I am even more sorry than Too-ticki, our manager, on this image, but on the upside I’m now the recipient of a Master’s Degree in Intercultural Mediation & Translation from the Sorbonne and I guess that was a legit reason why burning out the past two weeks…

Hi everyone, we're sorry to let you know that both the patreon episode and our regular episode for this month we'll be slightly delayed. Life (in the form of work, studies, and colds) have been kicking our asses a bit. But things should be looking up soon, so then we'll return to the Harbour!

Today, be mad with us at how Disney treats icons:

Unbelievable: Ariel’s dad is called King Triton. How is that even a name?? I’m this 🤏 close from calling Wyman Manderly Lord King Triton from now on (feel free to listen to our episodes on semiotics and that on Wyman to hear that yes, the Little Mermaid’s dad is on House Manderly’s blazon)

@virginie.bsky.social -"Today is international hobbit day. Does that mean we all get second breakfast? @lothelynx.bsky.social -I think so yes” A good day!

The 19th century has so much to answer for… can’t wait to check out these exhibitions and report (nothing like dunking on the 19th century to make my day)

The latest episode of @radiowesteros.com with @ladygwyn.bsky.social and @davosfingers.bsky.social’s Scad is an absolute delight! They cover one of Scad’s favourite chapters (Arya XIII ASOS), featuring the best bar brawl ever. Also, different aspects of mercy and trauma response. It’s fantastic 💜

Anyway! It's George railroad Martin's birthday! 🎉🎂🎁 His books entertained me, made me think, inspired me as an artist, gave me a (past) job and most of all made me meet some amazing people ❤️

A very happy birthday to George RR Martin! Thanks to him, we have had hours upon hours of conversations and analysis and will have many more 💜 More importantly, thanks to him we have made friends all over the world (and we’ve gone to Ohio!!) for which we are forever grateful ❤️ Many happy returns 💝

@ragmanspod.bsky.social IYKYK

I found the perfect shirt for Brienne of Tarth

“Aye, and I'm Lord Tywin Lannister and shit gold every night” ACOK Daenerys V

“Aye, and I'm Lord Tywin Lannister and shit gold every night” ACOK Daenerys V

We’re very disappointed to read that Kit Harington (+ other actors whose work we’ve enjoyed) are joining this project. JKR has been very clear in her racism and transphobia for years, and has recently said she’ll use revenue from HP to fund organising against trans rights. bsky.app/profile/hlee...

Most of Europe also still knows exactly where those borders are. Bavaria isn't "German" in the way that Berlin is "German". Augsburg isn't "Bavarian" in the way that Munich is "Bavarian". Americans who cling to the nationalism of a Europe they've never visited exhaust me.

September is Bi Visibility Month, so perceiving me may be easier, as all bisexuals have disadvantage on stealth rolls until Halloween 1st.

Look who’s heeeeere 🥹

I mean, cannibalism and murder aren’t grey by any stretch, but it is fascinating to think on what we are morally elastic with when it’s “our side.” When The Bad has been running downhill against The Good for so long that when things go else-wise, the lengths we’ll go to rationalize it.

Am I the potato who spoke this wisely? You can't prove it. But, we talk a lot about fatphobia in the episode, how he uses it to his advantage, and how we still cheer him on when he's objectively terrible because of the side he's on: the side the author wants us to be on. The good guys.

We discuss ethics in very firm terms on our latest episode

We've talked a few times (especially in our episodes on folklore) of the attempts by the far right to weaponise local traditions. This 🧵 (+ the thread embedded in it) is all about one far right billionaire's attempt to monopolise local celebrations, and how some (many, but not all) of them resist

One of your hosts is going to the 20th anniversary weekend of the French ASOIAF fandom association @lagardedenuit.bsky.social in October! Exciting!! She has no idea what cosplay (or character binding) to prepare and bring though… Ideas? Please 🙇🏻‍♀️

In which we talk about Wyman making use of everyone’s prejudice and fatphobia, as one of the best players in the game. And we get to quote some of the most badass dialogue in the series as we discuss the Manderlys being dramatic and loyal as hell. Also look at this AWESOME art Hanieh did for us! 💙

As explained in our episode on heraldry, that's not how it works (but it's really funny) www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ubzw9...

Dinner is served! Let the music play! or rather, the podcast 😏 In this new episode, we discuss the man, the legend, the one and only Wyman Manderly. We love him and you do, too (probably) Also, we are finally able to share this AMAZING artwork we commissioned to @dr3adlady.bsky.social 🤩🥧😋

Something yummy yummy yum yum is coming…

“Jon looked her over with all his fourteen-year-old wisdom” has got to be one of the funniest sentences ever written (and truest, too)

Happy birthday to our friend, the fantastic Bidonica! Her art is a treat, and so is she (as evidenced when she guessed on our episode 12, where she gifted the world an intro to art history in the context of House of the Dragon)

Something is cooking………..

There is a thriving fan-fic community (although we don’t personally partake much, but we know a bunch of people who do) and an intensely active fandom we are a part of who love the works (and the friends we’ve made), that is not entitled to more (it’s already so much!) There *also* are vocal a-holes

We’re so lucky to have managers who remind us of the real priorities (although I might have misunderstood and gotten ready to record an episode instead of just petting his majesty)

Patreon episode has been recorded with assistance from our management team

Prep for our next Patreon episode has begun… 👀

"You know how Bran loves to climb." 😭😭😭😭😭 Bran has to fall for the story to get on track (and likely, for the Dawn to come eventually) so good thing he fell before being kept off the walls

*leans in real real intimidatingly close to your face* even if they're a protagonist

This episode is obviously dear to my heart so it’s extra special to me when it gets this type of attention and love 💜

Tormund for the win!! If you haven’t listened yet, and want to see what this shower of compliments is about: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-hwvqf...

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Have you listened yet? I share data on migration and relate some of my thoughts based on experience + talk about the great replacement theory (but I forget to mention one of our worst fash is himself a great-replacer, being from Algeria (and Jewish, because French creativity is boundless): Zemmour

🛎️ Episode 20: a Storm of Cultures, is out! Ray @untitledray.bsky.social joins us to bring his unique perspective as we discuss cultural clashes, migration, colonisation and climate change, and draw parallels with the Free Folks, Jorah, Theon, Jon and more! www.patreon.com/posts/135318...

I’m much more okay with the Mountain Who Purrs as my overlord compared to the Mountain That Rides. 🫡

In this episode, I share a bit about my family history and the ethnic minority we belong to: Tornedalians. Tornedalians come from an area that was split apart when the border between Sweden and Finland was drawn. I also talk about “work cottages” where Tornedalian kids were taught to be Swedish.

ICYMI, our friend @untitledray.bsky.social joined us in the latest Ragman’s Harbour episode! When we started this podcast, Ray was one of the first people we knew we wanted to ask on as a guest, and I’m so glad we could make it happen!

🛎️ Episode 20: a Storm of Cultures, is out! Ray @untitledray.bsky.social joins us to bring his unique perspective as we discuss cultural clashes, migration, colonisation and climate change, and draw parallels with the Free Folks, Jorah, Theon, Jon and more! www.patreon.com/posts/135318...

The cure to the male loneliness epidemic™️ is to join a brotherhood protecting the realm against ice demons, and realising that every person has value to the common cause regardless of your particular skill set and that you can all be brothers together even if you come from different backgrounds

What does Viserys Targaryen, the Free Folk, and this song have in common? Keep an eye on your podcast feed tomorrow to find out… 👀🎧 youtu.be/XKg30lwn4eA?...

Ladies, gentlemen and gentlethems: come for a trip through Middle Earth with a newbie, stay because she notices things with her keen eye for random details

Ladies, gentlemen and gentlethems: come for a trip through Middle Earth with a newbie, stay because she notices things with her keen eye for random details

This to say two things: -read the Gísla Saga: it’s brilliant -if you’re a Patreon supporter, keep an eye on your feed 😌 (If you’re not a Patreon supporter yet, join us! www.patreon.com/RagmansPod?u...)