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VoK 130: Full Cast(le) Recording #6 – High Noon at the Tower of Joy

Posted on August 2, 2014 by | 1 comment

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In the latest Full Cast(le) Recording, the Vassals get inside Ned Stark’s head and flashback to the Tower of Joy during Robert’s Rebellion. We meet some badass Kingsguard and discover the roots of R+L=J, as well as enjoying several cups of Arbor Gold with Robert and Cersei, while Ned recovers from Jaime’s attack.

The FCR proper ends at 14:35 and is followed by an Aftershow in which we tackle all things Kingsguard, ponder some interesting “what-if” scenarios, and generally agree that Criston Cole was the worst.

The Cast:
Greg (claudiusthefool) – Narrator
Duncan (Valkyrist) – Eddard Stark
Leigh (LordManderBlee) – Gerold Hightower / Robert Baratheon
Shane (easttexasdirewolf) – Oswell Whent / Vayon Poole
Jed (jed o’white hart) – Arthur Dayne
Tanja (Scilens) – Lyanna Stark
Zach (Alias) – Alyn
Amber (amberrocks) – Cercei Lannister

The Crew:
Greg (claudiusthefool) – Host / Editor
Jed (jed o’white hart) – Interstitial Music
Silent Partner – Backing Music
Amoko – Image Art

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VoK 129: Book Club (Vol.1) – The Ocean at the End of the Lane (by Neil Gaiman)

Posted on July 24, 2014 by | 5 comments

TheOceanAtTheEndOfTheLaneThe Vassals of Kingsgrave kick off the VOK Book Club with their discussion of The Ocean at the End of the Lane, by Neil Gaiman.

Join hosts Greg (claudiusthefool), Leigh (LordManderBlee ), Brett (White Raven), Zach (Alias), Amber (amberrocks), and Matt (Eiffel) as they analyze the short but powerful novel, touching on what it really means to be a helpless child in a world of adult cruelty; the responsibility of Gods (old or new) to their creations; the power of memory; and how easily we can forget the most formative events of our childhood.

Please be sure to vote on the forums for our next Book Club pick!

Credits:
Edited by claudiusthefool
Image taken from the US Hardcover Edition published by William Morrow 2013. Design by Adam Johnson, photo by Lane Coder/Gallery Stock.

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VoK 127: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes [2014] (Review)

Posted on July 21, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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Fortytwo(Vikram) is joined by vkalra13(Vidur), claudiusthefool(Greg), amberrocks(Amber) and Valkyrist(Duncan) to rate and review Matt Reeves’s Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. 74:30 mins in crew talk about other movies releasing this year and 82 mins in they talk about upcoming VoKs.

Beware of Spoilers, the following podcast will discuss the movies Rise and Dawn of Planet of the Apes

Credits:
Edited by Vikram (fortytwo)
Outro Music is Dr. Zaius Song from the Simpsons

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VoK 123: The Magicians series (by Lev Grossman)

Posted on July 13, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The Vassals discuss Lev Grossman’s Magicians series of portal fantasy novels. Topics include millennial ennui; impotent gods; the plight of being a fantasy fan; and how the rules of magical top-trumps aren’t entirely clear.  This episode spoils the Magicians series (including the short story in Dangerous Women) and also discusses Narnia, Harry Potter, Brideshead Revisited and Tolkien.  (Aftershow begins at 1h 20m).

Podcast hosts:  Bina007, Katie (Lady Griffin), Brett (WhiteRaven), Michael (Mordion) and Greg (Claudius The Fool).

Edited by Bina007 using Geoffrey Burgon’s marvellous score to ITV miniseries of Brideshead Revisited and Queen’s It’s A Kind of Magic.

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VoK 116: The Rogue Prince (by George R. R. Martin) – “The Greens” Edition

Posted on June 26, 2014 by | 5 comments

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Join the Vassals of Kingsgrave (GreenCast Edition) as they review and discuss “The Rogue Prince” by George R.R. Martin. Hosts Ser Patrick the Tall, claudiusthefool, FTWard, Inkasrain & Khal Wadege analyze Grand Maester Gyldayne’s history of the life of Daemon Targaryen and his various swashbuckling adventures.

Come for the erudite and highfalutin discussion and stay for the silly aftershow that touches such wide-ranging subjects as the validity of the sources quoted in this story, Jews in Denmark, Valyrian swords in tourneys, the Valyrian speech of the Targaryen court, and blaming it all on Viserys I (and much more).

Warning: Contains spoilers for all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire

Credits:
Edited by claudiusthefool

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VoK 114: DragonCast – “The Children” (S04E10 Review)

Posted on June 19, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The Dragons take to the sky one last time, refusing to be chained down by faulty recordings and lost episodes, to review the final episode of Game of Thrones Season 4.

Warning: Contains spoilers for all aired episodes in HBO’s Game of Thrones, and all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series

Credits
Edited by Zach (Alias)
Hosts: Zach (Alias), Greg (claudiusthefool), Brooke (AshaGreatjoy), Michal (inkasrain), Paul (Pod’s Plight), John (barrelroll42), and Shane (easttexasdirewolf)

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VoK 109: Ice & Fire Con 2014 Recap

Posted on June 8, 2014 by | Leave a comment

VoK Ice & FireThe Vassals of Kingsgrave recap the 2nd Annual Ice and Fire Con at Ravenwood Castle in New Plymouth, Ohio. Join Greg (claudiusthefool), Jasmine (jazzimen08), Michael (Mordion), and Thomas (FTWard) as they cover the events of their A Song of Ice and Fire-themed weekend, including very long car rides; panel discussions; various Game of Thrones drinking games; cosplay; board game tournaments; Cards Against Westeros; trivia contests; auctions; a Game of Thrones dance party; and of course meeting Amin and Ashley (from A Podcast of Ice and Fire) in real life.

Warning: Contains spoilers for all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, HBO’s Game of Thrones, as well as one spoiler chapter from The World of Ice and Fire, and all of the craziness of Ice and Fire Con 2014.

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Edited by claudiusthefool

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VoK 108: DragonCast – “The Mountain and the Viper” (S04E08 Review)

Posted on June 6, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The DragonCast convenes once more, absent their fearless leader, but still going strong, as they tackle the latest episode of Game of Thrones, “The Mountain and the Viper”.

Warning: Contains spoilers for all aired episodes in HBO’s Game of Thrones, and all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series

Credits
Edited by Zach (Alias)
Hosts: Zach (Alias), Brooke (AshaGreatjoy), Greg (claudiusthefool), Paul (Pod’s Plight), John (BarrelRoll42), and Shane (easttexasdirewolf)
Music by Avery Shen, Unto The End

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VoK 103: DragonCast – “Mockingbird” (S04E07 Review)

Posted on May 26, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The DragonCast crew gathers again to record their review of Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 7: Mockingbird.

Beware of Spoilers, the following podcast will discuss all published books in A Song of Ice and Fire Series

Credits:
Edited by Greg (claudiusthefool)
Hosts: claudiusthefool, Pod’s Plight, easttexasdirewolf, Valyrian Neil, Asha Greatjoy, and BarrelRoll42.

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VoK 98: DragonCast – “The Laws of Gods and Men” (S04E06 Review)

Posted on May 14, 2014 by | 1 comment

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This week the the Dragonlings use stealth and treachery rivaled only by the Greyjoys, to sneak a podcast past the Wolfcast. The crew review HBO’s Game of Throne Season 4 Episode 6 “The Laws of Gods and Men”, Directed by Alik Sakharov , written by Cogman.

Beware of Spoilers, the following podcast will discuss all published books in A Song of Ice and Fire Series

Credits:
Edited by Vikram (fortytwo)
Hosts: Fortytwo, clauidusthefool, Pod’s Plight, Mockingbird and EasttexasDirewolf
Image by James Bousema
Outro Music is Broke for Free’s Night Owl

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VoK 96: DragonCast – “First of His Name” (S04E05 Review)

Posted on May 8, 2014 by | 2 comments

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This week the Vassals witness Tommen’s coronation, wonder if Westeros looks like a baby elephant and argue if an arrow can pierce thru chainmail . HBO’s Game of Throne Season 4 Episode 5 “First of His Name”, Directed by Michelle MacLaren , written by Benioff and Weiss.

Beware of Spoilers, the following podcast will discuss all publish books in A Song of Ice and Fire Series

Credits:
Edited by Vikram (fortytwo)
Hosts: Fortytwo, clauidusthefool, Pod’s Plight, inkasrain, Mockingbird
Intro Background score is The Last Post by Royal Australian Air Force
Outro Music is Mark Neil’s 11_strANGE_Ls

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VoK 92: DragonCast – “Oathkeeper” (S04E04 Review)

Posted on May 1, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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This week the Vassals attend a sacred White Walker initiation ritual, bid farewell to Brienne and Olenna Tyrell, then receive common tongue tutoring from Missandi. HBO’s Game of Throne Season 4 Episode 4 “OathKeeper” directed by Michelle MacLaren and written by Bryan Cogman.

Warning: Contains spoilers for all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series and the Dunk and Egg novellas, as well  as all aired episodes of HBO’s Game of Thrones. It does not cover published spoiler chapters for The Winds of Winter.

Credits:
Edited by Vikram (fortytwo)
Hosts: Alias, clauidusthefool, easttexasdirewolf , Pod’s Plight, inkasrain, silvaubrey and Fortytwo.
Intro Background score is Topher Mohr and Alex Elena ‘s Festival
Outro Music is Mark Neil’s 11_strANGE_Ls

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VoK 90: DragonCast – “Breaker of Chains” (S04E03 Review)

Posted on April 24, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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This week the Vassals attend Professor Tywin’s Kinging 101. They are joined by a sassy septon, a thieving hound and a frequently urinating Daario (he should see a doctor). HBO’s Game of Throne Season 4 Episode 3 “Breaker of Chains” Directed by Alex Graves and written by Benioff and Weiss.

Warning: Contains spoilers for all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series and the Dunk and Egg novellas, as well  as all aired episodes of HBO’s Game of Thrones. It does not cover published spoiler chapters for The Winds of Winter.

Credits:
Edited by Vikram (fortytwo)
Hosts: Alias, clauidusthefool, MockingBird, easttexasdirewolf , Pod’s Plight, inkasrain and Fortytwo.
Intro Background score is Topher Mohr and Alex Elena ‘s Mother’s Son
Outro Music is Mark Neil’s 11_strANGE_Ls

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VoK 87: DragonCast – “The Lion and the Rose” (S04E02 Review)

Posted on April 17, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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This week the Vassals are invited to King Joffery and Queen Margery’s Wedding feast, long may they reign. Ungrateful guests they are,they critique the table decorations, the food and the entertainment. HBO’s Game of Throne Season 4 Episode 2 “The Lion and the Rose” Directed by Alex Graves and written by GRRM.

Warning: Contains spoilers for all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series and the Dunk and Egg novellas, as well  as all aired episodes of HBO’s Game of Thrones. It does not cover published spoiler chapters for The Winds of Winter.

Credits:
Edited by Vikram (fortytwo)
Hosts: Alias, Asha Greatjoy, clauidusthefool, MockingBird, easttexasdirewolf , BarrelRoll42 and Fortytwo.
Joffery Tribute Background score is Silent Partner’s Every Step
Outro Music is Mark Neil’s 11_strANGE_Ls

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VoK 84: DragonCast – “Two Swords” (S04E01 Review)

Posted on April 10, 2014 by | 2 comments

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In this Inaugural DragonCast edition the crew review HBO’s Game of Throne Season 4 Episode 1 “Two Swords” Directed by DB Weiss, written by Benioff and Weiss. Vikram (Fortytwo) is joined by Zach(Alias), Michal(inkasrain), Shane(EastTexasDirewolf), Paul(Pod’s Plight), Michael(LordPrims) and Greg(claudiusthefool).

Credits:
Edited by Vikram (Fortytwo)
Manwoody Tribute Background Music is John Deley’s Busted
Outro Music is Mark Neil’s 11_strANGE_Ls

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VoK 83: Ender’s Game (by Orson Scott Card)

Posted on April 8, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The Vassals don their flash suits and enter the Battle Room to discuss Ender’s Game, the first novel in Orson Scott Card’s popular science fiction series. Michael (Lord Prism), Greg (Claudius the Fool), and Zach (Alias) delve into why they enjoy this story so much and the various philosophical questions that it evokes. Topics include whether or not the story can be described as a “children’s book”, the futuristic world of Ender’s Game, bullying, the true meaning of the book’s title, and much more.

Credits:
Edited by Zach (Alias)
Music from the film Ender’s Game, composed by Steve Jablonsky

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VoK 80: Game of Thrones – Pre-Season 4 Speculation

Posted on April 6, 2014 by | 2 comments

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Vikram (Fortytwo) is joined by Brook (Asha Greatjoy) and Grey(claudiusthefool) to go over the Production/Featurette videos, Trailers and casting news and get psyched for the upcoming Season 4 of HBO’s Game of Thrones premiering April 6th 2014

Credits:
Edited by Vikram (Fortytwo)
Outro Music was Ramin Djawadi’s Night’s Watch from Game of Thrones Original Soundtrack.

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