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

The Vassals of Kingsgrave return to the video game world to discuss the games they enjoyed playing in 2023 and look ahead to the new releases in 2024. Join Zach (Alias), Bing (Shoeshiner), Matt (blu3arm0r), Katie (Lady Griffin), Patrick (Ser … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Asalam alaikum! Welcome to The Movie Passport, a podcast series about world cinema. In this episode, Duncan (Valkyrist) and Abdullah (Quaithe from Asshai) travel to the country of Egypt to discuss the following films: 11:05 – Cairo Station / Bāb al-Ḥadīd … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

When Gordon Cloade is killed in the Blitz his young wife inherits his fortune, much to the chagrin of his parasitical family. Poirot is called in to investigate whether the marriage was bigamous.  Bina and Pat love the social history … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Bina and Pat disagree as to the merits of fan favourite Hercule Poirot “mystery” The Hollow. Celebrated doctor John Christow is found shot by a swimming pool. His wife Gerda is holding a smoking gun but the last word he utters is … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

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 [MP3] Download or play this episode directly[Archive] View this episode’s page on Archive.org[Discord] Join The … Continue reading →…

Bina and Pat discuss the last Colonel Race novel, Sparkling Cyanide, with side conversations about domestic science and The Crown. A year ago, beautiful young, and fabulously rich Rosemary Barton committed suicide at a restaurant surrounded by her dearest family … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Bina and Pat discuss the last Superintendent Battle novel, Toward Zero, which is typically admired by Christie aficionados. An old wealthy lady is found bludgeoned to death in her cliff-top home. As a result, questions are asked about the apparently accidental recent … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Bina discusses Christie’s third Miss Marple mystery. The village of Lymstock is afflicted with nasty anonymous poison pen letters, one of which drives the solicitor’s wife to suicide. Young airforce officer Jerry Burton investigates, and is soon joined by Miss … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Bina and OG Vassal Julia aka No True Lady discuss Ridley Scott’s new historical epic. Spoiler-filled. [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 Stitcher[RSS] Podcast Feed…

In this episode, Bina (Bina007) interviews Duncan (Valkyrist) about his new book POV Horror: The Trauma Aesthetic of the Found Footage Subgenre. They discuss his fascination with the horror genre; his research into found footage films such as The Blair … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Hello and bonjour! Welcome to The Movie Passport, a podcast series about world cinema. In this episode, Duncan (Valkyrist), Scott (skywaltzer), Abby (Daceymormont), and Steven (SJLee) travel to the country of Canada to discuss the following films: 34:06 – Scott Pilgrim … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Bina and Pat discuss the sublime Hercule Poirot cold-case murder mystery set in a gorgeous English country house. Fashionable portrait painter Amyas Crale is poisoned and his wife is convicted of the crime. Decades later, Poirot interviews those present at … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Hola! Welcome to The Movie Passport, a podcast series about world cinema. In this episode, Duncan (Valkyrist), Matt (Varley), Matt (Blu3arm0r), and Zander (The Lord Baron) travel to the country of Mexico to discuss the following films: 15:10 – María Candelaria … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Bina does a quick minipod on what some see as the quintessential Miss Marple mystery published in 1942. A young ballroom dancer is found strangled in St Mary Mead, and Marple must save the reputation of her friend Colonel Bantry. … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Bina does a quick minipod on a rare Tommy and Tuppence thriller. This is a rare Christie novel that is heavily reflective of World War Two, as our middle-aged spies try to uncover Nazi fifth columnists in a British sea-side … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Bina and Pat discuss the Hercule Poirot murder-mystery set in a holiday resort on an island. Glamorous Arlene Marshall is holidaying with her stuffy husband and hated stepdaughter. Not uncoincidentally, her handsome lover and his spurned wife are also on … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Bina reviews the Hercule Poirot mystery set in a dentist’s office that seems to be part of a political conspiracy. This novel is arguably better viewed as a snapshot of the political turbulence of the time, rather than on its … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Bina, Pat and Hannah discuss the 1940 Hercule Poirot mystery that is told mostly from the perspective of proud heiress Elinor Carlisle, accused of poisoning her love rival and on trial for her life. Historic context; plot set up, structure … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

This is the second of a two part discussion of Agatha Christie’s frighteningly bleak standalone mystery, And Then There Were None. In this second spoiler-filled episode, Bina, Pat, Hannah and Bing discuss the characters, the plot construction (22m30s) and the … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

This is the first of a two part discussion of Agatha Christie’s frighteningly bleak standalone mystery, And Then There Were None. In this first spoiler-free episode, Bina, Pat, Hannah and Bing discuss the original title of the novel and how … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave

Marhaba! Welcome to The Movie Passport, a podcast series about world cinema. In this episode, Duncan (Valkyrist) and Abdullah (Quaithe from Asshai) travel to the country of Kuwait to discuss the following films: 10:24 – The Cruel Sea / Bas Ya … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave