In this episode, Liz and Chad host Ric and Baron from Caster’s Guild. Caster’s Guild is a geek culture podcast. We talk about our adaptations; our favorites and least favorites. As you can imagine a number of titles are mentioned. Here is just a sample: Animorphs Dragons of Autumn Twilight Dune Hitch Hikers Guide to … [Read more…]
Hail all and welcome, to the Duke and Duchess podcast! In this episode we conclude the published materials in the Gentlemen Bastards Sequence with the novel The Republic of Thieves. We began this episode with an outline. And then we used that outline to clean our nether regions. This show goes off the rails….in a … [Read more…]
Locke grabs a man by his hairy ballsack. I’m not sure that anything else needs to be said after that. Oh…yeah…I guess we find out who is Locke’s “magical daddy” as well…. Predictions: Patience is telling mostly the truth about Locke’s “past.” Locke’s obsession with red hair is because his “predecessor” wife had “red hair” … [Read more…]
In this episode we discuss the life of American poet Carl Sandburg, Juggalos, and life in the Theater! We ponder….who is the black Stanley Tucci? Also, Jean and Locke get off a boat. Predictions: Locke is the son of some politically significant figure; a duke, etc. Locke gets around Lord Bouledazi by claiming that he … [Read more…]
In this episode, we spend a lot of time with Sabetha, and spend a lot of time comparing Locke and Sabetha to Kvothe and Denna. Who writes the better version of star crossed lovers? We’ll discuss it on this episode. Predictions: Locke and Jean will find a way to return to Karthain and get back … [Read more…]
In this episode we get back on a boat! But, no it’s different this time. Really. Also, Locke gets cured of his poison and spends several days eating like I do on a regular Tuesday. During this boat trip we learn more about the Bondsmagi and the Karthani. And we find out who Jean and … [Read more…]
In this episode things can’t get worse….until they do. And then the Bondsmagi show up. A lot of our favorite characters return to the page. Also, Sabetha finally shows up! Predictions: I think that Locke’s character is going to be a “toxic nice guy,” where it comes to Sabetha. For those who aren’t familiar with … [Read more…]
In this episode we wrap up Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch. I think it’s fair to say that we had mixed opinions about this particular book. Our next book club episode will cover Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch, as we continue to cover the Gentlemen Bastards Sequence. We will cover chapters … [Read more…]
In this episode we make some wild ass speculation. This is what happens when you leave a section on a huge cliff hanger, Larry! Predictions: The crew of the Poison Orchid will suffer huge consequences. Ezri in particular will die. The Archon’s poison is fake. Jean cut a deal with the same people that Merrain … [Read more…]
In this episode, Locke and Jean spend even more time at sea. They encounter storms, crazy cultists, pirates, and perhaps even….love. Well, at least lust. Predictions: The conflict between Jean and Locke that is highlighted in the opening chapter will tie back to Jeans connection to the people on the Poison Orchid. In the next … [Read more…]