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Episode 91 Notes

Welcome to SHOW NOTES, where we provide you with links and other info regarding some of the ever-important side topics we discussed on the show. Check them out here at davosfingers.com after every episode!

Episode 91: DOCTRINE OF EXCEPTIONALISM kicked off the official reign of Jaehaerys and Alysanne. It also included some ever-important side tangents by your favorite Power Couple (Matt & Scad), as well as some fantastic music. Here it all is! 

He’s No Use to Me Dead

Despite fairly positive reviews, there have been some critics of THE MANDALORIAN. Scad and I are not those critics. We love the mystery, we love the action, we love the distinct “Star Wars Feel”, and of course we love the little guy (no spoilers here). Plus, creator Jon Favreau is a mutual favorite (what is with Scad and I’s love for filmmakers who often take bit parts in their films?). Is THE MANDALORIAN weird at parts, even goofy? You bet. But as one Star Wars guy on Twitter said: “Star Wars can be weird and goofy and also emotionally sincere. That’s why it’s great” - @ObsKenobs. (Follow him – he’s great)

Fair Isle’s Mean Girls

You know this is what the Four Headed Beast was doing (among other things) behind closed doors. 

  Mannequin I Get Your Number?

Ever heard of the MANNEQUIN films? Scad loves them, Matt heard about them for the first time as we were recording them. I personally am looking forward to MANNEQUIN 3, where the mannequins turn on the people, dress them up in whatever they want, and make them stand in storefront windows. 

Let 'em say we're crazy, I don't care 'bout that 

Fun fact, Jaehaerys and Alysanne wrote NOTHING’S GONNA STOP US NOW during the sojourn on Dragonstone. Starship are a bunch of filthy thieves. But seriously, can’t you imagine these two frolicking through Dragonstone’s fields to this song, as Vermithor and Silverwing do additional choreography in the air above them? Give me THAT content, fam!

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Episode 90 Notes

Welcome to a new-ish feature: Show Notes! Where we provide you with links and other info regarding some of the ever-important side topics we discussed on the show. Check them out here at davosfingers.com after every episode! 

Episode 90: THE CONCILIATOR introduced us to Jaehaerys and Alysanne, whose reign lasted FIFTY FIVE years. Our notes for this episode won’t take you quite that long to read, but they are nearly as interesting and important as anything Westeros’s favorite power couple ever accomplished.

Tickle Them Ivories

Whoever Billy Joel was singing about, she had one thing in common with Jaehaerys – there was a way about her. This one’s in my Top 3 Billy Joel songs (along with “Vienna” and “Summer, Highland Falls”) and was my go-to number on the piano as a youth when I wanted to impress a young lady (when you look like I do/did, music is your only “in”). Scad’s parody was lovely. Let the goosebumps cover your body like a scourge:

You Would Not Believe How Low This Girl Can Limbo

Episode 3x17 of THE OFFICE, “Cocktails”, contains some fabulous insight into the Michael/Jan relationship. Which, coincidentally, is nothing like Jaehaerys and Alysanne’s (PS – a nice appearance by my girl Rashida).

And let’s be honest with ourselves; we’re all kind of this way:

It All Happened So Fast (TWSS)

I know none of you have ever felt this way about your marriage. I also know that none of you waited as long as J & A to… you know.

Speaking of which, Miss CoryAnne Wylde, if you’re gonna chase a stable boy, at least go for the less-surly option and more for the rakish bangs falling across one eye:

Royal Naptime Enforcers

In the incredible performance WESTEROS: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL (starring our very own Scad), the Royal Naptime Enforcers take Joffrey to bed. Man, I wish I could get a couple of those (for myself). Go here to watch both acts, and specifically to about 7:30 of Act 2 for the scene in question.

Recommendations

You think we care that you didn’t even ask for them?

Matt finally summoned the emotional fortitude to rewatch Breaking Bad so that he could move seamlessly into EL CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD movie. It was a nice film; unnecessary to the overall story, but satisfying all the same. Plus, BADGER RETURNS.

Next, Scad recently read the THREE-BODY PROBLEM by Liu Cixin. Not that you’d need it after Scad’s Stamp of Approval (which is all I need), but WaPo summarized by saying it “Tackles politics, philosophy and virtual reality in a story that moves at a thriller’s pace”.

Oh, and lest you forget, SCHITT’S CREEK Season 5 is now on Netflix! Matt boldly declares that it’s their best season yet. And since you’ve never disagreed with anything I’ve ever said, you’re declaring it too!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sZQ5gcLEZo

Correction/Clarification/Needed a Reminder

It’s a pretty common occurrence for us to be unsure about something we’re discussing on the podcast. In this case, I can confirm: We DID do a Films Get Fingered on STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/21937570

Finally, I leave you with this (thanks Scad):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiZ4_R6q2mg

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Episode 92 Notes: “GODS THAT GIVE, GODS THAT TAKE”

Welcome to SHOW NOTES, where we provide you with links and other info regarding some of the ever-important side topics we discussed on the show. Check them out here at davosfingers.com after every episode!

First,  if you’re puzzled by our FIRE & BLOOD reading order, just know that no one is more confused than we are. (A million accolades to @rusarvareth for the hilarious meme)

Castles That Don’t Sink Into Swamps

Our dear friend, pal, and confidant Joe Buckley (@SerBuckley ) did an inspiring thing: he WROTE A BOOK! I strongly encourage, implore, and command you to go check out THE GREAT CASTLES OF WESTEROS: AN UNOFFICIAL GUIDE immediately. Available on Kindle or Paperback. Buy yourself a Christmas present. Tell yourself it’s from your mom.  

Rock a Rhyme That’s Right On Time

Okay, so maybe lines like, “I met this little girly, her hair was kinda curly, went to her house to bust one out, I had to leave real early” aren’t as deep or introspective as some of the hip hop I listen to now, but there’s no denying the influence Run DMC had on the genre. The cool factor, the lightning-flash vocal trade-off, the later elements of rock, and the white Adidas make Run DMC icons. ICONS. As far as hip hop goes, they are similar to the Beatles or Rolling Stones in terms of impact. Yeah, I said it. If I had to pick one track of theirs to share with future posterity, it will always be “It’s Tricky”.

Al Swearen-who?

Scad talks about DEADWOOD pretty consistently, and if I were a more invested friend I would take the dive so I could geek out with him. But alas, here I sit in my ignorant state while he reaps the intellectual rewards of fine television programming. As I say to Mrs. Matt on the regular: “I’ll get to it!” My love/hate relationship with Timothy Olyphant demands it.

I Can Feel It

How did Scad and I do on our dramatic recreation of this tender Star Wars moment?