Davos' Fingers - A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast

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 [email protected]. 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!

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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 [email protected]. 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

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 [email protected], @davosfingers on twitter, at davosfingers.com or you can find our page on Facebook.

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*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 [email protected], @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 [email protected], @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!

You can also listen/watch on Youtube!  https://youtu.be/ZO3EV5fc0xM

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 [email protected], @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 [email protected] or support us through Patreon at patreon.com/davosfingers.