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RivenpodSeason 01 Episode 08 - AnalysisThe show goes ever on and on... or at least that's how it feels. It was a bumpy, if not excruciating, road getting to the end of this travesty against Tolkien, but here we are! The season one finale of Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power was a disaster! But we made a promise to go through the legendarium and explain what this show's going on about, and we intend to keep that promise! So here it is, our final analysis for 2022. Have the writer's ever read Tolkien? Have the actor's ever read...2022-10-281h 26

RivenpodSeason 01 Episode 08 - ReactionListen to our souls die in real time as we review the season finale of Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! Wanna see get more information about our work? Then go to GuenevereLee.com Have a comment or suggestion? You can email us at Rivenpod (at) Gmail (dot) com or contact me on Twitter or Facebook: @GuenevereLee 2022-10-1533 min

RivenpodSeason 01 Episode 07 - AnalysisWandering in the summer in the woods... Beren came upon Lúthien... at a time of evening under moonrise, as she danced upon the unfading grass in the glades... or was that Celeborn who came upon Galadriel? It's just so hard to keep track of these things, thank god we have Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power to set things straight. Who was secretly in love with Galadriel? Why did the showrunners write out Celeborn? What shenanigans are Galadriel and Halbrand going to get up to during their romantic alone time? All this an...2022-10-131h 29

RivenpodSeason 01 Episode 07 - ReactionSpeak not thus to me, O cat, mighty Lord of Cats though thou be, for we are not Tinúviel Princess of Fairies but rather two podcasters who just want to share their thoughts of Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Good news everyone! We quite liked this episode! Not to say there weren't some twitch-inducing moments of false tension... but let's get into that, shall we? Wanna see get more information about our work? Then go to GuenevereLee.com Have a comment or suggestion? You can email us a...2022-10-0940 min

RivenpodSeason 01 Episode 06 - AnalysisThe Drúedain must have escaped Morgoth's Shadow; for their laughter and the laughter of Orcs are as different as is the light of Aman from the darkness of Angband; but we can't seen to escape the darkness of the world's most ridiculous and unnecessary lock and key mechanism in Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Where were 500 horses hiding on three ships that should barely be able to hold 150 men? Who brought all that food to the celebration feast? Why does no one post guards to watch over anything in this show? H...2022-10-071h 34

RivenpodSeason 01 Episode 06 - ReactionAt Amazon Prime Video's summons, wheeling with a rending cry, in a last desperate race there flew, faster than the winds, the Nazgûl, the Ringwraiths, and with a storm of wings they hurtled southwards to Mount Doom only to find some real questionable science. The Lords of the Rings: The Rings of Power are definitely testing our endurance, but I promise we liked this episode waaaay better than the last... even if we do have a hard time thinking of positive examples... Wanna see get more information about our work? Then go to GuenevereLee.com 2022-10-0339 min

RivenpodSeason 01 Episode 05 - AnalysisNot all who wonder or wander are lost, but we can't help but feel like the writers of Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power stepped off the trail through Mirkwood and are now doomed to be eaten by spiders... That is to say, we enjoyed this episode a lot less than previous ones. What is up with this mithril nonsense? Why does Galadriel act like a hormonal teenager? Where does this idea that Eärendil sailed to Valinor alone come from? How is this show going to redeem itself at this point? 2022-09-271h 33

RivenpodSeason 01 Episode 05 - ReactionWhat was that? We thought we saw a twinkle of light in the forest. Turns out it was actually mithril. Not gonna lie, this episode was rough and our reaction is raw. We'll have much more constructive criticism in the next episode, along with all the analysis. But for now, here's the sound of our minds imploding... Wanna see get more information about our work? Then go to GuenevereLee.com Have a comment or suggestion? You can email us at Rivenpod (at) Gmail (dot) com or contact me on Twitter or Facebook: @GuenevereLee 2022-09-2535 min

RivenpodSeason 01 Episode 04 - AnalysisAmong those of his servants who have names the greatest was that spirit who the Eldar called Sauron, or Gorthaur the cruel, but definitely not Sauron. We’ve finally at the halfway point of Amazon Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 1. So far we have established that the writer’s will cut just about any corner to get the characters where they need to be for the plot to advance. The show-runners clearly have some daddy issues they are working through. And they probably should have cast a 15-year-old girl to play Galadr...2022-09-191h 31

RivenpodSeason 01 Episode 04 - ReactionYet by Sirion and the sea there grew up an elven folk, the gleanings of Gondolin and Doriath, and the birthplace of both Arondir and Adar? Maybe! We discuss that and more as we reaction to episode four of Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. What kind of trouble is that butcher going to cause? Who is Adar, really? And why change the history of the palantíri? Wanna see get more information about our work? Then go to GuenevereLee.com Have a comment or suggestion? You can email us...2022-09-1838 min

RivenpodSeason 01 Episode 03 - AnalysisThe Elvish race had no beards, so that this also became a mark of an Elvish strain in certainly kingly families of Númenórean descent - but not in Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! Despite the showmaker's war on hair, this has been our favourite episode of season one so far! Who is that giant statue in Númenor depicting? Why is Míriel the Queen Regent and not just the Queen? Where was Halbrand hiding that knife? What does the orc's 'father' have to do with Theo's father? Buckle in ever...2022-09-121h 21

RivenpodSeason 01 Episode 03 - ReactionWe say to you, Queen Regent of the Numenoreans, not till now have we understood the tale of your people and their fall... at least we're pretty confident we understand. What we can't understand is why Halbrand would think he has a chance in Mordor to get with Galadriel. And why is that Elf so short??? Wanna see get more information about our work? Then go to GuenevereLee.com Have a comment or suggestion? You can email us at Rivenpod (at) Gmail (dot) com or contact me on Twitter or Facebook: @GuenevereLee 2022-09-1032 min

RivenpodSeason 01 Episode 02 - AnalysisHe began a long and secret labour, and he summoned all his lore, and his power, and his subtle skill; and at the end of all they analyzed season 01 episode 02 of Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Why are Celebrimbor and Elrond so into that hammer? What constellation is Not-Gandalf looking for? Where is Celeborn hiding? And of course, who is Halbrand, really? Wanna see get more information about our work? Then go to GuenevereLee.com Have a comment or suggestion? You can email us at Rivenpod (at) Gmail...2022-09-081h 21

RivenpodSeason 01 Episode 01 - AnalysisThey said it would be over quickly, but the war to re-read the Silmarillion for the nth time lasted centuries... Yes that's right, it's time to get into the nitty-gritty of Amazon Prime Video's the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. We are only going into episode 01 here, and in the next episode you'll hear our rundown of episode 02. We've got all the facts about who Finrod was, how Elrond's lineage both makes him important and hinders him, where exactly Tirharad is, and why in Manwë's name all those Elves broke out into a well-rehearsed musical n...2022-09-0657 min

RivenpodSeason 01 Episode 01 & 02 - ReactionMorgoth hated the new lights, and was for a while confounded by this unlooked-for stroke, but we thought the first two episodes of season one of Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power were pretty good! This is our pure reaction, recorded immediately after watching - so it was very late and we were a little manic. Wanna see get more information about what we discussed, including quotes and character info? Then go to GuenevereLee.com Have a comment or suggestion? You can email us at Rivenpod (at) Gmail (dot...2022-09-041h 06

Rivenpod21 - The HaradrimHorns were blown and trumpets were braying, and the podcasters were bellowing as they waited two more weeks for Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. This week we are talking about the history of the Haradrim (and the Easterlings), and go into what storylines we hope the series covers. Plus we spend way too much time talking about Batgirl, Jupiter's Legacy, and Fantastic Beasts. Are these omens of the cancellations to come? Or am I just really fixated on something I am imagining? Wanna see get more information about...2022-08-1941 min

Rivenpod20 - Ents... and CatapultsWe do not say anything, unless it is worth taking a long time to say, and to listen to, is our motto here at Rivenpod! So we are still talking about details from Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power trailers. In our 20th episode (yay!) we are talking Ents! But don't be hasty, before we can get to one of our favourite free peoples of Middle-earth, we need to address a trailer from the foreign market making its way around Twitter (catapults, anyone? ... or maybe a Galadrapult?) that has left us somewhat stunned... 2022-08-1248 min

Rivenpod19 - What's a Balrog?What an evil fortune! And we are already weary of waiting for Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! (APV:LOTR:TROP baby!) Now that we've gotten glimpses of the plot for season one, we're going to take a closer look at some of the most interesting lore the producers have revealed. That's right, we got Balrogs, we got palantíri, and we got some very conflicting takes on that corpse Galadriel seems so sad about... Wanna see get more information about what we discussed, including quotes and character info? Then go t...2022-08-0550 min

Rivenpod18 - 2022 San Diego Comic Con TrailerWe were cloaked in darkness, and terror went before us; but now we've finally seen some glimpses of the plot for Amazon Prime's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (AP:LOTR:TROP? There has got to be a better abbreviation...). We are going frame by frame through this info dump the producers were kind enough to gift us with. What's the real reason they gave away so much so quickly? Speculation abounds! Wanna see the trailer, plus more information about all the characters we discussed? Then go to GuenevereLee.com Have a...2022-08-021h 46

Rivenpod17 - The Trailer Trailer (Part 2!)Away I must wander this wandering trailer... We jump off right where we left off and go through the rest of the first official trailer for Amazon Prime's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. And also breach the topic we've been trying to avoid for a while, the negative backlash fuelled by rampant misogyny and racism in our society today. Good fun! Wanna see the trailer, plus more information about all the characters we discussed? Then go to GuenevereLee.com Have a comment or suggestion? You can email us at...2022-07-2556 min

Rivenpod16 - The Trailer Trailer (Part 1)Call to me, call to me, a trailer... We finally have a full trailer for Amazon Prime's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! We start with the mildly cringy trailer for the trailer, and then move onto the main course. Fair warning though, we had so much to say we had to cut the episode in two! (Excuse the bad audio for the outro, but I was a little desperate to get this episode out since it's already so late, lol) Wanna see the trailer, plus more information about all the characters we discussed...2022-07-2354 min

Rivenpod15 - Empire SneakpeakFew other griefs amid the ill chances of this world have more bitterness and shame for a man’s heart than to behold the new images from Amazon Prime's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. We are so psyched to have a bunch of new images. Here we dive into Empire Magazine's July 2022 cover story all about the new series. Expect episodes more frequently now, so make sure you subscribe! You can also follow me on twitter. Wanna see the images we discussed, plus more information about all the characters we went ov...2022-06-2854 min

Rivenpod14 - Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the RingsIt's our podiversary! Yes, somehow we've been doing this for a year! A toast to all our listeners: We don't know half of you half as well as we should like; and we like less than half of you half as well as you deserve! To celebrate, we forced ourselves to watch the fascinatingly bad adaptation, Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings. I know it doesn't seem like a celebration to sit through a 130-minute acid trip, but that's just all we have to fall back on until Amazon Prime finally releases The Rings of Power... ...2022-03-311h 05

Rivenpod13 - Superbowl Trailer BreakdownA shadow of Morgul has fallen upon our minds. Some of us are very concerned. Could it be because of the fashion choices of Elves? Or the inclusion of characters long-dead in prominent roles? Or the appearance of the dreaded G-word? You'll have to listen to find out about the roller-coaster of emotions we're going on! And don't forget to vote in our polls :) I'm trying to get a better understanding about how people are feeling towards Amazon Prime's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. You can find the polls on the Spotify app...2022-03-011h 25

Rivenpod12 - Characters in The Rings of Power (Confirmed!!!)After an age of silence, The Falls of Rauros have unleashed their waters on us! Or to put it another way: Amazon Prime unleashed a tonne of character info on us, including confirmed characters and cast, character profiles, shots from the set, and even some plot details! We get into the who's who of The Lord of the Rings: The Ring's of Power and answer all the important questions. What is going on with the timeline in the Second Age? Why does Elrond have such a punchable face? Are they really going to put Hobbits and Gandalf i...2022-02-221h 57

Rivenpod11 - The Top 9 Worst Things About Peter Jackson's Lord of the RingsWe continue our look at Peter Jackson's adaptation of the Lord of the Rings - but this time there's no mercy and no quarter given. Who are the worst characters? Which is the undisputed 'worst' film? Why are we tearing apart a trilogy we love and watch obsessively? The answers to all these questions and more! Check out episode 10 to get the Top 9 Best Things! Have a comment or suggestion? You can email us at Rivenpod (at) Gmail (dot) com or contact me on Twitter or Facebook: @GuenevereLee Visit my website for more...2022-02-151h 17

Rivenpod10 - The Top 9 Best Things About Peter Jackson's Lord of the RingsSince rewatching Peter Jackson's take of J. R. R. Tolkien's famous trilogy to celebrate its 20th anniversary, we've spent a lot of time thinking about the best (and worst) things about this particular adaptation. Which characters translated best from page to screen? What experience watching these films sticks in our minds? And what practical effect do we still have a hard time wrapping our heads around? Next episode, we'll be taking these movies down a peg as we go over the Top 9 Worst Things! Have a comment or suggestion? You can email us at Rivenpod...2022-01-1842 min

Rivenpod9 - News and a Very Special AnniversaryTwenty years ago today, on the 19th December 2001, Peter Jackson's adaptation of the Fellowship of the Ring was released, and holy crap, it blew our minds! (Also: 20 years??? We are so old O.o) Plus, we finally round up the biggest and most shocking news from the Amazon Prime Lord of the Rings series. How has a global pandemic changed the series? Are they trying to copy Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy stylistically? And just how much have they hurt New Zealand? What do you want us to cover on Rivenpod next? You...2021-12-1952 min $Guenevere Lee\'s Blogcast$ Guenevere Lee's BlogcastConnor - Audio RecordingFor nearly a century Connor has lived alone on Station Sol 54. When a crew claiming to be salvagers shows up Connor is overjoyed... but this new crew has sinister intentions for Connor and the station. With the help of fellow android SH-9, Connor must find a way to fight off this new threat and save the station."Connor" is the latest award-winning science-fiction short story from Guenevere Lee. Booksie.ComGuenevereLee.Com 2021-08-1432 min

Rivenpod8 - NewsFinally, we have some real, official, and indisputable news from the production of Amazon Prime's The Lord of the Rings series. We have release dates, new plot elements to discuss, and breaking news from the Tolkien estate! Plus, since we have way too long to wait for the first episode of The Lord of the Rings, we have decided to start looking at other adaptions from the world of Middle-Earth, including a new video game featuring everyone's favourite homicidal halfling, Gollum, and a new (anime???) animating film taking us back to the origins of Helm's Deep! 2021-08-1138 min

Rivenpod7 - Directors, Writers, and ProducersIn order to get a feel for the look and atmosphere of Amazon Prime's The Lord of the Rings, we are checking the curriculum vitae of the crew, including J.A. Bayona (director of one movie we love and one we despise), John D. Payne (who wins the best name award), and Eugene Kelly (who is singlehandedly responsible for creating some of our favourite TV shows). We get a pretty good idea of what the streaming series will be... and we hope everyone loves horror!!! Plus, learn our true feelings about Peter Jackson's The Hobbit, Jurassic World...2021-07-2847 min

Rivenpod6 - The Rings of PowerWho are the Ringwraiths, and where did they come from? Why don't Galadriel and Elrond turn invisible when they wear the Elven rings? Why don't all the rings have names? And what happens when a dragon eats a ring of power? This week we are talking Lord of the Rings' history, looking at the history of the Rings of Power, how Sauron manipulated the Elves and Dwarves into helping him, and how the Elves managed to pull a fast one on the Dark Lord. What do you want us to cover on Rivenpod next? You can email u...2021-05-2647 min

Rivenpod5 - The Hobbit LawCONTROVERSY!!! It's time to talk about tourism in New Zealand, insane subsidies to the film industry, the Hobbit Law (the unbelievably depressing legacy left by the production of the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit in New Zealand), and how Amazon Prime Video took advantage of it all. Hungry for more info? Check out these articles: New Zealand is hitching its economic future to Amazon’s Lord of the Rings series: https://qz.com/1997678/amazon-is-spending-a-fortune-on-lord-of-the-rings-in-new-zealand/ More than Middle-Earth: How Film Tourism Changed New Zealand: https://discovery.cathaypacific.com/middle-earth-film-tourism-changed-new-zealand/ Here’s How New...2021-05-1236 min

Rivenpod4 - News, Durin's Folk and the EldarWe have the latest news from the New Zealand set. We told you before that Amazon Prime's The Lord of the Rings was the most expensive series ever made, but not even *we* guessed just how much it cost to make season one. Plus, we go into the history of Durin's Folk (Dwarves) and the Eldar (Elves) in the Second Age. Who created these races? How did both Elves and Dwarves contribute to the creation of the Rings of Power? What Elf and Dwarf characters will we see come to life in the series? And what's up...2021-04-2843 min

RivenpodRivenpodIn Rivenpod, Noel Sayar and Guenevere Lee are combing the novels for clues about what the new Amazon Prime Lord of the Rings series will be about. We’re going into detail about what characters will have major roles, what parts of the Second Age the series will focus on, and we’re also going over Middle-Earth history. We’ll also be watching for any news about the series and keeping everyone updated.2021-04-1800 min

Rivenpod3 - Khraniteli and NúmenóreansEveryone's been talking about the Russian Lord of the Rings (Khraniteli or Guardians) that reappeared online after 30 years, so we decided to check it out. Tom Bombadil anyone? Enjoy our suffering! Amazon Prime's The Lord of the Rings show will be five seasons long. What will be the major plot points and who will be the main characters? As we dive into the history of the Númenóreans (Men with Elven blood) in the Second Age, we'll give you a detailed summary of how the story of the rise and fall of Númenor will be tol...2021-04-1436 min

Rivenpod2 - The Tolkien Movie and NewsWe watched the Tolkien movie and boy do we have some thoughts! And we also catch up on the latest news regarding cast member Tom Budge and director J.A. Bayona (and their scandalous departures from the show), how Morfydd Clark really feels about New Zealand (and their awful tea), and how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting production. Send us a message at our shiny new, state-of-the-art, electronic-mailing address: Rivenpod (at) Gmail (dot) com Or if you're more modern folk, DM me on Twitter: @GuenevereLee 2021-04-0745 min

Take a Closer BookPrism Knights - VelvetIn Prism Knights #6, we meet the Great Sir Philippa Esquire, Queen of a derelict kingdom and widow. As she struggles to leave the ghost of her love behind, she must travel away from her home and find new meaning in her life. Intro - 0:00 Summary - 1:08 Analysis - 7:37 Outo/A look at my newest novel Pekari - The Azure Fish - 10:38 Website: https://gueneverelee.com/2020-04-2114 min $Guenevere Lee\'s Blogcast$ Guenevere Lee's BlogcastDo or DoughnutRead "Do or Doughnut" on Booksie.com: https://www.booksie.com/621683-do-or-doughnut For more information visit my website: https://gueneverelee.com/2020-04-1402 min $Guenevere Lee\'s Blogcast$ Guenevere Lee's BlogcastTwo New Audio RecordingsPekari - The Azure Fish on Historical Fantasy: https://anchor.fm/historical-fantasy/episodes/Pekari-The-Azure-Fish---Prologue-ecfck8/a-a1safto Audio recording of "A Parting Gift": https://www.booksie.com/619094-a-parting-gift For more information visit my website: https://gueneverelee.com/2020-04-0702 min

Historical FantasyPekari: The Azure Fish - ProloguePlease enjoy this free preview of my newest novel, Pekari - The Azure Fish, the eBook of which was released today! In lieu of being able to do the book launch I'd planned, I recorded this instead! More information about the release: https://gueneverelee.com/2020/04/07/two-new-audio-recordings/ Pekari - The Azure Fish: https://gueneverelee.com/novels/pekari-the-azure-fish/2020-04-0727 min $Guenevere Lee\'s Blogcast$ Guenevere Lee's BlogcastMother of Mortals: A Tale of the Nepheleid - Indie Book ReviewMother of Mortals Review on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3256363154 Information on where to get the eBook for Leda and the Samurai Vol 1 for free: http://gueneverelee.com/novels/leda-and-the-samurai/ For more information visit my website: https://gueneverelee.com/2020-04-0104 min

Historical FantasyLeda and the Samurai - Chapter FivePlease enjoy this free audiobook of Leda and the Samurai. Visit my website for more info: Leda and the Samurai: http://gueneverelee.com/novels/leda-and-the-samurai/ Historical Fantasy: https://gueneverelee.com/podcasts/historical-fantasy/ 0:00 - Intro 0:13 - Chapter Four 11:57 - Appendix 15:59 - Notes 17:36 - References 17: 49 - Glossary 21:35 - Outro 2020-03-2723 min

Historical FantasyLeda and the Samurai - Chapter FourPlease enjoy this free audiobook of Leda and the Samurai. Visit my website for more info: Leda and the Samurai: http://gueneverelee.com/novels/leda-and-the-samurai/ Historical Fantasy: https://gueneverelee.com/podcasts/historical-fantasy/ 0:00 - Intro 0:12 - Chapter Four 15:08 - Outro 2020-03-2615 min

Historical FantasyLeda and the Samurai - Chapter ThreePlease enjoy this free audiobook of Leda and the Samurai. Visit my website for more info: Leda and the Samurai: http://gueneverelee.com/novels/leda-and-the-samurai/ Historical Fantasy: https://gueneverelee.com/podcasts/historical-fantasy/ 0:00 - Intro 0:12 - Chapter Three 16:27 - Outro 2020-03-2516 min $Guenevere Lee\'s Blogcast$ Guenevere Lee's BlogcastUpdate from My Closet (Let's Stave off Boredom Together!)Information on where to get the eBook for Leda and the Samurai Vol 1 for free: http://gueneverelee.com/novels/leda-and-the-samurai/ For more information visit my website: https://gueneverelee.com/2020-03-2402 min

Historical FantasyLeda and the Samurai - Chapter TwoPlease enjoy this free audiobook of Leda and the Samurai. Visit my website for more info: Leda and the Samurai: http://gueneverelee.com/novels/leda-and-the-samurai/ Historical Fantasy: https://gueneverelee.com/podcasts/historical-fantasy/ 0:00 - Intro 0:12 - Chapter Two 16:00 - Outro 2020-03-2416 min

Historical FantasyLeda and the Samurai - Chapter OnePlease enjoy this free audiobook of Leda and the Samurai. Visit my website for more info: Leda and the Samurai: http://gueneverelee.com/novels/leda-and-the-samurai/ Historical Fantasy: https://gueneverelee.com/podcasts/historical-fantasy/ 0:00 - Intro 0:09 - Haiku/Acknowledgements/Preface 3:15 - Chapter One 21:42 - Outro 2020-03-2322 min

Historical FantasyUpdate March 2020An update and announcement about my future plans for this podcast.2020-03-2201 min $Guenevere Lee\'s Blogcast$ Guenevere Lee's BlogcastA Parting GiftRead A Parting Gift on Booksie.com: https://www.booksie.com/619094-a-parting-gift For more information visit my website: https://gueneverelee.com/2020-03-1703 min $Guenevere Lee\'s Blogcast$ Guenevere Lee's BlogcastA Sea of AzurePre-order Pekari on: Amazon Chapters/Indigo Barnes & Noble For more information visit my website: https://gueneverelee.com/2020-03-1004 min $Guenevere Lee\'s Blogcast$ Guenevere Lee's Blogcast3rd March 2020Read "Dragon Report" on Booksie: https://www.booksie.com/612649-dragon-report For more information visit my website: https://gueneverelee.com/2020-03-0103 min

Take a Closer BookPrism Knights - SapphireIn #5 of the Prism Knights series, young knight named Ivy Keaton searches for meaning in her life. Wanting to leave killing behind and save lives instead. She searches for the Cursed Royal, said to be guarded by a dragon. But things are not what they appear... Intro/Listener Feedback - 0:00 Summary - 2:33 Analysis - 12:58 Foreshadowing/Connections - 15:46 Outro/Upcoming Conventions - 17:19 2019-07-0321 min

Historical FantasyDate MasamuneThis episode we go over the life of one of our favourite historical figures of all time: Date Masamune. Known as the One-Eyed Dragon and as one the greatest daimyos in Tohoku. Date helped turn the tide of the civil war, and helped bring art and culture to the Edo Era. (And we have to apologize for the sound quality in this episode. Due to a naughty puppy being present there is some background noise at times. Sorry!)2018-12-1738 min

Historical FantasyYokaiWe share some more dark and fascinating stories from Japanese mythology. Kiyohime - Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned ;) The Emperor Sutoku - Be careful when returning gifts - even more careful when burning them :s 2018-12-0318 min

Historical FantasyMatsushimaMatsushima, one of the three most beautiful places in Japan, and one of our favourite places to visit. Let's look at the history of one of the most fascinating places in Japan.2018-11-1932 min

Historical FantasyTengu v. OniWhat's the difference between a tengu and an oni? Find out now! This episode Guenevere and Noel tell some dark and disturbing tales from Japanese Folklore about tengu, oni, and the adorable(?) kappas! "Kabu-tori Jiisan" - After trying in vain to remove a tumour from his face, an old man exiles himself to the forest, where he comes upon a party of tengus. "Shuten Doji" - When princesses start to go missing from Kyoto, the warrior Raiko is sent on a mission to kill the oni responsible for the kidnappings. (Includes some pretty disturbing descriptions of dismemberment and cannibalism.)2018-11-0520 min

Historical FantasySamurai Weaponry and WeaponsmithsThis episode, despite juggling a cold and babysitting a puppy, Guenevere Lee and Noel Sayar give a little history on samurai weaponry - including the tachi and naginata. We also cover some of the greats sword masters, and the legends surrounding them; like the competition between Masamune and Murasama to create the greatest katana. Learn a brief history of samurai weaponry, as well as why the swords of Murasama were considered cursed. And was Hattori Hanzo really a great sword master as Kill Bill would have us believe?2018-10-2217 min

Historical FantasyHow Ancient Egypt Inspired MahatIn this very special episode, we move away from Japanese history and turn to the Bronze Age. What better place to start, then with a little bit of Ancient Egyptian history? In Guenevere Lee's first published novel, Orope - the White Snake, the kingdom of Mahat is very much inspired by Egypt. Learn what aspects of its history and culture worked its way into the narrative quilt.2018-10-0916 min

Historical FantasySamuraiWe delve into the fact and fiction of samurai. Were they the idealized warriors who honoured the bushido code? Or were they just people born into the social class? And we discuss some of our favourite samurai movies, and how they shaped people's perception of these greatly misunderstood warriors.2018-09-2420 min

Historical FantasySendaiWe take a look at the history of and the legends surrounding the city of Sendai. A city built from nothing by the great daimyo Date Masamune, which became the largest city in the northeast part of Japan (Tohoku). Who were the original people who inhabited the land and how did they change Japanese warfare forever? What happens if you connect the temples of Sendai on a map? Who is the mysterious figure Sendai Shiro, whose image appears in nearly every store in the city?2018-09-1023 min

Historical FantasyBanditsLearn all about the bandits and outlaws who roamed Japan after the battle of Sekigahara. We discuss some of the more extreme execution methods, as well as the famous Ishikawa Goemon, the Japanese Robin Hood.2018-08-2821 min

Historical FantasyThe Edo EraWe discuss the birth of the Japanese nation! Who won the battle of Sekigahara and united the nation for over 250 years of peace? We discuss the three men credited with creating the Japan we know today.2018-08-1317 min

Historical FantasyTanabataFor our first episode of Historical Fantasy, we're going over the festival of tanabata. Join us (author Guenevere Lee and Dr. Noel Sayar) as we discuss the myth behind the festival of stars, as well as how it's celebrated in the modern day, and our own experiences living in Sendai (home of the largest tanabata festival). We will also be discussing the first chapter of Leda and the Samurai (available on channillo.com), and how tanabata became the backdrop for the historical fantasy series.2018-07-3020 min