We'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...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 53
This 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. ...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 48
This 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...
Oct 12, 2020•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 51
Fitz 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 Mid-Air M...
Oct 05, 2020•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 50
We 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 Sant-I...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 49
We 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-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 48
Fitz 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 Streets of Sant...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 47
The 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...
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 46
We'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 ...
Aug 31, 2020•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 45
There'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 ...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 44
We'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....
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 40
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: MERCH 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 Ashley. Th...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 39
With 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 tha...
Jul 20, 2020•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 41
We'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 a...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 40
In 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 1h...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 39
Topics 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 EPISODE: Ship of Destiny Ch 25-2...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 38
The 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 - Chapters 15-19. F...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 37
In 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...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 36
In 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) ...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 35
We'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,...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 34
We 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 - ...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 33
We'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 jok...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 32
This 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 minute...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 31
Hope 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 -...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 30
In 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...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 29
The 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 ...
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 28
The 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 an...
Apr 03, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 27
Here'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, El...
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 26
In 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...
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 25
It'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...
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 24
