In this episode Kaladin proves that you can never go back home. Well, you can. But, things will be very, very awkward. Especially, if you punch your crush’s current husband. Shallan’s boyfriend is being very weird. Almost as weird as his weird brother. And Dalinar has no friends. Predictions: There will be some counter … [Read more…]
What happens when the Duke and Duchess both come to the podcasting table in a cantankerous mood? Is it chaos? Mass hysteria? Mild passive aggressive sniping? Nope. It’s just another fun episode of the Duke and Duchess podcast! In this episode we finish Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson. Several ‘ships’ come to their conclusion; … [Read more…]
In this episode, Kaladin does lots of flashy stuff. Everyone “oohs,” and “aahs.” While Shallan quietly saves the entire army from certain destruction! Announcement! As of today we have are very own Merch Store! Check it out here! Predictions: Eshonai is not dead. No major characters will die. Renarin is some sort of future predicting … [Read more…]
In this episode Shallan reveals her powers, Kaladin confronts painful truths, and Amaram gets his comeuppance. Predictions: Renarin will be a Knights Radiant. Someone is going to make an attempt on Kaladin’s life while Dalinar is away. Shallan will eventually end up with Kaladin over Adolin. Jasnah can melt stone with a touch. Kaladin is … [Read more…]
In this episode Dalinar gets a close shave. Kaladin and Shallan get close. And Vedenar gets closed for business. We find out the exciting conclusion of the Shalladin cliffhanger. Liz also reviews the book The Black Company by Glen Cook. It’s important to note that Liz has never read The Black Company by Glen Cook. … [Read more…]
In this episode we’re down in a deep deep hole. We’ve been tricked! Bamboozled! Flim-flammed! And possibly Shazamed! None of that is true, except for being stuck in a chasm. Truly. I think this might be the most fun I’ve ever had in a chasm. Shallan and Kaladin get to know each other, and potentially … [Read more…]
In this episode Chad goes full diva. It seems these long novels are starting to wear on him. We talk about the “Scooby Gang” ghostbloods, Adolin and Kaladin’s “Bro” moment, and Kaladin’s repeated inability to take responsibility. “Real” Predictions: The Honorblades are in Urithiru. Odium is turning souls into shards….or stormlight….but it is destroying Roshar, … [Read more…]
In this episode we get to meet new and interesting characters; like Lift. We visit some old frienemies like Szeth, and Eshonai. We also make an official announcement about our upcoming 100th Episode at Balticon! Predictions Urithiru is the hub on which the entire continent spun….giving it that weird shape. If this is true, … [Read more…]
In this episode Adolin and Kaladin make complete idiots of themselves. Adolin’s failure to grammar nearly costs him his life in the dueling ring. Kaladin’s failure to read the room leads to his arrest. These are the heroes we deserve. Shallan puts herself in danger, but manages a much better showing. She encounters Mraize, who….if … [Read more…]
In this episode we learn Adolin “Shit Can” Kholin’s secret nickname, Shallan and Amaram form the megazord known as Shamaram, and Kaladin learns how to fly. Chad can’t call anyone by their right name. And fashion is a tool for the patriarchy. Predictions: Shallan will attempt to use some sort of Lightweaving skills during Adolin’s … [Read more…]