Davos' Fingers - A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast

Episode 091: Doctrine of Exceptionalism

In Doctrine of Exceptionalism, Matt and Scad finally see Jaehaerys mount the throne (among other things) as he reaches the age of majority, and changes, they are a’comin.  Also in this episode, Rogar commits treason (or does he), Rhaena causes trouble (on both coasts), we get some new arrivals to the Targaryen family tree, and the crown continues its constant negotiation with the Faith regarding incestuous marriage.
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In this episode we’re continuing our coverage of the rule of Jaehaerys and Alysanne Targaryen. The selection we will cover in this episode can be found in FIRE AND BLOOD: “A Surfeit of Rulers” (pg. 161) through “Birth, Death, and Betrayal under King Jaehaerys I” (pg. 206).  All of these Chapter Headings and Page Number designations, of course, coming from the beautiful Fire and Blood hardcover.

Episode 090: The Conciliator

In episode 90, the Fingers finally reach into  the rule of Jaehaerys and Alysanne Targaryen, covering their early years, from arrival at KL with the help of Rogar Baratheon through their idyllic days on Dragonstone and everything in between. Listen in as Jaehaerys picks reconciliation over blood, Alyssa and Rogar get second chance at happiness, five Kingsguard earn their cloaks, and Alysanne picks a husband.
You may have noticed that we skipped over covering the Sons of the Dragon chapter. That's because we covered way back in Episode 081.  So go check that out first if you want a refresher on the rules of Aenys and Maegor Targaryen.
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 In this episode we’re jumping ahead to the beginning of the reign of Jaehaerys, the Conciliator. The content covered in this episode can be found in FIRE AND BLOOD: “Prince Into King”, “The Year of the Three Brides”, and part of “A Surfeit of Rulers”. That’s pages 107 through page 161 of the hardcover for those playing along. 

Episode 089: Dragons Come to Westeros

Episode 89 of Davos' Fingers takes us back to the Towering Targaryen Threesome...er...siblings.  We follow Aegon, Visenya, and Rhaenys from puzzling decision to rule Westeros through the Dragon’s wars and into the peace and prosperity of one unified kingdom of Westeros. 
We already covered the next chapter of Fire and Blood, way back in Episode 081, so you MIGHT need to go back and listen to a refresher before our next episode hits. For the next several episodes we will cover the rise of Jaehaerys and his rule with Alysanne!  So get excite!
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Selection Covered: The first three chapters of Fire and Blood:  Aegon’s Conquest, Reign of the Dragon -- The Wars of King Aegon I, and Three Heads Had the Dragon -- Governance Under King Aegon I).  That’s pages 3 to 50 for those with the Hardcover. 
 

Episode 088: A Dream of Lysene Spring

We are fresh off our break and we have a doozy for you as Davos’ Fingers brings you the end of Fire and Blood!  In this episode Westeros hobbles along under an ineffective, disinterested,  and youthful King, a Lysene family that is hungry for power (or are they), a coup attempt engineered by some bitter also-rans, and the rule of a Merman until the King comes of age.  
While this may be the end of Fire and Blood the book, it is NOT the end of Fire and Blood the coverage by this podcast.  Because we dodged, ducked, dipped, dived, and...dodged our way through the first time, we have to go pick up the pieces.  So stay with us as we pick up in the next episode with the OPENING chapters of Fire and Blood!
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Selection Covered:  “The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency”,  the final chapter in Fire and Blood, spanning pages 667 through 706.

Episode 087: A New Hand; A New Fist

In Episode 87 of the Davos’ Fingers Podcast, Matt and Scad discuss the rule of the new Hand Unwin Peake, the relative lack of involvement of poor Aegon III’s regents, the swift rise of Alyn Velaryon and his journeys, and the discovery of a long lost (er...short lost?) Targaryen relative.  The realm limps along, trying to find its footing still in the wake of the Dance of Dragons.
We will be taking a little bit of a hiatus from our normal episodes for a summer break.  But expect us back in September for a return to Fire and Blood!
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Selection Covered: Spanning the years of 133 and 134 AC, our source material will be the FIRE AND BLOOD chapters “Under the Regents- War and Peace and Cattle Shows”and “Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist”.

Episode 086: Of Wolves and Hoods

In Episode 086, Matt and Scad cover the early days of Aegon III’s rule under regency.  But Cregan Stark has marched a LOOOONG way, and he isn’t about to let this go smoothly, effectively seizing control of the city to investigate the murder of Aegon II and to make sure the war is ended for good and all.  Once the wolf is appeased, Tyland Lannister settles in as Hand, overpowers the regency, and starts to rebuild the kingdom, dealing with money issues, succession issues, and a new King that seemingly wants nothing to do with it.
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Selection covered:  This episode covers Fire and Blood Chapters “The Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf and “Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand”. 

Episode 085: The Dance - Dragons Die

In Episode 85, Matt and Scad watch the dragons dance and we watch the dragons die.  King's Landing rises up in a riot, driving Rhaenyra out, her support network in shambles as she searches for some way to regain control of Westeros.  Meanwhile the Greens have their own problems with a major military setback at Tumbleton.  The general disarray and discord that follows keeps the army from even reaching King’s Landing.  Aegon retakes King’s Landing only to bungle it away himself. Dragons figurative and literal die in large numbers in this episode, so hang on tight!
The Dance may have ended, but the podcast remains.  So reach out and talk to us about all things ASOIAF.  We can be found at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com, on our tumblr at davosfingers.com, through facebook and on twitter @davosfingers.  You can also check out our Patreon site at patreon.com/davosfingers.  We look forward to hearing from ya!
Selection covered:  This episode covers the ending of The Princess and the Queen, but oh so much more as well as we mine the great details provided in pages 506-568 of Fire and Blood.  This episode will put an end to The Dance of Dragons as the two sides are unified in one house.  Check us out next episode though as we move into some of the aftermath of the Dance.

Episode 084: The Dance - Yield or Burn

In Episode 84, we discuss the middle section of the Dance of Dragons wherein Rhaenyra goes on the offensive, Aemond lays waste to some empty fields and castles, and butchery and betrayal run rampant.  The various factions rise up against themselves, with leadership falling apart on the Green's side, and King’s Landing in near open rebellion against sitting Queen Rhaenyra.
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Selection covered:  While we were originally trying to cover TPATQ, Fire and Blood just provided so much more depth for this critical event in the history of Westeros.  So, we are focusing on pages 449 through 506 of Fire and Blood.  This will serve as basically the middle third of the entire conflict.  Beware, though, all material in the ASOIAF universe is covered, so there may be spoilers for future “Dance” events and other ASOIAF works!  So grab your favorite comfy blanket or turn up that car stereo and let us regale you on the beauty and chaos that is George’s world!