Podcasts about Smaug

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 104 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by Editor-In-Chief of InSession Film Dave Giannini to discuss the last films in their Peter Jackson series, The Hobbit Trilogy (2012/2013/2014). After the failure of The Lovely Bones, Jackson and company turned their attention back to a familiar place, Middle Earth. First starting as a producer, The Hobbit would find Jackson getting back in the director's chair for the prequel to his acclaimed The Lord of the Rings series, taking over the project from Guillermo del Toro, who seemed to struggle to get his vision of the film to mash with what the studio wanted. Instead of the initial two films suggested to tell the story, Jackson set out to make another trilogy, drawing from other texts of J. R. R. Tolkien in order to expand on this smaller story, giving it a grander history to the original trilogy, as well as adding new characters and elements to the classic tale. But Jackson can't capture the magic of The Lord of the Rings, making a messy, CGI heavy collection of films that become more and more tedious as the trilogy goes on; wasting solid performances because the story is now in the hands of a director more focused on his creative toys than making something as spectacular as the trilogy that made him a household name. Ryan, Jay, and Dave breakdown their thoughts on the films, why they look so ugly, the unnecessary love story found in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, how cool dragons are, how there aren't five armies in The Battle of the Five Armies, why these films turn into being a chore by the time they were released, and wonder if Jackson will ever go back to making feature films. The guys also give out their rankings on the Jackson series and reveal who they will be covering for their next movie series. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 2h42m. The guys will be back next week to begin their series on the films of Paul Verhoeven with a review of his film, RoboCop. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Welcome to the 3nd week of The Hobbit! This week read chapters 9 through 13! We get to see the gang get lost some more, a magic rock, and someone lost in Smaug's little hole! See you next week for more FBC!Pick Up The HobbitReach out to us using this link!https://prattpodcast.comAnd click on all of these too!Follow on InstagramAlezeia on SpotifyBe chaotic! READ! PEACE! 

Was hat Smaug mit Budgetverwaltung zu tun? Gibt es Aragorn auch in Matschbraun? Und wer schafft 3 Stunden Daumenkino? Der TolkCast hat wie immer Antworten auf die wichtigen Fragen!

In the Hobbit movie, The Desolation of Smaug, there is scene with a powerful message many of us have missed.  Although Brad doesn't think it was intended to show us the key to resisting the enemy, it does so none the less.  If resisting sin will never get us where we want to go, what will?  Let's look at the scene with Bard the Bowman, his son and the dragon Smaug and discover what will give us victory over sin, joy beyond measure and peace that passes understanding. God is the Issue Podcasthttps://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdQhfIGtd0bqu71-RysD8rKhsMbUohp8R/editBrightmedia.orgtwitter.com/GodIsTheIssueGOD, Who Are You Anyway?  by Bill Bright, with Brad Bright brightmedia.org/resources#UnderstandingChristianity#ChristianFaith #GodIsTheIssue #SinAndGrace #BiblicalTruth #JesusLovesYou #ChristianPodcast#worldview#Christianity#Faith#Jesus

From Middle-earth maps to Smaug's lair, Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno & artist Alix Murray unpack the genius of Tolkien's art, its symbolism, and its deep ties to his stories. Discover hidden gems of Tolkien's creative world. The post Tolkien the Artist appeared first on StarQuest Media.

They say that Gandalf is wise and knows more than any other of what goes on in the world; they say Alan can sometimes do math. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we continue our team in Appendix A III to The Lord of the Rings, on Durin's Folk. Thorin is too proud to beg, Gandalf begins to worry about Smaug and Sauron becoming BFFs, and Gimli says he don't care where we go, he don't care what we do, just take me with U to the Undying Lands. Alan and Sara ask what Sauron would have actually done with the Seven, agree that bequeathing vengeance is not very kind to your descendants, and wonder what might happen if the Dwarves were just nicer to their women. Also, we knew Finrod — you're no Finrod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKINGMOVIES The Accountant (2016)The Accountant 2 (2025)The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)What we Left Behind - Looking back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine 2018)Batman and Robin (1949)TVLove on the Spectrum (S3)Daredevil: Born Again (S1)WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCEDaredevil: Born Again (S1). Staring: Charlie Cox, Margarita Levieva, Vincent D'Onofrio, Genneya Walton, Wilson Bethel, Jon Bernthal, Michael Gandolfini, Zabryna Guevara & Deborah Ann Woll.And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Adam Scott.Come and have a listenEPISODE TITLEThis weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Daredevil: Born Again, now streaming on Disney+.RUNNING ORDER09m14s | What we've been watching01h00m10s | Watch of the week: Daredevil: Born Again (S1)01h15m45s | News & Mailbag01h23m03s | Peak Performance: Adam ScottGET IN TOUCHSupport us on PatreonFollow us on InstagramPost (Tweet) us @HalfMeasuresPodTalk to us on DiscordFollow us on FacebookVisit our website halfmeasurespodcast.comThis episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Der Kindergarten ruft – aber ist das Kind schon bereit oder braucht es noch ein Sabbatjahr auf dem Spielplatz? Christoph und Felix diskutieren, ob Zurückhalten das neue Vorschieben ist und warum eine Windel-freie Zone im Alltag plötzlich zur Eintrittskarte in die Bildungswelt wird. Neben elterlichen Entscheidungskrisen wartet diese Folge mit einem theologischen Twist auf: Felix bringt ein päpstliches Pop-Quiz mit, bei dem Christoph zwischen Papamobil und Papstnamen tapfer scheitert (aber immerhin herausfindet, dass Johannes kein unbekannter Typ war). Fun Fact: Der erste Papst hiess nicht Bartholomäus. Wer hätte das gedacht? Für die nötige Leichtigkeit sorgt der Easy Talk über die „Forbes Fictional 15“ – wo Dagobert Duck mit 65 Milliarden Dollar das Rennen macht und Smaug mit jahrhundertealtem Zinseszins auf Platz zwei chillt. Die Moral: Fiktionale Figuren sind reich, aber Elon Musk toppt trotzdem alle. Ausserdem im Angebot: Osterreport live aus dem Kinderkörbchen Spieltipps für kleine und grosse Menschen (Subito ist kein Pastagericht!) Förderunterricht fürs Seilspringen Und warum Kinder bei anderen Erwachsenen plötzlich zu Vorzeigeschülern werden

What makes Tolkien's dragons so unforgettable? From the sinister Glaurung to the catlike menace of Smaug, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker unravel the lore, symbolism, and mythic roots of Middle-earth's greatest beasts. The post Dragons of Middle-Earth appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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)

Brendan shares his observations about the Fantasy Flight 2004 Spring Catalog. Join us, won't you?Minotaur Lords (2004)Blue Moon (2004)War of the Ring (2004)WarCraft: The Board Game (2003)WarCraft: The Board Game – Expansion Set (2004)A Game of Thrones (2003)A Game of Thrones: A Clash of Kings Expansion (2004)A Game of Thrones Collectible Card Game (2002)Call of Cthulhu: Collectible Card Game (2004)Runebound (2004)FirebornMidnightDawnforgeThe Lord of the Rings (2000)Lord of the Rings: Friends & Foes (2001)Lord of the Rings: Sauron (2002)Lord of the Rings Trivia Game (2003)Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation (2002)The Hobbit: The Defeat of Smaug (2001)What do you remember of FFG from the 2004 era? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in Guild #3269.

Brendan shares his observations about the Fantasy Flight 2004 Spring Catalog. Join us, won't you?Minotaur Lords (2004)Blue Moon (2004)War of the Ring (2004)WarCraft: The Board Game (2003)WarCraft: The Board Game – Expansion Set (2004)A Game of Thrones (2003)A Game of Thrones: A Clash of Kings Expansion (2004)A Game of Thrones Collectible Card Game (2002)Call of Cthulhu: Collectible Card Game (2004)Runebound (2004)FirebornMidnightDawnforgeThe Lord of the Rings (2000)Lord of the Rings: Friends & Foes (2001)Lord of the Rings: Sauron (2002)Lord of the Rings Trivia Game (2003)Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation (2002)The Hobbit: The Defeat of Smaug (2001)What do you remember of FFG from the 2004 era? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in Guild #3269.

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Finally completing this project in one fell swoop, because there's not much good to find here.... For the prior video on An Unexpected Journey, check here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Em1AN16K0 Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon):https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:fTwitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlorePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeekXero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeekDiscord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (Iflink is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.comand I'll send a fresh invite link).

Hat eine Krone Platz für zwei Köpfe? Liebes Tagebuch! Heute haben wir uns dazu entschlossen, gemeinsam Crusader Kings 3 zu spielen und damit ewigen Ruhm zu erlangen. Ruhm, weil wir aus den winzigsten Anfängen zu den höchsten Höhen aufsteigen werden! Weil wir all unsere Feinde mit Schwert, Dolch und süßen Worten aus dem Weg räumen werden! Weil unsere Schatzkammer selbst Smaug vor Neid erblassen lassen wird! So zumindest sieht der Plan aus, an dem wir euch teilhaben lassen wollen! Aber zuerst einmal gilt es, in Folge 0 ein Reich und einen Herrscher auszusuchen, mit dem wir in Paradox' berüchtigter "Mittelalter-Lebenssimulation" unseren Traum vom Koop unter der Krone erfüllen können. Hinweis: Folge 0 & 1 können alle kostenlos anhören, Unterstützer die gesamte Staffel. Dom & Jochen

In this fiery episode of Enjoy Stuff: A TechnoRetro Podcast, we dive into the scaly, smoke-spewing world of movie dragons, proving that not all beasts are as hot-headed as they seem (unless they're really mad). Join us as we roast some of Hollywood's most legendary fire-breathers—hopefully without getting singed! A dragon, a dragon, I swear I saw a dragon! Revisit some of the most famous movie dragons on National Appreciate a Dragon Day!   News Walter White's house from Breaking Bad listed for sale at $4 million  The Last of Us Season 2 gets a release date Mysterious plate of bananas appears monthly on street corner Bill Nye the Science Guy awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom along with others like Michael J. Fox   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay got a little nutty by rewatching some old Jerry Lewis comedies. The Ladies Man and The Errand Boy are classic Lewis humor that is a great break from the real world. Shua is surprisingly enjoying the pirate themed series Star Wars Skeleton Crew. A romp through the galaxy that crosses Star Wars with the Goonies.      Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay examines some social commentary with Neill Blomkamp's District 9. The 2009 alien immigrant film reflects a sad and ugly truth about the way humans treat each other. A gritty story set in the near future that features a poor character slowly realizes that bigotry is an issue that everyone should be aware and try to eliminate. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Dragons!  Dragon tales have been told since the times of Mesopotamian mythology. Some believe that dragons may have been creatures to watch out for as far back as 75,000 years ago in South Africa. Whenever they began, their popularity has not waned. So when we began to make motion pictures, dragons were the perfect foils. We look at dragons from Puff to Maleficent to King Ghidorah. Are they rideable? What are some defining characteristics? Are they good or bad. Hop on for luck as Enjoy Stuff gets dragony!   Who's your favorite dragon? Where do they fall on our scale? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Who dares disturb my slumber?” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com   

If Rob watches one more minute, this will be the most Hobbit movie he's ever seen...We're marching on with our unexpected adventure, which this week means watching the second of Peter Jackson's Hobbit films, The Desolation of Smaug. Rob has only seen half of this film before, leaving the cinema back in 2013 thanks to 48 frames-per-second-induced motion sickness. Nath has seen the whole thing and doesn't like Beorn's sideburns. And yet somehow look yonder, in the distance, next to the Lonely Mountain - are they the green shoots of positivity?Join the Redshirt Cinema Club! Support us at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub to receive two bonus episodes every month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer.You can also follow us at x.com/redshirtcinema and get in touch at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As January follows Christmas, so too does The Hobbit follow The Lord of the Rings. A thump of ice-cold reality after the festive high. It's 12 years since we saw The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - will the lens of hindsight impact our reaction? Or will the CG orcs, cartoonish action and that scene with the plates prove too great a burden? Listen on to find out, and join us next week for The Desolation of Smaug before we tackle The Battle of the Five Armies on January 20th. Join the Redshirt Cinema Club! Support us at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub to receive two bonus episodes every month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer.You can also follow us at x.com/redshirtcinema and get in touch at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And on the next episode of Who Would Win...We are BACK with Season 7!!Will the infernal dragon Smaug (Repped by Ray) have a path to victory or will the powerful Devastator (Repped by James) demolish the drake once and for all? Executive VP of Who Would Win Brent Pope is back and ready to judge!You can now support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/WhoWouldWinShowCheck out the Who Would Win YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvvgEElLPGQG2GXkqMhQ5JwCheck out our brand new Who Would Win Merch Store:WhoWouldWinStore.comCheck out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comFollow us on Twitter: @WhoWouldWinShow @JamesGavsie @ScoopspopeFollow us on Threads: @AlmightyRay316MUSIC:"Makai Symphony - The Army of Minotaur" is under a Creative Commons music (CC BY-SA 3.0).   / makai-symphony  Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://bit.ly/the-army-minotaur-song&music by Twisterium / freebackgroundtracks.netWhoWouldWinShow.tvSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/who-would-win/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

THE FINAL LORD OF THE RINGS MOVIE!! The Hobbit 3 Full Reaction Watch Along:  https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/   The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Spoiler Review w/ Tara Erickson & Roxy Striar! Join Tara and Roxy as they delve into the epic conclusion of The Hobbit trilogy, The Battle of the Five Armies. Directed by Peter Jackson, this film features an ensemble cast including Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, and Orlando Bloom as Legolas. The movie culminates in a massive battle involving Dwarves, Elves, Men, Orcs, and Eagles, delivering breathtaking action sequences and emotional depth. Notable scenes include the fall of Smaug, Thorin's confrontation with Azog, and Legolas' gravity-defying stunts. These moments have garnered millions of views on YouTube, reflecting their popularity among fans. As part of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth saga, this film bridges The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings (LOTR) series, offering rich lore and connections for enthusiasts. Tara and Roxy provideheartfelt reactions, making this a must-watch for fans of epic fantasy cinema. Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE FINAL LORD OF THE RINGS MOVIE!! The Hobbit 3 Full Reaction Watch Along:  https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Spoiler Review w/ Tara Erickson & Roxy Striar! Join Tara and Roxy as they delve into the epic conclusion of The Hobbit trilogy, The Battle of the Five Armies. Directed by Peter Jackson, this film features an ensemble cast including Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, and Orlando Bloom as Legolas. The movie culminates in a massive battle involving Dwarves, Elves, Men, Orcs, and Eagles, delivering breathtaking action sequences and emotional depth. Notable scenes include the fall of Smaug, Thorin's confrontation with Azog, and Legolas' gravity-defying stunts. These moments have garnered millions of views on YouTube, reflecting their popularity among fans. As part of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth saga, this film bridges The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings (LOTR) series, offering rich lore and connections for enthusiasts. Tara and Roxy provideheartfelt reactions, making this a must-watch for fans of epic fantasy cinema. Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/roxystriar Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hobbit _ The Desolation of Smaug (Andrew doesn't like the lip flaps!) It's time for our regular christmas special! Continuing from last years first Hobbit film, we are facing the uphill struggle which is the second of the trilogy. Come listen to Daniel and Andrew ruin the christmas spirit by compaining for 30 minutes!  

THE BURGLAR & THE DRAGON!! The Hobbit 2 The Desolation Of Smaug Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:  https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Download the PrizePicks today & use code REJECTS to $50 instantly when you play $5! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/RE... Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Reaction, Recap, Commentary, & Spoiler Review w/ Tara Erickson & Roxy Striar! Tara Erickson & Roxy Striar dive into Peter Jackson's epic fantasy adventure, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug! The second installment in The Hobbit trilogy, follows Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield's company as they journey to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and face the mighty dragon Smaug. Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel & Directed by Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings, King Kong), The Desolation of Smaug stars Martin Freeman (Sherlock, Black Panther) as Bilbo Baggins, Ian McKellen (X-Men, The Lord of the Rings) as Gandalf the Grey, Richard Armitage (Spooks, Ocean's Eight) as Thorin Oakenshield, and Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange, Sherlock) as the voice and motion-capture of Smaug. Also starring Evangeline Lilly (Ant-Man), Orlando Bloom (Pirates of the Caribbean), and Luke Evans (Dracula Untold).  Tara & Roxy REACT to The Desolation of Smaug's most iconic moments, jaw-dropping visuals, & famous quotes, including: "I am fire. I am death." "What have we done?" & "Step into the light, Thorin Oakenshield." + The Barrels Out of Bond (Escape down the river in barrels), Bilbo Meets Smaug (The dragon's lair and Smaug's fiery wrath), Gandalf's Discovery at Dol Guldur (The Necromancer's growing power), Thranduil and Thorin's Confrontation (Tensions between the elves and dwarves), Smaug Attacks Laketown (Smaug unleashes chaos on the town), & Beyond! Whether you're a fan of The Hobbit trilogy or exploring Middle-earth for the first time, Tara & Roxy bring fresh perspectives and insights into this thrilling chapter of Bilbo's journey. Join them as they experience the awe and adventure of The Desolation of Smaug! NOTE FOR YOUTUBE: All Footage Featured From "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" Is From A FICTIONAL Epic Fantasy Movie. Any & All References To "Mature Content" Is NOT Real Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/roxystriar Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh and Alex's journey concludes. The Battle of the Five Armies closes out the Hobbit Trilogy and we will never have to talk about this again, right? Why did we do this to ourselves?  (1:38) War of the Rohirrim & animation styles (4:57) Gandalf was in the Desolation of Smaug, oh right. (7:22) I Hate It, Let's Watch it promo (8:12) Smaug smaugs the city and the good parts (9:50) Tonal whiplash, war flicks, and too much horror in The Hobbit (12:50) Josh hates the word 'Da'  (18:05) Drunk Galadriel (27:11) Thorin Oakenshield: Face-heel-face-heel-heel-face turn (34:00) The Hobbit is more hardcore than Lord of the Rings (41:04) Thranduil is a bad father (46:01) The good moments (54:11) final thoughts (1:01:00) Josh is proud of himself (1:04:39) Smac-rating and wrap up Please remember to check out the i Hate It. Let's Watch It podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! 

Find the 9 Points rating system here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-12-05T04_00_00-08_00In this episode of A Lost Plot, host Maverick and guests Philip Dudt and Jared Stonefield delve into the third installment of The Hobbit, The Battle of the Five Armies. They share their initial impressions, ratings, and thoughts on the film's opening scene, the climax involving Smaug, and the battle with Sauron. The conversation explores the film's narrative structure, character development, and connections to the larger lore of Tolkien's universe, ultimately questioning the effectiveness of the trilogy format. The discussion highlights the themes of loyalty, pride, and the burden of kingship, as well as the cinematic challenges of depicting epic battles like the Battle of the Five Armies. They express disappointment in the execution of pivotal moments, especially the deaths of key characters, and discuss the missed opportunity of a significant funeral scene. ----------Highlights:0:00 'The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies' Introduction6:27 Smaug Attacks Laketown22:05 Battle of Dul Guldur34:41 Bilbo and Thorin's Portrayal in This Film43:30 Thranduil's Character Falls Apart45:16 The Battle52:54 Azog v. Dwarves1:05:35 Tauriel Is Trash1:12:43 Parting Thoughts1:14:40 Lasting Impact of The Battle of the Five Armies#thehobbit #thebattleofthefivearmies #thbotfa #th #alostplot #podcast #filmthoughts #bilbo #bilbobaggins #thranduil #thorin #thorinoakenshield #gandalf #filmreview #film #movie #azog #bolg #thenecromancer #sauron #galadriel #elrond #sauroman #ravenhill #thelonleymountain #erebor #gold #thearkenstone #smaug #smaugthedragon #dragon #laketown #elves #dwarves #climax #trilogy #plot #jrrtolkien #tolkien #peterjackson #middleearth 

Josh and Alex are continuing their journey to "celebrate" the 10-year anniversary of the conclusion of the Hobbit Trilogy with The Desolation of Smaug.  (0:01) Spiders! (3:32) Cultworthy promo (3:52) 2013: Our lives when Smaug came (7:42) A deep dive into Smaug's smaugness (13:45) Broody Legolas (26:16) Pandering and callbacks (30:44) Are Orlando Bloom and Luke Evans the same person (39:15) Downer endings (41:51) Smac-rating and wrap up Please remember to check out the I Hate It. Let's Watch It. podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! 

We were assigned The Hobbit in seventh grade. We knew it was coming, too—each class ahead of us had to read Tolkien's classic text. Everyone in school always knew when it was that time of year again. The culminating Hobbit-themed project for every seventh grader was to create a sculpture featuring one of the characters in the book. Those sculptures would then line the halls of our school for the remaining two months of the school year. I, Eric Clayton, of course, made a not-at-all-to-scale version of the great dragon Smaug. So, that was seventh grade and coincidentally the year Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings debuted in theaters. But long before I made a dragon out of clay, I'd fallen in love with fantasy, myth and fairy tale. I liked the adventure, of course, the epicness of these wild and wondrous worlds. But the more I read in the genre, the more I learned about these worlds and my own reaction to them, the more I wondered: Was something else going on? Was I drawn to these kinds of stories for another reason? Today's guest, New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, John Hendrix, provides a pretty compelling answer in his latest book, “The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.” It's from a particular scene in his book—and we discuss at length in our conversation. It's a pivot moment, a conversation between Tolkien, Lewis and their mutual friend, Hugo Dyson. “The hunger in your stomach does not prove that you will get a meal,” Tolkien says. “But it does prove that your body was meant for food. The point is simple. The ‘dying and reviving God' images that moves you so deeply in mythology is the very same story found in the Gospels.” Dyson adds: “Men write their myths and God writes his.” Lewis is exasperated: “Now both of you are saying that Christ is a myth…like Loki?” he asked. “Exactly,” Tolkien says. “With one simple difference: “Christ is the myth that entered history. He is the myth that actually came true.” I won't spoil any more of the story for you. But if you are curious about the intersection of fantastical storytelling and spiritual discoveries, if you've ever wanted to learn more about the creators of Narnia and Middle-earth and their all-important friendship, then this conversation with John Hendrix is for you. And so's his book. A little more about John: His books include The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler, called a Best Book of 2018 by NPR, Drawing Is Magic: Discovering Yourself in a Sketchbook, Miracle Man: The Story of Jesus, and many others. His award-winning illustrations have also appeared on book jackets, newspapers, and magazines all over the world. And he is the Kenneth E. Hudson Professor of Art and the founding Chair of the MFA in Illustration and Visual Culture program at the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis. You can learn more about John's impressive career and grab copies of his many books at johnhendrix.com.

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

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.

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 537 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - The Wampler Fearbox, Brian gets kicked off TikTok, and New Guitar Day   Brian is having trouble rolling his Rs and there has been a slew of pedal releases from Keeley, JHS, and apparently also Wampler. But one that caught the collective eye was a reasonably unique compressor / fuzz circuit from a good friend of the show. Richard has had an IT disaster. Brian and Blake turn into British Victorian-era urchins when asked about transistors. Wampler have released a limited edition (and now sold out) version of the Gearbox - the Fearbox - and the guys chat about it. Blake has been to see some live music and Brian somehow is an expert on this. Brian has been kicked off TikTok and he is not happy about it. Richard visited Andertons an as a result he had a new guitar day and tells us about it and some of the other guitars he tested. Blake has a new pedal from Warm Audio, has confessed he is hoarding like Smaug, and foreshadows some future releases. It seems that Richard has found his ultimate 80's guitar and is suffering from some first world problems and makes an absurd prediction that angers Blake greatly. The guys then turn the conversation to selling guitars and somehow fish and trainsets are involved. Leaks everywhere, Electric Love, Gallagher World, Silver Sky SE, RG 550, Jaguars vs Jazzmasters, Trumptonshire...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!We are on Patreon now too!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast)Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods:https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/https://www.wamplerdiy.com/Find us at:https://www.wamplerpedals.com/https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWwContact us at: podcast@wamplerpedals.comSupport the show

¡Vótame en los Premios iVoox 2024! EL HOBBIT regresa a La órbita de Endor con la segunda entrega de la trilogía fílmica, titulada LA DESOLACIÓN DE SMAUG. Nuevos personajes y nuevas tramas en la película que ha dividido a todos los frikis del mundo. El debate está servido y en esta edición especial de cuatro horas de duración, analizaremos a conciencia esta polémica obra cinematográfica. Primero sin spoilers hasta nuestra Alarma Roja y después examinando sin piedad hasta el último resquicio de este guión, cuanto menos, conflictivo. Estaremos Raúl Martín, Coronel Kurtz, Fran Prados, Rafa Pajis y Antonio Runa. Adentrémonos en el interior de la Montaña. LODE es tu llave. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Dragons are cool, aren't they? That's our subject for today, specifically the giant, monstrous beasties of myth, fantasy, and legend. They can be evil, they can be clever, they can be animalistic and wild, they can be friendly, they can be wise and all knowing, there's absolutely no common personality to dragons at all. There's this old idea that there are “Western” and “Eastern” dragons in myth, that is simply nonsense and just a relic of an older way of looking at the world. The truth is that dragons are present in most cultures in some form. Famous dragons in myth are the ancient Germanic creatures like Jörmungand, Níðhöggr, or the dragons fought by Beowulf and Siegfried. There's the famous dragon that was slain by Saint George, the godly Celtic dragon that adorns the Welsh flag, there are many wise demigod Greek dragons, as well as the more animalistic Hydra. There's Tiamat from Mesopotamia, a more godly creature, and speaking of gods there's the Rainbow serpent from the Australian indigenous cultures who created all the world! The Mayans had Quetzalcoatl with its rainbow body and beautiful feathered wings. Then we have all the dragons from East Asia and Southeast Asia who can be outright godly and imperial or simply associated with elemental aspects of the landscape but this is barely scratching the surface. Dragons in culture are FAR richer than “East Vs West”. What from do they take though, what defines are dragon? Well most dragons are serpentine and reptilian in form, with scales, large teeth, and an elongated body. they often have four limbs with claws, a pointed tail, and sometimes even wings, usually bat style but sometimes feathered. Those are not needed for a creature to BE a dragon though, the long serpentine form is enough. Dragons in modern pop-culture fantasy tend to have a long tail long neck, scales, a head covered in horns and or fins, a big body with four limbs, and a large pair of bat wings. They can be anything from cat sized to the size of a continent but are usually the size of a big house. Fantasy gave us many notable dragons and fantasy art really lit my young brain aflame, with the wonderful imagery by the likes of Michael Whelen, David Roe, and so many more. As a child I was captivated by an image of “Smaug” on the cover of an ‘80s printing of Lord of the Rings. Later I was fascinated by the dragons in the stories by Ursula K. Le Guin, Anne McCaffery, Katherine Kerr, Terry Patchett, Gordon R Dickson and more. I'm sure many have fond memories of Dungeons and Dragons and the book series Dragonlance. Not to mention the great movies like Dragonslayer, How to train your Dragon, Dragonheart, A flight of Dragons, Raya the Last Dragon, The Hobbit, Reign of Fire, Jabberwocky, Game of Thrones and more. Then of course there are human dragons! There were some dragons in myth that could take human form. Draco, who we get the name of “draconian” laws from was a Greek fellow with a draconian name. Vlad the Impaler's dad is supposed to have earned the title of “Dragon”, which is why we call him Dracula (son of the dragon) and where we get the fantasy horror vampire creature's name “Count Dracula”. A “dragon” in modern Greece is a particularly evil type of criminal (which I won't discuss here). A Dragon in US business language is a powerful investor. And a dragon-lady is usually a very intimidating and powerful Chinese woman. But my favourite human dragon is Haku from Spirited Away. What is YOUR fave dragon? Is it from myth or fantasy? Do you even like dragons at all? This week we have another best off from Gunwallace. Due to the dragon topic I selected Gunwallace's them to Dragonet from Quackcast 251! - It's best described as “Royal, commanding, and bleak”. Topics and shownotes Links Featured comic: GUZ - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2024/oct/07/featured-comic-guz/ Featured music: Dragonet - http://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Dragonet/ - by Willgun, rated E. Special thanks to: Gunwallace - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Gunwallace/ Ozoneocean - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/ozoneocean Tantz Aerine - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Tantz_Aerine/ Banes - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Banes/ VIDEO exclusive! Become a subscriber on the $5 level and up to see our weekly Patreon video and get our advertising perks! - https://www.patreon.com/DrunkDuck Even at $1 you get your name with a link on the front page and a mention in the weekend newsposts! Join us on Discord - https://discordapp.com/invite/7NpJ8GS

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

In this episode, the Mullets continue to follow Bilbo and the other dozens of characters on this never-ending journey. They discuss CGI regressing, argue over Lee Pace's acting ability and can't remember a weird guy.All kinds of awesome, bonus content is available on our Patreon! Rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Fascinating Direction For LOTR! Save Money & Take Control Of Your Finances: https://rocketmoney.com/rejects The Lord Of The Rings The War Of The Rohirrim Reaction & Breakdown! The LOTR Universe continues it's expansion with Rings Of Power Season 2 on the horizon. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan, and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg. After The Fellowship Of The Ring, The Two Towers, The Return Of The King, The Hobbit an Unexpected Journey, The Desolation of Smaug, The Battle Of Five Armies, the prequel journey that leads to Sauron carries on.  Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You want to hear us talk about barrels because man alive do we talk about barrels. Also, why does Kili have such big main character energy here? Take a break my guy. Also, a bunch of audio books and TV and everything that normal people talk about in normal situations. Send us an email: lostlightpod@gmail.comFind all our links for social media and whatever at: https://lostlightpod.github.ioListen to all our TAPEDECK podmates at: https://solo.to/tapedeck

Send us a Text Message.There was a lot to like in today's crossword, the sixth by Juliana Tringali Golden. A futuristic theme, a lot of fun clues, and any puzzle that can work SMAUG into the grid (65A, The Hobbit dragon) deserves our respect.We also have a dollop of listener mail to round off today's episode, so check it out, and, as always, please tell others about us on social media.Show note imagery: ISSA Rae, not to be confused (as Mike is prone to do) with Idris AlbaContact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

This week we are proud to report that we have a husband listener! Welcome, buddy! And what a time to be a new listener and/or a husband, because in this episode Lindy and Meagan are doing the Lord's work: ranking dragons. We're talking about Smaug. We're talking about Puff. We're talking about…the other ones.BUT THEN, as if that wasn't enough, Lindy and Meagan bravely breach a topic few have dedicated so much air time to. It's a little something with a big story to tell, it's the must-have accessory for your high A1C, it's an ear worm even mightier than the one in RFK Jr.'s brain. It's the Jardiance jingle, and in case you were wondering: yes, we play it in its entirety.If YOU are a husband who listens to the show, we want to hear from your wife! Let her know how much you love the show, and have her text or call us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003.⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPodAlso! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003.We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod!Full videos of our episodes are on YouTube at @textlindyandmeaganbackYou can email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com!WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is supported by COPILOT Collective and produced by Alli Slice.Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols.You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan!Special thanks as always to our perfect angels: Jeannie Yandel, Brandi Fullwood, and Isolde Raftery.⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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"When dragons flew to war… everything burned. I do not wish to rule over a kingdom of ash and bone." Dragons - the most compelling of mythical beasts - are one of the most vivid creations of all human imagination, and their enduring resonance is captivatingly displayed by their role in George R.R. Martin's House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones. But how did the legend of the dragon, prominent across the world, evolve into the modern incarnation embodied by Rhaenyra Targaryen's golden Syrax? And what is the difference between dragons, wyverns and wyrms, the traces of which persist in Damon's reptilian Caraxes?  Canonical dragons are the realisation of four main traditions: the serpents of the Greco-Roman World, the fortune-bringers of the Chinese emperors, the demonic beasts of the Bible, and the greedy gold-hoarders of Norse mythology, as seen in the tale of Beowulf.  The most famous heir of this tradition is J.R.R. Tolkien's avaricious Smaug, but as in Tolkien's Middle Earth, the dragons in Martin's Westeros represent the dangers of uncontrolled power and humans' capacity to abuse it. Perhaps, then, they have long served as avatars for humanity's deepest fears about the world, with their manifestation in every age and culture tellingly symbolic…. Join Tom and Dominic as they interweave the many myths and traditions surrounding that most spectacular of beasts: the dragon, and trace its fascinating progression from the wingless creatures of early antiquity, to the mighty, complex creatures who fight for mastery of Westeros alongside their Targaryen riders, in George R.R. Martin's House of the Dragon.  Watch House of the Dragon season 2 on Sky. Go to sky.com to find out more. Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Krish is thrilled to be back kicking off a brand-new season with a theme – “Around the World” - exploring fascinating stories from authors across the globe. In this first episode, Krish begins his "Around the World" journey right here in the United Kingdom with the timeless classic, "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien. "The Hobbit" follows Bilbo Baggins, a peaceful hobbit, who joins a band of dwarves on a perilous quest to steal treasure from the dragon Smaug. Along the way, Bilbo faces trolls, goblins, and Gollum, a creepy creature who holds the key to a magical ring. Bilbo's bravery and resourcefulness are tested as he transforms from a homebody to an unexpected hero. In this episode, Krish also introduces a new tradition of reviewing Ross Montgomery's "Max and The Millions." Plus, he shares a confession and brings back the famous Riddle Time Segment. Tune in for an epic adventure, fun facts, and more!

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In this former Patreon-exclusive, Luke & James see Middle Earth in a time before Peter Jackson's films, fall in love with a cat-like Smaug, get creeped out by a frog-like Gollum, reckon with a sterner version of Gandalf, discuss the evolution of animation outside of Disney in the states, and dream about owning a piece of LOTR history. Vote on Quarterly Polls! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base inktofilm.com Luke Elliott  Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Can The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) be a better film than The Unexpected Journey (2012)? Joining us in this Episode is Scott JoJokersmovies from Instagram. Listen and find out in this action-packed episode you don't want to miss!

When it comes to roleplaying games, there are many factors that can greatly influence the overall experience. One of these often overlooked but crucial elements is food. Whether in-game as a resource or in the real world as sustenance during a gaming session, food can have a significant impact on the gameplay and the enjoyment of players. In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss food. We discuss how food can define a scene, a setting, and a culture. We explore the starvation rules in DnD 5e and in Pathfinder 2nd edition, discuss what's so frustrating about them, and propose some ways that you can make starvation a meaningful concept in a game where Goodberry exists. This episode was originally published November 24, 2021 Special thanks to @ for this week's question of the week. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast episodes referenced in this episode RPGBOT.News November 5th, 2021 – Fizban's Treasury of Dragons DnD 5e Goodberry Heroes' Feast Mordenkainen's Magnificent Mansion Variant Rule: Gritty Realism (DMG page 267) Pathfinder 2e Goodberry Heroes' Feast Magnificent Mansion Other Stuff Arcadia Magazine from MCDM Productions – As of this podcast episode's release, the article on eating monsters has not yet been published Dead Alewives D&D (they don't have an official site, but this YouTube video is probably the most popular way to consume the sketch) Do Not Let Us Die In The Dark Night Of This Cold Winter (affiliate link) Smaug (Wikipedia) Water World (IMDB) World's Largest Dungeon on DriveThruRPG (affiliate link) If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

It's a lot of Naz Reid talk on this episode. We dive deeper into the "NAZ SHOULD REPLACE KAT" talk taking over the timeline. We also discuss the work of cinematic genius that is Godzilla 2001 as well as if Godzilla is just a raging libertarian. Also, we suggest people who should own the Timberwolves besides Glen Taylor. Smaug from the Hobbit trilogy isn't one of them but does get mentioned. Love you, bye

The rare few who have spent a significant amount of time in the cockpit of an F-18 fighter jet know the value of strategy and the power of focus. In this episode, Jason sits down with Ed Rush, speaker, 5-time #1 best selling author, and a successful business consultant who has effectively taken the principles that he learned flying faster than the speed of sound, and translated them into good business.Ed Rush is a fighter pilot and a card-carrying member of the Million Mistake Club. Despite failing kindergarten, Ed graduated from Top Gun. Despite typing like a chicken on amphetamines, Ed wrote several best-selling books. Ed's hobbies include hiking, golf, fly fishing, and writing his own bio in the third person. He lives in San Diego with his wife, four offspring, and a bearded dragon named Smaug. Oh… and sometime in the future, there's bound to be a puppy because — as everyone knows — every great story has a puppy. Ed's superpower is showing entrepreneurs how to use their messages to change the world by creating more income and impact. His mission is to connect you with God and let Him do the rest because, frankly, He's got this.Connect with Ed Rush:Website: https://edrush.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdRush?_rdr=p YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLiWEvV7DUoIvbQUW4_edg?view_as=subscriber TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@edrushpilot?lang=en Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/edrushpilot/ BraveCo 2024 Conference:https://brushfire.com/bethelevents/BraveCo2024/566251 Foundations of Masculinity For Your Church: https://www.church.braveco.org/Jason's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayvallotton/CONNECT WITH BRAVECOWebsite: https://www.braveco.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braveco.menInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/braveco.men/Shop: https://shop.braveco.org/

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Sister Act and Wayne's World get sequels, GTA goes mobile while one of the most important games of all time hits PC, The Hobbit Trilogy is almost done, Charlie Brown's Christmas gets a sequel, and is this the Farrelly Brothers best movie?! All that and more this week 30, 20, and 10 years ago!

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