The Boiled Leather Audio Hour Podcast
1) BLAH 215 | The Best of ASOIAF - The Hedge Knight, with Sean T. Collins
Without any reason in HBO's programming schedule whatsoever, we tackle the "Hedge Knight" and its value system.
2) BLAH 214 | A Tale of Two Germanies - Honecker, with Jim McGeehin
In our 11th episode of the subseries about the history of the divided Germany, we're looking at East Germany from 1973 to 1989 - the era named after its charismatic, relatable leader, Erich Honecker.
3) BLAH 213 | Revenge in ASOIAF, with Grant Piercy (Heathen King)
In this episode, I take Grant Piercy, better known as Heathen King, to task. We talk about revenge in ASOIAF and in the real world, as well. Find his books online!
4) BLAH 212 Best of ASOIAF - The House of the Undying, with Sean T. Collins
It is the day of days - we're tackling one of the biggest chapters yet. Who are the three heads of the dragon? What are the betrayals? Who's the grey-lipped man on a ship? The false dragon? We're talk...Show More
5) BLAH 211 | Good and evil in ASOIAF, with Quinn the GM
Is there good and evil in ASOIAF, or is just a morally grey mass and mess? I take this up with Quinn the GM, who made a very instructive video essay on it that I really wanted to discuss in depth.
6) BLAH 210 | A Tale of Two Germanies - Ostpolitik, with Jim McGeehin
Today, we're taking a look at the detente between West and East Germany. What were the factors breaking the deadlock in domestic and international politics? How did it happen? And, most importantly, w...Show More
7) BLAH 209 | Best of ASOIAF - Jon's death, with Sean T. Collins
Jon's death comes as a big surprise for first-time readers, and not because it's sprung on you but because Martin is a damn good writer. We explain all the ways of why and how.
8) BLAH 208 | The Best of ASOIAF - The Whispering Wood, with Sean T. Collins
We’re talking about the Whispering Wood, and come off with one fundamental insight: GRRM is a good writer.
9) BLAH 207 | Designing board games, with Artyom Nichipurov
I’m talking to Artyom Nichipurov from Wolffdesigna Games, a Latvian firm that’s most famous for the excellent “Guards of Atlantis II”, a tabletop adaptation of the MOBA game experience. If you don’t k...Show More
10) BLAH 208 | The Best of ASOIAF - The Whispering Wood, with Sean T. Collins
We’re talking about the Whispering Wood, and come off with one fundamental insight: GRRM is a good writer. Download the episode!