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In Deep Geek

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Your home for insight and intelligent discussion of Lord of the Rings, A Song of Ice and Fire, and more. Discover the best of fantasy as we dive deep into Tolkien's legendarium and all things Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, from the books to the screen, in nerdy detail.  If you'd like to support the show, thank you! You can find us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/indeepgeek

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Mysteries from The Mad King Stage Play - ASOIAF

Explore the best of fantasy and sci-fi in deep, geeky detail, with analysis of the worlds of Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and more. This video was brought to you

Nov 9
16 min

Minas Ithil and Minas Morgul - LOTR

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Nov 8
11 min

What Actually Are Dragon Dreams? - ASOIAF

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Nov 7
16 min

Nine Rings for Mortal Men - LOTR

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Nov 6
10 min

The History of Balerion the Black Dread - ASOIAF

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Nov 5
14 min

What Is South of Middle-earth? - LOTR

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Nov 4
10 min

The Mad King Stage Play Breakdown: Part 2 - Robert's Rebellion - ASOIAF

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Nov 3
20 min

Taxes and Tariffs in Middle-earth - LOTR

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Nov 2
11 min

The Mad King Stage Play Breakdown: Part 1 - The Tourney at Harrenhal - ASOIAF

Explore the best of fantasy and sci-fi in deep, geeky detail, with analysis of the worlds of Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and more. This video was brought to you

Nov 1
19 min

Did Frodo Nearly Kill The Witch-king? - LOTR

Explore the best of fantasy and sci-fi in deep, geeky detail, with analysis of the worlds of Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and more. This video was brought to you

Oct 31
12 min

The Second Red Wedding - ASOIAF

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Oct 30
12 min

Morgoth's Creations - LOTR

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Oct 29
12 min

Will Arya Kill Lady Stoneheart? - ASOIAF

Explore the best of fantasy and sci-fi in deep, geeky detail, with analysis of the worlds of Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and more. This video was brought to you

Oct 28
14 min

The Evil Queens of Numenor - LOTR

Explore the best of fantasy and sci-fi in deep, geeky detail, with analysis of the worlds of Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and more. This video was brought to you

Oct 27
10 min

Who Was Maelys the Monstrous? - ASOIAF

Explore the best of fantasy and sci-fi in deep, geeky detail, with analysis of the worlds of Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and more. This video was brought to you

Oct 26
17 min

Why Did The Elves Stay in Middle-earth? - LOTR

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Oct 25
12 min

Did Tywin Lannister Have A Mistress? - ASOIAF

Explore the best of fantasy and sci-fi in deep, geeky detail, with analysis of the worlds of Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and more. This video was brought to you

Oct 24
12 min

Who Are The Grey Company? - LOTR

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Oct 23
10 min

The Rains of Castamere - ASOIAF

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Oct 22
19 min

The Lord of the Rings from Galadriel's Perspective - LOTR

Explore the best of fantasy and sci-fi in deep, geeky detail, with analysis of the worlds of Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and more. This video was brought to you

Oct 21
14 min

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