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Unabashed Book Snobbery

Kylie & Julia

The Game of Thrones-critical and ASOIAF-ethusiast podcast. This is where being a book snob is a good thing.

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June 1 · length unknown
Pride and Prejudice (1995) Ep. 5 - The Balm of Sisterly Consolation
As timely as Walder Frey, Kylie and Julia return to chat about the fifth episode 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, where they actually manage to limit their ball-in-cup enthusiasm to 90 seconds. In this episode, Mary discovers patriarchy, Elizabeth is definitely not upset about anything in particular, Mr. Darcy buys Mrs. Lovett's meat pies, Kitty passes the potatoes, and Jane can think that, if it gives her comfort.
February 16 · length unknown
Pride and Prejudice (1995) Ep. 4 - Mr. Darcy Shall Conquer This
Kylie and Julia discuss the fourth episode 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, doing their best to ignore their posting schedule and Kylie's hyper-fixation with a tree.  In this episode, Mr. Darcy brings the receipts, Lydia and Kitty are such a merry party, Jane shall be perfectly content, Elizabeth definitely isn't gold-digging, and something something iconic hot moment with a scuzzy pond.
January 4 · length unknown
Pride and Prejudice (1995) Ep. 3 - Mrs. Collins is Quite Content
Kylie and Julia are back after the same amount of time that passes within this third episode 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, and thus are not ashamed. It is thematically appropriate and just. In this episode, Charlotte makes some questionable life choices, Elizabeth and Wickham have no chill, Mr. Darcy brings his wingman, Anne de Bourgh is probably dying, and what is wrong with Mary King exactly?
Oct 1, 2025 · length unknown
Pride and Prejudice (1995) Ep. 2 - Mr. Collins & the Olive Branch
Kylie and Julia return in a timely fashion to chat through the second episode of the 1995 BBC's adaptation of Pride & Prejudice.  In this episode, Mr. Collins writes down future compliments, Mary sings very ill, Mr. Darcy would by no means suspend any pleasure of Lizzie's, and the really, really hot guy must be telling the truth!
Jul 11, 2025 · length unknown
Pride And Prejudice (1995) Ep.1 - Mrs. Bennet's Wonderful News
 Kylie and Julia pivot to their second shared obsession: the 1995 BBC adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The results are hyper efficient. In this episode, Mr. Bennet beats a joke into the ground, Kitty coughs for her own amusement, Sir William Lucas helps Caroline move in society, and for some reason Jane is the hot sister.
Mar 23, 2023 · length unknown
UBS #82 Caroline Was Right (for now)
Julia, Kylie, Caroline, and Gretchen name their dragons, define antagonists, and wonder if they're secure in trusting House of the Dragon as they discuss the first season in full.  Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes.  Episode Breakdown0:00 - Intro3:15 - The adjective game & fandom engagement18:45 - HOTD tops itself/the ending25:20  - Missteps, favorites, and Matt Daemon29:40 - Avoid and evade, typical airbender tactics 39:20 - Season structure 51:30 - What's
Feb 17, 2023 · length unknown
HotD 1x10 We Did It, Visenya!
 Julia, Kylie, Caroline and Bo celebrate Emma D'Arcy stealing the show, while Vhagar fulfills her own Targ destiny in the House of the Dragon season finale, "The Black Queen." Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full episode notes.   Episode Breakdown:  0:00 - Intro, asks, recap, and Florida16:25 - Rhaenyra is practically perfect22:25 - The babe did come :(32:30 - Daemon's spousal support40:20 - Sweet gaming table44:30 - Fucking Otto53:15 - Daemon stans and a terrible ship1:
Feb 9, 2023 · length unknown
HotD 1x09 Rhaenys Flew Over The Coup Coup Nest
Julia, Kylie, and Caroline get out their #girlboss mugs and smash through smallfolk to celebrate the first penultimate season episode for House of the Dragons, 'The Green Council'.  Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes.  Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Intro & episode recap 12:05 - Struck down in his prime! 21:33 - A zany search sequence 31:42 - The princess in the tower 41:22 - Aegonball 50:10 - Defining 'closer to earth' 55:15 - Feet info exchange 1:06:25 - The plot car
Jan 26, 2023 · length unknown
HotD 1x08 Toastmasters
Julia, Kylie, and Caroline reunite with Musa for an awkward family dinner where they toast the 8th episode of House of the Dragon, "The Lord of the Tides". Musa agrees Targs are boring with the exception of one particular edgelord. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes. Episode Breakdown:0:00 - Introduction & recap22:10 - Julia wants to spoil Fire and Blood20:00 - Mullets and age-bending24:00 - Marie de' Medici and wall porn34:21 - The Alicent that was promised40:00 - Question
Jan 19, 2023 · length unknown
HotD 1x07 Miguel Turns Off The Lights
Julia, Kylie, and Caroline strain their eyes to watch House of the Dragon episode 7, 'Driftmark' thanks to Miguel Sapochnik, and begin their own familial strife over Alicent's poo face. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes. Episode Breakdown:0:00 - Intro, asks, and recap12:25 - We're struggling, guys26:10 - Green burial practices35:55 - Miguel Sapochnik turns off the lights39:50 - Caroline ships RhaenyraxDaemon46:10 - Hiccup's first flight51:15 - Kid punching and kobos57:21 - Ali
Jan 5, 2023 · length unknown
HotD 1x06 The Babe Won't Come
Julia, Kylie, and Caroline are thrust forward in time 10 years where they discuss engorgement, dig up Criston Cole's 4chan posts, and shout "polycule" repeatedly.  Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes.  Episode Breakdown:  0:00 - Intro & episode recap7:15 - Rhaenyra takes a lovely stroll15:30 - The "we want to bang Rhaenyra" repression club22:40 - How to train your dragon34:30 - The Alicent in the room47:15 - The babe won't come1:10:55 - Criston Cole gets punch
Dec 22, 2022 · length unknown
HotD 1x05 Patriarchy Brains Break
Julia, Kylie, and Caroline celebrate the royal wedding by squeeing through their entire discussion of episode 5 of House of the Dragon, "We Light the Way."  Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes.   Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Intro & episode recap7:00 - UBS corrections8:45 - Lady Rhea17:50 - Alicent's fun day25:00 - A proposal is proposed at Driftmark38:00 - Julia's Criston Cole headcanons51:15 - Royal wedding time1:13:00 - Julia pulls out her Kobo again1:24:30 -
Dec 15, 2022 · length unknown
HotD 1x04 Thematic Parmesan Crisps
 Julia, Kylie, and Caroline welcome back Gretchen to chat about sex and sex rats, aka episode 4 of House of the Dragon, "King of the Narrow Sea".  Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Introduction & episode recap 7:17 -Some kind of chronological analysis 20:00 - Garden party 33:45 - Matt Smith talks in Valyrian 42:47 - Rhaenyra on the town 52:05 - Sex juxtaposition 1:05:00 - The Criston Cole scene 1:19:50 - Julia takes out her Kobo 1:43:10
Dec 8, 2022 · length unknown
HotD 1x03 Dance of the Crabs
Julia, Kylie, and Caroline watch episode 3 "Second of his Name" and get distracted by Mary Bennet and hairnets. This week's Dornish rant is nothing compared to the discussion of symbolic stags and crab dances.  Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Introduction3:10 - Episode Recap6:00 - CRABFEEDER 20:15 - Main plot & hairnets 32:15 - Breadtangle of politics 50:00 - Symbolic stags 58:00 - Targy traits 1:04:15 - Symbolic fingers 1:09:45 - Requisit
Dec 1, 2022 · length unknown
HotD 1x02 Her Hair is Full of Patriarchy
Julia, Kylie, and Caroline continue their viewing of House of the Dragon with its second episode "The Rogue Prince" and crap...are they starting to really enjoy it? Only minor Dornish rants ensue, and we learn why Rhaenys's hair is so big.  Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Introduction5:20 - Episode Recap8:16 - Beginning of episode discussion16:15 - Yet another Criston Cole rant21:00 - Some clarifications from last week25:00 - Alicent the sexua
Nov 17, 2022 · length unknown
HotD 1x01 - Fine, We'll Watch the Boring Targs
Julia and Kylie reunite with Caroline to cover yet another HBO A Song of Ice and Fire-universe show House of the Dragon...this time with actually nice things to say? In addition to, dare we say it, a degree of dramatic satisfaction. This episode focuses on the series premiere, "The Heirs of the Dragon."    Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full podcast notes and links.  Episode Breakdown 0:00 – Intro and catch-up8:45 – Episode recap11:15 – Review & discussion48:40 – Dornish
Mar 25, 2020 · length unknown
UBS #71 Remembering Season 8 Part 2
Julia and Kylie continue their laborious journey back through Season 8, as they recap the final 3 episodes that broke fandom forever.  Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes and links.  Episode Breakdown  0:00 – Intro from the future!  8:30 –  “The Last of the Starks”;  1:03:30 – “The Bells”;  1:37:30 – “The Iron Throne”
Mar 19, 2020 · length unknown
UBS #70 Remembering Season 8 Part 1
Back with a vengeance, Julia and Kylie begin their work revisiting Season 8 with one of their famous high level recaps of the entire season! Analysisishness ensues. Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes. Episode Breakdown:  0:00 - Intro from the future!  8:00 -  "Winterfell";  1:00:00 - "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms";  1:43:45 - "The Long Knight"
Aug 14, 2019 · length unknown
The 4th Primetime Carol Awards - GoT Season 8
Kylie, Julia, and Caroline return as MCs for the most prestigious award show in all of television: The Carol Awards! Celebrating the best in dramatic satisfaction, they take you through Game of Thrones Season 8's greatest hits in 40 categories, once more. The full Season 8 Carol Awards Ceremony post can be found on TheFandomentals.com. Nomination presentations begin around the 4 minute mark
Jun 7, 2019 · length unknown
UBS #68 Season 8 Grab Bag
After taking a few weeks to recover, Julia and Kylie are finally ready to talk about Game of Thrones season 8, by clearing out Kylie's ask-box in a very unstructured conversation, as is fitting. Due to the grab-bag nature of this episode, a proper "breakdown" was not possible.  Please visit TheFandomentals.com for full show notes.

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