1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Tyrion Lannister might be the most consequential character in A Song of Ice And Fire, so what does it mean when GRRM writes a chapter from his perspective where almost nothing happens? In this episode we’re diving deep into the many misdirections of these apparently simple “set-up” chapters to find a litany of hidden prophecies and provocations. Maggie explores the contradictions of Tyrion’s dual identity as court jester and power player. Cam continues our couplet comparisons to analyze the nature of combat, the evolving power of sigils, and the recurrence of ghost towns. We work together to question the series’ unflinching commitment to side characters and reflect on GRRM’s increasing narrative interest in both collateral damage and, more broadly, consequences. LINKS:&amp;nbsp;Patreon,&amp;nbsp;YouTube,&amp;nbsp;Spotify,&amp;nbsp;Instagram Feedback &amp;amp; Theories:&amp;nbsp;secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com 00:00 Introduction 02:19 Recap of Chapters 12:11 The Aging Fool 23:01 Couplet Curveballs 33:06 Against Narrativity 41:56 Growing Pains 45:05 Closing Thoughts Second Breakfast with Cam &amp; Maggie http://secondbreakfastpod.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41380870/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/202195830