Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jaime speedruns through a bunch of setup for storylines in the next couple books before sitting down to write his own.  Next time: ASOS Jon X, in which just in case it wasn't hard enough for Jon to deal with one king on his doorstep (Mance), now he's got another (Stannis). Can't catch a break.  Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Daenerys decides to stay in Slaver's Bay. Only for a little while, though... Next time: ASOS Jaime IX, in which we set up a bunch of storylines for the next couple books. Brienne, Riverrun, Jeyne Poole, we're playing all the hits! Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb  Manu's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Tyrion's trial shifts to the battle arena. That's right, it's time for the Mountain v. the Viper! Hello. My name is Oberyn Martell. You killed my sister. Prepare to die. Next time: ASOS Daenerys VI, in which we say goodbye to Slaver's Bay...just kidding, you're here forever!  Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jon manages to hold the line at the Wall, only for his own comrades (namely, Alliser Thorne and Janos Slynt) to throw him in an ice cell. Next time: ASOS Tyrion X, in which...hello. My name is Oberyn Martell. You killed my sister. Prepare to die. Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb  Manu's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Littlefinger takes Sansa home. His home, that is, where they're met by Sansa's aunt Lysa, who reassures Sansa as little as humanly possible. Next time: ASOS Jon IX, in which Jon Snow is worn down to the bone by his exhausting job defending the Wall. Thankfully, his old buddy Alliser Thorne shows up to let him rest...in a cell. Made of ice.  Emmett's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jaime takes charge of the Kingsguard, speed-running through performance reviews for his fellow white knights--the good, the bad, and the ugly.  Next time: ASOS Sansa VI, in which Littlefinger takes Sansa home...his home, that is, as Lysa comes to meet them at Chez Baelish. Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Clint and Merry from Learned Hands join us to adjudicate this most lawyer-ly of ASOIAF chapters, in which Tyrion gets put on trial for killing Joffrey, which he didn't do...despite really REALLY wanting to. Next time: ASOS Jaime VIII, in which it's time for Kingsguard performance reviews. They're not looking great.  Learned Hands:...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Arya and Sandor wander around making each other and everyone else miserable, for a change.  Next time: ASOS Tyrion IX, in which our guest hosts Merry and Clint from Learned Hands join us to discuss Tyrion being put on trial for murdering Joffrey, aka the noblest child the gods ever put on this earth.  Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire...but not here! In this episode, we cover everything we loved in 2023, from movies (e.g., Killers of the Flower Moon) to shows (e.g., Dead Ringers) to games (e.g., Spider-Man 2). Happy New Year!! Next time: in ASOS Arya XII, we check back in with Arya and Sandor, who have basically been walking in circles making each other miserable. For a change.  Emmett's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jon has no time to mourn for Ygritte, because all the other wildlings just showed up and Jon's somehow in charge of the Wall.  Next time: in ASOS Arya XII, we check back in with Arya and Sandor, who have basically been walking in circles making each other miserable. For a change.  Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Davos defies his king to save the children, and...lives to tell the tale? Ned Stark is so embarrassed. Next time: in ASOS Jon VIII, Jon has no time to mourn for Ygritte, because all the other wildlings show up...and we do mean *all.*  Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb  Manu's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jaime crashes Purple Wedding Month, returning to King's Landing at last for some very dysfunctional reunions with his sister and father. Next time: in ASOS Davos VI, Davos saves a kid, defies his king, and still somehow manages to make it out of the book alive. Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb  Manu's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Purple Wedding Month continues as Sansa makes a run for it with brave chivalrous Ser Dontos...who sells her to Littlefinger before getting shot for his trouble.  Next time: in ASOS Jaime VII, Jaime returns to King's Landing at last, and Cersei and Tywin make sure that he doesn't miss out on all the Purple Wedding fun. Fun? Let's call it fun.  Emmett's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Purple Wedding Month continues as Joffrey finally dies, solving everything forever.  Next time: Purple Wedding Month keeps going with ASOS Sansa V, in which Sansa escapes with Dontos only to end up in Littlefinger's clutches Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb  Manu's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, we kick off Purple Wedding Month with two chapters at once, in which Tyrion and Sansa (first separately and then together) prepare for the most terrifying event of their lives: Joffrey's wedding. Next time: Purple Wedding Month keeps going with the main event itself in ASOS, Tyrion VIII! Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Daenerys arrives at Meereen and Strong Belwas wins an initial victory, only for everyone else in her camp to mess everything up.  Next time: we kick off the Purple Wedding with two chapters at once, ASOS Tyrion VII & Sansa IV!  Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb  Manu's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, special guest Lo the Lynx joins us for ASOS, Bran IV, in which Bran better start believing in ghost stories...because he's in one. Next time: ASOS, Daenerys V, in which Dany arrives at Meereen and Strong Belwas wins a duel, only for her other sidekicks to mess it all up. Lo's twitter: https://twitter.com/lo_the_lynx  Lo's podcast:...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Jon Snow and the other defenders of Castle Black defeat the Thenns (yay!) but at cost of Ygritte's life (boo.) Next time: special guest Lo the Lynx joins us for ASOS, Bran IV, in which Bran better start believing in ghost stories...because he's in one. Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb  Manu's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Davos argues against burning a child at the stake and takes in the news that the world is ending up at the Wall. In other words, an ordinary working day on Dragonstone. Next time: ASOS Jon VII, in which the Thenns don't manage to take Castle Black (yay!) but Ygritte dies in the process (boo). Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Tyrion suffers through his sham marriage to Sansa, only to learn from his father how bad a wedding can *really* get. Next time: ASOS Davos V, in which the new Hand of the King argues against burning children at the stake and takes in the news that the world is ending up at the Wall. Just an ordinary working day on Dragonstone.  Emmett's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, we take a quick post-Red Wedding break from ASOIAF to talk about Season 3 of Game of Thrones, since we've been covering the material adapted for that season.  Next time: ASOS Tyrion VI, in which Tyrion suffers through his loveless marriage before learning how bad a wedding can really get.  Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode...do we have to say it? It's Red Wedding time, as the Freys turn viciously on their guests, including Catelyn and Robb, while all Arya can do is watch.  Next time: we take a break from ASOIAF to talk about Season 3 of Game of Thrones, looking back at the episodes inspired by the chapters we've been recently covering. After that, it's time for ASOS Tyrion VI, in...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, the Freys roll out the red carpet for the Red Wedding, but not before Catelyn makes everyone have a snack, because moms never change.  Next time: our claws are as long and sharp as yours. For our 200th episode spectacular, it's time for the Red Wedding itself with ASOS, Catelyn VII & Arya XI!  Alex's twitter: https://twitter.com/parralex0889  Emmett's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Arya goes on a road trip to the Twins with her new best friend Sandor Clegane. Next time: special guest Alex joins us for ASOS, Catelyn VI, in which Robb and Catelyn finally arrive at the Twins for the party of a lifetime.  Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb  Manu's...