Best NotACast Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 255: A FEAST FOR CROWS, SAMWELL III: "City of Dreams" 59:48

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, you might think Sam will be better off now that he's back on dry land, but Braavos just brings him a whole new set of problems. Next time: our year-end episode in which we talk about everything we loved in 2025! Emmett's…

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Episode 254: A FEAST FOR CROWS, BRIENNE V: "The Hollow Men" ft. Michael 2:29:03

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, special guest Michael joins us as Brienne meets Septon Meribald, who casually drops the best monologue in the story: the Broken Man speech. Next time: we return to Braavos for AFFC, Samwell III, in which you'd think Sam …

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Episode 253: A FEAST FOR CROWS, CERSEI V: "The Iron Claw" 1:56:48

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Cersei's day is so bad that even Tommen is annoying her. Next time: we set out on the road for AFFC, Brienne V, in which...you know this one, it's time for the Broken Man speech, and we'll be joined by special guest book…

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Episode 252: A FEAST FOR CROWS, ALAYNE I: "The Aristocrats" 1:35:29

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Sansa--I mean, Littlefinger's daughter Alayne Stone watches him wrap the Lords of the Vale around his little finger. Next time: we return to King's Landing for AFFC, Cersei V, in which even Tommen is getting on her nerve…

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Episode 251: A FEAST FOR CROWS, ARYA II: "Angels of Death" 1:31:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Arya moves in with Death, who's a pretty chill roommate, all thing considered. Next time: we climb back up to the Eyrie for AFFC, Sansa II--I mean, Alayne I, in which "Littlefinger's daughter" watches him wrap the Lords …

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Episode 250: A FEAST FOR CROWS, THE QUEENMAKER: "Blood on the Sand" 1:48:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Arianne tries to crown Myrcella, only for her dad's goons to catch up, which is when her boyfriend commits suicide-by-cop. Next time: we return to Braavos for AFFC Arya II, technically the last Arya chapter--get ready to…

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Episode 249: A FEAST FOR CROWS, BRIENNE IV: "Tall Tales" 1:25:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Brienne follows Nimble Dick into the wilderness and stories of Crackclaw Point, only for neither of them to find what they're looking for. Next time: we head down to Dorne for Arianne Martell's first POV chapter, "The Qu…

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Episode 248: A FEAST FOR CROWS, THE DROWNED MAN: "The God King" 2:00:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, the Ironborn hold their kingsmoot, going through a bunch of candidates before settling on Euron with his "end the world in one term" policy. Next time: we ride into tall tales at Crackclaw Point for AFFC, Brienne IV! Emm…

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Episode 247: A FEAST FOR CROWS, THE IRON CAPTAIN: "Big Brother" 1:43:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Victarion Greyjoy becomes a POV and Euron Greyjoy finally appears as we build up to the kingsmoot. Next time: we stay right here at Old Wyk for "The Drowned Man," aka Aeron II, aka the kingsmoot! Emmett's twitter: twitte…

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Special Episode: Ranking POVs with Quinn the GM 2:16:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, special guest Quinn the GM joins us to rank all the POVs in ASOIAF. Who will win? Who will lose? Who will stay mediocre for life? Next time: Manu returns as we set sail for the kingsmoot with AFFC, The Iron Captain! Quin…

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Episode 246: A FEAST FOR CROWS, CERSEI IV: "The Smallest Council" 1:47:59

5M ago1:47:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Cersei rules out Westeros' new ruling class, each one somehow less impressive than the last. Next time: a special episode with Quinn the GM, in which he and Emmett rank the POV characters! Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/P…

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Episode 245: A FEAST FOR CROWS, JAIME II: "Funeral March" 1:30:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jaime bids farewell to his father's corpse--and thanks to his still-living relatives, that was the *best* part of his day. Next time: we stay right here in King's Landing for AFFC Cersei IV, in which she unveils her smal…

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Episode 244: A FEAST FOR CROWS, SAMWELL II: "No Happy Endings" 1:03:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode: Sam pukes, Gilly cries, the baby poops, and Maester Aemon comes unstuck in time. It's the most miserable quest in the story...until we get to Quentyn, that is. Next time: we return to King's Landing for AFFC Jaime II, in…

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Episode 243: A FEAST FOR CROWS, BRIENNE III: "Ghost Hunt" ft. Lo 2:00:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, our friend Lo joins us to discuss Brienne's return to Maidenpool and how everyone she meets reflects back on her past and personal journey. Next time: we kick off another quest in AFFC Samwell II, in which Sam and his co…

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Episode 242: A FEAST FOR CROWS, THE SOILED KNIGHT: "Return of the Repressed" 1:29:59

7M ago1:29:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Arys Oakheart is treason-level horny, but at least he feels suicidally shameful about it. Next time: we hit the road again with Dunk and Egg 2.0, Brienne and Pod, for AFFC Brienne III. We'll be joined for this episode by…

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Episode 241: A FEAST FOR CROWS, CERSEI III: "The Green Wedding" 1:23:59

7M ago1:23:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Cersei has to witness another son marrying Margaery Tyrell. At least Tommen doesn't die...not yet... Next time: we head down to Dorne for "The Soiled Knight," Arys Oakheart's sole POV chapter, in which he's horny to the …

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Episode 240: A FEAST FOR CROWS, THE KRAKEN'S DAUGHTER: "The Wheel of Time" 1:21:29

8M ago1:21:29

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Asha Greyjoy comes home to take her father's chair, no matter how many uncles she has to ignore. Next time: we return to King's Landing for AFFC, Cersei III, in which Cersei has to witness another son marrying Margaery T…

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Episode 239: A FEAST FOR CROWS, SANSA I: "Dead Man Singing" 1:26:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, we climb up to the Eyrie to check in on Sansa Stark, who's busy becoming Alayne Stone while Littlefinger tries to get away with murder. Next time: we sail back to the Iron Islands for "The Kraken's Daughter," in which As…

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Episode 238: A FEAST FOR CROWS, BRIENNE II: "The One True Squire" 1:14:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, we head back on the road with our favorite NotAKnight, Dunk--I mean, Brienne, as she arrives at Duskendale and literally runs into her new squire, Egg--I mean, Pod! Next time: we climb up to the Eyrie for AFFC, Sansa I, …

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Episode 237: A FEAST FOR CROWS, JAIME I: "Red, White, and Gold" 1:22:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jaime holds vigil for his father while regretting (and flashing back to) every choice he's ever made. For a change. Next time: we head back on the road with our favorite NotAKnight, Dunk--I mean, Brienne, as she arrives …

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Episode 236: A FEAST FOR CROWS, CERSEI II: "Personnel is Policy" 1:21:29

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Cersei appoints Gyles Rosby as the new master of coin and tries to appoint her uncle Kevan as the new Hand of the King. Can't win 'em all! Next time: we head out to...nowhere, actually, we stay right here in King's Landi…

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Episode 235: A FEAST FOR CROWS, ARYA I: "The Free City" 1:15:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Arya arrives at Braavos, a city bustling with life...except for the death cult hiding in plain sight. Which is where she's headed, naturally. Next time: we return to King's Landing as Cersei names Gyles Rosby as the new …

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Episode 234: A FEAST FOR CROWS, SAMWELL I: "Of Mice and Men" 1:22:29

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Sam is ready to take on the Others, but maybe not a mouse. Poor little guy (meaning both Sam and the mouse). Next time: we set sail for Braavos in A Feast for Crows, Arya I! Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu…

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Episode 233: A FEAST FOR CROWS, BRIENNE I: "The Knight Errant" 1:39:59

11M ago1:39:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Brienne of Tarth, truest of NotAKnights, sets out to find a princess who will always, always be in another castle. Next time: we're taking next week off, but the week after that, we'll be covering AFFC, Samwell I, in whi…

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Episode 232: A FEAST FOR CROWS, CERSEI I: "Like a Moth to a Flame" ft. Rohanne 1:57:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, special guest Rohanne joins us to welcome the one true queen to the NotACast with AFFC, Cersei I. Next time: we head out on the road with the truest NotAKnight in AFFC, Brienne I! Rohanne's twitter: https://x.com/cyrilwo…

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Episode 231: A FEAST FOR CROWS, THE CAPTAIN OF GUARDS: "Snakes in the Garden" 1:34:44

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, the Sand Snakes turn up one by one to ask their uncle, Prince Doran Martell, for permission to commit war, murder, mayhem, etc. Oh, and Areo Hotah is also there. Good for him! Next time: we're taking next week off, but t…

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Episode 230: A FEAST FOR CROWS, THE PROPHET: "The King is Dead" 1:28:29

1y ago1:28:29

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, we kick off the Ironborn storyline in A Feast for Crows with Aeron "Damphair" Greyjoy, the least likeable youth pastor in history, as he tries to get everyone together against the devil...who just happens to be his broth…

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Special Episode: Year End 2024 1:29:59

1y ago1:29:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire...but not here! In this episode, we cover everything we loved in 2024, from Furiosa to X-Men '97 to Shogun. Next time: we return to A Feast for Crows with "The Prophet," in which Aeron Greyjoy gets everyone together to resist the temptati…

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Episode 229: A FEAST FOR CROWS, PROLOGUE: "Wonder and Terror" 1:28:14

1y ago1:28:14

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, we begin A Feast for Crows with Pate's Prologue down in Oldtown, a bunch of slackers sit around debating Daenerys' destiny (sound familiar?) before Pate gets himself killed by a semi-familiar face. Next time: we set sail…

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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Part 6 ft. Manu and Luke 2:23:29

1y ago2:23:29

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Surprise! We've been covering Star Wars for all our $5+ patrons on Patreon, and we decided to make our very last episode (featuring Luke from We're Not So Different as a guest host) available for everyone. In this episode, we wrap up Return of the Jedi, aka Episode VI, in which the Skywalkers bring both trilogies to a close by defeating the Emperor…

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Special Episode: If We Did It 1:36:15

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this special episode, we talk about how Season 4 of Game of Thrones wrapped up the ASOS material and talk about how we would have adapted A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons. Thanks for listening to our episodes on A Storm of S…

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Special Episode: To Go Forward, You Must Go Back 1:19:59

1y ago1:19:59

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this special episode, we look back on everything we loved about the first three books of ASOIAF and look ahead to everything we're excited to cover in the next two. Thanks for listening to our episodes on A Storm of Swords! Before jum…

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Episode 228: A STORM OF SWORDS, EPILOGUE: "From Beyond" 1:24:29

1y ago1:24:29

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, we wrap up the book as Lady Stoneheart and her Brotherhood outlaws string up Merrett Frey, whose life really seemed to suck anyway. Thanks for listening to our episodes on A Storm of Swords! Before jumping into A Feast f…

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Episode 227: A STORM OF SWORDS, SANSA VII: "A Dream of Home" 1:17:29

1y ago1:17:29

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Sansa processes her loss and grief by building a snow castle of home, before all her supporting characters show up one by one to ruin it. Next time: we wrap up the book by stringing up Merrett Frey in the Epilogue to A S…

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Episode 226: A STORM OF SWORDS, JON XII: "To Be or Not to Be" ft. Grant 1:08:00

1+ y ago1:08:00

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, our friend Grant joins us for the last and angstiest Jon chapter in the book, as he chooses his place on the Wall right before his brothers make it official by electing him as Lord Commander. Next time: we climb up to th…

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Episode 225: A STORM OF SWORDS, SAMWELL V: "Electioneering" 59:30

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Sam puts up with Stannis for a while before manipulating everyone in the Night's Watch to voting for Jon Snow as Lord Commander. Next time: our friend Grant aka heathen king joins us for the angstiest Jon chapter of them…

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Episode 224: A STORM OF SWORDS, TYRION XI: "The Breaking Point" 1:24:00

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Tyrion plunges into a full-on nightmare as he learns the truth about Tysha, Shae, and Tywin all at once, and reacts as violently as the father who made him in his own image. Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu…

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House of the Dragon: Season 2, Episode 8 1:06:30

1+ y ago1:06:30

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the eighth episode of the second season, "The Queen Who Ever Was." Tune in every week to hear what we loved, what we didn't, and what we think about what's coming next. That…

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House of the Dragon: Season 2, Episode 7 1:02:30

1+ y ago1:02:30

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the seventh episode of the second season, "The Red Sowing." Tune in every week to hear what we loved, what we didn't, and what we think about what's coming next. Emmett's tw…

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House of the Dragon: Season 2, Episode 6 1:02:00

1+ y ago1:02:00

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the sixth episode of the second season, "Smallfolk." Tune in every week to hear what we loved, what we didn't, and what we think about what's coming next. Emmett's twitter: …

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House of the Dragon: Season 2, Episode 5 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the fifth episode of the second season, "Regent." Tune in every week to hear what we loved, what we didn't, and what we think about what's coming next. Emmett's twitter: twi…

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House of the Dragon: Season 2, Episode 4 1:05:00

1+ y ago1:05:00

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the fourth episode of the second season, "The Red Dragon and the Gold." Tune in every week to hear what we loved, what we didn't, and what we think about what's coming next.…

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House of the Dragon: Season 2, Episode 3 1:00:30

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the third episode of the second season, "The Burning Mill." Tune in every week to hear what we loved, what we didn't, and what we think about what's coming next. Emmett's tw…

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House of the Dragon: Season 2, Episode 2 1:01:00

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the second episode of the second season, "Rhaenyra the Cruel." Tune in every week to hear what we loved, what we didn't, and what we think about what's coming next. Emmett's…

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House of the Dragon: Season 2, Episode 1 1:01:00

1+ y ago1:01:00

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the first episode of the second season, "A Son for a Son." Tune in every week to hear what we loved, what we didn't, and what we think about what's coming next. Emmett's twi…

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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Part 7 ft. Manu and Luke 1:57:00

1+ y ago1:57:00

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Surprise! We've been covering Star Wars for all our $5+ patrons on Patreon, and we decided to make our latest episode (featuring Luke from We're Not So Different as a guest host) available for everyone. In this episode, we wrap up The Empire Strikes Back, aka Episode V, aka the good one. If you like it, head on over to our Patreon and check out our…

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Episode 223: A STORM OF SWORDS, JON XI: "The King and I" 1:11:00

1+ y ago1:11:00

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jon Snow receives an offer from Stannis that he can't refuse...until he does, anyway. ASOIAF episodes are now on pause until the end of Season 2 of House of the Dragon. We'll be covering each episode weekly--our eps will…

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Episode 222: A STORM OF SWORDS, SAMWELL IV: "The New Game" 58:30

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Sam finally makes it back to Castle Black, only to find a whole new set of problems to deal with: birds, babies, and elections, oh my! Next time: we stay right here at the Wall for ASOS Jon IX, in which Stannis makes Jon…

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Episode 221: A STORM OF SWORDS, ARYA XIII: "End of the Road" ft. Andrew 1:22:00

1+ y ago1:22:00

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Andrew from A Scene of Ice and Fire joins us for Arya Stark's last stand in Westeros, in which she regains Needle and says farewell to Sandor...for now, anyway. Next time: ASOS, Samwell IV, in which...remember Sam? He ma…

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Episode 220: A STORM OF SWORDS, JON X: "True Kings" 1:12:00

1+ y ago1:12:00

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Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jon just gets done dealing with one king (Mance) when another one shows up (Stannis). He can't catch a break. Next time: Andrew from A Scene of Ice and Fire joins us for ASOS Arya XIII, in which Arya runs into some old f…