If you're interested in getting occasional news, behind the scenes content, and interesting fandom content, sign up to the newsletter ! Head to: https://www.thewesterosiprimer.com/newsletter What if one strategic marriage could end a war and change the course of Westeros? Join Liz on the Westerosi Primer as she explores the reign of Daeron II Targaryen. This king would later be remembered as Daeron the Good. This episode kicks off with an some listener feedback on the best and worst Targaryen kings. Liz starts with Daeron's formative years. She discusses his education and the union with Myriah Martell. This marriage brought peace with Dorne and paved the way for a new generation of Targaryens. The tension that marked Daeron's relationship with his father, Aegon IV, are explored. Daeron demonstrates his intelligence as he sidestep his father’s reckless actions. The episode also includes first Blackfyre Rebellion. Liz delves into the intricacies of loyalty, legitimacy, and power. Daemon Blackfyre had privileges he wouldn't have gotten if not for his parentage. Despite a thriving family life, Daemon becomes a challenger to his brother Daeron II. The Blackfyre Rebellion was fueled by discontent among the nobility and questions about Daeron's legitimacy. Daemon adopts the reversed Targaryen sigil and instigates the first of many rebellions. The Rebellion ends with the crucial Battle of the Redgrass Field. Daemon’s advance is ultimately thwarted by Brynden Rivers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-westerosi-primer/donations…
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Ever keen to progress our Carpool offering here at Goodwood, the latest episode is the first in a new Goodwood ‘Chauffeur’ service.The Duke of Richmond’s office asked for his Grace to be taken from the House to the Circuit and I managed to persuade them to make an hour-sized gap in his diary (no mean feat). Putting aside the fact a lorry nearly too…
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Goodwood Carpool: Gordon Murray by Goodwood Road and RacingOleh Goodwood Road and Racing
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The reasoning behind Goodwood Carpool was to ease the congestions on the roads around the estate – the fact that I have so far stumbled across Tiff Needell and Dario Franchitti is purely coincidence. Obviously. This latest episode, with the three-time Indy 500 winner, was always going to make for an interesting hour. Dario – or ‘Jock McBain’ if Sir…
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