In our final episode of the Game of Thrones Philosophy Breakdown, we are joined by friends to reflect on the philosophy and meaning from the entire series. Our guests are Charles Pustejovsky, Cameron Sorsby, Madison Kanna, Grant Parker, and Am

The End

May 23rd, 2019 1h 4m

The end is here and this week we are breaking down the final episode of Game of Thrones. What led Dany astray? What is the best way to move forward when your enemies are defeated? What does the ending show about G.R.R.M.’s life philosophy and

Turning to The Dark Side

May 16th, 2019 1h 16m

Dany's broken bad and King's Landing has fallen and we're here to break it all down on this weeks GoT Philosophy Breakdown. In this episode: Checking in with listener answers to the question of if Dany burning down Kings Landing would make

Mourning the Dead and Talkin' Treason

May 9th, 2019 1h 6m

Only two episodes left, so there are a lot of moving pieces in episode four of season eight and a lot of philosophy topics to breakdown. We cover everything from the best ways to mourn the dead, the loyalty you owe to your family, what truly

Noble Death and The Battle of Winterfell

May 2nd, 2019 49m 35s

It's Battle of Winterfell time, and we're breaking it all down on this weeks episode of the philosophy breakdown. In this episode: - Recapping the epic battle of Winterfell - Checking in with listener answers to our question from last week, wha

S8:E2 The Night King and Philosophy of Evil

Apr 25th, 2019 56m 42s

This week we are breaking down A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the second episode of season 8, and the primer for the epic battle of Winterfell. In this episode: Recapping the episode Looking back on our predictions about what Jon should

S8:E1 What Should Jon Do Now?

Apr 18th, 2019 1h 12m

In this episode, we are breaking down the first episode of season 8, Winterfell. We cover what happened, the great reunions, free rider problems, oath-breaking, and what Jon (or Aegon) should do now that he knows his true identity. Topics

Winter Is Here | What To Expect in The Final Season

Apr 11th, 2019 38m 55s

Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back!! Winter is here, season 8 is here, and the Game of Thrones Philosophy Breakdown is here to help you dissect the philosophy in this final season of our favorite show. Last season we covered everyth

Episode 7

Sep 12th, 2017 1h 15m

Diplomacy, killing to save lives, redemption, and much more on this episode breaking down the philosophy in season 7 episode 7 of Game of Thrones.

Episode 6

Sep 11th, 2017 59m 27s

White Walker Dragon!!!!! Plus is teaming up with evil to stop super evil wrong? What does it mean to die? Is death really the enemy? And more on this episode breaking down season 7 episode 6 of game of Thrones.

Episode 5

Aug 29th, 2017 1h 19m

Philosophy breakdown of Season 7 Episode 5 of Game of Thrones.

Episode 4

Aug 28th, 2017 1h 18m

Breaking down the philosophy for Season 7 Episode 4.

Season 7 Episode 4

Aug 28th, 2017 1h 18m

Breaking down the philosophy for Season 7 Episode 4.

Episode 3

Aug 27th, 2017 47m 19s

In this breakdown of “The Queen’s Justice,” we get together LIVE AND IN PERSON to record our thoughts on the ethics of Olenna’s revenge, the ethics of Cersei’s revenge, and wow, there’s a lot of revenge going on this season, isn’t there? We als

Episode 2

Aug 27th, 2017 56m 50s

When should you betray someone? Should you keep ALL your oaths? And is cowardice really unvirtuous if it saves your life and the lives of others? And now, with Jon Snow and Daenarys Targaryen meeting up and the Night King moving further south,

Episode 1

Aug 27th, 2017 1h 42m

Is it ever OK to slaughter your family’s enemies in pursuit of revenge? Should you kick your enemies’ children out of their ancestral homes? Is it better to be feared or loved? Should you follow a religion known for its penchant for human burnt

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