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VoK 439: Star Wars – The Last Jedi [2017] (Review)

Posted on December 21, 2017 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

Join VoK for a spoiler-filed discussion of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Did you love this movie? Hate it? Can’t decide? Tell us what you think. It’s certainly been a hot topic this past week.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), Michal (inkasrain), Katie (Lady Griffin), Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall), Duncan (Valkyrist), Amber (Amberrocks), Bina (Bina007), and Hannah (Shadowbaby).

Edited by Adam

Bina aftershow at 2:20:00

Actual aftershow 2:51:00

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VoK 438: Hashtag FlipFloppety aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 57)

Posted on December 19, 2017 by bina007 | Leave a comment

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In this episode we cover Tyrion 10, Jon 8 and Jaime 9 from A Storm of Swords, which take place between January 14th and 20th 300 AL, and include the epic duel between the Mountain and the Viper, Mance attacking the Wall and Jaime sending Brienne to find Sansa.

Your podcast hosts are Amber/Amberrocks, Bina007, Brett/Whiteraven, Matt/Varley, Patrick/SerPatrickTheTall and Steven/SJLee. The Aftershow begins at 1hr 17m.

For those following along at home the next episode of the re-read is Dany 2 ADWD, The Captain Of The Guards, AFFC, and Jon 9 from ASOS – an episode with chapters from THREE BOOKS!! It will be hosted by Marie/Nymeria.

Spoiler warning – the night is dark and full of spoilers for all published works in the A Song Of Ice and Fire series but not for HBO’s Game Of Thrones.

Music credit – Alpine Universe and Monty Python.

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VoK 437: The JFK Assassination (Part 1) – Dallas 11/22/63 and Lee Harvey Oswald

Posted on December 17, 2017 by bina007 | Leave a comment

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Please join Bina (Bina007), Matt (Varley), Jock (MunroJock2) and Thomas (FTWard) as we begin discussing the assassination of John F. Kennedy. We explore the context and events of Dallas November 22 1963, the short life of Lee Harvey Oswald, our own personal theories and say allegedly often while making air quotes.

As this is Part 1, we would very much welcome your feedback and participation in this ongoing discussion.

Edited by: FTWard

Photo – Handbill circulated by Robert Surrey, an aide to General Edwin A. Walker, in Dallas November 1963.

After Show begins at 1:41:00

Intro Audio – WFAA TV Dallas

Outro Music – “The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead” written by Andy Partridge
Performed by Crash Test Dummies featuring Ellen Reid

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VoK 436: Gitn’ Hitched! aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 56)

Posted on December 15, 2017 by bina007 | 2 comments

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G’Day (ahhh, Duncan!) and welcome back to VOK’s Epic Linear A Song of Ice and Fire Re-read. This episode is hosted and edited by Sarah aka Lady Weaver and her co-hosts Tanja (Scilens), Marie (Nymeria) and Noah (Pops88). It covers the events from the 8th to the 22nd of January aka Arya 12, Sansa 6, and Jaime 8, which includes Lysa marrying Littlefinger, and Jaime getting literary in the White Book. All of the events of today’s chapters take place within 62 pages of the books, or 4 chapters in the published order.

If you are following along at home, the next episode will be hosted by Bina007 and covers Tyrion 10, Jon 8 and Jaime 9 – including the epic Mountain vs The Viper duel!

Warning – this podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all published worked in ASOIAF but not necessarily Game of Thrones.

Picture credit – HBO’s Game Of Thrones.

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Tagged Lady Weaver, Nymeria, Pops88, Scilens

VoK 435: Video Game Roundtable – 2017 Edition

Posted on December 3, 2017 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

The Vassals of Kingsgrave convene for another video game roundtable. This time around Vassals Duncan (Valkyrist), Bing (shoeshiner), Katie (LadyGriffin), and Zach (Alias) gather to talk about some of their favorite video games in the year of 2017. They also share some of the biggest games they are anticipating in the coming year.

0:45 – Introduction
7:15 – XCOM 2: War of the Chosen
14:40 – Persona 5
23:10 – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
49:05 – Divinity Original Sin 2
1:02:40 – Night in the Woods
1:12:25 – Mass Effect: Andromeda
1:21:45 – Most Anticipated Games of 2018
1:35:35 – Aftershow

While there will be minor spoilers for the various games discussed, this podcast is largely spoiler-free.

Credits:
Edited by Zach (Alias)

Super Mario Odyssey OST – Jump Up, Super Star!
Night In The Woods OST – Astral Alley (Build-Up Version)
NieR: Automata OST – Amusement Park (Dynamic – Vocals)

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VoK 434: Justice League [2017] (Review)

Posted on November 28, 2017 by drownedsnow | 1 comment

Please join the Vassals as they decide if the latest DCEU movie is Rotten or Fresh and ponder the future if any of DC cinematic universe.

Thomas (FTWard), Adam (drownedsnow), David (davidhhh), Sarah (Lady Weaver), Kevin (Gaiden), and Shane (easttexasdirewolf) Unite the Vassals to discuss who has the best knitted jumper, why Daredevil shaves his chest and where the hell was Gleek?

After Show : 2:27

Intro Music: “Everybody Knows” Written by Leonard Cohen and Sharon Robinson Performed by Leonard Cohen
Outro Music: “Heroes” Written by David Bowie and Brian Eno Performed by David Bowie

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VoK 433: Thor – Ragnarok [2017] (Review)

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

Join Dana (taindana), Sarah (Lady Weaver), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), Nadia, and Adam (drownedsnow) as they drive their ships to new lands exploring Thor: Ragnarok and the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Edited by Adam

Music credits: Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin

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Tagged drownedsnow, Lady Weaver, Nadia, SerDinnerRoll, Taindana

VoK 432: The O. J. Simpson Murder Case

Posted on November 14, 2017 by bina007 | Leave a comment

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With slightly quixotic timing, Bina007 and Julia/NoTrueLady discuss their reactions to the 1995 criminal trial of OJ Simpson for the murder of his wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. We also discuss the recent TV series American Crime Story: The People vs OJ Simpson and the Oscar winning documentary OJ: Made In America.

Music credit – The People vs OJ Simpson

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

Posted on November 8, 2017 by vokadmin | 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.

Credits:
Patrick- editing
Music credits:

- “Stranger Things” Cello Medley – Nicholas Yee Watch the Video

- Stranger Things Meets Metal – 311Erock Watch the video

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VoK 430: Lannister Trials aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 55)

Posted on November 7, 2017 by bina007 | Leave a comment

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In this episode we cover the start of Tyrion’s trial and the return of Jaime to King’s Landing, in Tyrion 9 and Jaime 7 from A Storm of Swords. Your hosts are Bina007, Adam/DrownedSnow, Casey/Blue-Eyed-Queen, Glen/DagosRivers, Michal/Inkasrain, Nadia and Patrick/SerPatrickTheTall.

These events cover the period from the 7th January 300 AL to the 13th January. In particular, the hosts have been discussing the Redditor who invented the Linear Timeline’s decision to put the Tyrion 9 chapter before the Jaime chapter. The reason is that the Tyrion chapter starts a day before Jaime’s return to King’s Landing, even though the events go passed that by some way.

Another thing we’d like to say before we start is that the events in Jaime 7 are both controversial and sensitive within the fandom. Listeners who may be triggered by a hopefully sensitive but nonetheless frank discussion of rape in fiction are advised to exercise self-care and judgment before listening.

Music credit – Alpine Universe & The Clash.
Picture credit – HBO’s Game Of Thrones.

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VoK 429: The Gate is Magic aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 54)

Posted on November 3, 2017 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

Join Vassals Casey/blue-eyed-queen, Zach/Alias, Alix/Aiwendil, Matt/Varley/Varley mo Varley, Adam/drownedsnow and Marie/Nymeria for Part 54 of our Great Linear Re-read of A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, where we get our very first Dance chapter!
We cover the events of Davos 6, Dany 1 from ADWD and Bran 4.

The next Linear Re-Read will be hosted by Bina and will cover Tyrion 9 and Jaime 7 from A
Storm of Swords.

Apologies for the Skype sound notifications throughout the recording.

Edited by Nymeria

Music credits: Alpine Universe, The National

Picture credit: A Storm of Swords Drawing Project, Bran IV by JoThirteen

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VoK 428: Violet Vengeance aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 53)

Posted on November 1, 2017 by bina007 | 1 comment

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It’s the start of a new century, and it is time to join Lady Weaver (Sarah), the Lord Baron (Zander), Khal Wadege (Michael), davidhhh (David), Scilens (Tanja) and Munrojock52 (Jock) along with a cameo from the shadow_baby herself (Hannah).
This episode discusses the events of Sansa 4, Tyrion 8 and Sansa 5 – the Purple Wedding! The wedding of the century serves as the backdrop for the assassination of a young king. Complete with a mouthwatering feast, enough wine to sink a ship, vibrant outfits and the escape of a captive. We’ll be the Dontos to your Sansa as we whisk you away to Westeros.

The aftershow begins at 2hr 3m.

This podcast contains spoilers for all published works of the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin, but does not contain spoilers for HBO’s show, Game of Thrones.

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VoK 427: Halloween Spooktacular

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

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*Some temporary sound issues at the start of the podcast*
Halloween, 3-hour, edition of VoK, crammed pack of many hosts, discussions and stories.

Part 1:

Hannah (Shadow_ baby) is joined by Glen (Dagos_Rivers), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), Adam (DrownedSnow) and Jock (MunroJock2) to discuss Halloween memories, favourite movies, and favourite costumes. Also included is a Scottish poem, read by Jock.

Part 2:
Krakencast contribute with their memories and opinions of the Halloween cultutre. Duncan (Valkyrist) , Sarah (Lady Weaver), Dana (taindana) and David (davidhhh)

Part 3:

Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall), Matt (Varley) and Brett (White Raven) join in for the roundtable of scary stories.

Credits:
Edited by Shadow_ baby

Duration:
03:20:57

References:
Theme from Psycho (1960)
Theme from Halloween (1978)
Theme from Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Thriller – Michael Jackson
The Monster Mash – Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett
Grim Grinning Ghosts – Disneyland Park Soundtrack
A Nightmare on my Street – The Fresh Prince & DJ Jazzy Jeff

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

Posted on October 27, 2017 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

Join Casey (Blue-eyed-queen) along with Greg (Claudiusthefool), Michal (inkasrain), Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall), Hannah (shadow_baby), Dana (taindana), Peter (petyrslaylish), and Paul (Serdinnerroll) as we dive into the upside-down with eggos in hand.

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

Credits:
Casey- editing
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 425: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (by John le Carré)

Posted on October 20, 2017 by bina007 | Leave a comment

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Bina007 and Hashtag Greg aka ClaudiusTheFool discuss John Le Carre’s iconic 1974 spy thriller about a Russian mole at the heart of the British secret service – Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. No chinchillas were left hungry during the taping of this podcast.

Music credits: Geoffrey Burgon’s sublime score for the 1979 TV Miniseries is available to buy on iTunes and other sellers.

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VoK 424: Blade Runner 2049 [2017] (Review)

Posted on October 15, 2017 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

We gather to discuss the new movie ‘Blade Runner 2049’, share our thoughts on the film, and talk about Ryan Gosling’s coat.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Katie (Lady Griffin), and Matt (Blu3arm0r).

Aftershow at 1:13:00

Spoilers: This episode includes spoilers for Blade Runner 2049 and Blade Runner (1982).

Editor: Adam

Music Credit: It Never Rains In Southern California by Albert Hammond

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VoK 423: Littlefinger Takes All aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 52)

Posted on October 8, 2017 by vokadmin | 1 comment

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Join hosts Nadia, Varley/Matt, Nymeria/Marie, Scilens/Tanja, Munrojock2/Jock, and Pops88/Noah as they continue the Great Linear Reread with Tyrion 6, Davos 5 and Tyrion 7 from A Storm of Swords.

The next reread will be hosted by Lady Weaver (Sarah) and will cover Sansa 4, Tyrion 8 and Sansa 5 from A Storm of Swords.

This podcast contains spoilers for all published works of the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin, but does not contain spoilers for HBO’s show, Game of Thrones.

Credits:
Edited by Nadia
Picture credit: The A Podcast of Ice and Fire drawing project: ASoS Tyrion 6 by Pod’s Plight

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

Posted on October 7, 2017 by dagosrivers | 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 421: It [2017] (Review)

Posted on October 4, 2017 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

Join vassals Sarah (Lady Weaver), Adam (drownedsnow) & Greg (claudiusthefool) as they discuss and review “It”, directed by Andy Muschietti and based on the 1986 novel by Stephen King. Be forewarned for book & movie spoilers, bad Australian accents, and “borging”.

Edited by Greg

Music: “Throwing Stones” by The Grateful Dead.
Words by John Barlow, Music by Bob Weir.

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The Kingsgrave Jukebox (YouTube)

Posted on October 4, 2017 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

We are pleased to present the Kingsgrave Jukebox – a playlist of ASOIAF songs composed by vassals like Jed O’White Hart, Aiwendil, Scilens and Amberrocks. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for new songs in the coming weeks. And if you’re feeling creative you can even submit a song of your own!

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