In 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 H...
Mar 06, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 23
This 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 E...
Feb 29, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 22
In 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 cha...
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 38
All 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. ...
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 20
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 - Episode 19: Ship of...
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 19
In 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 d...
Jan 17, 2020•21 min•Ep. 18
We 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 an...
Dec 20, 2019•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 17
We 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...
Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 16
More 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...
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 15
One 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 ...
Nov 29, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 14
Bundle 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 Str...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 13
*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 ...
Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 12
We 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...
Nov 08, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 11
Whoa! 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 ...
Nov 01, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 10
We'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, Je...
Oct 11, 2019•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 9
This 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...
Oct 04, 2019•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 8
We'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 Mac...
Sep 27, 2019•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 7
Things 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. O...
Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 6
The 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: Ro...
Sep 13, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 5
We'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 Real...
Aug 23, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 4
We'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. You can subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app (including Spotify). You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram 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 ...
Aug 16, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 3
Fitz fixes feists fits. Fat suffices. We're settling into the next section of Assassin's Apprentice! You can subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app (including Spotify). You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram 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...
Aug 09, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 2
It 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. You can subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app (including Spotify). You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram NEXT EPISODE: Assassin's Apprentice Chapters 7-12 Buckkeep Radio - Episode 01: Assassin's Apprentice Chapters 1-6. Featuring Rachel, Jenny, Joey, Eli and As...
Aug 02, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 1
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). You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram NEXT EPISODE: Assassin's Apprentice Chapters 1-6 Buckkeep Rad...
Jul 23, 2019•27 min
