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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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Tagged Bina007, claudiusthefool, drownedsnow, easttexasdirewolf, jeff14, Shoeshiner, Wargasm

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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VoK 255: White Raven is all about Horses aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 11)

Posted on February 1, 2016 by bina007 | Leave a comment

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Welcome to the eleventh installment of the Great Linear ASOIAF Re-read. In this episode we cover chapters from the first half of December 298 in A Game Of Thrones. These are Jon 5, 6 and 7, Bran 6 and Dany 6, in which news of Ned’s predicament reaches The Wall, The Undead rise, Robb sets off for the South and Dany suffers an attempt on her life. Listen to the Vassals discuss the dirty sheets of the Lord Commander, the many prophesies of Jon and Sam’s horn, ooh-er missus! But remember the podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all known works in the Song of Ice and Fire series. Also the aftershow starts at 1hr 55m.

The hosts for this episode are Adam (Drowned Snow); Brett (Whiteraven); Casey (blue-eyed-queen); Matt (Varley on the Forums); Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall); Peter (PetyrSlaylish15); Scott (Shaggydog); Steve (Steveontheforums); and Tanja (Scilens).

For listeners playing along at home, the next episode will cover the rest of December 298: Sansa 5, Cat 8, Ned 15, Tyrion 7 and Dany 7.

Picture credit: The APOIAF Artbook of Game of Thrones, as drawn by Dani Parla Tor. Edited by Adam.

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VoK 254: The World of Ice and Fire – The Bones and Beyond

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Valkyrist | 2 comments

In their third and final foray into the lands beyond the Sunset Kingdom, the Vassals scale the daunting Bone Mountains to explore the fabled kingdoms of Eastern Essos.

Join Duncan (Valkyrist), Greg (claudiusthefool), Augustine (linecom1), Michael (Khal Wadege), and lurker extraordinaire Amber (Amberrocks) as they ponder zorse morphology, colour-coded emperors, spiteful gods, necromancy diets, and how to get those stubborn grease stains out of your black stone monolith.

With the help of Maester Yandel, they also speculate (wildly) on the future events of the novels, and the various real-world historical allusions scattered throughout the compendium.

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

11:00 – The Bone Mountains
31:42 – The Plains of the Jogos Nhai
46:38 – Yi Ti
1:20:46 – Leng
1:28:41 – Asshai and Beyond!
1:52:46 – Lomas Longstrider’s Wonders
1:57:45 – Martin and Orientalism
2:07:56 – Aftershow

This podcast is part of series of in-depth discussions covering all of the various sections of The World of Ice and Fire (by George R. R. Martin, Elio Garcia & Linda Antonsson). Stay tuned to VOK for lots more installments!

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist
Music owned by MGM

Links:
VoK 175: The World of Ice and Fire – The Free Cities
VoK 186: The World of Ice and Fire – Sothoryos & Central Essos
The World of Ice and Fire (Amazon page)
The Lands of Ice and Fire (hi-res map)

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Tagged amberrocks, claudiusthefool, Khal Wadege, linecom1, Valkyrist

VoK 253: The Ricky-Bobby School of Politics aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 10)

Posted on January 19, 2016 by bina007 | 1 comment

N+L=J; Pissing Off To Dragonstone; a Westerosi Order 66 and the hotness of Septa Mordane? It can only be the VOK Linear Re-read, as hosted by Bina007, Brett (Whitehaven), Nadia, Noah (Pops88), Scott (Shaggydog) and Steve-on-the-forums!

In this episode we cover the events of the week of October 19th 298 in Ned 12 through 14, Arya 4 and Sansa 4, in which Robert and Syrio die, Arya bests her first man with steel and Sansa snitches.

The aftershow starts at 2hr 10m, and for listeners playing along at home, the next episode will cover Jon 5 through 7, Bran 6 and Dany 6.

Picture credit: The APOIAF Artbook of Game of Thrones, as drawn by the Podcast Queen, Mimi Mieville. Music credits: Alpine Universe and Slow Club.

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VoK 252: Dragon Age: Inquisition (BioWare)

Posted on January 18, 2016 by kcrumpton2013 | Leave a comment

Lead them or fall! Inquisitors Zach (Alias), Peter (Shellfish), Paul (Pod’s Plight), Katie (Lady Griffin), Bing (Shoeshiner), and Jeff (jeff14) return to Thedas for the third installment in BioWare’s epic fantasy roleplaying series: Dragon Age: Inquisition.

1:00 – Introductions and Icebreakers
13:00 – Combat and Mechanics
38:00 – Story
1:23: 00 – Characters
1:53:00 – Trespasser DLC

Music:

‘I Am The One’ (Instrumental) by Raney Shockne and Nick Stoubis

‘Sera Was Never’ by Raney Shockne, Nick Stoubis, and Elizaveta Khripounova

‘Rise’ by Raney Shockne, Nick Stoubis, and Elizaveta Khripounova

???? by Trevor Morris

Credits:
Edited by Katie

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VoK 251: The Silmarillion ReRead (Part 8) – Akallabeth

Posted on January 11, 2016 by bina007 | Leave a comment

Join hosts Brett (Whitehaven), Greg (claudiusthefool), Matt (Varley), Matthieu (Beric175) & Shane (Easttexasdirewolf) as they retell the story of the fall of Numenor.

Edited by Bina007

Episode Art: “The Fall of Numenor” by Darrell Sweet.

Song: Akallabeth by Iggy Metall and Samwise the Brave by Howard Shore, available to purchase on iTunes and other services.

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VoK 250: Mord is the Tom Bombadil of Murder aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 9)

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

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Maple sceptres, oscillating bidets and feeding Petyr Baelish’s manhood to the goats? It can only be the VOK Linear Re-read!

In this episode we reach the Eyrie and the Trial of Tyrion and watch Dany eat a horse’s heart. As usual the podcast is dark and filled with spoilers – not to mention explosions of syrup.

Chapters covered: Dany 5, Tyrion 5, Tyrion 6, Cat 7 and Bran 5.

Hosts: Adam (Drownedsnow), Amber (Amberrocks), Brett (Whiteraven), Bina007, Drew (Wargasm), Jon (ZaneSeven), Matt (Varley), Nadia, Noah (Pops88), Peter (PetyrSlaylish15) and Scott (Shaggydog).

The aftershow starts at 2hr 19m.

For listeners playing along at home, the next episode will cover chapters Ned 12, Ned 13, Sansa 3, Ned 14, Arya 4 and Sansa 4.

Picture credit: The APOIAF Artbook of Game of Thrones, as drawn by Christina Kolb. Music credits: Alpine Universe and Patch The Pirate – both available on iTunes.

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Tagged amberrocks, Bina007, drownedsnow, Nadia, PetyrSlaylish15, Pops88, Ser Patrick the Tall, Shaggy Dog, Varley, Wargasm, White Raven, ZaneSeven

VoK 249: The Silmarillion ReRead (Part 7) – The End of an Age

Posted on December 31, 2015 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

Doors_of_Night 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

Episode Art: “The Doors of Night” by John Howe.

Song: “Die Dragons” by Shane, copyright VOK Classics 2015

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VoK 248: Star Wars – The Force Awakens (RebelScum Review)

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Valkyrist | 4 comments

Kingsgrave – has there ever been a more wretched hive of scum and villainy?

Join rebel pilots Michal (inkasrain), Zach (Alias), Katie (Lady Griffin), Duncan (Valkyrist), Adam (drownedsnow), Amber (Amberrocks), and Scott (Shaggy Dog) for an explosive foray into Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens. And stick around the hangar lounge for the Aftershow (at 2:06:05), which includes a brief dissection of the Prequel Trilogy.

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, along with all previous entries in the Star Wars saga.

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist
Audio clips owned by Disney

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Tagged Alias, amberrocks, drownedsnow, inkasrain, Lady Griffin, Shaggy Dog, Valkyrist

VoK 247: The Tower of Coy aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 8)

Posted on December 20, 2015 by bina007 | 4 comments

In this episode of the epic linear re-read of Game of Thrones the Vassals cover Cat 6, Ned 10, Ned 11 and Sansa 3, which sees Cat arriving at the Eyrie, Ned’s infamous Tower of Joy reminiscences and Sansa fatefully being told she is being sent away from King’s Landing. The Vassals discussing these chapters are Bina007, Nadia, Matt (Varley), Scott (Shaggydog) and Adam (Drownedsnow). We also have PetyrSlaylish15 chiming in by the power of Grayskull, I mean the power of pre-recording, as well as the lovely Ballad of the Tower of Joy as written by the Podcast Bard, Jed O’White Hart.

This episode discusses the books in spoiler-y detail but doesn’t give spoilers from the show. The aftershow starts at 2hrs in. For listeners playing along at home, the next episode will cover chapters Dany 5, Tyrion 5, Cat 7, Tyrion 6 and Bran 5.

Picture credit: The APOIAF Artbook of Game of Thrones, as drawn by Fishflight. Music credit: The Ballad of The Tower of Joy by Jed O’White Hart.

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Tagged Bina007, drownedsnow, jed o'white hart, Nadia, PetyrSlaylish15, Shaggy Dog, Varley

VoK 246: Star Wars – The Force Awakens (EuroSmug Review)

Posted on December 16, 2015 by bina007 | 4 comments

The European vassals lord it over their American cousins with an early review of The Force Awakens. There is a very brief rating and ranking of the film which is spoiler-free and then after a musical interlude we move into a deeply spoilery discussion of the movie.

Hosts – Bina007, Eddie (Teddard), Patrick (Ser Patrick The Tall) and Tanja (Scilens).

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VoK 245: Westerosi Spanx aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 7)

Posted on December 6, 2015 by bina007 | Leave a comment

Join the Vassals as they continue their epic linear re-read of Game of Thrones, focussing in this episode on the chapters covering the Tourney of the Hand.

Timeline: Sansa 2 (2m); Ned 7 (31m); Arya 3 (57m); Ned 8 (1hr 10m); Ned 9 (1hr 30m); Which Disney Princess Would Each Host Be? (1hr 56m); Varley opens his VOK Secret Santa present (2hr 02m); Aftershow (2hr 05m).

Hosts: Adam (DrownedSnow), Amber (Amberrocks), Bina007, Katie (Lady Griffin), Nadia, Patrick (Ser Patrick The Tall), Scott (Shaggydog), and Zack (Alias).

For the listener playing along at home, the next instalment will cover the end of September 298 and the first half of October 298, including the Tower of Joy: Cat 6, Ned 10, Ned 11 and Sansa 3.

This episode discusses the books in spoiler-y detail but doesn’t give spoilers from the show.

Picture credit: The APOIAF Artbook of Game of Thrones, as drawn by Jenn Rose. All new opening music credit for the linear re-read by Alpine Universe. Let us know what you think! End music from the Disney film Beauty and the Beast.

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Tagged Alias, amberrocks, Bina007, drownedsnow, Lady Griffin, Nadia, Ser Patrick the Tall, Shaggy Dog, Varley

VoK 244: R+P=D aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 6)

Posted on November 21, 2015 by bina007 | 2 comments

In the sixth part of the Linear Game of Thrones Re-read, VOK regulars Varley, Bina and Nadia are joined by lore-master Scott aka Shaggydog. They discuss the Game of Thrones chapters covering Cat’s apprehension of Tyrion, Sam’s arrival at the Wall and CSI King’s Landing.

Timeline: Ned 5 (3m), Jon 4 (17m), Cat 5 (29m), Tyrion 4 (44m), Ned 6 (50m), R+P=D (1hr).

For the listener playing along at home, the next instalment will cover the Tourney of the Hand chapters: Sansa 2, Ned 7, Arya 3, Ned 8 and Ned 9.

This episode discusses the books in spoiler-y detail but doesn’t give spoilers from the show.

Picture credit: The APOIAF Artbook of Game of Thrones. Music credit: Miss Piggy.

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VoK 243: Comic Book Club (Vol.6) – Alias (by Brian Michael Bendis & Michael Gaydos)

Posted on November 15, 2015 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

In the latest meeting of the Secret Book Club – Thomas (FTWard), Shane (easttexasdirewolf) and Scott (Skywaltzer) discuss the comic Alias AKA Jessica Jones written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Michael Gaydos.

We cover the first 9 issues of the Marvel series and also speculate on the upcoming Jessica Jones Netflix series that launches on November 20.

Finally we cover the beginning of the Fall seasons of comics on TV and wonder if Steve Rogers collects Social Security.

3:00 Alias Comic Issues #1-9

55:00 Netflix’s Jessica Jones and Alias Issues #10-28

1:28:00 Comics on TV

Credits:

Edited by FTWard

Art by David Mack

Music:

“Hurt” by Trent Reznor

Performed by Ainjel Emme

“Purple Rain” by Prince and The Revolution

Performed by Natasha Bedingfield

“Stronger Woman” by Marv Green and Jewel

Performed by Jewel

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VoK 242: This is England (Movie and TV Series Review)

Posted on November 5, 2015 by bina007 | Leave a comment

Oi oi! The Vassals of Kingsgrave welcome all mongs and spazzes, rude boys and skin-heads, for a discussion of Shane Meadows’ iconic movie and TV miniseries, This Is England. Chronicling the adventures of a group of friends from 1983 to 1990, this series is a tragicomic exploration of social unrest, racism, sex, drugs and dodgy haircuts. The discussion is therefore both explicit and full of spoilers. Also apologies for the intermittent background music from the airport lounge in which this episode was recorded.

Hosts: Bina007 and Dagos_Rivers.

Music credits: Billy Bragg, A New England.

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