Podcasts about Thorin

The Wachowskis walked into a studio with a copy of Ghost in the Shell and said "we want to do that, but for real." Four years later, The Matrix made a billion dollars. Ghost in the Shell made nothing on release. Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo break down why the 80-minute anime the Wachowskis ripped off is deeper, smarter, and more relevant in the age of AI than the franchise it spawned. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Richard Lewis, MonteCristo, and Thorin discuss with former Fnatic GM and FACEIT exec Roald Van Buuren about the future of esports.   ExpressVPN: Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/horsemen.   Factor: Go to https://factormeals.com/horsemen50off and use code horsemen50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details).   Raycon: Upgrade your dad's everyday routine. Go to https://buyraycon.com/horsemen to get 15% off.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest Skriv break down how NAVI's stunning Major playoff miss upended the most stacked Counter-Strike postseason in years.   Limited Edition Cologne 2026 Major Tee: LFN's own commemorative shirt for the Major, available now through the end of June at https://www.lastfreenation.shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There is a sentiment going around that Akira is mid. Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo are here to tell you that the internet is wrong, but also that the people who told you it was a flawless 10 out of 10 masterpiece were wrong too. The truth is more interesting than either side. Akira's animation is a genuine 10 out of 10. Nothing from 1988 looks like this. Almost nothing from 2026 looks like this. The craftsmanship is immaculate, every frame hand-drawn with a fluidity and detail that makes anime produced a decade later look cheap by comparison. The soundtrack is spectacular. The world-building drops you into Neo-Tokyo without a single line of exposition. You don't even hear the word "Akira" for 50 minutes in a movie called Akira. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest dusT break down the Cologne Major, Fnatic's ugly farewell to KRIMZ, and competition for Vitality's stranglehold on CS2.   Limited Edition Cologne 2026 Major Tee: LFN's own commemorative shirt for the Major, available now through the end of June at https://www.lastfreenation.shop   Raycon: Upgrade your listen with Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen for 15% off your order. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thorin and YamatoCannon break down BLG dropping to the lower bracket, the LPL play-in chaos, T1 finally edging Gen.G, and the national team politics threatening to undermine MSI.   Hims — For your free online visit about hair loss treatment, go to https://hims.com/LFN   Raycon — Get 15% off the Everyday Earbuds Classic at https://buyraycon.com/LFN   Shopify — Start your $1 per month trial at https://shopify.com/summoning Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thorin and YamatoCannon break down G2's LEC upper bracket win, MSI qualification, and the LPL playoff chaos that nobody predicted.   Hims: For your free online visit about hair loss treatment, go to https://hims.com/LFN   AG1: Get a free AG1 flavor sampler and a bottle of vitamin D3+K2 (a $72 value) with your first subscription at https://drinkag1.com/summoning   Raycon: Get 15% off the Everyday Earbuds Classic at https://buyraycon.com/LFN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Esports World Cup 2026 will not be in Riyadh, and the industry that couldn't stop tweeting five years ago has gone completely silent.   Thorin, Richard Lewis, and MonteCristo reunite to break down what the EWC's last-minute move to Paris actually reveals about the Saudi Arabian sportswashing project. The official line is that this was always part of the plan. The reality, per Richard's reporting, is that boots-on-the-ground staff were being told it was 100% Riyadh the day before the announcement. That gap between the press release and what people were actually told is the whole story.   PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HORSEMEN and use code HORSEMEN and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!   Factor: Head to https://Factormeals.com/horsemen50off and use code horsemen50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026.   Raycon: The Everyday Earbuds Classic are the perfect addition to your everyday routine! Go to https://buyraycon.com/horsemen to get 15% off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Civil Action has the most stacked cast of any movie you've never seen. Robert Duvall, John Travolta, James Gandolfini, Tony Shalhoub, John Lithgow, William H. Macy, and Stephen Fry. It's a 6.5 out of 10 film elevated to must-watch by performances alone. Richard Lewis, MonteCristo, and Thorin break down why Duvall's Harvard defense attorney is the best thing in the movie and why the movie itself can't keep up with him.   Into the AM: men's apparel from tees to bombers to denim. Memorial Day sale up to 70% off, plus an additional 10% off using our link. Worldwide shipping. Head to https://intotheam.com/lfn.   PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FOURPLAY and use code FOURPLAY and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Robert Duvall wrote it, directed it, and delivered his career-best performance in it. The Apostle is a $5 million Southern Gothic character study about a charismatic Pentecostal preacher who murders a man with a baseball bat at his own children's Little League game, flees to small-town Louisiana, and builds an entirely new congregation from scratch. He is a wife-beater, a womanizer, a killer, and a true believer. There is no rug pull. Richard Lewis, MonteCristo, and Thorin break down why this is the most honest film about faith Hollywood has ever made. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thorin and YamatoCannon on whether cvMax's brutal coaching style is the real reason DPlus are imploding mid-split.   Hims — science-backed hair loss and wellness treatments, with a free online visit. Go to https://hims.com/lfn   Rocket Money — cancel your unwanted subscriptions and lower your bills in minutes. Go to https://rocketmoney.com/lfn   ExpressVPN — protect your connection and access content from anywhere, with up to 4 extra months free. Go to https://expressvpn.com/summoning   Polymarket — Livetrade on LoL today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The old songs were written for a world that was supposed to last forever. One woman found a way to make music matter right now. And Thorin Oakenshield gets a proper farewell. Music from Marc Gunn, Fialla, Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes, Brobdingnagian Bards. This is Pub Songs & Stories #315 0:19 - Marc Gunn "The Scotsman" from Heroes 2:18 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. I am your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. Before we get started, a quick word about Patreon. If you're listening to this on the public feed, you're getting it a week after my patrons already heard it. Just so you know. Those folks also get a second podcast nobody else hears. Concert bootlegs. Brand new songs I'm writing right now. And two live pub albums that flat-out don't exist anywhere else. All that for five bucks a month. One pint. If that sounds like your kind of thing, head to patreon.com/celtfather. There's even a free tier. You get a whole album just for showing up. Right. On with the show. NEWS Sherwood Forest Faire Jordan Con, Meeting author of Hills of Tanchico Stellar Con, New video shorts New song: First Rule of Flying 3:33 - UPCOMING SHOWS May 9-10: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Ga May 16-17: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Ga May 23-25: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Ga May 30–31: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Ga May 30: The Lost Druid Brewery, 2866 Washington St, Avondale Estates, GA Jul 30-Aug 2: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN Sep 3-7: Dragon Con, Atlanta, Ga with Brobdingnagian Bards 7:54 - Fialla "Maid in Her Father's Garden" from Home & Away 11:14 - INTERVIEW WITH DANIELLE DUPONT OF WASHER WELL WENCHES A couple years ago, I did an interview with Danielle DuPont, the founder of the Washer Well Wenches that you might see at a Renaissance festival near you. She invited a bunch of entertainers to perform at Women's shelter in Austin, Texas. I was so inspired by her I had to interview her. 25:12 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. Come hike with me on the Isle of Skye in 2027. 25:51 - Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes "Four Thousand Weeks" from Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes If you'd like more details, just email follow@celtfather. I'd love to have you along for the journey this year. 28:56 - STORY OF THORIN'S EULOGY 32:37 - Brobdingnagian Bards "Thorin's Eulogy" from I Will Not Sing Along 35:34 - THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON Alright. You made it to the end. That means you're my kind of person. So let me tell you about something. And I promise I'll only take a couple of minutes. I've got a Patreon. patreon.com/celtfather. And here's the thing... most people don't realise what's actually over there. Just following for free gets you Virtual Public House. A whole live album. Recorded live for my Pub Songs & Stories podcast. No catch, no credit card, nothing. Just follow my Pateron and it's yours. But if you want more... five dollars a month is where it gets interesting. You get six studio albums. You get Kilted Drinking Songs, which is another live Pub Songs & Stories podcast album I recorded for this very podcast. It's not on Spotify. It's not on Apple Music. It doesn't exist anywhere else. Same with Field of Drams at the Hero level. You get the rough cuts. Songs I'm writing right now, before they go anywhere. You're hearing tomorrow's music today. Which is either exciting or terrifying, depending on the song. You get a new original song every month. Concert bootlegs. Sheet music if you play along at home. And Stories from the Road, which is another podcast... the one where I talk about all the stuff that happens between the shows that I can't quite say on stage. Oh, and you get this podcast a week early. Which means none of that suspense you just endured. For the real enthusiasts... the Superhero tier gets you both pub albums mailed to you on actual physical CDs. The only way to own them. Pressed and shipped to your door. This offer is only available during the month of May 2026. Look, I make this music because I love it. The Patreon is what makes it possible to keep making it. Every patron matters more than you know. If you've been meaning to join, now's a great time. I'm playing four weekends at the Georgia Renaissance Festival through May. Patrons are getting the behind-the-scenes of all of it. patreon.com/celtfather. Free to follow. One pint a month to unlock the lot. Sláinte. And thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. I've been singing old songs my whole life. Songs about green hills. Cold rivers. Seasons that came and went like they always had. Those songs were written by people who assumed the world would look the same forever. It won't. Not if we don't pay attention. I travel a lot. I play music in fields and forests and festivals. And I notice things. Things that weren't there ten years ago. Things that are gone that used to be. The old songs are worth saving. So is the world they were written about. Climate action isn't political to me. It's personal. It's about keeping the world worth singing about. Vote like the world depends on it. Because it does. The songs are counting on it. Join the Quest and Sing Along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories  

If the Dwarves love anything it's the stuff that they make. How does this impact their understanding of inheritance or their practice of handing things down? Related to this question, we spend some time considering "Does greed shape how all dwarves hand things down, or is it just Thorin?"

karrigan's HLTV interview has Falcons fans asking questions before the IEM Cologne Major even begins. Thorin, Mauisnake, and STYKO break it all down in Counter-Strike.   Raycon — Upgrade your listen with Raycon's Open Earbuds or Everyday Classics. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen to get 15% off your order.   Polymarket — Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Colors came out in 1988 and was the first film to put the Bloods and Crips on screen by name. It feels cheesy now. It would have felt raw as hell then. Richard Lewis, MonteCristo, and Thorin open the Robert Duvall arc with the movie that crawled so Training Day, The Wire, and End of Watch could run.   PrizePicks — Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FOURPLAY and use code FOURPLAY and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thorin and YamatoCannon build the case that Fnatic are the Manchester United of the LEC and diagnose why the same story keeps repeating.   AG1 — Visit https://drinkag1.com/summoning to get a free AG1 flavor sampler and a bottle of vitamin D3+K2 in your AG1 welcome kit.   Raycon — The Everyday Earbuds Classic deliver premium audio and all-day comfort at half the price of the big brands. Get 15% off at https://buyraycon.com/LFN   PrizePicks — Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SUMMONING and use code SUMMONING and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!   Shopify — Build and launch your own store with Shopify's full suite of commerce tools and AI features. Try it for $1 a month at https://shopify.com/summoning   Livetrade on LoL today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MonteCristo and Thorin lay out why co-streaming isn't new, and why esports never really left it.   Richard Lewis does not appear in this episode, but will return next time.   PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HORSEMEN and use code HORSEMEN and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!   ExpressVPN: Stop paying full-price for streaming services and only getting access to a fraction of their content! Get your money's worth at https://EXPRESSVPN.com/horsemen   Raycon: The Everyday Earbuds Classic are the perfect addition to your everyday routine! Go to https://buyraycon.com/horsemen to get 15% off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FlyQuest's co-streaming video fired up a real debate. Thorin and YamatoCannon dissect it before a full LEC, LPL, and LCK breakdown.   Hims — Personalized care for hair loss, ED, weight loss, and more with 100% online access and no waiting room. Start your free online visit at https://hims.com/lfn   Shopify — Build and scale your online store with the platform powering millions of businesses worldwide. Start your $1/month trial at https://shopify.com/summoning   Polymarket — Livetrade on LoL today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Music credits: Symmetry Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen, Jakob Ahlbom Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time to get the shields up once again as we return to the much unfairly criticized trilogies of all time, The Hobbit trilogy. Today we unpack part two, The Desolation of Smaug. We three really feel these movies get a bad wrap but there is much more here than most see. We get into everything! We also pick our Top 5 Dragons of all time in TV/Movies. So grab your ring of power, don't leave until the moonlight hits you, and be on the lookout for giant bears... it's time for The Desolation of Smaug on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching 00:29:16 Top 5 Dragons 00:52:56 Movie Discussion Starts 01:18:06 Thorin Meets Gandalf 01:48:25 Beorn 02:20:55 Thorin Holds a Grudge 02:41:15 Something Darker is Coming 02:53:19 Alfrid and the Master 03:01:59 Bilbo Vouches for Thorin 03:21:03 Enter Smaug 03:33:48 Smaug Taunts Bilbo 03:43:14 Thorin Decides to Fight 03:50:08 Cliffhanger Ending Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Doug Robertson Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michal Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast

Marty Supreme should have won Best Picture, One Battle After Another is a career Oscar that might age like milk, and Michael B. Jordan playing two characters in Sinners is basically Mario and Luigi in different colored hats. Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo break down every major film of the 2026 Academy Awards in a sprawling and contentious Oscars special.   Manta Sleep — the Manta Pro sleep mask has 100% blackout coverage, fully adjustable Velcro eye cups, cooling gel, and is fully machine washable. Use code LFN at https://mantasleep.com for 10% off.   PrizePicks — Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FOURPLAY and use code FOURPLAY and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 359 DNA analysis of 10 Neanderthal people is shedding light on why their populations declined 75,000 years ago - eventually leading to their extinction. After being hit by a cold spell, we can see Neanderthals lost a lot of genetic diversity as their numbers dwindled. Living in small, isolated groups, we see evidence in both genetic and archaeological evidence that this pushed the human species to die out. One exception to this trend is Thorin - known as the last Neanderthal. We explore why his tribe may have been able to cling onto existence for longer than the rest of their species. It wasn't long ago this kind of understanding about ancient human species was well out of reach. Now the field is moving forward rapidly. What will we find next?  To discuss this new finding - and to look at the genetic history of interbreeding between humans and Neanderthals - Rowan Hooper and Penny Sarchet are joined by Alison George and Michael Marshall. To read more about these stories, visit https://www.newscientist.com/ Image Credit: Neanderthal-Museum, Mettmann, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest voo debate whether karrigan should retire from Counter-Strike — and who could actually save him.   Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!   Celebrate the moms in your life! Go to https://buyraycon.com/snake to get 15% off the Everyday Earbuds Classic.   Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After Kill Bill nearly broke them, Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo close the Tarantino arc with the film that was supposed to prove he still had it. The verdict: Inglourious Basterds contains two of the finest scenes Tarantino has ever directed (the farmhouse interrogation and the basement bar), but the rest of the movie can't sustain the altitude those scenes reach. What could have been a profound meditation on the power of cinema, the banality of evil, and Jewish catharsis instead settles for machine-gunning Hitler's corpse on the floor of a burning theater.   PrizePicks — Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FOURPLAY and use code FOURPLAY and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by CS2 stats analyst LuzRaposa to put zonic, FaZe Clan, and Team Falcons on blast.   Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring! Go to https://buyraycon.com/SNAKEOPEN to get 20% off.   Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thorin and YamatoCannon break down whether Caedrel has made the LEC entirely dependent on his stream — and what Riot should have done differently.   PrizePicks — Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SUMMONING and use code SUMMONING and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!   AG1 — Go to https://drinkag1.com/SUMMONING to get an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 for FREE in your AG1 Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order!   Hims — Simple 100% online access to trusted, doctor-prescribed treatments for hair loss and more. Visit https://hims.com/lfn for your free online visit.   Raycon — Open-ear earbuds designed to stay in during workouts or daily activity, with a 30-day guarantee. Use code LFNOPEN at https://buyraycon.com/lfnopen to get 20% off.   "Harmful or Fatal" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Richard Lewis, Thorin, MonteCristo, and DoA go deep on how the Overwatch League went from a billion-dollar promise to an industry cautionary tale — with Jeff Kaplan's Lex Fridman interview as the jumping-off point.   Notion — Automate your weekly workflows with Notion's custom AI agents; try it free at https://notion.com/fourhorsemen   Raycon: The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring! Go to https://buyraycon.com/horsemenopen to get 20% off.   PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HORSEMEN and use code HORSEMEN and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!   Factor — Chef-crafted, dietitian-designed meals ready in 2 minutes; get 50% off + free breakfast for a year with code HORSEMEN50OFF at https://factormeals.com/horsemen50off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kill Bill held a special place in a lot of hearts. The Whole Bloody Affair was supposed to be the definitive version: Tarantino's original vision restored as a single four-and-a-half-hour film. Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo sat through all of it, and what they found was the precise moment Quentin Tarantino disappeared up his own references. Everything that made Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction brilliant, such as the compelling dialogue, the clever homage, the subversion of genre, is replaced here by wholesale theft from better movies that the audience can now watch for free on YouTube.   Raycon — The Essential Open earbuds wrap around your ear so you can hear everything while working out. Secure fit, great sound, 30-day guarantee. Go to https://buyraycon.com/fourplayopen to get 20% off sitewide. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

YamatoCannon and Thorin react to G2's historic 3-0 wins over Gen.G and FearX at First Stand — is this the greatest upset in LoL history?   Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SUMMONING and use code SUMMONING and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!   Hims: For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LFN.   Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring! Go to https://buyraycon.com/LFNOPEN to get 20% off.   Livetrade on LoL today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux   "Maple Leaf Rag" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   "Burn The World Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by RobuJohnson to discuss if magixx should be the IGL on Team Spirit while donk is in his prime, FalleN's recent level of play for FURIA, upcoming BLAST Rotterdam matches, ZywOo's dominant year, Reddit's thoughts on kyousuke, and more!   Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!   Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeOPEN to get 20% off.   Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys are ending their journey through middle earth as they review the final entry in the Hobbit movies with The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. After reclaiming their mountain fortress, Thorin and company hold all the gold as a war rages outside their gates.Support the showCatch new episodes of the Where to Stick It Podcast every Tuesday and Thursday. If you like the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon where we upload exclusive content each month for only $3 a month.

Pulp Fiction is one of the most hyped films in cinema history and Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo are here to confirm that even after 30 years the hype is entirely earned. What shocked them most wasn't the violence or the nonlinear structure, but how slow the film actually is. Strip away the iconic moments seared into cultural memory and what you find is a movie dominated by two people talking, and it's riveting every single time.   Mint Mobile: Ditch overpriced wireless. All plans come with high-speed data and unlimited talk and text on the nation's largest 5G network, starting at just $15/month. Shop plans at https://www.mintmobile.com/fourplay Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Team Liquid switching VRS regions in Counter-Strike is ugly! Former 3DMAX Coach YouKnow joins Thorin and Mauisnake to discuss the ammo update in CS2, BLAST Open Rotterdam predictions, roster moves at Team Liquid and G2, NAVI's potential to compete with Vitality, XANTARES, and more!   Head to https://factormeals.com/snake50off and use code snake50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year!   Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeOPEN to get 20% off.   Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is this GenG the best League of Legends team of all time? Thorin and Yamato react to the latest results from First Stand, assess GenG's quick win over JDG, analyze G2 and their chances of getting wins against LPL and LCK teams, share predictions for upcoming matches, discuss a comment made by T1 Oner about MSI, and more!   Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/summoning   Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring! Go to https://buyraycon.com/LFNOPEN to get 20% off.   Head to https://factormeals.com/lfn50off and use code lfn50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year!   Livetrade on LoL today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before Pulp Fiction made Quentin Tarantino a household name, there was Reservoir Dogs — a film so raw and transgressive it was banned in the UK for years, circulated on pirate VHS tapes, and became the blueprint for an entire generation of filmmaking. A guy who worked in a video store in LA wrote and directed this. Wrap your head around that.   Richard Lewis, MonteCristo, and Thorin kick off Four Play's Tarantino Arc with the film that started it all. They dig into why Reservoir Dogs was banned in the UK (and what the Jamie Bulger case had to do with it), how Tarantino's background as a video store clerk — obsessively watching foreign cinema and genre trash alike — produced one of the most assured directorial debuts in film history, and why this movie, despite its reputation as a "video nasty," has a surprisingly low body count and a genuine soul underneath the blood.   The crew breaks down what makes the non-linear storytelling genius rather than gimmick, unpacks the iconic Mr. Blonde torture scene and what Michael Madsen brought to that role, makes the case for Steve Buscemi's Mr. Pink as the film's true protagonist, and explains how the K-Billy Super Sounds of the 70s changed how soundtracks work in movies — commercially and culturally — forever.   This is the beginning of Four Play's deep dive through Tarantino's career. Coming next: Pulp Fiction. The arc is just getting started.   Mint Mobile — If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you! Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/FOURPLAY. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, the Dwarves and the Halfling continue their journey to reclaim their home land in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.Support the showCatch new episodes of the Where to Stick It Podcast every Tuesday and Thursday. If you like the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon where we upload exclusive content each month for only $3 a month.

Counter-Strike esports interviews are BORING, NiP's struggles, and more CS industry trends are featured in today's Snake and Banter! Index joins Thorin and Mauisnake to discuss the decline of real personality in pro interviews, why fans miss the classic era of outspoken stars, and how current teams like NiP, Spirit, Vitality, and FURIA are navigating roster changes, pressure, and expectations.     Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In 1995, a film predicted POV recording technology, VR experiences you can buy on the black market, deepfake manipulation, police brutality caught on camera, and a society addicted to experiencing other people's lives through a screen. It starred Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, and was written by James Cameron. Almost nobody saw it.   Strange Days bombed at the box office, nearly destroyed Kathryn Bigelow's career, and has been virtually impossible to find ever since, as right now no streaming service carries it. But everything it warned us about has come true, and somehow the reality is worse than the fiction.   MonteCristo, Thorin, and Richard Lewis make the case for why this is one of the most important sci-fi films ever made. We get into the SQUID tech that directly inspired Cyberpunk 2077's Braindances, the darkest plot device in sci-fi, Ralph Fiennes as the perfect cyberpunk noir anti-hero, Angela Bassett's tragically wasted career as an action star, the Rodney King and OJ parallels baked into the script, and a long conversation about how AI, social media, and surveillance culture have made this film more relevant than ever.   Roger Ebert gave it 4 stars in 1995 and called it a future cult classic. He was right. Again.   Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code FOURPLAY at https://shopmando.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What actually happened to 2XKO? Rooflemonger joins MonteCristo, Thorin, and Richard Lewis for a deep dive into Riot Games' new fighter: 2XKO. We discuss its rocky launch, confusing name, use of the League of Legends IP, small roster, monetization strategy, and why expectations may have been wildly misaligned with reality... leading to layoffs. We also explore how the broader gaming industry's shift toward legacy IP affects new titles and why single‑player experiences still matter in fighting games.   Make processes faster and help your teams stay ahead with Notion! Support the show and try Custom Agents now at https://notion.com/FOURHORSEMEN   Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HORSEMEN and use code HORSEMEN and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!   Head to https://factormeals.com/horsemen50off and use code horsemen50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year.   Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code HORSEMAN at https://shopmando.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Team Falcons need to make some changes! Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by KingT to discuss the state of Team Falcons and why zonic needs to go, the reasons why this G2 roster has failed, thoughts on Spinx and MOUZ, the state of NAVI following their run at PGL Cluj-Napoca, and more!   Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!   Head to https://factormeals.com/snake50off and use code snake50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year.   Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Did Los Ratones Expose Riot's Short Term Planning? LEC drama, surprise performances, and controversial rulings headline this episode as Thorin, Peter Dun, and guest Crusher break down LR's sudden disband, G2's questionable regular-season effort, Fnatic's collapse, NAVI's rookie-fueled rise, Busio's breakout impact on KCorp, and the explosive Chronobreak ruling that sparked major competitive integrity concerns.   The Everyday Earbuds Classic are here to help you go for gold. Go to https://buyraycon.com/leagueshow to get 15% off. NOTE: this episode was recorded before the LEC matches on the 20th of February concluded. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can spectacle replace substance? Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi weigh Thorin's fall and redemption, Bilbo's brave choice with the Arkenstone, and a battle bursting with CGI. Does The Battle of the Five Armies honor Tolkien—or bury his themes beneath excess? The post The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Can the CS2 map pool be fixed? DAVEY joins Thorin and Mauisnake to discuss PGL Cluj-Napoca, the community's perception of m0NESY, ZywOo's hard-carry performance at IEM Krakow, thoughts on FaZe and Spirit, why Senzu and try are fantastic pickups for Passion UA, and more! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://shopmando.com Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are here to help you go for gold! Go to https://buyraycon.com/SNAKEOPEN to get 15% off. Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is the LEC being ruined by nepotism? Emtest joins Thorin and Peter Dun to to discuss team building in pro League of Legends, the pros and cons of the LEC Versus format, poor performances from SK and Shifters, good showings from Vitality and Heretics, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Should Riot Games remove franchising from League of Legends? In this episode of The Four Horsemen, Monte, Thorin, Richard Lewis, and Guest Horseman/esports attorney Harris Peskin break down why franchising was created, what the teams actually demanded from Riot, how Overwatch League accelerated the timeline, and why dissolving franchising today would be far more complicated—and far more damaging—than many fans realize. We also cover the recent 2XKO news and the flawed arguments in The Wooloo article calling for franchising to be removed. NOTE: The opening line of this episode was re-recorded due to an error. The rest of the video is left intact. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HORSEMEN and use code HORSEMEN and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/horsemen Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless! Plans start at $15/month at https://MintMobile.com/FOURHORSEMEN Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are here to help you go for gold. Go to https://buyraycon.com/horsemenOPEN to get 15% off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Team Falcons vs the world! Dive into a full Ugly / Good / Bad Points breakdown of the Counter-Strike 2 scene, as Thorin, Pimp, and Mauisnake each bring their strongest — and most controversial — takes to the table. This episode delivers structured debate, hard criticism, and forward-looking analysis on where CS2 is thriving, stagnating, or actively hurting itself. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are here to help you go for gold! Go to https://buyraycon.com/SNAKEOPEN to get 15% off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

THE GREEN KNIGHT (2021) is often described as abstract, slow, or confusing, but those labels miss what the film is actually doing. Directed by David Lowery, this Arthurian adaptation isn't a puzzle to be solved, but a moral fable about avoidance and the cost of refusing to grow up. In this episode of Four Play, Richard Lewis, MonteCristo, and Thorin break down why The Green Knight is less concerned with symbolism and mythology than it is with character. Gawain's journey isn't about heroism, it's about procrastination, self-deception, and the terrifying moment when excuses run out.   Rather than presenting a traditional fantasy quest, the film strips the genre down to its emotional core. Each encounter tests Gawain not with strength or cleverness, but with honesty and courage, which are virtues he repeatedly fails to embody until the moment that finally matters. Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are here to help you crush your new year goals! Go to https://buyraycon.com/FOURPLAYOPEN to get 20% off sitewide. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Four Horsemen deliver their annual State of League of Legends! PapaSmithy joins MonteCristo, Thorin, and Richard Lewis begin by discussing the LCS and its troubled recent history. They react to "The Data" that convinced Riot Games to switch the LCS to weekdays and bemoan the missed opportunities that the league ignored for years. The crew also dives into topics surrounding League of Legends as a game, including the upcoming Client update, the game's readability issues, and the unfortunate state of new player experience. They close the show by discussing profitability of LoL esports, focusing on massive player salaries, statements made by T1 leadership, and ideas that could potentially help teams stay afloat. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HORSEMEN and use code HORSEMEN and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are here to help you crush your new year goals! Go to https://buyraycon.com/HORSEMENOPEN to get 20% off sitewide. This January, quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at https://MintMobile.com/FOURHORSEMEN Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code HORSEMEN at https://shopmando.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is this the strangest professional League of Legends team ever? On this new episode of Summoning Insight, Thorin and Nymaera discuss the growing problems in the NLC, results from the Demacia Cup, the controversial LCK Cup format, League of Legends' global login issues, and more!  Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SUMMONING and use code SUMMONING and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!  Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code SUMMONING at https://shopmando.com  Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://SHOPIFY.com/summoning  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dive into this packed League of Legends talk show as Thorin and Nymaera break down the first looks at BLG and LNG in the Demacia Cup, BLG's new roster with Xun and Viper, and what it all might mean for the LPL 2025 season. They also explore how meta picks like Maokai jungle and Aphelios vs. Xayah are shaping early-game dynamics, team vibes, and playoff potential in China's top-tier League ecosystem.  Then the episode pivots hard into Europe: the controversial BDS → Shifters rebrand, its mocked logo and name, and a disastrous meme tweet that turned a flat launch into a PR crisis. The hosts discuss the broader decline of creative opportunities in the EU scene, the cancellation of the LEC's flagship podcast EUphoria, and why losing high-quality Riot-produced shoulder content hurts narrative building, talent, and fans across the ecosystem.  Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money! Go to https://RocketMoney.com/LFN today.  Head to https://DRINKAG1.com/SUMMONING you'll get the welcome kit, a Morning Person hat, a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2, a AG1 Flavor Sampler and you'll get to try their new sleep supplement AGZ for free.  Eat smart at https://FactorMeals.com/lfn50off and use code lfn50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year.  Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://SHOPIFY.com/summoning  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.