Vassals of Kingsgrave

VoK 384: How Do Mandrakes F**k? aka The Great Harry Potter ReRead (Part 4)

Posted on June 26, 2017 by vokalias | 1 comment

The Vassals of Kingsgrave return to Hogwarts school to take a non-existent exam on the last nine chapters of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! This episode’s class is led by Michal (inkasrain), with a student body of Adam (drownedsnow), Nadia, Marie (Nymeria), Bing (shoeshiner), Kevin (Gaiden), Sarah (Lady Weaver), Zach (Alias), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), Greg (claudiusthefool), and also, Paul (SerDinnerRoll).

Join the crew as they study bad accents, debate the merits of that asshole Gilderoy Lockheart, pen pointless haikus, take a seminar on body-shaming, and brew some really good shit in the bathroom.

And of course, when in doubt, they go to the library…. or their local independent bookstore.

This podcast contains spoilers for the entire Harry Potter series, ish.

Credits:
Edited by Michal (inkasrain)
Music by Mike Peoples and John Williams.

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This episode’s class is led by Michal (inkasrain), with a student body of Adam (drownedsnow), Nadia, Marie (Nymeria), Bing (shoeshiner), Kevin (Gaiden), Sarah (Lady Weaver), Zach (Alias), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), Greg (claudiusthefool), and also, Paul (SerDinnerRoll).

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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 382: Wonder Woman [2017] (Review)

Posted on June 11, 2017 by vokalias | Leave a comment

The S3cr3t Book Club calls a sp3cial m33ting to r3vi3w Wond3r Woman f3aturing our v3ry own Howling Commandos rip offs – Michal (inkasrain), Shan3 (3astt3xasdir3wolf),
Kati3 (taindana), Scott (Skywaltz3r) and Thomas (FTWard).

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Skywaltz3r onc3 again att3mpts to 3xplain the m3tric “syst3m” and 3astt3xasdir3wolf provid3s som3 much n33d3d p3rsp3ctiv3.

Credits:
Edited by Thomas (FTWard)
Music: Wonder Woman TV Series Intro written by Charles Fox
The Rake’s Progress featuring Dean and the Weenies and Mephiskapheles
Wonder Woman Theme written by Hans Zimmer & Junkie XL, Performed by Tina Guo

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VoK 381 Withers, Wiggins and Witches aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 41)

Posted on June 5, 2017 by bina007 | Leave a comment

Join hosts Bina007, Brett/Whiteraven, Marie/Nymeria, Matt/Varley, Nadia, Sara/Dr Blood and Wilson/The Wandering Prophet, as they continue the Vassals epic re-read of George R.R. Martin’s fantasy series A Song Of Ice and Fire.

In this episode we cover the events of the 8th and 9th November 299 AL which comprise Cat 3, Sansa 3 and Davos 4 from A Storm of Swords. This includes the Karstarks leaving Robb, Sansa marrying Tyrion and Davos being made Stannis’ hand and the infamous blood leeches.

The next reread will be hosted by Adam/Drowned Snow and will cover the events from the 9th to the 13th November, and the chapters Sam 1, Jon 2 and Arya 4.

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

Credits:
Music credit: Game of Thrones theme by Alpine Universe.

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Tagged Bina007, DrBlood, Nadia, Nymeria, The Wandering Prophet, Varley, White Raven

VOK 380: The Vollop #2 – The U.S. Election of 1876

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

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Join the Vassals of Kingsgrave as they continue their homage to the awesome podcast “The Dollop” with the second installment of The Vollop!

Hosts Greg (claudiusthefool), Matt (Varley), Bina (Bina007) & Casey (BlueEyedQueen) discuss the absurdity of the U.S. Presidential Election of 1876 as well as the parallels to the current state of American politics.

Edited by Greg.

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VoK 379: Porridge and Lamprey Pie aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 40)

Posted on June 1, 2017 by vokadmin | 2 comments

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Join hosts Nadia, Valkyrist/Duncan, Nymeria/Marie, shadow_baby/Hannah, DrBlood/Sara, Ser Patrick the Tall/Patrick, and Khal Wadege/Michael as they continue the Great Linear Reread with Sansa 2 and Davos 3 from A Storm of Swords.

The next reread will be hosted by Bina and will cover Catelyn 3, Sansa 3 and Davos 4 from ASoS.

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.

Aftershow begins at 1 hr 31m

Credits:
Edited by Nadia
Picture credit: The A Podcast of Ice and Fire drawing project: ASoS Davos 3 by Dickon Manwoody

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Tagged DrBlood, Khal Wadege, Nadia, Nymeria, Ser Patrick the Tall, Shadowbaby, Valkyrist

VoK 378: Ice & Fire Con 2017 Recap

Posted on May 30, 2017 by vokalias | Leave a comment

All hail Satan Con! Join a huge bumper-crop of vassals including Michal (inkasrain), Alex (LuckyCharms), Greg (Claudiusthfool), Jasmine (jazzimen08), Kevin (kevwils83), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), Jon (eigenvectorjon), Zach (Alias), Dan (witless chum), and Nancy (Dan’s Sister Who Doesn’t Have A Name On The Forums) as we recap (in slightly less than linear fashion) the marvelous madness of Ice & Fire Con 2017.

Learn the answers to burning questions like: Why would anyone go hiking ever? What’s a Secret Targaryen? Who ships Jonsa? How drunk were you, exactly? and Why should I come to Ice & Fire Con 2018?

The recording of this episode was Watched By Amber.

For more information, visit the Ice & Fire Con website.

Credits:
Edited by Michal (inkasrain)
Music: “You’re Welcome (for Game of Thrones)” by “D & D” by Tara and Brian

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Tagged Alias, amberrocks, blue-eyed-queen, claudiusthefool, Eigenvectorjon, inkasrain, jazzimen08, kevwils83, LuckyCharms, Nancy, witless chum

VoK 377: The Game of Littlefingers aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 39)

Posted on May 29, 2017 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

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The next reread will be hosted by Nadia and will cover Sansa 2 and Davos 3 from ASoS.

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.

Aftershow begins at 1 hr 47m.

Credits:
Edited by Nadia
Picture credit: The A Podcast of Ice and Fire drawing project: ASoS Tyrion 3 by jesicka309

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Tagged DrBlood, Khal Wadege, Nadia, Nymeria, Ser Patrick the Tall, Shadowbaby, Valkyrist

VoK 376: ThronesCon 2017 Panel – Conspiracies of Ice and Fire

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Valkyrist | 2 comments

The Vassals take to the stage for their first ever live podcast, recorded at the Melbourne ThronesCon 2017. Join Aussie vassals Michael (Khal Wadege) and Duncan (Valkyrist) as they debate some of the major theories of the A Song of Ice and Fire fandom, and the role that theorycrafting has played throughout the life of the series. Topics of discussion include:

04:27 – Jon Snow’s parentage
25:33 – The Maggy the Frog prophecy
41:06 – The Merling Conspiracy
56:02 – Aftershow (Cleganebowl; Possible Endings; The House of the Undying)

Disclaimer: Apologies for the lackluster audio quality, but it couldn’t be avoided

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist
“Game of Thrones theme (smooth jazz version)” by PostmodernJukebox
“What is Hype May Never Die” by Beyond Repair

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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 374: A Hymn for Spring (ASOIAF Essays)

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Valkyrist | 1 comment

The Vassals convene in the Tower of the Hand to set the realm to rights. Join Duncan (Valkyrist), Silvana (silvaubrey), Michael (Khal Wadege), Sara (DrBlood), and Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall) for a review of A Hymn to Spring, a collection of essays on George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series. Essays covered in this podcast include:

04:57 – Machiavellianism for a Purpose (by Steven Attewell)
37:48 – Iron Bends (by Jeff Hartline)
57:05 – How to Win Thrones and Rule People (by Jim McGeehin)
1:28:48 – The Patriarchs of Westeros (by Stefan Sasse)

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

Links:
Tower of the Hand: A Hymn for Spring (Amazon)

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Tagged DrBlood, Khal Wadege, Ser Patrick the Tall, silvaubrey, Valkyrist

VoK 373: Westerosi Travelogue (Vol.2) – GOT locations in Croatia

Posted on May 17, 2017 by bina007 | 1 comment

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In this short episode Bina007 tells Adam/DrownedSnow about her recent geeky trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia to look at Game of Thrones shooting locations. There’s also some Star Wars Episode VIII discussion at 23 minutes.

Music credit: HBO’s Game of Thrones.

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VoK 372: blue-eyed-queen’s Love Sack aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 38)

Posted on May 12, 2017 by dagosrivers | 1 comment

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The Great Linear Re-Read returns with Part 38! Join the vassals as they review Tyrion II, Daenerys IV, Catelyn II, and the Prologue from ‘A Storm of Swords’.

Greg (claudiusthefool) is joined by Michal (inkasrain), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), Matt (Varley), Scott (skywaltzer), Duncan (Valkyrist) and Steven (SJLee). Amber (Amberrocks) pops in for a visit.

Also discussed:

-The perils of editing podcasts.

-Love Sacks / Bean Bags.

-George R.R. Martin’s other projects.

-A Song of Ice and Fire Trivia!

Duration: 02:13:07

Edited by Dagos_Rivers

References:

Alpine Universe – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJUJzpqQIDI

Chris Kesner – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLoGkuW5xFA

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Tagged amberrocks, blue-eyed-queen, claudiusthefool, inkasrain, SJLee, skywaltzer, Valkyrist

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 LIVE Podcast Announcement – Melbourne ThronesCon 2017

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

Tickets! http://www.ThronesCon.com/

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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 368: The Jar-Jar Defense aka The Great Harry Potter ReRead (Part 3)

Posted on April 4, 2017 by vokalias | Leave a comment

Pardon the delay, someone got lost in a magical dildo shop. The Vassals of Kingsgrave return to Hogwarts for second year, pondering Japanese golfer jokes, gnome torture, and mathletes.

Join Michal (inkasrain), Greg (claudiusthefool), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), Matt (Varley), Zach (Alias), Adam (drownedsnow), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), Jock (munrojock2), and Zander (Lord Baron)…. as they study wizard racism, ghostly physics, and knuts in this discussion of the first eight chapters of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

This podcast contains spoilers for the entire Harry Potter series.

Credits:
Edited by inkasrain
Music by Mike Peoples and John Williams.

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Tagged Alias, blue-eyed-queen, claudiusthefool, drownedsnow, inkasrain, Lord Baron, Munrojock2, SerDinnerRoll, Varley

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 366: Skulls and Kisses aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 37)

Posted on March 31, 2017 by drownedsnow | 1 comment

Join Vassals Adam (drownedsnow), Bina (Bina007), Matt (Varley), Alix (Aiwendil), Sarah (Lady Weaver), Nadia, Noah (Pops88), and Jock (Munrojock2) as they continue the epic linear re-read of A Song Of Ice and Fire.

This episode covers 15th Oct 299 – 30 Oct 299

Jon 1 – (ASOS)
Arya 2 – (ASOS)
Arya 3 – (ASOS)
Sansa 1 – (ASOS)

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire but does not give Game of Thrones show spoilers.

Editor: Adam

Music Credit: King Beyond the Wall by jed o’white hart

Picture credit: The A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project: Jon I by Careless

The next episode will cover

28th Oct 299 – 30 Oct 299

Tyrion 2, Dany 4, ASOS Prologue, and Cat 2
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