Davos' Fingers - A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast

Episode 127: The Heirs of the Dragon

In Episode 127, Matt and Scad take a leap into the HBO series The House of the Dragon, covering its first episode:  The Heirs of the Dragon.   With Jaehaerys’ rule coming to an end, and the succession unclear, the assembled Lords of Westeros choose Viserys I to rule the 7 Kingdoms.  But it isn’t long before Viserys has his own succession problems as he struggles to produce a male heir.  With a child on the way for Queen Aemma though, hope springs and King’s Landing holds a tourney to celebrate. But things do not go as planned, and Viserys is left with an unruly council, a brutal brother, and a dutiful but overlooked daughter to contend with as the succession looms again.
This is the first in what will be weekly episodes covering the new HBO series, The House of the Dragon.  So it will be a busy few months for the Fingers.  Check back here each Friday for a recap of the previous week and to get excited for the upcoming episode as well.  This content can also be found on the Davos’ Fingers Youtube channel in video format.
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Episode 126: Whispering Lullabies featuring Zander

In the final installment of Meet the Khalasar, the Fingers of Davos are joined by the zen-like Zander as we dive into Jaime’s penultimate chapter in asoiaf, Jaime VII of A Feast for Crows.  In it, we find a Jaime busy with wrapping up the final business odds and ends for the Wot5K in the Riverlands.  We see an effective Jaime, a productive Jaime.  But we also see a frustrated man dealing with the escape of a slippery Blackfish and grappling with what his role will be like when he does return to King’s Landing; his sister having created an entirely different mess that will need his attention, if she’s still alive that is.
 
Zander on the other hand creates no mess.  It was a delight to get to know Zander a lot better.  He has been with us since the beginning, but mostly keeping to the shadows, and it was nice to shine a light on this kind, generous, and thoughtful friend.  We can’t wait for everyone to hear his asoiaf story and some of his personal tales.
 
Next up for the Fingers?  Oh, just a little D.  HotD, that is!  That’s right, for the first time, Davos’ Fingers is going to be doing…duh duh duh…..SHOW Coverage.  House of the Dragon just looks and sounds too good to pass up, and the Fandom is absolutely DROOLING over it, so we figured we really had to give the people what they want.  More details to come, but look for a release in the week following the first Episode of House of the Dragon, which premiers on 8/21/22!
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Episode 125: Poor Pyat Pree featuring Anne

This installment of Davos' Fingers features one of our longest tenured friends, Anne, or sweetyft as you might know her.  It also features a pretty ancient chapter as well, reaching way back to Dany IV of A Clash of Kings, sometimes just referred to as the House of the Undying chapter.  Dany dives headfirst into a magical maze of mages, culminating in a face off with the Undying themselves.  With questionable but intriguing visions along the way, what is real, what is just drug-induced, and how much does it matter when Dany can't make sense of any of it when she gets out?
Regardless of what Dany can make sense of, we can all make sense of Anne's quality takes.  We talk Ice and Fire Con, D&D and many other things as we all get to know Anne a little better.  Please go chat with her, she is a pulls-no-punches delight.
Up Next for the Fingers is one more meet the Khalasar episode followed by a bit of a change of direction, so LOOK OUT!
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Episode 124: Tales of the Nightfort with K2

The magical energy of K2 joins forces with Matt and Scad for Episode 124 wherein we talk about Bran and the scooby doo gang's visit to the legendary Nightfort!  Jojen told them to come to this specific castle on the Wall, but the way is sealed, and now they are stuck here with a billion things that go bump in the night...including a big one that seems to be climbing the well where they are sleeping...
Don't sleep on K2 though!  As always, she brings her friendly demeanor and positive  energy to this episode and getting to know this master cake artist was the true highlight of the Episode.  Give it a listen, then go find K2 on twitter, because she is a riot!
We recently released our Films Get Fingered Episode on Patreon, so go check that out.  We had a blast fingering Rogue One:  A Star Wars Story with several Bloodriders.  More content on the way there as well as another Meet the Khalasar Episode to follow in July!
Jon Snow is still dead, his body steaming in the cold night air.  But the discourse isn't!  Lets talk!  You can find us on twitter @davosfingers, and also on Facebook.  You can also shoot us an email at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com or support us through Patreon at patreon.com/davosfingers. 

Episode 123: No One Had No Tears featuring Julie

In Episode 123, Bloodrider Julie adds her voice to Davos’ Fingers to dissect Arya’s time at the House of Black and White as The Blind Girl.  It’s a sensual delight of a chapter as we learn to see Arya’s world through her ears, nose, and mouth.  She goes about her daily chores, learns how to live (and fight) without her sight, and learns the secrets of Braavos as Beth the Blind Girl. But it's Arya’s progress as a skinchanger that makes this chapter really sing.
And Beth makes us sing as well.  With her positive outlook and energy, her passion for all sorts of music and her deep love of the fandom, Juliebeth is a bright light on the episode, and getting to know this longtime Bloodrider better was a real treat.
Over on Patreon we will be having a live Hangout to discuss Rogue One:  A Star Wars Story in June, with more Wheel of Time (TV show) coverage and special episodes coming along as well.  So check us out there at patreon.com/davosfingers.
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Episode 122: The She-wolf and the Leech Lord featuring StefLyoness

Stef joins the fingers for Episode 122 and it is a riot.  Making our way to Arya for the first time in our Meet The Khalasar cycle is a treat with Stef along for the ride.  In this episode Arya is stuck as cup-bearer to Roose Bolton and a LOT is weighing on her young mind.  Should see stick it out here with an impending regime change, or strike out on her own against a sea of troubles.  Neither it turns out, as she still has some friends left, friends who join her.  
Arya is in a tight spot in this chapter, but Stef brings her humor and diverse experiences to the table to help us uncover the gems inside this chapter.  And as usual, simply getting to know a new friend is the best part of the Meet The Khalasar process.  Come meet StefLyoness if you haven't already!
We are in the thick of A Song of Madness 2022 and as such. we are just taking a couple weeks off of the normal episodes as it wades into the heavy portion.  But we will be back shortly with more episodes for you!  
George has written five fantastic books here, and we love them.  Come talk about them with us!!! We are on twitter @davosfingers.  But we can also be found on Facebook or at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com.  Lastly, if you want to help support the podcast financially, and get access to special episodes, you can find us at patreon.com/davosfingers.

Epiosode 121: Burning the Hand That Feeds You

The Fingers of Davos are joined by Litbringer Mandy for a burnin down the house Episode 121, literally.  Cersei III of AFFC features a Cersei struggling to maintain her grip on power and on her sanity and on her sense of self, all culminating in setting a mighty blaze to the Tower of the Hand.  A month or two removed from her eldest son's death at the Purple Wedding, Cersei is now confronted with marrying off her second son to the same woman, Margaery Tyrell.  Still in mourning and seeing threats in every shadow, this truly turns into Cersei's no good, very bad day.  But a resolved Cersei sets the Tower of the Hand on fire using the alchemist substance, wildfire, and burning away her fear and paranoia, filling her with a sense of resolve, and flushing out any rats that may still be hiding inside its many hidden pathways.
But it wasn't a no good, very bad day for Matt and Scad because they get to know Mandy a bit better.  A positive force and the creative energy behind the Litbringers, Mandy gives us insight into herself and the Litbringers.  It was a delight to share the episode with her as A Song of Madness nears its opening whistle.
We will be back in 3 weeks with yet another Meet the Khalasar episode, we are continuing to release special episodes on the I Am Mercury series by Grant Piercy and The Wheel of Time Amazon series to Patrons.  So come check us out there for more bonus coverage!  Also, come join us on twitter for A Song of Madness starting very very soon.
We love these books, you love these books, so come chat with us.  We can most easily be found on twitter @davosfingers.  But we can also be reached on Facebook or at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com.  Lastly, if you want to help support the podcast financially, and get access to special episodes, you can find us at patreon.com/davosfingers.

Episode 120: Bewitched featuring Bloodrider Gene

In Episode 120 Matt and Scad are joined by Bloodrider Gene to talk Sans…er…Alayne 1 of A Feast for Crows.  In this chapter, found smack dab in the middle of AFFC, we find Alayne also in the middle of a pretty drastic personal journey.  She is doing her level best to please her new “dad”, keep young Robert mollified, and prepare the Eyrie for the Lords Declarant all while maintaining her grip on her sense of self.  These Lords have been making life a bit difficult for Petyr, blocking supplies from reaching them on the mountain, and insisting that Robert and the Vale be returned to friends.
Gene doesn’t make life difficult for the Fingers though.  Instead, he is a delight and learning more about him was the best part of our chat.  Settle in as Gene provides some moving personal stories and gives us some info about how he found the fandom.
This is our first episode of 2022, but we will be back with more Meet the Khalasar next month.  On Patreon we have kicked back into gear with Grant Piercy’s I Am Mercury series.  So go join us there to unlock film reviews, special episodes and other gems!
We love to hear from fans of A Song of Ice and Fire, so come chat with us.  We can most easily be found on twitter @davosfingers.  But we can also be reached on Facebook or at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com.  Lastly, if you want to help support the podcast financially, and get access to special episodes, you can find us at patreon.com/davosfingers.