Podcasts about Gollum

“He's made of knife.” This week's slimiest horror movie is... Terminator 2: Judgment Day. This film has everything: a corrupted Windows version of Gollum, a reality where John Connor skips leading the resistance and just lives his best life frothing lattes at a Glendale café, and a robot so anatomically gifted he can slice a sandwich with his knife-dick like he's the deli manager at Skynet Whole Foods. If you love liquid metal weirdos, alternate destinies, and phallic cutlery, this episode's for you!What did you all think of our episode on Terminator 2?Tell us on our Socials @HorrorVirgin on Facebook, BlueSky, and InstagramHelp Support our HV Family: www.Patreon.com/HorrorVirginUp Next: The Monkey 2 (2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, our friends Teri Gamble and Jessica Lynn Verdi join Dave for TV spinoff trivia, improvised song sequels, and movie sequel bidding wars.Teri Gamble would like to plug Horror Movie Survival Guide and Horror X and recommends Today in Gay Jessica Lynn Verdi would like to plug Mission Log: The Orville and recommends Naming Your Little Geek and Amanda TroopAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky!Find us on Instagram and BlueskyWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join

In the third of five special episodes to celebrate this podcast's 300th episode, focused on J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy epic The Lord of the Rings, this episode is the second middle chapter, with no beginning and no end, just like The Two Towers.The Two Towers ups the ante from The Fellowship of the Ring, balancing intense action with rich storytelling. This episode focuses on the pivotal Battle of Helm's Deep and the groundbreaking introduction of Gollum, a character that redefined motion capture in film. Gollum's evolution from CGI concept to a fully realized character, is thanks to Andy Serkis' groundbreaking performance. The filming for The Two Towers included gruelling night shoots, and the sheer scale of the battle scenes meant that the crew ended up with "I survived Helm's Deep" t-shirts. It was a monumental filmmaking achievement, taking months to shoot under challenging conditions. The Lord of the Rings wouldn't be The Lord of the Rings, if it didn't feel like The Lord of the Rings, and esteemed Tolkien illustrators Alan Lee and John Howe were brought on as conceptual designers, ensuring visual continuity with the imagery many readers associated with the books. The artistry behind the sets and props in the series reflects a rich history, with every detail crafted to enhance the authenticity of Middle Earth. We wants it, we needs it.This episode is Part 2 of a three-part story, as well as Part 3 of a five-part group of episodes. You probably should take a listen to the previous episode, if you haven't!I would love to hear your thoughts on The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers [Part 3 of 5] !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards and is also now nominated for the Earworm Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Claudia, Simon, Laurel, Derek, Cat, Andy, Mike, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Lisa, Sam, Jack, Dave, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Pete,...

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universes.Marvel Studios is apparently very pleased with the positive reviews its latest release Thunderbolts*(AKA The New Avengers) is being showered with, as the director, Jake Schreier, is reportedly the studio's top choice to direct the upcoming X-Men film. Said X-Men film remains untitled, but is in active development with Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes writer, Michael Lesslie, currently writing the script. All of this seems to be in keeping with The Wall Street Journal's recent reports about Feige's 10-year plan for the mutants he shared with colleagues.This week DC treated us to the first official trailer for the sophomore season of HBO's Peacemaker, alongside the announcement that it will premiere August 21. The trailer is jam-packed with gags and characters old and new, with a notable handful of characters from James Gunn's upcoming Superman, like Sean Gunn's Maxwell Lord and Isabella Merced's Hawkgirl, appearing. Elsewhere, Despite wide traveling rumors, James Gunn affirmed that Matt Reeves is still set to direct The Batman 2 with his Threads response “Yes. Huh?” indicating his confusion at the suggestion of anything otherwise.  Gunn also teased a new trailer for Superman to hit the internet on Wednesday, conveniently the day after we recorded this episode.It's a tangled web we weave in terms of Spidey news this week, as Amazon's Spider-Man Noir series released a first image of Nic Cage in the title role, followed by what appeared to be an official trailer that was subsequently removed and scrubbed from the internet. On the film side, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has added The Bear star, Liza Colón-Zayas in an undisclosed role.Per a Jeff “The Insneider” Sneider scoop/rumor, the upcoming Vision series starring Paul Bettany will be the last Marvel TV series to feature major characters from the films.During Disney's Up Front presentation, Jessica Jones star Krysten Ritter confirmed that she will be returning to the role in the MCU in the second season of Daredevil Born Again.Warner Bros has slated the next Lord of the Rings film, subtitled The Hunt for Gollum, for a December 17, 2027 release. The film, which sees Andy Serkis returning to not only star, but also direct, was announced last summer for a 2026 release originally before being delayed by a year.Author Tess Sharpe will be releasing a young adult novel focusing on Yelena Belova titled White Widow: Secret Sisters. The novel will be released on September 2nd.Warner Bros. and Legendary announced last week that Godzilla x Kong: Supernova is the new title for the forthcoming movie that is set for theatrical release March 26, 2027. A teaser video was also released to mark the start of production on the sixth film in the series.Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts* kept the number one spot on a relatively quiet weekend at the domestic box office, earning $33.1 million for a 10-day North American tally of $128.5 million and $272.2 million globally. Ryan Coogler's hit Sinners crossed the $200 million mark at the domestic box office for a worldwide total of nearly $300 million. In a second victory for Warner Brothers, A Minecraft Movie zoomed past $900 million in global ticket sales and is on track to become the first billion-dollar movie of 2025.Peacock has released a first look image and an official title for the upcoming The Office spin-off series. The series, titled The Paper, will follow a struggling newspaper based out of Toledo, Ohio and is now set to premiere in September.Michael B. Jordan will produce a series set in the Creed universe for Amazon Prime Video. The series, titled Delphi, will take place at the titular boxing gym and focus on the young athletes who populate the ring.Amazon Prime Video has renewed video game adaptation series Fallout for a third season ahead of its season 2 premiere this December.

Welcome to Spitting Nonsense—where two self-proclaimed amateurs, Jasmine and Zach, chat about all things nerdy (and plenty that's not). None of this is fact, but it's definitely our brand of nonsense! We're still recording regularly—no promises on hitting exact days anymore—but you can always count on us for plenty of off-the-wall commentary. And now, you can leave comments on Spotify! Tell us what's on your mind; we see every comment and might even respond on the show. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the nonsense!

Em 2005, cinco amigos entraram na perigosa Caverna de Gollum, em Utah — um labirinto estreito, alagado e sem ventilação. Apenas um deles voltou. Neste episódio, contamos a história real da tragédia que terminou em quatro mortes, revelamos os detalhes do local conhecido como “Caverna da Morte” e por que, mesmo com tantos riscos, ele continua atraindo exploradores em busca de adrenalina.Instagram: @erikamirandas e @casosreaisoficial

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This Week for your Daily Ratings Movie News: The Batman Part II gets a production date but Matt Reeves steps back. Peter Jackson and the team has some dates for the Hunt for Gollum. M. Night Shyamalan is back in Vista Vision, and Adrien Brody is gone from the Bookie and the Bruiser. Mikey Madison picks up her first role after Anora, but it isn't the newly planned Napoleon Dynamite sequel. And some worrying news for Marvel along with some better news on the trump Hollywood tariffs.   Don't forget to check out thedailyratings.com for our New Shop! Where you can find all kinds of Daily Ratings shirts, hoodies, hats, and mugs. Also check out the massive amount films that Vince has rated and remember to send a donation in to become a Producer!!

Episode 94: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Our long journey through Middle-earth reaches its end as the gang takes on the towering finale of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy: The Return of the King. Craig lights the beacons with Producer's Notes (8:03), rallying the realm for the final leg of our quest. Alain draws his sword for the Beauclair Synopsis (20:22), charting the last stand against darkness with Aragorn's path to the throne and Frodo's climb toward Mount Doom. Chris raises the light of Eärendil in Philosopher's Corner (47:28), exploring the steadfast, selfless resolve of Aragorn, whose enduring hope inspires unity and courage in the face of overwhelming odds. The Black Gate then opens for a hearty discussion at The Round Table (1:00:16), before Reviews (1:54:04) and Mailbag (2:05:41) make the final climb in this epic and enduring saga. As always, we reflect on the philosophical and non-philosophical burdens carried along the film's long road—because even at the end of all things, there's still light to be found.

Peacemaker, The Old Guard 2, The Long Walk, Together, Squid Game, Ted, Godzilla x Kong, X-Men, Thunderbolts, Doomsday, Superman, LOTR: Hunt for Gollum, Evil Dead, 'Supernatural' reunion, Rebecca reviews Fight or Flight, lots more 

Vi har alle møtt dem: Mennesker som virkelig har vært gjennom noe vondt;   ekte ofre som bærer på tap, svik eller overgrep. Deres smerte fortjener respekt. Men hva med de som aldri blir ferdige med å være et offer, uansett hva som skjer?Hva med dem som bruker offerrollen som et skjult våpen — for å kontrollere, unngå ansvar, eller styre andre gjennom skyld og dårlig samvittighet? I dag skal vi se på forskjellen mellom det ekte offeret, det kroniske offeret – og det manipulerende offeret."   HVA ER ET OFFER?  En person som identifiserer seg som konstant utsatt, hjelpeløs eller urettferdig behandlet – selv når det ikke (lenger) er tilfelle. Og det er tre hovedtyper: Noen som virkelig har vært utsatt for alvorlig overgrep, tap, vold eller svikDe kan være preget av traumer, men ofte søker de hjelp, ønsker å komme videreTar etter hvert eierskap til egen heling når de får sjansenFilmkarakter: Beth i Good Will Hunting (Skyldfølelse og traumer, men også en indre styrke)De som har en vane for å tolke mange små eller store hendelser som overgrep mot demDe kan ha opplevd ekte smerte tidligere, men har fastlåst en identitet som "offer"Lever ut offerrollen i nye situasjonerFilmkarakter: George Costanza i Seinfeld — en humoristisk versjon: han føler seg ofte urettferdig behandletHer brukes offerrollen som en måte å få kontroll, unngå ansvar eller manipulere andres følelserDet kan være ubevisst ("jeg vet ikke at jeg manipulerer, jeg bare vil ha sympati") eller mer bevisstFilmkarakterer: Mother Gothel i Tangled, Gollum i Ringenes Herre, Tom Ripley i The Talented Mr. Ripley Folk vegrer seg for å gi tilbakemelding eller sette grenserMangel på krav og forventninger fra omgivelseneKan "bestemme" stemningen i et rom – andre må trå varsomtSubtil emosjonell utpressing – "Hvis du virkelig bryr deg, vil du ikke..."Uuttalte trusler om skyldfølelse eller drama hvis man utfordrer demJa – det å innta en offerrolle kan faktisk fungere som en form for manipulativ kontroll over omgivelsene, ofte uten at personen selv er helt klar over det. Dette kan være en ubevisst strategi for å unngå ansvar, samtidig som man oppnår makt – en slags psykologisk hersketeknikk kamuflert som sårbarhet.Tidlige erfaringer med å bli møtt med empati og belønning når de viser sårbarhetFrykt for konflikt, ansvar, avvisning eller endringEn måte å unngå skyld og ansvar: "Det er ikke min feil"Manglende rollemodeller for grensesetting og personlig styrkeBelønningen i form av oppmerksomhet, unntak, forståelse, og makt Mangel på utvikling og vekstRelasjonelle utfordringer – manipulasjon eller tilbaketrekningEnsomhet og bitterhet: "Ingen ser meg", "Ingen hjelper meg"Ofte sur eller skuffet, men klarer ikke kommunisere behov  Still deg selv disse spørsmålene for å se om du er utsatt for en manipulativ offer-atferd:Er personen interessert i løsninger, eller bare i å få bekreftet hvor ille alt er?Når du tilbyr konkret hjelp, blir det tatt imot eller avvist med 'det hjelper jo ikke uansett'?Føler du deg energisk eller utmattet etter å ha vært sammen med personen?Er det rom for dine følelser og behov i samtalen?" Og tenk litt videre på dettte:  "Hvilke relasjoner i ditt liv tapper deg for energi på denne måten?""På hvilke områder av livet ditt kan du med fordel ta tilbake ansvaret for din egen lykke?""Hvor kan du begynne å sette én enkel, vennlig grense denne uken?"1. Det ekte offeret:2. Det kroniske offeret:3. Det manipulerende offeret (hovedfokus i denne episoden):3. Hvordan offerrollen kan gi makt Hvorfor blir noen værende i offerrollen?Konsekvensene av å leve i offerrollen

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA JÓVENES 2025“HOY ES TENDENCIA”Narrado por: Daniel RamosDesde: Connecticut, USAUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church===================|| www.drministries.org ||===================07 de MayoMi precioso«¿Quién me librará del poder de la muerte que está en mi cuerpo? Solamente Dios». Romanos 7:24-25En El señor de los anillos, el profesor J. R. R. Tolkien presenta una criatura bastante peculiar: Sméagol, un hobbit que asesina a su pariente Déagol para despojarlo del anillo único, al que bautiza con el nombre de «precioso». Con el tiempo, el anillo altera el cuerpo y la mente de Smeagol, que pasa a llamarse Gollum, y cuando los protagonistas lo encuentran, Gollum «ama y odia el anillo tanto como se ama y se odia a sí mismo. Pero no puede deshacerse de él».* A lo largo de la obra de Tolkien, el lector ve cómo las dos personalidades de Gollum luchan entre sí. Smeagol quiere ser bueno y librarse de la influencia maligna del anillo; pero Gollum fantasea con la idea de recuperar su «precioso», intentando asesinar a Frodo en el proceso.La triste situación de Gollum no es más que un pálido reflejo de la lucha interna que existe en el interior de cada ser humano. En Romanos 7, el apóstol Pablo presenta su condición y la de cada ser humano. Todos tenemos un Smeagol interior, que quiere ser bueno, que reconoce que «la ley en sí misma es santa, y el mandamiento es santo, justo y bueno» (vers. 12), que tiene «el deseo de hacer lo bueno» (vers. 18) y le gusta «la ley de Dios» (vers. 22). Pero hay también un Gollum dentro que «se opone a mi capacidad de razonar» (vers. 23), que me engaña (vers. 11) y me hace «débil, vendido como esclavo al pecado» (vers. 14), de manera que «aunque tengo el deseo de hacer lo bueno, no soy capaz de hacerlo. No hago lo bueno que quiero hacer, sino lo malo que no quiero hacer» (vers. 18-19).Dejarnos gobernar por nuestra naturaleza pecaminosa nos llevará a la destrucción eterna, así como le sucedió al personaje ficticio Gollum, que murió al caer al interior de un volcán. Sin embargo, Pablo destaca que en Jesús hay esperanza, ya que Dios tiene el poder de liberarnos de nuestra naturaleza pecaminosa. Él puede convertirnos en nuevas criaturas que busquen las cosas del cielo, donde Cristo está sentado a la derecha de Dios» (Colosenses 3: 1). Por nuestras propias fuerzas, tú y yo no podemos despojarnos del pecado que consideramos «precioso», pero al entregarle nuestra voluntad a Jesús, él nos transformará. 

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In this episode of the Christ in Classics podcast, host Colton Moore engages with Dr. Holly Ordway, a prominent scholar on Tolkien, to explore the themes of heroism in 'The Hobbit'. They discuss Dr. Ordway's personal journey with Tolkien's works, the role of literary criticism, and how hobbit-ness shapes heroism. The conversation also delves into Gollum's impact on Bilbo's character and the moral implications of mercy in heroism. In this conversation, Colton Moore and Holly Ordway explore the rich themes of J.R.R. Tolkien's works, particularly focusing on 'The Hobbit' and its characters. They delve into the contrasting natures of Gollum and Bilbo, discussing moral choices, the consequences of actions, and the importance of friendship and humility. The discussion also touches on the character development of Thorin and Gandalf, as well as the broader literary tradition of underdog heroes. Ultimately, they highlight the profound impact of Tolkien's storytelling on readers and the moral lessons embedded within his narratives.***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes

Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the seventeenth episode when Case sat down with Ben Milton and Addy Thomas and chatted about The Hobbit Trilogy! Overview   In the latest Podcast Discussion meeting, hosts Case and Sam explored a meta-review of their previous episode on The Hobbit trilogy, originally recorded after their first year of podcasting. The discussion began with an overview of the original episode, highlighting a consensus that three films were excessive for the source material. They praised Martin Freeman's casting as Bilbo while critiquing Peter Jackson for trying to align the film's style with The Lord of the Rings, particularly noting that the addition of the villain Azog was unnecessary. They also pointed out issues with character design and narrative structure, suggesting a two-film adaptation could have better captured character arcs and pacing, particularly with scenes involving Smaug. The Battle of Five Armies was identified as the weakest film, marred by excessive padding and a lack of personal stakes compared to earlier battles in the franchise. The hosts expressed the importance of subtlety in fan service and connections to The Lord of the Rings while reflecting on their own views from the initial episode. They concluded by sharing their love for film and announced upcoming episodes focused on Captain America and Alien Resurrection, while encouraging listener engagement through their Discord server.   Notes Introduction and Episode Context (00:00 - 09:47) Case and Sam introduce this meta-episode reviewing a previous podcast about The Hobbit trilogy The original episode featured Case, Ben, and Addie discussing at 'CPOV Studios' They note this was recorded after completing the first year of the podcast Main critique established immediately: three movies was far too many for The Hobbit source material The hosts mention they didn't rewatch the entire trilogy for this meta-review Initial Critique of The Hobbit Films (09:48 - 19:09) The hosts praise Martin Freeman's casting as Bilbo as a perfect choice that connects to Elijah Wood's Frodo They criticize Peter Jackson for trying to make The Hobbit fit the style and scale of Lord of the Rings The unnecessary villain Azog (the pale orc) is identified as a major problem They note Jackson used artificial narrative structures to create three separate arcs where the source material didn't support it Discussion of how Lord of the Rings doesn't rely on personified villains, but on evil as a force ‍️ Character and Design Issues (19:09 - 28:25) The hosts criticize the framing device that has Bilbo explaining the dwarven kingdom's history They argue Bilbo should be an uninformed viewpoint character discovering the world along with the audience The dwarves' inconsistent design is highlighted as problematic (either caricatures or just normal people) They discuss how the dwarves don't feel cohesive like in Lord of the Rings and lack distinct personalities Case praises the Gollum scenes as genuinely excellent despite other issues ️ Proposed Two-Movie Structure (28:25 - 37:07) Case suggests ending the first movie at Lake Town as a natural breaking point This would create a moment where Bilbo has a true choice to continue or turn back They discuss how this cut would make Bilbo's character arc work better for the first film The second film could focus on Thorin's character arc They criticize how the actual film cuts (especially the Desolation of Smaug ending) feel like TV cliffhangers Smaug and Pacing Issues (37:07 - 46:35) The hosts praise the actual Smaug and Bilbo conversation scenes They criticize the extended Smaug chase/forge scenes as unnecessary padding Discussion of how Jackson is good at bringing book scenes to life but struggles when expanding material They propose that the second movie should open with the dwarves finding the door to the Lonely Mountain They critique the narrative weight of many extended sequences that don't actually advance the story ️ Battle of Five Armies Criticisms (46:36 - 55:45) The Battle of Five Armies is identified as the weakest film with the most padding They argue the battle should have been the third act of a movie, not an entire film Discussion of how the battle needed to feel smaller and more personal than Lord of the Rings battles They appreciate the decision to make Bilbo more active in the battle than in the book The hosts criticize the 'video game' quality of action sequences like the barrel rider scene ‍️ Fan Service and Connections to Lord of the Rings (55:45 - 01:04:58) They discuss how Legolas' inclusion made sense for the first film but was forced in later films They appreciate seeing Saruman before his fall to evil The hosts criticize heavy-handed references to Lord of the Rings (like mentioning Aragorn/Strider) They note how forcing connections to the original trilogy hurt the story Discussion of the 'video game' quality of action sequences compared to Lord of the Rings Meta-Discussion of the Episode (01:04:58 - 01:15:51) Sam and Case reflect on the original episode, finding it thorough and well-argued Sam admits not rewatching the trilogy for this meta-review as it would be too time-consuming They reaffirm that the trilogy's main problem is its excessive length Sam praises the costumes while Case notes the 48 FPS format made everything look fake They discuss how watching the entire Middle-earth saga chronologically would be challenging Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes (01:15:51 - 01:32:34) Case reiterates that a good two-movie cut exists within the trilogy's footage They agree the first film is the most watchable of the three Both hosts express their love for the first Captain America film (their next episode topic) Sam mentions she didn't rewatch the Hobbit films as they would take 10+ hours They provide information about their Discord server and social media presence Upcoming podcast episodes announced: Alien Resurrection and Captain America: The First Avenger Action items Join and participate in the Discord server for further discussion (01:31:00)

Department of Conservation rangers working in the Waimatuku Stream near Invercargill have discovered it's teeming with a threatened species of fish. Department of Conservation River Ranger Pat Hoffman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Maggie and Corey are joined by Ben Davis for an anticipatory discussion of the material to be adapted in The Hunt for Gollum.Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=usermenuOther Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 99, recorded on March 31, 2025.Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIW4X6biE7MLLGssLtApH8PJoin us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/directory/maggie-parke/Episode guest: Ben Davis from Studio Lab https://www.youtube.com/@StudioLabNHJoin us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.gg/szXMFAvFollow our Twitter accounts for updates: Corey Olsen, Tolkien Professor https://twitter.com/tolkienprof Signum University https://twitter.com/SignumU Mythgard Institute https://twitter.com/mythgardianRings and Realms: https://www.youtube.com/c/RingsandRealms Corey and Maggie's weekly analysis of Prime Video's epic adaptation of Tolkien's mythos. Presented by Signum University and Studio Lab. audio-only version recordings (podcast) https://ringsandrealms.fireside.fm/Want to dive deeper into Tolkien's world? Corey is offering several free and open weekly and biweekly programs on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and other topics at Mythgard Institute. https://mythgard.org/ You can check the live schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule More about the individual programs Exploring the Lord of the Rings: a sentence-by-sentence journey through the text of Tolkien's epic fairy story (and Stephen Colbert's favorite https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/06/03/magazine/stephen-colbert-politics-religion.html ) https://mythgard.org/lotro/exlotr/ Mythgard Academy: in-depth seminars on fantasy, science fiction, and other speculative works https://mythgard.org/academy/ The Silmarillion Film Project/SilmFilm: a completely hypothetical discussion about what J.R.R. Tolkien's Silmarillion would look like as a TV series https://mythgard.org/silmfilm/ Those recordings can be found on this Signum University Youtube channel as well as on our podcasts. https://mythgard.org/listen/ Other Minds and Hands and SilmFilm recordings are on the Tolkien Professor podcast.For those who feel reading the Silmarillion for the first time is a bit daunting. https://tolkienprofessor.com/lectures/courses/silmarillion-seminar/Corey walks you through The Lord of the Rings, Unfinished Tales, and even the volumes of History of Middle-earth series on his Mythgard Academy series. https://mythgard.org/academy/And here are more links if you dare. https://tolkienprofessor.com/lectures/courses/the-undergraduate-tolkien-survey/ https://tolkienprofessor.com/lectures/courses/faerie-and-fantasy/ https://tolkienprofessor.com/lectures/courses/Want more fan/fun gatherings? Check our news and events page for moots (in-person and virtual) and online events. https://signumuniversity.org/news-and-events/We also provide affordable higher education and fun, engaging learning (Tolkien Studies, Imaginative Literature, Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance Literature, and Germanic Philology) at Signum University. https://signumuniversity.org/ About Signum University https://signumuniversity.org/about/ Signum University Graduate Program https://signumuniversity.org/admissions/grad-program/ SPACE Signum Portals for Adult Continuing Education https://signumuniversity.org/space

Dibyendu Bhattacharya, a versatile Indian actor with deep Bengali roots, has carved a niche in theatre, film, and digital media through iconic roles and artistic integrity. Born in Kolkata, his journey began with a shift from cricket to storytelling, followed by formal training at the National School of Drama (NSD), where he honed his craft alongside peers like Irrfan Khan. His theatrical genesis includes 55+ plays and socially charged performances with Jana Natya Manch, establishing his unique stage presence. In cinema, Dibyendu gained recognition with Satya (1998), delivered breakthrough roles like Chunni in Dev.D (2009), and ad-libbed the iconic line “Keh ke loonga!” in Gangs of Wasseypur. His digital acclaim includes Criminal Justice (2019) and The Railway Men, earning awards for portraying Kamruddin, a heroic railway worker during the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. Noteworthy roles span morally complex characters like Sub-Inspector Imtiaz (Ab Tak Chhappan) and Yeda Yakub (Black Friday), alongside supporting figures like sports journalist Debashish Banerjee (Goal). Beyond acting, Dibyendu practices Vipassana meditation, draws inspiration from Buddhist philosophy, and mentors talents like Parineeti Chopra. A connoisseur of Bengali literature and Satyajit Ray’s films, he quietly supports NGOs for child education and rural theatre. His disciplined lifestyle, shaped by overcoming childhood asthma, and versatility across media—including voicing Gollum in Hindi—cement his legacy as a multifaceted artist bridging cultural heritage and contemporary narratives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Franchise valuations are going up, up, up — and the first $10 billion team can't be far away. But inside the owners' meetings, though, generational warfare is underway: Can A-Rod snag the Timberwolves from the iron grip of an 83-year-old billionaire? Will the Celtics make private equity sexy? And how long until every NBA game is on national TV? Pablo Torre & The Expiring Assets (aka John Skipper and David Samson with a cold) are back to appraise Gollum's ring and stare into James Dolan's all-seeing Eye of Seventh Avenue. • Previously: How the Billion-Dollar War to Own the Timberwolves Went Nuclear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmOkcQwZ-s8 • Subscribe to Nothing Personal with David Samson https://www.youtube.com/@NPDS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Franchise valuations are going up, up, up — and the first $10 billion team can't be far away. But inside the owners' meetings, though, generational warfare is underway: Can A-Rod snag the Timberwolves from the iron grip of an 83-year-old billionaire? Will the Celtics make private equity sexy? And how long until every NBA game is on national TV? Pablo Torre & The Expiring Assets (aka John Skipper and David Samson with a cold) are back to appraise Gollum's ring and stare into James Dolan's all-seeing Eye of Seventh Avenue. • Previously: How the Billion-Dollar War to Own the Timberwolves Went Nuclear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmOkcQwZ-s8 • Subscribe to Nothing Personal with David Samson https://www.youtube.com/@NPDS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The battle for Middle-earth rages on as Philosophy in Film journeys into The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. This episode delves into the shifting alliances, moral dilemmas, and heroic struggles that define the second chapter of Peter Jackson's legendary trilogy. Craig sounds the Horn of Helm's Deep with Producer's Notes (9:02), while Alain embarks on a perilous march through Synopsis Pass (19:35), charting the intertwined fates of Frodo, Aragorn, and the fractured Fellowship. Chris then lights the way in Philosopher's Corner (42:38), exploring Sam's rally of resilience, perseverance, and the fight for a better world. The Round Table (50:34) charges headfirst into the film's depiction of war, corruption, and perseverance, before Reviews (1:48:24) and #Mailbag (1:58:28) bring messages from the realm of listeners. As always, we discuss the philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie—because when all hope seems lost, sometimes the smallest light can guide the way.   TWO Featured Beers by Born Brewing Co. (Calgary, Alberta) 1 - Early Dawn Earl Grey Pale Ale  2 - Chasing Daylight Black IPA   Sponsor this episode: Magic Mind - www.magicmind.com/pif20  Use CODE: PIF20 at checkout to receive 20% off any 1-time purchase, or 48% off your first subscription!

Frodo Baggins: brave hobbit, reluctant hero, and possibly the most exhausted character in literary history. Follow his epic (and very tiring) journey from the Shire to Mount Doom, where he carries the One Ring and a whole lot of stress. A perfect bedtime tale—just don't let Gollum steal your pillow. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Shop sleep-friendly products: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/sponsors This content is derived from the Wikipedia article on Frodo Baggins, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. Read the full article: Wikipedia - Frodo Baggins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This level of the podcast includes:The Simpsons is being moved to WednesdaySony developing an Air Force One movieDiamond Comics bankruptcyJustin Baldoni suing Disney & MarvelDragon Ball Z crocsRIP David LynchFirst look at ScreamboatRobert Eggers Labyrinth sequelFantastic Four trailerMagic the Gathering UniverseHow to Train Your Dragon spotBrave New World box officeSamurai Pizza Cats video gameMarvel pauses development on 3 showsMike Faist rumored for Sgt RockFirst look at M.A.S.K. toy revivalMarvel Legends Doctor Doom HelmetPowerpuff Girls live-action trailerChristina Ricci Hollywood starBeast Boy voice actor reveals Parkinson's diagnosisJon Favreau Oswald the Lucky Rabbit seriesRory McCann cast as Baylon SkollFunny Star Trek LOTR memeIt's a Small World with GrootSmallville/Superman trailerDaredevil: Born Again trailerEmbo rumored for Mando & GroguSimon Pegg & Nick Frost's Star WarsGremlins & Goonies sequels?Jake Lloyd updateEstate of Joe Schuster suing DCAvatar: Seven HavensAndor S2 trailer & scheduleRemake of Starship TroopersDoctor Who S2 trailerSteven Knight re: writing for LucasfilmDetails for Mando mission for Millennium FalconNew Thunderbolts* trailerDungeons & Dragons series at NetflixMonopoly movieWill Smith teases Hancock sequelSadie Sink joins Spider-Man 4Will Forte re: Coyote vs. AcmeImage of Hal Jordan & ringEwan MacGregor rumored for Ahsoka S2Steven Knight, Daisy Ridley, & George Noff re: Rey movie2025 Season of the Force details at DisneylandKOTOR era show & Cal Kestis live-action38th GLAAD Awards nomination for Young Jedi AdventuresThe Acolyte is second most watched Disney+ showStarcruiser becoming officesJames Mangold re: creative freedomHutt rumors for Mando movieStar Wars wins at Saturn AwardsFirst Star Wars mangaRumors of Mara Jade showOscar Isaac at Celebration JapanGalaxy of Heroes adds Jedi Vanguard classificationSigourney Weaver re: GroguMatte painter confirms George Lucas easter eggStar Wars: Sanctuary by Lamar GilesOsgood Perkins wants to make a Darth Vader movieS4 of The Mandalorian is writtenAdult Pooba in Young Jedi AdventuresKathleen Kennedy retirement plus Star Wars future detailsAndor S2 Special Look on Disney+Neil Gaiman accusationsLive-action MOTU has added Sorceress & FistoGeorge Miller met for Thor 5Palak Patel has left SonyGreta Gerwig's Narnia - 26 Nov 26Dr Strange 3 & Shang-Chi 2 filming in 2026New updates on Armor WarsBenedict Cumberbatch re: Doctor Strange in MCUWarwick Davis BAFTA FellowshipRusso Brothers have signed a new deal with MarvelAndy Muschietti re: Flash failureStreaming geek stuff to watchSinners - Apr 18The Lost Boys musical headed to BroadwayKevin Feige bringing back Jonathan Majors?Macaulay Culkin joins Fallout S2Buffy the Vampire Slayer returnKe Huy Quan hands at Chinese TheaterSuper Mario Bros. Movie sequel - April 3 26Cobra Kai couldn't make Julie Pierce fitJohn Lithgow to play DumbledoreDaredevil show pays tribute to Kamar de los ReyesClayface lands director - Sept 11, 2026RIP Lynne Marie Stewart, Gene Hackman, Michelle Trachtenberg, & George LoweWriters room running for Foundation S4Punisher Marvel Special PresentationChad Stahelski rumored to direct BladeHighlander reboot begins filming in MayApocalypse may feature in Secret Wars007 bought by Amazon MGM for 1 billionMike Flanagan & Stephen King Dark Tower series for AmazonNew Minecraft trailerInside Out 3Dune: Messiah starts this summerStreet Fighter movieConstantine 2 pitched to DCStarfire & Green Lantern animated showsA24 Barney movieYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man S2 in 2026The Hunt for Gollum delayed to 2027Moon Knight to return in MCUMarvel wants Hawkeye & Agatha All Along S2sDelroy Lindo in Godzilla x Kong sequel Mar 26 2027Leonardo DiCaprio in Evil Knievel biopicLilo & Stitch trailerDC Universe updates from Gunn & SafranCongrats on completing Level 436 of the podcast! TTFN… Wookiee out!

In this episode of Wise_N_Nerdy, Charles, Joe, and Kurt kick things off with the Question of the Week: Which fictional character would make the best (or worst) podcast co-host? The answers range from hilariously chaotic choices like Brak from Space Ghost, the ever-conflicted Gollum, and the divisive Jar Jar Binks. Can you imagine the kind of wild podcast episodes they would produce?Next, the dice roll leads us straight into some Bad Dad Jokes, featuring listener submissions from TheFullRunThrough and Devocite. If you love groan-worthy humor, you won't want to miss this round of classic dad-level comedy.The next roll brings us to "What Are You Nerding Out About?", where the hosts share their latest fandom obsessions. Kurt dives into the first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again, while Joe explores Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!, a fascinating blend of fantasy and adventure. Charles hypes up some upcoming releases, including Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and the much-anticipated Borderlands 4.Then, fate smiles upon us with a "Daddy, Tell Me a Story" segment. Charles shares a tale about handling online trolls and turning negativity into a teaching moment—because even trolls can be useful sometimes!The dice then decree that it's time for the "Parliament of Papas", where the crew debates the controversial topic of pirating content. Is it ever justifiable? What are the real consequences? The discussion is both thoughtful and engaging, with different perspectives from each host.Finally, the episode wraps up with "How Do I…?", a heartfelt segment where the hosts discuss how to talk to your kids about sensitive topics—including The Talk. It's an insightful and meaningful conversation filled with personal experiences and practical advice for parents navigating these tricky conversations.So, if you're looking for a podcast that blends nerdy fun with real parenting discussions, Find your FAMdom right here.Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets Fandom.

Immerse yourself in ASMR Rings of Power ambience with this Lord of the Rings-inspired Audiobook bedtime story, perfect for complimenting the Rings of Power series. ;) This is not just any LOTR audiobook, however. The SFX / ambience will take you to a whole new level of immersion in this magical sleep journey! You'll meet your favourite characters along the way, including Gandalf, Samwise Gamgee, and perhaps even Gollum...Now... if you enjoyed the first Lord of the Rings story, just you wait until you've wrapped your ears around this one! If you thought Part 1 immersed you into a wonderfully familiar fantasy world, you haven't heard ANYTHING yet... ;)What a surprise - this one had broken every record going (as I seem to say with every story - haha).This is the most intense month of writing, editing, recording, and imaginative thinking I've done to date, and I'm very proud of it. You are going to LOVE this!Make yourself comfortable and relax with this awesome adventure!Support me in creating these stories on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/snoozewithsamIf you enjoy these sleep stories, it would mean to world to me if you showed your appreciation and support through my Patreon. This way I can continue to do what I do!Thank you.SamSupport me here: https://www.patreon.com/snoozewithsam​Listen on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5LJ...​Music and visuals are a combination of original productions and/or may include licensed and adapted, remixed, or transformed material from:https://freemusicarchive.org/homehttp://www.epidemicsound.com/https://www.videvo.net/https://www.canva.com/Spatium by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)Music : "The End of the World" by Tristan Lohengrinwww.tristanlohengrin.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...These original works are the property of Snooze with Sam, © Copyright 2020-2022. All rights reserved."Snooze with Sam" whispers sleepy stories of Scotland's natural world, all with the help of a soft, soothing Island voice. Lay yourself down, get comfortable and lose yourself in the sea of gentle tones gifted by one of the world's most beautiful countries."Snooze with Sam" is brought to you by Sam Lawson, an entrepreneur, health and fitness professional and lifelong musician from the Isle of Skye. He runs a Coaching business in Glasgow, Scotland, and finds great satisfaction in helping others find peace within themselves, coaching them on towards personal transformation.00:00 - One Ring to Rule Them All (Prologue)07:37 - CHAPTER 3: The Rings of Power23:03 - CHAPTER 4: Bilbo's Discovery47:16 - CHAPTER 5: Leaving the Shire (1)57:46 - The Old Forest (2)01:14:35 - Shire ambienceThese original works are the property of Snooze with Sam, © Copyright 2020-2022. All rights reserved.

(00:00) mprove: Fred has a friend who wants to use Daniels during their trip, but Hardy is guarding his dear friend Daniels like Gollum was with the One Ring. (14:49) Get ready for what many consider the show’s strongest segment - The Email Bit! You’re always welcome to email anyone on the show. Simply click the link below! (28:47) Time to dive into all the stories and topics we didn’t get to earlier—it’s The Stack! CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

The Christian Nerd Podcast is back and dealing with some more grief. Scott starts the show by talking about the death of his grandfather. He also talks about what he was up to in February. Nerd News has stories about He-Man, D&D, MTG, DC, and probably some other acronyms. Scott talks about some trailers, only one of which he's actually seen, in Approved for All Audiences. In TV Talk, he discusses the first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again. And in Jesus Time, Scott talks about his grandpa and helping Clara process her grief.   Show Notes   Intro - 0:00 "Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the apples in a seed.” Nerd News - 7:13 Magic: The Gathering shared universe coming from Legendary Masters of the Universe movie adds new cast members Wes Anderson's next movie drops in May Dungeons and Dragons TV series in development at Netflix Dune: Part Three might start filming this summer DC Studios Update Spider-man 4 got pushed a week Revenge of the Sith returning to theaters The Hunt for Gollum pushed back a year Approved for All Audiences - 15:40 Andor Season 2 Thunderbolts* The Fantastic Four: First Steps TV Talk - 19:55 Jesus Time - 26:12 Goodbye - 31:22  Be sure to check out The Christian Nerd Like The Christian Nerd on Facebook Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a comment Or use our RSS Feed to subscribe: http://thechristiannerd.libsyn.com/rss Follow The Christian Nerd on Twitter Follow Scott on Twitter Support The Christian Nerd on Patreon Email Scott at Scott@TheChristianNerd.com to get added to The Octagon. Thanks to Nick for The Christian Nerd theme music.

Listen in as Steve and Darren welcome High Yield Corporate Bond Analyst and three time Paralympian, Blake Haxton. The three chat over the Gollum of pickleball, what it's like to become a Paralympian and Blake's inspiring story.

The wondrous Ruapehu region never ceases to amaze me at its capacity to stir all senses, from its expansive platter of leisurely outdoorsy pursuits. It easily ranks as one of my all-time favourite playgrounds in New Zealand and I have revelled in its glories via a multitude of modes in recent years. I have savoured exceptional mountain bike trails, jet boating, quad biking and world-class hiking. Not to mention skiing. But in the autumn months, why not head to the heart of Tongariro National Park and take a ride to the summit of Ruapehu from Whakapapa village? The radiant Sky Waka, New Zealand's longest gondola ride, fully warrants the stature as a signature Kiwi experience. I've always been in awe of the alpine engineering audacity of the Swiss – and the Sky Waka absolutely projects that same sense of spine-tingling prowess. Spanning 1.8km from the base station and zipping you up 390m, Whakapapa's dramatically serrated volcanic landscape sweeps you up, as you gawp in wonder out of the glasshouse-like cabin, luxuriously appointed with heated leather seating! Situated at 2,020m above sea level, the cherry on top is Whakapapa Ski Area's Knoll Ridge Chalet which is New Zealand's highest café. As you gush superlatives over the horizon-searching views, it's a novel perch to enjoy coffee from Pātaka, drinks in The Back Bar, or nosh in style while marvelling at the skyline from Knoll Ridge's giant floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking The Pinnacles. I highly recommend “Tea at 2020m”, Whakapapa's stirring take on traditional high tea. It's actually considered the highest high tea on the planet, with a delectable tiered stand of sandwiches, savouries and cakes to work your way through. It's currently available until the end of April, prior to the mountain's seasonal switch to winter activities. After feasting on far too many tasty morsels, the mountain trails were calling. There are over 10km of marked trails to strike out on, ranging from 20 minute strolls to 3 hours return alpine hikes. Without its snow-coat, it's a compelling way to admire the dramatic terrain and its mash-up of volcanic rock, pumice, scoria and sand. Close to Chateau Tongariro, there's a stack of tasty wee tracks. The Tawhai Falls walk is a heart-stealer, leading you through mountain toatoa and beech forest to a waterfall tumbling over the edge of an ancient lava flow. It's one of two waterfalls used in Lord of the Rings that depicted Gollum fishing, hence its nickname is Gollum's Pool. (Mangawhero Falls, very close to Waitonga Falls, is the other location that was cast as Gollum's Pool.) It was sad to see the sorry sight of the moth-balled Chateau Tongariro, although the local rumour mill suggests a wealthy Irish businessman is a hot prospect to breathe new life into the grand lady. Just behind the Chateau, Taranaki Falls is a return walk for even grander waterworks. Passing through a mix of tussock, alpine shrublands and beech forest, the track wraps around the lower slopes of Ruapehu, with vintage views of Ngauruhoe's symmetrical cone. A flock of native birds, including whiteheads and grey warblers, serenaded my stroll all the way to Taranaki Falls, tumbling 20 metres over the edge of a large andesite lava flow which erupted from Ruapehu 15,000 years ago. If you're up for a half-day advanced hike, I definitely recommend the Tupapakura Falls walk. It starts just out of National Park village, on Fishers Road. The track has been upgraded by the local community in partnership with the Department of Conservation. It begins with an easy 20 minute walk to the Taranaki Lookout, serving up panoramic wide-range perspectives of Mt Taranaki and Mt Ruapehu. Beyond this point, the trail becomes a back country adventure track, which will test your stamina in the Erua Forest. The track follows a ridge and then descends steeply to a stream. There are good stands of tawa, mature rimu, miro and totara to see along the way. Climbing from the stream, the track winds its way around bluffs to a sparkling lookout point with views of the long-drop falls. You'll need at least four hours to knock off this 11km long track. Refuel? Reward yourself with a thirst-quencher at Schnapps Bar & Restaurant in National Park Village. Heading south? Synonymous with Ohakune as much as carrots, the famed main-street Chocolate Éclair Shop is worth the trip alone. Sinking your teeth into one of their celebrated giant cream-filled, chocolate-topped pastries is one of life's great pleasures. Just north of town, a curious diversion is Horopito Motors. It's featured in two classic Kiwi flicks, Smash Palace and Goodbye Pork Pie. Nicknamed Smash Palace, for a gold coin donation, you can see some film memorabilia and have a look around the yard. It's quite a yard – more like a vast car graveyard because Smash Palace are the biggest vintage car dismantlers in Australasia. It's like an enormous op-shop for old cars. They sell parts around the world for cars made between the 1920s-1970s and also for some early models that were built before WW1. The on-site museum also includes owner Colin Fredricksen's favourite car restorations on display. Back in my Ezi Car Rental vehicle, I was bound for Taumarunui, but I also enjoyed a short layover in the pint-sized village of Owhango, to reacquaint myself with Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve. Just over a decade ago a group of passionate local residents banded together to bring the birdlife back to this unlogged native podocarp forest, mercifully spared from the ravages of historic milling. This glorious slice of wilderness is on the boundary of Tongariro Forest Park and is now one of our national kiwi sanctuaries. It's also home to a vast flock native bird species including the whio (blue duck), dabchick, whitehead, North Island robin and kereru. Take a stroll on the 3.8km loop track around the reserve for some seriously soothing forest-bathing. I gave a massive 600 year old totara tree a fresh hug, after first marvelling over this mighty specimen four years ago. Yes, I'm still a happy little tree-hugger. I romped my way around the Ruapehu region in a trusty hybrid Ford Puma, courtesy of Ezi Car Rental. I thoroughly enjoyed the Ezi experience, where excellent vehicles, super sharp prices and fast & friendly service are all part of the package. Ezi Car Rental operates an extensive network from 24 locations across the country. They're everywhere you want to be with vehicles to suit your specific needs. Head to www.ezicarrental.co.nz The drama and grandeur of Ruapehu is power-packed as a year-round wonderland for outdoorsy adventure. Crowned by the triple volcanoes of the central plateau and the majestic Tongariro National Park, make tracks to the wide open spaces and hospitality charms of Ruapehu. www.visitruapehu.com Mike Yardley is our Travel Correspondent on Jack Tame Saturday Mornings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are our phones becoming our “precious”? Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores how our relationship with technology mirrors Gollum's obsession with the Ring of Power in the Lord of the Rings Series. Drawing on Jewish wisdom and the spirit of Shabbat, Rabbi Feigelson offers practical steps to reset our digital habits and create a meaningful “tech sabbath.” In the fourth installment of a miniseries on mindfulness and Shabbat, discover how unplugging—even for just a few hours—can lead to greater presence, mindfulness, and connection with what truly matters. Soulful Jewish Living: Mindful Practices for Every Day is a production of Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media, and the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. This episode was sponsored by Jonathan and Kori Kalafer and the Somerset Patriots: The Bridgewater, NJ-based AA Affiliate of the New York Yankees. Be in touch at josh@unpacked.meda. --------------- This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews

Chris rips into Democrats' new strategy—ditching far-left policies, hitting gun shows, and owning city failures—just to chase power. From Rahm Emanuel on Bill Maher to two-faced politicians, he warns of their Gollum-like obsession, urging skepticism of both parties. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

You haven't seen Gollum anywhere, have you? Joining us in our search this week are Jackson Baly and Joel Zammit from Sanspants Radio to chat board games, lord of the rings and more fantasy movies! We've also got your regular serving of piping hot news including Kathleen Kennedy potentially leaving Star Wars, Andor season two's trailer, the Shrek 5 teaser, more annoying Warner Bros cancelletions including the Wonder Woman game, a whole lot of other DC stuff on the horizon and the return of MCU special presentations. Thanks for listening!Check out the kickstarter for Jarren's Outpost right here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dndnerds/jarrens-outpostNew movie commentary track bonus for Kraven the Hunter! Plus entire back-catalogue of let's play videos, bonus podcasts, movie commentaries, early access and ad-free episodes all available on bigsandwich.coPlease be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads.00:00 The Start02:56 Gene Hackman Family Tragedy05:44 Michelle Trachtenberg RIP07:36 Kathleen Kennedy Leaving Star Wars (maybe)22:39 Andor Season 2 Trailer25:24 Shrek 5 Teaser Trailer27:46 Wonder Woman Game Cancelled30:56 DCU Future & Entire Line-Up43:01 Mickey 17 Might Bomb44:09 MCU Punisher Special Presentation44:56 Search for Gollum Movie Update55:21 Jarren's Outpost Board Game Kickstarter01:02:54 Best & Worst Fantasy Movies01:23:40 What We Reading, What We Gonna Read01:37:18 Letters, It's Time For LettersSUBSCRIBE HERE ►► http://goo.gl/pQ39jNJames' Twitter ► http://twitter.com/mrsundaymoviesMaso's Twitter ► http://twitter.com/wikipediabrownPatreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesT-Shirts/Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mr-sunday-moviesThe Weekly Planet iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-planet/id718158767?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4The Weekly Planet Direct Download ► https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanetAmazon Affiliate Link ► https://amzn.to/2nc12P4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The very first chapter in the Hobbit introduces 15 characters (and mentions even more). So here is a quick video and audio explaining who all these people are.    Podcasters are Evelyn and Robert Lewis Special Hobbit Hosts are Evelyn Mykelrose and Amy Redman Edited by Evelyn Lewis Produced by Comic Canary, Evelyn Lewis, and Robert Lewis Follow us: http://tolkienaboutit.com/ Patreon: Tolkien About It Podcast Facebook: Tolkien About It Twitter: @TolkienPod

In this episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick and Anthony take on the grand finale of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Return of the King. With epic battles, emotional farewells, and enough endings to fill an entire movie on their own, this film delivers the conclusion to one of the most celebrated trilogies of all time. Anthony, ever the Lord of the Rings enthusiast, is excited to dive deep into what makes this film such a cinematic masterpiece, while Nick—always skeptical of long runtimes and excessive walking—grudgingly admits that there's a lot to admire in this final chapter. As they break down the film, Anthony passionately praises the Battle of Pelennor Fields, the charge of the Rohirrim, and Aragorn's journey to claiming his rightful throne. He argues that Return of the King is the emotional payoff that justifies the long journey of the trilogy. Meanwhile, Nick has plenty to say about the multiple endings, questioning whether the film actually needed to wrap up every storyline in such detail. He may not have the same deep love for Middle-earth, but even he has to admit that the sheer spectacle of this movie is undeniable. The discussion also touches on some of the film's most iconic moments—Sam's unwavering loyalty to Frodo, Gollum's final betrayal, and of course, the infamous “You bow to no one” scene. Nick and Anthony debate whether Frodo was the true hero of the story or if Sam deserved more credit for getting them to Mount Doom. They also take time to appreciate the film's groundbreaking visual effects, especially in the creation of Gollum and the massive battle sequences. By the end of the episode, the hosts weigh in on whether Return of the King is truly the most rewatchable of the trilogy or if it's best experienced as part of the full journey. Anthony is all in, declaring it a must-rewatch classic, while Nick—despite his usual gripes—acknowledges that there's something undeniably special about this film. Whether you're a die-hard Tolkien fan or just along for the ride, this episode delivers plenty of laughs, debate, and one last trip into Middle-earth.   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167260/

Square Roots - Episode 451 Level Up Starts  at 01:27:30 We finally meet Matt's favourite friends, Thief: The Dark Project's Rat Men. Or... are they dinosaurs? This might seem like an easy question, but the more images we get of the supposed rat men, the more questions we have. Like: why do they have a forked tail? Are they monkeys? Why do they sound like Gollum? Also: Thief: The Woodsy Conspiracy The Fluffy Wuffy Sonic Boys The Coaster of the Goblin Soft Like A Woman The Terrible Results Of Our Vote This Week: Finish the game! Next Week: Finish Chapters 1 & 2 of Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood! Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/squarerootspodcast Thanks to Steven Morris for his awesome theme! You can find him at: https://bsky.app/profile/stevenmorrismusic.bsky.social and https://www.youtube.com/user/morrissteven Contact Square Roots! Twitter: @squarerootspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486022898258197/ Email: squarerootspodcast (at) gmail (dort) com

In this episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick, Anthony, Elise, and Manny take on the middle chapter of Peter Jackson's epic trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. As the bridge between The Fellowship of the Ring and Return of the King, this film has the challenge of furthering the story while standing on its own. The hosts dive into its darker tone, breathtaking battle sequences, and the way it develops both old and new characters. Of course, they also debate whether it holds up as a rewatchable classic or simply a long trek through Middle-earth. Anthony, the group's resident Lord of the Rings superfan, eagerly breaks down the film's strengths, from the introduction of Gollum as a fully realized CGI character to the legendary Battle of Helm's Deep, which he argues is one of the greatest cinematic battles ever filmed. Elise appreciates the film's storytelling but questions whether it drags in parts, particularly with the Ents and their slow-moving deliberations. Meanwhile, Manny finds himself entertained but struggles with the fact that the movie, like the first, doesn't have a true ending—just another cliffhanger leading into the final chapter. Nick, always one to poke holes in popular films, takes aim at the sheer amount of walking yet again but does admit that The Two Towers delivers some of the best action of the trilogy. The hosts discuss whether this film feels like a full experience or just a stepping stone to Return of the King, leading to a heated (and hilarious) debate over whether middle movies can truly stand alone. And of course, Gollum's split personality performance gets plenty of attention, with more than one host attempting their best impression. By the end of the discussion, the group weighs in on The Two Towers' place in the Rewatch Party collection. Is it a must-see installment that demands revisits, or is it just the necessary middle piece that works best when watching the entire trilogy in one sitting? With passionate arguments, a few unexpected tangents, and plenty of laughs, this episode is a journey worthy of even the most dedicated Tolkien fans.   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167261/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1

This week on Comics and Chronic we discuss the first film in Peter Jackson's Lord Of The Rings trilogy:  The Fellowship of the Ring.  This movie has some heavy hitters such as Viggo Mortensen, Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Orlando Bloom, Sean Astin, Christopher Lee, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, & more!  Is Gandalf OP?  Is Jake Gimli & Cody Legolas?  Does Boromir go out like a G?  Is Frodo a bitch?  Does the Fellowship stay chiefin the ganj?  These Hobbits ain't loyal!  The epic and grand scale of this film are a true adventure.  Are the extended venison of the LOTR worth it?  LOTR made Anthony a man.  Ariana Grande Uruk-Hai. Were the boys playing with toys late into their teens?  Anthony offers a free dark secret this episode.  Cody gives a brain rot description of the movie.  These movies put New Zealand on the map and Cody does his Gollum impression.  Do Kermit the Frog & Zach Braff have the same voice?  Are the wizards in LOTR cooler than the wizards in Harry Potter?  Tune in this week to hear more! This episode features a lofi beat from Chill Astronaut: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJrbzkwUcLKws7iDyzAI_Aw Check out Superguy on Kickstarter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mrtonynacho/superguy-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ComicsandChronic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.comicsandchronic.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ New episodes every THURSDAY Follow us on social media! Bluesky // Instagram // Twitter // TikTok : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@comicsnchronic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UC45vP6pBHZk9rZi_2X3VkzQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E-mail: comicsnchronicpodcast@gmail.com Cody Instagram // Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@codycannoncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: @Cody_CannonTikTok: @codywalakacannon Jake Instagram // Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jakefhaha⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Anthony Bluesky // Instagram // Threads // Twitter // TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mrtonynacho⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: youtube.com/nachocomedy

On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus podcast we discuss an article from the website 80s Kids . com.  In the article Amber Ward lists several bands who she says had one “huge weak link”. Is she right? Loudini and Mr. Pittsburgh are going to break it all down and give you our thoughts.   Topics Discussed:   What we did this week: Loudini: Daddy's Head, Little Bites, End of Days, The Grudge, Cuckoo, Rich Williams (Kansas) talks about Steve Walsh, American Psycho retrospective,  “very special” episodes of 80's TV sitcoms, the hunt for Gollum and things you may not know about LOTR, Spinal Tap 2   Pittsburgh Kevin: Jake E Lee, guitar player magazine, So Bad It's Good: Mrs. Miller; Hard Days Night   Great Bands with “weak links”... https://www.eightieskids.com/new/great-bands-that-had-one-huge-weak-link/ Classic Rock Review's Perspective   New & Notable: Loudini: The Courettes; Keep Dancing Mr. Pittsburgh: The Soul Revival; Midnight Flame

Is this film a hit or miss? Did the New Zealand team, led by Phillippa Boyens, Japanese director Kenji Kamiyama and Executive Producer Peter Jackson, deliver? That's the question that preoccupies Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker today as they dissect their response to The War of the Rohirrim, in the Season 7 debut episode of Mythmakers. Listen in to their nuanced account of the good and less than great parts of the film, and stay tuned for what they believe is the biggest challenge faced by the upcoming movie: The Hunt for Gollum. Do you agree with their star rating? Contact the Oxford Centre for Fantasy and let us know your thoughts!   For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our awesome social media content visit: Website: https://centre4fantasy.com/website Instagram: https://centre4fantasy.com/Instagram Facebook: https://centre4fantasy.com/Facebook TikTok: https://centre4fantasy.com/tiktok   (00:05) War of the Rohirrim Film Review(11:58) Heroic Women and Oral Storytelling(23:46) Animation Challenges in Character Development(32:32) Character Development in the Legend of Helm(39:53) Analyzing Character Development in Film(46:54) Casting Choices in Film Sequels

This week, AJ and Brandon continue looking at Middle Earth and Christ's three offices being depicted. This time, it's with a look at the priesthood as seen in Gollum and Frodo (and Sam).

We are joined by Sam of Gollum's Gamers to break down Into the West 2025, the first major GBHL tournament of the new edition! We go over the top 10 lists in this 120+ player event.00:00 Introduction06:26 10th Place08:58 9th Place11:51 8th Place14:23 7th Place16:48 6th Place20:18 5th Place23:33 4th Place27:07 3rd Place28:36 2nd Place31:45 1st Place34:44 Final ThoughtsPatreon Promotion: We have a new Patreon promotion to announce! After a month of joining, all patrons will receive a set of our new custom Baron Into the West dice (while supplies last)!Our Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors:Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WESTCredits:Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Chapter 13 - Many Meetings ‘There are many powers in the world, for good or for evil. Some are greater than I am. Against some I have not yet been measured. But my time is coming. The Morgul-lord and his Black Riders have come forth. War is preparing!'Q1 - What is Gandalf talking about?‘I suppose not,' said Frodo. ‘But so far my only thought has been to get here; and I hope I shan't have to go any further. It is very pleasant just to rest. I have had a month of exile and adventure, and I find that has been as much as I want.'Caught between fire and water, and seeing an Elf-lord revealed in his wrath, they were dismayed, and their horses were stricken with madness. ‘Who made the flood?' asked Frodo. ‘Elrond commanded it,' answered Gandalf. ‘The river of this valley is under his power, and it will rise in anger when he has great need to bar the Ford. As soon as the captain of the Ringwraiths rode into the water the flood was released. If I may say so, I added a few touches of my own: you may not have noticed, but some of the waves took the form of great white horses with shining white riders; and there were many rolling and grinding boulders. For a moment I was afraid that we had let loose too fierce a wrath, and the flood would get out of hand and wash you all away. There is great vigour in the waters that come down from the snows of the Misty Mountains.'‘Hush!' said Gandalf from the shadows at the back of the porch. ‘Evil things do not come into this valley; but all the same we should not name them. The Lord of the Ring is not Frodo, but the master of the Dark Tower of Mordor, whose power is again stretching out over the world. We are sitting in a fortress. Outside it is getting dark.' ‘Gandalf has been saying many cheerful things like that,' said Pippin. ‘He thinks I need keeping in order. But it seems impossible, somehow, to feel gloomy or depressed in this place. I feel I could sing, if I knew the right song for the occasion.'Q2 - Is Gandalf a killjoy?So it was that Frodo saw her whom few mortals had yet seen; Arwen, daughter of Elrond, in whom it was said that the likeness of Lu´thien had come on earth again; and she was called Undo´miel, for she was the Evenstar of her people.Q3 - I don't know what any of this means, but Tolkien knows how to make a character introduction.Frodo learned that Grimbeorn the Old, son of Beorn, was now the lord of many sturdy men, and to their land between the Mountains and Mirkwood neither orc nor wolf dared to go.Q4 - This guy sounds amazing.Bombur was now so fat that he could not move himself from his couch to his chair at table, and it took six young dwarves to lift him.Glo´in looked at Frodo and smiled. ‘You were very fond of Bilbo were you not?' he asked. ‘Yes,' answered Frodo. ‘I would rather see him than all the towers and palaces in the world.'Bilbo put out his hand. But Frodo quickly drew back the Ring. To his distress and amazement he found that he was no longer looking at Bilbo; a shadow seemed to have fallen between them, and through it he found himself eyeing a little wrinkled creature with a hungry face and bony groping hands. He felt a desire to strike him.Q5 - What does the ring actually do? This was terrifying.Q6 - How do Bilbo and Strider know each other?‘But often I must put mirth aside. Elladan and Elrohir have returned out of the Wild unlooked-for, and they had tidings that I wished to hear at once.'Q7 - What is going on here? They spoke together, and then suddenly it seemed to Frodo that Arwen turned towards him, and the light of her eyes fell on him from afar and pierced his heart. He stood still enchanted, while the sweet syllables of the Elvish song fell like clear jewels of blended word and melody.Q8 - Anyone else get all hot and bothered after this scene?Good night, Frodo! Bless me, but it has been good to see you again! There are no folk like hobbits after all for a real good talk. I am getting very old, and I began to wonder if I should live to see your chapters of our story. Q9 - This chapter hooked me.Chapter 14 - The Council of Elrond‘In that dream I thought the eastern sky grew dark and there was a growing thunder, but in the West a pale light lingered, and out of it I heard a voice, remote but clear, crying: Seek for the Sword that was broken: In Imladris it dwells; There shall be counsels taken Stronger than Morgul-spells. There shall be shown a token That Doom is near at hand, For Isildur's Bane shall waken, And the Halfling forth shall stand.Q1 - What do you think of the Council?Ash nazg durbatuluˆk, ash nazg gimbatul, ash nazg thrakatuluˆk agh burzum-ishi krimpatul.' The change in the wizard's voice was astounding. Suddenly it became menacing, powerful, harsh as stone. A shadow seemed to pass over the high sun, and the porch for a moment grew dark. All trembled, and the Elves stopped their ears. ‘Never before has any voice dared to utter words of that tongue in Imladris, Gandalf the Grey,' said Elrond, as the shadow passed and the company breathed once more. ‘And let us hope that none will ever speak it here again,' answered Gandalf. ‘Nonetheless I do not ask your pardon, Master Elrond. For if that tongue is not soon to be heard in every corner of the West, then let all put doubt aside that this thing is indeed what the Wise have declared: the treasure of the Enemy, fraught with all his malice; and in it lies a great part of his strength of old. Out of the Black Years come the words that the Smiths of Eregion heard, and knew that they had been betrayed: One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the Darkness bind them.Q2 - What do you think this moment is really about? What does this phrase mean?He could work much mischief still, if he were free. And I do not doubt that he was allowed to leave Mordor on some evil errand.'Q3 - What do you think Gollum's purpose is?‘Not through lack of watchfulness,' said Legolas; ‘but perhaps through over-kindliness. And we fear that the prisoner had aid from others, and that more is known of our doings than we could wish. We guarded this creature day and night, at Gandalf's bidding, much though we wearied of the task. But Gandalf bade us hope still for his cure, and we had not the heart to keep him ever in dungeons under the earth, where he would fall back into his old black thoughts.'Q4 - Do you think Gollum could be made well?‘Very well, very well, Master Elrond!' said Bilbo suddenly. ‘Say no more! It is plain enough what you are pointing at. Bilbo the silly hobbit started this affair, and Bilbo had better finish it, or himself. I was very comfortable here, and getting on with my book. If you want to know, I am just writing an ending for it. I had thought of putting: and he lived happily ever afterwards to the end of his days. It is a good ending, and none the worse for having been used before. Now I shall have to alter that: it does not look like coming true; and anyway there will evidently have to be several more chapters, if I live to write them. It is a frightful nuisance. When ought I to start?' Boromir looked in surprise at Bilbo, but the laughter died on his lips when he saw that all the others regarded the old hobbit with grave respect. Only Glo´in smiled, but his smile came from old memories.Q5 - What do you think of Bilbo here?No one answered. The noon-bell rang. Still no one spoke. Frodo glanced at all the faces, but they were not turned to him. All the Council sat with downcast eyes, as if in deep thought. A great dread fell on him, as if he was awaiting the pronouncement of some doom that he had long foreseen and vainly hoped might after all never be spoken. An overwhelming longing to rest and remain at peace by Bilbo's side in Rivendell filled all his heart. At last with an effort he spoke, and wondered to hear his own words, as if some other will was using his small voice. ‘I will take the Ring,' he said, ‘though I do not know the way.'Q6 - What do you think of Frodo?Elrond raised his eyes and looked at him, and Frodo felt his heart pierced by the sudden keenness of the glance. ‘If I understand aright all that I have heard,' he said, ‘I think that this task is appointed for you, Frodo; and that if you do not find a way, no one will.Q7 - The books give more respect to Hobbits.‘But you won't send him off alone surely, Master?' cried Sam, unable to contain himself any longer, and jumping up from the corner where he had been quietly sitting on the floor. ‘No indeed!' said Elrond, turning towards him with a smile. ‘You at least shall go with him. It is hardly possible to separate you from him, even when he is summoned to a secret council and you are not.'Q8 - Sam is the greatest.Chapter 15 - The Ring Goes South‘That's what I meant,' said Pippin. ‘We hobbits ought to stick together, and we will. I shall go, unless they chain me up. There must be someone with intelligence in the party.' ‘Then you certainly will not be chosen, Peregrin Took!' But that will leave no place for us!' cried Pippin in dismay. ‘We don't want to be left behind. We want to go with Frodo.' ‘That is because you do not understand and cannot imagine what lies ahead,' said Elrond. ‘Neither does Frodo,' said Gandalf, unexpectedly supporting Pippin. ‘Nor do any of us see clearly. It is true that if these hobbits understood the danger, they would not dare to go. But they would still wish to go, or wish that they dared, and be shamed and unhappy. Q1 - Merry and Pippen are the best.' So Bill was going as the beast of burden, yet he was the only member of the Company that did not seem depressed.Q2 - Is Bill your favorite member of the fellowship?At that moment Elrond came out with Gandalf, and he called the Company to him. ‘This is my last word,' he said in a low voice. ‘The Ring-bearer is setting out on the Quest of Mount Doom. On him alone is any charge laid: neither to cast away the Ring, nor to deliver it to any servant of the Enemy nor indeed to let any handle it, save members of the Company and the Council, and only then in gravest need. The others go with him as free companions, to help him on his way. You may tarry, or come back, or turn aside into other paths, as chance allows. The further you go, the less easy will it be to withdraw; yet no oath or bond is laid on you to go further than you will. For you do not yet know the strength of your hearts, and you cannot foresee what each may meet upon the road.' Q3 - This is so good!‘Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens,' said Gimli.Q4 - Do you think the snowstorm they were caught in was by some evil design?

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We're fast approaching the end of the year but the red hot movie news will absolutely not stop! This week we talk Sony's desperate attempt to drum up any interest in Kraven by releasing the first 8 minutes with The War of the Rohirrim following suit, Viggo Mortensen returning as Aragorn in that Gollum inbetweenquel, The Rookie gets a second spin-off series, more DCU news related to Booster Gold, The Batman joining that universe, why Lanterns is considered grounded and what might happen with Watchmen plus an update on Ahsoka reason 2. Plus we talk the first in two episodes of Creature Commandos and Star Wars Skeleton Crew. Thanks for listeningNew bonus let's play video for GOLLUM out now! Available on bigsandwich.co with an entire back catalogue of bonus weekly shows including video game let's plays, exclusive movie commentaries, early stuff and ad-free podcast feeds for $9 per month.Nick Mason on the Loremen Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX1r-13EjKk&tPlease be aware timecodes may shift due to inserted ads. Maybe skip an extra few minutes.00:00 The Start04:14 Kraven the Hunter & War of Rohirrim Latest08:28 Aragorn Casting in Search for Gollum Movie16:04 The Rookie Gets Another Spin-Off Series19:41 James Gunn Explains New DCU Stuff25:17 Alan Moore Excited About Adaptation?!28:07 Ahsoka Season Two Update31:14 Star Wars Skeleton Crew (First Eps) Review40:54 Skeleton Crew Spoiler Segment45:40 DC's Creature Commandos (First Eps) Review57:30 What We Reading, What We Gonna Read01:06:58 Letters, It's Time For LettersJames' Twitter ► http://twitter.com/mrsundaymoviesMaso's Twitter ► http://twitter.com/wikipediabrownMaso's Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/nickmaseauThe Weekly Planet Twitter ► https://twitter.com/theweeklyplanetThe Weekly Planet TikTok ►https://www.tiktok.com/@weeklyplanetpodThe Weekly Planet Clips Channel on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/@theweeklyplanetclipsPatreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesTWP iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-planet/id718158767TWP Direct Download ► https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanetTWP YouTube Channel ► https://goo.gl/1ZQFGHAmazon Affiliate Link ► https://amzn.to/2QbmwGj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, grab your doxy spray and settle in because we're deep cleaning the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black. Join Eric, Micah and Laura as they dodge possessed music boxes, coughing wastebaskets, and mysterious lockets all while fighting with a deranged House-Elf and learning about pureblood wizarding families! News Alert: Hogwarts Legacy 2 to crossover with the new Harry Potter TV Show! Plus, get in the holiday spirit as Hogwarts: Wizards of Baking premieres on Food Network and MAX on Nov. 14! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 6: The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black. And our Time Turner segment has us spinning some old recordings from past discussions! Be sure to check out Episode 439 and Episode 230 for prior Chapter 6 analysis! Have we ever been in a situation where an adult forbade us from talking to our friends after hearing something they deemed inappropriate? Does Molly not understand how kids work? Forbidding them from staying up to talk is the best way to ensure they absolutely do that!  Your putting those doxies WHERE?! What happens to these immobilized creatures? Are they permanently paralyzed? STOP RINGING THAT DAMN DOORBELL!!! Has Mundungus ever proven his value to the Order? Foreshadow alert: The locket no one could open What do we make of Sirius's behavior in this chapter? Harry is clearly trying to relate to him, but is Sirius brooding so much on his own misfortune? The Black Family Tapestry, Regulus Black and the meaning of Toujours Pur Did Kreacher predict the ending of Order of the Phoenix? Comparing Kreacher and Gollum from Lord of the Rings Did Lupin and Tonks have secret sleepovers? Lynx Line: Our patrons pick one item from the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black to display in their home. Which Skiving Snackbox candy would each of the hosts be willing to try to get out of something we didn't want to do? Quizzitch: In the Sorcerer's Stone PC game, what spell do you primarily use to deal with doxies?' Reminder! The MuggleCast Merch Store is now open! Grab brand-new, original MuggleCast designs. We have t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, hats, and more! And don't forget you can support the show over at Patreon.com/MuggleCast! You'll get great benefits such as Bonus MuggleCast, live streams, yearly stickers, Lynx Line participation, a physical gift, a video message from one of the four of us made just for you, our private Facebook and Discord groups where you can hang out with fellow Potter fans, and so much more! Visit MuggleCast.com for episode transcripts, social media links, our full episode archive, our favorite episodes, and to contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a HUGE news week for this episode let me tell you that. Starting with the further failings of Joker II, Christopher Nolan's WB deal, more details on Daredevil: Born Again and Spider-Man 4, a Gollum movie update, the reworking of the God of War TV series and the John Wick spin-off Ballerina, trailers for Wolf Man, Dune: Prophecy, The Electric State, Creature Commandos and Invincible, an unpdate on the Viewmaster movie, the first look at Krypto the Superdog in the upcoming Superman DCU reboot and a whole lot more! Thanks for listeningDeadpool & Wolverine movie commentary track out now! Visit bigsandwich.co for bonus weekly shows including video game let's plays, exclusive movie commentaries, early stuff and ad-free podcast feeds for $9 per month.Please be aware timecodes may shift due to inserted ads. Maybe skip an extra few minutes.00:00 The Start04:54 Early Streaming Release for Joker: Folie a Deux12:14 Christopher Nolan Warner Bros. Deal14:24 Daredevil: Born Again Release Date & Leaked Trailer19:00 Tom Holland's Creative Control on Spider-Man 426:14 Lord of the Rings Gollum Movie Update30:00 God of War TV Series Re-Work32:26 Ballerina John Wick Movie Re-Shoots36:00 Wolf Man Trailer41:50 Dune Prophecy Trailer44:04 American Psycho Reboot47:32 The Electric State Trailer52:06 Creature Commandos Trailer55:10 Invincible Season 3 Teaser58:26 Viewmaster Movie in the Works01:01:44 Karate Kid Legends Details & Poster01:03:28 Krypto the Superdog Reveal for New DCU Superman Movie01:09:46 What We Reading, What We Gonna Read01:20:10 Letters, It's Time For LettersJames' Twitter ► http://twitter.com/mrsundaymoviesMaso's Twitter ► http://twitter.com/wikipediabrownMaso's Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/nickmaseauThe Weekly Planet Twitter ► https://twitter.com/theweeklyplanetThe Weekly Planet TikTok ►https://www.tiktok.com/@weeklyplanetpodThe Weekly Planet Clips Channel on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/@theweeklyplanetclipsPatreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesTWP iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-planet/id718158767TWP Direct Download ► https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanetTWP YouTube Channel ► https://goo.gl/1ZQFGHAmazon Affiliate Link ► https://amzn.to/2QbmwGj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.