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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Podcast 3: The Academic Engineer's Success Philosophy
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7:46In the third podcast of the introductory series, The Academic Engineer discusses how civil/structural engineering is the key to academic success. He further talks about how the design concept of a suspension bridge can be translated as a guide to engage family, school, and community to achieve academic and long-range career goals.…
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Podcast 2: Five Things About Academics That May Not Be Accurate
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13:46The Academic Engineer discusses five things about education and/or academics that may not be entirely accurate if you look beneath the surface. He talks about how the SAT test is just like the NFL combine. He also talks about an academic discovery from Malcolm Gladwell's book "David and Goliath" and questions whether if the bigger school is best fo…
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Introducing Achieving Academic Success Podcast
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9:23Jerome McQueen, the Academic Engineer introduces the Achieving Academic Success Pocast. He discussess how the rise in tuition cost has outgained the rise in salaries and offer strategies to reduce the cost of college. He also discusses that the mission of this podcast is to provide information to obtain marketable skills for the least cost possible…
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