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...

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 finally makes it back to Castle Black, only to get hit by an endless train of bad news: the garrison is gone, Lord Commander Mormont has been killed by his own men, Winterfell has fallen to the Ironborn, and oh yeah, Bran and Rickon are dead (or so it seems).  Next time: ASOS, Arya IX & X, in which Arya takes a road trip with her new best friend...Sandor...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire...but not this episode! Since we're taking a month off from our Star Wars coverage for patrons, this week we're making our latest SW episode available for everyone. In this episode, Emmett is joined by Luke aka lukeisamazing to break down the climax of Revenge of the Sith, in which Obi-Wan and Anakin fight on a volcano while Yoda and Palpatine do the same in the Senate--who's to say...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Sam and Gilly are hunted by some bad zombies, only to be saved by a...good zombie. Confused? So are they!  Next time: ASOS, Jon VI, in which Jon finally comes home to Castle Black, only to find nothing but bad news. And the Red Wedding hasn't even happened yet!  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...but not this episode! Since we're taking a month off from our Lord of the Rings coverage for patrons, this week we're making our latest LOTR episode available for everyone. In this episode, Emmett breaks down the climax of the story, in which Frodo, Sam, and Gollum struggle over the One Ring on the literal precipice of doom. If you like what you hear, there are dozens of LOTR...

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 Pat joins us to discuss Robb and Catelyn's long, slow, sad trip through the rain to the Twins, and all the feelings unleashed on the way (for better or worse). Next time: ASOS Samwell III, in which Sam and Gilly reach the village of Whitetree...or is it? No, probably not. Sam just can't catch a break.  Pat's twitter:...

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 Michal joins us to discuss fever dreams, chivalric romance, and getting a bear killed for your better half in ASOS Jaime VI. Next time: special guest Pat joins us for ASOS Catelyn V, in which Robb and his fighting Northmen make their long, slow, sad way toward the Twins in the pouring rain. But hey, at least there's a great party waiting for...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, it's time for one last round with Beric and the Brotherhood before Arya gets snatched up by her new best friend, Sandor Clegane. Next time: Michal aka @inkasrain joins us to discuss fever dreams, chivalric romance, and getting a bear killed for your better half in ASOS, Jaime VI! 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, Dany takes care of Yunkai, the middle child of the cities of Slaver's Bay, in a single chapter. Astapor took two, but that wasn't efficient enough for Daenerys Targaryen, Mother of Dragons and Manager of Projects. Next time: one last round with Beric and the Brotherhood in ASOS, Arya VIII before she takes off with her new best friend, Sandor Clegane. 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, the Stark boys pass like ships in the night, as Bran accidentally possesses Hodor and Jon gets shot by his girlfriend. At least she didn't get his horse. Next time: Dany takes care of Yunkai in a single chapter in ASOS, Daenerys 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, our Hand of the King Wolfman Zack joins us to talk about how even though Beric Dondarrion is going around winning battles and welcoming new knights to his Brotherhood, he just can't seem to get over this whole "being a walking corpse" thing. Oh, and Arya's here too. Next time: the Stark boys pass like ships in the night in ASOS, Bran III & Jon V!  Zack'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're finally introduced to the most charismatic person in Westeros: Dickon Manwoody. Oh, and also Oberyn Martell. Next time: our Hand of the King Wolfman Zack joins us for ASOS Arya VII! Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb  Manu's patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ManuclearBomb Our...

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 finally tells the full story of how he became the Kingslayer, right before having dinner with Roose Bolton, an up-and-coming Kingslayer. And most people think Brienne killed Renly, so it's just Kingslayers all the way down in this chapter.  Next time: we introduce the most charismatic character in the story, Pedro Pascal--I mean, Oberyn Martell!  Emmett'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 look back on everything we loved in 2022, from RRR to Better Call Saul to Elden Ring. Happy New Year!!  Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb  Manu's patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ManuclearBomb Our patreon: www.patreon.com/NotACastASOIAF Our merch...

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 gets sprung out of jail and brought before Stannis, who has a series of tests for the onion knight, from the meaning of treason to Axell Florent's plan to attack Claw Isle. Next time: we wrap up this chapter as Davos gets promoted to Hand of the King...which, as with Ned, is the last thing he wants.  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 gets sprung out of jail and brought before Stannis, who has a series of tests for the onion knight, from the meaning of treason to Axell Florent's plan to attack Claw Isle. Next time: we wrap up this chapter as Davos gets promoted to Hand of the King...which, as with Ned, is the last thing he wants.  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, we discuss Catelyn's fourth chapter in A Storm of Swords, in which she has to bid farewell to her beloved father Hoster, just the latest in a series of losses suffered by Team Robb. But at least there's a wedding coming up!  Next time: Davos gets out of jail and reunites with Stannis, who names him Hand...and then burns some leeches. Well, at least it's not a kid...

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 Reuben Poling joins us to discuss Arya's sixth chapter in A Storm of Swords, in which the legendary Beric Dondarrion finally returns to the stage to judge the person responsible for all the suffering we've seen inflicted on the smallfolk during the war. And that person is...Sandor Clegane?! Next time: Catelyn bids farewell to her beloved father. But...

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're discussing Sam's second chapter in A Storm of Swords, in which he comes down from killing a white walker to a world where everyone still makes fun of him, the Night's Watch is still cutting deals with Craster, worst host in Westeros, and oh yeah, everyone's starving. Out of the frying pan...and into the fire. Next time: special guest Reuben joins us as Beric...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the tenth (and final!) episode of the first season, "The Black Queen." Thanks for listening all the way through Season 1, and we hope you stick around for all the great ASOIAF, LOTR, and Star Wars content in the weeks and months to come. 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, we're discussing Tyrion's fourth chapter in A Storm of Swords, in which Tywin keeps giving him the shit work: inspecting the gates, listening to Tywin as he villain monologues, murdering singers...ok, fine, that last one's all Tyrion.  Next time: Sam escapes the white walkers...by hiding out in Craster's Keep. He just can't catch a break! Emmett's...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the ninth episode of the first season, "The Green Council." Tune in every week to hear what we loved, what we didn't, and what we think about what's coming next.  Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb  Manu's patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ManuclearBomb Our...

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the eighth episode of the first season, "The Lord of the Tides." Tune in every week to hear what we loved, what we didn't, and what we think about what's coming next.  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! We're continuing our coverage of HBO's House of the Dragon with the seventh episode of the first season, "Driftmark." Tune in every week to hear what we loved, what we didn't, and what we think about what's coming next.  Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuclearBomb  Manu's patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ManuclearBomb Our...

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're discussing Jaime's fourth chapter in A Storm of Swords, in which a band of courageous heroes finally punish the wicked Kingslayer for his crimes. That must be why they call the Brave Companions! Next time: Tyrion takes the shit work, but at least he's better off than big bro. Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's...