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Podcast of the RingsRings of Power: Wizards on StrikeIt seems that the WGA Strike has also affected Middle Earth. Amazon has decided to continue with production without a writer's room and it's show runners. Alex, Jessica, and our ever special guest, Ben Goddard, discuss all the implications and impacts this choice may have! - Alex knows a lot. Jess knows a little, and every week they sit down to discuss all things Tolkien, from shows, to movies, to books, to animation, to canon, to speculation. Join us on the journey! A new episode every Tuesday. Email us at P...2023-05-0944 minPodcast of the RingsNEW Lord of the Rings??In case you haven't heard, Warner Bros has announced that new Lord of the Rings movies are in the works. Special guest, Ben Goddard, is back to chat about just what the heck that could possibly mean. Alex, Jess, and Ben discuss what the projects might be, what we'd want them to be, and which contemporary actors are just BEGGING to be cast as an elf. -- A weekly exploration of "The Lord of the Rings", J.R.R. Tolkien, and all things Middle-Earth. Alex and Jess bring their different perspectives to examine the books...2023-02-281h 14
Podcast of the RingsThe Hobbit Trilogy Wrap-Up: What if it were only two movies?The most enjoyable and unexpectedly long journey of The Hobbit Trilogy has come to an end for Alex, Ben, and Jess. What's clear is that there is a lot to love and the trio discusses what to keep in order to make it only 2 movies long. - Alex knows a lot. Jess knows a little, and every week they sit down to discuss all things Tolkien, from shows, to movies, to books, to animation, to canon, to speculation. Join us on the journey! A new episode every Tuesday. Email us at2023-02-071h 54
Podcast of the RingsPart 2: Review of "The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies" by Peter JacksonWell, the deed is done. Alex, Ben, and Jessica have made their way through the Extended Cut versions of Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit.' They reserve their thoughts about the trilogy as a whole for the next episode, and focus on the remaining half of 'Battle of the Five Armies.' Though it's safe to say we have no idea what army constitutes one of the five, we sure know there was a lot of beheading. Alex knows a lot. Jess knows a little, and every week they sit down to discuss all things Tolkien...2023-01-311h 56
Podcast of the RingsPart 1: Review of "The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies" by Peter JacksonAlex, Ben, and Jess have made it to the third film of the trilogy and now, with even more Alfrid! We review the movie right up until the battle begins and you're not gonna wanna miss our hot takes. Alex knows a lot. Jess knows a little, and every week they sit down to discuss all things Tolkien, from shows, to movies, to books, to animation, to canon, to speculation. Join us on the journey! A new episode every Tuesday. Email us at PodcastoftheRings@gmail.com Jump into our DISCORD!2023-01-231h 27
Podcast of the RingsPart 2: Review of "The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug" by Peter JacksonThe journey of Bilbo (sort of) continues as Ben, Alex, and Jess breakdown the second half of "The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug." If you take Benedict Cumberbatch's performance and combine it with the behind the scenes mocap, you got yourself a pretty darn great movie. -- Alex knows a lot. Jess knows a little, and every week they sit down to discuss all things Tolkien, from shows, to movies, to books, to animation, to canon, to speculation. Join us on the journey! A new episode every Tuesday. Email us at...2023-01-171h 53
Podcast of the RingsPart 1: Review of "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" by Peter JacksonIt's time for the last part of the first half of the Hobbit trilogy. Confused? We were too. But then we remembered we are reviewing the first half of "The Desolation of Smaug." Join Alex, Jess, and Ben as they try to find any redeeming qualities this film might have. -- Alex knows a lot. Jess knows a little, and every week they sit down to discuss all things Tolkien, from shows, to movies, to books, to animation, to canon, to speculation. Join us on the journey! A new episode every Tuesday. 2023-01-101h 33
Podcast of the RingsPart 2: Review of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" by Peter Jackson We wrap up discussion on "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" by looking at the second half of the movie, from Rivendell on. And while riddles in the dark is it's saving grace, is there anything else in this movie that's worth the price of admission? Special guest, Ben Goddard returns to continue our series on reviewing Peter Jackson's Hobbit Trilogy. -- Alex knows a lot. Jess knows a little, and every week they sit down to discuss all things Tolkien, from shows, to movies, to books, to animation, to canon, to speculation. Join...2022-12-131h 45
Podcast of the RingsPart 1: Review of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" by Peter JacksonThe journey through the Hobbit trilogy by Peter Jackson has begun and an unexpected friend joins Alex and Jess. For this series, guest host Ben Goddard will join the show to share his begrudging love for the films. Each movie will be broken up into two podcast episodes, sharing our thoughts on each film by the sequence of events. If you'd like to watch along with us, make sure you're watching the Extended Cut. -- Alex knows a lot. Jess knows a little, and every week they sit down to discuss all things Tolkien, from...2022-12-061h 36
You Don't Know, NickTaking Responsibility with The Noir EnigmaCall him what you will, The Noir Enigma is nothing short of the best. Jess and Noir chat music, stand up, TTRPGing, and helping others. Enjoy. Podcast of the Rings, a deep dive into the lore of Middle Earth preparing you for the new Amazon Prime TV Show, Rings of Power. Alexander Mitchell and Jessica Lynn Verdi take you on a journey of the main players you can expect to see in the show, all through the lens of an expert and a newb. New episodes every Tuesday PODCAST OF THE...2022-10-141h 20
You Don't Know, NickMaking the Map with Scott WhiteProfessor RPG sits down at the YDKN Desk to have a chat about what fulfillment in life looks like, how TTRPGs create bonds, and Jessica's boobs... Guess you have to listen to see what we mean. Find Scott doing all the things: RPG University Podcast Twitter Podcast of the Rings, a deep dive into the lore of Middle Earth preparing you for the new Amazon Prime TV Show, Rings of Power. Alexander Mitchell and Jessica Lynn Verdi take you on a journey of the main players you can expect to see in the...2022-10-071h 05
You Don't Know, NickPutting Patience to the Test with Janel SantaCruzJess and Janel have been friends for five years and it shows. They chat about the good old times at the TTRPG table on Hyper RPGs Twitch, what it's like to have your own Twitch channel, and of course, boys. Fine Janel doing her thing over on Twitch Podcast of the Rings, a deep dive into the lore of Middle Earth preparing you for the new Amazon Prime TV Show, Rings of Power. Alexander Mitchell and Jessica Lynn Verdi take you on a journey of the main players you can expect to see in the...2022-09-231h 01
You Don't Know, NickChoosing Your Hard with Sam LaCrosseOur guest, Sam LaCrosse, is a geniune Gen Z-er and writer who wants to give you a self-help book that will actually help you. Jessica and Sam break down some of the ideas in his book, Value Economics, and play a fun game of verbal volleyball. **Trigger Warnings include Suicide, Pornography, and School Shootings.** Find Sam doing amazing things in a bunch of places... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realsamlax/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samlacrosse/ Blog: https://dontreadthisblog.com/ Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Tn3Yniw9SPRMKhJTsbGHx And get his book, Value...2022-09-161h 11
You Don't Know, NickWhy Empathy with KyRee BurtonKyRee Burton, aka Ree, aka ReeRoles, is YDKN's first bonafide Gen Z guest! When he isn't in school or playing TTRPGs on Twitch, he's figuring out how to save the world, and Jessica just has all the questions for him. Find Ree on Twitter: BigDudeRee and on Twitch: ReeRoles Podcast of the Rings, a deep dive into the lore of Middle Earth preparing you for the new Amazon Prime TV Show, Rings of Power. Alexander Mitchell and Jessica Lynn Verdi take you on a journey of the main players you can expect to...2022-09-0257 min
You Don't Know, NickInto the Echo Chamber with Mike RichardsIn the absence of fresh episodes of The Orville to chat about, Mike Richard and Jess settle back in to normal life and just chat to chat. Podcast of the Rings, a deep dive into the lore of Middle Earth preparing you for the new Amazon Prime TV Show, Rings of Power. Alexander Mitchell and Jessica Lynn Verdi take you on a journey of the main players you can expect to see in the show, all through the lens of an expert and a newb. New episodes every Tuesday PODCAST OF THE RINGS2022-08-2058 min
You Don't Know, NickFinding True North with David A. GoodmanWriter David A. Goodman stops by the old YDKN desk to chat about his new movie, Honor Society, and other topics such as the power of vulnerability, the importance of following your heart, and Star Trek! Check out Honor Society, now streaming on Paramount Plus, starring Angourie Rice (Spider-Man: Far From Home), Gate Matarazzo (Stranger Things), and Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Superbad). Podcast of the Rings, a deep dive into the lore of Middle Earth preparing you for the new Amazon Prime TV Show, Rings of Power. Alexander Mitchell and Jessica Lynn Verdi take you on a...2022-08-1257 min
You Don't Know, NickAppealing to Aristotle with Dr. Christopher BellAs you may already know, Jessica excites easily, but this week's episode takes the cake. Dr. Chris Bell stops by the YDKN Pod to drop some sincerely amazing knowledge with a huge dose of humor and kindness. All the while, Jessica doesn't know whether to shut up and listen or to enthusicastically emote. Enjoy! Check out Dr. Chris's podcast, The Deconstruction Workers. Podcast of the Rings, a deep dive into the lore of Middle Earth preparing you for the new Amazon Prime TV Show, Rings of Power. Alexander Mitchell and Jessica Lynn Verdi take you...2022-08-051h 23
You Don't Know, NickDrinking the Kool-Aid with Eliot HochbergEliot Hochberg, of Never Not Funny fame, stops by the Streamyard and chats for awhile. They both have lots to talk about but things take a turn when Eliot has to have a real talk with Jess. Podcast of the Rings, a deep dive into the lore of Middle Earth preparing you for the new Amazon Prime TV Show, Rings of Power. Alexander Mitchell and Jessica Lynn Verdi take you on a journey of the main players you can expect to see in the show, all through the lens of an expert and a newb. ...2022-07-291h 12
You Don't Know, NickSorting it Out with SolkattuAfter a brief break, YDKN returns with nepotism in full swing. Nick still isn't back on the show, so Jessica scrambles for guests. This week, she enlists her boyfriend, Alexander Mitchell, aka Solkattu, to fill in the gap. Jess and Alex discuss their new podcast, Podcast of the Rings, where Alex schools Jess on what she doensn't know, which his also how this episode of YDKN goes too. Podcast of the Rings, a deep dive into the lore of Middle Earth preparing you for the new Amazon Prime TV Show, Rings of Power. Alexander Mitchell...2022-07-221h 02