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

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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.
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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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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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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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