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VoK 238: Mr. Robot (USA series) – Season 1

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Valkyrist | 1 comment

The Vassals assemble in an abandoned Coney Island arcade to review the first season of USA’s new series Mr. Robot.

Join Duncan (Valkyrist), Matt (Varley) and Adam (drownedsnow) for a rumination on computerised society, pop cultural consciousness, class warfare, corporate greed, anarchist insurrection, and the best way to make an omelet (tip – “you’ve got to break a few eggs!”). The timestamps for each discussion segment are included below:

3:10 – Lemoncake Ratings
8:45 – Elliot Alderson
35:12 – Angela Moss
44:16 – Tyrell Wellick
56:55 – Darlene
1:04:31 – Shayla
1:11:03 – Mr. Robot and fsociety
1:27:48 – Phillip Price and White Rose
1:35:08 – Cinematography
1:50:35 – Aftershow

Warning: Contains spoilers for all aired episodes of USA’s Mr. Robot, as well as the 1999 film Fight Club.

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Edited by Valkyrist
Audio clips owned by USA

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VoK 237: The Iron Bidet aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 3)

Posted on September 23, 2015 by bina007 | 8 comments

In the third part of our linear re-read the Fellowship of Vassals expands both in numbers and chapters covered. We go through the events of May and June 298 which sees an assassination attempt on Bran, Tyrion go north to the wall, Ned go south with Robert, and Dany visiting Vaes Dothrak. Naturally, the podcast contains spoilers for all works in the Song of Ice and Fire series as well as HBO’s Game of Thrones.

Bran 2 (0m); Tyrion 1 (20m); Jon 2 (45m); Cat 3 (1hr); Tyrion 2 (1hr 17m); Dany 4 (1hr 30m); Ned (1hr 40m); Aftershow (2hr).

For the listener playing along at home, the next instalment will cover the chapters in July 298 – Sansa 1 & Ned 3 – and the first half of August 298 – Bran 3, Cat 4 and Ned 4.

Hosts: Adam (Drowned Snow), Amanda (Middlecyclone), Bina007, Brett (Whiteraven), Calvin (KCenturion), Kelvin (Brum Riverlander), Matt (Varley), Nadia, and Tanja (Scilens).

Picture credit: HBO’s Game of Thrones. Music credit: Johnny Cash.

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Tagged Bina007, Brum Riverlander, drownedsnow, KCenturion, middlecyclone, Nadia, Scilens, Varley, White Raven

VoK 236: The Silmarillion ReRead (Part 6) – The Tale of Turin Turambar

Posted on September 21, 2015 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

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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VoK 235: Twin Peaks ReWatch (Part 6)

Posted on September 15, 2015 by kcrumpton2013 | Leave a comment

Uh-oh. The Bookhouse Boys & Girls have a bad feeling about episodes 6-7 of Twin Peaks season 2: “Demons” and “Lonely Souls.” Greg (claudiusthefool) shoots his television, Shane (easttexasdirewolf) reveals a terrible secret, Steven (SJLee) educates everyone about Northern Territories, and Katie (Lady Griffin) sticks around for the curtains. Beautiful, swaying red curtains.

As with previous installments, there are no Twin Peaks spoilers past the episodes discussed.

Credits:
Edited by Katie

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VoK 234: “I Am” by Leona Lewis (Album Review)

Posted on September 12, 2015 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

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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VoK 233: The Virtues of a 9-Inch Meat Pie aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 2)

Posted on September 8, 2015 by bina007 | Leave a comment

The second podcast in our linear ASOIAF re-read begins with feedback on last week’s episode focussing on the character of Ser Weymar Royce and Lunar dragons. We then cover the events of April 298, with the King and the Lannisters arriving at Winterfell as news of Jon Arryn’s death reaches Cat. This translates into the Game of Thrones chapters Ned 1 (16m), Jon 1 (37m), Cat 2 (49m) and Arya 1 (1h5m). The aftershow begins at 1hr 15m.

Spoilers: All published novels in the ASOIAF series but neither spoiler chapters for The Winds of Winter nor the latest season of Game of Thrones.

Podcast hosts: FTWard (Thomas), Mordion (Michael), Claudius The Fool (Greg), Bina007, Middlecyclone (Amanda), Nadia, Varley (Matt) and Whiteraven (Brett) .

For those of you playing along at home, the next episode will cover the events of May 298, so Game of Thrones: Bran 2, Tyrion 1, Jon 2 and Cat 3.

Picture credit: HBO’s Game of Thrones. Music credit: Michael Jackson’s Billy Jean.

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Tagged Bina007, claudiusthefool, FTWard, middlecyclone, Mordion, Nadia, Varley, White Raven

VoK 232: Panspermia! aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 1)

Posted on August 31, 2015 by bina007 | 6 comments

In the first in a new series of VOK-casts, the Vassals return to their roots with a linear re-read of George R R Martin’s A Song Of Ice And Fire. This episode covers events from June 297 to March 298. This translates to the following chapters in Game of Thrones: the Prologue, Dany 1 (21 mins), Dany 2 (37 mins), Bran 1 (48 mins), Cat 1 (1hr 9m) and Dany 3 (1 hr 18m) in that order. Whiteraven then shares his theory of why seasons change (1hr 28m). In doing this re-read we are hugely indebted to the reddit author who compiled the linear timeline linked below.

Spoilers: All published novels in the ASOIAF series but neither spoiler chapters for The Winds of Winter nor the latest season of Game of Thrones.

Podcast hosts: Bina007, Middlecyclone (Amanda), Nadia, Varley (Matt) and Whiteraven (Brett) with extra podcast goodness from the Podcast Bard, Jed O’ White Hart.

For those of you playing along at home, the next episode will cover Game of Thrones: Ned 1, Jon 1, Cat 2 and Arya 1 which corresponds to April 298.

Picture credit: Jon Neimeister. Music credit: Sammy Davis Jr’s superlative Old Black Magic.

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Tagged Bina007, jed o'white hart, middlecyclone, Nadia, Varley, White Raven

VoK 231: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (by Douglas Adams)

Posted on August 21, 2015 by bina007 | Leave a comment

Greetings, Hoopy Froods! Welcome to the Vassals’ chaotic discussion of Douglas Adams’ comic, sci-fi creation, The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide To The Galaxy. This wide-ranging discussion is mostly harmless and mostly focusses on the novel, and just like Bistromathics, the number of Vassals participating at any one time is a reciproversexclusion. However, they mostly include our host Tania (Scilens), Bina007, Greg (ClaudiusTheFool), Nicole, Patrick (Ser Patrick The Tall) and Zack (Alias).

Edited by Bina007. Running time 1hr 36 mins.

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VoK 230: Twin Peaks ReWatch (Part 5)

Posted on August 18, 2015 by kcrumpton2013 | Leave a comment

Who will you meet in Valhalla? Bookhouse Boys & Girls Greg (claudiusthefool), Steven (SJLee), Katie (Lady Griffin), and Shane (easttexasdirewolf) reconvene in the Roadhouse for some rabbit chili and episodes 3-5 of Twin Peaks season 2: “The Man Behind Glass,” “Laura’s Secret Diary,” and “The Orchid’s Curse.”

As with previous installments, there are no Twin Peaks spoilers past the episodes discussed.

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Edited by Katie

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VoK 229: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (BBC miniseries)

Posted on August 15, 2015 by bina007 | 1 comment

In this episode, Bina007, Augustine (Linecom1) and Shane (EastTexasDirewolf) discuss the BBC miniseries based on Susanna Clarke’s novel set in alternate early 19th century England in which practical magic has made a comeback. After the main podcast ends at 1hr20, Bina then speaks to Michal (Inkasrain) about her reaction the show and book.

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VoK 228: Twin Peaks ReWatch (Part 4)

Posted on August 4, 2015 by kcrumpton2013 | 3 comments

How long were we out? The Bookhouse Boys & Girls return from their bullet-induced hiatus to review the first two episodes of Twin Peaks Season 2: “May The Giant Be With You” and “Coma.” Friendly Giant Katie (Lady Griffin) takes over vaguely helpful spectral hosting duties from Bina (Bina007) as fledgling agents Greg (claudiusthefool), Shane (easttexasdirewolf), and Steven (SJLee) search for their missing rings and try to remember….something.

As with previous installments, there are no Twin Peaks spoilers past the episodes discussed.

Credits:
Edited by Katie

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VoK 227: Empire (Fox series) – Season 1

Posted on August 2, 2015 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

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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VoK 226: Dragonheart [1996] (DVD Commentary)

Posted on July 24, 2015 by vokadmin | 2 comments

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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VoK 225: Book Club (Vol.5) – City of Thieves (by David Benioff)

Posted on July 17, 2015 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

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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VoK 224: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (ABC series) – Season 2

Posted on July 4, 2015 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

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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VoK 223: Vassals Night Out – “Manly” Edition

Posted on July 1, 2015 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

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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VoK 222: Comic Book Club (Vol.5) – Spring TV Shows

Posted on June 26, 2015 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

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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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

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VoK 221: E3 2015 Recap

Posted on June 22, 2015 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

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 220: KrakenCast – “Mother’s Mercy” (S05E10 Review)

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Valkyrist | Leave a comment

THE KRAKEN SENDS ITS REGARDS! Aussie & Asia-Pacific vassals Duncan (Valkyrist), Joseph (Ciao_Gamer), Silvana (silvaubrey) and Michael (Khal Wadege) review the tenth episode of Game of Thrones’ fifth season, entitled “Mother’s Mercy.”

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

01:03 – Introduction/Lemoncake Ratings
13:53 – Winterfell
43:55 – Bravos
59:48 – Dorne
1:13:12 – Meereen
1:26:41 – King’s Landing
1:38:20 – The Wall
1:55:44 – Closing Thoughts
2:06:31 – Aftershow

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist
“Valyrian Steel” by Adam WarRock

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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Tagged Ciao_Gamer, Khal Wadege, silvaubrey, Valkyrist

VoK 219: Ice & Fire Con 2015 Recap

Posted on June 18, 2015 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

Join the Vassals that attended Ice & Fire Con 2015 for a recap of the weekend’s festivities. Follow hosts Greg (claudiusthefool), Dan (witless chum), Jasmine (Jazzimen08), Thomas (FTWard) & John (Eigenvectorjon) for the play-by-play of the awesomeness and craziness of Ice & Fire Con.

Edited by Greg
Episode Image: The Nine Mistresses of Aegon IV

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