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VoK 655: Creature Chat – Werewolves

Posted on May 22, 2021 by vokalias | Leave a comment

Absolute lunacy erupts as the Vassals come face to face with werewolves! Is the beauty of this beast more than skin-deep? Topics include the history of werewolf tales, possible inspirations, shapeshifters around the world, and general human-canine relations.

Hosts:
Peter/Shellfish
Sara/DrBlood
Abby/daceymormont
Adam/drownedsnow
Matt/Varley
Kit/kgcanary
Jock/munrojock2

Credits:
Edited by Peter/Shellfish

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Tagged Daceymormont, DrBlood, drownedsnow, kgcanary, Munrojock2, Shellfish, Varley

VoK 653: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021)

Posted on May 5, 2021 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

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Join us as we discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s newest Disney+ series and how the MCU passes the shield on after the departure of Steve Rogers.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), David (davidhhh), Matt (Blu3arm0r), Amber (amberrocks), and Kevin (Nuncle Kevin)

Credits:
Edited by Adam

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VoK 652: Creature Chat – Animal Beef and Phobia

Posted on May 1, 2021 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

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The Vassals confront their fears and air their grievances about animals! Topics include insects that infest and invade your home, the true meaning of beef, penguin prostitution, and more!

Hosts:
Peter/Shellfish
Zander/TheLordBaron
Sara/DrBlood
Jock/munrojock2
Abby/daceymormont
Amber/amberrocks
Marie/Nymeria
Adam/drownedsnow

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Edited by Peter

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Tagged amberrocks, Daceymormont, DrBlood, drownedsnow, Munrojock2, Nymeria, Shellfish, The Lord Baron

VoK 650: LOTR Reread – Fellowship Part 4

Posted on April 11, 2021 by voknym | Leave a comment

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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VoK 648 Witcher – The Tower of the Swallow Pt 1

Posted on March 26, 2021 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

Join the Vassals as we meander along with some beekeepers and avoid assassins sent by dangerous sorcerers…a normal day for a Witcher.
Discussion brought by Adam/Drowned Snow; Bing/Shoeshiner; David/Davidhhh; Kevin/Nuncle Kevin; Marie/Nymeria

Hosts: Marie/Nymeria, Adam/Drowned Snow, David/DavidHHH, Bing/Bing; Kevin/Nuncle Kevin

Edited by: Kevin/Nuncle Kevin

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VoK 645: Witcher – Baptism of Fire

Posted on March 17, 2021 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

The Vassal Witchers go on a wild romp around the continent and pick up new members of our company along the way in true Baptism of Fire style. Join as we discuss the 3rd novel of the Witcher Saga by Andrej Sapkowski.

Hosts: Marie/Nymeria, Adam/Drowned Snow, David/DavidHHH, Bing/Bing; Kevin/Nuncle Kevin and Katie/Lady Griffin

Edited by: Kevin/Nuncle Kevin

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VoK 644: WandaVision (2021)

Posted on March 15, 2021 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

Join us as we discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first fully integrated television/streaming series, WandaVision!

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), David (davidhhh), Matt (Blu3arm0r), Amber (amberrocks), and Jock (Munrojock2)

Credits:
Edited by Adam

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Tagged amberrocks, Blu3arm0r, davidhhh, drownedsnow, Munrojock2

VoK 641: LOTR Reread – Fellowship Part 3

Posted on March 6, 2021 by vokalias | Leave a comment

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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VoK 640: The Hunger Games – The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Posted on March 1, 2021 by dagosrivers | Leave a comment

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

VoK 639: Creature Chat – Dragons

Posted on February 24, 2021 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

The Vassals convene to chat about magical reptiles of various shapes and sizes. So grab your ceiling wax and look out for sharkdoors.

Hosts:
Peter/Shellfish
Michal/inkasrain
Sara/DrBlood
Amber/amberrocks
Zander/The Lord Baron
Marie/Nymeria
Ben/King Jucio
Adam/drownedsnow

Credits:
Edited by Peter

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Tagged amberrocks, Dragoncast, DrBlood, drownedsnow, inkasrain, King Jucio, Nymeria, Shellfish, The Lord Baron

VoK 636: LOTR Re-read – Fellowship part 2

Posted on January 31, 2021 by voknym | Leave a comment

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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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VoK 635: Book Club (Vol.7) – The Darkness That Comes Before (by R. Scott Bakker)

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Valkyrist | Leave a comment

The VOK Book Club reconvene to review the dark fantasy novel The Darkness that Comes Before by R. Scott Bakker (the first book in The Second Apocalypse series). Join Greg (claudiusthefool), Zach (Alias), Alex (LuckyCharms), Matt (Blu3arm0r), Steven (SJLee), Duncan (Valkyrist), Adam (drownedsnow), and lurkers Casey (blue-eyed-queen) and Amber (amberrocks), for an in-depth discussion on grimdark fantasy, amoral characters, historical parallels, and existential philosophy.

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

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Tagged Alias, amberrocks, Blu3arm0r, blue-eyed-queen, claudiusthefool, drownedsnow, LuckyCharms, SJLee, Valkyrist

VoK 631: The Mandalorian Season 2 (Chapter 13-16)

Posted on December 24, 2020 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

We discuss the Finale of The Mandalorian season 2 as well as the second half of the season. Is Star Wars better than ever now?

Hosts: Adam (Drownedsnow), Brett (White Raven), Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall), Kevin (Nuncle Kevin), and Amber (amberrocks)

Aftershow at 1:47:00

Credits:
Edited by Adam

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Tagged amberrocks, creepy nuncle kevin, drownedsnow, Ser Patrick the Tall, White Raven

VoK 630: Witcher – Time of Contempt

Posted on December 21, 2020 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

Join the Rats — er, the Vassals — as we discuss The Time of Contempt, the fourth installment in Andrezj Sapkowski’s Witcher saga. Featuring “Sorry Mom, I started a riot,” relationship advice, what the hell happens on Thandd, sad quotes, and little horses.

Please note that this episode contains frank discussion of rape and sexual trauma, beginning around the 1 hour and 10 minute mark.

Hosts: David/davidhhh, Bing/Shoeshiner, Kevin/NuncleKevin, Adam/DrownedSnow and Marie/Nymeria

Edited by: Michal/inkasrain

Music: Lady Of Worlds by Miracle Of Sound

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VoK 629: The Great Harry Potter Reread (Part 14 – Order of the Phoenix 3)

Posted on December 15, 2020 by vokalias | Leave a comment

The Vassals of Kingsgrave return to Hogwarts to continue the fifth book in the series, The Order of the Phoenix. Join Adam (drownedsnow), Zander (The Lord Baron), Marie (Nymeria), Michal (inkasrain), and Zach (Alias) as they cover chapters 12-16.

This podcast contains spoilers for the entire Harry Potter series including the Fantastic Beasts films.

Credits: Edited by Zach (Alias)

Harry Potter Theme (Metal)
Loved Ones and Leaving by Nicholas Hooper

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VoK 628: The Great Harry Potter Reread (Part 13 – Order of the Phoenix 2)

Posted on December 9, 2020 by vokalias | Leave a comment

The Vassals of Kingsgrave return to Hogwarts to continue the fifth book in the series, The Order of the Phoenix. Join Adam (drownedsnow), Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall), Marie (Nymeria), Michal (inkasrain), jock (munrojock2), and Zach (Alias) as they cover chapters 7-11.

This podcast contains spoilers for the entire Harry Potter series including the Fantastic Beasts films.

Credits:
Edited by Zach (Alias)

Harry Potter Theme (Metal)
Loved Ones and Leaving by Nicholas Hooper

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VOK 627 – The Crown Season 4

Posted on December 6, 2020 by bina007 | Leave a comment

Drop a curtesy and grab your Ibble Dibble wine cork because it’s time for the VOK review of season 4 of Netflix’ historical drama, The Crown. Season 4 takes us from 1977 to 1990 and we cover the lesser royals, the between The Queen and Mrs Thatcher, and the marriage of Charles and Diana.

Hosts: Bina007, Maria/Nymeria, Jock/MunroJock2, Hannah/Shadowbaby, Adam/Drownedsnow and Zack/Alias.

Spoilers for The Crown passim.

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VoK 624: The Mandalorian Season 2 (Chapter 9-12)

Posted on November 21, 2020 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

The Vassals gather aboard the Razer Crest to discuss season two of the Disney+ show Star Wars: The Mandalorian. We cover the first four episodes (chapter 9-12) that have currently aired.

Hosts: Adam (Drownedsnow), Zach (Alias), Marie (Nymeria), and David (davidhhh)

Credits:
Edited by Adam

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Tagged Alias, davidhhh, drownedsnow, Nymeria

VoK 621: Indian Matchmaking (Netflix)

Posted on October 2, 2020 by vokalias | Leave a comment

Hey, you single? Join Michal (inkasrain), Adam (drownedsnow), Tanja (Scilens), and Matt (Varley) as we discuss Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking, the reality dating sensation that’s sweeping several nations. Who’s our favorite match candidate? Why do people get married anyway? Would we go to a face reader? What’s up with the molecular gastronomy? And will Vyasar hang out with us, pleeeeease?

In the aftershow, we’re joined by Bina007 to go in-depth on her take on the series, as well as Indian culture, diaspora, and the role that matchmaking plays in Indian life around the world.

Credits:
Edited by Michal (inkasrain)

Music: Marrakesh Market by Parry Music
(We note that Marrakesh is in Morocco, not India, but this music was used in the show and it slaps.)

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VoK 620: The Witcher Saga – Blood of Elves (Part 2) (by Andrzej Sapkowski)

Posted on September 12, 2020 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

Join the Vassals for more swords and sorcery as we discuss the second half (chapters 5-7) of Andrzej Sapkowski’s “Blood of Elves”. Also, are councils good or bad? And who needed that old shack anyways!

Hosts: David/davidhhh, Bing/Shoeshiner, Kevin/NuncleKevin, Zach/Alias, Adam/DrownedSnow and Marie/Nymeria

Credits:
Edited by Kevin (NuncleKevin)

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