The Ghosts of Harrenhal: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast (ASOIAF)
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!
Episodes
296 episodes
Chapter Thirteen - Bran 2 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Bran Stark survives a run-in with wights and meets Children of the Forest and the three-eyed crow. Simon and Mackelly admire the plumage.Chapter Review:Bran Stark and his companions have reached the foot of a hill that contains their...
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Episode 285
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1:03:27
Chapter Twelve - Reek 1 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Theon Greyjoy has been tortured and abused into being Ramsay Bolton’s latest Reek. He’s going to be a part of Ramsay’s plans to gain Winterfell by facilitating and witnessing Ramsay’s wedding to Arya Stark. Simon and Mackelly are busy that day....
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Episode 284
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57:04
Chapter Eleven - Daenerys 2 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Daenerys comforts Missandei, whose brother has been murdered by the Sons of the Harpy. She gets spoilers from Quaithe and visits her chained dragons. Another bad day in Meereen. Mackelly and Simon consider free-range dragon rearing.Chap...
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Episode 283
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1:17:36
Chapter Ten - Jon 3 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jon watches as Mance Rayder and the Horn of Joramun are consigned to the flames. Stannis displays Lightbringer and the free folk are invited to come through the Wall, to bend the knee, and to get a bowl of onion soup. Mackelly and Simon fear th...
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Episode 282
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1:10:25
Chapter Nine - Davos 1 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Davos is marooned on Sweetsister, Salladhor Saan has lost patience with his unpaid service to Stannis. The local lord is sorely tempted to sell his guest to Queen Cersei. But tradition dictates that he aids a rebel. Mackelly and Simon assume Da...
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Episode 281
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1:09:45
Chapter Eight - Tyrion 3 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Tyrion meets Griff and young Griff. He has suspicions about who Griff might be, but Griff is plenty suspicious of Tyrion in return. Mackelly and Simon ponder the possibilities. Chapter ReviewTyrion is passed from Illyrio to...
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Episode 280
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54:42
Chapter Seven - Jon 2 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jon sends Aemon, Gilly, Sam, and the wrong baby away from the Wall. He appoints Night’s Watch brothers to rebuild and command castles along the Wall. Janos Slynt refuses and Jon levies a stiff punishment in response. Stannis approves. Simon and...
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Episode 279
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1:03:01
Chapter Six - The Merchant's Man - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Quentyn Martell is thwarted in his efforts to get from Volantis to Meereen to woo his future wife Daenerys Targaryen. Simon and Mackelly consider opening our first branch of our Essosi travel agency.Chapter Review:Quentyn Martell tr...
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Episode 278
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1:11:11
Chapter Five - Tyrion 2 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Tyrion and Illyrio Mopatis are trapped in a closed palanquin, hidden from the world, with just each other’s voices for company. Mackelly and Simon try to imagine what that must be like.Chapter Review:Tyrion Lannister and Illyrio Mop...
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Episode 277
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1:05:18
Chapter Four - Bran 1 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Bran and company are north of the Wall. Things are bleak but Coldhands protects them from those who would do them harm, and brings back some meat to roast. Simon and Jenny throw up in the back of their throats.Chapter Review:Bran St...
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Episode 276
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54:01
Chapter Three - Jon 1 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jon has a wolf dream and wakes to face a trying day. He meets with Stannis and disappoints him by rejecting the king’s plan to assume control of the abandoned Night’s Watch castles. Afterward, he talks with Melisandre who gives him an ominous w...
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Episode 275
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1:06:03
Chapter Two - Daenerys 1 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Daenerys learns that the Sons of the Harpy are bold enough to murder her Unsullied and her dragons are wild enough to eat children. It’s not a great day. Mackelly and Simon consider the cost of ambition.Chapter Review:Daenerys Targar...
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Episode 274
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1:04:51
Chapter One - Tyrion 1 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Tyrion arrives in Pentos wallowing in self-pity. His plans for revenge against his family are dismissed by Illyrio Mopatis who has a much better idea for the Iron Throne - a three-headed dragon. Simon and Mackelly say hello to their little frie...
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Episode 273
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1:02:10
Prologue - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Varamyr Sixskins flies a bit too close to the sun and ends up dead. Just when his day looked like it couldn’t get any worse he possibly inadvertently creates an immortal enemy. Simon and Mackelly consider the state of the Free Folk.Chap...
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Episode 272
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59:08
Chapter Forty-Five - Samwell 5 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
A Feast for Crows comes to an end when Sam reaches Oldtown and the Citadel. He gives his news to Alleras, as well as Maester Marwyn who promptly departs for Essos. Simon, Jenny, and Mackelly review the murder’s banquet.Chapter Review:
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Episode 271
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1:19:48
Chapter Forty-Four - Jaime 7 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jaime won Riverrun but lost the Blackfish. He confirms that Jeyne Westerling is not pregnant with Robb Stark’s child and gives Sybell her rewards for her scheming as well as a piece of his mind. He learns that Ryman Frey is dead and that Cersei...
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Episode 270
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1:13:23
Chapter Forty-Three - Cersei 10 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Cersei’s day goes from an extreme high to an extreme low. She airs the charges against Margaery to the entire court and knows the young queen is in hot water now. However, when Cersei visits the High Septon she discovers that she might’ve cooke...
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Episode 269
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1:18:04
Outtakes from The Ghosts of Harrenhal - 2024
Please enjoy some of the flubs, confusion, and mishaps that we suffered through this year and then compiled just for you. Thank you all for being part of this journey.
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Chapter Forty-Two - Brienne 8 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Brienne is held captive by the Brotherhood without Banners, as she battles the infection caused by her wounds. When she recovers, she’s brought before Lady Stoneheart - who is Catelyn Stark. Brienne stands accused of oath-breaking and must deli...
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Episode 268
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57:58
Chapter Forty-One - Alayne 2 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Alayne coaxes Lord Robert down the mountain, while Petyr Baelish arranges a betrothal for his daughter to a ward of Lady Waynwood. The angle? Oh he just happens to be the heir to the Vale. Mackelly and Simon try to find the romance.Chap...
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Episode 267
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1:19:05
Chapter Forty - The Princess in The Tower - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Princess Arianne Martell is confined to a tower room by her father. She wonders about the fate of her co-conspirators and Princess Myrcella, and laments the death of Ser Arys Oakheart. After what feels like an eternity, her father calls for her...
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Episode 266
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1:12:00
Chapter Thirty-Nine - Cersei 9 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Cersei gets a confession of Margaery’s wantonness from the Blue Bard. She will get the same from Ser Osney Kettleblack. The noose tightens around the young queen. Simon and Mackelly feel their throats constrict.Chapter Review:Queen ...
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Episode 265
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1:09:09
Chapter Thirty-Eight - Jaime 6 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jaime takes control of the debacle that is the siege of Riverrun. He gets only scorn from the Blackfish, but he makes Edmure Tully an offer that would be hard to refuse. Simon and Mackelly consider the intestinal fortitude of the tormented Lord...
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Episode 264
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1:05:19
Chapter Thirty-Seven - Brienne 7 - A Feast for Crows - A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
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...
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Episode 263
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57:45
Chapter Thirty-Six - Cersei 8 - A Feast for Crows - A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Cersei learns that Dragonstone has fallen but that Loras has paid with his life - or at least he lies at death’s door. She delights in sharing this news with Margaery - who is stricken, but remains hopeful. Cersei dreams of her childhood run-in...
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Episode 262
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1:15:41