VoK 846: 2024 Video Game Discussion

Posted on January 17, 2025 by | Leave a comment


The Vassals of Kingsgrave return to the video game world to discuss the games they enjoyed playing in 2024 and look ahead to the new releases in 2025. Join Zach (Alias), Bing (Shoeshiner), Matt (blu3arm0r), Katie (Lady Griffin), and Alex (LuckyCharms) as they talk the year 2024 in gaming.

This podcast will contain spoilers for the games discussed and probably other things too.

6:35 — Persona 3 Reload
20:00 — FF7 Rebirth
33:30 — Dragon Age: The Veilguard
55:20 — Metaphor: ReFantazio
1:08:50 — Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
1:14:35 — Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
1:19:05 — Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
1:27:40 — Astro Bot
1:32:20 — Rapid Fire of Other Games We Enjoyed
1:56:45 — Most Anticipated Games of 2025
2:28:50 — Aftershow

Credits:
Edited by Zach/Alias

Music:
I Am Astro Bot (ASTRO BOT Remix)
Full Moon Full Life – Persona 3 Reload

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VOK 845 – Agatha Christie 62 – Nemesis

Posted on January 11, 2025 by | Leave a comment

Pat and Bina007 put up a passionate defense of the 1971 Miss Marple murder mystery. The first half may be baggy as Miss Marple investigates a past murder by the son of the plutocrat Jason Rafiel. But the psychology and tragedy of the crime, as well as the audacity of the final set piece, elevate the novel.

Spoiler free to 58m. Thereafter spoilers for Nemesis, Death on the Nile and Body In The Library.

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VOK 844 – Dune Part Two

Posted on January 6, 2025 by | Leave a comment

Long believed lost, but rescued by brave Fremen, after a 20 worm ride into the deepest Southern Desert of Arrakis, the VOK Dune Part 2 podcast finally arrives. Vassals Pat, Michal, Jock and Michael discuss Denis Villeneuve’s 2024 epic science fiction film, Dune: Part 2. 

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VOK 843 – Agatha Christie 61 – Passenger To Frankfurt: An Extravaganza

Posted on December 30, 2024 by | Leave a comment

In this minipod Bina007 discusses the 1970 political thriller filled with a cape-wearing swashbuckler, a new-nazi conspiracy, and a chemical designed to inspire happiness! The episode is replete with spoilers as this is not a puzzle mystery at all.

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VOK 842 – Agatha Christie 60 – Hallowe’en Party

Posted on December 26, 2024 by | Leave a comment

In this minipod Bina007 discusses the 1969 Hercule Poirot and Ariadne Oliver murder-mystery. A boastful girl scout and renowned liar tells Mrs Oliver that she once saw a murder but didn’t report it as she didn’t realise it was a murder at the time. Later that night, the girl scout is found dead, drowned in a bucket of bobbing apples. Ariadne calls in Hercule to investigate.

Spoiler free to 19m30s.

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VOK 841 – Agatha Christie 59 – By The Pricking Of My Thumbs

Posted on December 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

In this minipod Bina007 discusses the third Tommy and Tuppence murder-mystery, published in 1968. Tommy and Tuppence meet Tommy’s Aunt Ada in a nursing home where the spooky Mrs Lancaster asks Tuppence if it’s her poor child hidden behind the fireplace. When Mrs Lancaster then mysteriously vanishes Tuppence is on the trail.

Spoiler free to 22m30s.

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VOK 840 – Agatha Christie 58 – Endless Night

Posted on December 16, 2024 by | Leave a comment

In this episode Bina007, Hannah, Zander and Adam discuss the 1967 romantic-thriller, Endless Night. One of Agatha’s favourite novels, and arguably the best reviewed of her later novels, Agatha writes in the first-person voice of a working class man who marries a rich American and attempts to build his dream house on cursed land.

Spoiler free to 57m.

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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.

Credits:
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 838: The Movie Passport #18 – Japanese Animation

Posted on November 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Kon’nichiwa! Welcome to The Movie Passport, a podcast series about world cinema. In this episode, Duncan (Valkyrist), Zach (Alias), Bing (Shoeshiner), Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall), and Jock (Munrojock2) return to the country of Japan to discuss the following films:

29:37 – Akira / アキラ (Katsuhiro Otomo, 1988)
50:25 – Grave of the Fireflies / 火垂るの墓 (Isao Takahata, 1988)
1:05:43 – Your Name / 君の名は (Makoto Shinkai, 2016)
1:20:22 – Howl’s Moving Castle / ハウルの動く城 (Hayao Miyazaki, 2004)
1:35:59 – Perfect Blue / パーフェクトブルー (Satoshi Kon, 1997)

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

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VOK 837 – Agatha Christie 57 – Third Girl

Posted on November 18, 2024 by | Leave a comment

In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1966 murder-mystery starring Hercule Poirot and Ariadne Oliver. Seen as lower-tier Christie, Bina appreciates its evocation of Beatnik drug-addled Chelsea even if there are some plot holes.

Spoiler free to 25m15s.

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VOK 836 – Agatha Christie 56 – At Bertram’s Hotel

Posted on November 16, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Hannah/WingedShadow and Bina007 discusses the 1965 Miss Marple mystery set in a luxurious London hotel that is as much a character as an of its guests. Bess Sedgwick and Elvira Blake are two of Christie’s most fascinating female characters even if the plot is somewhat overwrought.

Spoiler free to 40m.

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VoK 835 – VOK’s Knight In

Posted on November 12, 2024 by | Leave a comment

As the weather is getting cooler, jobs are getting busier, and holiday planning is in full effect, join us in this cozy night in! The Lord Baron (Zander) brings together some OG Vassals (Adam, Kevin, Casey, and #Greg) to have a VoK Knight in! So grab yourself your favorite drink, and a napkin, as we have some fun with some games, some jokes, and a surprise winner! Lite shows spoilers. Bonus Sportscast™️ at the end!

Edited by: Zander

Outro Song: NiN – Right where it belongs (instrumental cover by Zander)

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VoK 834: The Movie Passport #17 – Japanese Cinema

Posted on November 8, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Kon’nichiwa! Welcome to The Movie Passport, a podcast series about world cinema. In this episode, Duncan (Valkyrist), Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall), Zach (Alias), and Jock (Munrojock2) travel to the country of Japan to discuss the following films:

21:59 – Go (Isao Yukisada, 2001)
48:30 – Shoplifters / 万引き家族 (Hirokazu Kore-eda, 2018)
1:19:34 – Cure / キュア (Kiyoshi Kurosawa, 1997)
1:42:00 – Yojimbo / 用心棒 (Akira Kurosawa, 1961)

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

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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 832: The Movie Passport #16 – French Cinema

Posted on September 27, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Bonjour! Welcome to The Movie Passport, a podcast series about world cinema. In this episode, Duncan (Valkyrist), Abby (Daceymormont), Stephanie (gsdg), Alex (Lucky Charms), and Jock (MunroJock) travel to the country of France to discuss the following films:

13:43 – Eyes Without a Face / Les Yeux sans visage (Georges Franju, 1960)
37:07 – Queen Margot / La Reine Margot (Patrice Chéreau, 1994)
57:24 – La Haine (Mathieu Kassovitz, 1995)
1:18:06 – The City of Lost Children / La Cité des enfants perdus (Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Jeunet, 1995)
1:28:16 – Amour (Michael Haneke, 2012)

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

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VoK 831: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Posted on September 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Glen (Dagos_Rivers) and Zander (The Lord Baron) review the 2024 sequel to Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice; Starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara and Jenny Ortega We discuss the original film, the animation series, the sequel, our history with the franchise and what is beyond this film.

Credits:
Edited by Glen

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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 828 – Agatha Christie 55 – A Caribbean Mystery

Posted on September 6, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Hannah and Bina007 discuss the 1964 Miss Marple mystery set in an idyllic Caribbean holiday resort. Boring old Major Palgrave tells a tale of a man who got away with murder several times, even offering to show a picture of the man. The next day, he is found murdered.

Spoiler free to 55m30s.

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VOK 827 – Agatha Christie 54 – The Clocks

Posted on September 1, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Bina007 and Pat put up a spirited defence of Agatha’s much-maligned 1963 Poirot mystery set in a suburban street where a man was murdered surrounded by clocks. Christie picks up on the Cold War paranoia of the time, as channeled through her primary investigator Colin Lamb. We also have a cool Rear Window call-back.

Spoiler free to 40m45s.

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