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VoK 434: Justice League [2017] (Review)

Posted on November 28, 2017 | 1 comment

Please join the Vassals as they decide if the latest DCEU movie is Rotten or Fresh and ponder the future if any of DC cinematic universe.

Thomas (FTWard), Adam (drownedsnow), David (davidhhh), Sarah (Lady Weaver), Kevin (Gaiden), and Shane (easttexasdirewolf) Unite the Vassals to discuss who has the best knitted jumper, why Daredevil shaves his chest and where the hell was Gleek?

After Show : 2:27

Intro Music: “Everybody Knows” Written by Leonard Cohen and Sharon Robinson Performed by Leonard Cohen
Outro Music: “Heroes” Written by David Bowie and Brian Eno Performed by David Bowie

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VoK 433: Thor – Ragnarok [2017] (Review)

Posted on November 16, 2017 | Leave a comment

Join Dana (taindana), Sarah (Lady Weaver), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), Nadia, and Adam (drownedsnow) as they drive their ships to new lands exploring Thor: Ragnarok and the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Edited by Adam

Music credits: Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin

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VoK 429: The Gate is Magic aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 54)

Posted on November 3, 2017 | Leave a comment

Join Vassals Casey/blue-eyed-queen, Zach/Alias, Alix/Aiwendil, Matt/Varley/Varley mo Varley, Adam/drownedsnow and Marie/Nymeria for Part 54 of our Great Linear Re-read of A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, where we get our very first Dance chapter!
We cover the events of Davos 6, Dany 1 from ADWD and Bran 4.

The next Linear Re-Read will be hosted by Bina and will cover Tyrion 9 and Jaime 7 from A
Storm of Swords.

Apologies for the Skype sound notifications throughout the recording.

Edited by Nymeria

Music credits: Alpine Universe, The National

Picture credit: A Storm of Swords Drawing Project, Bran IV by JoThirteen

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VoK 424: Blade Runner 2049 [2017] (Review)

Posted on October 15, 2017 | Leave a comment

We gather to discuss the new movie ‘Blade Runner 2049’, share our thoughts on the film, and talk about Ryan Gosling’s coat.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Katie (Lady Griffin), and Matt (Blu3arm0r).

Aftershow at 1:13:00

Spoilers: This episode includes spoilers for Blade Runner 2049 and Blade Runner (1982).

Editor: Adam

Music Credit: It Never Rains In Southern California by Albert Hammond

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VoK 420: The Hobbit ReRead (Part 2)

Posted on September 21, 2017 | Leave a comment

In honor of the 80th anniversary of “The Hobbit” the Vassals blaze their way through the second half of J.R.R Tolkien’s first visit to Middle Earth. The tale grew in the telling and was nearly extended to 3 episodes but we wisely managed to keep it at 2.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Matt (Varley), Nadia, and Paul (SerDinneRoll).

This was was actually recorded around the same time as part 1, which you can find below.
[Part 1]

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works of J.R.R. Tolkien as well as George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire.
Editor: Adam

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VoK 417: Dragoncast – “The Dragon and the Wolf” (S07E07 Review)

Posted on September 12, 2017 | Leave a comment

Dragoncast closes the season out with a long discussion of this very long episode. We also have some bonus trivia in the aftershow and we discuss Greg’s use of chains in his bookstore.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Katie (Lady Griffin), Brett (White Raven), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), Matt (Varley), Alexi (Czar Alexi), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), Amber (amberrocks), and Greg (claudiusthefool).

After show and trivia start at 2:17:00. Honestly, you probably just want to skip to that.

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and all aired episodes of Game of Thrones

Editor: Adam *edited while watching Ballers*

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VoK 406: Dragoncast – “Beyond the Wall” (S07E06 Review)

Posted on August 23, 2017 | Leave a comment

Dragoncast tries to figure out what the heck they just watched and if it’s okay to enjoy the production value while admitting that almost none of it makes sense. Come with us confused dragons if you dare.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Casey (blue-eyed-queen) Michal (inkasrain), Matt (Varley), Dana (Taindana), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), and Hannah (Shadowbaby).

After show at 1:44:50

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and all aired episodes of Game of Thrones

Editor: Adam

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VoK 401: Dragoncast – “Eastwatch” (S07E05 Review)

Posted on August 16, 2017 | Leave a comment

Dragoncast regroups once again for the 5th episode, Eastwatch, of Game of Thrones, season 7. Join us for Sansa-love, show logic complaints, and Michal’s ever-ringing clock.

Hosts: Casey (blue-eyed-queen) Greg (claudiusthefood), Michal (inkasrain), Adam (drownedsnow), Matt (Varley), Katie (Lady Griffin), and Paul (SerDinnerRoll).

After show at 1:15:24

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and all aired episodes of Game of Thrones

Editor: Casey

Music Credits: Alpine Universe

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VoK 396: Dragoncast – “The Spoils of War” (S07E04 Review)

Posted on August 7, 2017 | Leave a comment

Dragoncast is back to discuss the 4th episode of Season 7 of Game of Thrones “The Spoils of War”. This may end up being the best episode of the season and certainly it’s one of the best episodes the show has given us up to this point.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Matt (Varley), Katie (LadyGriffin), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), and Brett (White Raven).

Aftershow starts at 1:24:12

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and all aired episodes of Game of Thrones.

Editor: Adam

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VoK 390: Dragoncast – “Stormborn” (S07E02 Review)

Posted on July 25, 2017 | Leave a comment

Dragoncast is back to discuss the second episode of Game of Thrones Season 7, “Stormborn”. Who loves pot pie? We do. Characters shuffle around Westeros and stuff happens, especially in that final scene. Also, there are more book chains and lots of them.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Dana (Taindana), Matt (Varley), Katie (LadyGriffin), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), Bing (Showshiner), Amber (amberrocks), Alexi (Czar Alexi), Hannah (shaowbaby), and Matt (Blu3arm0r).

Aftershow starts at 1:54:50

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and all aired episodes of Game of Thrones.

Editor: Adam

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VoK 388: DragonCast – “Dragonstone” (S07E01 Review)

Posted on July 16, 2017 | Leave a comment

DragonCast returns to discuss the first episode of Game of Thrones Season 7, “Dragonstone”. This episode was off the chain, just like all those books. Listen the #bookowner bring the hype for chains on bookshelves. Also, we discuss if Brienne’s hair looks like Ronald McDonald and how come the Hamburglar has never been executed.

Hosts: Greg (claudiusthefool), Michal (inkasrain), Adam (drownedsnow), Katie (LadyGriffin), Dana (Taindana), Matt (Varley), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), and Paul (SerDinnerRoll)

Aftershow starts at 1:17:50

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and all aired episodes of Game of Thrones.

Editor: Adam

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VoK 386: Game of Thrones – Pre-Season 7 Speculation

Posted on July 15, 2017 | 1 comment

Adam (drownedsnow), Dana (Taindana), Hannah (shadowbaby), Matt (Varley), Jock (Munorojock2), and Sarah (Lady Weaver)discuss the upcoming 7th season of Game of Thrones. We cover the trailers and promotional materials that have been released as well as what we expect to see this season. Follow us down the IMDB rabbit hole to insanity.

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and all aired episodes of Game of Thrones.

Editor: Adam

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VoK 385: Alternate Reality aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 42)

Posted on July 4, 2017 | 2 comments

Adam (drownedsnow), Marie (Nymeria), Hannah (shadowbaby), and Matt (Varley) continue the epic linear re-read of A Song Of Ice and Fire. Sam embraces his destiny and becomes the Slayer, Jon gets caught in his lies but it still works out for him because of his amazing hair, and Arya continues her travels with a group people that are holding her for ransom. Unfortunately, SerDinnerRoll was lost in the realm of doppelganger avatars and therefore was accidentally left out of this one.

Aftershow starts at 1:15:30 and covers a bit of the wait for The Winds of Winter

This episode covers 9th Nov 299 – 13th Nov 299

Sam 1 (ASOS)
Jon 2 (ASOS)
Arya 4 (ASOS)

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire but does not give Game of Thrones show spoilers.

Editor: Adam

Picture credit: The A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project: Jon II by Lex

The next episode will cover

13th Nov 299 – 14th Nov 299
Jaime 4, Cat 4, and Dany 5 from A Storm of Swords

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VoK 366: Skulls and Kisses aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 37)

Posted on March 31, 2017 | 1 comment

Join Vassals Adam (drownedsnow), Bina (Bina007), Matt (Varley), Alix (Aiwendil), Sarah (Lady Weaver), Nadia, Noah (Pops88), and Jock (Munrojock2) as they continue the epic linear re-read of A Song Of Ice and Fire.

This episode covers 15th Oct 299 – 30 Oct 299

Jon 1 – (ASOS)
Arya 2 – (ASOS)
Arya 3 – (ASOS)
Sansa 1 – (ASOS)

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire but does not give Game of Thrones show spoilers.

Editor: Adam

Music Credit: King Beyond the Wall by jed o’white hart

Picture credit: The A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project: Jon I by Careless

The next episode will cover

28th Oct 299 – 30 Oct 299

Tyrion 2, Dany 4, ASOS Prologue, and Cat 2
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VoK 356: Seasons Greetings aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 33)

Posted on February 1, 2017 | 1 comment

Join Vassals Michal (inkasrain), Hannah (shadow_baby), Steve (steveontheforums), Marie (Nymeria), Joe, Sarah (Lady Weaver), Noah (Pops88), and random appearances of Matt (Varley) for a festive, Christmas VOK (give or take). This is part 33 of the epic linear re-read of A Song of Ice and Fire.

The episode covers 5 chapters which correspond to just 4 days in the timeline – from September 28th to 1st October 299. These are :

Arya 10 (ACOK)
Jon 8 (ACOK)
Jaime 2 (ASOS)
Theon 6 (ACOK)
Bran 7 (ACOK)

Join us for yet another declamation of love for Bina in the aftershow (1h56m).

Next episode will cover Tyrion 15 from ACOK, which is the last ACOK chapter in the linear timeline, and Dany 2, Dany 3 and Arya 1 from ASOS.

Editor: Marie

Picture credit: The A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project: Bran VII by Jeremy

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VoK 351: A Podcast About Nothing aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 32)

Posted on January 1, 2017 | Leave a comment

Ring in the new year with Vassals Adam (drownedsnow), Matt (Varley), Hannah (shadow_baby), and Marie (Nymeria) as they continue the epic linear re-read of A Song Of Ice and Fire.

This episode covers Sep 15th 299 – Sep 18th 299, which includes
Cat 7 (ACoK)
Jaime 1 (ASoS)
Cat 1 (ASoS)
Sansa 8 (ACoK)

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire but does not give Game of Thrones show spoilers.

Editor: Adam

Picture credit: The A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project: Catelyn VII by Tom 162

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VoK 336: House of Creeps aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 27)

Posted on October 4, 2016 | Leave a comment

Join Vassals Adam (drownedsnow), Tanja (Scilens), Scott (Shaggy Dog), Matt (Varley), Hannah (shadow_baby), and Nadia as they continue the epic linear re-read of A Song Of Ice and Fire. This episode covers Dany 4 of A Clash of Kings, which is the House of the Undying chapter.

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire but does not give Game of Thrones show spoilers.

Editor: Adam

Picture credit: The A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project: Dany IV by zeyik

The next episode will cover 22nd August – 3rd September 299
Tyrion 11, Dany 5, Tyrion 12, and Sansa 4

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VoK 335: Deadly Broth aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 26)

Posted on October 2, 2016 | Leave a comment

The epic linear re-read of A Song Of Ice and Fire plows through Cat 6, Arya 9, and Dany 3 of A Clash of Kings. A relatively short time period from 15th August 299 – 19th August 299.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Tanja (Scilens), Scott (Shaggy Dog), Matt (Varley), Hannah (shadow_baby), and Nadia

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire but does not give Game of Thrones show spoilers.

Editor: Adam

Picture credit: The A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project: Arya IX by Dickon Manwoody.

The next episode will cover Dany 4.

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VoK 326: The Hobbit ReRead (Part 1)

Posted on August 26, 2016 | 2 comments

Join Vassals Matt (Varley), Drew (Wargasm), Nadia, and Adam (drownedsnow) on the first of a two-part re-read through J. R. R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” where everything goes entirely according to plan.
The aftershow begins at 1:17:33.

This episode features spoilers for all published works of J. R. R. Tolkien and probably George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire as well.

Editor: Adam

Picture credit: Gandalf at Bag End by John Howe.
Music Credit: Hero’s Theme by Twin Musicom, Evil March by Kevin MacLeod

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VoK 325: Mass Hysteria aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 23)

Posted on August 19, 2016 | Leave a comment

The epic linear re-read of A Song Of Ice and Fire gets work done as the vassals cover Tyrion 8, Arya 8, Bran 5, and Tyrion 9. – News of Renly’s death, News of Oxcross, and a Riot in the capital. These events correspond to June 25th-July 27th 299.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Matt (Varley), Nadia, Hannah (Shadowbaby), and The Late Lord Paul (SerDinnerRoll).

The aftershow begins at 1 hr 14mins and is completely irrelevant.

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire but does not give Game of Thrones show spoilers.

Editor: Adam

Picture credit: The A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project: Bran V by Tom 162.

The next episode will cover the following chapters from A Clash of Kings: Theon 3; Jon 4; Jon 5 and Bran 6.