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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317 episodes
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
Chapter Nineteen - Davos 3 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Davos meets with Lord Wyman in front of a packed court. The Freys blame a most unlikely culprit for the Red Wedding. Davos’ arguments for the Manderlys backing King Stannis fall on deaf ears, minus one. Ultimately, Lord Wyman makes his final de...
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Episode 291
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1:09:13
Chapter Eighteen - Tyrion 5 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Tyrion floats down the Rhoyne through the unnatural fog of the Sorrows. He divulges top secret information before unwillingly taking a swim in the eerie waters. Mackelly and Simon reach for their goggles.Chapter Review:Tyrion Lannist...
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Episode 290
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1:16:35
Chapter Seventeen - Jon 4 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jon tours the quickly dwindling food stores of the Night’s Watch and then is summoned by King Stannis. The king offers Jon a surprising gift, then adds to the shock by revealing his risky plan to win the north. Jon redirects him to a new plan t...
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Episode 289
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1:13:24
Chapter Sixteen - Daenerys 3 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Daenerys gets an offer she cannot refuse from Xaro XHoan Daxos. But she refuses and adds one more enemy to her list. Simon and Mackelly lose count.Chapter Review:Daenerys Targaryen is feasting Xaro Xhoan Daxos’ dancers. He’s here to...
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Episode 288
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1:04:36
Chapter Fifteen - Davos 2 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Davos reaches White Harbor. The intel he’s able to pick up does not bode very well for his King Stannis. He wonders if he should have fled with Salladhor. Mackelly and Simon give him a pep talk.Chapter Review:Davos Seaworth arrives ...
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Episode 287
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1:11:35
Chapter Fourteen - Tyrion 4 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Tyrion gets to know his new traveling companions, and, by dint of his cyvasse skills, some secrets about their mission. Mackelly and Simon consider their opening gambit.Chapter Review:Tyrion Lannister wakes early on the Shy Maid. He...
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Episode 286
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55:46
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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1:03:25
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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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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1:17:34
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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1:10:23