Game of Thrones Abridged

Jon Snow and his dog play in the deep dark woods.
Discussing Chapter 34 of A Clash of Kings, the second book in the Game of Thrones book series.
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[@RolandOfFrancia]

glidus says hi

[@ShubertReads]

Please never stop abridging, the ACOK must flow

[@maxwellkazemba2299]

He who controls ACOK controls life

[@ceilingfanenthusiast6041]

Let ACOK flow 🙌🪱

[@guccifer764]

@@maxwellkazemba2299 I think thats how the patriarchy started

[@iliaponomarev1624]

ACOK stands! Old and strong!

[@ironvicho20]

I want ACOK so bad right now

[@magister343]

Bron is definitely going to end of as Lord of the Crossing, not of High Garden. He was promised two castles, and the best way to give him that is to have two identical castles on either side of a toll bridge. There is no way he could manage the largest agricultural region, but he could do quite well demanding money to let people cross the river.

[@Argos-xb8ek]

Ive been saying this for a while too

[@quibble4626]

It's not the Jon Snow video we asked for, but the one we deserved.

[@jaredbissenden6230]

Nice background of Kit Harrington observing the pace of this channel's analysis.

[@jrduffy5994]

Cant take credit for this, but a while back I saw a comment saying that Schwift and Glidus should play Guess Who with ASOIAF characters and I still think that would be a stupidly wonderful idea

[@applewagon253]

Oh please let this happen

[@hillbillypowpow]

"Are they a Targaryen?" "Some people say so." *doesn't knock any portraits down*

[@rayray7847]

OmgYEEESSS

[@kimwilliams3214]

IT WAS MEEEE! On the glidus x schwifty character alignment video. I still eagerly await when they take up my suggestion 😢

[@Midinnho]

Up

[@sclair2854]

On Benjen and Coldhands- I think it's possible that it's just Benjens body, and it's some other old spirit warging into him. That would answer both George's "It's not Benjen :)" note and also Leaf's later words about him being very old.

[@stephancarlozzi8928]

"Do you want an oliphaunt situation? Cause that's how you get a oliphaunt situation"

[@RC-lw5lw]

I believe it was Sun Tzu who once said: "Never, ever, face off against an elephant situation."

[@KindredKin]

Maybe jon becomes more blind in the later books because of the work and pressure around being a commander. Easier to be perceptive when your mind is free.

[@maxmustermann9058]

Thanks so much for another ACOK Abridged! Honestly I don't think Jon is oblivious in Dance, it's just that he is too occupied with a million different things and he views antagonizing the Nights Watch senior members as inevitable given his wildling agenda. They did not even act against him until Jon boldly defects to go off battle Ramsay, making it honestly kind of justified.

[@Tennis932000]

Man i could just put Schwift on and listen for hours, especially when occasionally dunking on the show and seeing what could have been.

[@ReegSkywalker]

I've been binging the abriged episodes like crazy and his voice is sooooo soothing holy shit like I work with the podcast on the background and it's so good, glad to see the episodes are coming back

[@Dunderbowl]

Best "Wwwwwwwelcome" yet!! Keep up the great work Schwifty

[@MrAskmannen]

Glidus and Schwift should rank gore/death descriptions

[@liamnuge428]

On the thesis statement "there's some good in this world Mr Frodo, and it's worth fighting for"

[@biancaflo]

mormont is just a beverage girlie and i personally appreciate the beverage girlie representation

[@KlaraL-_-]

This really made me realise how weird Ghost was behaving and you sold me on the Bloodraven controlling him theory. Also most of the men being rightfully pissed off that Mormont dragged them up north is just!! Aldo Coldhands getting a second cloak from somewhere is hilarious!!

[@koszonet]

We don't blame you for taking your time with these - ACOK is certainly a mouthful

[@itsnotmemo1582]

He's back!!!! ☺️

[@Matt91RD]

The mad lad is back

[@hairlessoyster3689]

1:52:45 it just warms me Schwifty shell that you remember me.

[@miketrujillo3677]

6 years and countin

[@vulkantheprimarch8905]

I really think this would be great as a semi-weekly, every 2 weeks sort of deal. That's 26 chapters/year, so you would still have several years worth of content, and you would get considerably more engagement, which is never a bad thing in the KZbin world.

[@Rupert_Astralnauta]

God lord, it's been a while since I had ACOK. I really needed one.

[@JoshuaKevinPerry]

See you fellas in 6 months for hot Bran

[@tjohnson5380]

Gagging, Screaming, Throwing up! I'm so happy to see ya my men. I'm also enjoying the occasional LML references, someone's been keeping up with the symbolism. Keep on keeping on. Much love ❤

[@jolinefields3460]

Wonder if a stark could meet Bloodraven inside their respective warged Dire wolves if the opportunity arose… and shit that’s a 3heads in 1 reference to Daemon’s song to Vermithor…too weird?

[@nicholsonfile]

Finally, the Jon story we have been waiting for.

[@idontneedsugar]

Thank you so much for this and the bday wishes, mr Schwift! Turning 29 just got so wholesome❤ you're phenomenal and we love all that you do! You gave us that Greasy ACOK! 💛

[@vladislavhosek1383]

you will be 40 by the time we get winds 😞

[@derekbest1989]

Bring back Abridged!! I demand it!

[@TheJayFeeney]

Thank you!!❤❤

[@catherinehiley3274]

These really are a KZbin highlight especially now secrets of the citadel doesn’t grace us with her presence, don’t worry you don’t need to rush you have plenty of time

[@almostblank4025]

we miss you schwift

[@paulg5507]

I can't believe it ahhh I'm rereading ASOIAF rn and for the first time I'm reading it in English instead of German. And after finishing a chapter I turned to GOT Abrigded which I've never listened to before. I'm at the beginning of ACOK rn and this is timed so well. Can't wait to listen to it soon :)))

[@ceilingfanenthusiast6041]

Don't worry you will have plenty of time to catch up lmao :) See you when you're done!

[@paulg5507]

@@ceilingfanenthusiast6041 Listening to this episode rn haha I'm far into ASOS though but I couldnt keep up with the Abridged Series, the episodes have just gotten too long xD (which is a good thing obvi haha)

[@gleann_cuilinn]

I'm re-reading the series in German after reading it in English! I actually think it's really good in German. And I'm learning so many useful phrases like "Fallgitter" and "einen Treueid ablegen" and "um Gnade flehen"

[@peculiarpangolin4638]

Ah, just barely missed it! I've been waiting on the next one! Well, get to listen to it now!

[@deffientllynotjalenbutler1736]

Literally just binge watching this series again and a new video pops up

[@jakewilliamson8807]

I think you're working ACOK real hard, keep it up king

[@gabrielrizan2385]

I was 8th grade when this series started, now i'm finishing my sophomore year of uni

[@Naquarus]

That intro is iconic

[@tazter]

half expected winds to be out before this

[@vulcanflash4228]

The prodigal son returns!! Please never stop!

[@morganhunt8051]

I’ve been listening to the podcast version of this at work lately and I’ve had to stop myself from listening at home too because I knew I’d run out, so glad it’s back!!

[@ReegSkywalker]

Same, been binging them like crazy, my productivity has gone up a lot but I'm running out! Buts it's been so fun retaking the series, I've been listening and then watching the first episodes just to see all the details and it's been so great

[@zacharyrihner4825]

Come back to us, a man needs ACOK

[@TheHellyeahmen]

Schwifty this whole stream seems like a promotion for coming up alt shift x real Jon Snow video what's happening between you two?

[@wolfe6819]

I missed the live but I'm so happy to have another chapter! Thanks Schwift!

[@jolinefields3460]

Same❤😢

[@yetipotato8567]

Also it could be that coldhands is the dead body of Benjen, but is not completelly Benjen anymore

[@AltSchwiftX]

Yeah maybe that's what GRRM meant when he wrote that Coldhands isn't Benjen!

[@yetipotato8567]

@@AltSchwiftX Oh boy its the big cheese himself!! Sure the theory that its last hero or other ancient watchman is equally as interesting. If there was a thousands of years old coldhands there should be a nights guard legend of a weird watchman saving lost rangers in the wilderness.

[@jolinefields3460]

I hear that would this Cold Hands that is apparently so old honestly only have two or three accounts, all in modern time, all involving Stark related business? Good point!

[@realyopikechannel]

your timing is amazing, this is the 4th video youve uploaded when im in the middle of a 20+ hour road trip. cheers for making it a little less boring

[@j_fley6702]

Never new this existed until this was live a few weeks ago. Just finished catching up!

[@catherinehiley3274]

You greedy person you’ll regret gorging yourself 😊

[@jolinefields3460]

😂understandable did same thing when first discovered and now am trying to catch a live stream❤!

[@Cheattoe]

HotD and Acok I see you George

[@DoubleAmaterasu]

He is BACK! can finally fall asleep again

[@immakitty88]

so sad i missed this live

[@tuinhoofd1923]

I haven't actually quite caught up yet, still at episode 98 but great to see new episodes coming out

[@DanMiller.]

2 hour long ACOK?!? Today is a good day

[@MickShaftItsAPun]

The main reason I don't like the Benjen = Coldhands theory is Bran not recognizing him. Secondary is Leaf saying they killed him long ago. Authors notes in the margins of a manuscript are only a shade above fan speculation as evidence for something.

[@TheRenegadeAcolyte]

Jon would probably give Longclaw back to Jorah, gets Dark Sister from Bran, and Blackfyre would go to Dany’s possession after feeding fAegon to Drogon

[@salifyanji2893]

Aaaaawwwww dang !!!! I missed it by a few minutes !!! Next time Schwifty ! Lol... But for real...you have blessed us with this video. Thanks man 😎

[@gingerg85]

So happy to see this! Thanks Schwift!

[@silent.shaman]

Yessssssss you're back you legend

[@loutheupsguy]

Missed this so much! Thanks for another episode!

[@allieoop7024]

Dammit, I don’t want to be caught up. Please keep doing this abridged series!

[@tatesherman8273]

As soon as you mentioned Frodo I also noticed some similarities between Jon’s burned hand and Frodos wound from Weathertop. A reminder of the true evil that presents itself as residual pain from time to time.

[@TheNDofUO]

I'm so happy to see this! I normally listen on podcast apps but I came to give you a view!

[@bentley282]

This is the best thing that happened to me this week. Please do more. ❤❤❤❤

[@ramseyahmed5]

Love these! Please make more!

[@BIastwave.]

I HAVE NOTIFICATIONS ON AND STILL MISSED IT😭😭

[@TheHellyeahmen]

youtube is being warged by bloodraven

[@jolinefields3460]

Same 😢❤

[@HelciusCabral]

The one stream I miss he mentions Tuf Voyaging

[@moondog393]

always a great time listening in. please never stop these. u deserve each sub going your way.

[@mattybooboo]

I discovered this series in January and listened to every episode on Spotify just in time for this :) One part that I thought the show did well (this may have been in the books as well, I don’t remember) was Sam fanboying about being in a location with such deep history as the Fist. Sam asks what the First Men were like. Edd being Edd says that they were stupid since smart people don’t go to places like this. Then Jon says that they were scared and running from something. And right afterwards, we hear the first blast of the horn to signal Qhorin’s arrival and Sam/Jon drop the exposition of 1, 2, and 3 horn blasts. Which pays off really well in the season 2 finale.

[@TheThezenith]

He could of gotten the "other" cloak from ol Blood Raven as he would of had a black cloak before becoming tree

[@jolinefields3460]

Always glad to hear your voice doing any ‘abridging around Westeros’ especially new more recents (been dying to catch live stream!) Thanks luv it appreciate your one of a kind just brilliance, sarcasm and fun facts❤❕🫡

[@Zlarel]

"Jon might gain red eyes like X and white hair like Y!" *Leaves out the red-eyed white-haired Targaryen bastard Lord Commander who has literally been looking over Jon's shoulder*

[@KindredKin]

my favourite bridge

[@jenny_of_oldstones3523]

And we know he not only cared for his brothers. He loves his nephew.

[@jenny_of_oldstones3523]

It's like the prologue.

[@niallmul97]

6:00 Schwifty has become Preston-Pilled, very based mr schwift

[@otiscoyle1535]

Nothing tastier than new ACOK abridged

[@deffientllynotjalenbutler1736]

Can’t wait to see which jokes will split my sides and which observations blow my mind

[@exactempire7854]

Please schwifty keep making these videos they are so much fun where are the old schwifty days

[@homon4422]

this feels even better than what id imagine twow premiere would be

[@abifsnad]

the legend is back

[@brettstalling2269]

CHRIST I THOUGHT IT'D NEVER COME BACK. I A SO HAPPY

[@xeri9507]

thank u for a new episode and screw u for making us wait so long 😭😭

[@MamaShawama]

Please continue this series.. im begging you

[@E-Brightvoid]

2:33 It’s a hill with 4 ridges running parallel down the slope and a fifth outcropping on a side forming a sort of hollow

[@KlaraL-_-]

Thank you so much for this, Schwifty!!! 💙💙 Always so interesting to hear your interpretations and so much fun fo hear your jokes! I hope you´re doing great!! (Also you have a lot of bastard children...)

[@heehoonkim1920]

this is the best channel on youtube

[@morganhunt8051]

This channel hit 7777 subscribers during the reading of episode 105, and then he thanks everyone for 100k at the start of 106

[@jolinefields3460]

❤fun # occurrences as well 😊

[@SikhiJedi]

Please continue doing this I miss

[@TheRobRok]

I'm happy to have acok, but sad I'll have to wait half a year to have it again 😢

[@taliaeategg2027]

Imagine if ever half a year everyone in the world switches gender

[@supercow5555]

Please keep doing these!!!!!!

[@matt_9112]

Hype, hype!

[@ferdinanddolle6358]

cisterns, i believe, are mainly used for storing water. not for toilets. Doesnt that line indicate, that he listened to Jon or came to the same conclusion on his own?

[@kaemonbonet4931]

Meera talked about anyone being able to "throw on a black cloak" in reference to cold hands but i dont think he's ever specifically said to actually be wearing a cloak.

[@graham1230]

Came to see him talk about Renly’s peach only to realize he hasn’t gotten there yet :(

[@Forti15]

THANK YOU MATE!

[@beanusmaximus7515]

I LISTENED TO THE ENTIRE AUDIOBOOK SERIES TWICE IN THE TIME ITS TAKING YOU TO DO ANOTHER ACOK ABRIDGED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@beanusmaximus7515]

GET OFF YOUR GOT DAMN AUSSIE ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@humzakhalid7902]

please dont stop doing these! take ur time but just keep going...evn if u get to feast for crows u will be the only youtuber who has gone over grrms books to that point...ive rarely seen anyone go beyond clash of kings...so be the man that does itt!!

[@fazediamond5671]

Radio Westeros as well

[@vivvy_0]

not a podcast.. pooodcast

[@therexinator7139]

Please do more ❤❤❤❤

[@jolinefields3460]

Oh my God I just listen to this again. It’s so funny it’s just the best his funny is. I appreciate it very much.good story

[@raray12]

I'm ready for the next chapter

[@den-uo3yz]

NEW ACOK ABRIDGED ON MY BDAY BEST BDAY EVERY

[@DirkPiddlemark]

By Merlin's beard, what is this I see before me? 😊