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VOK 871 – Wuthering Heights 2026

Posted on February 19, 2026 by | Leave a comment

Join Bina, Steph and Casey as they discuss Emerald Fennel’s new film adaptation of Emily Bronte’s Withering Heights.

Opening section – rating the movie on its own terms as a bodice ripper; 15m Is Heathcliff white? 22m Are Heathcliff and Cathy siblings? 35m Would Cathy cheat? 40m Is Nelly the real antagonist and / or queer? 44m What’s up with Cathy’s pregnancy? 55m Is Hindley the actual villain? 1hr 9 is Linton the true villain?

Spoilers for book and film and trigger warnings for physical and verbal abuse and self-harm including eating disorders.

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VOK 870: “In the Name of the Mother” – A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (S01E05 Episode Review)

Posted on February 18, 2026 by | Leave a comment

Join the Vassals as they review “In the Name of the Mother” episode 5 of season 1 of the Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Hosts are gsdg/Stephanie; Khal Wadege/Michael; Jock/Jock; the Lord Baron Blackfyre/Zander; Thewingedshadow/Hannah; bina007/Bina; and Nuncle Kevin/Kevin. 

Editing by Nuncle Kevin

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

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VoK 869: “Seven” – A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (S01E04 Review)

Posted on February 8, 2026 by | Leave a comment

The vassals discuss the fouth episode of HBO’s “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” series entitled “Seven”. An episode in which we see Ser Duncan preparing for a trail of seven to defend his actions of the last episode. Will he be able to rally six other knights to his cause?

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Bing (Shoeshiner), Stephanie (gsdg), Jock (Munrojock2), Michael (Khal Wadege), Michal (inkasrain), Hannah (wingedshadow), and Zander (Lord Baron), and Noah (pops88)

Aftershow: 1:38:06

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

Editor: Adam

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VoK 868: “The Squire” – A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (S01E03 Review)

Posted on February 3, 2026 by | Leave a comment

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Join the vassals Adam/drownedsnow; Jock/Jock; Stephanie; gsdg; Michael/Khal Wadege; and Kevin/Nuncle Kevin as they discuss the latest episode of Knight of the Seven Kingdoms “The Squire”. Puppets mandatory. Head shaving optional. A late appearance from Maekar’s missing son Noah/npops shakes things up as well.

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

Editor: Kevin

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VoK 865: End of Year Vassal Catch Up. 2025 Recap and Looking Ahead to 2026

Posted on January 18, 2026 by | Leave a comment

We get together and discuss some of our favorite books, movies, and TV shows that we encountered in 2025 take a look at a few things we are looking forward to in 2026.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Bina (Bina007), Stephanie (gsdg), Jock (Munrojock2), Michal (inkasrain), Hannah (wingedshadow), Zander (Lord Baron) and Matt (Blu3arm0r).

Editor: Adam

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VoK 858: The Movie Passport #19 – German Cinema

Posted on September 2, 2025 by | Leave a comment

Guten tag! Welcome to The Movie Passport, a podcast series about world cinema. In this episode, Duncan (Valkyrist), Tanja (Scilens), Pukar (raptureatlas), and Stephanie (gsdg) travel to the country of Germany to discuss the following films:

19:51 – Run Lola Run / Lola rennt (Tom Tykwer, 1998)
44:19 – All Quiet on the Western Front / Im Westen nichts Neues (Edward Berger, 2022)
57:46 – The Zone of Interest (Jonathan Glazer, 2023)
1:34:20 – Good Bye, Lenin! (Wolfgang Becker, 2003)

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

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VOK 852 – White Lotus S3 Review

Posted on April 15, 2025 by | Leave a comment

Bina007, Steph/GSDG and Michael/Khal Wadege have a spoiler-filled discussion of White Lotus season 3.

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VoK 832: The Movie Passport #16 – French Cinema

Posted on September 27, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Bonjour! Welcome to The Movie Passport, a podcast series about world cinema. In this episode, Duncan (Valkyrist), Abby (Daceymormont), Stephanie (gsdg), Alex (Lucky Charms), and Jock (MunroJock) travel to the country of France to discuss the following films:

13:43 – Eyes Without a Face / Les Yeux sans visage (Georges Franju, 1960)
37:07 – Queen Margot / La Reine Margot (Patrice Chéreau, 1994)
57:24 – La Haine (Mathieu Kassovitz, 1995)
1:18:06 – The City of Lost Children / La Cité des enfants perdus (Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Jeunet, 1995)
1:28:16 – Amour (Michael Haneke, 2012)

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Edited by Valkyrist

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VoK 824: Blackfyre Backchat – “The Queen That Ever Was” House of the Dragon (S02E08 Review)

Posted on August 18, 2024 by | Leave a comment

In an episode that was saved from the grasps of the darkling plane, join the Blackfyre Council as they have a long and hefty discussion about HBO’s finale (the Queen who Ever was) for season two House of the Dragons. Join us on the Vassals of Kingsgrave discord and tell us your thoughts on this second season or the finale, as well as many other fun topics of discussion!

Hosts: Zander (The Lord Baron), David (davidhhh), Steph (gsdg), Bina (bina007), Noah (pops88), Elle (nettles), Hannah (thewingedshadow), and Jock (Munrojock2)

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
Intro music: “The Halls of Harren” by Zander
Outro music: “The Dance of the Dragons” by Jed O’ White Hart

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VoK 821: Blackfyre Backchat – “The Red Sowing” House of the Dragon (S02E07 Review)

Posted on August 1, 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. A very small council, reading maps out loud, and anticipation for the season finale! This episode they are covering episode seven, “The Red Sowing”.

Hosts: Zander (The Lord Baron), David (davidhhh), Stephanie (gsdg)

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 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 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 813: Blackfyre Backchat -“The Red Dragon and the Gold” House of the Dragon (S02E04 Review)

Posted on July 9, 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. They unveil the Dirty Five, have shocking lack of knowledge, and prepare for battle! This episode they are covering episode four, “The Red Dragon and the Gold”.

Hosts: Bina (bina007), Zander (The Lord Baron), David (davidhhh), Stephanie (gsdg), Michael (Khal Wadege), and Hannah (thewingedshadow)

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 811: Blackfyre Backchat -“The Burning Mill” House of the Dragon (S02E03 Review)

Posted on July 2, 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. This episode they are covering episode three, “The Burning Mill”.

Hosts: Zander (The Lord Baron), Elle (Nettles), Stephanie (gsdg), and Jock (MunroJock2).

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 810 – Bridgerton S3 Part 2

Posted on July 1, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Join Bina007 and Stephanie/GSDG for a spoiler-filled discussion for the books and TV show focussing on S3 Part 2 of Netflix’s Bridgerton.

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VoK 807: Blackfyre Backchat -“Rhaenyra the Cruel” House of the Dragon (S02E02 Review)

Posted on June 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

With a new season of HBO’s House of the Dragon comes a new council for discussions. Join us this week with the first Blackfyre Backchat talking about season two episode two, “Rhaenyra the Cruel”.

Hosts: Bina (bina007), Zander (The Lord Baron), Elle (Nettles), Stephanie (gsdg), Jock (MunroJock2), and Michael (Khal Wadege).

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 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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VOK 802 – Bridgerton S3 Part 1

Posted on May 29, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Join Bina007, DavidHHH, Matt/Blu3Arm0r, Adam/DrownedSnow and Stephanie/GSDG for a spoiler-filled discussion for the books and TV show focussing on S3 Part 1 of Netflix’s Bridgerton.

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VoK 780: Oppenheimer (2023)

Posted on December 30, 2023 by | Leave a comment

We manage to get half of the Barbenheimer trilogy done with this one. More to follow?

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Hannah (shadowbaby), and Stephanie (gsdg).

Editor: Adam

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