Monday, September 15, 2025

UBS Podcast 8×01 “Winterfell” Review

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Julia and Kylie welcome back Caroline, because the final season of Game of Thrones is here! Join them as they discuss Dave Hill’s “Winterfell,” catty women, casual dragon riding, and of course elephants.

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The opening is the GoT Booksnob Sing-along by the Metro Gnomes, while Kylie provides the outro.

Episode Breakdown

  • 0:00 – 11:15 – Intro and episode recap
  • 11:15 – Winterfell, Sansa, and logistics
  • 32:45 – Even more Winterfell, Arya, and nonchalant dragon riding
  • 46:30 – Sam is also here plus an old friend
  • 1:04:00 – King’s Landing & the Iron Fleet
  • 1:14:15 – Our CAROL board & random highlights

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This episode’s official CAROL board (get your blank copies here):

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  • Kylie

    Kylie is a Managing Editor at The Fandomentals on a mission to slay all the tropes. She has a penchant for complex familial dynamics and is easily pleased when authors include in-depth business details.

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