Monthly Archives: November 2014

VoK 168: The Kingkiller Chronicle (by Patrick Rothfuss)

Posted on November 21, 2014 by vokalias | Leave a comment

The Vassals pay their jots and take a seat in The Eolian to discuss the first two books in Patrick Rothfuss’ Kingkiller Chronicle series, The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man’s Fear. Sympathy, Tinkers, the Amyr, and the Chandrian are discussed, as well as the story’s principle characters. They also take a look at the many theories the books have spawned and what they might mean for the final installment.

Credits:
Edited by Zach (Alias)
Hosts: Brett (White Raven), Michael (Mordion), Sif (reg.roone), Chris (Issen), and Zach (Alias)
Music from Mark Haas’ The Name of the Wind: The Unofficial Soundtrack

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VoK 167: The Legend of Korra (“Reunion” Review)

Posted on November 20, 2014 by kcrumpton2013 | Leave a comment

The unstoppable Korrasami-Wuko mecha tank assembles! Vassals Amin, Stephanie (gsdg), Katie (Lady Griffin) and Michal (inkasrain) cross the border into love for this week’s review of S4E07: “Reunion.”

Edited by Katie

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VoK Bonus: Monty Python and the Tower of Joy (parody skit)

Posted on November 17, 2014 by vokadmin | 3 comments

In this “bonus” episode of VOK, jed o’white hart presents a stirring rendition of the Tower of Joy scene from George R. R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones, with all of the key parts recast by Monty Python.

Bonus episodes of VoK are bite-sized podcasts (such as songs, sketches or mini-discussions), which are under 20 minutes in length. If you have a similar project you would like submit or organise via VOK, then please contact us, or let us know on the forums.

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VoK 166: Book Club (Vol.3) – Station Eleven (by Emily St. John Mandel)

Posted on November 15, 2014 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

Join the vassals for the third meeting of the VOK Book Club. We review and discuss Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, a finalist for the 2014 National Book Award (that’s right, literature!).

Join hosts Greg (claudiusthefool), Amber (amberrocks), Zach (Alias), Michal (inkasrain) & first-time podcaster Alex (LuckyCharms) as they try to make sense of this “hopeful” post-apocalyptic world in which 99% of the world’s population has been killed by a super-flu and yet Shakespeare (and comic books) have survived.

Come journey the empty weed-ravaged roads of what once was Michigan with the Traveling Symphony and its motley group of eccentric musicians and performers as well as visit The Museum of Civilization with its exhibits from a gone-away world.

Be sure to vote on the forums for the next pick of the VOK Book Club!

Credits:
Edited by Greg

Jacket image and map taken from the US Hardcover Edition published by Alfred A. Knopf, 2014. Station Eleven Comic by Nathan Burton. Logo from The Adventures in Bookland Blog.

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VoK 165: The Legend of Korra (“Battle of Zaofu” Review)

Posted on November 13, 2014 by kcrumpton2013 | Leave a comment

Wipe that smarmy grin off your face! The Vassals are here to….get thoroughly stomped. Join Amin, Stephanie (gsdg), Michal (inkasrain), and Katie (Lady Griffin) as they nurse their pride and review S4E06: “Battle of Zaofu.”

Edited by Katie

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VoK 164: The World of Ice and Fire (by Martin, Garcia & Antonsson) – First Impressions

Posted on November 11, 2014 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

In this (not)161st podcast the crew gather around a coffee table to give their first impressions on GRRM’s The World of Ice and Fire. They lay down plans for more podcasts on this book. In after show they do an impromptu review on Brad Pitt’s Fury. Discussion is mostly kept spoiler free.

0:00 Pre Podcast Discussion (minor spoilers for GoT season 5)
9:20 Podcast Begins
1:12:00 After show

Credits:
Edited by Vikram (fortytwo)
Hosts: Fortytwo, Valkyrist, Alias, Inkasrain and Claudiusthefool
Intro Music: “hmm ok” by Gablé
Various other music: BoxCat’s Discography

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Tagged Alias, claudiusthefool, fortytwo, inkasrain, Valkyrist

VoK 163: The Silmarillion ReRead (Part 3) – Oaths Before Bros

Posted on November 10, 2014 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

Join the Vassals of Kingsgrave for the third part of the ongoing Silmarillion re-read project. Today we recap chapters 7-12 of the Quenta Silmarillion which covers “The Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor” through “Of Men”.

The action picks up in earnest as the light of the Two Trees are extinguished by Melkor and his giant spider, the Noldor swear a terrible oath, the Valar create the Sun and Moon, and the Dwarves (Stunted People) and Men (The Sickly) finally come into the story.

Hosts Greg, Matt, Shane, Brett & Matthieu debate the dickishness of Feanor, the haughtiness of Elves in general and the unintended consequences of unbreakable oaths made in haste.

Credits:
Edited by Greg

Image art of the “Kinslaying at Alqualonde” by Ted Nasmith

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Tagged Beric175, claudiusthefool, easttexasdirewolf, Varley, White Raven

VoK 162: Twin Peaks ReWatch (Part 3)

Posted on November 9, 2014 by bina007 | 9 comments

In this episode Bina007 is joined by three high roller oral surgeons from the Tri-City area, Greg (ClaudiustheFool), Shane (EastTexasDirewolf) and Steven (SJLee) to discuss the final two episodes of the first season of Twin Peaks: Realization Time and The Last Evening. As usual, we will fully spoil all episodes up to this point but will not discuss any material from Season Two, allowing our female long-distance trucker Native American listener to join along at home.

Some corrections: Who shot JR featured as a plot in Dallas in 1981 rather than 1984; viewers had to wait a mere four months between seasons 1 and 2 in the USA. The main show ends at 1 hr 8 mins.

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[VoK 73] Spoiler filled Twin Peaks overview episode

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Tagged Bina007, claudiusthefool, easttexasdirewolf, SJLee

VoK 161: The Legend of Korra (“Enemy At the Gates” Review)

Posted on November 6, 2014 by kcrumpton2013 | Leave a comment

Betrayed! All the Vassals did was ask each other not to breathe! Michal (inkasrain), Amin, Stephanie (gsdg), and Katie (Lady Griffin) set aside their ruminations on re-education to review S4E05: “Enemy At The Gates.”

Edited by Katie

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VoK 160: Comic Book Club (Vol.2) – Fall TV Shows

Posted on November 3, 2014 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

VoK 160: Comic Book Club Comics on TV Fall 2014

The third second Meeting of the Secret Book Club invites you to join our conversation about the current state of comics on television.

Thomas (FTWard), Greg (claudiusthefool), Shane (easttexasdirewolf) & Matt (Eiffel) discuss The Walking Dead, Marvel Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Arrow, The Flash and Gotham as well as some genuinely nerdy topics like the Top 5 Fighters in the DCU, who everyone’s favorite Flash is, the identity of Skye’s father, the nature of prostitution in Canada and of course Swamp Thing.

3:35 The Walking Dead

17:00 Marvel Agents of SHIELD

33:05 Arrow

49:50 The Flash

1:08:00 Gotham

1:28:00 After Show

Credits:
Edited by: FTWard
Image: Art by Al Plastino

Music: Various Artists

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VoK 159: Twin Peaks ReWatch (Part 2)

Posted on November 2, 2014 by bina007 | Leave a comment

What do you get if you cross a Norwegian and a Swede? For the answer to this and other burning questions, tune in for the second part of the VoK Twin Peaks Rewatch. Bina007 is joined by VoK’s own version of The Bookhouse Boys – Sherriff SJLee (Steven), Deputy EastTexasDirewolf (Shane) and Big ClaudiusTheFool (Greg) to discuss Episodes 3, 4 and 5 of Season One – from Rest In Pain to Cooper’s Dreams. As usual, we won’t be spoiling later episodes of the series so you are safe to follow along at home.

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