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Supporting Character Parade: Lancel Lannister (The “Ken-Doll” of Westeros)
Lancel Lannister. Long suffering page to the late king, Robert Baratheon. (Miss ALL those insults Robert constantly threw Lancel’s way!) Newly appointed knight. Cersei’s part-time lover (they’re...
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Supporting Character Parade: Varys (“Itsy Bitsy Spider”)
Vary…….Master of Whisperers…….Member of the small council…….Eunuch The Spider. Varys’ function on the council is part-CIA operative / part-sleazy blackmailer. For Lord Varys is the official keeper of...
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Supporting Character Parade: Bronn…….Mercenary Extraordinaire
Bronn. Bronn, like Tywin Lannister, appears to be a relatively simple character in the Game of Thrones universe. Not simple in his shading, but simple in his desires. Bronn is a mercenary…….a...
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What I’m Thankful For This Year…..Reflections on the Game of Thrones Universe
In honor of Thanksgiving next week, I’d thought it was time to reflect on what exactly I’m thankful for this year when it comes to the Game of Thrones universe. Thanksgiving is, hands-down, my favorite...
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Episode #5: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Episode #5 of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things” has just been downloaded to iTunes. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-687797.mp3 “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen“ The merry gentlemen in...
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Sitting on Santa’s Knee……Some Christmas Wishes
Who doesn’t want to sit on Santa’s knee and make a few wishes this time of year? Childhood memories come up, as well as that really funny scene of Santa kicking Ralphie down the slide in “A Christmas...
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The FINAL Countdown: Part #2
Hello. With New Year’s only a few days away, I thought I’d finish the countdown I started a few days ago. The 10 MAJOR events of Game of Thrones…….so far. I listed events 10-6 last time, here’s the...
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Episode #10: The Final Countdown Prt #2
Happy New Year! I have just uploaded Part #2 of “The FINAL Countdown!!” to iTunes. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-701564.mp3 In this VERY lively discussion, me and my compatriots: Steve...
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Outsiders: The Poor and Dispossessed
I’m starting a NEW essay series today that gets right at the heart of why I started this blog to begin with. I firmly believe that Game of Thrones is MAINLY about the “outsider,” and how they deal with...
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Outsiders II: Freaks and Geeks and Cripples
In my second installment on the outsiders of the “Game of Thrones” universe, I wanted to focus in on the freaks of this world. Dwarves. Cripples. Hill tribes. Wildlings. These are ALL outsiders who are...
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Episode #14: We Are Family
A new episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things” has just been uploaded to iTunes. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-711344.mp3 “We Are Family“ In the first of a two-part project, I’m...
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Episode #16: She Works Hard For The Money
Welcome! I’m REALLY excited to begin my newest podcast project. I’ve just uploaded a NEW episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things” to iTunes....
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Episode #17: Secret Agent Man
I just uploaded a new episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things” to iTunes. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-714985.mp3 I reveal my #9 “Most Fascinating Person in Game of Thrones.”...
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Episode #19: Love Is A Battlefield
Happy Hearts Day! I just uploaded my 1st. Annual “Valentine’s Day“-centric episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things.” “Love Is A Battlefield!“...
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Episode #20: Poker Face
Welcome! I just uploaded a new podcast episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things.” http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-718592.mp3 “Poker Face” In today’s episode, I reveal my #7 pick for...
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An Excess Of Riches…..The Great Characters of Game of Thrones
In any other story, Jon Snow would be the main focal point. Every other character would be there to serve his personal arc…….the one where we see if the young, disadvantaged bastard can somehow rise to...
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Episode #21: Hound Dogs
I just uploaded a new podcast episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things“ http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-719823.mp3 “Hound Dogs“ In this episode, I reveal my #6 pick for the “Most...
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Episode #24: Superstar!
I just uploaded a new episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things” to iTunes. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-723392.mp3 “Superstar“ In this episode, I warmly welcome returning guest,...
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The World’s A Stage Prt 1: The Tragedy of Game of Thrones
Fate. Misunderstanding. Betrayal. Corruption. Arrogance. These are just some of the ingredients needed to make a good tragedy. Game of Thrones contains both time-honored tragic elements, and even...
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There’s No Cure For Being A Cunning King
Written By Bubba…….Friend of the Blog In the Bible story of Moses, an innocent child is raised with no knowledge of his true parents. That child grows to become the leader of his people and a hero...
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The World’s A Stage Prt #2: The Comedy of Game Of Thrones
Game of Thrones is NOT a sitcom. It is also not a Mel Brooks-esque parody. There are no pratfalls or traditional jokes of any kind. But by the same token, it is also not an unrelenting hell-scape of...
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Podcast Episode #74: An Innocent Man
Welcome to a NEW episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things“ “An Innocent Man“ mp3.file (Audio) Today, John Marius is back with a vengence, and we talk all about the 8th. episode of the 4th...
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