The Ghosts of Harrenhal: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast (ASOIAF)

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Join us, as we venture chapter-by-chapter through the books in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" (ASOIAF) series, by George R.R. Martin. We will discuss the details of a chapter, provide insights, give background information, and hit you with other tidbits that we find interesting. However, one thing we won't do is give spoilers! So come, let us be your guides on this epic journey. Follow us on Twitter at @GhostsHarrenhal, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, Discord, and YouTube!

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Chapter Twenty - Eddard 4 - A Game of Thrones | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

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02/19/20 • 41 min

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Ned has arrived in King's Landing to start his new job. He's met the other members of his Small Council, and echos King Robert's statement that they're all flatters and fools. He makes several discoveries: the crown is in enormous debt, there is to be a tourney held in his name, and his wife is hiding in a brothel. Thankfully the guys are here to make sense of it all. We also manage to sort out who is who between Keith and Karl Urban.
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Ned finally makes it to King's Landing. Before he can even take his travel clothes off, he's summoned to an urgent Small Council meeting. He meets the other members of the Small Council and learns that the urgent meeting is to plan a tournament in his honor. While his head spins at that news, he also discovers that the crown is in astonishing debt. He breaks up the meeting and leaves for the Tower of the Hand, only to be told by Petyr Baelish that his wife is waiting for him. Confused, Ned follows and finds Catelyn in a brothel. She tells him that the Valyrian steel dagger used in the attempt on Bran's life belonged to Tyrion Lannister. Ned sends Cat home immediately and wants her to raise an army. Meanwhile, he will look for evidence of Lannister nefariousness to take to Robert.
Characters/Places/Names/Events
King's Landing - The seat of power in Westeros.
Small Council - A group of advisers that advise the king.
Eddard Stark - Hand of the King and lifelong friend to King Robert Baratheon. Also the Lord of Winterfell and Warden of the North.
Lord Varys - The royal Master of Whisperers. Always in the know about happenings around King's Landing, Westeros, and the known world in general.
Petyr Littlefinger Baelish - The royal Master of Coin. Childhood friend of Catelyn Stark.
Renly Baratheon - Youngest brother of King Robert. The Master of Laws and the Lord of Storm's End.
Grand Maester Pycelle - A member of the Small Council. He comes off an a kind elderly man, whether he is or not remains to be seen.
Catelyn Stark - Wife of Lord Eddard Stark.
Rodrik Cassel - Master-at-arms of Winterfell. He has accompanied Cat Stark on her journey to King's Landing.
Tyrion Lannister - Dwarf brother of Queen Cersei.
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Chapter Thirty-Seven - Brienne 7 - A Feast for Crows - A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

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11/12/24 • 57 min

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Brienne reaches the Inn at the Crossroads where she meets Gendry who she mistakes for Renly and then, less happily, she meets Rorge and Biter and their motley crew. Mackelly and Simon call for a medic.

Chapter Review:
Brienne of Tarth, Podrick Payne, Ser Hyle Hunt, and Septon Meribald plod through the Riverlands. It’s not great, with soldiers of all stripes hanging from every tree. Truly a feast for crows.

They reach the Inn at the Crossroads, which has become a haven for orphans. There are too many to count. The girl Willow has an air of command that makes Brienne wonder if she might be Arya Stark. The closest the children have to a protector is Gendry the smith. Brienne is stunned by his similarity to Renly Baratheon, although he has Robert’s build. She asks after his parentage but he’s not very forthcoming.

After sharing their food with the children, the inn is visited by armed riders. Willow threatens them with a crossbow, and they recognize Brienne. She kills Rorge, but Biter gets the better of her until a sword pierces his throat.

Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Brienne of Tarth - Charged with rescuing Sansa Stark.
Podrick Payne - Former squire to Tyrion Lannister, now traveling with Brienne.
Ser Hyle Hunt - Former captain in service to House Tarly, now traveling with Brienne.
Septon Meribald - Itinerant Septon of the Riverlands.
Willow Heddle - Child proprietress of the Inn at the Crossroads.
Gendry - Smith of King’s Landing, working at the Inn of the Crossroads.
Rorge - Brutal criminal sentenced to the Night’s Watch, now free in the Riverlands.
Biter - Even more brutal companion of Rorge.

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Chapter Eight - Daenerys 1 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

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08/09/22 • 77 min

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Daenerys is sailing the Summer Sea watching her dragons grow. She receives ambiguous reports of the kind of men her father and eldest brother were, advice from Ser Jorah as to her next move, and possibly unwanted advances from Mormont. Simon and Mackelly weigh up the suitors and their suits.
Chapter Review:
Daenerys Targaryen watches her dragons play above the three ships that bear her west towards Pentos, slowly. The dragons are growing, but remain more of a liability than an asset. In her honor, the three ships have been renamed for dragons of Aegon the Conqueror and his sister wives: Balerion, Meraxes, and Vhagar.
Arstan Whitebeard provides some dragon-lore from his time in King’s Landing where he knew both her father and her brother Rhaegar. He treads carefully, but it’s not hard to see his true feelings about King Aerys. And unlike most people, he has a nuanced view of Rhaegar. “Able above all else” is not the most ringing endorsement.
Ser Jorah warns her to beware of Arstan - something’s not right about him. But Dany has too few friends to doubt those who’ve saved her life. Ser Jorah proposes a plan to both test Illyrio Mopatis’ loyalty to Dany, and to ensure it. They’ll redirect for Astapor, sell all Mopatis’ goods on the ships, and use that money to buy an army of Unsullied - the finest warriors in Essos - with whom they’ll march to Pentos.
Dany likes the plan and Ser Jorah celebrates by kissing her unbidden. A tense moment ensues.
Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Daenerys Targaryen - Last remaining descendent of the royal Targaryen line, Stormborn, Mother of Dragons, claimant to the Iron Throne of Westeros.
Viserion, Rhaegal, and Drogon - Daenerys’ dragons. The size of small dogs.
Ser Jorah Mormont - Exiled former Lord of Bear Island. Daenerys’ Lord Commander of her Queensguard and loyal advisor.
Illyrio Mopatis - Wealthy merchant of Pentos who cared for the young Daenerys and her brother Viserys.
Strong Belwas - Fighter sent by Mopatis to bring Daenerys safely to Pentos.
Arstan Whitebeard - Westerosi squire to Strong Belwas. Seems to know a lot about King’s Landing and the Targaryens.
Pentos - City on the west coast of Essos.
Summer Sea - Sea to the south of Essos.
Unsullied - Eunuch slave soldiers. Renowned for their fighti

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Chapter Thirty-Six - Daenerys 4 - A Game of Thrones | A Song of Ice and Fire

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05/04/20 • 58 min

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Daenerys and the khalasar have made it to Vaes Dothrak. Daeny plans a night evening with her brother that goes very awry. We also get Jorah's take on how the Dothraki would do in battle in Westeros. We tell you all about it and give you as many insights as we can pack into one episode. Plus, Simon shares a story that might just put a smile on your face.
Chapter Review:
Daenerys Targaryen, her brother Viserys, Ser Jorah Mormont, and the rest of Khal Drogo's khalasar have finally made it to Vaes Dothrak, the lone Dothraki city. Daeny is surprised to see how big, but sparse, the city is. We learn that Viserys is about out of patience waiting for his promised 10,000 Dothraki warriors that he was promised for Daeny's hand in marriage. We also find out that Ser Jorah seems to have no respect left for his supposed king. Jorah tells Daeny that the Dothraki have the advantage against a Westerosi army in the field, but would not be able to sustain a siege.
The question is whether Robert would be smart enough to utilize the advantage of the castles, or if he would rush to meet the Dothraki in battle. When Daeny is told Khal Drogo will be away their first evening in the city, she plans a nice dinner with her brother, where she plans to present him gifts of traditional Dothraki clothing. Things go wrong when Viserys thinks Daeny has commanded him to her, and get worse when he sees her gifts. A heated sibling dispute ensues, leaving Daeny sad and bruised and Viserys furious and bleeding from his face.
Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Daenerys Targaryen - Khaleesi to a Dothraki khalasar and younger sister to Viserys.
Viserys Targaryen - Deposed heir to the Iron Throne.
Ser Jorah Mormont - Exiled knight from Westeros. Sworn sword to Viserys Targaryen.
Khal Drogo - The leader of a large Dothraki khalasar. Husband to Daenerys Targaryen.
Cohollo - Bloodrider to Khal Drogo.
Irri, Jiqui, and Doreah - Daeny's handmaidens.
Bloodrider - Sworn protectors of Dothraki khals.
Dothraki Sea - Vaes Dothrak is the only city of the Dothraki people. It is located in the northeast of the vast Dothraki sea.
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Chapter Fifty-Four - Tyrion 12 - A Clash of Kings | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

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02/08/22 • 80 min

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Tyrion learns that Bran and Rickon Stark are dead. Cersei reveals that she has caught his “little whore.” But Tyrion’s sophistry has worked, and she’s captured the wrong woman. Tyrion promises grim vengeance against his sister. Mackelly and Simon mourn the death of sibling detente.
Chapter Review:
Lord Varys reveals that the Greyjoys have killed the Stark boys. Tyrion Lannister is shocked and wants to know if Cersei will be shocked too. He hurries to join her for dinner.
She is surprised and slightly irked that she always gets blamed when harm befalls a Stark - it was Jamie who pushed Bran. They both worry for Jamie, and are determined to keep Sansa as safe as possible. Tyrion wants Balon Swann and Sandor Clegane fighting when Stannis comes, Cersie worries that they should be protecting the King.
Things go very sour when Cersei reveals that she has captured Tyrion’s whore. She has Alayaya dragged in. She’s bloodied but not broken. Tyrion promises to free her. He rounds on Cersei and promises that he’ll hurt her for this. Someday her safety and joy will turn to ashes in her mouth.
Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Queen Cersei Lannister - Widow of King Robert Baratheon, twin sister of Ser Jamie Lannister. Mother of King Joffrey Baratheon.
King Joffrey Baratheon - Bastard son of Jaime Lannister and his twin sister Queen Cersei Lannister. Currently King Joffrey Baratheon First of His Name.
Tyrion Lannister - Youngest son of Tywin Lannister. Brother to queen Cersei and Jamie Lannister. Acting Hand of the King.
Lord Varys - Master of Spies, member of the Small Council.
Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish - Master of Coin, member of the Small Council, and childhood friend to Catelyn Stark.
Jacelyn Bywater - New Commander of the City Watch (AKA Gold Cloaks).
Bronn - A sellsword. Now Tyrion’s friend and bodyguard.
Stannis Baratheon - Claimant to the Iron Throne. Brother to the late king Robert Baratheon.
Shae - Former prostitute, paramour of Tyrion Lannister.
Alayaya - King’s Landing prostitute who helped Tyrion with his trysts with Shae. Now captive of Cersei.
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Chapter Sixty-Two - Sansa 7 - A Clash of Kings | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

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04/05/22 • 69 min

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Sansa overhears disquieting news of the battle, has a run-in with Sandor Clegane, and learns from an elated Ser Dontos Hollard that the battle has turned as reinforcements have arrived from the east in the form of the Tyrells, Tywin Lannister, and somehow Renly Baratheon. Simon and Mackelly mourn the missed opportunities.
Chapter Review:
Lancel Lannister brings news of the battle. Things are not going well. As the king was pulled back to safety, the men lost heart and threw down their arms. There are enemy forces at multiple gates, Tyrion is likely dead, and the defenders are outmatched. Cersei Lannister takes all this as evidence that Joffrey should be further withdrawn. Lancel objects but Cersei insists, smacks him in a wound in his side, and storms out.
Sansa tries to reassure the frightened ladies, but then uses the opportunity to go to her chamber. Figuring some distance between herself and Ser Ilyn Payne is prudent. There she finds the Hound waiting for her. He offers to rescue her and take her north, but she’d rather take her chances here. He leaves. She takes a well-earned nap.
She’s awoken some time later by Ser Dontos who is cock-a-hoop with joy, but barely coherent. When she calms him down enough, it transpires that Stannis’ forces have been routed by an army comprising Tywin’s force from the West, and the combined forces of the Reach apparently (and puzzlingly) led by Renly.
Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Sansa Stark - Eldest daughter of Lord Eddard Stark and Catelyn Tully. Betrothed to Joffrey Baratheon. Captive of the Lannisters.
Queen Cersei Lannister - Widow of King Robert Baratheon, twin sister of Ser Jamie Lannister. Mother of King Joffrey Baratheon.
King Joffrey Baratheon First of His Name - Bastard son of Jaime Lannister and his twin sister Queen Cersei Lannister.
Tyrion “The Imp” Lannister - Brother to Queen Cersei. Acting Hand of the King.
Ser Dontos Hollard - Last member of house Hollard. Saved from execution on King Joffrey’s name day by Sansa Stark.
Ser Ilyn Payne - Executioner.
Ser Lancel Lannister - Cousin and lover to Queen Cersei, spy for Tyrion Lannister.
Sandor Clegane, The Hound - Member of the Kingsguard and personal protector of King Joffrey.
Tywin Lannister - Father of Cersei, Tyrion, and Jamie.
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Chapter Ten - Jon 2 - A Game of Thrones | A Song of Ice and Fire

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12/16/19 • 38 min

Jon gets ready to leave Winterfell forever to join the Night’s Watch. He has some sweet (and some sour) goodbyes. The boys break it down giving their sympathy to poor Jon, while wishing that they could give him some fatherly advice. Mackelly confronts Simon with accusations of dream-plagiarism.

Chapter Review
Jon visits Bran and Catelyn. He says a very sad farewell to his still unconscious little brother. He has a warm moment with Cat that is quickly forgotten as she says some truly awful things to him. Jon next says goodbye to Robb who is busy taking charge of Winterfell - somebody’s got to step up. Jon’s last visit is with Arya and Nymeria (her direwolf) to whom he presents a sword named Needle and he advises Arya to: get strong, stick them with the pointy end, and don’t tell Sansa.

Characters/Places/Names/Events
Arya Stark - Younger daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark.
Robb Stark - Eldest (trueborn) son of Ned and Catelyn Stark, heir to Winterfell.
Catelyn Stark - Wife of Ned.
Bran Stark - The bed-ridden younger son of Ned and Catelyn Stark.
Bravo - A dueling swordsman of Essos.
Nymeria - Arya’s direwolf
Ghost - Jon’s direwolf
Grey Wind - Robb’s direwolf
Mikken - The blacksmith of Winterfell.

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Chapter One - Bran 1 - A Game of Thrones

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10/14/19 • 26 min

Chapter 2 - Sansa 1 - A Clash of Kings | A Song of Ice and Fire

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02/01/21 • 62 min

Chapter Twenty-Three - Daenerys 3 - A Game of Thrones | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

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03/02/20 • 48 min

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Daenerys Targaryen is embracing her role as khaleesi of the Dothraki khalasar. Her brother Viserys isn't fitting in so well. When she gives a command that applies to him, she Wakes the Dragon. Only it's Viserys who ends up sobbing in the dirt.
Chapter Review:
In chapter 23 of "A Game of Thrones", from the "A Song of Ice and Fire" book series, Daenerys Targaryen gets her first look at the Dothraki Sea. She finds it beautiful. When she gives the command not to follow her, while she rides into it, her brother Viserys is enraged. She pushes back for the first time and as she waits for the retaliation Jhogo whips Viserys in the neck and drags him to the ground. Daeny doesn't want him hurt, but makes him walk behind the khalasar, one of the worst punishments in Dothraki culture. Daeny and Ser Jorah discuss Viserys being unfit to rule, and the smallfolk not caring who rules them. The chapter ends with Daeny being pregnant, on her 14th nameday.
Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Daenerys Targaryen - Khaleesi to a Dothraki khalasar and younger sister to Viserys.
Viserys Targaryen - Deposed heir to the Iron Throne.
Ser Jorah Mormont - Exiled knight from Westeros. Sworn sword to Viserys Targaryen.
Jhogo - A member of the khas assigned to Dany.
Irri, Jiqui, and Doreah - Dany's handmaidens.
Dothraki Sea - Vast grassland region of Essos.
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