A Podcast of Ice and Fire

Episode 175 for the week of May 24th, in which we review the seventh episode in the fifth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. Notes: Like almost all episodes of APOIAF, this episode has spoilers for all published books in George RR Martin’s ASOIAF series.

Episode 174 for the week of May 17th, 2015, in which we cover our experiences at Ice and Fire Con 2015. Notes: Like almost all episodes of APOIAF, this episode has spoilers for all published books in George RR Martin’s ASOIAF series. The audio quality for this episode was lowered by the onsite record.

Episode 173 for the week of May 17th, in which we review the sixth episode in the fifth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. Notes: Like almost all episodes of APOIAF, this episode has spoilers for all published books in George RR Martin’s ASOIAF series. The audio quality for this episode was lowered by the onsite […]

Episode 172 for the week of May 10th, in which we review the fifth episode in the fifth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. We are joined by returning guest host Aziz from History of Westeros. Notes: Like almost all episodes of APOIAF, this episode has spoilers for all published books in George RR Martin’s ASOIAF […]

Episode 171 for the week of May 3rd, in which we review the fourth episode in the fifth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. We are joined by returning guest host Aziz from History of Westeros. Notes: Like almost all episodes of APOIAF, this episode has spoilers for all published books in George RR Martin’s ASOIAF […]

Episode 170 for the week of April 26th, in which we review the third episode in the fifth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. We are joined by returning guest host Aziz from History of Westeros. Notes: Like almost all episodes of APOIAF, this episode has spoilers for all published books in George RR Martin’s ASOIAF […]

Episode 169 for the week of April 19th, in which we review the second episode in the fifth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. Notes: Like almost all episodes of APOIAF, this episode has spoilers for all published books in George RR Martin’s ASOIAF series. This week’s episode combined two different recordings: there may still be one […]

Episode 168 for the week of April 12th, in which we review the first episode in the fifth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. Notes: Like almost all episodes of APOIAF, this episode has spoilers for all published books in George RR Martin’s ASOIAF series. Upcoming conventions with APOIAF host appearances: Ice and Fire Con 2015 […]

Episode 167 for the week of March 22nd, in which we are joined by Vassals of Kingsgrave regulars Duncan (Valkyrist) and Greg (Claudiusthefool). We cover the chapters 12 (Jaime II) and 13 (Tyrion II) of A Storm of Swords. Notes: We discuss this interview excerpt with David and Dan covering Game of Thrones spoilers, GRRM’s response, and […]

Episode 166 for the week of February 15th, in which we hear about Mimi’s recent trip to Seattle. We are joined by recurring guest host Amber, as Mimi dubs her into the Platinum Club™. We cover chapters 10 (Bran I) and 11 (Davos II) of A Storm of Swords. Notes: Like almost all episodes of APOIAF, […]

Episode 165 for the week of February 8th, 2015. We are joined by Laura and returning guest host Cosmia to do a sequel of sorts to last year’s all male Valentine’s Day episode. We cover chapter 8 (Jon I) and chapter 9 (Dany I) of A Storm of Swords. We also answer a list of […]

A Podcast of Ice and Fire returns triumphantly to our seventh year of podcasting, as we Muster the Manwoody in preparation for the Podcast Awards. Mimi, Amin, and Kyle dub Vassals Alias and Madscientist into the exclusive Triple Gold Club™ , as we cover chapters 6 (Davos I) and 7 (Sansa I) of A Storm of Swords. […]

Episode 163 for the week of December 21st, 2014, in which we are happy to release our third Christmas Filks episode, continuing the yearly tradition. Curl up at home around the fire, take a sip of a hot beverage, and let DJ Amin take you through our 2014 edition. Notes: For the lyrics and list of writers […]

Episode 162 for the week of December 1st, in which we start our first of three in-depth episodes covering The World of Ice and Fire. We are joined by Aziz and Ashaya from the History of Westeros videocast and podcast. We chat about Dornish Letter theories, assign one aspect of the Seven to each of the […]

Episode 161 for the week of November 23rd, 2014. The second half of the double header recording with the VOK crew, we cover chapters 4 (Arya I) and 5 (Tyrion I) of A Storm of Swords.  

Episode 160 for the week of November 23rd, 2014. We provide a review of the recently re-released Ice Dragon, written by George RR Martin and illustrated by Luis Royo. Joined by the usual Martinsphere review group from Bastards of Kingsgrave, we deal with the Ice elephant in the room, before diving into a spoiler filled discussion.   […]

Episode 159 for the week of November 9th, 2014, in which the four podcast hosts share their initial reactions to the recently released World of Ice and Fire. We chat about the possible Winterfell dragon eggs, the Tyrion is a Chimera theory, the variation of the seasons, and the prevalence of Zorses. We draw battle lines over […]

Episode 158 for the week of October 26th, 2014, which includes a spoiler-full interview with Elio and Linda of Westeros.org, coauthors of the recently released World of Ice and Fire. Notes: This episode was recorded earlier to be released on the official release date for the book. Mimi could not make it to the record […]

Episode 157, for the week of of September 21st, 2014, in which the guys hold down the fort while Mimi crosses the not so narrow sea and Ashley prepares for winter. We are joined by Aziz from the History of Westeros podcast. We chat about a variety of podcast news and cover chapters 2 (Jaime […]

Episode 156 for the week of August 10th, in which we interview David J. Peterson, linguistic developer of the Dothraki and Valyrian languages used in HBO’s Game of Thrones. We ask him questions submitted by our listeners and start our chapter reread of A Storm of Swords with the prologue chapter. Notes: As usual, this episode has […]

Episode 155 for the week of July 27th, 2014, in which we finally (after three long years!) complete our A Clash of Kings reread by covering the final two chapters of the book: chapters 69 (Jon VIII) and 70 (Bran VII). We also discuss our experiences at San Diego Comic-Con 2014, detailing our House Manwoody […]

Episode 154, for the week of July 20th, in which we continue our reread of A Clash of Kings, covering chapters 67 (Theon VI) and 68 (Tyrion XV). We are joined by Vassals of Kingsgrave forum members Amber (amberrocks) and Greg (claudiusthefool). Notes: The call quality in this episode degrades in the second half of […]

Episode 153, for the week of July 13th, in which we continue our reread of A Clash of Kings, covering chapters 65 (Arya X) and 66 (Sansa VIII). We chat about our upcoming attendance at San Diego Comic-Con and other announcements in the aftershow.   Notes: The music excerpt at the end of the episode […]

Episode 152 for the week of June 29th, in which we cover The Rogue Prince. The four podcast hosts provide a spoiler full review and synopsis of George RR Martin’s contribution to the Rogues anthology, discuss Viserys I’s mistakes, and generally agree that Mushroom is a pervy weirdo.

Episode 151 for the week of June 15th, in which we review the tenth episode in the fourth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. Notes: Like almost all episodes of APOIAF, this episode has spoilers for all published books in George RR Martin’s ASOIAF series. The first 54 minutes of this episode were partially salvaged […]

Episode 150 for the week of June 8th, in which we review the ninth episode in the fourth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. Notes: Like almost all episodes of APOIAF, this episode has spoilers for all published books in George RR Martin’s ASOIAF series.

Episode 149 for the week of June 1st, in which we review the eighth episode in the fourth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. We chat about feathered dresses, bash beetles, and launch the Tywin/Viper ship. Notes: Like almost all episodes of APOIAF, this episode has spoilers for all published books in George RR Martin’s […]

Episode 148, for the week of May 25th, in which the 4 podcast hosts reunite to continue the longest running reread of A Clash of Kings. We cover chapter 64 (Daenerys V). We try to rekindle the magic, thoroughly examine manticores, and discuss the Lannister gold supply probem.

Episode 147 for the week of May 18th, in which we review the seventh episode in the fourth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. We are joined by Simone Boyce from Winter is Coming. We briefly chat in the aftershow about the good times at Ice and Fire Con 2014. Notes: Like almost all episodes […]

Episode 146 for the week of May 11th, in which we review the sixth episode in the fourth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. We are joined by Bill (mrkorb) from the forums. Notes: Like almost all episodes of APOIAF, this episode has spoilers for all published books in George RR Martin’s ASOIAF series.

Episode 145 for the week of May 4th, in which we review the fifth episode in the fourth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. We are joined by Katie (Lady Griffin) from the forums. Notes: Like almost all episodes of APOIAF, this episode has spoilers for all published books in George RR Martin’s ASOIAF series. […]

Episode 144 for the week of April 27th, in which we review the fourth episode in the fourth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. We are joined by the Chucker of Axes, Fire and Blood from Winter is Coming. We discuss, yet again, the impending question every book reader watching the HBO series must ask […]

Episode 143 for the week of April 20th, in which we review the third episode in the fourth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. We are joined by Katie (Lady Griffin) and Michael (Mordion). We cover the elephant in the sept, coin Jon/Viper, and speculate on Tywin’s sex talk. Notes: Like almost all episodes of […]

Episode 142 for the week of April 13th, in which we review the second episode in the fourth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. We are joined by Michal (Inkasrain) during the course of the episode. Notes: Like almost all episodes of APOIAF, this episode has spoilers for all published books in George RR Martin’s ASOIAF […]

Episode 141 for the week of April 6th, in which we review the first episode in the fourth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. During the aftershow, we reveal some very exciting podcast news related to San Diego Comic-Con. We also chat with a popular Vassals of Kingsgrave host. Notes: Like almost all episodes of APOIAF, […]

Episode 140 for the Week of March 30th, in which we cover chapters 62 (Tyrion XIV) and 63 (Sansa VII) of A Clash of Kings. We celebrate the 6 year anniversary of our podcast, covering some of the feedback and statistics generated by our podcast survey in the after-show. Notes: Most of the statistics and feedback […]

Episode 139 for the Week of March 23rd, in which we are joined by guest host Trisha Hershberger from Sourcefed and SourcefedNerd. We cover chapters 59 (Davos III) and 60 (Tyrion XIII) of A Clash of Kings.

Episode 138 for the week of March 23rd, in which we are joined by the fifth and final VOK curator, Glen (Dagos_Rivers). We cover chapter 61 (Sansa VI) of A Clash of Kings.

Episode 137 for the week of March 23rd, in which we cover chapters 57 (Theon V) and 58 (Sansa V) of A Clash of Kings.

Episode 136 for the week of March 2nd, in which we continue the longest running reread of A Clash of Kings, covering chapter 55 (Tyrion XII) and chapter 56 (Catelyn VII). We are joined by Elena (Lady Grey), one of the main writers and singers in our APOIAF Christmas Filks episodes. Notes: Despite what was […]

Episode 135 for the week of February 16th, in which VOK guest hosts Katie and Michal fill in to help host Stefan Sasse, co-host of the Boiled Leather Audio Hour, Lord of the Nerdstream Era, and author of It is Known: Season 3 Deconstructed. We discuss one of Stefan’s upcoming contributions to Tower of the […]

Episode 134 for the week of February 16th, in which we interview Damon Stone (Game Designer) from Fantasy Flight Games (FFG). We chat about FFG’s A Game of Thrones: The Card Game, as well as ASOIAF and other geeky topics. Notes: As usual, this episode has spoilers for all five books in George RR Martin’s A Song of Ice […]

Episode 133 for the week of February 9th, in which the gentlemen record a thematic episode for Valentine’s Day. We are joined by Duncan (Valkyrist), one of the curators from Vassals of Kingsgrave, the Australian branch. We cover chapter 53 (Sansa IV) of A Clash of Kings, and now wait to receive further listener inspired artwork. Notes:

Episode 132 for the week of January 26th, in which we are joined by long timer listener Nadine (Erinyes) from the United Kingdom branch of the House Manwoody fandom. We cover chapters 50 (Tyrion XI) and 51 (Theon IV) of A Clash of Kings. Notes: Sorry for the poor audio quality in this episode.

Episode 131 for the week of Jan 19th, in which the Queen and her Hand are joined by recurring guest hosts Michal and Katie of Bastards of Kingsgrave and Vassals of Kingsgrave fame. We cover chapter 49 (Dany IV) of A Clash of Kings, specifically The House of the Undying.  

Episode 130 for the week of Jan 5th, in which we conclusively complete the holiday season by releasing our second Christmas Filks episode, continuing the yearly tradition. Ashley, Amin, and Kyle are joined by BOK and VOK guest host Leigh (Lord Manderblee) to cover chapter 48 (Arya IX) of A Clash of Kings. We thank […]

Episode 129 for the week of December 29th, in which we cover The Princess and the Queen, or, 1000 Pregnant Rats and a Bear. In a spoiler filled episode, the four podcast hosts reunite to cover George RR Martin’s epic contribution to the anthology Dangerous Women. Notes: Kyle emailed us about stone babies after this episode.

Episode 128 for the week of December 15th, in which we interview Jason Walden (Game Producer) from Fantasy Flight Games. We talk about FFG’s A Game of Thrones: The Board Game, 2nd edition, as well as the variants and expansions A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons, in a shorter sequel episode to the […]

Episode 127 for the week of December 8th, in which Amin and Kyle continue our chapter reread of A Clash of Kings with chapter 46 (Catelyn VI) and 47 (Bran VI). Notes: Pod’s Plight APOIAF theories artwork can be found here. Stefan Sasse’s ebook analyzing Season 3 of Game of Thrones can be found here. Christmas […]

Episode 126 for the week of November 24th, in which Amin and Kyle are joined by another Vassals of Kingsgrave podcaster Julia (No True Lady). We continue our chapter reread of A Clash of Kings with chapters 44 (Jon V) and 45 (Tyrion X). Notes: We are collecting songs for another Christmas Filks episode this holiday season. […]