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 [email protected], and if you REALLY like us, you can support us on patreon at patreon.com/davosfingers!

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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 [email protected], 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 [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!

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 [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!

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 [email protected] 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 [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!

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 [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!

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 [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!

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 [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

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 [email protected]. 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 [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