Feb 4, 2013
Episode 98: Boiled Leather
Episode 98 for the week of February 3rd, in which we are joined by Sean T. Collins and Stefan Sasse of the Boiled Leather Audio Hour. We learn about Ashley’s Frey allergy, wonder where the boars go, discuss Chataya’s tunnel, and analyze Tywin/Shae.  We get into fighting match ups (with an ageist bent) and construct the ideal Council (including Danes, Sean and Stefan) and Kingsguard. We are joined in the after-show by Elio and Linda of Westeros.org.
Notes: This is Stefan’s article at Tower of the Hand and this is the image of Daario from our MS Paint project.
26 Comments, Comment or Ping
Lady Griffin
I never liked the “unrealistic” argument for Asha.
Like Arya, Asha is at odds with the gender roles of her world. Sansa and Catelyn might be a better rule when stereotyping the women of Westeros, but they don’t represent the exception.
Across our real life history (ancient and modern), there have always been female pirates, female soldiers, female scholars, etc. who lived under patriarchal cultures. The same could be expected of Westeros.
Asha might not represent the status quo, but that makes her unusual, but not unrealistic.
Feb 5th, 2013
Inkasrain
I’m not sure where I stand on Arya’s realism in the context of her upbringing (anymore… you’ve shaken my determination, LG!) but I agree about Asha. It seems pretty clear that her nature/nurture equation worked out to produce the person she is, so she doesn’t strike me as jarringly anachronistic.
And Ashley, I kind of disagree regarding Asha’s feminine side; I didn’t think that was stereotypical at all. I actually really appreciate GRRM blending Asha’s hardass side with her compassion. It seems consistant with her goals and motivations for being an active character in the first place.
Feb 5th, 2013
Ryan
Ned Stark as Lord Commander of the Kingsguard. End of discussion.
Feb 5th, 2013
Pod's Plight
That was a good fun chat. I also liked at the end where you said you were recording the mystery knight episode later that same day. Hopefully that came to fruition and we’ll be seeing/ hearing it soon.
Btw, your “ideal” Kingsguard would implode almost immediately. I can’t see that group functioning well together at all.
Feb 5th, 2013
ash
yeah… about that….
Feb 5th, 2013
Sean T. Collins
I tried to stop them!
Feb 5th, 2013
Lady Griffin
Are you implying that Kingsguard wouldn’t be up for a zany, Avengers-style action comedy?
Santagar – Nick Fury
Mance – Tony Stark
Barristan – Cap
Loras – Thor
Jaime – Black Widow
Brienne – Hawkeye
Hound – Hulk
Make it so.
Feb 5th, 2013
brynden
it was implied on the boards that a BOK episode was recorded instead… no mystery knight as far as i see it.
Feb 5th, 2013
Kyle
Unfortunately brynden has the right of it.
Feb 5th, 2013
Kyle
A glorious implosion indeed.
Feb 5th, 2013
Jon
Halfway through. Great episode! Link to Darrio style please!
Feb 5th, 2013
Anonymous
It’s on the forums in the thread for Epsiode 98. 🙂
Feb 5th, 2013
Dickon
Looooooooved the episode. Thanks guys for the great work!
Feb 5th, 2013
Arnel
I’m halfway through this, and this is hands down the best thing asoiaf related I’ve listened to. Combining my two favorite podcasts, awesome! The dragons vs direwolves theory sounds so awesome; I feel something like that might end up happening.
Feb 5th, 2013
Sean T. Collins
🙂
Feb 5th, 2013
Kyle
I am also now in love with the idea of dragons vs direwolves.
Feb 5th, 2013
Christina
This was a great episode you guys! I always check Sean’s site everyday to see what funny interesting thing he has to say.
Feb 6th, 2013
jesicka309
I’m halfway through relistening to this podcast.
I love how high-pitched Amin’s voice gets when talking about Daario. Sensitive topic Amin?
Also, Kyle has very high standards, obvs. He’s into Australian accents! 😀
Loved how Sean forgot about not having a son, and Stefan’s random innuendos that you almost miss because they’re slipped in so nicely. And Ashley’s line about not having Frey’s in her…..classic episode.
Feb 7th, 2013
Amin
I am glad Sean was agreeing with me on that one. As I said, Daario beats Barristan in the battle of the bedroom. However, I will go with Barristan the Bold in a fight. Recall that he defeated another noted mercenary captain ( the Titan’s Bastard ) with a staff.
Feb 7th, 2013
Anonymous
Barristan doesn’t even need weapopns, he’s that awesome!
🙂 I’m with you Amin on that one.
Feb 7th, 2013
brynden
thanks everybody for an awesome episode. well delivered insights and dick-jokes. epic aftershow. poor elio. i somehow missed the following pairings:
amin vs. mimi
kyle vs. ashley
best regards
Feb 7th, 2013
Ranjitb
Nice job as always…one of the more hilarious episodes in recent memory.
No doubt it all went downhill in the after show.
Feb 7th, 2013
patizambo
This episode was fucking hilarious. Steffan rules.
Btw, Galician forests are full of wild boars, they’re even a problem for the cattle industry.
Feb 27th, 2013
Tom
I’m pretty sure this is the first time that “I used to LARP a lot” was used in defense of a persons physical prowess.
What’s the reasoning behind thinking Howland Reed beat Arthur Dayne in a fight? “I’d be dead except for Howland Reed” could mean that Howland was throwing rocks to distract Dayne and then Ned killed him. What am I missing here?
Mar 9th, 2013
Jeremy
Great episode.
May 13th, 2013
TK
My Kingsguard
Barriston the Bold (Lord Commander). I literally can’t put it better than the podcast did.
Brienne the Maid of Tarth. Very loyal. She is a Maid of her word who would never betray her vows.
Ned Stark. He’s extremely loyal and would never betray his vows. He is also a war hero who is a great fighter. He’s a person I could trust and would be good council if I ever needed it.
Davos Seaworthy. His opinions would be treasured and he is forthright. Good company. Plus he is extremely loyal and honest. He would not betray me and he is a very intuitive person who could quickly identify threats. He is also great at taking orders usually.
Loras Tyrell. We need a youngling with tons of potential to groom. If he joins young Loras could make a great Lord Commander thirty or forty years from now.
Arys Oakheart. Sure he screwed up, but he was loyal and his main screw up was sleeping with Arianne. It wasn’t like he murdered the king or something. I just don’t see Arys betraying me in particular if I were king.
Syrio Forel. Smart, brave, loyal and a fierce water dancer whose fighting style would put off other fighters who might try to kill me
Sep 22nd, 2014
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