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Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Welcome back to the final two episodes of S2 UNLEASH THE D, the hit primer series critics are saying serves major [REDACTED VAGINAL TERM].
It's post-season of House of the Dragon. Seamstress, costumer, and all around brilliant mind Meghan (Birdie Dee Costuming) has joined us to talk about everything costuming in the world of Westeros. Let us take you on color journeys, talk about who wore it best, and discuss both real-world and Westeros-world influences.
We have released a PATREON EXCLUSIVE video version of this episode that includes visual aids to help you better follow the conversation. We highly recommend checking that out over at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/unleash-d-s2e4-111408996
A special thank you to our patrons at patreon.com/girlsgonecanon for sponsoring every episode that we produce.
You can check out several other visuals below, as well as find Meghan's costuming online at........
Costuming by Meghan
Instagram
X (formerly Twitter)
Chloe's Costuming
Found around the internet in an unorganized fashion, also at
Chloeandthehawk DeviantArt
Screenshots from HBO Series
Game of Thrones
House of the Dragon
(Various episodes and scenes)
Rosalia Culora
Hair, Wigs, Hairpieces
Instagram
Stephanie Miles
Headwear, Hats, Tiaras
Instagram
Claire Kitchener
Embroidery
Instagram
Game of Thrones Embroidery
Michele Carragher Embroidery
House of the Dragon Costumes
Season One
Jany Temime
House of the Dragon Costumes
Season Two
Caroline McCall
French Meadows
18th Century Stays
The Dreamtress
Textile School
Hand Stitch Types
Hellosewing.com
Mindy Makes
The Graphics Fairy
Regency Dresses
Makeup FX
Hand Knotting Wigs
YouTube Video
Fashion Through Herstory
“A Green Medieval Cote”
Website
The Consolation of Philosophy
Philosophy Presenting the Seven Liberal Arts to Boethius
(Manuscript)
Treasury.com
Dreamfyre Art by Sanrixian
Sanrixian Threadless
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Chloe and Eliana talk about the casting of the upcoming series, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' and some things we're excited to see
Intro by Anton Langhage, "Cup of Coffee"
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
SPOILERS: ASOIAF, F&B, KOT7K, TWOIAF, ETC
All must choose.
The finale is here.
Be sure to check back for the final two episodes of "Unleash the D" with special guests, as well as the main ASOIAF POV Podcast.
Correction - Sharp Point is Bar Emmon's house and Elinda will not pay for her crimes today
Rhaenys the Conqueror: From Her Blood
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Sound Effects from Pixabay
"Night Vigil" "Big Drumming" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ THANKS KEVIN!!
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
SPOILERS: ASOIAF, F&B, KOT7K, TWOIAF, ETC
Princess Saera herself was still alive and well in Volantis, and only thirty-four years of age; her own claim was clearly superior to those of any of her bastard sons, but she did not choose to press it. “I have my own kingdom here,” she said, when asked if she meant to return to Westeros.
Join us for the penultimate episode of S2, the Red Sowing.
We'll be LIVE with Direwolf City after the season finale, 8/4. Subscribe to them at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVUTAOYvXNEU3zc3-G_uifA
Check out our patreon where all members get early access to House of the Dragon episodes during the season @ patreon.com/girlsgonecanon
Sound Effects from Pixabay
"Night Vigil" "Big Drumming" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ THANKS KEVIN!!
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
SPOILERS: ASOIAF, F&B, KOT7K, TWOIAF, ETC
"He should have stayed in Dorne. He should have stayed a frog. Not all men are meant to dance with dragons."
We're soft launching a lot in this episode - but hard launching the smallfolk!
(had a couple technical issues on audio this week so please bear with us. rowr. bear.)
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Sound Effects from Pixabay
"Night Vigil" "Big Drumming" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ THANKS KEVIN!!
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
SPOILERS: ASOIAF, F&B, KOT7K, TWOIAF, ETC
“The only thing that could tear down the House of the Dragon… was itself.”
... and boy are they tearing it down!
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Stranger Tier Patrons have access to MILFs of the Dragon (Mothers of the Dragon): https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-episode-72691222
Sound Effects from Pixabay
"Night Vigil" "Big Drumming" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ THANKS KEVIN!!
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
SPOILERS: ASOIAF, F&B, KOT7K, TWOIAF, ETC
“It’s been said that Targaryens are closer to gods than men…
In my eyes, you were a god. Daemon Targaryen. The Prince of the City. The Lord of Flea Bottom.
I was an innocent. You exploited me and abandoned me. You sullied my name at court. You empowered my rivals. You tried to make my ruin.
You put me on that throne. And you love me and you hate me for it.
You created me, Daemon. Yet you are now set on destroying me.
All because your brother loved me more than he did you.
This is what you always wanted, is it not?”
In what can only be described as "an epic hour of television", the Red Dragon and the Gold surpasses our expectations as the biggest battle with dragons we've yet seen on our screens. Meet the halfway mark of the season with us in this episode.
Otto Joining the Caltrops theory by u/Beepulons: https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/1dtk5vw/spoilers_extended_hotd_otto_hightower_is_being/
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Sound Effects from Pixabay
"Night Vigil" "Big Drumming" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ THANKS KEVIN!!
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Sin begets sin begets sin - and war makes monsters of us all. We chat cyclical violence within and outside of the family, parentified children, and of course, the behemoth that is Harrenhal.
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Sound Effects from Pixabay
"Night Vigil" "Big Drumming" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ THANKS KEVIN!!
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
SPOILERS: ASOIAF, F&B, KOT7K, TWOIAF, ETC
All the world's a stage in Westeros, and our favorite (and least favorite) characters must navigate that stage, whether they like it or not. Join us as we chat about spectacle, the Kingsguard, and of course, pegging.
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Sound Effects from Pixabay
"Night Vigil" "Big Drumming" & by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ THANKS KEVIN!!
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
SPOILERS: ASOIAF, F&B, KOT7K, TWOIAF, ETC
Clink clink, we're back with S2 to sling that HOT D.
Expect controversy, drama, and of course, shenanigans from your favorite girlies who are indeed going canon.
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Sound Effects from Pixabay
"Night Vigil" "Big Drumming" & "Past the Edge" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ THANKS KEVIN!!
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Hannah from Game of Owns swings by to talk about the Dragon show, Dunk and Egg, and the expanded George RR Martin universe that is unfolding before us. P.S: please take us to the premiere next year.
Tune in to the MIDSEASON FINALE OF UNLEASH THE D. That's right, because after the season, we'll be back with TWO MORE EPISODES to break down the costuming of HOTD with a special guest, as well as to wrap up the season. We're re-leashing the D, baby.
Find Game of Owns at:
https://x.com/gameofowns
https://www.gameofowns.com/
https://www.instagram.com/gameofowns/?hl=en
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
We're back with UNLEASH THE D for season two of House of the Dragon.
Tune in for a very casual conversation with our friend Glidus on what to expect when you're expecting HOTD S2, what it's like to have brothers (idk), and spectacle in House of the Dragon - what does it take to adapt from pages of a history book to the screen, and just how does Ryan Condal do it?
check out Glidus' interview with Raya Golden on Tuf Voyaging
Glidus plays both the good sport and an honorable girly gone canon in this episode. you can find him online at.....
https://www.youtube.com/@Glidus
https://www.youtube.com/@glimbus
https://www.youtube.com/@MateriaYoutube
https://x.com/NotGlidus
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
We're back with UNLEASH THE D for season two of House of the Dragon.
Tune in for a very casual unserious episode with a twist: this episode is BOOK SPOILER FREE (mostly), and will be the ONLY episode we post during the season that is book spoiler free. Chika comes along for the ride to tell us her opinions on that Dragon Show as someone who has not read the books.
Chika shares her initial impressions on season one with us and reveals her alliances.
Where to find Chika on the Web -
https://twitter.com/ChikaSupreme
https://twitter.com/ShoujoSundae
https://linktr.ee/shoujosundae
Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
Here in the House of Canon, we're hard at work preparing the HOTD primer series that critics are calling "UNABASHEDLY GREAT" (Unleash the D S2) as well as getting ready for HOUSE OF THE DRAGON S2.
No episode today - instead, enjoy a reveal of our first three UNLEASH THE D guests, as well as when you can look forward to hearing the episodes hit your streams.
Buckle up - it's going to be a crazy (dragon) ride.
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Friday May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
Now available for the public!
Chloe and Eliana read another GRRM short story from the Thousand Worlds universe: Butterbumps—wait, no, Bitterblooms. A girl lost during deepwinter gets swept away by a magical woman to journey among the stars... or does she?
Don't forget to check out "Suzanne" by Leonard Cohen, the song that inspired this story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76OOON5QYr0
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Intro by Kevin MacLeod, "Fairytale Waltz"
Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
Top regrets of my life: Not splitting these Jon chapters to make more than two episodes, because WOW. What a ride. Griff decided to add an extra syllable to make himself a "griffin," once more. That's right, Jon Connington is back, and he's taking prisoners (it's his family). Welcome home, how's it feel to be back, strolling down memory lane? Well, Jon Con's got thoughts on that.
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Eliana's reddit account: https://www.reddit.com/user/glass_table_girl
Eliana's blog: https://themanyfacedblog.wordpress.com/
Chloe's twitter: https://twitter.com/liesandarbor
Chloe's blog: liesandarborgold.com
Intro by Anton Langhage
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
We have waited six years to finally get to this POV... but that's only half as much time as Jon Connington has been pretending to be dead. A lost lord finds himself as his hand count down his time left in the story.
Link mentioned — AR Blackfyre with Lo the Lynx: ASOIAF Collab: "The Beautiful Spymaster: Lysono Maar, Orientalism, and Liminality" & Discussion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I38Ue0dwVyA
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Eliana's twitter: https://twitter.com/arhythmetric
Eliana's reddit account: https://www.reddit.com/user/glass_table_girl
Eliana's blog: https://themanyfacedblog.wordpress.com/
Chloe's twitter: https://twitter.com/liesandarbor
Chloe's blog: liesandarborgold.com
Intro by Anton Langhage
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Ugh. Can't believe it's over. Join us as we cover the final published Arya chapter, "The Ugly (Crying As We Say Goodbye To Our) Little Girl."
A girl gets her first assignment, echoing other chapters and mentors, taking on a new face—as do we, with a new POV to follow.
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Eliana's twitter: https://twitter.com/arhythmetric
Eliana's reddit account: https://www.reddit.com/user/glass_table_girl
Eliana's blog: https://themanyfacedblog.wordpress.com/
Chloe's twitter: https://twitter.com/liesandarbor
Chloe's blog: liesandarborgold.com
Intro by Anton Langhage
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
New POV: Blind Beth. Join us as we follow a day in the life of a girl at the House of Black and White with weird dreams and who gets along really, really well with cats.
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Eliana's twitter: https://twitter.com/arhythmetric
Eliana's reddit account: https://www.reddit.com/user/glass_table_girl
Eliana's blog: https://themanyfacedblog.wordpress.com/
Chloe's twitter: https://twitter.com/liesandarbor
Chloe's blog: liesandarborgold.com
Intro by Anton Langhage
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
New POV: Cat—but not that Cat. It's Cat of the Canals, and she's got a temp job. There's also some girl named Arya who kills a guy and takes his boots.
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Eliana's twitter: https://twitter.com/arhythmetric
Eliana's reddit account: https://www.reddit.com/user/glass_table_girl
Eliana's blog: https://themanyfacedblog.wordpress.com/
Chloe's twitter: https://twitter.com/liesandarbor
Chloe's blog: liesandarborgold.com
Intro by Anton Langhage