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My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #92 - It's Bad Luck, GhormanAndor (2025) Season Two Episodes 7-9 The galaxy is watching as Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) march into Palmo Square to protest Dedra Meero's quest to extract deep foliated substrate kalkite. Steeped in French Resistance, Les Miserables, and the Amritsar Massacre of 1919, we pull apart the historical threads and imperial projects undergirding the Ghorman Massacre, while also pulling Mon Mothma out of harm's way! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Mary Brooksbank! Get a copy here! Become a Patron of My Brother, My...

2025-06-281h 59

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #91 - Sagrona Teema Solom (Andor S2 Part 1)Andor (2025) Season Two Episodes 1 - 6 Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) have friends everywhere as they zoom from Chandrila to Ghorman and back again to break down the first half of Andor Season 2! We break down the show's new format, the real-world history behind the narrative, and all the great production details and story choices as we let our brain worms run free, let them run wild! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Mary Brooksbank! Get a copy here! Become a Patron of...

2025-05-031h 39

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #90 - Well, We're BackLord of the Rings Catch-Up and Andor Preview Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) are finally back in the Shire, ready to catch up on the latest in Middle-Earth content...which we may or may not have watched/finished. In that we talk about Rings of Power Season 2 as well as the new animated film War of the Rohirrim. But that's all besides the point - Andor Season 2 is almost here! We discuss our expectations for the final season as well as our plan to cover it! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In On...

2025-04-111h 35

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #89 - Paths of the DeadThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Part 10: The Siege of Gondor Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) push their legions and siege engines into place as they prepare for the Siege of Minas Tirith. While Sauron's forces array themselves against Gondor, Aragorn and company make for the Paths of the Dead, but turns out, the way is shut! But first, we have a belated preview of The Rings of Power Season 2! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Mary Brooksbank! Get a...

2024-09-071h 46

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #88 - Flame of the WestThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Part 9: Dunharrow Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) muster what forces they can at Dunharrow, though it's less than half of what they expected. Thankfully, Lord Elrond arrives with a freshly forged Andúril, which gives our hosts a chance to talk about magic swords and blades with names in fantasy and pop fiction! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Mary Brooksbank! Get a copy here! Become a Patron of My Brother, My Ca...

2024-08-311h 35

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #87 - The Stairs of Cirith UngolThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Part 8: The Stairs/the Sacrifice of Faramir Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) begin the long climb through act 2 of The Return of the King! Outside Minas Morgul, Sam and Frodo are led to some secret path by Gollum. In Minas Tirith, Denethor swears in his new Guard while searching for a captain to retake Osgiliath. But first we truly make it epic: our takes on George Miller's latest, Furiosa! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Mary...

2024-07-191h 37

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #86 - Flotsam and JetsamLord of the Rings Newsdump Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) strip it down to the bare minimum to talk about the legions of news out of Middle-Earth recently. LEGO Barad-Dur, Rings of Power Season 2, and Gollum movies are back on the menu, plus we take some time to talk about some other things we've been watching! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Mary Brooksbank! Get a copy here! Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, M...

2024-06-071h 17

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #85 - The Fall of OsgiliathThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Part 7: Assault on Osgiliath Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) are overrun at Osgiliath! We fly back to Minas Tirith with an assist from Gandalf, but before that, we check in on some other rumblings in pop culture. Spoiler Warning we discuss Dune Part Two and Shogun (through episode 8) in today's discussion. Long live the fighters! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Mary Brooksbank! Get a copy here! Become a Patron of My Br...

2024-05-031h 48

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #84- The Lighting of the BeaconsThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Part 6: The Beacons of Amon Din Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) call for aid, and Rohan will answer! We soar through the White Mountains exploring one of the most majestic and viscerally satisfying scenes in the trilogy, the lighting of the beacons! But first, we dig into its real life inspiration, the Beacons of Theophilos of the Byzantine Empire, and why the Byzantines are great framework for thinking about the kingdom of Gondor! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One W...

2024-04-051h 47

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #83 - The White City The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Part 5: Minas Tirith Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) make for Minas Tirith, and they aren't going alone! Pippin and Gandalf arrive at the great city of Gondor to find a grieving Denethor, father of Boromir. Pippin gets a new job in the Citadel, and Frodo, Sam, and Gollum arrive at the Dead City, Minas Morgul! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Mary Brooksbank! Get a copy here! Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My B...

2024-03-081h 39

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #82 - There is No Ship NowThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Part 4: The Last Voyage of Arwen Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) are back! We pick up with The Return of the King as Arwen prepares for her voyage to the West except...what's that?! BY GAWD IT'S [Unborn Future Child of Aragorn and Arwen]'S MUSIC! It's time to yell at dad and reforge the Sword that was Broken! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Mary Brooksbank! Get a copy here! Become a...

2024-02-081h 31

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #81 - Hail the Victorious Dead The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Part 3: Return to Edoras Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) raise a pint to all those fallen at Helm's Deep, as Rohan takes stock of the battle won and the war ahead. Speaking of Wars Ahead, Pippin peeps some spoilers in the Palantir, but the Palantir peeps back! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Mary Brooksbank! Get a copy here! Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My B...

2023-09-291h 13

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #80 - The Road to Isengard The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Part 2: Isengard's New Management Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) enjoy some well-earned comforts standing on the field of victory! Isengard has a new head honcho, and we take a look back at the roads and places we've been before the road whisks us away yet again. But first, we talk title cards! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Mary Brooksbank! Get a copy here! Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Cap...

2023-09-151h 18

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #79 - Wisdom Takes Time (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023) Part Two Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) are back for one last battle with the Demon King, Ganon, deep in the bowels of Hyrule. In a spoilerific episode, we discuss the story and endgame of Tears of the Kingdom, and how it stacks up against other Zelda titles! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2023-08-251h 09

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #78 - Journey to the Crossroads The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Part 1: The Tale of Smeagol Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) go fishing on the Great River, only to rediscover the One Ring in its shallows! We relive the fall of Smeagol and the rise of Gollum as Frodo and Sam continue their journey into Mordor! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Mary Brooksbank! Get a copy here! Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My...

2023-08-111h 14

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #77 - The Sword that was Broken The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Character analysis: Aragorn Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) inquire about the strange man in the corner, who's done nothing but stare at us since we arrived. It's the Stridersode! Today we go in-depth on Aragorn, son of Arathorn, and how his role in the text differs greatly from his characterization in the films - plus a lot of chatter about Viggo being a good dude! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on...

2023-07-281h 17

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #76 - The Lord of the Rings Heat Check The Lord of the Rings HEAT CHECK Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) are two-thirds of the way through The Lord of the Rings trilogy, so it makes sense to gather the council and take stock of our coverage so far, and look ahead to what awaits us in The Return of the King! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Mary Brooksbank! Get a copy here! Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Pod...

2023-07-141h 02

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #75 - A Blade That Shatters (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023) Part One Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) go moblin mode on the newest Zelda title, "Tears of the Kingdom!" We construct some takes and fuse our brain cells together as we dive headfirst into the game's design, narrative, and mechanics. Oh, and we're back with Token Tolkien as we look at the extremely LOTR moments in Hyrule! This one's mostly spoiler free, but we'll be back with a follow-up discussion later this summer for all the story stuff! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Capt...

2023-06-211h 16

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Bonus Patreon Episode: Fellowship Extended Edition!Emily and Manu are taking a mini break in the month of June, so we are making some of our old patreon exclusives available public as we gear up to cover The Return of the King! The Road Goes Ever On, and this time it circles back to Fellowship of the Ring! In our first episode about the Extended Edition scenes, we lay out our general thoughts about the Extended Edition adaptations before diving into the choicest additions to the first film. This includes an extended introduction to Bilbo, more time in Rivendell, and Christmas m...

2023-06-131h 34

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Bonus Patreon Episode: The Redbook of the Westmarch with Wilf!Emily and Manu are taking a mini break in the month of June, so we are making some of our old patreon exclusives available public as we gear up to cover The Return of the King! We welcome our friend Wilf (@socialaskan) to discuss the study of history and the various pedagogies that inform how we conceive of the past, and how that plays out in JRR Tolkien's framing of the The Lord of the Rings and Legendarium, as well as the Peter Jackson's "end of history" take for the films! --- Become a Pa...

2023-06-061h 44

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #74 - Succession S4 Episode 10 ”With Open Eyes” Succession (2023) Series Finale Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) convene the board one last time to give our final thoughts on the Succession series finale! Roman goes back to Mommy, Kendall angles himself for the crown, and Shiv's new grasp on power looks a lot like her old one. --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2023-06-0256 min

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #73 - Succession S4 Episode 8 ”America Decides” Succession (2023) Season 4 Episode 8: America Decides Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) try to keep the wasabi out of their eyes as they watch the latest presidential election turn into a fascist trainwreck! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2023-05-1855 min

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #72 - Succession S4 Episode 7 ”Tailgate Party” Succession (2023) Season 4 Episode 7: Tailgate Party Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) get each other scorpions because .... ??? it's funny??? Roman works on r*tfucking Mattson while placing Con as ambassador to a non-nuclear power, and Kendall looks to take to the crown for himself as he publicly faces off with Lukas on the night before the election! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2023-05-1152 min

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #71 - Succession S4 Episode 6 ”Living+” Succession (2023) Season 4 Episode 6: Living+ Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) attend the investor's meeting for Living+, the new physical social media for the real world championed by Kendall Roy and his late, video-edited father. Elsewhere, Roman decides to fire key personnel because he had to commit to the bit, and a game of Bitey between Tom and Shiv leads to a serious discussion about material desires. --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Man...

2023-05-0457 min

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #70 - Succession S4 Episode 5 ”Kill List” Succession (2023) Season 4 Episode 5: Kill List Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) hop over to Norway for the GoJo retreat, wearing our compression socks all the way there! Lukas Mattson plants himself firmly in the Roy territory as he changes his bid for ATN, causing Kendall and Roman to take stock of what they actually want as Royco CEOs. Meanwhile, Shiv has her own angle on getting at Mattson, and Greg looms like a giant Habsburg in the background! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My P...

2023-04-2758 min

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #69 - Succession S4 E4 ”Honeymoon States” Succession (2023) Season 4 Episode 4: Honeymoon States Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) attends Logan's wake, which turns out to be a feudal battle over the Roy kingdom and fiefs! The familial heirs make a play by supporting the eldest son Kendall (err, sorry Con, would you like this castle in recompense?), while the vassals fight to ensure themselves a place of prominence under the new regime. All this just because Ken's name was on a piece of paper (it sure as sh*t wasn't Shiv!). --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Re...

2023-04-2159 min

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #68 - Succession S4 E3 ”Connor’s Wedding” Succession (2023) Season 4 Episode 3: Connor's Wedding Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) get pulled away from Con and Willa's wedding by a phone call from the f*cky-sucky brigade to let them know that Logan Roy is feeling ill! This momentous third episode allows us the opportunity to talk about television episodes and seasons in form and function, and how Armstrong and Mylod were able to bring the shocking turn of events to viewers with maximum intensity and voyeurism. No time for Chuckles the Clown this episode! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My...

2023-04-131h 01

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #67 - Succession S4 Episode 2 ”Rehearsal” Succession (2023) Season 4 Episode 2: Rehearsal Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) terrifyingly mosey through the latest Succession episode as Logan gets more involved both at the office and with his family. Con is hoping Willa hasn't sunk to the bottom of the river ahead of their bum-fight wedding, and Kerry makes an audition tape which earns her a talking to from the human string cheese himself, Cousin Greg. --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Inst...

2023-04-071h 07

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #66 - Succession Season 4 Episode 1 Succession (2023) Season 4 Episode 1: The Munsters Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) randomly show up at Logan Roy's birthday party with the gaudiest handbags imaginable! We dive into the kids trying to steal Pierce out from under father's nose, while the Disgusting Brothers Tom and Greg adjust to their new roles in the family. Hopefully Mondale remembers our smells! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2023-03-3157 min

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #65 - Gollum’s Song The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 20: Two Towers Wrap-Up Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) have fallen through Khazad-dûm, ridden with the Rohirrim and marched with the Ents, and are finally ready to look back at the great stories of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers! We start with the film's closing tune, Gollum's Song by Emiliana Torrini, before discussing this film's legacy 20 years on, including it's status as the middle part of a trilogy. Join us as we relive our favorite moments! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Mary Brooksb...

2023-03-281h 32

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #64 - The Great Stories The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 19: The Great Stories Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) believe there is some good in this world, and it's worth fighting for! We come to the final scenes of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers with a focus on editing - how did the film handle it's disparate storylines and cut them together? After that, it's all feelings and monologues, whether it's Sam telling us why we fight or Gollum getting his ex to do his dirty work for him! Finally we understand each other, Frodo Baggins! --- Emily wrote a c...

2023-03-211h 31

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #63 - The Hour We Draw Swords Together The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 18: Helm's Deep Part Two Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) ride out and meet the Uruk-Hai as the Horn of Helm Hammerhand rings through the keep, one last time! We wrap up events at Helm's Deep, from the King's courageous ride to Gandalf's triumphant return, with a continuation of the military and narrative analyses we did in our first episode on the battle. Forth Eorlingas! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Mary Brooksbank! Get a copy here! Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My...

2023-03-141h 10

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #62 - Osgiliath is Burning The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 17: Osgiliath Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) are besieged along with the soldiers of Gondor at Osgiliath, the military outpost defending the river from Mordor. Orcs attack from the opposite shore (whichever shore that may be!) while a Nazgul sweeps in to city. But before we do that, we look at the horror influences on Peter Jackson and how they reveal themselves in these movies. They're here...they've come! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Mary Brooksbank! Get a copy here! Become a Patron of My Brother, My...

2023-03-071h 26

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #61 - Last March of the Ents The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 16: Last March of the Ents Hroom! Hroom! Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien)'s business is with Isengard tonight, with rock and stone! As the forests of Fangorn to Isengard come against, we look at the influence of William Shakespeare on your hosts as well as JRR Tolkien - then it's onto one of the most powerful scenes in all of cinema. Hold on, little hobbits! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Mary Brooksbank! Get a copy here! Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Po...

2023-02-281h 46

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #60 - So It Begins The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 15: Helm's Deep Part 1 Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) man the walls of the Hornburg as Saruman's army descends on Helm's Deep! The great battle of the film starts here with a detailed breakdown of the labor, writing, and craftwork that went into bringing it to life. But first, we talk about big battles on film and television and how they paved the way for Battle of Helm's Deep - your friends are with you, let's hope they last the night! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Ma...

2023-02-211h 47

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #59 - Entmoot The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 15: The Entmoot Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) arrive for a gathering...but of what?! Something is about to happen that hasn't happened for an age, and we discuss the film's adaptation of the Entmoot, as well as popular historical and fictional moots! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Mary Brooksbank! Get a copy here! Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on I...

2023-02-141h 07

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #58 - Where is the Horse and the Rider? The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 15: Fortifying Helm's Deep Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) ride hard for Helm's Deep, only to encounter Saruman's army, ten thousand strong, heading the same direction! We take a tour of Helm's Deep with Theoden and Aragorn as we prepare for the oncoming battle. But first, we go big as we discuss the use of "bigatures" in the production of these films. Size matters! --- Emily wrote a chapter in In One Woman's Life: Celebrating Mary Brooksbank! Get a copy here! Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Bro...

2023-02-071h 24

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #57 - Window on the West Part 2 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 14: Henneth Annun Book Analysis Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) are Token Tolkien for an entire episode, here with the rangers of Ithilien. Faramir puts his hostages, Frodo and Sam, to question about their journey and their secret purpose, so far from their homes in The Shire. Faramir reveals himself to be a shrewd operator and sharp orator, and Sam, dear Sam, is as loyal to his master as ever. I do not love the podcast for its sharpness...I only love that which they discuss! --- Emily wrote a chapter in I...

2023-01-311h 20

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #56 - Window on the West Part 1 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 13: Henneth Annun Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) are led blindfolded into the guerilla outpost in Ithilien, the Window on the West. Faramir, Captain of Gondor, speaks to the doom of Men coming on two fronts before speaking to the two Hobbits, whose fates will govern the doom of Men. Meanwhile, Gollum goes fishing in a nearby, totally legal-to-fish-out-of pool of water, which brings him to a head with Faramir and Frodo! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Br...

2023-01-241h 18

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #55 - A New Power is Rising The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 13: Middle-Earth Intermission Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) head to the lobby to get their selves some treats! The middle of The Two Towers acts as an intermission for the film and the trilogy, so your hosts sing songs about their favorite theater going experiences and moments. Then we go around the board of Middle-Earth checking in on every plot line as we wind up for the big battles to end this movie. To War! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Refe...

2023-01-171h 15

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #54 - A Sunless Place (Andor Wrap-up)Andor (2022) Season One Discussion Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) sacrifice everything to bring you one last look at Andor season 1! We reminisce about our favorite moments and characters, answer listener questions, and finally dive into some of the broader political and cultural discourses that have sprung up around the hit show. There's only one way out, and it's listening to us talk about Andor for two hours! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My B...

2023-01-101h 58

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Bonus Patreon Preview #1 - Know Your Hosts! This was our very first Patreon-exclusive released in October 2022 - as a special holiday treat, we are releasing it to the public! Patreon exclusive episodes are available to all $10 patrons and come out monthly! See link below to sign up! Our very first Patreon episode! Emily and Manu take some time to just shoot the breeze, learning more about each other and fielding questions from some of our patrons! These range from Lord of the Rings related topics to our favorite songs and hair care products. It's a blessing and a curse to know more about us! --- Be...

2022-12-271h 15

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #53 - Raven and Gold The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Character analysis: Faramir and Eowyn Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) meet in the Houses of Healing to focus in on two of the newest additions to the cast in The Two Towers: Eowyn, shieldmaiden of Rohan and Faramir, captain of Gondor. We dive into their character histories, their thematic importance, and their adaptation to screen. And as always, we do an actor's corner on Miranda Otto and David Wenham! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My P...

2022-12-201h 10

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #52 - The Wolves of Isengard The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 12: The Caravan to Helm's Deep Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) take time on their travels to Helm's Deep to think about "adaptation;" different approaches to adapting books to screen, where they succeed and where they fail, and then apply it to these Lord of the Rings films as well as Jane Austen's novels! But on the road, we are set on by the wolves of Isengard, which means, you guessed it, we talk about how Legolas got on his horse like that! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My...

2022-12-131h 51

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #51 - Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbits The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 11: Ithilien Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) are FAMISHED for some quality Lord of the Rings content, so we feast on the Jackson films for the first time in a long with with Sam, Frodo, and Gollum in the lands just west of Mordor. As Sam makes some stew, we talk over the foods of Middle-Earth and their real-world analogs. But beware: there are wicked men and Oliphaunts about! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My...

2022-12-061h 22

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #50 - Andor Episode 12 Andor (2022) Episode 12: Rix Road Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) are lifted by the dead as Maarva's funeral turns into a call to arms for the people of Ferrix. Our core cast descends on the scrapping town as everyone looks for Cass, Cass looks for Bix, and Luthen looks to put an end to Cass's life. We love this show more than anything it could ever do wrong. Happy 50th episode to us! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Br...

2022-11-281h 36

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #49 - Andor Episode 11 Andor (2022) Episode 11: Daughters of Ferrix Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) need to tell everyone about what's happening on Narkina 5 as Cass and Melshi finally get off planet. But it's what happening on Ferrix that drives this episode: the death of Maarva. As preparations are made for her funeral, both Empire and Rebels look to close in on our titular character there! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2022-11-211h 40

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #48 - Andor Episode 10 Andor (2022) Episode 10: One Way Out Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) have only one way out of the prison facility on Narkina 5, a leap of faith towards freedom lead by Cass and most of all Kino Loy, as Andy Serkis delivers a performance for the ages. Elsewhere, Mon Mothma runs up against the traditions of her own Chandrilan people, and Luthen orates to the sunless place in his mind, the sacrifices he's made to fight the Empire. Sacrifices that will sink him, if he isn't able to swim. --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My...

2022-11-141h 27

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #47 - Andor Episode 9 Andor (2022) Episode 9: Nobody's Listening Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) have gotten into the flow of things at table 5, but efficiency does not breed happiness as Cass and Kino learn about what happened to the prisoners on Level 2. Elsewhere, Mon Mothma's family continues to amaze, between Perrin's obliviousness and the arrival of Mon's cousin. And the King of Down Bad himself, Syril Karn, tries to play Mr. Darcy to Dedra Meero. The last thing you want to do is bore me! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Br...

2022-11-071h 19

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #46 - Andor Episode 8 Andor (2022) Episode 8: Narkina 5 Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) are sentenced to six years at Narkina 5, an Imperial Factory Facility where faces old and new ask Cassian about what's happening with the Rebellion. Lots, actually, as Mon Mothma, Luthen, Vel, Cinta, and even Maarva plan their next moves as the Empire's fist tightens! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2022-11-011h 38

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #45 - Andor Episode 7 Andor (2022) Episode 7: Announcement Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) are off to the podraces as they do their first full episode on Andor, the Star Wars series currently streaming. In Episode 7, we see how the Aldhani heist is echoing through the galaxy, and the political and personal stakes it raises for our ensemble cast, rebel and imperial. And in the end we go to Space Miami, bienvenidos a Niamos! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Pod...

2022-10-251h 37

Gap Year Diaries

Gap Year Diaries Gap Year Diaries x Hostelworld: Your Stories - Travel after dark: unforgettable nights outEmily and Rachel of the Gap Year Diaries Podcast chat to intrepid members of the Hostelworld community about their travel experiences. In this episode, the hosts speak to Blake Freeman about how he seeks out the best parties whilst travelling, and Manu Cortes, about his greatest after-dark experiences in multiple different destinations. We hear about dancing ‘til dawn at a lake in Zagreb, Thailand’s famous nightlife and the many charms of a Mykonos party, as well as top tips and advice for creating an unforgettable night out around the world. Oh, and a smattering of ridiculous stori...

2022-10-2048 min

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #44 - The Rings of Power Finale/Andor Episodes 1-6 The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) Episode 8: Alloyed/Andor Episodes 1-6 Surprise! We find out who Halbrand and The Stranger are in the season finale of The Rings of Power, which Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) opine on to open the episode, and look at where we are leading into a second season. But at the 39:30 mark, we pivot hard; hell, we jump to lightspeed! We have decided to cover the latest Star Wars series Andor, in a special series we have dubbed There Andor Back Again! We will start with weekly episode reviews for Andor episode 7, bu...

2022-10-191h 57

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #43 - The Rings of Power Episode 7 The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) Episode 7: The Eye Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) try to escape the fumes of the Orodruin, like much of our cast here in Middle-Earth. But against all authority, we chart our own discussions on trusting your audience and how ideology in film production cannot be eschewed. Oh and we have a Celeborn sighting! Maybe! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter E...

2022-10-121h 15

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #42 - The Rings of Power Episode 6 The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) Episode 6 Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) bring down the tower at Ostirith, revealing discussions about high-fidelity filmmaking and easter egg discourse in franchise media. Plus, a discussion on how the Black Lands of Mordor were created. Udûn it now! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2022-10-051h 16

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #41 - The Rings of Power Episode 5 The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) Episode 5 Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) teach the Stranger of perils, make preparations to sail for Numenor, and solidify the defenses at Ostirith in our recap of the fifth episode of The Rings of Power! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2022-09-281h 20

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #40 - The Rings of Power Episode 4 The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) Episode 4 Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) convince the leaders of Numenor to allow them passage back to Middle-Earth, joining Galadriel, Isildur, and company. Elsewhere, Elrond investigates why Durin has been avoiding the Celebrimbor forge project, and Arondir meets the one they call "Adar!" --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2022-09-211h 17

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #39 - The Rings of Power Episode 3 The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) Episode 3 Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) come ashore at Numenor, where we start learning about the key cast and politics running through the westernmost dominion of Men. Plus, we see what befell Arondir following his trek through the orc tunnel last week and Nori tries to keep The Stranger concealed from the other Harfoots! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Em...

2022-09-141h 17

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #38 - The Rings of Power Episode 1 and 2 The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) Episodes 1 and 2 Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) begin their century-spanning search of the Enemy as The Rings of Power kicks off! We discuss our overall reactions to the premiere episodes then work through the major plot threads as we piece together the story being told! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2022-09-072h 13

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #37 - There Can Be No Trust Between Hammer and Rock The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) Preview Episode Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) begin their long journey of covering The Rings of Power streaming series! After discussing the latest news out of Comic Con, we get into some relevant back story as we parse out what the narrative will tell us, and then finally discuss our expectations and what we look forward to the most and least! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Capt...

2022-08-301h 23

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #36 - The Golden Halls of Meduseld The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 10: Theoden's Council Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) take a moment to mourn the death of Theodred before returning to Meduseld to debate what Theoden should do in response to Isengard. We also discuss how women and martial women specifically are depicted in fantasy cinema and how they serve narrative and themes. You are a Shield Maiden of Rohan, I do not think that will be your fate! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Po...

2022-08-231h 34

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #35 - Ill News is an Ill Guest The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 9: Arrival at Edoras Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) name Gandalf "Lathspell" as he and the Three Hunters arrive at Edoras to confront the Saruman-infested Theoden! As one King's mind is rethroned, we take a beat to discuss monarchies in the real world and as portrayed in fantasy stories. You would remember your old strength if they grasped your sword! --- Support My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Patreon! My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on...

2022-08-161h 51

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #34 - The Black Gate is Closed The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 8: The Black Gate Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) ramble on to the Black Gate with Frodo, Sam, and Gollum, only to find that the way is shut. But we also choose this moment to jam out, detailing how Tolkien's works have affected the work of Led Zeppelin, one of the all-time great rock bands! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb! My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Tw...

2022-08-091h 49

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #33 - The White Rider The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Character Analysis: Gandalf Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) are never late, nor are they early; they do a deep dive into Gandalf exactly when they mean to! We discuss the traditional role of mentor figures in epics and fantasy, the history of the Istari, before we discuss Gandalf in his full grey-and-white glory. We also discuss the wonderful human and actor under the cap, Ian McKellan! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb! My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My...

2022-08-021h 45

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast The Rings of Power Second Trailer Reaction The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) Second Trailer Reaction Not idly do the trailers for The Rings of Power drop, and there may yet be hope for this Amazon series! Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) give their thoughts on the latest footage, try to piece together the story being told, and set down what we expect and hope to see in the coming months. Join us on the road to this new chapter in Middle-Earth adaptations! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb! My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Ca...

2022-07-261h 51

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #32 - The Turn of the Tide The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 7: The White Rider Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) come back to you now, as the White Wizard shows himself to the hunting Triumvirate in Fangorn Forest. The forest gets the spotlight today, as we discuss the Ents in Tolkien's world including Treebeard. Hroom Hroom! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb! My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2022-07-191h 42

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #31- The Dead Marshes ft. AJ Ditty The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 6: The Passage of the Marshes Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) enlist the help of AJ Ditty (@TheFuzzyMask) of The Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast to help them find their way through the Dead Marshes! AJ shares his history with The Lord of the Rings and his incredible relationship with Gollum as a character before discussing the dead things in the water and wraiths in the air. Don't follow the lights! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb! AJ's Twitter The Worst of All Possible Worlds Twitter My Broth...

2022-06-211h 58

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #30 - Hey Dol! Merry Dol! The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Book-only Bonus Episode Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) bring their singing boots as they work through chapters of Fellowship of the Ring not adapted in Peter Jackson's film trilogy! We share our first times reading the book, and then it's a tour through the Old Forest and Barrow Downs with Tom Bombadil and Goldberry! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb! My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Em...

2022-06-141h 43

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #29 - The Riders of Rohan The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 5: Bonfire by Fangorn Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) continue their pursuit of Merry and Pippin alongside Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli! Along the way, we rendezvous with Eomer and then pick through the carnage his eored left behind. And of course, these scenes are punctuated by the debut of Treebeard! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb! My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2022-06-071h 49

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #28- Forth Eorlingas The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Character Analysis: Théoden and Éomer Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) look at the Men of Rohan, as in its king and new heir apparent! First a history on the founding of the Kingdom, and then the stories of these two characters and the actors behind them, Bernard Hill and Karl Urban! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb! My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2022-05-311h 43

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #27 - Cut the Thread of Fate The Northman (2022) Reaction Episode Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) take a detour towards Robert Eggers's Viking epic The Northman, a brutal tale of violence, masculinity, and a lust for revenge. We give some spoiler-free reaction at the top of our episode before working through the story and visuals in full. Bound up in Norse mythology and Shakespeare, the film also shares some common DNA with The Lord of the Rings! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb! My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My...

2022-05-242h 04

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #26 - The Burning of the Westfold The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 4: The Kingdom of Rohan Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) begin in the Rohan! We get our first good look at the Rohirrim as we meet the major players at court: Theoden King, his nephew and niece Eomer and Eowyn, and his advisor Grima Wormtongue. And for the podcast, this begins our deep dive into the history of Men leading to the creation of this kingdom! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb! My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My...

2022-05-171h 28

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #25 - The Three Hunters The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 3: Taking the Hobbits to Isengard Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) pick up the trail of Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli as they track a band of Uruk-Hai westward across the plains of Rohan. As they pursue Merry and Pippin's gaolers, we begin our breakdown of Orc culture and languages and their historical roots in our world. --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb! My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Em...

2022-05-101h 32

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #24 - The Taming of Sméagol The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 2: Emyn Muil Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) navigate the labyrinth of razor sharp rocks that is the Emyn Muil as Frodo and Sam inch ever closer to Mordor. Of course, the couple becomes a throuple in a big way as Gollum makes his entry into the narrative, and we go in depth on the history and cinematic creation of the Once and Future Ringbearer! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb! My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Br...

2022-05-031h 28

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #23 - You Shall Not Pass! The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 1: Foundations of Stone Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) begin some new devilry with their first episode on The Two Towers! We both share our experiences coming to this film, our expectations, and the impression its left. Then we kick off the film in style: Gandalf vs the Balrog, and this time, it's biblical! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb! My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2022-04-261h 26

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #22 - May It Be The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Part 19: Fellowship Wrap Up Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) put a bow on Fellowship of the Ring; we reflect back on the film in full, naming our favorite moments and discussing its lasting legacy. But first, how about that Enya song! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb! My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2022-04-071h 41

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #21 - The Breaking of the Fellowship The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Part 18: The Departure of Boromir Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) are finally here, at the end of all things Fellowship. It's an action-packed episode, with memorable set pieces and heartbreaking moments abound. With all these swords and tears, it's a perfect opportunity to talk about this film's take on masculinity, a softer incarnation than usually seen in pop culture! --- Gretchen Felker-Martin's essay on LOTR and masculinity Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb! My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Tw...

2022-03-311h 20

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #20 - A Shadow and a Threat The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Part 17: Parth Galen Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) take the Great River down past the Argonath and make camp at Parth Galen, where their course turns east to Mordor. This gives your hosts an opportunity to discuss the adaptive choices informing this film's finish, and then we witness as the Ring takes Boromir! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb! My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Tw...

2022-03-241h 50

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #19 - And My Bow The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Character Analysis: Legolas Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) declare HIMBO RIGHTS! as we break down Legolas of the Woodland Realm! We wrap up our look at Elvish cultures in Middle-Earth and discuss Legolas's father, Thranduil, King of the Mirkwood Elves. Lastly, we discuss Orlando Bloom, who was only 20 when cast for these films! --- My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2022-03-171h 16

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #18 - The Mirror of Galadriel The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Part 16: Lothlorien Part 2 Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) bask in the magic of Galadriel, in all her terrible beauty! We look inside the mirror with Frodo to see scourings and hellfire, before jetting over to Isengard for the unleashing of the Uruk-Hai! But first, we continue spelling out the Elvish kingdoms and cultures of Middle-Earth! --- My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2022-03-101h 31

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #17 - The Lady of the Wood The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Part 15: Lothlorien Part 1 Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) seek refuge in the woods of Lothlorien, by the grace of the Lady Galadriel. As we introduce one of the prominent figures in the history of the Legendarium, we begin our multi-part discussion laying out the history of the Elven cultures of Middle-Earth! --- My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2022-03-031h 50

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Trailer Reaction ”The Rings of Power”The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2021) Super BowlTrailer Reaction Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) have an in-depth discussion on the new trailer for Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! We give our overall thoughts on the trailer and set our expectations for this show before going shot-by-shot through the new footage to sleuth out what we might expect! Support My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb. My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My...

2022-02-241h 54

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #16 - Drums in the Deep ft. Emmett Booth The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Part 14: Moria Part 2 Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) welcome Emmett Booth (@PoorQuentyn) to help guide us out of the horrors of Moria; orcs, trolls, and Balrogs, oh my! We discuss the film's biggest moment, Gandalf vs the Balrog, which is perhaps the peak of blockbuster cinema in this century. But first, we talk to Emmett about his long history with The Lord of the Rings and the work he's doing covering A Song of Ice and Fire over at NotACastASOIAF! -- NotACastASOIAF on Twitter Emmett's Twitter --- My Brother, My C...

2022-02-171h 41

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #15 - One Dwarf Yet Who Still Draws Breath The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Character Analysis: Gimli Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) find time in the halls of the Dwarrowdelf to talk about Gimli, son of Gloin! As the lone dwarf in our company, he is our lens into Dwarvish cultures now and then. We also look at how dwarves have historically been depicted in fantasy and what that reflects about our own cultures and prejudices. Support My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb. My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Ins...

2022-02-101h 11

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #14 - A Journey in the Dark The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Part 13: Moria Part 1 Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) begin the cold, long march through the Mines of Moria. We first dig into the Dwarf cultures across the continent and how Moria came to be settled before finding our own way into the Dwarrowdelf. But take care, there's the something following us... Support My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb. My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2022-02-031h 31

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #13 - The Ring Goes South The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Part 12: The Fellowship Marches Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) speak as friends as the Fellowship enter Eregion on their journey south towards Mordor! Emily breaks down the tongues of Middle-Earth before we dive into the Fellowship's first hurdles on their quest to destroy the ring. There's a lot of ground to cover, so be cautious as we move fast (and against the wind)! Support My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb. My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on...

2022-01-271h 27

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Teaser Reaction ”The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2021) Teaser Trailer Reaction Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) react to the teaser for Amazon's new The Lord of the Rings television show, "The Rings of Power!" We discuss the changing stewardship of the Legendarium, what the goal of this show is, and what sort of stories we may be in store for from Middle Earth's Second Age! The content road goes ever on and on... Support My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb. My Bro...

2022-01-2035 min

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #12 - The Fellowship of the Ring The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Part 11: The Council of Elrond Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) take a seat at the Council of Elrond, where the Doom of Middle-Earth is to be decided. We break down the Council scene in full, to the tiniest costume and musical flourishes. But first, we talk about the Enemy and his long history of terrorizing Middle Earth. Beware! One does not simply talk about Sauron! Support My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb. My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My...

2022-01-201h 44

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #11 - The Horn of Gondor The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Character Analysis: Boromir Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) take a break from their normal coverage to go in-depth on Boromir, captain of Gondor! We go through his personal and familial history prior to joining the Fellowship, as well as how his character was evolved by Tolkien over the years. Finally, we talk about his film adaptation and the actor behind him, Sean Bean! To Rauros, Golden Rauros! Support My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb. My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My...

2022-01-131h 26

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #10 - Many Meetings The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Part 10: Rivendell Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) have finally arrived at Rivendell, the Last Homely House East of the Sea! We heal our wounds while catching up with friends, old and new, by the grace of Lord Elrond. Plus, we give our thoughts on the whole "the Eagles should fly to the Ring to Mordor!" debate. Support My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb. My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2022-01-061h 31

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #9 - Flight to the Ford The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Part 9: Arwen's Midnight Ride Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetein) wrap up the first book (no, not that one) of The Fellowship of the Ring, as Arwen makes a harrowing escape with Frodo to the Ford of Bruinen. This gives us a chance to discuss how Tolkien divided up his three-volume saga, and discuss how these films broadly handle women characters and femininity. If you want it, come and take it! Support My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb. My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twi...

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My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #8 - Isengard Unleashed The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Part 8: The Caverns of Isengard Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetein) return to Isengard after the fall; the trees are upended and the earth scorched as the White Wizard builds Sauron an army worthy of Mordor. Join us as we dissect how camera work and costuming are used to create Saruman's war machine! Support My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb. My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

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My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #7 - A Knife in the Dark The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Part 7: Weathertop Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetein) seek refuge at Weathertop, an ancient stronghold of the fallen Northern Kingdom. We deconstruct the climax of the film's first act where Frodo suffers a morgul wound, and then we go deep on the Kingdom of Arnor! Support My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb. My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

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My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #6 - At the Inn of the Prancing Pony The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Part 6: Strider Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetein) stop for some ale at the Prancing Pony, only to discover they are being intently watched by a man in black, smoking in the corner. Aragorn strides into our narrative at Bree, arriving just in time to save the Hobbits from the Nazgul! Support My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb. My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

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My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #5 - Shortcut to Mushrooms The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Part 5: Merry and Pippin, Nazgul Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetein) take a shortcut through Farmer Maggot's crop to get to Merry and Pippin, the last two Hobbits of our quartet. But death is on their tail as the Nazgul pursue them out of the Shire. Buckleberry Ferry, follow me! Support My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb. My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

2021-11-251h 28

My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #4 - The Treason of Isengard The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Part 3: Saruman and Orthanc Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetein) put on their floppy hats and grab their magical staffs to discuss the world of wizards! Saruman and his fortress Orthanc take center stage as the list of allies grows thin for our heroes. But first, we run down the production of these films and discuss the ideological underpinnings of the production! Support My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb. My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My...

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My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #3 - Riddles in the Dark The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Part 3: Isildur's Account Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetein) discuss our first looks at Mordor and Gondor, before diving into Gandalf's return to the Shire and Frodo setting out on his mission. But he won't be alone! Samwise Gamgee gets his proper introduction here, and he's been dropping no eaves, honest! Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb. My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

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My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #2 - Concerning Hobbits The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Part 2: The Shire Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetein) arrive to The Shire exactly when they mean to, ready to break down the Hobbit homeland and introduce three major players: Bilbo Baggins, Frodo Baggins, and Gandalf the Grey! Grab some pipe-weed as this will be a podcast to remember! My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

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My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast #1 - A Shadow of the PastThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Part 1: Introduction/Prologue And two...two mics were given to Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@EmilyRobinsonPT), who above all else, desire to celebrate The Lord of the Rings film trilogy! As this cinematic landmark approaches its 20th anniversary, we've perceived our time has come to lay out our love for all things Middle-Earth. In this episode we dive into our own histories with The Lord of the Rings, and where we are going on this unexpected journey. And then we kick off our coverage pro...

2021-10-251h 16 $That\'s Orgasmic with Sexologist Emily Duncan$

That's Orgasmic with Sexologist Emily Duncan 031 Polyamory with ManuThis episode delves into all things Polyamory. What is Polyamory? Are there different types? How do I practice Polyamory? What if I am in a Monogamous relationship and want to explore Polyamory? Aren't Polyamorous people just cheaters? Do Polyamorous people hate Monogamy? All of these questions are discussed by Emily with the help of Manu who identifies as a Solo Polyamorist. Manu shares her own experiences and how she discovered Polyamory. Manu has an instagram page @polyamory_awareness dedicated to posting Polyamorous memes and educational posts. Manu's Redbuddle shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/manutz-itzanami/shop

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