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Making wine in California, France, and even Serbia, consulting winemaker Julien Fayard has a broad view of the winemaking world. His constant monitoring, evaluation, and investment in winemaking technology benefit both his own and his clients' wineries. Julien offers insight into winemaking technology on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as some of the specific technologies he utilizes. Detailed Show Notes: Julien's background: French, came to the US in 2006 and worked for Phillipe Melka, started his consulting practice in 2013, built two wineries and manages three others; mostly Napa (~85%), but also makes wine from Sonoma, Sierra Foothills, Provence, Bordeaux, and SerbiaUses trial & error to evaluate new winemaking technologyUsually, a trigger that causes each tech adoptionHears about new tech from travel and conversations with other wineries and tech companiesFrench tech is mostly involved with wine contact (e.g., yeast, oak treatment), the US is mostly logistics, mechanization, automation of labor, and CA is slow to mechanize vineyard workMonitors the slowly evolving knowledge base in winemaking - most tech innovations are slight derivatives of existing knowledge (e.g., sulfur automation)To buy into a new tech: other people using it, company viability (and ability to scale), practicality of solution (e.g., barrel door for fermentation did not take into consideration time and the challenge to move between barrels)ROI calculation includes cost savings, risk assessments, and quantity or quality improvementsGenerally does not implement things that could move costs more than 10-20%The most significant variable cost driver is when volume drops (e.g., waste, accidents, filtering, bulking out wine) - each tank is ~$100k of wineFruition Sciences did a lot of sap flow analysis, but never got mass adoptionWell monitoring technology is happening, and may be required soonCommunications modules for sensors are getting much cheaper, enabling more techVinwizard (NZ) - wall winery automationStarted with pumpover automation (temp, speed)Can control to avoid peak energy hoursCan set times for tanks to make temp-sensitive additions easierAlarms for glycol system outagesArkenstone was 1st Napa winery to adopt, learned from them, a solution more complete than TankNetMin ~$50k costInnovint - winery SW management systemCreates all work orders, does costing, compliance, and traceabilityClients, CPAs, and compliance can see everythingA communication tool, very user-friendlySentia - hand wine analyzer (VA, malic, alcohol, SO2)$2k/machine

Cooper Teboe joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career in politics and founding Arkenstone, where he works with Silicon Valley on behalf of his clients.

In this episode, Sacred Sounds: Diane Arkenstone on Healing Through Music and Nature, we step into the extraordinary world of a musical pioneer whose life and work embody resilience, creativity, and healing. Diane's awe-inspiring journey—is one that began in nature's embrace and led to a transformative career in healing music. She reveals how her life-threatening heart condition sparked a deeper connection to sound and vibration, unlocking the power of music as a healing force.SPECIAL BONUS: In this episode, listen to the premiere of “Meditation 2,” an ethereal track, from her upcoming album to be released later this year.Exclusive Podcast Intro and Outro tracks from Diane's albums: Intro: "Elements of Nature" from The Essential Diane Arkenstone Outro: "It's Been Here All Along" from Aquaria II - AscensionImmerse yourself in Diane's music for your healing. We've all faced seemingly insurmountable challenges, but Diane's story reminds us that healing is possible when we trust the power within. This conversation will leave you inspired to embrace life's symphony with an open heart and renewed gratitude.Interview Highlights:A Journey through AdversityMusic as a LifelineNature as a MuseThe Sacred Science of SoundThe Creative ProcessResilience and GratitudeGlobal ImpactSimple Beauty in Complex TimesTimeless WisdomHeart-centered Wisdom Shared:"Always be kind—that opens every door.” i.e., Kindness is the music of the heart.Diane Arkenstone is one of the top 10 healing artists in the world, with hundreds of millions of streams globally across music streaming platforms, her prolific discography and collaborations have resulted in over 55 albums spanning many genres throughout her career.Website and SocialWebsite: https://dianearkenstone.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dianearkenstoneLinks to social media and other onsite profilesa. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianeArkenstoneMusicb. Twitter: https://twitter.com/dianearkenstonec. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diane.arkenstone/d. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dianearkenstonee. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dianearkenstonef. Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_Arkenstoneg. Bandsintown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/118265-diane-arkenstoneLinks to streaming site artist profilesh. Spotify:

Find The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Review Here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-07-24T12_06_07-07_00Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ In this episode of A Lost Plot, host Maverick and guests Philip Dutt and Jared Stonefield delve into the second installment of The Hobbit trilogy, The Desolation of Smaug. They share their initial impressions, discuss the film's plot and character development, and analyze its thematic elements. The conversation highlights the challenges of adapting Tolkien's work, the expectations set by the previous Lord of the Rings films, and the film's pacing and character arcs, particularly focusing on Bilbo and Thorin. The episode concludes with a critical assessment of the film's strengths and weaknesses, emphasizing the importance of character development and narrative coherence. ----------Highlights: 0:00 ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' Introduction11:53 Opening Scene20:00 Is The Main Character Bilbo or Thorin?30:57 Thorin Oakenshield36:21 The Arkenstone41:29 Thranduil46:25 Kili, Tauriel, and Legolas54:50 Bard the Bowman1:01:09 Revealing Smaug1:05:07 The Disappointing Climax1:13:38 The Necromancer1:21:27 The Barrels Scene1:27:23 Lasting Impact of The Desolation of Smaug#thehobbit #thedesolationofsmaug #smaug #jrrtolkien #lordoftherings #hobbit #bilbo #bilbobaggins #thorinoakenshield #thenecromancer #thranduil #woodlandelves #spiders #film #filmthoughts #alostplot #benedictcumberbatch #martinfreeman #bardthebowman #laketown #thelonelymountain #erebor #thearkenstone #gandalf #radagast 

Episode 229 - Susan Krausz, Arkenstone Estate Winery by Michelle Mandro

David Arkenstone, a multi-GRAMMY® Award nominee, has once again proven his prowess as a New Age visionary with his latest album, Quest For The Runestone. This captivating release, which premiered on July 1st, takes listeners on a sonic journey inspired by Arkenstone's deep love and connection to Celtic, Nordic, and cinematic music traditions. Mixed and mastered in Dolby Atmos® at Evergroove Studio in Evergreen, Colorado, the album promises an unparalleled auditory experience. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wewriteaboutmusic/support

Listen to every show of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to our Patreon - Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneJoin Dan McDowell and Jake Kemp as they venture into the mesmerizing realm of fine minerals at The Arkenstone gallery, where natural artistry and history crystallize into a spectacular display. In this episode, The Dumb Zone crew delves into the world of mineral collecting with gallery owner Rob Lavinsky, exploring everything from the thrill of discovering Earth's ancient treasures to the perils of international mineral trafficking.Witness the unexpected intersection of science, art, and commerce as Rob shares tales of being detained by Interpol, navigating the complexities of Chinese bureaucracy, and the transformative journey from genetic engineering to becoming a purveyor of nature's most exquisite creations. Plus, get the lowdown on the surprising market for minerals as an asset class and the passion that fuels collectors' pursuits.Amid the serious discussions, the episode isn't without its lighter moments, as Rob humorously recounts his escapades across the globe and the team's off-the-cuff banter about everything from eclipse excitement to the economics of family planning in China. It's a deep dive into a niche that's as fascinating as it is misunderstood.Whether you're a seasoned mineral enthusiast or simply curious about the hidden gems of the natural world, this episode of The Dumb Zone is not to be missed. So, grab your geologist's hammer and join the adventure – it's time to rock the Dumb Zone! (00:00) - Open (18:25) - Sports: Dan and Jake went to Mavs game 3 (01:12:01) - Explaining Drake vs. Kendrick to Dan (01:28:57) - Viewer Mail (01:35:26) - News (01:56:01) - Today in History (02:14:34) - Rob Lavinsky ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Is it a Silmaril? Or is it only a model? Join The Man of the West as he takes a closer look at eorcnanstan, better known as The Arkenstone, in this week's Word-nerd Wednesday!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5854727/advertisement

Today we explore three courageous decisions that show just how unexpected Bilbo Baggins can be, as he shatters all low expectations and inspires all of us, no matter how small, to be courageous. We wander chapter 16 of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit: “A Thief in the Night.” And as a bonus we dig into the oft-tossed around theory that the Arkenstone is a Silmaril–hint, it's—no spoilers! I'll answer that at the end.Embark on an immersive journey through the captivating realms of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, where the epic sagas of the Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, the Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales, and more come to life. Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Tolkien's masterful storytelling, drawing intriguing comparisons between his literary works and the cinematic adaptations crafted by Peter Jackson. Be at the forefront of the latest developments as we explore the highly anticipated Rings of Power series from Amazon. Prepare to be enthralled as we uncover hidden connections, untold tales, and delve into the depths of Middle-earth lore. Tune in now and become part of our fellowship on this extraordinary journey!Support the show with a wafer of lembas or donating towards my wishlist: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lotrpodcastFind contact info on LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/lotrpodcastDon't be a stranger! Find me on Twitter, Facebook and InstagramFeedback for the show? Email me at lordoftheringspodcast@gmail.comThis podcast is not affiliated with the Tolkien Estate.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/beginners-guide-to-the-lord-of-the-rings/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we explore three courageous decisions that show just how unexpected Bilbo Baggins can be, as he shatters all low expectations and inspires all of us, no matter how small, to be courageous. We wander chapter 16 of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit: “A Thief in the Night.” And as a bonus we dig into the oft-tossed around theory that the Arkenstone is a Silmaril–hint, it's—no spoilers! I'll answer that at the end.Embark on an immersive journey through the captivating realms of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, where the epic sagas of the Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, the Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales, and more come to life. Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Tolkien's masterful storytelling, drawing intriguing comparisons between his literary works and the cinematic adaptations crafted by Peter Jackson. Be at the forefront of the latest developments as we explore the highly anticipated Rings of Power series from Amazon. Prepare to be enthralled as we uncover hidden connections, untold tales, and delve into the depths of Middle-earth lore. Tune in now and become part of our fellowship on this extraordinary journey!Support the show with a wafer of lembas or donating towards my wishlist: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lotrpodcastFind contact info on LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/lotrpodcastDon't be a stranger! Find me on Twitter, Facebook and InstagramFeedback for the show? Email me at lordoftheringspodcast@gmail.comThis podcast is not affiliated with the Tolkien Estate.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/beginners-guide-to-the-lord-of-the-rings/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Reading chapter 16, the shortest chapter in The Hobbit, “A Thief in the Night,” Dr. Cyril Jenkins and Fr. Andrew talk about what the Arkenstone means for the narrative, whether Bilbo ought to have handed it over, and how possessiveness turns us into gnostics. They also talk Oxford, Doxamoot, and finish up with a reading from one of Tolkien's letters.

Reading chapter 16, the shortest chapter in The Hobbit, “A Thief in the Night,” Dr. Cyril Jenkins and Fr. Andrew talk about what the Arkenstone means for the narrative, whether Bilbo ought to have handed it over, and how possessiveness turns us into gnostics. They also talk Oxford, Doxamoot, and finish up with a reading from one of Tolkien's letters.

Reading chapter 16, the shortest chapter in The Hobbit, “A Thief in the Night,” Dr. Cyril Jenkins and Fr. Andrew talk about what the Arkenstone means for the narrative, whether Bilbo ought to have handed it over, and how possessiveness turns us into gnostics. They also talk Oxford, Doxamoot, and finish up with a reading from one of Tolkien's letters.

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David Fleming speaks with David Arkenstone once again. We heard from Arkenstone in December of 2022 when he was in the region with his Winter's Eve concert. He has under his belt, or is a part of 100 cd's – let alone his soundtrack work, and his music – especially those under his own name – are designed to take you places – real… or imagined. We'll hear about his music inspired by Middle Earth, as well as his soundtrack work – including for WORLD OF WARCRAFT. We'll also hear of collaborations with author Mercedes Lackey.

#StuMarshall #guitarist #Australia #EmpiresOfEden #Dungeon #DeathDealer #RossTheBoss #Arkenstone #NightLegion This Week Wayne talks to guitarist Stu Marshall. Stu is no stranger to the heavy metal scene since he joined the band Dungeon in 2001. After they split up, Stu went out and formed so many other bands which we get into. Bands like Night Legion, Arkenstone and working with Ross the Boss in Death Dealer and so much more. Check out Stu Marshalls facebook https://www.facebook.com/stu.marshall.5 Thanks to Online Metal Promo for setting up the interview www.OnlineMetalPromo.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rat-salad-review/message

In this episode of Getting Stoned, Johnna chats with Dr. Robert Lavinsky, the founder of The Arkenstone, and www.iRocks.com. Rob shares his story with Johnna and the conversation covers, minerals, gems, Rob's support of Mindat, the largest mineral database and a mineralogical reference website on the Internet, Elon Musk at a Denver gem show some years ago, artificial intelligence, and its impact on the mineral industry. You can learn more about Rob by visiting his website, www.irocks.com.

Astral virtual tabletop has been shutdown. Nathan at Arkenstone has written a wonderful post mortem/ obituary for the platform. It is a shame that no open source agreement for the code could be reached. This leaves the hope that some of the best features from Astral may find their way into Roll20, since that is […]

CW/TW: slight mention of rape in regards to fanfic tags and drug addiction in comparison to the Arkenstone. The dragon is defeated within the first 10 minutes, what more could this movie be about?! Oh...that's right. Join Paul and Tori as they watch the last installment of Peter Jackson's The Hobbit series: Battle of Five Armies. Tori watches as 17 armies join the battle, Sauron gets evicted, and Paul sheds some tears over Bagginshield. Welcome to The Sillymarillion! Where Paul (the forever fan) teaches Tori (the newcomer) all about J.R.R. Tolkien's tales and stories. Join us on twitter and tell us if you'd buy our children's book "From Ainulindale to Zirakzigil: A children's book of Tolkien Lore". Twitter: @sillymarillions Patreon: https://patreon.com/thesillymarillion , where we will be posting reaction pods as we watch through the movies! Email: thesillymarillion@gmail.com Heartfelt thank you to Wool @woolsheepy for our Season 2 art, and Evelyn @wow__then for our headers! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesillymarillion/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesillymarillion/support

In which our heroes discuss Bilbo's maturation, Thorin's insanity & whether the Arkenstone is really the last of the three Silmarils. Could Bilbo be holding both the Ring of Power and the Last Silmaril at the same time? Minds will be blown.

We are thrilled to announce that our online store, AnUnexpectedJourney.shop. is now open! If you love the podcast, please consider supporting us. We have a lot of fun plans for the future so stay tuned. Become A Subscriber. The following morning, negotiators approach the gates and reveal the Arkenstone, hoping it will move Thorin to make a deal. Thorin, still fixated on the treasure, relents and accepts the plan, but he has no intention of fulfilling his end of the bargain. Thorin plans to wait for Dain and his troops, keep the gold, and fight for the Arkenstone. In anger he turns on Bilbo Baggins and threatens to kill him. Some of the dwarves are secretly dismayed at Thorin's treatment of the hobbit. Dain and his troops finally appear. Bard will not let Dain in to see Thorin, and both sides prepare to do battle. Suddenly the skies darken as thousands of bats block out the sun. Their arrival signals the threat of attack by a huge force of goblins and wargs. The danger forces the elves, men, and dwarves to unite to defeat their common enemy. At first the strategy appears to work, but the numbers of evil fighters are too great. Thorin, finally coming to his senses, breaches his wall and emerges to rally the weary allies. Just when it appears the goblins will prevail, the eagles arrive, and the forces for good gain the upper hand. Bilbo, who has been with the elves, puts on his invisibility ring and is struck by a rock and knocked unconscious before the final victory. The Hobbit: Written by J.R.R. Tolkien. Soundtrack composed by Howard Shore. Audiobook narrated, produced, and edited by Bluefax. Art by Jian Guo.

We are thrilled to announce that our online store, AnUnexpectedJourney.shop. is now open! If you love the podcast, please consider supporting us. We have a lot of fun plans for the future so stay tuned. Become A Subscriber. Bilbo Baggins is knocked out shortly after spotting the eagles and misses the end of the conflict. A soldier finds the unconscious hobbit and carries him to the winning camp. Gandalf congratulates the hobbit for his luck in surviving the battle, and Bilbo is quickly taken to Thorin, who is dying from battle wounds. Thorin sincerely apologizes to Bilbo and recognizes he cannot take the treasure with him into death. The hobbit grieves for Thorin, and Bilbo is now ready to return home. Thorin is buried with the Arkenstone, which was destined to be his, and Dain, the new dwarf king, proves wise in distributing the treasure. A large group including Gandalf and Beorn travels with the elves and the Elvenking, and they all sing Bilbo's praises. After spending the winter with Beorn, Bilbo stays for a while in Rivendell. The Hobbit: Written by J.R.R. Tolkien. Soundtrack composed by Howard Shore. Audiobook narrated, produced, and edited by Bluefax. Art by Jian Guo.

We are thrilled to announce that our online store, AnUnexpectedJourney.shop. is now open! If you love the podcast, please consider supporting us. We have a lot of fun plans for the future so stay tuned. Become A Subscriber. Several days pass in a standoff; the dwarves are trapped inside Lonely Mountain, and the armed men and elves block the exit. Roäc, the raven, reappears and reports that Dain and his troop of 500 are near but predicts that is not enough force to defeat the opposing troops. He again encourages Thorin to settle the affair peacefully. Thorin rejects this advice, and in despair Bilbo Baggins decides to take action, trying to force Thorin's hand. Still in possession of the Arkenstone, Bilbo takes a turn at guard duty and heads to the elves' camp. When he is taken to the leaders, Bard and the Elvenking, Bilbo reports the movement of Dain's warriors and gives the Arkenstone to them, hoping they can use it to bargain with Thorin. Bilbo meets Gandalf in the camp, but he returns to the dwarves in the fortress. The Hobbit: Written by J.R.R. Tolkien. Soundtrack composed by Howard Shore. Audiobook narrated, produced, and edited by Bluefax. Art by Jian Guo.

We are thrilled to announce that our online store, AnUnexpectedJourney.shop. is now open! If you love the podcast, please consider supporting us. We have a lot of fun plans for the future so stay tuned. Become A Subscriber. The expedition is trapped in the secret passage for several days. The group realizes Smaug has disappeared from his lair and sends Bilbo Baggins out to explore the situation. Bilbo finds the fabled Arkenstone and conceals it as his share of the treasure. Thorin also gives Bilbo a chain mail coat created by the elves. The dwarves explore the treasure and finally occupy an old watchman's tower to detect Smaug's return. The Hobbit: Written by J.R.R. Tolkien. Soundtrack composed by Howard Shore. Audiobook narrated, produced, and edited by Bluefax. Art by Jian Guo.

In this episode, we go over two chapters and each one of us takes over a chapter. Jay talks about the Arkenstone and Mithril while Grant talks about Bard. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod/message

 Some brand new tunes from Flush, Trick or Treat and Alunah this week.Broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio April 1st 2022     Flush - Entertainment 0:00American Anymen - Fentanyl Death Kiss 4:08Lord of The Lost - Not My Enemy 8:30Hellbore - All Men Are Created Evil 13:30Apocalyptica - I'll Get Through This 19:08Trick or Treat - Creepy Symphony 23:49Arkenstone - Tree of Witches 28:25Secular - My Enemy 32:52Death Dealer - Fuel Injected Suicide Machine 36:35Children of the Sun - Reflection 40:58Shaman's Harvest - Lilith 45:44Fracture Mechanics - My Purpose 50:31Alunah - Fade into Fantasy 53:07

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Join us as we continue our Chapter-by-Chapter read of The Hobbit. This week, we cover chapter 13 (Not At Home) and 14 (Fire and Water). Will these dwarves every show an ounce of bravery? What is the Arkenstone? Whose was the Mithril vest? Who is Bard the Bowman? And wait a minute, where did Smaug go? Let us know what you think!    Email us: thefigpod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: @thefigpod    Buy our Merch!: Link to Teepublic in Instagram bio   Become a Patron: patreon.com/thefigpod And don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe so you never miss another episode of the Fantasy, in general podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Botched: A D&D Podcast! The moment you've all been waiting for! No, it's not the start of Season 4. It's the end of these damn in between episodes! The group may have subbed out a player for another, but hey, it can all be explained by brain trauma. Sure, the way the last episode ended doesn't really line up with the start of this one, but really, you're asking a lot of alcoholics. This episode has a little something for everyone. Rocks. Rock dwarves. Rock basins. Shiny rocks. I mean, what more could you ask for? This episode leaves me with a few questions, such as, how hard is it to see a sign in plain sight? Why are statues so rough on the party? Where is this Arkenstone? Will it even grant immortality to everyone? Tune in and find out!

Did you know that we have magnetite crystals inside our brains? Magnetite is a mineral made up of iron oxide but it has equal amounts of iron (ii), which is ferrous oxide, and iron (iii) which is ferric oxide. Ferric oxide has three electrons--represented by the number 3 and one of those came from ferrous oxide--represented by the number 2. Both produce numerous types of materials such as plastics, heat-absorbing glass, ceramics and even rubber. Special high purity iron oxides are used in the production of ferrites, a type of ceramic magnet used in electronics such as speakers, TVs and computer memory cores. Magnetite is found in all types of rocks--igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary and yes it is magnetic. And this stuff is in our bodies and more primarily, our brains. Physics Today published an article back in 2018 titled 'Mapping magnetite in the human brain.' In 1992, researchers discovered the magnetic crystal in human brain tissue and it's thought to have formed biogenically with some possibly originating in ferritin which is an intracellular protein that is found in many organisms. The article goes on to say that various studies have shown that brain cells respond to external magnetic fields. There's also a link between elevated levels of magnetite and neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers noted that there were elevated levels of magnetite in brain tissue from Alzheimer's disease patients. Two scientists from the Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich, geophysicist Stuart Gilder and neuroscientist Christoph Schmitz, carried out the first systematic mapping of magnetite nanoparticles in the human brain. They found magnetite concentrated in the same places in the seven brains they analyzed. They noted that the magnetite was mostly in the cerebellum and brain stem and that there was a striking asymmetry in the distribution of the magnetite particles between both hemispheres of the brain. In animals such as homing pigeons and honeybees, magnetites enable them to sense magnetic field lines. As for humans, we don't seem to sense those magnetic fields. Perhaps we are simply not in tune with our bodies anymore? Think of when a natural disaster is about to happen and animals start to flee. This is because they are able to sense a disturbance, but we are unable to. For more information, explore the links in the podcast description. LINKS https://info.noahtech.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-ferrous-and-ferric-oxide https://physicstoday.scitation.org/do/10.1063/PT.6.1.20180830a/full/ https://physicstoday.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/1.2897947 Photo in podcast cover from Arkenstone https://www.irocks.com/minerals/specimen/46980 About Getting Stoned. Getting Stoned is a podcast about gems, minerals, and fun conversations that may go off-topic--but that's perfectly fine. The mission of this podcast is to encourage folks to explore the wonderful world of crystals, gems, minerals, and the various ways they are used in life, technology, and more. For more information on sponsoring, merch, and YouTube, visit gettingstoned.online.

SPECIAL GUEST - Mike Boromir Charles is in the house! ~ We move from the Arkenstone to Green Dragon theories as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 14 - Fire and Water! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! Also; if you enjoy singing, send us an audio clip of you singing one of the songs in our story! We'd love to play it on the podcast. Give ol Boromir a follow: https://www.instagram.com/ironman187/ Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien Subscribe to our YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/c/TalkinTolkien Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptalkintol... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/uptalkintolkien If you'd like to send us something please address it to: The Shire P.O. Box 96 Amanda, OH 43102 If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast series include: Extended Edition - Lane and Ez continue the episode Melkor's Discord – Join us on Discord before the show Peekin' in the Palantir- Predictions about the show/future of middle earth The Appendices – Lane and Ez talk about nothing deep into the night! NEW* Drinks at the Dragon - Zoom Session See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPECIAL GUEST - Curt Jones is not at home anymore! ~ We move from fire breathing worms to the Arkenstone as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 13 - Not at Home! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! Also; if you enjoy singing, send us an audio clip of you singing one of the songs in our story! We'd love to play it on the podcast. Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien Subscribe to our YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/c/TalkinTolkien Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptalkintol... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/uptalkintolkien If you'd like to send us something please address it to: The Shire P.O. Box 96 Amanda, OH 43102 If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast series include: Extended Edition - Lane and Ez continue the episode Melkor's Discord – Join us on Discord before the show Peekin’ in the Palantir- Predictions about the show/future of middle earth The Appendices – Lane and Ez talk about nothing deep into the night! NEW* Drinks at the Dragon - Zoom Session See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we discuss our myriad issues with the Peter Jackson adaptations, the wider Middle-Earth legendarium, and the possibility of the Arkenstone being a Silmaril. Join us as we wish for the movies to lower our coffins into our graves when we die, so that they can let us down one last time.Content WarningsDiscussions of antisemitism, racism, race essentialism, mention of NazismSocial MediaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/Twitter: https://twitter.com/teachmycat2read?s=09Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.comWebsite: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/teachingmycattoread)

In today’s episode we are joined by Martin Arkenstone. Martin ... Read moreThe Art of Living with Martin Arkenstone

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A Thief in the Night - Several days pass in a standoff; the dwarves are trapped inside Lonely Mountain, and the armed men and elves block the exit. Roäc, the raven, reappears and reports that Dain and his troop of 500 are near but predicts that is not enough force to defeat the opposing troops. He again encourages Thorin to settle the affair peacefully. Thorin rejects this advice, and in despair Bilbo Baggins decides to take action, trying to force Thorin's hand. Still in possession of the Arkenstone, Bilbo takes a turn at guard duty and heads to the elves' camp. When he is taken to the leaders, Bard and the Elvenking, Bilbo reports the movement of Dain's warriors and gives the Arkenstone to them, hoping they can use it to bargain with Thorin. Bilbo meets Gandalf in the camp, but he returns to the dwarves in the fortress.

Not At Home - The expedition is trapped in the secret passage for several days. The group realizes Smaug has disappeared from his lair and sends Bilbo Baggins out to explore the situation. Bilbo finds the fabled Arkenstone and conceals it as his share of the treasure. Thorin also gives Bilbo a chain mail coat created by the elves. The dwarves explore the treasure and finally occupy an old watchman's tower to detect Smaug's return.

The Clouds Burst - The following morning, negotiators approach the gates and reveal the Arkenstone, hoping it will move Thorin to make a deal. Thorin, still fixated on the treasure, relents and accepts the plan, but he has no intention of fulfilling his end of the bargain. Thorin plans to wait for Dain and his troops, keep the gold, and fight for the Arkenstone. In anger he turns on Bilbo Baggins and threatens to kill him. Some of the dwarves are secretly dismayed at Thorin's treatment of the hobbit. Dain and his troops finally appear. Bard will not let Dain in to see Thorin, and both sides prepare to do battle. Suddenly the skies darken as thousands of bats block out the sun. Their arrival signals the threat of attack by a huge force of goblins and wargs. The danger forces the elves, men, and dwarves to unite to defeat their common enemy. At first the strategy appears to work, but the numbers of evil fighters are too great. Thorin, finally coming to his senses, breaches his wall and emerges to rally the weary allies. Just when it appears the goblins will prevail, the eagles arrive, and the forces for good gain the upper hand. Bilbo, who has been with the elves, puts on his invisibility ring and is struck by a rock and knocked unconscious before the final victory.

The Return Journey - Bilbo Baggins is knocked out shortly after spotting the eagles and misses the end of the conflict. A soldier finds the unconscious hobbit and carries him to the winning camp. Gandalf congratulates the hobbit for his luck in surviving the battle, and Bilbo is quickly taken to Thorin, who is dying from battle wounds. Thorin sincerely apologizes to Bilbo and recognizes he cannot take the treasure with him into death. The hobbit grieves for Thorin, and Bilbo is now ready to return home. Thorin is buried with the Arkenstone, which was destined to be his, and Dain, the new dwarf king, proves wise in distributing the treasure. A large group including Gandalf and Beorn travels with the elves and the Elvenking, and they all sing Bilbo's praises. After spending the winter with Beorn, Bilbo stays for a while in Rivendell

Susan Kathleen interviews Special Guest MARTIN ARKENSTONE  Originally from Switzerland and now resident in California, U.S.A. Martin trained as a stonemason and when he changed direction in his career, switched to becoming a Stone Sculptor, a Mentor and an international best selling co- Author of the book LIFEWORKS 2020: How Our Vision Made Us Unstoppable. Apart from being an extremely successful artist, Martin also is a Success Coach, Life coaching, Advanced Law of Attraction Coach, teaches Masterminding, the Emotion Code, & is an Advanced Ho'oponopono Practitioner –  Martin combines the newest technologies in neuroscience and energy healing to help his clients develop a powerful mindset that focuses on their passion and the life they want to create.  He gently guides his clients through their journey and accesses the blueprint of their life strategies and tactics to achieve their goals, as well as provide accountability partnerships for successfully accomplishing the everyday tasks it takes to get there. Contact: Website: https://www.coachtheworld.com/en/martina Website: www.yourakeningtomiracles.com (Martin this URL is not working F.Y.I.) Email : martin@martinarkenstone.com YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y2m5yl8d Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourawakeningtomiracles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/martinaarkenstone Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/y5b5ut5j Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martinarkenstone/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-arkenstone-769b42154

This episode of The Movie Planet, JC has nominated The Tolkien Saga for the Franchise pantheon continuing with 2014's "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" for the Epic/Fantasy pantheon.  Listen as JC, Joel and Joe discuss the third movie (chronologically speaking) in the saga and figure out if this movie is Thorin's Arkenstone or just an empty promise by dwarfs. Listen in and find out! The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies soundtrack by Howard Shore The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring soundtrack by Howard Shore iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-planet-podcast/id1397030238?mt=2 GMAIL: movieplanetpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MoviePlanetPod Instagram: @movieplanetpod Facebook: /movieplanetpod The Movie Planet podcast is not affiliated with, prepared for, approved or licensed by any entity that created any films discussed or reviewed herein. All movie clips and music included in the podcast are the intellectual property of the respective copyright holders. They are included here for the purpose of review, and no infringement is intended.

Discussion of The Hobbit, Chapter Sixteen Join Maggie and Cam as celebrate Gandalf’s return and analyze Bilbo’s parlay with the enemy. The hobbit’s character growth seems to have come full circle in this chapter, but the idea of regression continues to dominate the narrative. This episode explores the magical hierarchy of Middle-earth and the loyalty / disloyalty of Bilbo’s gamble with the Arkenstone. Maggie questions and explores the chapter’s many Game of Thrones precursors and Cam continues to develop his theory about Tolkien’s parentheticals. We also talk about birds. During our Second Breakfast, Cam talks about the elements of Elizabethan drama that appear in this chapter and Maggie leads a discussion on retellings and adaptation. Have an observation, comment, or theory on this episode? Email us at secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @secondbreakfastpod

Discussion of The Hobbit, Chapter Thirteen Join Maggie and Cam as they triumphantly return to the books to talk about magic and ghosts. This episode explores the unnerving similarities between the Ring and the newly introduced Arkenstone. We continue our discussion on the power of sight in Middle-earth amid a chapter blanketed in darkness. Cam offers three working theories about the Ring’s power and influence as a magical object, and Maggie meditates on the concept of “home” in this story. During our Second Breakfast, we respond to one critic’s strangely abstract praise of The Hobbit as being a “flawless masterpiece”. Maggie suggests that Jude Law should play young Gandalf in the Amazon show. Have an observation, comment, or theory on this episode? Email us at secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @secondbreakfastpod

Discussion of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug [Extended Edition] Join Maggie and Cam in this special episode, where they question the narrative implications of having Benedict Cumberbatch voice every character in the movie. We discuss the nature of evil and the strange, incestuous relationship between Smaug, Sauron, and the Necromancer. This episode also explores the parallels between the Ring and the Arkenstone, as well as the many callbacks within this movie and the series so far. We also try to figure out who the real villain of the prequel trilogy is - Smaug or Azog? In the face of Maggie's lukewarm reaction to the movie, Cam mounts a spirited defense of it as his favorite Middle-earth film. During our Second Breakfast, we discuss adaptation and disappointment through the lens of the post-Sorkin years of The West Wing, and Maggie reflects on this year's Reading Rush.  Have an observation, comment, or theory on this episode? Email us at secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @secondbreakfastpod

Craig, Stephanie, and Kyle are back for the final installment of our podcast series on The Hobbit. In this episode, we talk about chapters 15 through 19, including Bilbo's theft of the Arkenstone, the Battle of the Five Armies, and the return journey home. Support the show on Patreon Join the conversation on Reddit Music: "Adventure Time" and "The Seven Seas" courtesy of https://www.philter.no/

Craig dons his elbow patches so that he and Kyle can continue their Hobbit adventure, this time talking about the Smaug chapters: that is, chapters 12 through 14. They talk about Smaug, of course, but also about the Arkenstone, the relationship of these scenes to others in The Hobbit and in The Lord of the Rings, and Tolkien's meditations on greed. Ever wondered why Smaug was so ticked off that the villagers of Lake Town had destroyed their bridges? Listen and find out! Support the show on Patreon Join the conversation on Reddit Music: "The Seven Seas" courtesy of https://www.philter.no/

In a continuation of our series on guarded (x) cards, Grant and I take a look at the Arkenstone.  This 1 cost neutral attachment gives all unique characters an extra willpower.  This seems to fit very nicely into a tactics deck, but does it work anywhere?      

Concerning “The Clouds Burst”, from Arkenstone arrangements to Bolg's battalions... If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! Topics discussed (chapter discussion begins at 11:00)… Negotiating the Arkenstone Gandalf Revealed / Bilbo Rebuked An Ugly Truce / Dain Arrives The Dwarves Spring / The Battle Is Joined The Battle of the Five Armies / Bolg? The Battle Plan Order of Battle The Eagles Haiku Correspondence Other items discussed... History of The Hobbit by John D. Rateliff 'Lord of the Rings' Series at Amazon Enlists J.A. Bayona to Direct (Variety) LOTRproject The Atlas of Middle-earth by Karen Wynn Fonstad John's books... Tolkien's Overture by John Carswell Tolkien's Requiem by John Carswell For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Please send correspondence to TolkienRoadPodcast@gmail.com.

Concerning “A Thief in the Night”, from Thorin's threat to Bilbo's burglary... If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! Topics discussed (chapter discussion begins at 13:00)… The Arkenstone and Thorin’s Threat Roäc’s Warning Bilbo’s Plan Bilbo and Bombur Bilbo and the Elves What is Bilbo’s plan? The Return of Gandalf Haiku Correspondence Other items discussed... History of The Hobbit by John D. Rateliff John's books... Tolkien's Overture by John Carswell Tolkien's Requiem by John Carswell For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Please send correspondence to TolkienRoadPodcast@gmail.com.

Concerning “The Gathering of the Clouds”, from Roäc the Raven to Bard's brigade... If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! Topics discussed (chapter discussion begins at 13:00)… The gathering of the birds / The old Thrush returns Quoth the Raven: "Smaug is Dead" "Go to Dain!" / Fortifying the Mountain "Under the Mountain Dark and Tall" Bard's Parley / Thorin's response Gold-lust Haiku Correspondence Other items discussed… Tolkien's Overture by John Carswell "Is the Arkenstone a Silmaril?" discussion (Barrowdowns.com) "So about that theory that the Arkenstone is a Silmaril..." discussion (The Heretic Loremaster) For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Please send correspondence to TolkienRoadPodcast@gmail.com.

Welcome to Botched: A D&D Podcast! The moment you’ve all been waiting for! No, it’s not the start of Season 4. It’s the end of these damn in between episodes! The group may have subbed out a player for another, but hey, it can all be explained by brain trauma. Sure, the way the last episode ended doesn’t really line up with the start of this one, but really, you’re asking a lot of alcoholics. This episode has a little something for everyone. Rocks. Rock dwarves. Rock basins. Shiny rocks. I mean, what more could you ask for? This episode leaves me with a few questions, such as, how hard is it to see a sign in plain sight? Why are statues so rough on the party? Where is this Arkenstone? Will it even grant immortality to everyone? Tune in and find out! Join in on the banter as these dickheads whose understanding of the rules is questionable, and their moral compasses are even more so, stumble through dungeons, traps, monsters, and social intricacies as they attempt to complete a quest for wholly selfish reasons. If you are a veteran dragon slayer from the long long ago of the 1970’s or a newbie who is interested in hearing what this devil worshipping game is all about, Botched: A D&D Podcast is the DnD Podcast for you. As mentioned, we are playing 5th edition rules, so if you’ve never played this version of the game before, listening to us will give you an idea of how it may be different from previous versions of the game. 5th edition is a great rule set to start playing the game with. Find out if there’s a local game near where you live at comic book or game stores. Hell, buy some books, buy some dice, get some food and drinks and invite your friends over to play with you for completely different experience! A special shout out and thank you to all of our supporters over on Patreon. You help us continue to churn out “quality” episodes. With your continued support we can upgrade our dining room, I mean studio, with better quality microphones, sound proofing and merchandise. Help us achieve our goals and reap the benefits as we will begin producing novellas of the seasons, behind the scenes features and live shows! Check out our store over at Botched Podcast where you can find tshirts, stickers, prints and more! Thank you to those who have taken the time to give us a 5 star review over on Itunes! It helps the show grow, and we greatly appreciate it! A big big thank you to the following: Zlw365 Elliebells 1543 Nigel Molassesfinger Castle McFall Joshua Archiquette Pokemon In D&D Fearravine Kory Sarracini Chuggzernaut Pmbear SiroVai123 Aatamos UltDave BlackGary BigJim Badbreatth Skuuf Noverton Riku210 Ninjagod99 HiyaitsSandi Admaletz Acinda FlipFlapAgronomacus Selfcleaningmutant Falcon Phire Captain Hygiene Johndonmoyer Littlefam90 Iluvpasta47 Walter Rice Fishdick69 Stargatesnatch Icantpay Chanticlear22 Nubian Guido Kitkat the Katkat NightmareLovely Wonderlandreject Kitchenaidfleshlight Missourimule Raegun11:11 Gjkkgffg --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/botchedpodcast/support

Dear Friends, Bilbo is making moves and shaking up the game. We discuss the dwarves' plans, Bilbo's actions and his meeting, Gandalf, and some Hero steps that ended up sounding very musical. Please enjoy and send to a friend! Thank you for listening!

The ladies are back with a more relaxed week - free of the fate of the souls of elves and men, we discuss the things that really matter, like why nobody in Laketown wears pants? Thats right, we watched the 1977 Hobbit film, directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr., which neither of us had seen! Give it a gander to play along, the episode includes some play by play commentary, but is primarily our discussion before and after we watched. We really really enjoyed this lovely film :) then we broke down some Arkenstone conspiracy theories in this week’s Shadowfact

Dear Friends, In this chapter, the dwarves continue to be cowards so Bilbo takes the lead. Gold is found, but the dragon is missing and the company retreats to a watchtower outside of the mountain. Bilbo makes an important discovery: the Arkenstone, and we discuss if this is possibly a Silmaril?? Please enjoy, send to a friend, and thank you for listening!

In this episode, the group seeks shelter in the ancient Fane of Durin, a hidden temple to the first dwarf. Inside the temple they discover some finely crafted dwarves traps, and a stone so beautiful that only the Arkenstone can compare.

This week Caitlin, Rachel, and Emily discuss the final three chapters of the The Hobbit. Characters – The Clouds Burst and the Return Journey Bilbo – A Hobbit. Better than everyone. Gandalf – Our favourite wizard Bard – Dragonslayer, descendant of Girion. The Elvenking – Leader of the Mirkwood Elves. The Arkenstone – it’s basically […]

In Chapter 16 of The Hobbit, little Bilbo takes matters (and the Arkenstone) into his own hands and makes a deal with Bard and the Elvenking, who presumably don’t already have one, in an attempt to end the standoff peacefully. We consider just how short-sighted Thorin’s position really is, discuss how Bilbo totally owns the whole “honest burglar” thing, and finally welcome the return of one of Tolkien’s most beloved characters. Plus still more raven voices, and a question from Barliman’s Bag about Gandalf’s D&D character sheet that makes us reach for a lifeline.

Trapped in the side-door tunnel at the beginning of Chapter 13 of The Hobbit, “Not at Home,” Bilbo leads the party in the only direction they can go: down. At the bottom they find no sign of Smaug, and the Dwarves rejoice at the recovery of their lost treasure. Only Mr. Baggins realizes that the celebration is premature and wonders where the dragon is. We examine the Arkenstone and the many meanings of a deceptively complex chapter title, and if you thought cram was hard to eat, wait until you hear how hard it is to figure out its etymology.

Concerning the Dwarves, from Durin’s dawn to Gimli’s glory... Durin the Deathless Erebor, the Arkenstone, and Smaug Thror, Thrain, and the Last Dwarf Ring Azog & the Battle of Azanulbizar Thrain & the Ring Thorin Meets Gandalf Dís, Dwarf-woman Gimli For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Finally, please send correspondence to TolkienRoadPodcast@gmail.com.

This week, the narrative takes a turn as Bilbo burgles the Arkenstone, and Smaug meets his watery doom.

1517 Jim Fruchterman – Social Entrepreneur (Apr. 22, 2015) Show Notes Jim Fruchterman is the founder and CEO of Benetech, which operates Bookshare. This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with him about how he became interested in OCR, the founding of Arkenstone, and the inspiration behind Bookshare. Next week we speak more with … Continue reading 1517 Jim Fruchterman – Social Entrepreneur (Apr. 22, 2015) →

Wake up and smell the desolation! In this episode, Andrew and Monica discuss how The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug functions as a standalone film, particularly when compared to the previous movies. Are the additional subplots worthwhile? What’s up with the Ring and the Arkenstone? And how do the Hobbit films differ from the Lord of the Rings movies on a visual level? Tune in for all that and more! SHOW NOTES: 0:22 - Intro 4:00 - Smaug! 6:45 - Tauriel and additional conflict 11:24 - Ending on a cliffhanger, multiple story arcs 13:25 - The Ring and the Arkenstone 20:45 - The look of the Hobbit films 29:04 - How the movie works on its own 34:03 - Gimli gets a shoutout 35:16 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing cinemafix@filmgeekradio.com or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!

Trish Lambert and Laura Berkholtz take on the weighty theme of bromance in The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug.

Hey, everybody. Here comes the second of a series of four interviews I did on my visist to the SPIEL 2011 in Essen. All of these shows will be in English (since the Germans managed to evade my microphones, somehow). I hope, you can cope with my teutonic English for the sake of the interviewees. Again, I am sorry for the discrepancy between desired and realized publishing date. On the up side, I think my new mobile recording setup really did its job well so that the interviews should have a far better audio quality than last year. This second interview is with Eero Tuovinen from Arkenstone Publishing. His company distributes indie and OSR games in Finland and also publishes his own games and translations of indie games. It has been Arkenstone's third attendance to the SPIEL and they might just be coming again next year. We talk about how indie and OSR games are received at the SPIEL, Eero's efforts to spread the word, news from the Forge-scene and some new, recommended games Eero has with him among other things. I hope you like it! Feel free to leave comments and feedback, and stay tuned for two more upcoming episodes. Hope to read from you! Oh, and if you like what you heard, feel free to click those flattr buttons to retrocactively fund my recording equipment. 23:22 minutes (16.08 MB)

Scroll down for English version … Oder: SPIEL 2010 Teil 3 Auf der SPIEL habe ich mir nicht nur diverse Rollen- und Gesellschaftsspiele angeschaut, ich habe auch ein paar Interviews geführt, die ich Euch nicht vorenthalten möchte. Leider ist die Aufnahme mit meinem Equipment auf der Messe nicht ganz einfach, so dass der Ton nicht immer optimal wird. Gerade bei enthusiastischen Gesprächen kann es zu leichten Verzerrungen kommen. Ich bitte um Nachsicht. Wir wechseln zu Englisch, da weder Eeros Deutsch noch mein Finnisch sonderlich gut sind … 15:48 minutes (10.88 MB)

For the introductory episode of LOTRO Academy, Branick and Mysteri invite Damworth, leader of the Swifty and Hammo kinship on Arkenstone, onto the show to offer a brief primer on character creation in Lord of the Rings Online™. Topics discussed include where to go to get started, choosing a server, choosing a race, and choosing a class. Though we keep this one pretty light, we plan to go much more in-depth in our future episodes. You can listen to the episode using the player below.