If you're interested in getting occasional news, behind the scenes content, and interesting fandom content, sign up to the newsletter ! Head to: https://www.thewesterosiprimer.com/newsletter What if one strategic marriage could end a war and change the course of Westeros? Join Liz on the Westerosi Primer as she explores the reign of Daeron II Targaryen. This king would later be remembered as Daeron the Good. This episode kicks off with an some listener feedback on the best and worst Targaryen kings. Liz starts with Daeron's formative years. She discusses his education and the union with Myriah Martell. This marriage brought peace with Dorne and paved the way for a new generation of Targaryens. The tension that marked Daeron's relationship with his father, Aegon IV, are explored. Daeron demonstrates his intelligence as he sidestep his father’s reckless actions. The episode also includes first Blackfyre Rebellion. Liz delves into the intricacies of loyalty, legitimacy, and power. Daemon Blackfyre had privileges he wouldn't have gotten if not for his parentage. Despite a thriving family life, Daemon becomes a challenger to his brother Daeron II. The Blackfyre Rebellion was fueled by discontent among the nobility and questions about Daeron's legitimacy. Daemon adopts the reversed Targaryen sigil and instigates the first of many rebellions. The Rebellion ends with the crucial Battle of the Redgrass Field. Daemon’s advance is ultimately thwarted by Brynden Rivers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-westerosi-primer/donations…
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Ep11 - Oh Canada! The Carding of Masai & Canadian Exceptionalism
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Finally coming to you with our much-promised episode talking about the Masai carding incident that happened immediately after the Raptors won the NBA championship. We recap the incident and go over some of the reactions from both media and fans. We then get into an important discussion about misguided Canadian exceptionalism and how Canada often se…
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We're back! After a brief hiatus, we're back to give our takes on all the moves of this crazy NBA offseason. We begin by giving our perspective on the Kawhi move and why it's still a very exciting time to be a fan of the NBA Champion Toronto Raptors. We also discuss where the team goes from here before going through all the other major offseason ch…
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A 100% pure Raptors lovefest pod. We love our Championship squad and spend most of the pod gushing over the whole roster. We then talk Kawhi free agency and why He Stay. At the end, we briefly preview some topics we're saving for next week.
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In this episode we hit a more somber note, as we focus on Kevin Durant's tragic Game 5 injury. We begin with an extended discussion of Kevin Durant's story arc, diving deep into the sequence of events that brought him here. We highlight the responsibility that fans, the media, and the Golden State Warriors' organization share in this tragedy, concl…
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Checking in after Game 2 of the NBA Finals (!!!), we describe the highs and lows we've gone through as Raps fans experiencing our team on the biggest stage. We begin with a big picture discussion on sports fandom and its value in building community and bridging divides. We then dive deep into our analysis of Game 1 and 2 of this series and how we f…
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Feeling ourselves and the Raps in this episode on the eve of the NBA Finals (!!!). We talk about the long road to greatness, the best player alive, why the Warriors are hardly inevitable, and how Masai and Nick Nurse are leading the way. RAPS in 6, maybe 7.
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Coming to you with some Raps-Bucks mid-series talk. Also, Game of Thrones spoilers. Enjoy!
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Still glowing from our euphoria after Game 7, we describe our reactions to The Kawhi Shot and discuss what it means to Toronto sports. We then get into the Raps vs Bucks series and how we're feeling after Game 1. Finally, we talk Draft Lottery, Zion, and shameless media-created narratives.
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We marvel at how much better the weather is in Toronto compared to California, then dive into our thoughts on the Raps-Sixers series so far. From there, we transition into a discussion about Raptors fandom, how it differs from other fanbases, and how the media plays a role in the fan experience.
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We give our takes on the Raptors-Sixers series and come to the defense of Russ against the near-unanimous backlash from the media.
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