047 - Aragorn Takes the Haunted Road in "The Passing of the Grey Company"
This week we discuss book 5, chapter 2, "The Passing of the Grey Company", from "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien. Conversation TopicsA quick recap of Minas Tirith, Denethor, Pippin, and the ...
24 Jun 1h 24min
046 "Minas Tirith" is Gondor's Last Hope
The gang embark on finally reading "The Return of the King", starting with book 5, chapter 1 - "Minas Tirith".Conversation Topics The “12 words or less” Two Towers recap game First impressions: “Minas...
17 Jun 1h 23min
045 "The Two Towers" Movie Breakdown: What Changed and Why
For the premiere of Season 3, Chris, Robbie Jean, Pat, and Laura revisit the nearly four-hour film, argue over what was changed, what was improved, what got absolutely butchered, and why Peter Jackson...
10 Jun 1h 29min
Season 3: The Return of the (Podcast)
It's time to break out The Return of the King. Season 3 begins June 10th. Don't be late.
3 Jun 3min
044 - "The Choices of Master Samwise" Will Haunt Him Forever - SEASON TWO FINALE
For the SEASON 2 FINALE, we discuss book 4, chapter 10, "The Choices of Master Samwise", the final chapter of The Two Towers. Thanks for an amazing season! We'll be back for Season Three: "The Return ...
19 Nov 20251h 24min
043 - Tolkien Terrifies Us All in "Shelob's Lair"
This week we discuss book 4, chapter 8, "The Stairs to Cirith Ungol", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: The creepy journey through Shelob’s lair and those dark tunnelsGollum’s long game—what h...
12 Nov 20251h 18min
042 - Anxiety Climbs in "The Stairs of Cirith Ungol"
This week we discuss book 4, chapter 8, "The Stairs to Cirith Ungol", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: Frodo’s mental exhaustion and the Ring’s heavy influence on himGollum’s rare moment of t...
5 Nov 20251h 20min
041 - A Statue, a Shadow, and a Bad Feeling: “Journey to the Cross-roads”
This week we discuss book 4, chapter 7, "Journey to the Crossroads", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: The chapter’s fleeting nature: a breath before the chaos.Tolkien’s views on subtext and s...
29 Okt 202559min
