Jun 4, 2014
Episode 149: The Mountain and the Viper
Episode 149 for the week of June 1st, in which we review the eighth episode in the fourth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. We chat about feathered dresses, bash beetles, and launch the Tywin/Viper ship.
Notes: Like almost all episodes of APOIAF, this episode has spoilers for all published books in George RR Martin’s ASOIAF series. Ashley joins the episode shortly after the introduction.
25 Comments, Comment or Ping
new djinn
The beetles scene had a dual purpose: to show that Tyrion, Mr.”I have a soft spot for cripples bastards and broken things” is as prejudiced as everybody else , and to explain why the Lannister family is ruined by this beetle infestation that ate all the gold of Casterly Rock.
Jun 4th, 2014
travys
“Retard?” Really, Ashley. Are you 14?
Jun 4th, 2014
ash
pretty sure they didn’t refer to them as the mentally disabled in Westeros.
Jun 4th, 2014
gaebora
But you aren’t living in Westeros, are you? 😉
Jun 5th, 2014
ash
it was deliberate that i chose an offensive word, not a slip of tongue.
Jun 5th, 2014
travys
If your intent was to make some commentary about the treatment of the intellectually disabled in Westeros, you failed.
Jun 5th, 2014
ash
meh, well I tried. I still disagree with Kyle’s view that because it’s a hot button issue in our society it means it can’t be addressed is Westeros society. the conversation moved on before i could slip in the point that the scene showed Tyrions hypocrisy as “speaking for the grotesques”.
Jun 5th, 2014
aryastark7330
As much as I didn’t care about that speech at all and thought it was dumb – it does make a good point about Tyrion’s hypocrisy.
Jun 5th, 2014
Pod's Plight
Yes, lack of empathy for the intellectually challenged can be addressed in fiction but they didn’t even use the R-word in the show. In the same way that you wouldn’t readily use the N-word in your podcast on a show about slavery or civil rights even though it was suitable in that setting, similarly you ought to avoid crass and offensive words as much as possible. It was quite jarring the way you stated it.
Jun 5th, 2014
travys
It’s 2014 and you’re old enough to know better.
Jun 5th, 2014
Jon
“…the delivery and banter can get quite base at times”
So lighten up Francis
Jun 6th, 2014
Joey
I’m pretty sure that was Lyn Corbray
Jun 5th, 2014
FTWard
Listed as Vance Corbray. Made up character.
Jun 5th, 2014
Travys
Also, I agree with Amin on Lady Stoneheart – the reveal of UnCat will be of the TBB hanging Freys and her taking off her cloak to reveal her scarred face and neck.
Jun 5th, 2014
Seymour
I feel like Pod and Brienne are going to come across Lady Stoneheart this season, moving things along quite quickly
I felt like there had to be a reason for that scene where Pod and Brienne have two routes to choose from and they end up taking the one towards the Eyrie. To me, the path they took appeared to be visually darker, perhaps symbolising the dangers (BwB and Stoneheart) on that path
Jun 6th, 2014
jarsh
To Kyle or Amin – what’s the instrumental song that starts playing at 57:43?
Jun 5th, 2014
Kyle
Amin is gonna have to answer this one.
Jun 5th, 2014
A Podcast of Ice and Fire
Blood Lad OST, track 9, “Pf-mix”
Jun 5th, 2014
jarsh
thanks dudes!
Jun 6th, 2014
levellersteve
Yes the beetle dialogue did not go anywhere. If it was to show the brutality of life, still a loser.
Jun 5th, 2014
Heartsbane
Nice episode guys, great to have Ashley back in mix
Jun 5th, 2014
Ben
You guys mentioned precursors in the podcast. One i particularly enjoyed was the Red Viper saying it doesn’t matter how big an opponent is when they’re on there back. Considering The Mountains position when he grabs the Vipers leg, i did have a little giggle
Jun 5th, 2014
Estefano
About lady Stoneheart, i dont think she is showing up this season. I think she will be on when Brienne gets caught, somewhere like season 5 episode 10. For these season last scene i think they got enought whit bloodraven.
Jun 6th, 2014
Harry
Yay, good to finally nitpick a little on the podcast. Welcome back, Ashley!
Jun 7th, 2014
Scilens
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Jun 8th, 2014
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