The Duke And Duchess Podcast

In this episode we play Sword, Hammer, Hog.  We nearly go over the 2 hour mark and drop more than our usual amount of F-bombs.  Also, we read Oathbringer.  Specifically about Szeth and the Skybreakers, Navani in Utithiru, and the scooby gang in Shadesmar. Don’t forget to participate in our Pimp of the Week (fortnight) ... [Read more...]

In this episode our heroes confront several difficult truths along side formidable enemies. Don’t forget to participate in our Pimp of the Week (month) contest, where if you “pimp us out” you could win fabulous merchandise from our merch store on TeePublic.  We will announce the winner in the following podcast episode. Predictions: Shardblades are ... [Read more...]

In this episode love hurts and reality bites.  We meet some larger than life characters and engage in the 2020 1st Annual Celebrity Roast of Evi.   Predictions: Sadeas actually was involved in the trap at the Rift.  He wanted to burn the city to destroy some evidence of his treachery. Those spirits and emotions that ... [Read more...]

In this episode Jim Morris…uh..Kaladin rides the storm.  Shallan sneaks the scooby gang into Kholinar, and pays for it!  Lift eats Dalinar’s lunch. Predictions: Dalinar causes his wife’s death. The only way to restore sanity to this broken world is to unite them….as in unite the disparate shards of Cultivation and Odium, and Honor. Dalinar ... [Read more...]

In this episode we meet new and interesting people, and watch them die!  Taravangian and Jasnah each have a “moment.”  Dalinar finally learns to put his hulking strength to some positive use. Predictions: Renarin is a Spren.  Each Planet in the Cosmere has one or more gods, like Odium and Honor, bound to them.  And ... [Read more...]

In this episode Moash learns the basic tenants of socialism.  Shallan skirts responsibility.  And Skar gets that glow.   Laughfinder podcast gets a shout out in this episode.  Check out Laughfinder for hilarious Actual Play content.   Predictions: Dalinar didn’t go to the NightWatcher to forget Evi.  It was to forget what happens at the end of ... [Read more...]

In episode 107 we spend a lot of time with Teft and Rock…whose name is impossible to pronounce.  Jasnah and Shallan snipe at each other.  Kaladin and Jasnah need to get a room.  Dalinar has a great ass. Liz reviews God Emperor of Dune.  She has not read God Emperor of Dune. Predictions: Renarin is ... [Read more...]

Episode 106 is a subliminally vaginal adventure through the pelvic floor of Urithiru.  Shallan meets the Midnight Mother.  Dalinar puts acid in the Roshar leadership’s punchbowl.  And, Kaladin and Sigzil have a “woke” contest.  Both fail.   Our next episode will cover chapters 36 through 42 of Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson. If you’re looking for cool ... [Read more...]

In this episode Shallan finally finds out what’s been stinking up the tower. Our next episode will cover chapters 29 through 35 of Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson. If you’re looking for cool Duke and Duchess swag you can find it here! You can find us on Twitter at @thedndpodcast Here is our Facebook Page and ... [Read more...]

In this episode we discuss important issues like: Shardblades vs. Lightsabers, The Big Bang Theory, and the Duke’s impending blindness.  Also, there’s a book.  Some things happen.  Dalinar wrestles a dude.  Kaladin gets captured.  Shallan remains violently chaste.  Adolin knocks like a girl.  Predictions:   Kadash is the murderer. Adolin will have to confess to his ... [Read more...]

In this episode Kaladin proves that you can never go back home.  Well, you can.  But, things will be very, very awkward.  Especially, if you punch your crush’s current husband.  Shallan’s boyfriend is being very weird.  Almost as weird as his weird brother.  And Dalinar has no friends.   Predictions:   There will be some counter ... [Read more...]

First…this episode was recorded in a deep, dark cave….we apologize for the echo. In this episode we begin our read through of Oathbringer, the third book in the Stormlight Archive series by Brandon Sanderson.   In this episode we get to see the day of Gavilar’s assassination from Eshonai’s perspective.  Also, we learn that Dalinar used ... [Read more...]

In this episode we cover Edgedancer by Brandon Sanderson.  This episode will contain spoilers for The Way of Kings, Words of Radiance, and Edgedancer.  It will not contain spoilers for any other works.  There is some minor conversation around Warbreaker but nothing that could be considered spoilery. Lift leaves Gawx and Azimir behind to chase ... [Read more...]

This episode is a live recording from Balticon 53. We had such a great time. There were tinfoil hats. Literal TINFOIL!   The topic of the discussion was theories from The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss. We discussed who is an Amyr, who is a Chandrian, and what those crazy bastards want. We talk about ... [Read more...]

In this episode we meet the in-laws, Balzak the Triclops, and Gwendolyn.  I’m still not sure who is the most terrifying.  Many of our characters start moving closer together.  The Will and Gwendolyn encounter the scooby gang.  And after a narrow escape, the our intrepid heroes nearly land in the hands of Prince Robot IV.   ... [Read more...]

What happens when the Duke and Duchess both come to the podcasting table in a cantankerous mood?  Is it chaos?  Mass hysteria?  Mild passive aggressive sniping?  Nope.  It’s just another fun episode of the Duke and Duchess podcast! In this episode we finish Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson.  Several ‘ships’ come to their conclusion; ... [Read more...]

In this episode, Kaladin does lots of flashy stuff.  Everyone “oohs,” and “aahs.”  While Shallan quietly saves the entire army from certain destruction! Announcement!  As of today we have are very own Merch Store!  Check it out here! Predictions: Eshonai is not dead. No major characters will die. Renarin is some sort of future predicting ... [Read more...]

In this episode Shallan reveals her powers, Kaladin confronts painful truths, and Amaram gets his comeuppance.   Predictions:  Renarin will be a Knights Radiant. Someone is going to make an attempt on Kaladin’s life while Dalinar is away. Shallan will eventually end up with Kaladin over Adolin. Jasnah can melt stone with a touch. Kaladin is ... [Read more...]

In this episode we conclude the excellent Brandon Sanderson novel, Warbreaker.  We learn who Vasher really is.  We come to understand why Denth hates him, and why Nightblood is central to the entire plot.  We uncover who is really pushing for war behind the scenes.  And finally we come to understand that Lightbringer was devine ... [Read more...]

In this episode Dalinar gets a close shave.  Kaladin and Shallan get close.  And Vedenar gets closed for business.  We find out the exciting conclusion of the Shalladin cliffhanger. Liz also reviews the book The Black Company by Glen Cook.  It’s important to note that Liz has never read The Black Company by Glen Cook. ... [Read more...]