19. The Rings of Power IN-DEPTH Review : Episode 7 : Shadow and Flame. And a Leaf.
We stand amazed at the volcano survivability rate in Middle-earth, stare bemused at Galadriels' all new personality, sit frustrated at how the Harfoots apparently forgot their traditions, and collapse with frustration at the Mithril storyline being foisted on us.
11 Okt 20221h 18min
18. The Rings of Power IN-DEPTH Review : Episode 6 : Insta-Mordor!
Jonathan, Michael, and Dan go in-depth on The Rings of Power Episode 6, "Udun", and dive into questions like: Is Galadriel allowed to lecture us on humility? Do the Orcs OR the villagers actually have a strategy? Should they have recruited The Three Amigos? Would Arondir give you good psychological advice?
4 Okt 20221h 15min
17. The Wisest Elves – Of the Sindar – The Silmarillion – 11
In this episode, we look at the OTHER elves--the ones who never left Middle-earth for Valinor. These elves created the fairest dwelling that has ever been east of the sea, worked with the Dwarves, and shielded themselves from Morgoth.
20 Sep 202240min
16. The Rings of Power : Episode 2 : In-Depth Discussion (where no detail matters)
Jonathan, Michael, and Dan discuss Episode 2 of The Rings of Power and Galadriel's "I'm fine" face, Encino Man and the Harfoots, the made up Morgoth story, and how Elrond ghosted Durin.
8 Sep 202251min
15. The Rings of Power : Episode 1 : In-Depth Discussion (and a Michael Scott moment)
Jonathan and Michael dive into a deeper discussion of Episode 1 of The Rings of Power, "A Shadow of the Past". They look at how much of Tolkien's work is in the show, if the show is standing up to the excellence Tolkien's work demands, and where the show channels its inner Michael Scott :).
6 Sep 202245min
14. Tolkien is Worth Defending : Why The Rings of Power MUST be excellent!
Jonathan, Michael, and Dan discuss why Tolkien is worth defending--and defending ardently. If Tolkien's work is truly excellent, how much excellence should we demand from those sub-creating in his world?
30 Aug 202226min
13. Burn the Ships – Of the Flight of the Noldor – The Silmarillion – 10
In "Of the Flight of the Noldor", the ill choices of Fëanor are finally brought to bear as we watch the grievous opening to a long and tearful tale.
23 Aug 202250min
12. Morgoth’s Arachnophobia – Of the Darkening of Valinor – The Silmarillion – 9
This week we dive right in and get deep into Ungoliant, what she does, who she might be, and how even Morgoth fears her.
16 Aug 202241min
