In this episode Locke goes to a party! Chad makes a lot of ancient pop culture references. And there is a ton of violence against women. Predictions: The Gray King is going to try to defeat the Duke. The Gray King wants to end the secret peace. The Falconer has been using the same type … [Read more…]
In this episode we tell war stories about going to middle school in the 1980s. Also we cover the volume 1 trade paperback of the comic Paper Girls. This volume covers Paper Girls #1 through #5. Is this about zombies? Is it about time travel? Space travel? The 80’s? Gender Issues? Yes! This is a … [Read more…]
In this episode Jean Tannen joins a death cult. Locke wakes covered in earthworms and turpentine. Also, Locke steals a suit. Predictions: We approached the idea of discussing the possible significance of the name “Tavrin Callas.” But, we didn’t really bring it home. I think that this name will be significant. I think that they … [Read more…]
This is the most Shakespeareanly tragic episode that we’ve ever had. In this episode we find out what happened to Locke after the confrontation with the Capa Barsavi. What happens to Locke, and Jean, and Bug, and Calo, and Galdo. [choke…choke…sob…sob] But, that is what happens when you find a stranger in the alps…. Also, … [Read more…]
In this episode we cover a huge cliffhanger where Capa Barsavi confronts the Gray King at the Echo Hole. It doesn’t end well for the Gray King, who is being played by Locke Lamora. Does Locke die? Probably not. But, how does he manage to escape? At this point, we have no idea. We also … [Read more…]
This episode begins with Locke meeting Jean for the first time. The two don’t get along at the start. Later Chains sends Jean off to train to become a brawler. In the “present day” Locke meets with Capa Barsavi only to discover that Nazca has been killed. Locke confronts The Falconer, but this doesn’t end … [Read more…]
In this episode, young Locke and the Sanza brothers engage in their first caper. Also, we meet the Gray King! He’s a real bastard. We also debut a new segment called, “Dear Duchess.” If you would like Dear Duchess to answer your question feel free to reach out to us at advice@thedukeandduchesspodcast.com. Predictions: The Berengias … [Read more…]
Merry Christmas everyone! Enjoy this dystopian sci-fi novel, Ready Player One. Wade Watts real life in the real world is shit. But, he’s a gunter in the virtual reality world called the OASIS. He is dedicated to a quest to solve a massive riddle hidden by the OASIS creator James Halliday. Who ever solves the … [Read more…]
In this episode we meet Capa Barsavi; both Young Capa Barsavi, and Capa Barsavi in the present. He’s a jackass. And bat shit crazy. Predictions: Locke’s father used to be one of the former Capas that Barsavi put out of power. The Gray King is one of the ex-Capas. The Gray King is Locke’s father. … [Read more…]
In this episode Little Locke gets a lesson in humility and decadence in the church of the 13th god. Then Big Locke and crew break into the Don Salvara household disguised as “Midnighters,” and tell the Don exactly what they intend to do with him. We hear about “the Spider,” and “the Grey King,” for … [Read more…]