Episode #29: Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
I just uploaded a brand new episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things.” http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-729121.mp3 “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters“ I am honored to say that Jeff, from...
View ArticleMoving Day!
“Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things” has found a NEW home! As of right now, the podcast has a new iTunes account. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cripples-bastards-broken-things/id623855692 (It’s...
View ArticleEpisode #30: I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Special Report! Breaking News! Today, I welcome on ‘special correspondent,’ Bubba, to tell me all about the Game of Thrones event that took place in Los Angeles the other night. I just uploaded a new...
View ArticleMy “Ratatouille” Thoughts on Critiquing ‘Game of Thrones’
Season #3 is coming! I’m planning on talking about this a bit more in my podcast, later this week, but I wanted to take an opportunity to address my thoughts on ‘critique’ when it comes to Game of...
View ArticleEpisode #31: Time Of The Season – Part #1
On today’s episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things” I welcome back returning guest, Matt Murdick, from the wonderful podcast “Podcast Winterfell” to recap Season #1, Season #2 and to talk...
View ArticleEpisode #32: Time Of The Season – Prt #2
I just uploaded my latest podcast of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things“ http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-732585.mp3 “Time of the Season: Prt #2“ This will be the last episode I put out...
View ArticleEpisode #33 – Masters of War: Part #1
A new dawn has emerged for “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things“ Today I give my first impressions of the first episode of season #3…..”Valar Dohaeris.”...
View ArticleWar…..Is Still Hell
War Brutal…..Devastating……Destructive…..Soul sucking….. It really is hell….. Season #3 of Game of Thrones continues the major theme of how war brings out the best in people, but more often, brings out...
View ArticleEpisode #34 – Masters of War: Part #2
I just uploaded a new episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things” to iTunes. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-734395.mp3 “Masters of War: Part#2“ In today’s podcast, I warmly welcome...
View ArticlePreviewing Episode #2…”Dark Wings, Dark Words”
I’m introducing a new ongoing segment today: Friday essays, previewing upcoming “new” episodes of the third season. This Sunday…..”Dark Wings, Dark Words.” Here are some random thoughts…..hopes: 1. I...
View ArticleFirst Impressions Podcast: Season #3/Episode #2
“Trouble Me: Part #1“ http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-735647.mp3 In my newest episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things,” I give my first impressions to the second episode of the...
View ArticleDark Words…..Another Kind of Sword
Dark Wings, Dark Words….. Words can be revealing. They can be amusing. They can be defensive. But, in George R.R. Martin’s world, words can also be a sword…..just as deadly…..and just as full of...
View ArticleFull Recap Podcast: Season #3/Episode #2 of Game of Thrones
“Trouble Me: Part #2“ I just uploaded a new episode of the “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things” podcast: My co-pilot, Bubba, and I officially recap the 2nd episode of the 3rd season of Game of...
View ArticlePreviewing Episode #3…..”Walk of Punishment”
**A new essay series continues** Today I want to contemplate the new Game of Thrones episode this Sunday night…..”Walk of Punishment.” Here are a few thoughts…hopes: 1. This will be the first episode...
View ArticleFirst Impressions Podcast: S#3/Ep#3 “Walk of Punishment”
Episode #37 – “Under My Thumb: Part #1″ I just uploaded a new episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things” where I welcome a very special guest…..Tina from the “Television Zombies” podcast…..to...
View ArticleFull Recap: S#3/Ep#3 “Walk of Punishment”
Episode #38 – “Under My Thumb: Part #2“ I just uploaded a new episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things” where my co-host, Bubba, and I dig deep into the latest chapter of “Game of Thrones.”...
View ArticlePreviewing Episode #4: “And Now His Watch Has Ended”
The 4th. episode of Game of Thrones is coming this Sunday….. “And Now His Watch Is Ended“ Here are a few of my thoughts/hopes: 1. My mind is exploding at the thought of Dany giving up one of her...
View ArticleFirst Impressions: S#3/Ep#4 “And Now His Watch Is Ended”
“Sistah’s Are Doing It For Themselves: Part #1“ I just uploaded episode #39 of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things” to the interwebs. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-740113.mp3 In today’s...
View ArticleFull Recap: S#3Ep#4 –“And Now His Watch Is Ended”
“Sistah’s Are Doing It For Themselves: Part #2“ Welcome to episode #40 of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things.” http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-741211.mp3 Today, Matt Murdick (Podcast...
View ArticleFire and Rain
I thought I’d throw out some thoughts about the upcoming “new” episode of Game of Thrones…..”Kissed By Fire.” In no particular order: 1. What are the chances that a sexy fireman will figure in the...
View ArticleGoT First Impressions – S#3Ep#5 “Kissed By Fire”
“Fire and Rain: Part #1“ I just uploaded a new “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things” podcast! http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-742316.mp3 On today’s episode, special guest Timm Hines and I...
View ArticleFull GoT Recap – S#3/Ep#5 “Kissed By Fire”
Episode #42: “Fire and Rain – Part #2″ http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-743383.mp3 Welcome to a new episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things“ Today I officially recap the fifth...
View ArticlePreviewing “The Climb”
“The Climb“ Episode #6 of Game of Thrones will be birthed on Sunday….. Here are a few thoughts/hopes: 1. I want to see Shireen and Davos watching an episode of Sesame Street. 2. Is it possible that...
View ArticleGoT First Impressions – S#3/Ep#6 “The Climb”
“Climb Every Mountain: Part #1“ Welcome to episode #43 of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things.” http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-744571.mp3 On this early spring morning, Timm Hines and I...
View ArticleGoT Full Recap – S#3/Ep#6 “The Climb”
Episode #44 “Climb Every Mountain: Part #2“ A brand new podcast of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things” is now available. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-745490.mp3 I’m joined by my...
View ArticlePodcast Episode #45: Under Pressure
Welcome to a supplemental episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things.” http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-746147.mp3 I mark the midway point of the 3rd. season of Game of Thrones, by...
View ArticleEp#47: Full Recap – GoT S#3/Ep#7 “The Bear and the Maiden Fair”
Welcome to a new episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things.” http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-747615.mp3 “Walking on Broken Glass: Part #2“ My co-pilot, Bubba, and I discuss the...
View ArticleHeading Toward The Finish Line
The penultimate episode of Game of Thrones is just a few days away. We are quickly approaching the finish line for season #3. Here’s my way of thinking about the story, overall. Season #1 was a huge...
View ArticleEpisode #55: GoT Season #3 Finale Discussion
Welcome to a brand new episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things“ http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-755858.mp3 “Ray of Light: Part #2“ It’s a wrap! Season #3 of Game of Thrones is...
View ArticleJune Podcast Schedule
Summer is coming! The long off-season is before us, and it’s time to gear up for new “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things” episodes. I am committed to giving my listeners one NEW podcast a week....
View ArticleThe Men of the North: Previewing Episode #57
The North. Big…..Isolated. They have their own religion. They have their own culture and values. Many of the male characters hail from this region…..and they couldn’t be more different. A special guest...
View ArticlePodcast Episode #57: “World Turning”
Welcome to a new episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things.” http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-759628.mp3 “World Turning“ I’m still sad about the end of a new TV season of “Game of...
View ArticlePodcast Schedule: July
Hi all you CBBer’s out there! Here’s what you have to look forward to for the month of July: July 1st – “Warrior Women of Game of Thrones” Fierce….but still fabulous! These women are gritty and...
View ArticleEpisode #59: “Suffragette City”
Welcome to a brand new episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things.” http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-761762.mp3 “Suffragette City“ Today we carry on with a month-long season #3 wrap up...
View ArticleEpisode #61: “Stuck In The Middle With You”
***Book Readers Only Podcast*** Welcome to the 2nd book readers only summer podcast of Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-765093.mp3 “Stuck In The Middle...
View ArticleEpisode #62: “She’s Always A Woman To Me”
Welcome to a new episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things.” http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-766329.mp3 We’re still recapping the end of season #3 of Game of Thrones! “She’s Always A...
View ArticleEpisode #63: “God Only Knows”
Welcome to a new episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things.” http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-768547.mp3 “God Only Knows“ We continue to march through the off-season of Game of...
View ArticleThe Dog Days of Summer…..
Welcome back to Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things. I’m putting this out a little late, but here is the podcast schedule for the month of August! We’re into the dog days of summer, but still truckin’...
View ArticlePodcast Episode #65a: “The Circle Game”
Welcome to a new episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things“ http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-124304/TS-772805.mp3 “The Circle Game“ In today’s Game of Thrones-centric episode, I discuss some...
View ArticleThere’s No Place Like Home….
Hello all you Game of Throner’s out there! After a VERY long hiatus…in which your fearless leader was dealing with some very demanding personal crap, I AM BACK, BABY! Sorry for the absence….and THANK...
View ArticleMr Blue Sky
I’m happy to report that the thought of getting to talk about Game of Thrones again on a regular basis makes me feel like “Mr. Blue Sky!“ I was going to record a short podcast welcoming myself...
View ArticlePodcast Episode #67: “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”
I’m really glad to be back for another episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things.” mp3 (Audio link for recording) “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” In today’s episode, special guest, John...
View ArticlePodcast Episode #68: “Only The Good Die Young”
Welcome to a new episode of Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things. mp3 (Audio file) “Only The Good Die Young.” Today, John Marius and I discuss Season#4, Episode #2 of Game of Thrones! “The Lion and...
View ArticlePodcast Episode #69: “Landslide”
Welcome back returning listeners and welcome aboard to new ones! This is a new episode of Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things “Landslide“ mp3 (audio file) Season #4 Re-watch continues! Today, John...
View ArticlePodcast Episode #70: In the Cold, Cold Night
Welcome to a brand new episode of Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things. mp3 (audio file) “In The Cold, Cold Night” In today’s episode, I discuss Season#4 – Episode#4 of “Game of Thrones“…....
View ArticlePodcast Episode #71: Ladies Night!
Welcome to a NEW episode of Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things! Ladies Night mp3 (audio file) The Game of Thrones season#4 re-watch continues to the midway point….episode #5, “First of His Name.”...
View ArticlePodcast Episode #71: Ladies Night!
Welcome to a NEW episode of Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things! Ladies Night mp3 (audio file) The Game of Thrones season#4 re-watch continues to the midway point….episode #5, “First of His Name.”...
View ArticlePodcast Episode #72: What A Fool Believes
Welcome to a NEW episode of a “Game of Thrones-centric” podcast, “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things.” “What A Fool Believes“ mp3 file (Audio recording) Today, the one and only Heath Snow and I...
View ArticlePodcast Episode #73: HELP!
Welcome to “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things” HELP! mp3.file (audio recording) The Season #4 Re-Watch of Game of Thrones continues with a lively discussion about the 7th episode….”Mockingbird.” Not...
View ArticlePodcast Episode #74: An Innocent Man
Welcome to a NEW episode of “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things” “An Innocent Man” mp3.file (Audio) Today, John Marius is back with a vengence, and we talk all about the 8th. episode of the 4th...
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