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Gather 'round and meet your hosts, J. R. & R. That is, Jude Fox (a filmmaker), Rob Law (a musician) and Rowan Cohen (a world renowned Tolkien scholar) as they discuss the Amazon Original, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and other Middle-Earth re

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    Willow: Episode 2: The High Aldwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 42:54


    Gather 'round, friends as episode 2 is upon us, for the future of Tir Asleen has been revealed and Elora Danan is its name! Now, Willow and the others must set out from the humble Nelwyn village to confront evil as Elora must embrace her destiny, learning magic from the High Aldwin himself, Willow.

    Willow: Episode 1: The Gales

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 63:49


    Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, The tale of Willow Ufgood, He started from his small village, And did all that he could. The baby was Elora Danan, Madmartigan was tall. The group set out to Bavmorda, To see that Queen fall, To see that Queen fall. The magic started getting dark, Our halfling mage was tossed, If not for the courage of his fearless heart Tir Asleen would be lost, Tir Asleen would be lost. Years later Sorsha sends a small group to stop a rising threat. With Willow there, Kit and Jade too, Thraxus Boorman and Silas. Graydon Hastur, The Prophecy, A Red Shirt too, Right there, on Disney Plus.

    The Flood (of Anger) a.k.a. Attack of the Hate Trolls

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 65:27


    What is going on with all of the vehement loathing and repugnant animosity heaped upon The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power? Is it a case of weaponized political ideology or legitimate criticism? Join us as we unpack what people are saying to try and see which complaints are worthy of brushing Aulë's breathtaking beard and which ones can milk Melkor's malicious mother's malodorous mammaries.

    The Lord of the Rings (Animated - 1978)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 91:57


    Who doesn't remember Ralph Bakshi's awesome, odd, sometimes utterly bizare and unfinished take on The Fellowship of the Ring and about half of The Two Towers? Whether you've just watched it for the first time or the fiftieth or just want us to describe it to you, let's journey to Rivendell, go through the mines of Moria and do battle at Helm's Deep, this week of J.R.R. You Tolkien To Me.

    Upcoming Adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 39:37


    Join us as we give you a glimpse into what's coming next for J.R.R. You Tolkien To Me now that The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is on a two-year hiatus though there will be no breaks for this humble podcast!

    The Hobbit (Animated - 1977)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 68:45


    This week we take a step back in time to check out the Rankin/Bass animated classic version of The Hobbit. Does it still hold up or did it get taken down to goblin-town? Get out of your Hobbit Holes and follow us along this greatest adventure in order to find out!

    The Rings of Power - Season 1 Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 65:17


    Here we are at the end of Season 1 for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. What did we get right, what did we get wrong and where do we think the show will go in Season 2 and what will the future hold for J.R.R. You Tolkien To Me? Tune in and find out and (SPOILERS) no, we will not be taking any time off here!

    Ep. 08 - Alloyed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 72:03


    This week for the season finale of The Rings of Power we find ourselves revealing things and making rings! What more needs to be said?

    The Helm's Deep Dive - Ep. 06 & 07

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 45:27


    This week we dive deep into the cultists, talk about the lands, mention a certain silvery elf, and try to figure out if the Balrog will make its presence known any time soon.

    Ep. 07 - The Eye

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 59:46


    The Southlands have been toasted as Mount Doom finally showed its power and the survivors lick their wounds, trying to figure out what to do next. Meanwhile, the Harfoots say goodbye to Meteor Man and hello to that trio of blonde creeps. What could possibly go wrong with that situation?

    Ep. 06 - Udûn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 70:31


    In this week's action packed episode we get truly explosive as we ask, who done that Udûn? SPOILERS - It's that freaking weasel Waldreg the miserable little c***!

    The Helm's Deep Dive Ep. 05

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 38:44


    What did we miss in episode 5? What exactly is the deal with Elves and Balrogs? What happens when you mix evil with good and is it really like a peanut butter cup and does that mean that mithril will tast as good? Take the Helm's Deep Dive and find out!

    Ep. 05 - Partings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 69:42


    Get ready to be spread apart as we open wide, this week's episode, Partings. From halfling wanderings to Halbrand wonderings, people part and propagate in polar positions to properly plant their posteriors for the pending provocation.

    Helm's Deep Dive Ep. 04

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 48:25


    This week we dive so deep that even the rocks and roots believe us as we get philosophical and talk about Nietzsche and his influence on Tolkien and ask the big question, is Ilúvatar dead? We also get into the actors, the seeing stones and why the hell does Elendil look look so damn good for his age?

    Ep. 04 - The Great Wave

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 71:30


    It's time to wax up your board, jump on and ride the Great Wave with us, over Númenor, through the mines of Moria and into dark shadow, led by Adar, threatening Arondir, Bronwyn, Theo and the rest of the Southlands.

    The Helm's Deep Dive Ep. 03

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 67:37


    This week we take you Helm's Deep into Númenor, discuss why some people are taking issue with ethnic diversity in a fantasy as well as a few and a few things we did not get the chance to speak about on the main episode and we push even further, Helm's Deep, if you will, into Halbrand.

    Ep. 03 - Adar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 65:01


    This week you can just call us, Daddy... or Father if you're nasty, as we follow Arondir as he's put in chains, the Harfoots deciding who gets left behind and who doesn't and Galadriel enjoying herself on a horse, perhaps too much after she and Halbrand find themselves on the star shaped isle of Númenor!

    The Helm's Deep Dive - Ep. 01 & 02

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 33:42


    Join us as we go deep, “Helm's Deep,” pushing straight into all of your eager information holes to discuss theories, point out what we missed in our last episode(s) and drop a few more tidbits of book lore, all before watching Episode 3 of The Rings of Power.

    J.R.R. You Tolkien To Me *TRAILER*

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 0:59


    Here it is folks; what is, hands-down the greatest podcast ever made! Guaranteed or your money back!* *NOT AN ACTUAL GUARANTEE & NO ACTUAL MONEY BACK IS BEING OFFERED

    Ep. 02 - Adrift

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 41:55


    What happens when the fair Lady Galadriel emerges from the frigid waters of the Sundering Sea wearing nothing but a sheer, translucent elven gown, clinging to her wet body? Come, take the plunge with us and find out!

    Ep. 01 - A Shadow of the Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 46:51


    Celebrations abound as we delve into the premier episode of Rings of Power with mixed feelings yet hopes running ever high as we move forward with only the slightest have hints of potty humor sprinkled throughout.

    Ep. 0 - Battle of the Great R.R.'s - Tolkien vs. Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 49:19


    In this debut episode as we get ready for the primer of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, your humble (and not so serious) hosts discuss which titan of fantasy literature is better suited to tackling television, J.R.R. Tolkien or George R.R. Martin. So prepare to get in the "Ring" (get it? "Ring"...) and listen to them duke it out!

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