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…]
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…]
This is the end. Of the book. Not that Jim Morrison bullshit. No, this is the end of The Kingkiller Chronicle! In this episode we talk about who’s a secret Amyr, and why we still don’t like Denna…but we at least understand her better. Next week we’ll be reading The Slow Regard of Silent things … [Read more…]
In this episode Kvothe visits Severen, and eventually makes it all the way back to Imre. But, not before sticking his foot squarely in his mouth. He pisses off his aunt…er…I mean Lady Lackless. The Maer is unwilling to sponsor Kvothe. But, does agree to pay his tuition at the University. He returns to the … [Read more…]
In our last episode we ended with a few Kingkiller based Limericks. Below are the limericks. Enjoy. To mortal eyes we never appear And never to a simple E’lir If we destroy your ‘hood It was for the greater good You can always trust the Amyr I saw Denna eating some fruit I came timid in … [Read more…]
In this episode Kvothe and Denna almost kiss. I mean like really close. Like, right there. But, alas it was not meant to be. Then they fight. Hurtful words were said, and they each storm off. Then Kvothe gets sent off on a fool’s errand by Maer Alveron, and before Kvothe’s buzz wears off he … [Read more…]
This was one of the more exciting sections of The Wise Man’s Fear. In this episode Kvothe does all the right things. He saves Maer Alveron, and successfully courts Lady Lackless. He spends a great deal of time with Denna. And it seems like he might, maybe be getting a sense of how to move … [Read more…]
In this episode we hit the boob jokes right out of the gates. Also, we are introduced to a host of new characters. Fresh blood. Finally! We explore the city of Severen, and the high society of Vint. Kvothe meets the Maer Alveron and saves his life. Oh yeah, and Denna’s back. Inexplicably, Denna is back. … [Read more…]
In this episode Kvothe is tried for witchcraft. Kvothe also makes an item that can protect traveler from bandit’s arrows. And eventually, we make plans to (finally) leave Hogwarts. Next time we will talk about chapters 53-60. Predictions: Kvothe’s name is hidden in that box in his room. The trip to see the “King of … [Read more…]
In this episode we have a guest podcast member, Grace, who is the sister of the Duchess. We cover off on the “Scooby gang’s” adventures at the Golden Pony. This is the caper to destroy the mommet that is being used to conduct malfeasance against Kvothe. Mola assists in getting Kvothe and Devi back on … [Read more…]