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VoK 445: Black Mirror – “Hang the DJ” (S04E04 Review)

Posted on February 2, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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Join Glen (Dagos_Rivers), Hannah (shadow_ baby), David (davidhhh), Tanja (Scilens) and Jock (MunroJock2) for a discussion of Sci-fi drama ‘Black Mirror’ episode ‘Hang the DJ’.

We discuss some questionable things about the episode, discuss other favourite shows and our history (or lack of history) with Black Mirror.

Edited by Dagos_Rivers.
Duration: 01:41:21

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VoK 444: Best Media of 2017 Awards

Posted on January 29, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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In this episode, various Vassals describe the music, books, TV shows and movies that they enjoyed last year. Listen in for recommendations of things to try that may be outside of your usual comfort zone!

Music (45s): Alix/Aiwendil opens up the show with her recommendation, “In the Passing Light of Day,” by Pain of Salvation.

TV shows (5m): Glen/Dagos_Rivers and Hannah/Shadowbaby recommend dystopian TV show Black Mirror; Adam/DrownedSnow recommends the Netflix Western Godless; Glen also recommends the British gameshow Armchair Detectives. Marie/Nymeria is joined by Alix and Glen to discuss the star-studded thriller Big Little Lies; Natalie/BranTheBeastling and Sarah/Lady Weaver recommend sci-fi drama Black; DavidHHH reviews the Syfy dystopian drama 12 Monkeys; Natalie and Sarah return to review the Korean drama Stranger; and DavidHHH returns to share his love for the DC Arroverse crossover.

Film (36m): Bina007 discusses the the AI documentary Alphago.

Books (40m): Paul/SerDinnerRoll reviews Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve; Bina007 returns to review Blitzed by Norman Ohler and Alix takes us home with a discussion of SPQR by Mary Beard.

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VoK 443: Wormwood (Netflix miniseries)

Posted on January 28, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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Join Bina007, Matt/Varley, Thomas/FTward and Jock/MunroJock2 as they have a spoiler-filled discussion of Netflix’s docu-drama series Wormwood, released in December 2017. Directed by Oscar winning documentarian Errol Morris, the series investigates the apparent suicide of the bacteriologist Frank Olson in 1953, and posits the theory that the CIA assassinated him because he was a security risk.

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VoK 441: The Crown (Netflix series) – Season 2

Posted on January 13, 2018 by | 1 comment



The Vassals of Kingsgrave gather for their first podcast of 2018, covering the second season of Netflix’s The Crown, created by Peter Morgan and starring Claire Foy, Matt Smith, and Vanessa Kirby.

Join Peter (petyrslaylish15), Marie (Nymeria), Jock (munrojock2), Zach (Alias), and Matt (Varley) as they talk favorite characters, moments, and do their best to try to suss out all the historical parallels in this spanning series. Tune in at 1:12:00 where Bina (Bina007) shares her thoughts on season 2.

This podcast will contain spoilers for The Crown Season 1 and 2.

Credits:
Edited by Zach (Alias)

The Crown Opening by Hans Zimmer
We Shall Go To War by Rupert Gregson-Williams & Lorne Balfe

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VoK 431: Stranger Things (Netflix series) – Season 2 Speculation

Posted on November 8, 2017 by | 1 comment

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Welcome to the First Impressions Podcast about the first half of Stranger Things season 2.  Your hosts are Sarah/Ladyweaver, Adam/DrownedSnow, Adam/root, Hannah/Shadowbaby, Jock/MunroJock and Patrick/SerPatrickTheTall.

We will, as stated before, cover the first 4 episodes and talk about the Russians, pealing out of cars and being “fake” drunk.

This podcast will spoil all of season 1 and up until episode 5 Season 2 of Stranger Things.

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VoK 426: Stranger Things (Netflix series) – Season 1

Posted on October 27, 2017 by | Leave a comment

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This podcast will spoil all of season 1 and the trailers for Season 2 of Stranger Things.

Credits:
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Music credits: Music by: Music promoted by Royalty-Free Music for Your Videos https://goo.gl/tgZky7 Contact the artist : https://goo.gl/amZBKi

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VoK 422: Peep Show (Channel 4 series) – Seasons 1-4

Posted on October 7, 2017 by | Leave a comment

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Discussion of the Cherished Channel 4 Hit ‘Britcom’ Peep Show. The Crew discuss series 1 – 4 of the comedy, starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb.

The Crew:

Hannah (shadow_baby)
Bina (bina007)
Noah (pops88)
Drew (wargasm)
Adam (DrownedSnow)
Stuart (Firenzed)
Amber (Amberrocks)

Guests: Little lordlings Lincoln (Adam’s son) & Layton  (Hannah’s son).

Credits:
Edited by Shadow_ baby

Music credits: “Pip Pop Plop” by Daniel Pemberton & ” Flagpole Sitta” by Harvey Danger

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VoK 418: GLOW (Netflix series) – Season 1

Posted on September 14, 2017 by | Leave a comment

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Join Nadia, inkasrain (Michal), Nymeria (Marie), taindana (Dana), drownedsnow (Adam) as they talk body slams, drug toting robots and incest in their discussion of Netflix’s GLOW.

This podcast contains spoilers for all episodes of the first season of the Netflix’s GLOW.

Edited by Nadia.

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VoK 417: Dragoncast – “The Dragon and the Wolf” (S07E07 Review)

Posted on September 12, 2017 by | Leave a comment


Dragoncast closes the season out with a long discussion of this very long episode. We also have some bonus trivia in the aftershow and we discuss Greg’s use of chains in his bookstore.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Katie (Lady Griffin), Brett (White Raven), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), Matt (Varley), Alexi (Czar Alexi), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), Amber (amberrocks), and Greg (claudiusthefool).

After show and trivia start at 2:17:00. Honestly, you probably just want to skip to that.

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and all aired episodes of Game of Thrones

Editor: Adam *edited while watching Ballers*

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VoK 416: WolfCast – “The Dragon and the Wolf” (S07E07 Review)

Posted on September 11, 2017 by | Leave a comment

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WolfCast returns for one final time, this year to review the final episode of Game of Thrones Season 7 ‘The Dragon and the Wolf’.

Glen (Dagos_Rivers) is joined by Hannah (shadow_ baby), Sara (DrBlood), Kevin (Gaiden) and Jock (MunroJock2) to discuss titty punches,
incest, and fan theories.

Credits:
Edited by Dagos_Rivers

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VoK 410: KrakenCast – “The Dragon and the Wolf” (S07E07 Review)

Posted on August 30, 2017 by | Leave a comment


THE KRAKEN VANISHES BENEATH THE WAVES! Aussie vassals Duncan (Valkyrist), Dana (Taindana), and honourary krakens Bing (Shoneshiner) and David (davidhhh) review the seventh and final episode of Game of Thrones’ seventh season, entitled “The Dragon and the Wolf.”

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

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

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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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VoK 409: The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu series) – Season 1

Posted on August 28, 2017 by | Leave a comment

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Be a dear and give Commander SJLee your attention as he reviews the first season of The Handmaid’s Tale with rebels Michal/Inkasrain and Bina007.

Spoilers – Both the book and season one of the show.

Picture and music credit: Hulu original show, The Handmaid’s Tale.

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VoK 408: WolfCast – “Eastwatch” & “Beyond the Wall” (S07E03-04 Review)

Posted on August 26, 2017 by | Leave a comment

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Before the final episode; catch up in the goings on within Westeros in the latest WolfCast episode which reviews the Fifth and Sixth episodes of Game of Thrones Season 7.

Glen (Dagos_Rivers), Hannah (Shadow_ baby), Sara (DrBlood), and Jock (MunroJock2) present their thoughts on the previous two episodes of the Season.

Credits:
Edited by DrBlood

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VoK 407: Sense8 (Netflix series) – Seasons 1 & 2

Posted on August 24, 2017 by | Leave a comment

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In this very wide-ranging episode, your hosts Hannah (shadow_baby), Tanja (Scilens), Alix (Aiwendil) and Marie (Nymeria) explain why they love Netflix’s show Sense8 so much, and why the cancellation of the show is heartbreaking. This is a discussion about love, tolerance and open-mindedness. There are spoilers for the entire show, as well as non spoilery mentions of Orange Is The New Black, Grey’s Anatomy, How to Get Away With Murder, Firefly, Scrubs, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Leftovers, and the Dune series.

Music Credits: What’s Up (4 Non Blondes), Beethoven 5th Piano concerto “Emperor”

Edited by Nymeria.

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VoK 406: Dragoncast – “Beyond the Wall” (S07E06 Review)

Posted on August 23, 2017 by | Leave a comment


Dragoncast tries to figure out what the heck they just watched and if it’s okay to enjoy the production value while admitting that almost none of it makes sense. Come with us confused dragons if you dare.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Casey (blue-eyed-queen) Michal (inkasrain), Matt (Varley), Dana (Taindana), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), and Hannah (Shadowbaby).

After show at 1:44:50

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and all aired episodes of Game of Thrones

Editor: Adam

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VoK 405: KrakenCast – “Beyond the Wall” (S07E06 Review)

Posted on August 22, 2017 by | Leave a comment


THE KRAKEN SHIVERS! Aussie vassals Duncan (Valkyrist), Sarah (Lady Weaver, and honourary krakens Bing (Shoneshiner), David (davidhhh) and Neil (Valyrian Neil) review the sixth episode of Game of Thrones’ seventh season, entitled “Beyond the Wall.”

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

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

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KrakenCast records Tuesdays at 8:00pm (AEST) / 11:00am (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 402: KrakenCast – “Eastwatch” (S07E05 Review)

Posted on August 19, 2017 by | Leave a comment

Join the KrakenCast again for their belated review of “Eastwatch” (Game of Thrones, Season 7 Episode 5).  On this episode you’re underwater companions from Down Under are Sarah (Lady Weaver), Duncan (Valkyrist), Dana (Taindana), and honourary krakens Bing (Shoneshiner) and David (davidhhh).

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

Credits:
Edited by Lady Weaver. Picture by Franz Miklis. © FFG

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KrakenCast records Tuesdays at 8:00pm (AEST) / 11:00am (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 401: Dragoncast – “Eastwatch” (S07E05 Review)

Posted on August 16, 2017 by | Leave a comment


Dragoncast regroups once again for the 5th episode, Eastwatch, of Game of Thrones, season 7. Join us for Sansa-love, show logic complaints, and Michal’s ever-ringing clock.

Hosts: Casey (blue-eyed-queen) Greg (claudiusthefood), Michal (inkasrain), Adam (drownedsnow), Matt (Varley), Katie (Lady Griffin), and Paul (SerDinnerRoll).

After show at 1:15:24

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and all aired episodes of Game of Thrones

Editor: Casey

Music Credits: Alpine Universe

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VoK 399: WolfCast – “The Queen’s Justice” & “The Spoils of War” Review (S07E03-04 Review)

Posted on August 12, 2017 by | Leave a comment

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DISCLAIMER: This is a reissued version of the podcast, with improved audio quality.

Before episode Five; catch up in the goings on within Westeros in the latest WolfCast episode which reviews the third and fourth episodes of Game of Thrones Season 7.

Glen (Dagos_Rivers), Hannah (Shadow_ baby), Sara (DrBlood), Jock (MunroJock2) and Kevin (Gaiden) present their thoughts on the last two episodes of the Season.

Thanks for everyone that voted on the podcast awards but unfortunately, VoK were unsuccessful on this occasion.

Credits:
Edited by DrBlood

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VoK 397: KrakenCast – “The Spoils of War” (S07E04 Review)

Posted on August 9, 2017 by | Leave a comment


THE KRAKEN TAKES AIM! Aussie vassals Duncan (Valkyrist), Dana (Taindana), Sarah (Lady Weaver), and honourary krakens Bing (Shoneshiner), David (davidhhh) and Neil (Valyrian Neil) review the fourth episode of Game of Thrones’ seventh season, entitled “The Spoils of War.”

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

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

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KrakenCast records Tuesdays at 8:00pm (AEST) / 11:00am (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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