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Buckkeep RadioEpisode 128: Luck in the Shadows Ch 37-39In this second to last episode covering Luck in the Shadows we're all about that B&E. That's right, we're 'Breaking Hearts & Entering Castles'.
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Timestamps:
Ch 37: 6 min 40 sec
Ch 38: 29 min 45 sec
Ch 39: 41 min 20 sec
NEXT EPISODE: Luck in the Shadows Chapters 40 and 41 scheduled for December 23rd
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 128: Luck in the Shadows...
2024-12-091h 16Buckkeep RadioEpisode 127: Luck in the Shadows Ch 33-36We're living in a new (old) paradigm and may have let this one get too silly in order to cope. We talk boats (always a fav topic), mourn our favorite horse, continue to debate the worth of a gold coin and one of our hosts summarizes two chapters. Unprecedented!
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Timestamps:
Ch 33: 14 min
Ch 34: 24 min
Ch 35: 45 min 15 sec
Ch 36: 1 hr 4min
2024-11-251h 37Buckkeep RadioEpisode 126: Luck in the Shadows Ch 29-32This section of Luck in the Shadows was kind of wild. Body swapping, spy antics, a stakeout, conspiracy theories and more!
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Timestamps:
Ch 29: 24 min 20 sec
Ch 30: 45 min 40 sec
Ch 31: 1 hr 9min
Ch 32: 1 hr 21 min
Content Warning: There's a little bit of election talk in this episode.
NEXT EPISODE: Luck In the Shadows...
2024-11-111h 56Buckkeep RadioEpisode 125: Luck in the Shadows Ch 25-28Luck in the Shadows! The heists are upon us! We're covering crime, interrogations, surprise arrests, conspiracies, dumpster fires and more!
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Timestamps:
Ch 25: 11 min 45 seconds
Ch 26: 36 min 16 seconds
Ch 27: 56 min 40 seconds
Ch 28: 1 hour 9 minutes
NEXT EPISODE: Luck In the Shadows Chapters 29-32 scheduled for Nov 11th.
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 125: Luck in the Shad...
2024-10-281h 44Buckkeep RadioEpisode 124: Luck in the Shadows Ch 21-24This was a relatively short section of chapters that we filled with way too many tangents. Some are still in here. You're welcome. Things are ramping up with Alec, getting a little shaky for Seregil and we're all still Team Micum. Tune in for road trips, sword fights, burglary and shape shifting!
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Timestamps:
Ch 12: 20 min 45 sec
Ch 22: 39 min 15 sec
Ch23: 1 hr 2 min
Ch...
2024-10-141h 47Buckkeep RadioEpisode 123: Luck in the Shadows Ch 17-20In this episode covering Luck in the Shadows Chapters 17-20 we're talking fursonas, shared doc etiquette, that darn blurry map and, as always, we're on the lookout for cake.
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Timestamps:
Ch 17: 14 min mark
Ch 18: 35 min mark
Ch 19: 1 hr 2 min mark
Ch 20: 1 hr 27 min mark
NEXT EPISODE: Luck In the Shadows Chapters 21-24 scheduled for Oct 14th
Buc...
2024-09-302h 07Buckkeep RadioEpisode 122: Luck in the Shadows Ch 13-16The cruise is over and we finally arrive in Rhiminee. Lots of new characters, some more lore (FINALLY), a Disney villain musical interlude, that time somebody got turned into a brick and beyond are covered in Chapters 13-16.
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Timestamps:
Ch 13: 17 min 50 sec mark
Ch 14: 30 min 20 sec mark
Ch 15: 1 hr 1 min mark
Ch 16: 1 hr 27 min mark
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2024-09-161h 56Buckkeep RadioEpisode 121: Luck in the Shadows Ch 9-12Nightmares! Anxiety! Nausea! All these symptoms of concrunch and more are part of this section of LITS. It's definitely a travel section, enjoy as we cover chapters 9-12.
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Timestamps:
Ch 9: 11 min mark
Ch 10: 26 min 18 sec mark
Ch 11: 45 min 25 sec mark
Ch 12: 1 hr 7 min mark
NEXT EPISODE: Luck In the Shadows Chapters 13-16 will post September 16th (we're on summer...
2024-08-191h 39Buckkeep RadioEpisode 120: Luck in the Shadows Ch 5-8In this episode we meander our way through the next four chapters of Luck in the Shadows. This book has started with a bang and we are really enjoying ourselves.
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Timestamps:
Chapter 5: 25 min 30 sec mark
Chapter 6: 41 min mark
Chapter 7: 58 min 20 sec mark
Chapter 8: 1 hr 24 min mark
NEXT EPISODE: Luck In the Shadows Chapters 9-12 will post Au...
2024-08-052h 05Buckkeep RadioEpisode 119: Luck in the Shadows Ch 1-4We have started a new series! Join us as we discuss Luck in the Shadows, book 1 of the Nightrunner Series, by Lynn Flewelling.
If you are new to us for this series, we are a spoiler free book club style podcast. While we provide humorous summaries of what we're reading you will get the most out of this pod if you read along with us. So, please check out Chapters 1-4 of Luck in the Shadows before listening.
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Buckkeep RadioEpisode 115: Assassin’s Apprentice comic Issues 4-6We're are continuing our read through of Volume 1 of the Assassin's Apprentice comic adaptation from Dark Horse with Issues 4-6. Spoilers for the series and we recommend having your issues handy if you would like to read along with our summaries.
Timestamps:
7 min mark for Issue 4
30 min mark for Issue 5
55 min mark for Issue 6
We are taking your suggestions for our next book series. Email us at buckkeepradio at gmail.
NEXT EPISODE: Only Chade knows
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 115: Ass...
2023-07-031h 42Buckkeep RadioEpisode 114: Assassin’s Apprentice Comic Issues 1-3We're back with a summer treat! We're reading the first volume of the Assassin's Apprentice comic with Issues 1-3. Spoilers for the series and we recommend having your issues handy if you would like to read along with our summaries.
Timestamps:
15 min mark for Issue 1
36 min mark for Issue 2
57 min mark for Issue 3
We are taking your suggestions for our next book series. Email us at buckkeepradio at gmail.
NEXT EPISODE: Assassin's Apprentice comic Issues 4-6
Buckkeep Radio - Epi...
2023-06-261h 39
Buckkeep RadioSpecial AnnouncementThis Saturday at Noon (ET) join the entire BKR crew for a live episode celebrating 100 eps of laughs, tears, on air sketches and old people references
The Skill Stream can be accessed at BuckkeepRadio.com
2022-03-0301 minBuckkeep RadioEpisode 99: Fool’s Quest Ch 34-38We finish Fool's Quest in this episode and I think the prospect of only having one book left is making us be very nice to Fitzy. Plus, the return of Amber and Joey tries to figure out who all these elderlings are!
NEXT EPISODE: March 5th - 100th Episode Skillstream, buckkeepradio.com. Noon EST.
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 99: Fool's Quest Chapters 34-38. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Ashley and Joey
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is Th...
2022-02-072h 00Buckkeep RadioEpisode 89: Fool‘s Assassin Ch 25-28Lant and Shun are bringing the drama, Riddle is bringing the judgement, and Fitz is absolutely fed up with everything in this episode of BuckkeepRadio. Will Bee get a shopping montage? Will we go wildly off track and start looking up random facts on the internet? Only one way to find out.
Banter Ends ~18 min
CWs: Chapter 27 at 49 min for blood, torture, animal abuse and death
Spoiler Section begins at 1 hr 38 min
NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Assassin Chapter 29-Epilogue (CWs violence, murder, rape/rape threat, body horror))
2021-11-081h 59Buckkeep RadioEpisode 84: Fool‘s Assassin Chapters 5-8In this episode we meet Bee! Fitz is acting totally erratic, Molly was right all along, Nettle is visiting and Chade is probably the last person in the Six Duchies that should be in charge of a child. Revel is holding it down though, so how bad could it get?
No CWs for this section. Spoiler Section begins at 1hr 51min.
NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Assassin Chapter 9-12 (CWs on Ch 10-12 for scenes of bullying, death and grief)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 84: Fool's Assassin Ch 5-8. Featuring Rac...
2021-09-272h 02Buckkeep RadioEpisode 83: Fool‘s Assassin Prologue-Ch 4We have begun the final trilogy! In this episode we start Fool's Assassin, reacquainting ourselves with characters we haven't seen in a while. Quite a lot of time has gone by since our last visit to the Six Duchies and we, of course, have a lot of opinions about how Fitz has been spending his fairy tale retirement.
No CWs for this section. Spoiler Section begins at 1hr 49min.
NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Assassin Chapter 5-8 (4 chapter chunks!)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 83: Fool's Assassin Prologue - Ch 4 Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Je...
2021-09-202h 05Buckkeep RadioEpisode 82: The final short stories interludeIn this episode we read The Willful Princess and the Piebald Prince and Her Father's Sword. Join us as we discover the origins of the hatred for witted folk in the Six Duchies, the intricacies of Farseer lineage, and end with a philosophical take on forgings.
We do have CWs for murder and rape in these stories.
NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Assassin Prologue - Ch 4 (Posting Sep 20th)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 82: Short Stories (The Willful Princess and the Piebald Prince and Her Father's Sword) Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Ele...
2021-08-161h 39Buckkeep RadioEpisode 81: Another Short Stories InterludeIn this episode during our relaxed summer schedule we read Blue Boots, Cat's Meat, and Words Like Coins. No Spoiler section.
NEXT EPISODE: We will read more short stories: Her Father's Sword and The Willful Princess and the Piebald Prince for August
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 81: Short Stories (Blue Boots, Cat's Meat and Words Like Coins) Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Elena and Ashley
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air...
2021-07-261h 20Buckkeep RadioEpisode 80: Blood of Dragons Ch 20-EpilogueWe finish up The Rain Wild Chronicles in this episode of BKR. A lot goes down in this section as we learn the fates of our favorite dragons, liveships, and elderlings.
CW: On Chapter 20 for mention of suicide (6 min 10 sec thru 12 min 50 sec)
Spoiler Section starts at 1 hour 27 min
Plus: Don't forget you can use code "buckkeepradio" at the Belligerentlybookish shop for 10% off cool maps!
NEXT EPISODE: We will read Blue Boots, Cat's Meat and Words Like Coins
Buckkeep Radio - Episod...
2021-07-061h 40Buckkeep RadioEpisode 79: Blood of Dragons Ch 15-19In this section we cover seduction, elevensies, the Well at Roteland and compare a dragon to a used umbrella. We're almost done with Blood of Dragons!
Spoiler section starts at 1 hr 49 min
Plus: Don't forget you can use code "buckkeepradio" at the Belligerentlybookish shop for 10% off cool maps!
NEXT EPISODE: Blood of Dragons Ch 20 - Epilogue
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 79: Blood of Dragons Ch 15-19 Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Elena and Ashley
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Ro...
2021-06-282h 01Buckkeep RadioEpisode 78: Blood of Dragons Chapters 10-14"Treachery most foul!" It's time for some action sequences. We've started the rush to the end of the Rain Wilds Chronicles and we're not holding back.
CW for Chapter 11 for rape (discussion start: 23 min 15 sec. end: 38 min. 55 sec)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 78: Blood of Dragons Chapter 10-14 Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Elena and Ashley
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2021-06-211h 53Buckkeep RadioEpisode 77: Blood of Dragons Chapter 5-9On this episode we have a lot of mail and we get into some great discussions about Chalcedean naming conventions, guilds in Bingtown, dragon politics, and more. Plus, we give you some book recs and expand the crew for spoiler section.
CW Chapter 5: for murder and violence (13 min 30 sec thru 28 min)
CW Chapter 7: cannibalism and allusion to rape (42 min 20 sec - 54 min 30 sec)
NEXT EPISODE: Blood of Dragons Ch 10-14
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 77: Blood of Dragons Chapter 5-9 Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Elena and Ashley...
2021-06-141h 48Buckkeep RadioEpisode 76: Blood of Dragons Prologue - Ch 4We have made it to the last book in the Rain Wilds Chronicles. Join us as we start Blood of Dragons.
CW brief talk of suicide in Chapter 1 (Summary begins at 20 min 10 sec and discussion ends at 33 min 10 sec)
NEXT EPISODE: Blood of Dragons Ch 5 -9 will post on June 14th
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 76: Blood of Dragons Prologue - Ch 4 Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Elena and Ashley
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme...
2021-05-311h 52Buckkeep RadioEpisode 75: City of Dragons Chapter 13-EpilogueWe finish up City of Dragons in episode 75 and all the villains have arrived! Shady business is going down all over the place and all at once.
CW on Ch 15 for torture/cannibalism (Chapter starts at 46 min 15 sec and relevant discussion ends at 57 min)
NEXT EPISODE: Blood of Dragons Prologue - Chapter 4 (CW on Chapter 1 for discussion of suicide)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 75: City of Dragons Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Elena and Ashley
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
2021-05-241h 42Buckkeep RadioEpisode 74: City of Dragons Chapter 9-12We continue our plans for ROTELand and move through the next 4 chapters of City of Dragons. Leftrin confronts the council, Tats asks Carson for advice, Malta is in trouble and Thymara makes a decision with Rapskal.
CWs: Chapter 10 for traumatic birth and violence begins at 26 minutes and discussion ends at 38 min 30 sec.
Spoiler Section starts at 1 hour 42 min
NEXT EPISODE: City of Dragons Chapters 13- Epilogue (CW on Chapter 15 for cannibalism :/ )
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 74: Dragon Haven City of Dragons Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Elena and Ash...
2021-05-171h 52Buckkeep RadioEpisode 73: City of Dragons Chapters 5-8In this episode Carson tries DIY, Sintara is thinking happy thoughts, Alise is winning all the tickets at Major Magics and Thymara doesn't know it's a date.
We had to record this on a night we don't usually record and it was late so there's no Spoiler Section for this episode.
CWs: Chapter 6 for talk of miscarriage and pregnancy anxiety (28 min 30 sec - 34 min 10 sec ), Chapter 8 for rapey/coercive scene (1 hr 17 min 20 sec - 1 hr 18 min 40 sec)
NEXT EPISODE: City of Dragons Chapters 9-12 (CW on Chapter 9 for pregnancy-related anxieties and C...
2021-05-101h 48Buckkeep RadioEpisode 72: City of Dragons Prologue - Chapter 4We start City of Dragons in this episode. Is this the horniest book yet? We also see the return of some favs and start to think about things on a "global" scale.
CW on Chapter 3 for torture (Chapter summary begins at 52 min and commentary runs 1 hr - 1hr 9 min)
Spoiler Section at 1 hr 44 min
NEXT EPISODE: City of Dragons Chapters 5-8 (CW on Chapter 5 for Hest thoughts, Chapter 6 for talk of miscarriage and pregnancy-related anxieties)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 72: Dragon Haven City of Dragons Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenn...
2021-05-031h 53Buckkeep RadioEpisode 71: Dragon Haven Chapters 15-20We finish up Dragon Haven in this episode. Relationships, more relationships, sketchy boat behavior, transportation talk and the return of the Himbo Supreme!
CW on Chapter 18 for miscarriage. (summary and talk go from 1hr 6 min to 1 hr 21 min)
No Spoiler Section because we cover 6 chapters in this episode.
NEXT EPISODE: City of Dragons Prologue - Ch 4 (CW on Ch 3 for torture)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 71: Dragon Haven Chapters 15-20. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Ashley, and Elena.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are...
2021-04-262h 17Buckkeep RadioEpisode 70: Dragon Haven Chapters 10-14Love is definitely in the air and Tarman is shipping hard in this episode. We talk about our hopes and dreams for Thymara's independence, dig deep into Sedric's feelings and decide maybe Leftrin's name is actually foreshadowing.
Content Warning for suicidal ideation during Chapter 13 Summary timestamp: 1hr02min
Spoiler Section timestamp: 1hr53min
NEXT EPISODE: Dragon Haven Chapters 15-20 (CW on Chapter 18 for miscarriage)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 70: Dragon Haven Chapters 10-14. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Ashley, and Elena.
The Realm of the...
2021-04-192h 06Buckkeep RadioEpisode 69: Dragon Haven Chapters 5-9There's a been a flood and our favorites are having to hang on until help arrives! Hobb has a few secrets up her sleeve though, like 4-wheel boat drive and Carson's dazzling smile. Will everyone be rescued? Will we survive the second-hand embarrassment of The Locket?!
NEXT EPISODE: Dragon Haven Chapters 10-14
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 69: Dragon Haven Chapters 5-9. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Ashley, and Elena.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Stree...
2021-04-121h 55Buckkeep RadioEpisode 68: Dragon Haven Prologue - Chapter 4This episode posted late due to some schedule adjustments and because we had to use a backup mic recording. It's not great but it'll do, river pig. It'll do.
As a reward we left in some meandering convos that you might find funny as we start Dragon Haven and this river journey starts to get tough.
Content Warning on Chapter 1 for voyeurism and sex with a minor
Tarman loveship diagram by Jenny!
NEXT EPISODE: Dragon Haven Chapter 5-9 will post on April 12th
Buc...
2021-03-302h 07Buckkeep RadioEpisode 67: The Dragon Keeper Chapters 15-17We talk river pigs, untying Alise's marital knots, Sedric's extremely questionable dietary choices, Kingsly the pigeon and, of course, Heeby in this episode of BKR.
Content Warning for Chapter 15 for coercive sex
NEXT EPISODE: Dragon Haven (book 2 of The Rain Wild Chronicles) Prologue - Chapter 4 (CW for sex with a minor and voyeurism)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 67: The Dragon Keeper Chapter 15-17. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Ashley, and Elena.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our th...
2021-03-221h 28Buckkeep RadioEpisode 66: The Dragon Keeper Chapters 10-14Take a deep dive with the crew of BKR as we discuss the ecology of the rain wilds, feeding dragons, dragon psychology, love aboard the Tarman and what, exactly, is a titty baby?
NEXT EPISODE: The Dragon Keeper (book 1 of The Rain Wild Chronicles) Chapter 15 -17. (CW for coercive sex)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 66: The Dragon Keeper Chapter 10-14. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Ashely, and Elena with a special musical appearance by Joey
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
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2021-03-161h 59Buckkeep RadioEpisode 65: The Dragon Keeper Chapters 5-9Thymara gets a new job and some new friends in this episode. We've also got our eyes on the thirstiest man in the Rain Wilds, Leftrin! Alise is calling in the terms of her marriage contract and babysitter Paragon appears!
We have a content Warning on Chapter 5 for rape.
NEXT EPISODE: The Dragon Keeper (book 1 of The Rain Wild Chronicles) Chapter 10 - 14.
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 65: The Dragon Keeper Chapter 5-9 Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Ashely, and Elena.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are wr...
2021-03-082h 01Buckkeep RadioEpisode 64: The Dragon Keeper Prologue - Chapter 4We start The Rain Wild Chronicles in Episode 64 and talk a lot about our love for Tarman the liveship! Please check out our instagram account if you want to see the fanart that Jenny draws during the episode.
We have a content warning in coverage of Chapter 4 for sexual assault.
NEXT EPISODE: The Dragon Keeper (book 1 of The Rain Wild Chronicles) Chapter 5 - Chapter 9. Content Warning on Chapter 5 for rape.
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 64: The Dragon Keeper Prologue - Chapter 4. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Elena and Ashley.
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2021-03-012h 05Buckkeep RadioEpisode 63: Homecoming and The InheritanceWe are back after our break to talk about our first set of short stories from The Inheritance: And other stories. We cover Homecoming and then the titular Inheritance to dip our toes back in the Rain Wild River.
NEXT EPISODE: The Dragon Keeper (book 1 of The Rain Wild Chronicles) Prologue - Chapter 4.
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 63: Homecoming and The Inheritance. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Elena and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The St...
2021-02-151h 19Buckkeep RadioEpisode 62: Fool's Fate Chapters 35-EpilogueWe've reached the end of Fool's Fate and we have a lot of thoughts about Fitz's ever after. First there are some confrontations we have to get through, and a wedding. Then we turn our eyes to the trilogy as a whole.
NEXT EPISODE: Homecoming and The Inheritance (both short stories) will post on Feb 15th.
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 62: Fool's Fate Chapters 35-Epilogue. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our th...
2021-01-112h 00Buckkeep RadioEpisode 61: Fool's Fate Chapters 30-34In the penultimate episode covering Fool's Fate we talk about Fitz's future, exclaim over meetings we've been waiting for and ponder what lessons Fitz has learned.
CW: PTSD
We also talk about the incredible gift we received from a listener in Sweden who has sponsored a portion of an old-growth forest reserve in our name! The conservation organization is called Naturarvet: https://naturarvet.se/
NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Fate Chapters 35-Epilogue
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 61: Fool's Fate Chapters 30-34. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
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2021-01-042h 13Buckkeep RadioEpisode 60: Fool's Fate Chapters 25-29This one is a long episode for a very important and emotional section. Several mysteries are solved amidst epic battles and crushing losses.
Content Warnings: Torture, body horror, death and PTSD.
NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Fate Chapters 30-34
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 60: Fool's Fate Chapters 25-29. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2020-12-282h 25Buckkeep RadioEpisode 59: Fool's Fate Chapters 20-24This section is full of long-awaited confrontations, seductions, reunions, terrible realizations and bombs!
We have Content Warnings in this section for torture and suicidal thoughts.
NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Fate Chapters 25-29 (CWs for torture, body horror, PTSD)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 59: Fool's Fate Chapters 20-24. Featuring Rachel, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2020-12-212h 06Buckkeep RadioEpisode 58: Fool's Fate Chapters 15-19This one ends on a cliffhanger but first we cover glamping, fisticuffs, skill-based attacks and a dragon! Hope you like snow.
NEXT UP: Fool's Fate Chapters 20-24 (CW for Torture in this section)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 58: Fool's Fate Chapters 15-19. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2020-12-142h 01Buckkeep RadioEpisode 57: Fool's Fate Chapters 10-14In this section we've got more boats (yay!), some very important ceremonies that reveal a bit more of what's going on in the Outislands and Fitz has started having strange dreams...
NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Fate Chapter 15-19
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 57: Fool's Fate Chapters 10-14. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2020-12-072h 06Buckkeep RadioEpisode 56: Fool's Fate Chapters 5-9Fitz is going sailing and we're going with him whether we want to or not. There's trouble at dock, trouble at the destination and trouble brewing everywhere to be honest. Fitz is going to have a rough time of it.
NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Fate Chapter 10-14
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 56: Fool's Fate Chapter 5-9. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2020-11-301h 57Buckkeep RadioEpisode 55: Fool's Fate Prologue - Ch 4We're back with the beginning of Fool's Fate. We're catching up on listener mail, making plans for our socially distanced Thanksgiving holiday and digging into the beginning (of the end?!) of the Tawny Man trilogy.
NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Fate Chapter 5 - 9
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 55: Fool's Fate Prologue - Chapter 4. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2020-11-231h 50Buckkeep RadioEpisode 54: Golden Fool Chapters 25-EpilogueWe have reached the end of Golden Fool. This has been a favorite book for some and we are looking forward to the conclusion of the trilogy more than ever!
NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Fate Prologue - Chapter 4 (Episode 55 will post on November 23rd)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 54: Golden Fool Chapters 25 - Epilogue. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2020-11-021h 37Buckkeep RadioEpisode 53: Golden Fool Chapters 20-24We're almost done with Golden Fool. In this section the plot thickens with some very important details, the Old Blood problem persists and Chade sends out some Skill Mail!
NEXT EPISODE: Golden Fool Chapters 25-Epilogue
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 53: Golden Fool Chapters 20-24. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley (and a spider).
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2020-10-281h 59Buckkeep RadioEpisode 52: Golden Fool Chapters 15-19This section has Fitz getting into arguments with his bestie, his mentors, his kids and some randos in the pub. It ends with a sword fight with a horse and we haven't even gotten to the part where a spider tries to join the podcast. Buckle up. It's berserker Fitz time!
NEXT EPISODE: Golden Fool Chapters 20-24
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 52: Golden Fool Chapters 15-19. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley (and a spider).
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
2020-10-191h 50Buckkeep RadioEpisode 51: Golden Fool Chapters 10-14This is a longer episode covering a pretty exciting section full of secrets revealed, surprise characters, dangerous challenges and a lot of political maneuvering.
NEXT EPISODE: Golden Fool Chapters 15-19
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 51: Golden Fool Chapters 10-14. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2020-10-122h 04Buckkeep RadioEpisode 50: Golden Fool Ch 5-9Fitz continues to struggle to connect with his friends and family in this episode. Also, Fennel brings a gift and in Spoiler section we respond to that post that Hobb made about fanfic all those years ago that is making the rounds again.
NEXT EPISODE: Golden Fool Chapters 10-14
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 50: Golden Fool Chapters 5-9. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mi...
2020-10-052h 03Buckkeep RadioEpisode 49: Golden Fool Prologue - Ch 4We begin Golden Fool with a rambling discussion of setting and character as we cover the Buckkeep steams, Prince Dutiful's betrothal party, Fitz's new role and the start of a new adventure!
Check out Jenny's take on the matching turnip outfits here.
NEXT EPISODE: Golden Fool Chapters 5 - 9
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 49: Golden Fool Prologue - Ch 4. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sa...
2020-09-281h 54Buckkeep RadioEpisode 48: Fool's Errand Chapters 27- EpilogueWe only have a few chapters to cover as we finish up Fool's Errand but we still have a lot to talk about. Dutiful's "adventure" may be over but his princely duties have only just begun. Fitz finds himself with a new role.
NEXT EPISODE: Golden Fool Prologue - Chapter 4
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 48: Fool's Errand Ch 27-Epilogue. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant...
2020-09-211h 33Buckkeep RadioEpisode 47: Fool's Errand Chapters 22-26Fitz and the Fool have recovered Dutiful but the Piebalds aren't going to make it easy. There's gonna be a stand off, somehow Treasure Beach is back, Dutiful gets lost in the Skill and one character makes the ultimate sacrifice.
Get ready for Feels!
NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Errand Chapters 27-Epilogue
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 47: Fool's Errand Ch 22-26 Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Street...
2020-09-141h 44Buckkeep RadioEpisode 46: Fool's Errand Chapters 17-21The stakes are very high in this episode. Nighteyes is injured, Fitz is going to his dark side, the Fool has to do something drastic and a large horse will attempt to back up.
NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Errand Chapters 22-26 (CW: Extreme Feelings)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 46: Fool's Errand Ch 17-21 Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2020-09-071h 46Buckkeep RadioEpisode 45: Fool's Errand Chapters 12-16We're hitting the halfway mark of Fool's Errand and meeting a ton of new characters. Emotions are getting twisted, motivations are unknown, and Fitz and the Fool are heading out on an adventure for the Farseer throne once more. This episode is for the cat-people, coming up!
NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Errand Chapters 17-21
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 45: Fool's Errand Ch 12-16 Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The St...
2020-08-312h 05Buckkeep RadioEpisode 44: Fool's Errand Chapters 7-11There's trouble in paradise for Fitz and the Fool when Nighteyes has a bad fish. Fitz gets a new job and we see a few more familiar faces. We're back in the walls! This episode is also notable for being the first uncut Spoiler section mostly just to prove that they really should be cut, hahaha. Enjoy!
NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Errand Chapters 12-16
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 44: Fool's Errand Ch 7-11. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by R...
2020-08-241h 49Buckkeep RadioEpisode 43: Fool's Errand Chapters 1-6We're back and we're reading The Tawny Man Trilogy starting with Fool's Errand. We're very excited to be hanging out with Fitz and Nighteyes again as they receive several familiar visitors bent on returning them to their former life.
Check out the link to our "Apricot Brandy" playlist HERE
NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Errand Chapters 7-11
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 43: Fool's Errand Ch 1-6. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our...
2020-08-171h 48Buckkeep RadioEpisode 42: It's our One Year Anniversary Bonus Episode!To celebrate our birthday the BKR crew got together to chat and answer a few listener questions. Hopefully this helps you pass the time while you wait for our first Tawny Man episode to drop on August 17th!
NEXT BOOK: Fool's Errand Chapters 1-6 will post on August 17th
Links for this episode:
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The Piecast: Piebaldcast (warning! Spoilers for ROTE)
Our Hobb themed Spotify playlists
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 42: It's Our Birthday. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Elena, Joey and Ash...
2020-08-031h 32Buckkeep RadioEpisode 41: Ship of Destiny Chapters 35-EpilogueWith this extra long episode we finish Ship of Destiny and The Liveship Traders. The wrap up on the adventures of Althea, Wintrow and Malta took us a while and there's still quite a bit we still want to know. Join us for one last sail, hearties!
CWs on this reading section: CW on everything for people speaking fondly of a rapist. Ch 35: for assault related trauma, Ch 36: assault related trauma and depictions of triggered PTSD; Ch 37: More assault PTSD and two scenes involving sexual advances that trigger a POV character; Ch 39: trauma for a POV character; Ch...
2020-07-202h 05Buckkeep RadioEpisode 40: Ship of Destiny Chapters 30-34We're almost done with Ship of Destiny. Join us as we discuss a whole lot of action on the high seas! And for the first time, everyone stays for Spoiler Section!
CWs: Ch 30 more gaslighting; Ch 32: painful conversations about a POV character's rape and defense of a rapist; Ch 34: scenes of a slight romantical nature with a minor
NEXT EPISODE: Ship of Destiny Ch 35-Epilogue (CW on everything for people speaking fondly of a rapist. Ch 35: for assault related trauma, Ch 36: assault related trauma and depictions of triggered PTSD; Ch 37: More assault PTSD and...
2020-07-131h 42Buckkeep RadioEpisode 39: Ship of Destiny Chapters 25-29In this episode we tackle a tough section for all of us. We discuss Hobb's critique of patriarchy via an architecture of tropes. We also revisit some old characters and one of our new readers has an epiphany.
Content Warnings:
Ch 26 for rape of a POV character by a POV character. Summary starts at 15min. Discussion begins at 22min 45sec and ends at 37min.
Ch 29 discussion of rape; confrontation between rapist and victim; denial of victim's claims. Summary begins at 57min; Discussion begins at 1hr 1min and ends at 1hr 14min.
2020-07-061h 40Buckkeep RadioEpisode 38: Ship of Destiny Chapters 20-24Topics get heavy in this episode but we do our best to keep some parts light. Mixed in with our discussion of our growing discomfort with Kennit, and our worries for Malta and Reyn is a plan for a theme park once we can all go outside again and dragons might be on the path towards redemption for some of our serpent haters.
CWs on Ch 22: Mention of rape of a child and threat of rape to a POV character; Ch 23: Assault trauma; Threat of rape to a POV character.
NEXT EP...
2020-06-291h 44Buckkeep RadioEpisode 37: Ship of Destiny Chapters 15-19The BKR crew tries to figure out how, exactly, dragons spin their eyes and come up with a hit for Maulkin and the Tangles while discussing what's going on with Selden. Bolt is up to no good and Bingtown is under attack!
No CWs in this section.
NEXT EPISODE: Ship of Destiny Ch 20-24 (CWs: Chapter 22 for mention of rape of a child and threat of rape to a POV character; Chapter 23 for assault trauma, threat of rape to a POV character)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 37: Ship of Destiny - Ch...
2020-06-221h 44Buckkeep RadioEpisode 36: Ship of Destiny Chapters 10-14In this episode of Buckkeep Radio the crew forms a band called Maulkin and the Tangles! The Bingtown Traders are planning something, Tintaglia has a job for humanity, Brashen and Althea give us the romance novel we've been craving, Bolt orders people around and Paragon reveals all?
CWs on Ch 13 for harassment and groping and threats of rape; and Ch 14 for allusion to child abuse.
NEXT EPISODE: Ship of Destiny Ch 15-19 (No CWs for this reading section)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 36: Ship of Destiny - Chapters 10-14. ...
2020-06-151h 36Buckkeep RadioEpisode 35: Ship of Destiny Ch 5 - 9In this episode of Buckkeep Radio we cover Serilla's increasingly bizarre machinations, Grag tries again, Tintaglia goes on a memory tour, Kekki isn't doing so great, a serpent sings and avast! A Pirate Battle!
CW reminder: Ch 5 for discussion of details surrounding Althea’s attempted rape; Ch 6 for rape trauma re Serilla; Ch 8: Malta is threatened with rape and Ch 9 there is discussion of the rape of slaves.
NEXT EPISODE: Ship of Destiny Ch 10-14 (CWs: Ch 13 harassment/groping/threats of rape)
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2020-06-081h 43Buckkeep RadioEpisode 34: Ship of Destiny Prologue - Ch 4We've started the last book of the Liveship Traders Trilogy. Ship of Destiny ahoy! She Who Remembers is remembering, TINTAGLIA is flying, Vivacia isn't who she thinks she is. The stage is set!
No CWs for this reading section.
NEXT EPISODE: Ship of Destiny Ch 5-9 (CWs: Ch 5 for discussion of details surrounding Althea’s attempted rape; Ch 6 for rape trauma re Serilla; Ch 8: Malta is threatened with rape)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 34: Ship of Destiny - Prologue - Ch 4. Featuring Rachel, Eli, Jenny, Elena and Ashley.
The Rea...
2020-05-251h 37Buckkeep RadioEpisode 33: Mad Ship Chapters 36- EpilogueWe have finished Mad Ship! This episode covers the last few chapters and the epilogue. Please, all rise for, TINTAGLIA. Selden has entered the chat. Amber and Paragon have a very interesting conversation. Satrap Costco can't open a door. It's Tangle Time!
ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting with our Ship of Destiny episodes we will be moving our posting date to Mondays. We're not taking a break, our next episode will post May 25th.
NEXT EPISODE: Ship of Destiny Chapters Prologue - Chapter 4
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 33: Mad Ship - Chapter 36-40. Featuring Rachel, Aly...
2020-05-151h 44Buckkeep RadioEpisode 32: Mad Ship Chapters 31-35We're going to a ball! And Trehaug! And Others Island! It's a party and not quite all is revealed in the penultimate section of our read through of Mad Ship.
CW for Chapter 31 for rape related trauma. Chapter starts at 2:15; summary ends at 6:35. Chapter discussion ends at 18:00
CW for Chapter 33 for attempted rape of a POV character. Chapter summary starts at 33:40; summary ends at 43:00. Chapter discussion ends at 56:55
Random links:
Yes, Rachel made a playlist for her Bingtown Convergence joke. You can find it in our extras.
Here's the b...
2020-05-081h 55Buckkeep RadioEpisode 31: Mad Ship Chapters 26-30This latest section of Mad Ship delves into mysterious histories including Paragon's construction, the shadow economy of the Rain Wilds, and Amber's past. Kennit gets very mad about being very muddy, Serilla has shoes full of earrings and Reyn is starting to grow on us.
CW on Chapter 29 for Rape Trauma. Chapter 29 summary begins at 51 minutes; ends at 57.30. Chapter discussion ends at 66 minutes.
Additional CW for discussion of rape as a literary device in the spoiler section at 1 hour 50 minutes until end.
NEXT EPISODE: Mad Ship Chapters 31-35 (CWs on Chapter 31 for discussion of rap...
2020-05-011h 57Buckkeep RadioEpisode 30: Mad Ship Chapters 21-25Hope you're not a landlubber because we're at sea! The Paragon is at sea, the Vivacia is at sea, the Ringsgold is at sea and the sea is full of serpents!
Check out Is Fitz Happy - a new Realm of the Elderlings podcast!
CW on Chapter 23 for rape of a POV character. Chapter summary begins at 39.25, chapter summary ends at 44.40 and chapter discussion ends at 48.10.
NEXT EPISODE: Mad Ship Chapters 26-30 (CW on Chapter 29 for discussion of rape-related trauma)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 30: Mad Ship - Ch...
2020-04-241h 37Buckkeep RadioEpisode 29: Mad Ship Chapters 16-20In this week's episode Kennit goes on a revealing field trip, Althea takes the reins, Paragon gets a mission and Malta makes a big decision.
NEXT EPISODE: Mad Ship Chapters 21-25 (CW on Chapter 23 for rape of a POV character)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 29: Mad Ship - Chapter 16-20. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Eli, Jenny, Elena and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2020-04-171h 36Buckkeep RadioEpisode 28: Mad Ship Chapters 11-15The plot is starting to move like a ship under full sail. Coffee dates, tangle developments (do sea serpents have jobs?), missing paintings and Satrap Costco really needs to drown or something... plus Malta is the MOST embarrassing.
Please note we have a CW on Chapter 14 for discussion of rape. If you want to skip, Chapter 14 begins at 45.10, chapter summary ends at 51.30 and chapter discussion ends at 57.50
NEXT EPISODE: Mad Ship Chapters 16-20 (no CW for this section)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 28: Mad Ship - Chapter 11-15. Featur...
2020-04-101h 32Buckkeep RadioEpisode 27: Mad Ship Chapters 6-10The world is still in quarantine and we are still reading Realm of the Elderlings. Thank you Robin Hobb for giving us such a wonderful world and characters to escape to. This episode covers the introduction of some new characters, Malta and Reyn's first date, Amber and Paragon dishing, and the return of Kennit!
NEXT EPISODE: Mad Ship Chapters 11-15 (CW for discussion/threat of rape in Chapter 14)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 27: Mad Ship - Chapter 6-10. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Eli, Jenny, Elena and Ashley.
The Realm of the Eld...
2020-04-031h 34Buckkeep RadioEpisode 26: Mad Ship Chapters Prologue - Ch 5Here's an extra long episode for you just in time for extended quarantine. We're still arguing about serpents, and cannibal boats and whether or not Reyn Khuprus is a creep or not. Now featuring all the rambling stuff we usually cut out (want to learn about piracy?). Because we're on lock down and listening to other human voices makes us feel alive.
NEXT EPISODE: Mad Ship Chapters 6-10 (No CWs for this section)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 26: Mad Ship - Prologue - Ch 5. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Eli, Jenny, Elena and Ashley....
2020-03-271h 55Buckkeep RadioEpisode 25: Ship of Magic Chapters 31-36In this episode we finish Ship of Magic while asking ONLY the most pressing questions. (Ok no, we're all in lock down because of the current situation in the world and we're a bit stir crazy and starved for socialization). Of Pirates and precious commodities.
NEXT EPISODE: Mad Ship Chapters 1-5 (CW for Chapter 2 for child molestation) Please note: We're not taking any breaks this time. We'll post next week, get reading!
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 25: Ship of Magic - Chapter 31-36. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Eli, Jenny, Elena and Ashley.
T...
2020-03-201h 46Buckkeep RadioEpisode 24: Ship of Magic Chapters 26-30It's the penultimate episode for Ship of Magic and there's a lot to cover. Paragon is making friends, the Khuprus have arrived, Wintrow's got a new tattoo, Vivacia is feeling weird, Althea and Brashen are still floundering while Kennit's star is on the rise (even if that leg's not uh... great). Send us your Questions/Comments at buckkeepradio at gmail dot com.
NEXT EPISODE: Ship of Magic Chapters 31-36 (Last section for Ship of Magic) (No CWs for this reading section)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 24: Ship of Magic - Chapter 26-30. Fea...
2020-03-131h 51Buckkeep RadioEpisode 23: Ship of Magic Chapters 21-25In today's episode of Buckkeep Radio Althea and Brashen are definitely not dating but Malta is! Wintrow is playing tourist and so is.. Kennit's leg? The Serpent's are hungry, that veiled man has a very nice scarf and... wait a second is Paragon hot?
NEXT EPISODE: Ship of Magic Chapters 26-30 (No CWs for this reading section)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 23: Ship of Magic - Chapter 21-25. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Eli, Jenny, Elena and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our the...
2020-03-061h 44Buckkeep RadioEpisode 22: Ship of Magic Chapters 16-20This one has 2 knife fights, a young girl's first ball, another stone dragon?, and the consumption of 1 slightly worse for wear human finger. We're discussing not so great adventures on the high seas in this episode. Remember: If this boat's a rockin', don't come a knockin'.
NEXT EPISODE: Ship of Magic Chapters 21-25 (No CWs for this reading section)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 22: Ship of Magic - Chapter 16-20. Featuring Rachel, Eli, Jenny, Elena and Ashley. (Special Guest Joey)
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hob...
2020-02-291h 37Buckkeep RadioEpisode 21: Ship of Magic Chapters 11-15In this week's episode Althea has a plan, Ronica is losing control over the situation, Malta is a brat, Wintrow is feeling flirty with a boat? and Paragon gives Brashen terrible advice. Join us for our discussion of Ship of Magic.
Link to Robin Hobb's interview in January Magazine (thanks for the link, Matthew!)
NEXT EPISODE: Ship of Magic Chapters 16-20 (CWs for Ch 17 [implied sexual violence involving a non POV character] and Ch 20 [underaged and very questionably consensual sex from a POV character])
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 21: Ship of...
2020-02-211h 29Buckkeep RadioEpisode 20: Ship of Magic Chapters 6-10All aboard our new ship. She's called #DownWithKyle. No apologies to Kyles. We're real mad at him right now. This episode continues the squabbles of clan Vestrit/Haven, the introduction of *~Amber~* and some Paragon theories.
#DownWithKyle by Jenny Slife
NEXT EPISODE: Ship of Magic Chapters 11-15 (no CW for this section)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 20: Ship of Magic - Chapter 6-10. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Eli, Jenny, Elena and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is T...
2020-02-141h 25Buckkeep RadioEpisode 19: Ship of Magic Prologue - Chapter 5 Hope you like boat puns because we're starting Ship of Magic! We've already got our favorites (and our not so favorites) and we're ready to figure out how the boats work! What's a tangle? What, exactly, is a Rain Wild, and who are the Others? Wait... is it this guy?
CW during discussion of Chapter 2 for mention of the sexual assault of a child.
Here's a link to Alyssa's Liveship music playlist
NEXT EPISODE: Ship of Magic Chapters 6-10 (no CW for this section)
Buckkeep Radio...
2020-02-071h 40Buckkeep RadioEpisode 18: The Liveship Traders introIn this introductory episode for The Liveship Traders trilogy we introduce all of our readers (Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Ashley and Elena) and chat quickly about what we're thinking and feeling going into a totally new area of the map.
To celebrate starting a new trilogy, new host Alyssa has created a Liveship-themed Spotify playlist.
NEXT EPISODE: Ship of Magic Prologue - Chapter 5 will post on Feb 7th, 2020. CW for brief mention of assault in this section. Chapter 2. (Please note: we have decided that we will be issuing Content Warnings (CW) for any re...
2020-01-1721 minBuckkeep RadioEpisode 17: Assassin's Quest Chapters 36-41We have come to the end of Assassin's Quest and the Farseer Trilogy! Take a listen for discussion on the final chapters of a beautiful book. We're talking themes, characters, unresolved plot and more! Will Fitz and Verity save the Six Duchies? Will Regal get his due? Will Nettle have a normal life?
NEXT EPISODE: We're taking a break into the new year. We'll be back on Feb 7th with Liveship Traders
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 17: Assassin's Quest Chapters 36-41. Featuring Rachel, Eli, Jenny, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Eld...
2019-12-201h 42Buckkeep RadioEpisode 16: Assassin's Quest Chapters 31-35We are nearly done with Assassin's Quest and things are getting weird. The end of the Skill Road is upon us. The beginning of some Farseer DRAMA is at hand. Join us as we discuss Elderlings, the Skill, what the heck IS a dragon and more!
NEXT EPISODE: Assassin's Quest Chapters 36-41 (End)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 16: Assassin's Quest Chapters 31-35. Featuring Rachel, Eli, Jenny, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-A...
2019-12-131h 33Buckkeep RadioEpisode 15: Assassin's Quest Chapters 26-30More assassinations are afoot and we get introduced to a bunch of new high fantasy magics in this section (is the Rooster Crown it's own thing yet?). Intrapersonal group dynamics are taking a hit as our characters continue to traverse the skill road and the conflict between Starling and the Fool concludes with Fitz confusing plumbing and love again. We also get more backstory from Starling that comes with a content warning but it's not all serious, we cover plenty of lighter topics including the origin of the hashtag #LetsGetWet
NEXT EPISODE: Assassin's Quest Chapters 31-3...
2019-12-061h 35Buckkeep RadioEpisode 14: Assassin's Quest Chapters 21-25One this episode we're walking the skill road and getting into all these relationship dynamics. We've got our eye on the characters we think will be making moves, throwing down knowledge and there might just be some prophecy involved.
NEXT EPISODE: Assassin's Quest Chapters 26-30
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 14: Assassin's Quest Chapters 21-25. Featuring Rachel, Eli, Jenny, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2019-11-291h 32Buckkeep RadioEpisode 13: Assassin's Quest Chapters 16-20Bundle up because Fitz has reached the Mountains in this section. It's cold. There's a river fight. There's a town-wide fire. Nighteyes is the absolute MVP in this section that has it all: Escape, rescues, betrayal, more rescues and The Fool is back. Unleash the Feels!
NEXT EPISODE: Assassin's Quest Chapters 21-25
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 13: Assassin's Quest Chapters 16-20. Featuring Rachel, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2019-11-221h 30Buckkeep RadioEpisode 12: Assassin's Quest Chapters 11-15*snip snip like a coney* the MVP of this episode is obviously Small Ferret but we also talk about the epic western qualities of this section while Fitz builds new relationships and drifting further from old ones. Also, the return of Nighteyes! What's not to love?
NEXT EPISODE: Assassin's Quest Chapters 16-20
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 12: Assassin's Quest Chapters 11-15. Featuring Rachel, Jenny, Eli and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2019-11-151h 30Buckkeep RadioEpisode 11: Assassin's Quest Chapters 6-10We have a lot to talk about in this episode. From Fitz's inability to bathe, to Old Blood revelations, Nighteyes going on walkabout and that totally professional, top notch, perfectly executed assassination attempt. Yep.
NEXT EPISODE: Assassin's Quest Chapters 11-15
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 11: Assassin's Quest Chapters 6-10. Featuring Rachel, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2019-11-081h 36Buckkeep RadioEpisode 10: Assassin's Quest Chapters Prologue-5Whoa! We've started Assassin's Quest, the last book in the Farseer Trilogy. Fitz is on a vengeance kick, Nighteyes is full of good advice and Burrich is finally getting a life. We also meet a few new characters and spend some time thinking about what Fitz's livejournal would be like.
NEXT EPISODE: Assassin's Quest Chapters 6-10
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 10: Assassin's Quest Chapters Prologue-5. Featuring Rachel, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sa...
2019-11-011h 23Buckkeep RadioEpisode 09: Royal Assassin Chapters 29-EpilogueWe've come to the end of Royal Assassin and IT'S A LOT, OK. The new readers are getting a taste of what they've gotten themselves into and the re-readers are just living in The Now. Join us as we finish up the middle book in the Farseer Trilogy. Remember, Wolves have no Kings.
NEXT EPISODE: Assassin's Quest Chapters 1-5 (Note: we will be taking a couple of weeks off between books. We will return November 1st.)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 09: Royal Assassin Chapters 29-Epilogue. Featuring Rachel, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
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2019-10-111h 42Buckkeep RadioEpisode 08: Royal Assassin Chapters 21-28This is a long one but we had a LOT of ground to cover. Relationship drama continues, Nighteyes is leveling up, Burrich is becoming central and poor Shrewd continues to decline. Our read of Royal Assassin continues!
NEXT EPISODE: Royal Assassin Chapters 29-Epilogue
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 08: Royal Assassin Chapters 21-28. Featuring Rachel, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2019-10-041h 55Buckkeep RadioEpisode 07: Royal Assassin Chapters 14-20We're continuing our read through of Robin Hobb's Royal Assassin. In this episode we come to the defense of Molly but also start to think Celerity might be growing on us. Fitz gets high, the Fool gets an idea and Kettricken has a plan.
NEXT EPISODE: Royal Assassin Chapters 21-28
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 07: Royal Assassin Chapters 14-20. Featuring Rachel, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2019-09-271h 49Buckkeep RadioEpisode 06: Royal Assassin Chapters 8-13Things are heating up in Buckkeep! Fitz has 99 problems but a... wait no that's definitely a problem too. Graphic fight scenes, more poison, intrusive Wit-beasts, hormones, repelling down castle walls, and even his best friend is mocking him. Join us for this episode of Buckkeep Radio!
NEXT EPISODE: Royal Assassin Chapters 14-20
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 06: Royal Assassin Chapters 8-13. Featuring Rachel, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2019-09-201h 42Buckkeep RadioEpisode 05: Royal Assassin Chapters Prologue-7The gang's all here and we're continuing with Robin Hobb's Royal Assassin, book two of the Farseer Trilogy. As Fitz attempts to find his path in the aftermath of the last novel other characters are gaining importance. Kettricken is bringing us fashion, Molly is hustling for a job, Wall-Ass is there for the Fool to completely verbally obliterate while Burrich continues to be Burrich and we're introduced to Cub! The Red Ship Raiders are still out there though, and we're concerned.
NEXT EPISODE: Royal Assassin Chapters 8-13
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 05: Roya...
2019-09-131h 25Buckkeep RadioEpisode 04: Assassin's Apprentice Chapters 19-EpilogueWe're finishing up Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb in Episode 04. Quite a lot happens in these last few chapters and the new readers are leading the discussion. Tune in for interior decorating in Buckkeep, travel to Jhaampe, MORE assassinations, and our most opinionated spoiler-section yet.
NEXT EPISODE: Royal Assassin Chapters 1-7 (we'll be back on September 13th)
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 04: Assassin's Apprentice Chapters 19-Epilogue. Featuring Rachel, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Street...
2019-08-231h 37Buckkeep RadioEpisode 03: Assassin's Apprentice Chapters 13-18We're discussing Chapters 13-18 of Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb and we're getting to THE JUICE! Fair warning, Galen shows up in this episode and we all have very strong feelings about it.
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NEXT EPISODE: Assassin's Apprentice Chapters 19-Epilogue
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 03: Assassin's Apprentice Chapters 13-18. Featuring Rachel, Jenny, Eli, Joey and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our the...
2019-08-161h 35Buckkeep RadioEpisode 02: Assassin's Apprentice Chapters 7-12Fitz fixes feists fits. Fat suffices. We're settling into the next section of Assassin's Apprentice!
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NEXT EPISODE: Assassin's Apprentice Chapters 13-18
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 02: Assassin's Apprentice Chapters 7-12. Featuring Rachel, Jenny, Eli and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.
Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine
2019-08-091h 11Buckkeep RadioEpisode 01: Assassin's Apprentice Chapters 1-6It begins! Join us for discussion on the first six chapters of Robin Hobb's Assassin's Apprentice. The re readers are settling back into a beloved world and the new readers are getting to know this nameless kid they call Fitz.
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NEXT EPISODE: Assassin's Apprentice Chapters 7-12
Buckkeep Radio - Episode 01: Assassin's Apprentice Chapters 1-6. Featuring Rachel, Jenny, Joey, Eli and Ashley.
The Realm of the Elderli...
2019-08-021h 25Buckkeep RadioEpisode 00: Introducing Buckkeep Radio
A combination of new readers and re-readers are embarking on a spoiler-free read through of Robin Hobb's Realm of the Elderlings novels beginning with Assassin's Apprentice. This is Buckkeep Radio!
As promised, here is the link to the Buckkeep Radio Farseer-themed playlist we made to put us in the mood. Happy Listening!
You can subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app (including Spotify).
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NEXT EPISODE: Assassin's Apprentice Chapters 1-6
Buckkeep Radi...
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