It’s a Christmas Miracle! This is the long-awaited Kids Cast #2. In this episode we discuss playing Dungeons and Dragons with our children. We “recently” purchased the 5th Edition starter box set, the Lost Mine of Phandelver. This episode was recorded over a year ago, but it was recorded using software that we’ve never used … [Read more…]
In this episode the Duke and Duchess take a little Christmas break. But, don’t worry. We’re still delivering value. Here we post the first edition trade paperback for Saga by Brian K Vaughan and Fiona Staples. Brian K Vaughan is our favorite comic writer, and Fiona Staples is definitely one of our top comic artists. … [Read more…]
In this episode we take a cultural exploration of Roshar. We get answers to some questions, particularly things related to the Parshendi. And we also get more questions. We spend time with Eshonai the Parshendi shardbearer and her family. We learn about the Parshendi forms. We also spend time on the Reshi isles, learning that … [Read more…]
This episode is all wet! Dalinar makes a fool of himself. Shallan washes ashore. Only Kaladin seems to make any positive headway. As sections go, not the best. But, we had fun podcasting anyway. In the next episode we will cover the four interludes between Part One and Part Two. Predictions: Dalinar is going to … [Read more…]
This one starts of aggressively off-topic and it goes downhill from there. You’ve been warned. Seriously, I don’t even know what happened. This is the first episode we’ve ever had to censor ourselves. In this episode Dalinar has a dream and a crazy scheme. Sadeas shows his true colors. Shallan and Jasnah are in seriously … [Read more…]
In this episode we start a new book, Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson. We begin where it all began, right before Gavilar Kholin’s assassination. But, this time we see it from Jasnah’s perspective. Then we have alternating chapters from Shallan and Kaladin’s perspectives. The majority of the interesting conversations stem around spren. We’re happy … [Read more…]
In this episode we fantasy cast The Way of Kings. Also, we discuss listener predictions, Chad’s predictions that went terribly wrong. And predictions for the future. In episode 75 we will be reading The Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson. We’ll read from the prologue through chapter 3. We mentioned in our podcast the wildfires … [Read more…]
This is the end of The Way of Kings, first book in the Stormlight Archive series by Brandon Sanderson. In this episode we conclude volume one. It is an exciting section with some exciting resolutions, as well as new developments to look forward to in The Words of Radiance. This episode provides mostly glowing reviews … [Read more…]
In this episode everything explodes! I mean, shit blows up! Sadeas and Dalinar charge into battle at the Tower, only for Sadeas to abandon Dalinar, taking with him every bridge crew and all hope of escape. Kaladin comes to his rescue and Bridge 4 manages to save the lives of 2,600 of Dalinar’s soldiers. Dalinar … [Read more…]
Thou shalt not fuck with George Washington! In this episode people wear bones and make out. Not at the same time. That would be gross. Chad doesn’t like Hashal and Matal. Dalinar learns more about the Bro Code. Liz asserts that Ho Code is a thing. And we learn the sexually violent origin story of … [Read more…]