If you're interested in getting occasional news, behind the scenes content, and interesting fandom content, sign up to the newsletter ! Head to: https://www.thewesterosiprimer.com/newsletter What if one strategic marriage could end a war and change the course of Westeros? Join Liz on the Westerosi Primer as she explores the reign of Daeron II Targaryen. This king would later be remembered as Daeron the Good. This episode kicks off with an some listener feedback on the best and worst Targaryen kings. Liz starts with Daeron's formative years. She discusses his education and the union with Myriah Martell. This marriage brought peace with Dorne and paved the way for a new generation of Targaryens. The tension that marked Daeron's relationship with his father, Aegon IV, are explored. Daeron demonstrates his intelligence as he sidestep his father’s reckless actions. The episode also includes first Blackfyre Rebellion. Liz delves into the intricacies of loyalty, legitimacy, and power. Daemon Blackfyre had privileges he wouldn't have gotten if not for his parentage. Despite a thriving family life, Daemon becomes a challenger to his brother Daeron II. The Blackfyre Rebellion was fueled by discontent among the nobility and questions about Daeron's legitimacy. Daemon adopts the reversed Targaryen sigil and instigates the first of many rebellions. The Rebellion ends with the crucial Battle of the Redgrass Field. Daemon’s advance is ultimately thwarted by Brynden Rivers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-westerosi-primer/donations…
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As Someone Who Doesn't Read Comics
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The gang takes on another Geoff Johns book, DC's Flash Rebirth. Will they like this book as much as they liked Blackest Night? Will you? Who knows? I mean we do of course. But you don't! Not until you listen that is. Have a question? Want us to read more from Geoff Johns? Or read more comics from people who have first names as last names? Then cont…
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Ep. 20 X-Men God Loves, Man Kills
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1:17:36Taking on a oldie but goodie, the gang reviews Marvel's X-men God Loves, Man Kills. A very generic x-men tale of a minority fighting for their rights on the streets and in debates. Listen in as we discuss the finer parts of the comic and weather Styker is a good villian or not! Want us to read more x-men? Maybe some Inhumans? Not certain what Inhum…
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Like history? Like science? Like when both of those things are taken to a whole new level of wrong and over the top? Well we did when we read Image comics Manhattan Projects this week! Listen to us rant about the other dimensional characters, radioactive skeletons, A.I. presidents, and Nazi cyborgs. Want us to read something else? Have a rating sys…
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This week the troupe read DC's New 52 Suicide Squad! With the upcoming movie we decided to catch up with the Squads latests incarnation. We somehow have a feeling this won't help us understand the new movie at all. But it's still fun to listen! Have a reccomandation? Want us to read a GOOD Suicide Squad story? Have a rating system we should use? Se…
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This week the three podcasters review the 80's Secret Wars! Just in time for the new Secret Wars on sheleves last Wednesday! Follow along as we praise Dr. Doom and Klaw, Berate the heroes bluntness, and generally tear the book apart while loving it! Facebook: www.facebook.com/assomeonewhodoesntreadcomics Twitter: twitter.com/idontreadcomics OR …
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This week the mischief of As Someone Who Doesn't Read Comics (a mischief is a group of mice (I know my jokes are bad)) read Mice Templar by Bryan J.L. Glass and Micheal Avon Oeming. Why not scurry on over and hear the tail of Karic, a small mouse with a destiny. Don't be fooled by cute mice though, many a decapitation and limb lost are ahead! Witho…
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