Winterfell and I Can't Get Up

WAICGU #12: Ned Can’t Die

Ned VIII - Ned IX In this Game of Thrones podcast from Tubby & Coo's Mid-City Book Shop in New Orleans, host Candice Huber discusses the Song of Ice and Fire series along with her mom, Gail, who is reading it for the first time and has absolutely no knowledge of Game of Thrones. In this episode, Candice and Gail discuss Ned VIII, Catelyn VI, and Ned IX in A Game of Thrones. There's a lot of Ned in this segment as the Jon Arryn mystery continues to unfold. Gail shares her reactions about Ned's party getting attacked by Jaime Lannister, Ned's fight with Robert, a long, boring journey up a mountain, fruit and vegetable baskets, and first impressions of Lysa Arryn (spoiler alert: Gail thinks Lysa is totally bananas). Gail also worries for a minute that Ned might die, then realizes Ned *can't* die, because then there wouldn't be a story. If you're a fan, listen to re-meet your favorite characters and to gain a new perspective from, as Gail puts it, "a total Game of Thrones virgin." And if you're in the same boat as Gail and also know nothing about ASOIAF, this is your chance to get caught up on the story with someone who is just as new to it as you are. Read along, listen along, and follow Gail's journey through the series as she discovers for the first time just how brutal it can be. When you read Game of Thrones with your mom, you win or you die (laughing). Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Google Play/Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. And if you like it, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us spread the word!

WAICGU #11: Spoilers and Whispers Abound

Ned VII - Arya III In this Game of Thrones podcast from Tubby & Coo's Mid-City Book Shop in New Orleans, host Candice Huber discusses the Song of Ice and Fire series along with her mom, Gail, who is reading it for the first time and has absolutely no knowledge of Game of Thrones. In this episode, Candice and Gail discuss Ned VII, Tyrion IV, and Arya III in A Game of Thrones. After a break, Gail talks about the random spoilers she's encountered. And in this segment, TONS of information is revealed as the tournament ends, Varys pays Ned a visit to discuss Jon Arryn's death, and Arya overhears an interesting conversation. Gail contemplates and tries to put the pieces together as she learns more and the mystery begins to unravel. If you're a fan, listen to re-meet your favorite characters and to gain a new perspective from, as Gail puts it, "a total Game of Thrones virgin." And if you're in the same boat as Gail and also know nothing about ASOIAF, this is your chance to get caught up on the story with someone who is just as new to it as you are. Read along, listen along, and follow Gail's journey through the series as she discovers for the first time just how brutal it can be. When you read Game of Thrones with your mom, you win or you die (laughing). Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Google Play/Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. And if you like it, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us spread the word!

WAICGU #10: Curiouser and Curiouser

Ned VI - Sansa II In this Game of Thrones podcast from Tubby & Coo's Mid-City Book Shop in New Orleans, host Candice Huber discusses the Song of Ice and Fire series along with her mom, Gail, who is reading it for the first time and has absolutely no knowledge of Game of Thrones. In this episode, Candice and Gail discuss Ned VI, Catelyn V, and Sansa II in A Game of Thrones. Gail learns a lot more about Jon Arryn's death and meets Gendry for the first time, STILL is not convinced Tyrion has done anything wrong, can't keep all the people in town for this tournament straight, and gains an understanding about the Hound. If you're a fan, listen to re-meet your favorite characters and to gain a new perspective from, as Gail puts it, "a total Game of Thrones virgin." And if you're in the same boat as Gail and also know nothing about ASOIAF, this is your chance to get caught up on the story with someone who is just as new to it as you are. Read along, listen along, and follow Gail's journey through the series as she discovers for the first time just how brutal it can be. When you read Game of Thrones with your mom, you win or you die (laughing). Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Google Play/Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. And if you like it, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us spread the word!

WAICGU #9: Whichever Way the Wind Takes You

Bran IV - Jon IV In this Game of Thrones podcast from Tubby & Coo's Mid-City Book Shop in New Orleans, host Candice Huber discusses the Song of Ice and Fire series along with her mom, Gail, who is reading it for the first time and has absolutely no knowledge of Game of Thrones. In this episode, Candice and Gail discuss Bran IV, Ned IV, and Jon IV in A Game of Thrones. Gail learns about the children of the forest, makes very on point observations about Littlefinger, learns more about what may have happened to Jon Arryn, meets Sam Tarly, and learns to loathe Alliser Thorne. If you're a fan, listen to re-meet your favorite characters and to gain a new perspective from, as Gail puts it, "a total Game of Thrones virgin." And if you're in the same boat as Gail and also know nothing about ASOIAF, this is your chance to get caught up on the story with someone who is just as new to it as you are. Read along, listen along, and follow Gail's journey through the series as she discovers for the first time just how brutal it can be. When you read Game of Thrones with your mom, you win or you die (laughing). Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Google Play/Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. And if you like it, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us spread the word!

WAICGU #8: Never Forget

“Cersei et al. better watch their backs and their butts because this girl [Arya] is learning how to wield something bigger than a needle, I promise, and she’s coming after their asses. […] She ain’t forgettin’. She’s gonna carry that with her until the day she can come after them. And I’m just waitin’ for it.”     Tyrion III – Daenerys III In this Game of Thrones podcast from Tubby & Coo’s Mid-City Book Shop in New Orleans, host Candice Huber discusses the Song of Ice and Fire series along with her mom, Gail, who is reading it for the first time and has absolutely no knowledge of Game of Thrones. In this episode, Candice and Gail discuss Tyrion III, Arya II, and Daenerys III in A Game of Thrones. Gail is not convinced that Jon will stay on the Wall, discusses the incident in her past triggered by Arya forcing Nymeria away, and is not fooled by these “stone” dragon eggs of Dany’s. If you’re a fan, listen to re-meet your favorite characters and to gain a new perspective from, as Gail puts it, “a total Game of Thrones virgin.” And if you’re in the same boat as Gail and also know nothing about ASOIAF, this is your chance to get caught up on the story with someone who is just as new to it as you are. Read along, listen along, and follow Gail’s journey through the series as she discovers for the first time just how brutal it can be. When you read Game of Thrones with your mom, you win or you die (laughing). Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Google Play/Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. And if you like it, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us spread the word!