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VoK 861: Heartstopper Series 2 and Series 3 Discussion

Posted on November 23, 2025 by | Leave a comment

Recorded in October 2024 directly after the release of Series 3 on Netflix, The vassals provided their thoughts briefly on Series 2 before a more in depth discussion of Series 3.

We are delighted to know Heartstopper will return for a final movie which we are looking forward to watch. Listen here for a Series 2 and Series 3 discussion by Glen (Dagos_Rivers), David (DavidHHH), Marie (Nymeria) and Bina (Bina007). Please see VoK 720 for a discussion on series 1.

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VoK 857: Andor Season 2 Review

Posted on August 25, 2025 by | Leave a comment

Join the vassals as we discuss the excellent second season of Andor. A show that has really added to what Star Wars can be on screen.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Kevin (Nuncle Kevin), Pat (TwoPointOh), and Zander (Lord Baron Blackfyre).

Spoilers: Andor season 1 and 2 as well as the entire Star Wars movie universe and some of the other Star Wars TV shows.

Editor: Adam

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VOK 852 – White Lotus S3 Review

Posted on April 15, 2025 by | Leave a comment

Bina007, Steph/GSDG and Michael/Khal Wadege have a spoiler-filled discussion of White Lotus season 3.

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VoK 849: Wolf Hall

Posted on January 29, 2025 by | Leave a comment


Join vassals Michal (inkasrain), Bina (Bina007), Stephanie (gsgd), and Marie (Nymeria) as they pass time with good company and get deep in discussion of the jaw-dropping BBC series Wolf Hall. Based on the epic novels by Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall follows Henry VIII’s faithful minister Thomas Cromwell as he rises — and eventually falls — in the viper’s nest of the Tudor court. Be wary of 500-year-old spoilers, suppurating ulcers, and nepo-babies onscreen and off.

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Edited by inkasrain

Music:
“Betrayal” from Wolf Hall, The Mirror and the Light

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VoK 839: Arcane Season 2

Posted on December 6, 2024 by | Leave a comment


The Vassals of Kingsgrave return to discuss the second season of Netflix’s animated show, Arcane. Join Zach (Alias), Abby (DaceyMormont), Alex (LuckyCharms), Matt (blu3arm0r), and Michal (inkasrain) as they thoughtfully consider the show and its conclusion.

This podcast contains spoilers for all episodes of Netflix’s Arcane.

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Edited by Zach/Alias

Music:
Arcane: Season 2- Opening Titles
Stromae, Pomme – Ma Meilleure Ennemie English Lyrics (Arcane Season 2 Soundtrack)

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VoK 833 – Rings of Power S2E8 Review

Posted on October 7, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Varley, Marie/Nymeria and Bina gather to discuss the final episode of maaaaybe the final season of Rings of Power.


Spoilers for Tolkien’s published works and the Peter Jackson movies.

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VoK 830 – Rings of Power S2E5 Review

Posted on September 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

A podcast episode is never late. It arrives precisely when it means too. And in this case the audio quality isn’t great but we thought you’d still take pleasure in Varley’s nerd-rage and the appearance of OG Vassal, Amberrocks.

Spoilers for Tolkien’s published works and the Peter Jackson movies.

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VoK 829 – Rings of Power S2E1-4 Review

Posted on September 10, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Join Marie/Nymeria, Adam/DrownedSnow and Bina007 to discuss the first half of the second season of Rings of Power.

Spoilers for Tolkien’s published works and the Peter Jackson movies.

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VOK 810 – Bridgerton S3 Part 2

Posted on July 1, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Join Bina007 and Stephanie/GSDG for a spoiler-filled discussion for the books and TV show focussing on S3 Part 2 of Netflix’s Bridgerton.

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VOK 802 – Bridgerton S3 Part 1

Posted on May 29, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Join Bina007, DavidHHH, Matt/Blu3Arm0r, Adam/DrownedSnow and Stephanie/GSDG for a spoiler-filled discussion for the books and TV show focussing on S3 Part 1 of Netflix’s Bridgerton.

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VOK 797 – Shogun (2024 TV)

Posted on April 28, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Michal/Inkasrain and Bina007 discuss the stunning miniseries with James Clavell lore-master Matt/Blu3arm0r. Spoiler-filled throughout. Aftershow begins at 1hr9m.

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VoK 760: Yellowjackets Season 2

Posted on July 2, 2023 by | 2 comments

Meat’s back on the menu, girls!

Join Michal/inkasrain, Glen/dagos_rivers, Matt (it’s his real name), and Adam/drownedsnow in a free-wheeling review and discussion of Showtime’s delectable survivalist/cult drama, Yellowjackets. How does the second season compare to the groundbreaking first? Is the past or present timeline pulling ahead? Are the latest shocking developments satisfying, or leaving us, y’know, hungry for more? (Oh, and what’s up with the mystery episode 10?)

Plus in the after show, we muse on the state of the entertainment industry in 2023, as well as some like, video game stuff or whatever.

Music: “No Return” by Anna Waronker and Craig Wedren

Edited by Michal

If you enjoyed, here is our Season 1 of YellowJackets review

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VOK 754 – Mandalorian End of Season 3 Chat

Posted on May 10, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Mandalorian is back and so is House Manwoody with an end of season chat about the seasons themes, story, and characters. What do we think of Duchess Lizzo? Who will ride the Mythosaur? These and other questions will be discussed in the two hour Arquitens-class light cruiser, that is this episode of Vassals of Kingsgrave.

Note: In the episode we mention a panel hosted by our own Michal(inkasrain) about Jewish history and Mandalorian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdtLu6piohM&t=17s

Hosts: Benjamin (Kingjucio), Michal (Inkasrain), Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall), Adam(Drownedsnow), Casey(Blueeyedqueen).

Post credit theme: The Mandalorian

All credit goes to the Danish National Symphony Orchestra and DR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8CK2ClEIug

Spoilers: This episode covers all episodes of The Mandalorian plus material from Star Wars: Clone wars, Rebels, Andor, and The Aftermath books.

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VoK 731: DragonCast – “The Black Queen” House of the Dragon (S01E10 Review)

Posted on October 29, 2022 by | Leave a comment

The Dragons discuss episode 10, the season 1 finale, of HBO’s House of the Dragon series “The Black Queen”. Fly you fools!

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Bing (Shoeshiner), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), David (davidhhh), Michal (inkasrain), Katie (Lady Griffin), Stephanie (gsdg), Ben (King Jucio), and Matt (Blu3arm0r).

Spoilers: This episode could cover anything from George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire as well as all aired episodes of Game of Thrones and various related media.

Aftershow at 2:27:10 featuring #greg and birthday Casey!

Editor: Adam

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VoK 730 – Wolfcast – House of the Dragon s1e10 review

Posted on October 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Join Sara (DrBlood), Elle (Nettles), Michael (Khal Wadege) and Zander (The Lord Baron) as they discuss the season finale of House of the Dragon. The birthing bed (3m); the council (14m); the power grab (24m); dragons (35m); Storms End (46m); season chat (1hr5m); after show (1hr16m).

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire as well as all aired episodes of House of the Dragon.

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VoK 729 – FlashVOK – House of the Dragon s1e10 quick take

Posted on October 23, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Join Bina, Jeff and Jock for their quick take on the final episode of season one of the House of the Dragon. Stay tuned for a special song from the Podcast Bard at 38 mins in!

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire as well as all aired episodes of House of the Dragon.

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VoK 728 – Rings of Power S1E8 review

Posted on October 20, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Join Alix (Aiwendil), Eddie (Teddard), Marie (Nymeria), Michael (Khal Wadege) and Zach (Alias) as they discuss the final episode of season one of Rings of Power. Lemoncake ratings to start then Harfoot & Stranger chat at c4m; events Numenorian (13m); Eregion (21m); Halbrand (32m); and flotsam and jetsam (43m).

Spoilers for Tolkien’s published works and the Peter Jackson movies.

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VoK 727 – Wolfcast – House of the Dragon s1e9 review – The Angry Pigeon

Posted on October 18, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Wolfcast is back for episode 9 of HBO’s House of the Dragon series “The Green Council”. We wil in this episode bring you nuanced conversations, openness towards kinks and fetishes, and fun reflections on Westerosi society’s objectification of women, more specifically Queen Alicent.

Hosts: David (davidhhh), Bina (Bina007), Michael (Khal Wadege), Elle (Nettles), Jock (Munrojock2), Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall), Sara(Dr Blood), Marie(Nymeria).

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire as well as all aired episodes of House of the Dragon.

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VoK 726: DragonCast – “The Green Council” House of the Dragon (S01E9 Review)

Posted on October 17, 2022 by | Leave a comment

The Dragons discuss episode 9 of HBO’s House of the Dragon series “The Green Council”. The king is dead, long live the king.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Bing (Shoeshiner), Katie (Lady Griffin), Stephanie (gsdg), and Matt (Blu3arm0r).

Spoilers: This episode could cover anything from George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire as well as all aired episodes of Game of Thrones and various related media.

Aftershow 1:09:00

Editor: Adam

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VoK 725: DragonCast – “The Lord of the Tides” House of the Dragon (S01E8 Review)

Posted on October 12, 2022 by | Leave a comment

The Dragons discuss episode 8 of HBO’s House of the Dragon series “The Lord of the Tides”.

Hosts: Casey (Blue-eyed-queen), Bing (Shoeshiner), Adam (drownedsnow), Katie (Lady Griffin), Stephanie (gsdg), Matt (Blu3arm0r), and Benjamin (King Jucio).

Spoilers: This episode could cover anything from George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire as well as all aired episodes of Game of Thrones and various related media.

Editor: Casey

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