It's All Happening! The figures of prophecy are traveling to their appointed places. The old gods are waking up. Mordus has 10,000 gallons of blood to bottle before morning and Vargul is hard at work in this section of Stalking Darkness.

Content Warning: Torture, a lot of gore and some other horror imagery in this section

Timestamps:

Ch 41: 26 min 20 sec 

Ch 42: 7 min 40 sec

Ch 43: 1 hr 5 min 45 sec

Ch 44: 1 hr 23 min 39 sec

Next Episode: Stalking Darkness Ch 45-48

Buckkeep Radio - Episode 142: Stalking Darkness Ch 41-44. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Eli, Elena, Joey and Ashley.

The Nightrunner Series is written by Lynn Flewelling

Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

In this section we read the horniest chapter, the grossest chapter, the most vanguardy chapter, the most piratical chapter! It's a section of mostly and the horse body count grows as we continue Stalking Darkness.

General CW for multiple depictions of torture, gore and battle violence. Chapter 39 in particular for sexual assault.

Timestamps:

Ch 36: 12 min 5 sec

Ch 37: 33 min 25 sec

Ch 38: 44 min 10 sec

Ch 39: 1 hr 02 min 55 sec

Ch 40: 1 hr 17 min 20 sec

Next Episode: Stalking Darkness Ch 41-43

Buckkeep Radio - Episode 141: Stalking Darkness Ch 36-40. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Eli, Elena, Joey and Ashley.

The Nightrunner Series is written by Lynn Flewelling

Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

Welcome back to the Nightrunner series, in this episode we begin Stalking Darkness. Seregil and Alec are back to cat-antics and the necromancy is ramping up again! Join us as we cover everything from bloody crowns to romantic dances. 

Timestamps:

Ch 1: 11 min

Ch 2: 26 min 10 sec

Ch 3: 39 min 30 sec

Ch 4: 59 min 40 sec

Ch 5: 1 hr 19 min

NEXT EPISODE: Stalking Darkness Chapters 6-10

Buckkeep Radio - Episode 132: Stalking Darkness Ch 1-5. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Eli, Jenny, Elena, Ashley and Joey.

The Nightrunner Series is written by Lynn Flewelling

Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

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.

Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

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.

The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.

Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

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 that trigger a POV character; Ch 39: trauma for a POV character; Ch 40: discussion of rape;  and discussion of traumatic memories. 

NEXT EPISODE: Tawny Man trilogy, Fool's Errand Chapters 1-6 will post on August 17, 2020.

Buckkeep Radio - Episode 41: Ship of Destiny - Chapters 35-Epilogue.  Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Elena and Ashley (special guest Joey).

The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.

Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

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 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; discussion of rape;  and discussion of traumatic memories. 

Buckkeep Radio - Episode 40: Ship of Destiny - Chapters 30-34.  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

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 1hr 1min and ends at 1hr 14min.

NEXT EPISODE: Ship of Destiny Ch 30-34 (CWs: Ch 30 more gaslighting; Ch 32: painful conversations about rape and defense of the rapist; Ch 34: scenes of a romantical nature with a minor)

Buckkeep Radio - Episode 39: Ship of Destiny - Chapters 25-29.  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

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 25-29  (CWs: Ch 26 for Rape of a POV character by a POV character; Ch 28: Threat of rape/sexual coercion; Ch 29: contemplation of rape by a POV character; confrontation of a rapist by his victim; denial of a rape victims claims by a group/doubt of the victims sanity; a lot of angry confrontations and discussions of the rape) 

Buckkeep Radio - Episode 38: Ship of Destiny - Chapters 20-24.  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

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.  Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Elena, 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

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 - Chapters 10-14.  Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Elena, 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

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)

Important Links for BLM support:

Black Lives Matter Resource List

Donate to Bail Funds

George Floyd's family Gofundme

Breonna Taylor's family Gofundme

Buckkeep Radio - Episode 35: Ship of Destiny - Ch 5-9.  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

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, 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

We have more Ass App comic in this episode. We're covering Volume 3 Issue 2. Spoilers for the series and we recommend having your issues with you to read along with our discussion. 

Timestamps:

Summary begins at 14 min 35 sec

NEXT EPISODE: Our next episode starts Stalking Darkness by Lynn Flewelling and is scheduled for Feb 10th, 2025. 

Buckkeep Radio - Episode 131: Assassin's Apprentice III comic Issue 2. Featuring Rachel, Eli, Jenny, Elena, Ashley and Joey

The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.

The comic book adaptation is published by Dark Horse Comics. 

Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

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 - Episode 33: Mad Ship - Chapter 36-40.  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

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 joke. You can find it in our extras. 

Here's the book we talked about in the middle.

NEXT EPISODE: Mad Ship Chapters 36-40 (last section of Mad Ship)

Buckkeep Radio - Episode 32: Mad Ship - Chapter 31-35.  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

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 minutes until end.   

NEXT EPISODE: Mad Ship Chapters 31-35 (CWs on Chapter 31 for discussion of rape-related trauma and Chapter 33 for attempted rape of a POV character)

Buckkeep Radio - Episode 31: Mad Ship - Chapter 26-30.  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

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 - Chapter 21-25.  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

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

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 28: Mad Ship - Chapter 11-15.  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

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 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

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, 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

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, 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

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: Ship of Magic - Chapter 26-30. 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

Happy New Year, listeners! In this episode we continue our coverage of the Assassin's Apprentice comic adaptation with Volume 3 Issue 1. Spoilers for the series and we recommend having your issues with you to read along with our discussion.

Timestamps:

Summary begins at 23 min 30 seconds

NEXT EPISODE: Our next episode will be Assassin's Apprentice vol 3 Issue 2

Buckkeep Radio - Episode 130: Assassin's Apprentice III comic Issue 1. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Elena and Joey

The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.

The comic book adaptation is published by Dark Horse Comics. 

Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

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 Hobb.

Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

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 Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.

Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

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 character])

Buckkeep Radio - Episode 21: Ship of Magic - Chapter 11-15. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Eli, Jenny 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

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.

Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

 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 Magic - Prologue - Ch 5. 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

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 decided that we will be issuing Content Warnings (CW) for any reading sections that contain scenes of sexual violence. We will include CWs in the episode descriptions, in every "next section" assignment and applicable episode intros.) 

Buckkeep Radio - Episode 18: The Liveship Traders intro. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Ashley and Elena.

The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.

Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

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 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

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 Mid-Air Machine

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 origin of the hashtag #LetsGetWet 

NEXT EPISODE: Assassin's Quest Chapters 31-35

Buckkeep Radio - Episode 15: Assassin's Quest Chapters 26-30. Featuring Rachel, Eli, Jenny 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

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 Machine

In this episode we finish the first book in the Nightrunner Series, Luck in the Shadows. We still have a lot of questions! Namely, when will the romance start?

Timestamps:

Ch 40: 11 min 50 sec

Ch 41: 34 min

Happy Winterfest, Everyone! See you next year!

NEXT EPISODE: We will record our ongoing coverage of the Assassin's Apprentice Comic Book next, posting in the New Year!

Buckkeep Radio - Episode 129: Luck in the Shadows Ch 40-41. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Eli, Jenny, Elena, Ashley and Joey.

The Nightrunner Series is written by Lynn Flewelling

Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

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 Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

*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

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

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 Hobb.

Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

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, 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

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

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 Machine

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.

Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

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: Royal Assassin Chapters 8-13 

Buckkeep Radio - Episode 05: Royal Assassin Chapters Prologue - 7. 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

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 Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.

Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

In 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 Ch 37-39. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Ashley and Joey.

The Nightrunner Series is written by Lynn Flewelling

Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

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.

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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 theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

Fitz 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

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.

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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 Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.

Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine