Episode 196: The Real History Behind Game Of Thrones

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== Episode Description: ==
Tom Schneider of Up Yours, Downstairs! joins Red and Ivan to discuss “The Real History Behind Game of Thrones”, a fascinating and wholly uneven featurette about the historical figures behind Game of Thrones' most notable characters, included on the Season 5 Game of Thrones Blu-ray and currently screening on youtube.
== Intro Clip: ==
"And then one drum started playing, and I was like that is why you always need to be in charge of the soundtrack." - Ivan
== Show Notes: ==
* The new segment of who i sin your whitelist? was discussed.
* The need for more food focused special features is discussed.
* Red and Ivan make some dynamite recommendation.
* Tom makes some very astute and convincingly expertise observations.
* It turns out that Ivan is the only person who watches a very specific sub-genera, of Nazi porn.
* Toby Hale striking similar looks to historical figures.
* It has been a while but a song parody makes an appearance!
* Favorite old movies are discussed.
== Quotes: ==
"These people certainly don't have a vested interest in the performance of their television show!" - Ivan
"You have brought that up several times... and since I like you as a person, I do not correct you." - Red
"NO! YOUR WHITE I DON'T ACCEPT THAT!" - Red
"Is that not what you named your dick? Hammer of the Scotts?" - Ivan
"Definitely killed his nephews, very excited about that." - Red
"I would be the first Fascist to get people to just bake." - Ivan
"Yeah! Catholicism the religion with Dragons!" - Ivan