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The Red Wedding for ‘Game of Thrones’ Fans

Citadel Dropouts Episode 7: The ‘Game of Thrones’ season finale shows the fandom that winter has come for them.

Spencer Ackerman

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Citadel Dropouts Episode 6: Wight Fragility

As intimidating as Wight Power can be, it can be burned to the icy ground

Spencer Ackerman

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Bros Before Snows

Citadel Dropouts Episode 5: Some bros get burned alive, while others make insane plans.

Spencer Ackerman

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The Dragons Become Nukes as the Starks Become X-Men

Citadel Dropouts Episode 4: The Dragons Become Nukes As The Starks Become X - Men

Spencer Ackerman

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Finally, Cersei Gets Shit Done, Citadel Dropouts, Episode 3

In episode 3, the Cersei Administration comes into its own by doing unto others what has been done onto her.

Laura Hudson

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Daenerys and the Deep State

Episode 2 of our ‘Game of Thrones’ podcast.

Spencer Ackerman

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The Only ‘Game of Thrones’ Podcast You Need

In Episode 1 of our Game of Thrones podcast, Laura Hudson and Spencer Ackerman break down the season 7 premiere's most important themes.

Spencer Ackerman

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Welcome to Citadel Dropouts

In this Daily Beast podcast, each Monday, Laura Hudson and Spencer Ackerman dissect the social, political and military themes of Game of Thrones and apply them to the real world.

Spencer Ackerman

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