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VoK 396: Dragoncast – “The Spoils of War” (S07E04 Review)

Posted on August 7, 2017 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

Dragoncast is back to discuss the 4th episode of Season 7 of Game of Thrones “The Spoils of War”. This may end up being the best episode of the season and certainly it’s one of the best episodes the show has given us up to this point.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Matt (Varley), Katie (LadyGriffin), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), and Brett (White Raven).

Aftershow starts at 1:24:12

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 395: KrakenCast – “The Queen’s Justice” (S07E03 Review)

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Valkyrist | 2 comments

THE KRAKEN RETURNS! Aussie vassals Duncan (Valkyrist), Dana (Taindana), Sarah (Lady Weaver), and honourary krakens Bing (Shoneshiner), David (davidhhh) and Jed (jed o’white hart) review the third episode of Game of Thrones’ seventh season, entitled “The Queen’s Justice.”

Warning: Contains spoilers for all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, brief references to The Winds of Winter sample chapters, and all aired episodes of HBO’s Game of Thrones

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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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Tagged davidhhh, jed o'white hart, Lady Weaver, Shoeshiner, Taindana, Valkyrist

VoK 393: DragonCast – “The Queen’s Justice” (S07E03 Review)

Posted on August 1, 2017 by vokadmin | 2 comments

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The Vassals of Kingsgrave DragonCast crew gathers to discuss & review Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 3 “The Queen’s Justice”. Join hosts Greg (claudiusthefool), Casey (BlueEyedQueen), Adam (Drownedsnow), Paul, (SmallPaul…actually SerDinnerRoll), Michal (Inkasrain) & Katie (LadyGriffin) as they recap the episode and touch on such important themes as handshakes in the fake middle ages, the miraculous curing of highly infection diseases and the logistics of kissing someone after just wiping poison from your lips.

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VoK 392: WolfCast – “Dragonstone” & “Stormborn” (S07E01-02 Review)

Posted on July 30, 2017 by dagosrivers | Leave a comment

Before episode three; catch up in the goings on within Westeros in the latest WolfCast episode which reviews the first two episodes of Game of Thrones Season 7.

Glen (Dagos_Rivers) and Hannah (Shadow_ baby) present their thoughts on the first two episodes of the Season.

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VoK 390: Dragoncast – “Stormborn” (S07E02 Review)

Posted on July 25, 2017 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

Dragoncast is back to discuss the second episode of Game of Thrones Season 7, “Stormborn”. Who loves pot pie? We do. Characters shuffle around Westeros and stuff happens, especially in that final scene. Also, there are more book chains and lots of them.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Dana (Taindana), Matt (Varley), Katie (LadyGriffin), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), Bing (Showshiner), Amber (amberrocks), Alexi (Czar Alexi), Hannah (shaowbaby), and Matt (Blu3arm0r).

Aftershow starts at 1:54:50

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 388: DragonCast – “Dragonstone” (S07E01 Review)

Posted on July 16, 2017 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

DragonCast returns to discuss the first episode of Game of Thrones Season 7, “Dragonstone”. This episode was off the chain, just like all those books. Listen the #bookowner bring the hype for chains on bookshelves. Also, we discuss if Brienne’s hair looks like Ronald McDonald and how come the Hamburglar has never been executed.

Hosts: Greg (claudiusthefool), Michal (inkasrain), Adam (drownedsnow), Katie (LadyGriffin), Dana (Taindana), Matt (Varley), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), and Paul (SerDinnerRoll)

Aftershow starts at 1:17:50

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 386: Game of Thrones – Pre-Season 7 Speculation

Posted on July 15, 2017 by drownedsnow | 1 comment

Adam (drownedsnow), Dana (Taindana), Hannah (shadowbaby), Matt (Varley), Jock (Munorojock2), and Sarah (Lady Weaver)discuss the upcoming 7th season of Game of Thrones. We cover the trailers and promotional materials that have been released as well as what we expect to see this season. Follow us down the IMDB rabbit hole to insanity.

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 383: Anne with an E (CBC/Netflix series)

Posted on June 21, 2017 by bina007 | Leave a comment

Join the kindred spirits – Bina007, Nadia, Nymeria/Marie, Shadowbaby/Hannah and Ser Patrick The Tall – for a spoiler- and puffed-sleeve filled discussion of the new Netflix adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved novel Anne of Green Gables.

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VoK 375: Harlots (ITV series) – Season 1

Posted on May 23, 2017 by dagosrivers | Leave a comment

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Glen (Dagos_Rivers) is joined by Bina (Bina007) and new host Katie (Taindana) to discuss the highly rated, but little watched, drama ‘Harlots’ (ITV Encore).

Also discussed:
-Eurovision.
-Future podcasts.
-‘Keepers’ and their advantages.

Duration: 00:56:18

Edited by Dagos_Rivers

References (Courtesy of Katie):

A Study of Criminal Subcultures in Eighteenth-Century England by Rictor Norton

Contents: http://rictornorton.co.uk/gu00.htm
The Geography of the Underworld: From Rag Fair to Vauxhall Gardens
- http://rictornorton.co.uk/gu04.htm
Prostitution: Mother Needham, Sally Salisbury & The Covent Garden Ladies
- http://rictornorton.co.uk/gu15.htm
Homosexuality: Mother Clap’s Molly House & Deputy Marshall Hitchin
- http://rictornorton.co.uk/gu16.htm

Some Thoughts on . . . The History of the Word “Prostitute”

http://rictornorton.co.uk

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VoK 371: 13 Reasons Why (Netflix series) – Season 1

Posted on May 10, 2017 by vokalias | Leave a comment

The Vassals of Kingsgrave are back to discuss Netflix’s latest hit, 13 Reasons Why based on the 2007 novel by Jay Asher. Join Vassals Casey (blue-eyed-queen), Steven (SJLee), and Zach (Alias) as they share their feelings on the show and make their best attempt to tackle the many difficult questions inherent to the story it tells.

This podcast will contain full spoilers for Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why. You have been warned.

Credits:
Edited by Zach (Alias)
Music credits: 13 Reasons Why Opening
The Night We Met by Lord Huron
13 Reasons Why takes a voyeuristic lens to rape and suicide, with complicated results
13 Reasons Why Officially Renewed For Season 2

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VoK 370: The Expanse (Syfy series) – Seasons 1 & 2

Posted on May 8, 2017 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

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Join the Vassals as they review the first two seasons of Syfy’s The Expanse, a science-fiction/drama/thriller set in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system and which has been described as “A Song of Ice and Fire in space”.

In this podcast, a balanced group of book-readers and show-watchers made up of Alix (Aiwendil), Adam (drownedsnow), Mariana (LillyKaneIsNotDead), Marie (Nymeria), Patrick the Tall and Silvana (silvaubrey) discuss the TV series in great detail while steering clear of show-spoiler territory.

Aftershow begins at 1 hr 59 min
(Who are the Expansionistas? Which characters would Patrick have a threesome with? Stick around to find out!)

The Hosts:
Alix (Aiwendil)
Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall)
Adam (drownedsnow)
Mariana (LillyKaneIsNotDead)
Marie (Nymeria)
Silvana (silvaubrey)

Aftershow begins at 1 hr 59 min

Alix (Aiwendil) – Editor

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VoK 369: Broadchurch (ITV series) – Season 3 Retrospective

Posted on April 20, 2017 by dagosrivers | Leave a comment

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Broadchurch fans finally received the answer to who was responsible for raping Trish Winterman in Series 3; Glen (Dagos_Rivers), Marie (Nymeria) and Alix (Aiwendil) discuss the intense series conclusion.

Also discussed:

-Fan fiction of Alec’s dates.
-Our feelings toward the culprit.
-Marie prioritises entertainment choices based on VoK episodes she will join.
-Sad farewell to a great series trilogy.

Duration: 01:00:47

Edited by Dagos_Rivers

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VoK 367: Broadchurch (ITV series) – Season 3 Speculation

Posted on April 2, 2017 by dagosrivers | Leave a comment

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Broadchurch focuses on an idyllic small community whose existence is rocked by the murder of an 11 year old boy; Series 1 focuses on finding the culprit, Series 2 focuses on his trial (and acquittal), Series 3 focuses on a new case of a woman raped at her friends birthday party.

Glen (Dagos_Rivers) is joined by Nadia (Nadia), Jock (MunroJock2), Alix (Aiwendil) and Marie (Nymeria) to discuss the third and final series of one of the most popular shows in Britain: ‘Broadchurch’ and spend an hour discussing the (many) possible suspects, tinder dating, and wacky theories.

Also discussed:

-Upcoming planned podcasts.
-Spin-offs about Alec’s dating life.
-Live Reaction podcast for series finale.
-Glen mixes up Expanse with Extant (Halle Berry Show).

Duration: 01:25:43

Edited by Dagos_Rivers

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VoK 363: Critical Role (Geek & Sundry series)

Posted on March 17, 2017 by vokalias | Leave a comment

The Vassals return in spectacularly nerdy fashion to rant and rave about Critical Role, a popular Dungeons and Dragons live show on Twitch.tv and Youtube.

Join Alex (LuckyCharms), Bing (Shoeshiner), Paul (Pod’s Plight), and Zach (Alias) as they talk favorite characters and moments throughout the show’s run, and consider just what is so special about this whole tabletop roleplaying thing.

This podcast will contain spoilers for all episodes of Critical Role up through episode 89. You have been warned.

Credits:
Edited by Zach (Alias)
Music credits: Critical Role Theme Song by Jason Charles Miller
Kellan the Undying by Drumurboy
Art by Alika Gupta

Critical Role airs every Thursday at 7 PM PST on the Geek and Sundry Twitch channel. The recorded episode is published on their website the following Monday. Click here if you’d like to watch the show from the beginning.

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VoK 360: The Young Pope (Sky/HBO/Canal+ series)

Posted on March 12, 2017 by dagosrivers | 1 comment

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The Young Pope is a joint production between Sky, HBO and Canal+ and Stars Jude Law and Diane Keaton, and directed by Paolo Sorrentino.

Glen (Dagos_Rivers) is joined by Adam (drownedsnow) and Jock (MunroJock2), to discuss ‘The Young Pope’ and spend an hour discussing the inane plot devices before Adam and Jock abandon the podcast to join the ‘Logan’ podcast.

Also discussed:

-40 % of podcast discussing this show; 60 % talking about other ‘better’ shows.
-Future podcasts.
-Possibility of Season 2.
-Prince Charming (Shrek) vs. Lenny Belardo.
-Does it steal the plot from Annie?

Duration: 00:50:55

Edited by Dagos_Rivers

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VoK 352: The Crown (Netflix series) – Season 1

Posted on January 4, 2017 by bina007 | Leave a comment

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Join the Vassals as they discuss the first series of Netflix’s big budget British historical drama The Crown.

Reigning monarch and editor: PetyrSlaylish15.
Hosts: Varley, Blue-Eyed Queen, Alias, Shadowbaby and Nymeria.
Random drunken podcrasher: Bina007.
Audio excerpt and photo courtesy of Netflix.

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VoK 350: The Night Of (HBO miniseries)

Posted on December 15, 2016 by vokalias | Leave a comment

In a much belated episode thanks in no small part to the editor, the Vassals discuss and review one of the many hit shows from HBO this year, The Night Of, from creators Richard Price and Steven Zaillain. Join Bina (Bina007), Hannah (shadowbaby), Matt (Varley), and Zach (Alias) as they talk the magnetic pilot, characters, plot points, and the finale of the acclaimed crime drama.

This is a full spoiler discussion of The Night Of. You have been warned.

Credits:
Edited by Alias
Jeff Russo – “The Night Of” Opening
Mazzy Star – Into Dust

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VoK 346: Westworld (HBO series) – Season 1 Retrospective

Posted on December 9, 2016 by bina007 | 3 comments

Join Alix/Aiwendil, Adam/DrownedSnow, Bina007, Matt/VarleyOnTheForums and Michael/Mordion as they review season 1 of HBO’s Westworld and speculate about season 2.

This podcast contains spoilers for the HBO series and original movie.

The aftershow begins at 57 minutes.

Music and picture credit: HBO & Barenaked Ladies.

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VoK 340: Westworld (HBO series) – Mid-Season 1 Discussion

Posted on November 7, 2016 by dagosrivers | 1 comment

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Glen (Dagos_Rivers) continues the hype discussion of Westworld, and is joined by Bina (Bina007), Michael (Mordion), Thomas (FTWard), Hannah (shadow _baby) and Jock (Munrojock2).

Popular theories such as William = MiB, is everyone secretly a machine, and the location of Westworld are discussed at length.

Also highlighted:
-‘Child abuse’ within Westworld.
-Future of the show.
-Have the fans sussed out everything within 5 episodes?
-Will it really take the place of ‘Game of Thrones’ for HBO?

Aftershow: 01:48:00
Duration: 01:55:23

Edited by FTWard

Music:
“Westworld Main Title Theme” Written by Ramin Djawadi
Perforemed by Iacovos @iacovosmusic

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VoK 334: Westworld (HBO series) – Pre-Series Speculation

Posted on September 27, 2016 by dagosrivers | Leave a comment

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Disclaimer: No spoilers as we know very little about the show and we promise HBO did not pay us to do this (but we are willing to accept offers in future)!

Glen (Dagos_Rivers) and Ryan (Tremprod) discuss the upcoming HBO adaptation of the Michael Crichton 1973 Movie, ‘Westworld’; already lauded by critics and boasting a stellar A-List cast and crew, including Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris and Jonathan Nolan.

Critics and HBO anticipate (and hope) it will be ‘the next Game of Thrones’ but will that help or hinder the show?

The hosts ponder that very question, along with whether the show will make a splash with viewing figures or underperform, talk fun facts about the cast, and have an exciting (teaser) announcement for VoK fans.