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Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 175 - Shadow Scale: Ch. 24-25In this week's chapters, Raven and Jess finally learn the origin story of the world's scariest villain, Jannoula. Will Raven's theory be proven right, or will she be embarrassed into quitting the show? Other topics include: the novel's confusing dragon sizes, the goofy way that dragons run in our brains, being volun-told to waddle through dragon dung, and whether doodoo would work as fuel for cars.Create a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card with our link!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=289148Thanks so much for listening! If you want...
2024-11-0145 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 169 - Shadow Scale: Ch. 12-13Raven makes a huge mistake at the top of this week's episode, gives us the tea on the disaster she faced with her newest Ikea furniture, and reveals what makes getting tattooed so difficult. In Shadow Scale, the series' ickiest character returns and Jess and Raven come up with wild theories about Jannoula's motivations.Create a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card with our link!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=289148Thanks so much for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com...
2024-05-3140 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 168 - Shadow Scale: Ch. 10-11(WARNING: BALDUR'S GATE 3 SPOILERS IN EPISODE) In this week's episode, Raven talks learning to play Fallout 4 and pepperoni tea, while Jess talks Baldur's Gate 3 choices. In Shadow Scale, Jannoula becomes a bigger problem, Abdo's secrets are revealed, and Raven challenges the plot conveniences in the story.Create a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card with our link!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=289148Thanks so much for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast)....
2024-05-1743 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 167 - Shadow Scale: Ch. 8-9WE'RE BACK! In this episode, Jess and Raven explain why they went on such a long, unexpected break, and we return to Shadow Scale! We learn more about Jannoula and what makes her so terrifying to Seraphina, and Raven speculates that a disorder may have inspired Phina's mind garden.Create a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card with our link!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=289148Thanks so much for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com...
2024-05-0351 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 157 - A Feast for Crows: Ch. 42Jess and Raven, as well as Brienne, come face to face with the haunting Lady Stoneheart in this week's episode. We discuss why she was excluded from the show and George R.R. Martin's response to that decision. Other topics include: Raven's extensive laziness and getting high at work.Character perspectives in this episode: Brienne...Create a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card with our link!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=289148Thanks so much for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on...
2023-09-2950 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 151 - A Feast for Crows: Ch. 33-34In this week's episode, an actually good chapter! Jaime reaches Riverrun and grapples with the prospect of breaking his vow to Catelyn Stark, and Cat (Arya) sells oysters, clams, and cockles, and makes a grave mistake that involves a pair of boots. In writing school with Raven, Raven teaches Jess about the narrative principle that is Chekhov's Gun.Character perspectives in this episode: Jaime and Cat of the Canals...Create a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card with our link!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=289148Thanks so much...
2023-04-151h 03Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 144 - A Feast for Crows: Ch. 20-21Kick back, relax, and enjoy listening to Jess and Raven complain about the amount of boring travel in this episode's chapters. Sure, Brienne has a fun fight and Arianne Martell is betrayed dramatically, but at what cost? Raven breaks down exactly what is so frustrating about the writing in this book.Character perspectives in this episode: Brienne and the Queenmaker...Create a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card with our link!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=289148Thanks so much for listening! If you want more of the podcast...
2022-11-2659 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 143 - A Feast for Crows: Ch. 18-19Jess and Raven kick off this episode with a lengthy discussion about House of the Dragon, and Jess educates Raven on the greens versus the blacks and the dragons. In A Feast for Crows, we are introduced to the captain of the Iron Fleet, and learn about the horrible things he's done. We also meet Euron Greyjoy for the first time, and learn about the horrible things he's done. The kingsmoot of the ironborn takes place and the winner of the Seastone Chair has us shook!Character perspectives in this episode: The Iron Captain and The Drowned...
2022-10-141h 02Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 135 - A Feast for Crows: Ch. 3-4In today's episode, we enter the mind's of two brand new perspective characters who also happen to be two of the most powerful women in the Seven Kingdoms, albeit in very different ways. Will Cersei's perspective tell us whether she is truly a sociopath? Jess and Raven discuss her state of mind as she learns about her father's passing. Will Brienne reveal what she thinks of herself? Jess is stunned by information we should already know and Raven talks about her own character designed after Brienne.Character perspectives in this episode: Cersei and Brienne...Create...
2022-04-291h 07Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 132 - Game of Thrones Season 2 TriviaHas it been 3 years already?? The whole TIGBAB family - Jess, Raven, Erik, and Jake - reunites for more Game of Thrones trivia! Will Raven be dethroned this year? Will someone sing "Sweet Home Alabama" again? Will Erik actually be able to answer some questions this time? Enjoy the chaos of two Game of Thrones superfans and one Game of Thrones hater going head to head to head, hosted by the stern, Davos-loving Jake... And a sincere thank you to all of our listeners. We see you and we appreciate each and every one of you. We would never...
2022-03-1857 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 129 - A Storm of Swords: Ch. 77-78In this week's episode, Jess has the longest brain fart in living memory and Stannis does something that makes Raven bend the knee. Prepare yourself for heated discussions on G.R.R.M.'s accomplishments as a writer, Tyrion's character flaws in the books vs the show, and what makes Janos Slynt so corrupt. We also find out the secret that Jaime has been keeping from Tyrion for so long.... Will Raven's theory be right?Character perspectives in this episode: Tyrion and Samwell...Create a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card with...
2022-01-2159 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 115 - A Storm of Swords: Ch. 51 (THE RED WEDDING)This is it, folks. The Red Wedding. Will Jess and Raven manage to make it through this chapter without crying? Which parts will be different from the show? What fascinating breadcrumbs will we find that lead straight to the slaughter? Will this chapter exceed our expectations or will it disappoint us? Will it be better than the show or worse? Also, in writing school with Raven, we learn about passive writing versus active writing. Character perspectives in this episode: Catelyn...Thanks so much for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow...
2021-08-2759 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 112 - A Storm of Swords: Ch. 45It's episode 112 and we have one single chapter for you - a Catelyn chapter. Raven explains her thoughts on Cat getting more and more pointless as a character, we perform complicated arithmetic to figure out Edmure Tully's age, we try to break down Cat's continued hatred for Jon Snow, and Jess reveals some curious changes that were made for the show. We also discuss Raven gaining weight for the first time in her natural life, how much our lives have changed since we shared a room in our mom's little basement suite, and what we didn't expect from our...
2021-08-0657 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 108 - A Storm of Swords: Ch. 37-38In this week's episode of A Storm of Swords, Jaime is turned on by someone who isn't Cersei and reveals the true reason why he slayed Aerys Targaryen. We worry for Brienne's future and we are thrilled by the introduction of a new major character - the Red Viper! The BC heatwave hits us like a bag of bricks. Raven goes on a wild goose chain for fans and kiddie pools, and Jess walks miles in the blistering sun. Jess considers stuffing her guinea pigs, Raven makes offensive assumptions about Yemen, a Dungeons and Dragons may be in our...
2021-07-021h 00Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 107 - A Storm of Swords: Ch. 35-36This week's chapters of A Storm of Swords has us questioning everything! Edmure is cringy, we actually empathize with Lysa, a very sketchy letter comes from Winterfell, and the Freys make an offer that terrifies us. Davos is a badass and Raven finds herself relating to Stannis, oddly. Raven tells a story about being a stubborn stickler for the rules while working retail, and we find a word used by GRRM that may or may not be wildly offensive. Character perspectives in this episode: Catelyn and Davos... Thanks so much for listening! If you want...
2021-06-181h 11Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 104 - A Storm of Swords: Ch. 29-30In today's episodes of A Storm of Swords, there are no less than three mystery characters to figure out in Arya's chapter - the angry Huntsman with a tragic backstory, the busty innkeep with a too-familiar name, and a newly-captured someone who may be on Arya's list of names. Jess is completely caught off guard when Raven points out another mention of the word "tansy," and we are forced to rethink our previous theory. Gendry is acting different, Raven forgets of Rickon's existence, and we learn how the height of the Wall compares to the tallest building in the...
2021-05-281h 01Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 102 - A Storm of Swords: Ch. 24-26We actually manage to get through three chapters in this week's episode! Raven's mind is blown for the tenth time when Jess notices the Reeds may know more about Lord Eddard than Bran, and it's blown again when Jess points out the shockingly familiar name of one of the gods of Melisandre's religion. Raven is left reeling and yammering nonsensical praise for George R.R. Martin's impressive writing ability. We also learn the meaning of a "Lord's Kiss." Other topics include: Jess makes a foolish mistake involving tacos, pizza holds dark memories for us, we might be morning people...
2021-05-141h 03Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 98 - A Storm of Swords: Ch. 18-19In this week's episode, we screw up our recording, so prepare for a raging Raven. In A Storm of Swords, Sam's self-hate saddens us deeply and he impresses us with his surprising moments of brilliance and bravery. We discover what may be a Littlefinger plot, Cersei is put in her place by Tywin, we hear news of a three-headed dragon, we learn that Sansa's secrets may not be so secret, Tyrion finds out who will be his new wife, and we get into a heated debate about the purpose of the song, "The Rains of Castamere." Other topics include...
2021-04-161h 02Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 97 - A Storm of Swords: Ch. 15-17In this week's chapters of A Storm of Swords, we learn more about giants and question Tormund's many wild stories. Jon is caught in a lie and Ygritte has a crush. We debate whether Sansa is weak or strong, discussing how she's grown so far as a character. Jess summarizes a 6-paragraph horse chase and we realize it may have been a mistake for Arya to reveal her identity. Other topics include: Raven's itchy legs, the magical horsey wonderland that is our home city, Easter celebrations, motorcycle stereotypes, and Raven's new job! Character perspectives in this episode...
2021-04-091h 09Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 92 - Game of Thrones Season 1 TriviaIt's our 2-year anniversary episode! The whole TIGBAB family - Jess, Raven, Erik, and Jake - get together to play Game of Thrones Season 1 trivia! It's Jess and Raven (GoT experts) versus Erik (a GoT hater), hosted by Jake (a Davos lover). Who will win? And who will thoroughly embarrass themselves? Enjoy some laughs, sarcasm, and competition as a thank you for spending two years listening to the podcast. We are so grateful for every one of our listeners. You keep us going!... Thanks so much for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can...
2021-03-051h 01Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 89 - A Storm of Swords: Prologue-Ch.1We're back! After a month long hiatus, Jess and Raven return with the first episode of TIGBAB Season 5. Why did we take such a long break? What on earth happened to Raven's computer? What is our plan for TIGBAB's 2-year anniversary next month? All this, plus the introduction to George R. R. Martin's A Storm of Swords (2000). Welcome back to A Song of Ice and Fire! Find out which characters Jess and Raven will be narrating this season, why Raven is so bitter about it, and the most exciting new perspective character. Character perspectives in this episode...
2021-02-121h 15Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 88 - Seraphina: Bonus Content (FINALE)Welcome to the final episode of Seraphina and the last episode of season 4! Prepare yourself for a talk about our strange 2020 Christmas and our New Year's plans. In Seraphina, we get into the bonus content at the back of the book including The Audition - an extra chapter covering how Seraphina got her position as the assistant to the court composer - and a Q&A with the book's author, Rachel Hartman. We question why Hartman included The Audition as bonus content, and Raven explains her own take on bonus content. We learn more about Rachel Hartman and the cre...
2021-01-081h 31Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 87 - Seraphina: Ch. 35-37Piercings, vacation time, and a COVID-19 rant! Jess and Raven speculate about Coronavirus deniers, and Jess wants a piercing that disgusts Raven. In Seraphina, we reach the final chapters! People straight-up die, we explore the glossary and cast of characters, Jess has a realization that makes Raven face-palm, we find ourselves proud of Papa, Phina walks in on Orma and Eskar doing the nasty, we finally learn Asspig's unbelievable backstory, Phina reveals her true feelings to Kiggs, and Jess gives her unanticipated opinion on the book as a whole. Other topics include: lizard-babies, Canadian peacekeepers, condoms made out of s...
2020-12-1854 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 86 - Seraphina: Ch. 33-34We hope you're ready for lots of tea talk! Jess gives some fun facts about tea, which Raven forgets immediately, and Raven talks about her experience with matcha in Japan. We delve into the Mandalorian, and the introduction of Grogu's name and Ahsoka. In Seraphina, Asspig accuses someone else of sketchy behaviour and we are skeptical of the effectiveness of Kiggs's method of revealing the saar. We also find ourselves confused by Imlann's long and messy plan to murder the royal family. Imlann's identity is revealed and Seraphina's secret is outed, and we learn about Imlann's skinny neck and Orm...
2020-12-121h 07Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 84 - Seraphina: Ch. 27-29We almost had to cancel this week's episode! We talk about purging old things, what makes a "man cave," designing tattoos, mixing types of tea, the history of Lipton, what exactly is orange pekoe, and the icon of the Mexican Dia de los Muertos. In Seraphina, Orma decides to be a villain, Basind gets straight up dead-ed, the Ardmagar acts sus af, and people get "modified." This book is getting real and Jess can't stop reading ahead! Phina gets caught between Comonot and someone who wants to murder Comonot, she reveals something to Kiggs, and Raven points out the p...
2020-11-2048 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 83 - Seraphina: Ch. 24-26Raven is too badass to play games with her siblings. We discuss Christmas shopping and accidentally do a minute-long ad for Amazon Prime. In Seraphina, Basind becomes more and more sus, there's a rumour about Seraphina going around the castle, and our brains are too small to understand each other. The Queen may be in denial, we finally figure out what a Daanite is, and Viridius makes a return. Also, we learn more about Glisselda's mother, Princess Dionne, and we are unpleasantly surprised, and Glisselda sees more of Seraphina than she's supposed to. There are more bad guys for...
2020-11-1358 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 82 - Seraphina: Ch. 22-23Getting old sucks. Raven complains about her aging body, Jess brags about succeeding at one of Raven's favourite games, we stress about Christmas shopping, Raven talks about her two new tattoos, and we figure out what's so important about The Mandalorian S2E1! In Seraphina, Phina f**ks up AGAIN (will she ever get her s**t together?), dragons have visas, Orma is emotionally compromised, Fruit Bat breaks down some barriers, and Phina has an epiphany. Other topics include: American politics, old Lord of the Rings memes, the Akatsuki, lactose intolerance, spaghetti squash, and jumpiness... Thanks so much for...
2020-11-0653 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 81 - Seraphina: Ch. 20-21Happy Halloween! Jess and Raven both tell their scariest stories and spookiest supernatural experiences from the haunted house they grew up in. Children's music, ghosts, sleep paralysis, poltergeists, cryptids, and more! In Seraphina, Phina and Kiggs go head to head with Imlann and Phina makes another huge mistake that gets her on Kiggs's bad side. We narrow down our theories on who Imlann might be, we learn Lars might have a second connection to Seraphina, Phina admits something to herself, and the story gets a little too real. Other topics include: jake-holes, spoopy noises, and Skyrim DLC... Thanks so...
2020-10-301h 01Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 80 - Seraphina: Ch. 18-19We kick off this week's episode with Jess's stories on how she got pneumonia and how she ended up with hundreds of bags of no name tea bags, and Raven gets into how she broke her back over the weekend. The sisters also argue over whether caesars are delicious or disgusting, and how to say "worcestershire." In Seraphina, Fruit Bat does something sus, Phina and Kiggs come up with a theory on how Prince Rufus was killed, we do a deep-dive into dragon pooping habits, Kiggs accuses Phina of being in love with Orma, Orma accuses Phina of being...
2020-10-2357 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 79 - Seraphina: Ch. 15-17Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, we talk about the movie The Lighthouse, turkey and gravy, Jessica's new but not new copy of Seraphina, how the Starbucks pumpkin cream cold brew completely destroyed Raven's insides, and Raven's improper pronunciation of the word "guess." In Seraphina, Comonot finally makes it to Lavondaville, Phina's mother's memories start to overwhelm her, we question Kiggs's true motivations and why he knows so much about Seraphina, we learn Josef might be something other than an asshole, Phina discovers a new power, Phina reveals her true identity to someone, Comonot creeps towards our s**t-lists, and J...
2020-10-1654 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 78 - Seraphina: Ch. 12-14Remember when chapters in books had names? In this episode, we talk about fake nails as a cure for terrible habits, and spending too much money on YouTuber brands. In Seraphina, Glisselda confronts Phina about insulting Kiggs, Phina's boldness leaves us shocked and excited, Kiggs accuses Phina of something terrible, and we still can't figure out who the f**k Kiggs's parents are! Jess is exasperated by love interests, and Raven breaks down why love interests are so important in YA novels. Josef, Earl of Apsig, creeps his way onto Jess's and Raven's s**t-lists, and may know more...
2020-10-091h 02Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 77 - Seraphina: Ch. 9-11Prepare for low energy and two very confused hosts! In this episode, we launch straight into Seraphina's juicy chapters! Phina learns about her terrifying grandfather and Orma reveals the secrets of his past and his relationship with his sister. Seraphina meets another of her grotesques, we compare the description of music in this novel to the descriptions of Cry To Heaven, and we flush Raven's previous theory about the awareness of Fruit Bat down the toilet. Prince Lucian Kiggs knows a little too much about Phina, and Phina does something she instantly regrets! Other topics include: what makes a...
2020-10-0246 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 76: Seraphina: Ch. 7-8Why does it take half an hour to talk about morning routines? And why do we keep talking about it?? We start off this episode with foodgasms and Raven's most hated foods. We discuss the smoke from the fires in the States and the nearby quay that may or may not have been arsonized. In Seraphina, we cheer at her relatability and wonder how we have friends, Phina meets one of her grotesques in real life, we puzzle over how Lucian Kiggs is a bastard as well as a prince, and we meet the one who has been putting...
2020-09-251h 03Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 75 - Seraphina: Ch. 4-6Halloween and Harry Potter make a comeback! We start off this episode by concocting more Halloween plans, and Raven reveals her true Hogwarts house and Patronus. You may or may not be surprised! In Seraphina, we are introduced to Phina's garden of grotesques, which leads to the question of what fits and doesn't fit in a fantasy novel. We are also introduced to a new sub-species of dragon, the quigutl, which leaves us trying to keep down our tea. We are stunned by the dracophobia Seraphina faces and come up with theories as to why her garden may be...
2020-09-1857 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 74 - Seraphina: Ch. 2-3We kick off this episode by un-cancelling Halloween! We try to figure out how to celebrate the spoopiest day of the year during a pandemic and brainstorm costumes that include masks. Jessica also reveal her boyfriend's morning routine, which leaves Raven absolutely shooketh and wondering why he lives his life the way he does. In Seraphina, Orma's a savage, Seraphina's a savage, we learn the term "newskin," we argue about what "reeling" means, Phina has a knack for near-death experiences, and Papa lands on Jessica's s**t-list. Other topics include: dragon club and music simps... Thanks so much for...
2020-09-111h 02Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 73 - Seraphina: Prologue-Ch.1It's the comeback episode! Boy, did we miss this! We are taking a one book break from the A Song of Ice and Fire series to read a different fantasy story that contains the most unique take on dragons you will ever come across. But firstly, in this episode, Jess spins a tale of her return to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Raven rants for far too long about the endless complications with her wisdom teeth extraction. In Seraphina, we are introduced to characters we like instantly, characters we hate instantly, and a strange new world where...
2020-09-041h 02Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 72 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 67-69 (FINALE)In the last episode of A Clash of Kings and the last episode of TIGBAB Season 3, Raven travels back in time and completely ruins the podcast. We kick off this episode by comparing our epic weekends and crying about an upcoming surgery. And, in A Clash of Kings, we tremble at Tyrion's living nightmare, Raven fails so hard it's sad, Jon comes face to face with the wildlings, we completely wing a chapter summary for the first time, we admire Bran's cleverness, and we say goodbye to Maester Luwin, Rickon, and Osha. Other topics include: wine, peeing too much...
2020-08-141h 07Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 71 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 64-66In this week's episode, Raven stresses about her wisdom teeth and Jess shares her awkward moment at a bachelorette party. In A Clash of Kings, we have an amazing accidental revelation about Arya, we are introduced to Ser Anus, Raven adds George R.R. Martin to her shitlist, Sansa finds something to be happy about, and we find out whether a previous prediction was correct when Reek's true identity is revealed! Character perspectives in this episode: Arya, Sansa, and Theon... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast...
2020-08-0754 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 68 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 55-57We are loose leaf snobs! In this episode, we learn that Raven can't cook and Triple O's are stingy, Jess plays the Sims rated R and Raven has complications with her wisdom teeth. In A Clash of Kings, we pick out problematic characters, Cat enters the ring with Jaime, the mystery of Littlefinger's dagger makes us feel stupid, we spend way too long over-analyzing the Kingslayer's words, Raven blows Jessica's mind with some hard facts about Theon, and Sansa finds some appreciation for the Hound. Character perspectives in this episode: Catelyn, Theon, and Sansa... Thanks for listening! If you...
2020-07-1758 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 67 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 52-54Brace yourselves because in this episode Raven has a small brain and a loud mouth. Also, Jess rediscovers the nostalgia of Baldur's Gate, Raven encounters a choosing beggar, and we argue the spiritual level of hot peppers. In A Clash of Kings, we wonder why Sansa continues to have random encounters with the Hound, Jon admits his mistake and his leader's reaction leaves us stunned, Jon has a very strange dream that makes us question everything, and Tyrion stands up to Cersei and starts to question his feelings for Shae. Character perspectives in this episode: Sansa, Jon, and Tyrion...
2020-07-1055 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 66 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 49-51Thank you to our brother, Erik, for joining our Patreon! In today's episode, Raven rants about people becoming too comfortable with Coronavirus and describes how she almost passed out when getting fillings at the dentist. In A Clash of Kings, news of Winterfell's fall comes to King's Landing, one of us becomes a medieval war weapon snob, we break down the science of magic, Jess struggles with words, Theon tries to convince the people of Winterfell that he's done them a service by taking their castle, Reek and Theon get closer to one another, Jon meets Ygritte and makes...
2020-07-0357 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 65 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 46-48What are your thoughts on Oreos??? We open this episode with discussions on cookies and Jess's hacked Amazon account. In A Clash of Kings, Bran finally has a dramatic chapter, Raven rages when someone hurts her pure boy Hodor, Arya serves under a turtle, Raven's predictions about Jaqen H'ghar come true, Jess blows Raven's mind, and we spiral while trying to figure out the meaning behind Dany's visions. Character perspectives in this episode: Bran, Arya, and Daenerys... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram...
2020-06-261h 16Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 64 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 43-45We kick off this episode by drooling over The Weeknd's new album, followed by a raw discussion on why pulling oneself out of depression is so difficult. We then delve into the topic of dreams--nightmares, weird dreaming quirks, and even shared dreams! Raven also tells the story of her first and only panic attack. In A Clash of Kings, we can't figure out Jon's new mission, Varys tells the story of how he was cut, Raven criticizes Tyrion's actions for the first time, Cat has a theory about why Stannis wants Robert's bastard, Jess insists that rivers are dangerous...
2020-06-121h 13Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 63 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 40-42Prepare yourself for a long introduction filled with rants about Resident Evil, Star Wars, and Darth Jar Jar. In A Clash of Kings, Dany starts to understand Viserys, and Raven decides the Khaleesi needs to watch How to Train Your Dragon. Jess points out some of Quaithe's tricksy clues, and reveals something about Dany that leaves Raven reeling. We also worship King Bread, cook a septon for dinner, and judge the Rainbow Guards' on their tacky outfits. Character perspectives in this episode: Daenerys, Tyrion, and Davos... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow...
2020-06-051h 17Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 62 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 37-39In this week's episode, Raven tells Jess about her new vibrating gaming chair and the COVID-19 protesters she saw outside her workplace. And, in A Clash of Kings, Raven rejoices when Theon's chapter finally hints at his thoughts on betraying Robb and Winterfell, and Jess points out an interesting similarity between Theon and Sansa. The sisters find themselves disappointed in Arya for the first time, learn a new word, and Raven drools over Jaqen H'ghar's coolness. Also, Jess defines a "woman's courage," Raven accidentally gains some respect for Catelyn, and questions everything. Other topics include gaming headsets and sour...
2020-05-2959 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 61 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 34-36Typos galore! In this episode, Raven f**ks up and Jess's cat might have Coronavirus. In A Clash of Kings, we learn how to make spiced wine, Ghost acts strange, and Jon finds something that might prove his uncle Benjen is alive. We also learn what Bran's dream from episode 59 was all about and are stunned by how wrong our guesses were. And we get two new dreams to decode, involving Ramsay Bolton, Reek, Theon, and Bran himself! But this time we are certain we solve them! The book takes a massive detour from the show, and both Littlefinger...
2020-05-2245 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 60 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 31-33SLEEP is good, books are better! Raven tells the story of how her quarantine haircut became a mushroom cut, and Jess talks about how she's liking her hair for the first time in her life. In A Clash of Kings, we learn more about the Seven gods of Westeros, we are mind-blown by the description of Storm's End, Stannis and Renly go head to head and we decide who is right and who is wrong between them, we argue whether Brienne's character is truly feminist, and Joffrey's behaviour towards Sansa takes an even uglier turn. Also, how the hell...
2020-05-1556 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 59 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 28-30In this episode, we complain more about the Coronavirus, and talk about how to celebrate Mother's Day during a global pandemic. We also find out some shocking news: Raven has never seen The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air! In A Clash of Kings, Jess schools Raven when she overthinks an obvious metaphor, we try to figure out where the hell Greywater is, and Raven finds a typo in the novel. We also try to decode Jojen's mysterious dream, and we find ourselves mind-blown once again by Tyrion's ability with words. Cersei bangs someone other than Jaime, Arya discovers the ghost...
2020-05-0854 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 58 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 25-27Welcome to Writing School with Raven! In this week's episode, Jess complains about her boyfriend's reckless driving, and Raven talks about the process of applying for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) after getting laid off and how writing has been during the pandemic. In A Clash of Kings, hell freezes over when Cersei shows Tyrion some affection, Tyrion's schemes blow our tiny minds, the most powerful man in the Seven Kingdoms is scorned, Arya starts her kill list, Dany finds out Robert Baratheon is dead, and we can't get enough of the dragons. And, in Writing School with...
2020-05-0158 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 56 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 19-21What?! Arya is a GORL?? In this episode, Raven talks about her struggle to get refunds for the trip she had to cancel due to the virus and how writing has been in quarantine, Jess explains how her hands have been affected by all the hand-washing, and we debate how the world will change once the pandemic passes. In A Clash of Kings, someone finds out Arya's secret, wildfire makes its first appearance, Cleos Frey arrives in King's Landing with Robb's demands, Cersei breaks down for the first time, we learn a new word, and Bran meets Meera and...
2020-04-1750 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 55 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 16-18What are the four horsemen of the Coronavirus apocalypse??? In this week's episode, we talk about Jess's birthday in quarantine, how quarantine is making Raven agoraphobic, and how George R.R. Martin has actually been working on Winds of Winter. In A Clash of Kings, Bran's chapters are the new Eddard chapters, marrying your cousin is normal, we hear our first mention of Bolton's bastard (*shudder*), Bran starts to remember what happened to him, we bow to Tyrion's genius, Sansa receives a mysterious letter and actually isn't annoying for once, and we continue to wonder why the Hound is...
2020-04-1057 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 54 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 13-15No Rona in this episode! Jess tells us about what's happening with her nosebleeds and what she found out about her health when she had her bloodwork done (spoilers: it's not good). In A Clash of Kings, Jess is still calling wights 'wrights,' Sam is unwise for being unafraid, Arya yeets a crying girl at the Lannister army, we debate about whether we would risk our lives to save criminals, Raven falls in love with Gendry, Littlefinger makes up something horrifying about Stannis, and we try to figure out the moral of A Game of Thrones. Character perspectives...
2020-04-0350 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 53 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 10-12Welcome to our first remotely recorded episode while Raven is quarantined! (Sorry for the audio clipping, we are still figuring it out!) We talk about Covid-19, money stress, the toilet paper apocalypse, and how we've been keeping ourselves busy in our self-isolation. In A Clash of Kings, we learn who the 7 gods of Westeros are, Raven questions Melisandre's power, Theon creeps his way towards Raven's shitlist, we find out why Asha's/Yara's name was changed for the show, Jess points out some major differences between these chapters and their portrayals in the show, and we learn something major about...
2020-03-271h 07Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 52 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 7-9The sisters cannot English! Jessica talks about the scary nosebleeds she's been getting lately, and Raven addresses Jessica's constant sniffling. In A Clash of Kings, Raven is already over summarizing Catelyn's chapters, though has a moment of respect for her when Cat disses her own son, the sisters learn a cool life lesson from Varys, and Raven falls in love with the term "hellb*tch." Character perspectives in this episode: Catelyn, Tyrion, and Arya... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).
2020-03-2057 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 51 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 4-6This week, Jess tells Raven about some personal-life drama, the discussion about tattoos continues, and Raven is informed about Corona-chan. In A Clash of Kings, Bran finds he has an unusual connection with his direwolf, Arya meets Jaqen H'ghar, and Jon prepares for his journey beyond the Wall. Other topics include: coronavirus, Anubis, and Bo Burnham. Character perspectives in this episode: Bran, Arya, and Jon... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2020-03-1357 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 50 - A Clash of Kings: Ch. 1-3It's our 1 year anniversary episode! We celebrate by trying the bizarre new Timbits by Tim Hortons cereal, and discussing what makes a good donut. Raven also talks about her upcoming trip to Disney World! In A Clash of Kings, Arya has a lumpy head, Gendry is sexy, Sansa manages to manipulate Joffrey for the first time, Tyrion calls out Cersei on her incestual behaviour, and Littlefinger is a puppet-master. We also break down why George R. R. Martin's female characters are so effective. Thank you so much for 1 year of TIGBAB! Character perspectives in this episode: Arya, Sansa, and...
2020-03-061h 06Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 49 - A Clash of Kings: PrologueIt's the first episode of A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin! Jess tells Raven how she feels about having lunch with her company's CEO, Raven talks about the embarrassing thing that happened while getting her newest tattoo, and going to the dentist for the first time in 7 years. And, in A Clash of Kings, we break down the prologue, in which we are introduced to Stannis Baratheon, the Red Woman, and the newest perspective character! Character perspectives in this episode: Cressen... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on...
2020-02-281h 08Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 48 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 72 (FINALE)It's the last episode of A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin! Jess and Raven talk about what it would be like to date a billionaire, how Raven's phone number was stolen, and The Witcher. In the last chapter of A Game of Thrones, Dany gets on Raven's nerves, the sisters compare the last scenes of the show to the last scenes of the book, and Jess reflects on her first time watching the last scenes of the first season. We also announce what book we will be reading next. Character perspectives in this episode: Daenerys... Thanks...
2020-02-2158 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 47 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 69-71Deserters get dead! In A Game of Thrones, Jess and Raven discuss the differences between catapults and trebuchets, struggle to say "Tyrell," and debate what Robb would do if Jon became a deserter. And Raven's rage at Catelyn finally explodes. Other topics include: how the internet used to be, a Raven piercing update, pimple popping, the woes of going to the dentist, and more! Character perspectives in this episode: Tyrion, Jon, and Catelyn... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast)....
2020-02-1455 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 46 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 66-68In this week's episode, Jess tells the story of her 12-hour shift at work and Raven shows Jess the design for her next tattoo. In A Game of Thrones, Rickon actually makes an appearance, our hosts debate about the origin of Theon's name, and they learn the history behind weirwood trees. Sansa finally sees Joffrey for who he really is, and Dany suffers several terrible losses. Character perspectives in this episode: Bran, Sansa, and Daenerys... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).
2020-02-0748 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 45 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 63-65This week, Jess and Raven debate why Robb is not a perspective character, Raven struggles with pronunciation, and the sisters find themselves disappointed in Dany for the first time. Ned chooses love over honour for once, and Arya witnesses something terrible (yes, GoT fans... THAT terrible thing). Character perspectives in this episode: Catelyn, Daenerys, and Arya... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2020-01-3149 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 44 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 60-62I am the blood of the dragon! This week, the sisters recall the horror of the recent Vancouver snowstorm, Raven talks about her two new tattoos, and Jess speculates why Raven can't stop getting sick. In A Game of Thrones, Jon obtains Longclaw, we learn why they use ravens to carry messages in Westeros, and we discover a certain someone's secret identity! Dany meets Mirri Mazda, and Tyrion participates in his first battle. Character perspectives in this episode: Jon, Daenerys, and Tyrion... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook...
2020-01-241h 01Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 43 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 57-59Prepare for The Mandalorian spoilers! Jess and Raven discuss the season finale, their favourite things about the show, and their critiques. They also read about the worst possible way to die. In A Game of Thrones, Sansa is no less frustrating than usual, Eddard must make a difficult choice, and Catelyn needs to go HOME ffs. Also, Walder Frey is introduced, and quickly becomes one of the most interesting characters in the book! Character perspectives in this episode: Sansa, Eddard, and Catelyn... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook...
2020-01-1757 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 42 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 54-56Christmas, New Year's, and the turn of the decade! Jess explains why she doesn't give a crap about New Year's, and Raven tells a story about the one time she was that idiot from a horror movie who goes UP the stairs. Yup. In real life. In A Game of Thrones, the sisters are shocked at Dany's lust for power and how she's becoming more and more like her brother. Also, Raven rages at Catelyn, and Jess drools over the map of Westeros. Character perspectives in this episode: Daenerys, Catelyn, and Tyrion... Thanks for listening! If you want more...
2020-01-111h 03Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 41 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 52-53Prepare yourselves for the deepest episode yet. In this one, Jess and Raven discuss their thoughts on the end of the decade and the return to the roaring '20s, share their past and current experiences with depression, abuse, and anxiety, and Raven reveals the struggle she's been dealing with for the past few months. In A Game of Thrones, Jon faces his first wight and Raven breaks down what makes this terrifying battle scene so different. Also, Jess tries to resist giving away spoilers in Bran's important turning-point of a chapter. Character perspectives in this episode: Jon and...
2019-12-271h 13Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 40 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 49-51The sisters kick off this episode with Christmas shopping stress and retail horror stories, then dive into a Canadian's ultimate debate: Tim Hortons vs Starbucks. In A Game of Thrones, Ned's honour finally comes back to bite him in the ass, Arya has her first kill, the sisters read the most frustrating and shocking Sansa chapter yet, and Raven struggles with her conflicting feelings towards Littlefinger. Other topics include: Disney+'s The Mandalorian and tattoos. Character perspectives in this episode: Eddard, Arya, and Sansa... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on...
2019-12-201h 02Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 39 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 46-48Who is the khaliest khal?! Jess and Raven start off this week's episode with a not-sponsored ten-minute ad for Disney+, in which they talk about the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda memes. In A Game of Thrones, Raven's shitlist gets one character shorter and she nails down her biggest complaint about the book so far. The sisters find what may be a couple of plot holes, continue shaking their heads in disappointment at Ned's decisions, and wonder about the reasons for the differences made to Ghost the direwolf in the show. Character perspectives in this episode: Daenerys, Eddard, and Jon...
2019-12-0655 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 38 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 43-45This week, Raven tells the story about how a customer at work sassed her for what she was wearing, and the sisters discuss tattoos and how their brother got stuck in an elevator for hours. In A Game of Thrones, Ned sentences someone to DEATH and makes two new enemies, Sansa is as annoying as ever, Ned finally figures out what Jon Arryn died for, and Ned confronts Cersei! Jess and Raven want to slap some sense into Sansa, and they also call out how simultaneously boring and frustrating Ned's chapters can be. Character perspectives in this episode: Eddard...
2019-11-2954 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 37 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 40-42In this episode, Jess tells a story from one of her favourite SubReddits, and the sisters give piercing updates for the first time in months! They also reflect on how it's been doing the podcast for a full 8 months! In A Game of Thrones, Bronn fights the trial by combat for Tyrion, Jon fights for Sam to saved from Alliser Thorne's wrath, and Tyrion talks his way out of being killed for the hundredth time. Jess and Raven dethrone the previous most annoying side-character and elect a new one, they learn about the meaning behind the maester's chains, and...
2019-11-2248 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 36 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 37-39Raven talks about her doctor visit and her unusual problem with her wrists, and Jess delves into her experience watching the new Doctor Sleep movie as a fan of The Shining. In A Game of Thrones, the sisters learn the differences between regular wolves and direwolves, Robb sees some action for the first time, and Ned deals with the loss of his men. Jess and Raven also try to figure out the meaning of the words "turnkey" and "crannogman," and attempt to break down the strange urge Jess feels to stab scissors into her eyes. Character perspectives in this...
2019-11-1548 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 35 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 34-36Jess and Raven discuss how awkward it is to talk to people about the podcast. In A Game of Thrones, the sisters are mind-boggled by the scope of the Eyrie and the path one must take to ascend it, they discover the relations between several characters, they finally find some excitement in one of Eddard's chapters, and Raven decides the Jaime Lannister in the books is a b***h compared to the Jaime in the show. They also realize something shocking about Daenerys and her plans for the future, and break down what makes Jorah Mormont such a fascinating...
2019-11-081h 02Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 34 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 31-33It's our epic Halloween episode! Jess and Raven discuss the massive differences between their Halloween costumes and, in chapters 31-33 of A Game of Thrones, the sisters choose the most annoying side character of all time, discuss how horseflesh might taste, and rant about how scummy Littlefinger is. They try to figure out the proper pronunciation of Sansa's name, how large the Red Keep is, the meaning behind the secret conversation Arya overhears, and the confusing-as-all-seven-hells "well" that exists in the castle. Character perspectives in this episode: Tyrion, Arya, and Eddard... Thanks for listening! If you want more of...
2019-11-011h 02Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 33 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 28-30Prepare for the most tired episode yet, where Raven's sick laugh sounds like a car that won't start and Jessica can barely form a sentence. Also in this episode, the sisters discuss Raven's confusing feelings toward Catelyn when Cat has an epic moment, Sansa's strange fascination with death, how much more horrible the Hound looks in the book than in the show, the ominous feeling coming from Ned's chapter, and the shocking realization they have about the relationship between Robert and Lyanna. Other topics include: shadowcats, lying, and the size of the Mountain's c**k. Character perspectives in this...
2019-10-2552 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 32 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 25-27Would you rather have a direwolf or a dragon? In this episode, Jess and Raven learn a funny new word, discuss the number of haters in Westeros, how Ned's best friend is an idiot, and more. They also meet Jon's best friend, Sam, and weep over his sad backstory, and then the sisters weep some more over Jon's changing feelings toward his family. Also, something weird is going on with the king's brothers, Renly and Stannis, that does not occur in the show. *NOTE*: All BLEEPS in this episode are SPOILERS. Chapter perspectives in this episode: Eddard, Jon, and...
2019-10-1954 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 31 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 22-24Marry, f**k, kill: Jon, Sam, Greyworm?! In this episode, Raven reflects on the differences between Game of Thrones the show and A Game of Thrones the book, and how much she relates to Arya. Jess designates the book's most pathetic character, and has a shocking realization about Daenerys's dragon eggs. The sisters also try to figure out the background of the Night King. Other topics in this episode: Game of Thrones music, grammar mistakes, and George R. R. Martin's don't-give-no-shits attitude in his writing. Character perspectives in this episode: Arya, Daenerys, and Bran... Thanks for listening! If you...
2019-10-111h 03Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 30 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 20-21Would you rather marry Joffrey or Ramsay? In this episode, Jess and Raven delve into their feelings about how un-scary the new IT 2 movie is, and Raven's thoughts on The Shining after watching it for the first time. In A Game of Thrones, Raven explains why Eddard's chapters are her least favourite, the sisters look into the origin of the word "maester" and the coinage of Westeros, Jess adds a character to her personal Shit List for the first time, and Jess describes her Game of Thrones VR experiences. Character perspectives in this episode: Eddard and Tyrion... Thanks for...
2019-10-0457 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 29 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 16-19It's time for CONSINQUENCES. In this episode, Jess and Raven consider why George R. R. Martin decided not to write a certain death scene, they break down the strange things Bran sees in his comatose dream, discuss why Bran names his direwolf Summer, and cringe at Littlefinger's gross obsessions. Other topics include: puking, typos, and Kit Harrington's hotness. Character perspectives in this episode: Eddard, Bran, Catelyn, and Jon... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2019-09-2751 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 28 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 14-15My name is Wopp! In this episode, Jess and Raven talk about the epic wedding they recently attended, the live action Lion King remake, and the issues of remakes in Hollywood. And, in A Game of Thrones, the sisters discuss the shocking things that happen in Winterfell after Ned leaves, which child is Catelyn's favourite, what the hell "lizard-lions" are, and the disturbing behaviour of the realm's crown prince. Character perspectives in this episode: Catelyn and Sansa... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram...
2019-09-201h 02Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 27 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 10-13Staying hydrated, Jon? In this episode, Raven officially puts Catelyn on her shit list and Jess can't believe how different from the show the consummation scene is between Daenerys and Khal Drogo. Also, Ned reveals the truth to the king about what happened at the sack of King's Landing, and Jon and Tyrion start to bond. Character perspectives in this episode: Jon, Daenerys, Eddard, and Tyrion... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2019-09-131h 05Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 26 - A Game of Thrones: Ch. 6-9Raven tells Jess about the time a random bus driver tried to pitch his TV show to her. And, in A Game of Thrones, Raven decides she likes a particular scene in the show better than in the book! The sisters are obsessed with the cute relationship between Arya and Jon, and, despite knowing it was coming, are stunned by what happens between Bran, Cersei, and Jaime! Character perspectives in this episode: Catelyn, Arya, Bran, and Tyrion... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram...
2019-09-0643 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 24 - A Game of Thrones: Prologue-Ch. 2Jess and Raven delve into the first few chapters of A Song of Ice and Fire's first novel, A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin, and are shocked by the differences between the book and the show! They learn about the gods of Westeros, the beings living beyond the Wall, why Ned dislikes the Lannisters, and more! The sisters also have many opinions about how the book starts and the character development. Character perspectives included in this episode: Will, Bran, and Catelyn... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on...
2019-08-2356 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 23 - A Game of Thrones: IntroductionWinter has come to Tea Is Good, Books Are Better! If you are sad that the show has ended and want more Game of Thrones content, or you always meant to pick up the book but never found the time, we've got you covered! In this short introductory episode, Jess and Raven discuss George R. R. Martin, the land of Westeros, the fantasy genre, and more. The sisters also explain how they will be reading the book on the podcast, and even do a draw to choose the characters they will be reading from... Thanks for listening! If you...
2019-08-1635 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 22 - Cry To Heaven: Part 6, Ch. 6-Part 7, Ch. 3 (FINALE)This is it, folks. It's the final episode of Cry To Heaven! Jess and Raven lose their minds at the epic, cinematic showdown between Tonio and Carlo, and say heartfelt goodbyes to the novel. Other topics include: Jess's new tattoo, satanism, Raven's encounter with an angry truck-driver, and spicy habanero sauce... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2019-08-091h 29Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 21 - Cry To Heaven: Part 6, Ch. 1-5This one is chilling, y'all! And in more ways than one. In Cry To Heaven, Tonio finally makes a move on Christina, and Jess and Raven discuss the newest tragic occurrence involving Tonio's mother... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2019-08-0247 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 20 - Cry To Heaven: Part 5, Ch. 11-17Jess and Raven finally reach premiere night of Guido and Tonio's opera in Cry to Heaven, and it does NOT go according to plan... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2019-07-2655 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 18 - Cry To Heaven: Part 5, Ch. 5-7In Cry To Heaven, Jess and Raven learn that Tonio has an interesting kink. They also find out who else will be performing in the upcoming opera with Tonio, and why this could be a problem... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2019-07-1230 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 17 - Cry To Heaven: Part 5, Ch. 1-4Jess and Raven try to come up with good things to say about Game of Thrones' last season, and they get deep when the topic of sexism in Cry To Heaven comes up... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2019-07-0655 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 16 - Cry To Heaven: Part 4, Ch. 13-16In this episode, Raven is wearing a wrist brace and Jess just woke up from a nap. In Cry To Heaven, Tonio finally gets some alone time with his pretty blonde girl, and he is forced to sing for his idol Caffarelli... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2019-06-2856 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 15 - Cry To Heaven: Part 4, Ch. 8-12Prepare yourselves because this episode gets crazy quick when Jess and Raven are attacked by a killer fly. And in Cry To Heaven, Tonio learns about what Carlo has been up to back in Venice, and it's nothing good... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2019-06-221h 30Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 13 - Cry To Heaven: Part 4, Ch. 3-5Jess and Raven learn about different vocal types, and in Cry To Heaven, Tonio is faced with a sex-related dilemma, and the boy he stabbed returns to the conservatorio... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast)Support the show
2019-06-081h 01Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 12 - Cry To Heaven: Part 4, Ch. 1-2Jess and Raven begin this episode by showing no mercy to Game of Thrones' final episode and ripping the writers a new one. 'Cause like, seriously? How you gonna do Game of Thrones dirty like that? And in Cry to Heaven, Guido begins training Tonio's voice, and the tension between them rises. Tonio also starts checking out another student at the conservatorio... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2019-06-0159 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 11 - Cry To Heaven: Part 3, Ch. 5-8Jess and Raven talk about how Game of Thrones' 8th season is going, and how "The Long Night" episode could have been better. Also, in Cry To Heaven, Guido and Tonio's relationship grows more tense, and Mount Vesuvius starts rumbling... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2019-05-2456 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 10 - Cry To Heaven: Part 3, Ch. 1-4In Cry To Heaven, Tonio goes to castrati school with Guido and makes some decisions that had Jess and Raven SHOOK. They also discuss point-of-view, and the rarity of Anne Rice's POV choice... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2019-05-1748 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 8 - Cry To Heaven: Part 2, Ch. 3-4Raven tells a terribly embarrassing story about tiny toilets in Barcelona. And in Cry to Heaven, Tonio sings for Guido, Carlo begins to plan Tonio's demise, and Jess and Raven get super pissed off at every character. ... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2019-05-0444 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 7 - Cry to Heaven: Part 2, Ch. 2In Cry to Heaven, Jess and Raven discuss Tonio beginning to spiral after he learns the Treschi family's big secret, while Carlo tries to raise his standing with the senators. And a mysterious but familiar figure shows up in Venice... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2019-04-2745 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 5 - Cry to Heaven: Part 1, Ch. 16-20In Cry to Heaven, Jess and Raven find out what happened to Guido after his suicide attempt, Tonio finally faces his father since he was injured, and we learn what dreadful thing happens when Tonio leaves for Padua... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2019-04-0640 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 4 - Cry to Heaven: Part 1, Ch. 11-15In Cry to Heaven, Jess and Raven find out why Guido lost his voice, how things change in the Treschi house after the secret of Carlo is exposed, and whether Raven's horrific theory from last week is true... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2019-03-301h 08Tea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 3 - Cry To Heaven: Part 1, Ch. 6-10In Cry to Heaven, Jess and Raven delve deeper into Tonio's psyche--his desires and his struggles--and they learn about Carlo, the Treschi family's biggest, darkest secret... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2019-03-2350 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 2 - Cry To Heaven: Part 1, Ch. 1-5Jess and Raven start to read Cry To Heaven by Anne Rice! They get to know the main characters, Tonio and Guido, and analyze Rice's writing technique. They learn about 18th century Venice, the castrati of Italy, and more... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2019-03-1658 minTea Is Good, Books Are BetterEP. 1 - IntroductionThis is the first episode of Tea Is Good, Books Are Better! Grab your steaming tea, your fluffy blanket, and your favourite novel, because a nervous Jess and Raven kick off this intro by discussing what reading means to them and what they hope to accomplish with this podcast. If you want to get to know your hosts better, this is the place to start... Thanks for listening! If you want more of the podcast, you can follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/tigbabpodcast) or Instagram (instagram.com/tigbabpodcast).Support the show
2019-03-0951 min