A Dance With Dragons - Chapters 4, 5 & 6 (Bran I, Tyrion II & The Merchant's Man) 11 Jun 2025 01:35:36 A Dance With Dragons - Chapters 2 & 3 (Daenerys I & Jon I) 28 May 2025 02:20:33 A Feast for Crows - Chapters 37 & 38 (Brienne VII & Jaime VI) 22 Jan 2025 02:00:46 A Clash of Kings - Chapters 4, 5 & 6 (Bran I, Arya II & Jon I) 20 Oct 2021 01:18:50 A Clash of Kings - Chapters 1, 2 & 3 (Arya I, Sansa I & Tyrion I) 06 Oct 2021 01:22:15 A Clash of Kings - Prologue 22 Sep 2021 01:06:04 In this episode, we talk about the prologue of A Clash of Kings and Harmat makes predictions for the book!
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The Hedge Knight - Ft. Christina Kann 11 Sep 2021 02:23:05 In this episode, we talk about The Hedge Knight with guest Christina Kann!
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A Game of Thrones - Wrap-up 29 Jul 2021 01:15:33 In this episode, there's trivia, there are theories, there are questions, AND there are answers to those questions.
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A Game of Thrones - Chapters 71 & 72 (Catelyn XI & Daenerys X) 26 Jul 2021 01:21:50 In this episode, please ignore all the screaming in the background. I promise no one is being murdered. Harmat's just surrounded by a lot of kids y'all. Email : popculturesymposium@gmail.comInstagram : @popculturesymposium (https://www.instagram.com/popculturesymposium)Maria Mihaylova
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A Game of Thrones - Chapters 69 & 70 (Tyrion IX & Jon IX) 25 Jul 2021 00:54:30 In this episode, Harmat tries her hand at editing. If it's terrible, blame her. If it's great, blame her for not putting her skills to use earlier. Email : popculturesymposium@gmail.comInstagram : @popculturesymposium (https://www.instagram.com/popculturesymposium)Maria Mihaylova
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A Game of Thrones - Chapters 67 & 68 (Sansa VI & Daenerys IX) 25 Jul 2021 01:27:40 A Game of Thrones - Chapters 64, 65 & 66 (Daenerys VIII, Arya V & Bran VII) 19 Jul 2021 01:23:33 In this episode, we are stabbed by a dagger conjured out of nowhere.
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A Game of Thrones - Chapters 62 & 63 (Tyrion VIII & Catelyn X) 17 Jul 2021 01:09:02 In this episode, we struggle a bit as we record without notes for the first time in a long time.
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A Feast for Crows - Chapters 35 & 36 (Samwell IV & Cersei VIII) 08 Jan 2025 02:33:08 A Game of Thrones - Chapters 59, 60 & 61 (Catelyn IX, Jon VIII & Daenerys VII) 11 Jul 2021 01:28:16 A Game of Thrones - Chapters 57 & 58 (Sansa V & Eddard XV) 04 Jul 2021 00:59:26 In this episode, Harmat tries talking for a change. Just kidding, Nav monopolizes the conversation as per usual. I just have a lot to say!Email : popculturesymposium@gmail.comInstagram : @popculturesymposium (https://www.instagram.com/popculturesymposium)Maria Mihaylova
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A Game of Thrones - Chapters 55 & 56 (Catelyn VIII & Tyrion VII) 01 Jul 2021 01:01:14 In this episode, you get an even better sense of what it's like inside my head. Email : popculturesymposium@gmail.comTwitter : @PopSymposium (https://mobile.twitter.com/PopSymposium)Instagram : @popculturesymposium (https://www.instagram.com/popculturesymposium)Maria Mihaylova
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A Game of Thrones - Chapters 52, 53 & 54 (Jon VII, Bran VI & Daenerys VI) 29 Jun 2021 01:24:26 In this episode, you get a sense of what it's like inside my head. Ola Haugen Havrevoll
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A Game of Thrones - Chapters 49, 50 & 51 (Eddard XIV, Arya IV & Sansa IV) 19 May 2021 01:20:36 In this episode, people be dyin', Littlefinger be lyin', and accusations be flyin'. Email : popculturesymposium@gmail.comTwitter : @PopSymposium (https://mobile.twitter.com/PopSymposium)Instagram : @popculturesymposium (https://www.instagram.com/popculturesymposium)Maria Mihaylova
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A Game of Thrones - Chapters 47 & 48 (Eddard XIII & Jon VI) 12 May 2021 01:17:08 In this episode, we be goofin'. I don't know. I'm tired and can't think of something to say. Just listen and find out.
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A Game of Thrones - Chapters 45 & 46 (Eddard XII & Daenerys V) 05 May 2021 01:08:07 In this episode, Ned, I mean Robert, is out hunting and Robert, I mean Ned, talks to Cersei. Also, Viserys is eviscerated.
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A Game of Thrones - Chapters 43 & 44 (Eddard XI & Sansa III) 01 May 2021 01:10:57 In this episode, I try not to cry at the fact that Harmat spoiled herself.
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A Game of Thrones - Chapters 40, 41 & 42 (Catelyn VII, Jon V & Tyrion VI) 30 Apr 2021 00:53:15 In this episode, a new Jon fangirl is born. Email : popculturesymposium@gmail.comMaria Mihaylova
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A Game of Thrones - Chapters 38 & 39 (Tyrion V & Eddard X) 29 Apr 2021 01:10:08 In this episode, I spoil Harmat.
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A Feast for Crows - Chapters 33 & 34 (Jaime V & Cat of the Canals) 25 Dec 2024 02:10:48 A Game of Thrones - Chapters 35, 36 & 37 (Eddard IX, Daenerys IV & Bran V) 28 Apr 2021 01:12:28 In this episode, I'm very out of it. And we talk in weird voices. It funny. Sometimes. Email : popculturesymposium@gmail.comMaria Mihaylova
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A Game of Thrones - Chapters 32, 33 & 34 (Arya III, Eddard VIII & Catelyn VI) 27 Apr 2021 01:25:21 In this episode, I can barely contain my excitement. Things are happening! Email : popculturesymposium@gmail.comMaria Mihaylova
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A Game of Thrones - Chapters 29, 30 & 31 (Sansa II, Eddard VII & Tyrion IV) 26 Apr 2021 01:26:32 In this episode, Harmat gets past "it's pretty good..." to actually enjoying the book! Yay!FYI folx, I am not going be on Social Media or even our Tumblr as much. The best way to reach us is through email. Email Maria Mihaylova
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A Game of Thrones - Chapters 26, 27 & 28 (Jon IV, Eddard VI & Catelyn V) 25 Apr 2021 01:13:08 In this episode, Harmat makes some crazy predictions and I pick them apart one-by-one.
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A Game of Thrones - Chapters 23, 24 & 25 (Daenerys III, Bran IV & Eddard V) 24 Apr 2021 01:41:42 In this episode, I say "so anyway..." and "you know..." a lot. As per usual.
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A Game of Thrones - Chapters 20, 21 & 22 (Eddard IV, Tyrion III & Arya II) 23 Apr 2021 01:21:13 In this episode, we celebrate my birthday while talking about what an entertaining little shit Littlefinger is.
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A Game of Thrones - Chapter 17, 18 & 19 (Bran III, Catelyn IV & Jon III) 19 Apr 2021 01:36:27 In this episode, we're trying something new. And I sound very sick. We tried out best.
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A Game of Thrones - Chapter 16 (Eddard III) - Ft. Christina Kann 18 Apr 2021 00:59:21 In this episode, we are joined by Christina Kann from The Restricted Section Pod and we talk about a very monumental chapter. Tensions are high in this one.
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A Game of Thrones - Chapter 15 (Sansa I) 17 Apr 2021 00:45:56 In this chapter, the kids are up to no good. And by kids, I mean Joffrey. Email : popculturesymposium@gmail.comMaria Mihaylova
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A Game of Thrones - Chapter 14 (Catelyn III) 06 Mar 2021 00:40:37 In this chapter, there is an attack on Bran but Cat and a wolf save his life. Discussion Page : https://popculturesymposium.tumblr.com/connectWebsite : https://popculturesymposium.tumblr.com Email : popculturesymposium@gmail.comFacebook : @popculturesymposium (https://www.facebook.com/popculturesymposium)Twitter : @PopSymposium (https://mobile.twitter.com/PopSymposium)Instagram : @popculturesymposium (https://www.instagram.com/popculturesymposium)YouTube : Popculture Symposium (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzESt8ZMCYbnTea8jUk2c1g)Maria Mihaylova
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A Feast for Crows - Chapters 31 & 32 (Brienne VI & Cersei VII) 11 Dec 2024 01:47:00 A Game of Thrones - Chapter 13 (Tyrion II) 03 Feb 2021 00:31:42 In this chapter, Tyrion gets to know Jon and Jon gets to know the truth about the Night's Watch.Discussion Page : https://popculturesymposium.tumblr.com/connectWebsite : https://popculturesymposium.tumblr.com Email : popculturesymposium@gmail.comFacebook : @popculturesymposium (https://www.facebook.com/popculturesymposium)Twitter : @PopSymposium (https://mobile.twitter.com/PopSymposium)Instagram : @popculturesymposium (https://www.instagram.com/popculturesymposium)YouTube : Popculture Symposium (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzESt8ZMCYbnTea8jUk2c1g)Maria Mihaylova
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A Game of Thrones - Chapter 12 (Eddard II) 25 Jan 2021 00:44:30 In this chapter, Ned and Robert talk about some stuff. It's more interesting than it sounds.Discussion Page : https://popculturesymposium.tumblr.com/connectWebsite : https://popculturesymposium.tumblr.com Email : popculturesymposium@gmail.comFacebook : @popculturesymposium (https://www.facebook.com/popculturesymposium)Twitter : @PopSymposium (https://mobile.twitter.com/PopSymposium)Instagram : @popculturesymposium (https://www.instagram.com/popculturesymposium)YouTube : Popculture Symposium (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzESt8ZMCYbnTea8jUk2c1g)Maria Mihaylova
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A Game of Thrones - Chapter 11 (Daenerys II) 13 Jan 2021 00:47:40 In this chapter, Dany gets married and receives some interesting gifts. Discussion Page : https://popculturesymposium.tumblr.com/connectWebsite : https://popculturesymposium.tumblr.com Email : popculturesymposium@gmail.comFacebook : @popculturesymposium (https://www.facebook.com/popculturesymposium)Twitter : @PopSymposium (https://mobile.twitter.com/PopSymposium)Instagram : @popculturesymposium (https://www.instagram.com/popculturesymposium)YouTube : Popculture Symposium (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzESt8ZMCYbnTea8jUk2c1g)Maria Mihaylova
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A Game of Thrones - Chapter 10 (Jon II) 04 Nov 2020 00:35:31 In this chapter, Jon bids farewell to his siblings.
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A Game of Thrones - Chapter 9 (Tyrion I) 28 Oct 2020 00:39:48 In this episode, we get to know Tyrion as he chats with his siblings. Plus, he slaps Joffrey, so that's a bonus.
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A Game of Thrones - Chapter 8 (Bran II) 21 Oct 2020 00:37:59 In this episode, Bran has a life changing (potentially life ending) experience.
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A Game of Thrones - Chapter 7 (Arya I) 23 Sep 2020 00:32:01 In this episode, we meet Arya, share some listener input, and play a new game!
A Game of Who or What:
Jeor - Harmat's guess: he is a knight in the Night's WatchPerfumed Seneschal - Harmat's guess: it is a herb or plant of some kind or it is a shawl they wear in the winter because they are "Starks"Reznak mo Reznak - Harmat's guess: it is a specific type of seneschal, whatever that isGods Eye - Harmat's guess: it is the face on the weirwood treenel and Senator Sheev
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A Game of Thrones - Chapter 6 (Catelyn II) 16 Sep 2020 00:36:45 In this chapter, a secret message, a secret mother, and a secret-not-so-secret hatred for Jon Snow.
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A Game of Thrones - Appendix and Map 09 Sep 2020 00:41:37 In this episode, we go through the appendix and map of A Game of Thrones and figure out which way is north. This is a bit of a slow episode, especially since we have been recording these in the morning. Can you guess which one of us is more of a morning person?Clever not Lann the Cleaver . My bad on the mispronounciation.
I came upon this explanation in Cast of Thrones Episode 1 Redux - Winter is Coming. Link to source : https://geeklyinc.com/cast-of-thrones-episode-1-redux-winter-is-coming
The following is quoted directly from the show notes of aforementioned episode.
"My understanding of the Ned/Eddard connection is the following:
We know in English when to use “a” vs. “an”: A book. An apple.
I believe that at one point, “my” and “mine” had a similar usage: My father. My mother. Mine uncle. Mine aunt. Mine host. (Lots of references in Shakespeare and Chaucer.)
Somehow, “mine” was replaced by “my”, with some words retaining the “n” sound or dropping it, depending on whether you misunderstood where the phrase was divided.
So, “nuncle” was also said. And we know that [certain characters] use “nuncle” in the series to refer to their favorite uncles.
For terms of endearment, Mine [Eddard] and Mine Ann became “Ned” and “Nan”, respectively."
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A Game of Thrones - Chapter 5 (Jon I) 02 Sep 2020 00:33:44 In this chapter, we learn that Jon is a bastard. Who knew? Seriously, this kid is so emo.
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A Feast for Crows - Chapters 29 & 30 (The Reaver & Jaime IV) 27 Nov 2024 02:42:23 A Game of Thrones - Chapter 4 (Eddard I) 26 Aug 2020 00:29:48 In this chapter, King Robert makes Ned an offer he can't refuse.
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A Game of Thrones - Chapter 3 (Daenerys I) 29 Jul 2020 00:19:15 In this chapter, we meet Daenerys and have a rather visceral reaction to her brother, Viserys.
00:00:00 Intro 00:01:47 60-Second Summary 00:03:23 Who are these people? 00:04:21 Chapter Discussion 00:12:15 Predictions 00:16:11 Next Chapter Title 00:17:40 Outro Harmat's Predictions in this episode:
Drogo will like Dany, but he'll want more in exchange for the army. Viserys won't meet Drogo's demands because it is too easy; they have to go through more struggle to get to Westeros. Feel bad for Dany, but don't want to expect anything from her 'cause she has virtually no power. She could get this by running away, but she won't do that. Right now, she's just our prespective into Viserys's journey We will see character development in Dany when they meet other people from Westeros; i.e: Baratheons & Starks Illyrio's having fun with Viserys, but he's spending too much money for that to be true. Whatever Illyrio's intentions, they are not good, definitely harmful to Dany Illyrio wants something from Drogo so he set up the marriage in return for what he wants Ned's chapter will be anti-climactic; preparing for the king's visit; we will get some backstory and the character's predictions for why King Robert is coming Discussion Page : https://popculturesymposium.tumblr.com/connectWebsite : https://popculturesymposium.tumblr.com Email : popculturesymposium@gmail.comFacebook : @popculturesymposium (https://www.facebook.com/popculturesymposium)Twitter : @PopSymposium (https://mobile.twitter.com/PopSymposium)Instagram : @popculturesymposium (https://www.instagram.com/popculturesymposium)YouTube : Popculture Symposium (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzESt8ZMCYbnTea8jUk2c1g)Maria Mihaylova
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A Game of Thrones - Chapter 2 (Catelyn I) 22 Jul 2020 00:26:30 In this chapter, Nav and Harmat discuss the talk Cat and Ned have in the Godswood. And what's with everyone in this series being named Jon and Rob?
00:00:00 Intro 00:01:42 30-Second Summary 00:04:12 Chapter Discussion 00:18:54 Predictions 00:22:57 Next Chapter Title 00:24:12 Outro Harmat's Predictions in this episode:
There will be conflict b/w Ned and the Lannisters If the Others are still here, so are the Children of the Forest Antlers signify an evil creature or a bad omen in this culture King Robert has an ulterior motive for coming to Winterfell; something beyond-the-wall OR he wants something from the Starks (marriage or army) Not looking forward to meeting the Queen, she will be awful, living up further to her name The wolves will attack a Lannister brother, causing the Queen to manipulate the King into wreaking havoc Ned’s gonna die and Catelyn will take over for him and change the world; she will be met with a lot of resistance due to her having Southern values Daenerys could be one of the Queen’s brothers The scene will change to something else; Daenerys could be someone beyond-the-wall Discussion Page : https://popculturesymposium.tumblr.com/connectWebsite : https://popculturesymposium.tumblr.com Email : popculturesymposium@gmail.comFacebook : @popculturesymposium (https://www.facebook.com/popculturesymposium)Twitter : @PopSymposium (https://mobile.twitter.com/PopSymposium)Instagram : @popculturesymposium (https://www.instagram.com/popculturesymposium)YouTube : Popculture Symposium (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzESt8ZMCYbnTea8jUk2c1g)Maria Mihaylova
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