Podcast appearances and mentions of misty mountains

It began with the recording of a Great Album. But some things that should not have been forgotten were lost. History became legend. Legend became myth. And for most of the 80s, the Album passed out of all knowledge. Until, when chance came, it ensnared a new bearer. The Album came to the creature, Ed, who took it deep into the tunnels of the Misty Mountains. And there it consumed him. And in the gloom of Ed's cave, it waited. Darkness crept back into the forests of the world. And the Album perceived its time had now come. It abandoned Ed. But something happened then the Album did not intend. It was picked up by the most unlikely creatures imaginable. Two Momes, Omegrine and Nikwise of the Shire.     On  a very special episode, we reckoned we'd welcome back the Feckless Momes, hosts of the epic Talk Tull to Me podcast, to discuss Fairport Convention's perfect album, 1969's Liege and Lief The only thing we didn't reckon on is that it would take 4 hours It was worth all of it @progfrogpod helloprogfrog@gmail.com

On this week's episode of The Debrief Weekly Report, Kenna and MJ climb to the mountain top and talk about mining hydrogen. They also get weird with shapeshifting embryonic robots, and then remember a time before smartphones made us dumb. Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, and MJ Banias as they round up the latest science and tech stories from the pages of The Debrief. From far-future technology to space travel to strange physics that alters our perception of the universe, The Debrief Weekly Report is meant for the dreamers who love the science and technology of the future. Follow the Debrief on X: https://twitter.com/Debriefmedia Follow Stephanie Gerk on X: https://twitter.com/stephgerk Follow Kenna Hughes-Castleberry on X: https://twitter.com/kennaculture Have something to tell us? Email the show at weeklyreport@thedebrief.org

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?

Do you know what mead is? Home brewer David from Misty Mountain Meadery schools us on the ways of mead all while drinking a wide range of mead that he brewed himself. Dry, sweet, spicy etc. David did not hold back. Did I mention that he's an award-winning brewer? Yeah, he is. Cheers. IG @beerbellysociety Email beerbellysociety@gmail.com TikTok @beerbellysociety

Bilbo makes it out of the Misty Mountains with more courage than ever before, while the dwarves prove their disloyalty.

We have fallen behind again with our monthly comics and news podcasts so this will be Episode 296B where we discuss and review the latest comics from around the world including Australia, USA, Norway, Sweden and Germany. There is 11 comics in total we will go through.We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. At the bottom of the article, we list some talking points we would love to have your input on. You can either email us, leave your comments at our YouTube Channel, and or leave them at our social media platforms in Facebook, Twitter and or Instagram.If your one of the phans who can only listen to some parts of the podcast, below is a timeline of what we discussed.Frew (Australia)Frew #1982: 4 MinutesFrew #1983: 15 Minutes & 30 SecondsFrew #1984: 26 MinutesFrew #1985: 33 MinutesOperation Domino storyline: 40 Minutes & 30 SecondsMad Cave Studios (USA)Defenders of the Earth #3: 54 MinutesDefenders of the Earth #4: 1 Hour & 1 MinuteEgmontFantomen 222&23/2024: 1 Hour & 11 MinutesFantomen 24/2024: 1 Hour & 16 MinutesFantomen 25&26/2024: 1 Hour & 19 MinutesNorway Year Album: 1 Hour & 23 MinutesGerman ComicsECR #91: 1 Hour & 28 MinutesYou can email us at chroniclechamber@gmail.com or chat with us via our social media profiles with your feedback at Facebook, Twitter and or Instagram. Remember if you comment, you automatically go into our draw for a monthly competition of free Chronicle Chamber swag.We love comments and feedback from phans from around the world and would love to have your input on the following topics:Was Prince Dar too dumb in Frew 1982? Did he remind you of the Lee Falk princes from the Misty Mountains?Which is the biggest bug bare? The Phantom getting knocked in the head or creators introducing new tribes?Does your copy of Frew #1984 have the correct pages and order or is it mixed up like Dan's and Jermayn's?Do you recognise this bad guy from the “The Black Ghost” storyline?Did you enjoy the Operation Domino storyline? Would you like to see the stories published together? Do you think it would be a good story for Team Fantomen or other publishers to publish?Do you like Fabio Alves art style? Would you like to see more Phantom from it?Do you generally like filler stories? Do they work better as stand alone fillers or multi part ones?Did you like The Phantom receiving an American passport and tying in Diana with part 7 and 8?What comics do you have from around the world? Do you like seeing reviews of other comics from around the world?What did you think about the Michael Thoor story? Do you see it as a Phantom story?Do you think the "To Wrack and Ruin at Gravelines" story works better read as one long story like it is presented in the Norway 2024 year album?Make sure you stay with us and do not forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast and or our YouTube Channel.Support the show

Join The Man of the West as we move on from Eregion to study the longest mountain range in this part of Middle-earth: the Hithaeglir, or Misty Mountains, as we begin the last week of Series 8 of the TTT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Low Magic. We've discussed it before and, in last weeks article, DM Chris delved into ideas of how to make magic rare and special in your D&D campaigns. In our discussion online regarding the article, there was a debate over what low magic means. The issue seemed to revolve around confusing Low Magic with Low Fantasy. Middle-Earth, while being a High Fantasy setting, is, in terms of D&D, a Low Magic setting for the simple fact that there are no spellcasting classes.In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave discuss the preparations for the upcoming LOTR campaign; how magic will work, the lack of spellcasters as a class, the types of characters that we're thinking of developing, among many other topics. For anyone that is hoping to really approach magic differently in their home games, this is the episode for you.1:50 Our continuing discussion about our upcoming Lord of the Rings campaign and how we're approaching a setting with low access to magic.4:01 What are you going to do now? Trying to top your previous campaigns.7:15 DM Chris delves into his thoughts surrounding how to lessen access to magic as he began preparing and planning his Lord of the Rings campaign. 11:55 Middle-Earth as a world is highly magical, but how that plays at the table changes it significantly from all other D&D settings – Bilbo and the Dwarves didn't have a Boss Battle with Smaug.17:35 How much Meteor Swarm would change the Arthurian Tales.19:05 How rare magic will turn everything into significant encounters: healing, journeys, rests, etc.22:52 A rare Rock and Roll DM story about short rests and long rests.24:55 DM Chris explains the idea of the “Fellowship Phase” and “Shadow Points” in LOTR, like Call of Cthulhu Sanity points in Middle-Earth.32:05 What's the economy of Middle-Earth?37:50 How to build characters that will hook into the setting of Middle-Earth.40:30 Final Thoughts.

The first part of Chapter 4, Over Hill and Under Hill, is unique for it's direct correlation with Tolkien's own past.  We discuss: Tolkien's hiking experience and how it influenced this section of The Hobbit VERY obviously. Stone Giants... are they even necessary or part of Middle-earth? And what ARE they? What's the significance of Bilbo's dream? In our extended episode (available for our members) we talk about: What we would change if Tolkien had continued with his rewrite. What are the differences between goblins and orcs?  Is there a difference?  And when did Tolkien stop using the word "goblin" altogether? Here are the pics to go along with today's episode! Rivendell Roof in Switzerland Jungfrau Mountain from Tolkien's 1912 Switzerland Hiking Trip BECOME A MEMBER! Get access to the extended edition of this podcast, our private Discord chat, and live chats. You can also join for on Patreon!

Get the books here: https://amzn.to/3MZjLWg NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The complete four-book boxed set of the greatest fantasy epic of all time: The Lord of the Rings and its enchanting prequel, The Hobbit When Thorin Oakenshield and his band of dwarves embark upon a dangerous quest to reclaim the hoard of gold stolen from them by the evil dragon Smaug, Gandalf the wizard suggests an unlikely accomplice: Bilbo Baggins, an unassuming Hobbit dwelling in peaceful Hobbiton.Along the way, the company faces trolls, goblins, giant spiders, and worse. But as they journey from the wonders of Rivendell to the terrors of Mirkwood and beyond, Bilbo will find that there is more to him than anyone—himself included—ever dreamed. Unexpected qualities of courage and cunning, and a love of adventure, propel Bilbo toward his great destiny . . . a destiny that waits in the dark caverns beneath the Misty Mountains, where a twisted creature known as Gollum jealously guards a precious magic ring. This boxed set includes:THE HOBBITTHE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGTHE TWO TOWERSTHE RETURN OF THE KING

When the Misty Mountains call, Jo and Mal answer. Join the 'House of R' as they look through the wonderful, magical world of J.R.R. Tolkien and the music that runs throughout it. They take a look at the themes of Sam and Frodo and other heroes and address the songs of elves and men. Later, they discuss what can be found from the worlds of 'The Rings of Power,' composer Bear McCreary, and so much more. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Editor: Cameron Dinwiddie Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal and T Cruz Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As you may know, I have a son named Dallas Crilley, who is about to be 32 years old. He wrote a book when he was 14, and every time I tell people about it, they are blown away. Well, I'll tell you what. He's a slacker because my next guest wrote a book when she was ten. Hargun Khatra is in the studio, and she wrote Johanna of the Misty Mountain.

As the group continues their ascent to find the Deer Folk, they come upon a strange ruin they've never heard of before. What mysteries might lay inside?

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by the man behind most of your favourite outdoor gear, Ian Mucher!First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Vova's new job; Eating Wild's one-year anniversary; William Shatner's take on salmon farming; and trusting your leader knot.With those matters out of the way, Ian Mucher of World Famous Sales joins the show! Topics discussed included: the origin stories of some of your favourite brands; Misty Mountain; the original graphite rod; the modern outdoor gear industry; the power of repurposing; the Wingman; and much more!To never miss an episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favourite podcast app!More from Angelo and Pete:► WEBSITE► FACEBOOK► INSTAGRAM► YOUTUBE

Yuexiu Shen, Lorraine Hossack Emerging Curator, discusses the power of text in literature, calligraphy, and literati painting in art from the Edo period (1603-1868) in Misty Mountain, Shining Moon: Japanese Landscape Envisioned. Image Caption: Ichikawa Beian, 1779, 1858, Pine wind, plum moon ..., c 1850, Edo (Tokyo), pair of six-panel screens ink on paper, 173.0 x 377.0 cm (each); Gift of Andrew and Hiroko Gwinnett through the Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation 2003, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide.

115. The Holder of Pestilence *** 116. The Holder of Guilt *** 117. The Holder of the Syzygy *** 118. The Holder of Joy *** 119. The Holder of Cowardice *** Stories can be found at: https://theholderseries.wordpress.com/ *** Sound design by: Samii Taylor *** Music credits: Creepy Dark Background Music by Fred Carpita, High Atop the Tower by ErikMMusic, The House in the middle of nowhere and It's In The Fog by Darren Curtis, The Misty Mountains by Alexander Nakarada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Hannah as she embarks on a journey through the Misty Mountains, seeking solace and self-discovery. Along the way, she encounters a wise woman who shares valuable lessons on mindfulness, resilience, and finding peace within oneself, guiding her towards a transformative experience that will forever change her perspective on life. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For just $4.99 a month, you'll unlock an oasis of over 400 ad-free Listen To Sleep episodes, including 8 subscriber-only full length sleepy audiobooks like Winnie the Pooh and Alice in Wonderland. Ready for a more serene, uninterrupted listening experience? To subscribe, visit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://listentosleep.com/support⁠⁠ To join my email group and get a bunch of goodies, go to ⁠⁠https://listentosleep.com⁠⁠. Sleep well, friends.

Today's interview is an extraordinary moment you won't want to miss. If you've ever explored natural health topics on YouTube or social media, chances are you've encountered Barbara O'Neill—an influential Australian educator, Naturopath and Nutritionist with a penchant for empowering individuals to take control of their well-being. Known for her captivating presentations at the whiteboard, Barbara imparts invaluable insights on understanding the body's mechanisms and the importance of self-care. With health retreats designed to facilitate rejuvenation and a global following, Barbara O'Neill is a renowned author and speaker revered for her transformative message. In this enlightening conversation, Barbara O'Neill delves into a plethora of health-related subjects. From effective asthma management to the repercussions of caffeine consumption and the realities of raw milk, Barbara offers expert guidance. She also sheds light on optimizing lymphatic system function, deciphering cholesterol levels, navigating common colds and illnesses, and so much more. Prepare to be captivated as Barbara shares her wealth of knowledge and experience, making this interview a long-awaited and unparalleled opportunity we've all been waiting for.  

It's rare to find American-made climbing companies. The shortlist includes the likes of Metolius, Organic, Misty Mountain, UnParallel, and a handful of rope producers.It's even rarer to find technical apparel made in the U.S., which makes NW Alpine so distinct. And by technical, I mean purpose-built clothing designed for the elements, not adventureleisure masquerading as such.Anywho, the idea for NWA was born out of the 2008 financial crisis. Founded by Bill Amos, a quote-unquote “climber dude” at the time, he wanted to understand what was happening and brushed up on economics. He concluded that basing the economy on financial shenanigans instead of manufacturing wasn't the way to go.So, his solution to one of the worst recessions in the history of the country was to create a pair of pants. At its height, the company employed 75 people and put millions back into the local economy.In this episode, we talk about how NW Alpine is developing innovative apparel (in the true sense of the word), the economic and free trade factors that led to mass offshoring, and how many of your favorite brands are making huge profits off the back of exploited labor.NWA harkens back to an older ethos for climbing companies. I particularly enjoyed this chat and hope you do too. Timestamps:02:00 - Bill's climbing journey 05:57 - Adventures in the Cascades and Alaska20:10 - The birth of Northwest Alpine20:13 - Understanding the economic shift in the U.S.24:41 - The impact of offshoring on the U.S. manufacturing33:01 - Journey to Kachatna: Scaling manufacturing37:37 - Rise and fall of Kachatna Apparel40:59 - Innovation in apparel: The Fortis line and rainproofness post-PFAS50:36 - The reality of how products are made overseas58:03 - The Future of Northwest Alpine Resources and links:Bill is graciously giving away two Black Spider Hoodies for listeners — one men's and one women's. To enter, head to our Instagram @ice_ice_beta to find the details.If you'd like to follow along with what NW Alpine is up to, their Instagram is @nwalpinegear. To check out their products head to nwalpine.com. They have several new lines dropping this year.Here is the video of Sir James Goldsmith predicting the future impact of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in an interview with Charlie Rose (which we reference in the episode). And NW Alpine's blog also has a lot of great trip reports from the past 14 years.This is the "contentious" IG post where Bill breaks down how much overseas workers are paid to make expensive outdoor apparel.Find the rest of the notes, timestamps, resources, and more on the episode page. Credits:Episode cover photo provided by the NW Alpine courtesy of GearJunkieIntro music by Hannah Noelle Enomoto (thanks, sis!). Patreon:For the price of a beer per month, you can help us produce episodes like this and much, much more. If you've been enjoying the podcast this season, consider supporting us on Patreon. 

Join The Man of the West as he attempts to answer an unanswerable question about the Goblins of the Misty Mountains and their recognition of important artifacts in their cultural history. Or something like that.

In this episode of the Infernal Schoolhouse Podcast, we're joined by Rob Franklin from Misty Mountain Gaming, diving into the fascinating world of TTRPG accessories and craftsmanship. Rob gives us an inside look at their unique, high-quality products, from intricately designed dice to innovative gaming tools, and shares the passion and creativity driving Misty Mountain Gaming.  Check out their offerings at https://mistymountaingaming.com/ and join us for a journey into the heart of gaming craftsmanship!

Listen in as Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper and special guest Michael Collins, of Misty Mountains Guiding Service, talk about a recent fly fishing trip that they shared on the Niangua River in the Missouri Ozarks. Cooper was the Park Naturalist at Bennett Spring State Park in the late 1970s and had not been back on  the Niangua since then. Listen as he relives the old days and delights in the grand fly fishing adventure while being guided down the river in a fly fishing raft by Collins. They cover the adventure as well as fly fishing techniques, flies used with success, rods, reels, fly lines and more.  In the second segment of the podcast, Collins tells about all the Ozark streams where he guides for both smallmouth bass and Brown and rainbow trout. Additionally he explains in depth what he provides on a  guided trip and what can be expected.  After listening to the episode, you will be ready to pack your bags and head to the Ozarks to enjoy a grand fly fishing trip with Michael Collins and Misty Mountains Guide Service. 

Mike and Lanny catch up on 3 weeks of missed action as they have spent more time in person than in podcast. More tier list debate as basic mountain strategies heat up after recent results from the Misty Mountain winter finals and another good showing for Mike with burn at locals. Mike attempts to prove overload is bad in the least effective way possible.

The Fellowship seeks a way through the Misty Mountains.

Ten withered outstretched fingersreaching into the darknesspalms searching for the pull of the Ring.He waits in the darkrelentlessly holding on.I lift my soft, sensitive, loving skinto meet the ragged worn surfaceof his hopeless hands.At first he doesn't notice the changingforce of palm to palm.I wrap my fingersaround the gnarled mountainsof his knuckles. Cling to himand the parts of methat I have also cast adrift. Meet us on the slopes of the Misty Mountains, get carried away in the slipstream and into the current of Dream. We didn't know where this episode would take us. But of course, we ended up in the liminal. The eagle flying between the solar light of consciousness and the first sliver of the young moon. The hairs on the back of necks rising in the space between the lifting fog and the starless sky. The hesitation between being repulsed and reaching out in awe. We explore two dreams, one of Frodo's and one of a listener's.  We look for what is at threat of being lost. Where we can listen to inner guidance to point us to what we already know. How we can let our fingertips plunge ever deeper into the fertile soil of the Dreamworld. You can listen to the Dream Nidra from Lothlorien here. If you have a Dream you'd like to gift us… email fortheshire.pod@gmail.com or reach out on @fortheshire.pod on Instagram.  Co-hosted by Molly Davis and Libby Rose Waite. Music by Steve Ernenwein, host and composter for The Dreams that Shape Us Podcast: https://linktr.ee/dreamsthatshapeus https://linktr.ee/aqthedreamwalker

Matt and Josiah take a break from their "Be Yourself" series to discuss their favorite Movies.

This episode was brought to you from far over the Misty Mountains cold, to the heat of Mount Doom, through much sweat and tears it's finally here! We appreciate your patience and understanding with this delay but trust me, the wait is worth it as this week we get to hear about...THE LAST ALLIANCE!!! What is the last alliance? Was their a first alliance? Who was the alliance between? Find out all this and more on this week's episode of the Sisters of the Shire Podcast!!! Episode Ending: https://linktr.ee/sistersoftheshirepodcast https://www.instagram.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast/ https://www.patreon.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sistersoftheshire/support

Welcome to our annual digest of Michigan Women's Music & Arts Festivals! This Summer of 2023 was packed with gynocentric encounters, culture and music! First up, hear long-time WLRN member April Neault greet the listener with her announcement that she is stepping back from her monthly duties with WLRN after this edition and that we are looking for a new volunteer to work our YouTube channel and do some video editing. You'll also hear a special announcement from April about a women's speaking event happening in Ottowa, Ontario Canada on September 9th. For more info about that event, go to womensrightsmatter.ca. Next, Mary O'Neill delivers WLRN's World News segment that includes stories about gender ID laws in Norway and the ongoing crackdown on Iranian feminist activists. Next, enjoy "August Moon" by Nedra Johnson, a long-time Michigan performer and founder of Big Mouth Girl on the Land. After the world news, we take you on a journey to a rainy tent at MFR where Thistle and Emily interview a young detransitioned woman who attended Fest in Michigan for the first time this year. Enjoy the ambient sounds and a visit from a neighbor who walks over to chat about the big puddle of water under her tent after the rain! Also, enjoy Lou's beautiful and moving performance of "If I Wrote You" by Dar Williams during this interview segment. Following the interview, you'll hear Ferron's song "Misty Mountain" right before jumping into Jenna's commentary about her experiences at Fest this year and how women's spirituality and spiritual practices are essential to getting out of the bounds of patriarchy. After Jenna's two cents, the listener is treated to Thistle's commentary interwoven with clips of her performance of two of her original songs on the Land, an ukulele choir rehearsal, and a trip to the marketplace downtown in the women's village that springs up every year on the Land. Thank you so much, dear listeners, for tuning in to our woman-powered monthly show and for spreading it far and wide throughout the Femisphere. Join us next month for a digest of the Women's Declaration International - USA's Convention happening over the weekend of September 16th in San Francisco. Thanks to WLRN member Emily Faye for stepping up to cover this herstoric event. To donate to the cause of feminist-powered community radio, please visit our Wordpress site at wlrnmedia.com and click on the donate button. Or, go to our merch page and buy any number of fabulous WLRN merch items to both donate and display your love of feminist radio on a t-shirt, mug, or sticker! #WomenSpeakOut #LetWomenSpeak #Michigan #MichFest

Welcome to today's episode of "World According to Noah"! Calling all fans of Middle-earth and epic adventures, as we embark on an exciting journey filled with dwarves, dragons, and a very peculiar hobbit. This is a spoiler-filled episode where we dive deep into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic, "The Hobbit." Join us as we discuss every twist, turn, and riddle encountered by Bilbo Baggins on his unexpected journey. From the Misty Mountains to the Lonely Mountain, from the charming Gollum to the fearsome Smaug, we'll explore the characters, locations, and themes that make this story an enduring masterpiece of fantasy literature. So, whether you're a seasoned Tolkien scholar or a newcomer to the Shire, grab your copy of "The Hobbit" and settle in for a conversation filled with spoilers, insights, and the magic of Middle-earth. Let's dive into this literary adventure together!

In this week's episode, I recall reading THE SILMARILLION for the first time as a teenager, and discuss how it later influenced MAGIC THE GATHERING. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Welcome and Writing Updates Hello everyone. Welcome to Episode 164 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is August the 13th, 2023 and today we're going to discuss The Silmarillion and how it connects to Magic the Gathering and we'll also answer some reader questions and have an update on my current writing projects. First up, let's have an update on my current writing projects. I'm pleased to report that Dragonskull: Crown of the Gods, the final book in the Dragonskull series is now out. You can get it at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Apple Books, Smashwords, Scribd, and Payhip on my own store. It came out officially yesterday actually, and it's been selling very well very briskly. So, thank you all for that. It is also the 9th and final book in the Dragonskull series, so those of you who refuse to read the series until it's complete, you can now buy all nine Dragonskull books immediately and enjoy them. I also released a bonus short story called The Final Shield that is a preview of the next Epic Fantasy series I will write in Andomhaim in the year 2024. So if you want a preview of that series, you can check out The Final Shield. My newsletter subscribers will have gotten that story for free and I'll be doing a follow up e-mail in a week or so. So, if you sign up for the newsletter right now, you will get a free ebook copy of The Final Shield next week. Now that Dragonskull is finished as part of my Summer of Finishing Things, the next thing I will write will be Silent Order: Pulse Hand, the 14th and final book in the Silent Order science fiction series. I'm going to start that tomorrow as a matter of fact and hopefully have it out towards the end of September. 00:01:49 Reader Questions and Comments So, let's have some questions and comments from readers. Our first question is from James, who asks: I do have a question. I understand it's very expensive to create an Audible book. Are there any plans to make an Audible version for the last set of the Ghost Night Book series? At the moment, no. The Ghosts is completely in audiobook. Ghost Exile is completely in audiobook, and when I start writing a new Caina series after Silent Order: Pulse Hand, I'm going to start doing that one in audiobook right away. But at the moment, I don't have any plans to do a Ghost Night audiobook series. Things may change later, but for now I don't. Our next question is from Andy, who asks: For Dragonskull: Doom of the Sorceress, you seem to do a soft open, e.g. publish the table of contents on Wednesday and then late Friday I was able to download the book on iBooks. I'm hoping the same for The Crown of the Gods. Well, this is what I do when I publish a book: The first day I will publish it everywhere on all the platforms: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Apple Books, Smashwords, Payhip, and then through Smashwords, should get on Scribd eventually, and then I leave alone the rest of that day. So the day after then I will start an Amazon auto target ad to start getting word out. The day after that I will post links. So the second day after I publish I will post links for the book on Facebook and other social media and then the day after that, ideally the third day after publishing, is when I will send out the newsletter letting everyone know that it's been read, so that way, usually by then, by the third day, it's finished processing on all the platforms and I can then send out a newsletter out letting every reader I have on every platform know that it's available on their platform of choice. So that's usually what I do. For the table of contents, I post that when I get to a certain phase of editing, and at that point I'm almost done with the book. So once I have posted the table of contents, it's not too much longer until the book will be done and I will be ready to publish. Our next question is from William, who asks similar questions: I've been listening to some of your works through Audible. I started listening to Frostborn: The Gray Knight. It seems like I'm missing some of the story. Your website says Frostborn: The First Quest is the first book, but I can't seem to find it on Audible. Is it in a bundle that I'm not aware of, similar to The Ghosts: Omnibus One? What books or series should I read before that one, Frostborn or is Frostborn its own universe? Thanks for listening, William. I'm glad you enjoyed the books. To answer your questions, Frostborn is its own universe, completely distinct from The Ghosts. Frostborn: The First Quest is a prequel novel I wrote before the main series of Frostborn, and we've never done that one in audio because it is not part of the main story and you don't actually need to read Frostborn: The First Quest to understand what's going on in the main story. So that's sort of a bonus material that's out there. Potentially someday, we might do Frostborn: The First Quest in audio, but I don't have any plans to do that right now. And I should mention that the complete Frostborn series is in audio as is the two sequel series, Sevenfold Sword and Dragontiarna. They're all available in audio and you can get them all on Audible. Our next question is from Paloma, who asks about the Dragonskull and Frostborn series. A question: the Magistri get married and have families, but I don't remember any Magistri in the books having any spouses with them. I hope that is not the men…and the men and women in the situation are like monks. So I hope Joaquin has someone amazing in his future. That is an interesting question, but in the setting of Andomhaim, the Magistri can in fact get married. If you've read the Frostborn series, you might remember at the end the Magistrius Camorak does get married to a widow at the end of Frostborn: The Shadow Prison. So it is perfectly normal for the Magistri in Andomhaim to get married. That said, they tend to get married at a much lower level than the rest of the population in Andomhaim. This is partly because a lot of the commoners and many of the nobles in Andomhaim have a deep suspicion of magic and only tolerate the Magistri because they're useful or sometimes not at all. Sometimes the Magistri themselves also get very either wrapped up in their studies to the point where they don't have time for spouse and children, or they become so in love with their own power and prestige and authority that they, you know, don't have any interest in pursuing relationships. Because the nobles are more common…or more comfortable with the Magistri than the commoners, it's not entirely uncommon for a Lord to have an affair if he happens to have a female Magistria assigned to his court. And this doesn't happen like terribly often, but often enough that it's the subject of several popular songs that the nobles and the Magistri aren't too fond of Andomhaim. So that is the bit of world building there, that the Magistri can get married and do, but not as often as the rest of the population in Andomhaim for the reasons we just mentioned. And finally, we have a comment from Bill about last week's episode about dealing with bad reviews. And Bill had this to say: Love this episode and you are 100% correct. Don't respond. Do not engage. Some people are just spoiling for an argument. Sometimes I've wrote a review and thought, you know, for your point, and sometimes I felt, well that guy totally missed the point. But most of all, don't let negative reviews get under your skin. What you write is not going to appeal to everyone. We live in this amazing paradox. There are more books than ever, and readers have access to all the books ever via online services. So why waste your time reading something you don't like and then taking the time and effort to complain about it? Sounds like some people need a hobby. Not every author's works are going to appeal to every single reader. That's OK. There is tons of other great stuff out there. The important thing is that your work will appeal to some readers, and those are folks you should cherish. That's what matters and pays the bills. So wise words from Bill there and a good reminder that it's never a good idea to engage with negative reviews online. 00:07:54 The Silmarillion and Magic The Gathering: Arena So now it's time to transition to our main topic, The Silmarillion and Magic the Gathering, and we're going to talk about how The Silmarillion and Magic The Gathering: Arena, the free app are related. If I remember correctly, I first read The Silmarillion when I was either 17 or 18. I got it at the small town bookshop in the small town where I grew up. The book shop alas, no longer exists and the storefront is now occupied by a place selling kitchen fixtures. I still have the specific copy of The Silmarillion that I bought. It was the gold mass market paperback that showed the fall of Númenor on the cover, and the cover blurb said it was the history of the Elves of Middle Earth. Since I had read the Lord of the Rings when I was 16, I was definitely interested in trying The Silmarillion. Reading the Lord of The Rings gives us a sense of the vast history behind the story, a history that had been going on long, long before Bilbo ever met Thorin Oakenshield and found the ring in the goblin tunnels beneath the Misty Mountain. At the end of Rings, there are bits and pieces of that history in the various appendixes, but it had never been fully explained. So, I thought The Silmarillion might be an intriguing read, and at 17 or possibly 18, I was already very interested in fantasy worldbuilding, which as we know, would serve me well in later…later in life. Now it must be said, The Silmarillion is kind of a difficult read. Like, it starts off with the creation myth and then has a long section where the Valar ordered the world and then explains who each of the Valar are in great detail and the elves don't even show up for a while. In terms of the text, it feels like a combination of reading an ancient chronicle like Xenophon or Tacitus combined with the Epic of Gilgamesh and the historical books of the Bible, specifically the ones where every chapter starts with King Whoever did evil in the eyes of the Lord, more than all his predecessors combined. So in terms of reading, The Silmarillion is a heavy lift. But what did I think the first time I read it? In all honesty, The Silmarillion blew my underdeveloped adolescent mind. It was one of the first fictional things I read that was truly epic in scope, like some parts of it, I just didn't get, but I had just enough historical knowledge at the time to grasp from the inspirations. Like, the Valar were kind of like the Greek and Roman gods without the jerkish behavior, Melkor/Morgoth was an analog for the devil, Numenor was inspired by Atlantis, and so forth. As you get older, some, in fact, many of the memories of adolescence tend to get hazier, but I can still clearly remember reading portions of The Silmarillion in that gold mass market paperback for the first time, the music of the Ainur, Fëanorand the Silmarils, Melkor and Ungoliant, the Battle of Tears Unnumbered, Fingolfin's duel with Morgoth before the gates of Angband, Beren and Lúthien Tinúviel, Turin and the Dragon Glaurung, The fall of Gondolin, The voyage of Eärendil, and finally the War of Wrath when Eärendil casts the Great Dragon Ancalagon The Black from the sky into the towers of Thangorodrim and Morgoth is finally overthrown. And then at the end, Maglor, in his despair and grief after so much suffering, casts the final Simaril into the sea, and forever wanders Middle-earth, singing of his regret. All these amazing, epic, and tragic scenes are cached in the imagination. I mean, I can't remember what I had for lunch yesterday, but I do remember reading The Silmarillion for the first time. About that time I started digging around in my school's library and I found some of the various history of Middle Earth books that Christopher Tolkien had published from his father's copious notes. Among them was The Lays of Beleriand, which included an epic poem Tolkien wrote about the quest of Beren and Luthien, but never got around to finishing. The poor guy enjoyed puttering so much that is probably astonishing that he finished the Lord of the Rings at all. I don't generally enjoy poetry, but since I already knew the story of Beren and Lúthien, and I was able to follow along with the poem and the sheer craft and skill that blew my mind. Like, I never have had any interest at all in writing poetry, but this was amazing. The Silmarillion, like the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, is one of those books that will endure the test of time and become part of sort of the cultural canon like Sherlock Holmes, Romeo and Juliet, Ebenezer Scrooge, and so forth. Let's jump forward many years to 2023, when I started playing Magic The Gathering: Arena. The game received a Lord of the Rings themed expansion pack, which I started playing in June, once it made its way onto the app. It's a point of pride with me that I've never spent any actual U.S. dollars on the game, but I've won enough matches that the in game gold starts to accumulate and the only thing to spend the in game gold on is in game card packs. So I've gotten more and more and more of the Rings themed Magic cards. One of those cards is the Tale of Tinuviel, which is an enchantment card that distributes its effects over three turns. On the first turn, you pick a creature to be invulnerable for the next three turns. On the second, you can pick two creatures to have life link to the end of the turn. And on the third, you can bring back one of your previously killed creatures. It's a powerful card, which is fitting, since in The Silmarillion, Lúthien forces Sauron to flee and puts Morgoth and his entire court to sleep long enough for her and Beren to escape from Angband within the Silmarils. Anyway, the very first time I played the Tale of Tinuviel card, I was losing the match pretty badly, but I played the card and turned things around just long enough for me to win three turns later. It was an interesting experience, since it brought back the memories of reading The Silmarillion and the Lays of Beleriand from the first time, all those years ago in a previous century. And amusingly, I played a match right before I recorded this podcast and I won because I used the Tale of Tinuviel yet again. So that's it for this week. Thanks for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe, stay healthy, and see you all next week.

Red Eye & Ice Palace boss bitch Adam Klesh joins Thotyssey's Jim as this week's co-ho, and catches us up with the insanity that was Pride and Invasion Weekends on Fire Island.Then, our current reigning Miss Stonewall 2023 Misty Mountains Davenport graces us all! She chats about her own Invasion experiences and her recent pageant win, drag comedy, brunch bitchery, being a Davenport and the state of NYC drag today!In the news: more fuckery from the Supreme Court; Google abandons a Peaches Christ Pride party; Danity Kane's Aubrey O'Day revealed that she first fucked Donald Trump Jr. in a NYC gay bar; a stolen chicken tender and a Canteen slapfest stood out among Invasion shenanigans in the Pines; reviewing Max's The Stroll and Taylor Mac's concert doc.Like & subscribe, and email thotyssey@gmail.com

We are back to discuss the Race at Misty Mountain, and Stynth joins the show!!! Join us as we discuss the track changes over time, what's going on with Project Marblearth, the first safety marble incident of the season, the dog from Tom and Jerry's name(s), and the whole situation going on with Reddit right now. We also read your Overreactions and Mailbags, and get a Fantasy and Predictions update! Oh snap, is the final countdahn back? Uhhhh yeah, I think it is!This is THE Number 1 Podcast in Marble Sports, Let it Roll!Follow us on Twitter:Dekker: https://twitter.com/DoubleDekksHector: https://twitter.com/hwalkermusicTerm: https://twitter.com/BigGetsBigTermSky: https://twitter.com/Skyfall_707Nonagon: https://twitter.com/Nonagon_VioletPippin: https://twitter.com/Virgo_The_Star---------------------------------If you have a big take of your own DM the show on Twitter,find us on Twitter: (https://t.co/OhU31PKZw0)YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/c/biggetsbigt...)iTunes: (https://t.co/hLrQK71k4z)Spotify: (https://t.co/dFsujO5h5v)

Misty Mountain Qualifiers are in the books, and damn is this track fast! We discuss the track, the qualifiers, and make our predictions for the race tomorrow! We also chat about Hector's disgusting taste in pizza, and introduce our newest segment (And That's Camera Talk!) This race is gonna be dope, can't wait!This is THE Number 1 Podcast in Marble Sports, Let it Roll!Follow us on Twitter:Dekker: https://twitter.com/DoubleDekksHector: https://twitter.com/hwalkermusicTerm: https://twitter.com/BigGetsBigTermSky: https://twitter.com/Skyfall_707Nonagon: https://twitter.com/Nonagon_VioletPippin: https://twitter.com/Virgo_The_Star---------------------------------If you have a big take of your own DM the show on Twitter,find us on Twitter: (https://t.co/OhU31PKZw0)YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/c/biggetsbigt...)iTunes: (https://t.co/hLrQK71k4z)Spotify: (https://t.co/dFsujO5h5v)

Kyle Mann, Jarret LeMaster, Brandon Toy, and Chandler Juliet reunite on the other side of Bee Live for some deep reflection. What went right? Everything. What went wrong? Nothing, it was perfect. We also dig into some news and cry over hate mail (it's so sad). And could it be a special Sizzler Facts? Tune in to find out!  Scott Adams of Dilbert fame got canceled this week and Lori Lightfoot was last seen under the Misty Mountains looking for a gold ring. In the subscriber-only portion we discuss some firsthand accounts of the Bee Live experience before digging into some classic subscriber headlines. This episode is brought to by Allegiance Gold where Bee listeners can get $500 in free silver: https://allegiancegold.com/bee/

Let's try this again. No intro, just straight into it because technology is fighting us. This was a great conversation about an iconic lizard species. The Uroplatus genus seems to take that next level of keeper dedication to find success and Yvette certainly has. Check her out on IG and at www.mistymountainphants.com

Sorry about the audio on this one. I used an alternate program and it has my voice loud and far away. If you can get through that, then you are looking at a great show!

From the Misty Mountains of The Lord of the Rings to the front steps of Whiterun in Skyrim, this is all things fantasy.

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In today's episode WJ and KJ, deliver another podcast of high strangeness. KJ covers the folklore and recent account related to the Demon Dog of Valle Crucis in Valle Crucis North Carolina. Bill covers a tale of a couple riding a trike through the woods listening to some Led Zeppelin in the fog, and running into a high-level of strangeness as a hairy man emerges from a spinning wheel of fog. And some great listener mail. Please join us!

In today's episode WJ and KJ, deliver another podcast of high strangeness. KJ covers the folklore and recent account related to the Demon Dog of Valle Crucis in Valle Crucis North Carolina. Bill covers a tale of a couple riding a trike through the woods listening to some Led Zeppelin in the fog, and running into a high-level of strangeness as a hairy man emerges from a spinning wheel of fog. And some great listener mail. Please join us! Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.com Produced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

In today's episode WJ and KJ, deliver another podcast of high strangeness. KJ covers the folklore and recent account related to the Demon Dog of Valle Crucis in Valle Crucis North Carolina. Bill covers a tale of a couple riding a trike through the woods listening to some Led Zeppelin in the fog, and running into a high-level of strangeness as a hairy man emerges from a spinning wheel of fog. And some great listener mail. Please join us! Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.com Produced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

Episode#319-Hector, Ian, Matt and Jason answer the question to life, the universe and everything! Also discussed on this episode: Star Wars Andor, She-Hulk Attorney at Law, Werewolf By Night, Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, Game of Thrones House of The Dragon and a whole mess more!For all things Mind Grenade: MindGrenadeStudios.com Leave us an e-mail at MGTwenty14@gmail.com

For the second part of our Influencer Roundup series for Prime Video's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," we have "the Mellon Heads" Dave and Johnny from The Council of Elrond podcast. This pair of Irish host an entertaining show that is filled with fun facts for Tolkien fans. They're also rising stars in the Tolkien social media landscape with some of the best and funniest posts this side of the Misty Mountains. Check out the interview as we talk about episode 3 of the show and dig into some of the bigger thoughts and themes, hopes and fears that "The Rings of Power" has invoked so far.If you're interested in supporting the show, you can do so at buymeacoffee.com/thehalfling. Thanks!!If you're interested in supporting the show, you can do so at buymeacoffee.com/thehalfling. Many thanks!!Support the show

In this epic 3-hour episode Ryan and Dylan journey to the highest peaks of the Misty Mountains, the greenest fields of the Shire, and the darkest pits of Mordor to discuss Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's timeless classic, the Lord of the Rings.

Jack: Storyteller Athena: Moriko - Lupus Theurge Shadowlord Craig: Sal "Spider-fryer" Muraro - Homid Ragabash Glasswalker Holly: Dakota "Ropecutter" - Lupus Galliard Uktena Jeremy: Valentin "Crimson-Son" Maksimov - Homid Ahroun Silver Fang Mara: Alexandra "Boxcars" Khor - Metis Philodox Black Fury Senstaku: Grainne "Firelight" O'Conner - Homid Ragabash Glasswalker Also Senstaku: Valko "Hekau" Petrovski - Homid Silent Strider Theurge William: Yngvar "Ironblood" Ulfsdottir - Homid Ahroun Get of Fenris Thanks to all of our supporters at patreon.com/fsfilms for making this possible! Especially our $25+ Donors: Drevian Alexander Kat Waterflame L Samantha Bates

Are you ready to go back to Middle-Earth? As we've said before: we're being well fed on High-Fantasy content lately! With House of the Dragon currently airing, and The Rings of Power firmly in the horizon, we've decided to look back at the granddaddy of modern fantasy: The Lord of the Rings! This seminal literary work by J.R.R. Tolkien inspired so many others, and Peter Jackson's incredible adaptation of the book established that bar by which all Fantasy measures itself against! Today we reminisce on these works and how the films spoke to us, what themes still resonate, the beautiful locations, and so much! We're so ready to see what the Second Age of Middle-Earth has in store for us in The Rings of Power, but for now we'll take a very fond look back at the Third Age, and all the epicness of The Lord of the Rings! Join us! • • • Please check out The Amidala Initiative a "...community-operated, nonprofit campaign which seeks to use our platform to raise funds for Equality Texas, the largest nonpartisan statewide political advocacy organization working to eliminate discrimination targeting the LGBTQ+ community in the state of Texas. It is our goal to show that our community can follow in the footsteps of a character like Padmé Amidala, who tirelessly used her voice to speak up to protect disenfranchised and endangered people within a flawed political system. While we may not have the reach, impact or resources of larger online presences, we do not believe that is an excuse to sit by silently as hate seeks to establish stronger footholds and threaten our most vulnerable siblings in our own galaxy." If you are willing and able please donate at the following link: https://gofund.me/529c63a5 • • • Triad of the Force is a channel which was featured on the Podcast Stage at Star Wars Celebration 2022, featuring Nani, Gus, and Moe, three lifelong Puerto Rican friends who after years of discussing the media they love, came together and created their show. Triad of the Force focuses their discussions on Star Wars, but their love for media spans everything from sci-fi, fantasy, CBMs, and beyond. From films to TV, from books to comic books, Triad of the Force looks at all media critically, from a Latine/x perspective. Joins us! Follow Triad Of The Force at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TriadOfTheForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triadoftheforce/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TriadoftheForce/ If you like us, get some merch and help the channel: TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/triad-of-the-force • • • Acknowledgement: The Intro and Outro music is the Triad of the Force Theme, composed and performed by Grushkov with full permission for use by Grushkov (https://linktr.ee/Grushkov).

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast  host Bill Cooper and features guest Michael Collins, owner of Misty Mountain Guide Service out of Jefferson City, Missouri. Bill and Michael discuss Michael's unique approach to guiding flyfisermen  to smallmouth bass and trout in the Missouri Ozarks. Michael guides on the Maries River, the upper Meramec, and on an undisclosed secret stream, which Michael says is too small to talk about . He doesn't want to  cause more crowding on the stream. More pressure would produce a negative impact on what Michael calls a jewel of a small stream.

07/19/2022 ELOTR: EPISODE 233 Announcements: The Tolkien Professor will be a guest at the SDCC panel on the Amazon series: The Rings of Power. Check available listings for con schedules and media releases. Registration for Buckeyemoot in person has expired but you can still go to https://signumuniversity.org/event/ for details on how to attend BuckeyeMoot virtually on MootHub. IN WHICH: We discuss Gimli, son of Gloin a dwarf of honor, and the Misty Mountains that lie ahead. Field Trip: Yondershire Long Cleeve

Welcome to the Journey Through Middle Earth Readathon FAQ episode. Join us while we break down each of the prompts and share some ideas for books to add to your TBR. Follow Thorin and Company as they make their way to the Misty Mountain. This journey will take place over approximately 2 months hitting 12 stops along the map of Middle Earth. Included in this readathon will be happy hours, instagram lives, watch parties, and reading sprints. We will post all of the information and the schedule on Instagram and in the discord group so you can follow along. Please let us know if you have any questions! The readathon starts August 1st till September 22nd and the location prompts are as follows: Bag End: A book that reminds you of home Bree: A book with a bar/pub Trollshaws: A book with an MC who likes to cook Rivendell: A book with a river on the cover/in the title The Misty Mountains: A book with riddles/test for the MC Eagles Eyrie: A book with an animal sidekick Beorn's House: A book about shifters The Mirkwood: A book with an enchanted forest Elvenking's Halls: A book with a prison break Lake Town: A book with a corrupt leader Dale: A book about/with a ruined city Erebor aka The Lonely Mountain: A book with a dragon The character prompts are: Saruman: Book with an evil sorcerer Gollum: Book with a ring on the cover or in the title Sauron: Book with an all encompassing evil Eagles: Book with birds on the cover or in the title Galadriel: Book with Elves Elrond: Book with a wise MC Radagast: Book with a quirky MC Beorn: Book with a bear on the cover or in the title Smaug: Book with a dragon on the cover or in the title Thranduil: Book with a too proud MC If you want to follow along on Tatyana's adventures during ApollyCon make sure to follow on Tiktok and Instagram, also give Jessica at @BookshelfBinge a follow, that is Tatyana's travel buddy for the convention. Please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind the scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Message us with any episode requests or if you just want to say hi! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok and follow Kearsten on Instagram @KearstenKeepsReading and Tiktok. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookishbanterpodcast/support

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane brave the wilds of Eriador for an extra-long cover-to-cover review of the 2nd Edition of the RPG set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth. Same authors, new publisher, and an updated ruleset for adventuring west of the Misty Mountains. The Gates of Mourning campaign and Character Creation Forge take the week off […]