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VoK 122: The Pillars of the Earth (by Ken Follett)

Posted on July 9, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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Journey back to the 12th Century as the Vassals discuss the 1989 Ken Follett novel, ‘The Pillars of the Earth’.

VOK’s answer to Siskel and Ebert (when it comes to Ken Follett books) returns as Glen (Dagos_Rivers) and Michael (Mordion) are joined Steven (SJLee) and tackle some thought provoking discussions such as
‘The best way to ruin a wedding’, ‘How to make a dramatic exit’, and ‘Did the White Ship JUST sink?’.

The Vassals also discuss (whilst fearing persecution by listeners to the podcast) the history of witch craft,  currency in the 12th Century, and are saved by SJLee intervening in the ‘name change’ by Ken Follett of one of the historical Monarchs.

The character storylines and plot synopsys are briefly discussed before we realise how complicated the plot is, and
wish to avoid the podcast sounding like the monty python sketch ‘Summarise Proust Competition’.

Running Time: 02:14:34

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References:

[Monty Python sketch] Watch the Monty Python ‘Proust Competition Sketch’

[Oprah] Pillars of The Earth on Oprah’s Book Club

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VoK 100: The Dance of the Vassals

Posted on May 23, 2014 by | 4 comments

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After six weeks of bitter fighting, the lords of DragonCast, KrakenKast and WolfCast lay down their battered steel in honour of Vassals of Kingsgrave’s 100th episode.

Join VoK curators Bina (Bina007), Glen (Dagos_Rivers), Duncan (Valkyrist), Katie (Lady Griffin), and veteran hosts Michal (inkasrain) and Zach (Alias), as they review the seventh episode of Game of Thrones’ fourth season, entitled “Mockingbird.” And stick around for the Aftershow, where they’ll be performing a chapter reading of “Sansa VII” from A Storm of Swords.

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

02:28 – “Mockingbird” (S04E07) Review
1:02:19 – Messages from House Manwoody
1:08:21 – Full Cast(le) Recording #3: A Castle in the Snow
1:46:23 – The VoK Shareholder’s Luncheon [contains #SPOILERS# for Godzilla (2014), Richard II, War Horse, Legend of Korra, and Tetris]
2:51:43 – ???

We’d like to offer a huge thanks to lead curator Vikram (fortytwo), who couldn’t make the episode, as well all of the other regular hosts, contributors and our growing listenership. And lots of love to Amin and the APOIAF crew, for all of their support. Long live HOUSE MANWOODY!

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

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VoK 77: Downton Abbey (ITV series)

Posted on March 23, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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Vikram (Fortytwo) is joined by Nadia, Glen(Dagos_Rivers) and Saad (Saad164) to review Julian Fellowes Period Drama Downton Abbey.

Beware of Spoilers and we regret the poor audio quality.

Credits:
Edited by Vikram (Fortytwo)
Audio and Music excerpts taken from the Show

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VoK 65: Fall of Giants (by Ken Follett)

Posted on February 21, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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*Spoiler warning to potential fans of Ken Follett*

Mordion (Michael) and Dagos_Rivers (Glen) discuss the 2010 book release, ‘Fall of Giants’ by Ken Follett, decide to spoil every single sentence in the book, discuss other adult authors like ‘Child Lee’, Dan Brown and Jeffrey Archer, and discuss and value for money when using Audible.

Other topics of discussion:
-Marry, one night or join the Russian Army
-Scottish Referendum
-The perils of Downton Abbey-esque Housemaids
-TV adaptations

Credits:
Edited by Dagos_Rivers

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VoK 54: The Hunger Games – Catching Fire [2013] (Review)

Posted on January 7, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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Vassals of Kingsgrave tackle the soon-to-be Highest grossing movie of 2013, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

In this aleged ‘movie’ review show, we spoil the hell out of the next (two) installment(s) ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay’, fawn over Johanna Mason/Jena Malone, discuss the trend of splitting the final installment of a movie to cash in, the ill-fated ‘bitch slap’ from the movie, and that adorable cat (Buttercup).

Dagos_Rivers is joined by two new VOK Hosts: Claudiometer and saad164.

Credits:
Edited by Dagos_Rivers

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VoK 40: The Terminator [1984] (DVD Commentary)

Posted on November 21, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Join the Vassals for their second in a series of film fan commentary tracks. In this episode hosts Duncan (aka Valkyrist) and Glen (aka Dagos_Rivers) discuss and dissect James Cameron’s 1984 sci-fi classic – The Terminator.

The audio commentary itself runs from 3:30 to 1:51:02, and the opening production logos will be played at full volume in order for the listener to sync up their copy of the movie correctly.

Warning: Contains explicit language and plot spoilers for The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgement Day.

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist
Audio Clips owned by MGM Studios

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Links:
The Terminator (1984): Original Deleted Scenes
Planet of the Apes (audio commentary)

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VoK 31: Books Roundtable (Vol.1)

Posted on October 28, 2013 by | Leave a comment

In our first ever VoK Roundtable Book Editions the Hosts each bring in and talk about their favorite books.

Vikram talks about His Majesty’s Dragon by Norvik @ 4:20mins
Glen discusses Fall of Giants by Ken Follett @ 16:50mins
Nadia talks about The Far Pavilions by M. M. Kaye @ 28:00
Shane talks about Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry @ 48:00mins

Credits:
Edited by Fortytwo
Skyrim Soundtrack Dovakiin
Excerpt from Audiobook read by Simon Vance
Edwin Starr’s War (What Is It Good For?)
Coke Studio Pakistan’s LAILI JAAN
Lonesome Dove Soundtrack

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VoK 28: FeastDance (Part 5) – We Remember the North

Posted on October 16, 2013 by | 2 comments

Asha Greyjoy Aeron Davos Seaworth Theon Greyjoy

Beware of Spoilers, The following podcast discusses A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons in detail.

In the penultimate FeastDance discussion, Dagos_Rivers is joined by No True Lady, Valkyrist and Nadia to discuss the storylines of Asha, Aeron, Davos and Theon up to the climax of A Dance With Dragons.

The hosts also discuss the following topics:

-Roose Bolton’s bedroom habits
-What are ‘Mature’ podcasts?
-Do ‘Show watchers’ know who Jon Snow’s mother is?
-Will the promise of a dragon binding horn help you win any election?
-Is the Kingsmoot an analogy to claimants of the Iron Throne
-Australian kids’ tv shows

Timestamps:

Asha: 0 ” 6 ” 46.365
Aeron: 0 ” 35 ” 18.619
Davos: 0 ” 57 ” 48.319
Theon: 1 ” 15 ” 45.749
AfterShow 1 ” 59 ” 45.606

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Reference Links:

VOK FeastDance Part 1 Discussion
VOK FeastDance Part 2 Discussion
VOK FeastDance Part 3 Discussion
VOK FeastDance Part 4 Discussion
Watch Thunderstone Season 1 Episode 1
Round The Twist
Ocean Girl
Fall of Giants by Ken Follett
He, She and It/Body of Glass by Marge Piercy
Shadow Man by Melissa Scott

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VoK 22: Best of A Podcast of Ice and Fire

Posted on September 24, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Dagos_Rivers, Nadia, Vaarsuvius and Erinyes discuss A Podcast of Ice and Fire, their origins with the podcast, favourite moments and take a trip down memory lane to discuss the following theories, some more outlandish than others, devised by the podcast:

-Pink Walder Theory
-Feathered Hat Theory
-Crooked Wang Theory
-Blood Oranges Theory
-Creaking Door Theory
-Booby-trapped Saddle
-Ygritte is Tormund’s daughter
-Heir to the Iron Islands
-Say My Name (Hodor)
-Red Walder Theory
-Sam got sent to the wall for taking Margaery Tyrell’s maidenhead
-Bronn is Yoren’s brother
-Hot Pie is the most devious man in Westeros
-Melisandre is the class dunce, marwyn is the valedictorian

Included is a compilation of clips chosen by APOIAF listeners, of their favourite podcast moments from all 118 episodes of APOIAF.

Credits:
Edited by Dagos_Rivers

Episode 22:
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References:
The Worst Witch vs. Harry Potter

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VoK 20: FeastDance (Part 4) – Another Brick in the Wall

Posted on September 9, 2013 by | 6 comments

Varamyr Sixskins Sam Melisandre Jon Snow

Beware of Spoilers, The following podcast discusses A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons in detail.

Continuing the discussion of A Dance With Dragons and A Feast For Crows (FeastDance), Vassals of Kingsgrave present part four in the discussion of the latest books in A Song of Ice and Fire.

Dagos_Rivers is joined by Bina007, Alias, Nadia and new host, Valkyrist.

Observations made during the discussion:

– Wilding baby name faux pas.
– Randyl Tarly’s nomination for father of the year.
– Casting news for Game of Thrones Season 4.
– More wacky theories, courtesy of the VOK hosts and Westeros.org forums.

Editing Credits: Dagos_Rivers

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Links:
Martin Confirms Azor Ahai…
Season 4 Casting
Part 1 of the VOK FeastDance discussion
Part 2 of the VOK FeastDance discussion
Part 3 of the VOK FeastDance discussion
Valkyrist’s fanfic about Arya Stark
Valkyrist’s fanfic about Jon Snow

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VoK 18: Gone with the Wind (by Margaret Mitchell)

Posted on September 2, 2013 by | 1 comment

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Beware of spoilers, the following podcast discusses the book and movie “Gone With the Wind” in detail.

Dagos_Rivers is joined by Bina007 to discuss the classic book and movie, Gone With The Wind. The hosts delve into character discussion, discuss themes and motifs then finally talk about the movie adaptation and the famous casting search for Scarlett O’Hara.

Credits:
Edited by Dagos_Rivers

Episode 18:
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References:
Gone With The Wind
Scarlett Mini-Series (Starring Sean Bean)
Rhett Butler’s People
The Wind Done Gone

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VoK 16: Planet of the Apes [1968] (DVD Commentary)

Posted on August 24, 2013 by | 1 comment

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Beware of spoilers, the following podcast discusses the original Planet of the Apes movie series in detail.

Dagos_Rivers is joined by easttexasdirewolf to attempt a fan audio commentary of the 1968 cult classic ‘Planet of the Apes’. Also briefly discussed is the recent win for A Podcast of Ice and Fire at the Geekie Awards.

Credits:
Edited by Dagos_Rivers

Episode 16:
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References:
Planet of the Apes Movie Collection
Monkey Planet novel
Betrayal of the Planet of the Apes Comics

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VoK 14: Mad Men (AMC series) – Seasons 1 & 2

Posted on August 13, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Beware of spoilers, the following podcast discusses the first two Seasons of Mad Men in detail. Plus our staple discussion of Game of Thrones creeps in as we discuss the casting of Mace Tyrell.

Dagos_Rivers is joined by fortytwo and bina007 from the Podcast of Ice and Fire forums to discuss season 1 and 2 of Mad Men, ogle the cast and discuss plans for future episodes of VOK.

Also included are casting news on Game of Thrones, the nature of italian men, the history of spousal rape and what happens when you type ‘A Feast For Crows’ into the search bar on iTunes.

Credits:
Edited by Dagos_Rivers

Episode 14:
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References:
Mace Tyrell Casting
Bina007’s review of Heaven’s Gate

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VoK 11: FeastDance (Part 2) – Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things

Posted on July 23, 2013 by | 16 comments

Arya Sansa Bran

Beware of Spoilers, The following podcast discusses A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons in detail.

Dagos_Rivers is joined by forlorn APOIAF forum addicts Bina007, Alias and fortytwo to continue the discussion of A Feast for Crows and A Dance With Dragons aka FeastDance, that began in VOK episode 4. The discussion delves into the short yet sweet journey and training of Sansa, Bran and Arya Stark. At the end of the show, we discuss plans for Part 3 of the discussion which will be titled ‘All Roads Lead to Essos’.

Observations made during the discussion:

-George R.R. Martin’s hate for musicians (Due to unrequited love of a musician)
-Alias’s Alternative theory to ‘Promise me, Ned’
-Faceless men are like the A-Team
-Bran chilling in a tree is akin to Rod Taylor in The Time Machine

Editing Credits: Dagos_Rivers

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Links:
Martin Breaks a Guitar at ComicCon 2013
The Grand Faceless Men Conspiracy Theory

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VoK 10: World War Z (by Max Brooks)

Posted on July 15, 2013 by | 4 comments

Beware of spoilers: the following podcast discusses Max Brooks’ novels World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide as well as Marc Forster’s film, World War Z.

Bina007 is joined by recovering APOIAF forum addicts LordManderBlee and Dagos_Rivers to discuss Max Brooks’ World War Z. The first part of the podcast critically discusses each chapter of the novel and the second part looks at the challenges of adapting it. We also discover LordManderBlee and Bina007’s shocking lack of knowledge regarding basic world geography.

Editing Credits Bina007

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VoK 8: The Lottery (by Shirley Jackson)

Posted on July 3, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Dagos_Rivers is joined by Bina007 and Alias to discuss “The Lottery”, a short story by Shirley Jackson.

During the discussion, the three hosts analyse the story to death and can’t help but make the following observations:

– Mr. Graves and Mr. Summers secret relationship?
– The Hunger Games Reaping chapters <= The Lottery.
– Bill Clinton is our choice actor for Mr. Summers in M. Night Shyamalan’s adaptation.
– All of the character names have a purpose.
– We all follow parts of a tradition – even Cabinet Ministers.
– The Wicker Man stars ridiculously fit Scottish women.
– At 52:35, our first ‘Creaking Door’ moment.

Editing Credits Dagos_Rivers

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VoK 7: Harry Potter (by J. K. Rowling)

Posted on June 29, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Beware of Spoilers, the following podcast discusses all published books on Harry Potter and a Song of Ice and Fire too.

Fortytwo is joined by Dagos_Rivers and Nadia to discuss Harry Potter as they try and answer
* What house would Little finger belong in ?
* Would Arya become a Deatheater ?
* Which Westeros house Harry would be in.
* Did Goblet of Fire, deserve to win a Hugo over Storm of Swords.

Editing Credits Fortytwo

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VoK 4: FeastDance ReRead (Part 1)

Posted on June 17, 2013 by | 10 comments

Beware of Spoilers, The following podcast discusses A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons in detail.

Dagos_Rivers is joined by fortytwo, Bina007 and LordManderBlee to discuss George RR Martin’s A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons or Feast Dance. After initial thoughts and overall impression of the books, the crew discusses Cersei, Tyrion, Daenerys, Brienne and Jaime character arcs in detail. Stay Tuned for more podcast on these books.

Editing Credit Dagos_Rivers

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Timecodes:
Start of character discussion: 55:53
Start of Tyrion: 57:05
Start of Cersei: 89:51
Start of Daenerys: 133:54
Start of Brienne: 172:06
Start of Jaime: 187:49
Marry, One Night or Scorpions: 208:51

References:
Illustrated Tuf Voyaging
Brazillian ASOIAF Covers
Boiled Leather FeastDance
Tower of the Hand FeastDance

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