The Night's Watch in George R.R.Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire (ASoIaF)

We explore the history of the Night's Watch, from its foundation in the Age Heroes up to the Conquest. Along the way we look at the Wall and its castles, notable past members, the culture of the organization and its real life and literary inspirations.

Radio Westeros E85 - Night's Watch- Foundation and Lore

Nymeria and the Rhoynar in George R.R.Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire (ASoIaF)

The odyssey of Nymeria and the Rhoynar is one of the great Westerosi legends and we begin our exploration of the third great migration from Essos with a look at Rhoynish history and culture, as well as their inevitable bloody clash with dragonlords of Old Valyria. Then we trace the voyage of the Ten Thousand Ships as they wandered for years around the fringes of the Summer Sea before finally making landfall in Dorne. We conclude the episode with a look at what happened next and its impact on Westerosi history. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/radiowesteros" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support us</a>!

Radio Westeros E84 - Nymeria and the Rhoynar

The Dance of the Dragons in George R.R. Martin's ASoIaF

In the sixth installment of our series with History of Westeros on the Dance of the Dragons, House Targaryen reaches its lowest point yet and the action ends up back where we started - at the Red Keep. Also the Battle of the Kings Road claims the life of the ambitious and furious Storm Lord, and the muppets head to King's Landing. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/radiowesteros" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support us</a>!

Radio Westeros E83 - w/History of Westeros - Dance of the Dragons, part 6

The Andals in George R.R.Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire (ASoIaF)

We continue our loose series on the various ethnic groups of Westeros with a deep dive on the Andals and the Andal invasion, the second mass human migration from Essos into Westeros, and arguably the most impactful. We look at their history, culture, religion and the reasons they went to Westeros and why they succeeded once they got there, tracing the course and impact of their invasion region by region across the continent. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/radiowesteros" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support us!</a>

Radio Westeros E82 - The Andals

Arya Stark in George R.R.Martin's ASoIaF

Covering Arya’s arc from her final post-Red Wedding chapters in ASOS, through her five chapters set in Braavos, we explore the development of Arya’s unique skill set — skinchanging, face-changing and other disciplines taught at the House of Black and White, combined with an undiminished need for vengeance. Along the way we identify the many ways that Arya Stark remains Arya even as she insists she has become No-One. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/radiowesteros" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support us</a>!

Radio Westeros E81 - Arya Stark, part 4

The First Men in George R.R.Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire (ASoIaF)

In this episode all about the First Men of Westeros we look at their origins in Essos, their arrival in Westeros via the Arm of Dorne and their subsequent war with the indigenous peoples they found there, ending in the Pact at the Isle of Faces. In the second half of the episode we tour Westeros to paint a picture of the various regions under the First Men during the Age of Heroes prior to the Andal invasion. Support us at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/radiowesteros" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/radiowesteros</a>

Radio Westeros E80 - The First Men

We're back with part 3 of our series on Arya Stark! In this episode we cover much of her ASoS arc -- from travels with the Brotherhood Without Banners, up to her journey to the Twins with Sandor Clegane. Themes of captivity, identity, mercy, and justice predominate, as well as Arya's increasing awareness of moral greyness. Plus the Ghost of High Heart, R'hllor, Edric Dayne and more! Support us: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/radiowesteros" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/radiowesteros</a>

Radio Westeros E79 - Arya Stark, part 3

The Children of the Forest and Greenseeing in George R.R.Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire (ASoIaF)

In part three of our series on magical species of ASOIAF we explore Westeros' indigenous people known as the children of the forest, their relationship with the Old Gods and the weirwood trees, and the magical abilities commonly associated with them -- skinchanging, greenseeing and greendreams.Support: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/radiowesteros" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/radiowesteros</a>

Radio Westeros E78 - The Children of the Forest

In part two of our series on Arya Stark we cover her months at Harrenhal, first under Lannister control and then under Roose Bolton; as well as her escape and trek into the Riverlands seeking her family, up to her encounter with a group of King's Men at the Inn of the Kneeling Man.

Radio Westeros E77 - Arya Stark, part 2

George RR Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire  (ASoIaF) and HBO's House of the Dragon + Game of Thrones

George RR Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire (ASoIaF) novels are our focus; now covering HBO's House of the Dragon. Analysis and theories, readings, adverts from Westeros, music from the fandom, guests, and more, with your hosts yolkboy and Lady Gwynhyfvar. Radio Westeros is the only radio station this side of Asshai... Spoilers all books!Support: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/radiowesteros" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/radiowesteros</a>

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