Following Tyrion's arrest for the murder of King Joffrey Baratheon , and up until Podrick's knighthood and appointment to the Kingsguard , he was in the service of Ser Brienne of Tarth , the first female knight in Westerosi history. One night Ser Lorimer got drunk and stole a ham, which he shared with Podrick. Lorimer was caught and the two were sentenced to be hanged, but Podrick was spared because of his family name. Tyrion has Janos Slynt as a dinner guest in the dining room of the Tower of the Hand.
Podrick pours wine for them, but spills the beverage on Janos's hand. Janos begins to chastise the boy, but Tyrion dismisses him and says they know how to pour their own wine. He cannot repress a smile when Tyrion jokes about Joffrey's inability to rule.
Podrick squires for Tyrion during the Battle of the Blackwater , dressing Tyrion in his armor during a meeting with Lord Varys just before the battle commences.
Varys asks Tyrion if he trusts Podrick and Tyrion says that he does. Varys then shows them a map of the tunnel network beneath the city. Podrick does as ordered, returning with a host of men just as King Joffrey flees back to the Red Keep. Tyrion urges his surviving men and Podrick's reinforcements to help him fight the invaders.
Podrick accompanies Tyrion outside the walls. In the midst of battle, Ser Mandon attempts to murder Tyrion. He strikes after Tyrion has removed his helmet but only succeeds in cutting his face. Podrick kills Ser Mandon by shoving a spear through the back of his head, saving Tyrion's life. He cradles Tyrion in his arms as he collapses into unconsciousness. When Tyrion wakes up, Podrick is in the room as Varys tells Tyrion about what has been happening while he is unconscious.
