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A Storm Of Swords 9: The Lion and the Rose

If you come at the king.. you best not miss. Find out what happens when Westeros throws the bloodiest wedding since the last bloodiest wedding. Joffrey and Myrcella enjoy a shindig that will live long in the memory. If only Hello Magazine had been there for the photo rights. If you've any comments on the cast or the book get them in to sharkliveroilpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @sharkliveroil

A Storm of Swords 8: Breaker of Chains

Part 8 of our coverage of George RR Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire trilogy: in which Jon Snow shits all over Robin Hood (figuratively speaking), Stannis sticks his fingers in his ears and goes 'laaalaaalaaalaaaaIcan'tHEARyou...', and we manfully avoid Matt's Bunker Full Of Plot Spoilers. Also featuring an unexpected martial use for Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm-Flailing Tube Men. As ever, get in touch on Twitter: @sharkliveroil, and by email: sharkliveroilpodcast@gmail.com.

A Storm Of Swords 7: The Rains of Castamere

Uh oh...It's part 7 of Shark Liver Oil's coverage of A Storm of Swords by George RR Martin. This one's called The Rains of Castamere and it's all about what will come to be known as 'The Red Wedding'. I know, I know, it's hard. But Matt and Dave are here to share your pain - because misery really does love company...Spoiler Alert - We discuss bad things in this episode and if you're reading the books/watching the series and haven't yet come to an event called The Red Wedding.... beware! As ever, get your feedback into us at sharkliveroilpodcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter: @sharkliveroil

A Storm of Swords 6: Mhysa

Our romp through George RR Martin's A Storm of Swords continues as we encounter the Westerosi version of 24-hour news, discover how to fight a war and stay a man of peace (involving morningstars), and the encounter the strange similarities between Jaime Lannister and a certain Ron Burgundy. Always first with the cultural commentary you can't do without, that's us.

A Storm Of Swords 5: And Now His Watch Is Ended

We're at the halfway point of George RR Martin's A Storm Of Swords. We question the wisdom of the Nights Watch selection process, we enjoy a load of big set piece actions sequences (the hound v beric, the old bear v the mutineers, the real bear v jaime) and we delight in the Mr Burns echoing way that you can say... release the Hound!! Feedback on the book or the cast? We want it from you! Send your thoughts to sharkliveroilpodcast@gmail.com find us on twitter @sharkliveroil and we're on Facebook - just search for Shark Liver Oil Podcast!

A Storm Of Swords 4: Kissed By Fire

It's the fourth part of Shark Liver Oil's journey through GRRM's A Storm Of Swords. In this part Jon and Ygritte find Hot Springs House, we hear a tale about a young Ned Stark, and guest podcaster Oliver helps us compile the top five worst ways to die in Westeros. There ain't no party like a Greatjohn party.. As ever get you feedback in to us at sharkliveroilpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @sharkliveroil

A Storm of Swords 3: Walk of Punishment

It's the part of the book that goes along with Season 3 of Game of Thrones, around episodes 4 and 5 (but possible spoilers for later episodes too). We're reading from a chapter about Sam, starting with 'Sobbing, he took another step', all the way to a chapter about Bran, starting with 'No roads ran through the twisting mountain valleys'. That's page 236 to page 331 in the paperback and Kindle edition of 'Steel and Snow'.

A Storm of Swords 2: Dark Wings, Dark Words

NOT ONLY dark wings BUT ALSO dark words; also featuring the slow rise of Tyrion Lannister AND an historic occurence: Arya Stark does something other than go for a walk! Also Dave resists the temptation to say 'The Lamb Men of the Lazaerene' closely into the microphone. We're reading from a chapter featuring Bran, starting 'The ridge slanted sharply from the earth', to a chapter about Sam (BOSH, new POV character bonus!) starting 'Sobbing, Sam took another step.' It's roughly episode 2 and 3 of season 2 of Game of Thrones, with a bit from episode 1 - but this is the book. As ever, get in touch on Twitter: @sharkliveroil, or via email: sharkliveroilpodcast@gmail.com.

Storm of Swords 1: Valar Dohaeris

We're covering George RR Martin's third book in his Ice and Fire series - A Storm of Swords! In this part we check in with a few familiar faces and meet a few new ones like Mance Rayder and the Queen of Thorns. This Shark Liver Oil covers material from the start of Storm Of Swords as far as p122. When you get to a chapter about Bran which begins "The ridge slanted slightly..." stop reading! As ever send your feedback in to sharkliveoilpodcast@gmail.com or @sharkliveroil on Twitter.

A Clash of Kings 10: Valar Morghulis

It's the last in our series following the second Game of Thrones book, A Clash of Kings. This time it's the bit of the book that goes with episode 10 of the TV series: Valar Morghulis. We've got some naked leech war council action. We've got the possibility of a Zombie King. We've got a creepy Bride-of-Chucky vibe, at one point; and we've got twists, set-ups and shocks galore. It's Shark Liver Oil; it's George RR Martin; and it's still only the second book. Next up: the book that inspired season 3. 'A Storm of Swords, Part 1: Steel and Snow'. Get ready. It's on.

A Clash of Kings 9: Blackwater

This is it. The big one. Put on your armour, grab you sword and shield, form up an get ready for the biggest battle yet. It's Shark Liver Oil's page by page guide to the Battle of the Blackwater from George RR Martin's book A Clash of Kings. Get ready for a medieval rendition of the Normandy Landings as Stannis's forces storm the mighty walls of Kings Landing. Bring it on. If you've any comments to make on the battle of the blackwater, get them in to sharkliveroilpodcast@gmail.com or find us on twitter @sharkliveroil.

A Clash of Kings 8: The Prince of Winterfell

It’s time TO THRONES. We’re on the 8th part of our read-through, and we’ve finally nailed the moral message of A Song of Ice and Fire (it’s not exactly innovative but you can’t argue its on the money), we get more, yet more, of Theon showing how many different ways there are to be a moron, and the Direwolves learn the lesson that there is always a bigger dog in the schoolyard. Even when that dog is a bird.

 

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A Clash Of Kings 7: A Man Without Honour

It's Part 7 of Shark Liver Oil's page by page guide to A Clash of Kings - George RR Martin's second book in his Song of Ice and Fire/ Game of Thrones series. This one's called a man without honour. Can you guess who that might refer to? Here's a clue - he's betrayed his second family, fallen out with his dad and recently pushed a septon down a well. Oh and yes, we're spelling "honour" like that. With a "u" in it. Because we're English and that's how we spell it. Any comments on the book or the cast - get them to sharkliveroilpodcast@gmai.com or @sharkliveroil on twitter.

A Clash of Kings 6: The Old Gods and the New

Back for another slice of Shark Liver Oil action as we bring you our sixth part of our coverage of GRRM's second Ice and Fire book - A Clash of Kings. We talk about terribly polite assassins, we see the river lords finally get on the scoreboard and there's your chance to win a free, all expenses paid trip to the House of the Undying*. As ever, get your thoughts on the podcast or the book in to us at sharkliveroilpodcast@gmail.com or tweet us @sharkliveroil 

*There is no such competition

A Clash Of Kings 5: The Ghost Of Harrenhal

Woooooo! Woooooooooo! Wooooooooooooooo!!!! Listener Beware! It's the Ghost of Harrenhal! Don't go around telling horrible stories about innkeepers daughters or threatening to set your dog on people - or you might end up having an UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT.. And speaking of unfortunate accidents - what's up with Renley? Shark Liver Oil enters part 5 of its coverage of A Clash of Kings. There are some big shocks... so BEWARE! Got any thoughts on the book or the cast? Email sharkliveroilpodcast@gmail.com or tweet @sharkliveroil

A Clash of Kings 4: Garden of Bones

We continue our gallop through George RR Martin's A Clash of Kings, and we're up to part 4, in which there is a Garden of Bones. Also starring: Theon's regrettable libido, a medieval fratboy King, and the setup for the worst sitcom in the history of Westeros. Let's get freaky.

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A Clash Of Kings 3: What Is Dead May Never Die

We're back and badder than a Greyjoy rebellion. Journey with Matt and Dave through the third part of A Clash of Kings - from page 207 (Tyrion - "The Queen was not disposed to wait on Varys") to 342 (Theon - "She was undeniably a beauty"). Get ready for wildfire cooking maniacs, cack-handed brotherly diplomacy and a big old knees up at Winterfell for the Harvest Festival. It all sounds like a hell of a lot of fun.

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A Clash of Kings 2: The Night Lands

We enter The Night Lands this week - but don't worry, I'm sure it's very safe. Intrigue, violence, and shady dealings are afoot - as ever get your thoughts in to us at sharkliveroilpodcast@gmail.com, or on Twitter @sharkliveroil. 

A Clash Of Kings 1: The North Remembers

The Song of Ice and Fire continues, and we sing along - this time, it's part 1 of A Clash of Kings. We read the book in 10 TV-show sized chunks as we catch up with the series in time to blog along with season 4. The first book saw us gallop all over the land of Westeros, and for the second book, everything is bigger. The battles. The egos. The dragons. As ever, we're asking the questions no-one else dares to ask, up to and including the possibility of an odd-couple comedy featuring Ser Alliser Thorne and a zombie hand. You heard it here first. You can join us on our epic journey, too - email us on sharkliveroilpodcast@gmail.com, or tweet us: @sharkliveroil.

A Game Of Thrones 10: Fire and Blood

We read A Game of Thrones (the book) in 10 episodes (with the TV show). And it has come to this. Houses fall. Bastards (utter, utter bastards) end up on the throne. And a Dothraki barbecue gets seriously out of hand. But we're not finished! Our epic gallop through A Song of Ice and Fire continues later this week with Part 1 of Book 2 - A Clash of Kings. It's not over yet, not by the length of a long sword. Who's your favourite murderous psycho, your capo de tutti manipulative monarchs? What have you loved and hated about the book? And where are we going next? Email us: sharkliveroilpodcast@gmail.com, or tweet us up: @sharkliveroil.