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VoK 862: Book Club (Vol.8) – The Goblin Emperor (by Katherine Addison)

Posted on November 27, 2025 by | Leave a comment

The VOK Book Club returns to review the fantasy novel The Goblin Emperor (by Katherine Addison). Join Duncan (Valkyrist), Steven (SJLee), Zach (Alias), Adam (drownedsnow), and Alex (LuckyCharms) for an in-depth discussion on courtly intrigue, the power of kindness, and the importance of paying attention to the in-flight safety instructions.

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

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VoK 857: Andor Season 2 Review

Posted on August 25, 2025 by | Leave a comment

Join the vassals as we discuss the excellent second season of Andor. A show that has really added to what Star Wars can be on screen.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Kevin (Nuncle Kevin), Pat (TwoPointOh), and Zander (Lord Baron Blackfyre).

Spoilers: Andor season 1 and 2 as well as the entire Star Wars movie universe and some of the other Star Wars TV shows.

Editor: Adam

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VoK 853: Full Cast(le) Recording #14 – Burning Down the House

Posted on May 26, 2025 by | Leave a comment

The Vassals get wasted on blue wine and gate crash the House of the Undying. Join them for a special performance of “Daenerys IV” from George R. R. Martin’s A Clash of Kings.

And stop by the smoking rubble afterwards for some serious and crackpot theories about the future events of A Song of Ice and Fire.

1:38 – Chapter Reading
33:28 – Chapter Discussion

The Cast:
Duncan (Valkyrist) – Narrator
Tanja (Scilens) – Daenerys Targaryen
Abdullah (Quaith from Asshai) – Pyat Pree
Michael (Khal Wadege) – Xaro Xoan Daxos / Willen Darry
Hannah (shadow_ baby) – Jorah Mormont / The Undying Young Man
Alex (LuckyCharms) – Jhogo / The True Undying
Adam (drownedsnow) – Aggo
Katie (Lady Griffin) – Rhaegar Targaryen / The Undying Warrior
Zander (The Lord Baron) – Aerys Targaryen / The Undying King
Noah (Pops88) – Elia Martell / The Undying Queen
Everyone – The Slaves

The Crew:
Duncan (Valkyrist) – Editor

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VoK 851: Captain America – Brave New World

Posted on March 19, 2025 by | Leave a comment

Suit-up and join the Vassals this week with Zander (the Lord Baron), Adam (drownedsnow), and Jock (Jock) as they discuss the new Captain America movie; Brave New World! Fantstic Four: First Steps trailer discussion (0:00-9:08) Captain America: Brave New World discussion (9:13-1:06:20) MCU Movie and Show rating (1:06:21-1:59:00) Aftershow (1:59:04-end) Spoilers for Marvel comics, MCU shows and movies

Edited by: Zander

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VOK 850 – Agatha Christie 65 – Curtain

Posted on February 10, 2025 by | Leave a comment

Bina007, Pat, Adam and Zander discuss the final Poirot novel, written during the Blitz, but published in September 1975. We welcome back Captain Hastings to Styles – now a guesthouse – for a combination of a closed house AND locked room mystery.

Spoiler free to 53m. In the spoiler-section avoid spoilers for Murder on the Orient Express between 1hr7m and 1hr8m.

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VOK 840 – Agatha Christie 58 – Endless Night

Posted on December 16, 2024 by | Leave a comment

In this episode Bina007, Hannah, Zander and Adam discuss the 1967 romantic-thriller, Endless Night. One of Agatha’s favourite novels, and arguably the best reviewed of her later novels, Agatha writes in the first-person voice of a working class man who marries a rich American and attempts to build his dream house on cursed land.

Spoiler free to 57m.

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VoK 835 – VOK’s Knight In

Posted on November 12, 2024 by | Leave a comment

As the weather is getting cooler, jobs are getting busier, and holiday planning is in full effect, join us in this cozy night in! The Lord Baron (Zander) brings together some OG Vassals (Adam, Kevin, Casey, and #Greg) to have a VoK Knight in! So grab yourself your favorite drink, and a napkin, as we have some fun with some games, some jokes, and a surprise winner! Lite shows spoilers. Bonus Sportscast™️ at the end!

Edited by: Zander

Outro Song: NiN – Right where it belongs (instrumental cover by Zander)

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VoK 829 – Rings of Power S2E1-4 Review

Posted on September 10, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Join Marie/Nymeria, Adam/DrownedSnow and Bina007 to discuss the first half of the second season of Rings of Power.

Spoilers for Tolkien’s published works and the Peter Jackson movies.

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VoK 823: DragonCast – “The Queen Who Ever Was” House of the Dragon Season 2 Finale (S02E08 Review)

Posted on August 15, 2024 by | Leave a comment

This week on Dragoncast the Dragons discuss House of the Dragon episode 8, the season finale (?), entitled “The Queen Who Ever Was”. It was certainly an episode of television but did the finale leave viewers wanting?

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Katie (Lady Griffin), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), Michal (Inkasrain), Bing (Shoeshiner), and #Greg (claudiusthefool).

Spoilers: This episode could cover anything from George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire as well as all aired episodes of Game of Thrones and various related media.

Editor: Adam

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VoK 822: House of the Dragon Season 2 Finale Preview aka “The Blacks(fyre) vs. The Greens(stan)”

Posted on August 3, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Cheers to all loyal Vassals. Join Adam and Zander for an impromptu preview podcast for the House of the Dragon season 2 finale. Greens or Blacks, who wore it best this season?

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow) and Zander (The Lord Baron).

Spoilers: This episode could cover anything from George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire as well as all aired episodes of House of the Dragon and various related media.

Musical Credit: “The Dance of the Dragons” by Jed O’ White Hart, full song at 48:15

Editor: Adam

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VoK 820: DragonCast – “The Red Sowing” House of the Dragon (S02E07 Review)

Posted on July 30, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gather around all listeners loyal to the Throne. This week on Dragoncast the Dragons discuss episode 7 of the second season of HBO’s House of the Dragon series, entitled “The Red Sowing”.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), and Duncan (Valkyrist).

Aftershow at 1:16:00

Spoilers: This episode could cover anything from George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire as well as all aired episodes of Game of Thrones and various related media.

Editor: Adam

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VoK 819: Blackfyre Backchat – “Smallfolk” House of the Dragon (S02E06 Review)

Posted on July 26, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Join us this week as The Blackfyre Backchat continues their discussion of HBO’s season two for House of the Dragon. Another raised position, book nitpicks, and an honest discussion of real world issues inherent in fiction. This episode they are covering episode six, “Smallfolk”.

Hosts: Bina (bina007), Zander (The Lord Baron), David (davidhhh), Stephanie (gsdg)), Elle (nettles), Hannah (thewingedshadow), and Kevin (nunclekevin)”

Spoilers for HBO’s House of the Dragon, George RR Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, as well as any related written materials.

Editor: Zander

Music by: Zander

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VoK 818: DragonCast – “Smallfolk” House of the Dragon (S02E06 Review)

Posted on July 24, 2024 by | Leave a comment

This week the Dragons discuss episode 6 of the second season of HBO’s House of the Dragon series, entitled “Smallfolk”.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), Michal (inkasrain),and Katie (Lady Griffin), Bing (shoeshiner), and Matt (matt).

Spoilers: This episode could cover anything from George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire as well as all aired episodes of Game of Thrones and various related media.

Editor: Casey

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VoK 817: Blackfyre Backchat – “Regent” House of the Dragon (S02E05 Review)

Posted on July 18, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Joins us this week as The Blackfyre Backchat continues their discussion of HBO’s season two for House of the Dragon. Raised positions for councilors, interrupting cats, and a lot to say for something with not much to say. This episode they are covering episode five, “Regent”.

Hosts: Bina (bina007), Zander (The Lord Baron), David (davidhhh), Stephanie (gsdg), Michael (Khal Wadege), Elle (nettles), Hannah (thewingedshadow), Noah (pops88), and Adam (drownedsnow)

Spoilers for HBO’s House of the Dragon, George RR Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, as well as any related written materials.

Editor: Zander

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VoK 816: DragonCast – “Regent” House of the Dragon (S02E05 Review)

Posted on July 16, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Welcome to all hale, hearty, and true listeners loyal to the Iron Throne. This week the Dragons discuss episode 5 of the second season of HBO’s House of the Dragon series, entitled “Regent”. Plus, what Blackfyre plots lurk in the shadows?

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), Duncan (Valkyrist), Ben (kingjucio), Michal (inkasrain),and Katie (Lady Griffin).

Spoilers: This episode could cover anything from George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire as well as all aired episodes of Game of Thrones and various related media.

Editor: Adam

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VoK 814: DragonCast – “The Red Dragon and the Gold” House of the Dragon (S02E04 Review)

Posted on July 11, 2024 by | Leave a comment

The Dragons discuss episode 4 of the second season of HBO’s House of the Dragon series “The Red Dragon and the Gold”.

Hosts: Casey (blue-eyed-queen) Adam (drownedsnow), Michal (inkasrain), Bing (Shoeshiner), Katie (Lady Griffin), Matt (Blu3arm0r), Ben (King Jucio).

Spoilers: This episode could cover anything from George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire as well as all aired episodes of Game of Thrones and various related media.

Editor: Casey

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VoK 812: DragonCast – “The Burning Mill” House of the Dragon (S02E03 Review)

Posted on July 4, 2024 by | Leave a comment

The Dragons discuss episode 3 of the second season of HBO’s House of the Dragon series “The Burning Mill”.

Hosts: Casey (blue-eyed-queen) Adam (drownedsnow), Michal (inkasrain), Bing (Shoeshiner), Katie (ladygiffin), Duncan (valkyrist), Ben (kingjucio).

Spoilers: This episode could cover anything from George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire as well as all aired episodes of Game of Thrones and various related media.

Editor: Casey

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VoK 808: DragonCast – “Rhaenyra the Cruel” House of the Dragon (S02E02 Review)

Posted on June 27, 2024 by | Leave a comment

The Dragons discuss episode 2 of the second season of HBO’s House of the Dragon series “Rhaenyra the Cruel”.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Matt (Blu3arm0r), Michal (inkasrain), Bing (Shoeshiner), and Hannah (Shadowbaby).

Spoilers: This episode could cover anything from George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire as well as all aired episodes of Game of Thrones and various related media.

Editor: Adam

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VoK 806: DragonCast – “A Son for a Son” House of the Dragon (S02E01 Review)

Posted on June 16, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Dragoncast has returned! Join the Dragons as they discuss the season 2 premiere of HBO’s House of the Dragon series “A Son for a Son”.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Matt (Blu3arm0r), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), Kevin (nuncle Kevin), Stephanie (gsdg), David (davidhhh), and Ben (King Jucio) .

Spoilers: This episode could cover anything from George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire as well as all aired episodes of Game of Thrones and various related media.

Editor: Adam

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VoK 804: DragonCast – House of the Dragon Season 2 Preview and Speculation

Posted on June 11, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Calling all Vassals! Dragoncast returns as we prepare for the premiere of season 2 of HBO’s House of the Dragon. Blacks? Greens? Let it all burn? What will the crimes of Daemon Targaryen be this year? When will we get to see that dagger again? Join us as we display our shocking lack of knowledge on casting and production of this show.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), Michal (inkasrain), Stephanie (gsdg), and Jock (Munrojock2).

Spoilers: This episode could cover anything from George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire as well as all aired episodes of Game of Thrones and various related media.

Editor: Adam

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