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VOK 885: BlackfyreCast – “Rhaenyra Triumphant” House of the Dragon (S03E03 Review)

Posted on July 7, 2026 by | Leave a comment

Join the Vassals in this Blackfyre cast review of Rhaenyra Triumphant! Nearing the halfway point in season 3 of HBO’s House of the Dragon, this episode seems to have given us quite a bit to talk about.

Hosts: Zander (the Lord Baron), Michal (Inkasrain), Katie (Seheron), Steph (gsdg)

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: Zander

Intro music by: Zander

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VOK 881 – London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe

Posted on June 27, 2026 by | Leave a comment

Join Bina007 and Michal/Inkasrain as they discuss the wildly successful new true crime / state of the nation book London Falling by New Yorker investigative journalist Patrick Radden Keefe.

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VoK 879: DragonCast – “Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood” House of the Dragon Season 3 Premiere (S03E01 Review)

Posted on June 22, 2026 by | Leave a comment

Dragoncast is back for the new season of HBO’s series “House of the Dragon”. Join the Vassals as they discuss the season 3 premiere.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Michal (Inkasrain), Katie (Lady Griffin), Hannah (wingedshadow), and David (davidhhh).

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 878: Dragoncast – House of the Dragon Season 3 Preview

Posted on June 15, 2026 by | Leave a comment

The Vassals gather once again to prepare for the arrival of a new season of HBO’s House of the Dragon. One thing we know for certain, there will be blood…

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Stephanie (gsdg), Michal (inkasrain), Pete (Optimus Pete), and Hannah (wingedshadow).

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 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 867: “Hard Salt Beef” – A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (S01E02 Review)

Posted on January 31, 2026 by | Leave a comment

The vassals discuss the second episode of HBO’s new “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” series and what exactly is in that hard salt beef.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Bing (Shoeshiner), David (davidhhh), Duncan (Valkyrist), Kevin (Nuncle Kevin), Michal (inkasrain), and Zander (Lord Baron)

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 866: “The Hedge Knight” – A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Series Premiere (S01E01 Review)

Posted on January 19, 2026 by | Leave a comment

Westeros is back baby! We just watched the premiere of HBO’s new Westeros related show, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Find out how the Vassals feel about the first episode and let us know what you think.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Bing (Shoeshiner), David (davidhhh), Michal (inkasrain), Zander (Lord Baron), Matt (Varley), and Kevin (Nuncle Kevin)

Aftershow starts at 58:07

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 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 864: Stranger Things 5 – Season Review

Posted on January 14, 2026 by | Leave a comment

Join the vassals as we discuss the finale and final season of the Netflix show Stranger Things. A finale that was a decade in the making. How did you find the finale? Were satisfied or were all the plot holes too much for you? Join us on the discord server and let us know what you think.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), David (davidhhh), Kevin (Nuncle Kevin), Michal (inkasrain), Hannah (Shadowbaby/Wingedshadow), and Matt (Varley)

Spoilers: All seasons of Stranger Things but not any potential secret unaired finale episodes.

Editor: Adam

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VoK 849: Wolf Hall

Posted on January 29, 2025 by | Leave a comment


Join vassals Michal (inkasrain), Bina (Bina007), Stephanie (gsgd), and Marie (Nymeria) as they pass time with good company and get deep in discussion of the jaw-dropping BBC series Wolf Hall. Based on the epic novels by Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall follows Henry VIII’s faithful minister Thomas Cromwell as he rises — and eventually falls — in the viper’s nest of the Tudor court. Be wary of 500-year-old spoilers, suppurating ulcers, and nepo-babies onscreen and off.

Credits:
Edited by inkasrain

Music:
“Betrayal” from Wolf Hall, The Mirror and the Light

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VOK 844 – Dune Part Two

Posted on January 6, 2025 by | Leave a comment

Long believed lost, but rescued by brave Fremen, after a 20 worm ride into the deepest Southern Desert of Arrakis, the VOK Dune Part 2 podcast finally arrives. Vassals Pat, Michal, Jock and Michael discuss Denis Villeneuve’s 2024 epic science fiction film, Dune: Part 2. 

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VoK 839: Arcane Season 2

Posted on December 6, 2024 by | Leave a comment


The Vassals of Kingsgrave return to discuss the second season of Netflix’s animated show, Arcane. Join Zach (Alias), Abby (DaceyMormont), Alex (LuckyCharms), Matt (blu3arm0r), and Michal (inkasrain) as they thoughtfully consider the show and its conclusion.

This podcast contains spoilers for all episodes of Netflix’s Arcane.

Credits:
Edited by Zach/Alias

Music:
Arcane: Season 2- Opening Titles
Stromae, Pomme – Ma Meilleure Ennemie English Lyrics (Arcane Season 2 Soundtrack)

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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 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 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 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 800 – Crackpot Endings Of Ice And Fire

Posted on May 17, 2024 by | Leave a comment

In this celebratory 800th episode a host of Vassals go back to their ASOIAF roots and give us their weirdest whackiest theories of how the story will end for a character, story arc, or the entire thing.

Bina007, Adam/DrownedSnow and Ben/KingJucio kick us off with theories about Big Walder Frey, Rickon and Bran, Dany, Lady Stoneheart, Arya and Sansa, Ser Shadrich and Harry The Heir, Uncle Benjen, Davon Lannister and Mors Manwoody!

At 48m, Michal/Inkasrain gives her theories on how Brienne and Littlefinger’s stories end. And at 49m35s Pat/ Two Point Oh gives his theory on Jojen.

Finally at 51m10s Duncan Hubber aka Valkryist talks to us about his new book of essays on A Song Of Ice and Fire, Notes from the Citadel: The Philosophy and Psychology of A Song of Ice and Fire.

Show spoilers from 13m50s to 15m – 19m50s to 27m – 37m to 39m – 49m35s to 51m35s.

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The eBook version is available for $7.99US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQRG5QWP

And the paperback version is available for $14.99US https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/notes-from-the-citadel-duncan-hubber/1144712677

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