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VoK 412: The Rise and Fall of Robb Stark (ASOIAF character profile)

Posted on September 4, 2017 by bina007 | Leave a comment

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As the epic linear Song of Ice and Fire re-read approaches the Red Wedding, the Vassals gather to discuss the character and choices of Robb Stark.

The podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire but not for HBO’s Game of Thrones.

Hosts – Nadia, Tanja/Scilens, Sarah/Lady Weaver, Matt/Varley, Scott/Shaggydog, Jock/MunroJock2, Peter/PetyrSlayslish15, Marie/Nymeria.

Music credits: Alpine Universe, Gene.

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VoK 411: LaLaLandMoot! aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 49)

Posted on August 31, 2017 by bina007 | Leave a comment

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The ladies of VOK who recently met in Los Angeles for Mexican food and nerdy goodness – Bina007, Amberrocks, Shadowbaby/Hannah and Sara/DrBlood – reunite for the latest episode of the reread. They are also joined by VOK Curator Michal/Inkasrain. The chapters under discussion are Jon 5, Bran 3 and Cat 6 from A Storm of Swords, covering the events of December 8th to 14th 299, including Queenscrown and Cat’s arrival at the Twins.

The podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire but not for HBO’s Game of Thrones.

Music credits: Alpine Universe, The Hodor Song.
Picture credit: The Podcast of Ice and Fire drawing project. Bran 3 by GuiRodr.

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VoK 410: KrakenCast – “The Dragon and the Wolf” (S07E07 Review)

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Valkyrist | Leave a comment

THE KRAKEN VANISHES BENEATH THE WAVES! Aussie vassals Duncan (Valkyrist), Dana (Taindana), and honourary krakens Bing (Shoneshiner) and David (davidhhh) review the seventh and final episode of Game of Thrones’ seventh season, entitled “The Dragon and the Wolf.”

Warning: Contains spoilers for all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, as well as all aired episodes of HBO’s Game of Thrones

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

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That concludes KrakenCast for this season of Game of Thrones. Thank you to all of our hosts, listeners, and commenters.

What is dead may never die, but rises again, harder and stronger!

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VoK 409: The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu series) – Season 1

Posted on August 28, 2017 by bina007 | Leave a comment

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Be a dear and give Commander SJLee your attention as he reviews the first season of The Handmaid’s Tale with rebels Michal/Inkasrain and Bina007.

Spoilers – Both the book and season one of the show.

Picture and music credit: Hulu original show, The Handmaid’s Tale.

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VoK 408: WolfCast – “Eastwatch” & “Beyond the Wall” (S07E03-04 Review)

Posted on August 26, 2017 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

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Before the final episode; catch up in the goings on within Westeros in the latest WolfCast episode which reviews the Fifth and Sixth episodes of Game of Thrones Season 7.

Glen (Dagos_Rivers), Hannah (Shadow_ baby), Sara (DrBlood), and Jock (MunroJock2) present their thoughts on the previous two episodes of the Season.

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Edited by DrBlood

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Tagged Dagos_Rivers, DrBlood, Munrojock2, Shadowbaby

VoK 407: Sense8 (Netflix series) – Seasons 1 & 2

Posted on August 24, 2017 by bina007 | Leave a comment

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In this very wide-ranging episode, your hosts Hannah (shadow_baby), Tanja (Scilens), Alix (Aiwendil) and Marie (Nymeria) explain why they love Netflix’s show Sense8 so much, and why the cancellation of the show is heartbreaking. This is a discussion about love, tolerance and open-mindedness. There are spoilers for the entire show, as well as non spoilery mentions of Orange Is The New Black, Grey’s Anatomy, How to Get Away With Murder, Firefly, Scrubs, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Leftovers, and the Dune series.

Music Credits: What’s Up (4 Non Blondes), Beethoven 5th Piano concerto “Emperor”

Edited by Nymeria.

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Tagged Aiwendil, Nymeria, Scilens, Shadowbaby

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

Posted on August 23, 2017 by drownedsnow | 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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Tagged blue-eyed-queen, Dragoncast, drownedsnow, inkasrain, SerDinnerRoll, Shadowbaby, Taindana, Varley, White Raven

VoK 405: KrakenCast – “Beyond the Wall” (S07E06 Review)

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Valkyrist | Leave a comment

THE KRAKEN SHIVERS! Aussie vassals Duncan (Valkyrist), Sarah (Lady Weaver, and honourary krakens Bing (Shoneshiner), David (davidhhh) and Neil (Valyrian Neil) review the sixth episode of Game of Thrones’ seventh season, entitled “Beyond the Wall.”

Warning: Contains spoilers for all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, as well as all aired episodes of HBO’s Game of Thrones

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

KrakenCast records Tuesdays at 8:00pm (AEST) / 11:00am (GMT).

This time is meant to cater for Australian and Asian-Pacific fans, but everyone is welcome. Just let us know on the “Call to Arms” thread HERE, if you’d like to join us for an episode.

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Tagged davidhhh, Lady Weaver, Shoeshiner, Valkyrist, Valyrian Neil

VoK 404: The Red Vaper aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 48)

Posted on August 21, 2017 by bina007 | Leave a comment

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Tyrion meets the Red Viper, Arya crosses the Trident and Gilly gives birth in the 48th episode of the linear re-read! Join Bina007, Matt/Varley, Marie/Nymeria, and Michael/Khal Wadege as they discuss Tyrion 5, Arya 9 and Sam 2 from A Storm of Swords.

The podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire but not for HBO’s Game of Thrones.

Music credits: Alpine Universe, The Monkees.
Picture credit: The Podcast of Ice and Fire drawing project. Arya 9 by Skywaltzer.

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Tagged Bina007, Khal Wadege, Nymeria, Varley

VoK 403: Westerosi Rumpy Pumpy aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 47)

Posted on August 20, 2017 by bina007 | Leave a comment

chapter_27___a_storm_of_swords_drawing_project_by_apoiaf-d670fjy Having left Jaime with Roose Bolton and Dany in Mereen, in this episode of the ASOIAF Linear Reread we see Jon get jiggy with it in Jon 3, and watch him scale The Wall in Jon 4. Finally we live through a guilt ridden fever dream in Jaime 6 resulting in a feat of derring do.

Your hosts for this episode are Adam/DrownedSnow, Alexi/Czar Alexi, Alix/Aiwendil, Bina007 and Sarah/Lady Weaver. The aftershow starts at 1hr 8m.

The podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire but not for HBO’s Game of Thrones.

Music credits: Alpine Universe, Radiohead – Climbing up the walls, Will Smith – Getting Jiggy With It, and Ming Tea – BBC.
Picture credit: The Podcast of Ice and Fire drawing project. Jon 3 by Jesicka309.

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Tagged Aiwendil, Bina007, Czar Alexi, drownedsnow, Lady Weaver

VoK 402: KrakenCast – “Eastwatch” (S07E05 Review)

Posted on August 19, 2017 by bina007 | Leave a comment

Join the KrakenCast again for their belated review of “Eastwatch” (Game of Thrones, Season 7 Episode 5). On this episode you’re underwater companions from Down Under are Sarah (Lady Weaver), Duncan (Valkyrist), Dana (Taindana), and honourary krakens Bing (Shoneshiner) and David (davidhhh).

Warning: Contains spoilers for all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, as well as all aired episodes of HBO’s Game of Thrones.

Credits:
Edited by Lady Weaver. Picture by Franz Miklis. © FFG

KrakenCast records Tuesdays at 8:00pm (AEST) / 11:00am (GMT).

This time is meant to cater for Australian and Asian-Pacific fans, but everyone is welcome. Just let us know on the “Call to Arms” thread HERE, if you’d like to join us for an episode.

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Tagged davidhhh, Lady Weaver, Shoeshiner, Taindana, Valkyrist

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

Posted on August 16, 2017 by drownedsnow | 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 400: The Dance of the Vassals IV

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Valkyrist | Leave a comment

To celebrate their 400th podcast, the curators of VOK break bread in the smoky halls of the Twins and toast a joyous marriage to Edmure Tully and Roslyn Frey.

Join Duncan (Valkyrist), Glen (Dagos_Rivers), Bina (Bina007), Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall), Zach (Alias), Adam (drownedsnow), Nadia, and Greg (claudiusthefool) for a one-night only performance of Catelyn VII from George R. R. Martin’s A Storm of Swords (aka the “Red Wedding”). And stick around backstage for a postmortem discussion of the chapter.

Warning: Contains spoilers for all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire

02:20 – Full Cast(le) Recording #13: The Hole Where Our Hearts Had Been
33:32 – Catelyn VII (ASOS) Chapter Discussion

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Edited by Valkyrist

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Tagged Alias, Bina007, claudiusthefool, Dagos_Rivers, drownedsnow, Nadia, Ser Patrick the Tall, Valkyrist, Varley

VoK 399: WolfCast – “The Queen’s Justice” & “The Spoils of War” Review (S07E03-04 Review)

Posted on August 12, 2017 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

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DISCLAIMER: This is a reissued version of the podcast, with improved audio quality.

Before episode Five; catch up in the goings on within Westeros in the latest WolfCast episode which reviews the third and fourth episodes of Game of Thrones Season 7.

Glen (Dagos_Rivers), Hannah (Shadow_ baby), Sara (DrBlood), Jock (MunroJock2) and Kevin (Gaiden) present their thoughts on the last two episodes of the Season.

Thanks for everyone that voted on the podcast awards but unfortunately, VoK were unsuccessful on this occasion.

Credits:
Edited by DrBlood

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VoK 398: The Ghosting of High Heart aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 46)

Posted on August 11, 2017 by bina007 | Leave a comment

chapter_38___a_storm_of_swords_drawing_project_by_apoiaf-d6f8g43 In the 46th episode, the Vassals discuss the events of the 29th November to the 1st December 299. This comprises the chapter Arya 8, Jaime 5 and Dany 6 from A Storm of Swords.

Your podcast hosts are Bina007, Matt/Bl3Arm0r, Patrick/Ser Patrick The Tall, Sara/DrBlood and Wilson/The Wandering Prophet.

The podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire but not for HBO’s Game of Thrones.

Music credit: Alpine Universe and The Specials.
Picture credit: The Podcast of Ice and Fire drawing project. Jaime 5 by Dickon Manwoody.

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VoK 397: KrakenCast – “The Spoils of War” (S07E04 Review)

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Valkyrist | Leave a comment

THE KRAKEN TAKES AIM! Aussie vassals Duncan (Valkyrist), Dana (Taindana), Sarah (Lady Weaver), and honourary krakens Bing (Shoneshiner), David (davidhhh) and Neil (Valyrian Neil) review the fourth episode of Game of Thrones’ seventh season, entitled “The Spoils of War.”

Warning: Contains spoilers for all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, as well as all aired episodes of HBO’s Game of Thrones

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

KrakenCast records Tuesdays at 8:00pm (AEST) / 11:00am (GMT).

This time is meant to cater for Australian and Asian-Pacific fans, but everyone is welcome. Just let us know on the “Call to Arms” thread HERE, if you’d like to join us for an episode.

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Tagged davidhhh, Lady Weaver, Shoeshiner, Taindana, Valkyrist, Valyrian Neil

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

Posted on August 7, 2017 by drownedsnow | 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 395: KrakenCast – “The Queen’s Justice” (S07E03 Review)

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Valkyrist | 2 comments

THE KRAKEN RETURNS! Aussie vassals Duncan (Valkyrist), Dana (Taindana), Sarah (Lady Weaver), and honourary krakens Bing (Shoneshiner), David (davidhhh) and Jed (jed o’white hart) review the third episode of Game of Thrones’ seventh season, entitled “The Queen’s Justice.”

Warning: Contains spoilers for all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, brief references to The Winds of Winter sample chapters, and all aired episodes of HBO’s Game of Thrones

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

KrakenCast records Tuesdays at 8:00pm (AEST) / 11:00am (GMT).

This time is meant to cater for Australian and Asian-Pacific fans, but everyone is welcome. Just let us know on the “Call to Arms” thread HERE, if you’d like to join us for an episode.

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Tagged davidhhh, jed o'white hart, Lady Weaver, Shoeshiner, Taindana, Valkyrist

VoK 394: Varley Silvertongue aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 45)

Posted on August 1, 2017 by bina007 | Leave a comment

chapter_33___a_storm_of_swords_drawing_project_by_apoiaf-d6f8fg3 Join the Vassals as the linear reread takes us to Tyrion 4 and Arya 7 from A Storm of Swords, and our first ever chapter from A Feast For Crows – The Prophet.

Your hosts are Adam/DrownedSnow, Bina007, Brett/Whiteraven, Matt/Varley and Nadia.

The podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire but not for HBO’s Game of Thrones.

Music credit: Alpine Universe, EthanIsANerd23 and Army Navy’s Silvery Sleds.
Picture credit: The Podcast of Ice and Fire drawing project. Tyrion 4 by Dickon Manwoody.

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VoK 393: DragonCast – “The Queen’s Justice” (S07E03 Review)

Posted on August 1, 2017 by vokadmin | 2 comments

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The Vassals of Kingsgrave DragonCast crew gathers to discuss & review Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 3 “The Queen’s Justice”. Join hosts Greg (claudiusthefool), Casey (BlueEyedQueen), Adam (Drownedsnow), Paul, (SmallPaul…actually SerDinnerRoll), Michal (Inkasrain) & Katie (LadyGriffin) as they recap the episode and touch on such important themes as handshakes in the fake middle ages, the miraculous curing of highly infection diseases and the logistics of kissing someone after just wiping poison from your lips.