Join Adam, Bina, Jock, Michal, Matt and Zach as they discuss season one of Andor, spoilers replete.
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Tagged Alias, Bina007, drownedsnow, inkasrain, Munrojock2, Varley
Join Alix (Aiwendil), Eddie (Teddard), Marie (Nymeria), Michael (Khal Wadege) and Zach (Alias) as they discuss the final episode of season one of Rings of Power. Lemoncake ratings to start then Harfoot & Stranger chat at c4m; events Numenorian (13m); Eregion (21m); Halbrand (32m); and flotsam and jetsam (43m).
Spoilers for Tolkien’s published works and the Peter Jackson movies.
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Posted in Podcast, The Lord of the Rings, TV Shows
Tagged Aiwendil, Alias, Khal Wadege, Nymeria, Teddard
The Vassals of Kingsgrave return to the video game world with their second round of VOK Video Game Hall of Fame nominations. Join Zach (Alias), Bing (Shoeshiner), Matt (blu3arm0r), Katie (Lady Griffin), Alex (LuckyCharms), Jock (munrojock2), and Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall) as they bring forward a new set of outstanding games for the group to consider inducting.
3:00 — Dragon Age 2
17:00 — Minecraft
30:00 — The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
51:40 — Limbo
1:10:20 — Hollow Knight
1:30:50 — Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones
1:53:00 — Undertale
2:10:00 — Voting
Credits:
Edited by Zach/Alias
Format inspired by the Easy Allies Hall of Greats
Music:
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Soundtrack – 01. Nerevar Rising
Undertale OST: 090 – His Theme
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Posted in Podcast, Video Games
Tagged Alias, Blu3arm0r, Lady Griffin, LuckyCharms, Munrojock2, Ser Patrick the Tall, Shoeshiner
The Vassals of Kingsgrave return to the video game world with a new format for discussion inspired by the Easy Allies YouTube channel. Join Zach (Alias), Bing (Shoeshiner), Matt (blu3arm0r), Katie (Lady Griffin), Alex (LuckyCharms), Jock (munrojock2), Peter (Shellfish), and Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall) as they each nominate a game they hope will be inducted into the newly created VOK Video Game Hall of Fame.
3:20 — Civilization 5
11:55 — Barbie Riding Club for Windows 98
22:40 —The Outer Wilds
39:40 — Resident Evil 4
55:50 — Ghost of Tsushima
1:17:00 — Bioshock
1:25:40 — World of Warcraft
1:41:10 — Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines
1:53:10 —Voting
2:02:10 — Aftershow
Credits:
Edited by Zach/Alias
Format inspired by the Easy Allies Hall of Greats
Music:
World of Warcraft – Seasons of War
Outer Wilds – End Times
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Posted in Podcast, Science Fiction, Video Games
Tagged Alias, Blu3arm0r, Lady Griffin, LuckyCharms, Munrojock2, Ser Patrick the Tall, Shellfish, Shoeshiner
The Vassals of Kingsgrave return to the video game world to discuss one of the biggest releases of 2022, Elden Ring. Join Zach (Alias) and Matt (blu3arm0r) as they talk everything they enjoyed from this expansive game.
Credits:
Edited by Zach/Alias
ZeroLenny Youtube Channel
Music:
Elden Ring – Main Theme
Elden Ring – The Final Battle
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The vassals discuss and review Netflix’s hit animated show Arcane.
Friedrich Engels can come and fuck me up.
Hosts:
Peter/Shellfish
Abby/Daceymormont
Zach/Alias
Alex/LuckyCharms
Katie/LadyGriffin
Dana/Taindana
David/davidhhh
Matt/Blu3armor
Credits:
Edited by Peter/Shellfish
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Tagged Alias, Animation, Arcane, Blu3arm0r, Daceymormont, davidhhh, Lady Griffin, LuckyCharms, Shellfish, Taindana
The Vassals of Kingsgrave return to the video game world to discuss some games they enjoyed playing in 2021 (even if not all those games came out then). Join Zach (Alias), Bing (Shoeshiner), Matt (blu3arm0r), Katie (Lady Griffin), and Zander (The Lord Baron) as they talk the year 2021 in gaming with all its highs and lows.
11:05 — Hades
18:55 — Return of the Obra Dinn
26:00 — Kingdom Come: Deliverance
33:20 — Resident Evil Village
44:25 — Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
53:55 — Persona 5 Strikers
1:02:30 — Humankind
1:07:30 — Mass Effect: Legendary Edition
1:09:00 — Guardians of the Galaxy
1:10:55 — NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139
1:21:55 — Most Anticipated Games of 2022
Credits:
Edited by Zach/Alias
Music:
Persona 5 Strikers: You Are Stronger
NieR Replicant: Kaine Salvation
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Posted in Podcast, Science Fiction, Video Games
Tagged Alias, Blu3arm0r, Lady Griffin, Shoeshiner, The Lord Baron
The Vassals of Kingsgrave dive back into the world of the First Law, created by Joe Abercrombie. Join Brett (White Raven), Greg (claudiusthefool), Alex (LuckyCharms), and Zach (Alias) as they review and discuss the final book in the Age of Madness trilogy, The Wisdom of Crowds.
Credits:
Edited by Zach/Alias
Music: Kellan the Undying by Drumurboy
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Posted in Books & Novellas, Podcast
Tagged Alias, claudiusthefool, LuckyCharms, White Raven
Just a Saturday morning chat about walking corpses.
Hosts:
Peter/Shellfish
Sara/DrBlood
Abby/Daceymormont
Zach/Alias
Matt/Varley
Duncan/Valkyrist
Kat/kitkathistory24601
Credits:
Edited by Peter/Shellfish
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Posted in Books & Novellas, Creature Chat, Movies, Philosophy, TV Shows, Video Games
Tagged Alias, Daceymormont, DrBlood, kitkathistory24601, Shellfish, Valkyrist, Varley
The Vassals host their first ever San Diego Comic-Con panel. Join Amin, Duncan (Valkyrist), Zach (Alias), Michal (inkasrain), and Nick for a discussion about how to create your own podcast, including tips on moderating, recording, editing and promoting.
Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist
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Join Bina, Patrick, Jock, Kat, Hannah and Zach as they discuss the first book of the first book of Frank Herbert’s Dune series. The Atreides family move to Arrakis in a planet-swap with their enemies, the Harkonnens, and we get our first look at the infamous sandworms. We discuss how we came to the book; the role of the Bene Gesserit; the nature of Paul as a hero; and the various centres of power in the Dune universe.
No spoilers for later books.
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Tagged Alias, Bina007, kitkathistory24601, Munrojock2, Ser Patrick the Tall, Shadowbaby
The Vassals delve deep into devilry, and hope to escape with their souls intact. Why is it goats?
Hosts:
Peter/Shellfish
Sara/DrBlood
Jock/munrojock2
Adam/drownedsnow
Zach/Alias
Kat/kitkathistory24601
Patrick/Ser Patrick the Tall
Credits:
Edited by Peter/Shellfish
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Posted in Books & Novellas, Creature Chat, Movies, Philosophy, Podcast, TV Shows, Video Games
Tagged Alias, DrBlood, drownedsnow, kitkathistory24601, Munrojock2, Ser Patrick the Tall, Shellfish
Join Bina007 and Zach/Alias as they discuss the latest novel from Kazuo Ishiguro in a spoiler filled review.
Topics include: the notion of a sympathetic AI POV; the nature of religious faith; predicting remote learning and disrupted socalisation; lifting as a comment on helicopter parenting and the college admissions scandal; the future of work in a world of advanced AI and robotics; and the nature of love; the nature of service.
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In this episode of the new reread of The Lord of the Rings, join Vassals Marie (Nymeria), Alix (Aiwendil), Zach (Alias), Matt (Varley) and Adam (drownedsnow) for chapters 6 through 10 of the Fellowship of the Ring, Book 2. We journey through Lothlorien and to the falls of Rauros, with many tangent discussions on Lembas, cherry tomatoes, and fantasy along the way.
Credits:
Edited by Marie
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Tagged Aiwendil, Alias, drownedsnow, Nymeria, Varley
The Vassals (and Bastards) review Martin’s second published novel, the steamboat horror story Fevre Dream. Join Amin, Duncan (aka Valkyrist) and Zach (aka Alias) as they sail down the vampire-infested waters of the Mississipi.
Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist and Amin
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During their 24-hour VOKathon, the Vassals face off in another thrilling round of A Song of Ice and Fire trivia. Join quizmaster Duncan (Valkyrist), scorekeeper Matt (Varley), reigning champion Michal (inkasrain), and challengers Abdullah (Quaith from Asshai), Peter (Shellfish), Abby (DaceyMormont), Sara (DrBlood), Zach (Alias), Ben (King Jucio), Matt (mattdaze13), Michael (Khal Wadege) David (davidhhh), Hannah (thewingedshadow), Patrick (TheTall), and Kevin (nuncle kevin).
Who will claim the crown? Who will spit the dummy? There’s only one way to find out!
Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist
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In this episode of the new reread of The Lord of the Rings, join Vassals Marie (Nymeria), Alix (Aiwendil), Zach (Alias), and Adam (drownedsnow) for chapters 1 through 5 of the Fellowship of the Ring, Book 2. We convene for the Council of Elrond and head into Moria as the journey to destroy the Ring begins.
Credits:
Edited by Zach
Kellan the Undying by Drumurboy
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Tagged Aiwendil, Alias, drownedsnow, Nymeria
Recorded 9 months ago, fresh reaction to the latest installment in The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins. Tributes Abby (DaceyMormont), Adam (drownedsnow), Glen (Dagos_Rivers), Katie (Lady Griffin), Brett (White Raven), Kevin (Nuncle Kevin), and Zach (Alias) provide a review and discuss each of the three parts of the Book.
Credits:
Edited by Glen and Abby.
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Tagged Alias, creepy nuncle kevin, Daceymormont, Dagos_Rivers, drownedsnow, Lady Griffin, White Raven
The Vassals (and Bastards) conclude their voyage into George R. R. Martin’s science fiction universe. Join Amin, Duncan (aka Valkyrist), Michael (aka Mordion), and Zach (aka Alias) as they review two more short stories from Martin’s Thousand Worlds series – “The Glass Flower” and “The Stone City.”
Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist
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In this episode of the new reread of The Lord of the Rings, join us for chapters 7 through 12 of the Fellowship of the Ring. We meet Bombadil, Strider and Glorfindel as we travel to Bree, Weathertop and the ford to Rivendell.
Hosts: Alix (Aiwendil), Adam (drownedsnow), Zach (Alias), Marie (Nymeria)
Credits:
Edited by Nymeria
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Posted in Books & Novellas, Podcast, The Lord of the Rings
Tagged Aiwendil, Alias, drownedsnow, Nymeria
Vassals of Kingsgrave 