship was returning from Chang'an and ran into a Goguryeo patrol, one can understand their apprehension.  Ch'unch'u was known to Goguryeo, and if we was captured it is unlikely that he would live long enough to be rescued by an elite Silla death squad once again.  And so, his men devised a plan, and a man named On Kunhae put on the clothes of a high official—possibly Ch'unch'u's own.  When the Goguryeo patrol captured the ship, they killed him, believing he was a Silla noble or at least an important envoy.  Unbeknownst to them, Ch'unch'u himself had been transferred to a smaller, less assuming ship, which quietly made its way past the patrol and back to Silla controlled territory. And so, once again, we see us how dangerous things were getting at this point.  Travel was risky at the best of times, but now, with the possibility of being intercepted by a hostile country's forces, who knew what might happen. Hostilities continued until 649.  That year, Tang Taizong passed away, and shortly before he did, he pulled back the troops.  His death only brought a brief pause, however, as his son and heir, Tang Gaozong, took the throne and would launch his own series of wars against both Goguryeo and Baekje.  In 650, Gaozong received Prince Kim Ch'unch'u once again as an ambassador from Silla, this time with a poem penned by Queen Chindeok herself.  In the form of poetic verse, she asked for help against Baekje, who had continued their attacks.  Throughout the previous year attacks had continued back and forth.  Silla general Kim Yusin again managed to push back and defeat the Baekje forces, but one can only imagine the toll this was taking on Silla's ability to defend itself over time.  This was the content of the note.  Prior to this, Silla really had gone all in on strengthening their ties with the Tang dynasty, going so far as to institute Tang court dress—both in their robes and caps.  This point had been specifically negotiated by Prince Ch'unch'u with the previous emperor, Tang Taizong.  It sounds as if Silla was trying to have the Tang court recognize their own court nobles and put themselves in a place to receive Tang court rank, though how, exactly, they received said rank is unclear—did it come from the Tang or was it granted by the Queen of Silla. Either way, it was clearly seen by other nations—or at least Yamato—as an unwelcome statement.  In 651, Silla envoys arrived at Tsukushi—modern day Kyushu—wearing their new Tang style clothing and they were turned away.  Specifically the Dazaifu sent them back claiming that they weren't dressed as envoys from Silla should be.  On top of this, we are told that Kose no Omi then suggested that *rather than go to war* over this, they should just make a show of force when the envoys came back.  And let me reiterate that: according to the Nihon Shoki this was such an affront that Yamato was considering whether they should launch a punitive military strike against Silla for sporting the wrong fit.  Talk about a fashion disaster! In the end, they took Kose no Omi's advice, which was that the next time Silla arrived they would have ships lined up all along the Seto Inland Sea as the envoys made their way to Yamato so that there was no doubt in the envoys' minds about just what Yamato could do. This is a great demonstration of how something we might consider innocuous was clearly a Big Deal for the people at the time.  I suspect that there were at least two possible reasons for why this was, besides just considering themselves the arbiters of fashion.  For one, remember that Yamato considered Silla to be subordinate to them, at least in their worldview.  Just like they had been concerned about at least maintaining the fiction that Nimna was still an active and independent entity, this broke the illusion that Silla was a tributary of Yamato. At the same time, it may have just been that they were putting on airs and it was seen as impersonating and even speaking for the Tang court.  After all, if a Tang envoy showed up, I doubt that Yamato would turn them away. In either instance, we can see the lines being drawn, with Silla taking a clear stance in connecting themselves with the Tang court while Goguryeo, Baekje, and even Yamato were still in contact with them, but from a more independent capacity.  In 652, for instance, we know that Goguryeo again sent tribute to the Tang court, no doubt in an attempt to normalize relations.  Still, the alliances were firming up. In 653 we have two items of interest:  one from the Samguk Sagi and one from the Nihon Shoki.  In the Samguk Sagi it explicitly mentions that Baekje and Wa formed an alliance.  This is significant in that the Samguk Sagi really doesn't mention Wa nearly as often as we would expect it to, while the Nihon Shoki is constantly discussing Baekje and Yamato relations.  I imagine that there must have been a significant escalation of Wa involvement around this time for the Samguk Sagi to mention it. On the other hand, the Nihon Shoki doesn't really mention it.  Sure, there are annual tributes mentioned from Baekje and Silla—and occasionally Goguryeo—but they were more focused on another event: an embassy that the Yamato court sent to the Tang dynasty.  This was the first embassy to be sent in some time—at least according to the Nihon Shoki—but it was quite the affair.  Two ships were prepared.  The first ship was led by Kishi no Nagani and his assistant, Kishi no Koma, along with the envoy, Nunobara no Mita.  They were accompanied by numerous students and student priesets, all sons of court nobility, including Jou'e, the son of none other than Nakatomi no Kamatari the “Naidaijin” or central prime minister.  In total, there were 121 people on board the ship. The other ship was led by Takada no Nemaro and his assistant, Kamori no Womaro, as well as their accompanying envoy, Hashi no Yatsute.  Along with various students, they had 120 on board the ship.  Two ships, each with an individual in charge of the particular embassy, meant that even if they met with an accident along the way, they would have someone to carry on the mission.  And that foresight proved unfortunately necessary when the ship carrying Takada no Nemaro sank in the straits of Takashima off the coast of Satsuma.  The ship went down and only five men survived, largely by lashing themselves to a plank and drifting ashore at Takashima island.  There, one of the survivors, Kadobe no Kogane, gathered bamboo and made a raft, by which they made it to Shitojishima.  They surived six days and nights without any food, but they made it.  When he heard about it, the sovereign congratulated Kogane and rewarded him with rank and various presents for his work to bring people back home. Another mission, launched the following year, shows that being lost at sea wasn't the only danger for international travelers back in the day.  In the 2nd month of 654, Takamuku no Kuromaro led another embassy to the Tang court.  He was the Controlling Envoy, though the Chief Ambassador was Kahabe no Maro, assisted by Yenichi no Kusushi, a name that Aston suggests translates to something like “Doctor Yenishi”.  A list of other names are given as well of those who were also on the mission.  More sobering is the outcome of the mission, where we are told what happened to everyone.  Though they reached the Tang court, not everyone would make it back.  According to the author Yuki no Hakatoko—an interesting tidbit in that they seem to be giving us the author of one of the accounts that they used in the compilation of the Nihon Shoki, and we'll come back to him in a later episode—according to Hakatoko, the student priest Enmyou died in Tang, while the student priests Chisou and Chikoku both died at sea.  Another person named Chisou, but using different characters, returned in a Silla ship in 690.  Gakusho died in Tang and Gitsu died at sea.  Joye returned in 665 in the ship of Liu Tekao.  And then others—about 12 total—along with two individuals who were considered Japanese born abroad, came back in 654 with returning envoys.  We are even told that Takamuku no Kuromaro, one of the figures who helped set up the government and played a major role in diplomatic relations with the continent, passed away on this mission as well. So going on one of these missions may have given you some awesome opportunities to see the world like nobody else, but they were anything but guaranteed.  For many people, it was a one way ticket, and we should keep that in mind when we hear about the people going on them. There were other intricacies to deal with as well—including navigating the pathways to the Tang court.  You may remember that Yamato was allied with Baekje in some way.  And yet the 654 mission we are told went by way of Silla and then anchored in Laichou, on the Shandong peninsula.  Later that same year, the previous mission, with Kishi no Nagani and others, returned to Yamato escoted by envoys from both Silla and Baekje.  While the narrative largely focuses on what they obtained, one imagines there were probably some tensions in all of that.  After all, just a year before we are told that Baekje and allied with Wa—which is to say Yamato—against Silla.  So had Silla not yet heard about the alliance?  Or was that just considered par for the course at the time? The year 654 would have more direct considerations for all concerned, however.  In that year, Queen Chindeok of Silla died, as did Karu of Yamato.  In Silla, the new King was none other than Prince Kim Ch'unch'u, known to history as King Muyeol.  As we touched on, earlier, Ch'unch'u was intimately familiar with the Tang court and had spoken directly with the Tang emperor, so this likely only further cemented ties between the Tang and Silla.  Meanwhile, in Yamato, Queen Takara Hime, aka Kyougyoku Tennou -slash- Saimei Tennou, was re-ascending the throne, rather than making way for Prince Naka no Oe, a truly interesting state of affairs. Moving forward, the alliances would continue to solidify, though diplomatic missions would continue to travel between the various countries.  After all, they didn't exactly have many other means of communicating with each other—no email or telephones back then. Tang Gaozong would continue to attack and harass Goguryeo, though Yeon Gaesomun would continue to fend off attacks, while Baekje and Silla would continue their struggles as well.  Both Goguryeo and Baekje would ally against Silla, who in turn would call upon the might of the Tang empire.  All in all, it was a time of great conflict, generally known as the Tang-Goguryeo War, and it was a long-term conflict punctuated with times of peace in betwetween the various offensives.   Yamato was less directly involved, but still affected.  After all, they were closely aligned with Baekje, and they had to wonder what would happen if Silla came out victorious.  Would they be cut off from the continent entirely?  Or would they be forced into a new state of having to send tribute to Silla as an inferior country if they wanted access to continental goods and knowledge?  While we know how it played out, today, at the time the outcomes were far from certain. All of that will continue to provide a backdrop for the second reign of Takara Hime, aka Saimei Tennou.  A part of me wonders if this wasn't also part of the reason to move the capital back into Asuka, in the Nara Basin.  I imagine that a capital sitting on the edge of the water, relatively speaking, while good for trade and foreign relations, also felt rather exposed if anyone were to sail a fleet down the Seto Inland Sea.  Or it may have just been a return to the more familiar lands of Asuka. As conflict on the continent continued to escalate, Yamato would not be able to stay unaffected.  The question is whether or not they would be ready when and if anything came their way.  It was a tense period, certainly. And we'll get more into that as we move forward in the next episode with the second reign of Takara-hime, aka Saimei Tennou. Until then thank you for listening and for all of your support. 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You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! Today, we're diving into the glamorous and sometimes chaotic world of cinematic weddings as we count down our Top 5 Wedding Scenes in film and television. After that, we'll explore the intriguing and stylish drama of Don't Worry Darling and take a light-hearted turn with the antics from Neighbours.Top 5 Wedding Scenes in Film and Television:The Godfather (1972) - The opening wedding scene sets the tone for this iconic film, showcasing the Corleone family's power dynamics and blending personal joy with business undercurrents. It's a masterclass in how a festive occasion can be layered with narrative depth.Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) - This film's exploration of various wedding styles and the emotions they evoke makes each ceremony memorable. It perfectly captures the humor, awkwardness, and tenderness of weddings, making it a classic in the romantic comedy genre.Game of Thrones - "The Red Wedding" (Season 3, Episode 9) - Perhaps one of the most shocking wedding scenes ever filmed, the Red Wedding was a pivotal moment in the series, filled with treachery and heartbreak, leaving a lasting impact on viewers and characters alike.Crazy Rich Asians (2018) - This film features a stunningly beautiful wedding scene that combines traditional elements with lavish modern details, set to a haunting cover of "Can't Help Falling in Love." It's visually captivating and emotionally charged, reflecting the film's themes of love and family expectations.My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) - This wedding is a joyful, chaotic celebration of Greek culture, packed with comedic moments and touching on themes of cultural identity and familial bonds. It's a heartwarming depiction of how a wedding can bring families and communities together.In Don't Worry Darling, directed by Olivia Wilde and starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, we dive into a 1950s utopian community with dark secrets lurking beneath its polished surface. The film combines stylish aesthetics with psychological suspense, exploring themes of empowerment, reality, and illusion. While there isn't a wedding scene central to its plot, the film's tension and mystery provide a backdrop for examining how individual desires and societal pressures can clash, much like the dynamics often present at a wedding.Switching gears, Neighbours often features weddings that are quintessential soap opera fare—full of drama, unexpected revelations, and sometimes, heart-warming moments. These episodes offer lighter, more dramatic interpretations of weddings, providing entertainment that spans generations of viewers.Whether you're a fan of lavish celebrations, dramatic twists, or the simple joy of a well-told love story, today's episode promises a fascinating look at the most memorable weddings in film and television. Join us as we say "I do" to exploring these pivotal moments that capture the essence of human relationships and cultural traditions.

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Join me, Amanda Bella, as I navigate through an action-packed September that had me comparing my whirlwind experiences to the chaotic "Red Wedding" of Game of Thrones. From a smash-hit episode on Mormon Wives to a series of memorable family celebrations and unexpected hurricane drama in Florida, I spill all the juicy details. Despite the mayhem, I've been laser-focused on improving my podcast production process to bring you more consistent and engaging content.We'll dig into how reality TV shapes our perceptions and the fine line between entertainment and emotional impact. With insights into celebrity culture's influence on mental health and the essential need for emotional detachment from TV personalities, there's plenty to ponder. Plus, expect heartfelt recaps from the latest season of Selling Sunset, complete with tearful farewells and explosive dog funerals, and a nostalgic trip back to the wild antics of Jersey Shore's beloved cast.And that's not all—get ready for an inside look at the Golden Bachelorette premiere, filled with charming contestants and heartwarming senior prom moments. We'll also unpack the ongoing drama in various Real Housewives franchises, from Kim Richard's 5150 psychiatric hold to Tamra's lawsuits. Your support means the world to me, so don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to keep Bella Talks TV thriving. Let's continue this rollercoaster of reality TV, personal stories, and heartfelt moments together!Be sure to also follow @cheatercheaterbrand on IGAlso, @starsxalyssa, @bravostonemanor, @rhopol, @bravowhilebaked, @blondepuertorican2Support the showFollow me @BellaTalksTV

It's a nice day...for a Red Wedding! Join us as we talk about motorcycle clubs...car gangs...and The Rains of Castamere...aka The Red Wedding Episode. ENJOY!

Game Of Thrones entered its final season as the undisputed king of TV. Every Sunday, millions would take a seat in the church of HBO in hopes of witnessing another Battle of the Bastards. Creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss needed to deliver a finale so grand it would make King's Landing look like the Iron Islands. But when they were met with grueling night shoots, sloppy production mistakes, and no source material to base their ending off of, the final season basically Red Wedding-ed itself. Listen to The Big Flop on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-big-flop/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Begeisterte Fassungslosigkeit auf eurer Lieblingsinsel! Princess Charming entwickelt sich vor unseren Augen und Ohren zu einem handfesten Psychothriller mit Rache-Elementen! Und natürlich Sex! Viel Sex! Ist das das Ende von Princess charming wie wir es kennen? Außerdem setzt sich der Hot Broy Summer bei AYTO hemmungslos fort und Ex on the Beach beweist sein Potential ein ewiges Format zu werden! Oben drauf gibt es eure gewohnte Portion Wahnsinn und Radio Island Magie, einen gruseligen Abstieg einer Dschungelkönigin in Lotties True Crime Reality Format und eine Sprachnachricht von einem Crush von Max aus der Trash Tv Vergangenheit! Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/radioisland Folgt uns gerne für mehr Insights auf Social Media: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/radioisland.podcast/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@radioisland.podcast

After two perilous weeks of comedies about sex workers, Paul, Javi, and - inescapably - Producer Brad find themselves in more familiar territory with The Sword and the Sorcerer. It's peak '80s as the stars of both Matt Houston and Manimal cross swords and… uh, sorcery?… in this incredibly diverting low budget bacchanal of wizardry and bloodshed. Forget Conan The Barbarian, Prince Talon is here to slay some beasts, take down some tyrants, chomp on a roasted leg of cow, and buckle his swash with his three-bladed, rocket-powered sword.  Get ready to rock the multiplex with the most action a very limited budget can buy. Marvel at the cavalcade of television stalwarts cashing a paycheck in the magical kingdom of Griffith Park during their hiatus. Learn Javi's valuable lesson in cave rentals, discover the (possible) secret origin of Game of Thrones' Red Wedding, and quiver in wonder as we reveal the greatest line reading in cinema history! How are you not already listening to this episode???

Send us a Text Message.We kick off our recap of "The Burning Mill" with an explanation of the Bracken-Blackwood feud from its beginnings during the Age of Heroes allll the way through the Red Wedding and beyond. Topics include the cursed history of Harrenhal, the importance of Weirwood trees, Rhaenyra's clear conscience, the upcoming Battle at Rook's Rest and Daemon's visions. Plus, we meet Ulf (who is LYING about Baelon and we will not be entertaining otherwise) and Alys Rivers, a mysterious character who will play a *major* role in Aemond's story. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

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Cersei meets with her new handpicked Small Council who blithely make momentous decisions with huge ramifications. Simon and Mackelly watch on in despair.Chapter Review:Queen Cersei is, not for the first time, disappointed to find the severed head of the wrong dwarf presented to her. She offers no punishment to the murderers for fear of deterring those hunting Tyrion. She and Qyburn head to the Small Council. He has prepared the skull to be sent to Dorne to satisfy the Martell's grievance against the now, presumably dead, Gregor Clegane.The Small Council is at full complement - with men Cersei has personally elevated not because of obvious talents for their positions, but due to perceived loyalty. It doesn't make for a very thoughtful meeting. They decide to stay out of the trouble in the Vale, but demand that no harm befall Petyr Baelish. That they'll ignore the flock of Sparrows that continues to descend on King's Landing. That they have no idea who the next High Septon will be. That the grumblings from the masses about the crimes of the Red Wedding are best dealt with by waiting for Lord Frey to die and hoping that his successor will give up a few rivals as scapegoats. That to pay for a new royal fleet the crown will default on its loan payments to both the Faith and the Iron Bank of Braavos. That Lord Manderly should execute Ser Davos who came to ask for White Harbor's support for Stannis' claim. That news of dragons in Essos can be safely ignored. And that Jon Snow has betrayed the neutrality of the Night's Watch by siding with Stannis.Cersei arranges a complex plan involving Osney Kettleblack seducing Queen Margaery, being caught in the act, sent to the Wall by King Tommen, murdering Jon Snow, being pardoned, and then becoming Cersei's concubine for his service. A tall order, but if he pulls it off, then a Lannister always pays their debts. She tells Taena to let Margaery know that the handsome Osney is smitten with her, but discreetly.  Characters/Places/Names/Events:Cersei Lannister - Mother to King Tommen, Queen Regent of the Seven Kingdoms.King Tommen Baratheon - Child king of the Seven Kingdoms.Jamie Lannister - Twin and lover to Cersei. Biological father of Tommen.Margaery Tyrell - Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.Osney Kettleblack - Youngest of the Kettleblack brothers. Support the Show.Support 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...

Im Jahr 1572 putzt sich die französische Hauptstadt Paris besonders heraus. Eine wahrhaft königliche Hochzeit steht an, die eigentlich den Frieden im Land sichern soll. Doch parallel zu den Hochzeitsvorbereitungen läuft ein Komplott historischen Ausmaßes, das bald in einem Blutbad endet. Hugenotten in Paris und ganz Frankreich werden zu Freiwild erklärt. Welche Rolle spielen die Hochzeitsgäste? Welche der König Karl IX. und seine Mutter Katharina von Medici? Und vor allem sehen wir hier die wahre Geschichte der "red wedding” von Game of Thrones?

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. When they go low, we go lower...so let's talk about the Freys! Was the Red Wedding a $5,000 dragon affair, or a $50,000 dragon gala? Either way, the sweet playlists of Roose Bolton & Lame Lothar's Wedding Planners will make your night. But now for a serious question, who was Lady Stoneheart's neck flap holder? Game of Thrones. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Storm of Swords - Epilogue. Originally recorded in 2017 Close The Door And Come Here - Episode 532

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!

On this episode of the world's greatest action sports podcast, Chris and Todd talk about Earth Day, finances, Gifted Hater, heartbreak and heavy shredding along with highlights and crylights at the Margret River Pro, 420 Bike Jam, Surfing's Red Wedding, 2% comes out swinging, another world record tallest wave, cat abuse, surfing cats, snowboard season still going, Braden Hoban wins SLS, Chris' Samsung Skate Doc, “foldable propulsion stick”, Sydney Sweeney kite surfs, Absinthe Films digital box set is sick, latest Last Resort With STAN is the best, TV season is coming, Fallout rips, Deadpool x Wolverine coming, all your questions answered and so much more.   Presented By:   Sun Bum @sunbum Spy Optics @spyoptic Opus Footwear @opusfootwear Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans MachuPicchu Energy @machupicchu.energy Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea New Greens @newgreens Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain Pedal Electric @pedal.electric Vesyl Shipping Vesyl.com  Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Dana Point Film Festival @danapointfilmfestival May 2-5

This week, Scheana is back at the Hot Topics table with Kiki & Ryan sharing their thoughts on the seismic activity felt across the Bravoverse this week. Which of Scheana's castmates does she suspect is in a throuple? How did Scheana psyche James out before his big set at Coachella, and which of her castmates ended up in Brock's lap on the way home from the festival? Plus, Scheana addresses Schwartz's new comments on his attempt to kiss her over a decade ago, and whose ex is saved in their phone as B.O.D. (Big Ol' D-)? Tune in to find out!Follow us: @scheana @scheananigans Guests: @thetalkofshame @sobaditsgoodwithryanbaileyThe video version of this episode will be available on Scheana's YouTube page on Friday, February 19th. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Episode Sponsors:Get fast-acting nasal allergy symptom relief with Astepro. Go to AsteproAllergy.com for a discount so you can Astepro and Go! today.Taking control of your health starts here. Go to Nurx.com/GOODASGOLD to get started.Visit maidenform.com and use code Scheana20 at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.Say hello to your IRL makeup filter in a bottle, COVERGIRL'S Simply Ageless Kin Perfector Essence. Only from Easy, Breezy, Beautiful COVERGIRL.Watch Mary & George, only on STARZ and the STARZ app.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of 'Charlie and Steve Watch Stuff,' hosts Steve Selnick and Charlie Peppers discuss the fifth episode of 'X-Men 97,' titled 'Remember It.' They explore its emotional depth, likening its impact to the infamous Red Wedding episode of 'Game of Thrones' and discuss key plot points, including Genosha's addition to the UN and the setup of a potentially powerful leadership duo with Magneto proposing Rogue as his queen. They also delve into character development, focusing on the complex dynamics between Scott, Jean, and Madeline Pryor, and the tragic twist involving Gambit's heroic demise. The episode is noted for effectively handling emotional and action-packed sequences, raising the stakes for the series while exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and the ongoing struggle of mutants. Before signing off, the pair rate the episode on a scale of 5 Sentinels. We'd love to hear what you think may be coming next for the X-Men on our Instagram Page. 

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Winter is here and the guys are smoking out Westeros as we talk Game of Thrones all month long! We continue this week with season 3, episode 9 - The Rains of Castamere. But first is Cody taking shots at Canada? Has Trailer Park Boys aged well? Are people pushy with Letterkenny? Are we happy with Supergirl casting? Are we happy with James Gunn's position in DC? Do we own more Marvel or DC comics? How are we at avoiding spoilers? Does the show make Jon Snow out to be a better swordsman than the books? What differences are there between the show and books at this point? What is The Red Wedding? Can we name The direwolves? What is Anthony's conspiracy in this episode? Is Roose Bolton a monster? Is keeping a kingdom harder than ruling a kingdom? Where is Lady Stonedheart? Could this have been the end of the Starks? Does Robb ever get close to winning? Who are the strongest characters in the series? Did the show do Ser Barristan Selmy dirty? Are the Wildlings much different than the Westerosi? How's Jake's Walder Frey Impression? Did Catelyn die the moment they saw Robb die? Could the Bolton's have been vampires? How do we feel about Theon? Where did the books leave off? Are the Books better? Is The Hound one of our fav characters? Is Sansa the Yoko Ono of the Stark family? What is the origin of the song the Rains of Castamere? Are Anthony and Jake going to good cop/bad cop George RR Martin into finishing the book? Should there be a movie about Maester Luwin Davis? What is the Comics and Chronic Rains of Castamere? Should we do a season 2 of Winter is Coming? Find out the answers to this and more on our third episode of Game of Thrones! This episode features a lofi beat from Chill Astronaut: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJrbzkwUcLKws7iDyzAI_Aw Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ComicsandChronic Check out our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.comicsandchronic.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ New episodes every THURSDAY Follow us on social media! Instagram // Twitter // TikTok : @comicsnchronic YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC45vP6pBHZk9rZi_2X3VkzQ E-mail: comicsnchronicpodcast@gmail.com Cody Twitter: @Cody_Cannon Instagram: @walaka_cannon TikTok: @codywalakacannon Jake Instagram: @jakefhaha Anthony Instagram // Twitter // TikTok : @mrtonynacho YouTube: youtube.com/nachocomedy

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...

In episode 1575, Jack and Miles are joined by musician and host of Movement, Meklit Hadero, to discuss… Joe Biden Isn't The First President To Create Policies Because Of Movies That Freaked Him Out, Genocidal Rhetoric Is So Mainstream Now, Mariah Carey Ushers In Christmas Season With Another Weird-Ass Video and more! Joe Biden Isn't The First President To Create Policies Because Of Movies That Freaked Him Out Biden reveals the first time he heard a deepfake of his voice and asks 'when the hell did I say that?' President compares AI to science fiction as new 'czar' Kamala laughs Hollywood Minute: Deep-Fake 'Putin' and 'Biden' rock out with Limp Bizkit Joe Biden Grew More Worried About AI After Watching ‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning,' Says White House Deputy Is Donald Trump's Border Wall Policy Based On Half-Remembered Bits Of 'Sicario 2'? How Two Sci-Fi Writers Fueled a U.S. President's Wild Quest to Weaponize Space Reagan and Gorbachev Agreed to Pause the Cold War in Case of an Alien Invasion How Sci-Fi Like WarGames Led to Real Policy During the Reagan Administration Star Wars, all over again Ramaswamy calls for Israel to kill all Hamas leaders in a similar way to the ‘Red Wedding' in ‘Game of Thrones' Piers Morgan Confronts Vivek Ramaswamy on ‘Medieval Barbarism' of His Proposal to Put Hamas Heads on Spikes Mariah Carey Ushers In Christmas Season With Another Weird-Ass Video Mariah Carey Declares 'It's Time' as She's Defrosted for Christmas Mariah Carey goes mega-viral with TikTok video “defrosting” for Christmas Starbucks Holiday Cups and Menu are Back on November 2 LISTEN: Soleil Soleil by Meklit HaderoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Lord Walder Frey and The Chinless Collective cordially invite you to the Red Wedding (the red is for love!). The music is crap (you try playing the lute while sitting on a crossbow) and the food is worse, but at least the reception isn't boring. Sob! A Song of Ice and Fire. A Storm of Swords Catelyn VII (repost). Originally recorded in 2017.   Close The Door And Come Here - Episode 501

Covering Arya's arc from her final post-Red Wedding chapters in ASOS, through her five chapters set in Braavos, we explore the development of Arya's unique skill set — skinchanging, face-changing and other disciplines taught at the House of Black and White, combined with an undiminished need for vengeance. Along the way we identify the many ways that Arya Stark remains Arya even as she insists she has become No-One. Support us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Settle in for Walder Frey's totally not ominous disjointed musicians. Sandor fools old tourney foes while Arya looks for friendly banners. Which POV are we missing at the Red Wedding? Roose? Edmure? Robb? George likes to slow things down when bad things are happening, a trick we'll remember if he ever publishes The Winds of Winter. Game of Thrones. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Storm of Swords - Arya X.   Close The Door And Come Here - Episode 500

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Mark is joined by Eric Stephens from the podcast File Under: Entertainment to eulogize the PAC-12, discuss sports and shine the College Football Spotlight on the 2023 Arizona Wildcats and Oregon Ducks.. The PAC-12 is Dead and Mark Delivers the Eulogy. Great White Hype Movie Discussion, CFB Realignment, Death of The PAC-12 Timeline, New Look Big XII, New Look B1G, Arizona State Primed for Big XII dominance, PAC-12 Red Wedding, ASU Considered AppleTV 23rd Century Technology, Texas is Back Per BroBible, Pumpkin Spice Basic Bitch Starter Pack for Disaffected Pre-Teens, Sean Peyton's New Rules, Piss Checker, Hot Dog Cannon, QAarnon Rodgers Secret Handshake, Jake Paul Fight, New Darkweb Bareknuckle Fights, and The Arizona Wildcats are in the College Football Spotlight. Jared Is the Most Interesting Man in the World & More! – “What's Wrigley Watching” is Presented By Chewy.com – Today's episode was brought to you by @ShibToken & The Shib Army #SHIB #SHIB2MOON #CFB #BEARDOWN #ARIZONA #ArizonaWildcats

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, we take a quick post-Red Wedding break from ASOIAF to talk about Season 3 of Game of Thrones, since we've been covering the material adapted for that season.  Next time: ASOS Tyrion VI, in which Tyrion suffers through his loveless marriage before learning how bad a wedding can really get.  Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb  Manu's patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ManuclearBomb Our patreon: www.patreon.com/NotACastASOIAF Our merch store: https://notacastasoiaf.threadless.com     Our twitter: twitter.com/NotACastASOIAF   Our facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/289889118235797/   Our youtube page: www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmDfPdG…iew_as=subscriber   Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notacastasoiaf/ 

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode...do we have to say it? It's Red Wedding time, as the Freys turn viciously on their guests, including Catelyn and Robb, while all Arya can do is watch.  Next time: we take a break from ASOIAF to talk about Season 3 of Game of Thrones, looking back at the episodes inspired by the chapters we've been recently covering. After that, it's time for ASOS Tyrion VI, in which Tyrion suffers through his loveless marriage before learning how bad a wedding can really get.  Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb  Manu's patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ManuclearBomb Our patreon: www.patreon.com/NotACastASOIAF Our merch store: https://notacastasoiaf.threadless.com     Our twitter: twitter.com/NotACastASOIAF   Our facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/289889118235797/   Our youtube page: www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmDfPdG…iew_as=subscriber   Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notacastasoiaf/ 

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, the Freys roll out the red carpet for the Red Wedding, but not before Catelyn makes everyone have a snack, because moms never change.  Next time: our claws are as long and sharp as yours. For our 200th episode spectacular, it's time for the Red Wedding itself with ASOS, Catelyn VII & Arya XI!  Alex's twitter: https://twitter.com/parralex0889  Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb  Manu's patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ManuclearBomb Our patreon: www.patreon.com/NotACastASOIAF Our merch store: https://notacastasoiaf.threadless.com     Our twitter: twitter.com/NotACastASOIAF   Our facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/289889118235797/   Our youtube page: www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmDfPdG…iew_as=subscriber   Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notacastasoiaf/ 

Subscribe to Bad Faith on Patreon to instantly unlock this episode and our entire premium episode library: http://patreon.com/badfaithpodcast  This week, Katie Halper joins the pod to discuss access journalism and the blurred lines between friendship and solidarity among media figures and conflicts of interest. Is the left, once again, eating itself? Or should friendships between podcasters and political figures be viewed with skepticism? The pair then move on to a discussion of Trump's move to Twitter, Bernie-turned-Biden comms woman Symone Sanders' recent interviews on the status of the 2024 Democratic Primary, and how Sanders rationalizes the move from Bernie to Biden. Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube to access our full video library. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod). Produced by Armand Aviram.   Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands)

Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the long-awaited but unsurprising news that Joe Biden will seek a second term as the 46th president of the United States. Meanwhile, Donald Trump faces day one as the defendant in E. Jean Carroll's civil lawsuit accusing him of rape. Our legal expert brings you her analysis. Also in this episode, we discuss the fallout from Monday's media Red Wedding. Many in the right-wing world are raging at Fox for firing Tucker Carlson, as the reasons behind Don Lemon's departure from CNN sparks speculation. Florida St. Sen. Shevrin Jones also joins Joy discussing Ron DeSantis saying, "People see that this extremism is not helping anyone." All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.