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!
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327 episodes
Chapter Forty-Four - Jon 9 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jon welcomes Queen Selyse and her entourage. He then hammers out the details of a loan with the Iron Bank. Later he's notified that a girl has arrived at the castle. Simon and Mackelly suggest they keep the giant out of the liquor cabinet.<...
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Episode 316
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1:08:29
Chapter Forty-Three - Daenerys 7 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Daenerys openly flaunts her relationship with Daario, tells Quentyn Martell that he has come to late, and despite all kinds of misgivings, goes ahead and marries Hizdahr zo Loraq. Simon and Mackelly throw some confetti, half-heartedly.C...
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Episode 315
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1:03:59
Chapter Forty-Two - The King's Prize - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Asha Greyjoy bent the knee to King Stannis. She’s been rewarded with shackles but is also treated as the king’s prize in his army’s ill-fated march on Winterfell. Simon and Mackelly hope she’s packed her thermals.Chapter Review:Stan...
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Episode 314
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56:15
Chapter Forty-One - The Turncloak - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Theon has the freedom of Winterfell while Ramsay is distracted by Arya. He gets wooed by Abel’s women and learns the source of Barbrey Dustin’s animus towards the Starks. Simon and Mackelly try to see light at the end of the tunnel.Chap...
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Episode 313
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1:09:07
Chapter Forty - Tyrion 9 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Tyrion and company are all but sunk by a fearsome storm after being becalmed for weeks. Be careful what you wish for. They’re rescued by, what even the nose-less can tell is a slave-ship. Mackelly and Simon move things from the frying pan into ...
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Episode 312
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58:15
Chapter Thirty-Nine - Jon 8 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jon sends Val to Tormund Giantsbane with terms. In a shocking turn of events, Jon’s advisers disagree with the plan. Simon and Mackelly would like to remind Jon, well his advisers actually, of what befell Janos Slynt, and why.Chapter Re...
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Episode 311
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1:11:10
Chapter Thirty-Eight - The Watcher - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Areo Hotah watches as the skull of the Mountain is presented to Prince Doran Martell. Finally peace between Dorne and the Iron Throne, predicted no one, ever. Mackelly and Simon roll out the barbed wire and start digging the trenches.Ch...
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Episode 310
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1:11:17
Chapter Thirty-Seven - The Prince of Winterfell - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jeyne Poole marries Ramsay Bolton at Winterfell. Theon gives her away, Wyman Manderly supplies the victuals, Abel serenades the newlyweds, and Barbrey Dustin steals Simon’s best material. Simon and Mackelly reminisce about the good old days.
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Episode 309
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1:18:01
Chapter Thirty-Six - Daenerys 6 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Daenerys continues her struggle to balance compassion with pragmatism, facing the horrors outside Meereen’s walls, the humiliations of marriage politics, and stunning betrayals. With Darrio's return, the queen gives into her desires. Simon and ...
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Episode 308
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1:08:14
Chapter Thirty-Five - Jon 7 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jon takes the new Night's Watch recruits north of the Wall to say their vows before the weirwood trees. Jon returns with swollen ranks to find a letter from Stannis. Simon and Mackelly second guess every decision.Chapter Review:Lord...
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Episode 307
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1:07:30
Chapter Thirty-Four - Bran 3 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Bran begins his training with the three-eyed crow. It’s disconcerting, slightly dangerous, but he begins to glimpse that it might give him a life far beyond what he could have expected. Simon and Mackelly are rooting for him.Chapter Rev...
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Episode 306
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1:14:26
Chapter Thirty-Three - Tyrion 8 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Tyrion, Jorah, and Penny are at sea. Tyrion and Penny make peace, Jorah broods. The priest Moqorro wants them to make haste, he’s seen nasty shadows headed towards Daenerys and wants to be there to protect her. Mackelly and Simon take their Dra...
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Episode 305
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1:08:12
Chapter Thirty-Two - Reek 3 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Reek/Theon is taken aside by Roose Bolton, to Ramsay’s dismay. Roose gives Ramsay some fatherly advice and takes Reek to meet w Lady Dustin, she is unimpressed. Simon and Mackelly speculate as to what Bolton senior is plotting. Cha...
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Episode 304
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1:06:55
Chapter Thirty-One - Melisandre 1 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Melisandre sees much and more in her flames. She counsels Jon Snow and unveils a shocking truth about Rattleshirt. She reveals that her sorcery isn’t as easy as she lets on and how Jon can both save Arya and keep his Night’s Watch vows. Simon a...
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Episode 303
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1:08:07
Chapter Thirty - Daenerys 5 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Daenerys comes to the realization that she cannot face her internal and external threats alone, and must marry Hizdahr zo Loraq. Simon and Mackelly fuss over the bride-to-be.Chapter Review:Daenerys Targaryen clashes with Admiral Gro...
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Episode 302
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1:13:37
Chapter Twenty-Nine - Davos 4 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Davos isn’t dead. The Manderlys' animosity was all for show. They know the Freys lie. But they’re not ready to join Stannis yet. However, if Davos can find and return Rickon Stark, then that would seal the deal. Mackelly and Simon debate who th...
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Episode 301
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1:08:14
Chapter Twenty-Eight - Jon 6 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jon makes a controversial choice for his ranging crew, gets unexpectedly bested in the yard, gets even more unexpected news out of Barrowtown, and receives a pair of impactful prophecies from Melisandre. Jenny and Mackelly break down Jon’s busy...
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Episode 300
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1:13:16
Chapter Twenty-Seven - Tyrion 7 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Tyrion and Ser Jorah make it to Volantis where Tyrion seeks escape. But when he finds out that they’re headed to Daenerys, not Cersei, his outlook changes markedly. Mackelly and Simon refuse to take the bait.Chapter Review:Tyrion La...
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Episode 299
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1:11:15
Chapter Twenty-Six - The Wayward Bride - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Asha Greyjoy learns that Theon lives, that previous kingsmoots have been contested, that Tris Botley is not interested in a thruple, and that where there’s five northmen there’s probably 3000. Simon and Mackelly wish that our favorite Kraken co...
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Episode 298
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1:14:56
Chapter Twenty-Five - The Windblown - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Quentyn Martell and his traveling companions joined up with the Windblown to get to Slaver’s Bay. Now it’s time to ditch their new friends and turn their cloaks to Daenerys Targaryen’s side of the war. The timing of the move is integral. Howeve...
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Episode 297
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Chapter Twenty-Four - Lost Lord - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jon Connington and Aegon Targaryen meet the Golden Company. The route to Daenerys is closed, so the young prince suggests that instead they head West. Connington, infected with greyscale, is impressed. Simon and Mackelly carefully examine their...
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Episode 296
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1:10:25
Chapter Twenty-Three - Daenerys 4 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Daenerys agrees to marry Hizdahr zo Loraq as long as he can bring peace within Meereen. This news leads to tension with Daario Naharis. Simon and Mackelly love a soapy love triangle.Chapter Review:Daenerys Targaryen dines with Galaz...
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Episode 295
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1:15:20
Chapter Twenty-Two - Tyrion 6 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Tyrion isn’t dead. But will have to (painfully) test himself for greyscale for the rest of his life. On a detour to a brothel during a fact-finding mission, he’s waylaid by a bear-like Westerosi knight who plans to take him to the Queen. Mackel...
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Episode 294
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1:20:42
Chapter Twenty-One - Jon 5 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jon takes supplies to the Free Folk huddled in Mole’s Town. They’re not thrilled. But he has an offer: join the defence of the Wall and get full rations. Several heed the call. Mackelly and Simon (and Jon) wonder where the Free Folk's loyalties...
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Episode 293
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1:03:12
Chapter Twenty - Reek 2 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Reek/Theon helps secure Moat Cailin for the Boltons. His ironborn brothers pay the ultimate price. Ramsay meets his new bride-to-be, but Theon sees through the Bolton ruse. Today Simon and Mackelly discuss difficult topics such as torture and s...
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Episode 292
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1:12:01