We 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 ...
Sep 20, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 83
In 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 ...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 82
In 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-...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 81
We 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 - Episode 80: Blood of ...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 80
In 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 writte...
Jun 28, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 79
"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...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 78
On 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, Alys...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 77
We 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 is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air M...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 76
We 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 Ro...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 75
We 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...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 74
In 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...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 73
We 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 Fea...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 72
We 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 Re...
Apr 26, 2021•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 71
Love 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...
Apr 19, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 70
There'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 T...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 69
This 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 Buckkeep Radio - Episode 68: Dragon Have...
Mar 30, 2021•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 68
We 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 writ...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 67
Take 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...
Mar 16, 2021•2 hr•Ep. 66
Thymara 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...
Mar 08, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 65
We 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, Al...
Mar 01, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 64
We 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 ...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 63
We'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 theme is Th...
Jan 11, 2021•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 62
In 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...
Jan 04, 2021•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 61
This 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...
Dec 28, 2020•2 hr 25 min•Ep. 60
This 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...
Dec 21, 2020•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 59
This 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...
Dec 14, 2020•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 58
In 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...
Dec 07, 2020•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 57
Fitz 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...
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 56
We'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...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 55
We 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...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 54
