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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 1H 5M

Last Argument of Kings - Joe Abercrombie - Episode 142

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The Buddies close the book on Joe Abercrombie's First Law trilogy with "The Last Argument of Kings," the grim dark finale that answers the age-old question: what if the Manhattan Project was run by a thousand-year-old wizard who doesn't care if you live or die? The Buddies debate whether Jezal is just Vichy France with better PR, how to weaponize ‘biological control theory’ against your enemies, and if king sized beds are a misnomer. So sharpen your swords and Logan-isms, get ready to stand your ground one last time as the Buddies finish up the trilogy and say goodbye to the Bloody-Nine, Glokta, Ferro, Jezal, West, and Bayaz.Intro (0:00-1:11)Stock Up/Down (1:12-36:40)Favorite Scene/Character (36:41-46:11)Love/Hate (46:12-58:07)Casting the Movie (58:08-1:02:16)Conclusion (1:02:16-1:04:58) NEXT BOOK: London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe

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The Buddies close the book on Joe Abercrombie's First Law trilogy with "The Last Argument of Kings," the grim dark finale that answers the age-old question: what if the Manhattan Project was run by a thousand-year-old wizard who doesn't care if you live or die? The Buddies debate whether Jezal is just Vichy France with better PR, how to weaponize ‘biological control theory’ against your enemies, and if king sized beds are a misnomer. So sharpen your swords and Logan-isms, get ready to stand y...

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