I'm Natalie Moore. I fell in love with soap operas when I was just five years old, and I still

watch them. Their television's longest scripted series and have zero reruns. Now let me tell you,

soap operas aren't just some silly art form. They are significant. In this season of making,

Stories Without End from WBEZ Chicago. Join me as I share how the genre

began, their social impact, and why these stories endure. Listen wherever you get your podcast.

So if you're hoping for another episode of Nerdette Proper, this isn't that. Not quite.

Nope, this is our spin-off spoiler podcast, a recap show, if you will.

This is Nerdette Spoils Game of Thrones with Peter Seigle. Yes, that Peter Seigle.

Hence, the Game of Thrones inspired new theme music composed by our friend and music genius Andrew Edwards.

I'm Greta Johnson.

And I'm Tricia Bobita.

And our pal Peter Segel, host of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, is here because he is a game of Thrones nerd. Hey, Peter.

Hi, this is my actual voice. It's such a pleasure to speak as me and not have to put on my radio voice. I feel like I'm really showing the people who, no, I'm kidding. I am in fact a tremendous Game of Thrones nerd, though.

And let's be clear, that sounds like a lot of other people's public radio voice. Yes, yes.

That was actually my Ira last impression.

Hello, I'm Ira.

There you go.

I'm a Game of Thrones nerd.

Perfect.

Okay, so this is how this is going to work.

Season 5 of Game of Thrones starts Sunday, April 12th.

We will watch it.

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