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Tuesday May 02, 2017
Tuesday May 02, 2017
Thursday Apr 27, 2017
Thursday Apr 27, 2017
Thursday Apr 20, 2017
Thursday Apr 20, 2017
The last time we discussed the Collectible Card Game was FIRST on Part Four of the Highlander Fandom Flashback, and THEN on the TWO PART Episode on Blood of Kings called "It's All in the Cards" - Blood of Kings Episode 5 and 6. Those episodes discussed a lot of the general history and basic strategy of the card game but we really want to get into some more advanced theories on this episode and that leads us to building a proper and competitive Highlander CCG Deck.
We hope you enjoy this episode and if you would like to share your Highlander CCG experiences with us, please feel free to visit the Blood of Kings CCG Fandom page on Facebook and join the conversation. Who knows…maybe you can share a few amazing strategies with us as well.
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Friday Apr 14, 2017
Friday Apr 14, 2017
Very special thanks to Blood of Kings fan Daniel Jacob Horine for his suggestion that Kevin and Norm should take a closer look at this particular story and how it applies to challenging the lore and canon of Highlander.
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Monday Apr 03, 2017
Monday Apr 03, 2017
From it’s very humble cult beginnings in 1986 with the signature Christopher Lambert film, to celebrating Highlander’s 31st birthday this past March 7th - and now looking forward towards celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 25th anniversary of Highlander: The Television Series in October in Los Angeles…HIGHLANDER is still going strong and there is an amazing resurgence in the fandom. BUT, there is a lot of LORE that has been developed for this franchise these past 30 years. How does one keep track of it all? Well...let's start with the basics or "HIGHLANDER 101."
As Blood of Kings continues to grow in fans and followers, Kevin and I felt it was a good idea to refresh all of our listeners, especially those NEW to the Highlander franchise - to the basic framework and architecture. Many of us are long time veterans of the lore, stretching all the way back to 1986. BUT some of us are NEW to the game and we wanted to take this opportunity to review what you need to know to fully understand Highlander.
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Monday Mar 27, 2017
Monday Mar 27, 2017
One of the things that Kevin and Norm love most about having created the Blood of Kings Podcast, is the growth of the amazing HIGHLANDER Fan Community on Facebook and Social Media. Fan interaction is incredibly important to promoting new discussions in all aspects of the Highlander universe. One fan in particular, Vince Stefanelli, inspired Kevin and Norm to take a deeper look into one off Vincent’s favorite episodes: Season 3’s Mortal Sins.
This episode of Blood of Kings continues Kevin and Norm's deep dive study on Mortal Sins with an in-depth commentary and insight in real-time as the episode unfolds. Throughout the commentary of this episode, Kevin and Norm can easily see why Vince Stefanelli chose this as one of his favorites.
This episode combines a great many aspects of what makes for a quality Highlander episode; especially the MORAL question and dilemma plaguing and haunting Father Bernard.
This episode also sheds a very pointed light on whether or not Immortals can indeed find happiness in a normal life whilst fighting for their own survival within “The Game”.
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Email: BloodOfKingsPodcast@gmail.com
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Twitter: @BloodOfKingsPod
Norman C. Lao on Twitter: @starfighter1701
Kevin M. Reitzel on Twitter: @spartan_phoenix
Mike on Twitter: @msellCNL
Saturday Mar 18, 2017
Saturday Mar 18, 2017
In early December 2016, a very powerful teaser image was released to the Highlander fan public on Facebook; multiple copies of the word “Gather” in a circular “ring”. Needless to say, the Highlander community’s interest was instantly piqued! Shortly after…the HLWW or Highlander WorldWide logo appeared in the center of that “ring” of “Gather” - or GATHERING - and accompanied by the phrase “Twenty-Five Years Can Seem Like A Lifetime” - the teaser began to make sense.
Finally, the plans of the 25th Anniversary Highlander Convention were announced and a surge of Quickening level energy cascaded throughout the fanbase and across all of social media. Details were somewhat limited due to all of the hard work that was being invested behind the scenes.
On this very special episode of KINGMAKERS on Blood of Kings, we are so incredibly honored and privileged to have on both John Mosby, author of FEARFUL SYMMETRY: The Essential Guide to All Things Highlander and Carmel Macpherson, PRESIDENT of Highlander Worldwide to discuss the most current developments for the Highlander 25th Anniversary Convention! Joined by your FPN co-hosts, Kevin, Kyle and Norm, John and Carmel discuss how this convention started to take shape, what has been set in the planning stages, many of the “hopes” for the convention and discuss the “WHY NOW?” about producing this con on the 25th anniversary of the television series.
PLEASE NOTE: As of the release date of this podcast - March 18th, 2017 - only ADRIAN Paul, ELIZABETH Gracen, DAVID Abramowitz, JIM Byrnes and F BRAUN McAsh have been confirmed. During the course of the show, many wishlist names are mentioned but only THESE five celebrities have been CONFIRMED. More details will come as the planning stages continue. John and Carmel are hard at work behind the scenes trying to make sure the guest list is robust and an incredible opportunity for all of the fans.
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Kevin M. Reitzel on Twitter: @spartan_phoenix
Mike on Twitter: @msellCNL
Wednesday Mar 15, 2017
Wednesday Mar 15, 2017
One of the things that Kevin and Norm love most about having created the Blood of Kings Podcast, is the growth of the amazing HIGHLANDER Fan Community on Facebook and Social Media. Fan interaction is incredibly important to promoting new discussions in all aspects of the Highlander universe. One fan in particular, Vince Stefanelli, inspired Kevin and Norm to take a deeper look into one off Vincent’s favorite episodes: Season 3’s Mortal Sins.
After reviewing this episode, Kevin and Norm can easily see why Vince Stefanelli chose this as one of his favorites. This episode combines a great many aspects of what makes for a quality Highlander episode; especially the MORAL question and dilemma plaguing and haunting Father Bernard.
This episode also sheds a very pointed light on whether or not Immortals can indeed find happiness in a normal life whilst fighting for their own survival within “The Game”.
Please join Kevin and Norm as they dive deeply into Mortal Sins, and as they also discuss a milestone in the Blood of Kings community, announce The Raven contest winner and continue the academic pursuit of whether or not Nakano was a true Sorcerer or was he just an “illusionist”. Enjoy!
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Email: BloodOfKingsPodcast@gmail.com
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Twitter: @BloodOfKingsPod
Norman C. Lao on Twitter: @starfighter1701
Kevin M. Reitzel on Twitter: @spartan_phoenix
Mike on Twitter: @msellCNL
Wednesday Mar 08, 2017
Wednesday Mar 08, 2017
Highlander…the cult classic fantasy film from 1986 returns to the pop culture spotlight in a new comic book series from IDW Publishing. Highlander: The American Dream was first teased to the world of fandom in November of 2016 that sent "quickening level" shockwaves through the Highlander fan community as we were presented with the possibility of an actual PREQUEL to the events that led up to The Gathering in 1985.
Released on February 22nd, 2017...Highlander: The American Dream #1 reunites us with many familiar characters from the original 1986 feature film; including most importantly both Connor MacLeod and Rachel Ellenstein. However, this time we are re-introduced to a character who in the 1986 movie was only featured by way of mugshot and a police report. Osta Vaslek was one of the final six and a character, who until now, was shrouded in mystery.
Please join Kevin, Norm and our resident comic book aficionado and Blood of Kings editor Mike Sellers as they delve deeply into a SPOILER HEAVY review of this comic book; the first in a series of stories set in Connor’s recent past. As with all extensions of the Highlander lore - your Blood of Kings team did their homework, discovered many interesting aspects of the story and stumbled upon a few narrative choices that still make Norm go “Hmmmm…” Enjoy!
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Kevin M. Reitzel on Twitter: @spartan_phoenix
Mike on Twitter: @msellCNL
Wednesday Mar 01, 2017
Wednesday Mar 01, 2017
“Why does the sun come up? Or are the stars just pin holes in the curtain of night...who knows? What I do know is that because you were born different, men will fear you... try to drive you away...like the people of your village. You must learn to conceal your special gift and harness it until the time of The Gathering. When only a few of us are left, we will feel an irresistible pull towards a far away land... to fight for The Prize. We must fight until only one remains. You are safe only on Holy Ground. None of us will violate that rule. It's tradition.”
- Juan Sanchez Villa Lobos Ramirez to Connor MacLeod circa 1541
One of the most important (yet inconsistent) elements in the history of the Highlander franchise is understanding the RULES of the Immortal Game. Why can there be only ONE? What if the last two who remain no longer want the ultimate prize? Why can some Immortals like Kane choose to ignore the “tradition” of Holy Ground, when even the most ruthless of Immortals like the Kurgan do not? When did challenge by way of single combat become an established rule of The Game? Who enforces these rules and what are the penalties of ignoring them - especially Holy Ground?
Join Kevin and Norm as they try to make sense of a very convoluted topic with the help and feedback from members of the Blood of Kings Facebook page. As difficult as it was trying to make sense of the Rules...one thing is for certain: In the end, there can be only FUN!!! Enjoy.
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Mike on Twitter: @msellCNL
Tuesday Feb 21, 2017
Tuesday Feb 21, 2017
Monday Feb 13, 2017
Monday Feb 13, 2017
Highlander 3: The Final Dimension was a very valiant theatrical effort. It tried very hard to re-capture many of the touchstones that made the first movie the cult phenomenon that it remains to this day. It even succeeded in creating some interesting extensions to the established canon.
It does have some very strong and signature HIGHLANDER moments, but in our opinion, it’s the overall connective tissue that really strains the Highlander audience’s ability to reconcile this as nothing more than trying TOO HARD to redirect the franchise from what was the de-railing years before in Highlander 2 - the theatrical edition.
Join Kevin and Norm as they rediscover Highlander 3: The Final Dimension and delve deeply into the subject matter of the film. From the perspective of a fresh re-watch, Kevin and Norm discover how certain parts of the film really work and propel the lore forward, moments of the film that were deliberately created to disavow Highlander 2: The Quickening, how certain signature moments were truly a blatant rip-off of 1986 and even raise a few very important canonical issues that challenge the overall canon of Highlander - specifically the rule of Holy Ground.
Oh and yes...if there is one thing that is consistent about Highlander 1 through 3...it's that iron pipes make all the difference in surviving the game!
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Email: BloodOfKingsPodcast@gmail.com
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Twitter: @BloodOfKingsPod
Norman C. Lao on Twitter: @starfighter1701
Kevin M. Reitzel on Twitter: @spartan_phoenix
Mike on Twitter: @msellCNL
Thursday Feb 02, 2017
Thursday Feb 02, 2017
WHAT? Waitaminute WHAT? Hold on a second...ANOTHER MACLEOD???
YES! Another MacLeod...from The Animated Series!!! This time, the ultimate fight between good and evil begins as Quentin embarks on a perilous quest to regain the knowledge that will allow him to destroy Kortan, save the human race and restore peace to the world. Join the Highlander in his quest for peace in this complete animated series!
And join Kevin and Norm on THEIR quest - as they live up to their mission statement to explore ALL things Highlander, including their first foray watching the Animated Series. Who knows…perhaps in some small yet significant ways, Kevin and Norm even learn a thing or two about how more exposure to all things Highlander is somewhat eye opening!!!
Monday Jan 23, 2017
Monday Jan 23, 2017
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Monday Jan 16, 2017
Monday Jan 16, 2017
Happy New Year Blood of Kings fans!!! On our first episode for 2017, your co-hosts Kevin and Norm delve deeply into the SIXTH and FINAL season of Highlander: The Series. Due to many extreme circumstances, especially the limitations of Adrian Paul’s availability, Season Six became the “soft auditions” for the eventual spin-off series Highlander: The Raven.
Season Six began production in Paris in the summer of 1997 and Panzer-Davis Productions had been approached by partners and foreign investors about doing a possible spin-off series - which would center on a FEMALE immortal. Several "spec" scripts for the new series were filmed as episodes to fill out the season. Funding was cut and only thirteen episodes were filmed, of which TWO did not feature Adrian at all. The writing was on the wall for Highlander: The Series and a choice had to be made.
Join us as we take a look at the FIVE episodes and the WOMEN who helped shape the destiny of the spinoff series as we begin PART ONE of our journey in the Search for the Raven…
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Mike on Twitter: @msellCNL
Friday Jan 06, 2017
Friday Jan 06, 2017
This week on Blood of Kings, co-hosts Kevin "The RaiderNerd" Reitzel and Norman "Centauri" Lao are joined with Watcher agent in training Mike Sellers - to discuss Blood of Kings "The Year in Review!" This entire year-long journey started with a very fortuitous phone call last January of 2016, when Kevin reached out to Norm with an extremely brilliant idea for the Fandom Podcast Network; to create a show solely focused on the Highlander franchise!
Over 30 episodes later - starting with the FPN Highlander 30th Anniversary Commentary and the FANDOM FLASHBACK 5 part series, the Blood of Kings team of Kevin, Norm and Mike Sellers worked incredibly hard to bring the Highlander community - thoughtful and insightful commentary to all things Highlander. Please enjoy our YEAR IN REVIEW and stay tuned because as good as 2016 was for Blood of Kings...2017 is going to be even better!
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Kevin M. Reitzel on Twitter: @spartan_phoenix
Mike on Twitter: @msellCNL
Kyle Wagner on Twitter: @AKyleW
Davis Grayson on Twitter: @DavisGrayson
Wednesday Dec 28, 2016
Wednesday Dec 28, 2016
This week on Blood of Kings, co-hosts Kevin"The RaiderNerd" Reitzel and Norman "The C stands for Centauri" Lao discuss the Blood of Kings wrap up of the Highlander 30th Anniversary Gathering event that took place in Lakeland, Florida on December 3-4, 2016
This time Norm puts Kevin in the interview chair as Kevin recounts his Highlander 30th Anniversary Gathering day by day adventures which include his TWO Sword Experiences with Adrian Paul, his Flying Rainbow Fan Thai Chi class with Elizabeth Gracen, his Supersonic Flexible Sword Whip Class with Anthony De Longis and a Combat Knife course with F. Braun McAsh.
Enjoy this very detailed recount of the Lakeland, Florida Highlander 30th Anniversary Gathering including the first ever debut and convention highlight, "Love Letters", a two person play staring Adrain Paul & Elizabeth Gracen as they return to their classic of Duncan & Amanda, reconnecting 10 years after the events of the original Highlander TV series.
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Friday Dec 23, 2016
Friday Dec 23, 2016
This wekk on BLood of Kings, Co-hosts Kevin "The RaiderNerd" Reitzel and Norman "The C stands for Centauri" Lao are joined with Watcher agent in training Kyle Wagner - to discuss all of the fantastic interviews that were recorded a the Highlander 30th Anniversary Celebration Convention on the weekend of December 3rd and 4th in Lakeland, Florida.
The Highlander Celebrity Alumni troupe of Adrian Paul, Elizabeth Gracen, F. Braun McAsh, Anthony DeLongis and special emcee John Mosby put on a show that the fans will never forget; from swords, to whips, to knives, Tai Ci Fans..there was something special happening for every Highlander fan who attended.
The Blood of kings team also had the great pleasure and opportunity to meet up with so many BoK and Highlander fans and we finally were able to shake hands with our fellow brother Highlander podcasters from HIGHLANDER REWATCHED. So sit back, relax and enjoy our coverage and interviews from the Highlander 30th Anniversary convention
Friday Dec 09, 2016
Friday Dec 09, 2016
In Episode 19: Does Time Heal All Wounds? – your Blood of Kings co-hosts Kevin and Norm presented a POSITIVE case FOR Highlander 2: The Special Edition and proposed a challenge to all Highlander Fans: To look at Highlander 2: The Quickening "Special Edition" in a different light, and enjoy it from a different perspective; hoping that the distance and separation of time has eased much of the vitriol that has been levied at Highlander 2 since 1991.
NOW you can join your Blood of Kings co-hosts as they have taken their review one step further and have created a full commentary review for you. Join them on their rewatch journey and become engaged and enlightened (and hopefully entertained) by their viewpoints and interpretation and positivity towards this much maligned CANONICAL sequel.
We also encourage all of our listeners to share your thoughts about Highlander 2 with us so please contact us so we can address your viewpoints on a follow-up show.
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Kevin M. Reitzel on Twitter: @spartan_phoenix
Mike on Twitter: @msellCNL
Friday Dec 02, 2016
Friday Dec 02, 2016
Highlander 2: The Quickening is hailed by many-and especially in the Highlander Fan Community - as being the WORST sequal (and possibly one of the worst movies) OF ALL TIME!!!! With three simple words = "The Planet Zeist" - Highlander 2 instantly alienated (no pun intended) an entire fan base and created one of the most profound schisms in the Highlander Fan community not seen before or since.
When Kevin and Norm first created Blood of Kings, one of their very first ideas was to present a POSITIVE case FOR Highlander 2 and to challenge Highlander Fans to look at H2 in a different light, and enjoy it from a different perspective; hopin that the distance and separation of time has eased much of the vitriol that has been levied at Hilander 2 since 1991.
To be fair and specific, in THIS episode of BoK, Kevin and Norm are citing the Special Edition as the ULTIMATE CUT of Highlander 2 and the version that is worth of summary judgement by the fan community.
We also encourage all of our listeners to share your thoughts about Highlander 2 with us so please contact us so we can address your viewpoints on a follow-up show.
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Mike on Twitter: @msellCNL
Wednesday Nov 23, 2016
Wednesday Nov 23, 2016
This week on Blood of Kings, while Norman is on a secret Watchers Mission, Blood of Kings co-host Kevin Reitzel and guest co-host and fellow Fandom Podcast Network Co-Founder Kyle Wagner, interview special guest Michael Lashman, ownser and organizer of LashCon Events Highlander 30th Anniversary Gathering in Lakeland Florida this December 3-4 at the Lakeland Cwenter Convention Hall.
With the convention only about a week away, Kevin & Kyle Interview Michael Lashman about all of the updated events and guests at this eagerly awaited Highlander 30th Anniversary Gathering. Michael also updates us all on the special ticket & autograph packages, hotel and parking, and a special added event with Adrian Paul & Elizabeth Gracen!
Kevin and Kyle also give an update on the Blood of Kings activities at this Highlander 30th Anniversary Gathering, including fan & guest podcast interview and the Friday Night Blood of Kings pre-gathering meet up!
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Sunday Nov 13, 2016
Sunday Nov 13, 2016
This week on Blood of Kings, Kevin "The RaiderNerd" Reitzel "interviewed" Norman "Centauri" Lao at length about Norm's first ever SWORD EXPERIENCE with Adrian Paul at Stan Lee's Los Angeles Comic Convention on Saturday October 29th. Norm goes into very deep-cut and emotional detail about how he first learned about the Sword Experience, what he did to prepare, and how HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) prepared him for the rigorous (nearly) 4 hour session of sword fighting and choreography and how this was a MUST-DO and BUCKET LIST item for him; encouraging all Highlander Fans to do this if possible. Norm even had a chance to meet and hang out with several Blood of Kings fans, gained a few new listeners and at the end of the day - gave Adrian a Blood of Kings T-Shirt which he WORE in a future video tweet for the wrap-up of the Los Angeles Experience!!!
Also on this weeks “Watchers Roundtable at Joes”, Kevin throws down the very first Watchers quiz gauntlet, Norm talks about the BoK exclusive T-SHIRT CONTEST, and we discuss ALL of the details for the Blood of Kings convergence at the HIGHLANDER 30th Convention in Lakeland, FL on December 3-4 - LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY!!!
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Mike on Twitter: @msellCNL
Thursday Nov 03, 2016
Thursday Nov 03, 2016
Also on this weeks “Watchers Roundtable at Joes”, Mike adds Jersey style “DISCO FRIES” to the menu, Kevin shares his thoughts on Ridley Scott’s ”The Duelists”, Norm talks about attending Adrian Paul’s Sword Experience at Stan Lee's Los Angeles Comic Convention on Saturday October 29th, and we all discuss getting behind the Blood of Kings convergence at the HIGHLANDER 30th Convention in Lakeland, FL on December 3-4 - especially the addition of sword master Anthony De Longis to the celebrity line-up.
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Friday Oct 21, 2016
Friday Oct 21, 2016
Also on this weeks “Watchers Roundtable at Joes”, you are treated to our new musical intro for this segment, and we ask, "What's Happening on the Blood of Kings FB page?” We also address BoK fan James Soberly's question, "What Highlander property would you like to see get a Star Wars Special Edition treatment?"
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Friday Oct 14, 2016
Friday Oct 14, 2016
Wednesday Oct 05, 2016
Wednesday Oct 05, 2016
This week on Episode 15 of Blood of Kings: A Highlander Podcast, Kevin, Norman and special guest Kyle Wagner, our fellow Fandom Podcast Network co-founder and resident Anime expert, are back for part 2 of the Anime movie Highlander The Search for Vengeance, the commentary.
With Kyle's expertise on Anime, and Kev & Norm's Highlander encyclopedia gusto, you will enjoy a special insight and look into this very unique Highlander movie.
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- Norman C. Lao on Twitter: @starfighter1701
- Mike Sellers on Twitter: @msellCN
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
This week on Blood of Kings: A Highlander Podcast, Kevin and Norman cover the Anime movie Highlander The Search For Vengeance Part 1, A Retrospective.
Kev & Norm are also joined by their Fandom Podcast Network Co-Founder and Anime expert Kyle Wagner. Kyle's expertise on Anime will give a special insight and look into this very unique Highlander movie.
Blood of Kings also looks into the production, story, voice talent and the controversy that was spawned due to the differences between the Japanese and American production companies. However Highlander The Search Vengeance remains a fan favorite, and Blood of Kings explores those reasons why.
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- Norman C. Lao on Twitter: @starfighter1701
- Mike Sellers on Twitter: @msellCNL
Tuesday Sep 20, 2016
Tuesday Sep 20, 2016
Blood of Kings is happy to introduce our special guest on the Blood of Kings Highlander Podcast this week, Mr. Michael Lashman! Michael is the owner and organizer of Lashcon Events, and the upcoming Highlander 30th Anniversary Convention at the Lakeland Center, Lakeland Florida, December 3-4, 2016. Guest co-host and Fandom Podcast Network co-founder Kyle Wagner joins the interview with Kevin Reitzel as they ask Michael Lashman about the origin of Lashcon Events and the Highlander 30th Anniversary.
Michael also discuses the Highlander 30 planning, the Highlander stars he has confirmed, and the special events including Adrian Paul's Sword Experience, F. Braun McAsh's Knife Combat Course, Elizabeth Gracen's Flying Rainbow Fan Class and the Highlander Endgame and fan films "The Watcher" / "Dark Places" reception party's.
Link to Lashcon Events Highlander 30 event:
http://www.lashconevents.com/highlander-30th
Also on this episode of Blood of Kings, Norman C. Lao also discusses the new Highlander 30th Anniversary Adrian Paul endorsed Go Fund Me Peace Fund Campaign that works Adrian's charity to protect, educate and aid children in extraordinary difficult circumstances. Link to the charity: https://www.gofundme.com/highlander30
Norman & Kevin also talk about the
Highlander: The Dark Warrior
Art by Ruiz Burgos and Story by John Bierly
Available now at http://www.alchemycomics.net/
Norm and Kevin talk about their upcoming Sword Experiences at Stan Lee's ComicKaze and Highlander 30 and give a Seavouver Weather update!
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Tuesday Sep 13, 2016
Tuesday Sep 13, 2016
“This sword is at least four hundred years old.” Duncan MacLeod knows a lot about swords. Everyone knows that. So, when he’s called in to help Seacouver police value an antique blade found hidden away in a museum basement, he thinks nothing of it. But then, when he sees the sword – as amazing, beautiful and ancient as it is – Duncan realizes there might be more to his involvement than he originally thought… Norman & Kevin are proud to introduce this episode of Blood of Kings as they highlight one of the Highlander Audio books "The Secret Of The Sword" written by Jonathan Clements and produced and distributed by Big Finish Audio. Adrian Paul returns as his iconic role from the Highlander TV Series to lend his voice in this 3rd of 4 audio books that continue the adventures of Duncan McLeod. This story is a sequel to the Highlander TV episode "The Samurai". This audio book takes place 10 years later when Duncan reunites with an old sword that is considered cursed and once took his life. Enjoy this special episode of Blood of Kings as Kevin and Norman for the first time showcase one of these fantastic Highlander Audio Books released by Big Finish in 2009.
Monday Aug 29, 2016
Monday Aug 29, 2016
“You cannot save honor with a lie.” - Hideo Koto
One of the core elements in Highlander is the study of how Immortals, both good and evil, incorporate the lessons of their pasts and apply them into their lives moving forward. In many cases, Immortals learn from their previous experiences and in turn, forge those moments into their very being which becomes part of their Quickening.
In arguably one of the TOP 10 Highlander Episodes of all time, Season Three’s THE SAMURAI, Duncan MacLeod meets a mortal man, a Samurai named Hideo Koto, who teaches him not only the “Way of the Warrior” but also what it means to be an HONORABLE man and to live by that very code. It is a lesson that Duncan will carry with him for the remainder of his immortal life; represented by the bequeathed Koto family Dragon Head Katana that Duncan has faithfully wielded for over 200 years as a symbol of his vow to its original master.
Please join us, your Blood of Kings hosts Kevin “The RaiderNerd” Reitzel and Norman “Starfighter” Lao, as we look deep into one of the most poignant moments in Highlander as THE SAMURAI challenges us to find the moral and the meaning of honor, how it applies to this episode in terms of Highlander canon, and how it has bound Duncan MacLeod to a code that has shaped his very essence as an Immortal.
Tuesday Aug 23, 2016
Tuesday Aug 23, 2016
In this episode of Blood of Kings, we are going to pay a very special honor and focus to what has been hailed as the episode that “changed the landscape of Highlander" and saved the show in the eyes of the audience. We of course are talking about Season One, Episode 13 - Band of Brothers.
Spirituality and consequences for one's action are at the very center to the tonal development of Highlander and when done right, can elevate Highlander, in any of its forms into truly spectacular storytelling. Here on Blood of Kings we are always looking for when we can really focus on one of these core meanings of Highlander and in this case: How Immortals, like Duncan and Darius, reflect on the fragility and precious gift of mortality.
Kevin and I also chose this episode for a very special reason. This is our first ANNIVERSARY episode. EPISODE 10 - DOUBLE DIGITS!!! And we would like to thank everyone that has supported us from all the way back to our Fandom Flashback 5-Part Highlander series to now and to all of the fans on the Blood of Kings Facebook page. Almost 500 strong, we cannot thank all the listeners enough for believing in us, supporting us and giving us the inspiration and momentum to keep bringing you Highlander discussion as we can here on Blood of Kings and The Fandom Podcast Network. Enjoy!
Tuesday Aug 16, 2016
Tuesday Aug 16, 2016
Blood of Kings proud to present our special guest Erin Gill who took her own Highlander pilgrimage through Scotland. This fantastic trip included several Highlander filming locations. Erin also experienced her own "Fandom Quickening" during the highlight of her trip when she attended the Highlander 4K Movie Premier at the Edinburgh film festival in Edinburgh Scotland on June 18th, with special guest Clancy Brown (aka The Kurgan), whom she spoke with personally!
Tuesday Aug 09, 2016
Tuesday Aug 09, 2016
Part 2 of 2. Kevin Reitzel is back from his Watchers assignment trip to the Highlands of Scotland where is visits the “Clan MacLeod Castles”. In this second part of his trip, Norman continues his interview with Kevin as he describes his in depth adventures to visit the original Highlander movie Connor Macleod
Castle filming location, aka the “Eilean Donan Castle”, which is actually
the real home to the Clan Macrae. Kevin also reveals his trip to the real Clan
Macleod Castle, Castle Dunvegan on Isle of Skye, Scotland. You will get hear
the interesting history of both these real working castles and the tour that Kevin took inside both of these beautiful Scotland landmarks.
Monday Aug 01, 2016
Monday Aug 01, 2016
Part 1 of 2. Kevin Reitzel is back from his Watchers assignment trip to the Highlands of Scotland. In this episode Norman interviews Kevin as they discuss the Highlander TV episode “Homeland” (Season 4 ep1), directed by its star Adrian Paul, and Kevin's trip to Scotland where he visited the Highlander filming locations of “Homeland”. This includes Kevin’s trip to Castle Tioram (aka Duncan MacLeod’s Castle) and the small and historical town of Glenfinnan, on the shores of Loch Sheil. In this episode we also discuss the personal journey of Duncan MacLeod in the episode of “Homeland”, Adrian Paul’s personal challenges making the episode, and Kevin’s adventure to find these locations. Join the Blood of Kings hosts as they rediscover “Homeland”.
Monday Jul 25, 2016
Monday Jul 25, 2016
On the Blood of Kings Podcast, we discuss ALL things related to the Highlander franchise. There are so many different and fasciniating dimensions to this incredibly rich property; from the movies to the television series, the RAVEN spinoff, audiobooks, novels, anime, fan-fiction and for this show in particular - the Collectible Card Games. On this episode, we continue where we left off on Blood ok Kings Episode 5: It's All in the Cards.
Tuesday Jul 12, 2016
Tuesday Jul 12, 2016
In Blood of King, we cover and discuss ALL things related to the Highlander franchise and for the past several episodes, we have focused a great deal of attention towards the legendary television series of the 1990's. But there are so many different and fascinating dimensions to this incredibly rich property; audiobooks, novels, anime, fan-fiction and for this show in particular - Collectible Card Gaming. On this episode of BoK, we are going to take a different look at the franchise as your Chronicler Norm and special guest and NEW Fandom Podcast Network crew member Mike Sellers review Highlander: The Collectible Card Game!
Monday Jul 04, 2016
Monday Jul 04, 2016
Tuesday Jun 28, 2016
Tuesday Jun 28, 2016
Observe. Record. Never Interfere. This is the oath of The Watchers; a secret society that was introduced to Highlander the Series at the very end of Season one. However, who were these people and how did their organization manage to survive for over 4,000 years? Most importantly, what changed in their ranks that made one of their most influential leaders, James Horton, turn their trust to ashes as he perverted their organization for all time?In this first part of Who Are The Watchers, your podcasting Kingmakers Kevin Reitzel and Norman C. Lao take a look at the origin of The Watchers and delve deeply into this clandestine organization; who are they, why they exist, what drives them to continue and are all of their intentions noble for posterity? Kevin and Norm also review several key episodes that shed a great deal of truth and understanding about The Watchers and WHY they watch. Please join us here on Blood of Kings for an exciting and immersive look at what Norm believes was one of the greatest additions to Highlander and one that changed the future (and technically the past…)of the Highlander mythology for the better.
Monday Jun 20, 2016
Monday Jun 20, 2016
Blood of Kings: A Highlander Podcast Episode 2. Highlander...What's next? Kevin & Norman ask the question, "What do you want from the next Highlander movie or TV show?" Kevin's co-host from Fandom Podcast Network's "Culture Clash" Kyle Wagner joins us. We also have very special guest John Mosby, author of Fearful Symmetry, The Essential Guide To All Things Highlander, help us tackle this topic. We also read Blood of Kings Facebook fans suggestions. And we read some wonderful iTunes reviews from fans that will be in the running for our ongoing contest that Norman set up for us, the prize is a signed copy of Adrian Paul's Audio CD "My Immortal Journal"!
Friday Jun 17, 2016
Friday Jun 17, 2016
Blood of Kings: A Highlander Podcast, The Kingmaker Chronicles Episode 01. F. Braun McAsh Highlander eBay Scripts! Join us for a very special episode of Blood of Kings as we interview Highlander TV show Sword Master F. Braun McAsh about his current and upcoming Highlander TV show scripts on eBay, for fans to bid on! We discuss the conception and life of a script and the many changes that are made during the production of the show. We also talk to Braun in detail about the current 10 scripts he has listed and the difference between them. Braun also discusses his German Long Sword class he teaches, and the history lesson you get with it.
Tuesday Jun 07, 2016
Tuesday Jun 07, 2016
David Abramowitz...a name that is truly synonymous with Highlander. As the Creative Consultant for Highlander: The Series, David ensured that all of the signature and touchstone elements of Highlander were well represented through each and every script; especially the ramifications of choices and consequences and the discovery of the true gravitas of immortality. David's stories were infused with heart and meaning that were rooted deeply in history and philosophy. And, the wisdom behind those stories has made them just as timeless as the characters that inhabit them. We are incrdibly proud to welcome to the Blood of Kings podcast Mr. David Abramowitz.
Friday May 27, 2016
Friday May 27, 2016
BLOOD OF KINGS is THE Fandom Podcast Network show dedicated to exploring the Highlander fandom; one movie, one television episode, one novel, one game and one aspect of the Highlander universe at a time.
On this special episode ZERO, co-hosts Norman C. Lao and Kevin Reitzel will introduce you to the “mission statement” for Blood of Kings, and discuss the most important reason for investing all of this work, passion, good will and sacrifice into this podcast: WHY? WHY…are they doing this?
Also as a bonus feature for this show: On Saturday May 20th, 2016 - Norm had the incredible opportunity for attending Adrian “Duncan MacLeod” Paul’s PEACE Fund charity dinner in Burbank, California. He had the pleasure of being able to connect with such amazing Highlander alumni like Adrian, Elizabeth Gracen and David Abramowitz. It was a glorious evening full of fun, food, friendship and especially…for a great cause.
Thank you everyone for listening and please enjoy this very special launch episode for BLOOD OF KINGS - here on the Fandom Podcast Network.
Tuesday May 17, 2016
Tuesday May 17, 2016
Elizabeth Gracen From the Highlander TV series joins us in our final installment of the Highlander Fandom Flashback! Elizabeth Gracen is former Miss Arkansas in 1981 and Miss America in 1982. Most fans may know her best as the scene and heart stealing immortal Amanda in The Highlander and Raven TV Series. Elizabeth is now a producer, director, entrepreneur and creator of Flapper Films and Flapper Print. Elizabeth Gracen joins us to talk about her recent endeavors, including her new young adult fiction novel Shalilly, and her experience on the Highlander TV series. We are honored to have Elizabeth on hour show, please enjoy this awesome interview.Highlander fans! Stay tuned to the end for a special Highlander announcement from your hosts here on the Fandom Podcast Network!
Monday May 16, 2016
Monday May 16, 2016
In this episode we discuss the Highlander CCG (Collectible Card Game). We go back to its beginnings in the mid 1990's with the 1st Edition of the game to its end in the early 2000's and then the resurrection of the 2nd Edition in 2007. Kevin & Norman interview Steven Rice & Cat Ceder about their history with the game. Steven is one of the co-designers and part of the rules team for the current 2nd Edition of the Highlander CCG. Cat Ceder is a long time player of both 1st & 2nd Edition. We also discuss the current status of the game, the fan supported MLE online digital version of the game and the innovated gameplay engine that made the Highlander CCG so popular and unique.
Monday May 16, 2016
Monday May 16, 2016
Student…Teacher…Swordmaster…Actor…Fight Choreographer…Historian…these are just but a few brief words that barely scratch the surface of our ver special guest for this installment of Fandom Flashback: Highlander. Mr. F Braun McAsh, most notably known for his work on HIGHLANDER: The Series and Highlander: ENDGAME, has cultivated an extensive relationship with sword combat and sword choreography for the stage and screen, utilizing the rich history of both Eastern and Western Martial arts that Braun has studied in tandem for over 40 years. Apprenticed early in his training to the famous fight master Paddy Crean for four years, and then under the guidance and training of English fight directors such as Bill Hobbs in the 1980’s, Braun’s extensive exposure to both the historical and practical application of the combat arts opened up an incredibly diverse range of opportunities for his career expertise such as film and tv consultation for arms and armor, military uniforms, medals, heraldry, and related subjects. We are so proud and honored to have him join us on Fandom Flashback: HIGHLANDER
Wednesday May 11, 2016
Wednesday May 11, 2016
Highlander Fandom Flashback Episode #2:
In the second part of Fandom Flashback Highlander we start off with Kevin, Kyle and special guest Norman C. Lao talking about all things in Highlander media and our impressions of it leading into the second half of the episode as we interview John Mosby, the author of Fearful Symmetry: The Essential Guide to all things Highlander. This book offers Highlander fans a once-in-a-lifetime insight into a film and TV phenomenon. Fearful Symmetry is John Mosby's quest to tell the definitive history of Highlander. If you are seeking insight to any and all things Highlander his book is it, the Highlander Bible. We speak to John about his history and fandom of Highlander as well as his interviews with the creators, actors and many others involved in the Highlander series and movies.
Saturday Apr 30, 2016
Saturday Apr 30, 2016
Fandom Flashback is back and this time there can be only one! Yes we are going to the world of the immortals as HIGHLANDER is the subject of the latest Fandom Flashback. This time around we are brining you the Flashback in multiple parts. Kevin and Kyle are joined for the entire Flashback my Mr. Norman C. Lao who you have heard talk Highlander on Culture Clash and also is part of the Blood of Kings Highlander Facebook Page. In this first part we are joined by the crew of the excellent Highlander Rewatched podcast as we all discuss our love for Highlander and what makes Highlander such a special thing in fandom. Take a listen grab your sword and remember who wants to live forever? Let's Do This Thing!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551389528504825/
http://soundcloud.com/Highlander-Rewatched
https://www.facebook.com/HighlanderRewatched
Monday Mar 07, 2016
Monday Mar 07, 2016
It is the 30th Anniversary of the original Highlander film and we are here to celebrate the immortals in the way only we can. Join Kevin Reitzel and Norman C. Lao for this special commentary here on the Fandom Podcast Network!
Friday Jan 29, 2016
Friday Jan 29, 2016
This is our mission statement and and introduction to us and what we are about. We hope you like what you hear and grab your interest. This is the start of things to come!