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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282 episodes
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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1:19:29
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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1:13:04
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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1:17:45
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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57:39
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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1:18:46
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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1:11:41
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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1:08:50
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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1:05:00
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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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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1:15:22
Chapter Thirty-Five - Samwell 4 - A Feast for Crows - A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Aboard the Cinnamon Wind, Sam and Gilly mourn the loss of Maester Aemon. The old man succumbed as the ship neared Dorne. Their tears bring them into each other’s arms and Sam’s vows are history. Simon and Mackelly sprinkle rose petals in the ba...
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Episode 261
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Chapter Thirty-Four - Cat of The Canals - A Feast for Crows - A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Arya murders Dareon for deserting the Night’s Watch. It appears that the Many-Faced God doesn’t agree, as she is struck blind. Mackelly and Simon grope for answers.Chapter Review:We learn of Arya’ Stark's (aka Cat of the Canal...
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Episode 260
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1:08:28
Chapter Thirty-Three - Jaime 5 - A Feast for Crows - A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jaime arrives at Riverrun hopeful of ending the siege without breaking his oath to Catelyn (not to take up arms against the Tullys). He gets some home-truths from his aunt Genna. Simon and Mackelly weigh up the impact.Chapter Review:<...
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Episode 259
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1:03:09
Chapter Thirty-Two - Cersei 7 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Cersei learns of the attack on the Reach by the Iron Born and feels unmotivated to react. She gets a gift from Ser Loras, which leaves Cersei with a golden win-win opportunity. She has an unexpected drop-in by Falyse, whose husband has been kil...
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Episode 258
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1:08:24
Chapter Thirty-One - Brienne 6 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Brienne learns that she’s been on the scent of the wrong Stark girl, and gets definitive intel on the Hound… or does she? Mackelly and Simon consider the probabilities.Chapter Review:Brienne of Tarth, Podrick Payne, Ser Hyle, and Se...
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Episode 257
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1:05:58
Chapter Thirty - Jaime 4 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jaime tarries in Darry to confront his cousin Lancel. He finds a man lost to his faith, a faith that has taken up arms with relish. Mackelly and Simon consider converting.Chapter Review:Jaime Lannister finds Darry being rebuilt but ...
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Episode 256
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1:16:11
Chapter Twenty-Nine - The Reaver - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Victarion Greyjoy fights through his opponents and his misgivings about his brother King Euron. He’s dispatched to Essos to bring back a fiancé (for Euron) and three dragons, but Victarion has other ideas. Mackelly and Simon ponder who would wi...
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Episode 255
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1:11:34
Chapter Twenty-Eight - Cersei 6 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Cersei gets an update on Margaery court, while being waylaid by sparrows. She negotiates a deal with the new High Septon. He’ll bless Tommen and erase the crown’s debt to the Faith for a law allowing the re-emergence of the Faith Militant. Fina...
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Episode 254
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1:07:25
Chapter Twenty-Seven - Jaime 3 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Jaime is booted from King’s Landing by Cersei to settle matters in the Riverlands. He finds a sparring partner, installs new leadership at Harrenhal, and sends Wylis Manderly home. Finally, he defends the honor of Brienne of Tarth. Mackelly and...
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Episode 253
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1:03:08
Chapter Twenty Six - Samwell 3 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Sam tries to find the increasingly flighty Dareon and someone who knows something about dragons - to fulfill the dying wish of Maester Aemon. He gets bruised knuckles, a lungful of canal water, but he does meet a sailor who knows about the drag...
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Episode 252
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1:09:53
Chapter Twenty-Five - Brienne 5 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Brienne decides to follow the only lead she has: the Stark girl was traveling with the Hound. She gains a couple of new companions. Mackelly and Simon join her peregrination.Chapter Review:Brienne of Tarth heads back to Maidenpool, ...
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Episode 251
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59:13
Chapter Twenty-Four - Cersei 5 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Cersei has a busy day as queen regent of the seven kingdoms. She squashes tiny rebellions by her little king, cheers the death of a foe, plots the downfall of Margaery Tyrell and Bronn, spurns the Iron Bank, and so much more. Simon and Mackelly...
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Episode 250
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1:13:15
Chapter Twenty-Three - Alayne 1 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Sansa does her best to embrace her new identity as Alayne Stone. She and Littlefinger prepare for the arrival of the Lords Declarant. They want Lord Robert and they want Littlefinger gone. However, when the unexpected arises during the parlay, ...
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Episode 249
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1:27:40
Chapter Twenty-Two - Arya 2 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
Arya acts as a servant in the House of Black and White. Despite her claims, she still can’t shake her identity as Arya Stark. She decides to shed her worldly possessions, all except Needle, earning her a promotion to acolyte. Armed with a smatt...
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Episode 248
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1:05:10