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VoK 335: Deadly Broth aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 26)

Posted on October 2, 2016 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

The epic linear re-read of A Song Of Ice and Fire plows through Cat 6, Arya 9, and Dany 3 of A Clash of Kings. A relatively short time period from 15th August 299 – 19th August 299.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Tanja (Scilens), Scott (Shaggy Dog), Matt (Varley), Hannah (shadow_baby), and Nadia

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire but does not give Game of Thrones show spoilers.

Editor: Adam

Picture credit: The A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project: Arya IX by Dickon Manwoody.

The next episode will cover Dany 4.

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VoK 333: Invidious Choices aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 25)

Posted on September 25, 2016 by bina007 | 2 comments

The Vassals continue their linear re-read of George R R Martin’s epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire, which chapters covering the week of 7th August 299. In Davos, Stannis takes Storms End; in Cat 5, she arrives back at Riverrun to a foolish brother and feverish father; in Tyrion 10, he tries to get Shae into the castle; and in Theon 4, he fakes the deaths of Bran and Rickon.

The podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all published works in ASOIAF. The aftershow begins at 1 hr 50m and at 2 hr 7m, there’s a spoiler-filled discussion of The Night Of.

Your hosts are Bina007, DrownedSnow/Adam, Nadia; SerDinnerRoll/Small Paul; Shadowbaby/Hannah; SJLee/Steven and Varley/Matt. The artwork is from the A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project, and is Davos 2 drawn by A Podcast of Ice and Fire host, Kyle. The music extract is by Alpine Universe and is available to purchase on iTunes.

For listeners playing along at home, the next episode will be hosted by Adam, and will cover events from the week of 15th August 299, and chapters Cat 6, Arya 9, Dany 3 and Dany 4 – The House of the Undying.

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VoK 331: Mad Max [1979] (DVD Commentary)

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Valkyrist | 2 comments

Do you remember the Nightrider? The vassals set their tires to the blood-scorched roads of dystopian Australia. Join Duncan (Valkyrist), Greg (claudiusthefool), and Matt (Varley) as they discuss George Miller’s 1979 cult action film Mad Max.

Warning: Contains spoilers for the Mad Max film series

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist
Audio Clips owned by Roadshow Entertainment

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VoK 328: Tolkien Trivia (Vol.2) – Don’t Be a Gorbag!

Posted on September 7, 2016 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

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Join the Vassals for Round 2 (of 100?) of the fun and fact-filled Tolkien Trivia Night! Contestants Adam (drownedsnow), Matt (Varley), Shane (Easttexasdirewolf), Alex (LuckyCharms) & Paul (SerDinnerRoll) vie for dominance with scorekeeper & rules enforcer Nadia and host and reigning champion Greg (claudiusthefool).

Join us for a future Tolkien Trivia Night on the Podcast of Ice & Fire Forums

Edited by Greg

Intro music: Ren & Stimpy Big Show Theme
Aftershow Interlude: The Lords of the Rhymes

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Tagged claudiusthefool, drownedsnow, easttexasdirewolf, LuckyCharms, Nadia, SerDinnerRoll, Varley

VoK 327: Movie Roundtable (Vol.3) – War Edition

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Valkyrist | Leave a comment

War… what is it good for? The Vassals take up arms in defense of their favorite war movies. Join Duncan (Valkyrist), Bina (Bina007), Zach (Alias), Thomas (FTWard), and Matt (Varley) as they grapple with the slippery definitions, prevailing themes, provocative images, and moral ambiguities of the war genre.

10:10 – Waterloo (Sergei Bondarchuk, 1970)
34:08 – The Bridge on the River Kwai (David Lean, 1957)
57:45 – Letters from Iwo Jima (Clint Eastwood, 2007)
1:19:23 – First Blood (Ted Kotcheff, 1982)

Warning: Contains #SPOILERS# for all four films

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

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VoK 326: The Hobbit ReRead (Part 1)

Posted on August 26, 2016 by drownedsnow | 2 comments

Join Vassals Matt (Varley), Drew (Wargasm), Nadia, and Adam (drownedsnow) on the first of a two-part re-read through J. R. R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” where everything goes entirely according to plan.
The aftershow begins at 1:17:33.

This episode features spoilers for all published works of J. R. R. Tolkien and probably George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire as well.

Editor: Adam

Picture credit: Gandalf at Bag End by John Howe.
Music Credit: Hero’s Theme by Twin Musicom, Evil March by Kevin MacLeod

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VoK 325: Mass Hysteria aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 23)

Posted on August 19, 2016 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

The epic linear re-read of A Song Of Ice and Fire gets work done as the vassals cover Tyrion 8, Arya 8, Bran 5, and Tyrion 9. – News of Renly’s death, News of Oxcross, and a Riot in the capital. These events correspond to June 25th-July 27th 299.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Matt (Varley), Nadia, Hannah (Shadowbaby), and The Late Lord Paul (SerDinnerRoll).

The aftershow begins at 1 hr 14mins and is completely irrelevant.

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire but does not give Game of Thrones show spoilers.

Editor: Adam

Picture credit: The A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project: Bran V by Tom 162.

The next episode will cover the following chapters from A Clash of Kings: Theon 3; Jon 4; Jon 5 and Bran 6.

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VoK 324: Tolkien Trivia (Vol.1)

Posted on August 17, 2016 by vokadmin | 1 comment

Trivia

Listen in as Vassals try their hand at some trivia to see who will be come the Lord of the Rings!

This will (hopefully) become a regular thing, so let it be known if you’d like to join future Tolkien (or any other ) trivia VOKs!

Hosts: Paul (SerDinnerRoll) Alex (Lucky Charms), Matt (Varley), Nadia (Nadia), Greg (claudiusthefool), Adam (Drownedsnow) & Amber (Amberrocks)

Edited by Paul

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Tagged amberrocks, claudiusthefool, drownedsnow, LuckyCharms, Nadia, SerDinnerRoll, Varley

VoK 323: CanadaCast aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 22)

Posted on August 7, 2016 by bina007 | 2 comments

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The epic linear re-read of A Song Of Ice and Fire gets to the half-way point of A Clash of Kings, as the vassals cover Cat 3, Cat 4, Sansa 3, and Jon 3 – or the death of Renly, Joffrey terrorising Sansa and Craster’s Keep. These events correspond to June 11th to 20th 299.

Your hosts are Alexi (Czar Alexi), Bina007, Casey (Blue-Eyed-Queen), Drew (Wargasm), Hannah (Shadowbaby), Matt (Varley), Steven (SJLee) and Zander (The Lord Baron).

The aftershow begins at 1 hr 45mins. No caribou were harmed in the taping of this episode.

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire but does not give Game of Thrones show spoilers.

Music credit: Alpine Universe and The Presidents Of The USA. Picture credit: The A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project: Cat 3 by Dickon Manwoody.

The next episode will be hosted by Ser Patrick The Tall and will cover the following chapters from A Clash of Kings: Tyrion 8; Arya 8; Bran 5 and Tyrion 9.

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VoK 322: The Warlock’s Maze aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 21)

Posted on August 5, 2016 by bina007 | 1 comment

In this episode, the Vassals cover events from May 299 to 10th June and chapters Tyrion 7, Theon 2, Dany 2, Bran 4, and Ayra 7 from A Clash of Kings. We discuss Greyjoy war strategy, some crackpot theories, and ponder over what a Warlock’s maze could be.

Hosts: Casey (Blue-eyed-queen), Adam (drownedsnow), Paul (Serdinnerroll), Scott (Shaggy Dog), Alexi (Czar Alexi), Varley (Varley), Zach (Alias), Steven (SJLee)

Aftershow begins at 1 hr 33 min.

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire but does not give Game of Thrones show spoilers.

Credits:
Edited by Blue-eyed-queen

A Song of Ice and Fire by Alpine Universe
Kellen the Undying by Drumurboy
The A Podcast of Ice and Fire Drawing Project, Clash of Kings, Theon 2 by Stevie Blue.

The next episode will cover the following chapters from A Clash of Kings: Cat 3, Cat 4, Sansa 3, and Jon 3.

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VoK 321: Full Cast(le) Recording #10 – Clean Hands and Rotten Onions

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Valkyrist | 2 comments

The shadows come to dance… and the vassals set sail once more for the stormy waters of the Full Cast(le) Recording. Join them for a special performance of “Davos II” from George R. R. Martin’s A Clash of Kings.

And hang out by the portcullis afterwards for an in-depth discussion on Westerosi rap battles, Baratheon sibling rivalries, and raising shadow babies. Cost of entry – 1 onion.

2:28 – Chapter Reading
39:39 – Chapter Discussion
1:19:36 – Aftershow

The Cast:
Duncan (Valkyrist) – Narrator
Drew (Wargasm) – Davos Seaworth
Greg (claudiusthefool) – Stannis Baratheon
Brett (White Raven) – Cortnay Penrose
Hannah (shadow_ baby) – Melisandre of Asshai
Zach (Alias) – Alester Florent / Lord Estermont
Tanja (Scilens) – Bryce Caron
Matt (Varley) – Guyard Morrigen
Adam (drownedsnow) – Jon Fossoway
Amber (Amberrocks) – Devan Seaworth

The Crew:
Duncan (Valkyrist) – Editor

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Tagged Alias, amberrocks, claudiusthefool, drownedsnow, Scilens, Shadowbaby, Valkyrist, Varley, Wargasm, White Raven

VoK 315: Competitive Tickling aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 20)

Posted on July 18, 2016 by bina007 | 2 comments

In this episode the Vassals cover events from the 3rd April to 5th May 299 and the chapters Arya 6, Jon 2, Dany 1, Cat 2 and Tyrion 6 from A Clash of Kings. Topics of discussion include the relative evil of The Mountain vs Ramsay; Westerosi slavery; Catbait16….and competitive tickling.

Hosts: Bina007; Brett (Whiteraven); Chance (Fire and Bud); Drew (Wargasm); Hannah (Shadowbaby); Matt (Varley); Paul (Ser Dinner Roll) and Sarah (Lady Weaver).

The aftershow begins at 1hr 30m.

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire but does not give Game of Thrones show spoilers.

Music credit: Alpine Universe. Picture credit: The A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project: Arya 6 by Cromatose.

The next episode will cover the following chapters from A Clash of Kings: Tyrion 7; Theon 2; Dany 2; Bran 4 and Arya 7.

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VoK 313: Vassals Night Out – Gay Special

Posted on July 14, 2016 by bina007 | Leave a comment

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The Vassals of Kingsgrave present: Gays’ Night Out.

Join Wargasm (Drew), Khal Wadege (Michael), Lady Griffin (Katie), Shadow_ Baby (Hannah), Amberrocks (Amber) and Varley (Matt) as we take a gay roadtrip through Westeros. We explore all things LGBT in ASOIAF. Would Cersei go gay for Jaime? Who is the hedonism-bot in this world? Is there a glory hole at the wall? What exactly happens on Grindr? Find out all this and more in this very special VoK.

2.19.30 Aftershow
2.42.10 Season 6 Spoilers

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VoK 312: We Do Not Snow! aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 19)

Posted on July 12, 2016 by bina007 | 2 comments

In this episode the Vassals cover chapters from Clash of Kings that correspond to the week of March 20th to 28th, 299 AC. They are:

Bran 3- The Reeds arrive at Winterfell.
Jon 1 – News of comet at the wall.
Theon 1 – Theon arrives at Pyke.
Tyrion 4 – Sends offer to Doran.
Tyrion 5 – Cersei learns Myrcella is being sent to Dorne.

Hosts: Amber (Amberrocks); Alexi (Czar Alexi); Bina (Bina007); Drew (Wargasm); Hannah (Shadowbaby); Jeff (Jeff14); Matt (VarleyOnTheForums); Noah (Pops88); and Paul (SerDinnerRoll).

The aftershow begins at 2hr 13m.

Spoilers: This episode covers all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire but does not give Game of Thrones show spoilers. There is a short discussion covering a The Winds of Winter preview chapter that begins at 2hr 15m.

Music credit: Alpine Universe. Picture credit: The A Podcast Of Ice and Fire drawing project: Theon 1 by Exodus.

The next episode will cover the following chapters from A Clash of Kings corresponding to the month of April 299: Arya 6, Jon 2, Dany 1, Cat 2 and Tyrion 6.

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VoK 310: Childhood’s End aka The Great Harry Potter ReRead (Part 1)

Posted on July 8, 2016 by vokalias | 1 comment

Welcome to the Hogwarts of innuendo! Join the great load o’ duffers known as Michal (inkasrain), Greg (claudiusthefool), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), Matt (Varley), Adam (drownedsnow), Zach (Alias), Bing (Shoeshiner), Paul (Pod’s Plight), and Shane (easttexasdirewolf) as they study the first nine chapters of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s/Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. Listeners will be tested on 90’s technology, baseball insults, and flying phallic imagery.

This podcast contains spoilers for the entire Harry Potter series, as well as A Song of Ice and Fire (including spoiler chapters) and Captain Planet.

Credits:
Edited by inkasrain
Music by Mike Peoples, inspired by the work of John Williams.

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VoK 309: Sagging Breasts and Kindly Smiles aka The Great Linear ASOIAF ReRead (Part 18)

Posted on July 6, 2016 by bina007 | 1 comment

The Vassals return from hiatus to pick up their ramble-chat through George R R Martin’s epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire. Once again, we re-read the chapters in linear, rather than published, order, so as to add a little novelty to proceedings. The chapters covered in this episode are Sansa 2, Davos 1, Tyrion 3, Arya 5 and Bran 2 from A Clash of Kings. They correspond to events from the 3rd to the 17th March 299.

As ever this podcast is dark and full of spoilers for all published works in George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series but does NOT contain spoilers from HBO’s Game of Thrones.

The aftershow begins at 1 hr 15 m. Picture credit: The A Podcast of Ice and Fire MS Paint project of A Clash of Kings. Sansa 2 by Jenn Rose. Music credits: Alpine Universe. The chapters for the next episode will be Bran 3, Jon 1, Theon 1 and Tyrion 4 and 5.

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VoK 308: The Godfather [1972] (DVD Commentary)

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Valkyrist | 1 comment

The Vassals make you an offer you can’t refuse. Join Duncan (Valkyrist), Matt (Varley) and Nadia as they discuss Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 crime epic The Godfather.

And stick around after the 3-hour mark for a few salvaged highlights from our failed commentary of The Godfather: Part II.

Warning: Contains spoilers for The Godfather film trilogy

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist
Audio Clips owned by Paramount Pictures

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VoK 307: DragonCast – “The Winds of Winter” (S06E10 Review)

Posted on July 1, 2016 by vokalias | Leave a comment

DragonCast returns to review the tenth episode of Game of Thrones Season 6, “The Winds of Winter”.

Join Adam (drownedsnow), Steven (SJLee), Paul (Pod’s Plight), Drew (Wargasm), Matt (Varley), Greg (claudiusthefool), Casey (Blue-Eyed-Queen), Small Paul (SerDinnerRoll), Katie (LadyGriffin), Jeff (jeff14), and Zach (Alias) as they discuss the very last episode of Season 6, general thoughts on the development of show characters, and one last hurrah of Dragoncast ridiculousness as we go not-so-quietly into the night for another season.

Warning: Contains spoilers for all aired episodes of HBO’s Game of Thrones (including Season 6 promotional material), as well as all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series.

0:35 – Introduction and Ratings
11:00 – King’s Landing
27:10 – The Twins
31:15 – Oldtown
36:10 – Dorne
38:10 – Beyond the Wall
42:25 – Winterfell & General Game of Thrones Character Discussion
1:13:15 – King’s Landing Part II
1:21:15 – Meereen
1:36:40 – Aftershow

Credits:
Edited by Alias
A Song of Ice and Fire by Alpine Universe
Kellen the Undying by Drumurboy

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VoK 304: DragonCast – “Battle of the Bastards” (S06E09 Review)

Posted on June 22, 2016 by vokalias | 4 comments

DragonCast returns to review the ninth episode of Game of Thrones Season 6, “Battle of the Bastards”.

Join Adam (drownedsnow), Casey (Blue-Eyed-Queen), Small Paul (SerDinnerRoll), Michal (inkasrain), Jeff (jeff14), Katie (LadyGriffin), Matt (Varley), and Zach (Alias) as they discuss battles of Ice and Fire, the arc of one Sansa Stark, and much more. As always, beware the aftershow.

00:40 – Introduction and Ratings
8:10 – Meereen
26:00 – Winterfell
1:20:20 – Aftershow

Credits:
Edited by Alias
A Song of Ice and Fire by Alpine Universe
Kellen the Undying by Drumurboy

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VoK 303: Captain America: Civil War [2016] (Review)

Posted on June 19, 2016 by vokadmin | Leave a comment

Join Vassals Adam (drownedsnow), Michal (inkasrain), Matt (Varley), Matthieu (beric175), and Nadia as they discuss Captain America: Civil War and the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Warning: The following podcast contains spoilers for the Marvel Cinematic Universe as well as all published books in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series.