060: The Lore in Rings of Power Episode 7: "The Eye"
Deadly Harfoots, a weeping Elendil, a jarringly humble Galadriel, kneeling Elves, and who is Celeborn—we’ll wander through all this in more in my breakdown of Rings of Power Season 1, Episode 7: The Eye. We wander the works of JRR Tolkien from the Silmarillion to the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
13 Okt 202223min
059: The Origin of Orcs
We explore the lore the origins of Orcs, and entertain some possible answers to the riddles of their creation and redemption. We wander the world of JRR Tolkien, from the Silmarillion to the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit and more! Come listen for answers to all your questions from Amazon's Rings of Power series! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
6 Okt 202216min
058: The Lore in Rings of Power Episode 6: "Udûn"
We explore the lore from Amazon's Rings of Power Season 1 Episode 6 "Udûn". Water vs fire, speaking Sindarin to horses, translating Black Speech, and Adar's claiming about Sauron. Wander the world of JRR Tolkien, from the Silmarillion to the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
4 Okt 202219min
057: A Conversation with Tolkien Expert Paul Genesse
Tolkien expert Paul Genesse joins me to talk about Tolkien's power as an author, Galadriel as a character, the first five episodes of Rings of Power, and why Paul trusts what the show runners are doing. We explore the world of JRR Tolkien, from the Silmarillion to the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit and more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
1 Okt 202241min
056: The Lack of Lore in Rings of Power Episode 5: “Partings”
We explore the lore (or lack of lore) from Amazon's Rings of Power Season 1 Episode 5 "Partings". From Adar to the Stranger to Numenor. And I offer some thoughts on why Elrond's origin story for mithril is so controversial. We explore the works of JRR Tolkien, from the Silmarillion to the Lord of the Rings and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
29 Sep 202216min
055: Insights on the Rings of Power Opening Sequence
We explore Howard Shore's music, and its interesting visual symbols, in Amazon's Rings of Power intro sequence. We explore the world and works of JRR Tolkien, from the Silmarillion to the Lord of the Rings and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
22 Sep 20227min
054: The Lore In Rings of Power Episode 4: “The Great Wave”
Númenor's White Tree Nimloth, the mysterious sword hilt, Orcish emotions, mithril, and more! With a bonus: is Halbrand connected to Aragorn? We explore the lore in Amazon's Rings of Power episode 4: The Great Wave. We explore the world and works of JRR Tolkien, including the Silmarillion and the Lord of the Rings and beyond. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
20 Sep 202215min
053: The Lore in Rings of Power Episode 3: Adar
The Lore behind Amazon's Rings of Power episode 3: Adar. Númenor history and status; Ëarendil, Elros, Elrond; the Orcs, Adar, and Sauron; and a new theory about the Stranger. We explore the world and works of JRR Tolkien, from the Silamrillion to the Lord of the Rings and more. Come wander Middle-earth with us! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
15 Sep 202217min
