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
342 episodes
Chapter Fifty-Eight - Jon 12 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jon watches as more than three thousand Free Folk pass through the Wall. He also receives desperate news from Hardhome where Cotter Pyke’s mission is going very badly. Simon and Mackelly celebrate the good news and worry about the bad.C...
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Episode 330
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1:09:23
Chapter Fifty-Seven - Tyrion 11 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Tyrion, Penny, and Jorah hitch a ride on the pale mare to start a new life. Mackelly and Simon look to a brighter future.Chapter Review:Tyrion Lannister, Penny, and Sweets tend to their master Yezzan zo Qaggaz, who is sick with the ...
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Episode 329
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1:06:43
Chapter Fifty-Six - The Iron Suitor - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Victarion Greyjoy meets Moqorro. The priest of R’hllor proves his value by curing Victarion’s wounded hand. Onwards to Meereen and Daenerys - to claim her as his bride. Simon and Mackelly wonder if he and Daenerys might be ill-suited.Ch...
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Episode 328
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1:08:31
Chapter Fifty-Five - The Queensguard - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Barristan Selmy takes stock after the departure of Daenerys on Drogon. As Hizdahr cements his power, the old knight is forced into plots that he hoped he’d left behind. Simon and Mackelly egg him on.Chapter Review:With Queen Daenery...
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Episode 327
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1:05:08
Chapter Fifty-Four - Cersei 1 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Cersei makes the only play she can. She wisely confesses to most of her crimes, that have already been verified by other witnesses anyway, but denies the big ones. For those questions, trial by combat will determine her guilt. Uncle Kevan repor...
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Episode 326
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1:10:23
Chapter Fifty-Three - Jon 11 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jon negotiates terms with Tormund, introduces Val to Queen Selyse, and not for the first time tries to convince his underlings of the true meaning of their vows and the sanity of his plans. Simon and Mackelly try to shake the feeling that it is...
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Episode 325
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1:16:13
Chapter Fifty-Two - Daenerys 9 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Daenerys attends the reopening of the fighting pits. It’s pretty much as she expected until Drogon arrives and whisks her away. Simon and Mackelly try not to get carried away.Chapter Review:Daenerys Targaryen dons a tokar for the re...
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Episode 324
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1:11:12
Chapter Fifty-One - Theon 1 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Theon watches as a child's body is laid before Lord Roose instigating in-fighting in the castle. Roose calls for battle preparations against Stannis. Theon is called into duty to smuggle Arya out of Winterfell. All goes well, until it doesn’t. ...
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Episode 323
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1:02:18
Chapter Fifty - Daenerys 8 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Daenerys hosts her conquerors, the Yunkai’i. Peace has cost her more than she can stomach. Mackelly and Simon sympathize with her.Chapter Review:Daenerys Targaryen attends a banquet thrown for the Yunkai’i to celebrate the peace. Th...
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Episode 322
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1:04:04
Chapter Forty-Nine - Jon 10 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jon has a full day at the Wall. He gives away a bride, checks on his new high-born prisoner, gets news from Eastwatch, and believes Val and Tormund have returned to Castle Black. Simon and Mackelly throw some rice in celebration of the new coup...
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Episode 321
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1:20:45
Chapter Forty-Eight - Jaime 1 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jaime ends the siege of Raventree Hall. On his way back to Riverrun, Brienne of Tarth finds Jamie and tells him that she’s found the Stark girl and that Jamie must come quickly, and alone. Simon and Mackelly say hello to an old friend.C...
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Episode 320
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1:07:18
Outtakes from The Ghosts of Harrenhal - 2025
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-Seven - Tyrion 10 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Tyrion, Penny, and Jorah are sold into slavery. Their first job goes well and they may be destined for better things. Mackelly and Simon look for the silver linings.Chapter Review:Tyrion Lannister and Penny, are sold into slavery ou...
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Episode 319
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1:14:02
Chapter Forty-Six - A Ghost in Winterfell - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Theon continues to wander Winterfell. A fact that is noted when men start being found murdered. His worthlessness proves to be a sufficiently strong alibi. He is once again propositioned by Abel’s women. Simon and Mackelly consult their IP lawy...
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Episode 318
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1:20:39
Chapter Forty-Five - The Blind Girl - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Arya learns much and more in the House of Black and White despite being completely blind. When she cracks a riddle, she awakens to find her sight returned. Mackelly and Simon feel their pupils dilate.Chapter Review:Arya Stark’s educ...
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Episode 317
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1:02:22
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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1:08:31
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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1:04:01
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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56:17
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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1:09:09
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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58:17
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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1:11:12
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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1:11:19
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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1:18:03
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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1:08:16
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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1:07:32