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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004 - The 4th Dimension, Cataclysm Sentences, Todd
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Our hiatus is explained in an overload of cuteness, Forrester obsesses over the 4th dimension, Justin wants to know our cataclysm sentences, and Mark introduces you to Todd, unfortunately.
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S1E3 - Vinyl Records, Intentionality, Mad Libs
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While Forrester is away in Hungary for Army Sleepover, Mark obsesses over vinyl records as a medium, guest host Julia leads a discussion on intentionality in art, and Justin breaks out some unused Mad Libs he created for a friend's wedding.
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Emergency Deep #1: Chartreuse Taste Test
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Guest host Fr. Chris introduces the crew to Chartreuse, a mysterious spirit with more mysterious origins and yet even more mysterious ingredients.
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S1E2 (Fr. Chris) - Tolkien, Transcendence, Groomsman Quiz
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Guest host Fr. Chris obsesses over J.R.R. Tolkien and his use of Divine Providence in Lord of the Rings, Justin leads a discussion on transcendence, and Mark administers a homemade quiz to determine which of his groomsmen Fr. Chris would have been. Forrester joins.
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S1E1 The Maiden Voyage - Virtual Boy, City Design, Forced Kiss
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Justin obsesses over Nintendo's failed 90s console, the Virtual Boy, Forrester leads a discussion on city design, and Mark tells quite possibly the cringiest story of his past.
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