In this episode we spend a lot of time on boats. And a lot of time talking about boats. And water, and sails, and rope, and…you get it. We’re in chapters 6 and 7 of Red Seas Under Red Skies. This is where the story takes a major turn. But, is it for the good? … [Read more…]
In this episode we get hot boxed, kicked out in the cold, taken to the garden, and eventually kicked to the curb. We reach chapters 3 through 5 of Red Seas under Red Skies. Predictions: Sabetha is not in this book. The “Masters” that Merrain is referring to are the leaders of the Church of … [Read more…]
In this episode Locke and Jean out drink a circle. Locke and Jean set up camp in a new city. Then they steal too much, and have to move onto an even bigger city with even bigger targets. This particular episode features two particularly exhausted hosts who start to make less and less sense as … [Read more…]
In this episode we complete the excellent book, The Lies of Locke Lamora. We cover chapter 16, as well as the interlude and epilogue that follow. In addition we reveal our fantasy casting for the characters in this book. Predictions: Sabetha shows up in the next book. The Guild of the Bondsmagi are not going … [Read more…]
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 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…]