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VoK 275: Game of Thrones – Season 5 Retrospective

Posted on April 6, 2016 by dagosrivers | Leave a comment

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VOK Wolfcast concluded, last year, with a review of Season 5, discussing favourite scenes, worst scenes, favourite episodes and the state of the fandom with the impending Season 6 Dilemma. By the time I got around to editing it, it was August, so I decided to hold off until the new Season begins, and to coincide with the Season 5 DVD release, and the availability of Season 5 on Sky Box Sets (U.K. fans).

Dagos_Rivers (Glen) leads the wolf pack, and is joined by SerPatricktheTall (Patrick) and Samos (Sam) to deliver their thoughts on the most popular season to date, and whether Game of Thrones has reached it’s peak or if the show will continue to rise in popularity year on year.

Also discussed:
-Madds Mikelson and NBC’s ‘Hannibal’ cancellation.
-Predictions of the Winds of Winter release.
-Theories about TuPac
-Comparisons between Harry Potter and Oedipus
-The scale of villain vs. Geographic origin.
-The theme of incest within the book series.

Running Time: 02:02:02
CREDITS:
Edited by Dagos_Rivers

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VoK 274: Dickensian (BBC One series)

Posted on April 4, 2016 by dagosrivers | Leave a comment

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Dagos_Rivers (Glen), and Bina007 (Bina) review ‘Dickensian’: A murder mystery / drama set in Victorian England, with Charles Dickens’ most popular characters interacting with each other. This show commissioned by the BBC was a big rating hit over Christmas, in the U.K. but quickly lost over half it’s audience due to a chaotic schedule. We both hope other countries like Canada, U.S.A. and India will get a chance to watch it!

The hosts discuss major plotlines which form Origin stories for major characters in Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and Bleak House.

We also discuss the following topics:
-The sex appeal of Aidan Turner (Poldark).
-Emerging costume dramas to ‘replace’ Downton Abbey.
-Other BBC Charles Dickens adaptations (e.g. Bleak House).
-Possibility of worldwide distribution, and a second series.
-Would you accept disinheritance from your parents as a ‘compliment’?
-Christmas TV schedules.

Running Time: 01:11:52
Credits: Edited by Dagos_Rivers

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VoK 273: Skype Purgatory aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 15)

Posted on April 2, 2016 by bina007 | Leave a comment

All your favorite Vassels (well, White Raven at least) gather for the 15th episode of our linear reread, in which we close out A Game of Thrones.

7:00 – Claire goes over Dany 9
26:10 – Nadia brings us Dany 10
47:25 – Brett delivers prophecy and Bran 7
55:00 – Ravencast begins
1:13:00 Tanja continues to spread her love for Lord Snow with Jon 9
1:37:50 We close out the episode with an original song from the Podcast Bard, Jed O’White Hart.
1:41:30 Aftershow starts wtih a healthy discussion of Valyrian steel and things being too old.

Hosts: Adam (Drownedsnow), Matt (Varley), Nadia (Nadia), Brett (White Raven), Tanja (Scilens),
Claire (DarkSister24), Steve (steveontheforums), Jack (It_Rhymes_With_Sleek), and Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall )

Music credit: “The Sounds of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel, “Let it Go” by Jed O’White Hart
Art credit: Jenn Rose’s picture of Dany 10 from the Podcast of Ice and Fire MS Paint Project

Warning: The Podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all published works in George R.R. Martin’s A Song Of Ice and Fire series.

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VoK 272: The Black Dahlia (Part 2)

Posted on March 30, 2016 by bina007 | Leave a comment

In Part Two of this Podcast, Matt (Varley), Julia (No True Lady), Bina (Bina007) and Thomas (FTWard) discuss theories and suspects in the murder of Elizabeth Short in Los Angeles, 1947. We also briefly talk about how The Black Dahlia murder has been portrayed in the media.

We would like to warn listeners that the subject matter we discuss is extremely graphic and disturbing. This is not suitable listening for minors and those of a sensitive disposition should consider whether to continue. We also want to emphasise that we have great sympathy and respect for Elizabeth Short, the victim. When we discuss details of her murder it is to better understand the mindset of the murderer. We also discuss details of Miss Short’s life, but in no way agree with the sensationalist contemporary media coverage of her. Rather, the fact that this took place is an interesting aspect of the social history of the time and worthy of investigation in itself.

After Show Starts At: 2:11

Edited by: FTWard

Photo: Santa Barbara Police 1943 Photographer Unknown

Music:
“In California” – by Neko Case & Lisa Marr
Performed by Tawnee Kendall & Jacob Wolkenhauer
@TawneeKendall

“Hotel California” – by Don Felder, Don Henley, Glenn Frey
Performed by Gabriella Quevedo
@GabyQuevedo

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Further reading & listening:
[Southampton Books] Ships to the USA & internationally
[FBI Archive] The Black Dahlia Files
[Étant Donnés] Marcel Duchamp’s Tableaux
[Principled Uncertainty] A podcast interview with Steve Hodel
[Principled Uncertainty] The second part of the Hodel interview
[The Dollop] Episode on the early history of the LAPD
[You Must Remember This] Podcast about the early history of Hollywood

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VoK 271: Theories of Ice and Fire (Vol.3) – Fifty Shades of Daario

Posted on March 27, 2016 by bina007 | Leave a comment

In which the Vassals of Kingsgrave discuss where various characters in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire are now.

Hosts: Fire and Bud, George2016, Pops88, Blue Eyed Queen, It Rhymes with Sleek and Varley.
Editor: Shaggydog.

Warning: This podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series.

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VoK 270: House of Cards (Netflix series) – Season 4

Posted on March 18, 2016 by bina007 | Leave a comment

Here at Vassals of Kingsgrave, we don’t submit to nonsense, we create the nonsense! In this episode, Zach/Alias; Adam/DrownedSnow; Bina007; Jeff14 and Steven/SJLee discuss the latest series of Netflix’ House Of Cards. Naturally, we spoil the series in its entirety.

Music credit: the original soundtrack of the show by Jeff Beal.

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VoK 269: The Black Dahlia (Part 1)

Posted on March 16, 2016 by bina007 | Leave a comment

Thomas (FTWard), Julia (No True Lady) and Bina007 discuss the social context and discovery of the horrific murder of Elizabeth Short in Los Angeles, 1947 as well as recapping what we know of the victim’s life. The next episode will discuss the suspects in the murder then and now.

Music credit: the original soundtrack of the film The Black Dahlia by Mark Isham.

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VoK 268: The Dark Crystal [1982] (DVD Commentary)

Posted on March 14, 2016 by bina007 | 3 comments

Bina007 and Beric175’s DVD Commentary for the early eighties Henson animated classic, The Dark Crystal.

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VoK 267: Mad Max: Fury Road [2015] (Review)

Posted on March 12, 2016 by bina007 | 1 comment

I am awaited! I am awaited in Valhalla!

The Vassals of Kingsgrave review of the latest Oscar-winning instalment in the Mad Max franchise arrives not late but precisely when it means to.

Hosts: Easttexasdirewolf (Shane), Claudiusthefool (Greg),Drownedsnow (Adam), Amberrocks (Amber), Varley (Matt), Alias (Zack), It_Rhymes_With_Sleek (Jack).

Spoilers for all movies in the series.

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VoK 266: The Hound’s Bollocks aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 14)

Posted on March 10, 2016 by bina007 | Leave a comment

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The dog’s bollocks, Inspector Knacker, moon dragons and Public Service Announcements? It must be the fourteenth instalment of the epic linear ASOIAF re-read! This week the Vassals discuss events from the week of the 9 to 17th January 299 which includes our first chapter from A Clash of Kings.

Noah (Pops88) gets emotional about Ned’s untimely end in Arya 5 at 3m. Nadia and Bina007 ship SanSan in Sansa 6 at 31m. Kelvin (Brum Riverlander) leads the discussion on his favourite chapter in the series, Cat 11 at 44m. Casey (Blue Eyed Queen) takes us into Clash of Kings with Arya 1 at 1hr5m. Scott (Shaggydog) takes us to Tyrion 9 at 1hr 21m, and Tanja (Scilens) and Patrick (Ser Patrick The Tall) are the Statler and Waldorf of the episode.

The aftershow begins at 1hr 55m and At 2hr 2m we have a detailed discussion about the exact order of events between the battle of the Whispering Wood and Green Fork and the precise location of the Inn at the Crossroads.

Tune in next time for Episode 15 where we will cover the events of the week of 22nd to 26th January 299, and the chapters Dany 9, Dany 10, Bran 7 and Jon 9, bringing us to the end of the linear re-read of Game of Thrones.

The night is dark and full of spoilers! This podcast contains spoilers for all works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series.

Picture credit: The APOIAF Artbook of Game of Thrones, Arya 5 as drawn by Jenn Rose. Music credits: Alpine Universe & Elvis Presley.

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VoK 265: The World of Ice and Fire – Talking Targaryens (Part 2)

Posted on March 6, 2016 by bina007 | Leave a comment

Spoilers

Welcome back to a Podcast that is never Late, but arrives exactly when it means to. The unintentionally annual Targaryen Cast will this time cover the the willfully negligent Viserys to the willfully stupid Daeron.

Viserys 2:25
Aegon 24:43
Aegon 3rd 41:48
Daeron 1:01:25
Total Length 1:24:21

Warning! There are a spoiler to A Dance of Dragons in the First few seconds, so if you haven’t read the book then just start listening 35 seconds in.

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VoK 264: I am the Walrus aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 13)

Posted on March 2, 2016 by bina007 | 1 comment

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Vassals Assemble! for the 13th episode in the epic linear re-read of George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series. In this edition, we cover chapters from the first week of January 299.

Tanja/Scilens/Anonymous Manatee kicks us off with an hilarious angsty anti-Jon 8 discussion.
Adam/DrownedSnow describes Cat 9’s shitty deal with Walder Frey at 30mins.
Ser Patrick The Tall/Patrickle tries to recap Tyrion 8 despite constant interruptions at 1hr 4mins.
Matt/Varley-on-the-forums recaps the Battle of the Whispering Wood in Cat 10 at 1hr 27mins.
And finally Nadia/Anonymous Mink recaps Mirri Maaz Duur’s evil incantations in Dany 6 at 1hr 46mins.
Commenting from the balcony, we have Brett/Whiteraven/Anonymous Anteater as Statler to Bina007’s Waldorf and Noah/Pops88 is the Noob Everyone Loves To Love!
The aftershow starts at 2hrs 11mins.

Tune in next time for Episode 14 where we get our first Clash of Kings chapter, as we move onto the events of the 9th to 17th January 299: Arya 5; Sansa 6; Cat 11; Arya 1 from CoK; and Tyrion 9.

Spoiler warning: This podcast contains spoilers for all works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series.

Picture credit: The APOIAF Artbook of Game of Thrones, Cat X as drawn by Zeyik. Music credits: Alpine Universe and the Beatles.

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VoK 263: Thrice-Damned Fool aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 12)

Posted on February 26, 2016 by vokadmin | 1 comment

Clans 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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VoK 262: Brideshead Revisited (by Evelyn Waugh)

Posted on February 24, 2016 by bina007 | 1 comment

Join Bina007 and Amanda (Middlecyclone) as they discuss Evelyn Waugh’s iconic novel of early twentieth century aristocratic tragic love and faith. We will also touch on the much-loved ITV miniseries and the more recent feature film as well as occasionally referring to works by Nancy Mitford, TE Lawrence, DH Lawrence, Christopher Isherwood….

Music credits: Geoffrey Burgon’s superlative soundtrack for the ITV miniseries is available on iTunes and other stores and streaming services.

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VoK 261: Battlestar Galactica ReWatch (Part 3)

Posted on February 21, 2016 by bina007 | Leave a comment

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Join Drew (Wargasm), Bing (Shoeshiner), Jeff14, and Thomas (FTWard) as they continue VoK’s epic re-watch of Battlestar Galactica. This podcast covers episodes 4-6 of season 1. (Act of Contrition, You Can’t Go Home Again, & Litmus).

Warning: Contains spoilers for the 2003 Battlestar Galactica miniseries and up to season 1, episode 6. Major spoilers for the full 75 episode run of the 2004-2009 Battlestar Galactica TV series at the close of the show.

Credits:
Edited by Wargasm
“Kara Remembers” by Bear McCreary, available on iTunes.

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VoK 260: Theories of Ice and Fire (Vol. 2) – R+L=?

Posted on February 18, 2016 by bina007 | 1 comment

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In this episode, vassals Scott (Shaggydog), Brett (White Raven), Nadia, (Casey) Blue Eyed Queen and (Peter) PetyrSlayish15 pick apart the R+L=J theory and posit/shoot down alternatives alluded to in the Linear ASOIAF re-read series.

Warning: Contains spoilers for all published works in George R R Martin’s ASOIAF series as well as The World of Ice and Fire.

Credits:
Edited by Shaggydog.

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VoK 259: Battlestar Galactica ReWatch (Part 2)

Posted on February 13, 2016 by vokalias | Leave a comment

Join Wargasm, Alias, Bina007, Shoeshiner, and Jeff14 as they continue VoK’s epic re-watch of Battlestar Galactica. This podcast covers episodes 1-3 of season 1. (33, Water, Bastille Day)

Warning: Contains spoilers for the 2003 Battlestar Galactica miniseries and minor spoilers for the full 75 episode run of the 2004-2009 Battlestar Galactica TV series at the close of the show.

Credits:
Edited by Wargasm
“Recap” by Bear McCreary, available on iTunes.

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VoK 258: The Silmarillion ReRead (Part 9) – Of the Third Age and the Rings of Power

Posted on February 9, 2016 by vokadmin | 1 comment

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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

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VoK 257: Battlestar Galactica ReWatch (Part 1)

Posted on February 8, 2016 by vokalias | 1 comment

Join Wargasm, ClaudiusTheFool, Bina007, EastTexasDireWolf, Shoeshiner, DrownedSnow, and Jeff14 as they begin VoK’s epic re-watch of Battlestar Galactica. This podcast covers both episodes of the BSG Miniseries.

Warning: Contains spoilers for the 2003 Battlestar Galactica miniseries and contains spoilers for the full 75 episode run of the 2004-2009 Battlestar Galactica TV series at the close of the show.

Credits:
Edited by Wargasm

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VoK 256: H. H. Holmes

Posted on February 6, 2016 by bina007 | Leave a comment

Join Matt (Varley), Thomas (FTWard) and Bina007 as they discuss the infamous nineteenth century fraudster, bigamist and serial killer, H. H. Holmes. Music credit: The Flaming Lips, Bad Days.

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