HOTD - A House of the Dragon Podcast

We’re nearing the end of our book vs. show coverage with episodes five and six of House of the Dragon Season Three. King Jimhaerys, Ser A.Ron and Acolyte Max talk Sabitha Frey’s protective privy, Criston Cole’s surprisingly more flattering depiction in the show than the book, and the questionable intelligence of dragons.

This episode’s reading:

Hardcover: p. 473, par. 3 – p. 481, par. 4Kindle: pp. 503–512Begins: “In the riverlands, Ser Criston Cole abandoned Harrenhal, striking south along…”Ends: “Though the lusts of men and cruelty of women can never be gainsaid, we must…”

Next episode’s reading:

Hardcover: p. 481, par. 5 – p. 487, par. 2, plus p. 505, pars. 2–3 on Helaena’s deathKindle: pp. 512–518, plus the two paragraphs on Helaena’s death beginning “The two knights died at dawn…”Begins: “On the headwaters of the mighty Mander stood Tumbleton, a thriving market town and…”Ends: “None of this constitutes proof that Daemon Targaryen had carnal knowledge of the bastard girl, but…”

Pete Peppers debunks HOTD Season Three’s Jetpacking

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Jim, A.Ron, and Max are back to compare episodes 3 and 4 of House of the Dragon Season 3 with Fire & Blood. They break down the business at Bitterbridge, talk Daeron differences, and answer your feedback questions along the way. What did the show change, what did the book do better, and what fresh chaos has the adaptation unleashed?

This episode’s reading:

Hardcover: p. 460, par. 2 – p. 467, par. 2Kindle: pp. 491–497Begins: “West of Harrenhal, fighting continued in the riverlands as…”

Spoiler section only:Hardcover: Continue through p. 473, par. 2Kindle: Continue through p. 503Ends: “Lady Caswell watched from her walls, then commanded…”

Next episode’s reading:

Hardcover: p. 473, par. 3 – p. 481, par. 4Kindle: pp. 503–512Begins: “In the riverlands, Ser Criston Cole abandoned Harrenhal, striking south along…”Ends: “Though the lusts of men and cruelty of women can never be gainsaid, we must…”

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In this episode, Jim, A.Ron, and Max cover the jam-packed opening episodes, “Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood” and “Queen’s Landing.” They’re comparing the episodes to their Fire & Blood counterparts.

This episode’s reading:

Hardcover: p. 441, par. 4 – p. 460, par. 1Kindle: pp. 471–490Begins: “Yet Seasmoke, Vermithor, and Silverwing were accustomed to men…”Ends: “Thus did the flower of House Strong, an ancient line of…”

Next episode’s reading:

Hardcover: p. 460, par. 2 – p. 467, par. 2Kindle: pp. 491–497Begins: “West of Harrenhal, fighting continued in the riverlands as…”

Spoiler section only:Hardcover: Continue through p. 473, par. 2Kindle: Continue through p. 503Ends: “Lady Caswell watched from her walls, then commanded…”

Pete Peppers' Season 3 Timeline Revelations

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Anthony and Steve hijack the podcast to talk about the Treasons of Tumbleton. Then Anthony talks with Kavita Mudan Finn and Valerie Garver.

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The season may be over, but King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron will never yield. They answer a ton of your feedback and discuss everything from Rhaenyra’s makeup and her lack of discretion to ravens literally talking. Be wary of the spoiler section—if you don’t want to know what happens in the book, as Davos would say, “steer clear!”

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