Varley, Marie/Nymeria and Bina gather to discuss the final episode of maaaaybe the final season of Rings of Power. Spoilers for Tolkien’s published works and the Peter Jackson movies. [MP3] Download or play this episode directly[Archive] View this episode’s page … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

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 … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Glen (Dagos_Rivers) and Zander (The Lord Baron) review the 2024 sequel to Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice; Starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara and Jenny Ortega We discuss the original film, the animation series, the sequel, our history with the franchise … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

A podcast episode is never late. It arrives precisely when it means too. And in this case the audio quality isn’t great but we thought you’d still take pleasure in Varley’s nerd-rage and the appearance of OG Vassal, Amberrocks. Spoilers … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Join Marie/Nymeria, Adam/DrownedSnow and Bina007 to discuss the first half of the second season of Rings of Power. Spoilers for Tolkien’s published works and the Peter Jackson movies. [MP3] Download or play this episode directly[Archive] View this episode’s page on … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Hannah and Bina007 discuss the 1964 Miss Marple mystery set in an idyllic Caribbean holiday resort. Boring old Major Palgrave tells a tale of a man who got away with murder several times, even offering to show a picture of … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Bina007 and Pat put up a spirited defence of Agatha’s much-maligned 1963 Poirot mystery set in a suburban street where a man was murdered surrounded by clocks. Christie picks up on the Cold War paranoia of the time, as channeled … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1962 Miss Marple murder-mystery. A Hollywood movie is being shot in St Mary Mead, and it is presumed that its leading actress is being targeted for murder when Miss Marple’s help is poisoned with … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1961 murder mystery that dabbles in the supernatural, witchcraft and beatniks! Spoiler free to 21m40s. [MP3] Listen to this episode [Archive]Go to our Archive page [Discord] Join the VOK community[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes[Stitcher] Subscribe … Continue reading →…

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. … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

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), … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

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Cheers to all loyal Vassals. Join Adam and Zander for an impromptu preview podcast for the House of the Dragon season 2 finale. Greens or Blacks, who wore it best this season? Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow) and Zander (The Lord Baron). … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

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 … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Gather around all listeners loyal to the Throne. This week on Dragoncast the Dragons discuss episode 7 of the second season of HBO’s House of the Dragon series, entitled “The Red Sowing”. Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Casey (blue-eyed-queen), and Duncan (Valkyrist). … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

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 … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

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 … Continue reading →…

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 … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

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 … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Join Pops, Bing and Teddard for some post-game basking in England’s semi final triumph, a look ahead at the final against Spain and some contemplation of Southgate’s genius/madness. [MP3] Download or play this episode directly[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org[Discord] … Continue reading →…

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: … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

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 … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

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 … Continue reading →…

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 … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

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. [MP3] Download or play this episode directly[Archive]View this episode’s page on Archive.org[Discord] Join the VOK community[iTunes] Subscribe to us on … Continue reading →…

Join Bing and Pat for a review of the group stages and at 56 minutes in preview of the Round of 16 matches. It should be also noted that Bina007 went on vacation and didn’t pay her fantasy team any … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

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 … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

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 … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

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 … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Join Noah, Bing and Pat for a group-by-group preview of the 2024 European Championships. We discuss the behemoth of Albania, why England have no chance and new VAR rules. Hosts: Noah (pops88), Bing (Shoeshiner), and Pat Editor: Noah [MP3] Download … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

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 … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

In this minipod, Bina007 discusses a 1959 Agatha Christie that combines elements of political thriller and a boarding school-set murder-mystery. Hercule Poirot makes an appearance in the last third of the novel but it is most memorable for its vibrant … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

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. [MP3] Download or play this episode directly[Archive]View this episode’s page on Archive.org[Discord] Join the VOK community[iTunes] Subscribe … Continue reading →…

In this minipod, Bina007 covers the 1958 murder-mystery that takes place in an unhappy family of adopted children. A year prior, one of the sons, Jacko had been successfully prosecuted for murdering their mother. Now a stranger returns from a … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

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 … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

In this minipod, Bina007 covers the 1957 Miss Marple murder-mystery set amidst an unhappy family in a country house. Miss Marple’s friend is convinced she saw a woman strangled to death as two trains passed by each other. Spoiler free … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

In this episode Bina007 and Pat / Two Point Oh discuss the 1956 Agatha Christie murder-mystery featuring Ariadne Oliver and Hercule Poirot. Ariadne has set up a fake mystery for guests at a summer fete to solve, but the fake … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Michal/Inkasrain and Bina007 discuss the stunning miniseries with James Clavell lore-master Matt/Blu3arm0r. Spoiler-filled throughout. Aftershow begins at 1hr9m. [MP3] Download or play this episode directly[Archive]View this episode’s page on Archive.org[Discord] Join the VOK community[iTunes] Subscribe to us on iTunes[Stitcher] Subscribe to us on …

In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1955 Hercule Poirot murder-mystery set in an East London student hostel run by Miss Lemon’s sister. Poirot is brought in to investigate a series of apparently petty thefts, but the purported culprit is then … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1954 Cold War thriller. Bina argues that this novel is unfairly overlooked and speaks to the news stories and neuroses of the time – namely the perils of the Atomic Age, Cold war competition, … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1953 Miss Marple nursery-rhyme themed murder-mystery. City financier Rex Fortescue if poisoned with taxine and rye grain is found in his pocket, just as his Prodigal Son returns from Africa. Spoiler-free to 24m15s; spoiler-filled … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Join Glen/Dagos_Rivers (Discord/Podcast of Ice and Fire Forums) and David (Davidhhh) as they discuss the 2023 gay-themed movie ‘All of Us Strangers’ starring Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell and Claire Foy. Credits:Edited by Glen [MP3] Download or play this … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the Hercules Poirot murder-mystery that once again focuses on the potential inheritors of a dead man’s fortune. At the funeral or Richard Abernethie, his long-lost sister Cora alleges that he has been murdered. The rest … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1952 Miss Marple murder mystery set in a country house that also houses a reform school for petty criminals. Miss Marple’s childhood friend Ruth Van Rydock is worried that something sinister is happening at … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the Hercules Poirot murder-mystery that – shockingly – focuses on a working-class victim! Mrs McGinty was apparently bludgeoned by her tenant for her small stash of savings, and he is about to be hung for … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Julia aka No True Lady and Bina007 discuss the stunning new film from writer/director Sean Durkin. The Iron Claw tells the true story of the Von Erich family of wrestlers and stars Zak Efron in a career best performance, and … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the Cold War thriller, They Came To Baghdad. A peace summit is to be held, with the US President and Stalin in attendance. Carmichael – a Kim figure – is going to deliver proof that … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

In this minopod, Bina007 discusses the Miss Marple murder-mystery set in the village of Chipping Cleghorn. An advert is placed in a local newspaper announcing a murder that evening in the house of Miss Letitia Blacklock, much to her surprise! … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

The fabulously wealthy Aristide Leonides is murdered and suspicion immediately falls on his much younger second wife who could be having a flirtation with the grand-children’s tutor. But Aristide’s children and grandchildren also stood to benefit from his death in different … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Bina007, Julia (No True Lady) and Steph (GSDG) discuss this year’s Oscar nominated movies. Oppenheimer (1m); Poor Things (8m30s); Killers of the Flower Moon (24m10s); Barbie (30m10s); Maestro (37m40s); The Holdovers (40m5s); American Fiction (43m10s); Anatomy of a Fall (45m); … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave