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Tolkien is forced to shrink the Tale of Years to satisfy his publisher; James is forced to co-host a few episodes of the PPP to satisfy Alan. Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we get to the sooner or later, flying through the history of the Second and Third Ages of Middle-earth in our look at Appendix B to The Lord of the Rings, known as The Tale of Years. Bias creeps in as historians change the Second Age record; Tolkien finds the limitations ‘profoundly uncongenial'; and Celebrimbor's publicist would like a word. We speculate about hobbit libraries, give another shout out to The Lord of the Rings Online, and get a little choked up. Also, we don't talk about Pharazôn-o. We're proud to partner with Oscha and their Middle-earth collection, and offer 10% off for new customers with code PONY! https://oschaslings.com/discount/PONY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We FINALLY made it to the Rings of Power Season 2 FINALE!!!! And man did it leave us with a lot to process! Elendil's new present, Elrond's change of heart, Celebrimbor's noble sacrifice, Galadriel's death defying fall, Annatar's mind manipulation, the Stranger's name announcement, SO MANY THINGS!!!! Join the Sisters as we discuss all the epic-ness this episode had to offer at the Sisters of the Shire Podcast!https://linktr.ee/sistersoftheshirepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast/https://www.patreon.com/sistersoftheshirepodcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/1HIhmdeX6761vi7RyOjl8f?si=_qwdGdP7SbmAP2RWlji54w https://middle-earth.yoga/products/shire-westmarch-yoga-mat?ref=SISTERShttps://middle-earth.yoga/products/realm-of-middle-earth-yoga-mat?ref=SISTERShttps://middle-earth.yoga/products/rohan-yoga-mat?ref=SISTERShttps://middle-earth.yoga/products/rings-of-power-glin-yoga-mat?ref=SISTERS

We review of the second season of Amazon Prime's 'Rings of Power,' exploring what it reveals about human nature and gospel themes, particularly through Sauron's relationship with Celebrimbor, while discussing the show's overall execution and its various plotlines.Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/ringsofpowerseason2

In this week's episode, I take a look back at the movies and TV shows I watched in Autumn 2024, and rate them from my least favorite to my favorite. TRANSCRIPT Hello, everyone. Welcome to episode 230 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is December the Sixth, 2024, and today we are looking at my movie/TV show roundup for Fall 2024. Before we get to that, we'll have an update on my current writing projects and then we will do Question of the Week.   First up, I'm pleased to report that the rough draft of Orc Hoard is done at 78,000 words, so it'll probably end up being about exactly the same length as Half-Orc Paladin, the previous book in the series. I've also written a short story called Commander's Wrath that newsletter subscribers will get a free ebook copy of when Orc Hoard comes out and hopefully we're on track to have that out before Christmas. I'm also 7,000 words into Shield of Deception, which will be the fourth book in The Shield War series and if all goes well, I'm hoping to have that out in January or February. In audiobook news, recording is currently underway for Cloak of Masks and that will probably be out towards the end of January or perhaps February, depending on how long processing takes.   00:01:02 Question of the Week   Question of the Week is designed to inspire enjoyable discussions of interesting topics. This week's question, what do you listen to while working: genre of music, audiobooks, podcast, nothing else so you can concentrate, et cetera. No wrong answers obviously, and we had quite a few answers.   David says: I listen to audiobooks and music. Music ranges from classical to country to pop, bands and soul artists to instrumental. No rap or heavy metal or dance music or I listen to music from YouTube channels. If I have to really focus on what I'm doing, I'll turn it low so it doesn't distract.   Justin says: video game music is my first choice. It can help you grind in real life just like it does in the game. If that isn't working for me, then rock or classical music with movie soundtracks at third.   Brooks says: I tend to gravitate towards hard rock/punk rock. I have to stay adrenalized. Outside work, I'll listen to almost anything.   Michael says: I find I can't listen to words or lyrics without getting distracted by them, so instrumental music is the way to go. Usually video game music too (the Stelara soundtrack is particularly epic), movie scores (Kingdom of Heaven is one of my favorites), or Dungeon Synth, an amazing music genre I only discovered recently.   Barbara says: sometimes I play music while writing, but most of the time I prefer the silence so I can better hear the voices in my head. Of course, I prefer very specific types of music that always end up coming back no matter how much I try to stray.   Jenny says: lots of EDM and techno if words would distract me or my solid nineties pop punk angsty mix. I also have a giant one I called “I heard it in a video game” for background music. John says: When I did/could work, I enjoyed outlaw country music, particularly that from Texas. Put me in a kick butt and take names kind of mood. When you're a plumber who gets paid by the work done, not the hour, that's where one wants to be.   (A different) John says: I only listen to music when I'm working in the kitchen. I'm eclectic. Sometimes classical music, sometimes ‘80s prog rock with Hawaiian music and occasionally jazz tossed in.   Juana says: I like rock and roll from many eras. I put my eclectic music on shuffle. I also listen to movie soundtracks: Star Wars, Star Trek, Harry Potter, Animal House, et al.   Brandy says: If I'm cooking, I listen to Pandora. There's a pop ‘90s - ‘20s station. I do have a few that are specifically listed, angry or sad, one more angry German metal or Mongolian throat metal, the other more goth and industrial. I read books instead of listening. If I'm proofing, I usually have something on in the background. Today it's Sanctuary Season One.   Morgan says: ADHD means I jump around a lot on what I'm listening to depending on the day, but audiobooks- usually fantasy or horror. Podcasts- Pathfinder actual play podcasts, horror podcasts, and wrestling/gaming news podcasts. Music, whatever artist/album I'm obsessing over at the time, but usually prog rock, metal, or rap.   Matthew says: I always have my iPad for background noise. If I'm particularly invested in getting chapters done, I'll put on something largely audible.   Gary says: audiobooks, podcasts, worship music, Christian hard rock.   Bob says: Retired now, but when I was working I didn't listen to anything-needed to concentrate on what I was doing. When paying bills, I sometimes have some Morse Code on in the background (one of my previous means of paying the bills). On long car trips, it's nice to have some distraction -whatever radio station I can find, preferably one with a story. In truck stops, we used to find some stories on disc that had the actors doing the voice of the characters and some of them were pretty good.   For myself, I almost always listen to music while I'm working and that genre is usually soundtracks and video games, movies, and TV shows (in that order) that I liked, which makes it difficult to discuss music with people, I have to admit. I do listen to podcasts when I'm working outside, so long as I'm not using a power tool that requires earplugs for safe operation (which sadly seems to be most of the time).   00:04:42 Main Topic: Autumn 2024 Movie/TV Review Roundup   Now on to our main topic, the review roundup of the movies and streaming shows I watched in Autumn 2024. I was going to do a combined Autumn/Winter 2024 one, but it was getting a bit too long, so Winter 2024/2025 will be its own post in a few months. I seemed to watch a lot of time travel movies this time around and quite a few with Space Magic. As ever, the grades are totally subjective and based on nothing more than my own thoughts and opinions. Now let's take a look at the movies and streaming shows from least favorite to most favorite.   First up is Escanaba in Da Moonlight, which came out in 2001 and it is a surrealist comedy about hunting traditions set in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. 42-year-old Reuben Sodi is the only man in his family who has never shot a buck, so when he complains about this to his Native American wife, she casts a spell to help Ruben bag his first buck, which results in a very bizarre nighttime journey/vision quest. This includes UFOs, visitations by nighttime spirits, and a Department of Natural Resources officer having a mental breakdown. This was a funny movie, but it was definitely very weird and even more specific. If you're at all familiar with the hunting culture of Upper American Midwest, you'll get the humor. If you're not familiar with it, this will be like watching a movie from another planet. Overall grade: C.   Next up is Looper, which came out in 2012. I didn't actually like this movie very much, but I respect how well done it was. Joseph Gordon Levitt plays Joe and is a type of assassin called a looper living in the US in 2044. About 30 years after 2044, time travel is invented but immediately outlawed. Since it's difficult to get away with murder in 2074 due to advanced technology, crime syndicates have taken to sending people they want eliminated back in time to 2044 where the loopers immediately execute the target in exchange for a big fat payout. Loopers can live like kings, but there's a price. Eventually the loop is closed and the looper's future self is sent back to be killed by his past self. Failure to comply results in an extremely grisly fate at the hands of the syndicate. Joe, being a hardened killer and drug addict, is fine with all this and even helps turn in a fellow looper who failed to close his own loop. Then Joe's future self arrives. Joe is about to kill Future Joe (played by Bruce Willis), but Future Joe escapes and Present Joe has to hunt down and kill Future Joe if he wants to survive.   In the process, Present Joe stumbles across the farm of a woman named Sarah (played by Emily Blunt) and her young son Sid. Present Joe realizes that future Joe has traveled back to kill the child, Sid, who will be responsible for the death of Future Joe's wife in the future. Despite everything he's done, Present Joe is not okay with this and gears up to help Sarah defend Sid from Future Joe. This movie was on the very dark side of noir filmmaking: no good characters, essentially only various degrees of bad people trying to navigate their way through the maze of time crimes. I did strongly dislike how fundamentally nihilistic the movie was and the addition of telekinesis did seem like kind of a plot crutch. There is also some unnecessary nudity. Rian Johnson is actually an excellent filmmaker. Knives Out and Glass Onion were both very good, but I cannot imagine how someone will watch Looper and think, hey, this guy is a good choice for a Star Wars movie. Overall Grade: B-   Next up is Agatha All Along, which came out in 2024. It was extremely well written and well-acted. You almost have to watch it twice just to admire how well put together the plot was. I wasn't expecting to like Agatha All Along, but it is an excellent example of writing a show with a villain protagonist and actually pulling it off. The show is also a good example of something I've talked about before on the podcast and the blog: characters can be likable, emotionally sympathetic, or both. It's sometimes tricky to write a character who's both, unlikable but emotionally sympathetic. By contrast, Agatha Harkness is an excellent example of a character who's both likable and highly, highly unsympathetic. Agatha All Along is indeed a show with a villain protagonist, but Agatha is charismatic enough to remain likable even though she's unquestionably an absolute monster who deserves every bit of suffering she endures.   Actress Kathryn Hahn deserves major credit for making someone as evil as Agatha so charismatic. Agatha retains just enough of a sliver of sympathy to keep the audience from turning on her, but even when she shows flashes of humanity, beneath that there are even more layers of monster. She also does a very sort of a modern Doctor Who/ Sherlock thing where she talks very fast and puts up a flippant and silly facade, but she's actually calculating things several steps in advance and manipulating everyone around her to her final goal. Anyway, the plot of Agatha All Along is that Agatha finally breaks free from the spell of the Scarlet Witch placed on here at the end of Wandavision. However, Agatha doesn't have any magic left, which is a major problem for her because she has very many enemies who very much want to see her dead as soon as possible, but then a mysterious teenager turns up and asks for Agatha's help. He wants to walk the legendary Witches' Road and it has said that someone who walks the road and survives to the end will receive their heart's desire. Since Agatha doesn't have any other options and she has some major enemies, she agrees. Agatha, the teenager, and the Witches' Road itself all have very dark secrets and their reveal makes for some major drama. As I mentioned, the show was very well written and acted. I suspect that may be the secret for movie or TV success in the 2020s economic climate: good actors, an excellent script, and keep your costs down. Overall grade: B   Our next movie is Field of Dreams, which came out in 1989. An Iowa farmer discovers he's a very specific kind of necromancer, like how sports medicine is a specific field of study. Maybe sports necromancy is a specific subclass for evil wizards or something. All joking aside, the main character is Ray Kinsella (played by Kevin Costner) and he's walking his cornfield one day and he hears a mysterious voice tell him “If you build it, he will come.” Ray builds a baseball field in one of his cornfields and began speaking to the ghost of Shoeless Joe, a popular baseball player who died in 1951. Soon a lot of other ghosts arrive and start playing baseball as well. The mysterious voice starts urging Ray to “ease his pain” and Ray concludes this must means Terrance Mann (played by James Earl Jones), an activist writer from the sixties who dropped out of the public eye and is living in seclusion. So Ray starts on a cross country trip to persuade Mann to come to his baseball field. This movie is really perhaps the ur-example of the Feel-Good Eighties Movies and maybe a Baby Boomer movie. The characters speak with near religious reverence for the ‘60s, baseball is the Great American Pastime, and Ray really wants to heal his relationship with the father he rebelled against back in the ‘60s. The best part of the movie was unquestionably James Earl Jones' character and his performance as he resigns himself to Ray's craziness and then starts to believe in it was pretty great. Overall grade: B Next up is Holiday, which came out in 1938. Holiday is a romantic comedy from the 1930s. Cary Grant plays Johnny Case, who has fallen in love with Julia Seton, the daughter of a wealthy New York banking family. However, his more individualistic outlook soon puts him at odds with Julia's more traditionalist family, though this draws the attention of Julia's elder sister Linda (played by Katharine Hepburn). It felt a bit like watching a play and a little research revealed that it was indeed based on a play from 1928, which may be why the film didn't do so well when it originally came out, though it is regarded as a classic today.   Viewers in the Great Depression era would probably find it difficult to sympathize with a man who wanted to turn down a well-paying job at a bank, not out of moral objections to the bank's business practices, but because he would feel constrained. The Seton family is played as eccentric and somewhat troubled, but not as buffoons or villains as rich people were often portrayed in other 1930s movies. Good performances and worth watching as a classic, though sound technology has improved quite a bit in the last 90 years, so you probably will want to watch it with the captions on. Overall grade: B   Next movie is Twisters, which came out in 2024. This is basically the same movie as Twister from back in 1995, but with some of the plot of Pride and Prejudice bolted on. Kate Carter (played by Daisy Edgar-Jones) is an Oklahoma storm chaser with her boyfriend and best friends. One day, one of their storm chases goes horribly wrong, killing Kate's boyfriend and most of their friends. Five years later, Kate is working for the National Weather Service in New York when her old friend Javi, the other survivor of that storm, asks for her help testing a new radar tracking system. Kate reluctantly agrees and they return to Oklahoma and crosses horns with storm YouTuber Tyler Owens (played by Glenn Powell) who makes videos of his truck shooting fireworks into tornadoes. Naturally, Kate and Tyler immediately misunderstand each other in the same way as in Pride and Prejudice but are forced to work together when it turns out that Javi's company might have ulterior motives. I thought this was a thoroughly enjoyable summer popcorn flick. Given how both Covid and the 2023 writers' strike hit this movie's production like two successive freight trains, it's astonishing it turned out so well. Overall grade: A-   Next up is The Rings of Power Season 2, which came out in 2024. I have the same attitude towards this as I do with Starfield. I really like it. In fact, my Xbox told me I played Starfield for 270 hours in 2024, but I get why some people do not. This show is essentially very elaborate fan fiction. The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, despite the changes from the book, was still recognizably The Lord of the Rings. The Rings of Power is almost entirely its own thing. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this for a couple of reasons and hope it continues. First, it's nice to have an epic fantasy TV series that's not a nihilistic pornographic torture fest like Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon and is more competently executed than Disney's ill-fated Willow Series.   Second, all things must be taken in their context. What do I mean by this? Perhaps a food comparison will illustrate the point. The book the Lord of the Rings is like Kobe beef prepared by the finest chefs in the world, the sort of experience you get maybe once or twice in your life if fortune smiles upon you. The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy is like a high-quality supermarket steak grilled in the backyard by someone who's pretty good at it. The Rings of Power is like McDonald's, but there are times when you really want some McDonald's. In fact, I kind of want a Big Mac after saying all of that, but The Rings of Power is really good McDonald's, the kind of McDonald's you have after driving the car for 250 miles without stopping across one of America's flatter and less populous states. The only place to eat for like a hundred miles in any direction is this McDonald's in the same building as a gas station, so you stop and don't expect very much, but it turns out the fries are crispy and salty and the nuggets are just right.   I don't think it's surprising that The Rings of Power has had such a mixed reception. The Venn diagram of “enjoys Lord of the Rings” has some wildly divergent circles to it and that is a testament to the fact that the Lord of the Rings is such a great work of literature that so many people from so many very different ideological identity groups enjoy and identify with the book. Even ideological identity groups that are mortal foes agree on their approval of the Lord the Rings. So naturally each different group has its own strong opinion of what an adaptation should look like.   With that very long-winded introduction out of the way, I liked season two and I thought it was an improvement over Season One, a lot more narrative tension. Season One perhaps spent too much time setting the table and building context, but Season Two works well in making Season One better in hindsight. The Rings of Power version of Galadriel is improved in Season Two because she was one of the few characters in Season One able to throw off Sauron's mental domination and seduction. The highlight of the season was the toxic dynamic between Sauron and Celebrimbor.  Actors Charlie Vickers and Charles Edwards did an amazing job portraying the slow-moving disaster that Sauron and Celebrimbor's collaboration would create, two intellectual equals working together to create something great, but nonetheless, Sauron twists everything to his own ends. Their final scene together was just astonishingly good. The portrayal of Sauron is both very modern and true to Tolkien, a destructive narcissist who actually believes whatever lies he's speaking at any given moment. He really, truly believes he's going to heal Middle Earth, no matter how many people he has to kill to do it. The scenes with Prince Durin, his father, and one of the dwarven rings of power were great as well. It had the same sort of feel to it as an adult child watching with horror as a beloved parent succumbs to a drug addiction. The best new character the show created (in my opinion) is Adar, one of the progenitors of the orcs. Tolkien himself could never really decide on the origin of the orcs and came up with different thoughts throughout his lifetime. When editing The Silmarillion, Christopher Tolkien settled on the corrupted former elves version, which seems to be what his father had been leaning towards anyway. Rings of Power takes that to its logical conclusion. Adar wants his orcish progeny to live free of the dark lords Morgoth and Sauron, which makes sense because in the books, the orcs hated Morgoth and Sauron and only served them out of fear. Indeed, in The Lord of the Rings, Sauron seems to have secret police and informers among the orcs to keep track of their loyalties. Since the show displays how twisted and cruel Sauron really is, it makes sense that Adar is willing to go to any lengths to stop Sauron, no matter how extreme. The orcs are still monsters, including Adar himself, but they're monsters who want to be free of an even greater monster than themselves. If you've read The Silmarillion or The Lord of the Rings, you'll know all the characters' efforts are doomed to failure, especially Adar and Celebrimbor's, which lends an air of inevitable tragedy to everything that happens. I know some people were mad that Tom Bombadil was basically Wizard Yoda, but I thought it worked. Tom Bombadil is so inscrutable of a character that he can really do whatever he wants so long as he's inscrutable. It was also great how composer Bear McCreary wove a variation of Sauron's theme throughout the show. The soundtrack was A+ work in my opinion. Overall, I enjoyed the show and would like it to continue. If you know the difference between Fëanor, Finwë, Finrod, Felagund, Finarfin, Findulias, Fingon, and Fingolfin (without having to look it up), and in fact have everything about them from The Silmarillion memorized, you'll hate this show. But I think it's worth watching. Overall Grade: A-   Next up is Casa Bonita Mi Amor, which came out in 2024. Way back in the 1990s I saw an episode of Frasier where Frasier and his brother Niles decide to buy a restaurant. A series of hilarious cascading disasters result. At the time I decided I never wanted to own a restaurant and every piece of both factual information and fictional media I have consumed since has not changed this decision. Casa Bonita Mi Amor definitely will not challenge that decision. Apparently, Casa Bonita was a beloved theme restaurant in Colorado that went out of business during Covid. Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of South Park, decided to buy the restaurant themselves and reopen it. They budgeted $3.6 million for the restoration of the building. Costs soon swelled to $40 million and the problems were still only just beginning. This is an excellent and entertaining example of the “rich man buys restaurant, soon finds himself over his head” genre of documentary filmmaking. Overall grade: A   Finally, my two favorite things I saw in Autumn 2024 and the first of them is the movie Frequency, which came out in 2000. It's another variant on a time travel story, but I like this one considerably better than Looper. Frank Sullivan is a firefighter and devoted family man living in New York circa 1969. His son John is a police detective living in the house 30 years later in 1999 with emotional problems because he never got over his father's tragic death in a dangerous fire 30 years earlier in 1969.   When the son of a friend stumbles across his father's old ham radio, John lets the kid goof around with it. Later that night, John starts talking to someone on that radio and to his astonishment realizes he's talking to his father from 30 years ago on the same ham radio. Desperate, John tries to warn Frank about the fire that kills him and it works. Frank survives the fire and instead of dying 1969, instead dies in 1989 from lung cancer due to a pack a day habit. The scene where history changes and John suddenly realizes what has happened was pretty great, but this isn't the ending. We're only 40% of the way through the movie. John successfully managed to put right what once went wrong.   However, in doing so, he accidentally also put wrong what once went right. His mother is a nurse and in the original timeline was on bereavement leave the day after Frank's death. In the new timeline, Frank is okay, so she goes to work and saves a patient who otherwise would've died in medical error and the patient happens to be the deadly serial killer known as the Nightingale. To his horror, John realizes that The Nightingale is now free to continue his murder spree and his new target is John's mother and Frank's wife.   As I've mentioned numerous times before, I'm not really a fan of time travel stories, but this one was quite well done. Interestingly, the plot structure was similar to Avengers Endgame. The Avengers go back in time to steal the Infinity Stones to undo Thanos' Snap, but Past Thanos figures out what's going on and follows the Avengers back to the present and attempts to make things even worse than they already are. John manages to save Frank from the fire, but this means the Nightingale serial killer survives and might create a worse present than the one John already has, so that really adds an altogether excellent element of dramatic tension to the entire movie. As one amusing side note, this movie shared Field of Dream's reverence for baseball as the Great American Pastime and John manages to convince Frank he's telling the truth about their time travel radio by accurately predicting the outcome of baseball games. Overall grade: A Now the second favorite thing I watched in Autumn 2024, The Grand Tour: One for the Road, which came out in 2024. I admit that when I started self-publishing in 2011, I knew absolutely nothing about the contemporary United Kingdom, like I couldn't even told you whether the UK used the Pound or the Euro. When I started getting book royalties from Amazon UK, let's just say I learned about currency conversion rates really fast, but as UK book royalties fluctuated as they do, I started reading the UK news since when there's an election or major news event in the UK, book royalties tend to drop for a few days after the same way they do when something similar happens in the US. Because of that, I saw the news article when Jeremy Clarkson was fired from Top Gear in 2015 for punching out a producer. At the time, there were some seasons of Top Gear on Netflix, so I was curious and started watching and was thoroughly entertained.   When Grand Tour started on Amazon, I started watching that as well and I was also thoroughly entertained, but all good things must come to an end. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May go on one last road trip adventure across Zimbabwe. The usual hijinks ensue for one last time, and it was a fitting end to Top Gear/The Grand Tour. I'll miss the show, but I am grateful for over a decade of entertainment from Top Gear/The Grand Tour and from the various spinoffs like Clarkson's Farm and James May's travel show. Overall grade: A   So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes on https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.

The Man of the West's advice to Celebrimbor: never meet your heroes. Today's Middle-earth Map Monday follows up on last week as we continue our time in the land of Eregion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monogràfic El Senyor dels Anells: Els anells de poder temporada 2. Obrim amb un primer bloc en què fem la crítica de la temporada i ens endinsem en la producció, les noves incorporacions en el repartiment, els guionistes, el rodatge i la música. A continuació analitzem la temporada per trames: Sauron i Celebrimbor a Eregion, els nans a Khazad-dum, els elfs i Adar, l'estrany i els peupilosos a Rhun, Isuldir a Pelargir, els homes a Númenor i tanquem amb la batalla final a Eregion. Acabem avançant amb el que sabem de la tercera. Us acompanyen l'Ignasi Arbat, la Marta Sanz, l'Aram Bonmatí i l'Olaf d'estrella convidada. Web: https://www.ningunoesperfecte.cat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ningunoesperfecte

In Episode 58 of The Fellowship of the Mic, your host Shandra again teams up with Tolkien aficionado Chris to dive deep into the final two episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 w/ spoilers! What will come of Sauron and Celebrimbor? Will Prince Durin IV get through to his father? Does Adar still love his children? Find out in this episode!Send us a textSupport the showAlso, don't forget to check out the podcast's new fantastical intro song from our friends in Next Stop: Cosmos. Please be sure to check out all of their socials, give them a follow, and lots of support! It means a lot that they are now apart of our fantasy family.

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, Jessie Earl joins Patrick and David to discuss and spoil the second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.Did we think the second season was better or worse than the first? How would we rank the disparate plotlines? Did we buy the relationship between Celebrimbor and Sauron? What did we think of the appearance of characters like Tom Bombadil? What are we looking forward to in season 3? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Subscribe to Jessie Earl's YouTube showCheck out Jessie's movie, IdentiteazeSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplayEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode contains spoilers for Rings of Power, up to Season 2, Episode 7.In this Queers of Power episode, Kat and James analyze Rings of Power S2E7, "Doomed to Die". They discuss Celebrimbor's tragic journey, the siege of Eregion, and the impending doom for Khazad-dûm. An exciting and intense episode, with a very fitting title. Enjoy!Post-production by Aradia from Fox and Raven Media.Send us your hate mail! Or your fan mail, if you really insist...Support the showCheck out our Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Patreon.Intro and outro music by Julius H.

This episode contains spoilers for Rings of Power, up to Season Two Episode Six.On Rings of Power S2E6, Celebrimbor continues his work on the rings for Men while Annatar takes over Eregion, Míriel faces a challenge in Numenor, and The Stranger fears for his harfoots friends. What did Kat and James think of this episode? Listen and find out!Send us your hate mail! Or your fan mail, if you really insist...Support the showCheck out our Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Patreon.Intro and outro music by Julius H.

Jurandir Filho, Thiago Siqueira, Rogério Montanare e Caique Izoton batem um papo sobre a segunda temporada de "O Senhor dos Anéis: Os Anéis de Poder". Depois de ressurgir, Sauron é desmascarado e expulso por Galadriel, fazendo o vilão se dedicar à criação do Anel Mestre para todos governar. Mas antes disso, ele precisa criar - ao lado do lendário elfo Celebrimbor - vários anéis para controlar os vários povos da Terra-Média. Essa segunda temporada melhorou muito em relação ao primeiro ano? O que mudou? Os arcos chatos ficaram para trás? O arco do Sauron foi a melhor coisa da série? O mistério do Estranho teve uma boa solução? O que aconteceu com os Pés Peludos? Númenor continua sendo o pior núcleo? = || PODCAST RELACIONADO- RapaduraCast 739 – O Senhor dos Anéis: Os Anéis de Poder (Temporada 1) = || ASSINE O SALA VIP DO RAPADURACAST- Um podcast EXCLUSIVO do RapaduraCast toda semana! http://patreon.com/rapaduracast

Chris and I are back!! We lied and told you this episode of the podcast was going to finish up our Rings of Power Season 2 discussion, but recording went a bit longer than anticipated so here are episodes 4-6 for now! Sauron is gaslighting Celebrimbor hard now, we barely get to see the kingdom of Númenor or Nori/Poppy in Rhǔn, but we do see a few new creatures and an important character never before seen in any LOTR adaptation on screen! Listen in, and thank you for your support!Send us a textSupport the showAlso, don't forget to check out the podcast's new fantastical intro song from our friends in Next Stop: Cosmos. Please be sure to check out all of their socials, give them a follow, and lots of support! It means a lot that they are now apart of our fantasy family.

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Prime VIdeo series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss how Adar should be perceived since his primary goal appears to be the eradication of Sauron. Both Dave and Wayne admit confusion about the scene in which Celebrimbor throws the nine rings into the fire.  In our What We're Watching segment, Dave returns to the world of genetics and begins the Finnish series Replacements. Wayne continues with Agatha All at Once. In Listener Feedback, Susanne and Joe in Cincinnati check in via email, and Alan in England and Fred from the Netherlands provide audio feedback for the season two penultimate episode. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: Dave A-  Wayne A

Reposted from The ‘Cast of the Rings, which you can find and subscribe to at: podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-the-rings-a-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-podcast—Greetings, ring bearers, sword wielders, Elven smiths and Dark Lords!Join Anwen and Penny as they discuss Rings of Power season 2, episode 8, “Shadows and Flame” in which we have our questions answered:Will our beloved Arondir survive?What about Disa?What fate is in store for Celebrimbor?And the burning question for the last 16 episodes - WHO IS THE STRANGER ALREADY??Send your feedback to talk@podcastica.com and add your voice to the conversation!NamáriëNews from this week:'The Rings of Power' Finale: Charlie Vickers on Sauron's Rampage (hollywoodreporter.com)For those wanting to explore further, you can find an encyclopedia of everything from Tolkien's works here: glyphweb.com. To explore the world of Middle Earth portrayed in the books and on screen, go to: lotr.fandom.com For even more Tolkien goodness, try this fan wiki Tolkien GatewayYou can find our contact info and all our other shows at: podcastica.com Join our community and support the Podcastica network at Jason Cabassi | Podcasts, like The 'Cast of Us and Yellowjackets wtf? | PatreonMusic: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Helpful links:How to Get Out of an Abusive Relationship - HelpGuide.orgHelp for Abusive Behaviors | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org) Or in the US: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text START to 88788In NZ - The Warehouse NZ | Everyday Low Prices - Kiwi Owned scroll to the far bottom and click the small green and white screen icon (lots of helpful info here and will only show up in your browser history as a shopping website)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode contains spoilers for Rings of Power, up to Season Two Episode Five.After a brief interlude, James and Kat are back with a discussion on Rings of Power S2E5, "Halls of Stone". In which Celebrimbor is in an abusive relationship and really needs to get out ASAP, Kemen is a little bitch (as his mother said he would be), and we found out that rings aren't great for the Dwarves.Send us your hate mail! Or your fan mail, if you really insist...Support the showCheck out our Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Patreon.Intro and outro music by Julius H.

Well, we are ALL IN OUR FEELINGS after an incredible finale...which hurt us in many ways. We did have some criticisms, and decided to tackle those first before ending on a high. So, if you want to jump around, timestamps follow!We start with our thoughts on the big Sauron and Galadriel scene (00:04:09) before concluding that much of our anxiety over how this was handled is to do with our disappointment over Galadriel's place in the show and her character arc (00:26:37). Our critique carries through as we talk through everything Rhun (00:43:32).Our positivity bursts back into being, possibly surprisingly, when we get to Pelargir (00:49:51) and then Numenor (01:00:05). We get emotional over Durin III (01:10:30) and then tackle all the 'little elfy bits' (01:15:19). Finally, we discuss Adar with a slice of mental health + fandom (01:24:48) before finishing with our farewell to Celebrimbor (01:35:55).We're aware that we started running out of time at the end, but if you're disappointed that we skipped any details...THE REFORGING IS COMING. Keep an eye on our socials, and we'll be back soon. Thank you all for coming on this ride with us.Twitter - @RingsReforged Instagram - @ringsreforged Tumblr - @ringsreforged Natalie - @Natalie_Crown Paulina - @SapphiresOfWest Or you can email us at ringsreforged@gmail.com Music by Pulsar_Sound. Cover art by nicatshah.

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Prime VIdeo series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the political upheaval in Numenor and the high wire act Celebrimbor walks as Sauron insists they craft nine rings for men.  In our What We're Watching segment, Dave is less than complimentary about Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and finally returns to The Leftovers. Wayne sees improvement in Agatha All Along. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands suggests we might view Celebrimbor as the Big Bad, and Alan in England agrees w/Dave that Kemen can't come to a tragic end soon enough. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: A-

Keep it secret. Keep it safe. But keep it with House of R as Jo and Mal are here to give you a deep dive into the season 2 finale of 'Rings of Power'! They begin with their opening snapshot and talk about how much they loved the finale (08:00). Then they give you their deep dive with scene-by-scene breakdowns! Later they are joined by + show runners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay. Opening Snapshot — (05:10) Deep Dive — (12:44) Hanging with Dwarves — (49:50) Celebrimbor and Sauron — (01:28:56) Bird-Watching Corner — (01:40:01) Adar, Galadriel, and Sauron — (02:00:43) The Harfoots and ??? — (02:37:35) J.D. and Patrick Interview — (02:57:09) Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal, T Cruz and John Richter Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore Rings of Power season 2 episode 6 "Where is He?" by comparing scene-by-scene with one of J.R.R. Tolkien's core storytelling principles: the "inner consistency of reality." This concept, taken from Tolkien's famous essay "On Fairy Stories," is used as a lens to review an episode of Rings of Power. Analyze inconsistencies in character motivations, plot logic, and the internal rules of Middle-earth as presented in the show. From Arondir's improbable journey to Celebrimbor's shaky role as ruler, this review highlights why so many Lord of the Rings fans have grown frustrated with the series.Contact the show, donate, and find past episodes: ringspodcast.comEmbark 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!This podcast is not affiliated with the Tolkien Estate.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Explore Rings of Power season 2 episode 6 "Where is He?" by comparing scene-by-scene with one of J.R.R. Tolkien's core storytelling principles: the "inner consistency of reality." This concept, taken from Tolkien's famous essay "On Fairy Stories," is used as a lens to review an episode of Rings of Power. Analyze inconsistencies in character motivations, plot logic, and the internal rules of Middle-earth as presented in the show. From Arondir's improbable journey to Celebrimbor's shaky role as ruler, this review highlights why so many Lord of the Rings fans have grown frustrated with the series.Contact the show, donate, and find past episodes: ringspodcast.comEmbark 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!This podcast is not affiliated with the Tolkien Estate.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 7, Celebrimbor begins to uncover the dark truth behind Annatar's identity, but will anyone believe him before it's too late? As Eregion faces an onslaught of Orcs and Elrond's forces approach, unexpected betrayals and alliances set the stage for an explosive season finale. Drew, Aun, and Chris recap and explain the episode scene by scene.Get ready to journey back to Middle-earth with The Rings of Power! The Watching Now Podcast will dive deep into Season 2 of Amazon's epic saga. From breathtaking battles to shocking twists, we'll break down every moment, explore hidden details, and speculate on what's next for our favorite characters. Whether you're a die-hard Tolkien fan or just love a good fantasy tale, this is the podcast you don't want to miss. Tune in every week as we unravel the mysteries of The Rings of Power—subscribe now to Watching Now and never miss an episode!"Join the party at CouchSoup.com.Starring:Drew LewisAundawynChris MillsEditor: Drew LewisProducer: Stephanie JudgeExecutive Producers: PJ Haarmsa & Drew LewisFollow DrewTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrewLewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewlewis/Follow AundawynLinktree: https://linktr.ee/aundawynFollow ChrisTwitter: https://x.com/Ignoted

This week, we learned how hard it is to discuss an episode the day after - especially one as good as this - because, coherent thoughts how? Doomed to Die was spectacular, and we are flailing.We kick off with Kissgate (00:03:38) so if you're tired of talking about it by now, you can jump ahead. From there, we're a little bit all over the place, so timestamps were difficult, but it goes something like this...We love on Celebrimbor breaking free and being a badass (00:21:27) before a quick talk on death and Mirdania (00:28:58). We then talk about the incredible scene with Brimby and Galadriel (00:34:54) before a quick dip into ARONDIR IS ALIVE (00:40:51). We then ask WILL HE COME and cry a bit (00:43:03) before discussing our guy Adar (00:47:59). Finally, we wrap up some bits and bobs (00:50:04) before tackling deathwatch and some finale speculation (00:56:40).Friends. We are mere days away. *deep breaths* *SCREAMS*Twitter - @RingsReforged Instagram - @ringsreforged Tumblr - @ringsreforged Natalie - @Natalie_Crown Paulina - @SapphiresOfWest Or you can email us at ringsreforged@gmail.com Music by Pulsar_Sound. Cover art by nicatshah.

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Rumors abound as Star Wars fans react to the possible end of the Mando and Grogu adventures and news on Taika Waititi's Star Wars movie is that there is no news. The Rings of Power delivered the battle for Eregon as Celebrimbor breaks free of Sauron's hold. Follow Oti https://twitter.com/EPEstarGuars Bad Wolf Broadcast https://twitter.com/BadWolf_fni Link Tree: https://t.co/QiW944JnUG?amp

In The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 7, "Doomed to Die," Celebrimbor finally uncovers Sauron's true identity, and Charlie Vickers delivers his best performance yet. The tension between the two characters is electric, and every actor is truly bringing their A-game in this episode. But, seriously—what was up with that kiss? We'll dive into the major revelations, the emotional intensity, and some unexpected moments that left us with more questions than answers. Tune in as we dissect the powerful performances and speculate on where the story goes from here. ___ Join us after every episode airs during Season 2 of The Rings of Power for a fresh breakdown of every episode. Available on YouTube and podcasts! LOOK MOM, we have a Patreon! Get EARLY ACCESS to episodes, and EXCLUSIVE ACCESS  to our new podcasts about House of the Dragon AND Game of Thrones. Head over to our PATREON now! Shout out to Patreon Member Jesse Glaspey, aka ArsenalRoy2K, aka one of our Elven-Kings! Thank you for your support on Patreon! ___ Email us at PodcastoftheRings@gmail.com Join the conversation and jump into our DISCORD! Follow our Podcast on TWITTER @PodoftheRings Funny content & Shorts on YOUTUBE  BEN GODDARD TwitterTwitch TikTok JESSICA LYNN VERDI TwitterTwitch TikTok Produced by Jessica Lynn Verdi Theme Song written by Vinny Verdi JLV Podcasts | 2024  

All-out war comes to Middle-earth in The Rings of Power Episode 7. The battle for Eregion has begun in an action-packed episode, leading us into the final.This week, Agents of Fandom are joined by Ron from The Fantasy Folk Podcast to break down all the action and easter eggs from The Rings of Power Episode 7 and discuss their hopes for the finale.(0:00) Intro(1:24) Overall Thoughts(5:45) Celebrimbor's Torment(9:00) Celebrimbor Breaks Sauron's Illusion(13:41) Sauron's Motivations(17:09) Charlie Vickers & Charles Edwards(19:51) Mirdania(23:47) Elrond & Durin Reunite(26:59) History of Sauron & The Dwarves(28:48) Sauron's Blood/ Powdered Mithril(34:00) Galadriel & Elrond(39:22) Melian Explained(43:18) Battle of Eregion(47:35) Elves Make Their Last Stand(52:00) Frodo Easter Egg(52:49) Hopes For the FinaleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/agents-of-fandom--5479222/support.

In the latest episode of the Unqualified Observers look into Amazon's "Rings of Power" we find Numenor in flux and a important trial about to get underway. Meanwhile, Sauron is really digging his claws into Celebrimbor and Adar is seeing if there is a new alliance to be made. Will everything come together as planned or will there be a few bumps along the way? Tune into the latest episode brought to you by the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, to find out. As always, please rate, review, subscribe, and share this podcast to help it continue to grow and find new audiences. Contact Us: Email - unqualifiedobservers@gmail.com Socials - @observecast @unqualifiedobservers Kelham - @coolgollum Thomas - @stimpyisking

Where is he? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason discuss the latest episode of Rings of Power, including Elendil's faith and defiance of Pharazon, Miriel's symbolic baptism; and Annatar's manipulation of Celebrimbor. Plus Hobbit Day! The post Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 6: Where Is He? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Rings of Power Episode 6 takes a dark turn as Sauron takes control of Eregion, and Adar begins his attack. Meanwhile, The Stranger must choose between his friends and his destiny, and The Faithful of Númenor are tested. This week, The Agents of Fandom break down Rings of Power Episode 6 and discuss The Stranger and Tom Bombadil, Balrogs, the parallels between King Durin and Bilbo, and more.(0:00) Intro(1:50) Arondir(4:30) Sauron & Celebrimbor(8:30) Sauron Takes Control of Eregion(13:11) More of Sauron's Back Story(14:59) Charlie Vickers Embodies Sauron(18:42) Adar's Proposal to Galadriel(20:50) Adar Falls into Sauron's Trap28:07) The Stranger's Destiny(32:44) Who Is Tom Bombadil(34:16) What's The Stranger Going To Do(35:35) The parallels of The Stranger & Gandalf(38:18) King Durin & Khazad-Dúm(41:30) What is a Balrog(45:14) King Durin has a Bilbo Moment(47:49) The Faithful are Tested In Númenor(54:16) Sauron Shows His Power(1:03:09) Theories and Hopes for The Final

Beer 1: - Canelo Berlanga - card recap and next steps - Joshua Dubois - AJ fight predictions and odds - Ohtani - historical perspective on a great MLB season - NFL - Week 3 picks after back to back 7-9 weeks - Nascar Pitstop - Bristol Picks - Parlay Beer 2: - Tulsa King - back with Season 2. Hopes and dreams for the Season - Rings of Power - Season 2 Episode 5 - the dwarves get their grooves back. Does Kazaddum need a Negan? We are still enjoying this series (we stand alone at this point).

Luke is back in studio to breakdown episode 5 of Rings of Power!

The best episode yet? Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason discuss Sauron's manipulation of Celebrimbor; the corruption and greed of King Durin; Pharazon's repression of the Numenor faithful; and Galadriel's enemy of her enemy. The post Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 5: Halls of Stone appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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We finally got what we were waiting for; Annatar (Sauron) vs Celebrimbor in full manipulation mode!! This was a huge step up from previous episodes and hopefully the show shines a spotlight on this storyline as it is so much fun watching it unfold before our eyes! We also got to watch events heat up in Khazad-Dum where King Durin is feeling the effects of his new Ring of Power! That and much more in this week's episode! We welcome our good friend Robert from In Deep Geek on to the channel in this episode to help us Mellons break down all the most important details. Please go and sub to his channel here; https://www.youtube.com/@InDeepGeek What was your best and worst moment from this episode? Listen to this podcast on Spotify here!! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themellonheads We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/themellonheads⁠⁠ If you enjoy our content and would like to treat us to a coffee or a beer you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads ⁠⁠#⁠⁠⁠⁠ringsofpower⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#theringsofpower⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#thelordoftherings

The Rings of Power Episode 6 dives deeper into Sauron's influence over Celebrimbor as they create the Nine Rings.This week, the Agents of Fandom break down Rings of Power Episode 6 and discuss how the Rings' influence works, the descent of Númenor and how the season has been so far.(0:00) - Intro(1:08) - Overall Thoughts on Episode 5(6:54) - Khazad-Dúm and The Dwarves(13:25) - The Nine Rings of Men(20:00) - Sauron's True Form(24:14) - Celebrimbor lying to Gil-galad(30:00) - Númenor/ Pharazone & Kemen(34:48) - Míriel and the Pelentíri(39:47) - Valandil (49:15) - Elrond and Gil-galad(49:47) - Ending ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/agents-of-fandom--5479222/support.

We saw a vision of you listening to this podcast! Jason and Rosie fire up Celebrimbor's forge and recap The Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 5. They discuss Sauron/Annatar's wily tricks, Durin's new business plan, and Celebrimbor's realization that he's in bigggg trouble. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd  Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Prime VIdeo series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss Celebrimbor's mistake in allowing Halbrand inside the compound despite Galadriel's warning. It's still not clear what powers Sauron possesses at this point, but his end game appears clear. In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne is nearing the end of For All Mankind, and Dave is still high on the Netflix series Shameless.  In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands discusses Snowpiercer, Alan in England recommends Those About to Die, and Susanne goes deep into the SFTVR Inception catalog.  Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: Dave B+  Wayne A

Join Kit, Andy, and Steve for Episode 5 of 'The Rings of Power' Season 2. Prince Durin grows suspicious of the rings putting Celebrimbor is an impossible position. Meanwhile, Numenor is plunged into even more chaos!00:00:00 - Introduction:Welcome to a new episode of Streaming Things, where we dive deep into the world of streaming content!00:03:15 - Overall Thoughts:Our hosts share their initial impressions and overarching thoughts on today's movie/TV episode.00:10:05 - Scene by Scene Recap:Join us as we break down the episode or movie scene by scene, offering insights and commentary.00:53:04 - Old Tobeys:The hosts list their top 3 moments of the episode.01:00:10 -2nd Breakfasts:The hosts mention any easter eggs or lore callouts from the episode.01:02:23 -One Performance to Rule Them All:The hosts recognize the talent they think delivered the best performance of the episode.Engage with Streaming Things:Merchandise: Check out our BRAND NEW Merch Store for the latest Streaming Things apparel and accessories.YouTube: Don't miss our visual content on Streaming Things YouTube channel.Website: Visit our official website for more updates and content.Connect with Us:Email: Send your feedback and questions to streamingthingspod@gmail.com.Instagram: Follow us @streamingthingspodofficial for behind-the-scenes content.Twitter: Stay updated with our latest tweets @StreamThingPod or follow Chris @moviesRtherapy.Fan Mail:Address: Send your letters and fan mail to:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244Episode Sponsors:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get the support you need at betterhelp.com/streamingthings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sauron continues war with the Elves. Eregion is laid waste, and Celebrimbor is slain. Elrond establishes Rivendell. Sauron successfully collects the other Rings of Power and gives seven to the Dwarves and nine to Men. Dwarves prove hard to tame, but the influence of the Rings leads them to seek great wealth, often to their demise. Men prove easier to rule. The Nine Kings grow in might and power, but ultimately succumb to the power of the One Ring and are made Ringwraiths, Sauron's most powerful servants. 01:23 Greg reads pages 288-292 from the Silmarillion, 2nd Edition 16:55 Summary 18:20 Discussion ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this Episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send feedback to beforethefellowship@gmail.com Follow us as we follow Tolkien: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWITTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DISCORD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Rings of Power comes to Amazon, but nothing compares to the real story JRR Tolkien wrote. Is the Silmarillion his masterpiece? The Silmarillion is a book everyone should read, but it can be intimidating. Go on a journey with us. Witness the creation of Tolkien's universe, meet the villain that's bigger and badder than Sauron, and hear a love story that will leave you in tears. We are not experts, we're just fans like you. And we're having a blast going through this masterpiece of fiction, 15 minutes at a time. Grab a cup of tea or your favorite scotch (or your steering wheel!) and join us every week! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforethefellowship/support

Welcome to the forty-seventh episode of The Daily Rings of Power Podcast! I'm a week late but here is the recording of last Wednesday's livestream, where I was joined by Anna as we did one of our usual marathon-length discussions and breakdown of the first three episodes of Season 2. The video version of the livestream is of course available on the DailyRoP YouTube channel, but this is here for all my podcast listeners who prefer the audio-only version. Timestamps Introduction & Reading: 00:10 Discussion of Episodes 1-3: 03:58  Outro: 03:57:27   Thank you to all my Narya and Nenya Patreon Producers! Their generous support allows me to keep bringing you these episodes: May, Anne, Andreas, Jørgen, Jennifer, Victoria, Carol-Lavendah, Stephen, Eryn Lasgalen, Debra, Berek, Jessica, Benjamin, Emsie V, Jake, Brandon, The Blue Wizard On Wheels, Lynn Ford, Frida, Diomedëa, Claudia, Dunedain65Patrick, Kenneth, and Linda. Support the Daily Rings of Power podcast on Patreon Follow us on Twitter for more Rings of Power content: @DailyRoP And subscribe to the podcast on your favourite app: https://linktr.ee/dailyrop Intro & Outro Music : She Moved Through the Fair by Sláinte | https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Slinte  Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/  Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Join Kit, Andy, and Steve as they explore "The Eagle and the Scepter," Episode 3 of Season 2 from 'The Rings of Power.' After Mount Doom's eruption, Elendil returns to Númenor with Queen Regent Míriel while his son Isildur, presumed dead, survives in Mordor. In Númenor, scandal arises when Eärien exposes Míriel's use of an Elvish palantír. Political tensions escalate as a Great Eagle's arrival at the coronation hints at divine support, influencing royal alliances. Meanwhile, Celebrimbor and Annatar seek Dwarven mithril to forge new Rings of Power.Don't miss out! Grab your tickets now for the first-ever Streaming Things live show on October 5th, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Get your tickets today and be part of the magic! BUY THEM HERE00:00:00 - Introduction:Welcome to a new episode of Streaming Things, where we dive deep into the world of streaming content!00:04:37 - Overall Thoughts:Our hosts share their initial impressions and overarching thoughts on today's movie/TV episode.00:17:28 - Scene by Scene Recap:Join us as we break down the episode or movie scene by scene, offering insights and commentary.01:01:55 - Old Tobeys:The hosts list their top 3 moments of the episode.01:08:38 -One Performance to Rule Them All:The hosts recognize the talent they think delivered the best performance of the episode.Engage with Streaming Things:Merchandise: Check out our BRAND NEW Merch Store for the latest Streaming Things apparel and accessories.YouTube: Don't miss our visual content on Streaming Things YouTube channel.Website: Visit our official website for more updates and content.Connect with Us:Email: Send your feedback and questions to streamingthingspod@gmail.com.Instagram: Follow us @streamingthingspodofficial for behind-the-scenes content.Twitter: Stay updated with our latest tweets @StreamThingPod or follow Chris @moviesRtherapy.Fan Mail:Address: Send your letters and fan mail to:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244Episode Sponsors:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get the support you need at betterhelp.com/streamingthings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Kit, Andy, and Steve as they dive into episode 2 of 'The Rings of Power' season 2, titled "Where the Stars are Strange." This episode sees Mount Doom's eruption causing chaos in Khazad-dûm, threatening the Dwarven kingdom with destruction and crop failure. Amidst political strife, King Durin III and Prince Durin IV struggle with reconciliation. Galadriel, haunted by visions, is guided by Elrond to Eregion. In the east, the Stranger, Nori, and Poppy try to evade dark riders. Meanwhile, Sauron, infiltrates Eregion, posing as Annatar to deceive Celebrimbor into creating Rings of Power.Don't miss out! Grab your tickets now for the first-ever Streaming Things live show on October 5th, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Get your tickets today and be part of the magic! BUY THEM HERE00:00:00 - Introduction:Welcome to a new episode of Streaming Things, where we dive deep into the world of streaming content!00:02:03 - Dragon Draft Results00:07:53 - TROP Coverage Begins00:09:19 - Overall Thoughts:Our hosts share their initial impressions and overarching thoughts on today's movie/TV episode.00:17:22 - Scene by Scene Recap:Join us as we break down the episode or movie scene by scene, offering insights and commentary.01:03:28 - Old Tobeys:The hosts list their top 3 moments of the episode.01:13:21 -2nd Breakfasts:The hosts mention any easter eggs or lore callouts from the episode.01:14:35 -One Performance to Rule Them All:The hosts recognize the talent they think delivered the best performance of the episode.Engage with Streaming Things:Merchandise: Check out our BRAND NEW Merch Store for the latest Streaming Things apparel and accessories.YouTube: Don't miss our visual content on Streaming Things YouTube channel.Website: Visit our official website for more updates and content.Connect with Us:Email: Send your feedback and questions to streamingthingspod@gmail.com.Instagram: Follow us @streamingthingspodofficial for behind-the-scenes content.Twitter: Stay updated with our latest tweets @StreamThingPod or follow Chris @moviesRtherapy.Fan Mail:Address: Send your letters and fan mail to:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244Episode Sponsors:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get the support you need at betterhelp.com/streamingthings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Sauron's dark plan unfolds, the wants and needs of our beloved Rings of Power characters come into sharp focus. From his lingering influence over Galadriel to manipulating Celebrimbor like a master puppeteer, Season 2, Episode 2, 'Where the Stars are Strange,' is a thrilling chapter that's pushing the story to new heights. Don't miss our deep dive into this episode's biggest moments and what they mean for the future of Middle-earth! -- Join us EVERY FRIDAY during Season 2 of The Rings of Power for a fresh breakdown of every episode. Available on YouTube and podcasts! LOOK MOM, we have a Patreon! Get EARLY ACCESS to episodes, and EXCLUSIVE ACCESS  to our new podcasts about House of the Dragon AND Game of Thrones. Head over to our PATREON now! Shout out to Patreon Member Jesse Glaspey, aka ArsenalRoy2K, aka one of our Elven-Kings! Thank you for your support on Patreon! -- Email us at PodcastoftheRings@gmail.com Join the conversation and jump into our DISCORD! Follow our Podcast on TWITTER @PodoftheRings Funny content & Shorts on YOUTUBE  BEN GODDARD Twitter Twitch TikTok JESSICA LYNN VERDI Twitter Twitch TikTok Produced by Jessica Lynn Verdi Theme Song written by Vinny Verdi JLV Podcasts | 2024

Welcome to the forty-sixth episode of The Daily Rings of Power Podcast! Oh we're so back, after 685 days we have new episodes of The Rings of Power and that means it's time for some spoiler reviews of Season 2's opening episodes! We're starting off with the first two episodes today, and then I'll be following up with another episode reviewing the third one that was released yesterday. I cover the overarching story arcs across the episodes, pick out some of my favourite moments, discuss some fun Tolkien easter eggs, and highlight any criticisms or concerns that I had. Timestamps Introduction & Reading: 00:10 The Prologue: 04:13 Manipulation in Mordor: 10:52 Lies in Lindon: 13:56 Rambling in Rhûn: 27:54 Chaos in Khazad-dûm: 34:28 Emissary in Eregion: 39:14 Closing Thoughts & Outro: 45:10   Thank you to all my Narya and Nenya Patreon Producers! Their generous support allows me to keep bringing you these episodes: May, Anne, Andreas Møller, Jørgen, Jennifer Morris, Victoria, Carol-Lavendah, Stephen Rees-Carter, Eryn Lasgalen, Berek, Jessica, Benjamin K, Emsie V, Jake T Brown, Brandon SanGiovanni, The Blue Wizard On Wheels, Lynn Ford, Frida Johanne Childs, Diomedëa, Claudia Bailey, Dunedain65Patrick, and Kenneth Whitley. Support the Daily Rings of Power podcast on Patreon Follow us on Twitter for more Rings of Power content: @DailyRoP And subscribe to the podcast on your favourite app: https://linktr.ee/dailyrop Intro & Outro Music : She Moved Through the Fair by Sláinte | https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Slinte  Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/  Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Welcome to the forty-fourth episode of The Daily Rings of Power Podcast! Today's episode is a very rough and ready reaction to Bear McCreary's soundtrack album for Season 2, which was released at the end of last week. This will be a similar episode to the two-parter I did for the Season 1 album, in that it won't be a detailed analysis of the individual tracks and all the musical nuances contained within. However, I hope you enjoy my joyful and enthusiastic review of these 25 tracks.   Timestamps: Introduction & Reading (Singing): 00:10 Old Tom Bombadil: 05:10 Rhûn: 6:04 Concerning Stoors: 7:32 Golden Leaves: 8:57 Círdan's Perfection: 10:39 Stone Singers: 12:09 Sandstorm at the Well: 13:12 Eregion: 14:52 Emissary at the Forge: 16:18 Shelob: 18:10 The Pyre: 19:25 Estrid: 20:46 The Great Eagle: 22:35 The River-daughter: 23:53 Barrow-wights: 24:41 Forgiveness Takes an Age: 25:51 Candles on the Tide: 27:20 Army of Orcs: 28:56 The Last Ballad of Damrod: 30:46 Battle for Eregion: 31:15 Durin's Bane: 34:48 Last Temptation: 37:27 The Staff: 39:55 Old Tom Bombadil Reprise: 41:34 The Sun Yet Shines: 42:21 Outro: 44:07   Follow us on Twitter for more Rings of Power content: @DailyRoP And subscribe to the podcast on your favourite app: https://linktr.ee/dailyrop Intro & Outro Music : She Moved Through the Fair by Sláinte | https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Slinte  Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/  Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Welcome to the forty-third episode of The Daily Rings of Power Podcast! We're back with another special episode, as I am joined by Sarah Westvik for an unprecedented deep-dive into of the Siege of Eregion, comparing Tolkien's own limited account of the battle with what we know about how The Rings of Power is approaching the siege. Our discussion gets into the nitty gritty analysis of the books' account of the different faction's objectives and outcomes, before we use every frame from the show's trailers and promo to try and piece together how the siege will play out on screen.   Timestamps: Introduction & Reading: 00:10 Welcoming Sarah to the show: 04:45  Overview of our discussion: 26:26 Book Siege's Timeline: 30:44 Strategic Objectives: 39:21 Operational Objectives: 54:37 Tactical Objectives: 01:06:20 Outcome of the Siege: 01:20:42 Show Siege's Prelude & Sauron's Motivations: 01:27:58 Strategic Objectives: 01:41:48 Preparatory Phase: 01:51:50 The Siege Begins: 01:58:17 Removing a River: 02:10:59 Assaulting the Walls: 02:17:16 Elrond's Forces Arrive: 02:22:35 Battle Below the Walls: 02:31:48 The Final Act: 02:41:52 Setting up S3: 02:55:07 Outro: 03:09:13   Follow us on Twitter for more Rings of Power content: @DailyRoP Follow Sarah on Twitter: @srwestvik And subscribe to the podcast on your favourite app: https://linktr.ee/dailyrop Intro & Outro Music : She Moved Through the Fair by Sláinte | https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Slinte  Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/  Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Welcome to the forty-second episode of The Daily Rings of Power Podcast! On August 14th the final trailer for Season 2 was released and to mark the occasion, I decided to host the first ever DailyRoP livestream on YouTube. I was joined as usual by Anna to discuss and analyse the trailer, with the added bonus of getting to interact with the viewers in the liver chat offering their own insights. As I know some of you don't use YouTube or instead prefer an audio-only format, I have put together the recording from the livestream as the latest episode. Please bear in mind this is not a tightly-edited episode like you're used to, but all the same for those who have been waiting for this, I hope you enjoy the discussion. The link to the YouTube recording of the livestream is in the show notes below. Timestamps: Introduction & Reading: 00:10 Live Discussion: 05:01 Outro: 03:39:07 YouTube Livestream VOD Follow us on Twitter for more Rings of Power content: @DailyRoP Follow Anna on Twitter: @MyElessar And subscribe to the podcast on your favourite app: https://linktr.ee/dailyrop Intro & Outro Music : She Moved Through the Fair by Sláinte | https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Slinte  Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/  Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Welcome to the forty-first episode of The Daily Rings of Power Podcast! We're back for another solo episode as I take a look at the Season 2 Soundtrack Album announcement, and do some speculation about the 25 titles that were revealed on the album Today, we're analysing the titles themselves rather than the music yet to be released, and trying to work out what scenes, characters or thematic beats they might correspond to.   Timestamps: Intro & Reading: 00:10 Album Overview: 03:25 Old Tom Bombadil: 06:49 Rhûn: 07:51 Life in the Canyon: 09:26 Golden Leaves: 10:31 Cirdan's Perfection: 11:40 Stone Singers: 13:04 Sandstorm at the Well: 13:56 Eregion: 14:47 Emissary at the Forge: 15:54 Shelob: 17:33 The Pyre: 18:26 Estrid: 19:50 The Great Eagle: 21:11 The River-daughter: 21:59 Barrow-wights: 23:21 Forgiveness Takes an Age: 24:07 Candles on the Tide: 25:14 Army of Orcs: 27:15 The Last Battle of Damrod: 28:28 Battle for Eregion: 29:55 Durin's Bane: 30:43 Last Temptation: 31:24 The Staff: 32:36 Old Tom Bombadil Reprise: 33:53 The Sun Yet Shines: 34:51 Closing Thoughts & Outro: 37:45   Follow us on Twitter for more Rings of Power content: @DailyRoP And subscribe to the podcast on your favourite app: https://linktr.ee/dailyrop Intro & Outro Music : She Moved Through the Fair by Sláinte | https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Slinte  Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/  Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Bilbo wakes up from his nap just in time to pass the Old Took; Alan and Shawn wake up from our nap just in time to pass the two-hour mark. Join The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark as Sam finally figures out where Frodo is going in the last of our three episodes on The Grey Havens - and the final episode of our six-season journey through The Lord of the Rings. Gildor makes an appearance; Frodo makes a sacrifice; Sam makes the long journey home in silence (where the nights are gettin' strange since he's gone). We fanboy over Círdan, discover there was room for Shadowfax, and talk about a most Anglo-Saxon ending. Also, Bilbo and Frodo have words for Celebrimbor.