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…
Mira D'Souza started a food business called Queen Pickle that makes Indian style pickle from North American fruits and veggies. This short-form podcast explores her journey, and geeks out about the tradition, science, and yumminess of Indian style pickle.
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Mira welcomes listeners to San Francisco's Mission neighborhood. This is the final part of a three part mini-episode series. Twitter: @mirald Email: mira[at]queenpickle[dot]com Music by Anna Hillburg (https://annahillburg.bandcamp.com)
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Mira welcomes listeners to San Francisco's Mission neighborhood. This is the second part of a three part mini-episode series. Twitter: @mirald Email: mira[at]queenpickle[dot]com Music by La Mandanga (lamandanga.net)
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Mira welcomes listeners to San Francisco's Mission neighborhood. This is the first of a three part mini-episode series. Twitter: @mirald Email: mira[at]queenpickle[dot]com Music by The Clearwings (theclearwings.com)
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Mira briefly checks in from a closet in San Francisco.
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Mira D'Souza shares some big news, and lays out the latest changes with her Indian style pickle business. Then Mira speaks with Pallavi Kottamasu (https://soundcloud.com/pallavi-kottamasu) about Pallavi's experience of moving to Spain, comfort foods, and more. Twitter: @mirald Email: mira[at]queenpickle[dot]com Partially recorded at PRX's Podcast G…
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Mira D'Souza updates us on her Indian style pickle business, including changes in processes, lessons she has learned, and recent challenges. Later she is joined by her sister, Tara D'Souza, and they discuss and taste different salts. Twitter: @mirald Email: mira[at]queenpickle[dot]com Recorded at PRX's Podcast Garage. Music by Blue Dot Sessions (ww…
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Mira D'Souza launches her first monthly podcast that follows the journey of her Indian style pickle company, Queen Pickle, with a discussion with her sister, Tara D'Souza, of business updates, ingredient choices, and favorite pickle-related stories. Twitter: @mirald Email: mira[at]queenpickle[dot]com Recorded at PRX's Podcast Garage. Music by Blue …
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Tune in for the first episode of our monthly podcast on May 6th. Recorded at the PRX Podcast Garage. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
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