Davos' Fingers - A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast

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.

Episode 119: Euron Undressed featuring Jon

In Episode 119, Bloodrider Jon joins Matt and Scad to talk about everyone’s favorite bludgeoning instrument of death, Victarion Greyjoy, in the second of his POV chapters of A Feast for Crows:  The Reaver.  It’s a chapter of three parts including a raging sea battle, roiling self-reflection and introspection, and a celebration feast.  But no celebration feast is complete without an overt challenge to authority, at least not when the Ironborn do it, and Euron’s plan for the Ironborn’s immediate future is given a harsh rebuke by Rodrik The Reader.
As usual though, the best part of this episode is diving deeper into the folds of our guest (eww).  Jon doesn’t disappoint as we talk hockey, cheese fries, and all things nerd.  So sit back and enjoy Khalasar.
We will be taking a short break for the Holidays but will be back in mid-January with more Meet the Khalasar episodes and, for patrons, furthering our coverage of the I Am Mercury series by Grant Piercy.  So check back here in a month for more fun conversations with the Fingers!
Have a question you’ve always wanted to know about ASOIAF, or us, we’ll try to answer just about anything.  So drop us a line on twitter @davosfingers, 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 118: Sphinxes, Dragons, and Darker Things featuring Lo

In Episode 118, Lo the Lynx joins the Fingers of Davos to follow Pate through the twisty and misty streets of Oldtown to meet his fate during the AFFC prologue.  But first we learn about Oldtown, Pate's infatuation with Rosey, and about his “friends” as well, including one Sphinx:  Alleras. Pate has been up to no good to obtain a single Golden Dragon so that he can make Rosey "his" (blech, I just threw up a little in my mouth), committing a crime that has his future looking pretty murky.
But our guest from the Khalasar has been up to LOTS of good as they bring the expert analysis we knew we could count on about Pate, yes, but lots of other things too as we got to know Lo quite a bit better.  As usual, it was a joy!
Khalasar, we are here for you.  Need to vent about the series or life during the stressful Holiday season?  Well, find us and tell us all about it!  ASOIAF fans find us easiest on twitter @davosfingers.  But you can also find us 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 117: Father with Bloodrider Kyle

In episode 117 we spend a majority of the time within Jaime's head as he stands vigil for his father's funeral.  That is right, Tywin is dead and almost 200 pages later, we are still burying him.  And he is stanky.  But bloodrider Kyle is less than stanky, and he brings the analysis on this chapter like non other.  From the brotherly relationship while Jaime is freeing Tyrion, to the ghostly father/son dynamics that show very clearly the power dynamic between Tywin and his children.  This one goes deep on the feelings and emotions, so strap in.
As always, however, the best part of these episodes is when we get to know our guests a little better, so hold on to your hats and enjoy as we all learn a bit more about Dent and how he found the fandom!
Do you have a question that you have always wanted Davos' Fingers to answer on ASOIAF or otherwise?  Send us an email at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com, follow us on twitter @davosfingers, or find us on Facebook.  Lastly, if you want to help support the podcast financially, you can find us at patreon.com/davosfingers. Thanks for listening!

Episode 116: Let Us Do Our Duty with Megan

In episode 116, Matt and Scad chat with Bloodrider Megan as we return to Sansa, whom we haven’t covered since the first episode of Meet the Khalasar.  And it gets deep here, folks as we are covering Sansa III from ASOS, a chapter in which Sansa’s hopes and dreams are dashed to the ground (again), she is forced to marry a Lannister and suffers trauma at every turn.  Megan dives into the fray with some expert analysis on this chapter as we plumb the depths of the mental warfare the Lannisters are waging.  But as always, the best parts of these episodes is getting to know a bloodrider a bit better.  Learning more about Megan was a delight, and we know you will all enjoy getting to know per as well.
We will be continuing the Meet the Khalasar series very soon, but the next episode won’t be released until early November as we have some conflicts over the coming weeks.  We will see you then!
Do you want to participate in a meet the Khalasar episode?  Do you have a question that you have always wanted us to answer, ASOIAF or otherwise?  Send us an email at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com, follow us on twitter @davosfingers, or find us on Facebook.  Lastly, if you want to help support the podcast financially, you can find us at patreon.com/davosfingers.  Thanks for listening!

Episode 115: A Clap of Thunder featuring Bloodrider Kat

Bloodrider Kat joins Scad and Matt to discuss Daenerys IX of ADWD.  Queens, Kings, dying palanquin bearers, pit fighting, spicy locusts, ornery pit fighting commentators, and... DROGON.  Yes, the big black dragon makes a return in this episode after disappearing, and we are here for it.  What does it mean for Dany, what does it mean for Meereen?  This is a crucial chapter for Dany as she finally allows her broiling feelings to take control and becomes the dragon once again.  
Also and more importantly, guess what, we get to know bloodrider Kat.  A delightful conversation about her nerdy pursuits and family will be sure to have you giggling, so give it a listen!
We will be back again in 3 weeks with our next installment of our Meet the Khalasar series.  So get back with us then!
For Patrons, we are focusing on the I Am Mercury series at the moment, so look again in a couple weeks for our coverage of Book IV:  Control Z.  This is an exciting thriller with many twists and turns.  It has been a delight to cover, so come give it a listen on patreon.com/davosfingers.
Have you ever wanted to chat with Matt and Scad about YOUR favorite chapter? Meet the Khalasar might be right up your alley!!  Let us know if you are interested. Outside of joining us, have, do you have something you have always wanted to bother us about?  Do you have a burning question for us?  Find us in our many nooks and crannies (ewww):  on twitter @davosfingers, email at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com, or find us and like us on facebook, or at patreon.com/davosfingers!

Episode 114: Goldenhand the Just featuring Linsea

Matt and Scad are fresh off of their summer break and ready to invade your ears once again with more Meet the Khalasar episodes.  For episode 114, we are joined by bloodrider Linsea to discuss Jaime III of A Feast for Crows.  In this episode we get to travel with Jaime through the Crownlands and Riverlands.  But we have a place of high honor for the journey:  right between his ears in his noggin.  And its a good thing we are, because there is a lot of change and growth goin on in there as Jaime confronts his sister about the mission in general, treats with Lords and Ladies, and tries to pick up the pieces from his family’s general destruction of the countryside.  Oh, and he learns to fight too!
We also spend some time getting to know doc Linsea as well!  A bloodrider from the days of yore, Linsea weighs in on the Gymternet, her vast petlife, and her favorite things about ASOIAF.  So come settle in and get to know one hell of a lady.
Glad to be back from the break, and ready to continue with Meet the Khalasar.  So come back and join us in three weeks.  And if you can’t get enough Davos’ Fingers, be sure to check us out on Patreon where we have special bonus content every month.  This month we continue our coverage of Grant Piercy’s I Am Mercury, a sci-fi noir thriller that has really sunk its teeth into us.
Do you want to participate in a Meet the Khalasar episode?  Do you have something you have always wanted to bother us about?  Find us in our many little hidey holes online:  on twitter @davosfingers, email at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com, find us and like us on facebook, or at patreon.com/davosfingers!

Episode 113: The Lost Lord featuring Lizzy

Welcome to Episode 113 of the Davos’ Fingers podcast where Bloodrider Lizzy has us tackling The Lost Lord in ADWD.  Is Jon Connington being rash?  Is Aegon a quality leader in the making?  Can the Golden Company be trusted to honor their agreement?  The answer to these questions and more are properly ignored inside.  However we do have a lot of fun!  Also, and most importantly, we get to know Lizzy a bit.  Has Matt finally met his match with regard to quoting the Office?  You will have to listen to find out.
The podcast is going on a break for June and July, but will be back with more fabulous content in August including a continuation of our Meet The Khalasar series and more coverage of Grant Piercy’s work, “I am Mercury” coming for Patrons.
As always, if you want to reach out for any reason to offer us praise or to tear us limb from limb we can be found all over.  Find us and like us on Facebook, or we are @davosfingers on Twitter.  Our email is wearedavosfingers@gmail.com, and if you want to get access to some additional content, we have our Patreon set up at patreon.com/davosfingers.