The Duke And Duchess Podcast

In this episode Kvothe is tried for witchcraft.  Kvothe also makes an item that can protect traveler from bandit’s arrows.  And eventually, we make plans to (finally) leave Hogwarts. Next time we will talk about chapters 53-60. Predictions: Kvothe’s name is hidden in that box in his room. The trip to see the “King of ... [Read more...]

Welcome to the first ever installment of Kid Cast.  This is a podcast series where we turn control of the microphones over to our children.  We will do this periodically.  Please note that these podcasts are not explicit, unlike our normal episodes.  So, you can listen to this with the kids in the car. In ... [Read more...]

In this episode the Scooby gang gets drunk.  Too drunk to cross a bridge.  And they tell stories.  Also, we meet another half-cracked student.  And Denna bails! Predictions: Something is going to happen…soon… Next week we will cover chapters 44-52.   You can find us on Twitter at @thedndpodcast Here is our Facebook Page and ... [Read more...]

In this episode we have a guest podcast member, Grace, who is the sister of the Duchess.  We cover off on the “Scooby gang’s” adventures at the Golden Pony.  This is the caper to destroy the mommet that is being used to conduct malfeasance against Kvothe.  Mola assists in getting Kvothe and Devi back on ... [Read more...]

In this episode we cover Game of Thrones season 7 episode 2.  We cover the adventures of Sam and Jorah in a hilarious medical torture scene.  Arya and Hot Pie teach us the importance of browning your butter.  And the Guy Liner Pirate finally reveals his intentions. We predict that one of the dragons, most ... [Read more...]

In this episode Kvothe gets busted….knees as he falls off of a roof.  He becomes the victim of malfeasance and spends much of the episode trying to figure out who is conducting malfeasance against him. Predictions: Auri has had to hide her blood and hair in the past. Denna and Master Ash are behind Kvothe’s ... [Read more...]

In this episode we cover episode one of season seven of Game of Thrones.  The Duchess calls Sansa, “a dumbass” and we nearly come to blows.  You can’t talk about Sansa like that. Also, we weigh in on the whole female Doctor situation that has the internet up in arms. Spoiler Policy:  We will spoil ... [Read more...]

Auri, Elodin, and Kvothe have the most awkward dinner ever.  Kvothe get’s unbanned from the archives. Kvothe attends Elodin’s class, but he just doesn’t get it.  Elodin gives some pretty “on the nose” demonstrations, but Kvothe can’t see it. Kvothe finds Denna in town.  And later Denna finds Kvothe and the boys at the Eolian.  ... [Read more...]

In this episode we earn our explicit tag.  Kvothe creates a spectacle at the Eolian.   Manet shows them young pups how it’s done.  And we spend a great deal of time discussing the value of Renaissance era Lutes. The Denna content in this section is mostly inoffensive and only mildly boring.  Also, Twitter is ... [Read more...]

In this episode we cover the Prologue and the first five chapters of The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss. These are the chapters where we’re setting the stage for the events in book two.  They are largely table setting at this point.  But, we still find a way to talk about them for an ... [Read more...]

In this episode we talk about The Name of the Wind as a whole.  We recap our predictions to see just how bad we did.  Also, FANTASY CASTING!!!  WHOO! Some key takeaways: Liz threatens to burn our house down if Kristen Bell isn’t cast as Devi. Rose Tyler is clearly the #2 best companion ever. ... [Read more...]

We did it!  We read a book!  The whole thing.  No cheating this time. In this episode we cover the last several chapters of The Name of the Wind.  In these chapters Denna gets a new man.  Well, several really.  Ambrose gets a new cast.  And Kvothe gets a new lute.  Kvothe finally gets expelled ... [Read more...]

In this episode we talk about chapters 77-83 of The Name of the Wind.  Denna get’s lit.  Kvothe slays a dragon…sort of.  We also declare that a span is 11 days.  Though, in retrospect I’m beginning to think that it’s actually 10 days.  More on that at a later time.  After some teenage snuggling, Kvothe ... [Read more...]

In this episode Kvothe gets a fast horse and gets the hell out of dodge.  He’s heading to Trebon to find the Chandrian.  We also break down the geography of the world and learn a little more about the four corners of civilization.  Denna shows up.  For no reason. Also, there’s a dragon. Prediction: Denna’s ... [Read more...]

In this episode we cover chapters 60-70 of The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss.  Next week we will cover chapters 71-76. Predictions: Kvothe’s debt to Devi is going to have some serious consequences, and I suspect that it will be his getting expelled from the University. He will find the way into the ... [Read more...]

In this episode we confirm that you really can podcast without wearing pants.  You really can.  We also cover chapters 44-59 of The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss.  In the next podcast we will cover chapters 60-70. Predictions: Kvothe’s Blood is going to end up in someone else’s hands. Dealing with Devi is ... [Read more...]

In this episode we invent the waterproof e-reader and expound on the virtues of Swedish Fish.  Also, we cover chapters 30-43 of The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss.  These chapters cover Kvothe’s departure from Tarbean and arrival to “The University.”  We follow him as he makes new friends and new enemies.  Kvothe manages ... [Read more...]

Welcome to episode 3 where we cover chapters 17 through 29 of The Name of the Wind from Patrick Rothfuss’ Kingkiller Chronicles.  In this sad little section we delve deeply into the DSM-IV, and engage in an epic, and fruitless search for lute strings.  Kvothe learns to survive on the streets of Tarbean as a homeless ... [Read more...]

In this episode we discuss chapters 7 through 16, where Bast and Chronicler get put into their “Get Along,” shirt.  Come along with us as we meet interesting people like Abenthy, Haliax and Cinder.  Enjoy your time on the trail learning about sympathy and two-track recording circa 1958.  And, of course, what happens to Mary ... [Read more...]

In this episode we cover the first six chapters of The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. We mispronounce several names.  You’ll have to deal with it.   We crack jokes.  Some of them are funny. In the next episode we will cover chapters 7-16. Predictions: Kvothe will sometimes be a real jerk.  He will make enemies ... [Read more...]