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VoK 122: The Pillars of the Earth (by Ken Follett)

Posted on July 9, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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Journey back to the 12th Century as the Vassals discuss the 1989 Ken Follett novel, ‘The Pillars of the Earth’.

VOK’s answer to Siskel and Ebert (when it comes to Ken Follett books) returns as Glen (Dagos_Rivers) and Michael (Mordion) are joined Steven (SJLee) and tackle some thought provoking discussions such as
‘The best way to ruin a wedding’, ‘How to make a dramatic exit’, and ‘Did the White Ship JUST sink?’.

The Vassals also discuss (whilst fearing persecution by listeners to the podcast) the history of witch craft,  currency in the 12th Century, and are saved by SJLee intervening in the ‘name change’ by Ken Follett of one of the historical Monarchs.

The character storylines and plot synopsys are briefly discussed before we realise how complicated the plot is, and
wish to avoid the podcast sounding like the monty python sketch ‘Summarise Proust Competition’.

Running Time: 02:14:34

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[Monty Python sketch] Watch the Monty Python ‘Proust Competition Sketch’

[Oprah] Pillars of The Earth on Oprah’s Book Club

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VoK 121: Conan the Barbarian [1982] (DVD Commentary)

Posted on July 8, 2014 by | 1 comment

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The iconic John Milius 1982 movie version of Robert E Howard’s epic Conan The Barbarian is given the VOK DVD Commentary treatment in this episode.  EastTexasDirewolf (Shane), Bina007 and Shellfish (Peter) thoroughly spoil the 105 minute extended edition and make a few mentions of the books too.

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Edited by EastTexasDirewolf

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VoK 120: Full Cast(le) Recording #5 – A Krewk through the Heart! (CockneyMoot 2014)

Posted on July 7, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The Cockney vassals recreate the mythic lost Full Cast(le) Recording of Storm of Swords, Tyrion Chapter 9.  The cast is as follows:

  • Narrator – Bina007
  • Lord Tyrion Lannister – Jed O’White Hart aka The Podcast Bard and host of Cockneymoot 4
  • Lord Jaime Lannister – Brum Riverlander aka Kelvin
  • Lord Varys – Teddard aka Eddie
  • Lum The Guard – Brum Riverlander aka Kelvin
  • Lester The Guard – Mactire aka Ollie
  • Shae Da Funny Whore – Mactire aka Ollie
  • Lord Tywin Lannister – Big Ged

The main show begins at 2m and the cookie monster impressions at 29m.  Naturally this chapter is thoroughly spoiled!

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VoK 119: Full Cast(le) Recording #4 – Savage Dreams

Posted on July 5, 2014 by | 2 comments

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KrakenKast returns with a short bonus episode – a dramatic reading of “Arya I,” from George R. R. Martin’s A Storm of Swords.

The Cast:
Duncan (Valkyrist) – Narrator
Jessica (jesicka309) – Arya Stark
Joseph (Ciao_Gamer) – Gendry
Michael (Khal Wadege) – Hot Pie

The Crew:
Duncan (Valkyrist) – Editor

Announcement: The second ever Vassals of Kingsgrave Australian meet-up is being held next week, in central Melbourne. If you would like to attend KrakenMoot 2014, then please check out the forum THREAD, or PM jesicka309 or Valkyrist. Hope to see you there! 🙂

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VoK 118: The Rogue Prince (by George R. R. Martin) – “The Blacks” Edition

Posted on July 2, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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Fashionably late as only the Blacks can be, vassals Duncan (Valkyrist), Zach (Alias), Nadia, Peter (Shellfish), Leigh (LordManderBlee), and Michael (Mordion)  review and dissect the latest novella by George R. R. Martin, entitled The Rogue Prince.

During the episode, they lament Daemon Targaryen’s transformation from “cool dark” to “scumbag dark,” the implications of Martin’s new Wikipedia-writing style, and the arcane origins of dragonglass.

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

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Edited by Valkyrist

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VoK 117: The Legend of Korra (Season 3 Premiere Review)

Posted on June 30, 2014 by | Leave a comment

The Vassals awaken from their Harmonic Convergence induced coma to review the first three episodes of ‘The Legend of Korra (Book 3: Change).’ Katie (Lady Griffin), Stephanie (gsdg), and special guest host Amin combine their chi to ponder the practicality of sleeping under a police desk, the sex appeal of geriatric Zuko, and all the reasons why Ba Sing Se is still a dump. Michal (inkasrain) joins the noisy aftershow.

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Edited by Katie

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VoK 116: The Rogue Prince (by George R. R. Martin) – “The Greens” Edition

Posted on June 26, 2014 by | 5 comments

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Join the Vassals of Kingsgrave (GreenCast Edition) as they review and discuss “The Rogue Prince” by George R.R. Martin. Hosts Ser Patrick the Tall, claudiusthefool, FTWard, Inkasrain & Khal Wadege analyze Grand Maester Gyldayne’s history of the life of Daemon Targaryen and his various swashbuckling adventures.

Come for the erudite and highfalutin discussion and stay for the silly aftershow that touches such wide-ranging subjects as the validity of the sources quoted in this story, Jews in Denmark, Valyrian swords in tourneys, the Valyrian speech of the Targaryen court, and blaming it all on Viserys I (and much more).

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

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Edited by claudiusthefool

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VoK 115: WolfCast – “The Children” (S04E10 Review)

Posted on June 20, 2014 by | 2 comments

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Wolfcast reviews the last episode in season four of Game of Thrones. Join vassals Bina (Bina007), Nadia (Nadia), Eddie (Teddard), Peter (Shellfish), Imogen (Imogen.OB), Patrick (Patrick the Tall), Kelvin (Brum Riverlander) and newcomers Helen (valyrianarakh) and Liam (Authur_Dumner) as they grump on raven eyes and Lannister motivations, discuss turnips, forlorn hamsters and more!

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

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Edited by Shellfish (Peter), actually before the Krakens and Dragons but Bina007 forgot to check Skype and so didn’t publish first. The ladies of VOK should on no account allow the late publication to influence their opinion of Shellfish’s manliness.

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VoK 114: DragonCast – “The Children” (S04E10 Review)

Posted on June 19, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The Dragons take to the sky one last time, refusing to be chained down by faulty recordings and lost episodes, to review the final episode of Game of Thrones Season 4.

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

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Edited by Zach (Alias)
Hosts: Zach (Alias), Greg (claudiusthefool), Brooke (AshaGreatjoy), Michal (inkasrain), Paul (Pod’s Plight), John (barrelroll42), and Shane (easttexasdirewolf)

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VoK 113: KrakenKast – “The Children” (S04E10 Review)

Posted on June 18, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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THE KRAKEN DESCENDS TO ITS WATERY THRONE …having eaten its fill of wolf and dragon meat for the year. Aussie & Asia-Pacific vassals Duncan (Valkyrist), Jessica (jesicka309), Bing (Shoeshiner), Joseph (Ciao_Gamer), Tanja (Scilens), and Michael (Khal Wadege) review the tenth and final episode of Game of Thrones’ fourth season, entitled “The Children.”

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

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

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KrakenKastThat concludes KrakenKast 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 112: Vassals Night Out – “My Lady, It’s Too Hot!” Edition

Posted on June 15, 2014 by | 2 comments

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In our first ever Vassals Night Out, the Ladies of VOK don their PJs, open a bottle of Dornish red, and talk shit about hot guys, cute girls, podcast crushes and whether not liking ASOIAF would be a dealbreaker.

The all star cast features: Tanja (Scilens), Jesicka (Jesicka309), Nadia, Alix (Aiwendil), Bina007,  Nadine (Erinyes), Michal (Inkasrain),  Katie (Lady Griffin), and Amber (Amberrocks).

3m Intros and Earnest discussion of all things geek & feminism, HBO’s boobage count, the depiction of sexual violence in the show, and whether George writes women well, with a side discussion on Westerosi female grooming.

63m The ladies discuss which Westerosi characters they  most resemble, would like to hang out with, as well as the Hottest Manly Men in Westeros- show and book edition; KILFs and relationships we love to ship.

124m The ladies move on to their fellow podcast hosts to discuss their Podcast crushes, and which Vassal would be most useful in the event of a Zombie apocalypse.

165m Aftershow discussion with Jesicka309 and Scilens.

WARNING – This podcast contains spoilers for Game of Thrones, A Song of Ice and Fire and Hunger Games as well as many references to boobs.

Credits:
Edited by Bina007 using lovely audio clips from The New Statesman and with music from Cyndi Lauper.

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[My Lady!] Brienne-Margaery Fanfic
[Stansa!] Who knew?! Sansa-Stannis Fanfic

And finally, here’s that wince-inducing pic of pasty Jon Snow:

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VoK 111: WolfCast – “The Watchers on the Wall” (S04E09 Review)

Posted on June 12, 2014 by | 1 comment

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This week, Wolfcast joins the Night’s Watch as they fight off the Wildling army in two simultaneous battles at the Wall. Patrick the Tall leads Imogen.OB, Nadia, Alix (Aiwendil), Peter (Shellfish), Jan (LeechLord), Kelvin (Brum Riverlander) and Eddie (Teddard) in a particularly derailed… ahem, I mean detailed discussion of Watchers on the Wall. Starting around 2 hours and 10 minutes, the aftershow contains talk of George RR Martin’s legacy, an upcoming Game of Thrones Telltale game, Sir Christopher Lee’s badassery, podcast fanfiction and more!

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Edited by Aiwendil
Music credits: the Tribute to Lord Flashheart is from [a href=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CnAsdQiGzs”>here%5D
featuring music by Queen.

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VoK 110: KrakenKast – “The Watchers on the Wall” (S04E09 Review)

Posted on June 11, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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THE KRAKEN LAUNCHES ITS ASSAULT! Aussie & Asia-Pacific vassals Duncan (Valkyrist), Jessica (jesicka309), Bing (Shoeshiner), Tony (The Reader), Joseph (Ciao_Gamer), and Tanja (Scilens) review the ninth episode of Game of Thrones’ fourth season, entitled “The Watchers on the Wall.”

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

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Edited by Valkyrist

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KrakenKastKrakenKast typically records on Tuesday at 7:00pm (AEST) / 10:00am (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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VoK 109: Ice & Fire Con 2014 Recap

Posted on June 8, 2014 by | Leave a comment

VoK Ice & FireThe Vassals of Kingsgrave recap the 2nd Annual Ice and Fire Con at Ravenwood Castle in New Plymouth, Ohio. Join Greg (claudiusthefool), Jasmine (jazzimen08), Michael (Mordion), and Thomas (FTWard) as they cover the events of their A Song of Ice and Fire-themed weekend, including very long car rides; panel discussions; various Game of Thrones drinking games; cosplay; board game tournaments; Cards Against Westeros; trivia contests; auctions; a Game of Thrones dance party; and of course meeting Amin and Ashley (from A Podcast of Ice and Fire) in real life.

Warning: Contains spoilers for all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, HBO’s Game of Thrones, as well as one spoiler chapter from The World of Ice and Fire, and all of the craziness of Ice and Fire Con 2014.

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Edited by claudiusthefool

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VoK 108: DragonCast – “The Mountain and the Viper” (S04E08 Review)

Posted on June 6, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The DragonCast convenes once more, absent their fearless leader, but still going strong, as they tackle the latest episode of Game of Thrones, “The Mountain and the Viper”.

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

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Edited by Zach (Alias)
Hosts: Zach (Alias), Brooke (AshaGreatjoy), Greg (claudiusthefool), Paul (Pod’s Plight), John (BarrelRoll42), and Shane (easttexasdirewolf)
Music by Avery Shen, Unto The End

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VoK 107: WolfCast – “The Mountain and the Wiper” (S04E08 Review)

Posted on June 5, 2014 by | 3 comments

u47oWolfcast tackles the latest episode of Game of Thrones. Due to a pressing cricket emergency, the reins of the podcast are unceremoniously thrust upon an ornery and sleep-deprived Shellfish (Peter) who desperately tries to keep the sled on track as posh birds Bina (Bina007) and Imogen (Imogen.OB), béret wearing baguette toter Alix (Aiwendil), the vertically endowed windmill operator Patrick (Patrick the Tall), viper-mourner Nadia (Nadia) and newcomer Kelvin (Brum Riverlander) discuss the geography of the North, evil dresses, crimes against Manwoody, duelling laws in France and everything inbetween.

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Edited by Shellfish

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And finally, here’s Shellfish’s spectacular MS Paint pic of Dany dismissing Jorah, available in the Podcast of Ice and Fire [artbooks].

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VoK 106: KrakenKast – “The Mountain and the Viper” (S04E08 Review)

Posted on June 3, 2014 by | 3 comments

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THE KRAKEN SAVOURS ITS REVENGE! Aussie & Asia-Pacific vassals Duncan (Valkyrist), Bing (Shoeshiner), Joseph (Ciao_Gamer), and Tanja (Scilens) review the eighth episode of Game of Thrones’ fourth season, entitled “The Mountain and the Viper.” Also features the appearance of a Dornish Red-swilling Jessica (jesicka309), at the 50:00 mark.

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

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Edited by Valkyrist

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KrakenKastKrakenKast typically records on Tuesday at 7:00pm (AEST) / 10:00am (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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VoK 105: Blackadder (BBC series)

Posted on May 30, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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For lack of a Game of Thrones episode to comment on, this week Wolfcast reviews the famous 80s British historical comedy Blackadder. Imogen.OB, expert on all things Britain, is this week’s lead host, diving into the mysteries of British history and comedy with Viking Patrick the Tall, expert bear-fighter Peter (Shellfish) and baguette-eating, beret-wearing Alix (Aiwendil).

The season-by-season discussion is very evenly divided as follows:

00:00 – Introduction, favorite seasons, quotes and characters
10:10 – Season 1: The Black Adder
17:41 – Season 2: Blackadder II
51:28 – Season 3: Blackadder the Third
1:08:04 – Season 4: Blackadder Goes Forth
2:12:08 – Aftershow: “One night, Marry, Scorpions”, Blackadder actors and their careers, Imogen’s TV show recommandation, Blackadder and social issues, “Ask Imogen – British Slang Edition”, How to properly address the Queen of England, parallels between Blackadder and ASoIaF, European politics, Peter/Patrick fanfiction, Velociraptors & more

This podcast contains spoilers for all aired episodes of the Blackadder canon and potential spoilers for A Clash of Kings and by extension the Game of Thrones TV series.

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VoK 104: WolfCast – “Mockingbird” (S04E07 Review)

Posted on May 27, 2014 by | 3 comments

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Welcome to this week’s Wolfcast in which the wolfpups seem to be at a loss on how to structure their conversation. Providing a very in depth and detail oriented review is Alix (Aiwendil), Imogen.OB, Patrick the Tall and Peter (Shellfish) as our lead host.

There will be no aftershow this time, because of the unusual length of the main part of the show. This will not mean however that this is a boring or shenanigan-free episode. Enjoy.

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

Edited by Sir Patrick The Tall.

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VoK 103: DragonCast – “Mockingbird” (S04E07 Review)

Posted on May 26, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The DragonCast crew gathers again to record their review of Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 7: Mockingbird.

Beware of Spoilers, the following podcast will discuss all published books in A Song of Ice and Fire Series

Credits:
Edited by Greg (claudiusthefool)
Hosts: claudiusthefool, Pod’s Plight, easttexasdirewolf, Valyrian Neil, Asha Greatjoy, and BarrelRoll42.

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