Bend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast
Bend the knee and join us each week as we re-read the epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin. Each episode will contain a small council meeting for updates on the HBO show, House of the Dragon, Winds of Winter, and GRR’s ‘Not a Blog’. We also include a short history lesson from A World of Ice and Fire. Finally, we take an in-depth look at each chapter of the series. This is a book club without banners, all are welcome to join! Night gathers, and now our read begins …
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 63 minutes
- Episodes
- 465
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Ep. 142 - Clash of Kings: Tyrion XV | Ser Boros Blount Theory
Tyrion gets a bit messed up! Ser Ezra and Ser Matt discuss a ASOIAF theory about Ser Boros Blount. Listen in as we discuss chapter 67 of George R. R. Martin's A Clash of Kings. The reread will contin…
Ep. 141 - Clash of Kings: Theon VI | Lady Rohanne Webber Theory
Theon the turncloak and kinslayer! Ser Ezra and Ser Matt discuss a ASOIAF theory from Lady Sara. Listen in as we discuss chapter 66 of George R. R. Martin's A Clash of Kings. The reread will continue…
The Raven that was promised | Patchface, Melisandre & ol Maggie
Understanding prophesy ... Who are the false prophets in A Song of Ice and Fire? Who can we trust? This episode was recorded prior to the amazing House of the Dragon Trailer!! The reread will continu…
House of the Dragon | Teaser Trailer Discussion
The Dagger, The Throne, & The Sword ... "It's all connected" ... This trailer looks amazing and we are beyond hyped!! Listen in as we discuss The House of the Dragon teaser trailer dropped by HBO Max…
Ep. 140 - Clash of Kings: Sansa VIII | Manifesting Theories in ASOIAF
Sansa watches as Knights and Lords swear themselves to King Joffery! Ser Ezra and Ser Matt discuss which ASOIAF theory they believe will manifest and which ones will not. Listen in as we discuss chap…
Petyr Baelish| Winds of Winter Theory
Ser Matt "It's all connected" ... Ser Ezra "There's too much"! Listen in as we discuss Petyr Baelish aka Littlefinger. The reread will continue! Make sure to read the next A CLASH OF KINGS chapter. J…
Ep. 139 - Clash of Kings: Arya X | Is Rhaenys the Sphinx?
Arya leaves Harrenhal and Bolton plots away with Walder Frey! Ser Ezra and Ser Matt discuss the connections between Ser Amory Lorch (The Manticore) & Valyrian Sphinxes. We'll also be talking about Be…
Why is this series called 'a Song of Ice and Fire'?
Today we are going to go over three colors, three types of magic, three characters, and three heads of the dragon! We will attempt to answer the question that Dany asked Ser Jorah … What is the song …
Ep. 138 - Clash of Kings: Daenerys V (Part 2) | Food Symbolism & Benjen Stark
Don't be too cocky when eating peaches! Ser Ezra and Ser Matt discuss the connections between food and its hidden meaning. We'll also be talking about Benjen Stark. Listen in as we discuss chapter 63…
Ep. 137 - Clash of Kings: Daenerys V (Part 1) | Three Heads of the Dragon
There must be ONE more?! Ser Ezra and Ser Matt discuss the connections between Daenerys and the prophecy of the Dragon's "three" heads and we'll be talking about HOUSE OF THE DRAGON news. Listen in a…
Ep. 136 - Clash of Kings: Sansa VII | The Unkiss Theory
Did the Hound kiss Sansa?! Ser Ezra and Ser Matt discuss the connections between Sansa and the Hound and we'll be talking about HOUSE OF THE DRAGON news. Listen in as we discuss chapter 62 of George …
Ep. 135 - Clash of Kings: Tyrion XIV | Ser Balon Swann
Who was Ser Mandon Moore working for?! Ser Ezra discusses Ser Balon Swann and a Winds of Winter connections and we'll be talking about HOUSE OF THE DRAGON news. Listen in as we discuss chapter 61 of …
Ep. 134 - Clash of Kings: Sansa VI | GoT Space Jam Cameo
Sansa talks to Cersi about the Battle of the Blackwater?! Ser Matt enlightens us about a special Space Jam Game of Thrones Cameo and we'll be talking about HOUSE OF THE DRAGON news. Listen in as we d…
Ep. 133 - Clash of Kings: Tyrion XIII | House of the Dragon News
Tyrion will lead the charge?! During our Raven we discuss Lem Lemoncloak and we'll be talking about HOUSE OF THE DRAGON news. Listen in as we discuss chapter 59 of George R. R. Martin's A Clash of Ki…
Ep. 132 - Clash of Kings: Davos V | “green with wildfire”
If only they would have let Davos scout ahead?! We have an awesome raven about the Tywin Lannister and we'll be talking about HOUSE OF THE DRAGON news. Listen in as we discuss chapter 58 of George R.…
Ep. 131 - Clash of Kings: Sansa V | “a mad mouse in the end"
Sansa sings us a few songs as war comes to King's Landing?! We have an awesome raven about the Mad Mouse and we'll be talking about HOUSE OF THE DRAGON news. Listen in as we discuss chapter 57 of Geo…
Ep. 130 - Clash of Kings: Theon V | “a crown of pale blue roses and a white gown”
Is Theon having a green dream?! We have an awesome raven about Alicent Hightower and we'll be talking about HOUSE OF THE DRAGON news. Listen in as we discuss chapter 56 of George R. R. Martin's A Cla…
Winds of Winter & House of the Dragon with special guest Gray Area
SPECIAL GUEST ~ Gray Area ~ Listen in as we talk about Winds of Winter theories & House of the Dragon characters! Go follow MJ on social media (links below)! The reread will continue! Make sure to re…
Ep. 129 - Clash of Kings: Catelyn VII | “Deep shadows draped the walls"
Her heart is turning to stone! We have an awesome raven about The Smiling Knight and Ser Osmund Kettleblack and we'll be talking about HOUSE OF THE DRAGON news. Listen in as we discuss chapter 55 of …
The Ice Dragon by George R. R. Martin - Book Review & Connections to ASOIAF
What is the Ice Dragon and how does it connect to a Song of Ice and Fire! Listen in as we discuss George R. R. Martin's THE ICE DRAGON! The reread will continue! Make sure to read the next A CLASH OF…