Exploring Westeros

Thinking about: Winter is coming. Game of Thrones, episode 1

Review of Game of Thrones, season 1, episode 1: Winter is Coming. How does the HBO show, Game of Thrones teach us that Ned Stark is important to the story? And what really is a new beginning in the world of Westeros? This reviews delves into the mysteries, questions, and great opening of the pilot episode of Game of Thrones 'Winter is Coming' Music credit: arctsound.

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Ned and King Robert 18 years ago - Prelude to episode 1 of Game of Thrones

In episode 1 of Game of Thrones, King Robert tells Ned Stark, "You helped me win the Iron Throne. Now help me keep it." This episode explains the meaning behind those words - what happened almost 2 decades ago that led to a rebellion which saw Robert crowned king? Who was Lyanna, and why do these events play such a pivotal part in the lives of the characters who are introduced in the pilot episode of Game of Thrones. Hosted by Westerosrevisited. westerosrevisited@gmail.com

Welcome to Exploring Westeros - A new podcast reviewing episodes of Game of Thrones

An introduction episode to Exploring Westeros. Are you new to the world of Game of Thrones? Or are you rewatching the show for the 5th time? Welcome to a podcast that reviews the episodes of the HBO show, Game of Thrones - and the successor shows. The podcast will reflect on themes, characters, story arcs, and sometimes real life history while watching, rewatching, and enjoying the show.