Close the Door: Game of Thrones, A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast

455: ASoS Davos I

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Davos questions his life choices and tries to survive on crab sashimi. Does Devan have a magical version of A Storm of Swords? Or is being a fan of ASOIAF about to pay off big for him? A Song of Ice and Fire. A Storm of Swords - Davos I.
 
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454: ASoS Tyrion I (repost)

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. We hate Tyrion a little less than before. Is this a temporary respite? Tyrek Lannister: dead or alive? We get out the Reynolds Wrap as we speculate on his status. The Tyrells got game. Tywin Lannister: father of the year. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Storm of Swords - Tyrion I. Originally recorded in 2018.
 
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453: ASoS Arya I

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. In this episode, Arya, Hot Pie, and Gendry journey north, and we get Chicky’s horse girl input, debate which side of a tree moss grows on, and wonder if George was ever a boy scout. Join us as we realize that with ASoS, George is at the happy point in a craft project. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Storm of Swords - Arya I.
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452: ASoS Catelyn I (repost)

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. After Catelyn Stark pulls out a Hail Mary setting Jaime free, nobody knows what to do with her, certainly not the middle management of Riverrun so they put her up in the poshest suite in the castle (worthy of a five-star review on TripAdvisor were it not for her dying father). Was Lysa’s pregnancy terminated before or after her marriage to Jon Arryn? And just how probable is it that Hoster stayed celibate for two decades? A Song of Ice and Fire. A Storm of Swords - Catelyn I. Originally recorded in 2017.
 
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451: ASoS Jaime I (repost)

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Brienne is a superhero, Jaime is super snarky and Cleos is pretty much just there. Brienne gives just as good as she gets and we can't wait to see the animated version of her literally sinking a ship. It's the start of a beautiful relationship and we're so here for it. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Storm of Swords - Re-Reread ASoS Jaime I. Originally recorded in 2019.
 
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450: ASoS Prologue

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Chett is the worst kind of incel, but he's not dumb? Did anyone just think to ask the Wildlings if they're okay? The Night's Watch clearly needs a few women and an Almanac. Chicky lets us know that we don't need to be eating any bear meat. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Storm of Swords - Prologue.
 
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449: A Clash of Kings - Retrospective

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. We look back at Clash with some affection, and some relief. How does this book compare to AGoT? Who has the best introduction? And even though he's only in one chapter, let's talk about how Jaime brings the whole damn thing to life. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Clash of Kings - Retrospective.
 
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448: ACOK Bran VII

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. After two books of making fun of Luwin, we come around to really admiring the guy. See you on the weirwood net, buddy. While the ending of this chapter - and this book - never fails to make us cry, we wouldn't have minded more tales from the crypts. More wolves, fewer dragons, George! A Song of Ice and Fire. A Clash of Kings - Bran VII.

447: ACoK Jon VIII

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Jon's cold and trying to figure out what's going on (and so are we). George has big thoughts on duty. Jon and Qhorin Halfhand have major eagle problems. According to Clotho, caves aren’t horse friendly. Rattleshirt might be noisy, but he’s not a dictator. Ghost doesn't want brothers to fight. It all ends with some surprisingly anti-climatic bone taking. And finally, will the women in GRRM’s life do something about his male gaze? A Song of Ice and Fire. A Clash of Kings - Jon VIII.
 
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446: ACoK Tyrion XV (repost)

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Tyrion’s issues start with Mom and go straight to Shae. Maggots and modern medicine. Is Tyrion at the Best Western or the Four Seasons? The world is Pod’s mattress. What’s up with the Dead Ladies Club? (go listen to episode 198). And on a special note, we once again had international representation with LoT and our guest (stealth Canadian FTW)! A Song of Ice and Fire. A Clash of Kings - Tyrion XV. Originally recorded in 2018.
 
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