What if George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood was written more like HBO's House of the Dragon? Caroline and Gretchen analyze Martin's work from this perspective and search for the hidden stories in the text.
Caroline and Gretchen welcome back friend of the show Musa to discuss (read: defend) the Good King Jaehaerys. The three ask the important question: but how does the man feel? Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com
Gretchen and Caroline are joined by NEW FRIEND Frankie to discuss race and racism in the A Song of Ice and Fire universe, covering the books, House of the Dragon, and Fire & Blood up until the end of Jaehaerys's reign. You know, just a nice light topic. Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com
WE HAVE ANOTHER FRIEND!! Gretchen and Caroline are joined by guest Nick to discuss "Great Man Theory" in history and as applied to Fire & Blood. This continues to not be a Dune podcast. Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com
Caroline and Gretchen continue their analysis of Fire & Blood with the end of the eleventh chapter, The Long Reign Section 6. The world's most serendipitous crossbow bolt totally accidentally and not-on-purpose kills the crown Prince, and finally Jaehaerys is sad about a child's death. Also, take your calcium. Questions or comments? Email us at houseoffireandbloodpodcast@gmail.com