If you're interested in getting occasional news, behind the scenes content, and interesting fandom content, sign up to the newsletter ! Head to: https://www.thewesterosiprimer.com/newsletter What if one strategic marriage could end a war and change the course of Westeros? Join Liz on the Westerosi Primer as she explores the reign of Daeron II Targaryen. This king would later be remembered as Daeron the Good. This episode kicks off with an some listener feedback on the best and worst Targaryen kings. Liz starts with Daeron's formative years. She discusses his education and the union with Myriah Martell. This marriage brought peace with Dorne and paved the way for a new generation of Targaryens. The tension that marked Daeron's relationship with his father, Aegon IV, are explored. Daeron demonstrates his intelligence as he sidestep his father’s reckless actions. The episode also includes first Blackfyre Rebellion. Liz delves into the intricacies of loyalty, legitimacy, and power. Daemon Blackfyre had privileges he wouldn't have gotten if not for his parentage. Despite a thriving family life, Daemon becomes a challenger to his brother Daeron II. The Blackfyre Rebellion was fueled by discontent among the nobility and questions about Daeron's legitimacy. Daemon adopts the reversed Targaryen sigil and instigates the first of many rebellions. The Rebellion ends with the crucial Battle of the Redgrass Field. Daemon’s advance is ultimately thwarted by Brynden Rivers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-westerosi-primer/donations…
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Two women, Jess and Angela, that both love a good book and a strong drink. Listen as we drunkenly, and likely inaccurately, review some of our favorite and not so favorite books.
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In this episode Angela and Jess talk about the graphic novel adaptation of Darren Aronofsky's The Fountain. This book had absolutely beautiful artwork and tells a story that made us both cry. I mean, it got us right in the feels. So hard. And if you want even more feels, Watch the movie. Both are visually stunning and beautifully heartbreaking. Oh,…
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Jess and Angela, while recovering from the holidays, discuss Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin. This was intended to be our Halloween episode. However, due to our hectic schedules, we didn't quite make the deadline. So happy Hallow-Thanks-Mas-Eve, everyone!We didn't drink this time around (unless you count the water and tylenol), but you do get to hear …
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Jess and Angela talk about The Exorcist while fighting through off-topic tangents and technical difficulties.Av Drunk Book Report
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49:03Join Jess and Angela on their pilot episode while they have a very tipsy discussion on the book "I'll Be Gone In The Dark" by Michelle McNamara. If You're a trooper and decide to stick around til the end, you'll hear them announce what book their next episode will be on. Disclaimer!!!! This is a pilot. It's not very refined. And our flow is garbage…
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