A Feast For Cabbage - Show Notes

On this week's supersized episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Charlotte and Laura chat about A Feast for Crows, the 4th novel in George R. R. Martin's epic A Song of Ice and Fire series. They also discuss seasons 4 and 5 of HBO's Game of Thrones and compare to the source material. This journey back to Westeros finds the girls chatting about some new regions (Dorne and the Iron Isles), Cersei's grip on reality, and Samwell's romantic life. Charlotte enjoys watching Sansa get more of a backbone in the books, but dislikes her storyline in the TV series. Laura find Dorne to be a mysterious and interesting setting, and the Iron Isles to be a bore. Together the girls wonder about the fate of Brienne, argue about the moral compass of Tywin Lannister, and question the motives of Littlefinger. Was the ommission of beloved characters such as Daenarys and Tyrion a mistake? Does A Feast for Crows offer a satisfying plot? And will Jaime newfound independence from Cersei bring him success? All this and more is discussed on this week's episode!

For the girls' favorite section, Fun & Games, they begin by taking a quiz to determine their GoT soul mates. They also take turns selecting favorite characters and predicting where they think the ASOIF series will take them. Play along and leave your GoT soulmates and predictions in the comments!

Looking for a podtail to sip on while you listen? Laura suggests finding a sweet, heavy red wine (like a Dornish Red arbor vintage) or trying out one of Ommegang Brewery's special Game of Thrones beers.

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The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!

  
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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte will be suiting up for another mission with 007. This time, it'll be Timothy Dalton's debut as James Bond in The Living Daylights.

Until then,

Arugalator!

A Sassafras of Swords - Show Notes

Charlotte and Laura head back to Westeros to chat about A Storm of Swords, the third book in George R.R. Martin's epic A Song of Ice and Fire series. They chat about the state of the major houses, Westeros' many kings, surprising plot points, and so much more. Charlotte talks about the incredible growth in Samwell Tarly's character, and how she feels about Sansa Stark's sad life. Laura gets frustrated with Arya and Bran, but loves Stannis' choice to aide in the fight against the White Walkers. They also discuss a controversial scene between Cercei and Jaime, whether or not the book should have featured Deanerys more, and take time to compare the book to Season 3 of HBO's Game of Thrones. Of the many deaths of major characters, which one was the most surprising? Does Tyrion's expectation of appreciation for his actions cause his demise? And does Tywin Lannister really shit gold? All of these subjects and many more are discussed in this week's supersized episode of The Lettuce Podcast!

For the Fun & Games segment, the girls bolster some family pride by creating their own banners, sigils, and house words. Then Charlotte challenges Laura to a game of Predictions, where she asks questions about what will happen next in the series. 

Inspired by the heightened activity of the Others, Laura mixed up a White Walker to sip on as her podtail. Learn how to make your own here!

Listen to this episode now!

The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!
  
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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. The next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast will be a Halloween special! Laura and Charlotte will be welcoming their friend Cory to the show to discuss Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas!

Until then,
Arugulater!