One Does Not Simply

In this episode, we begin the slog through the back half of The Two Towers. We discuss Sam's packing skills, and we have a lot of questions about how promises work in Middle Earth. This episode covers...

1 Nov 202151min

In this episode, we discuss the Palantirs as 21st century technology, Saruman's magical prowess, and we shed tears saying goodbye to Treebeard. This episode covers chapters 10 and 11 of The Lord of th...

18 Okt 202140min

In this episode, we discuss in flight magazine purchases, Gandalf's cryptic and unnecessary flexes, and the Ents' little brothers - the Huorns. This episode covers chapters 8 and 9 of The Lord of the ...

4 Okt 202152min

In this episode, we discuss Tolkien finally writing an action scene, Gimli being thrown under the comic relief bus, and the colonizer mentality of Middle Earth. This episode discusses Chapter 8 of The...

20 Sep 202154min

In this episode, we discuss the politics of Rohan, how Wormtongue is objectively an evil name, and Hama: the real MVP. This episode covers Chapter 6 of The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers.

6 Sep 202141min

In this episode, we discuss Tolkien's use of heavy exposition, Sauron's decisions as an army general, and Gandalf's metal album cover. This episode covers Chapter 5 of The Lord of the Rings - The Two ...

23 Aug 202150min

In this episode, we discuss Treebeard's ability to do kegstands, the reproductive biology of Ents, and play the game Where in the World are the Entwives? This episode covers Chapter 4 of The Lord of t...

10 Aug 202149min

In this episode, we discuss Pippin putting the team on his back, orc reporting structures, and the all important question: Are Orcs Hot?? This episode covers Chapter 3 of The Lord of the Rings - The T...

27 Jul 202150min