Category Archives: Podcast

Podcast Posts

VoK 355: What If…? (Counterfactual ASOIAF Discussion)


whatif

What if Cersei wed Ned? What if Bran died? What if Rhaegar became king?

2-1ovmdu0

In any case, join Hannah (shadowbaby), Brett (White Raven), Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall), Jock (munrojock2), and Paul (SerDinnerRoll) as they discuss the many possibilities of the ASOIAF universe, profess Tanja’s hatred for Jon Snow, and go over the deep intricacies of Hand-jobs. Yes, it is what you’ve always wanted, an aftershow disguised as an actual show! And at the end, feel free to stay for the actual aftershow too!

Credits:
Edited by Ser Dinner Roll

[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[Forum] Episode Thread
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[RSS] Podcast Feed

VoK 354: Full Cast(le) Recording #12 – A Thorny Proposition


Image result for queen of thorns cheese

The Vassals of Kingsgrave cordially invite you to join us in the Maidenvault for an entirely sincere and not at all conspiratorial soirée. Partake in cheeses and secrets as we perform Sansa I of A Storm of Swords in this very belated Full Castle Recording.

The following FCR was recorded in August 2014. Headphones are recommended.

The Cast:
Greg (claudiusthefool) – Narrator
Michal (inkasrain) – Olenna Tyrell, “The Queen of Thorns”
Amber (amberrocks) – Sansa Stark
Elena (Lady_Grey) – Margaery Tyrell
Leigh (LordManderBlee) – Loras Tyrell
Seif (reg roone) – Butterbumps
Katie (Lady Griffin) – Alerie Tyrell / Cheese Boy

The Crew:
Edited by Seif and Katie

Music Credits:

“Lute Music” by Paul O’Dette

“Market” from Ocarina of Time Cover by Shinainaru

“The Bear and the Maiden Fair” Cover by Irish Moutarde

[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[Forum] Episode Thread
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[RSS] Podcast Feed

VoK 353: Full Cast(le) Recording #11 – The Hedge Knight (Part 1)


hedgeknightpart1fcr

A tourney has been called and you have been invited to listen to several of our brave vassals try their hand at an FCR of George RR Martin’s The Hedge Knight. Afterward, feel free to mill about the tourney grounds to hear some good talk about the Dunk and Egg series, mocking George Lucas, and outtakes.

The Cast:
Paul (Ser Dinner Roll) – Narrator
Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall) – Ser Duncan the Tall
Michal (inkasrain) – Egg
Greg (claudiusthefool) – Baelor Breakspear
Zach (Alias) – The Voice of Ser Arlan, Ser Steffon Fossoway, and Lord Ashford
Matt (Varley) – Daeron the Drunkard and Ser Donnel of Duskendale
Adam (drownedsnow) – Steely Pate and Ser Roland Crakehall
Tanja (scilens) – Guard Captain, Master of Horse, and Prince Maekar
Alex (Luckycharms) –Plummer the Steward and Ser Manfred Dondarrion
Casey (blue-eyed-queen) – Tanselle Too-Tall and Stableboy
Hannah (shadowbaby) – Raymun Fossoway and the Dornish Puppeteer
Dan (witless chum) – Aerion Targaryen
Amber (amberrocks) – The Innkeeper

The Crew:
Paul (Ser Dinner Roll) – Editor

[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[Forum] Episode Thread
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[RSS] Podcast Feed

VoK 352: The Crown (Netflix series) – Season 1


thecrown_105_03708r-200x100-e1475011749217

Join the Vassals as they discuss the first series of Netflix’s big budget British historical drama The Crown.

Reigning monarch and editor: PetyrSlaylish15.
Hosts: Varley, Blue-Eyed Queen, Alias, Shadowbaby and Nymeria.
Random drunken podcrasher: Bina007.
Audio excerpt and photo courtesy of Netflix.

[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[RSS] Podcast Feed

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


stormsend

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

[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[Forum] Join The Craziness!
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[RSS] Podcast Feed
[Reddit] The Linear Timeline

VoK 350: The Night Of (HBO miniseries)


thenightofimage

In a much belated episode thanks in no small part to the editor, the Vassals discuss and review one of the many hit shows from HBO this year, The Night Of, from creators Richard Price and Steven Zaillain. Join Bina (Bina007), Hannah (shadowbaby), Matt (Varley), and Zach (Alias) as they talk the magnetic pilot, characters, plot points, and the finale of the acclaimed crime drama.

This is a full spoiler discussion of The Night Of. You have been warned.

Credits:
Edited by Alias
Jeff Russo – “The Night Of” Opening
Mazzy Star – Into Dust

[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[Forum] Episode Thread
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[RSS] Podcast Feed

VoK 349: Christmas is Cursed​ aka The Great Harry Potter ReRead (Part 2)


harrypotter1
The Vassals return to Hogwarts for the end of first year, where they tackle mysterious mirrors, the power of love, and sports that sound like sex. Join Michal (inkasrain), Paul (Pod’s Plight), Matt (Varley), Bing (Shoeshiner), Nadia, Casey (blue-eyed-queen), Zach (Alias), Matthieu (beric175), and Paul Small (Ser Dinner Roll) as they review the second half of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone, and then freak out over Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Because we just can’t have nice things.

This podcast contains spoilers for the entire Harry Potter series, including The Cursed Child.

Credits:
Edited by inkasrain
Music by Mike Peoples and John Williams.

[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[Forum] Episode Thread
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[RSS] Podcast Feed

 

VoK 348: Cards Against Westeros LIVE


gameofthrones1

Welcome to ____ and____ with ____ , ____, ____ and last but not least ____.

We are today trying our hand at playing Cards Against Westeros on a website called Pretend You’re Xyzzy.

The main part is about an hour, but afterwards, some of us keep on playing in an even more informal/chaotic way.

Hosts: Alias, FTWard, Scilens, Aiwendil, Bina007, Shadowbaby and Patrick the Tall

Editor: Patrick the Tall

Music is by Alpine Univers

 

[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[RSS] Podcast Feed

VoK 347: Book Club (Vol.6) – Perdido Street Station (by China Miéville)


perdido

The VOK Book Club Crew gathers (actually gathered back in September 2015) to discuss China Mieville’s weird fiction masterpiece, “Perdido Street Station”.

Hosts Greg (claudiusthefool), Steven (SJLee), Brett (WhiteRaven), Alex (LuckyCharms), Amber (Amberrocks) & Zach (Alias) assemble to discuss the myriad inhabitants of New Crobuzon, it’s political structure, the true meaning of The Weaver’s ramblings, the effects of Dreamshit & just who the hell was Jack Half-A-Prayer.

Beware of spoilers for Perdido Street Station but not for the other books in the Bas-lag series.

[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[Forum] Join The Craziness!
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[RSS] Podcast Feed

VoK 346: Westworld (HBO series) – Season 1 Retrospective


westworld10escape

Join Alix/Aiwendil, Adam/DrownedSnow, Bina007, Matt/VarleyOnTheForums and Michael/Mordion as they review season 1 of HBO’s Westworld and speculate about season 2.

This podcast contains spoilers for the HBO series and original movie.

The aftershow begins at 57 minutes.

Music and picture credit: HBO & Barenaked Ladies.

[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[Forum] Join The Craziness!
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[RSS] Podcast Feed

VoK 345: Rhaegar’s Reroll aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 31)


chapter_54___a_clash_of_kings_drawing_project_by_apoiaf-d5oa75pIn this Cockneycast edition of the Great Linear ASOIAF Re-read, the Vassals discuss the aftermath of Theon’s sack of Winterfell, Jon hearts Ygritte, and Dany makes a fateful decision to go to Slaver’s Bay. We finally get our first A Storm of Swords chapter (Dany 1), and continue with Jon 6, Theon 5 and Jon 7 from ACOK, corresponding to events from the 9th to 12th September 299.

Your hosts are Bina007; Eddie (Teddard); Joe; Noah (Pops88); Tanja (Scilens); and honorary Spurs fan Steve-on-the-forums.

For listeners playing along at home, the next episode will cover Cat 7 ACOK, Jame 1, Cat 1 ASOS and Sansa 8 ACOK.

Beware! The podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all published works in the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R R Martin, but not for the HBO Show Game of Thrones.

Music credit: Alpine Universe.
Picture credit: The A Podcast of Ice and Fire Drawing Project: ACOK Jon 6 by Jesicka309.
The aftershow begins at 1 hr 20m.

[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[Forum] Join The Craziness!
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[RSS] Podcast Feed
[Reddit] The Linear Timeline

VoK 344: Blackwater Part Duo aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 30)


chapter_63___a_clash_of_kings_drawing_project_by_apoiaf-d5qly3y

The Battle of the Blackwater continues and concludes with the next episode of the ASOIAF linear reread.

Join hosts Blue-Eyed-Queen/Casey, Nymeria/Marie, Munrojock2/Jock, White Raven/Brett, drownedsnow/Adam, IronRuhail/Ruhail, Ser Patrick the Tall/Patrick, and Bina007/Bina.

This episode will cover Sansa 6, Tyrion 14 and Sansa 7 – finishing the events of 7th September 299. We see a little bit into the making of Cersei, Tyrion’s battle skills, and the last interaction between Sansa and Sandor Clegane before he flees Kings Landing. These are all consecutive chapters in the published order of A Clash of Kings.

This podcast contains spoilers for all published works of ASOIAF.

The aftershow begins at 1 hr 24 minutes.

Picture credit: The A Podcast Of Ice And Fire drawing project – Sansa 7 by Jenn Rose.
Music credit: The Podcast Bard – Jed O’White Hart.

The next reread will be hosted by Bina and will have our first chapter of A Storm of Swords. The chapters will be Dany 1 (ASOS), Jon 6, Theon 5, and Jon 7, all from ACOK.

[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[Forum] Join The Craziness!
[Reddit] Mandon Moore Theories
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[RSS] Podcast Feed
[Reddit] The Linear Timeline

VoK 343: Poisoned Memories in ASOIAF (audio essay)


lady_stoneheart

In this mini-episode Valkyrist explores themes of grief and addiction in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, focusing in particular on the characters of Robert Baratheon, Tyrion Lannister and Aeron Greyjoy.

Contains spoilers for all published books in A Song of Ice and Fire

Credits:
Written and Edited by Valkyrist
Music from HBO’s Game of Thrones soundtrack

[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[Forum] Episode Thread
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[RSS] Podcast Feed

VoK 342: “25” by Adele (Album Review)


25-adele

One year ago, British music artist; Adele, after a 3 year hiatus, released her third studio album which defied all expectations and set records all over the world. To date, with the album, she has achieved Diamond status in America (thanks to streaming; actual sales: 9.1 Million) and the U.K. (over 3 million sold).

Glen (Dagos_Rivers) hosts a solo podcast, all on the Anniversary of when Adele disproved “people don’t buy albums anymore”, and reviews the album with the help
of many musical samples.

Also discussed:
-The three Amy’s and Adele prominence.
-Appreciation of 19 and 21 – story of why albums are called that.
-Leadup to 25 (X Factor advert)
-Woes of buying Beatles album.
-Lemoncake rating; and rank of albums 19, 21 and 25

Track by Track (with song samples):
1) Hello:
2) Send My Love
3) I Miss You
4) When We Were Young
5) Remedy
6) Water Under the Bridge
7) River Lea
8) Love in the Dark
9) A Million Years
10) All I Ask
11) Sweetest Devotion

Duration: 00:26:48

Edited by Dagos_Rivers

Links:
[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive.org] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[RSS] Podcast Feed

VoK 341: Blackwater Part Uno aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 29)


c58_sansa_v_pwwp_png

The Flagship that is the ASOIAF re-read sails on into episode 29, like Davos into Blackwater Bay, and one can only hope that there isn’t any wildfire or Imp to use it.

Join hosts Patrick the Tall; MunroeJock/Jock; Nadia; Shadowbaby/Hannah; and (later) Nymeria/Marie as they discuss Sansa 5, Davos 3 and Tyrion 13 from A Clash of Kings.

The podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all published works in ASOIAF.

The aftershow begins at 2 hr 19 minutes.

The artwork is from the A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project on Deviantart, and is Sansa 5. The music extracts are by Alpine Universe and is available to purchase on iTunes

For listeners playing along at home, the next episode will cover the end half of the Battle of the Blackwater Bay, hosted by Casey, and will cover Sansa 6, Tyrion 14 and Sansa 7.

[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[Forum] Join The Craziness!
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[RSS] Podcast Feed
[Reddit] The Linear Timeline

VoK 340: Westworld (HBO series) – Mid-Season 1 Discussion


25kn5ox

Glen (Dagos_Rivers) continues the hype discussion of Westworld, and is joined by Bina (Bina007), Michael (Mordion), Thomas (FTWard), Hannah (shadow _baby) and Jock (Munrojock2).

Popular theories such as William = MiB, is everyone secretly a machine, and the location of Westworld are discussed at length.

Also highlighted:
-‘Child abuse’ within Westworld.
-Future of the show.
-Have the fans sussed out everything within 5 episodes?
-Will it really take the place of ‘Game of Thrones’ for HBO?

Aftershow: 01:48:00
Duration: 01:55:23

Edited by FTWard

Music:
“Westworld Main Title Theme” Written by Ramin Djawadi
Perforemed by Iacovos @iacovosmusic

Links:
[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive.org] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[RSS] Podcast Feed

VoK 339: Tales from the Darkling Plain (aka The Lost VOKs)


talesfromthecrypt

In this Halloween spooktacular, Valkyrist ventures into the Darkling Plain in search of lost podcast recordings, and summons the ghosts of Kingsgrave’s past.

Clips have been selected from the following unpublished VOK podcasts:

02:10 – DragonCast S04E09 Review
24:20 – SoccerCast (Vol.2)
47:49 – CockneyMoot 2014 FCR Outtakes
50:41 – ASOIAF Future Predictions
1:13:44 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens Preview
1:38:23 – Mockingjay: Part 1 Review
1:44:50 – WolfCast S05E10 Review
2:02:09 – SeattleMoot 2015
2:22:32 – APOIAF April Fools’ Aftershow
2:39:49 – Kingsgrave Jukebox

Disclaimer: This podcast contains spoilers for A Song of Ice and Fire, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, and The Hunger Games. Please consult the timestamps above to avoid being spoiled for any of these titles.

Credits:
Curated by Valkyrist
Songs by jed o’white hart, Aiwendil, Bina007, and Amberrocks

[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[Forum] Episode Thread
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[RSS] Podcast Feed

VoK 338: Video Game Roundtable (Vol.2)


controllers

The Vassals gather round the console to bask in gaming’s warm, pixelated glow. Join Duncan (Valkyrist), Zach (Alias), Katie (Lady Griffin), Bing (Shoeshiner), Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), Adam (drownedsnow), and Hannah (shadow_ baby) as they chat video games and gush over some of their favourite titles of all time.

1:17 –What We’re Playing
17:21 – Favourite Games (Round #1)
1:04:33 – Favourite Games (Round #2)
1:58:38 – Thoughts on the Current Gen

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist
Audio Clips owned by Nintendo

[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[Forum] Episode Thread
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[RSS] Podcast Feed

Links:
VoK 193: Video Game Roundtable (Vol.1)

VoK 337: The Medieval Vagina aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 28)


chapter_55___a_clash_of_kings_drawing_project_by_apoiaf-d5oa79p

The juggernaut that is the ASOIAF re-read rolls on into episode 28, where we see the consequences of Dany laying waste to the House of the Undying and the build-up to the Battle of the Blackwater Bay.  We’ve also had the Battle of the Red Fork happen off screen.

Join hosts Bina007; Blue Eyed Queen/Casey; Nadia; Scilens/Tanja; Shadowbaby/Hannah; and (briefly) Varley/Matt as they discuss Tyrion 11, Dany 5, Tyrion 12 and Sansa 4 from A Clash of Kings.

This brings us to the end of August 299 – a month in which we saw the fall of Winterfell, the fall of Storms End, the fall of Harrenhall, the Battle of the Red Fork, The House of the Undying, Jon’s 16th birthday and Robb shagging Jeyne Westerling offstage!

The podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all published works in ASOIAF.

The aftershow begins at 1 hr 32 minutes.

The artwork is from the A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project on Deviantart, and is Tyrion 12 drawn by Jesicka309. The music extracts are by Alpine Universe and Urge Overkill and are available to purchase on iTunes.

For listeners playing along at home, the next two episodes will cover the Battle of the Blackwater Bay. In the first, hosted by Ser Patrick the Tall, we will cover Sansa 5, Davos 3,  and Tyrion 13.  The second episode, hosted by Casey, will cover Sansa 6, Tyrion 14 and Sansa 7.

[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[Forum] Join The Craziness!
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[RSS] Podcast Feed
[Reddit] The Linear Timeline

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


stormsend

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

[MP3] Download or play this episode directly
[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org
[Forum] Join The Craziness!
[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes
[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on Stitcher
[RSS] Podcast Feed
[Reddit] The Linear Timeline