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Watch Party: Lord of the Rings86 - The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 8Season 2 ended on a strong note, with a Balrog, Sauron's final confrontation with Celebrimbor, a duel with Galadriel, and much more. Michael and Jen discuss Episode 8, "Shadow and Flame."
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CREDITS...2024-10-181h 10Watch Party: Lord of the Rings85 - The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 7Episode 7 of Season 2, "Doomed to Die," was an incredible action-packed episode. It also had...a kiss. Jen and Michael discuss.
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Intro and Outro Music: Sunday For Larks...2024-10-011h 08Watch Party: Lord of the Rings84 - The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 6The Rings of Power continues its run of strong episodes with another solid installment, albeit one marred by a few major lore and thematic errors. Jen and Michael discuss episode 6 of The Rings of Power, "Where is He?"
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Watch Party: Wheel o...2024-09-261h 09Watch Party: Lord of the Rings83 - The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 5The Rings of Power hits a home run with its strongest episode yet! Jen and Michael discuss episode 5 of The Rings of Power, "Halls of Stone."
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Intro a...2024-09-181h 04Watch Party: Lord of the Rings82 - The Rings of Power Season 2, Episodes 4Galadriel and Elrond get a bit testy. Arondir and Isildur meet the ents. Nori and Poppy learn about their past. And the Stranger meets a certain someone that is older than the hills. Jen and Michael discuss episode 4 of The Rings of Power, "Eldest."
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Episode 1: Elven Kings Under the Sky
Episode 2: Where the Stars are Strange
Episode 3: The Eagle and the Sceptre
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Watch Party: W...2024-09-0445 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings80 - Season 1 Grades, and the Return of Jen!Jen is back! Jen is back! We reconvene to rehash Season One and to grade how it fared as an adaptation. It's good to have the gang together.
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In...2024-08-261h 14Watch Party: Lord of the Rings79 - Blue Wizards, Frenemies ForeverCiarán Hinds joins the cast of The Rings of Power, bringing with him hope for those of us who want the Stranger to be a Blue Wizard. But the Stranger wants to be good, whereas Hinds' Wizard appears to be anything but, foreshadowing a clash between the former friends. What version, or versions, of Tolkien's lore might Amazon be drawing from? Michael smells tragedy on the horizon.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w...2024-08-2413 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings78 - I Know The Final Scene of The Rings of PowerToday I bring you the biggest scoop ever - I know how the The Rings of Power series will end, down to the last shot and the last line! This ending was shared with me by the highest authority of all, so today's ramblings are touched by the divine. Shoot me an email to let me know what you think!
FYI, eagle-eared listeners will notice that at the end of this episode I misquoted the text of Lord of the Rings in an embarrassing face-palm. Mea culpa. Y'all know what I meant.
Want to join t...2024-08-2125 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings77 - Final Trailer for Rings of Power Season 2Amazon goes three for three and hits another home run with it's final trailer for Season 2 of The Rings of Power. We get the sounds of Cirdan, a potential Adar and Galadriel team up, and Charles Edwards (Celebrimbor) showing us what acting is all about.
FYI, I accidentally didn't plug in my microphone, so the audio is a little lower quality than usual today, but there's no way I'm setting my brain on fire again to re-record my thoughts.
Want to watch the Final Season 2 Trailer? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9fsBy45YTQ ...2024-08-1619 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings76 - San Diego Comic Con TrailerRings of Power released a whopper of a trailer at San Diego Comic-Con, and Michael discusses all the highlights.
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Watch Party: Wheel of Time - https...2024-08-1225 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings75 - Call to Adventure Featurette - Barrow Whuuuuut?Wights, Worms, and Spiders, oh my! Amazon's "Call to Adventure" Featurette for Season 2 of Rings of Power brings us a number of new creatures. Some belong, some don't. Tune in to find out which.
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A Watch Party of Ice and Fire - https://watchpartyiaf.podbean.c...2024-08-0823 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings74 - Forging the Rings FeaturetteCelebrimbor is desperate. The Dwarves assemble. Galadriel continues to miss the mark. And John Howe soothes us all. Check out this episode for discussion of Amazon's "Forging the Rings" Featurette for Season 2 of Rings of Power.
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Watch Party...2024-08-0620 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings72 - Rings of Power Season 2 Featuring...Tom Bombadil?Rings of Power is back and so are we! Lots to discuss, but today the focus is on the surprising addition of a certain merry fellow to the Rings of Power. How will Tom Bombadil's blue jacket and yellow boots fit into the fashions of the Second Age? We shall see.
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A Watch Party of Ice and Fire - https://watch...2024-08-0121 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings71 - Tolkien Reading Day 2023 - Travel and AdventureWe may be on a podcasting hiatus, but we had to take a break from our sojourn to celebrate the greatest holiday of the year - Tolkien Reading Day! This year's theme is Travel and Adventure, and we both took the opportunity to fondly reminisce about our childhood travels. We hope you spent the day curled up with your favorite Tolkien tale!
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Watch Party: Wheel of Time49 - The Sandman Part 5If you're a podcast Collector or a Lost Heart in search of people that share your love of The Sandman, join Rhuarc, Saimma, David, Samaria, Greg, and Siobhan as they discuss episodes 9 and 10 of Netflix's adaptation of Neil Gaiman's fantasy classic. If you've been listening along, you'll be relieved to know that the panel provides a cannibalism update. Final question: If you were an endless, what would be your name and power?
And remember to donate some money to support friend of the pod Koala Sedai as she continues her good work running a preserve for koalas...2022-12-211h 17Watch Party: Wheel of Time48 - The Sandman Part 4Shake off your bad dreams and join Rhuarc, Saimma, DW, David, Greg, and Siobhan in this fourth installment of their discussion about Netflix's recent adaptation of another fantasy favorite, The Sandman! Sneak peak - if you have strong opinions about whether corneas are edible, this episode is for you. Final question: If you were a nightmare, what nightmare would you be?
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A Watch Party of Ice and Fire23 - Character Deep Dive - Alicent HightowerThe Small Council continues their deep dives into their favorite characters from the show, examining their arc in the show and comparing it with events in the books. This episode is about the Queen and leader of the Greens, Alicent Hightower.
First, we start with some lore about The Seven. Then, the primary discussion about Alicent! Which changes from the books did you like? What was something from the books you wish they'd kept? What was you favorite and least favorite action by Alicent this season? Which character from the House of the Dragon/Game of Thrones u...2022-12-131h 45Watch Party: Wheel of Time47 - The Sandman Part 3Wake up from your slumber and tune in as Rhuarc, Saimma, Greg, DW, Siobhan, and David continue their discussion about Netflix's recent adaptation of another fantasy favorite, The Sandman!
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2022-12-061h 36Watch Party: Wheel of Time46 - The Sandman Part 2In this special episode, the Rhuarc, Saimma, DW, Siobhan, David, and Samaria continue their discussion about Netflix's recent adaptation of another fantasy favorite, The Sandman!
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Want to join the...2022-11-291h 06Watch Party: Lord of the Rings70 - The Rings of Power, Episode 8 | Lore Panel (FULL BOOK SPOILERS)Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans and several panelists for their Episode 8 After Party! As always, we broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our lore panel, Strider, Lakhitia, and Dave and Johnny from the Council of Elrond podcast.
Thank you all for hanging with us these past 8 weeks. Making food, mixing cocktails, answering trivia, and chatting during our streams. It has been such a pleasure and we already can't wait for next season!
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...2022-10-193h 06Watch Party: Lord of the Rings69 - The Rings of Power, Episode 8 | Newbie Panel (NO BOOK SPOILERS)Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans, and several panelists including special guests Dave and Johnny from the Council of Elrond podcast for their Episode 8 After Party! As always, we broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our newbie panel, composed entirely of newbies not familiar with the books or Second Age lore. Today it's the full panel, with Jen, Tricia from Beyond the Screenplay, Jon from WotUp!, and Lottie from Shell Cottage Radio.
Thank you all for hanging with us these past 8 weeks. Making food, mixing cocktails, answering t...2022-10-1857 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings68 - The Rings of Power, Episode 8 | Hot Takes - AlloyedMichael and Jen break down the season finale of the season one of The Rings of Power, "Alloyed." This episode includes spoilers.
See you all on October 16th for our livestream with Fellowship of Fans for a more in-depth analysis, art raffle, featured cosplay, and more! https://www.youtube.com/c/FellowshipofFans/featured
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Intro and Outro Music: Sunday For Larks, writte...2022-10-161h 48Watch Party: Lord of the Rings67 - The Rings of Power, Episode 7 | Lore Panel (FULL BOOK SPOILERS)Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans and several other panelists for their Episode 7 After Party! As always, we broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our lore panel, Fellowship of Fans himself, Strider, Chen, and special guest James Tauber of Digital Tolkien fame.
Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:45 pm EST for our Season Finale After Party! There are so many ways to engage with our Watch Party, so watch our Twitter for announcements regarding food recipes, custom cocktails, featured artists and raffles, trivia, and more. Send us p...2022-10-112h 43Watch Party: Lord of the Rings66 - The Rings of Power, Episode 7 | Newbie Panel (NO BOOK SPOILERS)Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans, special guest James Tauber (Digital Tolkien), and several other panelists for their Episode 7 After Party! As always, we broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our newbie panel, composed entirely of newbies not familiar with the books or Second Age lore. Today we've got Lottie from Shell Cottage Radio and our old friend Aubreigh. *NOTE* We experienced some technical difficulties with this panel so the audio is not up to our normal standards.
Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:45 pm EST for o...2022-10-1149 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings65 - The Rings of Power, Episode 7 | Hot Takes - The EyeMichael and Jen break down Episode 7 of the Rings of Power, "The Eye." This episode includes spoilers.
See you all on October 9th for our livestream with Fellowship of Fans for a more in-depth analysis, art raffle, featured cosplay, and more! https://www.youtube.com/c/FellowshipofFans/featured
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Intro and Outro Music: Sunday For Larks, written by Matthew Rolland and perfor...2022-10-081h 19Watch Party: Lord of the Rings64 - The Rings of Power, Episode 6 | Lore Panel (FULL BOOK SPOILERS)Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans, two special guests, and several other panelists for their Episode 6 After Party! As always, we broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our lore panel, moderated by Michael with panelists Strajder, Dan from Voice of Geekdom, and Kai from Kai47.
Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:45 pm EST for our Episode 7 After Party. There are so many ways to engage with our Watch Party, so watch our Twitter for announcements regarding food recipes, custom cocktails, featured artists and raffles, trivia, and more...2022-10-052h 17Watch Party: Lord of the Rings63 - The Rings of Power, Episode 6 | Newbie Panel (NO BOOK SPOILERS)Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans, special guests Dan from Voice of Geekdom, Kai from Kai47, and several other panelists for their Episode 6 After Party! As always, we broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our newbie panel, composed entirely of newbies not familiar with the books or Second Age lore. Today it's the full panel, with Jen, Tricia from Beyond the Screenplay, Jon from WotUp!, and Lottie from Shell Cottage Radio.
Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:45 pm EST for our Episode 7 After Party. There are so...2022-10-0453 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings62 - The Rings of Power, Episode 6 | Hot Takes - UdunMichael and Jen break down Episode 6 of the Rings of Power, "Udun." This episode includes spoilers.
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Intro and Outro Music: Sunday For Larks, written by Matthew Rolland and performed by Run...2022-10-011h 17Watch Party: Lord of the Rings61 - The Rings of Power, Episode 5 | Lore Panel (FULL BOOK SPOILERS)Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans, special guest Alan Sisto, and several other panelists for their Episode 5 After Party! As always, we broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our lore panel, moderated by Michael with panelists Strajder, Lakhitia, and Chen from Fellowship of Fans, and special guest Alan Sisto from the Prancing Pony Podcast and Rings of Power Wrap-up podcast.
Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:45 pm EST for our Episode 6 After Party. There are so many ways to engage with our Watch Party, so watch our T...2022-09-272h 03Watch Party: Lord of the Rings60 - The Rings of Power, Episode 5 | Newbie Panel (NO BOOK SPOILERS)Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans, special guest Alan Sisto, and several other panelists for their Episode 5 After Party! As always, we broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our newbie panel, composed entirely of newbies not familiar with the books or Second Age lore. Today it's the full panel, with Jen, Tricia from Beyond the Screenplay, Jon from WotUp!, and Lottie from Shell Cottage Radio.
Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:45 pm EST for our Episode 6 After Party. There are so many ways to engage with our...2022-09-261h 02Watch Party: Lord of the Rings59 - The Rings of Power, Episode 5 | Hot Takes - Song of the Roots of HithaeglirMichael and Jen break down Episode 5 of the Rings of Power, "Partings." This episode includes spoilers.
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Intro and Outro Music: Sunday For Larks, written by Matthew Rolland and performed by Run...2022-09-251h 12Watch Party: Lord of the Rings58 - The Rings of Power, Episode 4 | Lore Panel (FULL BOOK SPOILERS)Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans and several guests for their Episode 3 After Party! As usual, we broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our lore panel, moderated by Michael with panelists Strajder, Lakhitia, and Varking from Fellowship of Fans, and special guest KnewBettaDoBetta. This panel will bring in the books and other writings by and about Tolkien to analyze the Rings of Power episode.
Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:45 pm EST for our Episode 5 After Party. There are so many ways to engage with our Watch...2022-09-223h 16Watch Party: Lord of the Rings57 - The Rings of Power, Episode 4 | Newbie Panel (NO BOOK SPOILERS)Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans, special guest KnewBettaDoBetta, and several other panelists for their Episode 4 After Party! As always, we broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our newbie panel, composed entirely of newbies not familiar with the books or Second Age lore. Today it's just the ladies, with Jen, Tricia from Beyond the Screenplay, and Lottie from Shell Cottage Radio.
Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:45 pm EST for our Episode 5 After Party. There are so many ways to engage with our Watch Party, so watch...2022-09-2244 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings56 - The Rings of Power, Episode 4 | Hot Takes - The Great WaveMichael and Jen break down Episode 4 of the Rings of Power, "The Great Wave." This episode includes spoilers.
See you all on September 18th for our third livestream with Fellowship of Fans for a more in-depth analysis, art raffle, featured cosplay, and more! https://www.youtube.com/c/FellowshipofFans/featured
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A Harry Potter Podcast: Shell Cottage Radio21 - Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone | Chapter 13 Nicolas FlamelMore reasons to celebrate! This time we reminisce about that sweet moment after a glorious victory in sports...like Harry and the Gryffindors in this chapter. But also, did it have to be Hufflepuff who got beat in less than 5 minutes...really? Last but not least - shoutout to Neville, who is beginning to stand up for himself! Go Neville!!!
Come on in, light your candles, grab a warm cup of coffee, a piece of pie, and make yourself at home! If you have thoughts and theories please send us an owl at fleurandbill@gmail.com and...2022-09-151h 20Watch Party: Lord of the Rings55 - The Rings of Power, Episode 3 | Lore Panel (FULL BOOK SPOILERS)Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans and several guests for their Episode 3 After Party! We broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our lore panel, composed of Strajder from Fellowship of Fans, Harry from Daily Rings of Power, Chris from The Philosopher's Games, and moderated by Michael. This panel will bring in the books and other writings by and about Tolkien to analyze the Rings of Power episode.
Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:45 pm EST for our Episode 4 After Party. There are so many ways to engage...2022-09-141h 54Watch Party: Lord of the Rings54 - The Rings of Power, Episode 3 | Newbie Panel (NO BOOK SPOILERS)Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans and several guests for their Episode 3 After Party! We broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our newbie panel, composed entirely of newbies not familiar with the books or Second Age lore. Listen in as Jon from Wot Up!, Tricia from Beyond the Screenplay, and Lottie from Shell Cottage Radio, analyze the episode on its own merits from a purely cinematic perspective.
Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:45 pm EST for our Episode 4 After Party. There are so many ways to engage...2022-09-1450 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings53 - The Rings of Power, Episode 3 | Hot Takes - AdarTime for Michael and Jen's higgity-hot takes about Episode 3 of the Rings of Power, "Adar." This episode includes spoilers.
See you all on September 11th for our second livestream with Fellowship of Fans for a more in-depth analysis, art raffle, featured cosplay, and more! https://www.youtube.com/c/FellowshipofFans/featured
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Intro and Outro Music: Sunday For Larks, written by Matthe...2022-09-101h 02Watch Party: Lord of the Rings52 - The Rings of Power, Episodes 1 & 2 | Lore Panel (FULL BOOK SPOILERS)Michael and Jen join Fellowship of Fans and Matt from Nerd of the Rings for their first Rings of Power After Party! We broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our book lore panel, composed of Matt from Nerd of the Rings, Lakhitia, Strajder, and Chen from Fellowship of Fans, and moderated by Michael. This panel will bring in the books and other writings by and about Tolkien to analyze the Rings of Power episodes.
Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:30 pm EST for our Episode 3 After Party. There are so...2022-09-081h 55Watch Party: Lord of the Rings51 - The Rings of Power, Episodes 1 & 2 | Newbie Panel (NO BOOK SPOILERS)Michael and Jen join Fellowship of Fans and Matt from Nerd of the Rings for their first Rings of Power After Party! We broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our newbie panel, composed of all newbies who are not familiar with the books or Second Age lore. Listen in as Jon from Wot Up!, Choble from Fellowship of Fans, and Matt Rolland from RISO, analyze the episode on its own merits from a purely cinematic perspective.
Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:30 pm EST for our Episode 3 After Party. There...2022-09-0646 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings50 - The Rings of Power, Episodes 1 & 2 | Hot TakesMichael and Jen sit down immediately after the premier of Episodes 1 & 2 of The Rings of Power to discuss their gut reactions. As always, have a glass of milk ready because these takes are hot. This episode includes spoilers.
See you all on September 4th for our first livestream with Fellowship of Fans for a more in depth analysis of episodes 1 & 2! https://www.youtube.com/c/FellowshipofFans/featured
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A Harry Potter Podcast: Shell Cottage Radio19 - Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone | Chapter 11 Quidditch"Gryffindor! Gryffindor! Gryffindor!" We are getting ready for a good, fair ;) quidditch match and share some of our own favorite routines before a big football / volleyball game. Come on in, light your candles, grab a warm cup of coffee, and make yourself at home! If you have thoughts and theories please send us an owl at fleurandbill@gmail.com and we will read it on the SHOW.
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https://watchpartyiaf.podbean.c...2022-08-311h 40Watch Party: Lord of the Rings49 - Live From New York, It’s The First Two Episodes of Rings of Power!Michael went to New York City for a special advance screening of the first two episodes of The Rings of Power, and in this episode gives his full report. Don't worry there are no spoilers here -- Michael describes the event, gives his high level thoughts of the episodes, and struggles to answer Jen's questions without divulging any details.
See you all on September 4th for our first livestream with Fellowship of Fans to discuss episodes 1 & 2!
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Fac...2022-08-2847 minWatch Party: Lord of the RingsANNOUNCEMENT - Rings of Power Livestreams With Fellowship of FansWe have teamed up with Fellowship of Fans to bring you the best Rings of Power experience this side of Bree! We've got food, drinks, art, trivia, a Watch Party livestream on Friday night, and an After Party livestream on Sunday featuring a spoiler free panel, a spoil-lore panel, art raffle, and much more.
Full details: https://twitter.com/FellowshipFans/status/1561005225116418048
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Fellowship of Fans2022-08-2110 minWatch Party: Wheel of TimeANNOUNCEMENTWith The Rings of Power and House of the Dragon both premiering soon, the Wheel of Time crew is going to take some well deserved time off. After 41 episodes and nearly a year, it's time to recharge. They'll be back before next season.
And, please support beloved member of the Wheel of Time community Brian Davis, a/k/a Recappa Sedai, who recently sustained a major head injury.
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Watch Party: Wheel of Time - ht...2022-08-2014 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings48 - SPOILERS - Pharazon and the Great Númenórean Beard Debate"He had fared often abroad, as a leader in the wars that the Númenóreans made then in the coastlands of Middle-earth, seeking to extend their dominion over Men; and thus he had won great renown as a captain both by land and by sea."
We do a deep dive into Pharazon's backstory in the books, and compare it to the recent interview with actor Trystan Gravelle published in comicbook.com. Then, we answer the age old question: Do Númenórean kings have beards? And if not, why were they portrayed with facial hair in Jack...2022-08-201h 08Watch Party: Lord of the Rings47 - SPOILERS - Every Legend Has a Beginning - Teasers and Posters"Galadriel, the only woman of the Noldor to stand that day tall and valiant among the contending princes, was eager to be gone. No oaths she swore, but the words of Fëanor concerning Middle-earth had kindled in her heart, for she yearned to see the wide unguarded lands and to rule there a realm at her own will"
With just a few weeks before the release of The Rings of Power, new teasers, posters, and articles are coming out every day. Michael and Jen go through the latest, and explore the importance of Finrod to Galadriel's b...2022-08-161h 22Watch Party: Lord of the Rings46 - Tolkien’s Canon For Dummies - With Voice of Geekdom"Here endeth that which Rumil wrote. Here followeth the continuation of Pengalod "
Sifting through Tolkien's legendarium can be overwhelming for the new fan. Which books should you read, and in what order? What about the different drafts of the Silmarillion? The essays in the History of Middle Earth? How do we separate canon from cannot? (oof). Is "canon" even a useful concept? Joining us to help make sense of it all is Dan from Voice of Geekdom. This is a must-listen episode for the new fan, and also has plenty for the experienced Tolkienist.
Want...2022-08-121h 16Watch Party: Lord of the Rings42 - SPOILERS - Orcs Are Back On The Menu - With Reading Tolkien Pod"Yet this is held true by the wise of Eressëa, that all those of the Quendi who came into the hands of Melkor, ere Utumno was broken, were put there in prison, and by slow arts of cruelty were corrupted and enslaved; and thus did Melkor breed the hideous race of the Orcs in envy and mockery of the Elves, of whom they were afterwards the bitterest foes."
IGN recently published an article giving us our first look at the Orcs in The Rings of Power, and they look...not friendly. Benjamin Bassett and Shridar Bhagavathula f...2022-08-121h 28A Watch Party of Ice and Fire5 - Watch Party Craptacular!In this special crossover episode, all three Watch Party podcasts join forces for the first time to discuss their respective fandoms and to share their excitement for all the great shows coming up this season.
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Email: watch...2022-08-091h 33Watch Party: Wheel of Time41 - Watch Party Craptacular!In this special crossover episode, all three Watch Party podcasts join forces for the first time to discuss their respective fandoms and to share their excitement for all the great shows coming up this season.
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Want to join the watch party? Do you have a question you need answered? A theory? An answer to t...2022-08-091h 32Watch Party: Lord of the Rings45 - Watch Party Craptacular!In this special crossover episode, all three Watch Party podcasts join forces for the first time to discuss their respective fandoms and to share their excitement for all the great shows coming up this season.
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...2022-08-091h 33Watch Party: Lord of the Rings44 - Galadriel Cosplay at SDCC - With Lauren Does Cosplay!"Do not trouble your hearts overmuch with thought of the road tonight. maybe the paths that you each shall tread are already laid before your feet, though you do not see them."
Today Jen interviews the fabulous Lauren Does Cosplay, whose incredible Galadriel costume took San Diego Comic-Con by storm this year. Find out how she got started doing cosplay, how she made her Galadriel costume, and what her experience was like at SDCC.
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In the Re...2022-08-0445 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings43 - SPOILERS - SDCC Trailer Discussion - With Daily Rings of Power"Gil-Galad was an Elven King. Of him the harpers sadly sing; the last whose realm was fair and free between the mountains and the sea."
We were joined by Harry from Daily Rings of Power to discuss the most recent trailer from San Diego Comic-Con. From Balrogs, to possible sightings of future Ringwraiths, Morgoth's old lair, and Sauron's acolytes, this episode features our patented recipe of shameless speculation mixed with just a dash of scholarly analysis.
And go check out Harry's excellent Twitter feed and the Daily Rings of Power podcast bulletin here:
Twitter: h...2022-07-292h 03Watch Party: Lord of the Rings41 - SPOILERS - Numenorean Fashion Show"And they said among themselves: 'Why do the Lords of the West sit there in peace unending, while we must die and go we know not whither, leaving our home and all that we have made?"
Entertainment Magazine recently released a pair of articles and exclusive images giving us our first real look at Númenor, and my goodness Númenórean fashion is glorious. Join us as we discuss how the distinct clothing choices of our main Númenórean characters reflect their function in the narrative.
Want to join the watch party? Contact us:2022-07-201h 11Watch Party: Lord of the Rings40 - SPOILERS - Hooray! A Trailer!"There was a time when the world was so young there had not been a sunrise. But even then, there was light."
We've been waiting (im)patiently for what feels like forever, but we finally get our first full length trailer! Between actual dialogue, new musical themes, and first age flashbacks, there is plenty to love, and we can barely contain our excitement. Listen in as we break the trailer down.
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Jen comes back just in time to unpack the latest teaser, which teased...another teaser coming July 14th! New characters, new locations, and more beautiful shots.
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Intro...2022-07-121h 18Watch Party: Lord of the Rings38 - FOTR Part 11 - The Mines of Moria - with Varking Runesong"Many that live deserve death. Some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them Frodo? Do not be too eager to deal out death in judgment. Even the very wise cannot see all ends."
We are joined by Will Smith, aka Varking Runesong, moderator of the Rings of Power subreddit and host That Varking Podcast. Varking is a lover of all things Dwarven, so he is the perfect person to guide us through the Mines of Moria. We'l be discussing the first half of the Mines of Moria scenes (1:57:43-2:13:24) in Jackson's Fellowship of the R...2022-06-292h 00Watch Party: Lord of the Rings37 - SPOILERS - Empire Magazine - with the Mellon HeadsWe are joined by Johnny and Dave, aka the Mellon Heads from the Council of Elrond podcast, to break down Empire Magazine's recent Rings of Power issue. We dissect the article and the new pictures, and we finally determine who is the superior Mellon Head.
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The Council of Elrond Podcast
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Intro and Outro Music: Sunday For Larks...2022-06-172h 29Watch Party: Lord of the Rings36 - SPOILERS - More CelebrimborIn another spoiler edition, Watch Party is joined by Joel Mueller to discuss all the leaks so far about Celebrimbor, the elven smith who forged the Rings of Power.
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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
WETA Workshop working on The Rings of Power
Fellowship of Fans' Tweets about Celebrimbor
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Intro and Outro Music: Sunday For Larks, written by Mat...2022-06-081h 30Watch Party: Lord of the Rings35 - SPOILERS - The One About Isildur’s...Sister?"It is not despair, for despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt. We do not."
In this Rings of Power spoil-lore episode we're talking about Isildur's...sister? And Ar-Pharazon's...son? And their...relationship? These characters are likely to be central figures in the show, but they are all new creations by Amazon not found anywhere in the text. Whether you love or hate it, it certainly makes for an interesting discussion.
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Fac...2022-05-291h 27Watch Party: Lord of the Rings34 - FOTR Part 10 - The Transformation of Arwen - with Marilyn Pukkila"So it was that Frodo saw her whom few mortals had yet seen; Arwen, daughter of Elrond, in whom it was said that the likeness of Lúthien had come on earth again; and she was called Undómiel, for she was the Evenstar of her people.."
We are joined by Tolkien expert extraordinaire Marilyn Pukkila to explore the way that Peter Jackson transformed the role of Arwen in his adaptation of the Lord of the Rings. This discussion spans the entire film trilogy, as well as historical fairy tale sources, as we unpack female characters and th...2022-05-211h 30Watch Party: Lord of the Rings33 - FOTR Part 9 - Caradhras - with Luke Shelton"Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens."
Today we go mountain climbing with Luke Shelton from the Tolkien Experience Podcast as we discuss 1:45:38 - 1:57:00 of the Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). The Fellowship sets out from Rivendell, tries to escape Crebain from Dunland by climbing the world's angriest mountain, and Gandalf has a shouting match with Saruman. We are also joined by resident musical expert Jordan Rannells to talk about the Fellowship Theme.
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Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/Lotr...2022-04-301h 58Watch Party: Lord of the Rings32 - SPOILERS - Galadriel Takes the Slow Boat to NúmenorToday we have another spoil-lore episode, all about the ladies.
Warrior-queen Galadriel? Spit-fire Galadriel? Tar-Miriel's got visions? Some fun leaks to discuss this week.
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Intro and Outro Music: Sunday For Larks, written by Matthew Rolland and performed by Run Boy Run. https://www.runboyr...2022-04-221h 14Watch Party: Lord of the Rings31 - Tolkien Reading Day 2022 - Love and FriendshipToday is the greatest holiday of the year - Tolkien Reading Day! We hope you are spending this day reading your favorite Tolkien passages, but if you want to take a break, let us read to you. We selected passages about Frodo and Sam, and Cirion and Eorl.
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Intro and Outro Music: Sunday For Larks...2022-03-2534 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings30 - SPOILERS - 10 Burning Questions About The Rings of PowerMore news from Amazon's vault, as Vanity Fair continues the trickle of salacious secrets from their time with the showrunners of The Rings of Power. We dig into the recent article, "10 Burning Questions," before turning to news about Warner Bros' movie, the War of the Rohirrim. Then a little mailbag, and real life wizards.
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Vanity Fair Article: 10 Burning Questions About Amazon's The Rings of Pow...2022-03-021h 20Watch Party: Lord of the Rings29 - SPOILERS - LOTRROP’s Super Bowl Super TeaserSuper Bowl LVI came on Sunday, and millions of people gritted their teeth through two quarters of football as they waited to see a one minute teaser of The Rings of Power. And it was worth it. Fans of Dwarves, Elves, and Hobbits, even ice trolls, were not disappointed. There was something for everyone, and we talk about it all. And we answer the most critical questions, like whose outfit in the teaser would we steal!
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Twitter: @L...2022-02-121h 44Watch Party: Lord of the Rings27 - FOTR Part 8: The Council of Elrond - with Chad High and Chad BornholdtAt last, the long awaited finale of our conversation with Chad Bornholt and Chad High from the Texas Tolkien Talk Podcast! Here we talk about the Council of Elrond scenes from the Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). Make sure to listen through to the end for a special Grey Havens you won't want to miss.
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Find the Texas Tolkien Talk Podcast online...2022-02-0955 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings26 - SPOILERS - 23 Posters to Rule Them AllBarely a week has gone by and already we have more promotional material from Amazon. This time, they gave us 23 full color character posters. In each poster the subject is holding something in their hands, but we don't see their face, so they gave us plenty to chew on while leaving a lot to the imagination. Michael and Jen discuss each poster and provide translations and explanations for the iconography they reveal.
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Insta...2022-02-051h 56Watch Party: Wheel of Time16 - The Shadow: Down With Light, Up With BlightRhuarc and the panel are joined by Michael from Watch Party: Lord of the Rings to discuss the Shadow. Darkfriends, Trollocs, Myrddraal, Dreadlords, and all manner of nightmarish entities are on the docket today. Don't bother turning off the lights, because we are bringing the Shadow to you!
If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry - this podcast is spoiler-free! Watch the show along with us!
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Check...2022-02-041h 44Watch Party: Lord of the Rings25 - SPOILERS - Name Reveal; The Rings Of PowerThe show has a title - Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! And Amazon made sure to make this a special event, as they revealed the name through a surprise teaser featuring beautiful practical effects, a new score, and a fresh yet familiar voiceover. Join Michael and Jen as they discuss some hidden gems in this video.
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Official Teaser Trailer
Behind the sc...2022-01-2059 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings24 - FOTR Part 7: Many More Meetings - with Chad High and Chad BornholdtToday's episode continues our discussion with the Chads about the Many Meetings scenes in the Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). Frodo reunites with Bilbo, Elrond gives Gandalf a history lesson, and we explain, once and for all, why Elrond didn't push Isildur into Mount Doom.
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Website: https://www.texastolkien.com/?fbclid=IwAR1qdt5r...2022-01-141h 15Watch Party: Lord of the Rings23 - FOTR Part 6: Many Meetings - with Chad High and Chad Bornholdt"One does not simply walk into Mordor. It's black gates are guarded there by more than just orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep. And the great Eye is ever watchful."
Today we got a double dose of Chad from Texas, as we are joined by Chad High and Chad Bornholdt, hosts of the wonderful Texas Tolkien Talk Podcast, to discuss 1:24-1:45:37 of the Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). We had so much fun that this we are breaking our discussion up into three episodes. There's a lot to explore as Frodo and the...2021-12-291h 00Watch Party: Lord of the Rings22 - FOTR Part 5: Flight to the Ford"What's this? A Ranger, caught off his guard?"
Today it's just the OG's, and we're covering the Flight to the Fords sequence in 1:14:44-1:24:00 of The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). Frodo's feeling a little woozy, so our favorite she-elf tries to take him on a quick horse ride to the nearest pharmacy when they are interrupted by nine Black Riders. This may be a short sequence, but there's a lot to unpack. Be sure to stick around for the Grey Havens. We made a discovery that fans of Tolkien (and Nickel Creek) are sure to...2021-12-121h 40Watch Party: Lord of the RingsSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - Watch Party: Wheel of TimeWe are so excited to announce a new Watch Party podcast, WATCH PARTY: WHEEL OF TIME, hosted by Wheel of Time expert and superfan, Rhuarc Garmsten!
Tune in every week as Rhuarc guides you, along with a panel of brilliant guests, through Amazon‘s blockbuster adaptation of Robert Jordan's fantasy masterpiece, which debuts on November 19th. Never read the books? That‘s ok, because neither has the panel. Rhuarc will break down every episode, discuss the themes, and answer your questions. This podcast can be enjoyed by die hard fans, and first timers. If you want to subm...2021-11-1306 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings21 - What News From The North, Riders of Rohan?"What News From The North, Riders of Rohan?"
Today is a big news day! So many leaks and rumors that we needed a whole episode to discuss them. First, Howard Shore and Bear McCrearyhave are rumored to be the composers for LOTR on Prime. Then, the figure in the official series image in Valinor is Finrod. Lots of Galadriel rumors. ISILDUR WILL BE IN SEASON 1! Sir Lenny Henry tells us that the Hobbits are multi-racial Harfoots, and more! Most of our news today comes from Fellowship Of Fans.
Want to join the watch party? Contact...2021-11-051h 25Watch Party: Lord of the Rings20 - FOTR Part 4: Weathertop with Dan, aka Voice of Geekdom!"We've had one, yes. But what about Second Breakfast?"
Today we had a great time with our new friend Dan, aka the Voice of Geekdom, discussing 1:02:39-1:14:44 of The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). The Black Riders ruin the Hobbits' slumber party with Strider at the Prancing Pony. Strider takes the party into the wild, where Pippin tries to teach him about Second Breakfast. The Hobbits finally learn why midnight meals are so hazardous to your health, the Black Riders attack Weathertop, and Strider saves the day.
Go check out Dan's YouTube channel, where he...2021-10-221h 55Watch Party: Lord of the Rings19 - FOTR Part 3: Saruman the White - with Aubreigh Brunschwig and Jessalyn Carpino"Smoke rises from the Mountain of Doom. The hour grows late, and Gandalf the Grey rides to Isengard, seeking my counsel."
Today we are joined by Jen's childhood Hobbit homies Aubreigh Brunschwig and Jessalyn Carpino! Together we are discussing 46:44-1:02:38 of The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). Gandalf goes to Saruman and gets some advice he didn't expect, while Frodo and Sam bump into Merry and Pippin, meet some very rude Black Riders, narrowly escape by leaping onto Buckleberry Ferry, and get a drink at the Prancing Pony.
Want to join the watch party...2021-10-082h 03Watch Party: Lord of the Rings18 - FOTR Part 2: The Shadow of the Past - with Dennis Wilson Wise!"And now the Ring had drawn him here. He will never be rid of his need for it. He hates and loves the Ring, as he hates and loves himself. And feel free to give him a nice open palm smack on the behind as you would for a saucy female who steps out of line."
Happy Hobbit Day! Today we are joined by Dennis Wilson Wise, PhD, who shows us that teachers can be both Wise and funny! A Lecturer in the University of Arizona’s Writing Program, Dr. Wise studies the intersections between political theory an...2021-09-221h 38
The Music of Middle-EarthWatch Party: LOTR - Special Bonus EpisodeThe day has finally arrived! Today we begin our watch party of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films, starting with the first 25 minutes and 30 seconds of The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). Joining us is the wonderful Jordan Rannells from the Music of Middle Earth Podcast. Exactly how good was the prologue? Did Isildur really kill Sauron? Do Hobbit doors make sense? We discuss it all on today's episode. And Happy Labor Day to all of our US and Canadian listeners! We hope this episode brings you joy over the long holiday weekend. W...2021-09-182h 18Watch Party: Lord of the Rings17 - FOTR Part 1: Concerning Hobbits - with Jordan Rannells!"The world is changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air. Much that once was, is lost, for none now live who remember it."
The day has finally arrived! Today we begin our watch party of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films, starting with the first 25 minutes and 30 seconds of The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). Joining us is the wonderful Jordan Rannells from the Music of Middle Earth Podcast.
Exactly how good was the prologue? Did Isildur really kill Sauron? Do...2021-09-032h 18Watch Party: Lord of the Rings16 - The Lens of Adaptation"I know we are going to take a very long road, into darkness; but I know I can’t turn back. It isn’t to see Elves now, nor dragons, nor mountains, that I want - I don’t rightly know what I want: but I have something to do before the end, and it lies ahead, not in the Shire. I must see it through, sir, if you understand me."
What does Amazon's move from New Zealand to UK mean for the show, and for all of our little hearts quietly breaking that we won't see New Ze...2021-08-251h 19Watch Party: Lord of the Rings15 - Two Trees, Release Dates, and Hobbits, Oh My!"In seven hours the glory of each tree waxed to full and waned again to naught; and each awoke once more to life an hour before the other ceased to shine. Thus in Valinor twice every day there came a gentle hour of softer light when both trees were faint and their gold and silver beams were mingled."
Amazon finally gives us an official release date, along with their first official teaser image featuring...GASP...the two trees of Valinor! We also talk about the big spy report recently released by TheOneRing.net, and Fellowship of Fans...2021-08-131h 14Watch Party: Lord of the Rings14 - Tolkien Takes Down The Patriarchy - Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner‘s Wife Part 6"But we need not assent. If we love Numenor also, let us enjoy it before they ruin it. We also are daughters of the great, and we have wills and courage of our own"
Having wrapped up the finished portion of Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner's Wife, we now look back at the story and consider what it has to say about feminism, gender roles, and marriage, and discuss how Amazon might approach these concepts in their upcoming series. Helping us navigate these important issues is our first ever guest, brilliant author, and Michael's older sister, Heidi...2021-07-151h 29Watch Party: Lord of the Rings13 - Paradise Lost - Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner‘s Wife Part 5"I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all of the ages of this world alone."
This week, Michael and Jen spill some hot copyright tea, and then wrap up the finished portion of Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner's Wife. Our tale finally reaches a crescendo, as the lovers are permanently torn asunder. Join us as we peel back the layers of this story, and explore how it ties into Tolkien's larger narrative. Stay tuned after the show for another delightful installment of our brand new segment: "What are kids Tolkien about?"
Want to...2021-07-011h 21Watch Party: Lord of the Rings12 - War of the Rohirrim“ 'If Helm dislikes a crooked staff that is thrust on him, he breaks it. So!' With that, he smote Freca with such a blow with his first that he fell back stunned, and died soon after."
We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you this special announcement: a new feature film set in Middle-Earth is in the works! New Line and Warner Bros. surprised everyone yesterday with an announcement that they are planning a full length anime adaptation of Rohan's war with the Dunlendings, set around 250 years before the events of Lord of the Rings. Th...2021-06-1156 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings11 - Celembrimbor Is Making Middle Earth Great Again!“Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,
Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone,
Nine for Mortal Men, doomed to die,
One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.”
We asked, and the people have spoken. Today on Watch Party, we’re taking a break from T...2021-06-051h 23Watch Party: Lord of the Rings10 - Tolkien vs. the Yank - Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner‘s Wife: Part 4“'Then let Spring and summer now begin!’ He said. 'And let not winter return,' said Erendis.”
Today on Watch Party we talk about the show's newest director, and the fattest budget in the history of television. Then, back to Aldarian and Erendis, where our star crossed lovers finally tie the knot. But, it may not be the happily ever after we were hoping for.
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F...2021-05-221h 25Watch Party: Lord of the Rings9 - Gollum‘s Lettuce Head - Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner‘s Wife: Part 3“Such gifts as come from the Valar, and through them from The One, are to be loved for themselves now, and in all nows. They are not given for barter, for more or for better. The Edain remain mortal men, Aldarion, great though they may be. We cannot dwell in the time that is to come, lest we lose our now for a phantom of our own design.”
On today’s pod, we discuss a possible timeline for the Amazon show premier thanks to reporting from Fellowship of Fans, and exciting news about one of our leading ladies...2021-04-221h 12Watch Party: Lord of the Rings8 - Brain Octane Oil - Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner‘s Wife: Part 2"Far above the Ephel Dúath in the West the night-sky was still dim and pale. There, peeping among the cloud-wrack above a dark tor high up in the mountains, Sam saw a white star twinkle for a while. The beauty of it smote his heart, as he looked up out of the forsaken land, and hope returned to him. For like a shaft, clear and cold, the thought pierced him that in the end the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach."
Tod...2021-04-091h 23Watch Party: Lord of the Rings7 - Special Episode - Tolkien Reading DayHappy Tolkien Reading Day! Today is March 25th, the day that the one ring was destroyed, Barad-dur fell, and Sauron was defeated. We want to commemorate this wonderful holiday by reading a couple of our favorite passages of hope and courage. Whatever is happening in your life during these difficult times, try to take a moment to read a few lines from your favorite Tolkien text and find solace in the hope and courage you find there. Remember, "Aure entuluva! Day shall come again!"
Want to join the watch party with a question, comment, theory, Tolkien pun, o...2021-03-2521 minWatch Party: Lord of the Rings6 - Daddy Issues - Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner‘s Wife: Part 1“We also are daughters of the great, and we have wills and courage of our own. Therefore do not bend, Ancalime. Once bend a little , and they will bend you further until you are bowed down. Sink your roots into the rock, and face the wind, though it blow away all your leaves.”
On today’s pod, we've got warlords, a new director, rumblings about production problems, and some tasty tasty Crowe. And then we start our long journey into the only detailed narrative Tolkien ever wrote (though never finished) about the Second Age: Aldarion and Erendis: The Mar...2021-03-231h 23Watch Party: Lord of the Rings5 - I‘ll Be a Blue Wizard Without You“It is not our part to master all the tides of the world, but to do what is in us for the succour of those years wherein we are set, uprooting the evil in the fields that we know, so that those who live after may have clean earth to till. What weather they shall have is not ours to rule.”
On today’s pod we’re going to bring you up to speed on the latest rumors about the show and Amazon’s marketing efforts, some drama in the Tolkien fandom, and some rampant speculation about which fema...2021-03-151h 20Watch Party: Lord of the Rings4 - Smaug‘s Fancy Feast - The Hobbit (1977): Part 2 of 2"You don't really suppose, do you, that all your adventures and escapes were managed by mere luck, just for your sole benefit? You are a very fine person, Mr. Baggins, and I am very fond of you; but you are only quite a little fellow in a wide world after all!”
This week on Watch Party, we wrap up our scene by scene review of the 1977 Rankin/Bass animated adaptation of The Hobbit. We pick things back up when Bilbo and the Dwarves reunite after escaping the Goblin tunnels (with Bilbo finding a certain golden ring along the way). From the de...2021-02-261h 50Watch Party: Lord of the Rings3 - Fourteen‘s A Crowd - The Hobbit (1977): Part 1 of 2"There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West. Some courage and some wisdom, blended in measure. If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”
Today is our first true watch party! We start with the Rankin/Bass 1977 animated adaption of The Hobbit, a real gem featuring Tolkien's original songs set to a folksy soundtrack, psychedelic effects, and unusual animation and design choices. In this episode, we talk through the the first half of the film, scene by scene, ending wi...2021-02-161h 08Watch Party: Lord of the Rings2 - Beatlemania!"Let the Lord of the Black Land come forth! Justice shall be done upon him. For wrongfully he has made war upon Gondor and wrested its lands. Therefore the King of Gondor demands that he should atone for his evils, and depart then for ever.”
Today we continue our conversation about our hopes and dreams for Amazon's new Lord of the Rings series, and the characters we most hope to see. We already know about a certain golden-haired elf Queen - will we also get to see our favorite elf-lord twinning with the King of Numenor? Maybe so...2021-02-051h 05Watch Party: Lord of the Rings1 - Stepping Onto The Road"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to."
In this inaugural episode of Watch Party: LOTR On Prime, we are stepping onto the road and getting swept off to Middle Earth. Join our fellowship as we start our adventure, and rediscover Tolkien's magical world in anticipation of Amazon's big budget adaptation of the Second Age! Jen talks about the production details confirmed to date, Michael summarizes the events of the Second Age, and then...2021-01-291h 22