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VoK 492: Avengers – Infinity War [2018] (Review)

Posted on October 4, 2018 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

Follow along for a podcast of epic length as the Vassals discussion the biggest movie of 2018 and something that took 10 years of Marvel movies to deliver.

Hosts: Sarah (Lady Weaver), Dana (Taindana), Matt (Blu3arm0r), Leigh (ChaoticNeutral1882), Jock (Munrojock2), David (davidhhh), and James (Queen James).

Edited by Jock

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Tagged Blu3arm0r, ChaoticNeutral1882, davidhhh, Lady Weaver, Munrojock2, Queen James, Taindana

VoK 489: Neuromancer (by William Gibson)

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Valkyrist | Leave a comment

The Vassals jack into cyberspace for a review of William Gibson’s Neuromancer. Join Duncan (Valkyrist) and Dana (Taindana) for an indepth discussion of cyberpunk fiction, artificial intelligence and the dark side of technology.

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist
Music from Eurythmics and Valve Corporation

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VoK 473: Westworld – “Les Écorchés” & “Kiksuya” (S02E07-08 Review)

Posted on June 16, 2018 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

Join Hostcast as we discuss the 7th and 8th episodes of season 2 of Westworld, “Les Écorchés” and “Kiksuya”.

Hosts: Adam (Drownedsnow), Dana (Taindana), Matt (Blu3arm0r), and Hannah (Shadowbaby).

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VoK 462: Black Panther [2018] (Review)

Posted on April 25, 2018 by drownedsnow | 1 comment

Join hosts Kevin/Gaiden, Sara/DrBlood, and Dana/Taindana as they discuss the movie Black Panther, the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Spoilers for the movie and for other entries in the MCU.

Aftershow starts at 1 hr 34 mins.

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Tagged DrBlood, Gaiden, Taindana

VoK 453: Movie Roundtable (Vol.4) – Australian Edition

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Valkyrist | Leave a comment

The Vassals venture from the Outback to the dancefloor to the suburban sprawl in search of the cinematic heart of Australia. Join Duncan (Valkyrist), Sarah (Lady Weaver), Dana (Taindana), and David (davidhhh) as they discuss some of their favourite Australian films and mull over the state of the industry.

01:24 – Australian Cinema
22:19 – Wake in Fright (Ted Kotcheff, 1971)
55:20 – The Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (Stephan Elliott, 1994)
1:25:26 – Strictly Ballroom (Baz Luhrmann, 1992)
1:44:17 – The Babadook (Jennifer Kent, 2014)

Warning: Contains #SPOILERS# for all four films

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist
Audio clips owned by NLT Productions, PolyGram, M&A Productions and Causeway Films

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VoK 452: KrakenMoot! aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 61)

Posted on March 10, 2018 by bina007 | Leave a comment

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In this episode Bina007 has an audio reunion with some of the Krakens she met during her recent trip to Australia for the Ashes. Michael/Khal Wadege covers the Prologue from A Feast For Crows; Duncan/Valkyrist covers Brienne 1 from A Feast For Crows; and podcast newbie Leigh/ChaoticNeutral1882 covers the final Tyrion chapter – Tyrion 11 – from A Storm Of Swords. The gang are also joined by the Western Australians Sarah/Lady Weaver and Dana/Taindana.

Beware! This podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all published works in the A Song Of Ice and Fire series including very briefly TWOW preview chapters. It does not spoil the show.

Music – Alpine Universe
Artwork – At The Gates by J C Barquet

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Tagged Bina007, ChaoticNeutral1882, Khal Wadege, Lady Weaver, Taindana, Valkyrist

VoK 450: Star Trek – Discovery (CBS series) – Season 1

Posted on March 5, 2018 by bina007 | Leave a comment

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Join Marie/Nymeria, Dana/Taindana, DavidHHH and Bina007 as they discuss the first season of the latest iteration of Star Trek. In the aftershow Steven/SJLee bursts their bubble with an articulate criticism of the series.

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VoK 433: Thor – Ragnarok [2017] (Review)

Posted on November 16, 2017 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

Join Dana (taindana), Sarah (Lady Weaver), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), Nadia, and Adam (drownedsnow) as they drive their ships to new lands exploring Thor: Ragnarok and the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Edited by Adam

Music credits: Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin

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Tagged drownedsnow, Lady Weaver, Nadia, SerDinnerRoll, Taindana

VoK 427: Halloween Spooktacular

Posted on October 30, 2017 by dagosrivers | Leave a comment

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*Some temporary sound issues at the start of the podcast*
Halloween, 3-hour, edition of VoK, crammed pack of many hosts, discussions and stories.

Part 1:

Hannah (Shadow_ baby) is joined by Glen (Dagos_Rivers), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), Adam (DrownedSnow) and Jock (MunroJock2) to discuss Halloween memories, favourite movies, and favourite costumes. Also included is a Scottish poem, read by Jock.

Part 2:
Krakencast contribute with their memories and opinions of the Halloween cultutre. Duncan (Valkyrist) , Sarah (Lady Weaver), Dana (taindana) and David (davidhhh)

Part 3:

Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall), Matt (Varley) and Brett (White Raven) join in for the roundtable of scary stories.

Credits:
Edited by Shadow_ baby

Duration:
03:20:57

References:
Theme from Psycho (1960)
Theme from Halloween (1978)
Theme from Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Thriller – Michael Jackson
The Monster Mash – Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett
Grim Grinning Ghosts – Disneyland Park Soundtrack
A Nightmare on my Street – The Fresh Prince & DJ Jazzy Jeff

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VoK 426: Stranger Things (Netflix series) – Season 1

Posted on October 27, 2017 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

Join Casey (Blue-eyed-queen) along with Greg (Claudiusthefool), Michal (inkasrain), Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall), Hannah (shadow_baby), Dana (taindana), Peter (petyrslaylish), and Paul (Serdinnerroll) as we dive into the upside-down with eggos in hand.

This podcast will spoil all of season 1 and the trailers for Season 2 of Stranger Things.

Credits:
Casey- editing
Music credits: Music by: Music promoted by Royalty-Free Music for Your Videos https://goo.gl/tgZky7 Contact the artist : https://goo.gl/amZBKi

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VoK 418: GLOW (Netflix series) – Season 1

Posted on September 14, 2017 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

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Join Nadia, inkasrain (Michal), Nymeria (Marie), taindana (Dana), drownedsnow (Adam) as they talk body slams, drug toting robots and incest in their discussion of Netflix’s GLOW.

This podcast contains spoilers for all episodes of the first season of the Netflix’s GLOW.

Edited by Nadia.

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VoK 410: KrakenCast – “The Dragon and the Wolf” (S07E07 Review)

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Valkyrist | Leave a comment

THE KRAKEN VANISHES BENEATH THE WAVES! Aussie vassals Duncan (Valkyrist), Dana (Taindana), and honourary krakens Bing (Shoneshiner) and David (davidhhh) review the seventh and final episode of Game of Thrones’ seventh season, entitled “The Dragon and the Wolf.”

Warning: Contains spoilers for all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, as well as all aired episodes of HBO’s Game of Thrones

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

That concludes KrakenCast for this season of Game of Thrones. Thank you to all of our hosts, listeners, and commenters.

What is dead may never die, but rises again, harder and stronger!

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VoK 406: Dragoncast – “Beyond the Wall” (S07E06 Review)

Posted on August 23, 2017 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

Dragoncast tries to figure out what the heck they just watched and if it’s okay to enjoy the production value while admitting that almost none of it makes sense. Come with us confused dragons if you dare.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Casey (blue-eyed-queen) Michal (inkasrain), Matt (Varley), Dana (Taindana), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), and Hannah (Shadowbaby).

After show at 1:44:50

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and all aired episodes of Game of Thrones

Editor: Adam

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Tagged blue-eyed-queen, Dragoncast, drownedsnow, inkasrain, SerDinnerRoll, Shadowbaby, Taindana, Varley, White Raven

VoK 402: KrakenCast – “Eastwatch” (S07E05 Review)

Posted on August 19, 2017 by bina007 | Leave a comment

Join the KrakenCast again for their belated review of “Eastwatch” (Game of Thrones, Season 7 Episode 5). On this episode you’re underwater companions from Down Under are Sarah (Lady Weaver), Duncan (Valkyrist), Dana (Taindana), and honourary krakens Bing (Shoneshiner) and David (davidhhh).

Warning: Contains spoilers for all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, as well as all aired episodes of HBO’s Game of Thrones.

Credits:
Edited by Lady Weaver. Picture by Franz Miklis. © FFG

KrakenCast records Tuesdays at 8:00pm (AEST) / 11:00am (GMT).

This time is meant to cater for Australian and Asian-Pacific fans, but everyone is welcome. Just let us know on the “Call to Arms” thread HERE, if you’d like to join us for an episode.

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VoK 397: KrakenCast – “The Spoils of War” (S07E04 Review)

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Valkyrist | Leave a comment

THE KRAKEN TAKES AIM! Aussie vassals Duncan (Valkyrist), Dana (Taindana), Sarah (Lady Weaver), and honourary krakens Bing (Shoneshiner), David (davidhhh) and Neil (Valyrian Neil) review the fourth episode of Game of Thrones’ seventh season, entitled “The Spoils of War.”

Warning: Contains spoilers for all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, as well as all aired episodes of HBO’s Game of Thrones

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

KrakenCast records Tuesdays at 8:00pm (AEST) / 11:00am (GMT).

This time is meant to cater for Australian and Asian-Pacific fans, but everyone is welcome. Just let us know on the “Call to Arms” thread HERE, if you’d like to join us for an episode.

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Tagged davidhhh, Lady Weaver, Shoeshiner, Taindana, Valkyrist, Valyrian Neil

VoK 395: KrakenCast – “The Queen’s Justice” (S07E03 Review)

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Valkyrist | 2 comments

THE KRAKEN RETURNS! Aussie vassals Duncan (Valkyrist), Dana (Taindana), Sarah (Lady Weaver), and honourary krakens Bing (Shoneshiner), David (davidhhh) and Jed (jed o’white hart) review the third episode of Game of Thrones’ seventh season, entitled “The Queen’s Justice.”

Warning: Contains spoilers for all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, brief references to The Winds of Winter sample chapters, and all aired episodes of HBO’s Game of Thrones

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

KrakenCast records Tuesdays at 8:00pm (AEST) / 11:00am (GMT).

This time is meant to cater for Australian and Asian-Pacific fans, but everyone is welcome. Just let us know on the “Call to Arms” thread HERE, if you’d like to join us for an episode.

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Tagged davidhhh, jed o'white hart, Lady Weaver, Shoeshiner, Taindana, Valkyrist

VoK 390: Dragoncast – “Stormborn” (S07E02 Review)

Posted on July 25, 2017 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

Dragoncast is back to discuss the second episode of Game of Thrones Season 7, “Stormborn”. Who loves pot pie? We do. Characters shuffle around Westeros and stuff happens, especially in that final scene. Also, there are more book chains and lots of them.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Dana (Taindana), Matt (Varley), Katie (LadyGriffin), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), Bing (Showshiner), Amber (amberrocks), Alexi (Czar Alexi), Hannah (shaowbaby), and Matt (Blu3arm0r).

Aftershow starts at 1:54:50

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and all aired episodes of Game of Thrones.

Editor: Adam

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VoK 388: DragonCast – “Dragonstone” (S07E01 Review)

Posted on July 16, 2017 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

DragonCast returns to discuss the first episode of Game of Thrones Season 7, “Dragonstone”. This episode was off the chain, just like all those books. Listen the #bookowner bring the hype for chains on bookshelves. Also, we discuss if Brienne’s hair looks like Ronald McDonald and how come the Hamburglar has never been executed.

Hosts: Greg (claudiusthefool), Michal (inkasrain), Adam (drownedsnow), Katie (LadyGriffin), Dana (Taindana), Matt (Varley), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), and Paul (SerDinnerRoll)

Aftershow starts at 1:17:50

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and all aired episodes of Game of Thrones.

Editor: Adam

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VoK 386: Game of Thrones – Pre-Season 7 Speculation

Posted on July 15, 2017 by drownedsnow | 1 comment

Adam (drownedsnow), Dana (Taindana), Hannah (shadowbaby), Matt (Varley), Jock (Munorojock2), and Sarah (Lady Weaver)discuss the upcoming 7th season of Game of Thrones. We cover the trailers and promotional materials that have been released as well as what we expect to see this season. Follow us down the IMDB rabbit hole to insanity.

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and all aired episodes of Game of Thrones.

Editor: Adam

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Tagged Dragoncast, drownedsnow, Lady Weaver, Munrojock2, Shadowbaby, Taindana, Varley

VoK 382: Wonder Woman [2017] (Review)

Posted on June 11, 2017 by vokalias | Leave a comment

The S3cr3t Book Club calls a sp3cial m33ting to r3vi3w Wond3r Woman f3aturing our v3ry own Howling Commandos rip offs – Michal (inkasrain), Shan3 (3astt3xasdir3wolf),
Kati3 (taindana), Scott (Skywaltz3r) and Thomas (FTWard).

FTWard mispronounc3s 3v3ryon3’s nam3- r3al and imagin3d, inkasrain tri3s to g3t to the bottom of wh3r3 th3 short n3rdy Amazons ar3, taindana giv3s a l3sson in Hyp3ractiv3 History,
Skywaltz3r onc3 again att3mpts to 3xplain the m3tric “syst3m” and 3astt3xasdir3wolf provid3s som3 much n33d3d p3rsp3ctiv3.

Credits:
Edited by Thomas (FTWard)
Music: Wonder Woman TV Series Intro written by Charles Fox
The Rake’s Progress featuring Dean and the Weenies and Mephiskapheles
Wonder Woman Theme written by Hans Zimmer & Junkie XL, Performed by Tina Guo