Buckkeep Radio

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 trau...

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 EPISOD...

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 ra...

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 w...

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 episo...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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 discussio...

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...

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 f...

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 po...

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 Chapte...

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...

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...

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 i...

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 Rach...

 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 playli...

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 pos...

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 Trader...

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 Ashle...

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 co...

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 R...

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,...