Learned Hands: The Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago -Welcome to Learned Hands! In this podcast, Maester Merry & Clint, two real world attorneys explore the legal and ethical dilemmas posed by the fictional world of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire.
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Hands on the Expanse: Persepolis Rising Part II, feat. Adriana Lady Counselor of the Summer Isles
April 03, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBIn this very special Hands on Episode, Merry, Clint, and Adriana Lady Counselor of the Summer Isles, Archmaester of Pedantic Sophistry, and Founding Member of the Governor Santiago Singh Appreciation Society cover the second act of the seventh book of the BEST SCI FI SERIES EVER, Persepolis Rising from the Expanse. This episode includes: Adriana tells us why Governor Singh is her favorite character, even if he is a villain who is addicted to making bad decisions. A deep dive into how this...
Hands on HotD: Season 2 Black & Green Trailers đ¨Emergency Reaction Pod đ¨
March 22, 2024 04:00 - 2 hours - 104 MBIn this very first edition of the second season of Hands on HotD, Merry and Clint cover the two competing Green and Black Trailers released today for HBO's niche arthouse property HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - Season 2 In this episode: We break down the Black Trailer and the Green Trailer in a fun and excessively detailed but non-spoilery way! Merry hits the important themes of both trailers, how they both deal with patriarchy, choice, and a lack of agency. Clint tries very very hard to make sev...
Hands on The Expanse: Persepolis Rising Pt. I
March 14, 2024 04:00 - 2 hours - 90.2 MBIn this very special Hands on Episode, Merry and Clint cover the first act of the seventh book of the BEST SCI FI SERIES EVER, Persepolis Rising from the Expanse. This episode includes: Merry and Clint get legitimately choked up talking about the themes of family, mercy, humanity, and beauty. Everyone loves to hate (and love) that big idiot Santiago Singh. Clint gets to talk about Thomas Hobbes and the Leviathan, which is both waking and falling in the narrative. Merry goes long on whe...
Episode 39: "Panic! at the Shieldhall; The One Where Jon Dies"
February 25, 2024 05:00 - 2 hours - 100 MBIn this thirty-ninth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Merry & Clint ask: Did Jon Snow's choice to ride south to Winterfell kill the Night's Watch? What responsibility, if any, does Jon have to maintain constitutional norms and structures? Our analysis this episode includes: We go back to the Wall to discuss what unmakes a government! Discussion of whether Jon's breaking of Nights Watch norms constitutes a crossing of the Rubicon. A dramatic...
BONUS Episode 38.5: LIVE from IAFCon 2023; Legal Issues in the Dance of the Dragons
January 23, 2024 19:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBIn this special BONUS EPISODE, we give you a recording of Merry & Clint @ Ice and Fire Con 2023 discussing one of their favorite topics: Legal Issues in the Dance of the Dragons! In this bonus recording we cover: Coups! Territorial conquest! The Hour of the Wolf! Primogeniture! The Iron Precedent And more! Merry & Clint also bang their gavels a lot, and Merry makes a joke about blowing her wad. Recording and audio engineering by LittleWolfBird! LWB's Patreon. Support the show
Episode 38: "Point Made: Doran Martell's Water Gardens"
December 07, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 109 MBIn this thirty-eighth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Merry & Clint ask: How well does Doran Martell's Water Gardens speech move the ball? Our analysis this week includes: Your Hands finally cover the Dornish plot from the perspective of Prince Doran Martell, as he tries to convince the Sand Snakes to stop saying "OK Boomer" at him. Merry puts on her best Valley Girl accent. So much food porn. We give Ellaria Sand her laurels for deliver...
Episode 37: "Point Made; Dany the Deadly Deal Lawyer đĽđĽđĽ"
October 23, 2023 04:00 - 2 hours - 95.3 MBIn this thirty-seventh episode (in a row?) of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Merry & Clint ask: How does Daenerys's deal with the slavers reflect her methods of persuasion? Our analysis this week includes: Your Hands finally revisit one of the two main characters of the series, Dany, to talk about one of the most thrilling moments of the series: Dracarys! We get amazing input from our listeners as to why this moment is so iconic. Merry introduces t...
Hands on A Knight's Tale, feat. Dr. Shiloh Carroll
September 26, 2023 04:00 - 2 hours - 84.1 MBIn which Your Hands and Special Guest Hand Dr. Shiloh Carroll discuss the 2001 Sports Jousting Epic A KNIGHT'S TALE. In this episode: We talk about Shiloh's new book, The Medieval Worlds of Neil Gaiman, and how you, the listener, can win a FREE SIGNED COPY OF THE BOOK. Your Hands (and Guest) go deep into the wonderfully anachronistic verisimilitude of A Knight's Tale, a film about how naked Geoffrey Chaucer could be at any given moment. Shiloh heaps praise upon the historically accurate ...
Episode 36: "Point Made; Varys's Riddle"
August 02, 2023 04:00 - 2 hours - 84.4 MBIn this thirty-sixth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Merry & Clint ask: Is Varys's Riddle an effective method of persuasion? Our analysis this week includes: Learned Hands finally does a FULL EPISODE on the Riddle, the thing Clint will never, ever shut up about, ever. Varys est mantainant Français. Vive la France! Merry offers her take on the Riddle as a piece of descriptive, not proscriptive, philosophy. Clint speechifies on shadows on t...
Episode 35: "Point Made; The Kingsmoot"
June 29, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 104 MBIn this thirty-fifth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Merry & Clint ask: Was anyone at the Kingsmoot any good at political persuasion? Our analysis this week includes: The continuation of our new running series where Your Hands evaluate the persuasive argumentation skills of your favorite and least favorite ASOIAF characters. An overview of all of the reasons why political debates are terrible, awful, no good, really bad times. Merry brings...
Hands on Succession: âThe Tragedy of Peter's Special Cheeseâ
June 01, 2023 04:00 - 2 hours - 109 MBIn which Your Hands go in a deep dive over HBO's niche arthouse property SUCCESSION and why it fucking whips so goddamn hard. This episode includes: Extensive discussion of the Shakespearean roots of this delightfully and depressingly funny show about the absolute worst people in the world. Clint waxes poetic about his favorite ship in all of ships: GregTom, Merry defends Shiv's choices and her wardrobe, Are eyes the windows of the soul or merely face eggs? We may never know. Your Hand...
Episode 34: "Point Made; Renly Baratheon"
May 21, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 86.1 MBIn this thirty-fourth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Merry & Clint ask: Is Renly Baratheon any good at oral (arguments)? Our analysis this week includes: The beginning of a brand new running series where Your Hands evaluate the persuasive argumentation skills of your favorite and least favorite ASOIAF characters. An overview of what makes a good, bad, and indifferent oral argument. Discussion of the Copper King's strengths and weaknesses,...
Episode 33: "Separation of Power is a Trick, a Shadow on the Wall"
March 09, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 92.5 MBIn this thirty-third episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Merry & Clint ask: What are the horizontal Separations of Powers that exist in Westeros? What similarities exist between the Seven Kingdoms and the US Federal Government? What the hell does the Master of Laws even do????? Our analysis this week includes: Your Hands run down the origins and duties of all of the various Hands, Masters, Maesters, Ministers, Protectors, Guards, and officers th...
Episode 32: "The United States of Westeros; Federalism in the Seven Kingdoms"
February 13, 2023 15:00 - 2 hours - 108 MBIn this thirty-second episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Merry & Clint ask: Is the Seven Kingdoms a Federalist System? Which has more power, a US State or a Westerosi Realm? Our analysis this week includes: The Westerosi Seven Kingdoms are compared and contrasted with real-life federal and confederate systems back to antiquity. Your hosts have some strong words to say about James Madison, effete dork, slavery enthusiast, and the only US presid...
BONUS Episode: Learned Hands 2022 Recap and 2023 Preview
December 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBIn this VERY SPECIAL YEAR END EPISODE, Merry and Clint give you a rundown of all of the damage 2022 hath wrought and preview the New Year's Content. In this episode we: Take stock of the WBA, our podcast, our lives, and the world in general. Liberally rip off other better podcasts. Sing the praise of Secret Satin Lay out a roadmap of Learned Hands and the WBA for 2023 Hit the highlights of 2022 in the world of television, with special shout outs to Better Call Saul, The White Lotus, T...
BONUS Episode: Hands on Andor; Season One Way Out
December 06, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBIn which Your Hands and Special Guest Star Wars Hand Maddie Kay Ray break down the overwhelming success of the first season of ANDOR. This episode includes: Rampant awed confusion as to how something this leftist, anti-fascist, pro-revolutionary, and flat-out great got made by freaking Disney of all companies. We compare and contrast it to HotD (yay!), The Expanse (interesting comparison!), Black Sails (which you should watch!), and Rings of Power (lol). Maddie tells us her Star Wars Sto...
Hands on HotD: Season 1 Wrap - On History and Adaptation - feat. Dr. Kavita Mudan Finn
November 02, 2022 04:00 - 3 hours - 134 MBIn this eleventh and DEFINITELY (probably) final edition of the first season of Hands on HotD, Merry and Clint and special guest Dr. Kavita Mudan Finn wrap up the initial season of HBO's niche arthouse property HOUSE OF THE DRAGON In this episode we: Ask Kavita to delve into the real-world historical and Shakespearean influences of the Dance of the Dragons Explore the highlights, lowlights, and midlights of the adaptational choices of House of the Dragon, Season1 Never stop shitting on C...
Hands on HotD: Episode 10 - The Black Queen
October 25, 2022 05:00 - 3 hours - 129 MBIn this tenth and final edition of the first season of Hands on HotD, Merry and Clint cover Season 1 Episode 10 of HBO's niche arthouse property HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - The Black Queen In this episode we: Invite everyone to play Learned Hands Bingo courtesy WBA Member Jacob Hufstader! If you win we will probably not give you anything but it might be pretty cool. Detail Rhaenyra Targaryen's Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Coronation Day Evaluate the Blacks response to the Greens' illeg...
Hands on HotD: Episode 9 - The Green Council - feat. Kristine Kippins
October 18, 2022 05:00 - 3 hours - 155 MBIn this ninth edition of Hands on HotD, Merry and Clint and Special Guest Hand Kristine Kippins cover Season 1 Episode 9 of HBO's niche arthouse property HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - The Green Council In this episode we: Evaluate the good, the bad, and the suboptimal strategies and events of the Green Coup. Track Alicent Hightower's emotional journey from mourning to stressing to plotting and back to stressing SO HARD again. Celebrate Mysaria, the White Worm, for quoting not-necessarily marxist...
Hands on HotD: Episode 8 - The Lord of the Tides - feat. Stanford Fraser
October 11, 2022 04:00 - 2 hours - 91.7 MBIn this eighth edition of Hands on HotD, Merry and Clint and Special Guest Hand Stanford Fraser cover Season 1 Episode 8 of HBO's niche arthouse property HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - The Lord of the Tides In this episode we: Evaluate Vaemond Velaryon's suboptimal litigation strategy and general inability to read the room. Sing the praises of our twin Rogue Princes, Daemon and Aemond Targaryen, we are sure they'll get along great. Critically analyze the Big Prophecy Twist and ask whether this wa...
Hands on HotD: Episode 7 - Driftmark
October 04, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBIn this seventh edition of Hands on HotD, Merry and Clint cover Season 1 Episode 7 of HBO's niche arthouse property HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - Driftmark In this episode we: Celebrate the fact that LAENOR VELARYON LIVED which was the greatest thing that ever happened to Merry and/or Clint. Have a LAWYERFIGHT over whether or not Aemond Targaryen is guilty of stealing Vhagar. Clint sings the praises of Aegon II, that walking penis. Merry is super supportive of incest for some weird reason (it's...
Hands on HotD: Episode 6 - The Princess and the Queen - feat. Queer Alex
September 27, 2022 05:00 - 3 hours - 131 MBIn this sixth edition of Hands on HotD, Merry and Clint and special guest Queer Alex cover Season 1 Episode 6 of HBO's niche arthouse property HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - The Princess and the Queen In this episode we: Celebrate the Pink Dread as we crank out as many references to Aegon II's solo performance during the Hour of the Eel in his very own White Sword Tower Sing a song of thanks to the Realm's Best Dad Harwin Strong, you may be dead but at least you got to punch Criston Cole all thos...
Hands on HotD: Episode 5 - We Light The Way - feat. Jocelyn from More Wine Pod
September 20, 2022 06:00 - 3 hours - 152 MBIn this fifth edition of Hands on HotD, Merry and Clint and special guest Jocelyn from More Wine Pod cover Season 1 Episode 5 of HBO's niche arthouse property HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - We Light The Way In this episode we: Never, ever, ever stop telling Criston Cole that he can go fuck himself forever and ever amen. Evaluate Jocelyn's submission of evidence regarding Criston Cole's relationship to Drake and other notable fuckbois. Begrudgingly Daemon credit for being exactly the most extra al...
Hands on HotD: Episode 4 - King of the Narrow Sea, feat. Akash J. Saran
September 13, 2022 05:00 - 3 hours - 135 MBIn this fourth edition of Hands on HotD, Merry and Clint and special guest Akash cover Season 1 Episode 4 of HBO's niche arthouse property HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - King of the Narrow Sea In this episode we: Discuss Viserys's HR practices vis-a-vis his former employee Otto Hightower, better hope you don't file for unemployment. Go in depth about the concept of sexual consent, in all of the various and sundry ways this episode explores it. Invite our guest Akash J. Saran to opine on Rhaenyra'...
Hands on HotD: Episode 3 - Second of His Name
September 05, 2022 21:00 - 2 hours - 83 MBIn this third edition of Hands on HotD, Merry and Clint cover Season 1 Episode 3 of HBO's niche arthouse property HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - Second Of His Hame In this episode we: Ask how well Viserys âDark Brandonâ Targaryen supported Rhaenyraâs claim to the Iron Throne. Talk some more shit about primogeniture, Argue that the real prince was promised was the hot goss we learned along the way. Get educated about Seasmoke by Learned Hands EXCLUSIVE Dragon Correspondent Sanrixian. Ponder whet...
Hands on HotD: Episode 2 - The Rogue Prince
August 30, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 91.2 MBIn this sophomore edition of Hands on HotD, Merry and Clint cover Season 1 Episode 2 of HBO's niche arthouse property HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - The Rogue Prince This episode includes: It's wedding season, y'all! Matchmaker, matchmaker, make Viserys a match, find him a find, and catch him a catch that - and we cannot stress this enough - is age appropriate. For the love of god. Leave Leana Velaryon alone (and bring her her dragon!) Criston Cole gets a promotion and remains tragically unpunch...
Hands on HotD: Episode 1 - Heirs of the Dragon
August 23, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 90.2 MBIn this VERY FIRST EPISODE of Hands on HotD, Merry and Clint cover Season 1 Episode 1 of HBO's niche arthouse property HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. This episode includes: A breakdown of the show's discussion of Great Council of 101 AC and a breakdown of the succession, which seems sort of important. Daemon Targaryen's campaign for Mayor of New York City. We discuss this entirely imaginary society where people are forced to give birth against their will. Critical analysis of Targaryen suboptima...
Episode 31: "Dance Party, Vol. IX; The Last Dance"
August 11, 2022 04:00 - 2 hours - 83.8 MBIn this thirty-first episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Merry & Clint ask: What did we learn here? Our analysis this week includes: The Dance is done! You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here. We put a bow on the whole danged civil war, and discuss what on earth we can learn from this gigantic clusterfuck. Merry delivers an impassioned speech on gender and precedent and the patriarchy Clint discusses some people who died, died. ...
Episode 30: "Dance Party, Vol. VIII; Dances With Wolves"
July 26, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 104 MBIn this thirtieth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Merry & Clint ask: How well did Larys Strong, Cregan Stark, and Other Dancers do Machiavelli? Our analysis this week includes: Sexy Sexy Sexiness from Cregan Stark and Black Aly. Let's talk about Prince! Not the purple one. Or the little one. The one you read in freshman year Poli Sci. Clint gets all "you really have to look at the context before passing judgment" about Niccolò Machiavelli ...
BONUS Episode: "Veep Gone Hands; Why Veep is the Best Ever Show About American Politics", feat. Chloe & Eliana
July 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBin this VERY SPECIAL HOLIDAY EPISODE, your Hands and both of the Girls Gone Canon go in-depth about HBO's VEEP, the Best Ever Show About American Politics, Including The One You're Thinking About (and Also Game of Thrones). Highlights from the episode include: Chloe peels back the comedy curtain and explains why Veep works so well Eliana explains how Veep is true to DC life while being attacked by Varys' little birds Clint gets really horny about JLD and argues that House of Cards and t...
Episode 29: "Cruel & Usual; Hair Grows Back", feat. Rohanne
June 21, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBIn this twenty-ninth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry, Clint, and Special Guest Hand Rohanne ask: Is Cersei's walk of atonement effective punishment, and what are its goals? Our analysis this week includes: Acclaimed Cerseiologist Rohanne walks us through Cerseiâs thoughts during the walk of atonement from her expert perspective. The whole panel agrees Kevan Lannister SUCKS and that he had it coming. We discuss the Garden of E...
Episode 28: "Dance Party, Vol. VII: A Caution for Young Rulers"
May 22, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 104 MBEpisode 28: âDance Party: Vol. VII; A Caution for Young Rulersâ In this twenty-eighth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry, Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire ask: What can the deaths of Rhaenyra and Daemon tell us about their successes and failures? Our analysis this week includes: Fabulous and important perspectives on revolution from Queer Alex and Dolorous Ray A plea to support abortion funds in the United States. We finally get...
Episode 27: "Cruel & Usual; Punishment by Taking the Black" feat. Don Zeko
April 21, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 94.5 MBIn this twenty-seventh episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry, Clint, and Special Guest Hand Don Zeko ask: What does GRRMâs portrayal of the Wall reveal about the values that motivate criminal law in Westeros and how does it compare and contrast with other forms of punishment? Our analysis this week includes: We take the focus away from liability and into punishment, for once. Superhero Public Defender Don Zeko schools us on theories...
Episode 26: "Dance Party, Vol. VI; Dance Dance Revolution"
March 11, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours - 94.6 MBEpisode 26: âDance Party: Vol. VI; Dance Dance Revolutionâ In this twenty-sixth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry, Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire ask: Did the people of Kingâs Landing have the right to revolution? If so, why? Our analysis this week includes: The Smallfolk Strike Back! We cover what happened to get folks to the point where theyâre ready to storm the basti⌠erm, dragonpit. The Return of Clintâs Lockean Right to...
Episode 25: "Dance Party, Vol. V; Bad Blood"
February 14, 2022 09:00 - 3 hours - 133 MBIn this twenty-fifth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry, Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire ask: How should Westerosi sovereigns look at treason and how should it be punished? Our analysis this week includes: Happy Valentine's Day, here's an episode about treason Discussion of the Dragonseeds, the good (Nettles), the bad (Hugh & Ulf), and the ugly (HOW DARE YOU TURN ON ADDAM, RHAENYRA!!) Your Hands cover First Night, breaking guest...
BONUS Episode 24.5: "Expanse Season 6 Hype-Stream Audio"
December 07, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 83 MBIn which your Hands and friends get excited for Season 6 of the Expanse. Support the show
Episode 24: âDance Party, Vol. IV; Bloody Movesâ
November 23, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBIn this twenty fourth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry, Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire ask: How do the battles in the Dance of the Dragons establish law or precedent? Our analysis this week includes: The glorious return of burrito metaphors Your Hands dive back in on the Battle of the Gullet, the Disaster on the Honeywine, the Fishfeed, and the Butcherâs Ball Our sports analogies donât work because both teams have negative po...
Episode 23: "When I Tried To Cross The White Wall; The Free Folk, Refugees, and the Wall."
October 11, 2021 08:00 - 3 hours - 126 MBIn this twenty-third episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry, Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire, and special guest Akash J. Saran, J.D., ask: Does any leader at the Wall have 'good' immigration policies? How do they compare to those in the real world? Our analysis this week includes: We describe how the Free Folk are similar to refugees, asylees, and immigrants. Special guest Akash gives us a full rundown of the history of US immigratio...
Episode 22: "Horny Issues: the Hornwood Inheritance Crisis"
August 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBIn this twenty second episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry, Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire ask: What is the legal resolution of the Hornwood Inheritance Crisis Our analysis this week includes: Poor Donella Hornwood gets the respect she deserves. Your Hands lay out detail on the family trees of Halys Hornwood, Donella Hornwood, and one or two other surprise Westerosi heirs. Clint makes an extended analogy about feudal property ri...
Episode 21: "Know True Knights; Chivalry & Law in Westeros" feat. Dr. Shiloh Carroll
August 02, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 118 MBMaester Merry, Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire and Dr. Shiloh Carroll ask: What are the Westerosi rules of chivalry and how do they relate to other chivalric codes, real and fictional? Our analysis this week includes: Dr. Shiloh, who is a real life medievalist expert, learns us all about what chivalry really was and how modern audiences have interpreted (and mis-interpreted) the codes of knighthood. We do a deep dive into how the competing ideas of chivalry are reflected in ASOIAF. A poi...
Episode 20: "GRRM vv JRRT; The Quandary of Aragorn's Tax Policy"
July 13, 2021 11:00 - 3 hours - 130 MBIn this twentieth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry & Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire and a cast of several ask: Is GRRM successful in asking meaningful questions about his characterâs âtax policiesâ? Our analysis this week includes: Learned Hands invites wonderful and thought provoking amicus curiae briefs from WBA members Ray, Adriana, Pat, Jimi, Lo, Alex, Virginie, and some other guy (Frank). Merry and Clint wrestle with the ...
Episode 19: âDance Party Vol. III; Dance 'til Youâre Deadâ
May 11, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 118 MBIn this nineteenth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry & Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire ask: How does the Law In Literature inform interpretations of the Dance of the Dragons? Our analysis this week includes: A blow-by-blow breakdown of the Blacksâ response to the Greensâ coup and the varying tragedies that follow. A thorough explanation of exactly why Daemon Targaryen, Criston Cole, and Aemond Targaryen all suck so much ass. Le...
Episode 18: "Dance Party Vol. II: One Flew Over The Coup Coup's Nest"
April 12, 2021 08:00 - 3 hours - 138 MBIn this eighteenth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry & Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire ask: What role did Westerosâ legal system play in enabling the Greens' coup? What lessons can we learn from it? Our analysis this week includes: Learned Hands returns to the Dance of the Dragons as we cover the aftermath of the Great Council of 101AC and the weirdly flaccid reign of Viserys I. We detail all of the various institutional, histor...
Episode 18: "Dance Party Vol. II; One Flew Over The Coup Coup's Nest"
April 12, 2021 08:00 - 3 hours - 138 MBIn this eighteenth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry & Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire ask: What role did Westerosâ legal system play in enabling the Greens' coup? What lessons can we learn from it? Our analysis this week includes: Learned Hands returns to the Dance of the Dragons as we cover the aftermath of the Great Council of 101AC and the weirdly flaccid reign of Viserys I. We detail all of the various institutional, histor...
Episode 17: âThe Brotherhood Without War Crimezâ
March 25, 2021 15:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBIn this seventeenth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry & Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire and special guest BryndenBFish from the NotACast Podcast ask: Did the Brotherhood Without Banners commit war crimes? Our analysis this week includes: A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT TWOW Jeff pretends he is a lawyer AND that he is Merry & Clintâs client somehow all at the same time? Detailed discussion about how the BWB fits into the legal framew...
Episode 17: âThe Brotherhood Without War Crimezâ, feat. BryndenBFish
March 25, 2021 15:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBIn this seventeenth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry & Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire and special guest BryndenBFish from the NotACast Podcast ask: Did the Brotherhood Without Banners commit war crimes? Our analysis this week includes: A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT TWOW Jeff pretends he is a lawyer AND that he is Merry & Clintâs client somehow all at the same time? Detailed discussion about how the BWB fits into the legal framew...
Episode 16: âStop the Steal! The Election of Lord Commander Jon Snow.â
March 05, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBIn this sixteenth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry & Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire ask: If the election happened in modern America, was the election of Lord Commander Jon Snow legitimate? Our analysis this week includes: Learned Hands returns to the Nightâs Watch for the first time in a WHOLE YEAR, since our very first episode! Everyone makes very fucking measured and balanced arguments about the Electoral College, the 2020 E...
Episode 16: âStop the Steal! The Election of Lord Commander Jon Snowâ
March 05, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBIn this sixteenth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry & Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire ask: If the election happened in modern America, was the election of Lord Commander Jon Snow legitimate? Our analysis this week includes: Learned Hands returns to the Nightâs Watch for the first time in a WHOLE YEAR, since our very first episode! Everyone makes very fucking measured and balanced arguments about the Electoral College, the 2020 E...
Episode 15.5: BONUS Horny Jail Livestream Audio
January 30, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIn this very special BONUS LIVESTREAM, Merry & Clint give you the skinny on what went into Episode 15, the Horny Trial of Rhaegar Targaryen, including an update on the current jury voting, behind-the-scenes info on the cast, and much much more! Also included is: Comments from the jury themselves as to why they voted a certain way! So many dick jokes! A discussion as to who is the horniest character in ASOIAF Merry & Clint give you their favorite SCOTUS cases (that are both dirty!) The m...
Episode 15: âThe Horny Trial of Rhaegar Targaryenâ
January 21, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBIn this fifteenth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry & Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire & a hilarious cast of dozens give you: The Horny Trial Of Rhaegar Targaryen! This episode includes: Learned Handsâ first ever TRIAL EPISODE, featuring the vocal talents of many of your favorite fandom creators! Horny Judge Chloe Gone Canon rules on sexy objections! Horny Bailiff Eliana Gone Canon keeps everyone in line! Clint tries to prosecu...