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VoK 149: Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Animax series)

Posted on September 30, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The Vassals turn toward anime territory to discuss and review Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood, the second series released following the story of the Full Metal Alchemist manga. Hosts Zach (Alias), Bing (Shoeshiner), Adam (drownedsnow), and Tony (The Reader) delve into why they feel that this anime stands as a particularly special entry for its genre.

Favorite and least favorites characters are discussed, along with favorite moments and story arcs, as well as an involved look at the good and bad aspects of the original anime and Brotherhood.

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Edited by Zach (Alias)
Hosts: Bing (Shoeshiner), Adam (drownedsnow), Tony (The Reader), and Zach (Alias)

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VoK 141: Captain America: The Winter Soldier [2014] and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Posted on September 2, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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In this long-awaited episode, Vassals Michal (inkasrain), Bina (Bina007), Eddie (Teddard) and Nadia converge to converse about Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier film, and season one of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Sobering real-world parallels are drawn, the morality of redemption arcs is discussed, and furious debate breaks out over which member of the cast is the hottest.

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Edited by inkasrain

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VoK 140: The Legend of Korra (“Enter The Void” and “Venom Of The Red Lotus” Review)

Posted on August 31, 2014 by | Leave a comment

Into each life a little rain must fall, Vassals. Join brothers and sisters of anarchy Zach (Alias), Katie (Lady Griffin), Michal (inkasrain), Amin, Stephanie (gsdg), and Leigh (LordManderBlee) as they let go their earthly tethers and bid farewell to yet another season of The Legend of Korra.

Edited by Katie

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VoK 138: The Legend of Korra (“The Ultimatum” Review)

Posted on August 21, 2014 by | Leave a comment

The Vassals cry themselves to sleep as Tenzin Deathwatch nears midnight! Leigh (LordManderBlee) returns from exile to fight the good fight alongside Stephanie (gsgd), Michal (inkasrain), Amin, and Katie (Lady Griffin) as they review S03E11: “The Ultimatum.”

Edited by Katie

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VoK 135: The Legend of Korra (“Long Live The Queen” Review)

Posted on August 14, 2014 by | Leave a comment

Sorry, the Vassals need a moment to catch their breath.  Amin has been taken down! Michal (inkasrain), Stephanie (gsgd), and Katie (Lady Griffin), tough out the ensuing riot to bring you their review of S3E10: “Long Live The Queen.”

Edited by Katie

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VoK 133: Looking (HBO series) – Season 1

Posted on August 9, 2014 by | Leave a comment

Join Vassals Middlecyclone, Lady Griffin, and Khal Wadage as they explore the trials and tribulations of three fellows who make all of the mistakes on HBO’s Looking.

Edited by Middlecyclone

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VoK 132: The Legend of Korra (“The Terror Within” and “The Stakeout” Review)

Posted on August 7, 2014 by | 1 comment

Heads up! Kingsgrave correspondents Amin and Michal (inkasrain) return from San Diego: Comic-Con with the scoop on Korra’s final SDCC panel. Joining them are Zach (Alias), Stephanie (gsgd), and Katie (Lady Griffin) to review episodes S3E08-09: “The Terror Within” and “The Stakeout.” So dust off your ball-gags and tighten your straitjackets, kiddos: Pabu Deathwatch 2014 begins now.

Edited by Katie

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VoK 128: The Legend of Korra (“Old Wounds” and “Original Airbenders” Review)

Posted on July 23, 2014 by | Leave a comment

Our San Diego Comic-Con panel is this Friday, and our amazing panelists want to answer YOUR questions!<br /> Submit a question for Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartinto, Janet Varney (Korra), David Faustino (Mako), Seychelle Gabriel (Asami), Mindy Sterling (Lin Beifong) or John Michael Higgins (Varrick) in the comments below.<br /> What do you want answered???

The Insufferable Overachievers of Kingsgrave return for S3E06-07 of The Legend of Korra! In this episode, Michal (inkasrain), Stephanie (gsgd), Katie (Lady Griffin), and Amin tackle hard-hitting issues ripped straight from the headlines: How many baby bison souls does it take to make a baby bison burger? Who thought it was a good idea to license floating acupuncture? And where the #@$% is Asami?!

Edited by Katie

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VoK 126: The Legend of Korra (“In Harm’s Way” and “The Metal Clan” Review)

Posted on July 15, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The Vassals have waited all week to feel this warm! Guest hosts Amin and Zach (Alias) join Katie (Lady Griffin) and Stephanie (gsgd) to review episodes S3E04-05 of The Legend of Korra: “In Harm’s Way” and “The Metal Clan.” Grab your magnets and grease your eyebrows, it’s time to ask the big questions like….why are any of us here? Food for thought!

Edited by Katie

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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 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

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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 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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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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