Davos' Fingers - A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast

In Episode 155 Kvothe plays a trick and a song at the Eolian.  But the reaction is not what he hoped for, perhaps affecting hs ability to collect coin from the wealthy establishment there.  To make matters worse, Kvothe has been poisoned, causing him to bungle his admissions and achieve his worst tuition yet!  Even after he has collected his various moneys from his artificing, and playing tips, his purse is still a bit light, so back to Devi he must go.  And the Fingers are here for it! We cover this series spoiler-free in the main section, but Devi After Dark is our chance to dive into the wilder speculation about these books, at the end of each episode.  We hope to bring you the best of our own theories and thoughts in the fandom as we move through the series. Come find us on Twitter these days @davosfingers.  We can also be found on Facebook and Bluesky, or you can reach out with an email through wearedavosfingers@gmail.com, and if you REALLY like us, you can support us on patreon at patreon.com/davosfingers! Like some visuals with your audio?  Check this Episode out on Youtube!  https://youtu.be/GpPWe5XGnuM Chapters Covered:  Love (Chapter 6) through Being Treasured (Chapter 10).   Want some cool tunes to listen to?  Check out our The Wise Man’s Fear Spotify playlist where we add songs that we mention in our coverage!  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65RhwV6ciLz7V7BTV0EKFv?si=f656ff934c7a46cc

In this episode the Fingers kick off their coverage of The Wise Man’s Fear, the second book of The Kingkiller Chronicle, by Patrick Rothfuss.  In what is a bit of a catchup series of chapters, we see the silence of the Inn, the magical illusion Kote has laid upon the civilians of the town that even he can’t overcome, and we reacquaint ourselves with the Eolian as Kvothe tries to make some money for tuition…the same old song and dance! We do have Devi After Dark available again at the end of the episode.  We cover this series spoiler-free in the main section, but Devi After Dark is our chance to dive into the wilder speculation which so many have already spent hours and days laying out in various locations.  We hope to bring you the best of our own theories and thoughts in the fandom as we move through the series. Come find us on Twitter these @davosfingers where we just finished the annual A Song of Madness Tournament.  We can also be found on Facebook and Bluesky, or you can reach out with an email through wearedavosfingers@gmail.com, and if you REALLY like us, you can support us on patreon at patreon.com/davosfingers! Like some visuals with your audio?  Check this Episode out on Youtube!  https://youtu.be/Gry2Ilo14vE Chapters Covered:  A Silence of Three Parts (Prologue) through The Eolian (Chapter 5)

In the final episode of their coverage of The Name of the Wind, Matt and Scad get to meet a skindancer as the Waystone Inn is attacked, by someone or something that doesn’t seem to know what it is looking for.  We also learn a little bit about Bast’s intentions, get a feel for the (dis)organization of the University Archives, and sink into the loudest and most disruptive silence you can imagine.  We also take plenty of detours as usual and revel in each other’s company. We also have our last Devi After Dark section for The Name of the Wind, where we dive into all sorts of unmentionables.  We are a spoiler free podcast until this section of the podcast, so listen in comfort knowing that we won’t spoil The Wise Man’s Fear for you if you are reading along at our pace.  Speaking of The Wise Man’s Fear, come join us in 6 weeks for the kickoff of the next book in The Kingkiller Chronicle! Come chat with us, we are very active on Twitter these days @davosfingers where we are hosting the 9th annual A Song of Madness Tournament.  We can also be found on Facebook and Bluesky, reachedfor an email through wearedavosfingers@gmail.com, and if you REALLY like us, you can support us on patreon at patreon.com/davosfingers! Like some visuals with your audio?  Check this Episode out on Youtube!  https://youtu.be/8AxECw1rfpw Chapters Covered:  Interlude - Looking (88) through A Silence of Three Parts (Epilogue)

In this episode of Davos Fingers covering NINE chapters, Denna gets over her high while Kvothe confronts the rampaging Draccus and offers it some Sympathy before making his way home to the University.  He has many apologies to give and amends to make there, but one consistent thorn in Kvothe’s side learns that sticks and stones may be bad, but Names actually can hurt something fierce.  He also goes up on the horns, again, and is sentenced to a lashing, awarded a small fortune, expelled from the University, promoted to Re’lar, and readmitted to the University in the span of a few minutes.  And lastly, Kvothe finally gathers the courage to ask Auri to show him her home.  It’s a lot of content, and the Fingers enjoyed every minute of it! If you love all the good spoilery bits talked about in the future sections of this book, don’t miss Devi After Dark at the end of the episode where we chat about some of the deeper mysteries in this series.  But if you are reading along for the first time, don’t worry, all spoilers will be avoided until then! We love to hear from our listeners and sometimes even feature their questions on air! So send us an email at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com. We also love to chat about Kvothe and his story on twitter @davosfingers. You can also find us under the same handle on Bluesky or find us and like us on Facebook! Would you rather stare at the angelic halo of light constantly hovering over Scad's head in his office while you listen?  Check out the youtube feed here!:  https://youtu.be/DxEjTgjB9m0 Chapters Covered:  Sweet Talk (79) through Boldness (87)

In this Epiosode Matt and Scad follow Kvothe and his sometimes companion Denna as they continue to unravel the mystery of blue flame that Denna saw at Mauthen's Wedding.  It isn't what they think as they are forced to contend with a mythical creature of legend:  A Dragon. Or is it.  Not only that but the creature is on an addiction-riddled hunt for his next fix, and Kvothe and Denna feel like they must stop it.  Inside, the Fingers also unravel the importance of honesty in storytelling, tell some of their own tales, and laugh along at each other as usual! The Davos' Fingers podcast is spoiler free as we tackle The Name of the Wind just as we were during our coverage of ASOIAF.  So sit back and listen comfortably with the knowledge that we will not cover any material in this episode beyond Chapter 78.  At least until our spoiler section at the end, which we lovingly call Devi After Dark. We love to hear from our listeners and sometimes even feature their questions on air! So send us an email at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com. We also love to chat about Kvothe and his story on twitter @davosfingers. You can also find us under the same handle on Bluesky or find us and like us on Facebook! Would you rather stare at the angelic halo of light constantly hovering over Scad's head in his office while you listen?  Check out the youtube feed here!:  https://youtu.be/FFyGUEJOfBw Chapters Covered:  Pegs (73) through Poison (78)

Matt and Scad celebrate their 150th episode with a doozy of a selection of chapters from The Name of the Wind.  Kvothe hears that the Chandrian have appeared only one day prior and a mere afternoon’s ride away.  He drops everything, procures a loan for a horse and sets off to see evidence of this childhood faerie tale turned real life trauma.  When he arrives, Denna just happens to be the only survivor from the slaughter, and the two of them tour the scene of the crime together.  Also inside, we reminisce about our 150 episodes together and share some heartfelt and very touching listener feedback from the Khalasar. The Davos’ Fingers podcast is spoiler free as we cover The Kingkiller Chronicle, so we will only cover that material up to and including the chapters discussed in this episode.  So listen in comfort knowing we will not spoil this book for first time readers!  But if you love the saucy speculation, join us for a special section at the end of the podcast called Devi After Dark, in which the spoilers will fly! Lastly, we’d love to hear from you.  Sometimes we share listener emails sent to weardavosfingers@gmail.com on the cast and we frequently remark about engaging twitter conversations through the @davosfingers account.  So come find us and play!  We can also be found on facebook and bluesky with the same name, and if you are interested in sending a few bones our way, check out patreon at www.patreon.com/davosfingers. Perhaps you are a visual person and would like to see all our weird facial expressions as we sift through KKC.  Ask and ye shall receive as our episodes are now all also on Youtube!:  https://youtu.be/UfI5D3Hooak Chapters covered:  Signs (70) through Borrorril (72)

In this episode, Matt and Scad enjoy a delicate dance and strawberry wine with Denna, escape a raging inferno with a friend, lose track of Denna once more, get a new cloak and shoes, and get nearly killed by hired assassins…all through Kvothe's eyes.  Plus more sympathy talk, more speculation about Kvothe's enemies, and more admiration for all the ladies in Kvothe's life at the University.  All this inside, so join us! The Davos' Fingers podcast is spoiler free as we tackle The Name of the Wind just as we were during our coverage of ASOIAF.  So sit back and listen comfortably with the knowledge that we will not cover any material in this episode beyond Chapter 69 (snort).  At least until our spoiler section at the end, which we lovingly call Devi After Dark. We love to hear from our listeners and sometimes even feature their questions on air! So send us an email at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com. We also love to chat about Kvothe and his story on twitter @davosfingers. You can also find us under the same handle on Bluesky or find us and like us on Facebook! Oh, and why not give our Youtube option a try, but be careful, Matt's smile is addicting! https://youtu.be/7qQGesklIbw Chapters Covered:  Spark (65) through Wind or Women’s Fancy (69)

In Episode 148, Matt and Scad go walking and talking with Kvothe and Denna as the pair connect for hours after Kvothe skips out on work. It's also a bit of a catchup episode. Kvothe has all sorts of opportunity in front of him now that he has obtained his talent pipes and completed his training in the artificery, but what will he prioritize, and can he focus on getting a little bit ahead in life, or will he get distracted by the things he doesn't have. Our coverage of the first book of The Kingkiller Chronicle, The Name of the Wind, continues while we take a break waiting for more content in the ASOIAF universe. But don't sleep on the KKC, it is a deeply rich world to play with. Come join us! As always, spoiler free for anything beyond Chapter 64. We love to hear from our listeners and sometimes even feature their questions on air! So send us an email at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com. We also love to chat about Kvothe and his story on twitter @davosfingers. You can also find us under the same handle on Bluesky or find us and like us on Facebook! If you prefer to see what you are hearing as well, check out the Youtube link here: https://youtu.be/zNsTrnw84ew Chapters Covered: Fortune (60) through Nine in the Fire (64)

Episode 147:  Caught By A Smile   The boys from Davos’ Fingers get a nice easy break this episode to sit back and listen to a master at work.  This series of chapters is contained almost entirely within the happening music spot, The Eolian, where Kvothe attempts to “earn his pipes”.  A small trinket fashioned to look like silver pipes, they will earn him money and clout if he is successful.  But it is no easy task, as it takes a flawless and moving performance from a skilled artist, with most attempts not meeting the bar.  Kvothe drinks with his good friends, makes a few new ones, and is reunited with an old one from months ago all in this one magical night at the Eolian. The Davos’ Fingers Podcast has drifted away from ASOIAF for a time to dive into the wonderful world created by Patrick Rothfuss within The Kingkiller Chronicle. Join us as we walk through The Name of the Wind, spoiler free of anything beyond the chapters covered here (53-59). We love to hear from our listeners and sometimes feature their questions on our episodes, as you will hear inside.  So send us an email at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com. We also love to chat about Kvothe and his story on twitter @davosfingers. You can also find us under the same handle on Bluesky or find us and like us on Facebook! If you want to watch us at work, find this episode on Youtube here:  https://youtu.be/zNsTrnw84ew Chapters Covered:  Slow Circles (53) through All This Knowing (59)

The Fingers find Kvothe at the end of his first term considerably richer than he was when he first arrived, with a true enemy in Ambrose, and a wild reputation that is MOSTLY true spreading like wildfire through the University. But as he approaches his second term and finds himself short of tuition money with no easy way to get more, he turns to scary options in order to stay a student, and even scarier options to bring music back into his life. There is also a woman waiting in the wings…or maybe she entered in this set of chapters? Come join us to get our thoughts on the matter.   The Davos’ Fingers Podcast has drifted away from ASOIAF for a time to dive into the wonderful world created by Patrick Rothfuss within The Kingkiller Chronicle. Join us as we walk through The Name of the Wind, spoiler free of anything beyond the chapters covered here (46-52).   We love to hear from our listeners and those that also love Pat’s work! Send us an email at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com. We also love to chat about Kvothe and his story on twitter@davosfingers. You can also find us under the same handle on Bluesky or find us and like us on Facebook!   And if you want to look at our lovely, mostly smiling faces, watch us on Youtube at this link: https://youtu.be/E_olnImtcwI   Chapters Covered: Chapter 46: The Ever Changing Wind through Chapter 52: Burning

Well the Fingers have certainly stumbled into a Tavern Tale, though Kvothe might disagree. This episode moves FAST. Kvothe gets to teach his first lesson at the University (you didn't misread that), gets punished and rewarded for it (you didn't misread that either), then gets his wounds tended to, but then opens a new wound himself by disobeying a serious rule of the University. If only he had figured out that 4-plated DOOR first!! So much happens to Kvothe so quickly, sometimes you just want to tell him to slow down, but here we are!   Matt and Scad have really hit their stride in their coverage of The Kingkiller Chronicle weaving pop culture and their personal lives in with some in-depth analysis of the text. Like listening to two friends chat about something you love, come join us!   The Davos' Fingers Podcast is spoiler free during its coverage of The Name of the Wind, so listen in safe in the knowledge that we won't discuss beyond the chapters at hand. That is until we reach our spoiler section: Devi After Dark at the end of the episode.   Send a courier our way with an email at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com. Or come join in a conversation about Kvothe and his pals on twitter with us @davosfingers. You can also find us under the same handle on Bluesky or find us and like us on Facebook!   And if you want to look at our lovely, mostly smiling faces, watch us on Youtube! https://youtu.be/-ygm7SIMZ6U   Episode 145 covers chapters 39-45 of The Name of the Wind.

In Episode 144*, the Fingers follow Kvothe into Imre and further into the depths of the University.  Inside, we get a cultural education about the University, and we meet the Masters that control admissions.  Kvothe must work some Kvothian magic to be admitted, but once he is, we get to meet some new friends and some new enemies.  Kvothe is at the University at last; where he thinks he belongs, and that is something to celebrate.   We are just under 1/2 of the way through The Name of the Wind, the first book in The Kingkiller Chronicle, and we hope you come along for the ride with us while we all await The Winds of Winter!  It is a rich text by a fantastic author, and you should definitely give it a try! We strive to be spoiler free while we analyze the text at the Davos’ Fingers podcast.  Please listen along as you read this series without fear of being spoiled.  However, for all those that are interested in our thoughts of what might be coming next, we have a special segment called Devi After Dark to fulfill all your darkest needs.  If you have something you’d love for us to cover on Devi After Dark, please reach out and ask! Please contact us!  We want to hear from those that worship Patrick (and George) as much as we do!  We can be found at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com, @davosfingers on twitter, at davosfingers.com or you can find our page on Facebook. And if you want to watch it on the ol' Youtube to see our ugly mugs, check it out here: https://youtu.be/x-grgioG2nY *Episode 144 Covers chapters 33-38 of The Name of the Wind

The Fingers have had enough of Tarbean, and so has Kvothe.  His mind reawakend by a story heard in a bar, Kvothe finds the motivation he needs to scrape some money together, clean himself up and find his way out of Tarbean.  And he does it with his normal flair and creativity while encountering his share of heroes and villains along the way.  This episode covers chapters 26-32. We are just about 1/3 of the way through The Name of the Wind, the first book in The Kingkiller Chronicle and we hope you come along for the ride with us while we all await, The Winds of Winter! The Davos' Fingers podcast relishes being spoiler free.  So you can listen along as you read this series for the first time wthout being spoiled.  But for all those looking to peak ahead, we have Devi After Dark, a spoiler-filled segment at the end of our episodes. If you'd like to reach out to us and let us know how we're doing, or give us some feedback, or just want to vent about that one coworker that really sucks, drop us some raven mail at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com, @davosfingers on twitter, at davosfingers.com or you can find our page on Facebook. https://youtu.be/z-yItQGr4ZQ

The Fingers travel with Kvothe to Tarbean to get some new lute strings, and you faithful listeners are coming with us.  Kvothe's mind is a terrifying place these days, and he is coping via copious lute playing, becoming a master that can compose new works and play through broken strings.  But when his third string breaks he finds himself on the move to a place where he can get replacements, for the idea of existing with lute playing is ludicrous.  But the city he finds, Tarbean, is unwelcoming and hard. In a rollercoaster episode full of helpful heroes and dangerous demons, Pat allows us to feel like we are right there, huddled with Kvothe in his place where the three roofs meet. Our coverage of The Name of the Wind continues as we divert from ASOIAF for a time.  We hope you enjoy the Kingkiller Chronicle as much as we are! We have returned to a spoiler free format for The Name of the Wind, so you can listen to us without fear of spoiling your future reading if you are coming along at our own pace!  And as a result Devi After Dark is back for a segment that is filled with spoilers and looks at what is coming ahead! If you'd like to reach out to us and let us know how we're doing, or give us some feedback, or just want to vent about that one coworker that really sucks, drop us some raven mail at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com, @davosfingers on twitter, at davosfingers.com or you can find our page on Facebook. You can also WATCH on Youtube! https://youtu.be/SpEmMlRDb7M

Kvothe has the Fingers’ stomachs in knots as he relays the story of his departure from his troupe, and he has our minds racing as we learn more and more about the history of this world and one of its major antagonists:  The Chandrian.  So join us for Episode 141, as we wade through this heavy set of chapters, while keeping the mood light with many sojourns into personal stories and side conversations.   The Davos’ Fingers podcast has branched out to cover the first work within The Kingkiller Chronicle:  The Name of the Wind!  We hope you enjoy this choice and come along with us! We have returned to a spoiler free format for The Name of the Wind, so you can listen to us without fear of spoiling your future reading if you are coming along at our own pace! If you'd like to reach out to us and let us know how we're doing, or give us some feedback, or just want to vent about that one coworker that really sucks, drop us some raven mail at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com, @davosfingers on twitter, at davosfingers.com or you can find our page on Facebook.   You can also listen/watch on Youtube!  https://youtu.be/ZO3EV5fc0xM  

Matt and Scad continue their coverage of The Kingkiller Chronicle, as Kote reluctantly contends with a guest who has figured out his identity, a guest that wants, nay demands, to tell Kvothe's story. After some fits and starts Kvothe dives in, and we learn about his early days with his family, his troupe. We also get details about Abenthy, Kvothe's first real teacher, who brings elements of magic, true magic and some a little less true, into Kvothe's world.   The Davos’ Fingers podcast has branched out to cover the first work within The Kingkiller Chronicle:  The Name of the Wind!  We hope you enjoy this choice and come along with us!   We have returned to a spoiler free format for The Name of the Wind, so you can listen to us without fear of spoiling your future reading if you are coming along at our own pace!   If you'd like to reach out to us and let us know how we're doing, or give us some feedback, or just want to vent about that one coworker that really sucks, drop us some raven mail at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com, @davosfingers on twitter, at davosfingers.com or you can find our page on Facebook.   Also available on Youtube:  https://youtu.be/NtcOCGwRIto   Selection covered: Chapter 5 through Chapter 11 of THE NAME OF THE WIND.

In our first episode covering The Kingkiller Chronicle, Davos’ Fingers is introduced to the mostly mild-mannered and seemingly regular Kote.  Then, of course, he becomes totally IRREGULAR and starts talking about demons and trying to hide his obviously prolific history from people.  Oh, yeah, then he befriends a stranger on the road…a Chronicler...before executing a bunch of spider monsters…so enjoy!.   The Davos’ Fingers podcast has branched out to cover the first work within The Kingkiller Chronicle:  The Name of the Wind!  We hope you enjoy this choice and come along with us!   We have returned to a spoiler free format for The Name of the Wind, so you can listen to us without fear of spoiling your future reading if you are coming along at our own pace! If you'd like to reach out to us and let us know how we're doing, or give us some feedback, or just want to vent about that one coworker that really sucks, drop us some raven mail at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com, @davosfingers on twitter, at davosfingers.com or you can find our page on Facebook. Also available on Youtube:  https://youtu.be/5rEFm-ujIhw Selection covered: Prologue through Chapter 4 of THE NAME OF THE WIND.

Here it is!  After a rousing episode with Matt, we have followed up with the Scadisode.  So buckle in as Matt interviews Scad about his fandom positions and faves in a meet the Khalasar episode that reveals some of Scad's personal favorites and opinions in: Tyrion III of A Storm of Swords!  In this episode, Tywin gets a grip on the small council and guides it masterfully while Tyrion, Cersei and the reader are left to gape in wonder. Next up for the Fingers?  Pay attention, because we will be back here in the new year to ring the bells with new episodes!  And for bonus content, come join us on Patreon as we bring monthly episodes for anyone hopeful to get more from their favorite Fingers! We love talking ASOIAF with its fans, so please come and play with us!  You can find us on twitter @davosfingers, and also on Facebook.  You can also shoot us an email at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com or support us through Patreon at patreon.com/davosfingers.

Meet the Khalasar is back in Episode 137, but with a little twist! Scad interviews Matt with some deep dive questions so that we can all learn a little bit more about one of the best guys in the fandom. And he has picked a great chapter for us to unravel, and one we haven’t spoken about in a long long time: Eddard ONE of A Game of Thrones. In this chapter King Robert arrives at Winterfell and the two besties from childhood immediately isolate themselves for a trip down memory lane as Robert pays his respects to Lyanna. So join us as we tour the crypts of Winterfell and the recesses of Matt’s brain.   And what a brain it is. Inside you will get to learn a lot about Matt’s kids, his thoughts on what excites him about the future of ASOIAF, how he balances all of his many roles and communities in his life, and after 8 years of podcasting, we finally get him to toss in a little scripture for us. Matt knows how to give the people what they want!   Next up for the Fingers is probably easy to guess. Matt is going to return the favor and put Scad under the microscope while we delve into a chapter of his choosing. So join us in three weeks time for that. PLUS, more patreon content and fresh public episodes every three weeks coming at you in the New Year!   We love talking ASOIAF with its fans, so please come and play with us! You can find us on twitter @davosfingers, and also on Facebook. You can also shoot us an email at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com or support us through Patreon at patreon.com/davosfingers.

House of the Dragon season one has come to an end and so does our coverage of it in episode 136: The Black Queen.  Rhaenys has delivered the message of Viserys' passing to Dragonstone, and team Rhaenyra has to contend with a baby on the way, a usurped throne, a questionable roster of allies, and their own very conflicted emotions about an impending war and the loss of loved ones. Stretched thin, they use all the resources at their disposal as best as they can, but at what cost?  House of the Dragon might be over for now, but the Davos’ Fingers Podcast is going right back into it!  We will see you back here for a new episode of Meet the Khalasar in three weeks as we leave the show behind and let the books take center stage as they should.  Meet the Khalasar episodes dive into a single chapter with Matt, Scad and a single member of the Khalasar while also letting us all get to know that Bloodrider better.  So come check out the podcast in three weeks for a brand new episode. We’d love to hear your thoughts about House of the Dragon, or about our coverage!  Join us on twitter @davosfingers, or shoot us an email at wearedavosfingers@gmail.com, or find us on facebook!  Recent coverage also available on Youtube!  If you’d like to get access to special content and support the podcast, check us out on patreon at patreon.com/davosfingers.