Game of Groans
Emily Bateman, a millennial woman who never got into Game of Thrones, finally sits down to watch and analyze each consecutive episode of the popular HBO show. With the help of her sister, Kate Koballa, and sometimes a guest, Emily tries to figure out what the heck is going on in the show, why it was so popular at the time and who is actually going to win the game of thrones (if there actually is a winner at the end).
Episodes
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 9 of Season 5, The Dance of Dragons.
They discuss sneaky one-liners, no rainbows in Westeros, where Arya gets her oysters from, fake snow, dragon vibes, the Gold Mask Squad, accepting death hand-holds.
Additionally, Emily doesn't trust Ellaria and they both agree that Mace is awesome.
New episodes biweekly, the next episode is coming March 21st. Music is by Simon...
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Jay Davis from Super Bracket Bros to talk about Episode 8 of Season 5, Hardhome.
They discuss the GOT multiverse, Ted Lasso, the power of belief, bad fathers, Invader Zim, Jon losing his sword, The Wall not being child-proofed and a white walker with a beard.
Additionally, they agree the House of Black and White is pretentious, Jay asks some hard questions and Emily thinks to...
This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 7 of Season 5, The Gift.
They discuss modular units, The Ring movie, Jorah being desperate, ADR for babies, the kink mastermind and sarlacc pits. Additionally, Emily is doesn't know the definition of contrition and Kate wants the gods to have names.
New episodes biweekly, the next episode is coming February 21st. Music is by Simon Daum.
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This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 6 of Season 5, Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken.
They discuss A ROOM FULL OF FACES, quoting yourself in your own paper, Myranda’s cleavage dress, The Witch movie, rulers have a short shelf life, and that Little Finger is an awful little rat man.
Additionally, Emily questions where Varys is, Kate complains about fight scene cinematography, and they are both excited to see Lady O...
This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 5 of Season 5, Kill the Boy.
They discuss Logan Lucky, Brienne being intense, children as weapons, fake baby bundles, the too long blackout scene, the lack of therapy in Westeros and that Season 4 was the hottest season.
Additionally, Emily is sick and sounds different, Kate thinks Tormund is hot, and they both wonder why no one knows when exactly Winter is coming.
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Welcome to the Third Annual Podcast Holiday Crossover Special! The podcast gang adds a new duo to the insanity of the holidays this year. We have Super Bracket Bros, Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, Game of Groans and The Wait for It Podcast all joining together to bring holiday cheer from the Super Bracket Bros Universe.
This year, the gang decides to make it simple and create a bracket to figure out the best holiday tradition/a...
This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 4 of Season 5, Sons of the Harpy.
They discuss if the GOT world is flat or round, Jaime looking hot again, dumpster fire moms, wrap dresses, fantasy racism, Muppet Treasure Island, spears going "boop", Owl House and the fakest looking snake ever.
Additionally, Emily actually cries during a recording and Kate issues a challenge to the listeners.
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This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 3 of Season 5, High Sparrow.
They discuss Jacquen’s accent, Margaery being bitchy, Cersei converting, how Sansa dyed her hair, Ramsay’s murder girlfriends, hobo Jorah and My Cousin Vinny.
Additionally, Emily attempts to understand Westeros religions, Kate admits to being an aggressive extrovert, and they both get very philosophical at points.
New episodes every month, the...
This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Jay Davis from Super Bracket Bros and Ultimate Sports Mashup to talk about Episode 2 of Season 5, The House of Black and White.
They discuss "The Kevan Perspective", Sansa being frustrating, Brienne unravelling, self-care murders, Zelda puzzles, Cersei being bitchy, Mean Girls, Red Jacket Jaime being hot, GOT economy inflation and "full animorphs behavior."
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This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 1 of Season 5, The Wars to Come.
They discuss Doctor Who Spoilers, spooky eye rocks, that harpies are dope, dragons being symbolic of control, Lancell having “CW face”, gingerbread, dude butts, and problematic blonde women.
Additionally, Emily starts a new segment for this season, Kate questions the sustainability of leaving gold masks at murders, and they both realize t...
This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 10 of Season 4, The Children.
They discuss shaky camera angles, Mulan the animated movie, Davos’ resting face, Hodor the sleeper agent, Jaime Lannister hotness, DeviantArt, everything Bran has lost, the Macarena and Emily’s one correct prediction from the previous episode.
Additionally, Emily feels a connection with Cersei, Kate finally gets a recap before the episode an...
This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 9 of Season 4, The Watchers on the Wall.
They discuss Air Bud, Jon doing nothing, OSHA violations, Sam's character development, Die Hard, Jon's father figure body count, Chekov's bow, spoilers for Midsommar, Styr's really weird walk, and rock climbing.
Additionally, Emily wants to know if Winter has come, Kate admits she should remember what has happened...
This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 8 of Season 4, The Mountain and the Viper.
They discuss Emily's Matron of Honor speech, Missandei's emotions, college dorm posters, the Murder Gate, chaotic camerawork, Theon's script, Fleetwood Mac, too many armies and a nostalgia for flaying.
Additionally, Emily reminisces about season 1 Theon and Kate really hates the name Orson.
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This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Andrew Kimball from Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers podcast to talk about Episode 7 of Season 4, Mockingbird.
They discuss unnaturally large Ghost, nobody wanting to be Jon Snow's dad, The Emperor's New Groove, a very crunchy map, Brienne being a good boss, House of Cards, symbolism and a very interesting wine decanter.
Additionally, Emily explains she doesn't l...
There will be a delay in May's episode, but will return later this month and pick back up with our monthly episodes.
New episodes every second Tuesday of the month. Music is by Simon Daum.
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This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by returning guest Nav from A Song of Ice and Fire Symposium to talk about Episode 6 of Season 4, The Laws of Gods and Men.
They discuss murder holes, adultery being a punchline, Oregon Trail, double grandfathers, JUSTICE, angsty bad boy dragons, Cersei's hair and The Princess Diaries.
Additionally, Emily struggles with the word of burial, Nav sets Emily and Kate straigh...
This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 5 of Season 4, First of His Name.
They discuss Sansa's cloak hood, Daenerys indoors, Arya's list, Jojen-vision, Wordle, immature children, Cersei acting normal, and Kate's wedding registry.
Additionally, Emily is mad Little Finger is so smooth, Kate expresses hope that they actually burned a house down, and they both dislike how Bran treats Hodor.
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This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 4 of Season 4, Oathkeeper.
They discuss Google Docs vs. Microsoft Office, girl boss vibes, good scene transitions, dragon jewelry from the 90s, Agatha Christie novels, Kit Harrington's height, justice and sad babies.
Additionally, Emily is still convinced Daenerys is bad, Kate talks about her Jaime/Brienne ship and they both agree that Ser Pounce is adorable.
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This month on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate talk about Episode 3 of Season 4, Breaker of Chains.
They discuss Sansa's cloak, how Ser Dontos found the boat in the fog, The Lion King, majoring in poisons, Braavos, Tyrion as a detective, blood magic vs. paying people, how hard it is to boil potatoes and Mulan.
Additionally, Emily goes on a small Harry Potter tangent, Kate wonders how the people of Meereen can hear Dany, and neither...
Just when you thought we couldn’t be more ambitious, the podcast Holiday crossover has gotten larger and merrier!
Welcome Bindle-Man: No Way Home for the Holiday Crossover Special! This teamup of epic proportions is from your favorite podcasts and podcasters. This year we have Super Bracket Bros, GeeK KetchUP, Game of Groans, Level Playing Field, Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers and Ultimate Sports Mashup all coming together to bri...
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