Posted in A Song of Ice and Fire, Board Games & Trivia, Fandom, Podcast
Tagged Betsy, claudiusthefool, Eigenvectorjon, FTWard, jazzimen08, witless chum
Join Wargasm, Shoeshiner, Jeff14, Alias, Brock The Black, and Dansparce as they continue VoK’s epic re-watch of Battlestar Galactica.
This podcast covers episodes 7-9 of season 1. (Six Degrees of Separation, Flesh and Bone, and Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down).
Warning: Contains spoilers for the 2003 Battlestar Galactica miniseries and up to season 1, episode 9.
Major spoilers for the full 75 episode run of the 2004-2009 Battlestar Galactica TV series at the close of the show.
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Edited by Wargasm
“Kara Remembers” by Bear McCreary, available on iTunes.
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Posted in Battlestar Galactica, Podcast, Science Fiction, TV Shows
Tagged Alias, BrockTheBlack, Dansparce, jeff14, Shoeshiner, Wargasm
Join Vassals Adam (drownedsnow), Michal (inkasrain), Matt (Varley), Matthieu (beric175), and Nadia as they discuss Captain America: Civil War and the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Warning: The following podcast contains spoilers for the Marvel Cinematic Universe as well as all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series.
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Edited by drownedsnow
Music:
Civil War by Guns N’ Roses
Real American by Rick Derringer
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Posted in Comics, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Movies, Podcast, Science Fiction
Tagged Beric175, drownedsnow, inkasrain, Nadia, Varley
The vassals gather to revel in the glory that is VOK in our 300th episode.
Hosts Greg (claudiusthefool), Patrick (Patrick the Tall), Amber (Amberrocks), Shane (easttexasdirewolf), Zach (Alias), Adam (DrownedSnow), Nadia (Nadia) Brett (White Raven), Glen (Dagos Rivers) & Bina (Bina007) complain about how early they have to get up to podcast, discuss why it’s totally worth it and reminisce about the “good times”.
Intro: 00:01
What VOK means to us: 06:29
Best Moments: 19:21
VOK Curators First Times: 32:55
Bumper segment: 1:15:21
Varley being normal: 1:31:14
Aftershow: 1:31:41
Something extra?: 1:35:12
Contains spoilers for other episodes of Vassals of Kingsgrave.
Edited by Patrick
Music: “Voklife” by AmberRocks
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The vassals gather to discuss the film “The Revenant” as well as the life of Hugh Glass, who’s life and deeds inspired the book that inspired the film.
Hosts Greg (claudiusthefool), Jack (It_Rhymes_With_Sleek), Amber (Amberrocks) & Matt (Varley) discuss the life of the mountain man, the ferocity of grizzly bear attacks as well as make way too many beaver references.
Contains spoilers for the novel “The Revenant” as well as the film.
Edited by Greg
Music: “Crawling Back” by Roy Orbison
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Posted in History, Movies, Podcast
Tagged amberrocks, claudiusthefool, It_Rhymes_With_Sleek, Varley
Posted in Comics, Movies, Podcast, Science Fiction
Tagged Alias, drownedsnow, easttexasdirewolf, Eigenvectorjon, FTWard, Varley
The Vassals of Kingsgrave continue the epic Linear A Song of Ice and Fire Re-read series. In part 12 we cover Sansa 5, Ned 15, Catelyn 8, Tyrion 7 & Dany 7 which is the rest of December 298 in the timeline.
Join Greg (claudiusthefool), Adam (Drownedsnow), Brock (BrockTheBlack), David (ServingStarkRealness), Matt (Varley), Nadia (Nadia) & Zack (Alias) as we cover the rest of December 298 and ring in the new year by partying with Ned and Varys in the black cells of the Red Keep.
Contains spoilers for all published books in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire as well as HBO’s Game of Thrones.
Warning: The aftershow contains discussions of the upcoming Season 6 of Game of Thrones including chatting about casting, leaked set photos and episode titles. Please stop listening at 1hr 31m.
Edited by Greg
Episode Art by Sir Heartsalot
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Posted in A Song of Ice and Fire, ASOIAF ReRead, Books & Novellas, Podcast
Tagged Alias, BrockTheBlack, claudiusthefool, drownedsnow, Nadia, ServingStarkRealness, Varley
The Vassals of Kingsgrave conclude their Silmarillion re-read series with Part 9 in which we cover the final section of The Silmarillion, “Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age”. Join Greg (claudiusthefool), Matt (Varley), Shane (Easttexasdirewolf) & lurker extraordinaire Amber (Amberrocks) as we cover thousands of years of history in 50 minutes.
We tackle the tough questions:
– Was Sauron truly redeemable?
– How much power did Sauron wield through the Rings of Power?
– What happens to all those beautiful ships that sail to Valinor on their one-way voyage?
– How long do you roll your “r”s when pronouncing Saurrrrrrron?
Edited by Greg
Episode Art: “Sauron Forging the One Ring” by Ted Nasmith
Audiobook clips are from “The Silmarillion: Unabridged” by J.R.R. Tolkien, read by Martin Shaw, copyright 1998 by Random House Audio.
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Posted in Books & Novellas, Podcast, The Lord of the Rings
Tagged amberrocks, claudiusthefool, easttexasdirewolf, Varley
The Vassals of Kingsgrave gather to finish The Quenta Silmarillion. In part 7 of the re-read we cover chapters 22-24 (Of the Ruin of Doriath, Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin & Of the Voyage of Earendil and the War of Wrath).
Join hosts Greg (claudiusthefool), Matt (Varley), Matthieu (Beric175) & Shane (Easttexasdirewolf) as we recap battles between Elves & Dwarves, Beren kicking some Dwarvish ass, many discussions on the Half-elven, ACTUAL WINGED DRAGONS! as well as the epic conclusion of the first age and the (final?) war between Morgoth and The Valar.
Edited by Greg
Audiobook clips are from “The Silmarillion: Unabridged” by J.R.R. Tolkien, read by Martin Shaw, copyright 1998 by Random House Audio.
Episode Art: “The Doors of Night” by John Howe.
Song: “Die Dragons” by Shane, copyright VOK Classics 2015
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Posted in Books & Novellas, Podcast, The Lord of the Rings
Tagged Beric175, claudiusthefool, easttexasdirewolf, Varley
Posted in Comics, Podcast, Science Fiction
Tagged easttexasdirewolf, FTWard, skywaltzer
The Great Linear ASOIAF Re-Read continues! Join us for the fourth installment of this planned 67 part series. Today we cover chapters Sansa I, Ned 3, Bran 3, Catelyn 4 & Ned 4 of A Game of Thrones. We delve into the finances of Westeros and Bina demands a Ledger of Ice and Fire. We also come up with several new crackpot Baratheon-centered theories as well as come to the realization that Robert Baratheon just may turn out to not be the awesomest dude who ever lived.
Hosts: Greg (claudiusthefool), Nadia (Nadia), Amber (Amberrocks), Adam (drownedsnow), Calvin (KCenturion), Tanja (Scilens), & Bina (Bina007).
For the listener playing along at home, the next installment will cover the rest of the August 298 chapters – Jon 3, Tyrion 3, Arya 2, Bran 4 & Ned 5.
Edited by Greg
Artwork: http://www.fanpop.com (artist not credited)
“Music”: Commercial for the Biffy Bidet from 2005
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Posted in A Song of Ice and Fire, ASOIAF ReRead, Books & Novellas, Podcast
Tagged amberrocks, Bina007, claudiusthefool, drownedsnow, KCenturion, Nadia, Scilens
The VOK Silmarillion crew reconvenes after a seven-month recess to discuss the uplifting tale of Turin Turambar and his messed up family. Join hosts Greg, Brett & Matt as we spend and unusual amount of time discussing Glaurung’s lack of wings (which two of us are still getting over), the collected wit and wisdom of Sador Labadal, Oedipal complexes in the First Age and many more fun topics.
Previous Silmarillion Re-Read episodes are VOK episodes 147, 155, 163, 172 & 182.
Edited by Greg
Music: “The World Turned Upside Down” written circa 1640 (author unknown). Performed by Maddy Prior and the Carnival Band.
Artwork: “Glaurung and Nienor by Eric Velhagen
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Posted in Books & Novellas, Podcast, The Lord of the Rings
Tagged claudiusthefool, Varley, White Raven
Dagos_Rivers (Glen), hardcore ‘bunny’ (Leona Lewis calls her fans that, much to my chagrin) attempts a solo podcast to discuss the music, career, and fan obsession of X Factor champion; Leona Lewis, in particular her return to the music scene with her 5th Studio Album, ‘I Am’.
I also discuss the following topics:
-Artwork and the theme of the album
-My appreciation of music in 2006 – 2008
-The 411 on Leona Lewis
-I Am Track by Track review
-Trials and Tribulations for patient Leona fans
-The songs that got away: Burn, Halo, We Found Love, Strangers, etc.
-Anniversary / Christmas gifts
Running Time: 00:56:44
Credits: Edited by Dagos_Rivers
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Beware of Spoilers, The following podcast discusses Season 1 of Empire in detail, the season finale cliffhanger and resolutions to many of the storylines.
Dagos_Rivers (Glen) is joined by Bina007 (Bina) to discuss the music, storylines, characters and the most shocking moments of the self proclaimed ‘Hip Hopera’, ‘Empire’ which has proved to be huge ratings success in America.
The hosts also discuss the following topics:
-Bina and Glen discuss their favourite trashy / scripted reality shows.
-Other more ‘respected’ shows like ‘The Affair’, ‘Penny Dreadful’ and ‘Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell’.
-Future VOK podcasts being planned.
-Influneces for Empire such as Dynasty, Dallas and King Lear.
Running Time: 01:23
Credits: Edited by Dagos_Rivers
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The Vassals of Kingsgrave gather for the 5th meeting of the VOK Book Club. This time around we discuss City of Thieves by David Benioff; a chilling and yet darkly humorous tale of an impossible quest in a city under siege and a partnership between polar opposites.
Join hosts Greg (claudiusthefool), Alex (Lucky Charms), Zach (Alias), Matt (Eiffel), Dan (witless chum) & Scott (Skywaltzer) as they follow Lev & Kolya through their various trials and tribulations against cannibals, partisans, Germans, cold, hunger & chickens as they attempt the impossible; to find a dozen eggs.
Edited by Greg
Be sure to vote on the forums for the next VOK Book Club pick and the new Book Roundtable discussion.
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Posted in Books & Novellas, History, Podcast
Tagged Alias, claudiusthefool, Eiffel, LuckyCharms, skywaltzer, witless chum
The agents of Kingsgrave break their cover to discuss season two of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Join Michal (inkasrain), Eddie (Teddard), Adam (drownedsnow), and Amber (Amberrocks) as they talk about the highs and lows of aliens, Inhumans, Ultron, and of course, Edward James Olmos.
We apologize for any frequent beeping, buzzing, or poor sound quality. It’s Hydra’s fault.
Credits:
Edited by inkasrain
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Posted in Comics, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Podcast, Science Fiction, TV Shows
Tagged amberrocks, drownedsnow, inkasrain, Teddard
Join the VOK boys for the first (annual? decennial? never again?) Guys Night Out.
Hosts Shane (easttexasdirewolf), Augustine (linecom1), Matt (Varley), Michael (Mordion), Zach (Alias), Duncan (Valkyrist), Brett (White Raven), Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall) & Greg (claudiusthefool) for an in-depth and critical discussion of facial hair, manly drinks, The Weather, & very briefly ASOIAF plus a myriad of other manly topics.
Contains spoilers for beards & A Song of Ice and Fire.
Edited by Shane
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The fifth meeting of the Secret Book Club invites you to join our round table conversation about comics on TV in the Spring of 2015.
Thomas (FTWard), Shane (easttexasdirewolf), Scott (Skywaltzer) and Adam (drownedsnow) discuss Arrow, The Flash and Daredevil as well as iZombie, Powers, Constantine and Gotham.
We talk TV, we talk comics, we talk Swamp Thing, we talk Canadian-American relations you know the drill.
4:25, Arrow
34:55, The Flash
1:04:30, Daredevil
1:48:00, The Rest
2:19:50, After Show
Credits:
Edited by FTWard
Blog Image by Legends of the Superheroes National Broadcasting Company
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Music:
Bein Green
Written by Joe Raposo
Performed by Sophie Milman
The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel (Scratch Perverts Remix)
By Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
Scratch Perverts
Special Thanks to: Chic, Blondie, Queen, Sugar Hill Gang, Furious Five and Spoonie Gee
Sympathy for the Devil
Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
Performed by alfatones
Uptown Funk
Written by Jeff Bhasker, Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson, Nicholas Williams, Devon Gallaspy, Lonnie Simmons, Ronnie Wilson, Charles Wilson, Robert Wilson, Rudolph Taylor
Performed by Andie
Blame Canada
Written by Trey Parker and Marc Shaiman
Performed by MrConor777
Posted in Comics, Podcast, Science Fiction, TV Shows
Tagged drownedsnow, easttexasdirewolf, FTWard, skywaltzer
Join the impressionable VoK crew for their take on Electronic Entertainment Expo or E3 2015.
5:20 , Microsoft event
33:30 , Sony event
60:00 , Ubisoft Event
1:14:00, EA event
1:25:00, Bethesda Event
1:44:00, Nintando Event
2:02:00, Others
Credits:
Edited by Vikram (fortytwo)
Hosts: Fortytwo(Vikram), Alias(Zach) and Easttexasdirewolf(Shane)
Music: Gillicuddy
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VoK 226: Dragonheart [1996] (DVD Commentary)
Return to a bygone age of magic and wonder with Sir Alex(LuckyCharms), Sir Greg(claudiusthefool) and Sir Peter(Shellfish) as they embark upon a quest to commentate upon the nineties cult classic Dragonheart (1996).
Edited by Peter
Warning: Contains spoilers for the film Dragonheart.
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Posted in DVD Commentary, Movies, Podcast
Tagged claudiusthefool, LuckyCharms, Shellfish