177: The Beauty and Transcendence of "Old Tom Bombadil" from the Soundtrack of Rings of Power Season 2
Dive deep into the music of The Rings of Power Season 2, focusing on three mystical songs tied to one of the most enigmatic figures in Tolkien's Middle-earth—Tom Bombadil. Discover the rich connection...
26 Syys 202419min
176: Rings of Power Season 2 Ep. 5 | “Halls of Stone” | Lore, Review, Reactions
Today we are reviewing season 2, episode 5, “Halls of Stone” from Amazon's Rings of Power. We’re going deep into ring lore, Numenor’s religious ceremonies, letters begging for help, and the vastness o...
19 Syys 202429min
175: Rings of Power Season 2 Ep. 4 | “Eldest” | Lore, Review, Reactions
Review for Rings of Power Season 2 episode 4 "Eldest". Elrond and Galadriel lead a band of elves to Eregion, uncovering dark mysteries and the unexpected return of barrow-wights, while The Stranger en...
12 Syys 202424min
174: Ring of Power Season 2 Ep. 3: “The Eagle and the Sceptre” | The Lore, Reviews, and Reactions
Explore some of the most intriguing scenes and storylines from Rings of Power Season 2 episode 3. From the disturbing revelation that orcs eat horses to the show's new take on Shelob's lair, and from ...
10 Syys 202423min
173: Rings of Power Season 2 Ep. 2: "Where the Stars are Strange" | The Lore, Review, and Reactions
Dive deep into the mysterious figure of Annatar, the "Lord of Gifts," whose true identity is set to be revealed in the most shocking twist yet. Join us as we explore Annatar's deceptive schemes, his m...
5 Syys 202426min
172: Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 1: "Elven Kings Under the Sky" | The Lore, Review, and Reactions
Rings of Power is back! Today, I'm breaking down the good, the bad, the lore faithfulness, and all the little Easter egg connections in Episode 1 of Season 2, titled 'Elven Kings Under the Sky.' From ...
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171: Don't Be an Orc | An Invitation to Lord of the Rings Fans
In this episode, we take a moment to address a growing concern within the Tolkien fandom as Amazon’s Rings of Power Season 2 premieres today. While excitement is high, the online discourse has reveale...
29 Elo 202412min
170: Hopes and Fears for Rings of Power with Marilyn from Rings and Rituals
My guest today is Marilyn R. Pukkila: academic, author, and prolific podcaster. My introduction to her was through her podcast, called Rings and Rituals. There, she seeks to uncover what the various r...
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