Pull up a seat at the bar, as we turn the spotlight on the regulars at Newarre's very own Waystone Inn -- Old Cob, Graham, Jake, Carter, Shep (RIP), and Aaron the smith's prentice. In this episode, we discuss the stories that Old Cob (and Chronicler) tell about Kvothe and Taborlin, what these interludes can tell us about the overall story, and how these guys might play into Day Three.
This podcast will keep rolling along at its own pace like a meandering caravan - thank you for all the support! Anchor.fm has been rolled into Spotify and there are some new processes on the back end, so please let me know if there is anything weird with the feed.
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How is the road to Tinue, my friends? We're coming up on the end of another year, and my friend John from Vintas stopped by the troupe to talk about Trapis - just in time for Midwinter!
We talk about Kvothe's time in Tarbean, compare what we know about religion in Temerant, and discuss parallels between the Tehlin religion and real-world faiths from our own backgrounds studying Christianity and the Bible. We of course talk about the story of Tehlu and Encanis, and pack a lot of other discussion in, too. Hope you enjoy!
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HELLO! We are preparing to dust off our cloaks of no particular color and get back to it. Checking in with some housekeeping, some thank-yous, and some self-deprecation :) I also went back through all my old episodes to find the true name of RJ...or something like that.
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The troupe is settling down for a bit as RJ takes a little time to clear the waters of the ol' creative well. We chat some fantasy books and will rest up a bit before we head on down the road again.
My book recommendations:
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Rings, pagers, and cracked pots! Nick, Jordana, and Jeremy of “Page of the Wind” have escaped from the clutches of the insatiable Mister Mailbag and join RJ for a beautiful game in discussing the character Bredon, whom we meet in Severen during “The Wise Man’s Fear.”
Lots of Master Ash hypothesizing here, so buckle up for a ride on the Theory Train – though Jordana and Jeremy might try to convince us Bredon is just some dude. We also talk about Bredon’s motive in educating Kvothe and playing Tak with him, possible casting for Bredon, and if he is connected to the Fae, the Lacklesses, or the Jakises. I also lament the lack of diversity in the Chronicle, and Nick reminds me about the KKC webcomic that Rothfuss wrote about. We further talk about Cinder’s possible working relationship with Bredon, and those rumors about his pagan rituals. And what would a conversation about Master Ash be without Cthaeh and Denna being mentioned? Are we just reading too much into it?? Maybe! Bor Gullet will know the truth! Come on and enjoy the ride.
Special thanks to Nick, Jordana, and Jeremy from Page of the Wind for joining me. You can find their excellent DAILY re-read of The Kingkiller Chronicle on your preferred podcatcher.
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We pulled up at the Half-Mast in Tarbean to talk about Skarpi on this month’s episode! And, a tinker caught up with me and delivered letters from Jim and Greg, as well as a new review. This episode is stuffed with theories, ramblings, self-corrections, and mentions of all sorts of characters: Lanre! Sceop! Selitos! Ctheah! Kvothe (of course)! I cover some of the most popular theories about this diamond-eyed storyteller and talk about how pivotal his story is in Kvothe’s journey. Grab a cup of Fallows Red and join me!
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My papery little scrivs, it's time to chat The Chronicler on ETRSOP! And we have an episode more tantalizing than a nice glass of drinking chocolate or fresh-pressed apple cider. We chat about Chronicler's career and his time at the University, including how those might line up and how old C might be. I explore the scene where Kvothe makes up stories about Chronicler, and wonder if he's giving away a secret. And we definitely talk about possible Lochees/Lackless connections, his relationships with Bast and Skarpi, and why he's on some hot scribe shit. Have fun!
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Grab a cup of metheglin, and don't dare talk while someone else is performing! We're still in the Eolian this week, focusing on owners Deoch and Stanchion -- and we also talk about the inn itself! Since they're both connected to Yll and Illien, we'll chat about the country and the famed Edema Ruh singer/songwriter.
Marked explicit because I talk about tops and bottoms. If you know, you know. Slay.
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Gather your best gossip and meet me at the Eolian for our discussion on Count Dennais Threpe, Kvothe's friend and co-composer of the hit diss track "Jackass, Jackass." There are a few significant sevens with Threpe, so we talk about those and muse what his real motivations might be. Is he a master manipulator, moving Kvothe like so many tak pieces across the board? Remember that Kvothe told Threpe about Denna and Master Ash, so he's got some pretty sensitive info inside that brain.
Also, HOW DID ALVERON NOT WRITE HIM TO LET HIM KNOW KVOTHE ARRIVED??? Listeners, the mind boggles.
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Editor’s note: I forgot to say #2 before I said the second fact about Alveron (it’s that he did research into the Amyr in the past)
We’re rolling some information about Stapes, Dagon, and Caudicus into our main discussion of the Maer Alveron!
In this episode:
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Charming, mysterious, and slightly scary Bast is up next! This is a PACKED episode, so put on your best boots and find some elderberry liquor or a little jar of brined olives to snack on while you listen. And be warned, this one is not for young ears. I swear a lot. Leave the babes at home.
In the first part of this episode, we go through our seven things as usual and I discuss a variety of theories and questions about Bastas, son of Remmen. What’s his true motive with Kvothe? When and why did they meet in the first place? And what’s going on in the basement of the Waystone?
The second part is a bit of a freewheeling readthrough, which is something I haven’t done! “The Lightning Tree” is a wonderful I had a great time talking about the plot: Bast’s machinations, the magic, milkmaids, and more from his day around the lightning tree. We talk about Bast’s changing desires, stories of Crazy Martin, and some of the little worldbuilding nuggets Pat sprinkles in. Plus, I read some good passages and do a bit of lazy accent work.
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Will and Phoenix from “Tales from the Waystone” podcast join me to talk about Simmon, a budding alchemist and a wonderful friend.
We celebrate his kindness and I draw Phoenix into the dark side of “future-casting” about Book Three. We talk about the sandy-haired man who comes to the Waystone in the frame, a possible falling out between Kvothe and Sim (and K’s possible guilt), Kvothe dropping the ball on reciprocating Wil and Sim’s friendship, and the possibility of Sim not being heterosexual.
I also plug the 1964 movie “Becket,” an incredible study in how to make a close male friendship seem fruity. And yet again I decry the portrayal of some LGBT+ folks in this series. Will educates me on Samwell Tarly of “Game of Thrones” and compares him to Simmon. The Dalonir family and the Duke of Gibea lead us into a discussion on the Amyr. Somehow, Max Rebo and his “jizz band” make it in. Will drops a “Fight Club”-related theory I’ve never heard before…and much, much more!
Enjoy!
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Tempi, the first Adem mercenary we meet, is in focus for this month’s episode!
What we’ll get into:
NEXT MONTH we have an exciting episode on another sandy-haired young man with special guests Tales from the Waystone! See you then!
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Content warning for some mild language and light discussion of sexual assault.
The Trio are here with me today, and things get juicy as we discuss Ambrose, Kvothe’s nemesis at the University. Do we stay on topic? No way. Do we have a good time? Absolutely! This was a LOT of fun to record and I hope you all enjoy! There is some fruity language, so be aware!
We talk about the escalating nature of Kvothe vs. Ambrose; lines of succession; killed kings; who else is trying to kill Kvothe; and more. Nick asks us to think of Ambrose’s point of view. And, we are all very polite to one another! I also say “I don’t have anything else to talk about” 50 minutes in, and we go for another 20. Time flies when you’re having fun!
Special thanks to Nick, Jordana, and Jeremy from Page of the Wind for joining me. You can find their excellent DAILY re-read of The Kingkiller Chronicle on your preferred podcatcher.
I've got some scutten to share as we sit around the campfire and chat about Wilem son of ???, who is one of three people were seen at or near the Golden Pony on the night Ambrose Jakis' rooms caught fire. I discuss tropes/stereotypes in fantasy, touch on Wilem as "the betrayer," and celebrate his heart and humor.
Given that it is Black History Month, and because of the efforts in several U.S. states to ban the teaching critical race theory in schools and assigning certain books to students, I would like to invite everyone to join me in donating to We Need Diverse Books, a nonprofit geared towards making sure children's books reflect the kids who are reading them. This organization recognizes "all diverse experiences, including (but not limited to) LGBTQIA, Native, people of color, gender diversity, people with disabilities*, and ethnic, cultural, and religious minorities."
We’re back at it! ETRSOP season 2 is here with a character profile of Arliden. I discuss Arliden’s song about Lanre, the question of if he’s Kvothe’s real father, the impact of Arliden’s teaching on Kvothe’s life, and more.
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Bye for now!
Hi, Kingkiller fans! A quick note to announce Season 2, which premiers Jan. 2, 2022. I am hoping to get an episode out the first Sunday of each month as I delve into character profiles of the male characters in Temerant. Hope you all join me! Talk soon.
Yeeeeeehaw! I'm recording this on the day Pat Rothfuss read the prologue of "Doors of Stone" with some rambling, theorizing, and enthusiastic verbal hand-waving. What a day. There are spoilers within for the prologue, so check it out before you dive in. Please enjoy and I would love to hear your thoughts either via email, etrsop@gmail.com, or on Twitter @ETRSOP!
Links:
Pat's Worldbuilders charity page
I did a Twitter poll asking all you dear listeners what Star Wars books you'd like to hear about, and the winning result was Star Wars books by female authors. So, I gathered a council of my favorites and discussed what I like about them, and also talked about Bail Organa perhaps more than you would expect. These are short descriptions without giving away major plot points, but there are some spoilers and discussions of plot for the Skywalker Saga, Rogue One, and The Clone Wars!
Here's the list:
It's a delight to bring my first mailbag episode to your ears, so let's dive right in to Ask ETRSOP! I describe a date with three of the University's masters, pick three things to bring to dinner with Auri, throw out some names for a KKC television show, and answer other listener questions. As a bonus, my dog click-clacks her way down the hall near the end, and dogs should always be celebrated.
Thank you Lisa, Dylan, and Mandy for your questions!! If any of you dear listeners have questions about Kingkiller or life in general, send a tinker my way to etrsop@gmail.com or on Twitter @ETRSOP.
