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A generic card for side quest decks, primarily. Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

Oh man! Does this card remind you of Sigourney Weaver or Phil Collins? It your answer is either one of these, you and I aren't that different. Check out the blog! https://cardtalk2018.com/2025/05/08/sulien/ Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

What is there to say about this hero? Tune in to find out! Check out the blog! https://cardtalk2018.com/2025/04/24/amarthuil/ Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018

This may be the first show that there is WAY more cards mentioned from a different sphere than the card is in. Check out the blog! https://cardtalk2018.com/2025/04/16/guardian-of-arnor/ Become a patron! https://www.patreoncom/cardtalk2018  

Possibly one of... No... One of the best defenders in the game! Check out the blog: https://cardtalk2018.com/2025/04/02/beregond-spirit-hero/ Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

What is there to say about this hero? Tune in to find out! Check out the blog! https://cardtalk2018.com/2025/03/26/tom-cotton/ Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

Tactics Elfhelm. Hmm. Not the best, not the worst Fits into the Rohan "thing" for sure, though. Check out the blog: https://cardtalk2018.com/2025/01/29/elfhelm-tactics-ally/ Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

As a wrap up to our Long-extended Extravaganza Month, I take a look back at some of the best moments we've had on the show. Interestingly, many of these moments come from other extravaganza month shows. Here are links to those shows: Moment 5 (Banana Hammock) https://youtu.be/urRnKPd4dkM?si=uBtC7BIC1UXW0s90 https://cardtalk2018.libsyn.com/superlative-caleb   Moment 4 (Vilya Russ?) https://youtu.be/XFpQHjUSH8I https://cardtalk2018.libsyn.com/guest-host-russ-lundgren   Moments 3 (Ava and Chloe) Ava - https://youtu.be/_paOA44ZyGI?si=bHt9rtMTkUH4v5xg https://cardtalk2018.libsyn.com/guest-host-ava-walsh Chloe - https://youtu.be/SAmEgdIw-0U?si=p5lsY8-UOHKGH9yJ https://cardtalk2018.libsyn.com/guest-host-chloe-walsh   Moment 2 (Cards with the Carswells) https://youtu.be/-kSqKjSxQmc?si=bx0WHBTTQHZ5pgLu https://cardtalk2018.libsyn.com/guest-host-tolkien-road-podcast   Moment 1 (Caleb and His Faith) https://youtu.be/urRnKPd4dkM?si=uBtC7BIC1UXW0s90 https://cardtalk2018.libsyn.com/superlative-caleb

Out of all the shows, this one could have been expanded to 20 cards and we would have still argued about all the cards that could go on it. Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

This was a more contentious conversation than I thought it was going to be. I'm sure some favorites of yours aren't on this list. Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

Can you believe that Steward of Gondor almost didn't make the list? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018 Visit our blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com  

Who are the best allies in the game? You'll be surprised to know that two of our picks are NOT unique! Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018 Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com  

There aren't that many to choose from, but we give the five scenarios that we will play only if we are forced to. Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

We've done all the spheres. Now it's time to look at the best of the best! Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

We take on the impossible task of determining the five best scenarios in the game. Admittedly, if there was a different line-up of Card Talkers, or even the same on a different day, we'd probably have a different list. Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

Before we get to the best overall heroes in the game, let's take a look at the heroes that can stay in the binder. Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

Our look at the best tactics heroes the game has to offer. Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com  Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018

For our next installment during our extravaganza month, we look at the leadership sphere and its heroes. Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018      

What are the top five lore heroes? I'll give you a hint. Cardboard of the Rings is going to be grumpy at us!! Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

Our Extravaganza Month is Back!!! We are looking at the fives in the game. Top five, bottom five, heroes, allies, quests, everything! Today? Spirit Heroes. Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

When you are playing tactics and need to cancel a shadow effect... Check out the blog! https://cardtalk2018.com/2025/01/15/sterner-than-steel/ Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

When you need a defense boost and a ready, it doesn't get much easier than this!! Check out the blog: https://cardtalk2018.com/2025/01/08/desperate-defense/ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

In true holiday fashion, the ally was a gift to any dale deck. I find it interesting to play him in a non-Dale deck and see if that can work itself out. Check out the blog! https://cardtalk2018.com/2024/12/25/guardian-of-esgaroth/ Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

One of the very few Silvan Defenders. That should give him a place in a Silvan Deck, right? I'm not so sure it does.   Check out the blog: https://www.cardtalk2018.com   Become a patron: https://patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

Despite losing Ted's audio at the end of the show (it was his ring rating), we uncover A whole myriad of uses that Gaffer could support.   Read the Blog! https://cardtalk2018.com/2024/12/05/gaffer-gamgee/   Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

To quote Ted, "For zero cost, this card is worth its cost!!" Check out the blog. https://cardtalk2018.com/2024/11/06/bow-of-yew/ Become a patron. https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

This is the best Dale hero that won't go into a Dale deck. Or maybe that's his tactics version, but regardless, he works in all sorts of decks!   Check out the blog! https://cardtalk2018.com/2024/10/30/bard-son-of-brand/   Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

When you think an attachment should go on a squire, but it really doesn't! Check out the blog: https://cardtalk2018.com/2024/10/16/squires-helm/ Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

You can make a Dale deck without this guy, but why would you? He's awesome for Dale, but maybe not so much for any other deck type. Check out the blog: https://cardtalk2018.com/2024/09/25/brand-son-of-bain-leadership/ Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

Here's a card that seems to sneak under the radar for Dave, but Ted seems all aboard for using it! Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018

This is like Citadel Plate's big brother. It makes defend-y characters even more defend-y. Check out the blog: https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

This is a great card for multiplayer and in a Three Hunters deck, but what about for solo? Check out the blog: https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

Every card game has a giant bear, right? Check out the blog: https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

Lore's misunderstood readying card. Maybe worth a play? Check out the blog: https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

"I'm the Map, I'm the Map, I'm the Map, I'm the Map, I'm the Map. I'm the Maaap.' IYKYK Check out the blog: https://cardtalk2018.com/2024/07/24/map-of-rhovanion/ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

A great shield for a great price. Check out the blog: https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018

Matthew, one of the hosts of The Grey Company Podcast and the other half of the Progression Series, is back on the show talking about all things LotR. We touch on the books, the Rings of Power, but we mainly stick to talking about the game we both love! Check out the blog: https://www.cardtalk2018.com Support what we do: https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

Haldan is the OG burglar before we knew burgling was going to be a thing! Check out the blog: https://cardtalk2018.com/2024/07/03/haldan/ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

First, here's the clip of the Caleb's rules interpretation of Dain: https://youtu.be/ri5AtxinPq4?si=CkZEalHIYQmkfGOH&t=1208 And Spirit Dain is probably the best defender in the game, despite Beregond holding on to everyone's hearts. Check out the blog: https://cardtalk2018.com/2024/06/26/dain-ironfoot-spirit/ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

Caleb Grace, Senior Designer and former Lead Designer of the LOTR LCG, joins us for a conversation about the game as a whole, and specifically the revised Core Set and the campaign "add-on."  Join us for a great conversation with the guy who made LoTR what it is today! Check out the blog:  https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron:  https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018

Jeremy Zwirn comes back on the show to talk (a little) about the Ered Mithrin campaign, a whole bunch about the Dream-chaser, and about root beer.  Like what we do? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

I wish I could say we saved the best for last. Unfortunately, this card isn't on the list of best cards in the core set. Although, it is the only hero that heals characters. Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018

A great toolbox card for the game. It remains useful to this day! Check out the blog: https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018

From early in the game's life, certain cards just hold their value. Not that they are staples and included in every deck, but are cards you look for to do a specific job. This card is one of those cards. Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

Another amazing card from the core set. Amazingly bad, that is. Check out the blog: https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

A card that was not very good from the beginning. Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

A card in the direct damage archetype. But we think that direct damage doesn't need this card. And that's a problem. Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

Calling all rules lawyers! Quick strike has certainly caused many headaches over the years, but is the lawyer juice worth the attacking squeeze? Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

When Ted pans a card, we listen. What was that you said, Ted? We didn't quite hear you. Say it louder for the people in the back! Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018

For Gondor!? More like For the Binder! Check out the blog. https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018  

The wizard may not be so tricksy, but this card could be! Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018