The Boiled Leather Audio Hour The longest-running A Song of Ice and Fire/Game of Thrones/House of the Dragon podcast on the internet, featuring Stefan Sasse & Sean T. Collins on pop culture, politics, fantasy, history, and more. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse Anchor Podcasts Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:45:16 GMT Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse An in-depth thematic discussion of George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, the basis for HBO's Game of Thrones, featuring Sean T. Collins and Stefan Sasse. Warning: Westerosi wonkery ahead. episodic no A,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,KnightAn "A Song of Ice and Fire" podcast from boiledleather.comsean@seantcollins.comSean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse <![CDATA[BLAH 223| A tale of two Germanies - The Wall, with Jim McGeehin]]> We're nearing the end. Not that anyone expected it when 1989 rolled around, but hindsight is a bitch.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-223-A-tale-of-two-Germanies---The-Wall--with-Jim-McGeehin-e3h4ap1 c0b56a15-ac13-46a1-bde7-7850dbafb5a6 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:35:00 GMT <p>We&#39;re nearing the end. Not that anyone expected it when 1989 rolled around, but hindsight is a bitch. </p> false 00:57:43 1 223 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We&#39;re nearing the end. Not that anyone expected it when 1989 rolled around, but hindsight is a bitch.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 221 | A tale of two Germanies - Turnaround, with Jim McGeehin]]> We' re continuing our series and talk about the FRG in the 1980s.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-221--A-tale-of-two-Germanies---Turnaround--with-Jim-McGeehin-e3feoke ecdbb1c7-949c-4489-a508-3d6bdfa41653 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:50:00 GMT <p>We&#39; re continuing our series and talk about the FRG in the 1980s. </p> false 01:06:07 1 221 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We&#39; re continuing our series and talk about the FRG in the 1980s.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 222 | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, S01E06, with Sean T. Collins]]> We're reviewing the final episode of the season. What I show!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-222--A-Knight-of-the-Seven-Kingdoms--S01E06--with-Sean-T--Collins-e3fghtd ac358ef7-68d7-4434-9188-e5dfd48b6266 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:35:00 GMT <p>We&#39;re reviewing the final episode of the season. What I show! </p> false 00:47:03 1 222 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We&#39;re reviewing the final episode of the season. What I show!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 220 | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, S01E05, with Sean T. Collins]]> We talk about the big event, of course, but there's also a huge discussion about the worth of flashbacks and we even add a little addendum about the new trailer for the third season of House of the Dragon!


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-220--A-Knight-of-the-Seven-Kingdoms--S01E05--with-Sean-T--Collins-e3fbpap f89934c4-3db5-464e-ae1c-894dd930c613 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:50:00 GMT <p>We talk about the big event, of course, but there&#39;s also a huge discussion about the worth of flashbacks and we even add a little addendum about the new trailer for the third season of House of the Dragon!</p><p><br></p> false 00:45:57 1 220 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We talk about the big event, of course, but there&#39;s also a huge discussion about the worth of flashbacks and we even add a little addendum about the new trailer for the third season of House of the Dragon!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 219 | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, S01E04, with Sean T. Collins]]> Payoffs are coming. We talk about the emotional impact this episode had.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-219--A-Knight-of-the-Seven-Kingdoms--S01E04--with-Sean-T--Collins-e3es8tp 044aa3d2-f366-4da2-ace3-cd450db718f9 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:51:00 GMT <p>Payoffs are coming. We talk about the emotional impact this episode had. </p> false 00:57:38 1 219 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Payoffs are coming. We talk about the emotional impact this episode had.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 218 | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, S01E03, with Sean T. Collins]]> We review the third episode of a show that's just getting stronger every week, and giving you some sound structural reasons as to why!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-218--A-Knight-of-the-Seven-Kingdoms--S01E03--with-Sean-T--Collins-e3eq71r a5a09f07-8237-46b8-8764-ac51fffbd9c2 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:26:59 GMT <p>We review the third episode of a show that&#39;s just getting stronger every week, and giving you some sound structural reasons as to why! </p><p> </p> false 00:45:58 1 218 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We review the third episode of a show that&#39;s just getting stronger every week, and giving you some sound structural reasons as to why!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 217 | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, S01E02, with Sean T. Collins]]> We review the second episode.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-217--A-Knight-of-the-Seven-Kingdoms--S01E02--with-Sean-T--Collins-e3e9d8r 596797ab-5cd8-4e73-a0fd-c7ea6241ee40 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:13:00 GMT <p>We review the second episode. </p> false 01:25:56 1 217 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We review the second episode.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 216 | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, S01E01, with Sean T. Collins]]> We are reviewing the first episode of the Dunk&Egg saga! Follow us along interpreting the new Laughing Storm and Dunk's extremely serious naivitée and wonder with us whether it matters how tall he actually is.


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-216--A-Knight-of-the-Seven-Kingdoms--S01E01--with-Sean-T--Collins-e3dt3op 8e41c8a5-0499-45b2-9d3e-03c32f1cc4c9 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:49:10 GMT <p>We are reviewing the first episode of the Dunk&amp;Egg saga! Follow us along interpreting the new Laughing Storm and Dunk&#39;s extremely serious naivitée and wonder with us whether it matters how tall he actually is.</p><p><br></p> false 00:50:48 1 216 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We are reviewing the first episode of the Dunk&amp;Egg saga! Follow us along interpreting the new Laughing Storm and Dunk&#39;s extremely serious naivitée and wonder with us whether it matters how tall he actually is.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 215 | The Best of ASOIAF - The Hedge Knight, with Sean T. Collins]]> Without any reason in HBO's programming schedule whatsoever, we tackle the "Hedge Knight" and its value system.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-215--The-Best-of-ASOIAF---The-Hedge-Knight--with-Sean-T--Collins-e3cgf15 fff755db-905e-4db6-94de-085ff885c242 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:43:00 GMT <p>Without any reason in HBO&#39;s programming schedule whatsoever, we tackle the &quot;Hedge Knight&quot; and its value system. </p> false 01:50:14 1 215 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Without any reason in HBO&#39;s programming schedule whatsoever, we tackle the &quot;Hedge Knight&quot; and its value system.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 214 | A Tale of Two Germanies - Honecker, with Jim McGeehin]]> In our 11th episode of the subseries about the history of the divided Germany, we're looking at East Germany from 1973 to 1989 - the era named after its charismatic, relatable leader, Erich Honecker.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-214--A-Tale-of-Two-Germanies---Honecker--with-Jim-McGeehin-e3ad80s fb4f5bb4-f232-4ff4-995a-072e4b56a39b Sun, 09 Nov 2025 19:10:00 GMT <p>In our 11th episode of the subseries about the history of the divided Germany, we&#39;re looking at East Germany from 1973 to 1989 - the era named after its charismatic, relatable leader, Erich Honecker. </p> false 01:52:32 1 214 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)In our 11th episode of the subseries about the history of the divided Germany, we&#39;re looking at East Germany from 1973 to 1989 - the era named after its charismatic, relatable leader, Erich Honecker.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 213 | Revenge in ASOIAF, with Grant Piercy (Heathen King)]]> In this episode, I take Grant Piercy, better known as Heathen King, to task. We talk about revenge in ASOIAF and in the real world, as well. Find his books online!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-213--Revenge-in-ASOIAF--with-Grant-Piercy-Heathen-King-e3a568v d3fa1aa6-95da-4efc-b975-86ee1df071f1 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:49:00 GMT <p>In this episode, I take Grant Piercy, better known as Heathen King, to task. We talk about revenge in ASOIAF and in the real world, as well. <a href="https://www.grantpiercy.com/">Find his books online! </a></p> false 00:54:52 213 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)In this episode, I take Grant Piercy, better known as Heathen King, to task. We talk about revenge in ASOIAF and in the real world, as well. Find his books online!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 212 Best of ASOIAF - The House of the Undying, with Sean T. Collins]]> It is the day of days - we're tackling one of the biggest chapters yet. Who are the three heads of the dragon? What are the betrayals? Who's the grey-lipped man on a ship? The false dragon? We're talking about none of that. Instead, we're taking the deep dive into what this chapter actually MEANS.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-212-Best-of-ASOIAF---The-House-of-the-Undying--with-Sean-T--Collins-e39ptks 8e65aa80-cd26-490d-bfbd-031ef591fa88 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:45:00 GMT <p>It is the day of days - we&#39;re tackling one of the biggest chapters yet. Who are the three heads of the dragon? What are the betrayals? Who&#39;s the grey-lipped man on a ship? The false dragon? We&#39;re talking about none of that. Instead, we&#39;re taking the deep dive into what this chapter actually MEANS. </p> false 01:11:21 1 212 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)It is the day of days - we&#39;re tackling one of the biggest chapters yet. Who are the three heads of the dragon? What are the betrayals? Who&#39;s the grey-lipped man on a ship? The false dragon? We&#39;re talking about none of that. Instead, we&#39;re taking the deep dive into what this chapter actually MEANS.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 211 | Good and evil in ASOIAF, with Quinn the GM]]> Is there good and evil in ASOIAF, or is just a morally grey mass and mess? I take this up with Quinn the GM, who made a very instructive video essay on it that I really wanted to discuss in depth.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-211--Good-and-evil-in-ASOIAF--with-Quinn-the-GM-e374v4e 1bf49ed8-990f-4bcb-badf-8c4847f8dc3d Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:26:00 GMT <p>Is there good and evil in ASOIAF, or is just a morally grey mass and mess? I take this up with Quinn the GM, who made <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UPgD1b_RzE&pp=0gcJCa0JAYcqIYzv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">a very instructive video essay</a> on it that I really wanted to discuss in depth.</p> false 01:04:25 1 211 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Is there good and evil in ASOIAF, or is just a morally grey mass and mess? I take this up with Quinn the GM, who made a very instructive video essay on it that I really wanted to discuss in depth.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 210 | A Tale of Two Germanies - Ostpolitik, with Jim McGeehin]]> Today, we're taking a look at the detente between West and East Germany. What were the factors breaking the deadlock in domestic and international politics? How did it happen? And, most importantly, was it a success?

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-210--A-Tale-of-Two-Germanies---Ostpolitik--with-Jim-McGeehin-e36cu12 836b4836-b782-496c-8d32-a21fdf3f5ce3 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:43:00 GMT <p>Today, we&#39;re taking a look at the detente between West and East Germany. What were the factors breaking the deadlock in domestic and international politics? How did it happen? And, most importantly, was it a success? </p> false 01:06:29 sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Today, we&#39;re taking a look at the detente between West and East Germany. What were the factors breaking the deadlock in domestic and international politics? How did it happen? And, most importantly, was it a success?Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 209 | Best of ASOIAF - Jon's death, with Sean T. Collins]]> Jon's death comes as a big surprise for first-time readers, and not because it's sprung on you but because Martin is a damn good writer. We explain all the ways of why and how.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-209--Best-of-ASOIAF---Jons-death--with-Sean-T--Collins-e35tp23 c55c9bce-160b-4e14-a166-7f085efa27f4 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:27:00 GMT <p>Jon&#39;s death comes as a big surprise for first-time readers, and not because it&#39;s sprung on you but because Martin is a damn good writer. We explain all the ways of why and how.</p> false 00:48:40 1 209 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Jon&#39;s death comes as a big surprise for first-time readers, and not because it&#39;s sprung on you but because Martin is a damn good writer. We explain all the ways of why and how.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 208 | The Best of ASOIAF - The Whispering Wood, with Sean T. Collins]]> We’re talking about the Whispering Wood, and come off with one fundamental insight: GRRM is a good writer.


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-208--The-Best-of-ASOIAF---The-Whispering-Wood--with-Sean-T--Collins-e35tp1d 5aac3b12-1c97-4f50-af59-35ca724ee454 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:27:21 GMT <p>We’re talking about the Whispering Wood, and come off with one fundamental insight: GRRM is a good writer.</p><p><br></p> false 01:00:49 1 208 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We’re talking about the Whispering Wood, and come off with one fundamental insight: GRRM is a good writer.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 207 | Designing board games, with Artyom Nichipurov]]> I’m talking to Artyom Nichipurov from Wolffdesigna Games, a Latvian firm that’s most famous for the excellent “Guards of Atlantis II”, a tabletop adaptation of the MOBA game experience. If you don’t know what any of this means, no worry, I got you covered - the first seven minutes of the episode explain what MOBAs are and how GoA2 specifically functions so you can understand the episode. If you already know, feel free to jump to minute 7.26 for the episode proper.


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-207--Designing-board-games--with-Artyom-Nichipurov-e35tp0o 753c656f-c47e-48cd-bc16-78bd10f894c2 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:26:42 GMT <p>I’m talking to Artyom Nichipurov from Wolffdesigna Games, a Latvian firm that’s most famous for the excellent “Guards of Atlantis II”, a tabletop adaptation of the MOBA game experience. If you don’t know what any of this means, no worry, I got you covered - the first seven minutes of the episode explain what MOBAs are and how GoA2 specifically functions so you can understand the episode. If you already know, feel free to jump to minute 7.26 for the episode proper.</p><p><br></p> false 01:13:02 1 207 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)I’m talking to Artyom Nichipurov from Wolffdesigna Games, a Latvian firm that’s most famous for the excellent “Guards of Atlantis II”, a tabletop adaptation of the MOBA game experience. If you don’t know what any of this means, no worry, I got you covered - the first seven minutes of the episode explain what MOBAs are and how GoA2 specifically functions so you can understand the episode. If you already know, feel free to jump to minute 7.26 for the episode proper.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 206 | A Tale of Two Germanies - Change, with Jim McGeehin]]> Today, we're talking about the period from 1966 to 1974. Witness the Grand Coalition and the coming into power of Willy Brandt, heading the first SPD government of the Federal Republic with his slogan of "daring more democracy".

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-206--A-Tale-of-Two-Germanies---Change--with-Jim-McGeehin-e33a5tb 9fd3eedb-fa91-40ba-bbb7-b4ed3aaec4d3 Wed, 28 May 2025 15:38:00 GMT <p>Today, we&#39;re talking about the period from 1966 to 1974. Witness the Grand Coalition and the coming into power of Willy Brandt, heading the first SPD government of the Federal Republic with his slogan of &quot;daring more democracy&quot;.</p> false 01:09:33 1 206 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Today, we&#39;re talking about the period from 1966 to 1974. Witness the Grand Coalition and the coming into power of Willy Brandt, heading the first SPD government of the Federal Republic with his slogan of &quot;daring more democracy&quot;.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 205 | A Tale of Two Germanies - Ulbricht, with Jim McGeehin]]> Today, we’re covering the first half of the history of the Democratic Republic of Germany - or East Germany, to its friends. From the earliest days of popular insurrection to the construction of the Berlin Wall and the twilight days of Ulbricht’s reign, we have you covered.


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-205--A-Tale-of-Two-Germanies---Ulbricht--with-Jim-McGeehin-e35tqrk da122d9b-9e7c-4f40-9d2f-4cbde4ce98c3 Fri, 16 May 2025 13:19:00 GMT <p>Today, we’re covering the first half of the history of the Democratic Republic of Germany - or East Germany, to its friends. From the earliest days of popular insurrection to the construction of the Berlin Wall and the twilight days of Ulbricht’s reign, we have you covered.</p><p><br></p> false 01:15:14 1 205 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Today, we’re covering the first half of the history of the Democratic Republic of Germany - or East Germany, to its friends. From the earliest days of popular insurrection to the construction of the Berlin Wall and the twilight days of Ulbricht’s reign, we have you covered.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 204 | The Best of ASOIAF - The Bridge of Dream, with Sean T. Collins]]> In our ongoing series on the best moments of the series, we take apart the Bridge of Dream sequence, which provides us with some unusualy challenges - we don't really know where any of this leads, so this is more meta and speculative as usual.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-204--The-Best-of-ASOIAF---The-Bridge-of-Dream--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2vq3ct 0ce2777c-f33f-4573-9eba-c4d89abe1a1c Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:45:50 GMT <p>In our ongoing series on the best moments of the series, we take apart the Bridge of Dream sequence, which provides us with some unusualy challenges - we don&#39;t really know where any of this leads, so this is more meta and speculative as usual. </p> false 00:45:56 1 204 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)In our ongoing series on the best moments of the series, we take apart the Bridge of Dream sequence, which provides us with some unusualy challenges - we don&#39;t really know where any of this leads, so this is more meta and speculative as usual.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 203 | A Tale of two Germanies - Conservatism, with Jim McGeehin]]> Today, we're looking at why the CDU could rule for 20 years in the early German republic. There's a good combination of electoral shenanigans, foreign policy questions and old Nazis involved.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-203--A-Tale-of-two-Germanies---Conservatism--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2v8o17 b3ce81d8-b0cb-463b-8b82-2fb926f16c31 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:37:00 GMT <p>Today, we&#39;re looking at why the CDU could rule for 20 years in the early German republic. There&#39;s a good combination of electoral shenanigans, foreign policy questions and old Nazis involved.</p> false 01:14:07 1 203 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Today, we&#39;re looking at why the CDU could rule for 20 years in the early German republic. There&#39;s a good combination of electoral shenanigans, foreign policy questions and old Nazis involved.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 202 | A Tale of Two Germanies - Berlin, with Jim McGeehin]]> From the Berlin airlift to the Berlin wall, this episodes covers Germany’s capital (and the capital of spies) from wall to wall.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-202--A-Tale-of-Two-Germanies---Berlin--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uf8mb 20e3795b-9c84-44c0-9b82-9ee3bff3e9b8 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:41:12 GMT <p>From the Berlin airlift to the Berlin wall, this episodes covers Germany’s capital (and the capital of spies) from wall to wall.</p> <p> </p> false 01:02:30 1 202 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)From the Berlin airlift to the Berlin wall, this episodes covers Germany’s capital (and the capital of spies) from wall to wall.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 201 | Few Dungeons and Rare Dragons, with Adrian Daub]]> Everyone and their mother knows Dungeons&Dragons, at least in concept. But few people know the most important German roleplaying game, “The Dark Eye.” With professor Adrian Daub of Stanford, I talk about this game that’s near and dear to my heart - and maybe yours too, soon.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-201--Few-Dungeons-and-Rare-Dragons--with-Adrian-Daub-e2uf8lu 4facf1dc-94af-465f-874e-6441c6f36244 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:40:38 GMT <p>Everyone and their mother knows Dungeons&amp;Dragons, at least in concept. But few people know the most important German roleplaying game, “The Dark Eye.” With professor Adrian Daub of Stanford, I talk about this game that’s near and dear to my heart - and maybe yours too, soon.</p> false 01:13:21 1 201 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Everyone and their mother knows Dungeons&amp;Dragons, at least in concept. But few people know the most important German roleplaying game, “The Dark Eye.” With professor Adrian Daub of Stanford, I talk about this game that’s near and dear to my heart - and maybe yours too, soon.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 200 | Best of ASOIAF: The Red Wedding, with Sean T. Collins]]> This is our 200th episode. Of course we wanted to do something special. George R. R. Martin asked us if he could guest host, but we were too busy, so we settled on doing the Red Wedding. We hope that’s ok.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-200--Best-of-ASOIAF-The-Red-Wedding--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf8le 866d1a9f-6809-43ea-9239-639a093020d8 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:40:04 GMT <p>This is our 200th episode. Of course we wanted to do something special. George R. R. Martin asked us if he could guest host, but we were too busy, so we settled on doing the Red Wedding. We hope that’s ok.</p> false 00:54:42 1 200 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)This is our 200th episode. Of course we wanted to do something special. George R. R. Martin asked us if he could guest host, but we were too busy, so we settled on doing the Red Wedding. We hope that’s ok.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 199 | A Tale of Two Germanies - Establishment, with Jim McGeehin]]> We’re back again! With Jim McGeehin, I talk about the founding of not one but two German states. We’ll have a look at why we’re creating two states instead of one and how these two shape out. You might want to reference the following two diagrams, but it’s not essential. We keep it light on the legalese.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-199--A-Tale-of-Two-Germanies---Establishment--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uf8l2 fc374eb6-dd06-40f0-bc32-7efe058a6aaa Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:39:40 GMT <p>We’re back again! With Jim McGeehin, I talk about the founding of not one but two German states. We’ll have a look at why we’re creating two states instead of one and how these two shape out. You might want to reference the following two diagrams, but it’s not essential. We keep it light on the legalese.</p> false 01:11:58 1 199 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We’re back again! With Jim McGeehin, I talk about the founding of not one but two German states. We’ll have a look at why we’re creating two states instead of one and how these two shape out. You might want to reference the following two diagrams, but it’s not essential. We keep it light on the legalese.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 198 | A Tale of Two Germanies - Collectivization, with Jim McGeehin]]> After 11 months, we’re back talking the history of the divided Germany! After looking at western Germany last time round, this time, we’re taking the deep dive into East Germany 1946 to 1948 and ask ourselves how to succesfully build socialism in Germany.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-198--A-Tale-of-Two-Germanies---Collectivization--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uf8kh 08a0ce69-5a38-4efe-bbf6-4ea04c3657d6 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:38:56 GMT <p>After 11 months, we’re back talking the history of the divided Germany! After looking at western Germany last time round, this time, we’re taking the deep dive into East Germany 1946 to 1948 and ask ourselves how to succesfully build socialism in Germany.</p> <p> </p> false 01:05:29 1 198 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)After 11 months, we’re back talking the history of the divided Germany! After looking at western Germany last time round, this time, we’re taking the deep dive into East Germany 1946 to 1948 and ask ourselves how to succesfully build socialism in Germany.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 197 | House of the Dragon, S02E08, with Sean T. Collins]]> The season finale is here! Sean and I have a slightly different view about it, but as is our wont, we agree on a lot, and the show stays superb even though Sean left a bit disappointed.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-197--House-of-the-Dragon--S02E08--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf8j4 81a08c3d-d57c-4585-8222-d8ec48504161 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:37:55 GMT <p>The season finale is here! Sean and I have a slightly different view about it, but as is our wont, we agree on a lot, and the show stays superb even though Sean left a bit disappointed. </p> <p> </p> false 01:18:00 1 197 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)The season finale is here! Sean and I have a slightly different view about it, but as is our wont, we agree on a lot, and the show stays superb even though Sean left a bit disappointed.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 195 | House of the Dragon, S02E07, with Sean T. Collins]]> There’s a lot of dragons this episode, and we’re comparing the show to Better Call Saul, The Americans and Halt and Catch Fire, because that makes a lot of sense - as you’ll learn listening!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-195--House-of-the-Dragon--S02E07--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf8i8 55719d33-0a46-46fb-be22-1b43e36fd6d6 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:37:23 GMT <p>There’s a lot of dragons this episode, and we’re comparing the show to Better Call Saul, The Americans and Halt and Catch Fire, because that makes a lot of sense - as you’ll learn listening!</p> <p> </p> false 00:57:20 1 196 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)There’s a lot of dragons this episode, and we’re comparing the show to Better Call Saul, The Americans and Halt and Catch Fire, because that makes a lot of sense - as you’ll learn listening!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 195 | House of the Dragon, S02E06, with Sean T. Collins]]> Three days, and there’s good news (even earlier if you’re a Patreon!): HotD is STILL one of the best things on TV right now. This episode, characters, actors and dialogue writing are front and center, and the scenes are so damn good we cannot shut up about if for an hour.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-195--House-of-the-Dragon--S02E06--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf8hf 817bf979-178d-404b-b228-ff9ab88a689e Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:36:38 GMT <p>Three days, and there’s good news (even earlier if you’re a Patreon!): HotD is STILL one of the best things on TV right now. This episode, characters, actors and dialogue writing are front and center, and the scenes are so damn good we cannot shut up about if for an hour. </p> false 00:58:21 1 195 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Three days, and there’s good news (even earlier if you’re a Patreon!): HotD is STILL one of the best things on TV right now. This episode, characters, actors and dialogue writing are front and center, and the scenes are so damn good we cannot shut up about if for an hour.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 194 | House of the Dragon, S02E05, with Sean T. Collins]]> “House of the Dragon” continues to be excellent in this laid-back but still incredibly rich and textured episode. We discuss shot compositions, nightmares, thin places and politics, all in one podcast!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-194--House-of-the-Dragon--S02E05--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf8fe 990fd161-b774-47b1-9b48-5dd6312d329f Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:34:59 GMT <p>“House of the Dragon” continues to be excellent in this laid-back but still incredibly rich and textured episode. We discuss shot compositions, nightmares, thin places and politics, all in one podcast! </p> false 01:40:57 1 194 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)“House of the Dragon” continues to be excellent in this laid-back but still incredibly rich and textured episode. We discuss shot compositions, nightmares, thin places and politics, all in one podcast!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 193 | House of the Dragon, S02E04, with Sean T. Collins and Gretchen Felker-Martin]]> The dragons danced and died, but Stefan skipped town. Yet Sean is not flying solo! Friend of the show Gretchen Felker-Martin, the acclaimed horror novelist behind Manhunt and Cuckoo, joins the Illustrious Co-host for a conversation about the most spectacular, violent, important episode of House of the Dragon yet. Join the ol’ Cut to Black team as they discuss this fantasy landmark!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-193--House-of-the-Dragon--S02E04--with-Sean-T--Collins-and-Gretchen-Felker-Martin-e2uf8eo 5758d40d-fcfd-401a-9d1d-a785ffe70a1f Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:33:55 GMT <p>The dragons danced and died, but Stefan skipped town. Yet Sean is not flying solo! Friend of the show Gretchen Felker-Martin, the acclaimed horror novelist behind Manhunt and Cuckoo, joins the Illustrious Co-host for a conversation about the most spectacular, violent, important episode of House of the Dragon yet. Join the ol’ Cut to Black team as they discuss this fantasy landmark!</p> false 00:40:10 1 193 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)The dragons danced and died, but Stefan skipped town. Yet Sean is not flying solo! Friend of the show Gretchen Felker-Martin, the acclaimed horror novelist behind Manhunt and Cuckoo, joins the Illustrious Co-host for a conversation about the most spectacular, violent, important episode of House of the Dragon yet. Join the ol’ Cut to Black team as they discuss this fantasy landmark!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 192 | House of the Dragon, S02E03, with Sean T. Collins]]> This may just be the best episode of a great show yet. Sean and I discuss why in exhaustive and euphoric detail. Also, more detail than you wanted about full-frontal blowjobs, but the show started it.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-192--House-of-the-Dragon--S02E03--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf8de ce96223b-9063-41ec-94b5-8fb960c2dbb1 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:33:18 GMT <p>This may just be the best episode of a great show yet. Sean and I discuss why in exhaustive and euphoric detail. Also, more detail than you wanted about full-frontal blowjobs, but the show started it.</p> false 01:02:36 1 192 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)This may just be the best episode of a great show yet. Sean and I discuss why in exhaustive and euphoric detail. Also, more detail than you wanted about full-frontal blowjobs, but the show started it.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 191 | House of the Dragon, S02E02, with Sean T. Collins]]> Now we’re in episode 2. Who won? Ser Arryk or Ser Erryk? We’re not confused. Because we care about themes.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-191--House-of-the-Dragon--S02E02--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf8cq f7935840-3bc7-432a-90a8-c35e6ebb67f4 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:32:12 GMT <p>Now we’re in episode 2. Who won? Ser Arryk or Ser Erryk? We’re not confused. Because we care about themes.</p> <p> </p> false 00:45:52 1 191 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Now we’re in episode 2. Who won? Ser Arryk or Ser Erryk? We’re not confused. Because we care about themes.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 190 | House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 1, with Sean T. Collins]]> You didn’t think we’d miss this, right? Weekly episodes, from now on, on the regular channel! Listen to us how we discuss the most important thing in season 2: the new title sequence. And some other stuff, like child murder.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-190--House-of-the-Dragon--season-2--episode-1--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf8a6 b8b1913d-7b56-486e-ae9e-0546e9da2f25 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:30:16 GMT <p>You didn’t think we’d miss this, right? Weekly episodes, from now on, on the regular channel! Listen to us how we discuss the most important thing in season 2: the new title sequence. And some other stuff, like child murder.</p> false 00:51:06 1 190 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)You didn’t think we’d miss this, right? Weekly episodes, from now on, on the regular channel! Listen to us how we discuss the most important thing in season 2: the new title sequence. And some other stuff, like child murder.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 189 | Best of ASOIAF: Dracarys, with Sean T. Collins]]> We finally did it and continue the “Best of ASOIAF” series. It’s a crowd pleaser, Daenerys’ “Dracarys” moment, which also marked a turning point for Emilia Clarke in the series. But we are digging deeper: why is it such a crowd pleaser, and what does it mean? What does it portend for Dany? Follow us into the deep dive and fry some slavers.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-189--Best-of-ASOIAF-Dracarys--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf89h baf192e0-465c-49b6-9a4c-d288736ce106 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:29:51 GMT <p>We finally did it and continue the “Best of ASOIAF” series. It’s a crowd pleaser, Daenerys’ “Dracarys” moment, which also marked a turning point for Emilia Clarke in the series. But we are digging deeper: why is it such a crowd pleaser, and what does it mean? What does it portend for Dany? Follow us into the deep dive and fry some slavers.</p> false 00:53:07 1 189 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We finally did it and continue the “Best of ASOIAF” series. It’s a crowd pleaser, Daenerys’ “Dracarys” moment, which also marked a turning point for Emilia Clarke in the series. But we are digging deeper: why is it such a crowd pleaser, and what does it mean? What does it portend for Dany? Follow us into the deep dive and fry some slavers.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 188 - Fighting Trump, with Frank Spring]]> In a special, political episode, I talk with political operative Frank Spring about the upcoming presidential elections. If you don’t want politics from me, stay away from this episode :) You have been warned. 

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-188---Fighting-Trump--with-Frank-Spring-e2uf87m 7d333822-ea0c-481b-ba88-6ed1561bbb18 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:29:11 GMT <p>In a special, political episode, I talk with political operative Frank Spring about the upcoming presidential elections. If you don’t want politics from me, stay away from this episode :) You have been warned. </p> <p> </p> false 01:02:11 1 188 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)In a special, political episode, I talk with political operative Frank Spring about the upcoming presidential elections. If you don’t want politics from me, stay away from this episode :) You have been warned. Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 187 | Top Ten TV Shows of 2023, with Sean T. Collins]]> Sean has written a list of the top ten TV shows of 2023 (https://decider.com/2023/12/29/sean-t-collinss-top-10-tv-shows-of-2023/), and we’re here to talk about it. Take it as your to-do-list, nod along or vehemently disagree!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-187--Top-Ten-TV-Shows-of-2023--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf86j d0812bcd-ebbc-41be-bcfa-b7921ff647ea Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:27:57 GMT <p>Sean has written a list of the top ten TV shows of 2023 (<a href="https://decider.com/2023/12/29/sean-t-collinss-top-10-tv-shows-of-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://decider.com/2023/12/29/sean-t-collinss-top-10-tv-shows-of-2023/</a>), and we’re here to talk about it. Take it as your to-do-list, nod along or vehemently disagree!</p> <p> </p> false 01:06:11 1 187 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Sean has written a list of the top ten TV shows of 2023 (https://decider.com/2023/12/29/sean-t-collinss-top-10-tv-shows-of-2023/), and we’re here to talk about it. Take it as your to-do-list, nod along or vehemently disagree!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 186 | Oppenheimer and logical insanity of nuclear weapons, with Tim Westmyer]]> Oppenheimer has been released on BlueRay. Having missed it in cinema and after covering Barbie with Sean, I’ll now took BLAH veteran and nuclear deterrence expert Tim Westmyer to debate why Oppenheimer is such a good movie, to clear up some of the technical questions and to have a deeper look at the genesis of nuclear weapons as portrayed by Christopher Nolan.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-186--Oppenheimer-and-logical-insanity-of-nuclear-weapons--with-Tim-Westmyer-e2uf85u c581daae-7751-4efb-8c95-c158a3c405ed Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:27:18 GMT <p>Oppenheimer has been released on BlueRay. Having missed it in cinema and after covering Barbie with Sean, I’ll now took BLAH veteran and nuclear deterrence expert Tim Westmyer to debate why Oppenheimer is such a good movie, to clear up some of the technical questions and to have a deeper look at the genesis of nuclear weapons as portrayed by Christopher Nolan. </p> false 01:02:45 1 186 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Oppenheimer has been released on BlueRay. Having missed it in cinema and after covering Barbie with Sean, I’ll now took BLAH veteran and nuclear deterrence expert Tim Westmyer to debate why Oppenheimer is such a good movie, to clear up some of the technical questions and to have a deeper look at the genesis of nuclear weapons as portrayed by Christopher Nolan.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 185 | Napoleon, way too short and way too long, with Steven Attewell]]> Ridley Scott’s new epic “Napoleon” sure is divisive and polarizing. It takes two historians to get the definitive judgement on the movie, and it’s greatly helped that we are in agreement: this movie is either way too short or way too long. Either one.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-185--Napoleon--way-too-short-and-way-too-long--with-Steven-Attewell-e2uf85b b8f395fc-3e44-4414-9445-a424aab8919d Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:26:35 GMT <p>Ridley Scott’s new epic “Napoleon” sure is divisive and polarizing. It takes two historians to get the definitive judgement on the movie, and it’s greatly helped that we are in agreement: this movie is either way too short or way too long. Either one. </p> false 00:58:37 1 185 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Ridley Scott’s new epic “Napoleon” sure is divisive and polarizing. It takes two historians to get the definitive judgement on the movie, and it’s greatly helped that we are in agreement: this movie is either way too short or way too long. Either one.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 184 | A Tale of Two Germanies - Democratization, with Jim McGeehin]]> With Zero Hour dealt with, we’re looking at how the Western Allies laid the foundations for the democratization of Western Germany. From the foundation of parties to the Marshall Plan, the Allies were not exactly on the same page.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-184--A-Tale-of-Two-Germanies---Democratization--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uf84d c2ebd868-17b0-49f1-880c-5f9a2c294dd5 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:26:07 GMT <p>With Zero Hour dealt with, we’re looking at how the Western Allies laid the foundations for the democratization of Western Germany. From the foundation of parties to the Marshall Plan, the Allies were not exactly on the same page. </p> false 01:24:38 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)With Zero Hour dealt with, we’re looking at how the Western Allies laid the foundations for the democratization of Western Germany. From the foundation of parties to the Marshall Plan, the Allies were not exactly on the same page.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 183 | Javi interviews Stefan, with Javi Marcos]]> In a crossover with Javi Marcos, you’re getting an episode in which he interviews me.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-183--Javi-interviews-Stefan--with-Javi-Marcos-e2uf83j 0c55ae32-dcf7-4fbc-acd9-f016d36f3658 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:25:20 GMT <p>In a crossover with Javi Marcos, you’re getting an episode in which he interviews me.</p> false 00:56:06 1 183 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)In a crossover with Javi Marcos, you’re getting an episode in which he interviews me.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 182 | A Tale of Two Germanies - Zero Hour, with Jim McGeehin]]> Jim and I started a new subseries in our ongoing coverage of German history. This time, we will cover the divided Germany after World War II up until reunification. In our first installment, we set the scene in 1945, directly after the war. How did Germany look, and how was its outlook? And what is the myth of Zero Hour?

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-182--A-Tale-of-Two-Germanies---Zero-Hour--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uf82u 21815b45-d91c-45a9-add1-e74b96607710 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:24:40 GMT <p>Jim and I started a new subseries in our ongoing coverage of German history. This time, we will cover the divided Germany after World War II up until reunification. In our first installment, we set the scene in 1945, directly after the war. How did Germany look, and how was its outlook? And what is the myth of Zero Hour?</p> false 01:05:58 1 182 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Jim and I started a new subseries in our ongoing coverage of German history. This time, we will cover the divided Germany after World War II up until reunification. In our first installment, we set the scene in 1945, directly after the war. How did Germany look, and how was its outlook? And what is the myth of Zero Hour?Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 181 | Designing board games, with Bryan Kromrey]]> With board game designer Bryan Kromrey, I talk about the adaptation of the famous RTS “Company of Heroes”, how the modern Kickstarter economy works and how his process for a second edition went.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-181--Designing-board-games--with-Bryan-Kromrey-e2uf81f 3072105a-c8fb-4496-84d1-b3b5ba4ffd16 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:24:06 GMT <p>With board game designer Bryan Kromrey, I talk about the adaptation of the famous RTS “Company of Heroes”, how the modern Kickstarter economy works and how his process for a second edition went.</p> false 01:10:51 1 181 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)With board game designer Bryan Kromrey, I talk about the adaptation of the famous RTS “Company of Heroes”, how the modern Kickstarter economy works and how his process for a second edition went.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 180 | Best of ASOIAF - The Hounds origin speech, with Sean T. Collins]]> Origin stories are a Hollywood trope. Oftentimes, they’re rote and uninteresting, but if done right, they can recontextualize and enrich characters you never thought would rise above mid-level anti-hero-badassery. Case in point: the Hound, who gives the speech of a lifetime to Sansa in “A Game of Thrones”.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-180--Best-of-ASOIAF---The-Hounds-origin-speech--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf80d b168a1a2-fc2e-478d-b385-9e37da6e2813 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:23:02 GMT <p>Origin stories are a Hollywood trope. Oftentimes, they’re rote and uninteresting, but if done right, they can recontextualize and enrich characters you never thought would rise above mid-level anti-hero-badassery. Case in point: the Hound, who gives the speech of a lifetime to Sansa in “A Game of Thrones”.</p> false 00:55:47 1 180 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Origin stories are a Hollywood trope. Oftentimes, they’re rote and uninteresting, but if done right, they can recontextualize and enrich characters you never thought would rise above mid-level anti-hero-badassery. Case in point: the Hound, who gives the speech of a lifetime to Sansa in “A Game of Thrones”.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 179 | Kaiserreich - War, 1918, with Jim McGeehin]]> Finally, we’re in the home stretch. From the peace of Brest-Litovsk to the Kaiserschlacht offensive to the breakdown of the Central Powers and the winding down of the war in the fall, we’re doing the whole picture.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-179--Kaiserreich---War--1918--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uf7vi 69e76dc2-28c6-464c-a50f-5dbb1e39cff1 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:22:29 GMT <p>Finally, we’re in the home stretch. From the peace of Brest-Litovsk to the Kaiserschlacht offensive to the breakdown of the Central Powers and the winding down of the war in the fall, we’re doing the whole picture.</p> false 01:08:02 1 179 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Finally, we’re in the home stretch. From the peace of Brest-Litovsk to the Kaiserschlacht offensive to the breakdown of the Central Powers and the winding down of the war in the fall, we’re doing the whole picture.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 178 | The best of ASOIAF - Bran's Dream, with Sean T. Collins]]> In the next installment of our ongoing series, we talk about Bran’s Dream from AGOT, Bran III. It’s a testament to Martin’s abilities as a gardener as well as to our ability to constantly reinterpret the source text.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-178--The-best-of-ASOIAF---Brans-Dream--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf7te 90661b40-d790-4003-b57a-697896512ab9 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:20:58 GMT <p>In the next installment of our ongoing series, we talk about Bran’s Dream from AGOT, Bran III. It’s a testament to Martin’s abilities as a gardener as well as to our ability to constantly reinterpret the source text.</p> <p> </p> false 00:49:25 1 178 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)In the next installment of our ongoing series, we talk about Bran’s Dream from AGOT, Bran III. It’s a testament to Martin’s abilities as a gardener as well as to our ability to constantly reinterpret the source text.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAM 177 | Kaiserreich: War 1917, with Jim McGeehin]]> We continue into the year 1917! This time, our focus is not on tactics, strategy, weapons and stuff but on the epochal events of the Russian Revolution and the American entry into the war.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAM-177--Kaiserreich-War-1917--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uf7s3 2ff898a1-353a-443b-9ea5-f99d84548820 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:20:16 GMT <p>We continue into the year 1917! This time, our focus is not on tactics, strategy, weapons and stuff but on the epochal events of the Russian Revolution and the American entry into the war.</p> <p> </p> false 01:09:19 1 177 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We continue into the year 1917! This time, our focus is not on tactics, strategy, weapons and stuff but on the epochal events of the Russian Revolution and the American entry into the war.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAM 176 | Kaiserreich - War 1916, with Jim McGeehin]]> We’re continuing the story of World War I with the year 1916. The battles of Verdun and the Somme are the most famous, and we’re giving them the space they deserve, but the Romanian campaign, the Brusilov offensive and the Battle of Jutland also get their share. To top it off, we delve into the politics of the year, which may surprise you in how consequential they were.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAM-176--Kaiserreich---War-1916--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uf7r2 0d114f3b-ba85-4dac-8975-3d03db881987 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:19:19 GMT <p>We’re continuing the story of World War I with the year 1916. The battles of Verdun and the Somme are the most famous, and we’re giving them the space they deserve, but the Romanian campaign, the Brusilov offensive and the Battle of Jutland also get their share. To top it off, we delve into the politics of the year, which may surprise you in how consequential they were. </p> false 01:15:46 1 176 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We’re continuing the story of World War I with the year 1916. The battles of Verdun and the Somme are the most famous, and we’re giving them the space they deserve, but the Romanian campaign, the Brusilov offensive and the Battle of Jutland also get their share. To top it off, we delve into the politics of the year, which may surprise you in how consequential they were.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 175 | The best of ASOIAF - Septon Meribald's monologue, with Sean T. Collins]]> It was only a question of time until we hit one of the most profound and meaningful pieces of text in the whole ASOIAF corpus, but we did it! Sean and I talk Septon Meribald’s “broken men” speech. Follow us along hitting you over the head with deep in-text-analysis.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-175--The-best-of-ASOIAF---Septon-Meribalds-monologue--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf7pn 6c3fe6a3-c771-4f03-8ea9-0bee2d435e73 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:18:31 GMT <p>It was only a question of time until we hit one of the most profound and meaningful pieces of text in the whole ASOIAF corpus, but we did it! Sean and I talk Septon Meribald’s “broken men” speech. Follow us along hitting you over the head with deep in-text-analysis. </p> false 00:53:36 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)It was only a question of time until we hit one of the most profound and meaningful pieces of text in the whole ASOIAF corpus, but we did it! Sean and I talk Septon Meribald’s “broken men” speech. Follow us along hitting you over the head with deep in-text-analysis.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 174 | Who is the Knight of the Laughing Tree?]]> This is special episode. I have been challenged by Kienn Joiaf to defend my assertion that Lyanna Stark is the Knight of the Laughing Tree and to disprove their theory that in truth it is Eddard Stark. That theory is laid out here, but I will summarize it in the episode - and then take it apart. It’s not a kind thing to do that to a Podator, but we are rebels, so we rebel. Or something to that effect. Oh, and here’s the link to all Supreme Court of Westeros episodes.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-174--Who-is-the-Knight-of-the-Laughing-Tree-e2uf7ot 6aeef2fa-8222-472b-be2f-e1a9653d1b55 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:17:43 GMT <p>This is special episode. I have been challenged by Kienn Joiaf to defend my assertion that Lyanna Stark is the Knight of the Laughing Tree and to disprove their theory that in truth it is Eddard Stark. That <a href="https://href.li/?https://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/162191-ned-is-the-knight-of-the-laughing-tree-v20/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">theory is laid out here</a>, but I will summarize it in the episode - and then take it apart. It’s not a kind thing to do that to a Podator, but we are rebels, so we rebel. Or something to that effect. Oh, and here’s the link to all <a href="https://href.li/?http://thenerdstreamera.blogspot.com/search/label/Supreme%20Court%20of%20Westeros" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Supreme Court of Westeros episodes</a>.</p> false 00:37:01 1 174 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)This is special episode. I have been challenged by Kienn Joiaf to defend my assertion that Lyanna Stark is the Knight of the Laughing Tree and to disprove their theory that in truth it is Eddard Stark. That theory is laid out here, but I will summarize it in the episode - and then take it apart. It’s not a kind thing to do that to a Podator, but we are rebels, so we rebel. Or something to that effect. Oh, and here’s the link to all Supreme Court of Westeros episodes.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 173 | Kaiserreich - War 1915, with Jim McGeehin]]> We’re continuing the story of World War I with the year 1915. From the massive loss of human lives in the big offensives, the Western stalemate and the breakthrough in the East, to technological innovations like aerial bombardment and poison gas to the political sphere, we have it all.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-173--Kaiserreich---War-1915--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uf7nt 8a0fbdca-d5b7-4040-b798-b2fbbb6f1d6f Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:17:10 GMT <p>We’re continuing the story of World War I with the year 1915. From the massive loss of human lives in the big offensives, the Western stalemate and the breakthrough in the East, to technological innovations like aerial bombardment and poison gas to the political sphere, we have it all.</p> false 01:16:43 1 173 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We’re continuing the story of World War I with the year 1915. From the massive loss of human lives in the big offensives, the Western stalemate and the breakthrough in the East, to technological innovations like aerial bombardment and poison gas to the political sphere, we have it all.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 172 | Kaiserreich - War 1914, with Jim McGeehin]]> We are finally here: World War I has broken out, and now it’s off to the military history. But not so fast! Before you think we’re down to discussing which caliber of gun is superior to which, let me assure you: we take the big view, and look at how politics and war intersect and why the war isn’t over by christmas, but rather evolving into something else entirely.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-172--Kaiserreich---War-1914--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uf7mm f7a8e264-9337-4bb7-80fd-e6894d22d76c Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:16:20 GMT <p>We are finally here: World War I has broken out, and now it’s off to the military history. But not so fast! Before you think we’re down to discussing which caliber of gun is superior to which, let me assure you: we take the big view, and look at how politics and war intersect and why the war isn’t over by christmas, but rather evolving into something else entirely.</p> false 01:12:52 1 172 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We are finally here: World War I has broken out, and now it’s off to the military history. But not so fast! Before you think we’re down to discussing which caliber of gun is superior to which, let me assure you: we take the big view, and look at how politics and war intersect and why the war isn’t over by christmas, but rather evolving into something else entirely.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 171 | Lightning doesn't strike twice, with Sean T. Collins]]> Sean and I are on record being huge fans of the German series “Dark”. Their creators now published their follow-up work, “1899”, streaming on Netflix. However, lighting doesn’t strike twice, and the show doesn’t manage to live up to its predecessor. We analyze what went wrong and why it’s still worth the watch.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-171--Lightning-doesnt-strike-twice--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf7ls d48e2450-7e39-44aa-9706-5118ebe7d7ed Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:15:15 GMT <p>Sean and I are on record being huge fans of the German series “Dark”. Their creators now published their follow-up work, “1899”, streaming on Netflix. However, lighting doesn’t strike twice, and the show doesn’t manage to live up to its predecessor. We analyze what went wrong and why it’s still worth the watch. </p> false 00:53:49 1 171 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Sean and I are on record being huge fans of the German series “Dark”. Their creators now published their follow-up work, “1899”, streaming on Netflix. However, lighting doesn’t strike twice, and the show doesn’t manage to live up to its predecessor. We analyze what went wrong and why it’s still worth the watch.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 170 | Back to the sources, with Mattea Barbagallo]]> Greek myths and medieval novels provide a rich tapestry of themes and inspiration that inspire literature for centuries now. Reason enough for us here at the Boiled Leather Audio Hour to go to that well and drink deep. I recruited Mattea Barbagallo for this, who expertly talks about Greek myth and medieval novels and how they pertain to our beloved saga.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-170--Back-to-the-sources--with-Mattea-Barbagallo-e2uf7kn 72753f07-b96a-4402-ad00-bd0205e88903 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:14:33 GMT <p>Greek myths and medieval novels provide a rich tapestry of themes and inspiration that inspire literature for centuries now. Reason enough for us here at the Boiled Leather Audio Hour to go to that well and drink deep. I recruited Mattea Barbagallo for this, who expertly talks about Greek myth and medieval novels and how they pertain to our beloved saga.</p> false 01:18:06 1 170 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Greek myths and medieval novels provide a rich tapestry of themes and inspiration that inspire literature for centuries now. Reason enough for us here at the Boiled Leather Audio Hour to go to that well and drink deep. I recruited Mattea Barbagallo for this, who expertly talks about Greek myth and medieval novels and how they pertain to our beloved saga.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 169 | Andor, Episode 12, with Sean T. Collins]]> The finale is out! We get a funeral, a rom-com between two fascists, a prison break, a child marriage, police shooting unarmed civilians, a terrorist, a failed assassination attempt and I’m sure I’m missing something else - but what does it matter, for all men must die, and I’ve seen Andor season 1! What a marvelous show.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-169--Andor--Episode-12--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf7is f16da8a9-d08f-4045-9377-d9417dc88974 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:13:24 GMT <p>The finale is out! We get a funeral, a rom-com between two fascists, a prison break, a child marriage, police shooting unarmed civilians, a terrorist, a failed assassination attempt and I’m sure I’m missing something else - but what does it matter, for all men must die, and I’ve seen Andor season 1! What a marvelous show.</p> false 01:00:34 1 169 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)The finale is out! We get a funeral, a rom-com between two fascists, a prison break, a child marriage, police shooting unarmed civilians, a terrorist, a failed assassination attempt and I’m sure I’m missing something else - but what does it matter, for all men must die, and I’ve seen Andor season 1! What a marvelous show.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 168 | All Quiet on Netflix, with Peter Doyle]]> I reviewed Netflix’ adaptation of “All Quiet on the Western Front” for the Patreon already, but now I want to do an in-depth-look with an expert and see whether my criticisms hold any merit. Aside from the new movie, we talk about the 1979 and 1930 adaptations, critically comparing them, “1917” and “At Journey’s End” and why World War I is so difficult an area for storytelling in general.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-168--All-Quiet-on-Netflix--with-Peter-Doyle-e2uf7i5 83bbdb03-550c-4406-813d-08f1929f9b56 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:12:04 GMT <p>I reviewed Netflix’ adaptation of “All Quiet on the Western Front” for the Patreon already, but now I want to do an in-depth-look with an expert and see whether my criticisms hold any merit. Aside from the new movie, we talk about the 1979 and 1930 adaptations, critically comparing them, “1917” and “At Journey’s End” and why World War I is so difficult an area for storytelling in general.</p> false 01:22:09 1 168 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)I reviewed Netflix’ adaptation of “All Quiet on the Western Front” for the Patreon already, but now I want to do an in-depth-look with an expert and see whether my criticisms hold any merit. Aside from the new movie, we talk about the 1979 and 1930 adaptations, critically comparing them, “1917” and “At Journey’s End” and why World War I is so difficult an area for storytelling in general.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 167 | Andor, episode 11, with Sean T. Collins]]> What is this? A review of Andor? Isn’t this supposed to be exclusive to the Boiled Leather Audio Moment? Yes, of course. But christmas is coming early! We’re publishing the last two episode reviews of this great show, because we assume everyone should be watching it right now. If you don’t, start right now. And pledge on the Momentalist level to listen to the full back catalogue of BLAM episodes, including all our episode reviews for this great show! Plus, this episode features the announcement of the next big step for the Boiled Leather Audio Hour. You’ll never guess what it is!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-167--Andor--episode-11--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf7he 80332fe5-ced8-4afe-ae31-31700377d0b0 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:11:23 GMT <p>What is this? A review of Andor? Isn’t this supposed to be exclusive to the Boiled Leather Audio Moment? Yes, of course. But christmas is coming early! We’re publishing the last two episode reviews of this great show, because we assume everyone should be watching it right now. If you don’t, start right now. And pledge on the Momentalist level to listen to the full back catalogue of BLAM episodes, including all our episode reviews for this great show! Plus, this episode features the announcement of the next big step for the Boiled Leather Audio Hour. You’ll never guess what it is! </p> false 01:00:50 1 167 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)What is this? A review of Andor? Isn’t this supposed to be exclusive to the Boiled Leather Audio Moment? Yes, of course. But christmas is coming early! We’re publishing the last two episode reviews of this great show, because we assume everyone should be watching it right now. If you don’t, start right now. And pledge on the Momentalist level to listen to the full back catalogue of BLAM episodes, including all our episode reviews for this great show! Plus, this episode features the announcement of the next big step for the Boiled Leather Audio Hour. You’ll never guess what it is!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAM 166 | Kaiserreich, July, with Jim McGeehin]]> It’s been a long time since episode 151, but after the gruelling regime of covering three shows (HotD, LOTRTROP and Andor) simultaneously for weeks on end, we need to get back to our regular, light-hearted fare. This week, Jim McGeehin and I am covering the July crisis, the beginning of World War I. The good thing is that this topic has almost no contemporary relevance whatsoever…ah, shit.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAM-166--Kaiserreich--July--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uf7g7 6b7e0c89-57c8-42fb-b9e2-8cb2a1a28764 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:10:38 GMT <p>It’s been a long time since episode 151, but after the gruelling regime of covering three shows (HotD, LOTRTROP and Andor) simultaneously for weeks on end, we need to get back to our regular, light-hearted fare. This week, Jim McGeehin and I am covering the July crisis, the beginning of World War I. The good thing is that this topic has almost no contemporary relevance whatsoever…ah, shit. </p> false 01:18:36 1 166 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)It’s been a long time since episode 151, but after the gruelling regime of covering three shows (HotD, LOTRTROP and Andor) simultaneously for weeks on end, we need to get back to our regular, light-hearted fare. This week, Jim McGeehin and I am covering the July crisis, the beginning of World War I. The good thing is that this topic has almost no contemporary relevance whatsoever…ah, shit.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 165 | House of the Dragon, episode 10, with Sean T. Collins]]> Not only did the Boiled Leather Audio Hour produce a roundtable about the finale, the regular episode with Sean T. Collin was produced as well! If my audio sounds a bit worse than usual, that’s because I had to record on a laptop. Sorry for that!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-165--House-of-the-Dragon--episode-10--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf7f9 fd9b9258-57c5-4a32-967a-20d33a353abd Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:09:42 GMT <p>Not only did the Boiled Leather Audio Hour produce a roundtable about the finale, the regular episode with Sean T. Collin was produced as well! If my audio sounds a bit worse than usual, that’s because I had to record on a laptop. Sorry for that!</p> false 01:01:03 1 165 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Not only did the Boiled Leather Audio Hour produce a roundtable about the finale, the regular episode with Sean T. Collin was produced as well! If my audio sounds a bit worse than usual, that’s because I had to record on a laptop. Sorry for that!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 164 | House of the Dragon, episode 10 ROUNDTABLE with Elio Garcia and Matteo Barbagallo]]> The first season has come to a close! Before you get to enjoy the final review that Sean and I do together, I have a special treat for you: a roundtable discussion coming live from the “City of Dragons”, Caceres, where the King’s Landing scenes are filmed and where I met up with Elio Garcia and Matteo Barbagallo to discuss what we saw!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-164--House-of-the-Dragon--episode-10-ROUNDTABLE-with-Elio-Garcia-and-Matteo-Barbagallo-e2uf7e7 e88b7816-1fa7-4ab1-81c3-e68c801d1978 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:09:01 GMT <p>The first season has come to a close! Before you get to enjoy the final review that Sean and I do together, I have a special treat for you: a roundtable discussion coming live from the “City of Dragons”, Caceres, where the King’s Landing scenes are filmed and where I met up with Elio Garcia and Matteo Barbagallo to discuss what we saw!</p> false 01:06:26 1 164 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)The first season has come to a close! Before you get to enjoy the final review that Sean and I do together, I have a special treat for you: a roundtable discussion coming live from the “City of Dragons”, Caceres, where the King’s Landing scenes are filmed and where I met up with Elio Garcia and Matteo Barbagallo to discuss what we saw!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 163 | House of the Dragon, episode 9, with Sean T. Collins]]> The Green Council finally has arrived! People get murdered, smallfolk massacred, a king gets lost, factions betrayed, convictions challenged, all against the backdrop of incredibly sharp writing and great acting. Is there anything more you could want? We don’t think so!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-163--House-of-the-Dragon--episode-9--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf7c6 879973df-a14e-4227-b30d-017a5b32aa8c Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:08:20 GMT <p>The Green Council finally has arrived! People get murdered, smallfolk massacred, a king gets lost, factions betrayed, convictions challenged, all against the backdrop of incredibly sharp writing and great acting. Is there anything more you could want? We don’t think so! </p> false 01:03:35 1 163 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)The Green Council finally has arrived! People get murdered, smallfolk massacred, a king gets lost, factions betrayed, convictions challenged, all against the backdrop of incredibly sharp writing and great acting. Is there anything more you could want? We don’t think so!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 162 |House of the Dragon, episode 8, with Sean T. Collins]]> What’s more relaxing than a nice family dinner? Maybe a wedding at the Twins. In this episode, the showrunners manage to make a dinner into one of the most tense scenes on TV in months. This show continues to impress, and it’s incredible how much so.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-162-House-of-the-Dragon--episode-8--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf7bl c7e6b7dd-27f4-4caf-957d-43bf5b84bcd5 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:06:40 GMT <p>What’s more relaxing than a nice family dinner? Maybe a wedding at the Twins. In this episode, the showrunners manage to make a dinner into one of the most tense scenes on TV in months. This show continues to impress, and it’s incredible how much so.</p> false 00:50:35 1 162 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)What’s more relaxing than a nice family dinner? Maybe a wedding at the Twins. In this episode, the showrunners manage to make a dinner into one of the most tense scenes on TV in months. This show continues to impress, and it’s incredible how much so.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 161 |House of the Dragon, episode 7, with Sean T. Collins]]> The newest episode of House of the Dragon is out, and so is our podcast! We’re covering a sad funeral, a nice family meeting, a kid finding a new pet, a grandfather loves his grandchildren. After that, we’re diving into the stupidest discourse surrounding the show: was it too dark? Not thematically. Literally.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-161-House-of-the-Dragon--episode-7--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf7aq c73b6c98-b564-4ccc-96a5-4ce55cebe0c0 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:06:10 GMT <p>The newest episode of House of the Dragon is out, and so is our podcast! We’re covering a sad funeral, a nice family meeting, a kid finding a new pet, a grandfather loves his grandchildren. After that, we’re diving into the stupidest discourse surrounding the show: was it too dark? Not thematically. Literally.</p> false 01:11:32 1 161 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)The newest episode of House of the Dragon is out, and so is our podcast! We’re covering a sad funeral, a nice family meeting, a kid finding a new pet, a grandfather loves his grandchildren. After that, we’re diving into the stupidest discourse surrounding the show: was it too dark? Not thematically. Literally.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 160 | House of the Dragon, season 1, episode 6, with Sean T. Collins]]> It’s ten years since the last episode, but lucky for everyone, only in narrated time. We meet up with new actresses, aged-up actors and a shit-ton of new characters for a very plot-heavy episode that really does some heavy lifting and proves that the high-stakes gamble this show takes is paying off, big time.

Trigger warning: There’s a rather intense debate about death in childbirth and its artistic expression near the end.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-160--House-of-the-Dragon--season-1--episode-6--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf7a0 1e380f3e-a5f8-46ae-9cb6-6f388e2153f3 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:05:32 GMT <p>It’s ten years since the last episode, but lucky for everyone, only in narrated time. We meet up with new actresses, aged-up actors and a shit-ton of new characters for a very plot-heavy episode that really does some heavy lifting and proves that the high-stakes gamble this show takes is paying off, big time. </p> <p>Trigger warning: There’s a rather intense debate about death in childbirth and its artistic expression near the end. </p> false 01:02:09 1 160 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)It’s ten years since the last episode, but lucky for everyone, only in narrated time. We meet up with new actresses, aged-up actors and a shit-ton of new characters for a very plot-heavy episode that really does some heavy lifting and proves that the high-stakes gamble this show takes is paying off, big time. Trigger warning: There’s a rather intense debate about death in childbirth and its artistic expression near the end.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 159 | House of the Dragon, season 1, episode 5, with Sean T. Collins]]> The fifth episode of “House of the Dragon” came out, and the show is still great. It’s one of the best shows out there right now, no question, and it might break in the pantheon of all-time stars. HBO still has its mojo, and we’re telling you what we got from this episode! Expect some mooning mixed in the serious analysis and interpretation. That the latter are even possible is also testament to the strength of the material. But we discuss that.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-159--House-of-the-Dragon--season-1--episode-5--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf78t 84c29174-339b-4983-8ccf-486e008fa95a Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:04:44 GMT <p>The fifth episode of “House of the Dragon” came out, and the show is still great. It’s one of the best shows out there right now, no question, and it might break in the pantheon of all-time stars. HBO still has its mojo, and we’re telling you what we got from this episode! Expect some mooning mixed in the serious analysis and interpretation. That the latter are even possible is also testament to the strength of the material. But we discuss that. </p> false 00:48:37 1 159 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)The fifth episode of “House of the Dragon” came out, and the show is still great. It’s one of the best shows out there right now, no question, and it might break in the pantheon of all-time stars. HBO still has its mojo, and we’re telling you what we got from this episode! Expect some mooning mixed in the serious analysis and interpretation. That the latter are even possible is also testament to the strength of the material. But we discuss that.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 158 | House of the Dragon, season 1, episode 4, with Sean T. Collins]]> Last week we asked whether episode 3 was the best episode yet, and it was at the time. Now it’s been dethroned, and the new heir is episode 4! Sean and I produce our shortest review yet because this was just such a good hour of television that we can only marvel at the many things done right and engage into some details. You will still get a lot out of it, as did we, but when stuff is really good, sometimes you just have to lean back and enjoy.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-158--House-of-the-Dragon--season-1--episode-4--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf786 73e916fe-6b76-47f8-baf2-3270f991e148 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:03:54 GMT <p>Last week we asked whether episode 3 was the best episode yet, and it was at the time. Now it’s been dethroned, and the new heir is episode 4! Sean and I produce our shortest review yet because this was just such a good hour of television that we can only marvel at the many things done right and engage into some details. You will still get a lot out of it, as did we, but when stuff is really good, sometimes you just have to lean back and enjoy.</p> false 00:38:31 1 158 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Last week we asked whether episode 3 was the best episode yet, and it was at the time. Now it’s been dethroned, and the new heir is episode 4! Sean and I produce our shortest review yet because this was just such a good hour of television that we can only marvel at the many things done right and engage into some details. You will still get a lot out of it, as did we, but when stuff is really good, sometimes you just have to lean back and enjoy.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 157 | House of the Dragon, season 1, episode 3]]> Is this the best “House of the Dragon” episode yet? Granted, it’s only three episodes in, but this is shaping out to be one of the best shows an air right now. Sean and Stefan really gush about how good it is, what themes it develops, how it works structurally and what seeds it sows for the rest of the story.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-157--House-of-the-Dragon--season-1--episode-3-e2uf77a 51c6bcd6-68c3-47cc-b19e-830c60ce360e Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:03:14 GMT <p>Is this the best “House of the Dragon” episode yet? Granted, it’s only three episodes in, but this is shaping out to be one of the best shows an air right now. Sean and Stefan really gush about how good it is, what themes it develops, how it works structurally and what seeds it sows for the rest of the story. </p> false 00:46:42 1 157 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Is this the best “House of the Dragon” episode yet? Granted, it’s only three episodes in, but this is shaping out to be one of the best shows an air right now. Sean and Stefan really gush about how good it is, what themes it develops, how it works structurally and what seeds it sows for the rest of the story.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 156 | House of the Dragon, season 1, episode 2]]> We did it! Sean and I coordinated our schedules and join our forces once again to talk “House of the Dragon”. This time, it’s episode 2. Is it better or worse than episode 1? It’s almost a moot discussion since the show remains pretty strong.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-156--House-of-the-Dragon--season-1--episode-2-e2uf76h ff6cf99c-48d8-4ca7-ae68-fafa3445609b Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:02:39 GMT <p>We did it! Sean and I coordinated our schedules and join our forces once again to talk “House of the Dragon”. This time, it’s episode 2. Is it better or worse than episode 1? It’s almost a moot discussion since the show remains pretty strong. </p> false 00:46:53 1 156 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We did it! Sean and I coordinated our schedules and join our forces once again to talk “House of the Dragon”. This time, it’s episode 2. Is it better or worse than episode 1? It’s almost a moot discussion since the show remains pretty strong.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 155 | House of the Dragon, episode 1, with Sean T. Collins]]> The House of the Dragon is finally here! Sean and I have written our own reviews (here and here), but now comes the great synthesis of what we think about episode 1. We’re doing the deep dive: characters, actors, production, violence, storytelling, prophecy, real-world issues - you’ll get it all!


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-155--House-of-the-Dragon--episode-1--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf75k ce3b36b7-e829-4d27-a305-1d5dbf6612d5 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:02:05 GMT <p>The House of the Dragon is finally here! Sean and I have written our own reviews (<a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-recaps/house-of-the-dragon-premiere-recap-1392566/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">here</a> and <a href="http://thenerdstreamera.blogspot.com/2022/08/house-of-dragon-review-season-1-episode.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">here</a>), but now comes the great synthesis of what we think about episode 1. We’re doing the deep dive: characters, actors, production, violence, storytelling, prophecy, real-world issues - you’ll get it all! </p> <p><br></p> false 00:48:59 1 155 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)The House of the Dragon is finally here! Sean and I have written our own reviews (here and here), but now comes the great synthesis of what we think about episode 1. We’re doing the deep dive: characters, actors, production, violence, storytelling, prophecy, real-world issues - you’ll get it all!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 154 | Best of ASOIAF - The Defenestration of Bran, with Sean T. Collins]]> When Bran was thrown out the window by Jaime Lannister, this marked the first real signal that something was different about this series. Today, Sean and I explore as to why this is and what makes this scene special. Plus, we can use the word "defenestration”, which doesn’t get enough usage in common parlance.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-154--Best-of-ASOIAF---The-Defenestration-of-Bran--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf74q b750ad92-73f2-4f91-a6ef-cabe220cdcb7 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:01:15 GMT <p>When Bran was thrown out the window by Jaime Lannister, this marked the first real signal that something was different about this series. Today, Sean and I explore as to why this is and what makes this scene special. Plus, we can use the word &quot;defenestration”, which doesn’t get enough usage in common parlance.</p> false 00:44:59 1 154 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)When Bran was thrown out the window by Jaime Lannister, this marked the first real signal that something was different about this series. Today, Sean and I explore as to why this is and what makes this scene special. Plus, we can use the word &quot;defenestration”, which doesn’t get enough usage in common parlance.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 153 | Obi-Who Kenobi]]> The Disney+ Miniseries “Obi-Wan Kenobi” starring Ewan McGregor just concluded its six-episode run. We are talking about why it was a show that exists but doesn’t really rise beyond that. Where does the strange lack of suspense, meaning and emotion stem from? All this, and more, in the current BLAH episode.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-153--Obi-Who-Kenobi-e2uf747 0bfe11a5-0b61-4604-958a-ce62ce17af6f Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:00:42 GMT <p>The Disney+ Miniseries “Obi-Wan Kenobi” starring Ewan McGregor just concluded its six-episode run. We are talking about why it was a show that exists but doesn’t really rise beyond that. Where does the strange lack of suspense, meaning and emotion stem from? All this, and more, in the current BLAH episode.</p> false 00:59:44 1 153 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)The Disney+ Miniseries “Obi-Wan Kenobi” starring Ewan McGregor just concluded its six-episode run. We are talking about why it was a show that exists but doesn’t really rise beyond that. Where does the strange lack of suspense, meaning and emotion stem from? All this, and more, in the current BLAH episode.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 152 | The best of ASOIAF - The Knight of the Laughing Tree, with Sean T. Collins]]> We are returing to our new series on our favorite moments in A Song of Ice and Fire. After Sean’s pick of the Tower of Joy last time, this time Stefan chooses The Knight of the Laughing Tree, the most influential and important story in the story that’s told in ASOIAF. What does it tell us about Bran, about the history, about the meta and about so many other things? Who is the Knight of the Laughing Tree? Ok, just kidding, it’s Lyanna. But the other questions are really interesting!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-152--The-best-of-ASOIAF---The-Knight-of-the-Laughing-Tree--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf71s 6aea7bc4-231e-448a-9de9-4266c62bbb85 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:59:16 GMT <p>We are returing to our new series on our favorite moments in A Song of Ice and Fire. After Sean’s pick of the Tower of Joy last time, this time Stefan chooses The Knight of the Laughing Tree, the most influential and important story in the story that’s told in ASOIAF. What does it tell us about Bran, about the history, about the meta and about so many other things? Who is the Knight of the Laughing Tree? Ok, just kidding, it’s Lyanna. But the other questions are really interesting!</p> false 00:47:39 1 152 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We are returing to our new series on our favorite moments in A Song of Ice and Fire. After Sean’s pick of the Tower of Joy last time, this time Stefan chooses The Knight of the Laughing Tree, the most influential and important story in the story that’s told in ASOIAF. What does it tell us about Bran, about the history, about the meta and about so many other things? Who is the Knight of the Laughing Tree? Ok, just kidding, it’s Lyanna. But the other questions are really interesting!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 151 | Kaiserreich, episode 7 - Alliances, with Jim McGeehin]]> After we followed Bismarck’s delicate attempt at maintaining European balance in the favor of German foreign policy interests, we now watch it all crash down as Kaiser Wilhelm II takes the reigns and infuses some panage into the whole thing. Listen to us discuss why France, Britain and Russia are drawing together - and whether or not it could’ve been avoided.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-151--Kaiserreich--episode-7---Alliances--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uf70g a3f3d2f3-5f3e-4180-8cc1-a4fc4c88d283 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:58:02 GMT <p>After we followed Bismarck’s delicate attempt at maintaining European balance in the favor of German foreign policy interests, we now watch it all crash down as Kaiser Wilhelm II takes the reigns and infuses some panage into the whole thing. Listen to us discuss why France, Britain and Russia are drawing together - and whether or not it could’ve been avoided.</p> false 01:00:58 1 151 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)After we followed Bismarck’s delicate attempt at maintaining European balance in the favor of German foreign policy interests, we now watch it all crash down as Kaiser Wilhelm II takes the reigns and infuses some panage into the whole thing. Listen to us discuss why France, Britain and Russia are drawing together - and whether or not it could’ve been avoided.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 150 | Best of ASOIAF - Tower of Joy, with Sean T. Collins]]> Sean and I start a new series, analyzing our favorite moments of the series. This week is about the Tower of Joy.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-150--Best-of-ASOIAF---Tower-of-Joy--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf6vk cb1429a0-696d-4b5c-90ae-80dca41f9bbb Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:57:17 GMT <p>Sean and I start a new series, analyzing our favorite moments of the series. This week is about the Tower of Joy. </p> false 00:46:31 1 150 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Sean and I start a new series, analyzing our favorite moments of the series. This week is about the Tower of Joy.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 149 | Kaiserreich, Episode 6: Colonialism, with Jim McGeehin]]> Bismarck famously refused to engage in colonialism, only to do an about-face in the 1880s to create the third-largest colonial empire of the world. It didn’t do much good. A drain financially, utterly indefensible and diplomatically a heavy burden, it weakened Germany, rather than strengthening it. Nor did it bring any good to the colonized; rather the opposite. The first German genocide was perpetrated on Namibian soil, and it would not be the last. Listen to us discussing this dark topic of history.


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-149--Kaiserreich--Episode-6-Colonialism--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uf6v1 ee62f929-d563-4a84-a408-9d0aa1be0055 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:56:35 GMT <p>Bismarck famously refused to engage in colonialism, only to do an about-face in the 1880s to create the third-largest colonial empire of the world. It didn’t do much good. A drain financially, utterly indefensible and diplomatically a heavy burden, it weakened Germany, rather than strengthening it. Nor did it bring any good to the colonized; rather the opposite. The first German genocide was perpetrated on Namibian soil, and it would not be the last. Listen to us discussing this dark topic of history. </p> <p><br></p> false 01:03:27 1 149 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Bismarck famously refused to engage in colonialism, only to do an about-face in the 1880s to create the third-largest colonial empire of the world. It didn’t do much good. A drain financially, utterly indefensible and diplomatically a heavy burden, it weakened Germany, rather than strengthening it. Nor did it bring any good to the colonized; rather the opposite. The first German genocide was perpetrated on Namibian soil, and it would not be the last. Listen to us discussing this dark topic of history.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 148 | Kaiserreich, Episode 5: Balancing, with Jim McGeehin]]> Bismarck felt, in the colloquial French of the times, the "cauchemar des coalitions", the nightmare of coalitions. He wanted to keep the peace, but a peace on his terms. Was this ever possible, or was Bismarck's artful foreign policy in the end only kicking the can down the road, leading to the inevitable breakdown? Listen to find out!


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-148--Kaiserreich--Episode-5-Balancing--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uf6tu 374bdced-1f84-4739-a8af-885e923b17b4 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:55:47 GMT <p>Bismarck felt, in the colloquial French of the times, the &quot;cauchemar des coalitions&quot;, the nightmare of coalitions. He wanted to keep the peace, but a peace on his terms. Was this ever possible, or was Bismarck&#39;s artful foreign policy in the end only kicking the can down the road, leading to the inevitable breakdown? Listen to find out! </p> <p><br></p> false 01:12:32 1 148 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Bismarck felt, in the colloquial French of the times, the &quot;cauchemar des coalitions&quot;, the nightmare of coalitions. He wanted to keep the peace, but a peace on his terms. Was this ever possible, or was Bismarck&#39;s artful foreign policy in the end only kicking the can down the road, leading to the inevitable breakdown? Listen to find out!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 147 | Wheel of Time, with Sean T. Collins]]> Amazon produced a gigantic fantasy series in the hopes of upstaging Game of Thrones - or at least its own "Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power". Did they succeed?

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-147--Wheel-of-Time--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uf6su 48300607-87d1-4d0e-90a4-3b0b14ffd20a Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:55:02 GMT <p>Amazon produced a gigantic fantasy series in the hopes of upstaging Game of Thrones - or at least its own &quot;Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power&quot;. Did they succeed? </p> false 00:56:55 1 147 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Amazon produced a gigantic fantasy series in the hopes of upstaging Game of Thrones - or at least its own &quot;Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power&quot;. Did they succeed?Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 146 | The Expanse, with Tim Westmeyr]]> I'm talking about the phenomenon of "The Expanse" with Tim Westmeyr.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-146--The-Expanse--with-Tim-Westmeyr-e2uf6s1 8f95f04e-0ccd-49e7-bc46-4636ef77ab2e Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:54:13 GMT <p>I&#39;m talking about the phenomenon of &quot;The Expanse&quot; with Tim Westmeyr. </p> false 01:27:09 1 146 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)I&#39;m talking about the phenomenon of &quot;The Expanse&quot; with Tim Westmeyr.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 145 | Kaiserreich, episode 4 - Kulturkampf, with Jim McGeehin]]> The first political conflict of the Kaiserriech is upon us! The Kulturkampf, the first and titular culture war, against the catholic church and the suppression of the social democrats are major factors.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-145--Kaiserreich--episode-4---Kulturkampf--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uf6qq 6a81eaee-b47f-4776-b037-166228aaedf2 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:53:25 GMT <p>The first political conflict of the Kaiserriech is upon us! The Kulturkampf, the first and titular culture war, against the catholic church and the suppression of the social democrats are major factors. </p> false 01:09:19 1 145 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)The first political conflict of the Kaiserriech is upon us! The Kulturkampf, the first and titular culture war, against the catholic church and the suppression of the social democrats are major factors.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 144 | Happy Birthday to us, with a lot of people]]> We are ten years old! Almost everyone who is someone in nerddom came over to talk to me and say some kind words.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-144--Happy-Birthday-to-us--with-a-lot-of-people-e2uf6o2 ed3242a3-d745-4e45-b298-0e0756a0adb5 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:52:21 GMT <p>We are ten years old! Almost everyone who is someone in nerddom came over to talk to me and say some kind words. </p> false 02:29:36 1 144 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We are ten years old! Almost everyone who is someone in nerddom came over to talk to me and say some kind words.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 143 | Kaiserreich, Episode 3 - Constitution, with Jim McGeehin]]> With the Kaiserreich now founded, Jim and I take a look under the hood and dissect its constitutional framework.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-143--Kaiserreich--Episode-3---Constitution--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uf6mp 0d8b86a8-50dc-42b1-b12e-3cc2185517ac Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:51:04 GMT <p>With the Kaiserreich now founded, Jim and I take a look under the hood and dissect its constitutional framework. </p> false 01:07:01 1 143 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)With the Kaiserreich now founded, Jim and I take a look under the hood and dissect its constitutional framework.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 142 | The Fremen Mirage, the myth of the Chosen One and military strategy in the Dune universe, with Bret Deveraux]]> To talk about his famous blog series, I invited Bret back over to talk about the myths mentioned in the title.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-142--The-Fremen-Mirage--the-myth-of-the-Chosen-One-and-military-strategy-in-the-Dune-universe--with-Bret-Deveraux-e2uf6k4 87576f1f-bae0-4c6d-8771-d1d4f3d3188e Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:50:16 GMT <p>To talk about his famous blog series, I invited Bret back over to talk about the myths mentioned in the title. </p> false 01:10:14 1 142 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)To talk about his famous blog series, I invited Bret back over to talk about the myths mentioned in the title.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 141 | A heap of toxic nerddom, with DancingSean]]> One of the most popular series right now is "The Boys", which is rather toxic. So what's the whole deal about?

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-141--A-heap-of-toxic-nerddom--with-DancingSean-e2uf6j4 58a14b00-16e3-4af9-88eb-f28954843171 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:48:05 GMT <p>One of the most popular series right now is &quot;The Boys&quot;, which is rather toxic. So what&#39;s the whole deal about? </p> false 01:09:47 1 141 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)One of the most popular series right now is &quot;The Boys&quot;, which is rather toxic. So what&#39;s the whole deal about?Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 140 | Kaiserreich, Episode 2 - War with JimMcGeehin]]> After we looked at the political unification process, we're now looking at the more martially oriented one.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-140--Kaiserreich--Episode-2---War-with-JimMcGeehin-e2uadlk f840488d-1e1d-45c7-94f7-f3b50d2ecbe2 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:36:50 GMT <p>After we looked at the political unification process, we&#39;re now looking at the more martially oriented one. </p> false 01:19:39 1 140 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)After we looked at the political unification process, we&#39;re now looking at the more martially oriented one.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 139 | Do Fantasy and SciFi stick at the wall?, with Aziz]]> What's this question about? Listen to find out!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-139--Do-Fantasy-and-SciFi-stick-at-the-wall---with-Aziz-e2uader 9bf2b0c3-01a9-4c70-a449-845238423f07 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:31:27 GMT <p>What&#39;s this question about? Listen to find out! </p> false 01:01:28 1 139 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)What&#39;s this question about? Listen to find out!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 138 | Kaiserreich, Episode 1 - Federation, with Jim McGeehin]]> Jim and I start a new sub-series on our "history of Germany" bigger series, looking where it all began: in the Kaiserreich.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-138--Kaiserreich--Episode-1---Federation--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uadc8 005151e0-fca8-467a-8011-14fdb052bcc3 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:30:02 GMT <p>Jim and I start a new sub-series on our &quot;history of Germany&quot; bigger series, looking where it all began: in the Kaiserreich. </p> false 01:12:44 1 138 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Jim and I start a new sub-series on our &quot;history of Germany&quot; bigger series, looking where it all began: in the Kaiserreich.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 137 | US presidents, part 4, with Jim McGeehin]]> We continue our series.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-137--US-presidents--part-4--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uadat e9be7748-8006-4b2d-817d-233d06b5a98d Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:27:50 GMT <p>We continue our series. </p> false 01:35:33 1 137 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We continue our series.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 136 | Forget the numbers, with Marcus A. Roberts and Frank Spring]]> I'm bringing back the two political experts to talk about how campaigns go.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-136--Forget-the-numbers--with-Marcus-A--Roberts-and-Frank-Spring-e2uad9v f3ff798b-0a97-45e1-a7af-b4fcd6f7b0a7 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:26:51 GMT <p>I&#39;m bringing back the two political experts to talk about how campaigns go. </p> false 00:59:02 1 136 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)I&#39;m bringing back the two political experts to talk about how campaigns go.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 135 | US presidents, part 3, with Jim McGeehin]]> We continue our series.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-135--US-presidents--part-3--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uad84 734b1787-c870-4573-84c8-5d49b7464a49 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:26:07 GMT <p>We continue our series. </p> false 01:29:43 1 135 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We continue our series.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 134 | Battlefields of bits and bytes - the history of the RTS genre, with Bret Deveraux]]> With Bret Deveraux, I'm talking about RTS and their stories. Come back to the Tiberium Wars with us!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-134--Battlefields-of-bits-and-bytes---the-history-of-the-RTS-genre--with-Bret-Deveraux-e2uad73 13baa60e-1dc8-44f5-a888-026b6b4eb3cc Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:24:26 GMT <p>With Bret Deveraux, I&#39;m talking about RTS and their stories. Come back to the Tiberium Wars with us! </p> false 01:20:50 1 134 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)With Bret Deveraux, I&#39;m talking about RTS and their stories. Come back to the Tiberium Wars with us!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 133 | Telepathy, portals, necromancy and other magic, with Sean T. Collins]]> After we explored the role that magical creatures play in ASOIAF in  episode 131, it’s time to look at other fantastical elements. From  magical portals to telepathy, from blood sacrifice to Asshai and the  Wall itself, we explore the role magic plays in the greater narrative.


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-133--Telepathy--portals--necromancy-and-other-magic--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uad66 70487be7-0ebc-460a-a0a2-0d0be80d57af Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:23:25 GMT <p> After we explored the role that magical creatures play in ASOIAF in  episode 131, it’s time to look at other fantastical elements. From  magical portals to telepathy, from blood sacrifice to Asshai and the  Wall itself, we explore the role magic plays in the greater narrative. </p> <p><br></p> false 01:03:21 1 133 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)After we explored the role that magical creatures play in ASOIAF in  episode 131, it’s time to look at other fantastical elements. From  magical portals to telepathy, from blood sacrifice to Asshai and the  Wall itself, we explore the role magic plays in the greater narrative.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 132 | US presidents, part 2, with Jim McGeehin]]> We continue our series on the American presidents.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-132--US-presidents--part-2--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uad27 484e8825-012f-4a68-adf5-0a19f6cc199b Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:22:40 GMT <p>We continue our series on the American presidents. </p> false 01:46:50 1 132 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We continue our series on the American presidents.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 131 | Grumkins, Snarks and other monsters, with Sean T. Collins]]> Do Snarks and Grumpkins exist? Do Squishers? If they did, what would it mean? And what have the Brothers Grimm to do with it? Are direwolves monsters or animals? What's the deal with the Others? And, most importantly, why are monsters in this story in the first place? All this, and more, in the current episode of the Boiled Leather Audio Hour!


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-131--Grumkins--Snarks-and-other-monsters--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uad1b 042b5aad-e9ad-4d62-bf81-e73c1b71b877 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:19:00 GMT <p> Do Snarks and Grumpkins exist? Do Squishers? If they did, what would it mean? And what have the Brothers Grimm to do with it? Are direwolves monsters or animals? What&#39;s the deal with the Others? And, most importantly, why are monsters in this story in the first place? All this, and more, in the current episode of the Boiled Leather Audio Hour! </p> <p><br></p> false 00:52:24 1 131 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Do Snarks and Grumpkins exist? Do Squishers? If they did, what would it mean? And what have the Brothers Grimm to do with it? Are direwolves monsters or animals? What&#39;s the deal with the Others? And, most importantly, why are monsters in this story in the first place? All this, and more, in the current episode of the Boiled Leather Audio Hour!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 130 | The Westeros Cinematic Universe, with Sean T. Collins]]>

It has been a wild week. After all that casting news of “House of  the Dragon”, the new bid-budget HBO show on the Dance of the Dragons, we  not only got news about a Broadway theatrical play about the Tourney at  Harrenhal, but also about three (!) other shows being in development as  well as an animated (!) show, all set in Westeros.

Do  these shows excite us? Maybe? Do we have thoughts on them and the  decision making process or the artistic potential? Definitely!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-130--The-Westeros-Cinematic-Universe--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uad0a 14f7a334-f513-44f3-bac3-c8b6bb64b5ca Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:18:23 GMT <p> </p> <p>It has been a wild week. After all that casting news of “House of  the Dragon”, the new bid-budget HBO show on the Dance of the Dragons, we  not only got news about a Broadway theatrical play about the Tourney at  Harrenhal, but also about three (!) other shows being in development as  well as an animated (!) show, all set in Westeros.</p> <p>Do  these shows excite us? Maybe? Do we have thoughts on them and the  decision making process or the artistic potential? Definitely!</p> <p> </p> false 00:49:15 1 130 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)It has been a wild week. After all that casting news of “House of  the Dragon”, the new bid-budget HBO show on the Dance of the Dragons, we  not only got news about a Broadway theatrical play about the Tourney at  Harrenhal, but also about three (!) other shows being in development as  well as an animated (!) show, all set in Westeros. Do  these shows excite us? Maybe? Do we have thoughts on them and the  decision making process or the artistic potential? Definitely!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 129 | US Presidents 1, with Jim McGeehin]]> After German history, Jim and I look at American presidents.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-129--US-Presidents-1--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uacpc 12934c2d-8e1d-4d44-8fbe-eb495b5193c0 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:17:35 GMT <p>After German history, Jim and I look at American presidents. </p> false 01:06:01 1 129 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)After German history, Jim and I look at American presidents.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 128 | A neophyte's guide to Twin Peaks, with Sean T. Collins]]> I watched Twin Peaks for the first time, and boy was it weird. I'm talking to strangeness expert Sean about it.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-128--A-neophytes-guide-to-Twin-Peaks--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uac8j b350c8b6-b1a8-49f2-a9de-f45f31881b66 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:59:43 GMT <p>I watched Twin Peaks for the first time, and boy was it weird. I'm talking to strangeness expert Sean about it. </p> false 01:04:00 1 127 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)I watched Twin Peaks for the first time, and boy was it weird. I'm talking to strangeness expert Sean about it.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 127 | Tell your story, politics edition, with Marcus A. Roberts and Frank Spring]]> We're taking a little holiday from Westeros and talk about how stories are told in political campaigns. I have two campaign experts with me for this.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-127--Tell-your-story--politics-edition--with-Marcus-A--Roberts-and-Frank-Spring-e2uac80 77309b4d-c39d-409a-986a-3f03f15c8d3b Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:58:43 GMT <p>We're taking a little holiday from Westeros and talk about how stories are told in political campaigns. I have two campaign experts with me for this. </p> false 00:39:58 1 126 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We're taking a little holiday from Westeros and talk about how stories are told in political campaigns. I have two campaign experts with me for this.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 126 | The Weimar Republic: Lessons, with Jim McGeehin]]> What lessons can we draw from the fall of the Weimar Republic?

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-126--The-Weimar-Republic-Lessons--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uac7i 970b67ab-b045-478e-96fe-9491ed766d39 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:57:57 GMT <p>What lessons can we draw from the fall of the Weimar Republic? </p> false 01:02:55 1 125 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)What lessons can we draw from the fall of the Weimar Republic?Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 125 | The Golden Age of Television: Sean T. Collins with Gretchen Falkner]]> I'm away for the month, so Sean steps in.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-125--The-Golden-Age-of-Television-Sean-T--Collins-with-Gretchen-Falkner-e2uac6j 978c6dcf-e664-482c-8fd0-c1628b7d1ee3 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:57:18 GMT <p>I'm away for the month, so Sean steps in. </p> false 01:53:40 1 124 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)I'm away for the month, so Sean steps in.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 124 | The Weimar Republic: Collapse, with Jim McGeehin]]> The shock of the Depression might have shaken the republic, but it's brought down by forces from within.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-124--The-Weimar-Republic-Collapse--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uac61 11320b91-e1fd-465d-8788-ce38399f7407 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:56:28 GMT <p>The shock of the Depression might have shaken the republic, but it's brought down by forces from within. </p> false 01:00:40 1 123 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)The shock of the Depression might have shaken the republic, but it's brought down by forces from within.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 123 | Teachers of Ice and Fire III, with Sean T. Collins]]> We continue our series about the teachers of Ice and Fire.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-123--Teachers-of-Ice-and-Fire-III--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uabv7 2ae95bfc-f79f-4ce8-8408-d865b7c38f22 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:55:46 GMT <p>We continue our series about the teachers of Ice and Fire. </p> false 00:50:11 1 122 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We continue our series about the teachers of Ice and Fire.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 122 | The Weimar Republic: Depression, with Jim McGeehin]]> In 1929, the Great Depression started, and boy, did it depress the Weimar Republic.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-122--The-Weimar-Republic-Depression--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uabub 790a064d-ac12-4bc3-9e6e-f13d00c0f351 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:50:14 GMT <p>In 1929, the Great Depression started, and boy, did it depress the Weimar Republic. </p> false 01:09:52 1 121 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)In 1929, the Great Depression started, and boy, did it depress the Weimar Republic.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 121 | Teachers of Ice and Fire II - Ice and Fire, with Sean T. Collins]]> We continue our series on the teachers of Ice and Fire.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-121--Teachers-of-Ice-and-Fire-II---Ice-and-Fire--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uabkg e0b9ac73-7dcc-48ce-ad5d-171e38bfa7f8 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:41:36 GMT <p>We continue our series on the teachers of Ice and Fire. </p> false 01:08:46 1 120 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We continue our series on the teachers of Ice and Fire.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 120 | The Weimar Republic: Society, with Jim McGeehin]]> We look at the societal structure of the Weimar Republic, which is essentially torn between past and future. You know, like every society ever.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-120--The-Weimar-Republic-Society--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uabjg 7e149ac3-fd34-4018-a1f7-288f96e24a95 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:40:46 GMT <p>We look at the societal structure of the Weimar Republic, which is essentially torn between past and future. You know, like every society ever. </p> false 01:19:28 1 119 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We look at the societal structure of the Weimar Republic, which is essentially torn between past and future. You know, like every society ever.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 119 | The Weimar Republic: Stabilization, with Jim McGeehin]]> After the crisis of 1923, the Weimar Republic entered a phase of stabilization.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-119--The-Weimar-Republic-Stabilization--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uabih fafbc022-de1c-4eed-8e0e-380d558cb1be Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:39:53 GMT <p>After the crisis of 1923, the Weimar Republic entered a phase of stabilization. </p> false 01:03:37 1 113 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)After the crisis of 1923, the Weimar Republic entered a phase of stabilization.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 118 | Teachers of Ice and Fire I - The Stark Sisters, with Sean T. Collins]]> Characters get taught a lot by mentors. We start a new series on all of the teachers of Ice and Fire.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-118--Teachers-of-Ice-and-Fire-I---The-Stark-Sisters--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uabhf af8f2f1d-78a9-480f-b395-7d7cc4df78df Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:39:02 GMT <p>Characters get taught a lot by mentors. We start a new series on all of the teachers of Ice and Fire. </p> false 01:01:40 1 117 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Characters get taught a lot by mentors. We start a new series on all of the teachers of Ice and Fire.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 117 | The Weimar Republic: Crisis, with Jim McGeehin]]> The year 1923 was the make-or-break year of Weimar. Surprisingly, the republic was kept.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-117--The-Weimar-Republic-Crisis--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uabgb 1a39ae50-ec37-4e4e-99a3-556a93c5c0f7 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:38:03 GMT <p>The year 1923 was the make-or-break year of Weimar. Surprisingly, the republic was kept. </p> false 01:06:13 1 116 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)The year 1923 was the make-or-break year of Weimar. Surprisingly, the republic was kept.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 116 | Aeron I, with Sean T. Collins]]> We continue our TWOW series.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-116--Aeron-I--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uabfk d81d794e-b3b2-4bf7-a6c1-8c53e532ae84 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:37:09 GMT <p>We continue our TWOW series. </p> false 01:11:08 1 115 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We continue our TWOW series.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 115 | Swords sworn and forsaken, with Clint Woods and Merry]]> With Clint and Merry, I talk about "The Sworn Sword", everyone's favorite Dunk&Egg novella.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-115--Swords-sworn-and-forsaken--with-Clint-Woods-and-Merry-e2uabei cbcd8d74-8091-4304-9e49-bd3534c4f931 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:36:31 GMT <p>With Clint and Merry, I talk about "The Sworn Sword", everyone's favorite Dunk&amp;Egg novella. </p> false 01:24:36 1 114 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)With Clint and Merry, I talk about "The Sworn Sword", everyone's favorite Dunk&amp;Egg novella.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 114 | The Weimar Republic: Fever, with Jim McGeehin]]> The crisis years of Weimar from 1919 to 1923 had an almost feverish quality to them.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-114--The-Weimar-Republic-Fever--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uabdg 7049a108-b339-4746-b0fe-ef5206bbec63 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:35:47 GMT <p>The crisis years of Weimar from 1919 to 1923 had an almost feverish quality to them. </p> false 01:22:35 1 113 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)The crisis years of Weimar from 1919 to 1923 had an almost feverish quality to them.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 113 | Victarion I, with Sean T. Collins]]> We continue our series on the TWOW chapters.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-113--Victarion-I--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uabd0 13ed65f0-4334-4e56-9150-b58bb7cf7d36 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:34:33 GMT <p>We continue our series on the TWOW chapters. </p> false 00:30:20 1 112 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We continue our series on the TWOW chapters.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 112 | The Weimar Republic: Revolution, with Jim McGeehin]]> Jim McGeehin and I start a new series about German history. We start with the Weimar Republic, talking about its genesis in the revolution of 1918/19.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-112--The-Weimar-Republic-Revolution--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uabbt a74b2edc-703a-4f6c-9367-6c7bcf884e17 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:34:01 GMT <p>Jim McGeehin and I start a new series about German history. We start with the Weimar Republic, talking about its genesis in the revolution of 1918/19. </p> false 01:29:14 1 111 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Jim McGeehin and I start a new series about German history. We start with the Weimar Republic, talking about its genesis in the revolution of 1918/19.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 111 | Tyrion II, with Sean T. Collins]]> We continue our TWOW series.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-111--Tyrion-II--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uab9c fec8e25c-bab0-4328-9287-408dc676420d Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:33:01 GMT <p>We continue our TWOW series. </p> false 00:57:07 1 110 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We continue our TWOW series.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 110 | Barristan 1 and 2, with Sean T. Collins]]> We continue our TWOW series.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-110--Barristan-1-and-2--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uab23 5533d410-6cd2-4a5e-80da-e2b06046473c Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:32:22 GMT <p>We continue our TWOW series. </p> false 00:41:51 1 109 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We continue our TWOW series.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 109 | Plagues and diseases, with Steven Attewell]]> There are a lot of plagues and diseases, especially in Feastdance. I'm bringing in Steven to analyze them.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-109--Plagues-and-diseases--with-Steven-Attewell-e2uab0p 09ccc382-b9fe-4a4f-aa48-624ab021a3da Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:26:15 GMT <p>There are a lot of plagues and diseases, especially in Feastdance. I'm bringing in Steven to analyze them. </p> false 00:57:45 1 108 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)There are a lot of plagues and diseases, especially in Feastdance. I'm bringing in Steven to analyze them.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 108 | A dozen at dinner, with Jim McGeehin]]> Did Tywin really only kill a dozen at dinner, or is he talking out of his ass?

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-108--A-dozen-at-dinner--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2uaavu 9d50d812-cce3-4c1f-a0bb-8912ab6e0170 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:25:25 GMT <p>Did Tywin really only kill a dozen at dinner, or is he talking out of his ass? </p> false 01:03:48 1 107 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Did Tywin really only kill a dozen at dinner, or is he talking out of his ass?Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 107 | Arianne II, with Sean T. Collins]]> We continue our TWOW series.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-107--Arianne-II--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uaav4 2fd7a16c-4c2d-4f74-bbb4-2886563f95ce Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:24:42 GMT <p>We continue our TWOW series. </p> false 00:51:21 1 107 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We continue our TWOW series.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 106 | Arianne I, with Sean T. Collins]]> We continue our TWOW sample chapters series.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-106--Arianne-I--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uaauk 2900ace2-b340-47a0-95f0-73b5c428271e Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:24:10 GMT <p>We continue our TWOW sample chapters series. </p> false 00:54:23 1 105 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We continue our TWOW sample chapters series.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 105 | The Iron Bank and Communism in Westeros, with Steven Attewell]]> Capitalism and communism, who doesn't want to talk about it? Steven Attewell for sure does!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-105--The-Iron-Bank-and-Communism-in-Westeros--with-Steven-Attewell-e2uaat8 38a474c7-b8ae-4e0e-a102-2c9ae5515895 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:23:35 GMT <p>Capitalism and communism, who doesn't want to talk about it? Steven Attewell for sure does! </p> false 01:02:00 1 104 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Capitalism and communism, who doesn't want to talk about it? Steven Attewell for sure does!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 104 | So say we all, with Bret Deveraux]]> I bring Bret Deveraux back, and we talk about Battlestar Galactica!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-104--So-say-we-all--with-Bret-Deveraux-e2uaasd 4f6871dc-0b78-4bab-9450-5dc579d01494 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:22:41 GMT <p>I bring Bret Deveraux back, and we talk about Battlestar Galactica! </p> false 01:11:34 1 103 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)I bring Bret Deveraux back, and we talk about Battlestar Galactica!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 103 | Alayne I, with Sean T. Collins]]> We continue our TWOW series.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-103--Alayne-I--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uaaro 68953a09-de21-4402-a3d4-569457ec280b Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:21:47 GMT <p>We continue our TWOW series. </p> false 00:57:16 1 102 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We continue our TWOW series.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 102 | The Laws of Ice and Fire part 2, with Clint Woods]]> There were so many laws to talk about left that we return to it!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-102--The-Laws-of-Ice-and-Fire-part-2--with-Clint-Woods-e2uaaqd 48378691-0e29-4b9c-83c8-c0d2f63f7b2b Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:20:54 GMT <p>There were so many laws to talk about left that we return to it! </p> false 00:56:21 1 101 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)There were so many laws to talk about left that we return to it!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 101 | The big themes and the big picture, with Sean T. Collins]]> I did this already with bookshelfstud, but there's no reason not to repeat it with my esteemed colleague.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-101--The-big-themes-and-the-big-picture--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uaapk ecd226c5-57cd-45fe-a7af-b4e34b8913c6 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:20:20 GMT <p>I did this already with bookshelfstud, but there's no reason not to repeat it with my esteemed colleague. </p> false 00:53:53 1 100 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)I did this already with bookshelfstud, but there's no reason not to repeat it with my esteemed colleague.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 100 | A Rise of Mediocrity, with Sean T. Collins]]> After "A Storm of Swords", a lot of mediocre people come into power. We talk about that.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-100--A-Rise-of-Mediocrity--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uaak9 b64b640b-509e-4a8d-aa8d-c74248021e09 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:16:14 GMT <p>After "A Storm of Swords", a lot of mediocre people come into power. We talk about that. </p> false 01:04:38 1 99 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)After "A Storm of Swords", a lot of mediocre people come into power. We talk about that.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 099 | Elections of Ice and Fire, part 2, with Marcus A. Roberts]]> With campaign expert Marcus A. Roberts, I take another look at the elections of Ice and Fire.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-099--Elections-of-Ice-and-Fire--part-2--with-Marcus-A--Roberts-e2uaajg c63fd6f8-94f1-4dae-a799-d688ba1804b4 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:15:36 GMT <p>With campaign expert Marcus A. Roberts, I take another look at the elections of Ice and Fire. </p> false 00:48:59 1 98 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)With campaign expert Marcus A. Roberts, I take another look at the elections of Ice and Fire.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 098 | Mercy I, TWOW, with Sean T. Collins]]> We continue our TWOW sample chapter analysis.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-098--Mercy-I--TWOW--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uaaf8 47414c39-6d48-4bb9-8e36-bf701948b048 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:14:55 GMT <p>We continue our TWOW sample chapter analysis. </p> false 00:50:13 1 97 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We continue our TWOW sample chapter analysis.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 097 | The Laws of Ice and Fire part 1, with Clint Woods]]> With expert lawyer Clint Woods, I'm talking about the legal situation in Westeros.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-097--The-Laws-of-Ice-and-Fire-part-1--with-Clint-Woods-e2uaaeo f7db6d01-b293-43f2-9ef5-471fec8b4fbf Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:11:27 GMT <p>With expert lawyer Clint Woods, I'm talking about the legal situation in Westeros. </p> false 01:09:44 1 96 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)With expert lawyer Clint Woods, I'm talking about the legal situation in Westeros.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 096 | Theon I, TWOW, with Sean T. Collins]]> To celebrate Sean ending his hiatus, we're going through all TWOW chapters again, starting with Theon. It's been a few years, and it'll be interesting how our perspectives changed.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-096--Theon-I--TWOW--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2uaa2p 717aedc8-de0c-4189-b9e1-bb38c41cbe7c Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:09:21 GMT <p>To celebrate Sean ending his hiatus, we're going through all TWOW chapters again, starting with Theon. It's been a few years, and it'll be interesting how our perspectives changed. </p> false 00:55:58 1 95 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)To celebrate Sean ending his hiatus, we're going through all TWOW chapters again, starting with Theon. It's been a few years, and it'll be interesting how our perspectives changed.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 095 | The Lord of the Rings, with Javi Marcos]]> This is the first time we talk about "The Lord of the Rings", believe it or not.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-095--The-Lord-of-the-Rings--with-Javi-Marcos-e2uaa0v 16ee012e-ab98-4feb-a6fa-d581daed3a7d Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:02:31 GMT <p>This is the first time we talk about "The Lord of the Rings", believe it or not. </p> false 01:02:10 1 94 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)This is the first time we talk about "The Lord of the Rings", believe it or not.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 094 | A Song of Ice, Fire and Water, with Sean T. Collins]]> We're talking about the elements!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-094--A-Song-of-Ice--Fire-and-Water--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2ua9um 91fb61a5-1545-42ef-ada1-c20cf44d94ca Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:00:41 GMT <p>We're talking about the elements! </p> false 01:12:11 1 93 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We're talking about the elements!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 093 | The Geography of Ice and Fire, with Jim McGeehin]]> You cannot only examine locations, but the very geography itself. Martin isn't exactly putting a huge emphasis on realism here, so let's discover inconsistencies!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-093--The-Geography-of-Ice-and-Fire--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2ua9te 7bbb0908-6d30-4951-9c8f-248bcf9c14ee Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:58:34 GMT <p>You cannot only examine locations, but the very geography itself. Martin isn't exactly putting a huge emphasis on realism here, so let's discover inconsistencies! </p> false 01:35:45 1 92 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)You cannot only examine locations, but the very geography itself. Martin isn't exactly putting a huge emphasis on realism here, so let's discover inconsistencies!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 092 | The big themes and the big picture, with Bookshelfstud]]> WIth Bookshelfstud I talk about the big themes and what ASOIAF is really about, viewed over the whole series.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-092--The-big-themes-and-the-big-picture--with-Bookshelfstud-e2ua9sg c8ca2d0d-201a-4405-9496-49a9b4e8e181 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:57:37 GMT <p>WIth Bookshelfstud I talk about the big themes and what ASOIAF is really about, viewed over the whole series. </p> false 01:04:15 1 91 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)WIth Bookshelfstud I talk about the big themes and what ASOIAF is really about, viewed over the whole series.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 091 | Squaring the circle - historical realism and fantasy literature, with Bret Deveraux]]> With prolific history blogger and fantasy nerd Bret Deveraux I talk about how to square the circle between realism and storytelling necessity.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-091--Squaring-the-circle---historical-realism-and-fantasy-literature--with-Bret-Deveraux-e2ua9rq 9e3edc72-ec59-45ae-b3d8-93ab3e07bfe6 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:56:54 GMT <p>With prolific history blogger and fantasy nerd Bret Deveraux I talk about how to square the circle between realism and storytelling necessity. </p> false 01:56:29 1 90 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)With prolific history blogger and fantasy nerd Bret Deveraux I talk about how to square the circle between realism and storytelling necessity.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 090 | Locations as storytelling devices, with TurtlePaced]]> Locations aren't just places and names on a map. They're storytelling devices.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-090--Locations-as-storytelling-devices--with-TurtlePaced-e2ua9r4 cadce214-bb6f-49de-b2ee-ed208d566bec Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:56:01 GMT <p>Locations aren't just places and names on a map. They're storytelling devices. </p> false 01:19:59 1 89 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Locations aren't just places and names on a map. They're storytelling devices.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 089 | Game of Thrones Season 8 review, with Sean T. Collins]]> The series finally concluded! I talk about it with Sean T. Collins, who comes out of hiatus again for it.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-089--Game-of-Thrones-Season-8-review--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2ua9qf 33d615a8-0a7e-46dd-b5ca-52ad23133211 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:55:16 GMT <p>The series finally concluded! I talk about it with Sean T. Collins, who comes out of hiatus again for it. </p> false 01:31:34 1 88 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)The series finally concluded! I talk about it with Sean T. Collins, who comes out of hiatus again for it.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 088 | A meta-discussion on Game of Thrones, with Gretchen Falker-Martin]]> We're going deep into the meta-level with prolific critic Gretchen Felkner-Martin.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-088--A-meta-discussion-on-Game-of-Thrones--with-Gretchen-Falker-Martin-e2u9stb 6713e222-3283-48a0-b9d5-819fd1c927ed Sun, 02 Feb 2025 08:40:43 GMT <p>We're going deep into the meta-level with prolific critic Gretchen Felkner-Martin. </p> false 00:52:44 1 87 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We're going deep into the meta-level with prolific critic Gretchen Felkner-Martin.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 087 | Elections of Ice and Fire, part 1, with Marcus A. Roberts]]> There are a lot of elections going on in ASOIAF. I'm talking to elections expert Marcus A. Roberts.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-087--Elections-of-Ice-and-Fire--part-1--with-Marcus-A--Roberts-e2u9smf 10e7041e-d0ed-4149-9352-31279c5f63fe Sun, 02 Feb 2025 08:22:00 GMT <p>There are a lot of elections going on in ASOIAF. I'm talking to elections expert Marcus A. Roberts. </p> false 01:05:51 1 86 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)There are a lot of elections going on in ASOIAF. I'm talking to elections expert Marcus A. Roberts.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 086 | Myth, symbolism and the apocalypse, with Lucifer means Lightbringer]]> You will be surprised that I'm talking about myths and symbolism with their foremost expert.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-086--Myth--symbolism-and-the-apocalypse--with-Lucifer-means-Lightbringer-e2u9sk9 7f83cb1e-66c6-4cf5-81b8-cd8237e82295 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 08:10:04 GMT <p>You will be surprised that I'm talking about myths and symbolism with their foremost expert. </p> false 01:00:51 1 85 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)You will be surprised that I'm talking about myths and symbolism with their foremost expert.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 085 | Nature or Nurture. Cersei character study, with Elio Garcia]]> With Elio, I'm talking about whether Cersei always was like this or if she became this way courtesy of Tywin.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-085--Nature-or-Nurture--Cersei-character-study--with-Elio-Garcia-e2u9sht a92cb917-409c-4bc4-b0c9-056495883987 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 08:06:06 GMT <p>With Elio, I'm talking about whether Cersei always was like this or if she became this way courtesy of Tywin. </p> false 01:01:16 1 84 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)With Elio, I'm talking about whether Cersei always was like this or if she became this way courtesy of Tywin.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 084 | What feasts, and who are the crows, with Jim McGeehin]]> The title of "A Feast for Crows" lends itself to much more interpretation than one could assume.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-084--What-feasts--and-who-are-the-crows--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2u9sgs cbcb26dd-40e5-4ee2-8e02-dd42c0bd8eae Sun, 02 Feb 2025 08:01:20 GMT <p>The title of "A Feast for Crows" lends itself to much more interpretation than one could assume. </p> false 01:21:08 1 83 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)The title of "A Feast for Crows" lends itself to much more interpretation than one could assume.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 083 | Blood, Fire and Policy, with Steven Attewell]]> With Steven Attewell, I'm talking about policies of Westeros.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-083--Blood--Fire-and-Policy--with-Steven-Attewell-e2u9sgj 487775a8-9e3b-43b1-91d1-3114a8536cea Sun, 02 Feb 2025 08:00:29 GMT <p>With Steven Attewell, I'm talking about policies of Westeros. </p> false 00:38:24 1 82 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)With Steven Attewell, I'm talking about policies of Westeros.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 082 | Sean & Stefan on Fire & Blood, with Sean T. Collins]]> Since "Fire and Blood" came out, Sean came back from hiatus to talk about it!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-082--Sean--Stefan-on-Fire--Blood--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u9sg6 c73ad8bd-69af-4982-91d8-a68d07bd8024 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 07:59:38 GMT <p>Since "Fire and Blood" came out, Sean came back from hiatus to talk about it! </p> false 01:33:22 1 76 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Since "Fire and Blood" came out, Sean came back from hiatus to talk about it!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 81 | A lot of games, and no bread, with Jim McGeehin]]> With Jim, I'm talking about games. Since this isn't strictly an ASOIAF episode, it gets a special counting number.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-81--A-lot-of-games--and-no-bread--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2u9sfp 6cbf9ab2-9ab7-4b35-9447-bc017147f11a Sun, 02 Feb 2025 07:58:57 GMT <p>With Jim, I'm talking about games. Since this isn't strictly an ASOIAF episode, it gets a special counting number. </p> false 01:30:04 1 80 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)With Jim, I'm talking about games. Since this isn't strictly an ASOIAF episode, it gets a special counting number.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 080 | Fire, Blood, Oily Stones and Narratives, with Aziz and Ashaia]]> With the team of History of Ice and Fire, I talk about all sorts of weird stuff from the fringes of the magical.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-080--Fire--Blood--Oily-Stones-and-Narratives--with-Aziz-and-Ashaia-e2u969i f0230990-a669-4f6e-a965-08d998b1bf2d Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:57:33 GMT <p>With the team of History of Ice and Fire, I talk about all sorts of weird stuff from the fringes of the magical. </p> false 00:53:19 1 80 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)With the team of History of Ice and Fire, I talk about all sorts of weird stuff from the fringes of the magical.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 79 | The Battles of Ice and Fire, with Jim McGeehin]]> Who better to talk to about all battles of ASOIAF than Jim McGeehin?

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-79--The-Battles-of-Ice-and-Fire--with-Jim-McGeehin-e2u968u 7e50e47c-b6b7-4be5-af26-ea1607da59d7 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:56:43 GMT <p>Who better to talk to about all battles of ASOIAF than Jim McGeehin? </p> false 01:02:32 1 78 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Who better to talk to about all battles of ASOIAF than Jim McGeehin?Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 078 | The best of the bunch, with Emmet Booth]]> Sean is on hiatus, so I invite a roster of guest stars. We start off with Emmet Booth to talk about why "A Dance with Dragons" is the best of the five first novels.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-078--The-best-of-the-bunch--with-Emmet-Booth-e2u9682 7a4af5fc-25ee-40b9-8a40-60eef3f6f309 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:56:03 GMT <p>Sean is on hiatus, so I invite a roster of guest stars. We start off with Emmet Booth to talk about why &quot;A Dance with Dragons&quot; is the best of the five first novels. </p> false 01:05:46 1 76 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Sean is on hiatus, so I invite a roster of guest stars. We start off with Emmet Booth to talk about why &quot;A Dance with Dragons&quot; is the best of the five first novels.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 077 | Before the Game of Thrones]]> We talk about all POVs - before the story officially starts. What did Eddard do before he became Hand? And so on.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-077--Before-the-Game-of-Thrones-e2u9672 b9d893d4-dc90-4411-ac25-a3e299332276 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:55:04 GMT <p>We talk about all POVs - before the story officially starts. What did Eddard do before he became Hand? And so on. </p> false 00:45:04 1 80 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We talk about all POVs - before the story officially starts. What did Eddard do before he became Hand? And so on.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 076 | Solo - A Star Wars podcast, with Sean T. Collins]]> Yet another Star Wars movie came out. We talk about it and how clever it is of Disney to drown us in these.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-076--Solo---A-Star-Wars-podcast--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u9666 6b33ec20-a3c4-446f-8a2c-b74f442255d7 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:53:50 GMT <p>Yet another Star Wars movie came out. We talk about it and how clever it is of Disney to drown us in these. </p> false 00:58:52 1 76 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Yet another Star Wars movie came out. We talk about it and how clever it is of Disney to drown us in these.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 075 | The BLAH Salon, with Matt Zoller Seitz and Sean T. Collins]]> We have famous TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz over for a talk!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-075--The-BLAH-Salon--with-Matt-Zoller-Seitz-and-Sean-T--Collins-e2u9655 491a054e-c205-4b2f-b3b2-ae4ca01c3c1b Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:52:58 GMT <p>We have famous TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz over for a talk! </p> false 00:54:19 1 75 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We have famous TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz over for a talk!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 074 | Monsters of Ice and Fire]]> We talk about the many monsters of Planetos.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-074--Monsters-of-Ice-and-Fire-e2u964k 6ecc2e73-4653-43ff-8a34-eda304267180 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:52:08 GMT <p>We talk about the many monsters of Planetos. </p> false 01:04:46 1 74 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We talk about the many monsters of Planetos.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 073 | Starship Troopers and Rambo, with Sean T. Collins]]> Apart from ultra-violence, Starship Troopers and Rambo don't seem to share much, but you may be surprised.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-073--Starship-Troopers-and-Rambo--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u963t b220d5f6-f00c-4d07-903a-75a0c0e31f53 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:51:33 GMT <p>Apart from ultra-violence, Starship Troopers and Rambo don&#39;t seem to share much, but you may be surprised. </p> false 00:52:17 1 73 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Apart from ultra-violence, Starship Troopers and Rambo don&#39;t seem to share much, but you may be surprised.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 072 | Books vs. Show, with Sean T. Collins]]> We talk about the differences between the books and the show in a sweeping manner.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-072--Books-vs--Show--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u9636 684a7120-0a5a-451d-8808-87521e20b310 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:50:47 GMT <p>We talk about the differences between the books and the show in a sweeping manner. </p> false 00:47:06 1 72 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We talk about the differences between the books and the show in a sweeping manner.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 071 | Underdog TV Better Call Saul, The Americans, & Halt and Catch Fire, with Sean T. Collins]]> Some series deserve much more light than they get. We shed some.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-071--Underdog-TV-Better-Call-Saul--The-Americans---Halt-and-Catch-Fire--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u962n 16b87932-796a-4344-b878-55be7e58e90f Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:49:37 GMT <p>Some series deserve much more light than they get. We shed some. </p> false 01:05:39 1 71 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Some series deserve much more light than they get. We shed some.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 070 | The impact of Ice and Fire, with Sean T. Collins]]> We're talking about the impact that ASOIAF had on people and literature alike.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-070--The-impact-of-Ice-and-Fire--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u95vr 0dd7dd93-14ee-42aa-9aac-ecc152e89146 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:46:29 GMT <p>We&#39;re talking about the impact that ASOIAF had on people and literature alike. </p> false 00:53:51 1 70 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We&#39;re talking about the impact that ASOIAF had on people and literature alike.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 069 | Star Wars: The Last Jedi, with Sean T. Collins]]> Sean and I look at the newest Star Wars entry, and we're not of one mind on this.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-069--Star-Wars-The-Last-Jedi--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u8bnh 50d723b5-60a4-4a5c-bf14-169dcc85a83b Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:10:03 GMT <p>Sean and I look at the newest Star Wars entry, and we&#39;re not of one mind on this. </p> false 01:41:22 1 69 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Sean and I look at the newest Star Wars entry, and we&#39;re not of one mind on this.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 068 | 2017 - The year in review, with Sean T. Collins]]> We take a look back.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-068--2017---The-year-in-review--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u8bmj 32e29eb9-bab7-46ce-a9e2-6a8de89960bb Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:09:19 GMT <p>We take a look back. </p> false 00:51:33 1 68 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We take a look back.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 067 | The sons of the dragon, with Sean T. Collins]]> Who are the sons of the dragon? You'll need to listen to find out!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-067--The-sons-of-the-dragon--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u8bld a2df75d9-9adf-4aba-98e1-9b8415deccbc Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:08:40 GMT <p>Who are the sons of the dragon? You&#39;ll need to listen to find out! </p> false 00:47:20 1 67 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Who are the sons of the dragon? You&#39;ll need to listen to find out!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 066 | The 'Game of Thrones' Season Seven Post-Game Show, with Sean T. Collins]]> We talk about the seventh season of "Game of Thrones".

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-066--The-Game-of-Thrones-Season-Seven-Post-Game-Show--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u8bkd bbb45e9b-7f66-4e1d-aed2-9eb36cefab9c Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:07:49 GMT <p>We talk about the seventh season of &quot;Game of Thrones&quot;. </p> false 01:04:43 1 66 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We talk about the seventh season of &quot;Game of Thrones&quot;.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 065 | Azor Ahai a Hound? - A Patreon production, with Sean T. Collins]]> Because you've been so good we share yet another Patreon episode, in which we talk about whether the Hound could be Azor Ahai. Spoiler: no.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-065--Azor-Ahai-a-Hound----A-Patreon-production--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u8bin d872d723-eb26-4f0e-9cd1-c1d09943b3d1 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:06:49 GMT <p>Because you&#39;ve been so good we share yet another Patreon episode, in which we talk about whether the Hound could be Azor Ahai. Spoiler: no. </p> false 00:38:07 1 65 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Because you&#39;ve been so good we share yet another Patreon episode, in which we talk about whether the Hound could be Azor Ahai. Spoiler: no.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 064 | Children of Men - A Patreon production, with Sean T. Collins]]> We share another exclusive from the Patreon, where we talk about the 2006 movie "Children of Men".

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-064--Children-of-Men---A-Patreon-production--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u8bhq 3836b2d9-05ae-4988-b2d4-1dea5dc2c468 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:05:18 GMT <p>We share another exclusive from the Patreon, where we talk about the 2006 movie &quot;Children of Men&quot;. </p> false 01:01:25 1 64 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We share another exclusive from the Patreon, where we talk about the 2006 movie &quot;Children of Men&quot;.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 063 | Our favorite fantasies, with Sean T. Collins]]> We talk about other works of fantasy that we like.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-063--Our-favorite-fantasies--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u8bdh a4ca4dfe-9185-4091-a367-7d673797b541 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:01:22 GMT <p>We talk about other works of fantasy that we like. </p> false 00:47:01 1 63 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We talk about other works of fantasy that we like.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 062 | A Game of Thrones Revisited, with Sean T. Collins]]> We take a look back at the novel that began it all.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-062--A-Game-of-Thrones-Revisited--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u8b5j 4d2266ac-2e2c-4940-802c-2ee586b2e001 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:00:27 GMT <p>We take a look back at the novel that began it all. </p> false 00:55:41 1 62 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We take a look back at the novel that began it all.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 061 | The Boiled Leather Children's Hour, with Sean T. Collins]]> We talk about children in ASOIAF. They're important.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-061--The-Boiled-Leather-Childrens-Hour--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u8b52 96a59e44-b489-483d-bf9d-38b5c022feb4 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:53:53 GMT <p>We talk about children in ASOIAF. They&#39;re important. </p> false 00:52:49 1 61 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We talk about children in ASOIAF. They&#39;re important.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 060 | How the West Was Young - "The Young Pope" & "Westworld", with Sean T. Collins]]> Two new series just popped, and we talk about both of them.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-060--How-the-West-Was-Young---The-Young-Pope--Westworld--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u8b40 29416aec-3b6a-4634-9fe6-c5e0b7dbccc4 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:53:15 GMT <p>Two new series just popped, and we talk about both of them. </p> false 01:29:58 1 60 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Two new series just popped, and we talk about both of them.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 059 | Politics special - Trump, week one, with Sean T. Collins]]> We break our pledge and talk about politics again, because this moment in time is unprecedented. This time will be last, though.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-059--Politics-special---Trump--week-one--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u8as2 26379847-cea8-410d-9b31-0e556c0c20f7 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:52:17 GMT <p>We break our pledge and talk about politics again, because this moment in time is unprecedented. This time will be last, though. </p> false 01:02:52 1 59 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We break our pledge and talk about politics again, because this moment in time is unprecedented. This time will be last, though.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 058 | Rogue One, A Star Wars Podcast, with Sean T. Collins]]> A new Star Wars movie is out, and so we have to talk about it.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-058--Rogue-One--A-Star-Wars-Podcast--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u8aqp 19063da7-cebc-4349-90ea-1f6b91dc9f10 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:45:13 GMT <p>A new Star Wars movie is out, and so we have to talk about it. </p> false 00:47:54 1 58 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)A new Star Wars movie is out, and so we have to talk about it.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 057 | A Long Time Ago The Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, with Sean T. Collins]]> We return to Star Wars, talking about the prequel trilogy, which is actually better than you remember.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-057--A-Long-Time-Ago-The-Star-Wars-Prequel-Trilogy--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u8apq 51e5e146-e26d-4709-aacd-0768685e21a0 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:44:15 GMT <p>We return to Star Wars, talking about the prequel trilogy, which is actually better than you remember. </p> false 01:23:33 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We return to Star Wars, talking about the prequel trilogy, which is actually better than you remember.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 056 | Election Special, with Sean T. Collins]]> For the first time ever, we do a political episode and talk about the US elections. This will be a one-off.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-056--Election-Special--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u8ail 8ebc851a-48ea-481c-b424-7f353db11b9d Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:37:49 GMT <p>For the first time ever, we do a political episode and talk about the US elections. This will be a one-off. </p> false 01:27:51 1 56 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)For the first time ever, we do a political episode and talk about the US elections. This will be a one-off.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 055 | Forecasting The Winds of Winter, Part 3 - The South, with Sean T. Collins]]> After the North and Essos, we tackle the South and try to predict how it will go in TWOW.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-055--Forecasting-The-Winds-of-Winter--Part-3---The-South--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u8ah9 f64859d4-6d6b-4eb6-bb18-3386fe0dc615 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:37:04 GMT <p>After the North and Essos, we tackle the South and try to predict how it will go in TWOW. </p> false 01:08:16 1 55 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)After the North and Essos, we tackle the South and try to predict how it will go in TWOW.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 054 | The book of Stranger Things]]> We talk about the Netflix phenomenon of "Stranger Things".

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-054--The-book-of-Stranger-Things-e2u8agl 5cc33788-bd16-4a05-a7fc-7710f8854a15 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:35:51 GMT <p>We talk about the Netflix phenomenon of &quot;Stranger Things&quot;. </p> false 01:02:42 1 54 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We talk about the Netflix phenomenon of &quot;Stranger Things&quot;.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 053 | The Theory of Everything- Analyzing Popular Theories from a Narrative Thematic Perspective Part II - A Patreon Production, with Sean T. Collins]]> We give you the second part of our narrative analysis as a present - if you want more of this, join the Patreon?

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-053--The-Theory-of-Everything--Analyzing-Popular-Theories-from-a-Narrative-Thematic-Perspective-Part-II---A-Patreon-Production--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u8a82 70c612f6-1ce3-4f69-8063-798dd026bd61 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:35:14 GMT <p>We give you the second part of our narrative analysis as a present - if you want more of this, join the Patreon?</p> false 00:48:18 1 53 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We give you the second part of our narrative analysis as a present - if you want more of this, join the Patreon?Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 052 | The BLAH Salon, with Sean T. Collins and Adult Swim's Jason DeMarco]]> We talk about animated shorts.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-052--The-BLAH-Salon--with-Sean-T--Collins-and-Adult-Swims-Jason-DeMarco-e2u8a0p a80efe99-285d-4250-ab27-61d028293225 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:25:36 GMT <p>We talk about animated shorts. </p> false 00:51:48 1 52 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We talk about animated shorts.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 051 | The Game of Thrones Season 6 Post Game Show, with Sean T. Collins]]> We continue the criticism series with season 6.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-051--The-Game-of-Thrones-Season-6-Post-Game-Show--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u8a02 3db2ffb4-3dd0-4a80-9263-7fcfd6f008a0 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:24:33 GMT <p>We continue the criticism series with season 6. </p> false 00:59:23 1 51 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We continue the criticism series with season 6.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 50 | Aeron vs. Euron - it's on, with Sean T. Collins]]> Brother vs. brother, but a bit lopsided.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-50--Aeron-vs--Euron---its-on--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u89v2 e7c42a5f-9091-4941-b34b-64061c3499b1 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:23:53 GMT <p>Brother vs. brother, but a bit lopsided. </p> false 00:34:39 1 50 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Brother vs. brother, but a bit lopsided.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 49 | We Need to Talk About Hodor - Game of Thrones Season Six, with Sean T. Collins and Emmet Booth]]> Who holds the door?

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-49--We-Need-to-Talk-About-Hodor---Game-of-Thrones-Season-Six--with-Sean-T--Collins-and-Emmet-Booth-e2u89u1 28b69f3f-4fa7-4e02-9e4a-e9e685265c52 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:23:02 GMT <p>Who holds the door? </p> false 00:45:01 1 49 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Who holds the door?Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 48 | Arianne Nation, with Sean T. Collins]]> We take a deep dive into the character of Arianne.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-48--Arianne-Nation--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u89s1 9f162bdb-440e-4090-bb47-0875d1178d73 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:22:16 GMT <p>We take a deep dive into the character of Arianne. </p> false 00:29:07 1 48 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We take a deep dive into the character of Arianne.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 47 | Ice and Blackfyre A Patreon Production, with Sean T. Collins]]> Did you know we have a Patreon? We share this formerly exclusive episode with you, talking about Ice and Blackfyre, the most famous swords of the saga.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-47--Ice-and-Blackfyre-A-Patreon-Production--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u89qe 5256cf4f-40db-415a-b2e8-fc6308270688 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:21:34 GMT <p>Did you know we have a Patreon? We share this formerly exclusive episode with you, talking about Ice and Blackfyre, the most famous swords of the saga.</p> false 00:44:27 1 47 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Did you know we have a Patreon? We share this formerly exclusive episode with you, talking about Ice and Blackfyre, the most famous swords of the saga.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 046 | Forecasting The Winds of Winter Part 2 - Essos]]> We predict TWOW, closing with a tour of Essos.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-046--Forecasting-The-Winds-of-Winter-Part-2---Essos-e2u89gp b9e7218f-46b4-48b2-8f05-425b415b7e50 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:20:33 GMT <p>We predict TWOW, closing with a tour of Essos. </p> false 00:48:41 1 46 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We predict TWOW, closing with a tour of Essos.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 045 | Forecasting The Winds of Winter Part 1 - The-North, with Sean T. Collins]]> We make predictions about TWOW, starting in the North.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-045--Forecasting-The-Winds-of-Winter-Part-1---The-North--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u89ff 3690313d-3f2f-4ca3-9a83-7c7e66e8f5f0 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:12:01 GMT <p>We make predictions about TWOW, starting in the North. </p> false 00:48:02 1 45 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We make predictions about TWOW, starting in the North.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 044 | A Year of Ice and Fire with Sean T. Collins, Elio M. García, Jr. and Linda Antonsson]]> The eminences of ASOIAF join us again for a wide range of topics.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-044--A-Year-of-Ice-and-Fire-with-Sean-T--Collins--Elio-M--Garcia--Jr--and-Linda-Antonsson-e2u89e4 ae412518-fa5b-4079-9f01-7e6055a293ba Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:11:09 GMT <p>The eminences of ASOIAF join us again for a wide range of topics. </p> false 01:11:09 1 44 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)The eminences of ASOIAF join us again for a wide range of topics.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 43 | Star Wars The Force Awakens or Episode Seven Kingdoms, with Sean T. Collins]]> A new Star Wars movie came out! We're too much nerds not to talk about it.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-43--Star-Wars-The-Force-Awakens-or-Episode-Seven-Kingdoms--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u89d9 2a9ba444-6794-4199-adb3-52da282a8d53 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:09:54 GMT <p>A new Star Wars movie came out! We&#39;re too much nerds not to talk about it. </p> false 01:03:23 1 43 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)A new Star Wars movie came out! We&#39;re too much nerds not to talk about it.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 042 | Fire and Blood The Third Reich, with Sean T. Collins]]> We take a detour today and talk about the history of the Third Reich.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-042--Fire-and-Blood-The-Third-Reich--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u89c2 b042ab42-5dcd-4c78-9e7d-dad191915742 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:09:13 GMT <p>We take a detour today and talk about the history of the Third Reich. </p> false 01:04:48 1 42 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We take a detour today and talk about the history of the Third Reich.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 041 | The Walking Dead of Westeros, with Sean T. Collins]]> It's time to talk about the Others and Wights!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-041--The-Walking-Dead-of-Westeros--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u88rf 9568a096-5f2b-409a-841c-160b47f4e28d Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:08:18 GMT <p>It&#39;s time to talk about the Others and Wights! </p> false 01:10:58 1 44 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)It&#39;s time to talk about the Others and Wights!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 040 | Women of Westeros Part 5 - Arya, Lyanna, the Sandsnakes, Arianne and Ygritte, with Sean T. Collins]]> We do the big round-up of the women of Westeros.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-040--Women-of-Westeros-Part-5---Arya--Lyanna--the-Sandsnakes--Arianne-and-Ygritte--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u88q7 942d559b-0f7d-4716-9e42-e5b7bb75e95b Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:57:01 GMT <p>We do the big round-up of the women of Westeros. </p> false 00:53:02 1 40 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We do the big round-up of the women of Westeros.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 039 | What's so funny about Peace and Love and Bummer Stannis, with Sean T. Collins]]> Is Stannis comedy gold? We think so.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-039--Whats-so-funny-about-Peace-and-Love-and-Bummer-Stannis--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u88pj 808f7c00-dd7f-4ab2-a839-835ecc04a102 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:56:11 GMT <p>Is Stannis comedy gold? We think so. </p> false 00:32:31 1 39 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Is Stannis comedy gold? We think so.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 38 | The Alayne game, with Sean T. Collins]]> We talk about Alayne. Not Sansa. Alayne.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-38--The-Alayne-game--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u88o6 02f7f7e1-3dcb-41f3-8d0a-dd349e1d9c26 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:55:18 GMT <p>We talk about Alayne. Not Sansa. Alayne. </p> false 00:57:55 1 38 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We talk about Alayne. Not Sansa. Alayne.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 037 | The Theory of Everything - Analyzing Popular Theories from a Narrative & Thematic Perspective, with Sean T. Collins]]> How best to analyze theories? We have a narrative approach that we believe in and want to share that with you.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-037--The-Theory-of-Everything---Analyzing-Popular-Theories-from-a-Narrative--Thematic-Perspective--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u88nb b4f7ac3d-79aa-45e2-98ec-179ac92f8b9c Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:54:30 GMT <p>How best to analyze theories? We have a narrative approach that we believe in and want to share that with you. </p> false 01:24:09 1 37 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)How best to analyze theories? We have a narrative approach that we believe in and want to share that with you.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 036 | The BLAH Salon, with Sean T. Collins and Jamelle Bouie]]> We start a new series in which we invite prominent fans of ASOIAF and talk about their favorite angles. This time, it's Slate columnist Jamelle Bouie.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-036--The-BLAH-Salon--with-Sean-T--Collins-and-Jamelle-Bouie-e2u88gk f15f404d-5719-42f6-8c04-9ec2844f1ce3 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:49:26 GMT <p>We start a new series in which we invite prominent fans of ASOIAF and talk about their favorite angles. This time, it&#39;s Slate columnist Jamelle Bouie. </p> false 01:06:56 1 36 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We start a new series in which we invite prominent fans of ASOIAF and talk about their favorite angles. This time, it&#39;s Slate columnist Jamelle Bouie.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 035 | Four against the world, with Sean T. Collins, Steven Attewell and Amin Javadi]]> We do our first four-some.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-035--Four-against-the-world--with-Sean-T--Collins--Steven-Attewell-and-Amin-Javadi-e2u88dr 214e05d4-8744-454e-a1b2-3001f48621ae Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:47:04 GMT <p>We do our first four-some. </p> false 01:39:06 1 39 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We do our first four-some.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 034 | Around the World - Discussing The World of Ice and Fire, with Sean T. Collins]]> Now that "The World of Ice and Fire" is out, we review it.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-034--Around-the-World---Discussing-The-World-of-Ice-and-Fire--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u88ci a4a0dbb0-4dd2-408d-ad6f-0c1d745f752b Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:45:38 GMT <p>Now that "The World of Ice and Fire" is out, we review it. </p> false 01:29:10 1 34 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Now that "The World of Ice and Fire" is out, we review it.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 033 | We Want the Dunk Discussing the Tales of Dunk and Egg, with Sean T. Collins]]> We never talked about Dunk&Egg. Now we remedy it.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-033--We-Want-the-Dunk-Discussing-the-Tales-of-Dunk-and-Egg--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u88ai 9c3b63c1-d0a1-49cd-b24c-be09ba2b9d64 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:44:23 GMT <p>We never talked about Dunk&amp;Egg. Now we remedy it. </p> false 01:22:30 1 33 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We never talked about Dunk&amp;Egg. Now we remedy it.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 032 | Going Rogue Discussing The Rogue Prince or A Kings Brother, with Sean T. Collins]]> After "The Princess and the Queen", we discuss the second novella that gives us the prequel story.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-032--Going-Rogue-Discussing-The-Rogue-Prince-or-A-Kings-Brother--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u887p 8b7e1bae-64aa-47b3-b5e1-1f7898b71921 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:41:26 GMT <p>After "The Princess and the Queen", we discuss the second novella that gives us the prequel story. </p> false 00:48:37 1 32 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)After "The Princess and the Queen", we discuss the second novella that gives us the prequel story.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 031 | Rhoyne Like Hell Westeros.orgs Rhoynar centric The World of Ice and Fire Excerpt, with Sean T. Collins]]> Westeros.org has its own excerpt of "The World of Ice and Fire", and we talk about it!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-031--Rhoyne-Like-Hell-Westeros-orgs-Rhoynar-centric-The-World-of-Ice-and-Fire-Excerpt--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u8873 72e7f2ce-1eae-4548-9350-cca7586ce040 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:40:39 GMT <p>Westeros.org has its own excerpt of "The World of Ice and Fire", and we talk about it! </p> false 00:25:24 1 31 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Westeros.org has its own excerpt of "The World of Ice and Fire", and we talk about it!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 030 | The Post- Game Show - Game of Thrones Season Four Reviewed, with Sean T. Collins]]> Season 4 concluded, and naturally, we continue our streak of TV criticism.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-030--The-Post--Game-Show---Game-of-Thrones-Season-Four-Reviewed--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u8864 74bb835f-b1a8-4531-a3d9-164dee1eb3cb Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:39:56 GMT <p>Season 4 concluded, and naturally, we continue our streak of TV criticism. </p> false 01:27:24 1 30 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Season 4 concluded, and naturally, we continue our streak of TV criticism.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 029 | Conquest! GeorgeRRMartin.com's Aegon-centric "The World of Ice and Fire" excerpt, with Sean T. Collins]]> Not an ASOIAF sample chapter, but a sample chapter nonetheless! We get a sneak peak into Aegon from "The World of Ice and Fire".

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-029--Conquest--GeorgeRRMartin-coms-Aegon-centric-The-World-of-Ice-and-Fire-excerpt--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u7i9p 4fd02fe7-a801-4d91-a618-efdd9ca44fff Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:44:10 GMT <p>Not an ASOIAF sample chapter, but a sample chapter nonetheless! We get a sneak peak into Aegon from &quot;The World of Ice and Fire&quot;. </p> false 00:29:26 1 29 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Not an ASOIAF sample chapter, but a sample chapter nonetheless! We get a sneak peak into Aegon from &quot;The World of Ice and Fire&quot;.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 028 | The quality of Mercy: GeorgeRRMartin.com's new "The Winds of Winter" sample chapter, with Sean T. Collins]]> Will wonders never cease? George R. R. Martin released another sample chapter, this time on his own homepage. We're with Arya again!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-028--The-quality-of-Mercy-GeorgeRRMartin-coms-new-The-Winds-of-Winter-sample-chapter--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u7i7n c793919c-2f10-4bf4-93e4-1286427ca733 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:41:41 GMT <p>Will wonders never cease? George R. R. Martin released another sample chapter, this time on his own homepage. We&#39;re with Arya again! </p> false 00:41:04 1 28 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Will wonders never cease? George R. R. Martin released another sample chapter, this time on his own homepage. We&#39;re with Arya again!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 027 | Wild is the wind: The new "Winds of Winter" sample chapter from the Ice and Fire app, with Sean T. Collins]]> Yet another sample chapter dropped, this time from the "Ice and Fire" app. Strange places, but welcome surprises.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-027--Wild-is-the-wind-The-new-Winds-of-Winter-sample-chapter-from-the-Ice-and-Fire-app--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u7i75 d5fdf013-6f14-4ba0-b046-09b2e10e48aa Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:40:27 GMT <p>Yet another sample chapter dropped, this time from the &quot;Ice and Fire&quot; app. Strange places, but welcome surprises. </p> false 00:38:56 1 27 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Yet another sample chapter dropped, this time from the &quot;Ice and Fire&quot; app. Strange places, but welcome surprises.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 026 | Meereen streets: Talking Danaerys and Jon, with Adam Feldman]]> We talk with the author of "The Meereenese Blot", Adam Feldman, who made quite the impression on fandom.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-026--Meereen-streets-Talking-Danaerys-and-Jon--with-Adam-Feldman-e2u7i6d 14e020d5-c93d-432a-9973-81c2be328560 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:39:09 GMT <p>We talk with the author of &quot;The Meereenese Blot&quot;, Adam Feldman, who made quite the impression on fandom. </p> false 00:58:30 26 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We talk with the author of &quot;The Meereenese Blot&quot;, Adam Feldman, who made quite the impression on fandom.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 025 | Winds of War: The new "The Winds of Winter" sample chapter in the "A Dance with Dragons" paperback, with Sean T. Collins]]> Rather unexpectedly, the new paperback edition of "A Dance with Dragons" contained a new Barristan sample chapter.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-025--Winds-of-War-The-new-The-Winds-of-Winter-sample-chapter-in-the-A-Dance-with-Dragons-paperback--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u7i3i 08fd3065-c8d7-4551-b833-35461bd42469 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:35:47 GMT <p>Rather unexpectedly, the new paperback edition of &quot;A Dance with Dragons&quot; contained a new Barristan sample chapter. </p> false 00:32:46 1 25 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Rather unexpectedly, the new paperback edition of &quot;A Dance with Dragons&quot; contained a new Barristan sample chapter.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 24 | Royals: Discussing "The Princess and the Queen", or "The Blacks and the Greens", with Sean T. Collins and Steven Attewell]]> George R. R. Martin published a new novella, taking us into the Dance of the Dragons. We take history expert Steven Attewell to task.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-24--Royals-Discussing-The-Princess-and-the-Queen--or-The-Blacks-and-the-Greens--with-Sean-T--Collins-and-Steven-Attewell-e2u6ui9 dcaeba50-dcbf-4400-bd42-2273f9ce3618 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:01:44 GMT <p>George R. R. Martin published a new novella, taking us into the Dance of the Dragons. We take history expert Steven Attewell to task. </p> false 01:07:32 1 24 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)George R. R. Martin published a new novella, taking us into the Dance of the Dragons. We take history expert Steven Attewell to task.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 023 | The Boiled Leather Theory Hour: Celebrating the Nerdstream Era's ASOIAF Theory Feature, with Sean T. Collins and Jamin Avadi]]> With Jamin, I host the Supreme Court of Westeros on the Nerdstream Era. Today, we take the format live and invite Sean to help out!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-023--The-Boiled-Leather-Theory-Hour-Celebrating-the-Nerdstream-Eras-ASOIAF-Theory-Feature--with-Sean-T--Collins-and-Jamin-Avadi-e2u6ugu 7f7a5797-6db6-4cca-9ffa-dc854b4c0280 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:00:38 GMT <p>With Jamin, I host the Supreme Court of Westeros on the Nerdstream Era. Today, we take the format live and invite Sean to help out! </p> false 00:38:59 1 23 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)With Jamin, I host the Supreme Court of Westeros on the Nerdstream Era. Today, we take the format live and invite Sean to help out!Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 022 | Vendettas and Hypotheticals -The Consequences of Vengeance plus a few What-Ifs, with Sean T. Collins and Amin Javadi]]> Vendettas are a real issue in ASOIAF, and they are bad for everyone involved.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-022--Vendettas-and-Hypotheticals--The-Consequences-of-Vengeance-plus-a-few-What-Ifs--with-Sean-T--Collins-and-Amin-Javadi-e2u6r6t ca9307a9-5b2b-4053-af1a-fbf4c7947bea Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:53:26 GMT <p>Vendettas are a real issue in ASOIAF, and they are bad for everyone involved. </p> false 01:00:26 1 22 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Vendettas are a real issue in ASOIAF, and they are bad for everyone involved.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 021 | "Game" show: "Game of Thrones" season 3 reviewed, with Sean T. Collins]]> Season 3 concluded. Time to dust off our criticism skills.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-021--Game-show-Game-of-Thrones-season-3-reviewed--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u6r5v cb506b71-ea5a-48e3-ab44-b7b9bc7ed73c Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:52:22 GMT <p>Season 3 concluded. Time to dust off our criticism skills. </p> false 01:09:38 1 21 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Season 3 concluded. Time to dust off our criticism skills.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 020 | FeastDance - The combined reading order for "A Feast for Crows" and "A Dance with Dragons", with Sean T. Collins]]> Sean wrote a combined reading order for AFFC and ADWD. We talk about it here.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-020--FeastDance---The-combined-reading-order-for-A-Feast-for-Crows-and-A-Dance-with-Dragons--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u6r4s 20bb4ae1-e4a2-4955-b305-55db1e63f3b4 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:51:37 GMT <p>Sean wrote a combined reading order for AFFC and ADWD. We talk about it here. </p> false 00:54:42 1 20 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Sean wrote a combined reading order for AFFC and ADWD. We talk about it here.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 019 | Women of Westeros, Part 4 - Melisandre, Margaery and Lysa, with Sean T. Collins]]> And even more women of Westeros! We lump Melisandre, Margaery and Lysa Arryn together.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-019--Women-of-Westeros--Part-4---Melisandre--Margaery-and-Lysa--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u6r3f 8361efc4-fbee-4405-ab97-b5cf9aaf5b06 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:50:38 GMT <p>And even more women of Westeros! We lump Melisandre, Margaery and Lysa Arryn together. </p> false 00:48:22 1 19 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)And even more women of Westeros! We lump Melisandre, Margaery and Lysa Arryn together.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 018 | Women of Westeros, Part 3 - Catelyn and Danaerys, with Sean T. Collins]]> Even more women of Westeros! This time, it's Catelyn and Dany, which seem to have nothing in common, but they don't know us.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-018--Women-of-Westeros--Part-3---Catelyn-and-Danaerys--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u6r2b 97bbe6a9-6588-4705-b030-53678c3a0bc4 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:49:23 GMT <p>Even more women of Westeros! This time, it's Catelyn and Dany, which seem to have nothing in common, but they don't know us. </p> false 01:05:43 1 18 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Even more women of Westeros! This time, it's Catelyn and Dany, which seem to have nothing in common, but they don't know us.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 017 | She's like the wind: Analyzing the new sample chapter from "The Winds of Winter", with Sean T. Collins]]> A new sample chapter dropped! This time, we meet up with Arianne.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-017--Shes-like-the-wind-Analyzing-the-new-sample-chapter-from-The-Winds-of-Winter--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u6qtg 997cd686-d0a6-45df-9dd9-07bca37fa5e6 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:48:01 GMT <p>A new sample chapter dropped! This time, we meet up with Arianne. </p> false 01:00:26 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)A new sample chapter dropped! This time, we meet up with Arianne.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 016 | Book-Report - The Lands of Ice and Fire / A Flight of Sorrows, with Sean T. Collins]]> Not one, but two books came out, and we talk about them! The Lands of Ice and Fire is, of course, more a map collection than book, but "A Flight of Sorrows" is an essay collection that yours truly also contributed to.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-016--Book-Report---The-Lands-of-Ice-and-Fire--A-Flight-of-Sorrows--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u6qru e5b63d0a-be4c-46dc-ba07-bf28da790b9b Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:44:02 GMT <p>Not one, but two books came out, and we talk about them! The Lands of Ice and Fire is, of course, more a map collection than book, but "A Flight of Sorrows" is an essay collection that yours truly also contributed to. </p> false 01:03:40 1 16 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Not one, but two books came out, and we talk about them! The Lands of Ice and Fire is, of course, more a map collection than book, but "A Flight of Sorrows" is an essay collection that yours truly also contributed to.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 015 | Women of Westeros, Part 2: Brienne and Asha, with Sean T. Collins]]> After Sansa and Cersei, we pair Brienne and Asha in this episode. You will find out why.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-015--Women-of-Westeros--Part-2-Brienne-and-Asha--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u6qqs 1b91f852-f757-4e1c-976c-bee91aa109c0 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:42:53 GMT <p>After Sansa and Cersei, we pair Brienne and Asha in this episode. You will find out why. </p> false 01:04:01 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)After Sansa and Cersei, we pair Brienne and Asha in this episode. You will find out why.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 014 | Prophet Motive - The Geopolitical Impact of Prophecy, with Sean T. Collins]]> In our second episode about prophecies, we look specifically into their geopolitical impact.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-014--Prophet-Motive---The-Geopolitical-Impact-of-Prophecy--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u6qic 6d24eeaf-5c95-4e72-85b1-e9cdf0b59ace Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:41:26 GMT <p>In our second episode about prophecies, we look specifically into their geopolitical impact. </p> false 00:46:27 1 14 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)In our second episode about prophecies, we look specifically into their geopolitical impact.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 013 | Women of Westeros, Part 1: Sansa and Cersei, with Sean T. Collins]]> In this episode, we tackle one of the most interesting female relationships in the series.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-013--Women-of-Westeros--Part-1-Sansa-and-Cersei--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u6p5a 50746bcf-5f2d-486d-b701-2a2593bae52c Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:04:10 GMT <p>In this episode, we tackle one of the most interesting female relationships in the series. </p> false 01:06:17 1 13 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)In this episode, we tackle one of the most interesting female relationships in the series.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 012 | Hopeless, Romantic: Romanticism and the weight of history, with Sean T. Collins, Elio M. Garcia and Linda Antonsson]]> Elio and Linda wrote a great essay about Romanticism in ASOIAF for the "Beyond the Wall" essay series. We're here to talk to them about it.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-012--Hopeless--Romantic-Romanticism-and-the-weight-of-history--with-Sean-T--Collins--Elio-M--Garcia-and-Linda-Antonsson-e2u6ojm 15ab39e2-e379-432b-bcb2-13a02a227ae7 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:51:38 GMT <p>Elio and Linda wrote a great essay about Romanticism in ASOIAF for the "Beyond the Wall" essay series. We're here to talk to them about it. </p> false 00:50:05 1 12 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Elio and Linda wrote a great essay about Romanticism in ASOIAF for the "Beyond the Wall" essay series. We're here to talk to them about it.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 011 | Rape, with Sean T. Collins]]> After we tackled violence against children, we approach another heavy topic: the role of rape in the story.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-011--Rape--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u6oi7 1ac71c53-58cc-48a7-a594-38d39eb0f2e7 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:49:57 GMT <p>After we tackled violence against children, we approach another heavy topic: the role of rape in the story. </p> false 01:03:38 1 11 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)After we tackled violence against children, we approach another heavy topic: the role of rape in the story.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 10 | Game theory: what season 2 got right and wrong, with Sean T. Collins]]> After the end of season 2, Sean and I try our hands at a bit of TV criticism.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-10--Game-theory-what-season-2-got-right-and-wrong--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u6ogg 966e3919-f9f8-4623-a3e9-2978091bdd45 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:48:30 GMT <p>After the end of season 2, Sean and I try our hands at a bit of TV criticism. </p> false 01:03:39 1 10 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)After the end of season 2, Sean and I try our hands at a bit of TV criticism.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 009 | Violence against children, with Sean T. Collins]]> Why is it always the innocent who suffer most? We try to answer Varys' question.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-009--Violence-against-children--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u6ofk 67d41f25-de21-46b4-8302-84de72d52c6d Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:47:46 GMT <p>Why is it always the innocent who suffer most? We try to answer Varys' question. </p> false 00:57:07 1 9 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Why is it always the innocent who suffer most? We try to answer Varys' question.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 008 | Prophecies, with Sean T. Collins]]> Prophecies obviously play a huge part in ASOIAF. This is the first time we talk about them on this show.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-008--Prophecies--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u6oee c22560ca-2373-4bf9-a056-92fd04096376 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:46:47 GMT <p>Prophecies obviously play a huge part in ASOIAF. This is the first time we talk about them on this show. </p> false 01:03:04 1 8 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Prophecies obviously play a huge part in ASOIAF. This is the first time we talk about them on this show.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 007 | Games of Ice and Fire, with Sean T. Collins]]> Sean and I talk about the various ASOIAF computer games of 2012.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-007--Games-of-Ice-and-Fire--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u6odm 85752f2e-6c86-4a7d-8432-804bfa914542 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:46:07 GMT <p>Sean and I talk about the various ASOIAF computer games of 2012. </p> false 00:54:24 1 7 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)Sean and I talk about the various ASOIAF computer games of 2012.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 006 | Everyone knows it's windy: The Winds of Winter sample chapter, with Sean T. Collins and Amin Javadi]]> George R. R. Martin released a sample chapter for "The Winds of Winter", Theon I! Together with Amin, we talk about it.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-006--Everyone-knows-its-windy-The-Winds-of-Winter-sample-chapter--with-Sean-T--Collins-and-Amin-Javadi-e2u6nar 7ff16255-515f-49d4-b497-ddbb6c40d0be Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:32:58 GMT <p>George R. R. Martin released a sample chapter for "The Winds of Winter", Theon I! Together with Amin, we talk about it. </p> false 00:53:45 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)George R. R. Martin released a sample chapter for "The Winds of Winter", Theon I! Together with Amin, we talk about it.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 005 | Dirty South: Lady Dustin's "Southron Ambitions" Conspiracy Theory, with Sean T. Collins and Amin Javadi]]> We discuss my theory of Southron Ambitions, now that it's fresh out.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-005--Dirty-South-Lady-Dustins-Southron-Ambitions-Conspiracy-Theory--with-Sean-T--Collins-and-Amin-Javadi-e2u6n9j 7d6af490-2573-4a7e-a25d-bb20f0420ca6 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:20:50 GMT <p>We discuss my theory of Southron Ambitions, now that it's fresh out. </p> false 00:39:33 1 5 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)We discuss my theory of Southron Ambitions, now that it's fresh out.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 004 | Religion in Westeros, with Sean T. Collins]]> In the last episode of this miniseries, we take a look at religion in Westeros.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-004--Religion-in-Westeros--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u6mvl dbda6cdf-5bbd-45c7-b939-66b11022cb5f Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:20:05 GMT <p>In the last episode of this miniseries, we take a look at religion in Westeros. </p> false 01:06:02 1 4 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)In the last episode of this miniseries, we take a look at religion in Westeros.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 003 | Good rulers, with Sean T. Collins]]> What makes a good ruler? Are there even good rulers in this story?

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-003--Good-rulers--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u6mue c4da1056-0ffa-40b9-a76d-db0774c99f91 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:12:18 GMT <p>What makes a good ruler? Are there even good rulers in this story? </p> false 01:04:37 1 3 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)What makes a good ruler? Are there even good rulers in this story?Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 002 | Political reform in Westeros, with Sean T. Collins]]> In this episode we tackle the possibilities and necessities of political reform in Westeros.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-002--Political-reform-in-Westeros--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u6mt4 16ee4097-238a-416c-b7ab-8baa6bdb44c6 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:11:30 GMT <p>In this episode we tackle the possibilities and necessities of political reform in Westeros. </p> false 01:05:42 1 2 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)In this episode we tackle the possibilities and necessities of political reform in Westeros.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight <![CDATA[BLAH 001 | Honor in Westeros, with Sean T. Collins]]> In our very first episode, we tackle the question of what honor is exactly in Westeros.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stefan-sasse/episodes/BLAH-001--Honor-in-Westeros--with-Sean-T--Collins-e2u6mn9 65b5fce6-c70f-41f1-9793-a9c7b2a9dfb3 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:09:24 GMT <p>In our very first episode, we tackle the question of what honor is exactly in Westeros. </p> false 00:38:48 1 1 full sean@seantcollins.com (Sean T. Collins & Stefan Sasse)In our very first episode, we tackle the question of what honor is exactly in Westeros.Sean T. Collins & Stefan SasseA,Song,of,Ice,and,Fire,Game,of,Thrones,George,R,R,Martin,A,Game,of,Thrones,A,Clash,of,Kings,A,Storm,of,Swords,A,Feast,for,Crows,A,Dance,with,Dragons,The,Winds,of,Winter,A,Dream,of,Spring,The,Hedge,Knight,The,Sworn,Sword,The,Mystery,Knight