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Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss “First of His Name” and unreadiness

By Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion
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Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 5, "First of His Name," by analyzing its central theme: not being ready yet (7:30). They also consider the backstory behind the Lannister gold mine (31:00) before crowning a fighter as the episode’s champion (40:30).

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