We have made it to the last book in the Rain Wilds Chronicles. Join us as we start Blood of Dragons. CW brief talk of suicide in Chapter 1 (Summary begins at 20 min 10 sec and discussion ends at 33 min 10 sec)   NEXT EPISODE: Blood of Dragons Ch 5 -9 will post on June 14th   Buckkeep Radio - Episode 76: Blood of Dragons Prologue - Ch 4 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

We finish up City of Dragons in episode 75 and all the villains have arrived! Shady business is going down all over the place and all at once. CW on Ch 15 for torture/cannibalism (Chapter starts at 46 min 15 sec and relevant discussion ends at 57 min)   NEXT EPISODE: Blood of Dragons Prologue - Chapter 4 (CW on Chapter 1 for discussion of suicide)   Buckkeep Radio - Episode 75: City of Dragons 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

We continue our plans for ROTELand and move through the next 4 chapters of City of Dragons. Leftrin confronts the council, Tats asks Carson for advice, Malta is in trouble and Thymara makes a decision with Rapskal. CWs: Chapter 10 for traumatic birth and violence begins at 26 minutes and discussion ends at 38 min 30 sec.  Spoiler Section starts at 1 hour 42 min   NEXT EPISODE: City of Dragons Chapters 13- Epilogue (CW on Chapter 15 for cannibalism :/ )   Buckkeep Radio - Episode 74: Dragon Haven City of Dragons 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 Carson tries DIY, Sintara is thinking happy thoughts, Alise is winning all the tickets at Major Magics and Thymara doesn't know it's a date. We had to record this on a night we don't usually record and it was late so there's no Spoiler Section for this episode. CWs: Chapter 6 for talk of miscarriage and pregnancy anxiety (28 min 30 sec - 34 min 10 sec ), Chapter 8 for rapey/coercive scene (1 hr 17 min 20 sec - 1 hr 18 min 40 sec)   NEXT EPISODE: City of Dragons Chapters 9-12 (CW on Chapter 9 for pregnancy-related anxieties and Chapter 10 for difficult labor)   Buckkeep Radio - Episode 73: Dragon Haven City of Dragons 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

We start City of Dragons in this episode. Is this the horniest book yet? We also see the return of some favs and start to think about things on a "global" scale. CW on Chapter 3 for torture (Chapter summary begins at  52 min  and commentary runs 1 hr - 1hr 9 min) Spoiler Section at 1 hr 44 min   NEXT EPISODE: City of Dragons Chapters 5-8 (CW on Chapter 5 for Hest thoughts, Chapter 6 for talk of miscarriage and pregnancy-related anxieties)   Buckkeep Radio - Episode 72: Dragon Haven City of Dragons Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Elena with special appearance by 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 finish up Dragon Haven in this episode. Relationships, more relationships, sketchy boat behavior, transportation talk and the return of the Himbo Supreme! CW on Chapter 18 for miscarriage. (summary and talk go from 1hr 6 min to 1 hr 21 min) No Spoiler Section because we cover 6 chapters in this episode.    NEXT EPISODE: City of Dragons Prologue - Ch 4 (CW on Ch 3 for torture)   Buckkeep Radio - Episode 71: Dragon Haven Chapters 15-20. 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    

Love is definitely in the air and Tarman is shipping hard in this episode. We talk about our hopes and dreams for Thymara's independence, dig deep into Sedric's feelings and decide maybe Leftrin's name is actually foreshadowing. Content Warning for suicidal ideation during Chapter 13 Summary timestamp: 1hr02min Spoiler Section timestamp: 1hr53min   NEXT EPISODE: Dragon Haven Chapters 15-20 (CW on Chapter 18 for miscarriage)   Buckkeep Radio - Episode 70: Dragon Haven Chapters 10-14. 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

There's a been a flood and our favorites are having to hang on until help arrives! Hobb has a few secrets up her sleeve though, like 4-wheel boat drive and Carson's dazzling smile. Will everyone be rescued? Will we survive the second-hand embarrassment of The Locket?!   NEXT EPISODE: Dragon Haven Chapters 10-14   Buckkeep Radio - Episode 69: Dragon Haven Chapters 5-9. 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

This episode posted late due to some schedule adjustments and because we had to use a backup mic recording. It's not great but it'll do, river pig. It'll do. As a reward we left in some meandering convos that you might find funny as we start Dragon Haven and this river journey starts to get tough.  Content Warning on Chapter 1 for voyeurism and sex with a minor   Tarman loveship diagram by Jenny! NEXT EPISODE: Dragon Haven Chapter 5-9 will post on April 12th   Buckkeep Radio - Episode 68: Dragon Haven Prologue - Ch 4. 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 talk river pigs, untying Alise's marital knots, Sedric's extremely questionable dietary choices, Kingsly the pigeon and, of course, Heeby in this episode of BKR. Content Warning for Chapter 15 for coercive sex   NEXT EPISODE: Dragon Haven (book 2 of The Rain Wild Chronicles) Prologue - Chapter 4 (CW for sex with a minor and voyeurism)    Buckkeep Radio - Episode 67: The Dragon Keeper Chapter 15-17. 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

Take a deep dive with the crew of BKR as we discuss the ecology of the rain wilds, feeding dragons, dragon psychology, love aboard the Tarman and what, exactly, is a titty baby?   NEXT EPISODE: The Dragon Keeper (book 1 of The Rain Wild Chronicles) Chapter 15 -17. (CW for coercive sex)    Buckkeep Radio - Episode 66: The Dragon Keeper Chapter 10-14. Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Ashely, and Elena with a special musical appearance by Joey   The Realm of the Elderlings novels are written by Robin Hobb.   Our theme is The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

Thymara gets a new job and some new friends in this episode. We've also got our eyes on the thirstiest man in the Rain Wilds, Leftrin! Alise is calling in the terms of her marriage contract and babysitter Paragon appears!  We have a content Warning on Chapter 5 for rape.    NEXT EPISODE: The Dragon Keeper (book 1 of The Rain Wild Chronicles) Chapter 10 - 14.    Buckkeep Radio - Episode 65: The Dragon Keeper Chapter 5-9 Featuring Rachel, Alyssa, Jenny, Eli, Ashely, 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 start The Rain Wild Chronicles in Episode 64 and talk a lot about our love for Tarman the liveship! Please check out our instagram account if you want to see the fanart that Jenny draws during the episode. We have a content warning in coverage of Chapter 4 for sexual assault.   NEXT EPISODE: The Dragon Keeper (book 1 of The Rain Wild Chronicles) Chapter 5 - Chapter 9. Content Warning on Chapter 5 for rape.   Buckkeep Radio - Episode 64: The Dragon Keeper Prologue - Chapter 4. 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

We are back after our break to talk about our first set of short stories from The Inheritance: And other stories. We cover Homecoming and then the titular Inheritance to dip our toes back in the Rain Wild River.    NEXT EPISODE: The Dragon Keeper (book 1 of The Rain Wild Chronicles) Prologue - Chapter 4.   Buckkeep Radio - Episode 63: Homecoming and The Inheritance. 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

We've reached the end of Fool's Fate and we have a lot of thoughts about Fitz's ever after. First there are some confrontations we have to get through, and a wedding. Then we turn our eyes to the trilogy as a whole.   NEXT EPISODE: Homecoming and The Inheritance (both short stories) will post on Feb 15th.    Buckkeep Radio - Episode 62: Fool's Fate Chapters 35-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  

In the penultimate episode covering Fool's Fate we talk about Fitz's future, exclaim over meetings we've been waiting for and ponder what lessons Fitz has learned. CW: PTSD We also talk about the incredible gift we received from a listener in Sweden who has sponsored a portion of an old-growth forest reserve in our name! The conservation organization is called Naturarvet: https://naturarvet.se/   NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Fate Chapters 35-Epilogue    Buckkeep Radio - Episode 61: Fool's Fate Chapters 30-34. 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

This one is a long episode for a very important and emotional section. Several mysteries are solved amidst epic battles and crushing losses. Content Warnings: Torture, body horror, death and PTSD.   NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Fate Chapters 30-34    Buckkeep Radio - Episode 60: Fool's Fate Chapters 25-29. 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

This section is full of long-awaited confrontations, seductions, reunions, terrible realizations and bombs! We have Content Warnings in this section for torture and suicidal thoughts.   NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Fate Chapters 25-29 (CWs for torture, body horror, PTSD)   Buckkeep Radio - Episode 59: Fool's Fate Chapters 20-24. 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 one ends on a cliffhanger but first we cover glamping, fisticuffs, skill-based attacks and a dragon! Hope you like snow.   NEXT UP: Fool's Fate Chapters 20-24 (CW for Torture in this section)   Buckkeep Radio - Episode 58: Fool's Fate Chapters 15-19. 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

In this section we've got more boats (yay!), some very important ceremonies that reveal a bit more of what's going on in the Outislands and Fitz has started having strange dreams...   NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Fate Chapter 15-19    Buckkeep Radio - Episode 57: Fool's Fate 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

Fitz is going sailing and we're going with him whether we want to or not. There's trouble at dock, trouble at the destination and trouble brewing everywhere to be honest. Fitz is going to have a rough time of it.   NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Fate Chapter 10-14   Buckkeep Radio - Episode 56: Fool's Fate Chapter 5-9. 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

We're back with the beginning of Fool's Fate. We're catching up on listener mail, making plans for our socially distanced Thanksgiving holiday and digging into the beginning (of the end?!) of the Tawny Man trilogy.   NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Fate Chapter 5 - 9    Buckkeep Radio - Episode 55: Fool's Fate Prologue - Chapter 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-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

We have reached the end of Golden Fool. This has been a favorite book for some and we are looking forward to the conclusion of the trilogy more than ever!    NEXT EPISODE: Fool's Fate Prologue - Chapter 4 (Episode 55 will post on November 23rd)   Buckkeep Radio - Episode 54: Golden Fool Chapters 25 - 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

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

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

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

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 Machine  

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-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

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

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-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine    

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

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 The Streets of Sant-Ivo by Mid-Air Machine

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 by Robin Hobb.   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 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