Welcome to the first episode of TGE Watches in 2019! New year, new format with the same people that you know and love already. Join us as we discuss what they've been watching recently. We hit Netflix's new Carmen Sandiego cartoon, Christmas season sleeper hit Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the second (and final) season of Marvel's The Punisher, the highly anticipated second… Continue reading TGE Ep 66 – Watches: February 2019
Each of the remaining major characters in Game of Thrones has a pivotal scene that has changed them from who they were at the beginning of the show to who they are leading into the final season. This scene for Arya Stark comes in episode 8 of season 6. The Lead Up Arya has no… Continue reading Character-Defining Scenes: Arya Stark
Each of the remaining major characters in Game of Thrones has a pivotal scene that has changed them from who they were at the beginning of the show to who they are leading into the final season. This scene for Jon Snow comes at the end of episode 3 in season 6. The Lead Up… Continue reading Character-Defining Scenes: Jon Snow
If you've ever wanted to listen to some of the ambassadors for The Geek Embassy wax poetic about the women of Game of Thrones, now is your chance! Nicole, Isabela, and I were joined by authors Andrew and Demetria at GeekGirlCon 2018 to discuss what we love and hate about the women of Game of… Continue reading TGE Ep 65 – Women of Game of Thrones Panel at GeekGirlCon 2018
Each of the remaining major characters in Game of Thrones has a pivotal scene that has changed them from who they were at the beginning of the show to who they are leading into the final season. This scene for Daenerys is the ending scene of episode 4 of season 3. The Lead Up Season… Continue reading Character-Defining Scenes: Daenerys Targaryen
Game of Thrones is the definition of an ensemble show. Another character has become more important, though it's not the kind of character you might expect.
It's that time of year where many people find themselves shopping outside their comfort zones in order to get the perfect (or at least acceptable) gift for that one nerdy friend. Whether it's a coworker you got assigned for Secret Santa, a grandchild who won't stop talking about... something (you're not sure what), or one of… Continue reading Shopping for That One Nerdy Friend
Most of the staff of TGE gathered a few days ago to chat about our favorites from the year.... We discussed our favorite movies, TV shows, books, games, and wild cards — quite a few wild cards! A sneak preview of a few of the things we discussed: GeekGirlCon 2018 Star Trek Discovery Black Panther The… Continue reading TGE Ep 64 – The Best of 2018
Content warning: this post contains mentions of sexual violence and rape. Do you remember that Bryan Adams song from the 90s? (Everything I Do) I Do It for You? That song could easily describe Jaime Lannister's feeling for his twin sister Cersei. Though he comes off as confident and cocky at the beginning of the… Continue reading Jaime Lannister and the Poison That Is Cersei
It's easy to argue that Sansa Stark transformed more than any other character in Game of Thrones. She's gone from a naive brat to a wise leader. Some of this is simply because of all the horrible things that have happened to her, but it's also because she had the two best teachers that Westeros… Continue reading Sansa Stark: The Perfect Student
