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VoK 347: Book Club (Vol.6) – Perdido Street Station (by China Miéville)

Posted on December 10, 2016 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

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The VOK Book Club Crew gathers (actually gathered back in September 2015) to discuss China Mieville’s weird fiction masterpiece, “Perdido Street Station”.

Hosts Greg (claudiusthefool), Steven (SJLee), Brett (WhiteRaven), Alex (LuckyCharms), Amber (Amberrocks) & Zach (Alias) assemble to discuss the myriad inhabitants of New Crobuzon, it’s political structure, the true meaning of The Weaver’s ramblings, the effects of Dreamshit & just who the hell was Jack Half-A-Prayer.

Beware of spoilers for Perdido Street Station but not for the other books in the Bas-lag series.

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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 345: Rhaegar’s Reroll aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 31)

Posted on December 3, 2016 by bina007 | Leave a comment

chapter_54___a_clash_of_kings_drawing_project_by_apoiaf-d5oa75p In this Cockneycast edition of the Great Linear ASOIAF Re-read, the Vassals discuss the aftermath of Theon’s sack of Winterfell, Jon hearts Ygritte, and Dany makes a fateful decision to go to Slaver’s Bay. We finally get our first A Storm of Swords chapter (Dany 1), and continue with Jon 6, Theon 5 and Jon 7 from ACOK, corresponding to events from the 9th to 12th September 299.

Your hosts are Bina007; Eddie (Teddard); Joe; Noah (Pops88); Tanja (Scilens); and honorary Spurs fan Steve-on-the-forums.

For listeners playing along at home, the next episode will cover Cat 7 ACOK, Jame 1, Cat 1 ASOS and Sansa 8 ACOK.

Beware! The podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all published works in the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R R Martin, but not for the HBO Show Game of Thrones.

Music credit: Alpine Universe.
Picture credit: The A Podcast of Ice and Fire Drawing Project: ACOK Jon 6 by Jesicka309.
The aftershow begins at 1 hr 20m.

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VoK 344: Blackwater Part Duo aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 30)

Posted on December 1, 2016 by bina007 | Leave a comment

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The Battle of the Blackwater continues and concludes with the next episode of the ASOIAF linear reread.

Join hosts Blue-Eyed-Queen/Casey, Nymeria/Marie, Munrojock2/Jock, White Raven/Brett, drownedsnow/Adam, IronRuhail/Ruhail, Ser Patrick the Tall/Patrick, and Bina007/Bina.

This episode will cover Sansa 6, Tyrion 14 and Sansa 7 – finishing the events of 7th September 299. We see a little bit into the making of Cersei, Tyrion’s battle skills, and the last interaction between Sansa and Sandor Clegane before he flees Kings Landing. These are all consecutive chapters in the published order of A Clash of Kings.

This podcast contains spoilers for all published works of ASOIAF.

The aftershow begins at 1 hr 24 minutes.

Picture credit: The A Podcast Of Ice And Fire drawing project – Sansa 7 by Jenn Rose.
Music credit: The Podcast Bard – Jed O’White Hart.

The next reread will be hosted by Bina and will have our first chapter of A Storm of Swords. The chapters will be Dany 1 (ASOS), Jon 6, Theon 5, and Jon 7, all from ACOK.

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VoK 343: Poisoned Memories in ASOIAF (audio essay)

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Valkyrist | Leave a comment

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In this mini-episode Valkyrist explores themes of grief and addiction in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, focusing in particular on the characters of Robert Baratheon, Tyrion Lannister and Aeron Greyjoy.

Contains spoilers for all published books in A Song of Ice and Fire

Credits:
Written and Edited by Valkyrist
Music from HBO’s Game of Thrones soundtrack

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VoK 342: “25” by Adele (Album Review)

Posted on November 19, 2016 by dagosrivers | 1 comment

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One year ago, British music artist; Adele, after a 3 year hiatus, released her third studio album which defied all expectations and set records all over the world. To date, with the album, she has achieved Diamond status in America (thanks to streaming; actual sales: 9.1 Million) and the U.K. (over 3 million sold).

Glen (Dagos_Rivers) hosts a solo podcast, all on the Anniversary of when Adele disproved “people don’t buy albums anymore”, and reviews the album with the help
of many musical samples.

Also discussed:
-The three Amy’s and Adele prominence.
-Appreciation of 19 and 21 – story of why albums are called that.
-Leadup to 25 (X Factor advert)
-Woes of buying Beatles album.
-Lemoncake rating; and rank of albums 19, 21 and 25

Track by Track (with song samples):
1) Hello:
2) Send My Love
3) I Miss You
4) When We Were Young
5) Remedy
6) Water Under the Bridge
7) River Lea
8) Love in the Dark
9) A Million Years
10) All I Ask
11) Sweetest Devotion

Duration: 00:26:48

Edited by Dagos_Rivers

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VoK 341: Blackwater Part Uno aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 29)

Posted on November 15, 2016 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

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The Flagship that is the ASOIAF re-read sails on into episode 29, like Davos into Blackwater Bay, and one can only hope that there isn’t any wildfire or Imp to use it.

Join hosts Patrick the Tall; MunroeJock/Jock; Nadia; Shadowbaby/Hannah; and (later) Nymeria/Marie as they discuss Sansa 5, Davos 3 and Tyrion 13 from A Clash of Kings.

The podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all published works in ASOIAF.

The aftershow begins at 2 hr 19 minutes.

The artwork is from the A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project on Deviantart, and is Sansa 5. The music extracts are by Alpine Universe and is available to purchase on iTunes

For listeners playing along at home, the next episode will cover the end half of the Battle of the Blackwater Bay, hosted by Casey, and will cover Sansa 6, Tyrion 14 and Sansa 7.

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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 339: Tales from the Darkling Plain (aka The Lost VOKs)

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Valkyrist | Leave a comment

In this Halloween spooktacular, Valkyrist ventures into the Darkling Plain in search of lost podcast recordings, and summons the ghosts of Kingsgrave’s past.

Clips have been selected from the following unpublished VOK podcasts:

02:10 – DragonCast S04E09 Review
24:20 – SoccerCast (Vol.2)
47:49 – CockneyMoot 2014 FCR Outtakes
50:41 – ASOIAF Future Predictions
1:13:44 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens Preview
1:38:23 – Mockingjay: Part 1 Review
1:44:50 – WolfCast S05E10 Review
2:02:09 – SeattleMoot 2015
2:22:32 – APOIAF April Fools’ Aftershow
2:39:49 – Kingsgrave Jukebox

Disclaimer: This podcast contains spoilers for A Song of Ice and Fire, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, and The Hunger Games. Please consult the timestamps above to avoid being spoiled for any of these titles.

Credits:
Curated by Valkyrist
Songs by jed o’white hart, Aiwendil, Bina007, and Amberrocks

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VoK 338: Video Game Roundtable (Vol.2)

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Valkyrist | 2 comments

The Vassals gather round the console to bask in gaming’s warm, pixelated glow. Join Duncan (Valkyrist), Zach (Alias), Katie (Lady Griffin), Bing (Shoeshiner), Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), Adam (drownedsnow), and Hannah (shadow_ baby) as they chat video games and gush over some of their favourite titles of all time.

1:17 –What We’re Playing
17:21 – Favourite Games (Round #1)
1:04:33 – Favourite Games (Round #2)
1:58:38 – Thoughts on the Current Gen

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist
Audio Clips owned by Nintendo

Links:
VoK 193: Video Game Roundtable (Vol.1)

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VoK 337: The Medieval Vagina aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 28)

Posted on October 6, 2016 by bina007 | 3 comments

The juggernaut that is the ASOIAF re-read rolls on into episode 28, where we see the consequences of Dany laying waste to the House of the Undying and the build-up to the Battle of the Blackwater Bay. We’ve also had the Battle of the Red Fork happen off screen.

Join hosts Bina007; Blue Eyed Queen/Casey; Nadia; Scilens/Tanja; Shadowbaby/Hannah; and (briefly) Varley/Matt as they discuss Tyrion 11, Dany 5, Tyrion 12 and Sansa 4 from A Clash of Kings.

This brings us to the end of August 299 – a month in which we saw the fall of Winterfell, the fall of Storms End, the fall of Harrenhall, the Battle of the Red Fork, The House of the Undying, Jon’s 16th birthday and Robb shagging Jeyne Westerling offstage!

The podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all published works in ASOIAF.

The aftershow begins at 1 hr 32 minutes.

The artwork is from the A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project on Deviantart, and is Tyrion 12 drawn by Jesicka309. The music extracts are by Alpine Universe and Urge Overkill and are available to purchase on iTunes.

For listeners playing along at home, the next two episodes will cover the Battle of the Blackwater Bay. In the first, hosted by Ser Patrick the Tall, we will cover Sansa 5, Davos 3, and Tyrion 13. The second episode, hosted by Casey, will cover Sansa 6, Tyrion 14 and Sansa 7.

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VoK 336: House of Creeps aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 27)

Posted on October 4, 2016 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

Join Vassals Adam (drownedsnow), Tanja (Scilens), Scott (Shaggy Dog), Matt (Varley), Hannah (shadow_baby), and Nadia as they continue the epic linear re-read of A Song Of Ice and Fire. This episode covers Dany 4 of A Clash of Kings, which is the House of the Undying chapter.

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

Picture credit: The A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project: Dany IV by zeyik

The next episode will cover 22nd August – 3rd September 299
Tyrion 11, Dany 5, Tyrion 12, and Sansa 4

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VoK 335: Deadly Broth aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 26)

Posted on October 2, 2016 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

The epic linear re-read of A Song Of Ice and Fire plows through Cat 6, Arya 9, and Dany 3 of A Clash of Kings. A relatively short time period from 15th August 299 – 19th August 299.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Tanja (Scilens), Scott (Shaggy Dog), Matt (Varley), Hannah (shadow_baby), and Nadia

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

Picture credit: The A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project: Arya IX by Dickon Manwoody.

The next episode will cover Dany 4.

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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.

Running Time: 00:29:52
CREDITS:
Edited by Dagos_Rivers

References:
Promotional Poster for ‘Westworld’ (HBO / Sky Atlantic)

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VoK 333: Invidious Choices aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 25)

Posted on September 25, 2016 by bina007 | 2 comments

The Vassals continue their linear re-read of George R R Martin’s epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire, which chapters covering the week of 7th August 299. In Davos, Stannis takes Storms End; in Cat 5, she arrives back at Riverrun to a foolish brother and feverish father; in Tyrion 10, he tries to get Shae into the castle; and in Theon 4, he fakes the deaths of Bran and Rickon.

The podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all published works in ASOIAF. The aftershow begins at 1 hr 50m and at 2 hr 7m, there’s a spoiler-filled discussion of The Night Of.

Your hosts are Bina007, DrownedSnow/Adam, Nadia; SerDinnerRoll/Small Paul; Shadowbaby/Hannah; SJLee/Steven and Varley/Matt. The artwork is from the A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project, and is Davos 2 drawn by A Podcast of Ice and Fire host, Kyle. The music extract is by Alpine Universe and is available to purchase on iTunes.

For listeners playing along at home, the next episode will be hosted by Adam, and will cover events from the week of 15th August 299, and chapters Cat 6, Arya 9, Dany 3 and Dany 4 – The House of the Undying.

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Tagged Bina007, drownedsnow, Nadia, SerDinnerRoll, SJLee, Varley

VoK 332: Jon Snow is Harry Potter aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 24)

Posted on September 24, 2016 by vokadmin | 1 comment

The epic linear re-read of A Song Of Ice and Fire ponders time as the vassals cover Theon 3, Jon 4, Jon 5 and Bran 6 – Theon’s oratory skills on the Stony Shore, arrival at the Fist of the First Men, Ghosts discovery of the cashe and Bran and Theon becomes bros.

Hosts: Peter, Tanja, Alix, Nadia, Alexi, Michael and Patrick.

The aftershow begins at 1 hr 12mins and is of course VERY interesting.

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: Patrick

Picture was fond on Reddit.

Music: Alpine Univers: A Song of Ice and Fire

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VoK 331: Mad Max [1979] (DVD Commentary)

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Valkyrist | 2 comments

Do you remember the Nightrider? The vassals set their tires to the blood-scorched roads of dystopian Australia. Join Duncan (Valkyrist), Greg (claudiusthefool), and Matt (Varley) as they discuss George Miller’s 1979 cult action film Mad Max.

Warning: Contains spoilers for the Mad Max film series

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist
Audio Clips owned by Roadshow Entertainment

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VoK 330: Comic Book Club (Vol.7) – The Starman Omnibus (by James Robinson and Tony Harris)

Posted on September 13, 2016 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

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In the latest* meeting of The Secret Book Club, The Vassals (Scott, Thomas, Greg and Shane) discuss James Robinson and Tony Harris’ Starman.

Robinson’s seminal tale of Jack Knight, the reluctant heir of the Starman legacy, forces the Vassals to debate what it means to be a hero, are there corner kids in Opal City and when is a t shirt not just a t shirt?

Starman (Volume 2) Omnibus Vol 1

collects STARMAN #0-16, originally published by DC Comics from 1994 to 2001

Writer: James Robinson

Artist: Tony Harris, others

Edited by: FTWard

Art: Tony Harris

Music:

“Starman” Writen by David Bowie

Performed by Katie Ferrara @katieferrara

“Turn Off the Lights” Writen by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff

Performed by Teddy Pendergrass

After Show 2:03

Swamp Thing 2:23

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VoK 329: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Special Rehearsal Edition Review)

Posted on September 8, 2016 by dagosrivers | 2 comments

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Beware of Spoilers, The following podcast discusses spoilers for all published books in the Harry Potter Series

After the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, many fans had mixed reactions to the “8th Story”, and VoK also had mixed feelings, we will explain why in this 2 hour podcast.

Glen (Dagos_Rivers) hosts and is joined by Nadia (Nadia), Kevin (Gaiden) and Ryan (Tremprod) as they discuss, review and summarise each act of the 2 part (5 – 6 hour Play; 325 page Script).

Also featured:
-Unauthorised Harry Potter sensation: The Harry Potter Musical trilogy and possible influence on Cursed Child (?)
-Albus and Scorpius: An (un)subtle love story?
-Harry Potter fandom and Midnight release parties.
-Hype for Fantastic Beasts.
-Will we ever get a DVD recording of the stage show?

Running Time: 02:08:50
CREDITS:
Edited by Dagos_Rivers

References:
Image of London Cast from “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” (Image we were deprived of in script book).

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VoK 328: Tolkien Trivia (Vol.2) – Don’t Be a Gorbag!

Posted on September 7, 2016 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

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Join the Vassals for Round 2 (of 100?) of the fun and fact-filled Tolkien Trivia Night! Contestants Adam (drownedsnow), Matt (Varley), Shane (Easttexasdirewolf), Alex (LuckyCharms) & Paul (SerDinnerRoll) vie for dominance with scorekeeper & rules enforcer Nadia and host and reigning champion Greg (claudiusthefool).

Join us for a future Tolkien Trivia Night on the Podcast of Ice & Fire Forums

Edited by Greg

Intro music: Ren & Stimpy Big Show Theme
Aftershow Interlude: The Lords of the Rhymes